Management

Steve ‘Metz’ Metters

Manager… It has been said that Metz has the most astute footballing brain. He quotes: “I need it, to get results with this squad of losers”…!! A big character, Metz is looked up to by the players.

Goalkeeper

Steve ‘Brayer’ Bray

Brayer is our goalkeeper and is the joker of squad. Brilliant shot stopper and likes to pull off the perfect save for the camera….! Played most of his football at Tavi with brief spells at Bere Alston and Callington. Always guaranteed to prop up the bar after the game.

Defenders

Nathan Blamey

Southampton reject Nathan can play either in midfield or defence. He reads the game well and is very comfortable on the ball. He is capable of scoring quality goals.

Darren ‘Babby’ Babb

Babby is a no nonsense centre half. He is probably the most experienced player in the squad having played for Saltash, Falmouth, Tavi and Devon. He has a tendency to scream at the ref from time to time – we put that down to the demise of his brain cells after heading the ball so much.

Jonny ‘B’ Bradford

Jonny B is an energetic hard tackling centre half. Played most of his football at Tavi but had brief spells at Bere Alston and Callington. Always gives 100 percent.

Richard ‘Pottsy’ Potts

Pottsy joined us towards the end of last season. He is a very fit and enthusiastic right back and he is eager to establish himself in the side.

Phil ‘Creddy’ Credicott

Creddy is a 2ft 5” strong, quick ginger full back. Has played football for virtually every local team in the area. He is every winger’s nightmare.

Al “Alright my Beauty” Trevarro

Steady, comfortable full back or midfield. Al is one of our most intelligent players because he’s never available…!!

Richard ‘Sick Note’ Daw

Fullback. Rich has had a tremendous career racking up 35 games in a record 25 seasons…! Always available when we don’t want him.. Has a tendency to talk too much..!!

Karl “Gatts” Gatcum

Gatts has a wealth of experience as a manager and player. His playing career was a starring role as a substitute for Bere Alston 3rds and a long spell for St Brewards Specials. Success would follow as manager of Tavistock’s 2nd team. Recently he has put back on his boots and played for us as for a good 10 minutes at the end of last term. Always keen to be included, Gatts may figure a bit more as we need a new mascot for the coming season…!
Has anybody got a fluffy sheep costume he can borrow? Needs to be XXL… Bless him…!!

Midfielders

James Barrett

This will be his second season with us. James can play on either wing, he has good skill, speed and strength. Played most of his football in the Sussex area.

Mark ‘Max’ Wall

Max is most effective in the centre of the park. His strengths are stopping teams playing by any means…!! He’s ruthless and strong and can score the odd goal.

Chris ‘Twitcher’ Abbott

Twitch is a versatile player who tries very hard. He gets a hard time from certain members of the team, but always gets on with it. Currently recovering from a hip replacement and could figure this season once the Zimmer frame isn’t needed…!

Gary Shapland

Gary is our newest signing. He hasn’t played for a few years having played his football in north Devon. Either midfield or striker he looks strong and has a good touch.

Ray ‘Happy Feet’ Moule

Last season’s player of the year. Ray is a versatile player and will play any role you ask of him (just don’t ask him to play in goal…!!) What he lacks in experience he makes up for in determination. A bit of self-belief and Ray will get better and better.

Acky ‘Sun Tan’ Cause

A centre of midfield player who is the elder statesman of the team. Tip tap Acky has been a regular in the side for the last 30 years until this season…!! Previous clubs: Calstock and Liskeard.

Andy ‘Mr Versatile’ Parnoski

Andy is capable of playing in any position making none his own. We are a much better team when he is available. Big part of the dressing room banter, but when he’s in the showers…enter at your own risk…!!

Strikers

Craig ‘Pig’ Smith

Smithy is a striker and has a problem believing that anyone is better than him. He scores the best goals and produces the best performances of any of his team mates…still needs to buy himself his own pair of trotters though… oops sorry… boots…!!

Dave ‘Symo’ Symons

A rough house centre forward, Symo thinks he is better than he really is… Fifty first season in football. Will always blame striking partner for his inability to score goals.

Jeff ‘Give it here’ Babb

Striker. Darren’s under-achieving younger brother is Hero worshiped by himself and both of our fans..! He’s talented with a great left peg. Has a tendency to be lazy.

Andy Bacon

Andy can play either in midfield or striker. This is his second season with us. Played for more clubs that he can remember..! Popular member of the squad but has a tendency to smell of fry–ups…!

Alex ‘Ridgers’ Ridgeway

Ridgers is a 7ft striker and has been known as the “White Drogba”. Has played for Bere Alston and Tavi. Works hard and scores goals. Has to keep away from the Cornish Rattler in the bar though…!

Paul ‘Nezzy’ Nesbitt

Striker. Enjoyed first season with us. Very quick but with limited ability. Would improve if he listened to his manager more…! Scores lots of lucky goals.

Chaz Laurence

Chaz is 35, 13.5 stone and 5ft 11.  He is a Director at Independent Utilities and his favourite player is Ian Rush (so favourite club is Liverpool).  Chaz has played with more clubs than Tiger Woods (including Elburton Villa, Stoke Gabriel and Wessex Rangers).