Canvey Island Under 17's Squad 2001/2002

 

Glen Johnson (Ledge)

Position : Goalkeeper

D.O.B 19.9.1985

 

Glen, the youngest member of the squad, represented Essex County Schoolboy's for the past 3 years. Glen has turned out for the Reserves this season and also has 1st Team Experience . Has a very bright future at the club and one to look out for in the future.

 
Danny Lamb (The Shermanator)

Position : Defender

D.O.B 26.9.1984

Danny who attends King John 6th Form. A pacey right back, who loves to get forward and run at the opposition, Represented Essex County Clubs last year.

 
Andrew Ferguson (Fergus) 

Position : Defender

D.O.B 26.10.1984

Fergo, as he is known as by the lads,  attends Southend High 6th Form, is very comfortable with the ball at his feet , loves to play his way out of pressure and is a great passer of a ball. Can also paly in midfield and upfront

 
Mathew Grocott  (Trevor)

Position : Defender

D.O.B 4.9.1984

Nickname

Matt who attends the King John 6th form is a very strong defender who loves to get stuck in and will never back out of a tackle, very committed, he is a great defender and header of the ball. At his best when under pressure.

 
Liam Nicholson  (Gazzle)

Position : Defender

D.O.B 6.9.1984

Known as the Gazelle, attends the King John 6th form .Like many other of the boys Liam has been with the club since the age of 8 , Liam is Skipper of the side and always gives his all,

 
Lewis Lilley  (LOU)

Position : Defender

Lewis who attends Seevic Collage is one of the more experienced members of the side, who also ply's his trade in the Reserves, A very strong player who can play either left or centre back.

 
Martin Stevenson  (Tubs)

Position : Defender

D.O.B 14.9.1984

Martin who attends Seevic Collage and lives in Benfleet has been with the club for a number of years now. He can play on either side of the centre backs and is a great passer of the ball.

 
Stuart Batch  

Position : Midfielder

D.O.B 22.12.1984

Stuart is the son of manager John, Plays in the middle of the park and loves a tackle or two. A Superb passer of the ball , he is a very valued member of the side and always give 110%

 
Steve Corbell  (Squirrel master)

Position :Midfielder

D.O.B 26.12.1984

Steve or Squirrel as his known as by the boys loves to run at defences and cause problems down the left, has scored some spectacular goals this season; Represented the leagues select side last year.

 
Johnnie Edwards ( Ledge 2 )

Position :Midfielder

D.O.B 17.5.1984

Johnnie who attends the King John 6th Form and lives on Canvey, plays in the middle of the park. Likes to nip in and out and will do a good job when getting in tackles and passes here and there; Johnnie also Passes the ball very well. Plays Cricket for Essex

 
John Watson  

Position : Utility

John who lives in Chelmsford was brought to the club by 1st team Scout Micky Bright, A former Chelsea Schoolboy and Southend United SCORE player. Who loves to run at defences.

 
Ricky Tavio  

Position : Midfielder/Striker

D.O.B 1.11.1984

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Joined Grays Athletic (November 2001)

 

 
Craig Hudson  

Position : Midfielder

Craig, who lives in Grays and attends Palmers Collage, was signed at the start of the season from Grays Athletic. A tough tackling midfielder who can score goals from midfield.

 
Mark Fisher  (Fish head )

Position : Midfield/Forward

D.O.B. 7.9.1984

Mark who attends Mayflower 6th form and lives in Langdon Hills is a pacey attacking midfielder who can score goals, He loves to run a defence and score goals.

 
Darren Fletcher  ( bizzy / fletch)

Position : Midfielder

D.O.B. 21.10.1984

Darren who lives on the Island and attends Seevic Collage, loves to run with the ball at his is feet and is very pacey, likes to have a crack at goal. Darren has represented Essex County Schoolboys for the past 2 years.

 
Chris Leaey  

Left May 2002

 
Warren Franklin  (Wozza)

Position : Forward

D.O.B 14.1.1985

Wozza, who is from Shoebury and attends Southend Collage, is a strong forward who is great with his back at goal. Top goal scorer last season.

 
Perrie Hicks (pell)

Position Forward

D.O.B 16.9.1984

Perrie who is from Raleigh, a very strong forward who will always give 110%. Great in the air and will always score a goal or two