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Wayne Burnett (Manager)
D.O.B. 04/09/1971, born in Lambeth, Wayne started out playing for Leyton Orient as a youngster, and represented England at youth level, he soon earned himself a move to Blackburn Rovers but after a year with the Rovers he found himself transferred to Plymouth Argyle in 1993.
Signed for Bolton Wanderers in 1995 But after only a season with the club he was sold to Huddersfield Town.Following a clear out at Huddersfield in 1998 Wayne was loaned out to Grimsby Town, folowing an injury spell, Wayne left Grimsby in 2002 and joined Woking.
Following a short spell at Woking Wayne joined Fisher Athletic for a short period of time. As well as this Wayne went into acting appearing as an extra for Sky One football television drama Dream Team. He can be seen in a number of episodes appearing to be sat on the substitutes bench also training with the fictional Harchester United team.
In 2004 Burnett made a shock return to the professional game signing for Peterborough United on a non contract basis. He only made one appearance for the club.
Burnett started his managerial career with Fisher Athletic in 2004, winning the London Senior Cup and Southern League Division One East. He then joined Dulwich Hamlet in 2006. He was appointed manager of Fisher Athletic for the second time in May 2007. Joined Grays Athletic on 29th September 2008
Gary "Sumo" Phillips (Assistant Manager)
DOB 20/09/1961 Gary was twice manager of Aylesbury United. Had a distinguished career in the football league with West Bromwich Albion, Brentford, Reading, Hereford United and Barnet, winning Player of the Year twice with and also serving as Manager and Coach of the London side.
A Conference championship winner with the Bees in 1991 he moved into non-league, joining Aylesbury in 1995
He has been Manager at both Barnet , Aylesbury Utd and Stevenage Borough, as well as coaching at Queens Park Rangers, Colchester United, Wycombe Wanderers, Luton Town, Southend and Barnet.
Nicknames: The Master, Sumo
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Jim Dean (Coach)
Jim was with Fisher Athletic during Wayne Burnett's tenure with the club
Joined Grays Athletic 21/10/2008
Andre Vincent F.A Dip, M.Sc Dip, Member-FA Medical Soc (Physio)
Andre has been a Physio for over 15 years at serveral clubs including Chelsea LFC, Crystal Palace LFC, Orpington & Bromley, he has also represented Sierra Leone at their games in the UK.
Andre has all his qualifications from The FA, passing out from Lilleshal College he obtained a diploma in Manipulative Science, Elec Therapy, Laser, Ultra Sound, Faradic & Interferetntial, also Bowen and Facial techniques.
Joined Grays Athletic 21/10/2008
Dave Richardson (Fitness Coach)
D.O.B. --/--/--, born in Redhill, Surrey, Dave is an ex Army Physical Training Instructor who was one of the first people in the UK to set up a Personal Training Company.
As a qualified F.A. Fitness Coach he has worked with the following clubs during his career, Blackburn Rovers, Crystal Palace, Queens Park Rangers, Portsmouth, Fulham, Woking and Dagenham & Redbridge.
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Steve Arnold (No 12)
D.O.B. 22/08/1989, Height: 6' 5", Born in Welham Green, Steve is an ex Academy scholar with Norwich City Youth who has also appeared in their Reserve side, he signed a pro contract with Norwich in May 2007.
Steve has also played for Boreham Wood and spend some time with Arsenal youth.
Signed a one year contract with Grays Athletic 11/06/2008
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Ross Flitney (No 1)
DOB 01/06/1984, 6ft 2in Goalkeeper, born in Hitchin, Ross was at the Arsenal Academy for 4 years from the age of 12 -16, he then moved to Fulham where he was understudy to Dutch International and Manchester United keeper, Edwin van der Sar, Ross was with The Cottagers for 2 years (2003/05) before joining Brighton & Hove Albion on loan for a year, he then spent 4 months with Doncaster before joining Barnet FC in August 2005.
