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Bangor City FC Pen Pictures 2008-09

GOALKEEPERS
	Paul Smith GOAL	A former TNS and Colwyn Bay goalkeeper Paul Smith's outstanding performances were a feature of the Rhyl side of 2004. In July 2005, after around 80 WP starts, he moved to Connahs Quay where he made another 60 WP appearances before following manager Nev Powell to Bangor City in June 2007. At the start of the 2008-09 season Paul had a total of 222 WP appearances including al 34 in his first season with Bangor.
		Dob: 06-12-1977
	Ryan Roberts GOAL	St Asaph born goalkeeper Ryan Roberts first signed for Bangor during the 2007-08 season but did not make a league appearance. He re-signed in September 2008 and made his debut in the Loosemores Cup group match at Caersws in early September. Ryan's previous clubs include Connahs Quay, Halkyn United and Mynydd Isa.
		Dob: 15-04-1985
DEFENCE
	Dave Swanick Defence	Birkenhead born defender Dave Swanick joined City in August 2007, ahead of the new campaign. A tough tackling defender, his previous Welsh Premier club was Connahs Quay Nomads for whom he made 26 appearances in his only season, 2006-07. Prior to switching into Welsh football Dave played for Conference sides Altrincham, Morecambe and Manchester based Woodley Sports.
		Dob: 16-09-1979
	Martin Beattie Defence	A versatile left footer Martin Beattie joined Bangor City from Welsh Premiership rivals Cefn Druids at the start of the 2005-06 season, having previously played for West Kirby and Nantwich Town. At Cefn, Martin played at leftback and sweeper. Since joining City Martin has operated mainly at leftback and totted up 80 Welsh Premier appearances
		Dob: 18-01-1983
	Michael Johnston Defence	A Liverpool born centre back, Michael Johnston moved to Farrar Road on a loan period from Tranmere Rovers just before the September 2007 transfer window. During the summer of 2008 he was released by Rovers and wated no time in signing for City on a permanent basis. Michael has represented Wales and Under 17 and 19 level and was voted the outstanding player in North Wales at the end of the 2007-08 season.
		Dob: 16-12-1987
	Jamie Brewerton Defence	A 28 year old St Asaph born defender Jamie Brewerton has previously played for Conwy United and Llandudno but is best known for his ten seasons at Belle Vue. Brewerton, capped by Wales at Under 18 level, made some 200 WP appearances for The Lilywhites but missed the entre 2006-07 season with knee ligament problems. He returned to play in both legs of the Inter Toto Cup ties with Bohemians but - along with a handful of his team mates - was bound for pasture new at the final whistle.
		Dob: 17-11-1979
	Peter Hoy Defence	Versatile defender Peter Hoy first signed for Bangor under the reign of Peter Davenport from West Cheshire League football in 2003. Peter was converted from fullback to centreback during the 2003-04 season to great effect and can also operate in midfield. He has since enjoyed a season long spell with local rivals Rhyl before rejoining City in November 2007 shortly after the departure of Clayton Blackmore
		Dob: 06-05-1982
MIDFIELD
	Marc Limbert MIDFIELD	Mancot born midfielder Marc Limbert began his career as an Everton apprentice before making 16 League appearances for Chester City in the early 1990s. He then spent three seasons with Connahs Quay before moving to Colwyn Bay and Altrincham before settling at Rhyl where he played for a further three years. During the 2006-07 season Marc was back at Connahs Quay but moved to Farrar Road in June 2007 after the appointment of Nev Powell. At the start of the 2007-08 season Marc had scored 40 goals in 179 WP starts.
		Dob: 03-10-1973
	Michael Walsh MIDFIELD	A former Chester City youngster Mike Walsh joined Bangor in September 2005 after a brief spell with coast rivals Rhyl. Mike made five League appearances for The Seals as well as one outing in the FA Cup. He scored one league goal against Southend in March 2005. He was a regular member of Chester's reserve and youth sides. Liverpool born but based in Prestatyn Mike has captained North Wales at Under 18 level.
		Dob: 30-05-1986
	Christian Seargeant MIDFIELD	A gifted, creative midfielder Christian Seargeant joined Bangor after making seventeen Welsh Premier starts for coast rivals Connahs Quay. Christian began his career at Everton - where he father Steve made some eighty first team appearances - and captained the reserves playing alongside the likes of Steve Wynne, Paul Hopkins, James Vaughan and Victor Anichebe. Christian established himself in the Bangor midfield in his first season, scoring six goals from 25 WP starts.
