| Airbus UK Broughton History & Honours |
| Formed in
1946
the works team of the Aerospace giant have been variously known as de
Havilands, Hawker Siddeley, British Aerospace and BAE Systems. In
keeping with the variety of names, Airbus have competed both in England
- in the Chester & District League - and Wales as befits as
club located close
to the border town of Chester. In 1992 the Welsh National League (Wrexham area) Second Division title was won after a remarkable season which culminated in 28 wins from 34 matches, 130 goals scored and a 19 point margin over second placed Gresford Athletic reserves. Following four seasons in the First Division a runners up place to Wrexham colts in 1996 resulted in promotion to the Premier Division. After four further seasons in the Premier Division which firstly produced anothers runners up slot - this time to Corwen - in 1999 and then in 2000 Champions ahead of Penycae and with it promotion to the Cymru Alliance. This elevation co-incided with the change of name from the familiar British Aerospace to Airbus UK. They are now in their third season in the Cymru Alliance and have carried out ground improvements at the Broughton ground which lies in the shadow of the aircraft factory which generated the various names mentioned. The 2001-02 season saw Airbus UK finish in a creditable 8th position, their best to date, but one upon which they improved the following season to finish 5th. However in May 2004 The Planemakers were promoted as champions of the CA into the Welsh Premiership under the shrewd management of Airbus worker Rob Lythe. Initial plans to groundshare with Conwy United were put in place to allow for the construction of retractable floodlights required as the playing area borders the nearby airfield. As the number of clubs in the WP was culled at the end of the 2009-10 season Airbus recorded their highest ever finish in seventh to secure a place in the twelve club league from August 2010. |
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2004-05 |
Welsh
Premiership |
16th |
34 |
5 |
9 |
20 |
36 |
76 |
24 |
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2005-06 |
Welsh
Premiership |
15th |
34 |
8 |
8 |
18 |
35 |
60 |
32 |
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2006-07 |
Welsh
Premiership |
12th |
32 |
7 |
8 |
17 |
40 |
67 |
29 |
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2007-08 |
Welsh
Premiership |
11th |
34 |
11 |
9 |
14 |
36 |
44 |
42 |
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2008-09 |
Welsh Premiership | 12th |
34 |
12 |
3 |
19 |
47 |
57 |
39 |
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2009-10 |
Welsh Premiership | 7th | 34 |
12 |
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9 |
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2010-11 |
Welsh Premiership | 8th |
34 |
11 |
8 |
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| Manager:
Andy Preece |
Andy Preece was appointed Airbus
manager in January 2012 following the temporary stewardship of Gareth
Owen.Preece gave up a similar post with NPL Northwich Victoria to join The Planemakers. Evesham born Preece scored 125 league goals in 500 appearances for a host of clubs including Carlisle, Bury, Blackpool, Crystal Palace, Stockport and Wrexham. He was transferred for fees in excess of half a million pounds in a fifteen year playing career. When that ended Preece took to management with Bury, Worcester City and Northwich Victoria. |
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| Andy
Mulliner |
A
hugely experienced goalkeeper Andy stepped in after Nicky Bulmer was
injured in October 2011. To date Andy has more than 470 WP appearances
to his name having played for Llansantffraid, Aberystwyth, TNS, Rhyl,
Bangor City, Connahs Quay, Newtown, Caersws and Welshpool. Before his
return to action he had played for Ellesmere Rangers. Formerly a Port
Vale apprentice Andy has also played for Telford United and Curzon
Ashton. (Dob: 03-01-1971) |
| Nicky Bulmer |
Chester born Nicky was on
Manchester United's books as a schoolboy before moving on to QPR. He
enjoyed a loan spell with Hayes & Yeading but was released in 2010.
Made ten WP appearances for the Broughton side before suffering an
injury which ruled him out. (Dob: 06-09-1991) |
| Danny
Taylor |
Former
Shrewsbury Town apprentice Danny Taylor broke into The Shrews first
team and played league matches against Dagenham and Accrington but was
released in May 2011 and joined Airbus UK soon after. Danny has
appeared for Airbus at rightback. (Dob: 01-09-1991) |
| Ryan Edwards |
Competitive and composed
young defender previously with Wrexham FC. Ryan has Cymru
Alliance experience with Halkyn United and Flint Town United, joined
The Planemakers during the summer of 2006. (Dob: 22-06-1988) |
| Adam
Worton |
Fullback or
midfielder
Adam joined Newtown from local rival Caersws in November 2006. Made
some 150 first team appearances for The Robins before joining Airbus
for a small fee in August 2011. Redditch born Adam
began his career at Hereford United. (Dob: 10-04-1987) |
| Gavin Cadwallader |
Tall
centreback who joined Aberystwyth upon his release by Shrewsbury
Town in February 2007 and moved to Newtown during the summer of 2008.
