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SENIOR CUP FINAL 2011 : Football Preview - part 1 . . .
The Protagonists . . .
to - - - Hakin United players..to - - - Haverfordwest County players..
to - - - Officials..
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Steve Hartley Goalkeeper Aged:- Age 29 JCB Driver Steve is a very experienced and reliable keeper who has played quite a few games for the first team this season when non availability has prevented Adrian Devonald form playing. Is a confident and reliable keeper who will not let the side down. |
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Matthew Broome Defender Aged:- 17 Mainport Services Worker In his first season at Hakin after transferring from Haverfordwest County very early in the season. Matthew has quickly established himself on the right side of the defence as a very strong and dominant player, in the tackle and in aerial duals, who has forged a very reliable partnership with his fellow defenders. |
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Leigh Marchant Defender Aged:- 22 Carpenter Leigh transferred from Herbrandston early this season and has settled into the left sided defensive position very quickly to form a very strong defensive partnership with his team mates. He is a strong and quick player with a cultured left foot who if the opportunity should arise will relish going forward to attack the opposing defence at every opportunity. |
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Andrew Kingston Central Defender Aged:- 21 Apprentice Plater Andrew is a product of the Hakin youth side that won the West Wales Youth Cup a few seasons ago. A tall strong and talented player who has been a regular in the first team for a few seasons in the centre of the defence – he has scored some very important goals this season from set pieces and will be encouraged to go forward at every opportunity. |
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Daniel Harts Defender Aged:- 29 Process Operator An ex-Monkton player who signed for Hakin at the beginning of the season. Daniel is a very experienced Pembrokeshire League player who has settled into the Hakin side very quickly on the right hand side of the defence. He is very strong in the tackle and loves going forward to attack the opposing defence at every opportunity. Will relish playing in the final today in his first season at Hakin. |
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Steve Mathias Midfield Aged:- 30 Student Steve is a long-serving and very experienced player for Hakin. If Steve performs at his very best today he could be the key to success for Hakin in Today’s final. Steve is talented and very reliable in the middle of the midfield for Hakin and has performed consistently again this season for Hakin. Like many of the Hakin players Steve has won Pembrokeshire League, Pembrokeshire Senior Cup and West Wales Cup Medals with Hakin United. |
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James Stanmore Midfield Aged:- 23 Trainee Process Operator James has been a regular in the Hakin side for four seasons as very strong and talented left sided midfield player who scored a brilliant goal in the senior final two seasons ago. Is playing at the top of his form this season and has been recognised with selection for the West Wales Football Association inter regional Team this season. |
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Ashley Bevan Midfield Aged:- 19 Telephone Sales Ashley has been a regular in the Hakin first team for three seasons as a very motivated, strong, talented player who has scored some brilliant goals this season. He never stops running for the whole of the game and will be a handful for today’s opposing defenders – and another Hakin player who is playing at the top of his form and he has also been selected for the WWFA Regional Squad this season. |
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Michael Cooper Midfield Aged:- 35 HGV Driver In his second spell at Hakin, Michael is one of the most experienced players in the teams and has won Pembrokeshire League, Cup and West Wales Cup winners’ medals with Hakin. He is a naturally fit player who gives 100% for the full 90 minutes and it will be very difficult for today’s opponents to contain Coops if he is on top of his form. |
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Ryan Wilson Midfield Aged:- 17 Plumber This is Ryan’s first season at Hakin and at a very young age has played quite a lot of first team games this season. Is a very talented and skilful player who has a great football future ahead of him. Has a good chance of playing in today’s final and if the call comes will not let the side down. |
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Paul Jones Striker Aged:- 36 Refuse Collector A legend in Pembrokeshire Football, Jonah has played in League of Wales, Welsh League Football and has also appeared in six senior cup finals and all of Hakin’s finals in the WWFA Cup and has a hatful of League winners’ medals in the Pembrokeshire League first division. On many occasions Jonah has been the top league goal scorers in Pembrokeshire Football and is once again one of the top scorers this season. |