		Dob: 13-09-1986
	Mel McGinness MIDFIELD	A hugely promising midfielder Mel McGinness joined Bangor in September 2006 having starred for both Holyhead Under 17s and Ynys Mon. Mel made his first team debut in the Loosemores Cup against old enemy Caernarfon Town on 12th September aged sixteen and scored his first goal at The Oval a fortnight later. Mel represented Wales Colleges during the 2006-067 season.
		Dob: 27-02-1990
	Alan Morgan MIDFIELD	Assistant manager Alan Morgan joined Bangor along with Nev Powell during the summer of 2007. His playing career began with Tranmere Rovers for whom he made some seventy Football League appearances before moving into "non league" football with Altrincham, Doncaster and Morecambe. In Welsh Premier circles Alan has been involved with Porthmadog, Cefn Druids, Rhyl and Connahs Quay before his move to Farrar Road where his involvement is primarily on the management side.
		Dob: 02-11-1973
FORWARDS
	Les Davies STRIKER	Giant left winger Les Davies resigned for his home "town" side Bangor City in June 2007 to the delight of the blues faithful. Les had first joined City in November 2003 after some eye catching displays for Glantraeth. However after around 50 WP appearances for Bangor he moved to Porthmadog where he netted 18 goals in 62 WP starts. At the start of the 2008-09 season Bangor born Les had scored 40 goals in 137 League starts. Les has represented Wales at Semi Professional level and is an Under 21 International.
		Dob: 29-10-1984
	Sion Edwards STRIKER	A skilful left winger of midfielder Sion Edwards signed for City after his release by Wrexham FC in the summer of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained youth and reserve experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids.
		Dob: 01-08-1987
	Chris Sharp STRIKER	Northop based striker Chris Sharp joined City from coast rivals Rhyl in August 2008. He made his Bangor debut on the opening day of the season against champions Llanelli and scored his first goal for the club the following week in the form of a hatrick at Porthmadog. After suffering a serous injury in the UEFA Cup tie with Suduva, Chris remained at Belle Vue but was released after he gained full fitness and followed in father Graeme's footsteps to Farrar Road.
		Dob: 19-06-1996
	Clive Williams STRIKER	A promising young striker Clive Williams is a product of the Bangor City academy and reserve set up. He has represented North Wales youths and is a former Leeds United trialist. Clive notched 34 goals for Felinheli in the Anglesey League and is rated as a very talented prospect by the club.
		Dob: 01-01-1991
	Caio Iwan STRIKER	A young winger who lives in the Caernarfon area, Caio Iwan was on the bench for the first team against visitors Newtown on 15th December 2007 after some impressive displays for the reserves. He made his Welsh Premier debut as a second half substitute in the Boxing Day 2007 defeat of local rivals Caernarfon Town. Bangor born Caio has represented Wales Schoolboys at Under 18 level.
		Dob: 07-07-1991
	Kevin Lloyd STRIKER	Promising young forward Kevin Lloyd joined City in September 2008 from local CA side Llangefni. Kevin played his youth football with Caernarfon Town but first caught the eye with Llangefni during their season in the Welsh Premier. He scored their first ever WP goal and led the line in what was a difficutl season for the island side.
		Dob: 14-08-1989
	John Corrigan STRIKER	A skilful winger or striker John Corrigan signed for City in September 2008 from Cammell Laird. He made his debut in the Loosemores Cup group match at Caersws in September. John's previous clubs include Tranmere Rovers and Chester City youths.
		Dob: 22-02-1989

Bangor City FC Pen Pictures 2008-09
UEFA CUP SQUAD 2008

GOALKEEPERS
1	Paul Smith GOAL	A former TNS and Colwyn Bay goalkeeper Paul Smith's outstanding performances were a feature of the Rhyl side of 2004. In July 2005, after around 80 WP starts, he moved to Connahs Quay where he made another 60 WP appearances before following manager Nev Powell to Bangor City in June 2007. At the start of the 2008-09 season Paul had a total of 222 WP appearances including al 34 in his first season with Bangor.
		Dob: 06-12-1977
13	Ben Heald GOAL	Bangor born goalkeeper Ben Heald made his name in local football with some impressive displays for LlanfairPG in the Cymru Alliance. Ben represented Anglesey in the 2007 Island Games on Rhodes and made one appearance for Caernarfon Town in the Welsh Premier league in 2006, before signing for City boss Nev Powell in July 2008. Ben is a hugely promising young goalkeeper who is sure to benefit from the European experience.
