Felixstowe & Walton United F.C.

First Team

Picture taken 26th April 2008
 

Squad 2008/09

Danny Crump - Goalkeeper
A young keeper who has quickly gained experience and confidence. Danny rose to the challenge of becoming the first team keeper after a career change for Paul Cudworth restricted his availability.

Joe Bloomfield – Defender
A young player with experience at Ipswich, Joe who loves to go forward from defence is highly talented and certainly one to watch for the future.

Darcy De'Ath – Defender
Transferred to Ipswich Wanderers August 2008

Jamie Drury – Defender
A highly talented defender who unfortunately has had more than his fair share of injuries. Jamie has had a good pre-season and is looking forward to the season ahead.

Patrick Turley – Defender
Paddy signed from Debenham LC in February 2008 and will add strength and pace to the defensive line up.

Danny Ebanks – Defender
Strong and powerful in the air, Danny is a solid defender and a valuable member of the first team squad.

Alan Mills - Defender
A popular and determined player, Alan never shirks a tackle and commits his all to the cause.

Chris Howlett - Defender
A former favourite at Dellwood Avenue, Chris made a welcome return following a number of successful seasons at AFC Sudbury.

Sean Bell - Defender
An experienced defender, Sean joined the Club from Ipswich Wanderers at the start of last season and has formed an excellent partnership with Chris Howlett. Sean is a popular player and was voted 'Player's Player' of the Season.

Liam Scopes - Midfield
Joined from Kirkley in December 2006.  Liam is a talented and competitive young player with a great future in the game. 

David Grimwood - Midfield
Close-season signing from Grundisburgh, David has impressed with his close control and goal scoring ability in pre-season matches.

Neil Calver - Midfield
Neil transferred from AFC Sudbury in October 2007 to begin his third spell at Dellwood Avenue. Neil made over 200 appearances for AFC Sudbury, scoring 46 goals and his skill and experience has provided a valuable contribution to the teams performance last season.

Paul Betson - Midfield
Formerly with AFC Sudbury Paul signed at Christmas 2007 and brings valuable experience to the squad. With good pace and the ability to cross a ball well Paul impresses on the wing. Paul also possess a timely tackle and provides confidence and composure in defence. 

Gavin Frost - Midfield
Frosty is a determined tackler and loves to shoot from distance, with considerable success. The team Captain Frosty was voted 'Supporter's Player of the season'.

Terry Rayner - Midfield
Joining on the eve of the new season after nearly ten years at AFC Sudbury, Terry will provide pace down the right flank. Terry joined Sudbury in 1999 from Heybridge Swifts and apart from a spell at Maldon in 2004 he had been at Kings Marsh ever since enjoying League and Vase success.

Danny Phillips  - Forward
Danny received the Ridgeons Premier Division Golden Boot last season for 30 goals and was also the 'Manager’s Player of the season’. 

Dwayne Edwards - Forward
Dwayne has pace and skill on the ball as well as possessing a powerful shot. 

Keith Hetherington – Forward
Keith, who joined the Club at the start of last season from Clacton, holds the ball up well and scores his fair share of goals.

Andrew 'Porky' Claydon – Forward
Andy joined the Seasiders in February 2008 having been at Mildenhall Town from the start of the season. Prior to joining Mildenhall Andy had enjoyed eight successful seasons at AFC Sudbury, scoring 160 goals winning five League Championship medals and appearing in three FA Vase Finals.

Steve Potts - Manager
Following ten very successful seasons at SIL side Grundisburgh, winning the league and Suffolk Senior Cup on a number of occasions, Steve took over the reins for the start of the 2005/06 season delivering promotion in his first year in charge.  

Mark Manning – Coach
Bosh has joined the club as Steve’s ‘number two’ and has certainly put the lads through their paces. Last season Bosh was at Brantham having worked with Steve at Grundisburgh for many successful seasons. With Colchester in his youth Mark has played for a number of local sides including Clacton, Cornard and Ipswich Wanderers.

Dave Capon – Physio
Popular figure in the changing rooms and in the dug-out, Dave keeps spirits high and injuries to a minimum.