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Nicky Woodrow Striker Aged:- 25 Weld Inspector Nicky signed for Hakin very early in the season on a transfer from Herbrandston. Has formed a lethal partnership with his fellow strike partner Jonah and has quickly rediscovered his scoring touch and is one of the top scorers in the League this season. Nicky has got the experience of playing for the past two seasons in the Welsh Premier and this has shown in his performances this season for Hakin. |
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Jamie Davies Striker Aged:- 28 Labourer Jamie transferred to Hakin earlier this season and quickly settled into the first team and has been a regular in the first team squad all season. He is a very confident young player and has scored some very important goals for Hakin this season. He is a player who loves to attack the opposing defence at every opportunity and will be a handful for today’s opposing defenders with his quick and skilful runs at the opposition. |
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Leigh Broome Aged:- 22 Defender Despite only playing a handful of games this season because of other sporting commitments, Leigh is in contention to be included in the cup final squad and could be playing along side his brother Mathew at some time during the final. Leigh is a very strong and committed player who always gives a whole hearted performance when he plays. Loves getting forward at every set piece and during the last few games of the season has come on as a substitute and has scored some important goals which has enabled Hakin to stay in contention for the League Title this season. |
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Andrew Mathias Aged:- 18 Site worker A late call-up for Andrew to bolster the squad - normally plays at the back, but can slot in anywhere and will give one hundred percent if needed. |
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Gary Dawes Manager Aged:- 41 Builder This is Gary’s fourth season as Manager and has already had league and cup success at Hakin during his time as manager. For over 10 years, Gary played in the Hakin side that accomplished the double on four occasions and won the League title for seven consecutive seasons. Gary is very highly respected by everyone at Hakin United and is a very motivated manager who will ensure that every Hakin player who is in today’s Cup Final squad will be fully focused for the biggest day of the season in Pembrokeshire League Football. |
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Malcolm (Jimmy) Jones Assistant Manager Aged:- 47 HGV Driver Gary’s right hand man for the four seasons that Gary has been Manager and very popular with everyone at Hakin United. Jimmy played Welsh League and Pembrokeshire League football for over ten years with Milford United and Hakin and this experience is invaluable in the dressing room at half time when some games are not quite going to plan. |
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**Hakin United will be without three regulars for the final in skipper Ewan Findlay, goalkeeper Adrian Devonald and full back Scott Davies – all three will be attending a friend’s wedding in Ireland!** |
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James Manson Goalkeeper Aged:- 21 Door Fabricator This is a case of third time lucky for James because he has previously appeared in two losing semi-finals in as many years. He has really settled in at the Bridge Meadow and is regarded as a brave keeper who is a good shot saver. |
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Gethin Roberts Right back Aged:- 22 Carpenter Gethin has made a welcome return to action after serious injury and is back to his best form as a very good defender who loves getting forward in support of his forwards. Had a good game in the semi-final and is proud to be the son of manager Derek! |
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Dave Rees Central Defender Aged:- 26 Construction Worker Dave is known as a no-nonsense central defender who loves getting in the strong tackle but can also distribute the ball well. He’s the team’s rock at the back but loves to push forward and use his aerial skills at set pieces. |
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Morgan Whittaker Central Defender Aged:- 21 Stock Controller Morgan is another useful footballer who has found his niche at the heart of the defence and playing well alongside Dave Rees. Again, he is good in the air and a powerful tackler – but also adept at getting the ball to his midfield. |
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Scott Jones Left Back Aged:- 31 Hospital Worker Scott is the grand old man of the team and uses his experience to good effect. He is strong in the tackle but loves to push forward and get to the bye-line whenever he can. |
