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Kettering Town’s First Team Players

Goalkeepers

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Nationality
irlIreland
Position
Goalkeeper
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Coalville Town, Hereford United, Peterborough Sports, Rushall Olympic, St Ives Town FC

Paul White

Paul originally signed for the Poppies in 2016, going on to make 175 appearances keeping 58 clean sheets (in two spells), a very impressive statistic. He was a member of the 2018 19 Title winning side before embarking on a career with Hereford, St Ives Town, Peterborough Sports Coalville Town and Rushall Olympic. Paul returned to Latimer Park during the closed season, making his first appearance against Royston Town on the opening day of the season, but injury stricken (a rehabilitation that took 7 months) in the thrilling 4 3 win. Paul came back towards the latter part of last season and was instrumental in the Poppies reaching the play offs with some outstanding displays

Paul White

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Goalkeeper
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club, Wellingborough Town
Past Teams
Basford United, Belper Town FC, Boston United, Chesterfield, Clipston, Corby Town FC, Loughborough Dynamo, Worksop Town

Jason Alexander

Jason returned to the Poppies in early August after an injury to Paul White on the opening day of the 2025 26 season. He needs no introduction as he became a cult hero with an absolutely unbelievable display during the 2024 25 FA Cup game against Cleethorpes Town paving the way for the Poppies superb run. In the competition. Among Jason s previous clubs include Boston United, Chesterfield, Belper Town and Melton Town. On leaving the Poppies he went onto to play for Bedworth United, Coventry Sphinx and Matlock Town. Jason s return to Latimer Park saw an impressive 3 0 win over Leiston, he went on to make 30 appearances during the 2025 26 season. Currently at Wellingborough Town on a dual registration.

Paul White

Male soccer player in a blue kit with club crest on chest against a dark background.
Nationality
engEngland
Position
Goalkeeper
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club, Wellingborough Town
Past Teams
Basford United, Belper Town FC, Boston United, Chesterfield, Clipston, Corby Town FC, Loughborough Dynamo, Worksop Town

Jason returned to the Poppies in early August after an injury to Paul White on the opening day of the 2025 26 season. He needs no introduction as he became a cult hero with an absolutely unbelievable display during the 2024 25 FA Cup game against Cleethorpes Town paving the way for the Poppies superb run. In the competition. Among Jason s previous clubs include Boston United, Chesterfield, Belper Town and Melton Town. On leaving the Poppies he went onto to play for Bedworth United, Coventry Sphinx and Matlock Town. Jason s return to Latimer Park saw an impressive 3 0 win over Leiston, he went on to make 30 appearances during the 2025 26 season. Currently at Wellingborough Town on a dual registration.

Paul White

Nationality
engEngland
Position
Goalkeeper
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Banbury United FC, Larne FC, Northampton Town

Kettering Town FC are delighted to confirm the signing of goalkeeper Josh Humphrey as a valued member of the Men’s First Team.

Josh, who has featured, and kept a clean sheet, in our preseason wins at Huntingdon Town FC and at Desborough Town FC, joins the Poppies from Banbury United. A graduate of Northampton Town FC, and having played for Larne FC in the NIFL Premiership for two years, Josh will be available for the forthcoming season.

Josh Humphrey

Defenders

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Nationality
scoScotland
Position
Defender, Midfielder
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Banbury United, Kings Lynn Town FC, Lowestoft Town FC, Norwich City, Yeovil Town

Tai Fleming

Suring up the defence and a new signing is former Kings Lynn Town defender Tai Fleming. He came through the youth system at Norwich City and Yeovil Town before moving into senior football with Kings Lynn Town. Tai went on loan to Lowestoft FC, returning to the Linnets, before another move this time to Banbury United where he was the 2023 24 Manager and Boards of the season. In 2025 he re joined Kings Lynn. Tai can also play in midfield where he has been dynamic with energetic performances making him an exciting prospect in the Poppies new look squad.



Lewis Coyle

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Defender
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Bedford Town FC, Kidlington FC, Oxford City FC, Thatcham FC

Lewis Coyle

Lewis signed in early November 2025 have played originally on loan from Bedford Town. Prior to his time with the Eagles, the experienced defender spent 5 seasons with Oxford City. Lewis has also played for Thatcham Town. He made an impressive debut at Quorn as the Poppies returned to winning ways with a 2 0 success. Lewis made the move permanent in March 2026 and was an instrumental figure in the Poppies push towards the play offs last season.