		Dob: 30-12-1986
DEFENCE
2	Dave Swanick Defence	Birkenhead born defender Dave Swanick joined City in August 2007, ahead of the new campaign. A tough tackling defender, his previous Welsh Premier club was Connahs Quay Nomads for whom he made 26 appearances in his only season, 2006-07. Prior to switching into Welsh football Dave played for Conference sides Altrincham, Morecambe and Manchester based Woodley Sports.
		Dob: 16-09-1979
3	Martin Beattie Defence	A versatile left footer Martin Beattie joined Bangor City from Welsh Premiership rivals Cefn Druids at the start of the 2005-06 season, having previously played for West Kirby and Nantwich Town. At Cefn, Martin played at leftback and sweeper. Since joining City Martin has operated mainly at leftback and totted up 80 Welsh Premier appearances
		Dob: 18-01-1983
17	Ben Ogilvy Defence	A promising young defender who graduated from the Bangor academy Ben Ogilvy made his first team debut at Farrar Road against Airbus UK on 4th December 2004. Ben is a composed left footer whose sure touch and natural ability seem to offer a bright future at Bangor City and beyond. He became the youngest player ever to represent City in forty years of European competition when he took the field against Dinaburg of Latvia in June 2005. After more than a season away and brief spells with Aberystwyth and Caernarfon Town, Ben re-signed for Bangor in September 2007.
		Dob: 16-12-1988
12	Lee Webber Defence	Tall left footed centreback Lee Webber joined Bangor in October 2006 after a lengthy association with North Wales rivals Porthmadog. Lee has also played for his home town side St Helens Town. At the start of the 2008-09 season Lee had 17 goals from 154 WP starts, 54 of them for Bangor. Although he operated at leftback for a spell under the management of Steve Bleasdale, Lee normally plays as centre half.
		Dob: 22-02-1979
4	Michael Johnston Defence	A Liverpool born centre back, Michael Johnston moved to Farrar Road on a loan period from Tranmere Rovers just before the September 2007 transfer window. During the summer of 2008 he was released by Rovers and wated no time in signing for City on a permanent basis. Michael has represented Wales and Under 17 and 19 level and was voted the outstanding player in North Wales at the end of the 2007-08 season.
		Dob: 16-12-1987
5	Jamie Brewerton Defence	A 28 year old St Asaph born defender Jamie Brewerton has previously played for Conwy United and Llandudno but is best known for his ten seasons at Belle Vue. Brewerton, capped by Wales at Under 18 level, made some 200 WP appearances for The Lilywhites but missed the entre 2006-07 season with knee ligament problems. He returned to play in both legs of the Inter Toto Cup ties with Bohemians but - along with a handful of his team mates - was bound for pasture new at the final whistle.
		Dob: 17-11-1979
14	Peter Hoy Defence	Versatile defender Peter Hoy first signed for Bangor under the reign of Peter Davenport from West Cheshire League football in 2003. Peter was converted from fullback to centreback during the 2003-04 season to great effect and can also operate in midfield. He has since enjoyed a season long spell with local rivals Rhyl before rejoining City in November 2007 shortly after the departure of Clayton Blackmore
		Dob: 06-05-1982
MIDFIELD
7	Marc Limbert MIDFIELD	Mancot born midfielder Marc Limbert began his career as an Everton apprentice before making 16 League appearances for Chester City in the early 1990s. He then spent three seasons with Connahs Quay before moving to Colwyn Bay and Altrincham before settling at Rhyl where he played for a further three years. During the 2006-07 season Marc was back at Connahs Quay but moved to Farrar Road in June 2007 after the appointment of Nev Powell. At the start of the 2007-08 season Marc had scored 40 goals in 179 WP starts.
		Dob: 03-10-1973
8	Michael Walsh MIDFIELD	A former Chester City youngster Mike Walsh joined Bangor in September 2005 after a brief spell with coast rivals Rhyl. Mike made five League appearances for The Seals as well as one outing in the FA Cup. He scored one league goal against Southend in March 2005. He was a regular member of Chester's reserve and youth sides. Liverpool born but based in Prestatyn Mike has captained North Wales at Under 18 level.
		Dob: 30-05-1986
21	Joe Fowler MIDFIELD	A Liverpool born midfielder Joe Fowler signed for City in JUly 2008 ahead of the UEFA Cup matches. Joe began his career as a Tranmere Rovers apprentice where he signed a professional contract and played along current blues defender Michael Johnston in the Rovers reserve side. He gained Conference experience with Droylsden and Southport. More recently Joe played in the Unibond with local rivals Colwyn Bay whom he joined from Barrow.
