Mens 1st Team
OUR SQUAD
YOUNG, Ambitious players who want to develop and progress.
Goalkeepers
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Josh Ameganvi
Age: 19
Josh is an agile keeper, good shopper and has a great range of distribution. A good communicator and an important member of the squad.
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Finley Purcell
Age: 19
Finn joins AFC after a spell at Southend Utd. An excellent shot stopper, great speed around the box and excellent with his feet.
DEFENDERS
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Callum Martin
Age: 19
Callum made an impact in the 1st team at the back end of the 2023/24 season. A former CM, has converted to RB, showing good ability in both final thirds.
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George Joyce
Age: 20
George adds versatility to the squad, with ability to play in both midfield and as full back. Excellent on the ball, technical, comfortable in tight areas and has a good range of pass. An exciting addition to the squad.
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Harry Riley
Age: 21
Harry joins us from Thame Utd. Harry is a commanding centre half, good communicator and effective with the ball. A great addition to the squad.
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Stanley Georgiou
Age: 20
Stan has played over 150 games in Step 3 for Hitchin Town. A versatile defender, excellent positioning and ball playing centre back, commanding in the air. A great acquisition to the squad.
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Romeo Ebondo
Age: 18
Romeo is a powerful centre back who loves defending.
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Kwadwo Bugyei-Kyei
Age: 20
Powerful full back, explosive going forward and hard to beat. Kwadwo was an important member of the 2023/24 campaign, contributing in the charge for promotion.
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Phoenix Scholtz
Age: 18
The young professional joins us on loan from MK Dons. Phoenix has also represented Northern Ireland at the U18 and U19 level and has great experience for his age which will benefit our squad.
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Archie Long
Age: 16
A young left sided centre back who has performed well during pre-season and featured for the U21’s too. We are excited to work with him this season and develop his game.
MIDFIELDERS
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Hayden Beadle
Age: 18
Hayden is a combative central midfielder with an excellent range of passing. Covers every blade of grass during games, brings excellent energy and dynamism.
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Kyle Lynch
Age: 22
Industrious central midfielder, always looking to get on the ball and keep the team connected. A mature head on young shoulders. Excellent addition to this seasons squad.
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Kyle Brooks
Age: 20
Kyle had a very good 2023/24 season and is looking to carry on where he left off. An elegant footballer who covers the ground well and shows brilliant ability on the ball. Can play in numerous positions, effective in all of them. An integral part of the 2024/25 campaign.
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Finn Rolfe
Age: 19
Former Varsity Nine student. "finniesta" can pass the ball brilliantly off both feet. Has worked hard to make the jump to 1st team football and is determined to have an impact on the starting XI this season.
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Harrison Mead
Age: 18
A dynamic, creative central midfield player. Harrison has loads of potential, and is already showing adaptability and versatility to his game. Will create chances from nothing.
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Tom Cove
Age: 18
Tom is a dynamic player, who can play in a number of positions. An outstanding left foot and a handful for opposition defenders. Tom will get better and better this season and will contribute massively to the teams’ success
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Ernest Njoroge
Age: 21
Ernest is a versatile, athletic left sided player who has experience at both step 4 and 5. We look forward to working and developing him further.
FORWARDS
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Thomas Blennerhassett
Age: 19
Comfortable as both a 10 and a 9. An excellent finisher as well as a creator. Works tirelessly for the team. An exciting player and a great addition to the squad.
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Sean Duodu
Age: 18
Varsity Nine student. Sean has worked tirelessly to be an all round "Number 9". Strong, powerful and can score with both feet. An exciting season awaits.
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Bruce Ovbiye
Age: 18
Varsity Nine student. Bruce has blistering pace and an unpredictability on the ball which makes him difficult to play against. A huge potential talent and adds a completely different dynamic to the squad and how we play.
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Ethan Holt
Age: 19
Strong, powerful, quick and can score all types of goals. Ethan leads the line and is integral to team performance.
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Aaron Ongingo
Age: 21
Aaron can play in a number of positions, has blistering pace and agility, effective going forward and useful defending in 1v1 situations.
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Russell Berko
Age: 18
A former scholar at Lincoln City FC, Russell joins for a 2nd spell after making a few performances last season. A powerful centre forward that can play back to goal or running in behind. Hungry to score goals.
Management team
“We have a clear vision for the team, the type of players we would like to recruit and retain, and the style of football we would like to play to make AFC Dunstable both competitive and exciting to watch.
With lots of hard work, we are confident we can put in place a culture and an identity that will push the club forward. We look forward to meeting all the staff and the players throughout the club and engaging with supporters, sponsors and the local community.”
Management
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Andy Zeller
1st Team Coach
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Joe Oxley
Joint Manager
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UEFA A Licence coach. +15yrs coaching experience. Ex Luton Town FC. Academy Manager at Varsity Nine.
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James Townsend
Joint Manager
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UEFA A Licence coach, +15yrs experience working at Brentford FC, Luton Town & West Ham Utd. Head Coach at Varsity Nine.
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Richard Akinsanya
1st Team Coach
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Nikini Jayakody
Physiotherapist
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Mimi Juyakody
Strength & Conditioning
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Isabella Moynes
Sports Therapy Student
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Owen Tredwell
Video & Performance Analyst
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