Lewis Coyle

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Defender
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Brackley Town, Cambridge United, Cheltenham Town, Coventry City, Newport County, Northampton Town, Shrewsbury Town

Ryan Haynes

The Northamptonshire born defender is another new addition to the 2026 27 squad. Having previously played for Brackley Town as a left wing back. Ryan is very experienced having played for Coventry City, Cambridge United (loan), Shrewsbury Town, Newport County, Northampton Town and Cheltenham Town. Ryan has played in League One, League Two and the National League making over 300 appearances in those competitions and will be a settling influence in Nick and David s new look squad.



Lewis Coyle

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Defender
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Alfreton Town, Bath City, Boston United, Chester, Kidderminster Harriers, Salisbury City, Walsall

Tom Leak

Tom an experienced defender was signed in June 2026. He has previously played for Walsall, Salisbury City, Bath City, Kidderminster Harriers, Alfreton Town, Boston United and Chester. Tom has played in the National League, North & South and League Two adding his vast experience to the Poppies new look squad.



Lewis Coyle

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Defender
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
AFC Sudbury, Brentford Town, Lowestoft Town FC, Watford U18/21, Wroxham FC

Harvey Peters

Harvey a towering centre back joined the Poppies from AFC Sudbury on transfer deadline day in March 2026. He previously played for Watford U18/21, Wroxham, Brentford Town and Lowestoft Town before joining the Suds. Harvey made 12 appearances for the Poppies towards the latter part of last season proving to be a valuable asset as the Poppies pushed towards the play offs.



Lewis Coyle

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Defender
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Bishop’s Stortford FC, Dereham Town FC, Kings Lynn Town FC, Peterborough United, Welling United FC

Aaron Powell

A former Supporters Player of the Season Aaron Powell re joined the club in June 2026 after a season at Peterborough Sports. The former Peterborough United, Kings Lynn Town (loan), Welling United (loan), and Dereham Town, loanee full back, became a fans favourite during his first spell with the Poppies. Aaron, a versatile attacking defender made 50 appearances for the club, scoring a stunning goal against Stamford AFC at Latimer Park. He returned to the Posh once his season long loan period expired and, on his release, joined Sports in the Enterprise National League North. Gaining valuable experience, Aaron is valuable asset to Liam McDonald s new look squad.



Lewis Coyle

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Defender
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Ayr United, Barwell Football Club, Coventry City, Darlington FC, Falkirk, Hednesford Town FC, Stourbridge FC

Blaine Rowe

Blaine joined the Poppies in late October 2025. The exciting defender previously played for Coventry City (youth/23), Ayr United, Falkirk, both on loan, Barwell, Darlington, Mickleover FC (loan), Hednesford Town and Stourbridge. Blaine has settled in well since joining the Poppies proving to be a valuable asset at the back.



Lewis Coyle

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Defender
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Bishop’s Stortford FC, Dereham Town FC, Kings Lynn Town FC, Peterborough United, Welling United FC

Aaron Powell

A former Supporters Player of the Season Aaron Powell re joined the club in June 2026 after a season at Peterborough Sports. The former Peterborough United, Kings Lynn Town (loan), Welling United (loan), and Dereham Town, loanee full back, became a fans favourite during his first spell with the Poppies. Aaron, a versatile attacking defender made 50 appearances for the club, scoring a stunning goal against Stamford AFC at Latimer Park. He returned to the Posh once his season long loan period expired and, on his release, joined Sports in the Enterprise National League North. Gaining valuable experience, Aaron is valuable asset to Liam McDonald s new look squad.



Lewis Coyle

Midfielders

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Nationality
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porPortugal
Position
Midfielder
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Gorleston FC, Kings Lynn Town FC, Leiston FC, Wroxham FC

Ismael Fatadjo

Ismael was born in Portugal and joined the Poppies in the 2025 26 closed season from Leiston, having previously played for Wroxham, Kings Lynn Town and Gorleston (on loan from the Linnets). With goals in his locker, he is an exciting prospect bringing a different attacking dynamic to the squad. Tragically broke his left arm in two places during the final game of the pre season campaign which delayed his career with the Poppies, but he bounced back on his debut with a wonderful goal in the 3 1 home win against Bishop s Stortford, going on to have an outstanding first season with the club.

