THE PLAYERS
CHRIS LARKIN INTRODUCES OUR PLAYING STAFF
Ian Ormson
 Date of Birth: 16th May, 1994 It is easy to forget that Ian is still a teenager, graduating from the academy and first appearing on the bench for County under Paul Simpson way back in 2010. It wasn't until October 2011 that he finally got his first start for County, away at Southport in the FA Cup. Despite losing the game 1-0 to an early goal, Ormson performed admirably and soon after Jim Gannon's arrival and Glennon's departure, he announced himself with a string of impressive performances in the league. Though he endured a few shaky moments last season he is getting better with age and, despite interest from London giants, Tottenham Hotspur, the youngster decided to stay at County and fight for his place. To his credit, though he was kept out of the team by loanee Richard O'Donnell towards the back end of last season, he didn't let his head drop and is confident of reclaiming that No 1 jersey this time out. Clubs: Stockport County Lewis King  Date of Birth: 8th May, 1993 Initially a loan signing from Sunderland in early 2012, Lewis made his debut in a 4-0 home win over Bath City that season. His impressive performances in a County shirt last term saw him rewarded by Jim Gannon with a contract at the club. A solid start last season was ended just before Christmas however, a setback that would rule 'Kingy' out of the running for the rest of the season. Ian Bogie showed faith in the young stopper, who vowed to make his comeback in a County shirt following his lengthy lay-off, and offered him a contract at the club for this coming season. Lewis will be looking to make up for lost time this term and will be hoping for a good run of games. Clubs: Derby County, Sunderland, Stockport County
Kyle Jacobs
 Date of Birth: 18th October, 1986 One of Ian Bogie's first signings of the Summer, Kyle joined County from Mancunian upstarts, FC United on a free transfer. Though he is a right-back by trade, Jacobs has shown fantastic energy and commitment going forward as well as at the back in pre-season games. Jacobs spent time in the Football League with Macclesfield Town and Mansfield Town before playing in the League of Wales. And though he is now plying his trade in the second tier of non-league, it is clear from his fully-committed pre-season performances that he shares Ian Bogie's ambition to regain a place in the Conference National with County at the first time of asking. Clubs: Macclesfield Town, Mansfield Town, Bangor City, Porthmadog, Welshpool Town, FC United, Stockport County
Stephen O'Halloran
 Date of Birth: 29th November, 1987 Former Republic of Ireland Left Back, Stephen O'Halloran was signed up by Bogie over the Summer. With spells at various Football League clubs, the Irishman clearly doesn't lack experience. Despite a series of injuries hindering his early career he regained a lot of form for Nuneaton Town last season helping them beat the drop at County's expense. He was convinced by the management team that County is the place for him and that if he shares the vision of a return to the Football League then he will fit in well at SK3. Clubs: Aston Villa, Wycombe Wanderers, Southampton, Leeds United, Swansea City, Coventry City, Carlisle United, Nuneaton Town, Stockport County Jordan Fagbola  Date of Birth: 1st December, 1993 Versatile Defender and current Young Player of the Season, Jordan Fagbola became a County favourite last season. The former Rochdale man grew in stature showing he is competent and adept at most positions and roles on the pitch and despite rumours he would go to a Football League club in the summer he made the bold decision to stay at Edgeley Park. A County legend in the making, Jordan has the kind of talent and attitude to take him further up the football pyramid and will certainly be one of our most important players this season, wherever we finish. Clubs: Rochdale, Stockport County Kieran Charnock  Place of Birth: Preston, EnglandDate of Birth: 3rd August, 1984 Former Wigan Athletic youngster, Kieran is one of the most experienced players at the club and also the captain for the upcoming season. Despite some impressive performances from him last year it wasn't enough to keep the club in the Conference Premier as his loan spell was cut short due to injury. Upon his release from Fleetwood Town over the summer he was snapped up by Ian Bogie. With plenty of experience at this level, he is sure to be a positive influence for the younger players in the team. He'll be hugely important for our defence this year. Clubs: Wigan Athletic, Southport, Northwich Victoria, Peterborough United, Accrington Stanley, Torquay United, Morecambe, Fleetwood Town, Macclesfield Town, Stockport County James Tunnicliffe  Date of Birth: 17th January, 1989 Denton born Tunnicliffe is a product of the then famous County Youth System. He was signed by Brighton during County's spell in admin and though he started well he never really settled due to a series of niggling injuries. He went around a few different clubs on loan before signing for Wycombe. A loan spell at Crewe followed and, suffering from home sickness, he chose to return to his old Stopfordian stomping grounds. Last season wasn't a great one for James on the pitch, however in pre-season his form has looked like it is back to it's best and we can expect a decent season out of the big defender this time around Clubs: Stockport County, Northwich Victoria, Brighton and Hove Albion, MK Dons, Bristol Rovers, Wycombe Wanderers, Crewe Alexandra Jamie Hand  Date of Birth: 7th February, 1984 Jamie Hand has a reputation of being something of a journeyman in football, enjoying spells at many different clubs. While there have been rumours of ill-discipline at his previous clubs, he has done all the right things in pre-season for County, looking strong and committed on the pitch and saying all the right things off it. Jamie certainly won't be getting pushed around in this league and fully understands the ambition of the club and it's supporters. A strong midfielder in this league is a valuable commodity and they don't come much stronger than Jamie Hand. Clubs: Watford, Oxford United, Livingston, Peterborough United, Fisher Athletic, Northampton Town, Chester City, Lincoln City, Ebbsfleet United, Chelmsford City, Woking, Hemel Hempstead Town, Hayes and Yeading United, Luton Town, Mansfield Town, Eastleigh, Margate, Stockport County Ian Craney  Place of Birth: Liverpool, England Date of Birth: 21st July, 1982 The Most Senior player in the team, Ian Craney certainly doesn't lack in experience. His passing and vision is not only