.png)
Details of Radcliffe squad
Below are full details of the Radcliffe Borough squad. Several players could have played against Hereford United when with Conference clubs. Others have Football League experience.
DANNY HURST (Goalkeeper) Age 23
Danny is now in his 5th season with the Boro after signing from Cheadle Town in the summer of 2000. Danny has been recognised as one of the best keepers in non-league football and such recognition has ensured several league clubs have looked at him, notably Manchester City and Sheffield Wednesday.
BARRY GEORGE (Goalkeeper) Age 18
Signed from the Boro's youth team and reserve team. Played in a few pre-season friendlies while covering for the injured Danny Hurst and impressed everyone with a few decent saves.
STEVEN HILL (Defender) Age 22
Steven joined us from Rochdale after being released along with Lee Duffy and Rory Patterson.
Previous Club - Rochdale
RICHARD BATTERSBY (Full Back) Age 23
Richard scored the winner in the Play-Off Final Penalty Shootout which got Boro into the Unibond Premier League, now in his 6th season still only 23 Richard has a bright future in the game and recently had trials with Crewe Alexander & Macclesfield Town.
LEE DUFFY (Wing Back) Age 22
Lee joined from Rochdale in April 2004 and immediately became a fans favourite with his jinking runs down the wing. Best player of the season so far, but is suspended for the Hereford game.
ANDY HEALD (Winger) Age 24
A winger from the Morecambe Academy with several first team appearances at Conference level to his name. Has got a sweet left foot.
PAUL CHALLINOR (Defender) Age 25
Tall centre half with Football League experience, signed form local rivals Droylsden
GORDON ARMSTRONG Age 36 (Defender)
Vastly experienced defender who started his career with Sunderland where he made over 350 appearances and played in the 1992 FA Cup Final before moving to neighbours Bury in the summer of 1996. Currently sidelined with a broken arm.
SIMON KELLY (Defender/Midfielder) Age 25
Simon is an excellent prospect who is in his 6th season at the club having graduated through the clubs youth team. A classy central defender/midfielder who is an ever present at the heart of the Boro team, he has attracted the attention of several league clubs and has ability to go far in the game. Has a good rapport with the fans.
PAUL MCGUIRE (Defender) Age 24
Former Morecambe Youth academy player who also had spells at Hyde United, Northwich Victoria, and Leigh RMI. Signed for The Boro in October 2004 and made his debut in the 3-0 win at Bamber Bridge.
KARL MARGINSON (Midfield) Age 33
Karl is an experience non-league midfield player who is well respected in the non-league world and is a good passer of the ball, which suits the way the Boro play. Scored both goals in Barrows last day win at home to Boston utd to clinch a place in the conference for the bluebirds.
SCOTT WILSON (Midfielder) Age 24
Scott joined us for a second spell in July 2004 after he left to join Rossendale in May 2003 after gaining promotion with Boro to the UniBond Premier League. Former Rochdale and Altrincham midfielder who gives 110% commitment every game. Nicknamed Scholesey after his resemblance to Man Utd's Paul Scholes. He is a great character to have at the club and many Boro fans will be glad to have him back.
STEVEN SPENCER (Full Back / Midfield) Age 22
Right Back/Midfield Player who we signed from Conference outfit Leigh RMI halfway through last season he is a former youth team captain at Sheffield United and looks set to have a bright future at Stainton Park.
DAVEY LUKER (Centre Back / Midfield) Age 21
Signed from Dalians from the Lancashire & Cheshire league where he won all the honours every year and it was no exception when he joined the Boro. Picking up the Club Player Of The Year, Young Player Of The Year and Players Player Of The Year last season. Davey had an outstanding first season in non-league football, which was recognised by the intrest of Cambridge United and his hometown club Rochdale and was made captain half way through last season. A fans favourite who is better suited in midfield but played all of last season at centre back.
GARY SAMPSON (Midfield) Age 21
Gary is skilful midfield player who we signed him from Accrington Stanley and he looks to have a very bright future ahead at the Boro and has the ability to go far in the game. Nicknamed Samo he is a very skilful player
SIMON CARDEN (Midfield) Age 26
Now in his second spell at the club. Simon left Radcliffe in 2000 for £5000, joining his ex Boro partner Paul Mullin at Accrington Stanley. Simon returned to Radcliffe on loan towards the end of the 2002-03 season before signing a permanent deal at the start of the current season. An attacking midfielder who always scores goals, scoring 22 goals in season 1999/2000 and 14 goals last season.
STEVE FOSTER (Forward) Age 22
'Fozzie' Joined Radcliffe in December 2003 from neighbours Stalybridge Celtic. Signed for UniBond Premier side Hyde United during the 2001/02 season having previously been with Blackburn Rovers.
A strong striker who made a big impact at Ewen Fields, despite ultimate relegation at the end of his second season with the club. It therefore came as little surprise when neighbours Stalybridge Celtic swooped to sign him in June 2003. Transferred to rivals Radcliffe Borough for a £2,000 fee in December 2003, which saw Chris Denham move the other way. A tough player who can score goals getting 11 goals last season and currently scored 6 in 8.
PHIL DENNEY (Forward) Age 24
Signed for Ashton United in the summer of 2001 from Bradford Park Avenue for a £2,500 fee.
Previously with Bury, Bamber Bridge, Harrogate Town and Guiseley, his Robins career was delayed as he was representing Britain in the World Student Games in China. Speedy operator who runs a marathon every game and deservedly became a fans favourite by bagging 32 goals in his first season with the club. Continued to score goals on a regular basis for Ashton and then transferred to The Boro in May 2004.
RORY PATTERSON (Forward) Age 20
A former Northern Ireland U19 international who impressed Kevin Glendon in pre-season and instantly became a fans favourite who many have predicted to become the next Jody Banim. Signed from Rochdale and can play either Midfield or Upfront. He looks to have a promising future at Radcliffe and has the ability to progress ever further up the league.
Previous Club - Rochdale