First Team Squad - 2023 - 2024
Dan Gleeson – Manager
Dan has re-joined us and this time steps into the number 1 seat, Dan is an ex pro with Luton Town & Cambridge United who brings a lot of experience with him to the club. Dan will work well with the young squad we have for this season and has built a good back room staff to join him.
Gary Marheineke - Assistant Manager
Gary is a pro-A licence coach who works for the local FA, Brings lots of coaching talent to the training ground and to the pitch on match day, one of the most liked people in non-league football and has some England caps to his name as England's number 1 between the sticks. Gary is a great person to have in and around the club.
Paul France – Assistant
Mr Calm in the dug-out passionate as anybody about Godmanchester Rovers Fc, Paul is constantly looking for ways in which he can support the progress of the club, on and off the field. Very popular in the dressing room, the place wouldn’t be the same without him.
Errol McGammon - Fitness Coach
Errol is the beast of the engine room within the dressing room, combining his understanding of sports fitness with his understanding of the game. Errol has been around the non-league game for years and brings a wealth of knowledge to the coaching team.
Richard Cosbey – Kit Man
Rich is exactly the sort of person who makes a non-league club run. If there is a job that Rich hasn’t done we are yet to find it (and if we do he will no doubt have a go). A top bloke and someone you want fighting for you not against you! Will not be in the dug-out next season as he steps up to his new role within the club.
Ben Newton (GK)
New to Godmanchester this seasons after we have tried a couple of people to fill this number 1 spot, Ben is just what we have been looking for and we wish we have found him sooner. Ben has immediately showed his quality. we wish Ben all the best for the season and look forwarded to working with over the coming seasons.
Charlie Nicolson (GK)
Charlie joins us from our U18 squad, he has already stepped in and played 90 mins for the first team at only the age of 16 years old. Charlie has been part of our youth set up since he was 13 years old and has worked his way through to our U18 squad, Reserves squad and now steps up as the back up keeper to Ben.
Alfie-Ray Turner
Alfie was part of our youth set up and at only 16 years old is a full time member of the first team squad this season, he is young fearless and a rock of a defender for someone of his age. Alfie is keen to learn more and is always the first on the training ground and taking information in.
Ruari O'Boyle
Rauri joined us in October from Coventry United, Ruari is a solid left back and a key member to our squad for this season. Ruari is calm on the ball and has a wicked left peg and places a lovely cross from set pieces and corners, we wish Ruari a warm welcome and hope we see him here for a long time.
Tom Spark
Another who played in a variety of positions last season but will be aiming to make a central role his own for the coming season. Sparky has great quality in possession and an ability to glide past players at speed. Will be looking to add more goals and assists to his game.
Owen Wallis
Owen joins us from Sweden in October and after taking 9 weeks for international clearance is was a pleasure to see him grace the field, hard working centre back who can play some lovely football, won't shy away from a challenge and is a real leader on the pitch. We look forward to having Owen with us for a long time and become a legend of Godmanchester.
Ryan Henry
Very talented young attacking centre midfielder, can play out wide also if needed, Ryan has come from the Royston Town U18 set up last season and has made the jump up into senior football for this season. Ryan is a great lad to have in the squad and is still learning his trade but will be one to watch in the future.
Ben Arnold
Ben has joined us from just up the A1 and Yaxley Fc, Ben can play either centre back or holding midfield and is a very talented footballer, Ben does not mind a tackle and likes to get stuck in. He is a great talker throughout the game and is great to support the young guns of the squad.
Matt Green (Captain)
Matt is the most experienced player in our squad this season and is the club captain, Matt is a solid player and can play centre back or holding midfield. Matt is very good with the younger ones and is a real leader on and off the pitch. we look forward to seeing Matt lead our team this season and many more to come.
Ben Tait
we chased and chased for Ben's signature last season, but he was loyal to his previous club Ely City Fc ( which is good, great guy ) Ben is a young centre attacking midfielder who has a great engine to get around the pitch. Ben is a key member of this squad and he is a very talented young guy. His quick feet and the drop of the shoulder leaves most players on the pitch for dust. Ben is in charge of the tunes for the dressing room.
Sammy Fisher-Diaz
Another signed for this season who can play left full back, young and pacey who likes to get forward when he can, Sammy is keen to learn and always first to training and last to leave. Showed a great attitude during preseason, takes responsibility defensively and comfortable in possession.
Sam Tagg
Another signed from this seasons U18's, young centre midfielder who impressed in pre-season and has been called up to the senior squad, has a great left foot.
Lewis Lembikisa
Lewis joined us this season after spending pre-season with higher level St Ives Town Fc, Lewis is a great left back / left wing back. Lewis has impressed the management team since he has been with us and has a rapid turn of pace when he wants to use it.
Dom Butkus
Dom joined us from Newmarket Town in pre-season where he had been playing in their U18 set up, Dom is a young striker who is keen to learn his trade. Dom works very had in training and in matches and fits well into this young squad for this season.
Luke Lindsay
Luke is a big strong centre forward who re-joins us after spending a couple of seasons away at Histon Fc. Luke is big and powerful who can hold the ball up well and wins 99% of his headers. we are very pleased to have Luke back at Godmanchester Rovers Fc.
Hashim Bakar
Hashim is new to the squad for this season and is a striker who can play anywhere across the front three, Hashim is very quiet and keeps himself to himself but out on the pitch he comes alive. Hashim is strong and powerful and likes to run at the defence line of any squad he is facing.
Louis Aftersmith
Louis is from our last season U16 and now in our U18 set up, he is a young strong centre back and has already had 5 run outs in the first team squad. Louis will only get better and better while training and playing with the senior squad. We are super proud to have brought so many of the U18's into the senior side.
Jessie Manu
Jessie is another young gun from our U18 set up. Jessie is a striker who likes to get in and around the defence of any team we are playing against. Jessie is learning every time he steps onto the pitch and is becoming a key member of the senior squad.
