 | 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 enjoys running at defenders, 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 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 |
 | JIMMY DUNN (forward) DoB:
Big striker who signed from North West Counties side Norton United in November 2008. He has also represented Hanley Town.
Debut: 29/11/2008 v Belper Town; Appearances 4+(10); Goals 2 |
 | OLIVER EDWARDS (forward) DoB:
Wide player, who signed from local rivals Leek Town in November 2009.
Debut: 21/11/2009 v Brigg Town; Appearances (2); Goals 0 |
 | MATT HADDRELL (forward) DoB:
Matt returned to Kidsgrove after a 10 year absence in June 2009, having first been brought to the club by Jimmy Wallace at the beginning of the 1998/99 season. Playing predominately as a defender who could fill in as a striker in his early days he then moved onto Newcastle Town before attracting the attention of Vauxhall Motors. In March 2003, he made the step up into the professional game with Macclesfield Town paying £35,000 to secure his services. He eventually returned to the non league game with Leek Town and two spells at Congleton Town as a forward either side of a period of time Spain. A big, strong player who causes defences in the league considerable problems.
Debut: 25/08/1998 v Bootle; Appearances 27; Goals 16 [Statistics for second spell only] |
 | SAM HALL (midfield) DoB:
Young midfielder who signed from Hednesford Town in June 2009. 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, but seized his opportunity to establish himself in the side after former first choice Adam Wilkes left in January 2009. He had previously appeared for Biddulph Victoria.
Debut: 13/03/2007 v Woodley Sports; Appearances 50; Goals 0 |
| | CHRIS LEIGH (defender) DoB:
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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
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 | TOM MOSS (forward) DoB: 26/09/1980
Tom spent seven years at Stoke City as a youngster before moving to Shrewsbury Town where he represented their youth and reserve sides. He joined Kidsgrove on his release, and after a relatively quiet start to the season, he started to contribute goals as Kidsgrove's results began to improve.
Debut: 16/08/2008 v Goole; Appearances 25+(10) ; Goals 9 |
 | 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:
Brother of Tom, who joined Kidsgrove in October 2009 and has added some much-needed steel to the centre of the defence. His previous clubs include Mossley and Witton Albion.
Debut: 06/10/2009 v Mickleover Sports; Appearances 12; Goals 0 |
 | TOM SCHWARZ (defender) DoB:
Young defender who signed for Kidsgrove after being released from Walsall in 2008. He has grown in stature in his time at the club and was the manager's player of the season for 2008/09, as well as scoring the winning penalty in the Staffs Senior Cup final against Stafford Rangers. An ever-present in the side this year, he currently forms part of a central defensive pairing with his brother Danny.
Debut: ; Appearances 68; Goals 3 |
 | 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
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 | 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. After starting this season as third-choice striker behind Matt Haddrell and Dave Walker, he has fought his way back into the first team and maintains an impressive goals to games return.
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.
Debut: 16/08/2008 v Goole; Appearances 70; Goals 1
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 | 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. Unfortunately, he has once more had to miss a considerable number of games through injury, but is now working his way back to full fitness. 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:
Jordan is unfortunately out of action at present having suffered a serious ligament injury at the beginning of the season.
Debut: ; Appearances 13+(2); Goals 0 |