Kai Williams

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Midfielder
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Beaconsfield Town, Cogenhoe United, St Ives Town FC, Wantage Town, Wellingborough Town, Wellingborough Whitworths

Kai Fifield

Kai joined the Poppies during pre season in 2024. He previously played for Wantage Town, Wellingborough Whitworths, Beaconsfield U23 and St Ives Town. He was noted for having a trial at Barcelona aged 7 when on holiday. A live wire with definite talent he was given the chance to showcase his skills in the new look Poppies squad. Kai scored his first goal for the club in the 4 0 home win over Spalding United at Latimer Park, just his second game for the Poppies. He went onto score 7 goals the most dramatic against AFC Telford United 5 minutes into time added on to rescue a 1 1 draw in a top of the table clash. Kai was hampered midway through the season with injuries that disrupted an impressive first campaign with the club. Kai returned to the club after a successful loan spell at Quorn FC. Currently on loan at Wellingborough Town.


Ismael Fatadjo

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Midfielder
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Barwell Football Club, Bromsgrove Sporting FC, Highgate United, Northampton Town

Jack Newell

Kingston born Jack is a new signing for the Poppies having spent 5 seasons at Bromsgrove Sporting where he became an established player in the Rouslers first team. A central midfielder who played against the Poppies (making his 150th appearance for Sporting) last season has also played for Northampton Town, Barwell and Highgate United. Known as Chops Jack also chips in with the odd goal which we all hope he continues to do so throughout his Poppies career.


Willaim Van Lier

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Midfielder
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Kings Lynn Town FC, Leamington, Peterborough Sports, Peterborough United

Will Van Lier

It is a welcome back to midfielder Will, who was on loan towards the latter stages with the Poppies last season from Kings Lynn Town. Will made 15 appearances scoring one goal against Real Bedford as the Poppies ran out 2 1 victors at Latimer Park. Previously he played for Peterborough United, Peterborough Sports and Leamington. Will showed his capabilities last season and is certainly one for the future after putting in some impressive displays as the Poppies reached the play offs last season.


Willaim Van Lier

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Midfielder
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Bristol Rovers, Cheltenham Town, Dagenham and Redbridge, Exeter City, Reading, Yeovil Town

Lawson D'Ath

Lawson is an experienced midfielder who brings a wealth of football league knowledge to the Poppies squad. He started his career at Reading and went on to have loan spells at Yeovil Town, Cheltenham Town, Exeter City and Dagenham and Redbridge. Now 33 years old, he is a great asset for the team at Latimer Park.


Willaim Van Lier

Nationality
engEngland
Position
Midfielder
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club

Emmanuel Maja

Emmanuel is a 25 year old central midfielder who arrived at the club in October 2026. He brings excellent passing ability and vision to the centre of the park. The midfielder spent time in the youth setup at Manchester City and is the brother of professional footballer Josh Maja.


Willaim Van Lier

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Nationality
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porPortugal
Position
Midfielder
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Gorleston FC, Kings Lynn Town FC, Leiston FC, Wroxham FC

Ismael Fatadjo

Ismael was born in Portugal and joined the Poppies in the 2025 26 closed season from Leiston, having previously played for Wroxham, Kings Lynn Town and Gorleston (on loan from the Linnets). With goals in his locker, he is an exciting prospect bringing a different attacking dynamic to the squad. Tragically broke his left arm in two places during the final game of the pre season campaign which delayed his career with the Poppies, but he bounced back on his debut with a wonderful goal in the 3 1 home win against Bishop s Stortford, going on to have an outstanding first season with the club.

Kai Williams

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Nationality
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porPortugal
Position
Midfielder
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Gorleston FC, Kings Lynn Town FC, Leiston FC, Wroxham FC

Ismael Fatadjo

Ismael was born in Portugal and joined the Poppies in the 2025 26 closed season from Leiston, having previously played for Wroxham, Kings Lynn Town and Gorleston (on loan from the Linnets). With goals in his locker, he is an exciting prospect bringing a different attacking dynamic to the squad. Tragically broke his left arm in two places during the final game of the pre season campaign which delayed his career with the Poppies, but he bounced back on his debut with a wonderful goal in the 3 1 home win against Bishop s Stortford, going on to have an outstanding first season with the club.

