Players

Pete Baggaley

Midfielder, 44

Fast and lean attacking midfielder, very powerful in the air. Bags reckons he hadn't played sunday league for about 15 years before joining the Vets last season but he has kept fit with plenty of 7-a-side. Bags manages the popular upmarket furniture store 'Thistle' in St. Annes and is a talented guitarist.

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Tommy Baxter

Winger, 35

The youngest of The 3 Jimmies, Tommy is a flying winger with a cultured left foot. His fitness and workrate on the left wing make the left back spot in the team one of the most sought after positions - as Tom does all the running for you! Trying to grow stubble at the moment so that he looks like Ryan Giggs.

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Scott Buchanan

Midfield / Forward, 43

A Scottish firebrand who ran Christ The King FC in Division One last season. An experienced campaigner and and asset to any sunday league squad. ultra reliable and consistent and capable of scoring some tremendous goals.

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Ian Chapman

Goalkeeper, 34

A former SPS FC player, Ian joined us in the summer of 2011 from CBFC Choices Furniture along with twin brother John.

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John Chapman

Midfielder, 34

A former SPS FC player, John joined us in the summer of 2011 from CBFC Choices Furniture along with twin brother and goalkeeper Ian.

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Neil Charlesworth

Midfielder, 37

Charlie joined the Vets in 2011 after many years with the famous Old England Club. An all action midfielder and one of the fitter Vets when he's not been out the night before with Mark Gannon.

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Daz Clarke

Forward, 41

Clarky is a natural goalscorer, having played for some top local sides over the years. Reputed to own shares in 'Just For Men'. Captained the side towards the tail-end of last season.

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Phil Dilworth

Midfielder, 41

A great season was curtailed in September with a broken ankle, his driving midfield performances were much missed. Made his return in the season's final match and scored.

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Colin Earnshaw

Defender, 37

Transferred from Hansom Cab in September 2010, Col is a quality centre half who has brought much needed stability to the notoriously shaky Vets defence.

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Chris Giles

Midfielder, 45

Now 28 years in Sunday League and counting, making a comeback as a 'proper' player last season having made only occasional guest appearances over the last 5 years for various teams.

The self-appointed 'Director of Football' of the Vets, Chris is also on the Committee of the BFSFA, has five children and one grandson. Considering retirement and being put out to stud. Calling him 'grandad' on the pitch, however, is strictly against club rules.

Reckons he's good for 15 minutes although long-suffering wife Jackie disagrees.

Matt Greer

Midfielder, 33

Signed February 2011, used to play alongside Sproston, Hughes, Giles etc many years ago. Despite that he's back for more. In excess of 6'3" with a very long throw, perfected by hours of practice of chucking miscreants into the back of police vans.

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Carl Hughes

Defender, 33

A special dispensation was made for Hughesy to sign up for the Vets. Firstly because he moaned so much and secondly because he easily looks over 35. A quality player, Hughesy has played with most of the current Vets squad over the years and is a valuable addition to the set-up.

Stuart McPhee

Striker, 37

One of the babies of the squad at the tender age of 37, Stuart the Jock is a proven sunday league goalscorer. Top scorer for the Vets last season, Stu has also played as an underage player for Division One's Bloomfield Vets FC as well as other top sunday teams. Known as 'Twinkletoes McPhee' at training.

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Kyle McManamy

Goalkeeper, 17

Nephew of Vets defender Paul Veitch, Kyle has been on the books of Morecambe and AFC Fylde. A very talented keeper already, Kyle is expected to mature very quickly playing behind the Vets defence. By the end of this season we reckon he'll look 35...

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Dave Mendonca

Striker, 37

Signed February 2011, and the most locally decorated Vet - being a star of top saturday and sunday teams up and down the coast over the years. Hadn't played competitively for 5 years until his hat-trick for the Vets on his debut.

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Derek Mulhall

Forward, 41

'Thunderthighs' Mulhall joined the Club in September 2010 and was immediately thrown into the action as a left-back! His talent has shone through though in more forward positions and he was soon banging in the goals. Comes with a bundle of trophies and accolades from Irish League football.

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Tony Osborne

Defender/Midfielder, 45

All-action combative player who has played many years alongside Paul Veitch - which explains why he looks so old! Fortunately his legs are still as quick as his wit.

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Lee Rogers

Midfielder, 45

'Weeman' has been a keen instigator of the new Vets team. A sunday career that has spanned over 25 years has seen him playing for some top sides including Talk of The Coast and Brannigans. One of the fittest in the squad despite looking like the oldest.

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Jimmy Shaw

Midfielder, 43

Nobody in the squad can quite believe that painter & decorator  Jimmy is 43 due to the amount of moaning he does - enough for a 73 year old!
An all action Scottish midfielder who can defend and attack, sublime ball skills and the ability to ghost past opponents. Elder of 'The 3 Jimmies' - the other two being his brothers Mark and Tommy.

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Andy Sproston

Striker, 40

Following a few years in retirement from 11-a-side, Youth Worker and former soldier Andy played season 09/10 as Captain of Division 3 side Uncle Toms Cabin where he found a new lease of life.
A hugely skilfull player, Andy can perform equally well in midfield or attack, creating and scoring goals.

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Paul Sumner

Defender, 40

Still a superb centre half, Subby's leaps are legendary. His legs may not be as quick as his wit anymore, but he is still a feared opponent. Doesn't like losing, so we may not see him at too many games this season.

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Stuart Todd

Defender, 44

Braveheart helped run Tower Lounge FC last season but we persuaded him to make a comeback as a player. A great asset on the pitch and off.

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Wai Hon Tsang

Midfielder, 54

One of the longest serving players in the Sunday Alliance, Wai must have played for every team in the league at some point. When not playing or training with the Vets, you'll find Wai playing 5-a-side or 7-a-side on Stanley Park and even grabbing game time in other team's friendly matches. A great passer of the ball with either foot.

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Paul Veitch

Defender, 40

Answers to the nickname 'Rhino' - no explanation is necessary. An old-fashioned centre half as his dress sense will suggest. Loves a physical challenge and is not enamoured with having to chase 20 year old forwards, so he usually ends up kicking them. Throws his considerable body on the line time and time again during matches, fearless in the tackle.