Player profiles
Goalkeepers
Craig Bradshaw -24
Craig joined us during the 07-08 season and made an instant impact, very commanding between the sticks. Previous clubs include Portsmouth and Dorchester Town.
Danny Andrews -
Danny has rejoined the club at the back end of the year, Danny was the clubs goalkeeper, and a key member of the team that won the Combined Counties League in 2004-05
Chris Nelson -21
Chris has worked his way through the club’s youth ranks and is currently our back up keeper, playing predomaintly in the Reserves.
Defenders
John Ambridge - 28
Signed for the Stags for the start of the 2004-05 Season, and has proved to be a rock in central defence, excellent header of the ball with pace. Having previously played his football in the states for James Madison University. Made over 200 appaerances in a Casuals shirt. Currently out for the season injured.
Michael Cayford - 22
Another product of our youth team, part of the Combined Counties league winning team. Has a wonderful left foot, can operate left or central. Re-joined the club last season after a brief spell at Cobham.
Joe Hammond - 20
Back up central defender, made a handful of first team appearances last season. Joined the club from Corinthian Casuals were he came through the youth ranks. Joe is natural leader and is very powerful in the air.
Jordan McCartney -21
Broke into the first team squad this season, having played in the Reserve team last year. Has one of the longest throws ever seen.
Francis Duku- 30
Coluious of a Central Defender, joined the Stags in January 09. Previous clubs include Maidehead United, Fisher Athletic, Bromley and Croydon Athletic.
Nick Burton - 33
Experienced Central defender joined the Stags in January 09 from Farnborough Town. Started carrer as an apprentice with Portsmouth, before moving to Torquay United. Previous clubs include Aldershot Town, Hampton & Richmond, Crawley Town and Eastleigh Town
Chris Robinson - 20
Chris is on loan from Conference south side Hampton & Richmond. Very fit right full back. Who came through the Staines Town academy.
Richard Orlu - tbc
Richard is another loanee this time from Staines Town, tall athletic central defender, very pacy.
Dominic Worthington -26
Joined the club this season from AFC Wimbledon where capained the Reserves.
Midfielders
Craig Lewington -26
Ultra competitive central midfielder, club captain with a raft of experirence for someone so young. Trainee at Wimbledon and later Brentford. Joined Casuals late in the 2006-07 season from Hampton. Other clubs include Kingstonian, Maidenhead and Windsor & Eton.
Sonny Farr - 21
Joined the Stags from AFC Wimbledon this season . A graduate of the QPR youth academy. A left sided midfielder who can deliver a very accurate cross.
Jamel Carr - 21
Joined the Casuals in November 07 from Corinthian Casuals, scoring on his debut at home to Leatherhead, Lighting fast and a goal threat from his wide position. Previous clubs include Worthing and Merstham.
Patrick Damali - ?tbc
Yet another loan player, central midfielder Patrick is on loan from Staines Town.
Liam Grier - 22
Arrived at the Waterside during the summer from Windsor & Eton. Hard working Central midfielder .Previous clubs include Hayes, Godalming Town .
Chris Chevalier - ??
Chris joined the Stags last season and played in the Reserve side all of last season. Box to box central midfielder.
Forwards
Luke Roodenburg - 22
Australian Luke is on loan from Staines Town, powerful centre forward , good ariel ability.
Matt Weston - 21
Prolific goalscorer at both Youth and Reseve team level for the Stags. Scored 24 goals for the Reserve side last season. Limited to a few starts in the first team last season, but has claimed a place in the side this season.
Danny Platel
Ex Whyteleafe forward, joined the Stags in October 08 from Met Police. Previous clubs include Carshalton Athletic , Worthing, Met Police and Tooting & Mitcham. Very sharp in and around the box.
Luke Fontana -24
Luke joined the club late 2008 from Crowborough Athleic. Tall striker who has a proven goalscoring record especially with time at Carshalton Athletic, other clubs include Hampton & Richmond Borough, Croydon Athletic and Lewes
Paul Armstrong - 27
Paul joined Casuals in January 09, son of Ex Northern Ireland international Gerry, Paul scored on his debut against Crowborough Athletic. Exciting Centre forward pacy with quick feet. Signed from Potters Bar Town. Previous clubs include Stevenage Borough and St Albans City.
Kristian Webb - tbc
Rejoined Casuals in January 09 from fellow Ryman League South side Godalming Town for his second spell at the waterside. Tireless runner, strong tackler, now operates as a farward can truly play anywhere on the pitch.
Management
Spencer Collins - Manager
A former Casuals player and Manager who returned to Waterside Stadium in the summer to fill the post of assistant manager. Spencer’s playing days were at Staines Town, Carshalton Athletic and Walton. Was in charge when we won the Combined Counties League.
Vic Searle - Assistant Manager
Victor was appointed as Assistant Manager in January 09 and brings a raft of on and off the feild experience to the club. Vic was both Chairman and Manager of Farnborough Town, back in thier Conference days, and was also Chairman of Hampton & Richmond Borough.
Tony Gale - Director Of Football
Ex West Ham & Fulham hero Tony joined the club in the post of Director of Football in 2003. Has a Premier league winners medal within Blackburn in the twilight of his carrer.Currently a pundit and commentator with Sky TV.
Dick Errington - Physio
Dick joined the club back in our Combined counties days. has a history of Rugby clubs and joined from Staines RFC.