		Dob: 19-08-1986
6	Christian Seargeant MIDFIELD	A gifted, creative midfielder Christian Seargeant joined Bangor after making seventeen Welsh Premier starts for coast rivals Connahs Quay. Christian began his career at Everton - where he father Steve made some eighty first team appearances - and captained the reserves playing alongside the likes of Steve Wynne, Paul Hopkins, James Vaughan and Victor Anichebe. Christian established himself in the Bangor midfield in his first season, scoring six goals from 25 WP starts.
		Dob: 13-09-1986
16	Mel McGinness MIDFIELD	A hugely promising midfielder Mel McGinness joined Bangor in September 2006 having starred for both Holyhead Under 17s and Ynys Mon. Mel made his first team debut in the Loosemores Cup against old enemy Caernarfon Town on 12th September aged sixteen and scored his first goal at The Oval a fortnight later. Mel represented Wales Colleges during the 2006-067 season.
		Dob: 27-02-1990
22	Alan Morgan MIDFIELD	Assistant manager Alan Morgan joined Bangor along with Nev Powell during the summer of 2007. His playing career began with Tranmere Rovers for whom he made some seventy Football League appearances before moving into "non league" football with Altrincham, Doncaster and Morecambe. In Welsh Premier circles Alan has been involved with Porthmadog, Cefn Druids, Rhyl and Connahs Quay before his move to Farrar Road where his involvement is primarily on the management side.
		Dob: 02-11-1973
FORWARDS
10	Ashley Stott STRIKER	Promising young striker Ashley Stott was signed from Altincham in July 2006. Ashley was a member of the Preston North End youth and reserve sides who made his Bangor debut in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids. In his two seasons with the club so far Ashley has netted 30 Welsh Premier goals from 59 starts and caught the eye of Football League scouts.
		Dob: 14-06-1988
9	Les Davies STRIKER	Giant left winger Les Davies resigned for his home "town" side Bangor City in June 2007 to the delight of the blues faithful. Les had first joined City in November 2003 after some eye catching displays for Glantraeth. However after around 50 WP appearances for Bangor he moved to Porthmadog where he netted 18 goals in 62 WP starts. At the start of the 2008-09 season Bangor born Les had scored 40 goals in 137 League starts. Les has represented Wales at Semi Professional level and is an Under 21 International.
		Dob: 29-10-1984
11	Sion Edwards STRIKER	A skilful left winger of midfielder Sion Edwards signed for City after his release by Wrexham FC in the summer of 2006. At the Racecourse he gained youth and reserve experience. Bangor based Sion first came into football through the respected Penrhosgarnedd youth system and marked his first team debut with a brace of goals in the opening Welsh Premiership match of 2006-07 against NEWI Cefn Druids.
		Dob 01-08-1987
19	Karl Noon STRIKER	A former Liverpool and Tranmere Rovers youngster Karl Noon joined Bangor City from Southport in January 2008. After being released by the Anfield club Karl played for Prescott Cables, Bamber Bridge and Marine before linking up with former blues boss Peter Davenport at Haig Avenue. A dangerous attacker who can play upfront or on either side of midfield, Karl can unhinge defences with his pace and movement on and off the ball.
		Dob 15-09-1986
20	Clive Williams STRIKER	A promising young striker Clive Williams is a product of the Bangor City academy and reserve set up. He has represented North Wales youths and is a former Leeds United trialist. Clive notched 34 goals for Felinheli in the Anglesey League and is rated as a very talented prospect by the club.
		Dob 01-01-1991
15	Marc Smyth STRIKER	Versatile striker Mark Smyth first joined City from Morecambe having previously played for Accrington and Vauxhalls FC. He began his career at Liverpool and made his first team debut against Tottenham in the Carling Cup in December 2005. Mark followed manager Steve Bleasdale to Leigh RMI but despite ending the season as the Conference strugglers leading goalscorer, he opted to return to Farrar Road during the summer of 2008. Mark has represented England at Youth and Under 20 International level.
		Dob 09-01-1985
18	Caio Iwan STRIKER	A young winger who lives in the Caernarfon area, Caio Iwan was on the bench for the first team against visitors Newtown on 15th December 2007 after some impressive displays for the reserves. He made his Welsh Premier debut as a second half substitute in the Boxing Day 2007 defeat of local rivals Caernarfon Town. Bangor born Caio has represented Wales Schoolboys at Under 18 level.
		Dob 07-07-1991