Banbury United

Aaron Stringfellow

21-year-old defender who signed during 08-09 from Rugby Town. Spent two years at Coventry City as a YTS player, playing in the Youth and Reserve squads and had trials with Northampton Town and Hinkley United before spending two seasons at Rugby.

Goals scored: 1
Appearances: 65

Adam Learoyd

20-year-old new recruit from Hellenic League side Wantage Town. Previously with Didcot Town and a former captain of the Oxfordshire FA Youth representative team. Made an excellent start to life at the Spencer Stadium, making it easy to see why he was voted Player of the Season at Wantage last year.

Goals scored: 4
Appearances: 56

Ben Milner

30 year old ex-Youth Team player who re-signed for United two seasons ago from Woodford United. Played a full season for the Puritans at centre-forward back in 2001/01, scoring on his debut against Eastbourne Borough, before going on to score over 20 goals that season. Left for Brackley Town before being converted to a centre half whilst away from Banbury. Has also played locally for Hook Norton.

Goals scored: 1
Appearances: 48

David Buckwell

19-year-old ex-Youth Team player who has been converted from a striker to a central defender. Showed lots of promise when making his debut for the First Team in 08-09 and has proved excellent cover.

Goals scored: 0
Appearances: 27

David Staff

Goals scored: 2
Appearances: 20

David Stone

Goals scored: 28
Appearances: 63

Declan Benjamin

Goals scored: 13
Appearances: 57

George Redknap

32-year-old utility player who first joined the Puritans at thr start of the 2000-01 season and made 388 appearances for the Club over the next 7 seasons, only missing four league games during that period. Left Banbury for Oxford City at the start of the 2007-08 season but returned to the Club in December 2008. Previous Clubs also include North Leigh, Marlow, Brackley Town and Witney Town. Always gives 100% and can play anywhere when asked. Has contributed over 80 goals to the Banbury cause during his career.

Goals scored: 9
Appearances: 87

Howard Forinton

Forinton returns to the Club for a third spell after moving to Redditch United for the start of the 07/08 season. Will be a welcomed addition to the Puritans front line given his previous goalscoring record.

Goals scored: 9
Appearances: 65

Jack Ashton

19-year-old defender/midfielder who is a new signing at the Club for 09/10, having signed from UCL side Cogenhoe United. Spent two seasons as part of the Kettering Town Youth Team set-up, and has now been given the chance to prove himself at a higher level. Looks an excellent prospect on the left side of the defence or midfield and is an early contender for Player of the Season given his impressive performance thus far.

Goals scored: 2
Appearances: 51

James Peppiatt

Left full-back

Goals scored: 0
Appearances: 26

Jason Taylor

23-year-old new signing from Rugby Town. Made 35 Football League appearances for Rushden & Diamonds before a cruciate ligament injury called a halt to his league career. Played for Nuneaton Borough before joining Rugby Town and has also spent time on loan at Bromsgrove Rovers.

Goals scored: 13
Appearances: 47

Joe Coleman

18-year-old midfielder who has made the step up from the Youth Team and looks to be one of the best players to come through the ranks for the last 20 years. Played Senior football for Hook Norton last term in the Hellenic League after a season at Easington Sports. Spent three years at Northampton Town as a junior.

Goals scored: 3
Appearances: 54

Joe Eyre

Goals scored: 0
Appearances: 1

Joe Murrell

Outstanding 19-year-old prospect who was a member of under-17’s, under-18’s and Reserve Team squads in the same season; 2006/07, and played seven games for the first team, making his debut against Olney Town when only 16 years old. Tall and agile, and could have a good future in the game. Successfully came into the first team at the end of 07/08 season earning him the Young Player of the Season award for 2007/08 and 2008/09.

Goals scored: 0
Appearances: 97

Jon Gardner

Returned to the Club in February 2009 after leaving for spells at Oxford City and Brackley among others. Winger/Forward who is a decent goalscorer and was the Purtians joint top scorer with 23 goals 3 seasons ago.

Goals scored: 1
Appearances: 27

Lewis Hilliard

Striker

Goals scored: 2
Appearances: 15

Luke Bennett

Loan signing from Oxford United. Young centre back made his debut against his parent club in a pre-season friendly.

Goals scored: 1
Appearances: 51

Mark Essex

27 year old ex-Youth Team player who was Captain of the Youth Team for two years. Has Youth honours for both Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire. Made his debut in April 1998 against Bicester Town, and completed 174 appearances for United before moving to Spain three seasons ago. Returned after a year and played for Ardley United before signing for Banbury again at the start of 08/09. An ever present of the Banbury defence earned him Supporters Player of the Season and Managers Player of the Season upon his return. Injuries have kept him out of the team this year.

Goals scored: 0
Appearances: 35

Mark Scott

GK on loan from Swindon Town

Goals scored: 1
Appearances: 15

Marvin Martin

Goals scored: 3
Appearances: 56

Nabil Shariff

Goals scored: 7
Appearances: 57

Nathan Haisley

24-year-old midfielder who hads been promoted to Club Captain due to injuries to Mark Essex. Hard-tackling central midfielder joined in November 2008 from Cirencester Town and has proved an great asset to the Club. Spent three years at Hartbury Academy in Gloucester, and has played at Cheltenham Town and Kingsbury.

Goals scored: 4
Appearances: 75

Ollie Stanbridge

29 year old who was signed from Aylesbury United in the summer of 2003. Previous to this he was with Bugbrooke St Michaels and had four years as a Northampton Town junior. Made over 250 appearances for Banbury before opting to join Brackley Town during the summer of 2007 but failed to settle and returned to Banbury at the beginning of November 2007 and played a key role for the remainder of the season.

Goals scored: 6
Appearances: 103

Scott Bridges

20 year-old signing, after being released by Aston Villa in November 2007 where he was on professional terms for two years. Holds 9 England U16 and U17 caps. Fast and skilful and has settled down well up front. Versatile player who has also been given roles in defence and midfield which he was accomplished in. Brother of Stuart.

Goals scored: 9
Appearances: 42