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Stuart Beech (Position)
Born 19/07/1978 (-)
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Stuart started his career at Fleetwood Town in 1995-96 but moved to North West Counties League side Squires Gate twelve months later. Spent the next four or five seasons playing in Yorkshire, first with Ossett Town, where he stayed for two seasons, before moving to Farsley Celtic. Rejoined Fleetwood Town at the start of the 2004-05 season and spent the next three years at Highbury Avenue before joining Bamber Bridge in March 2007.
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Graham Bennett (Goalkeeper)
Born 31/01/1973 (-)
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Graham started his football career at Wigan Athletic in 1990 joining Brig for the first time twelve months later before a two year stint at Chorley. Moved on to Ashton United for a season before three two-year stints at Cheadle Town, Flixton and Hyde United. Left non-league football to follow a career in the Fire Service and won international honours representing both the England and the Great Britain Fire Service teams. Rejoined Bamber Bridge in the 2002-03 season. Had a short stay back at Chorley in 2004-05 before once again joining the Irongate club at the start of the 2005-06 season.
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Ryan-Zico Black (Forward)
Born 00/00/1900 (-)
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Ryan-Zico Black was named after Brazilian legend Zico. He joined Morecambe and worked his way through to the first team, winning Northern Ireland international honours at under 18 and under 21 levels. He also represented Guernsey in the 2005 Island games. He made over 100 league appearances for Morecambe before being released to join Northwich Victoria during the 2003/04 season, before moving into the Irish League Premier Division with Glenavon in 2003-04. Later signed for Lancaster City. Joined Kettering Town as Paul Gascoigne’s first signing in late 2005 and was released in the summer of 2006, rejoining Lancaster City in July. Ryan became a victim of Lancaster's need to cut costs and joined Barrow in November 2006. Was released in May 2007. Despite reports suggesting Zico was going to Spain to try and continue his career there, he rejoined Lancaster City for his third spell in August 2007.
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Ryan Bowen (Midfield)
Born 02/04/1975 (-)
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Ryan came through the impressive Burscough youth set-up in the nineties and spent over ten years with the Victoria Park club making over 400 appearances in a green shirt. Member of Burscough’s FA Trophy winning team in 2002-03. Had a short stay at Skelmersdale United before joining Bamber Bridge in February 2008. Made his debut for the South Ribble side at Irongate against Bradford Park Avenue in the First Division North on the 16th February 2008. His first 'brig' goal was an injury time winner at Stainton Park against Radciffe Borough on 15th March 2008.
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Stephen Brown (Position)
Born 11/08/1984 (-)
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Striker who started his football with the very successful youth set up at Burscough. Joined the ranks at Victoria Park in the 1999-00 season where he spent the next five years. Joined Conference North side Droylsden at the start of the 2004-05 season but moved on for a short spell with Prescot Cables. Joined North West Counties League side Skelmersdale United before returning to Burscough at the start of the 2005-06 season. Signed for Bamber Bridge in September 2005.
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Martin Crowder (Defender)
Born 00/00/1900 (-)
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Martin started his football career with Everton before joining Burscough on his release from Goodison Park at the start of the 2003-04 season. He joined North Wales side Colwyn Bay in 2006-07. Moved to Irongate in March 2008. Made his Bamber Bridge debut against Rossendale United in the First Division North on the 18th March 2008 and was sent off after 24 minutes.
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Damian Dashti (Position)
Born 30/10/1980 (-)
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Can operate as a full-back or winger. Started as a junior with Euxton Villa but moved on to Charnock Richard at the age of 15. Spent many successful years at Mossie Close before joining Fleetwood Town in the 2002-03 season where he stayed for two-and-a-half years. Rejoined Charnock Richard at the latter half of the 2004-05 season. Won many trophies in his two spells with the Mossie Close club including the West Lancashire League title the Lancashire Amateur Shield the West Lancashire League Richardson Cup and the Goldline Trophy. Joined Bamber Bridge in the summer of 2007.
