Sittingbourne Squad 2008-2009 Season

(Pics by Peter Pitts unless stated)

 

 

 

 

Appointed in November 2007, Gary has had a wealth of experience in non-League

and played for a number of Teams, amongst them being, Aldershot Town, Welling,

Fisher Athletic, Slough Town, Barnet, Enfield , Walton & Hersham, Hornchurch,

Cray Wanderers and Braintree where he was assistant manager / player under George Borg.

Gary scored 557 goals in 1,270 appearances.  

He once scored 45 goals in one Conference season with Aldershot.

He is all time leading goal scorer for Welling.

 

 

Gary Abbott (Manager)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Former QPR and Northampton forward who joined Stevenage Borough in 2003. 

He scored ten goals for Molesey in the 2002/03 season whilst on loan.

Switched to Fisher Athletic in the summer of 2003 and enjoyed

an excellent campaign which earned him a move to Eastbourne Borough in May 2004.

He then signed for Tonbridge Angels in February 2005. Joined Sittingbourne in November 2007.
 

 

Richard Brady (Forward and Assistant Manager)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Been with the Bourne for a number of years and served under a few

different managers in his time with the club.

 

 

 

 

 

Gary Wisdom (Physio)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aaron Perry (Coach)

 

 

 

 

 

First signed for Sittingbourne as long ago as 1991.

Since then has played for a number of Kent clubs including Dartford,

Chatham Town and Lordswood.  

Also had experience with Sunderland Reserves.

Reliable, imposing keeper. Announced his retirement, on several occasions

only to be “press ganged” back into the Sittingbourne side.

 

 

 

Steve Williams (Goalkeeper and Goalkeeper coach)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matt signed for us in September 2008.

The former West Ham United goalkeeper had a season with Ryman premier outfit

Tonbridge Angels last term, having arrived from Walton Casuals.
 

 

 

 

 

 

Matt Read (Goalkeeper)

(Pic by Chris Regan)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rob is another who has impressed during the pre season build up.

Currently on loan from Blue Square Conference club Ebbsfleet United.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rob French (Goalkeeper)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yet another new signing and has looked impressive during the pre season build up.

Tenacious in the tackle with good positioning sense.

 

 

 

 

 

Grant Duff (Defender)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Young skilful and versatile defender who joined from Sevenoaks.

Previous club Dulwich Hamlet.

 

 

 

 

Billy Manners (Defender/midfielder)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Former West Ham youngster who played 24 times for Bournemouth

before joining Southend United.

Has also played for Dover Athletic and East Thurrock Utd.

 

 

 

 

 

Ryan Andrews (Defender)

 

 

 

 

 

Versatile player who has previously played for Beeston AFC and Flixton.

Very popular with the Sittingbourne fans.

 

 

 

 

Ian Varley (Defender/Midfielder)

 

 

 

 

 

Former QPR and Gravesend & Northfleet midfielder who has bags of experience.

Good all round player who likes to get forward as well.

 

 

 

 

 

Pat Gradley (Midfield & Captain)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ambitious and skilful player. Previous clubs include Dulwich Hamlet, VCD and Erith Town.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dave Milton (Midfield)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another player who has come through the ranks. First season in the first team squad.

 

 

 

 

 

Ben Williams (Defender/midfielder)

 

 

 

 

 

Another player who has impressed during the pre season build up.

Started his career at Arsenal and then moved on to Watford on YTS.

Has also played for Slade Green and Dartford. Works as a coach at the Glen Johnson soccer school.

 

 

 

 

 

Joe Horlock (Midfield)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Young talented player who joined the club last season from Bromley.

 

 

 

 

 

Tariq Ozresberoglu (Midfielder)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Young talented midfielder who is an excellent passer of the ball.

Another product of the Youth and Reserves. Second season in the first team squad.

 

 

 

 

 

Colin Richmond (Midfielder)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Young wide player who has impressed during pre season.

A product of Sittingbourne Reserves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andre Marques (midfield)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A talented young ex Gillingham youngster signed from Chatham Town

in December 2006. Quick and tricky with an eye for goal.

Second season as a regular first team player.

Voted Young player of the year by the supporters last season.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hicham Akhazzan (Midfield/Forward)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signed for Sittingbourne during the summer.

Versatile, with a good turn of pace and a good striker of the ball.

Has impressed during the pre season friendlies.

Last season Tom was with Dartford where he had limited first team opportunities.

 

 

 

 

 

Tom Bradbrook (striker)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signed during the pre season build up. 

Big strong imposing forward who scores goals.

Previous clubs include Ashford Town (Middx), Sawbridgeworth Town and Barking.

 

 

 

 

 

Elie Kayembe (Striker)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sam Baker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nick Reeves