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Ricky Watts Right Midfield Aged:- 19 Student Ricky is a very talented young player who has already played Welsh Premier football and is sure to feature in the final with his strong running, pace and ability to score goals from deep positions. |
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Dai Davies Central Midfielder Aged:- 26 Railway worker Dai is known to all as ‘Dapper’, he is a very industrious midfielder who never stops running throughout the game. Loves to win the ball in the air and if he plays well then the Bluebirds will play well! |
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Matthew Ellis Central Midfielder Aged:- 26 IT Technician He is another hard-working but very skilful midfielder who can use the ball well to get his front runners into space. Matthew can score vital goals and will be heavily involved in all that the team does. |
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Craig George Left Midfielder Aged:- 20 Student Craig has the ability to create space for himself wide out and is a danger with his ability to beat a man and fire that ball into the danger zone. He is the son of assistant manager Jonathan George – and scored the vital first goal in the semi-final. |
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Harry Allen Striker/Midfield Aged:- 22 Student Harry has made a welcome return from Swansea and played really well in the semi-final with his strong running allied to lovely touches on the ball. He is a key player and has been selected for the Great Britain Deaf team for the European Cup as a measure of the quality of his play. |
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Luke Robinson Striker Aged:- 19 Pub Worker Luke is another young player with experience of Welsh Premier Football as reward for his ability to score goals regularly. He slotted the second goal in the semi-final and will be one to watch on the big day. |
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Jonty Bennett Midfielder Aged:- 22 Self-employed Roofer Jonty joined Haverfordwest County from Herbrandston and has made his mark as a very skilful and busy midfielder who can beat his man and get telling crosses into the box – as well as playing a key role with his willingness to work back at every opportunity. |
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Andrew John Defender Aged:- Aged 21 Builder A fit young defender who relishes going forward. Tenacious in the tackle and an extremely good distributor of the ball, and he is better known to his team-mates as Kanga. |
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Eddie Wiggins Midfielder Aged:- 25 Telesales Eddie has served the Bluebirds really well and will surely play a part at some stage in the final because he gives 100% at all times and is a great man to have in the squad. |
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Brett Evans Defender Aged:- 21 Sales Another whole-hearted club man who is sure to be involved at some stage on the club’s big day because he is a very good player. |
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Dorian Davies Right Back Aged:- 20 Student Dorian has been out with injury but will be battling for a place in the final squad. He is a good reader of the game and a useful distributor of the ball as well as being strong in the tackle. |
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Derek Roberts Manager Aged:- 57 Hospital Painter Derek was a very skilful right back who appeared in five senior cup finals in his playing days and can now lay claim to a special fact since he will have managed three different teams to the Senior Cup Final, having previously led out Merlins Bridge and Camrose. ‘Rocko’ is one of the nice guys of Pembrokeshire Football. |
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Jonathan George Assistant Manager Aged:- 48 Building Firm Director Jonathan is the perfect foil for Mr Roberts with his quiet, unassuming ways and good reading of the play. He played well for Pembroke Borough, Lamphey and Hundleton and is always there for the players, and ready to any jobs for the team’s good. |
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pic, left to right :- Jeff Hurton, Dave Badger & Sean O'Connor Dave Badger Aged:- 50 Pet Food Wholesaler Dave Badger has been rewarded with the role of referee at the Senior Cup Final after being involved since he arrived in Pembrokeshire from Rugby in 2006 – and wishes he had come here 30 years sooner! A keen Aston Villa supporter from the days of Andy Grey and Peter Withe, he started reffing in 2003 after being involved as a player at Rugby FC for many years as a back four regular and then becoming secretary there. He also reffed the Rugby and District Final as well as officiating in the Midlands Combination League and now the Welsh League. Dave is minute secretary of the Pembrokeshire Referees’ Society and was assistant to Alan Boswell at a previous Senior Cup Final – and will receive every support from wife Lesley, plus children Sallyanne, Jack and Rosie. Jeff Hurton Aged:- 56 Card Shop Owner Sean O’Connor Aged:- 53 Part Time Shop Worker Ian Baxter Aged:- 55 Sales Consultant |
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