Ross signed a 2 year contract with Grays Athletic on 1st June 2007
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David Button (No 26)
D.O.B. 27/02/89, Born in Stevenage, David was the regular goalkeeper for England's Under-17s including appearances in the 2005 European Championship qualifying matches
He made two appearances for Spurs Under-18s and a regular unused substitute as understudy to Tommy Forecast in the 2005-06 run to the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup.
Joined Tottenham Academy full-time for season 2005-06, making 24 appearances for the Under-18s, as well as taking his place on the bench for the Reserves ,recently extended his contract with Spurs until 2011.
David had a one month spell with The Blues in January 2008
Signed on 1 months loan to Grays Athletic (22/10/08)
Rob Gier (No 2)
D.O.B. 06/01/1980, Right Back, born in Ascot, Rob started his career at Wimbledon FC before moving to Rushden & Diamonds, Cambridge United, Woking and more recently Aldershot, Rob is a versatile defender who can slot into the Centre Backs role when required.
Signed a one year contract with Grays Athletic on 22/05/2008
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Mark Haines (No 16)
DOB 28/09/89, 6ft 3in Centre-Half, Mark joined Grays Athletic from Northampton Town on work experience towards the end of the 07/08 season and signed a one year contract on 13/05/2008
Currently on one months loan to East Thurrock United.
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Kenny Davis (No 22)
D.O.B. 17/04/1988 Kenny was previously a member of the Chelsea Youth team, he was with Redbridge FC from 2004/2005 before joining Ryman Premier side, Harlow Town FC, in the Summer of 2005, Kenny was voted as their Player of the Year last season.
Kenny can play both Central and Right Defensive position.
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Jon Ashton (No 5)
DOB 04/10/1982, 6ft 2in Central Defender, born in Nuneaton, Jon is a versatile player who can play comfortably in both Defensive and Midfield positions, he started his career as a trainee with Leicester City before moving to Notts County, from there he joined Oxford United playing over 70 games for the U's he then joined Rushden & Diamonds in June 2006.
Jon signed a 2 year deal with Grays Athletic on 30th May 2007
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Jamie Stuart (No 4)
DOB 15/10/76, Experienced defender , born in Southwark, London, who signed for Grays Athletic in November 2004 from Hornchurch FC. Jamie is an ex-England Non-League International who has also played for Charlton, Millwall, Bury and Southend United where he spent 8 years and made over 300 league appearances. Voted Supporters Player of the Year for the 2004/05 season.
Signed a new one year contact for the 08/09 season
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Gavin Dayes (No 6)
D.O.B --/--/----, Central Defender, Gavin spend 4 seasons with Dulwich Hamlet before joining Fisher Athletic in 2007.
Signed for Grays Athletic on Non Contract 27/09/2008
Fabian Wilnis (No 15)
D.O.B. 23/08/1970, born in Paramaribo, Suriname, Right Sided Defender, Fabian was released by Ipswich Town at the end of the 2007-08 season. He was one of the longest serving players at the club, having arrived from De Graafschap in 1999. He has also played for NAC Breda. In his Ipswich Town career he scored six goals, including goals in a 1-1 draw againt Manchester United and in a 2-0 win against local rivals Norwich City.
He was the supporters‘ Player of the Year for 2005-06.
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Damien Batt (No 3)
D.O.B. 16/09/1984, born in Hoddersdon, Defender, Damien started as a youth player with Norwich City before joining Dagenham & Redbridge in 2004, went on free transfer to Barnet, he then joined St Albans City in 2006, Stevenage Borough signed Damian in Jan 2007 he was then loaned back to St Albans before joining Aldershot and then Fisher Athletic.
Signed on non contract with Grays 24th Oct 2008
Adam Gross
DOB 16/02/1986, 5ft 10in Left Back, born in Greenwich, Adam is an ex Welsh Youth International who was released by Charlton after being a reserve team regular, he then signed for Barnet FC where he made 29 appearances in the 2006/07 season scoring 1 goal.
