The 2009/10 Season First Team Squad ....
GARY WHILD - Manager
Gary joined the Red's in 2000 as Assistant to then manager Rod Brown and between them they led the club's meteoric rise to reach step two of the non-league pyramid by firstly becoming champions of the Southern League Western Division, a feat which included heading the table throughout the season, then winning two play-off matches to elevate the Red's into the newly formed Nationwide Conference North.
After a ninth-place finish in 2004-05 the Reds struggled in 2005-06 and Rod Brown left the club midway through the campaign, with Gary taking over the reigns as manager.
DANNY LEWIS - Goalkeeper
Danny is one of the reds ...
MICKY MOORE - Assistant Manager/Coach
Micky has an impressive C.V. and a wealth of valuable experience having played as a pro for such club's as Derby County and Swansea City before moving into non-league football with Moor Green, Telford Utd, Stafford Rangers and of course Redditch Utd. Micky has also managed at Solihull Borough (pre merger) and Stratford Town and holds the highly prestigous UEFA 'A' licence coaching badge. Micky is renowned within the game for his ability to work with and develop younger players.
JOHN REEVES - Goalkeeper Coach
John is a specialist goal keeping coach who has over 30 years experience at many levels of the game both as a player and a coach. John's previous clubs include Yeovil Town, Chard Town, Solihull Borough and Stratford Town where he previously worked with Micky Moore
ASA CHARLTON - Defender (Captain)
A trainee at Kidderminster Harriers, Asa failed to make the grade at Aggborough and joined local side Willenhall Town. His form soon attracted the attentions of bigger clubs in non-league and he joined Telford United before the start of the 1997-1998 season where made a handful of appearances at the Buck Head, before leaving at the end of the season to move to America. After a year in the States, Asa returned to the UK, turning out for the British Universities team for a spell before returning to the non-league ranks with spells at Rushall Olympic and Stourport Swifts. Asa can also add Worcester City and Halesowen Town to his list of clubs before he signed for his first
spell with Redditch Utd in 2004. His form for the Reds earned him the chance of playing professional football when he signed for Mansfield Town where he made a handful of appearances for them before rejoining AFC Telford in 2007 where he remained till he signed for his second spell with the Reds in 2009.
DANNY LEWIS - Goalkeeper
Danny played for the youth team at Alvechurch and went on to play for Garringtons, where he conceded 40 goals in 37 games. He left in 2002 for Studley and forced his way into the team, but had a trial at Kidderminster Harriers and joined them in May 2004. His Football League debut came in a 3–0 defeat to Northampton Town on 7th May 2005. He went on to make 15 appearances in the Conference National the following season, after which he joined Moor Green in the Conference North. After one season with Moor Green, he joined hometown club Redditch United in July 2007. Danny is now in his third season with Redditch United.
LUCAN SPITTLE - Defender
Lucan is a towering centre back/full back who can influence others with his vocal approach to the game, he is a former player of Sutton Coldfield Town and Willenhall Town where he made his mark with an impressive performance for them in their play off final against Bromsgrove Rovers, so much so that Bromsgrove signed him the following season. Lucan has also played for Chasetown and is now in his second season at Redditch United.
LIAM FRANCIS - Defender
A new signing for Redditch United. 19 year old Liam is a former Coventry City defender signed from Stratford Town. Liam was spotted playing for Great Barr Falcons in Birmingham and signed a two year apprenticeship with the Sky Blues at the start of the 2006/07 season. He emerged as a regular in their academy side and rapidly progressed to the reserve team where he was almost an ever present and his performances were rewarded with a place on the bench for the first team's F.A. cup match against Millwall. During his time at Coventry Liam was described as 'a classy and commanding defender'
GARY HAY - Striker
Gary started his career at amateur sides Fairfield Villa and Paget Rangers, before joining Alvechurch, where he scored 23 goals in his first season. He then stepped up a level to join Willenhall Town in 2002, where his goalscoring continued to impress, however, injury struck him down for the whole of the 2003-2004 season. He recovered his form the following season and moved up the leagues to join Southern Premier side Halesowen Town in May 2005. However, he was limited to four substitute appearances for the Yeltz and rejoined Willenhall in August that year. His scoring touch returned and he plundered 11 goals in 23 matches resulting in him signing for
AFC Telford in February 2006. In October 2006, he was on the move again, this time to Bromsgrove Rovers. His goalscoring form for Rovers attracted the interest of local rivals, Kidderminster Harriers. He joined Kiddy on non-contract terms in 2007, but failed to impress and was released towards the end of the season and rejoined Bromsgrove in May of that year. His previous purple patch at the Victoria Ground could not be matched, and by Christmas 2007, he had joined Southern League Midlands side Evesham United. His stay at Evesham coincided with the Robins' best ever F.A. Cup run, as they made it through to the first round proper losing out to Blue Square Premier side Torquay United. In March 2009 he joined the Reds and scored on his debut against Harrogate Town.
JACK BYRNE - Midfielder
A promising young midfielder who has progressed through the youth set up at Moor Green (before their merger with Solihull Borough) Jack is enjoying his second season with Redditch United after joining the Reds from Stratford Town midway through last season and he has firmly cemented his place in the side with some outstanding and committed performances.
JAMES COOPER - Midfielder
James is a new signing this season, having progressed through the youth system at Lincoln City. James was part of Lincoln City's 2007/08 Midland Youth Cup final team that eventually lost on penalties to Port Vale. He impressed with his performances and the following season played a number of times for their reserve team before being released at the end of the season.
ANDY DUCROS - Midfielder
Another new signing this season for Redditch United, Andy began his career at Coventry City as a trainee in 1993 although he failed to break into the first team and was sold on to Nuneaton Borough in 1999 where he finished the season as top scorer. Andy holds the title of being Kidderminster Harriers record signing when he was signed by Jan Molby from Nuneaton in 2000 for £100,000.00 and made his debut against Torquay Utd in the then Nationwide League Division 3. Andy has also previously played for Burton Albion and Solihull Moors and he is a local Redditch lad who is looking forward to playing for his home town club.
CHRIS DICKINSON - Midfielder
A product of Redditch United’s youth academy system, Chris has worked his way through the ranks to become a regular member of Gary Whild's first team squad and one of the first names on the team sheet. His totally committed, tough tackling approach to the game resulted in him being given the captain's armband for a spell last season.
JOE CLARKE - Striker
Formerly with Evesham United, Joe is another new signing for Redditch United. He has also played for Hednesford Town.
BRADLEY BULLIMORE - Midfielder
Bradley has worked his way through the youth team ranks and earned his place within the first team squad.
JAMIE SHELDON - Midfielder
Jamie played U18 football for Birmingham City, including playing in the FA Youth Cup victory over Chesterfield. Jamie is a new signing this season for Redditch United
MARK HANDS - Midfielder
In his second season at Redditch United, Mark arrived from Evesham United in 2009 and with his combative style of play he very quickly cemented his place at the heart of the Red's midfield. Mark has also played for Stourport Swifts and Feckenham in the Midland Combination.
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