Airbus UK Broughton Football Club
 The Wingmakers - Squad 2008/09

Airbus FC Broughton squad - 2008/09

Craig Harrison DOB 10/11/1977 Manager.

Craig took over the reins during the close season following Gareth Owen’s departure to Rhyl. This is Craig’s first crack at management after spending half of last season as assistant to Owen. Played at the highest level with Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace before serious injury ended his career prematurely though he has signed as a player for this coming season.

Andrew Thomas DOB 14/12/1977 Assistant Manager.

Andrew has taken over as Craig’s assistant after injury’s finally caught up with him. Very experienced at WPL level having played at Connah’s Quay Nomads & Newtown. Started his career at Wrexham for whom he played in Europe as well as Cwmbran in one of their European campaigns.

Phillip Palethorpe DOB 17/9/1986 Position Goalkeeper.

English born Phillip joined Airbus in August 2008 after signing Non contract with Tranmere Rovers in the pre season of 2008. Former Chester City keeper who spent some of last season on loan at Tamworth. Made one appearance for Chester last season.

Chris Doran DOB 12/4/1984 Position Goalkeeper.

Northern Ireland born Chris is now in this second season with the club after making 17 league appearances for the club last season. Previously with the University of Lancaster.

Ryan Edwards DOB 22/6/1988 Position Full Back.

Welsh born Ryan is in his third season with the club having made 66 appearances for the club in that time scoring once from the penalty spot. Highly sought after with Rhyl making an approach to sign him during the close season, but decided to sign again for the club. Previously with Flint Town, Newi Cefn Druids & Halkyn United.

Giovanni Feliciello DOB 21/11/1989 Position Defender

English born signed for the club in September 2008 after being released by Chester City in close season of 2008. Can operate anywhere down the left hand side of the team.

Gary Lovell DOB 28/9/1987 Position Full Back.

English born Gary was signed last January from Bangor City. Made 10 appearances for the club in that time. Previously with Connah’s Quay Nomads & Tranmere Rovers junior.

Mark Allen DOB 2/9/1976 Position Centre Back. Captain.

English born Mark is in his third season with the club having signed from Newtown. Highly experienced at this level having amassed 310 appearances including 52 for Airbus. Has an eye for goal at set pieces scoring 20 goals in twelve seasons including 5 for Airbus. Previous clubs include Watford, Bangor City & Newi Cefn Druids.

Jack Rowlands DOB 11/9/1989 Position Defender.

English born Jack signed for Airbus in August 2008 after being released by Chester City in summer of this year.

Gareth Sudlow DOB 06/10/1983 Position Defender.

He is a very solid performer who settled in very well in Broughton before his transfer, He had a spell with Wrexham as a youngster and has a great presence at Centre-Half. He has played over fifty first-team games for the Wingmakers and can also score goals.

Matthew Woodward DOB 14/6/1983 Position Defender.

English born Matty signed for the club in last January’s transfer window and made 9 outings. Utility player who was previously with Upton AAA in the West Cheshire League.

Mark Cadwallader DOB 8/7/1988 Position Midfield.

English born Mark was signed this close season from Connah’s Quay Nomads. Previous to that was at Bangor City and was a Chester City junior.

Matthew Cook DOB 7/9/1985 Position Midfield

Welsh born Matthew signed for the club in September 2008 from Newi Cefn Druids. Former Chester City youngster who was released and signed for the Plas Kynaston outfit. Has been dogged with injuries over the last two seasons so hopes to make a fresh start with the Wingmakers.

Ashley Williams DOB 8/10/1987 Position Midfield.

English born Ashley is in his first season with the club and the WPL. Signed after impressing during pre season. Previously with Vauxhall Motors. Former Manchester City junior who after his release joined Upton AAA.

Danny Desormeaux DOB 15/8/1982 Position Midfield

English born Danny returned to Airbus in September 2008 after a short spell with Unibond Premier League side Cammell Laird. Won player of the season award with Airbus for season 2007/08. Formerly with Cefn Druids and Newtown in the WPL. Fine box to box player who will always pop up with an important goal for the team.

Tom Rowlands DOB 28/10/1986 Position Midfield/Forward.

English born Tom signed from West Cheshire League side Heswall this close season where he averaged a goal a game for them. Previous experience at this level with Connah’s Quay Nomads.

Wesley Kilgannon DOB 8/4/1982 Position Midfield.

English born Wes is another new signing having spent last season at Connah’s Quay Nomads and has previous experience at this level with Caernarfon Town. Highly skilled former Chester City player having played at first team level for the club, but when released joined Christleton FC in West Cheshire League.

George Stewart DOB 1992 Position Midfield.

17 year old George joins the Wingmakers from Wrexham on loan for the rest of the season. The young winger is highly thought of by Wrexham and has been given the chance to join Airbus on loan to give him first team action.

Phillip Molyneux DOB 25/5/1985 Position Forward. 

English born Phil signed for Airbus at the start of 2007/08 season and went on to make 26 appearances scoring twice. Long throw specialist who was previously with Rhyl and Connah’s Quay Nomads.

Paul Hallows DOB 15/12/1980 Position Forward.

English born PR is in his second season with the club. First season saw him make 31 appearances and scoring eight times. Hard working forward who was previously with Christleton FC in West Cheshire League.

Jon Slater DOB 31/10/1982 Position Forward.

Welsh born Jon was another close season signing having spent the second half of last season with Caersws who signed him from Llandyrnog United where he finished their top scorer even though he left for Caersws in last January’s transfer window.

James McIntosh DOB 6/2/1983 Position Forward

English born James is in his third spell with the club. Recently signed for Colwyn Bay but decided to return to Airbus just before the August 2008 transfer deadline . Record scorer in WPL for the club scoring 29 goals in 108 appearances in his spells at the club. His brother Stuart has also featured in goal for the club over previous seasons.