Kai Williams

Forwards

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Forward
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Cambridge United, Cheshunt, Dorking Wanderers, Potters Bar Town, St Ives Town FC, Stevenage, Welling United FC, Wingate & Finchley FC

Theo Alexandrou

Young striker Theo joined the Poppies squad from St Ives Town during June 2026. Only 21 years old, Theo s career started at Stevenage before loan moves to Potters Bar Town, Cambridge City, Cheshunt and St Ives Town. He went onto play for Dorking Wanderers, Welling United (both in the National League South) and Wingate and Finchley before returning to The Ives. Theo is a resilient player with plenty of energy who can operate down the wing, which should bring a different option for joint managers Nick Green & David Bridgewater.










Callum Powell

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Forward
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Bedford Town FC, Biggleswade Town FC, Bugbrooke St Michael, Harborough Town FC

Eddie Panter

Eddie a young striker joined the Poppies in late November 2025, from Bedford Town. He was a member of the Eagles squad that won the 2024 25 Southern League Premier Central title, playing against the Poppies in the process. Eddie has also played for Biggleswade Town, Harborough Town and Bugbrooke St Michaels. Eddie s first season with the Poppies was outstanding, scoring on his debut against Stourbridge in our 5 0, he went on the score 19 goals (including the club s first league away hat trick since 2016) in 25 league appearances. Eddie was voted the 2025 26 Supporters Player of the Year , also winning a host of other awards to mark a very impressive first season with the club.



Eddie Panter

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Nationality
ghaGhana
Position
Forward
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Altrincham, Bedford Town FC, Boston United, Chesterfield, Dover Athletic, Kidderminster Harriers, Kings Lynn Town FC, Peterborough Sports, Tamworth FC

Michael Gyasi

Michael Gyasi Michael has joined the Poppies for two months on loan from Bedford Town. The experienced striker has previously played for Kidderminster Harriers (loan), Kings Lynn Town, Peterborough Sports, Dover Athletic, Chesterfield, Altrincham, Boston United, and Tamworth. He opened his goalscoring account with the equalising goal in the 1 1 draw at Leighton Town.



Eddie Panter

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Forward
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Bedford Town FC, Brackley Town, Cambridge United, Cheltenham Town, Coventry City, Newport County, Peterborough Sports, Peterborough United, St Albans City, Tamworth FC

Shaun Jeffers

An Experienced striker, Shaun joined the Poppies during the closed season as the Poppies strengthened there attacking options. Shaun s career started at Coventry City, before moving to Cheltenham Town, Cambridge United, Tamworth, Peterborough United, Newport County, Brackley Town, St Albans City, Bedford Town and Peterborough Sports to name but a few. Shaun s stellar period was while he was at St Albans almost reaching a century of goals in almost 200 games for the Saints. He is a former England U19 international who has scored 150 goals throughout his career. Shaun will give the manager different options up front; he is another exciting signing who could be another fans favourite.

Nathan Jeche

Nationality
engEngland
Position
Forward
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
AFC Telford United, Chester, Coventry City, Hereford United, Kidderminster Harriers, Redditch United, Stafford Rangers FC, Stourbridge FC, Sutton United, Wolverhampton Wanderers

Jaiden White

Jaiden is an exciting 24 year old forward who joined the Poppies from AFC Telford United. Born in Wolverhampton, he spent time in the youth academies of Wolverhampton Wanderers and Coventry City before making his senior debut for Kidderminster Harriers at just 16 years old. With experience playing at higher levels for clubs like Sutton United and Hereford, he adds a dangerous dynamic to the front line.

Nathan Jeche

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Nationality
engEngland
Position
Forward
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Bedford Town FC, Biggleswade Town FC, Bugbrooke St Michael, Harborough Town FC

Eddie Panter

Eddie a young striker joined the Poppies in late November 2025, from Bedford Town. He was a member of the Eagles squad that won the 2024 25 Southern League Premier Central title, playing against the Poppies in the process. Eddie has also played for Biggleswade Town, Harborough Town and Bugbrooke St Michaels. Eddie s first season with the Poppies was outstanding, scoring on his debut against Stourbridge in our 5 0, he went on the score 19 goals (including the club s first league away hat trick since 2016) in 25 league appearances. Eddie was voted the 2025 26 Supporters Player of the Year , also winning a host of other awards to mark a very impressive first season with the club.



