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Andy Carney

Joint Manager

Andy was initially appointed as caretaker joint manager in November 2006 and was subsequently given the position on a permanent basis for the 2007/08 season. Last season, he managed the Nailers to their first silverware in 28 years by winning the Derbyshire Senior Cup. In his non-league career, Andy has been a commanding goalkeeper and an excellent shot stopper, having given excellent service at Stocksbridge Park Steels, Wakefield & Emley, Frickley Athletic and Hednesford Town. Andy originally joined Belper Town in 2005 from Ossett Albion.

Danny Hudson

Joint Manager/Midfield

Also appointed joint caretaker manager in tandem with Andy Carney and is now part of the substantive management team. Danny has been an inspirational force in the Belper team since he originally signed for the Nailers in summer 2004 from Halifax Town. A former Rotherham United player, Danny made over 60 football league appearances for the Millers. He also had a short spell at Doncaster Rovers in 2002/03 before his move to Halifax in the summer of that year.

Gary Middleton

First Team Coach

Gary was an experienced no-nonsense central defender who re-joined Belper Town in early December 2006 from Armthorpe Welfare. His recent career has seen him give excellent service for Ilkeston Town, Stocksbridge Park Steels in the UniBond League and more recently at Buxton where he helped them win promotion from the NCE League. Prior to that, he played at Christchurch Meadow in his early career before stepping up to Gainsborough Trinity and Matlock Town. Gary decided to hang up his boots at the end of last season to concentrate on his coaching role at the Club.

Leigh Walker

Goalkeeper

An experienced former England C goalkeeper, Leigh joined Belper Town from Sheffield FC in February 2009. He started his career at Sheffield United but following his release from Bramall Lane, he turned out for Barnsley and also for Central Midlands League side, South Normanton Athletic. He moved to Emley for the 2001/02 season but soon caught the attention of Stalybridge Celtic, who snapped him up in December 2001. Following Celtic’s relegation, he joined Conference club, Scarborough in June 2002 where he appeared in their live FA Cup game against Chelsea. Since his Conference days, Leigh has since played for Grantham Town, Sutton Town and Worksop Town before his move to Sheffield FC.

Jonathan Hobson

Defender

Jon is a solid central defender with great organisational ability who joined Belper in June 2005 from Sheffield FC. Jon started out as a trainee at Sheffield United before moving onto Maltby Miners Welfare. He also had the honour of captaining the now defunct Denaby United in their final ever game before making the switch to Sheffield FC. Another impressive season as captain of the Nailers last term attracted the attention of numerous clubs but he has pledged his immediate future to the club and is looking to improve again this season. Jon won the Players’ Player of the Year award last season.

James Colliver

Defender

Born in Sheffield, James is a cultured full back who started his career as a trainee at Rotherham. He then turned out for Worksop Town and Glapwell before joining Stocksbridge Park Steels, where he spent three seasons. James moved on to Ilkeston Town in the recent close season before opting to join the Nailers in September 2007. Impressive performances for the Nailers saw him capture the managers’ Player of the Year award last season.

Mark Barnard

Defender

Mark is an experienced defender who started his career with Rotherham United. He moved to Darlington in 1995 and became a first-team regular at Feethams, making over 150 Football League appearances. Mark moved on to Doncaster Rovers in 1999 and then on to Northwich Victoria in October 2000. He was transferred to Worksop Town in May 2002 and then returned to the Conference with Tamworth in August 2003. His spell with the Lambs was a brief one, re-joining Vics for a second time, but that too was a short stay, but not as brief as his one-match stint with Belper Town, eventually settling at Harrogate Town in November 2003. However, in June 2005 he joined the exodus to Stalybridge Celtic only to move onto Alfreton Town a year later and finally signing for the Nailers for the second time in August 2008.

Richard Haigh

Defender

Richard is an accomplished and reliable left-sided defender who has made a huge impact at Christchurch Meadow following his move from Parkgate in February 2008. Whilst he is equally at home playing in central defence, he has made the left back position his own with a string of impressive performances that have delighted the Nailers supporters in stay at the club and is now looking an accomplished performer at this level.