Gavin is the son of former Welshpool Town manager Gareth
Cadwallader. A native of
Shrewsbury, Gavin made a couple of Football League appearances for the
then Gay Meadow side. (Dob: 18-04-1986) |
| Tommy
Holmes |
A
Birkenhead born defender Tommy moved to
TNS from Tranmere Rovers whom he had joined as an eleven year old,
powerful attacking defender.
However after eleven season and
close on 300 first team appearances for the full timers he was allowed
to leave and join Airbus during the summer of 2011. (Dob: 01-09-1979) |
| Mark
Cadwallader |
Tall
defender who came
through the youth system at Chester City. Mark had a brief spell in
the Welsh Premier with Bangor City and Connahs Quay before joining The
Planemakers during the summer of 2008. (Dob: 08-07-1988) |
| Danny Grannon |
A
tall commanding centre half Danny joined Airbus from coast rivals
Colwyn Bay in September 2011. His previous clubs include West Kirby. (Dob: 08-03-1984) |
| Glenn
Rule |
A
Birkenhead born defender or midfielder Glenn began his career as a
Chester City
apprentice and went on to make 26 Football League appearances for The
Seals. Upon his release he moved to Colwyn Bay and briefly Stalybridge
Celtic before arriving at Broughton in June 2011. (Dob: 30-11-1989) |
| Danny Desormeaux |
Chester based midfielder
first signed from Cefn Druids during the summer of 2004, previously
with Chester area side Christelton Town. Brother of former Airbus
striker Joe Desormeaux, re-signed for the Broughton
based side during the summer of
2007 (Dob: 15-08-1982) |
| Craig
Whitfield |
A
pacey young striker, Craig broke into football with the TNS academy
having previously figured for both Shrewsbury and Wrexham at schoolboy
level. In Welsh Premier circles Craig has played for TNS and Cefn
Druids before moving to Latham Park on loan during the summer of 2010. (Dob: 16-08-1989) |
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| Kristian Rogers |
Chester born Kristian began
his football career as an England Schools International who went on to
make more than fifty first team appearances for Wrexham. He has also
kept goal for Sheffield United, Macclesfield, Worksop and Northwich
Vics. In Welsh domestic football Kristian has totted up more than
a hundred league starts, mainly for Port Talbot Town, and now for
Airbus whom he joined in August 2009. (Dob: 12-04-1984) |
| Ryan Edwards |
Competitive and composed
young defender previously with Wrexham FC. Ryan has Cymru
Alliance experience with Halkyn United and Flint Town United, joined
The Planemakers during the summer of 2006. (Dob: 22-06-1988) |
| Giovanni
Feliciello |
A
left footed defender Gio joined Airbus upon his release from his home
town side Chester City, after a brief trial period with Conference
outfit Altrincham. (Dob: 21-11-1989) |
| Matty Woodward |
A
tall composed left footed defender or midfielder, Chester born Matty
signed for Airbus from Upton AAA in January 2008. (Dob: 14-06-1983) |
| Mark Allen |
Strong central defender
signed from Newtown, previously with Cefn Druids, Bangor City and his
home town side Watford. Mark is a dependable and commited
defender who has more than 250 Welsh Premier appearances to his name. (Dob: 02-09-1976) |
| Rhys
Roberts |
Promising
young defender who joined Llangefni from Bodedern during the summer of
2004, made a couple of Welsh
Premiership substitute appearances with Bangor City during
2003-04. Signed for Airbus from Porthmadog during the summer of
2009. (Dob: 24-03-1986) |
| Matty Cook |
A
former Welsh Under 19
International who has played for Leigh RMI, Matthew joined Cefn Druids
from Chester City in the summer of 2005. Matt missed much of the
2007-08
season following a serious injury and joined Airbus during the summer
of 2008. (Dob: 07-09-1985) |
| Jack
Abraham |
Highly
promising teenage midfielder who caught the eye at Flint during this
2008-9 season. A former Liverpool youth, Jack signed for Airbus during
the summer of 2009. (Dob: 07-08-1985) |
| Danny Desormeaux |
Chester based midfielder
first signed from Cefn Druids during the summer of 2004, previously
with Chester area side Christelton Town. Brother of former Airbus
striker Joe Desormeaux, re-signed for the Broughton
based side during the summer of
2007 (Dob: 15-08-1982) |
| Ashley
Williams |
A
skilful passing midfielder, Chester born Ashley progressed through the
Manchester City youth
system but was released and signed for local junior club Upton
AAA.
