Horsham Football Club 2009/10 player profiles

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Josh Pelling - goalkeeper (0 appearances, 0 goals - prior to August 2009) Horsham debut: v Tooting & Mitcham (A), Isthmian League. 16-Nov-2009 Brighton & Hove Albion youngster who graduated through the club's youth system to earn a one year contract with the League One side. An initial loan spell with Horsham lasted just one game before being recalled by the Seagulls but allowed to rejoin the Hornets in February this year until the end of the season.

Rob Frankland - goalkeeper/coach (35 appearances, 0 goals) Horsham debut: v Tooting & Mitcham (A), Isthmian League. 20-Aug-2005 Rob signed for Horsham in Summer 2005 after ten years at Croydon Athletic. A bad knee injury limited his appearances for the Hornets, though he has continued to provide goalkeeping cover as well as working for the club in a coaching capacity.

Eddie French - defender (372 appearances, 24 goals) Horsham debut: v Hemel Hempstead Town (A), Isthmian League. 18-Aug-2001 An accomplished centre-half, Eddie was signed from County League side Hassocks in Summer 2001. He missed most of last season after breaking his leg in the second game, but is now getting close to full fitness. Player of the Year in 2002-3 and 2006-7

James Nicholls - defender (0 appearances, 0 goals) Horsham debut: v Canvey Island (H), Isthmian League, 29-Aug-2009 Joined the club during the summer and lists Portsmouth and Coventry City among his former clubs. An accomplished centre-half who is equally at home at full-back.

Scott Harris - defender (0 appearances, 0 goals) Horsham debut: - Scott joined Bognor Regis Town from Portsmouth in 2007, where he had completed a YTS and two years as a professional. He notably scored the goal that ensured the Rocks’ Conference South survival but departed last season, joining Horsham this Summer.

Chris Riley - defender (0 appearances, 0 goals) Horsham debut: v Waltham Abbey (A), Isthmian League. 27-Feb-2010 Capped by England at U16 and U18 level, Chris began his career at Tottenham Hotspur for whom he made more than 50 appearances for the youth and reserve sides before his career was ended through injury. Joined the Hornets from Ebbsfleet United in February this year

George Magnus- defender (10 appearances, 0 goals) Horsham debut: v Southwick (A), Brighton Charity Cup. 20-Feb-2008 George came through the youth ranks to make his debut for the first team at just 16 years of age. Still qualified for the U18 side, George will be playing Ryman Youth League football this season as well as being a member of the first team squad

Sam Page - defender (38 appearances, 2 goals) Horsham debut: v Canvey Island (A), Isthmian League. 16-Aug-2008 An MK Dons youngster who made two appearances for the first team, scoring against Brighton in the Johnson Paints Trophy. Subsequently released by Paul Ince, Sam played for Hendon before becoming Horsham’s captain in the Summer of 2008. A top quality centre half.

Ian Payne - defender (110 appearances, 0 goals) Horsham debut: v Leatherhead (H), Isthmian League. 25-Sep-2004 Left-back who made 325 appearances for Crawley Town, helping them win promotion to the Conference in 2003/4. Signed from Worthing in September 2004. A badly broken leg disrupted his playing career and he is now a member of the coaching staff. Yet to register a goal for the Hornets in more than 100 appearances

Anthony Acheampong - defender (37 appearances, 2 goals) Horsham debut: v Stevenage Borough (A), FA Cup. 25-Oct-2008 Towering centre-half who moved to Horsham in October 2008 after his surprise release by Cardiff City in the Summer of 2008. The former West Ham junior had two years with the Bluebirds and was nominated for the Wickes Young Apprentice Trophy in 2008.

Mark Knee - defender (53 appearances, 2 goals) Horsham debut: v Staines Town (H), Isthmian League. 20-Aug-2008 Joined from Bognor Regis Town in Summer 2008 after previously having amassed a record 416 appearances for Worthing in a 10-year spell at Woodside Road. Mark scored 86 times for The Rebels and is at home in defence or attack. Player of the Year 2008-09.

