WOMENS 1st Team
OUR SQUAD
YOUNG, Ambitious players who want to develop and progress.
Goalkeepers
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Ella Rolfe
Age: 15
A very exciting prospect who will be an asset to this club for many years.
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Erin Radbourne
Age: 16
Joins us on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, Erin is an agile keeper, good stopper and has a great range of distribution. A good communicator and excellent with her feet.
DEFENDERS
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Georgia Miller
Age: 24
Georgia adds Experience to the team, a no nonsense player who communicates well and is a valued member of the squad
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Daisy Robb
Age: 19
Daisy has been with us over the past few seasons so is relatively experienced despite being so young, a very good covering defender who spots danger early and has great timing defensively.
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Olivia James
Age: 18
A current Varsity Nine student, Liv is a strong centre back with great aerial ability. Liv is able to get the ball down and play and is a real threat from set pieces.
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Lola Cook
Age: 18
Lola is a commanding defender and a good communicator with an eye for a pass. She has great pace and strength which makes her a real mainstay at the back.
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Shannon Cullen
Age: 16
Varsity Nine student Shannon has worked hard to make the jump to 1st team football and is determined to have an impact on the starting XI this season. Shannon is a ball playing centre back that we are hoping will go from strength to strength.
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Harriet Sapwell
Age: 18
Varsity Nine student Harriett is a solid left sided defender, she offers balance to the side and has the ability to get the ball down and play through lines of pressure.
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Siobhan Brown
Age: 16
Shiv has made a real impact in the 1st team already, she is showing signs of becoming a dominant full back who can defend well but also create in the final third of the pitch.
MIDFIELDERS
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Ruby Powell
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Darcy Collins
Age: 24
Darcy is back after a season out through injury and it's like she never left. She has integrated herself into this young squad and has a style of play that suits the way we want to play. She is an Industrious central midfielder who knows how to look after the ball, links up play really well and leads by example. A real plus for us this season.
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Poppy Surridge
Age: 16
Varsity Nine student Poppy came into the team a week after her 16th birthday last season and has not looked back, she is dynamic, creative and versatile. Poppy is an influential young player who can impact the game from multiple positions.
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Eleanor-Rose Rothwell
Age: 25
Ella brings excellent energy and dynamism to the midfield, she is a box to box player who consistently shows up and delivers. Ella has the discipline to play a deep role but also the ability to play further forward and affect the game offensively.
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Rosie Perrin
Age: 19
Varsity Nine student Rosie is a neat and tidy skilful player, who has an eye for a pass and can play in tight areas. Injuries have caused a few issues for Rosie but she adds real quality to the team.
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Kelsey Gibson
Age: 23
Ex Chelsea and Scottish international Kelsey brings that bit of class on the ball. Her vision and game understanding is what makes her great.
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Poppy Whitburn
Age: 18
A current Varsity Nine student. Poppy is a creative, quick winger with great feet and is a set piece specialist. Poppy can deliver pin point crosses from the right hand side which make her a real threat offensively.
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Hayley Failla-Smith
Age: 18
Hayley is a hard working midfielder who works tirelessly offensively and defensively. She covers every blade of grass and has an excellent dynamic style of play, she also carries a threat from set pieces. Hayley will play a big part in helping the team reach our goals for the season.
FORWARDS
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Gabriella Oyebade
Age: 16
Varsity Nine student Gabi is an unpredictable, tricky player on the ball which makes her difficult to play against. A young player with huge potential and an exciting future ahead of her.
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Mollie Knox
Age: 18
Varsity Nine student Mollie is quick and skilful, a real handful for defenders and is dangerous in 1v1 situations.
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Sian Morris
Age: 16
Varsity Nine student Sian is an energetic hard working forward with an eye for goal. Her aggression and finishing abilities are a real asset. As Sian adapts to adult football she is expected to be a key player for us now and in the future.
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Gemma Whitchurch
Age: 19
Gemma re-joins the team after a successful spell playing football in the U.S. Gemma is Comfortable as both a 10 and a 9. An excellent all round footballer who creates and finishes in equal measures. An exciting player who works tirelessly and drives the team on offensively.
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.”
Management
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Neil Fowler
1st Team Coach
Neil joins after a successful time as a MK Dons Coach and brings a wealth of knowledge even at a very young age.
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Luke Molloy
Manager
UEFA & Talent ID qualified +17 years coaching experience. Ex Stevenage Borough, Colney Heath, Head of the u14s & u16s Herts girls league rep teams. Head coach at HADC girls center.
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Mike Hogan
1st Team Coach
Mike has stepped up from the u18s to help progress the young talented players we have.
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Dionne Manning
1st Team Coach
Dionne has been very successful in the male game winning multiple trophies. A successful playing career at Luton, Stevenage, and Spurs.
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Michael Francis
Women’s & Girls Liaison
Coaches the U12 & U15 AFC Dunstable girls teams and oversees links between youth players and the first team.
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Nikini Jayakody
Physiotherapist
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Owen Tredwell
Video & Performance Analyst
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