After a spell with Vauxhall Motors he joined Airbus during the summer
of 2008. (Dob: 08-10-1987) |
| Paul
McManus |
Promising
youngster who signed for Airbus in August 2009 after spending the
second half of the 2008-09 season with Bangor City. Paul began
his career with Chester City for whom he made more than 30 first team
appearances. (Dob: 22-04-1990) |
| Andy
Moran |
A
former Everton apprentice, Andy caught the eye in the all conquering
Rhyl side of 2005 but unfortunately also suffered an eight month ban
after a failed drugs test. Has since played for Colwyn Bay,
Fleetwood and Prestatyn Town before arriving at Broughton during the
summer of 2010. Boasts an outstanding goalscoring record in WP
circles of 115 goals from 183 starts as the 2010-11 season gets
underway. (Dob: 07-10-1979) |
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| Kristian Rogers |
Chester born Kristian began
his football career as an England Schools International who went on to
make more than fifty first team appearances for Wrexham. He has also
kept goal for Sheffield United, Macclesfield, Worksop and Northwich
Vics. In Welsh domestic football Kristian has totted up more than
a hundred league starts, mainly for Port Talbot Town, and now for
Airbus whom he joined in August 2009. (Dob: 12-04-1984) |
| Ryan Edwards |
Competitive and composed
young defender previously with Wrexham FC. Ryan has Cymru
Alliance experience with Halkyn United and Flint Town United, joined
The Planemakers during the summer of 2006. (Dob: 22-06-1988) |
| Giovanni
Feliciello |
A
left footed defender Gio joined Airbus upon his release from his home
town side Chester City, after a brief trial period with Conference
outfit Altrincham. (Dob: 21-11-1989) |
| Matty Woodward |
A
tall composed left footed defender or midfielder, Chester born Matty
signed for Airbus from Upton AAA in January 2008. (Dob: 14-06-1983) |
| Mark Allen |
Strong central defender
signed from Newtown, previously with Cefn Druids, Bangor City and his
home town side Watford. Mark is a dependable and commited
defender who has more than 250 Welsh Premier appearances to his name. (Dob: 02-09-1976) |
| Gareth Sudlow |
Tall young defender signed
from Newtown during
the summer of 2005, previously with Buckley Town and Wrexham
FC where he was a member of the youth and reserve sides. (Dob: 06-10-1983) |
| Rhys
Roberts |
Promising
young defender who joined Llangefni from Bodedern during the summer of
2004, made a couple of Welsh
Premiership substitute appearances with Bangor City during
2003-04. Signed for Airbus from Porthmadog during the summer of
2009. (Dob: 24-03-1986) |
| Matty Cook |
A
former Welsh Under 19
International who has played for Leigh RMI, Matthew joined Cefn Druids
from Chester City in the summer of 2005. Matt missed much of the
2007-08
season following a serious injury and joined Airbus during the summer
of 2008. (Dob: 07-09-1985) |
| Jack
Abraham |
Highly
promising teenage midfielder who caught the eye at Flint during this
2008-9 season. A former Liverpool youth, Jack signed for Airbus during
the summer of 2009. (Dob: 07-08-1985) |
| Danny Desormeaux |
Chester based midfielder
first signed from Cefn Druids during the summer of 2004, previously
with Chester area side Christelton Town. Brother of former Airbus
striker Joe Desormeaux, re-signed for the Broughton
based side during the summer of
2007 (Dob: 15-08-1982) |
| James MacIntosh . |
Chester born striker whose strong
running offers the perfect outlet for his midfield colleagues.
Top goalscorer for Airbus in 2006-07, brother of former Planemakers
goalkeeper Stuart MacIntosh, James previously played for Chester area
side Christleton. (Dob: 06-02-1983) |
| Paul
McManus |
Promising
youngster who signed for Airbus in August 2009 after spending the
second half of the 2008-09 season with Bangor City. Paul began
his career with Chester City for whom he made more than 30 first team
appearances. (Dob: 22-04-1990) |
| Andy
Mitchell |
Promising
youngster who signed for Airbus in August 2009 after spending the
second half of the 2008-09 season with Bangor City. Andy began his
career with Chester City. (Dob: 18-04-1990) |
| Carl
Owen |
A
Bangor based
striker who broke into the City side as a teenager but is better
remembered
for his lengthy association with Porthmadog. Carl joined Rhyl
during
the summer of 2008 after netting some 49 goals in 128 WP starts and
then moved to Broughton during the summer of 2009. (Dob: 09-04-1980) |
| Marc
Lloyd Williams |
Hugely
experienced striker
who has the league record number of goals to his name. This stood
at 302 from 3587 starts prior to the 2009-10 campaign. "Jiws" is
best remembered for his time with Bangor City but has also played
for Aberystwyth, TNS, Rhyl and Porthmadog in the Welsh Premier.
