Appearances and goals as at 12th December 2009. Photos courtesy of Hampton Productions.
 | ADAM BEASLEY (midfield) DoB:
A strong-tackling midfielder who joined from Nantwich Town in October 2008. Although a favourite with the fans due to his committed approach, he does not lack skill on the ball as demonstrated by scoring some both spectacular and decisive long-range goals. He started his career at Reading before moving to Newcastle Town where he had two spells either side of playing at Congleton Town and Winsford United. He joined Nantwich in 2005. Debut: 25/10/2008 v Glapwell; Appearances 45+(1); Goals 6 |
 | RICKY BRIDGE (midfield) DoB:
Ricky joined from Alsager Town in July 2008. A pacey winger who can cause defenders all sorts of problems, he endured an injury-ravaged first season at Clough Hall, but made a significant contribution to Kidsgrove's Staffs Senior Cup victory, winning the stoppage-time penalty that took the game into extra time. He fared little better during 2009/10, but is now hopefully back to full fitness and ready to make an impact in the first team. He was part of Leek Town's youth team and has been on the books at Manchester City and Port Vale. Debut: 16/08/2008 v Goole; Appearances 26+(24); Goals 6 |
 | CRAIG DOVE (defender) DoB: 06/08/1983
Born in Hartlepool, Craig started his career at Middlesbrough, coming through the youth system and making two first team appearances. After a spell on loan at York City, he moved to Rushden and Diamonds in July 2004 where he spent a season, before transferring to Chester City. He joined Kidsgrove in July 2008, and his experience has proved a valuable asset to a very young squad. In his time at Kidsgrove, he has alternated between playing in defence and midfield but is currently a regular in the left back postion. Debut: 16/08/2008 v Goole; Appearances 69+(1); Goals 3 |
 | SAM HALL (midfield) DoB:
Young midfielder who signed from Hednesford Town in June 2009. A skilful player, who has already attracted the attention of clubs much higher up in the pyramid, he really began to establish himself as a key player during the second half of the 2009/10 season. As well as being assured on the ball, he possesses a potent long throw which the team has begun to use to great effect. He started his career at Burton Albion and progressed through their youth system. He spent most of the 2007/08 season on loan at Hednesford Town, beofre signing for them in June 2008 on his release from Burton. Debut: 18/08/2009 v Sheffield; Appearances 18+(1); Goals 1 |
 | STEVE INTIHAR (goalkeeper) DoB:
Steve played his first game for Kidsgrove in March 2007, when he was borrowed from Eccleshall as a stand in, just playing the one game at Woodley Sports. Eighteen months later, a similar situation arose, with him helping out to cover suspension, and he seized his opportunity to establish himself in the side after former first choice Adam Wilkes left in January 2009. He is now the undisputed holder of the number one shirt, a fact recongnised by his Most Improved Player Award at the end of the 2009/10 season. He had previously appeared for Biddulph Victoria. Debut: 13/03/2007 v Woodley Sports; Appearances 50; Goals 0 |
 | CHRIS LEIGH (defender) DoB:
Central defender who joined Kidsgrove in July 2008 having previously played for Meir KA. Although his first team opportunites have been somewhat limited, he has provided essential cover when it has been needed.. Debut:; Appearances 10; Goals 0 |
 | AIDEN MATRANGA (midfield) DoB: 30/11/1986 Pacey winger who moved to Kidsgrove in June 2006 after his release from Macclesfield Town whom he had represented at Youth and Reserve levels. He started to contribute goals regularly towards the end of his debut season including a memorable strike in the 6-1 Staffordshire Senior Cup final triumph over Rushall Olympic. Currently the longest-serving player at the club, having now made well over 100 appearances. Debut: 19/08/2006 v Clitheroe; Appearances 114+(41); Goals 22 |
 | TIM SANDERS (midfield) DoB:
Tim is a creative midfielder who joined us at the beginning of the 2008/09 season. An excellent striker of the ball both from open play and dead-ball situations, he has had previous experience at Port Vale, Leek Town, Hednesford Town and Alsager Town. Debut: 16/08/2008 v Goole; Appearances 69+(2); Goals 9 |
| | DANNY SCHWARZ (defender) DoB:
Danny joined Kidsgrove in October 2009 and along with his twin brother Tom added some much-needed steel to the centre of the defence. They put together a string of committed and effective performances that helped Kidsgrove reach the play offs in April 2010. His previous clubs include Mossley and Witton Albion. Debut: 06/10/2009 v Mickleover Sports; Appearances 12; Goals 0 |
 | MITCH SHENTON (defender) DoB: 09/09/1988 A hard-working and committed defender, Mitch joined in July 2008. He was part of the Leek Town youth team that were County Champions in 2006 and has also appeared for Alsager Town. Debut: 16/08/2008 v Goole; Appearances 33+(8); Goals 0 |
 | LIAM SHOTTON (forward) DoB:
Popular striker who first joined Kidsgrove from North West Counties side Norton United. After scoring a hat-trick on his home debut against Alsager he went on to score six goals in ten games at the end of the 2007/08 season. He had a brief spell at Nantwich Town but came back to Clough Hall in December 2008, scoring on his first game back. He spent a large part of the 2009/10 season on the bench due to the prolific Dave Walker and Matt Haddrell partnership, but still found the net 15 times to maintain an impressive goals to games return. This season, with Haddrell's departure to Congleton, Liam will be looking forward to becoming a first choice striker once more Debut: 22/03/2008 v Goole; Appearances 51+(1); Goals 31 |
 | DANNY SMITH (defender) DoB: 13/10/1986 Highly-rated right back who signed from Rocester in July 2008, where he had spent nearly a year having previously been with Nantwich Town. Assured on the ball at the back and can also provide an outlet for the team going forward. His popularity with the fans is evident as he has won the Supporters' Player of the Year award for the past two seasons. Debut: 16/08/2008 v Goole; Appearances 70; Goals 1 |
 | DAVE WALKER (forward) DoB:
Signed from Nantwich Town in June 2009, where he scored 29 goals during the 2008/09 season, forging a productive partnership with ex-Kidsgrove frontman Michael Lennon. His impact at the Seddon Stadium was instant as he found the net seven times during the pre-season programme despite missing half the games with an ankle injury. He scored on his competitive debut for Kidsgrove and followed that up two matches later by scoring all the goals in a 5-0 thrashing of Spalding United, a feat he remarkably repeated later in the season in a 5-2 win over Leek Town. Despite missing a large number of games through injury, he was the top goalscorer in all the UniBond League divisions last season with 38 goals. Dave has previously represented Stone Dominoes, Alsager Town and Stafford Rangers and also played two years for Canterbury FC in New Zealand. Debut: 15/08/2009 v Quorn; Appearances 12+(4); Goals 14 |
 | JORDAN WHITE (midfield) DoB:
Formerly a member of Leek Town's youth team, Jordan suffered a serious ligament injury at the beginning of the 2009/10 season and is only just making a welcome return to action. Debut: ; Appearances 13+(2); Goals 0 |