1st Team Squad

Simon Rowland

Took over as manager of Burgess Hill Town FC in August 2011 having lead AFC Uckfield to the League and Cup double the previous season in the Sussex County league. A former Hillian centre forward Simon also played for Eastbourne Borough, Hastings, Lewes and Whitehawk but after a number of knee operations he was forced to retire in 2006.

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Ben White

Spent 5 years as a professional at Gillingham and went to play for Ebbsfleet, Dover Athletic, Eastbourne Borough and Hastings United. Very knowledgable and ambitious young UEFA qualified coach with a wealth of contacts in the professional and non league game. Joined the Hillians as Simon's assistant in Aug 2011.

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Ashley Carr

Club’s record goalscorer and a Hillians legend who also is a Director of Burgess Hill Town FC. Ashley had made just over 400 appearances in a Burgess Hill Town shirt - a strong clever, ‘hold it up’ striker. One of the most respected players that Sussex has produced. Season 2010/11 saw the Youth team win their Ryman Division and the County Cup.

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Tony Tregear

Level 3 UEFA B Coach. Schoolteacher with over 30 years of experience. Coached and managed at school, area and local Youth level.
Played for Burgess Hill Town in the late 70s, early 80s. Coach last year to the successful BHTFC Under 18s, winning the South East Youth Ryman League and the County Cup.

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Paul Rogers

Ex-Brighton & Hove Albion club captain Paul Rogers hung up his boots in 2003 after leading the Seagulls to the Division Three championship. Paul stayed on at the club in a commercial role. The former Sheffield United and Wigan player joined Burgess Hill in June 2009 as Club Coach.

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John Rattle

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Kevin Mottley

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Joel Harding

goalkeeper

Goalkeeper who signed for Burgess Hill Town during the close season 2010. Joel is an excellent shot stopper and has settled in very well at the club having previously spent all his senior career at local rivals Hassocks FC where in 2007 he set a record for playing over 100 consecutive matches.

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Akwasi Edusei

Defender

24 year old who began his professional career with Gillingham, where he made 21 appearances in The Football League making his debut in the championship aged 15 becoming one of the clubs youngest ever players. In 2005 he scored the winning goal against Liverpool at Anfield in the F.A youth cup 4th round.

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Brandon Willis

defender

Age 17, full back. Former Staines Town youth player, a prominent member of their successful team last year. Now forcing his way into the first team.

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Joe White

defender

22 year old signed from Rye United. A strong no nonsense defender who can also play in midfield. Previous club Sidley United.

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Neil Watts

defender

Now in his second spell with the Hillians having returned to Leylands Park in 2010 from Worthing. Neil captained the successful youth side of 2004/2005 at Burgess Hill and has also played for Whitehawk Youth and Horsham YMCA as well as representing Sussex at Youth level. Competitive player who can play in defence or midfield and has made over 100 appearances for the Hillians.

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Tom Stillwell

defender

Age 17 signed from our Youth Team. Ball winning central defender, who captained his youth side to Ryman League and County Cup honours in 2010-2011.

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Lloyd Cotton (C)

midfielder

.Came through the youth set up at Leylands Park and broke into the first team in 2003. He has now made over 300 appearances for the Club winning many awards including First Team Player and Players Player in the 2006/2007 season. Lloyd can play in defence or midfield and always gives 100% as well as chipping in with a few goals. Has represented Sussex at Youth and Senior levels.

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Oli Lockyer

midfielder

Age 17 midfielder, a prominent member of the successful 2010-2011 Youth team, who won their Ryman Division and County Cup last season. Now winning a regular place in the first team. Trials at Leyton Orient 2011.

Kit Tregear

midfielder

Age 17 a young ball playing midfielder from the Youth team, started to appear in the first team at the end of season 2010-2011. Trials at Sunderland 2011.

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Olalekan Bankole

Midfielder

Age 20 a strong central midfielder recently signed. Previously with Thamesmead Town FC

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Tyrone Berry

Midfielder

24 year old winger with League experience at Crystal Palace, Rushden & Diamonds and Gillingham.

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Jonno Melia

midfielder

Age 22 signed from Loughborough University. Energetic winger. Former clubs Lewes and Hastings.

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Thomas Howard-Bold

Midfielder

Midfield playmaker, who was at West Ham for 3 years until the age of 11. Has been on the books at Charlton for 4 years and with Brighton for 2 years. Youth team player making his mark with outings in the first team, making his debut away at Dulwich Hamlet in the League Cup, October 2011

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Marc Munday

Midfielder

30 year old midfielder signed from Sidley United. Strong no nosense midfielder with good aerial ability. Also plays at centre back.

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41 year old vastly experienced full back or midfielder. Signed from Sidley United former clubs include Hastings United, Ashford Town and Rye United.

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Dominic Clarke

striker

Big strong 28 year old centre forward with an eye for a goal. Carries a great aerial threat and can be used as emergency centre half. Former clubs include Rye United. Made is Hillians debut against Whitehawk on 21st January 2012

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Pat Harding

Striker

Proven goal scorer with Hassocks, Horsham and Eastbourne Borough where he played for 3 years gaining promotion to the Conference Premier Division. Signed for Hill in October 2011, he is the brother of goalkeeper Joel.

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Fred Foreman

Striker

20 year old striker signed from Hastings FC who scored a hat trick on his Hill debut (at Selsey in the Senior Cup). Conference experience with Lewes FC.

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Seb Saunders

Striker

Age 17 striker. Recently signed from Lewes FC.

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Max Miller

striker

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