He also has 75
League appearances to his name from spells with Stockport County,
Halifax and York and has Conference experience with Southport. (Dob: 08-02-1973) |
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| Chris Doran |
A young goalkeeper signed
during the summer of 2007, born in Northern Ireland Chris has
previously played for the University of Lancashire. (Dob: 12-04-1984) |
| Phil Palethorpe |
A calm, confident goalkeeper, Phil began his career
with Tranmere Rovers and then Chester before playing in the Conference
North for Tamworth during a loan period. He returned to Chester but was
released after one first team appearance and joined Airbus in August
2008 where he has been first choice ever since. (Dob: 17-09-1986) |
| Ashley
Crossthwaite |
A Birkenhead born
goalkeeper who joined the club from West Cheshire side Heswall and made
his Welsh Premier debut for the club in December 2007 after a handful
of Loosemores Cup appearances the previous season. (Dob: 19-12-1987) |
| Aaron Tyrer |
A goalkeeper previously
with Warrington Town, Aaron joined Airbus from Mynydd Isa during the
January 2008 transfer window. (Dob: 26-07-1985) |
| Ryan Edwards |
Competitive and composed
young defender previously with Wrexham FC. Ryan has Cymru
Alliance experience with Halkyn United and Flint Town United, joined
The Planemakers during the summer of 2006. (Dob: 22-06-1988) |
| Giovanni
Feliciello |
A
left footed defender Gio joined Airbus upon his release from his home
town side Chester City, after a brief trial period with Conference
outfit Altrincham. (Dob: 21-11-1989) |
| Gary Lovell |
Left footed defender Gary
joined Airbus in January 2008 after spending the opening half of the
season with Bangor City. He began his career with Tranmere Rovers
and has also played for Connahs Quay Rovers. (Dob: 28-09-1987) |
| Matty Woodward |
A
tall composed left footed defender or midfielder, Chester born Matty
signed for Airbus from Upton AAA in January 2008. (Dob: 14-06-1983) |
| Mark Cadwallader |
Tall defender who came
through the youth system at Chester City. Mark had a brief spell in
the Welsh Premier with Bangor City and Connahs Quay before joining The
Planemakers during the summer of 2008. (Dob: 08-07-1988) |
| Mark Allen |
Strong central defender
signed from Newtown, previously with Cefn Druids, Bangor City and his
home town side Watford. Mark is a dependable and commited
defender who has more than 250 Welsh Premier appearances to his name. (Dob: 02-09-1976) |
| Gareth Sudlow |
Tall young defender signed
from Newtown during
the summer of 2005, previously with Buckley Town and Wrexham
FC where he was a member of the youth and reserve sides. (Dob: 06-10-1983) |
| Wes Kilgannon |
A skilful midfielder who
came through the Chester City youth system, Wes has previous Welsh
Premier league experience with Caernarfon Town. Signed for Airbus
from Connahs Quay during the summer of 2008. (Dob: 08-04-1982) |
| Andy Thomas |
Well travelled utility
player whose previous WP clubs include Connahs Quay, Cwmbran and
Newtown. (Dob: 14-12-1977) |
| Ashley Williams |
A
skilful midfielder, Ashley progressed through the Manchester City youth
system but released and signed for local junior club Upton AAA.
After a spell with Vauxhall Motors he joined Airbus during the summer
of 2008. (Dob: 08-10-1987) |
| Matty Cook |
A
former Welsh Under 19
International who has played for Leigh RMI, Matthew joined Cefn Druids
from Chester City in the summer of 2005. Matt missed much of the
2007-08
season following a serious injury and joined Airbus during the summer
of 2008. (Dob: 07-09-1985) |
| George Stewart |
London
born winger George joined Airbus on loan from Wrexham FC during the
January 2009 transfer window. He qualifies for Northern Ireland
for whom he has represented at Under 17 and 19 level. (Dob: 17-06-1990) |
| Danny Desormeaux |
Chester based midfielder
first signed from Cefn Druids during the summer of 2004, previously
with Chester area side Christelton Town. Brother of former Airbus
striker Joe Desormeaux, re-signed for the Broughton
based side during the summer of
2007 (Dob: 15-08-1982) |
| Phil Molyneux |
Promising young midfielder
or striker signed during the summer of 2007
from Connahs Quay, previous clubs include Rhydymwyn and Flint Town
United. (Dob: 25-05-1985) |
| James McIntosh . |
Chester born striker whose strong
running offers the perfect outlet for his midfield colleagues.