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David Eaton (Forward)
Born 30/09/1981 (-)
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Began his career at Everton becoming a regular in the reserves playing strike partner alongside Wayne Rooney, but he failed to make the breakthrough at Goodison Park and moved to Macclesfield Town in October 2002. He scored five goals in twenty appearances, 12 of which he started from the bench. Dave then went on to play for Witton Albion and Stafford Rangers before becoming a regular at Burscough from where he signed for Skelmersdale United. Joined the Irongate ranks on 3rd November 2007 from ‘Skem‘.
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Mark Edmeads (Position)
Born 20/07/1984 (-)
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Youngster who has come through the ranks at Irongate. Scored the winning goal on his first team debut in the Second Round of the League Challenge Cup against Prescot Cables on the 28th November 2006.
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Allan Fleming (Position)
Born 27/09/1984 (-)
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Allan started his football education with Preston North End where he spent 8 years. Later joined the successful West Lancashire League outfit Kirkham and Wesham winning two West Lancashire League Premier Division championship medals. Joined Bamber Bridge at the start of the 2005-06 season making his debut at Woodley Sports on the 6th September 2005 in the First Division.
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Allan Glover (Defender)
Born 17/05/1980 (-)
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In his second spell at Bamber Bridge. Allen started his career with Liverpool as a youngster but moved to Banger City and later Holywell Town in the 1990‘s. On returning to English football he played for Northwich Victoria, Bamber Bridge and Skelmersdale United, where he spent a couple of seasons. Then had a season at Warrington Town before enjoying a three year spell with Congleton Town where he was assistant manager. Returned to the Welsh Premier League when he joined Connah's Quay Nomads from Congleton Town in August 2007 before starting his second spell at Irongate in February 2008. Made his Bamber Bridge debut on the 11th November 2000 in the Premier Division of the Northern Premier League at Stalybridge Celtic. Has represented England Under 18s and the British Universities side.
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Tom Ince (Position)
Born 27/07/1987 (-)
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Young wingman who joined Bamber Bridge at the start of the 2005-06 season after spending two seasons at Burnley. Has represented Lancashire County FA at schoolboy level. Made his Bamber Bridge debut on the 11th October 2005 at Irongate against Clitheroe in the First Division.
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Danny Mahoney (Position)
Born 16/08/1986 (-)
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Started his career with Wigan Athletic before moving on to Burscough in 2002-03. Had experience of Conference football with Morecambe where he had a two year spell before joining Bamber Bridge at the start of the 2005-06 season.
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Matt Mahoney (Position)
Born 14/09/1988 (-)
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Matt spent the first six years of his football career Wigan Athletic before moving on to North West Counties League Second Division side Ashton Town at the start of the 2005-06 season. Joined the ranks at Irongate twelve months later.
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Terry McCormick (Goalkeeper)
Born 25/09/1983 (-)
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Terry began his football career with Tranmere Rovers spending 5 years at Prenton Park before moving across the Mersey to Marine. Had two seasons at Rossett Park before a brief stay with Congleton Town in the North West Counties League. Was with Skelmersdale United in the 2006-07 season. Joined the Irongate ranks in the summer of 2007.
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Paul McMenemy (Position)
Born 02/02/1977 (-)
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Paul started his career in the Preston North End youth team spending three years at Deepdale before moving to Fleetwood Town. Left Highbury Avenue after twelve months and had a season at Mossley. Spent the next six seasons at Fulwood Amateurs in the West Lancashire League before spending a season with Kendal Town. Returned to Fulwood Amateurs towards the end of the 2006-07 season before signing for Bamber Bridge in July 2007.
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Sean O'Neil (Forward)
Born 12/10/1984 (-)
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Striker who spent over five years in the army representing the British Army National side. Played a season with Loughgall in the Irish Premier League. Joined Bamber Bridge at the start of the 2007-08 season. Made his debut for the South Ribble side on the opening day of that season on the 18th August 2007 against Newcastle Blue Star in the First Division North at Irongate scoring in a 1-1 draw.