Eddie Panter

Coaches and Staff

Liam McDonald

An experienced manager, having been at Redditch United as player coach, Hednesford, Solihull Moors, Rushall Olympic, and latterly Stourbridge, Liam has a strong association with the Poppies having played twenty games under Marcus Law making his debut against Rushden and Diamonds in a 3-1 win at Nene Park and featuring in the last game at Rockingham Road versus Southport.

Reacting to the news of his appointment Liam stated that he is “Really excited to be the new manager. It’s a massive club with so much history. I’ve had numerous conversations with George and Fabian and I feel this is the right place to be. I’ve been here as a player, so I know what this club means to the supporters and how important Kettering FC is to the town. At the start of the season, the club set out clear goals and ambitions, those haven’t changed. We know what we want to achieve and now it’s about working hard, sticking together and believing in what we’re doing. If we do that, anything’s possible.”

Having undertaken a rigorous selection process, Kettering Town’s owner George Akhtar  commented that “Speaking to Liam at length gave me the confidence that he really believed in this project and getting this club up through the leagues. Speaking to the committee and as many fans as I possibly could, I believe this is the next best chapter in the Club history.”

We welcome Liam back to the Club and wish him every success for the forthcoming season.

Assistant Manager Nick Green

Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club

Assistant Manager

Assistant Coach/ Analyst Terry Thomson

Nationality
scoScotland
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club

Former semi-profesional player in the Scottish non leagues.

Started coach education pathway with the Scottish Football Association during covid, gaining experience working from youth teams through to first team at Scottish Championship level.

After relocating for work after Covid lock downs were lifted he had two seasons working between coach and Director of Football within the National League North and Southern League Premier.

Currently a UEFA A Licence (level 4) candidate, Talent ID Licence (level 4) and accredited Performance Analyst with the International Society of Performance Analysis of Sports.

Chief Scout Data & Recruitment Analyst Jacob Davis

Nationality
engEngland
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Banbury United FC, Brackley Town, MK Dons FC

Jacob has played the game to a high standard across leagues in Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, and London and started coaching in the 2023/2024 season at Brackley Town Youth Development Centre. Recruited by Simon and his Management Team at Banbury United as First Team Scout for the 2024/2025 season
prior to joining the Poppies at Kettering Town. He also serves as Women’s First Team & Girls Pathway Scout at MK Dons.

Jacob has achieved qualifications in FA Level 1 in Coaching, FA Talent Identification Level 1, UEFA C Licence and is currently working towards FA Level 2 Talent Identification. Jacob compliments Simon’s management team by applying meticulous and insightful reporting with in-depth player and team-based knowledge combined with exceptional organisational skills.

Mental Performance Advisor Mike Broughan

Nationality
irlIreland
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Banbury United FC

From years in business and relatively new to sport in recent years, Mike brings insights to the management team and players about how to achieve maximum and consistent high performance delivery across the group.

He draws on experiences of having built numerous high performing elite teams using a mix of psychology and behavioural science concepts and techniques.

Mike has previous football experience in the EFL and the non league pyramid.

Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach Shoheib Ebrahim

Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Mansfield Town FC

Shoheib has extensive experience, knowledge and practical application of strength and conditioning practices to optimise player performance and minimise injury risk the majority of which was gained at his three seasons whilst at Mansfield Town FC. He will support the first team by specifically undertaking GPS and load monitoring, hydration interventions and diet/nutrition plans.

Coach James Logan

Nationality
engEngland
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club

James has 10 years of experience in non-league football at various levels, working to progress up the pyramid including working with teams who has achieved automatic promotion and reaching cup finals as well as developing players within clubs through tactical and technical coaching.

He is delighted to be a local coach involved in the football club and have a drive and determination to do well for the club and help build from the inside, supporting the manager and players as well as developing young talent to bring through in the future by coaching one of the junior academy sides.

Physiotherapist Michael Hunter

Nationality
engEngland
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Kettering Town Football Club

Michael is a Physiotherapist with experience across both academy and first team football environments. He previously worked within the sports science department at Northampton town FC’s academy, and supported the First Team Head of Medical at Northampton Town FC as a Sports Therapist Intern, gaining valuable insight into elite level rehabilitation and player care during their League One campaign.