Top goalscorer for Airbus in 2006-07, brother of former Planemakers
goalkeeper Stuart McIntosh, James previously played for Chester area
side Christleton. (Dob: 06-02-1983) |
| Paul Hallows |
A striker signed from
Chester area side Christleton during the summer of 2007. (Dob: 15-12-1980) |
| Jon Slater |
A
tall strong old fashioned centre forward. Jon was Llandyrnog's leading
goalscorer in their three season's in the Cymru Alliance despite
playing at centre half when needed. Has also played for Rhyl
reserves in the Welsh Alliance and Dyrni's local rivals Denbigh
Town. Signed for Airbus from WP rivals Caersws in July 2008. (Dob: 31-10-1982) |
| Matt
Head |
A
Birkenhead born striker, Matt is currently on loan from Conference side
Wrexham until the end of the 2008-09 season. (Dob: 28-06-1991) |
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| Chris Doran |
A young goalkeeper signed
during the summer of 2007, born in Northern Ireland Chris has
previously played for the University of Lancashire. (Dob: 12-04-1984) |
| Ashley
Crossthwaite |
A Birkenhead born
goalkeeper who joined the club from West Cheshire side Heswall and made
his Welsh Premier debut for the club in December 2007 after a handful
of Loosemores Cup appearances the previous season. (Dob: 19-12-1987) |
| Aaron Tyrer |
A goalkeeper previously
with Warrington Town, Aaron joined Airbus from Mynydd Isa during the
January 2008 transfer window. (Dob: 26-07-1985) |
| Ryan Edwards |
Competitive and composed
young defender previously with Wrexham FC. Ryan has Cymru
Alliance experience with Halkyn United and Flint Town United, joined
The Planemakers during the summer of 2006. (Dob: 22-06-1988) |
| Gary Lovell |
Left footed defender Gary
joined Airbus in January 2008 after spending the opening half of the
season with Bangor City. He began his career with Tranmere Rovers
and has also played for Connahs Quay Rovers. (Dob: 28-09-1987) |
| Adam Hunter |
Utility man who can play in
defence or midfield, Adam joined Airbus from local rivals Cefn Druids
just before Christmas 2006. He began is career with Chester City
and has since played for Prescot Cables and Runcorn. (Dob: 25-01-1986) |
| Mark Allen |
Strong central defender
signed from Newtown, previously with Cefn Druids, Bangor City and his
home town side Watford. Mark is a dependable and commited
defender who has more than 250 Welsh Premier appearances to his name. (Dob: 02-09-1976) |
| Gareth Sudlow |
Tall young defender signed
from Newtown during
the summer of 2005, previously with Buckley Town and Wrexham
FC where he was a member of the youth and reserve sides. (Dob: 06-10-1983) |
| John Davies |
German born central defender signed from
Flint Town, soon after his release by Chester City, during the
summer of 2004. One of the most promising young defenders
in the Welsh Premiership. (Dob: 20-12-1984) |
| Andy Thomas |
Well travelled utility
player whose previous WP clubs include Connahs Quay, Cwmbran and
Newtown. (Dob: 14-12-1977) |
| Gareth Owen |
Experienced former Wrexham
midfielder who joined Connahs Quay from Doncaster Rovers in July 2003,
spent much of 2002/03 season on loan at Northwich Victoria. Appointed
Airbus player manager in June 2005. (Dob: 21-10-1971) |
| Adam Kelly |
A Chester born midflielder,
Adam began his career as an apprentice with his home town side before
gaining Welsh Premier experience with Caernarfon Town. (Dob: 23-05-1984) |
| Dean Hughes |
Joined
Flint Town United as a 12 year old before moving to Chester City at the
age of 15 as a goalkeeper. Spent three years at Chester before joining
the Army. Previous clubs include Rhydymwyn where he was leading
goalscorer. Signed for Airbus during the summer of
2007. (Dob: 01-01-1981) |
| Danny Desormeaux |
Chester based midfielder
first signed from Cefn Druids during the summer of 2004, previously
with Chester area side Christelton Town. Brother of former Airbus
striker Joe Desormeaux, re-signed for the Broughton
based side during the summer of
2007 (Dob: 15-08-1982) |
| James Hussaney |
Pacey striker who had
spells with Notts County and Chester City, more locally with Flint Town
United and Buckley Town. Joined Connahs Quay during the summer of
2005 and Airbus in October 2005. Also on Cymru Alliance forms
with Halkyn
United. (Dob: 14-12-1978) |
| Phil Molyneux |
Promising young midfielder
or striker signed during the summer of 2007
from Connahs Quay, previous clubs include Rhydymwyn and Flint Town
United. (Dob: 25-05-1985) |
| James McIntosh . |
Chester born striker whose strong
running offers the perfect outlet for his midfield colleagues.
Top goalscorer for Airbus in 2006-07, brother of former Planemakers
goalkeeper Stuart McIntosh, James previously played for Chester area
side Christleton. (Dob: 06-02-1983) |
| Paul Hallows |
A striker signed from
Chester area side Christleton during the summer of 2007. (Dob: 15-12-1980) |
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| Adam McGee |
Goalkeeper who replaced
Paul Whitfield in October 2005. Adam is also on Cymru Alliance
forms with coast rivals Flint Town United. Made his Welsh Premier
debut at Port Talbot on 22nd October 2005. (Dob: 12-10-1987) |
| Stuart McIntosh |
Towering goalkeeper who
returned to fitness in January 2006 after a long absence
through injury. Brother of centre forward James McIntosh.
