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Alma Cup Final Preview

  • 01/06/13
  • By Tony Henman
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A Cup Final Preview of Brampton Rovers FC

Brampton Rovers was established in 1966 with just a men’s team. They now have over 22 teams and accommodate boys, girls, women's and men's teams playing in 6 different leagues. They also run a Saturday morning club for boys and girls from aged 4 to 12 years and a specialised Goalkeeping School.
Brampton Rovers main home ground is the old Newbold Green School site where they have 4 pitches and hold the Saturday morning club. Over the last few years they have raised funds to erect a fence around the site and purchase their own mower. They are now looking at raising over £100k to help build a clubhouse to accommodate changing rooms, function room and proper toilet facilities ( sponsors and volunteers are being sought to help raise funds to be able to achieve this over the next few years ).
Thanks are given to Gavin Brown and his staff at The Barrel in Brampton; Santi Perez of Global Brands for sponsoring the kit; and Steve Ward, Mantlepiece Fireplaces, Chatsworth Rd., for sponsoring the training jackets

PLAYER PROFILES
Gavin Brown - goal keeper for the 2nd season, he’s a good shot stopper with safe hands. The 33 year old has captained Derbyshire boys in his youth

Danny Wooley - goalkeeper is a 19 year old Loughborough University student who acts as cover and is an asset to the team when required

Paul Millburn – defender is 32 and well respected by all of his team mates and is good in the tackle. He also possesses a mighty long throw

Liam Moore - defender is a cultured full back with a sweet left peg, he’s been unlucky with injuries early in the season but is back to full fitness now

Chris Graham - defender is 27 and has played all along the back line this season, is consistent every game and never lets the team down

Charlie Scattergood – defender. 2nd season for the 18 year old who has bagged 13 goals from defence, this former junior is a threat from set pieces

Alex Harrison - defender. Former Div. 1 winner with Doe Lea Villa this 32 year old is a great centre half who reads the game well and steadies the ship

Craig Purcell - midfield. Former Rovers junior who is gritty and unselfish provides intelligent and skilful ammunition for the forwards

Will Harcourt - midfield. Former Alma Cup winner with Mill Madrid and Rovers junior he is hard working and reliable, also pops up with the odd goal

Josh Aitkin - midfield. Creative player with steel in his tackle at 19 and has everything going for him to get better and better, one to watch in free kicks

Connar Martin - midfield. Former Sheff. Utd. trainee scored the killer goal in the semi final, his 1st season and can spread the ball anywhere on the pitch

Callum Dovison - midfield. Scorer of the 1st goal in the semi final he covers every blade of grass on the pitch and has a knack for scoring important goals

George Ward - midfield. 19 year old Sheffield uni student is an unsung hero doing the donkey work so the more attacking midfielders reap the benefits

Richard Milner - midfield. 30 year old Richard is the manager’s dream, he’s played every position, apart from goalie, in his 1st season with the Rovers

Elliot Crowder - forward. Can play wide or upfront and scored a hatrick against Tibshelf in 1st season which was an achievement for a young player

Scott Martin - forward. Leading goal scorer for the past 3 seasons , he is quick and has an eye for goal and with his pace could bag a hat full

Joe Robb - forward. Diminutive striker is a handful for any defence, he is quick and clever and has been in and out of the team all season