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First Team
Name: Ady Hall
Position: Manager
Ady HallAdy was appointed as 1st team Manager in October 2010. Ady had previously been Assistant Manager from August 2008. Before that he had spent six seasons as Manager of the reserves where he guided the team to a league and cup treble. He holds the UEFA B Licence and started his career as an apprentice at Bolton Wanderers.

Name: Nick Platnauer
Position: Assistant Manager
Nick PlatnauerJoined the Eagles for the 2nd time in a managerial position in September 2011 as Assistant Manager.

The former Eagles boss took the reigns in 2004 and guided the club to its most recent success when promotion was gained to Conference South in 2005/06 after a play off final win against Chippenham Town.

Nick left the club midway through the following season and was appointed Assistant Manager at Hinkley United where he spent over 4 years at the club.

Before turning pro Nick played for the Eagles. He then had a distinguished pro career where he made nearly 400 league appearances for clubs such as Bristol Rovers, Coventry City, Birmingham City, Cardiff City, Notts County and Leicester City.

Name: Steve Jackman (Coach)
Position: Assistant Manager
Steve Jackman (Coach)'Jacko' as everyone calls him is a former player who made his debut for the Eagles in 2001. He was part of our promotion winning side to Conference South in the 2005/06 season and then moved on to Histon. He returned last season to help manager Ady Hall with the coaching and is now an integral part of the management staff.

Name: Ian Brown
Position: Goalkeeper
Ian BrownIn his third spell at the club. Signed in the summer of 2010. Was part of our promotion winning team to Conference South in the 2005/06 season. A commanding Goalkeeper who has great natural ability. Previously with Arlesey Town, Hemel Hempstead Town and Kempston Rovers.

Name: Michael Kavanagh
Position: Goalkeeper
Michael KavanaghMichael has been the reserve keeper for many seasons and takes his place in the 1st team squad for this campaign.

Name: Gavin Hoyte
Position: Defender
Gavin HoyteSigned in Summer of 2010. Gavin is in his 2nd spell with the club. Was part of our promotion winning team to Conference South in the 2005/06 season. He then moved to Cambridge United before been loaned to Weymouth and Halesowen Town. A big strong defender who as really impressed in pre-season.

Name: Jon Darby
Position: Defender
Jon DarbyExperienced defender who signed in the Summer 0f 2011 and is in his second spell at the club. Jon was originally with Rothwell Town before coming to Bedford in 2007 where he had 3 successful seasons. Played for Aylesbury FC last season.

Name: OLLIE THORNE
Position: Defender
OLLIE THORNETall, powerful defender who joined the Eagles in August 2011. He started his career as a youth team player at MK Dons, but failed to make a first team appearance. Upon his release, he was snapped up by Blue Square Bet Premier side Forest Green Rovers, who signed him up on a one year deal. The teenager impressed in his one season at the New Lawn, making eighteen starts for Rovers and scoring once. The summer of 2010 saw Thorne make the relatively short switch to Blue Square Bet South side Newport County, but a lack of first team opportunities early on in the season saw Thorne leave Spytty Park and move to Kidderminster Harriers, where he made ten appearances for Steve Burr's side
January 2011 saw Thorne join Rushden & Diamonds on loan. A permanent move was lined up at the end of the loan period, but Rushden's impeding financial problems saw the move fall through. After returning to Aggborough, he was allowed to cancel the remainder of his contract and join Blue Square Bet South leaders Braintree Town, where he made eight appearances as the Iron won promotion to the Blue Square Bet Premier.

Name: Paul Cooper
Position: Defender
Paul CooperAnother product of the Eagles youth system. Signed for 1st team squad in August 2011 after some impressive outings in pre-season.

Name: Seb Simpson
Position: Defender
Seb SimpsonYoung full back who has worked his way through the Eagles youth system. Will be hoping to impress this season.

Name: Callum Lewis
Position: Midfield
Callum LewisCallum is now a well established part of the 1st team squad. A midfield player with lots of heart and bags of ability.

Name: Gareth Price
Position: Midfield
Gareth PriceRight sided midfield player with plenty of pace. Gareth was a scholar at Wycombe wanderers before moving to Aylesbury then Arlesey Town.

Name: Jamie Cole
Position: Midfield
Jamie ColeYoung midfield player who broke into the 1st team squad last season. Previously at AFC Kempston Rovers.

Name: Josh Beech
Position: Midfield
Josh BeechJosh signed for the club in the Summer of 2011 after some impressive performances in pre-season.

Name: Max York
Position: Midfield
Max YorkSigned in August 2011. Max started his career with Cambridge United before moving to Histon. He then moved on and signed for Conference National Club Rushden and Diamonds.

Name: Tom Damon
Position: Midfield
Tom DamonWide midfield player who broke into the 1st team squad last season after impressive performances in the reserves.

Name: Drew Roberts
Position: Forward
Drew RobertsQuick, tricky forward who has a real eye for goal. Signed in the Summer of 2011, drew is in his 2nd spell at the club. Has played at an higher level including Kettering Town, St Albans City and Histon. Was also with Hemel Hempstead.

Name: James Hatch
Position: Forward
James HatchSigned November 2011 from Leighton Town James is in his 3rd spell with the club. Was captain of Leighton Town and Barton Rovers.

Name: Jermaine Hall
Position: Forward
Jermaine HallForward who has impressed in pre-season. Strong, quick and a good finisher. Previously with AFC Dunstable and Barton Rovers.

Name: Jermaine Ivy
Position: Forward
Jermaine IvyBroke into the 1st team squad last season after playing for our reserves. Has a great touch with pace and really impressed in the latter half of last season

Next Match

Saturday 11th February KO 3:00 PM

is Away to:

Oxford City

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