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GOALKEEPERS |
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Lloyd Rigby |
27/1/89 |
| Lloyd signed for The Boro in September 2009 on loan from Stockport County. A former Rochdale trainee who also had a spell at Vauxhall Motors he has impressed everyone at the club with a number of impressive displays. |  |
Joe Brobbin |
5/11/89 |
| Young goalkeeper who was playing for Ashton Athletic before being recruited by Macclesfield Town as a 17 year-old. Returned to Ashton last season and again showed his qualities. Signed for Boro during the close season. |  |
DEFENDERS |
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Simon Kelly |
18/10/78 |
| Simon is club captain and now in his eleventh season with the club, having graduated through the youth and reserve teams. Has made 460 appearances for the club to the end of last season, having overtaken David Bean at the head of the appearances list. A classy central defender who can also occupy a midfield role, his consistency has made him a great favourite with fans and playing colleagues alike. |  |
Owen Roberts |
11/10/86 |
| Owen is a left sided defender signed from Leigh Genesis in November 2008 and made his debut in the 1-0 victory over Harrogate RA. |  |
Shaun Connor |
28/5/91 |
| Young central defender son of former Boro winger and 1997 championship winner Joe Connor. |  |
Alistair Brown |
1/6/88 |
| Former Crewe Alexandra trainee who signed for The Boro in July 2009. An exciting right back who loves to get forward, formerly of Witton Albion. |  |
James Mullineux |
N/A |
| Defender signed for The Boro from Chorley in January 2010 where he had played since making his debut as a 16 year old winning the young player of the year in 2006 and Supporters player of the year in 2008. | |
Chris Makin |
8/5/1973 |
| Prestwich born defender who's previous clubs include Oldham Athletic, Olympique de Marseille, Sunderland, Ipswich Town, Leicester City, Wigan Athletic, Derby County, Reading and Southampton. Signed for The Boro in March 2010. |
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MIDFIELDERS |
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Mark Jones |
3/1/86 |
| Had two successful spells on loan from Bradford Park Avenue last season before signing for Boro for the current campaign. Ex Liverpool youngster signed for Avenue in summer 2007 from Witton Albion. |  |
Eddie Stanford |
4/2/85 |
Exciting winger who's former clubs include Burscough, Curzon Ashton and Chorley. Signed for The Boro in July 2009. |
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Ben Manning |
13/09/89 |
| Made his debut last season and has earned his regular place in the squad with some fine performances on the left wing. His fine ball control was rewarded with a crucial goal in the last season's Presidents' Cup tie against Warrington Town, and the club is confident that there will be many more like it. Started this season on loan to Flixton. |  |
Tom Brooks |
29/9/89 |
| Released by Bolton Wanderers at the end of last season, Tom was signed after impressing in pre-season games. |  |
Mark Drew |
16/12/83 |
| Mark signed for The Boro in December 2008. The former Rossendale and Chorley midfield player was courted by Stalybridge Celtic before signing a contract with the Lancashire club. He was then sold to Witton Albion before a change of manager saw him returning north to join the 'Boro' | |
Martyn Forrest |
N/A |
| Martyn started his career at Bury and had seven seasons there. Moved to non-league after being released by Bury and had experience at Leigh, Droylsden and Leek before settling at Boro, regaining his fitness and form to play a major role in the midfield or defence. Missed the end of last season following an operation, but now recovered and eager to regain his place in the squad. |  |
Gary Sampson |
N/A |
| 'Sammo' resigned for The Boro for the 3rd time in February 2010. The former Manchester United trainee originally signed from Accrington Stanley in our promotion winning year in 2003. Stayed with The Boro until 2006 when he left to join The Marines. A spell at FC United followed before signing for The Boro again in 2007. Left for Salford City at the start of the season but returned for a 3rd spell in February 2010. A fan favourite with the crowd due to his silky skills, The Boro will be hoping his third stint will be as successful as his last two. |  |
Matt Carlisle |
N/A |
Former Bolton Wanderers trainee who signed from Leigh Genesis in February 2010. |
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FORWARDS |
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Steve Howson |
29/9/85 |
| A tall centre forward who signed at the start of last season from Prestwich Heys. Started his career at Bury, then had a short spell with Leek Town before returning to this area to help Heys win the Manchester League title. Steve gained in fitness, strength and ability as last season progressed and finishes it as the League's third highest scorer with 36 goals. This also ranked him 2nd to Jody Banim in the club's rankings for goals in a season at this level. |  |
Griff Jones |
22/6/84 |
| Also originally on loan from Bradford Park Avenue, who signed Griff as a striker although he can play in a variety of positions. Previously played for Altrincham, Barnsley and Scarborough. |  |
Adam Roscoe |
19/6/85 |
| Adam was initially signed on loan from Burscough in September 2008, and after overcoming a period of injury has become a valued member of the squad, giving height and strength to our attacking options. |  |
Ben Wharton |
17/6/90 |
| Formerly of Rochdale and Mossley, Ben is an exciting youngster who joined the squad in March 2009 and got his name on the score sheet in the final match of last season. |  |
