Long Eaton United - First Team Information

		CRAIG WESTON - MANAGER Craig has a wealth of experience in non league football with his previous clubs including Burton Albion, Alfreton Town, Grantham Town, Gresley Rovers, Belper Town and Leek Town. A great character who provides a great team spirit. Still capable of putting his boots on and showing the youngsters how its done if required to do so.
		STEVE HAMILTON - ASSISTANT MANAGER Steve joined Craig in December 2005 from Mickleover Sports where he was player/manager of their successful reserve team in the Midland Combination League. Steve and Craig were together at Belper Town and he was Craig's first 'signing' when he got the job at Long Eaton. Previous clubs include Rolls Royce, Holbrook, Borrowash Vics, Belper Town and Mickleover Sports.

		STEVE SMITH - GOALKEEPER Steve joins us this season from Heanor Town where he did well until getting injured after only 3 months. Steve has previously played for Eastwood Town, Borrowash Victoria and Mickleover Sports. He has a good all round game and will be a great asset to Long Eaton United this season.
NO PICTURE YET		ASHLEY WHELEHAN GOALKEEPER A 16 year old signing from local football who has impressed during pre-season and was called on to make his debut against Arnold Town this season. He did very well and kept a clean sheet helping us earn a 1 – 0 victory which took us to the top of the table. Needs to keep working hard and learning but looks a great prospect.
		DANNY CHAMBERS DEFENDER D.O.B. 22/12/88 Danny has made the big step up from youth football at Long Eaton to become a regular first team player which is a credit to his attitude and maturity. Physically capable and hardworking Danny has made the right back spot his own after Sam Carter left for Shepshed Dynamo last season...... and done a terrific job for us.
NO PICTURE YET		PAUL McGINTY DEFENDER D.O.B. 15/9/79 Paul is a left sided player with an amazing engine and a true competitor. Guaranteed to get to the byline several times a game the biggest problem for the management is keeping the reigns on their left sided full back but his attitude and commitment are a vital part of Long Eaton United.
		MICKY ALLSOP DEFENDER D.O.B. 27/12/79 Mick is a simply a great centre half......commanding in the air, a good tackler and can play a bit too ! Previously with Burton Albion and Belper Town, Mick's experience and presence are invaluable to Long Eaton United. He's struggled with injury in previous seasons but this term seems to be going well for him after a good pre-season. Micky's Spotlight
		MATT Hallam DEFENDER D.O.B. 28/1/86 Matt is a product of Long Eatons Junior teams and has progressed through the reserves. Introduced to the first team squad last season Matt is developing into an assured centre half who does the basic things well and makes the right decisions. He's now a first team regular and still learning but has put in consistently good performances last season.
		JIM HEWSON DEFENDER A hard working, hard tackling defender who is in his second spell with Long Eaton United. Jim is a good communicator and competitor to have in our squad but he has unfortunately broken a cheekbone in pre-season and is presently recovering having had 3 ‘plates’ through surgery placed in his cheek.
NO PICTURE YET		JOSH WATTS DEFENDER Josh is another of Long Eaton’s Youngsters who has impressed his way into the first team squad. Has showed real maturity in pre-season and will be looking to make progress into the first team squad on a consistent basis this season.
		MARC STRZYZEWSKI DEFENDER/MIDFIELD D.O.B. Signed in October 2006 from Mickleover Sports and previously played at Belper Town and Borrowash Victoria. Marc is a big strong lad who will add a physical presence to Long Eaton. A good all round player who also usually comes up with his fair share of goals. Marc is this season being sponsored Mr Aubrey Hill of Long Eaton Asphalt.
		GRAHAM FOWKES WIDE MIDFIELD Graham has signed for Long Eaton this season from Heanor Town having previously been a YT at Birmingham City and also playing for Weymouth and Gresley Rovers. He has the experience that Long Eaton are looking for and has real quality on the ball together with being able to deliver a great cross with either foot.
		ADAM HOLMES DEFENDER/MIDFIELD D.O.B. 7/9/86 Adam is at home at full back or midfield on either flank. The pacy ex Mansfield Town trainee has a good footballing brain and is happy to play the game simply but has the ability to terrorise defenders. Also a cool operator in a defensive role and provides a great ball into the box.
NO PICTURE YET		NATHAN PARKER MIDFIELD D.O.B. 27/4/87 Nathan joined us last after playing with Borrowash Vics.. A superb tough but fair tackler, Nathan works tirelessly for the team and good on the ball. Still learning his position but has a great future ahead of him. A tremendous asset to Long Eaton United .
		MATT McCAUL MIDFIELDER Matt joined us last season from Graham St. Prims having previously been a YT at Notts County. He has also played at Grantham Town and Mickleover Sports. Matt is a hard working player who keeps the game simple and likes a tackle ! Gets himself into the box well and is capable of scoring his share of goals.
		DANNY BELDHAM MIDFIELD D.O.B. 24/8/85 Danny has a good all round game. A great character, he's hardworking, pacy with great feet, Danny has a shot that makes Bobby Charlton look like a fairy !! He had a stop start season last campaign but will be looking to make a big impact this season.
		DAVE WILKINSON MIDFIELD/FORWARD D.O.B. 4/2/86 David has risen through the ranks from junior football at Long Eaton and is now a regular first team player. A good passer of the ball and very skillful and technically gifted player. David is now competing to make a place in our midfield his own and in the right game is a match winner who weighed in with his fair share of goals last season.
		IAN BUICK MIDFIELD/FORWARD D.O.B. 26/3/88 Another local lad who over the last couple of seasons has made regular first team appearances. Ian's pace terrifies defenders. Still only 19, Ian's first team appearances have mainly been as a forward and his speed and good first touch have made him look a dangerous player in Northern Counties football. He's proved he scares defenders to death in our reserves.
NO PICTURE YET		SCOTT DOWNIE MIDFIELD/FORWARD D.O.B. 23/4/81 Scott made an instant impression when signing for Long Eaton 2 seasons ago. His pace and competitiveness causes opponents real problem and he has started well this season with the winning goal in our FA Cup Tie.
		MICHAEL BUCKLEY FORWARD Michael is a product of Long Eaton’s Youth system and has made a tremendous transition from youth football to The Northern Counties. Always gives 110% and never afraid to shoot on site we believe ‘Bucko’ will make a 1st team place his own this season.
		ALEX STEADMAN MIDFIELDER/FORWARD Alex signed this season after Long Eaton had enquired about him last season when he was at Belper Town. Comfortable on the right hand side or as a forward Alex has great feet and is an excellent passer of the ball. Another young player who is capable of improving Long Eaton and helping take us to the next level.
		BEN ROFFEY FORWARD Ben is another recruit from Heanor Town having previously played at Borrowash Vics and Mickleover Sports. A hard working player who can play in a number of positions if required to do so. Ben has impressed in pre-season and has made a good start for Long Eaton United getting the winner against Arnold Town.