Adam is a regular in Paul Fairclough's England National XI squad
Signed for Grays Athletic on a 2 year contract on 24/05/2007
Currently on one months loan to Welling United (17/10/08)
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Stuart Thurgood (No 24)
DOB 04/11/81, Ex Grays' captain who joined the Club at the start of the 2003 season. A firm fans favourite, Stuart won Supporters' and Players' Player of the Year in 2004. Previously with Southend United, Stuart has been on Spurs' books and has had a spell in Japan. Stuart was called up to the England National Game XI in October 2004 and scored in a 3-0 defeat of Holland in February 2005. Lives in Waltham Abbey and enjoys being a dad.
Stuart left Gray Athletic in November 2007 to join ex Grays Manager, Mark Stimson, at Gillingham FC, Stuart has singed on loan with Grays Athletic until the end of the season
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Stuart Elliott (No 7)
D.O.B. 27/08/1977, born in London, Central Midfielder who can also play in Defence, Stuart started his career as a trainee with Newcastle United, between 1995 and 2000 he spent time on loan with the following clubs, Hull City, Swindon, Gillingham, Hartlepool, Wrexham, Bournemouth, Stockport & Darlington before signing for Plymouth Stuart then moved to Carlisle, Durham, Scarborough, Exeter, Halifax Town, Harrogate Town, Northwich and then York City.
Signed a one year contract with Grays Athletic 07/05/08
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Stefan Bailey (No 14)
D.O.B. 10/11/1987, born in Brent, Greater London, Midfielder, Stefan started at Queens Park Rangers as a trainee in 2004 and signed his first Pro contract during the 2005/06 season, he stood out in QPR's 2-1 victory over Southampton and went on to make 13 appearances for the R's.
Stefan was recently on loan to fellow Blue Square Premier team Oxford United.
Signed a one year contract with Grays Athletic on 19/06/2008
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Sam Sloma (No 8)
D.O.B. 29/10/1982, born in London, Left Midfielder can also play Left Defence, Sam started as a trainee with Wimbledon, before being loaned out to Hampton & Richmond Borough. He then signed for Aylesbury United, making a total of 18 appearances, before moving on to Wingate and Finchley.
Sloma has also played in the United States for Milwaukee Wave United in the A-League.
He spent the 2005-06 season on loan with Thurrock. In 2005 he played for the Great Britain football team at the Maccabiah Games in Israel, he joined Dagenham & Redbridge in 2006 and made over 70 appearances.
Signed for Grays Athletic on 20/06/2008
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Mark Molesley
D.O.B. 11/03/1981, Midfielder, born in Hillingdon, Mark started as a trainee at Hayes FC and was recruited to their first team under Terry Brown where he went on to make over 200 appearances, he moved from Hayes to Cambridge City where he netted 7 goals in his first season, in Summer of 2006 he agreed to join up with Terry Brown again at Aldershot, having been offered a new contract at The Shots Mark turned this down and joined ex Blues Manager, Mark Stimson, at Stevenage Borough.
Mark is described as a “box to box” player and has also represented his country in the England “C” squad.
Signed a one year contract with Grays Athletic on 22/05/2008
Currently on loan with AFC Bournemouth until 1st Jan 2008 with a view to a permanent deal
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Luke Hickie (No 19)
D.O.B 17/08/1988, born in South Norwood, Midfielder, Luke joined Leyton Orient from Arsenal Youth in 2003, he then moved to Barnet in 2005 before joining Fisher Athletic in 2006.
Signed for Grays Athletic on Non Contract 27/09/2008
Kenny Beaney (No 21)
D.O.B. 27/07/1986, Creative Midfielder, Kenny started with Dulwich Hamlet youth and progressed through their reserves into the first team before joining Fisher Athletic in 2007
Signed on non contract with Grays 24th Oct 2008
Ishmael Welsh (No 11)
D.O.B. 04/09/1987, born in Deptford, Ishmael began his career at West Ham's Academy Of Football and turned professional in July 2005, he failed to break into the first team and was released in May 2006, Yeovil Town signed Ishmael in July 2006 on a 2 year contract and scored on his league debut on August 12, 2006 in Yeovil's 2-1 win at home to Carlisle United.
