QUORN FC
PLAYERS 2011-12
Goalkeepers
Luke Barrett
Age 21 - In his first season at Quorn, consistant displays have played a part in the Reserves enjoying a successful season so far.
Matt Nurse
Age 29 - Returned to Quorn after playing over 100 games for near neighbours Loughborough Dynamo. Very experienced, regarded as one of the best keepers in the League. Ex Leicester City Apprentice.
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Andrew Simpson
Age 22 - Young goalkeeper still learning his trade but improving all the time. Has featured in the first team as a central defender in the MFA, when appearing regularly for Quorn U18's.
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Grant Wright
Age 18 - Young goalkeeper who was on the books of Nottingham Forest and also Cambridge City academy, still learning his trade but already shows great promise and goalkeeping talent that belies his tender years.
Defenders
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Lee Attenborough
Age 21 – Tenacious defender, reads the game well, joined Quorn last season after serious injury and soon settled into the Reserves, Another bad injury before pre-season but now showing the sort of form that will soon earn a first team call up.
Sam Buckingham
Age 22 – Outstanding performances for the Reserves led to “Bucko” cementing a place in the First team squad last season. Strong in the tackle and reads the game well.
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Lewis Carr
Age 21 - New signing, strong centre back with leadership qualities, previously played at Soham Town in the Ridgeons League.
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Emido Chiavetta
Age 23 - Emmy made the breakthrough into the first team last season and immediately made an impact. Still learning, he will look to add consistency to his game this season.
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Joe Clamp
Age 21 - New Signing - info to follow
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Dan Clouth
Age 22 - New Signing, accomplished central defender, reads the game well and is strong in the air and on the floor, previously played in Wales for Croesy Ceiligog fc.
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Dan Dorans
Age 22 - Rejoins the club after a spell away completing his studies. Another no nonsense defender hoping to make his mark.
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Chris Hollist
Age 21 - New signing from Barwell, pacey full back who looks to get forward at every opportunity.
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Dean Hopewell
Age 22 - Rejoins the Club after previously playing for Quorn under 18s, strong centre back who is equally at home at full back.
Anthony Marriott
Age 30 - Signed from Coalville Town. Maz is now in his fourth season at Quorn. Arrived as a midfield player, but is very comfortable playing at the back , where his pace is a real asset.
Dan Marshall
Age 28 - Previous clubs include Barry Town, Bangor City and Merthyr Tydfil. Tenacious wide player, at home in defence or attack.
Kris Mathews
Age 25 - Assured and polished central defender. In his 3rd season at Quorn, previous clubs include Hucknall Town, Eastwood and Ilkeston town.
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Ricky Nurse
Age 28 - Strong no nonsense central defender, completes the trio of Nurse brothers who have returned to the club, Ricky also rejoins from Loughborough Dynamo. Injured for most of last season but has shown tremendous early pre-season form.
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James Orton
Age 17 - New Signing - info to follow
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Ross Proud
Age 24 - New Signing - info to follow
Joe Shaw
Age 22 - Defender who has established himself as a 1st team regular. Still only 22 and looking to add further experience to improve his all round game. another product of Quorn's youth set up.
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Jay Smedley
Age 24 – Signed late last season, a former trainee at Leicester City fc. Previous clubs include Hucknall, Shepshed and Belper Town. Has been dogged with injuries since joining the club.
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Lewis Smith
Age 18 - Lewis,like Tom Weaver joined the club at an early age and has showed an eagerness to learn, improving all the time and looking to progress further, first class attitude and is one to watch for the future.
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Kalern Thomas
Age 17 - Young player who has showed tremendous potential during his First season, already part of the First team squad looking to progress further this year.
Midfielders
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Nick Goold
Age 24 - Skillful left sided player who has deceptive pace, another player who has the ability to make the next step up.
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Jordan Gregory
Age 18 - New signing, young right sided player previously with Rotherham United and Sheffield Wednesday Youth.
Chris Gray
Age 34 - Chris rejoins the club after having a brief spell away at Stamford and latterly with Coalville Town. His leadership qualities were there for all to see last season, strong in the tackle with great attitude both on and off the pitch.
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Luke Hammond
Age 22 - Dogged with injury last season, Luke finished last season with some fine performances in the Reserves and will look to forge a place in the first team squad this season.