Adam Hutchings - midfielder (7 appearances, 0 goals) Horsham debut: v Shoreham (A), Brighton Charity Cup. 26-Mar-2009 Like George Magnus, another member of the talented Horsham Under-18 side. Adam came through the youth ranks at Horsham to make his debut in the first team towards the end of last season, starting the final two games.

Jack Page - midfielder (17 appearances, 0 goals) Horsham debut: v Canvey Island (A), Isthmian League. 16-Aug-2008 Jack spent two seasons with Leyton Orient, being named Youth Player of the Year in 2006-07, before breaking into the reserve side but was released by the Os in May 2008 and signed for Horsham in the Summer, though injury restricted his football last season.

Alex Haddow - midfielder (45 appearance, 2 goals) Horsham debut: v Canvey Island (A), Isthmian League. 16-Aug-2008 FA Player of the Round as a member of the Slough Town side that dumped Walsall out of the FA Cup. Since then, the left winger has helped Salisbury City gain promotion to the Conference as well as having spells with Eastleigh, Hampton and Bognor Regis Town.

Steve Sargent - midfielder (0 appearances, 0 goals) Horsham debut: v Cray Wanderers (H), Isthmian League. 07-Nov-2009 Experienced midfielder who joined Horsham from landlords Horsham YMCA in October 2009. Energetic and skilful player who also lists Crawley Town, Metropolitan Police and Leatherhead among his former clubs.

Sam Tucknott - forward (0 appearances, 0 goals) Horsham debut: v Littlehampton Town (A), Brighton Charity Cup. 28-Jan-2010 An exciting and pacy winger, Sam is also a member of the England Futsal squad who signed for the Hornets from Bognor Regis Town at the end of January this year. Previous clubs include Leyton Orient, Crawley Town, Ebbsfleet Utd, Wycombe Wanderers, Basingstoke Town and Worthing.

Gary Charman - forward (453 appearances, 137 goals) Horsham debut: v Wokingham Town (H), Isthmian League. 13-Oct-1998 Horsham boy Gary progressed from the youth team to become a fixture in the first team for more than ten years. The skilful, two-footed winger is deadly in the air and had a brief spell at Walton & Hersham at the beginning of 2005-06, but soon returned home.

Tony Nwachukwu - forward (28 appearances, 3 goals) Horsham debut: v Sittingbourne (H), FA Trophy. 19-Oct-2008 Local youngster Tony has been one of the star attractions of the Horsham youth team for the past few seasons and he broke into the first team squad last season at the age of 17. Tony plays either up front or on the wing and is renowned for his dramatic goal celebrations.

Steve Davies - forward (35 appearance, 5 goals) Horsham debut: v Eastbourne Town (A), Isthmian League Cup. 14-Nov-2008 Former Littlehampton Town and Horsham YMCA striker who joined the Hornets in November 2008 and has featured both up front and in the centre of midfield where his hard working approach has won him praise.

Claude Seanla - forward (26 appearances, 9 goals) Horsham debut: v Sutton United (A), Isthmian League. 17-Jan-2009 Hit 17 goals in 29 starts for Spurs reserves in 2004 before signing for Watford in June 2006, making his first team debut that September. Joined Kettering Town in March 2007 but was released at the end of the season and had spells at Barnet, Wivenhoe and Ashford Town before joining Horsham in January 2009

Ben Andrews - forward (0 appearances, 0 goals) Horsham debut:  v Dartford (A), Isthmian League. 15-Aug-2009 Ben began his career at Brighton & Hove Albion before moving on to captain both Burgess Hill Town and Worthing. Ben made 190 appearances for the Rebels and scored 51 goals, including 14 last season, before joining Horsham this Summer. An extremely versatile player who can play in defence, midfield or attack.

Pat Harding - forward (0 appearances, 0 goals) Horsham debut:  v Dartford (A), Isthmian League. 15-Aug-2009 Pat signed for Eastbourne Borough from Hassocks for whom he made 164 appearances, scoring 112 goals. He was top scorer in the County League in 2005-6 with 24 goals in 28 games and scored 23 goals for Borough in two seasons. Joined Horsham in the Summer.