amongst the best in the squad, his pre-season form indicates he could be one of the best passers of the ball in County's recent history. Always able to find a man and seems permanently composed on the ball, he will certainly be important to the club through the season. Initial fears regarding his fitness have been laid to rest as he lost almost two stone in pre-season and has proven he is a 90-minute player. The management will be looking to him to lead and inspire the youngsters around him. Clubs: Everton, Altrincham, Accrington Stanley, Swansea City, Huddersfield Town, Morecambe, Fleetwood Town, Rochdale, Telford United, Stockport County Iain Howard  Date of Birth: 27th November, 1987 Pacey and skilful, the 25 year old Wiganer has an abundance of experience in non-league, being instrumental in Chester's three back to back promotions. He made more than 100 appearances for our Cheshire neighbours, scoring 35 goals in the process. Add to that spells with Ashton United and Droylsden and he has certainly paid his dues in non-league football. According to Alan Lord, he is one to watch this season and is sure to give every team we face a torrid time with his fast-paced wing-play Clubs: Preston North End, Droylsden, Ashton United, Chester, Stockport County Paris Bateman  Date of Birth: 26th December, 1993 Young Paris started his career at Crewe Alexandra before going on loan to their near neighbours Nantwich Town. Unfortunately for the young lad he didn't do quite enough for Crewe to keep him on the books but, after Ian Bogie offered him a trial over the summer, he impressed and convinced the management he merited a place in the new-look County squad. He looked handy in pre-season, always busy on the pitch, and has a keen eye for picking out a pass. Clubs: Crewe Alexandra, Nantwich Town, Stockport County Aman Verma  Date of Birth: 3rd January, 1987 British Indian Verma is a big addition to County's squad, with bags of experience at this level. After an impressive pre-season he is clearly a promising addition to Ian Bogie's squad. A real battler in midfield with an enviable calmness on the ball and a bit of trickery up his sleeve, he is one of those players that can frustrate the flow of an opponent's game and possesses the ability to change the entire dynamic of a match with his non-stop work in midfield. Clubs: Bedworth United, Redditch United, Leicester City, Crewe Alexandra, Histon, Kidderminster Harriers, Darlington, Kettering Town, Mansfield Town, Floriana, Stockport County Adriano Moké  Date of Birth: 11th January, 1990 Portuguese winger Adriano Moké is a player with plenty of experience in the Conference and can also include spells at Leeds United and Nottingham Forest on his CV. He went to Spain to play football for Jerez Industrial before joining York City in 2011 and was an integral part of their promotion and FA Trophy double winning squad in the 2011/12 season. He was allowed to go to Cambridge United on a free transfer and, following spells at Tamworth and again at Cambridge, he spent the early part of 2013 at Halifax. This hasn't stopped him looking impressive and sharp in pre-season, with his performances enough to win him a non-contract chance with County. His speed and tricks are likely to be valuable at this level and with him, Howard or Turner on the wings, is likely to add more strength to an already impressive County attack Clubs: Leeds United, Nottingham Forest, Jerez Industrial, York City, Cambridge United, Tamworth, Stockport County Rhys Turner  Date of Birth: 22nd July, 1995 Exciting striker Turner is a huge prospect not only for County but also for football in general. Yet another highly-rated prospect from the highly successful Myerscough College, Rhys' pace and an eye for goal mark him out as one of the most exciting players in County's new team. Despite his relative lack of experience he has already demonstrated the ability to make something out of nothing and with pace to burn, he is certainly 'one to watch' this season. He looks likely to terrorise any defenders who stand in his way this season and is sure to get the Cheadle End on its feet with his lightning forays down the flanks Clubs: Preston North End, Stockport County Kristian Dennis  Date of Birth: 12th March, 1990 Young Striker Kristian Dennis is no stranger to goals, beginning his career with neighbours Macclesfield Town - making four appearances and scoring one goal in a game against Barnet after coming on as a substitute. He has had short spells at Ashton United, Woodley Sports and Mossley though he never really settled until he arrived at Curzon Ashton. In two hugely productive years, he amassed a total of 67 goals in 65 games, a frightening goal tally for any striker at any level. He continued his fine form into his early County career getting 12 goals in 11 pre-season matches, a statistic made all the more incredible by the fact he hasn't played the full 90 minutes in many of those games. He will be a potent threat for the Hatters this coming term and expectation has him up there as one of the leagues top scorers come May Clubs: Macclesfield Town, Ashton United, Woodley Sports, Mossley, Curzon Ashton, Stockport County Phil Jevons  Date of Birth: 1st August, 1979 The most experienced man in the team actually splits his duties between playing for the Hatters and coaching the Under 9s at his first club, Everton. Despite not playing a huge role in pre-season he has been in and around the squad, suggesting that while he may not be a 40+ game a season player he certainly has a role to play at the club this year, not only helping the squad in a playing capacity but also passing down his many years experience to the younger players at the club. He'll bag a few this season but could prove a crucial addition at County for his experience as much as his goals Clubs: Everton, Grimsby Town, Hull City, Yeovil Town, Bristol City, Huddersfield Town, Bury, Morecambe, Hyde, Stockport County Brandon Windsor  Date of Birth: 19th June, 1995 (Age 18) Youth prospect Brandon Windsor made an instant positive impression when he made his debut away at Alfreton last season, helping County to a 3-2 win. Though he started his career as a centre-back and has been used in a variety of positions in pre-season Brandon is, by-trade, a striker. He hit four goals against Cheadle Heath Nomads, a feat that will no doubt give him confidence for the coming season. A good prospect and a versatile young utility player, Brandon's development will be key for County's attack this year. Clubs: Stockport County, New Mills, Nantwich Town |
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