Michael Harcourt

Defender

Completing the line-up of young emerging talent in Belper’s defensive ranks, 18-year-old Michael signed for the Nailers from neighbours, Alfreton Town in the summer of 2007. He was an influential member of the successful Alfreton Town Under 19 team but found himself squeezed out of the Conference North club by the large influx of players brought in by new manager, Nicky Law. Michael’s progress and development over the last year has been amazing and he is now looking to secure a regular place in the team.

Aaron Pride

Defender

Having recently turned 17 years of age, Aaron has made a sensational start to his Belper career, with a number of mature pre-season performances that belie his tender age. Confidence on the ball and an eye for making the right pass at the right time have given a clear indication that Aaron has an exciting football career ahead of him. He joined the Nailers from the Sutton Town youth team in the 2008 close season.

Adam Burley

Defender

Adam is a left sided defender who started his career with Sheffield United, where he made three first-team appearances for the Bramall Lane club. He was released at the end of the 2001/02 season and joined Stocksbridge Park Steels. After a season with Steels he joined Gainsborough Trinity in August 2003 where he had three productive seasons before departing for a four figure sum to Worcester City in February 2006. Adam started the 2008/09 season with Hednesford Town but embarked on a brief spell with Chasetown before transferring to Belper Town on transfer deadline day in March 2007. Age 28.

James Kay

Defender/Midfield

James is a promising young defender who signed for the Nailers on transfer deadline day in March 2009. He started his career as a trainee at Sheffield Wednesday but moved to Mansfield Town at the start of the 2008/09 season, making five appearances for the Stags, but only making the first team ranks following the departure of former manager Billy McEwan. Aged 19, James still has plenty of time on his side to regenerate his career.

Joe Conkleton

Defender

18-year-old Joe is a Belper born lad who can play either in defence or midfield. He earned himself a football scholarship with Doncaster Rovers, playing regularly for the Rovers youth team. Joe arrived at his home town club in March 2007 on a work experience placement and is now looking to develop his career under the watchful eyes of the Nailers management.

Krystof Kotylo

Midfield

Krystof is a dynamic and hard tackling midfield player who arrived at Christchurch Meadow in December 2006 after a brief spell away from the non-league game. Initially, he was a regular reserve team player with Sheffield Wednesday before making a move to Nuneaton Borough. Subsequently, Krystof has seen service at Worksop Town, Gainsborough Trinity, Buxton and latterly at Ashton United.

Lee Stevenson

Midfield

Lee signed for Belper in November 2006 having been out of action for most of the season as he recovered from injury. Blessed with accurate passing ability he has an excellent pedigree, having previously played for King's Lynn for whom he signed from Sheffield Wednesday in March 2003 after occupying a regular place in the Owls reserve side. Lee has proved to be an excellent signing for the Nailers and with time still on his side, Lee could still make a huge impression in the game.

Ryan Hindley

Midfield

Ryan is a versatile winger who can play just as effectively on either wing. His previous clubs include spells at Rotherham United, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday and Worksop Town, where the he made 20 first-team appearances during the 2001/02 season before joining Alfreton Town in the summer of 2002. He helped Alfreton to promotion to the Premier Division before being signed by Conference side Halifax Town in July 2003. He spent a loan spell with Stocksbridge Park Steels in the early part of the 2003/04 season and then made the move permanent in early October 2003. Ryan joined Ilkeston Town in March 2004 and then moved onto Retford United in 2007 before eventually signing for Belper Town in October 2008.

Asa Ingall

Midfield

Asa is a versatile player who re-signed for the Nailers in February 2009 from Matlock Town. He originally joined Belper at the start of the 2005/06 season from Ossett Albion where he played alongside current Nailers boss, Andy Carney. His has enjoyed something of a nomadic football career which has seen him play for Sheffield FC (twice), Eastwood Town, Buxton, Staveley Miners Welfare and also a brief loan spell at Hallam before arriving at Christchurch meadow for the second time. Asa can always be relied upon for scoring important goals but his strength really lies in his adaptability to play in any position in the team.

