| Player |
Description |
| Ian Lochhead |
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| Paul Djeneralovic |
Another youth team product who was given his senior debut away to
Rothwell Corinthians in a 1998 pre-season friendly unfortunate not to gain
a regular first team squad place. |
| Lee Clayton |
Defender. Born in Nuneaton. A youngster who was graduated through
the youth and reserve teams at Corby. Broke into the senior squad towards
the end of last season. Also had a spell on the books of Northampton Town. |
| Neil Baldwin |
Midfield. Former Buckingham Town player who joined Corby in July
1999 |
| Kevin Fox |
Sheffield born goalkeeper who began his career as a junior with
Lincoln City and was signed on professional forms in March 1978. He made
a handful of first team appearances before being released from Sincil Bank
and initially joined Corby Town on loan from neighbours Kettering Town
in November 1981. Kevin played just three games before returning to The
Poppies and after failing to hold down a regular place at Rockinham Road
he went on to play for Rushden Town, Wellingborough Town, Rushden and Diamonds
and Raunds Town. Now aged 37, he returned to Corby in January 1998 and
played in the final seventeen games of that season. Last term Kevin made
42 appearances and was voted 'Player of the Year' by supporters. He has
been a regular choice again this season and up to the turn of the year
had played a further 23 games to bring his club total appearances to 85. |
| Dean Tallentire |
Big defender who began his career with Rushden &
Diamonds and then had a spell on hte books of Northampton Town. Dean joined
Kettering Town in April 1997 and made two Conference appearances towards
the end of the 1996-97 season. In September 1997 he joined Rothwell Town
and since then has played for Aylesbury United and Brackley Town - for
whom he also played in attack with some success. A Great Britain student
representative, Dean joined Corby in January 1999 adn scored once in 17
appearances last season. Up to the turn of the year he had added a further
18 outings this term. |
| Richard Tuffey |
A young central defender from Leicester, "Rich" was
one of the mainstays of Pete Dowsing's Friar Lane Old Boys side last season
and it came as no surprise when he rejoined his former manager at Corby
in the summer. |
| Tyrone Mintus |
We welcome back powerful central defender or midfield man Tyrone
for a second spell at Corby this season. After starting out with Leicester
United he had spells with Hednesford and V.S Rugby and also had trials
with Notts County before being signed for The Steelmen by Glen McNulty
in December 1995. He made eleven appearances during the remainder of 1995/96
and since leaving the Rockingham Triangle in the summer of 1996 "Ty" has
had spells with Grantham, Ilkeston, V.S Rugby, Shepshed Dynamo and Stafford
Rangers. |
| Dougie Keast |
One of the most experienced and respected midfield players in non-league
football, Dougie returned for a second spell with Corby Town in September
1998 and ended last season with 42 appearances to his name. Born in Edinburgh
he had a spell on the books of Hibs before coming south to take up teacher
training in 1982. After a short stint with Shepshed Charterhouse he joined
Kettering Town in December 1983 and went on to make 373 first team appearances
(including a club record 297 in the Conference) before arriving for his
first period as a 'Steelman' in the summer of 1992. 'Keastie' skippered
Corby to third place in the Beazer Homes League Premier Division in 1992/93
but as a result of a financial puge he was sold to Rushden & Diamonds
in March 1994. He then spent two full seasons each with them and Burton
Albion and in 1997/98 he wore the colours of Rothwell Town. Now playing
in defence and with the added responsibility of being assistant manager,
he entered the Nwe Year as our only ever present in the first twenty five
games of the season. |
| Gavin Cox |
20 year old versatile attacking player currently at college in Northampton.
Previously played under Pete Dowsing at Friar Lane Old Boys, Gavin scored
twice in 33 appearances last season and after spending the summer coaching
soccer in America he has returned to make a further 16 appearances so far
this term. |
| David Hollis |
Strong and direct wide player who has impressed in the games he
has played to date. |
| Ossie Mintus |
Forward. Has always played in defence until like his brother Tyrone,
joined Corby for his second spell and converted to a "front" player. Rejoined
in March 1998 from Friar Lane Old Boys. Previously with Leicester United
and Hinckley. |
| Andy Evans |
Striker Andy has been a prolific goalscorer locally for a number
of years and he scored on his 'Steelmen' debut as substitute against VS
Rugby in a Midland Floodlit Cup tie in January 1999. He then netted twice
in his first full appearance in a 5-1 Dr. Martens League win over Yate
Town and despite carrying an injury for much of his time with the club
he still ended last season as top scorer with eight goals in 20 games.