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Louis Hamilton
Age 20 - Young wide man, son of former Leicester City player, Neville. Recent signing form Coalville Town, previously at Barwell.
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Connor Hughes
Age 18 - Making his mark in the Reserves, has tremendous potential and if he maintains his current progress, will be in contention for a first team spot, sooner rather than later.
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George Johnstone
Age 18 - Very young player who has a eagerness to learn and is improving all the time, given time George will look to establish a place in the Reserve side.
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Denis Moran
Age 22 - Has been with the Club since joining as a Youth Team Player, has very quick feet and needs to work hard to develop his potential.
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James Peryer
Age 26 - Player/Assistant Manger with the Reserves, Pez has skippered the successful Reserve side for the last couple of seasons and qualifies for the title veteran because he is Quorn's longest serving player but still only 26 and has a lot to offer for many more years.
Ash Robinson
Age 22 - Signed from Desborough Town. Attacking midfield player with lots of energy and ability, now in his fourth season at Quorn.
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Fabian Smith
Age 26 - New Signing – can play in a variety of positions, previous clubs include Carlton Town, Hucknall Town and Ilkeston.
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Tom Weaver
Age 19 - Another of Quorn’s talented youngsters, looking to cement a place in the first team squad, already scored over 30 goals in just over two seasons in the Reserve side.
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Sam Wood
Age 24 - Previous clubs Burton Albion and Leek Town . A midfield player with a great engine who has also played for Hednesford Town. Overcame serious injury in 2008 before he joined Quorn and settled well with his stylish midfield play, can also play as a defender.
Forwards
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Chris Baker
Age 27 - Joined the club last season, hoping to make the step up from lower league football. Has the ability to make his mark.
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Lawrie Dudfield
Age 31. A former professional footballer having played over 250 League games at clubs including Kettering Town, Leicester City, Hull City, Northampton Town, Notts County, Southend United and Boston United, and had loan spells with Lincoln City and Chesterfield. He came out of retirement last season for a second spell at Boston playing in Conference North. He is employed as a Community Sports Manager at Nottingham Forest.
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Joshua Gwekwerere
Age 17 - New Signing - Pacey wide man who shows great potential.
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Alex Honour
Age 19 - Young striker with pace and energy, rejoined the Club last season from Birstall United, has the potential to force his way into the First team squad this season.
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George Lutaaya
Age 20 - New signing, young player with tremendous potential, scores spectacular goals, also shows an eagerness to learn.
Kris Nurse
Age 25 - Like brother Matt, Kris made a welcome return to Quorn last season, proven goalscorer, previous clubs Notts County and Loughborough Dynamo.
Liam Turner
Age 26 - Another youth team product. A diligent centre forward performer who can score goals and looks to bring others into play when in possession.
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Jack Wainwright
Age 19 - New signing, another one of Quorn's younger players, great attitude and one to watch.
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Tris Whitman
Age 31 - New Signing from Grantham Town, experienced front man, previous clubs include Doncaster Rovers and Tamworth.
Management Team
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Lawrie Dudfield
Age 31. A former professional footballer having played over 250 League games at clubs including Kettering Town, Leicester City, Hull City, Northampton Town, Notts County, Southend United and Boston United, and had loan spells with Lincoln City and Chesterfield. He came out of retirement last season for a second spell at Boston playing in Conference North. He is employed as a Community Sports Manager at Nottingham Forest.
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Calum Osborne
Age 29. A Community Operations Manager at Nottingham Forest FC. Played at Notts County between 1999 and 2002, from where he had to retired from professional football due to injury. He went on to study at Loughborough University where he completed a Sports Science Degree. Whist studying there played locally at Loughborough Dynamo between 2002 and 2005. Calum was recently at Arnold Town FC where he was both their Academy and Reserve Team Manager. Currently he is under taking an ‘A’ Licence (UEFA) Coaching Course.
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Nick Taylor
Physio
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Denis Moran
Denny has a wealth of knowledge and experience and will look to develop the Club's talented youngsters.
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Kevin Jordan
Kevin joins the Club as Physio with the Reserve team. Having recently taken a short break, Kevin was previously with Coalville Town and Shepshed Dynamo. He lists Bardon Hill and Thringstone Miners Welfare as former clubs in his playing career.
