Manager - Steve Lovell: Steve became the new manager at the beginning of November 2007. In his playing days he was a prolific goalscorer with Millwall and then Gillingham. Other league clubs include Crystal Palace, Stockport and Bournemouth. He has been manager of "The Bourne" (2x), Gravesend & Northfleet and Hastings United.

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Toby Ashmore : Age 25 : Defence/Midfield: Signed from Kent League club Deal Town in March 2008 whom he had joined in February following his release from Sittingbourne where he had been for five seasons. Joined Sittingbourne from Dover Athletic. Toby spent most of last season coaching in America.

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Scott Chalmers-Stevens : Age 23 : Goalkeeper: Scott is a former Kent Schools player, and had a spell at Watford prior to joining Rushden & Diamaons. he had a short spell at Mansfield Town before joining Ashford Twn (Mddx). Joined Margate in August 2006 and remained at Hartsdown Park until March 2009 when he spent the remainder of the season at Dover Athletic.

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Ronnie Dolan : Age 17 : Midfield: Progressed through the youth and reserve team ranks. Ronnie enjoyed an extended run in the first team, earning a number of MoM awards. He has impressed both management and fans and has a bright future with Ashford Town

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Joe Fuller : Age 25 : Midfield/Forward: Signed from Kent League side Tunbridge Wells during the summer break, Joe has also played for Tonbridge Angels. Having been used as a forward during his early days, he spent the mid to late part of the season covering practically every other position, and proving good at them all. 

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Liam Geering : Age 17 : Mdifield/Forward: Signed December 2009 on Work Experience form from Gilligham Youths

 

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Carl Harrold : Age 22 : Defender/Midfield: Took the step up from the reserves team this summer after putting in consistent performances last season. Ashfords first choice RB this past season, Carl kept the opposition at bay with his marking and ability to read the game, and set off endless counter attacks with his ability to pass through the wing play.

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Laurence Harvey : Age 18 : Defender: Another who has made the progression from youth and reserve teams and has impressed with his solid performances. Lawrence has dominated in defence this season, he reads the game well, and is able to play his way out of tough situations. His abilitys have attracted praise from management and rivals. Lawrence is an Ashford lad through and through and can often be found watching the Ressies in his time off. 

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Lee Hockey : Age 25 : Defender: Resigned during the close season following his time away from The Homelands at Chatham Town and Erith & Belvedere, Lee is a product of the Gravesend & Northfleet PACE scheme. Originally signed December 2007 from Sittingbourne for whom he had played since the middle of the 2005-2006 season. Lee was awarded players, management and fans player of the season for his performances last season, a rock in a young inexperienced defence.

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Darren Ibrahim : Age 22 : Goalkeeper: Signed 2008/09, Darren was a former Gillingham YTS scholar before going to Welling United. Has also played for Beckenham Town. He has been Ashford back up keeper for the past 2 seasons and is always reliable.

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Tom Murphy: Age 19: Forward - Tom is a Gillingham youth player who has been trained by new Ashford Academy Director Mark Patterson. Toms lightning pace terrified opposition defenders throughout last season. He work tirelessly upfront and proved his pedigree with some vital goals.

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Mark Lovell : Age 26 : Forward: Signed November 2007 from Dover Athletic whom he joined in the summer. Mark is a former Gillingham player and has also played for St Leonards (loan), Hastings United, Sittingbourne and Welling United.

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Danny Lye : Age 28 : Midfield: Danny is well-known on the Kent football scene after enjoying spells with Gravesend & Northfleet, Tonbridge Angels promotion winning team, Dartford, Tonbridge and Dover before moving to Town for a third stint at the club.

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Ross Morley : Age 21 : Midfield: A former MK Dons youth player, Ross signed during the close season from Cray Valley

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Matt Newman : Age 21 : Midfield: Signed November 2009 from Tunbridge Wells, Matt is a former Tonbridge Angels player.

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Ryan Norman : Age 20 : Defender: Formerly with the youth set up, Ryan impressed during pre-season having spent a couple of seasons on the local football scene

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Dan Scorer : Age 18 : Defender/Midfield: Another young lad who has impressed when called up to the first team. Spent much of the early part of the season injured, but is now returning to full fitness

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Mitchell Sherwood : Age 23 : Winger: Signed November 2007 from Sittingbourne. An ex Hastings United player, he joined Sittingbourne at the beginning of the 2005-2006 season. Pacy winger renowned for his crosses

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Nick Smith : Age 23 : Forward: Joined from Erith & Belvedere this summer. A former Crystal Palace YTS, Nick has also played for Thamesmead and Lordswood.

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Tom Bryant : Age ** : Defender: Signed from Tonbridge Angels. Tom is a very experienced defender, after playing with Gillingham, Dover, Folkestone and Tonbridge. Tom is very impressed with the ongoing project here at Ashford and wants to be part of a team pushing for promotion

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