Andy originally came top prominence with ON Chenecks in 1992, being top
scorer in his first season there with 15 goals in 30 appearances. In 1994
he moved to Wellingborough Town and marked his debut for the 'Doughboys'
by scoring twice after coming on as substitute in a 3-0 win over Stamford,
ending 1994/95 as joint top scorer with 16 goals in 36 games. He then had
a spell with Buckingham Town before joining Rothwell Town in the summer
of 1997 but was unable to establish a regular place in the starting line
up with the 'Bones' and was playing for Cogenhoe United when Corby snapped
him up. Was out through injury early this term but cam into 2000 with 2
goals in nine appearances. |
| Danum Russel |
Speedy and hard working striker who came up through the ranks under
Pete Dowsing at Friar Lane Old Boys. He made one appearance for Corby towards
the end of 1997/98 season and has become a big favourite since his permanent
signing in the summer of 1998. His all action style doesn't give opposing
defences a moments peace and brought him six goals in 41 games last season.
He suffered an injury on the opening day of this season but has now scored
twice in ten games since returning to fitness in November. |
| Danny Poultney |
Tricky young winger with an eye for goal who arrived at Corby in
summer 1998 from Leicestershire Senior League football in the summer, having
appeared once at the end of season 1997/98 - and scored our first competitive
goal of last season. He was a virtual ever present throughout the campaign,
making 48 appearances and was voted 'Players Player of the Year'. Up to
the turn of the year he had netted twice in 23 games this term. |
| Robbie Maddox |
Young local midfield player who joined Corby Town in November 1999
from United Counties League neighbours Desborough Town. Has already taken
the step up in his stride and netted one goal in his first six games. |
| Steve White |
Midfield. Joined Corby Town in July 1999 after playing for Birstall
United and Friar Lane Old Boys. |
| Sven Sinden |
Striker. A prolific non-league goalscorer who joined Corby in July
1999. A player who has travelled around and previous clubs include Hinckley
Athletic, Hinckley Town, Atherstone United, Barwell, Shepshed Dynamo and
on trial with Kettering Town. |
| Scott Munton |
Young defender from Market Harborough. A former youth and reserve
team player, Scott made one senior appearance in a Midland Football Cup
tie in 1997/98 and was given his Southern League debut in October 1998.
In all he scored one goal in 24 first team appearances last term and up
to the end of December had played 9 times this season. He follows his dad
John and brother Gary - both goalkeepers - into Corby's first team. |
| Ross Adam |
Son of manager Lee Adam. Left sided player who made his debut for
The Steelmen as a substitute away to St. Leonards in March 1999 after returning
from a spell in Australia. Went on to make seven appearances last season. |
| Alan Barratt |
A product of the youth team. Was chosen as substitute for the senior
side several times towards the end of last season and made a single appearance.
He is the son of reserve team manager Dave Barratt. |
| Richard Clay |
Goalkeeper.Arrived at Corby in July 1999. Since his debut for VS
Rugby in 94-95 he has had two further spells for them and also has played
for Hinckley Town and Oadby Town. |
| Glyn Davies |
An experienced local defender, Glyn picked up a number of honours
during spells with Stewarts & Lloyds, Desborough Town and Rothwell
Town in the United Counties League. He made the step up to the Southern
league with Rothwell and helped them into the Premier Division before joining
Corby Town in December 1999. Made four appearances up to the turn of the
year. |
| Grant Mawby |
Striker. Prolific goalscorer in local circles for a number of years
without getting the recognition he deserved. Joined Corby in the close
season of 1998 from Raunds Town where he was part of their successful second
string, scoring several hat-tricks. Previous clubs also include Rothwell
Town and Rushden & Diamonds.Troubled by injury last season but hopes
for better things this season. |
| Richard Tanner |
21 year old striker from Leicester who joined Corby Town from Lutterworth
Town - for whom he had been a prolific goalscorer for the previous two
years - in October 1998. Although injuries prevented him from establishing
a regular place last season he showed glimpses of he ability whilst scoring
4 goals in 29 appearances. This term he has held down a first team place
and entered the New Year with six goals in 22 games. |
| Leon Doughty |
18 year old former VS Rugby midfield player who joined Corby Town
in January 2000 from Leicestershire football and made an outstanding debut
against local rivals Raunds Town. |
| James Miller |
Talented 18 year old striker who joined Corby from Nuneaton Borough
on the eve of this season and has been a regular in hte first team squad,
netting once in 17 appearances up to the turn of the year. |
| Lee Adam |
Son of Charlie Adam, who appeared for Leicester City in the 1949
F.A. Cup Final and finished his career at Corby in 1955/56. Lee was a professional
with Derby County as a youngster and also had a lengthy spell out in Australia.
He then spent three years as assistant to Pete Dowsing at Friar Lane Old
Boys and followed Pete to Corby in the same role when he took over as Corby
manager in March 1998. Took over as manager in his own right when Dowsing
resigned in September 1999. |
