Corsham Alf Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I used to play for Frome at Badgers Hill in the former Western League. One of the best players I came up against was our very own Alan Walsh when he played for Taunton Town. He was about 38 then & playing left mid for Calne Town & me right mid so I was marking my hero! He had no pace but he oozes class. He was a real gent as well. A true legend. The Screwfix league now is very poor but back then it was strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I used to play for Frome at Badgers Hill in the former Western League. One of the best players I came up against was our very own Alan Walsh when he played for Taunton Town. He was about 38 then & playing left mid for Calne Town & me right mid so I was marking my hero! He had no pace but he oozes class. He was a real gent as well. A true legend. The Screwfix league now is very poor but back then it was strong. Which team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Horsman Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Ex City and Gas striker Josh Klein Davis plays for Taunton Town now and player/ Asst manager is one Michael Meaker ex gas, Reading, QPR etc. have seen loads of ex pros at non league level. As someone else said, Gavin Williams at Merthyr was still class last season and I saw one time City 'wonderboy' Frankie Artus play for Hereford last season too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I know Gerry Gow was Manager at Yeovil and later Weymouth. Did he ever make a playing appearance for either team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I thought he'd retired from football. I dod remember when he burst on teh scene at Rovers he lashed a few thunderbolts from 30 yards and you sort of wondered if Rovers had another gem they could sell on. No denying he was that footballer in Skins thou. Renault Megan Coupe innit.. I remember that bit in Skins too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonreds Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Clayton fortune has been doing the rounds. Saw him playing for the mighty Mangos. Saw Scott Murray playing for clevedon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Ex City and Gas striker Josh Klein Davis plays for Taunton Town now and player/ Asst manager is one Michael Meaker ex gas, Reading, QPR etc. have seen loads of ex pros at non league level. As someone else said, Gavin Williams at Merthyr was still class last season and I saw one time City 'wonderboy' Frankie Artus play for Hereford last season too. Klein Davies was at Paulton the season before last and the first half of last season. Struggled to break into the team!! On a side note Aaron Brown is now the player / assistant manager over Paulton and played on Monday night when they beat the Gas 4-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I thought he'd retired from football. I dod remember when he burst on teh scene at Rovers he lashed a few thunderbolts from 30 yards and you sort of wondered if Rovers had another gem they could sell on. No denying he was that footballer in Skins thou. Renault Megan Coupe innit.. He did retire. Last season in fact, however he came back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 He did retire. Last season in fact, however he came back. He can however play no higher level than Frome Town's league I believe for insurance reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lita For Congo Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Played in a charity 11 a side match years ago against Mike Trout, formally of them down the road. He was head and shoulders above everyone else on the pitch. Played with troughty a few times. Fantastic player and a good lad aswell. He's also city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodburyred Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 He can however play no higher level than Frome Town's league I believe for insurance reasons. Conference level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED4LIFE Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I can remember watching my mate play against ex-England international Graham Roberts about 15 years ago. I think he was player manager of Taunton at the time. Roberts clattered my mate in the first few minutes but then proceeded to get absolutely battered around the pitch for the rest of the half. In fact, Roberts got such a run around he subbed himself at half time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottMurray'srightboot Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Flapper Phillips, Bath City Aaron Brown, Paulton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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One BCFC Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Trowbridge once made it to the Conference. Their first game was away to Altrincham, then the top non league side in the country. Trowbridge won 1-0 and secured three players with Division 1 experience, the least experienced of whom was ex City favourite Trevor Tainton. Sadly those three, all playing in midfield, hit the ball to where they expected a team mate to be, but the remainder of the Trowbridge team weren't good enough for them and they slid back down to lower leagues. Good old Trowbridge, the council well and truly did them over with the old ground and finances. For a Town its size its miles behind Bradford, Westbury and Warminster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.J.Thribb Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Peter Beadle... Cracking pair upfront mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Anyone know what Tommy Doc's doing nowadays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooooossshhhh Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Can't compare to how it used to be, but there's some strong teams in the screw fix, especially the prem.Melksham should have gone up last year but for their new ground not being ready and they were a class above everyone. It's pleasing that a good percentage of the Melksham squad are products of the Shaw& Whitley and Melksham Park youth set-ups of the mid/late nineties. A few of those youngsters were picked up by higher level clubs and are now returning to play alongside their mates who stayed. Must be a big personal pride for the likes of Robbo, Coops and many other 'parent / managers' who brought their squads up through the age groups at the time. Hope this success continues. Let's also hope that bcfc hit a rich streak from their developing youngsters as well. COYR JackofromRugby (former Chairman - Shaw & Whitley Youth FC as was) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookeeper Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Anyone know what Tommy Doc's doing nowadays? Financial Advisor (I think). I once played in a Sunday league team in Sheffield and played against David Hirst and Chris Waddle.let's just say it was too easy for them and leave it at that. Played a few times against Scott Murray at the league up at Clifton College and was doing okay until he started to be bothered, smashing a few goals into the top corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Callum Hart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsham Alf Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 The Melksham side that won the Screwfix Prem last season would have been in the bottom 6 of that league back in the late 80's/early 90's. Look at the teams that have been promoted upwards: Tiverton, Chippenham, Taunton, Bideford, Frome, Bridgwater & more. As for the financing it's only a few clubs that pay well (Bradford I do know). A lot pay virtually zero now. Melksham for example have a tiny budget & far less than when I played for them in the early 90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol south end Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Found Bradford on Avon's ground last week. Moved here on a boat. Might pop along and see a few games this season. Not sure what standered they play at. Watched them play cricket, which seemed to be more about the nice classic cars that the players had on showcase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsham Alf Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Jordan up front is prolific for BOA but seems content to pick up easy cash rather than try his hand at a higher level. They are backed well by three guys (involved in businesses in Trowbridge) but there has been zero investment on the ground or facilities. It's the same place I played on as a wee lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I see Cherno Samba retired today. Was last playing in Norway. Not really a former pro playing non-league but deserves a mention for those old school CM lovers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIAN WILSON Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Financial Advisor (I think). I once played in a Sunday league team in Sheffield and played against David Hirst and Chris Waddle.let's just say it was too easy for them and leave it at that. Played a few times against Scott Murray at the league up at Clifton College and was doing okay until he started to be bothered, smashing a few goals into the top corner. What with Michael Mcindoe ? - Sorry I couldn't resist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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