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Alex Porter (Forward)
Born 29/01/1983 (-)
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Alex is in his second spell at Irongate. Started with Crewe Alexandra where he spent 5 years before moving on to Blackpool. After a brief spell at Bloomfield Road Alex joined Conference side Morecambe where he spent three and a half seasons. Gained a dozen caps for England at under 18 level. First joined Bamber Bridge at the start of the 2002-03 season and finished as the clubs leading goalscorer. Moved on to Chorley in 2003-04 and spent some time at Fleetwood Town in 2004-05 before re-signing for the Irongate club at the start of the 2005-06 campaign.
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Ryan Salmon (Forward)
Born 16/01/1987 (-)
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Ryan played for England Schoolboys whilst at college. Played local football before being picked up by Morecambe in the 2004-05 season. Joined Bamber Bridge in November 2005 scoring two goals on his debut against Spalding United at Irongate in the First Division on the 3rd December 2005.
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Neil Spencer (Forward)
Born 07/03/1975 (-)
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Neil started as a youngster at Preston North End before linking up with Bamber Bridge in the early 1990’s. Now in his second spell at Irongate after rejoining Brig from Fleetwood Town at the start of the 2005-06 season. Scored 23 goals in 76 appearances in his first spell at Irongate before moving on to Clitheroe in the 1998-99 season. Played in both legs of the Semi-Final of the FA Vase against Western League side Taunton Town in the 2000-01 season whilst at Shawbridge.
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Glenn Steel (Defender/Midfield)
Born 17/03/1983 (-)
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Glenn spent the first six years of his footballing life with Preston North End before joining Fulwood Amateurs in the West Lancashire League where he stayed for four seasons before joining Bamber Bridge at the start of the 2003-04 season. Made his debut for the club at Irongate on the 16th August 2003 against Kidsgrove Athletic in the First Division on the first day of term. Made over a hundred appearances for Bamber Bridge.
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Adam Tong (Defender)
Born 21/04/1982 (-)
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Adam won a North West Counties League championship medal whilst with Fleetwood Town in the 2004-05 season. Previously played for West Lancashire League side Charnock Richard. Joined Bamber Bridge initially on loan from Burscough in the 2006-07 season making his debut on the 3rd March 2007 at Irongate against Bridlington Town in the First Division. Made the move from Victoria Park at the Beginning of August 2007.
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Philip Watson (Forward)
Born 00/00/1900 (-)
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Started out as a 15 year old with West Lancashire League outfit Euxton Villa in the 2005-06 season before moving the short distance to Irongate in the following term. Spent the 2006-07 season learning his trade in Brig’s Lancashire League side. Youngster with a promising future in the game. Made his Bamber Bridge debut on the 9th October 2007 against Blackpool Mechanics in the First Round of the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy scoring two goals.
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Steve Williams (Defender)
Born 23/04/1987 (-)
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Steve joined Chorley in the 2006-07 season from West Lancashire League side Charnock Richard. Joined Bamber Bridge in January 2007 making his debut for the Irongate club at Rossendale United on the 20th January in the First Division.
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Neil Zarac (Forward)
Born 05/09/1979 (-)
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In his second spell at Irongate. Neil started with Oldham Athletic as an apprentice in 1996 spending two years at Boundary Park before moving to the United States of America. He had a five year stint in the US playing for Mercer University before returning home and signing for Bamber Bridge in 2003-04. Made his Bamber Bridge debut at Farsley Celtic on the 20th December 2003 in the Northern Premier League President’s Cup. Did not stay long at Irongate and had short spells with both Great Harwood Town and Chorley before settling at Darwen in the North West Counties League, where he stayed for two seasons. Then enjoyed a two and a half year spell at Rossendale United before joining Clitheroe. Came back to Bamber Bridge in January 2008.
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