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.
Player Profile: Stephen Gould
September 7th, 2012 // Player Profiles,Team News // Richard Boydell
Stephen Gould
Gouldy is the Vaders club captain and an ever-presence in the centre of midfield. He doesn’t stop running for the team and is probably the fittest player in the squad. Not the most vocal captain, but his tenacity in tackling and desire to win and retain the ball is an influence to the rest of the players.
He is a box-to-box midfielder and can do just about everything on the pitch. He has great passing, good vision, a very good shot and even challenges immensely in the air despite his height deficiency. He has tremendous determination and has even shown a fierce competitive side which has seen him pick up a few cards, including a red (but only because he had grass in his mouth, right Gould?).
Fast, fit and composed on the ball, Gouldy’s consistent performances gained him the captaincy by popular vote throughout the squad and he hasn’t let us down. He scores a fair share of goals too, and has even scored a couple of headers. Look for him topping the appearance, assists and maybe even Man of the Match charts at the end of the season.
Quick-fire Questions
Favourite position?
Centre Midfield
Favourite Vaders moment?
Leading the Vaders out on cup final day.
Worst Vaders moment?
Losing 8-1 to St Pats.
Player Profile: Leigh James
September 7th, 2012 // Player Profiles,Team News // Richard Boydell
Leigh James
Leigh Dennis Dixon Bergkamp Jammy James has had an eventful career so far with the Vaders. He was the first Vader to see a red card, he’s broken his leg (maybe) and is still the only player to score from 1,000 yards. Actually it was 10 yards inside his own half, but impressive nonetheless.
Starting the very first Vaders game in centre midfield, Jammy soon found himself used as a right back as a trial in the next. Playing so well in that game, Jammy cemented his place as first choice right back for season 1 and most of season 2, until sporadic attendance and, ultimately, his broken leg saw him ruled out for the season.
Good technique, excellent long and short passing and a good tackler has meant Jammy has helped out in attack as well as defence when needed. Sometimes his legendary tantrums surface (usually with his own teammates), he also enjoys some verbals with the opposition (even having the gall to call one player big nose!) and has been seen to head the ball from time to time, contrary to what others say. Has returned to training in season 3 and will hoping to be fit again after his leg injury.
Quick-fire Questions
Favourite position?
Right back
Favourite Vaders moment?
Scoring a free kick from my own house… I mean my own half.
Worst Vaders moment?
Being the first player sent off and missing the cup final due to my broken leg.
Player Profile: Gareth Hanbury
September 6th, 2012 // Player Profiles,Team News // Richard Boydell
Gareth Hanbury
Hambone has been playing senior football in Bridgend every season for the last 13 years, so there’s not many players we come up against that don’t know who he is. However, that and his ever increasing size, doesn’t stop him from getting the better of his opponents almost every game he plays. Started off his Vaders career as a human wrecking ball in centre midfield, he won a few Man of the Match awards for his determination and influential play.
A consistent niggling injury during season 2 saw Hambone ‘take one for the team’ and play in goal, and he was a great presence with some good saves, excellent ball handling and great distribution. Back outfield for the start of season 3, he has played the opening 2 games at left back (back to the good old days), winning Man of the Match in the first and backing that up with another impressive performance. His assurance at left back has also laid a platform for whoever plays left midfield to go and express themselves in attack.
Incredibly skillful, strong and with 2 good feet, Hambone could just about play anywhere and do a good job for the team, except maybe where a bit of sprinting is a necessity. Always front-runner for Quote of the Day due to his unique personality, there is really no words to describe the man, you literally HAVE to know him to understand.
Quick-fire Questions
Favourite position?
Centre midfield or left back.
Favourite Vaders moment?
Saving a penalty to get the Vaders to the cup final.
Worst Vaders moment?
Being injured most of season 2.
Player Profile: Matthew Evans
September 6th, 2012 // Player Profiles,Team News // Richard Boydell
Matthew Evans
The Vaders have yet to fully realise ‘Evs’ potential as an important player for the team due to his inconsistent attendance to matches, and his inconsistent ‘state’ during his appearances. One for Saturday nights out (and a few other days), he hasn’t had a good run of games in 100% condition and his attitude and commitment have been found wanting on occasion.
Still, he has the ability and determination when fit and sober to be a key player for the Vaders and his skills may have been under-used during the first 2 seasons due to his partying. Mainly featured as a centre back or right back with some commanding displays, Evs would probably be more suited to a midfield role where his determination to win the ball and keep it would be of great help, but it has yet to materialise.
Skillful, with good passing, finishing and crossing ability, Evs should be providing and scoring more goals than his defensive position has allowed him. It also hasn’t helped that he has been outstanding on occasions in defence, commanding the air and the floor to equal measure (he has also made some shocking tackles). Currently injured, the Vaders will look forward to welcoming him back, whatever position he plays.
Quick-fire Questions
Favourite position?
Right wing
Favourite Vaders moment?
Having a game on the right wing and scoring against the Lamb & Flag.
Worst Vaders moment?
Playing left back in the cup final.