Simon Barraclough

Forward

Simon is a striker who joined the Nailers from neighbours, Matlock Town in February 2009. He had originally joined Gladiators at the start of the 2003/04 season following his release by Rotherham United. Simon was the leading scorer for Matlock prior to his departure from Causeway Lane and he will be looking to maintain his momentum at Christchurch Meadow. Simon is a pacy player with excellent close control and should prove to be a real threat to opposing defences.

Anthony Wilson

Forward

21-year-old Anthony joined Belper Town in summer 2007 from Hallam FC. He is a lively, bustling forward with quick feet and with his undoubted strength. He is difficult to shake off the ball. Anthony still has plenty to learn at this level of the game but has all the attributes to carve a successful football career for himself. His performances last season drew a host of admirers and a career in professional football seems just a matter of time before it materialises.

Dean Oliver

Forward

Derby-based, Dean signed for the Nailers in November 2008 and scored twice in senasational debut against Stamford AFC. He arrived at Christchurch Meadow from Derbyshire neighbours, Buxton where he had been on loan from Eastwood Town. Dean came through the junior ranks at Sheffield United and spent loan spells at Torquay United and Halifax Town. Dean also had brief spells at Luton Town and Alfreton Town before joining Eastwood Town.

Andy Rushbury

Forward

Andy joined the Nailers from Buxton in January 2005 after a very brief spell at Silverlands following an earlier move from Loughborough Dynamo. Prior to that, Andy joined Telford United in March 2004 from Chesterfield where he made around 25 Football League appearances. The son of former Spireites boss Dave Rushbury, Andy also had loan spells with both Matlock Town and Alfreton Town before joining Telford United. He can play in a variety of positions and excels in all of them.

Richard Tracey

Forward

Richard is a well-travelled forward who joined Belper Town from Frickley Athletic in November 2007. He started his career at Sheffield United before moving on to make around 60 Football League appearances for the likes of Rotherham United, Carlisle United, Macclesfield Town and Scarborough before moving into the UniBond League with Bradford Park Avenue and Ossett before his previous move to Frickley Athletic in August 2004.

Peter Smith

Forward

Peter is a hard working and persistent striker who joined Belper in December 2006 from NCEL side, Shirebrook Town. Originally with Sheffield FC, he has represented the British Universities and then signed for Parkgate in the summer of 2002. He had a spell at UniBond Premier Division side, Marine, but returned to his native Sheffield area after his spell on Merseyside.

Ben Walker

Forward

A striker with great pace and an eye for goal, Ben moved back to Belper Town for his second spell at Christchurch Meadow in March 2008. He made the move to the Nailers from Ossett Town, bringing to an end a very brief stay at Ingfield. Prior to that, Ben enjoyed a very productive period at Stocksbridge Park Steels, where he was consistently amongst the scorers. Ben is an England Futsal (Indoor 5-a-side) International, who has also played for Maltby Main and Worksop Town.

Liam Wilkin

Forward

A young striker with electric pace and an eye for goal, Liam moved to Belper Town from Brodsworth Welfare in December 2008. Much sought after by a number of clubs after he had scored 22 goals for Brodsworth in the first half of the 2008/09 season, he chose the Nailers as the ideal place to develop his career. Everyone at Christchurch Meadow is convinced that will continue his scoring exploits in the UniBond League and build a big future for himself.

Paul Bennett

Kit Manager

Paul is the Nailers kit man and also goes by the names of ‘Airfix’ for an obvious reason and ‘Pistol’ for another! Certainly knows his socks from his shorts and he is also an expert handler of the substitute boards. Paul is generally a reliable sort who sometimes even remembers to switch on the water boiler so the players can have a hot shower! Started wearing an Aston Villa shirt before the Martin O'Neill bandwagon started rolling.


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