1st Team

League: Pitching In Southern League Division One Central

The Players

JAMIE HEAD

GOALKEEPER

Jamie returns to the club having had a spell away from Creasey Park at clubs including Bedford Town and Cambridge City. He is another successful product of the AFC Dunstable youth setup.

LUKE ABRAHAM

DEFENDER

This will be Luke’s third season back with AFC after a 4 season stay at Arlesey Town. Before that, he has had an array of clubs including Aylesbury FC, Chesham United and Dunstable Town.

GEDEON OKITO

DEFENDER

Gedeon is an energetic left back who played against us for Cambridge City in a pre-season friendly. Previous clubs include Dunstable Town and Banbury United. Adds competition to an already strong defensive unit.

NATHAN FRATER

MIDFIELDER

Nathan returned to the ODs after a spell away playing for league rivals Barton Rovers. Brings experience and power to the attacking line.

JOE HANKINS

FORWARD

ALASAN ANN

DEFENDER

Ann spent the last 3 years at York University studying physiotherapy. Whilst in York he played for Selby Town of the Northern Counties East league. Has already played in several positions and his versatility will make him a key member of the team this year.

BRETT LONGDEN

DEFENDER

Brett returns to AFC from Bedford Town, where he had spent the past couple of seasons, having signed for them from us in the close season of 2018. A combative right back, his previous clubs include St Ives Town, Chesham United, St Neots Town and Luton Town.

CHARLIE PATTISON

MIDFIELDER

Charlie returned to the OD’s after a very short spell at Banbury United. Having played for MK Dons his return will add to the midfield options available to the manager.

BEN FARRELL

MIDFIELDER

Ben signed for AFC on the eve of the 2021/22 season. Having made over 100 appearances for AFC Rushden & Diamonds, he will add valuable experience to the AFC Dunstable midfield. Previous clubs include Weymouth, Cambridge City and St Neots Town.

RENALDO SMITH

FORWARD

RYAN FRATER

DEFENDER

A highly experienced player, who has many clubs to his name. A great signing for the club in the 2018/19 season. Frater picked up a championship medal for Royston Town after the club won the Evo-Stik Southern League Central three seasons ago.

LEWIS FERRELL

DEFENDER

CHRISTIAN TAVERNIER

MIDFIELDER

Another player who has spent time at Luton Town. Christian joined the club after 5 years at Arlesey Town, where he was a regular goal scorer. Another elegant player, Christian will be looking to build on the foundations he laid last season.

KIERAN HAMILTON

MIDFIELDER

Kieran is a pacy winger that opened his AFC goalscoring account during pre-season. Will be looking to take that form into the regular season. Previous clubs include Arlesey Town.

NEWMAN CARNEY

DEFENDER

Joined AFC on a month’s loan from Dunstable Town at the beginning of 2014 but decided to stay with the club. An ex-professional with Luton Town when he was 18, he is one of the youngest players to represent the Hatters. Newman is one of 3 ex-Luton Town players in the squad.

SAM McCLELLAND

DEFENDER

Sam is another that is no stranger to Creasey Park as he too is a product of the AFC Dunstable youth setup. Returns to the club after playing for Dunstable Town. Another that caught the eye in the friendly win over our Creasey Park co-habitants.

JAMES LAUDER

MIDFIELDER

BJ CHRISTIE

FORWARD

The clubs record goal scorer with over 250 goals to his name & now record appearance maker. First turned out for the club at 15. Has had a couple of spells away from the club with Barton Rovers and Berkhamsted but always returns. As you can imagine, many clubs chase his signature in close season.

The Management Team

MANAGER – STEVE HEATH

Steve joined the club midway through the 2013-14 season. The 1st team was in disarray due to the former management duo resigning. Many of the players decided to leave, so Steve had a massive rebuilding job to do.

He guided the team to a mid-table position in the SSMFL Premier Division and handed so many youngsters 1st team debuts.

2014-15 season saw him re-strengthen the side which saw us finish 3rd in the league. The following season the club went all out to clinch the Premier Division title and success was achieved.

In Steve’s and the club’s first attempt at step 4, a very respectful 7th place was secured, and the Bedfordshire Senior Cup was won. At the beginning of this 2017-18, a 2-0 win over Luton Town saw the club lift the Bedfordshire Premier Cup.

In the 2018/19 season Steve guided the club to 5th in the league and a play-off spot. A defeat in the semi-final did not take away what he achieved.

COACH – MATT LANGSTON

Langers had a very impressive non-league playing career. He turned out for many Conference clubs (now National League). He was made famous for a day, when he scored the only goal for Histon against Leeds United in the FA Cup, which Histon won 1-0 back in 2008/09, which was televised live on ITV.