Now in his third season with the club, Michael brings consistency, professionalism, and a strong foundation in injury assessment, rehabilitation planning, and evidence-based practice. having completed his MSc in Physiotherapy, he is committed to continually developing his clinical expertise to provide the highest standard of care – helping players return to performance safely and efficiently.

First Team Coach David Bridgwater

Nationality
engEngland
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Hednesford Town FC, Redditch United, Rushall Olympic, Solihull Moors, Stourbridge FC

Bridgy has been part of Liam McDonald’s management team as First Team Coach for over 13 seasons along with Assistant Manager Nick Green. Previously First Team Coach at Redditch United FC, Hednesford Town FC, Solihull Moors FC, Rushall Olympic FC and Stourbridge FC.

David’s playing career that started at Preston North End FC as an apprentice having spent most of his school boy years at Aston Villa FC. After his 2 year apprenticeship he signed professional forms for Telford United FC playing in the National League. After 2 seasons at Telford he had a 3 year stint playing professionally for TNS FC in the Welsh Premier League where he gained 6 Europa League (UEFA Cup) appearances. He signed for Aberystwyth Town FC playing semi-professionally gaining 2 more European appearances playing in the Europa Conference League (Intertoto Cup) before returning to the English system and signing for Moor Green FC (Solihull Moors FC) playing in the National North for 3 seasons and Bromsgrove Rover FC. He has also played at step 2 with Kings Lynn Town FC while spending the later years of his career at step 3 playing for several Midlands clubs including Redditch United FC, Hednesford Town FC, Chasetown FC, Stourbridge FC and Rushall Olympic FC. David also has 15 caps representing England at Futsal.

Physiotherapist Michael Hunter

Nationality
engEngland
Current Team
Kettering Town Football Club
Past Teams
Kettering Town Football Club

Michael is a Physiotherapist with experience across both academy and first team football environments. He previously worked within the sports science department at Northampton town FC’s academy, and supported the First Team Head of Medical at Northampton Town FC as a Sports Therapist Intern, gaining valuable insight into elite level rehabilitation and player care during their League One campaign.

Now in his third season with the club, Michael brings consistency, professionalism, and a strong foundation in injury assessment, rehabilitation planning, and evidence-based practice. having completed his MSc in Physiotherapy, he is committed to continually developing his clinical expertise to provide the highest standard of care – helping players return to performance safely and efficiently.

Player Statistics

Goalkeeper

PlayerGoalsAppearances
Josh Humphrey00
Dan Jezeph00
Paul White00
Jason Alexander00

Defender

PlayerGoalsAppearances
Tai Fleming00
Ryan Haynes00
Tom Leak00
Lewis White00
Archie Crowther00
Anthony Stewart00
Askum White00
Ben Hart00
Levi Andoh00
Aaron Powell00
Shane Flynn00
Ben Isaacson00
George Forsyth00
Connor Johnson00
Aksum White00
Carl Mensah00
Declan Towers00
Alex Gudger00
Will Glennon00
Harvey Peters00
Blaine Rowe00
Romeo Ebondo00
Lewis Coyle00
Preston Bitemo00
Bodi Thistleton00

Midfielder

PlayerGoalsAppearances
Tai Fleming00
Bayley Brown00
Jack Newell00
Lawson D’Ath00
Emmanuel Maja00
Kai Fifield00
Kombe Kawimbe00
Finlay Corrigan00
Alfie Lewis 00
Brandon Barker00
William Van Lier00
Devon Kelly-Evans00
Wes York00
Andi Thanoj00
Sam McLintock00
Connor Stanley00
Kyle Storer00
Eddy Oppong00
Luca Miller00
Ismael Fatadjo00

Forward

PlayerGoalsAppearances
Theo Alexandrou00
Michael Gyasi00
Shaun Jeffers00
Edward Panter00
Jaiden White00
Nile Ranger00
Finley Wilkinson00
Jamar Loza00
Leon Lobjoit00
Micah Anthony00
Remaye Campbell00
Lewis Putman00
Kai Williams00
Nathan Jeche00
Terell Pannant00
Tate Xavier Jones00
Romani Forde00
Eddie Panter00
Tyree Wilson00
Isiah Noel-Williams00
Jonny Edwards00
Callum Powell00
Marvin Sordell00