He joined Weymouth on loan in March 2007 before returning back to Yeovil before the end of the season, August 2007 saw Ishmael join Torquay United on loan before finally joining up with Forest Green Rovers for the remainder of the 07/08 season
Signed one year contract with Grays Athletic 07/05/08
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Barry Cogan (No 17)
DOB 04/11/1984, born in Sligo, Midfielder, Barry is a former Ireland Under 21 International who came through the Millwall Academy, he signed for Barnet in August 2006 where he played 45 games for The Bees before signing for Gillingham FC
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Scott Forrester (No 10)
D.O.B --/--/----, Centre Forward, Scott is a strong, quick centre forward, previous clubs include, Aldershot, Sutton United, Hayes, Leatherhead & Metropolitain Police.
Signed for Grays Athletic on Non-Contract 29/10/2008
Matt Bodkin (No 18)
DOB 16/09/1986, Born in Kent, Forward, Matt started as a trainee with Nottingham Forest in 2003 he then moved to Gillingham in 2004 before switching to Welling United in 2005, Matt is a quick and pacey striker who has great ability on the ball.
Matt spent the 2007/08 season on loan with Thurrock FC and is currently on loan to Eastleigh FC until the end of January 2009
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Jamie Taylor (No 9)
DOB 16/12/1982, Striker, born in Crawley, Jamie joined Horsham from Broadbridge Heath in the Summer of 2001 and went on to become the Hornets‘ leading goalscorer that season with 24 goals. He subsequently joined Aldershot Town before dropping back in to Sussex County League football and then to the newly formed AFC Wimbledon. After a brief loan spell back at Horsham, he returned on a permanent basis in October 2004 and, once again, ended the season as the leading marksman with 25 goals.
In 2005/6 he repeated the trick as top goalscorer with 21 goals to help Horsham gain promotion to the Ryman Premier Division.
In 3 spells with Horsham Football Club, Jamie made a total of 172 appearances, scoring an impressive 105 goals.
In November 2006 he joined Woking and subsequently left for Dagenham & Redbridge, where he was a member of their Conference winning side, before signing for Grays.
Signed a 2 year contract with Grays Athletic on 29/05/08
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Jamie Slabber (No 20)
DOB 31/12/1984 - Striker, who had spent 11 years at Tottenham Hotspur - from junior to senior team. Left in the summer of 2005 after a loan spell with Aldershot Town. Signed for Grays in July 2005, departed from The Rec in January 2007 to join Stevenage Borough until July 2007 when he joined Havant & Waterlooville.
Signed for Grays Athletic on Non-Contract 29/10/2008
Efe Echanomi
D.O.B. 27/09/1988, Born in Nigeria, Efe spent 4 years with Leyton Orient who were his first professional team, Efe spent 15 months injured due to having broken his leg in a freak accident before a home game against Chester City in December 2005. Whilst warming up with some other players he caught his studs in the turn and suffered a horrendous injury. He made his long awaited comeback as a substitute against Doncaster Rovers in April 2007.
Efe left The O's in August 2008 to join Tiptree United before joining Welling United.
Signed with Grays Athletic on Non-Contract
Danny Lodge
D.O.B. 31/03/1986, Striker, Danny was with Waltham Forest before joining Thurrock FC
Signed on non contract with Grays 24th Oct 2008
Craig Reid
D.O.B. 17/12/1985, Born in Coventry, Striker, Craig started at Coventry City as a youth player in 2005, he joined Tamworth on a months loan before joining Cheltenham Town in January 2007
Signed a one year contract with Grays Athletic 26/08/2008
Currently on loan with Newport County
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Andre McCollin
D.O.B. --/--/----, Andre is a young pacey striker who signed for Yeovil Town after a successful trial at the club. He spent one season with Fisher after joining from Corinthian Casuals, where he scored 19 goals in 2006-07.
Andre made his Football League debut when coming off the bench the Yeovil Town against Hereford United in August 2008.
Signed with Grays Athletic on loan until December 6th 2008