Player Profile: Robbie Walters
September 13th, 2012 // Player Profiles,Team News // Richard Boydell
Robbie Walters
Robbie joins the Vaders as one of the most prolific strikers in the Maesteg area, and there’ll not be many defenders and goalkeepers in the league that have not been terrorised by him over the last decade.
Robbie is the ultimate poacher, being in and around the 6 yard box at any given opportunity and his movement and pace give him the edge needed to slip in front of defenders and place the ball in the net, although he also proved on his Vaders debut that there’s a lot more to his finishing than close range efforts, as he scored a 25 yard screamer into the top of the net (he got brought back down to earth later on though, missing a 5 yard open goal, ouch!).
Fast, good on the ball and with a deadly finish, Robbie could add priceless goals to the Vaders and help push us further up the table. He’ll have to stay on top of his game though, and not expect to walk into the team, to keep Ieuan and Titch’s partnership apart. Who knows we may well see all 3 spearheading the Vaders attack soon. Look out defenders.
Quick-fire Questions
Favourite position?
Striker
Favourite Vaders moment?
Scoring my first goal, a 25 yard screamer against Coedely on my debut.
Worst Vaders moment?
Missing an open goal from 5 yards against Coedely.
Player Profile: Lee Isaac
September 12th, 2012 // Player Profiles,Team News // Richard Boydell
Lee Isaac
Lee was voted Player of the Year in season 1 as he lit up the right wing for the Vaders with some awesome performances. A run of around 5 games during the middle of the season seen him score a brace or hat trick in almost every one and he really was ripping left backs apart.
Season 2 wasn’t quite the same as he began with a niggling hamstring injury and then awkward shift patterns forced him to miss a lot of fixtures, ultimately leading to him starting the cup final on the bench. It was only fair, but he showed what the team had been missing when he came on and instantly put the opposition under pressure with a few good chances.
Very fast and skilful, with tremendous balance and a nice finish, Lee is one of the Vaders best players and they will look forward to him returning to the squad, even if it will cause more selection headaches. Lee is quiet off the field but his rants at the ref have become legendary, the best being his slightly embarrassing lunge at the ref demonstrating what one of the Saints players had done to him.
Quick-fire Questions
Favourite position?
Right wing
Favourite Vaders moment?
Scoring my hat trick.
Worst Vaders moment?
Being benched for the final.
Player Profile: Benjamin Poole
September 11th, 2012 // Player Profiles,Team News // Richard Boydell
Benjamin Poole
Pooley started off with the intention of playing up front but soon found himself making appearances at left midfield, which has been a trouble position for the Vaders. After a handful of games there from the start and from the bench (with some goals too, including one screamer against Tyco), Pooley was asked to help out at left back.
After a few good performances, Pooley cemented his place at left back for a good run of games during season 2 and his aggression and tackling helped out. A couple of missed games towards the end of the season meant Pooley unfortunately missed out on a starting berth in the cup final, which was very unlucky.
Fast, determined and aggressive (small man syndrome), he likes a good argument with just about anyone on the pitch and very rarely goes a game without some kind of confrontation. Pooley likes to use his speed and his hit the ball forward and sprint tactic worked down the wing from time to time, but he’s had to curb it in defence. Yet to appear in season 3, but will return soon no doubt.
Quick-fire Questions
Favourite position?
Left back
Favourite Vaders moment?
Getting to the cup final.
Worst Vaders moment?
Losing in the cup final.
Player Profile: Lee Nicholas
September 10th, 2012 // Player Profiles,Team News // Richard Boydell
Lee Nicholas
Lee Nic joined the Vaders as an unknown quantity to most, but it didn’t take long for everyone to get to know him and his jovial personality has provided some good laughs, none more so than parking his car in a ditch up Blaengarw.
After spending most of his time as a sub, Lee got a good run in the team with some nice solid performances at full back (on both flanks), and looked like staying there until a nightmare performance up Blaengarw (that wasn’t a good day for the boy) in the last game of the season saw him miss out on a place in the final.
A good, fearless tackler and a lover of long balls, his running tackle has become legendary where he just simply bowls over the attacker (and usually himself) but almost always wins the ball. Hasn’t featured so far in season 3 but will be returning soon.
Quick-fire Questions
Favourite position?
Right back
Favourite Vaders moment?
Playing like Paolo Maldini against Nantymoel for our 7-4 win.
Worst Vaders moment?
Sticking my car in a ditch up the garw.
Player Profile: Morgan Evans
September 8th, 2012 // Player Profiles,Team News // Richard Boydell
Morgan Evans
Morgan has been the Vaders’ biggest fan and showed his commitment to the club by coming and supporting the team over the first 2 seasons before signing this season as he turns old enough for senior football. A regular in training, even when too young, he has built a good relationship with the team prior to signing.
A terrific young midfielder, he has qualities and a maturity that defy his age and he is incredibly composed on the ball with great control. He can pass very well and usually picks out the right one, playing it simple each time.
Excellent technique, skill and a good temperament, the Vaders will hope he stays for many years as he has the potential to be very very good. He will need to be patient for his opportunities as he adapts to senior football and it will help when he natural grows and bulks up as he ages. There’s a very bright future for the boy.
Quick-fire Questions
Favourite position?
Centre Midfield
Favourite Vaders moment?
Making my Vaders debut.
Worst Vaders moment?
Making my first mistake against the Bush.