Previous clubs include Cefn Druids and Chester area club
Christleton. (Dob: 20-07-1981) |
| Ryan Edwards |
Competitive and composed
young defender previously with Wrexham FC. Ryan has Cymru
Alliance experience with Halkyn United and Flint Town United, joined
The Planemakers during the summer of 2006. (Dob: 22-06-1988) |
| Adam Hunter |
Utility man who can play in
defence or midfield, Adam joined Airbus from local rivals Cefn Druids
just before Christmas 2006. He began is career with Chester City
and has since played for Prescot Cables and Runcorn. (Dob: 25-01-1986) |
| Mark Allen |
Strong central defender
signed from Newtown, previously with Cefn Druids, Bangor City and his
home town side Watford. Mark is a dependable and commited
defender who has more than 250 Welsh Premier appearances to his name. (Dob: 02-09-1976) |
| Gareth Sudlow |
Tall young defender signed
from Newtown during
the summer of 2005, previously with Buckley Town and Wrexham
FC where he was a member of the youth and reserve sides. (Dob: 06-10-1983) |
| Danny Farrell |
Promising young defender or
midfielder born
in Chester, Danny signed for The Planemakers in March 2006. (Dob: 22-06-1988) |
| Steve Hopkins |
St Asaph born defender
joined the club in the summer of 2004. Spent four seasons
with Connahs Quay following his release from Wrexham FC in 1999 and
made 138 appearnances for the Nomads. (Dob: 12-04-1980) |
| John Davies |
German born central defender signed from
Flint Town, soon after his release by Chester City, during the
summer of 2004. One of the most promising young defenders
in the Welsh Premiership. (Dob: 20-12-1984) |
| Steve Futcher |
Chester born midfielder
from a famous footballing family, previously with Rhyl, Cwmbran Town,
Connahs Quay and Newtown. Joined The Planemakers from Ashton in
September 2005. Renowned for his skilful passing game
and as the scorer of "long range" goals. (Dob: 24-10-1976) |
| Andy Thomas |
Well travelled utility
player whose previous WP clubs include Connahs Quay, Cwmbran and
Newtown. (Dob: 14-12-1977) |
| Gareth Owen |
Experienced former Wrexham
midfielder who joined Connahs Quay from Doncaster Rovers in July 2003,
spent much of 2002/03 season on loan at Northwich Victoria. Appointed
Airbus player manager in June 2005. (Dob: 21-10-1971) |
| Simon Davies |
Skilful midfielder who made 11 Premiership appearances
for Manchester United where he gained a Welsh Cap before joining Luton
Town for £150,000 in 1997. Joined Bangor City from Rochdale
in July 2001, has since played for TNS and Rhyl totalling more than a
hundred WP apperances. Simon signed for Airbus in February 2007.
A Welsh International (Dob: 23-04-1974) |
| Leigh Williams |
Former Crystal Palace
trainee, previously with Vauxhall Motors and Caernarfon. A hard
working midfielder who joined Airbus after a spell in the Unibond First
Division with local rivals
Colwyn Bay. (Dob: 09-10-1974) |
| Alan Richardson |
Mansfield born midfielder
who joined the club during the summer of 2006 from St Werburghs during the summer of 2006. A member of the Royal Infantry. (Dob: 29-08-1982) |
| Leon Farr |
Midfielder who joined the club during
the summer of 2006. (Dob: 22-06-1988) |
| Ryan Crawford |
Moved from the Scarborough
area to study at Chester University, initially
played for Hawarden rangers and has Welsh Premier experience with
Connahs Quay Nomads. (Dob: 09-03-1984) |
| James Hussaney |
Pacey striker who had
spells with Notts County and Chester City, more locally with Flint Town
United and Buckley Town. Joined Connahs Quay during the summer of
2005 and Airbus in October 2005. Also on Cymru Alliance forms
with Halkyn
United. (Dob: 14-12-1978) |
| Ryan Maloney |
Young striker previously
with Bury FC. Chester born Ryan joined The Planemakers in July
2006. (Dob: 09-12-1986) |
| Chris Moores |
Pacey striker who came into
Welsh football with Bangor City and went
on to play for Caernarfon Town and coast rivals Colwyn Bay.
Wirral born Chris, who previously played for Warrington
Town, then
returned to English football but joined Airbus from New Brighton in
January 2006. (Dob: 25-05-1979) |
| James MacIntosh . |
Chester born striker whose strong
running offers the perfect outlet for his midfield colleagues.
Top goalscorer for Airbus in 2001-02, brother of goalkeeper Stuart
McIntosh, James previously played for Chester area side Christleton. (Dob: 06-02-1983) |
| Darren Williams |
Tall, hard working striker
joined Buckley Town during the summer of 2004, previously with Cefn
United where he initially
gained his goalscoring reputation. Joined Cefn
Druids from Connahs Quay Nomads in March 2005 and then Airbus in
October 2006. (Dob: 04-11-1981) |
| Dave Hughes |
Pacey young striker who
joined The Planemakers during the summer of 2005 having previously
played for Coventry University. Scored some important league and
cup goals at the start of the current season. (Dob: 08-02-1982) |
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| Adam McGee |
Goalkeeper who replaced
Paul Whitfield in October 2005. Adam is also on Cymru Alliance
forms with coast rivals Halkyn United. Made his Welsh Premier
debut at Port Talbot on 22nd October 2005. (Dob: 12-10-1987) |
| Stuart MacIntosh |
Towering goalkeeper who
returned to fitness in January 2006 after a long absence through
injury. Brother of centre forward James MacIntosh. Previous
clubs include Cefn Druids and Chester area club
Christleton. (Dob: 20-07-1981) |
| Dave Purcell |
Right sided defender who
joined The Planemakers during the summer of 2005. (Dob: 31-07-1985) |
| Dean Tuft |
Defender equally at home as fullback or
centreback. A former Everton apprentice who joined Airbus
from Connahs Quay during the usmmer fo 2005. (Dob: 26-09-1981) |
| Gareth Sudlow |
Tall young defender signed
from Newtown during
the summer of 2005, previously with Buckley Town and Wrexham
FC. (Dob: 06-10-1983) |
| Paul Connolly |
Tall young defender who
began his
career at Chester City and joined Airbus in September 2005 after a
season with Bala Town in the Cymru Alliance. (Dob: 28-04-1984) |
| Scott Williams |
Spent several seasons at Wrexham making 32 Football
League appearances before a brief stay at Rochdale.
