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Tim
Clarke Position: Goalkeeper Debut: vs Gresley Rovers 18/8/01 Signed from: Kidderminster Harriers A summer signing in June 2001 Tim is now in his third spell with the club. He originally left the club for Coventry in 1990 and had a brief stint back at the Grove in 1993. He has a wealth of football league experience having played with Huddersfield, Scunthorpe, Shrewsbury and Kidderminster, gained further pedigree in the non-league game with Witton Albion. In August 2001 Tim became the first Halesowen player to play in the Champion's League when he went on loan to Barry Town. |
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Gary
Hateley Position: Goalkeeper Debut: vs Tiverton Town 29/3/03 Signed From: Bromsgrove Rovers Young goalkeeper signed from Bromsgrove in March 2003. He was previously with Crystal Palace, Bedworth United, Telford United, Solihull Borough and Racing Club Warwick. |
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Mark
Garvey Position: Goalkeeper Debut: vs Moor Green 7/12/02 Signed from: ? A young goalkeeper who joined the club in the summer of 2001. Mark got no opportunity of a first team place last season but has been on the bench in early stages of the 2002/3 seasons as cover for Tim Clarke. His known former clubs are Kenilworth and Stratford with whom he had loan spells last season. |
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Richard
Colwell Position: Defender Debut: vs Sutton Coldfield Town 21/8/01 Signed from: Halesowen Harriers Richard joined the club in August 2001 from Midland Alliance outfit Halesowen Harriers. Now 22 he made almost 100 appearances for Harriers in two seasons with them having joined from Coventry City in 1999. Last season's regular right-back Richard has adapted well to life in the Premier League. |
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Lee
Collins Position: Defender Debut: vs Gresley Rovers 18/8/01 Signed from: Stoke City Club captain, Lee is a solid and reliable defender who at still a young age has a wealth of experience at varying levels. Lee started his career with Aston Villa where he played alongside Les Hines in the youth set-up. Won favour with then Villa boss John Gregory whom promoted him to the first team, however with such players as Gareth Southgate and Ugo Eghiogu at the club Lee left for Stoke. Had experience with Moor Green on loan before moving to Halesowen in the summer of 2001. His brother Ross is on Town's books. |
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Neil
Smith Position: Defender/Midfielder Debut: vs Tamworth 11/11/00 Signed from: Stafford Rangers Player/coach now in his second spell at Halesowen following his return from Stafford Rangers in November 2000 whom he joined that summer. Another player with plenty of league and non-league experience having been with Shrewsbury, Lincoln, Redditch, Rushden & Diamonds, Hednesford and Stafford. Last seasons player of the year. |
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Gavin
Stone Position: Defender Debut: vs Weymouth 19/10/02 Signed from: Ilkeston Town Joined the club in October 2002 following a brief spell with Ilkeston Town. Made his name with Bilston Town and was a member of the side that finished third in the Western Division in the 2000/2001 season. Previously with Tottenham Hotspur. |
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Parfait
Medou-Oyte Position: Defender Debut: Bedworth United 11/2/03 Signed From: Bromsgrove Rovers A product of Le Harve's Youth Team Parfait joined Halesowen in early 2003. He has played league football for Greenock Morton and Kidderminster Harriers. A heart condition forced him to be released by Kidderminster and he quickly moved into non-league with Stourport and Bromsgrove. |
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Asa
Charlton Position: Defender Debut: vs Tamworth 25/1/03 Signed From: Worcester City A tough-tackling left-back signed from Worcester in January 2003. Previously with Stourport and Rushall. |
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Neil
Gibson Position: Midfielder Debut: vs Worcester City 24/3/03 Signed From: Southport A Welsh U-21 International. Neil started his career with Sheffield Wednesday before moving onto Tranmere Rovers and Southport. |
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Gary
Bauress Position: Defender Debut: vs Chelmsford City 22/2/03 Signed from: Southport Vastly experienced defender who joined the club from Southport, where he was assistant to former manager Phil Wilson. Previously captain of 00/01 Unibond Champions Stalybridge Celtic, whilst Ashton United, Tranmere and Everton are listed among his former clubs. |
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Les
Hines Position: Midfielder Debut: vs Salisbury City 19/8/00 Signed from: Kidderminster Harriers A summer signing by John Chambers in 2000 Les was voted player of the season in the 2000/1 campaign. A classy and skilful midfielder Les seems to be more suited to the Premier League style. His previous clubs include Aston Villa and Kidderminster Harriers. |
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Stuart
Skidmore Position: Midfielder Debut: vs Burton Albion 13/2/01 Signed from: Causeway United Another player in his second spell with Town, Stuart re-joined the club from Midland Alliance outfit Causeway United. Stuart is still only 22 and is a determined player who played a major part in last season's success story. |
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Andy
Spencer Position: Midfielder Debut: vs Moor Green 14/4/01 Signed from: Boldmere St. Michaels Talented youngster whose goals from midfield earned him recognition and attracted attention from Premierships clubs. Signed from Boldmere Andy like Stuart Skidmore is a tough tackler who likes to get stuck in. |
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Frazer
McHugh (DUAL CONTRACT WITH BRADFORD CITY) Position: Midfielder Debut: vs Tamworth 25/1/03 Signed From: Bromsgrove Rovers Frazer joined the club in January 2003 following a spell with Bromsgrove Rovers. Aged 20 he has made 16 appearances in the Nationwide League for Swindon Town and has also featured for Tamworth and Gainsborough Trinity. |
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Kirk
Master Position: Midfielder/Forward Debut: vs Tiverton Town 17/9/02 Signed From: Shepshed Dynamo Exciting 28 year old who joined the club from Shepshed Dynamo in September 2002. A Dr Martens League winner with Gresley Rovers, Kirk has also featured for Corby and Rothwell among others. |
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Lee
Williams Position: Midfielder Debut: vs Havant & Waterlooville 8/2/03 Signed from: Cheltenham Town (Loan) 30 year old midfielder who joined the club in February 2003 on a months loan from Cheltenham Town. A former Villa trainee he clocked up over 230 football league apperances for Cheltenham, Mansfield and Peterborough. |
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Phil
Trainer Position: Midfielder Debut: vs Evesham United 26/11/02 Signed from: Northwich Victoria Young midfielder signed from Northwich Victoria in November 2002. Previously a youth team player at Crewe and featured alongside ex-Yeltz players Jamie Collins and Richard Walker whilst there. |
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Mark
Danks Position: Forward Debut: vs Ilkeston Town 1/3/03 Signed from: Bradford City (Loan) A 19 year-old centre forward signed on-loan from Bradford City in March 2003. Previously with Wolves Mark scored on his debut at Ilkeston Town. He is the younger brother of former Stourbridge, Redditch and now Bromsgrove striker Paul Danks. |
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Richard
Leadbeater Position: Forward Debut: vs Welling United 17/8/02 Signed from: Nuneaton Borough Summer signing from Nuneaton Borough Richard is a proven goalscorer at Conference level following spells with Stevenage and Hereford as well as Nuneaton. Richard started his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers and played a handful of matches for their first XI. |
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Jason
Ashby Position: Forward Debut: vs Stafford Rangers 26/8/02 Signed from: Coventry City A victim of the ITV digital cash crisis Jason is a former Scottish youth international. Signed from Coventry he is attracting the attention of several first division clubs. |
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Michael
Blackwood Position: Forward Debut: vs Bath City 22/3/03 Signed From: Stevenage Borough A signing from Stevenage Borough. Michael joined the club in March 2003 and has previously played for Worcester City, Chester City and Aston Villa |