Mark Hawthorne - coach (56 appearances, 1 goal) Horsham debut: v Croydon (A), Isthmian League. 02-Apr-2005 Experienced midfielder who began at Crystal Palace before moving to Sheffield Utd and Torquay. He joined Horsham, his home town club, in March 2005 after spells with various non-league clubs and was Player of the Year in 2005-06. He was appointed Horsham’s first team coach in July 2008

John Maggs - first team manager Horsham debut: v Marlow (A), Isthmian League. 03-Jan-2000 Moved to Horsham in December 1999 after over 30 years at Crawley Town as a goalkeeper, manager and chairman and has guided the club from near the bottom of Isthmian Division Two to the Premier Division, winning the Sussex Floodlight Cup in 2002, and reaching the 2nd Round Proper of the FA Cup in 2007-08.

Russell Eldridge - defender (55 appearance, 2 goals) Horsham debut: v Canvey Island (A), Isthmian League. 16-Aug-2008 Signed in July 2008 from Hastings United where he was Players' Player of the Year in 2003-04. A left-sider who represented Sussex at all youth levels and was at Brighton, Watford and Gillingham before playing for Hastings, Sidley United and Horsham YMCA. Rejoined Hastings United in October 2009

Rob Tolfrey - goalkeeper (35 appearances, 0 goals) Horsham debut: v Boreham Wood (A), Isthmian League. 15-Nov-2008 Signed for Horsham from Whyteleafe in November 2008, having previously been at Kent League side Beckenham Town before joining Crawley Town in 2006, where he made a number of appearances in the Nationwide Conference. Joined Kingstonian in October 2009

Delando Smith - defender Horsham debut: v Hastings United (A), Isthmian League. 31-Aug-2009 Right-sided player, equally at home in defence or midfield. Trained with Horsham during the Summer and made his debut in the 3-1 defeat at Hastings at the end of August. Former clubs include Sutton United, Welling United and Walton & Hersham. Released in November 2009

Lee Carney - midfielder (315 appearances, 68 goals) Horsham debut: v Bosham (H), Sussex Senior Cup. 10-Nov-2001 A highly creative midfielder snapped up from local Intermediate County League side Pease Pottage Village in November 2001 after previously playing for Broadbridge Heath. Player of the Year in 2003-4, and nominated as FA Player of the Round in the 2007-08 FA Cup. Joined Three Bridges in December 2009

Jack Lyons - midfielder Horsham debut: v Dartford (A), Isthmian League. 15-Aug-2009 Jack spent three years at Crystal Palace, also captaining Ireland U17s and scoring three goals in six games. He spent a two-year YTS at Peterborough United, ending as top scorer both seasons and represented Ireland U18s. He joined Horsham in the Summer of 2009. Left the club in December 2009

Tom Lyons - forward Horsham debut: v Hendon (A), Isthmian League. 01-Dec-2009 Former Crystal Palace academy graduate, and Republic of Ireland schoolboy, who scored on his Hornets debut at Hendon in December. A familiar face in Sussex football having also appeared for Crawley Town, Burgess Hill, Worthing, Lewes and Three Bridges. Left the club in January 2010

Craig Bradshaw - goalkeeper (0 appearances, 0 goals -  to 14/8/09) Horsham debut: v Hastings United (H), Isthmian League. 28-Nov-2009 Experienced goalkeeper who joined the club from Leatherhead in November this year, having begun his career at Portsmouth. Dropped out of football to train in the martial arts before returning to the game and enjoying spells at Dorchester Town, Cove and Walton Casuals. Released in February 2010

Paul Seuke - goalkeeper (52 appearances, 0 goals) Horsham debut: v Rustington (H), Sussex Senior Cup. 23-Oct-2007 Paul joined Horsham from AFC Wimbledon in October 2007 after previously playing at Staines Town, Chertsey Town, Dulwich Hamlet, Carshalton Athletic and Yeading. He put in a man of the match display in the televised FA Cup tie against Swansea City in November 2007.