The Setup
Larkfield Men's Saturday are part of the Larkfield Football Club which Incorporates Larkfield Boys, Larkfield Juniors, Larkfield Youth & Larkfield Girls.
Home fixtures
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Larkfield Rec
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Team Colours
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Yellow / Black
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Action Pics
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The Team Management
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Adam Capper (Mgr)
Adam has a multitude of experience in the management of youth and mens football teams. Following an approach from lots of young ex players who were all at that time out of the game he agreed to set up a new team and give these players the opportunity to play football again. Adam also believed that this would give younger players from Larkfield FC the chance to progress into mens football on a Saturday. Adam's football ethics are simple, he expects all teams he is involved in to be well prepared and play "proper" sporting football. To achieve this players are expected to train hard, and on a match day arrive early and behave like footballers of a good quality. Adam states "the current crop of players in this team have worked as hard in pre-season as any team I have ever had the pleasure to be involved with. All the new returning players have demonstrated real desire to play again, and in the right way. They have been complimented by a talented crop of youngsters from Larkfield FC youth
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Shaun Holland (Coach)
Shaun and Adam are friends of old (they used to be a couple of tearaways so rumour has it). Shaun brings a wealth of experience to the team and has vast experience as a player including Chatham Town, Tonbridge Angels and several Kent league teams and has also coached mens football previously. After losing his desire for the game, Shaun accepted an invitation from Adam (over a pint) to come and watch the team play. Shaun was immediately hooked by the band of promising youngsters, whilst being entertained by the effervescent shouting of Adam! Shaun is incredibly enthusiastic and is a players coach as he leads the dressing room banter and bar chat after matches. He is a welcome addition to the off field team.
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A little bit of History
The Larkfield Saturday mens team was formed for the 2008 / 2009 season and is currently competing in the Maidstone Saturday League Division 3. The team features several players from last years Larkfield under 18 teams (year 1 and year 2). The squad has also been bolstered by a number of players who have decided to return to football after several years abscence. In addition we have a couple of experienced players who have joined to be part of a well run team that plays football in the right way.
The ethos of the team is that, irrespective or the level we play, we will do things the right way. All players attend training and give 100% effort and this is reflected by the quality of football we play on a Saturday afternoon. Adam and Shaun insist that the team keeps the ball on the floor and that they play "proper" football irrespective of the quality of opposition.
The season has started well, and the quality and attitude of the team was rewarded when Adam picked up the league award of Manager of the Month for September. This award was a reflection of the players attitude and quality on the pitch, and the support staff elsewhere.
We thank Winston Sports for their generous gesture of sponsoring our team shirts for this season.
The Squad
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Damian Rollinson, Daniel McCarthy, Russell McEwan, Billy Smith (Vice Captain), Addison Capper, Greg Woodward (Vice Captain), John MacDonald, Michael Chandler, Steve Bishop
FR-L>R
Kyle Huxley, Angelo Minieri, Franco Minieri, Mike Williams (Captain), Luke Mannering, James Lawton, Josh Chappell
Player by Player
Addison Capper - Goalkeeper age 17, Addison is the youngest player in the team and is a home grown player coming from last seasons year 1 under 18 Junior team. At 6'2" he is tremendous shot stopper and his all round game is continuously improving. Currently out injured, he will return in 2008/2009.
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Joshua Atkinson - Goalkeeper / Right Back, age 20 , Joshua is another home grown player, he has missed most of the last 4 years due to a double cruciate ligament injury. He is now returning to fitness. Josh is an acrobatic goalkeeper and a pacey full back.
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Billy Smith - Centre Back / Reserve Goalkeeper, age 21, Another Larkfield youth product, Billy is a great reader of the game with a sweet and an imposing defender at 6'3". Despite his stature Billy is definitely a ball playing centre half. He is also a quality goalkeeper if required and is team Vice Captain.
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Mike Williams - Centre Back, age 22, Mike played his Youth Football for Larkfield then Bearsted in the Kent league. He is returning to football after a long abscence and is proving to be a reliable centre half with a strong tackle and good ball playing ability. Mike is the team Captain and leads by example on the pitch.
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Greg Woodward - Centre Back, age 20, Greg has Larkfield running through his veins after playing Youth football from age 5 to 18 (he was the first ever recipient of thr Larkfield 10 year award). A pacey centre half standing at 6'3" Greg is also awesome in the air and crunching in the tackle. Greg is team Vice Captain.
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Dan Cribbin - Defence /Midfield, age 20, Dan is an incredibly versatile player who is capable of playing in almost any position. He has a massive engine, and a crunching tackle. Dan joins the team after a couple of years without playing football and his passion and desire to make up for lost time a very evident!
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Damian Rollinson - Right Back / Centre Forward, age 18 - Damian is another player who has been with Larkfield from age 5 and joins from last seasons cup winning under 18 team. Damian offers blistering pace, outstanding ball control, while operating as an attacking right back or a goal scoring centre forward.
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Angelo Minieri - Right Back, age 20 - Angelo is 1 half of the italian mafia and is returning to football after a several years absence. Angelo is a pacey right back who is capable of delivering lethal crosses when driving forward.
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James "Ferret" Lawton - Left Back, age 17, Ferret is another product of last years Larkfield year 1 under 18 team. A versatile player, James possesses two good feet, a huge engine and a strong tackle.
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Josh Chappell - left back / left midfield, age 17, Josh is yet another product of last years Larkfield year 1 under 18 team. Josh has a huge engine and has the capacity from either left back or midfield to deliver quality crosses while scoring his own share of goals.
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Luke Mannering - Right Midfield / Centre Midfield, age 18, Luke also is another player who has been with Larkfield from age 5. Unfortunately his year 1 Larkfield team folded last year, so it is a pleasure to see him in Yellow and Black again. Luke mainly operates on the right of midfield where his crossing and weight of pass is second to none. Luke also weighs in with his own share of goals from free kicks and open play.
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Steve Bishop - Midfield / Centre Forward, age 19, Steve returns to Larkfield after previous playing for several years in the Youth teams. Another versatile player Steve can operate either in midfield or up front and is a strong distributor of the ball and a hard working player.
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Daniel MacCarthy - Midfield, age 21, Dan is a hugely skilled left footed midfield player who spent many years playing in the Larkfield Youth teams before progressing into kent league football. He provides many scoring opportunities for team mates, while netting himself from swerving free kicks and impossible shots.
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Michael Chandler - Centre Midfield, age 20, Mike returns to football after an absence. He also spent several seasons playing for Larkfield Youth teams. Mike is a well disciplined holding midfield player who covers the back 4 while freeing other team mates to get further forward, Despite this Mike regularly gets on the scoresheet himself.
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John MacDonald - Centre Midfield, age 20, John also returns to Larkfield after a break from the game. John previously featured in Larkfield Youth teams and is pacy, skilful center midfield player with a great goal scoring habit.
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Russell McEwan - Centre Midfield, age 17, Russell joined the year 1 Larkfield team from Borough Green last season and immediately caught the eye with strong performances and a clutch of goals. Standing 6'1" Russell is a pacey ball playing midfield player with a tremendous strike.
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Franco Minieri - Centre Forward, age 20, the second half of the mafia twins and also returning to football after several years absence. Franco always surprises opponents with his blistering pace in spite of his small stature. Franco also possesses a great range of skills and the finish of a proven goal scorer.
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Chris Smith - Centre Forward, age 20, Chris played for the Larkfield Youth teams from age 7 through to under 18 and once scored 58 goals in a single season leading the entire club. Chris has devastating pace and a hammer of a left foot and is a proven goal getter
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