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Season 2005/2006
Name : Daniel Wolstenholme
Squad Number : 1
Date Signed : Aug 2004
Position : Goalkeeper/Defender
Date of Birth : 22/01/1985
Previous clubs : Radcliffe Borough, Wilton Arms, Tameside Emeralds, Inter Cross
Pen pic : Last seasons Player of the Year, Daniel is an excellent goalkeeper who commands his area, and has very good organising skills at the back. Daniel also has the ability to play out of goal if required, and is now in his second season at the club.
Name : Jody Parkinson
Squad Number : 2
Date Signed : July 2004
Position : Right Back
Pen pic : Now in his second season at The Duke. Jody is a good committed player who can play at left back also. His strong tackling and willingness to win is an attribute to add to his 100% commitment that he puts in to every game he plays.
Name : Martin Attree
Squad Number : 3
Date Signed : July 2004
Position : Defender/Midfielder
Date of Birth : 11-11-1985
Previous clubs : Tameside Emeralds
Pen pic : Martin is now in his second season with the Duke. Martin went missing after Christmas last season but is now back and playing better than ever. He is a no nonsense defender who gives his all every game, and an adaptable player to have in the squad as he can play further up the park in an emergency, Can score the odd goal aswell.
Name : Peter Naughton
Squad Number : 4
Date Signed : July 2004
Position : Central Defender
Pen pic : Pete is a towering defender who has a great ability to head to the ball, he can score vital goals from set pieces with his head too. Second season at the Duke, has developed a good partnership with Duncan Cooper at the back establishing his place in the team.
Name : Duncan Cooper
Squad Number : 5
Date Signed : July 2004
Position : Central Defender/Midfield
Pen pic : Last season’s captain, Duncan recently joined the police force and thought that he wouldn’t be able to play this season, however has been ever present this season and hasn’t missed a game. Established a partnership with Pete Naughton at the back developing the defence.
Name : Lee Chadwick
Squad Number : 6
Date Signed : June 2004
Position : Midfielder
Pen pic : Excellent holding midfielder now in his second season with the club. Chaddy has been promoted to captain this season and is one of the first names on the team sheet, gives 110% effort every game and has won the man of the match a few times this season.
Name : Joe Gorski
Squad Number : 7
Date Signed : July 2004
Position : Right Midfielder
Previous clubs : Azzuri FC, Tameside Emeralds
Pen pic : Playing his second season for the club, Joe won the most improved player award last season, and has vastly improved this season already scoring two excellent goals, making him another first choice for the first team.
Name : Rick Naughton
Squad Number : 8
Date Signed : June 2004
Position : Midfielder
Pen pic : Second season with the club, Rick can perform anywhere in the midfield, his passing and tackling make him a valuable member of the squad. Struggled with injuries this season but when fit can perform for the team.
Name : Gaz Baird
Squad Number : 9
Date Signed : July 2005
Position : Striker
Pen pic : Signed for the Duke in the summer after impressing in the pre season friendlies scoring some good goals. This season has started well scoring in his first four appearances. With high work rate Gaz is a great signing for the club.
Name : Brett Hannah
Squad Number : 10
Date Signed : Aug 2004
Position : Striker
Pen pic : Last season’s golden boot winner, Brett is the leading goalscorer for the club. After missing the start of the season due to work commitments, has come in to the team and scored his fair share of goals. This seasons leading goalscorer will prove to be a deadly partnership with Gaz Baird upfront.
Name : Alan Chadwick Junior
Squad Number : 11
Date Signed : June 2004
Position : Left Midfielder
Pen pic : Second season with the club, Alan has a great left foot on him, his main attribute is his crossing from the left which provides great service to the strikers. Can score his fair share of goals as well.
Name : Karl Fox
Squad Number : 12
Date Signed : Aug 2005
Position : Midfielder
Pen pic : Karl signed for the Duke in the summer, his passing and tackling ability makes him a great player for the team. Karl’s work rate and 110% effort makes him a great partner for Chaddy in the heart of the midfield.
Name : Gaz Stanley
Squad Number : 14
Date Signed : Aug 2005
Position : Left Winger
Pen pic : Playing in his first season with club, Gaz hasn’t found himself in the first team however he scored the winner in a 2-1 win against Fairfield recently. Has come off the bench and played well.
Name : Mark Hutchinson
Squad Number : 15
Date Signed : July 2005
Position : Midfield/Striker
Pen pic : Attacking midfielder Mark can score some good goals with his pace and height. Mark scored a hat trick on his debut, coming off the bench against Cross Keys helping the Duke to a good start to the season. Is currently joint second in the goals scored chart.
Name : Christian Gibbs
Squad Number : 16
Date Signed : July 2005
Position : Defender
Pen pic : Signed in the summer Gibbs plays in the defence, either centre or left back. Has a good left foot and his organising skills help the defence when he plays.
Name : Daz McGlynn
Squad Number : 18
Date Signed : Aug 2005
Position : Midfielder
Pen pic : Signed in the summer from a first division team, Daz has found it hard to break into the first team due to the form of the midfield. However Daz is a good player who can mix it up and keep possession for the team.
Name : Ash Saunders
Squad Number : 19
Date Signed : Aug 2004
Position : Left Back
Pen pic : Playing in his second season with club, Ash has a good ability at left back, has featured much this season due to other commitments.
Name : Eddie
Squad Number : 20
Date Signed : Sep 2004
Position : Forward
Pen pic : Can score goals finished last season with a flourish of goals, however due to work commitments has featured much this campaign. | 