Led Bangor City through the controversial Welsh Cup Semi Final success
against Afan Lido and to a well earned Winners Medal at The Racecourse
in May 2000. A Welsh Under
21 International who teamed up with old Racecourse mate
Gareth Owen during the summer of 2005. (Dob: 07-08-1974) |
| Steve Hopkins |
St Asaph born defender
joined the club in the summer of 2004. Spent four seasons
with Connahs Quay following his release from Wrexham FC in 1999 and
made 138 appearnances for the Nomads. (Dob: 12-04-1980) |
| John Davies |
Central defender signed from Flint
Town, soon after his release by Chester City, during the summer
of 2004. One of the most promising young defenders
in the Welsh Premiership. (Dob: 20-12-1984) |
| Steve Futcher |
Chester born midfielder
from a famous footballing family, previously with Rhyl, Cwmbran Town,
Connahs Quay and Newtown. Joined The Planemakers from Ashton in
September 2005. Renowned for his skilful passing game
and as the scorer of "long range" goals. (Dob: 24-10-1976) |
| Andy Thomas |
Well travelled utility
player whose previous WP clubs include Connahs Quay, Cwmbran and
Newtown. (Dob: 14-12-1977) |
| Gareth Owen |
Experienced former Wrexham
midfielder who joined Connahs Quay from Doncaster Rovers in July 2003,
spent much of 2002/03 season on loan at Northwich Victoria. Appointed
Airbus player manager in June 2005. (Dob: 21-10-1971) |
| Leigh Williams |
Former Crystal Palace
trainee, previously with Vauxhall Motors and Caernarfon. A hard
working midfielder who joined Airbus after a spell in the Unibond First
Division with local rivals
Colwyn Bay. (Dob: 09-10-1974) |
| Craig Jones |
Promising young winger
signed from Buckley
Town in November 2004, son of former Bangor and Oswestry midfielder
Brynley Jones. (Dob: 20-03-1987) |
| Jimmy Husband |
Attacking midfielder who has experience
with Tooting & Mitcham, signed for Airbus during the summer of 2005. (Dob: 20-01-1985) |
| James Hussaney |
Pacey striker who had
spells with Notts County and Chester City, more locally with Flint Town
United and Buckley Town. Joined Connahs Quay during the summer of
2005 and Airbus in October 2005. Also on Cymru Alliance forms
with Halkyn
United. (Dob: 14-12-1978) |
| Anthony Williams |
Striker signed from Welsh
Premiership rivals Cefn Druids in January 2006. Prevously played
for Cymru Alliance side Lex X1. (Dob: 04-08-1982) |
| Chris Moores |
Pacey striker who came into
Welsh football with Bangor City and went
on to play for Caernarfon Town and coast rivals Colwyn Bay.
Wirral born Chris, who previously played for Warrington
Town, then
returned to English football but joined Airbus from New Brighton in
January 2006. (Dob: 25-05-1979) |
| James MacIntosh . |
Promising young striker whose strong
running offers the perfect outlet for his midfield colleagues.
Top goalscorer for Airbus in 2001-02, brother of goalkeeper Stuart
McIntosh. (Dob: 06-02-1983) |
| Dave Hughes |
Pacey young striker who
joined The Planemakers during the summer of 2005 having previously
played for Coventry University. Scored some important league and
cup goals at the start of the current season. (Dob: 08-02-1982) |
| Stewart White |
Striker signed from Rhyl in
February 2006 where he was a regular goalscorer for their Welsh
Alliance side. (Dob: 31-01-1984) |
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| Andy Hughes . |
Tall young goalkeeper whose previous
clubs include Telford United and Newtown, signed for
Airbus from local rivals Connahs Quay Nomads. Younger brother of
team mate Steve Hughes. (Dob: 06-11-1983) |
| Paul Whitfield |
St
Asaph born Paul Whitfield is a former Wrexham FC professional who made
18 first team appearances for The Racecourse side. He made a
total of 25 Welsh Premiership loan appearances for Connahs Quay &
Newtown whilst with The Dragons, moved to Bangor during the summer of
2004, and joined Airbus in October.
A Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob: 06-05-1982) |
| Stuart MacIntosh |
Tall, imposing goalkeeper who has Welsh
Premiership experience with Cefn Druids, previously with Chester area
side Christleton. Likely to miss much of the 2004-05 season due
to serious injury. (Dob: 20-07-1981) |
| Paul Dodd . |
Vastly experienced defender who
no-nonesense approach sometimes attracts the attention of
referees. Previous clubs include Windsford, Buckley Town,
Holywell and Winsford. (Dob: 27-10-1962) |
| Neil Rigby |
Vastly experienced defender
who previous clubs include Bangor City, Colwyn Bay and Vauxhalls FC.
Joned Airbus in December 2004 from Vauxhalls. (Dob: 07-11-1971) |
| Steve Hopkins |
St Asaph born defender
joined the club in the summer of 2004. Spent four seasons
with Connahs Quay following his release from Wrexham FC in 1999 and
made 138 appearnances for the Nomads. (Dob: 12-04-1980) |
| James Dean |
Promising young Chester
born defender who has Welsh Premiership experience with Oswestry Town
and Caernarfon Town who joined Airbus during the 2003-04 season. (Dob: 19-03-1984) |
| John Davies |
Defender signed from Flint Town,
soon after his release by Chester City, during the summer of 2004. (Dob: 20-12-1984) |
| Ben McKean |
Crewe born defender signed during the
summer of 2003 from Christleton. (Dob: 14-02-1983) |
| Stephen Hughes |
Very tall, competitive midfielder who
works hard in the Airbus midfield. Scored on
a regular basis from midfield and as a striker. Older
brother of goalkeeper Andy Hughes. Previously
with Holywell. (Dob: 31-07-1978) |
| Tinashe Mutanha |
Zimbabwe born defender or towering
utility player formerly with Lex X1 and Llandudno Town. (Dob: 14-01-1973) |
| John Dowridge |
Right footed centre midfielder signed
from Blacon YC during the summer of 2002, twin brother of defender Paul
Dowridge. Has Cymru Alliance experience with local rivals Flint
Town United. (Dob: 21-11-1977) |
| Bob Ruffell |
Midfielder who featured in the Cymru
Alliance championship winning side. (Dob: 24-10-1983) |
| Adam Kelly |
Former Caernarfon Town
midfielder signed during the summer of 2004. (Dob: 23-05-1984) |
| Simon Peers |
Midfielder signed from
Christleton in August 2004. (Dob: 27-07-1979) |
| Ray Redmond |
Midfielder signed from
Ashville FC in November 2004. |
| Craig Jones |
Promising young winger
signed from Buckley
Town in November 2004. (Dob: 20-03-1987) |
| Lee McElmeel |
Powerful attacking
midfielder signed from Chester area side Blacon Youth during the summer
of 2004. (Dob: 00-00-1900) |
| Richard Smart |
Tall left sided attacker signed from
Christleton during the summer of 2003, a student at Chester College. (Dob: 16-03-1982) |
| John Farrell |
Tricky right winger with an eye for a
goal, Chester born John previously played for Christleton. (Dob: 28-11-1980) |
| Craig Garside |
Former
Everton FC apprentice who joined Airbus from Bangor City in March 2005.
Craig has captained Wales at Under15, 16 and 19 and gained an
excellent reputation at those levels. (Dob: 11-05-1985) |
| Andy Thomas |
Well travelled utility player whose
previous WP clubs include Connahs Quay, Cwmbran and Newtown. (Dob: 14-12-1977) |
| Jamie Vietch |
Promising young midfielder. (Dob: 04-12-1983) |
| Danny Andrews |
Promising young midfielder
signed from the Liverpool FC Academy in November 2004. (Dob: 09-10-1986) |
| James Hussaney |
Pacey striker who had spells with Notts
County and Chester City, more locally with Flint Town United and
Buckley Town. (Dob: 14-12-1978) |
| James MacIntosh . |
Promising young striker whose strong
running offers the perfect outlet for his midfield colleagues.
Top goalscorer for Airbus in 2001-02, brother of goalkeeper Stuart
McIntosh. (Dob: 06-02-1983) |
| Ian Marsh |
Youngest of the three Marsh brothers, a
promising young striker. (Dob: 01-07-1983) |
| Craig Williams |
Goalscoring forward signed
from Cymru Alliance side Gresford Athletic in November 2004, brother of
former Gresford & Bangor City midfielder Gareth Williams. (Dob: 30-12-1979) |
| Simon Andrews |
Striker signed from Chester
area side Upton AAA in November 2004. (Dob: 21-02-1982) |
| Lee Acott |
Pacey striker who took the
eye with Flint Town United in the Cymru Alliance. (Dob: 16-03-1977) |
| Colin Quirke |
Striker signed from Caernarfon Town during November
2004, previously with Vauxhall Motors FC. (Dob: 24-07-1985) |