First Team
Welcome to Kettering Towns First Team Players and Backroom Staff
Kettering Town’s First Team Players Coaches and Staff
Goalkeepers
- Nationality
England- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Height
- 1.83
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
EnglandDan a goalkeeper joined the club in January 2024 after the demise of Nuneaton Borough. He previously played for WBA, Walsall U18, Rugby Town (loan), Tamworth, Worcester City, Alvechurch, Corby Town (dual), and Nuneaton Borough. A former WBA youth team player. Dan kept a clean sheet on his debut as the Poppies ran out 1-0 winners at Hitchin Town and played an instrumental part in the Poppies success at the business end of the season. A superb shot stopper with physical presence making him one of the best goalkeepers in this division.
Dan Jezeph
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Height
- 6'6
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Jason, the 6’6” shot stopper, has previous played for Basford United, Belper Town, Worksop Town Clipston, Loughborough Dynamo, Corby Town, Boston United and Chesterfield.
Jason played against the Poppies for the Steelmen in 2022, with Kettering running out 1-0 winners at Steel Park.
Welcome Jason, we hope you enjoy your time at Latimer Park.
Jason Alexander
Defenders
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Defender
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Connor originally joined the Poppies in December 2020. The Kettering born defender previously played for Sunderland U23, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and had had spells on loan at Boreham Wood, AFC Telford United, Walsall and Kilmarnock. He made his Poppies debut in the 1-1 draw at Brackley Town making impressive strides during the 2021-22 season as the Poppies finished in 8th position in the Vanarama National League North. He also chipped in with 3 goals along the way and was voted by his peers as the ‘Players Player of the Season’, a fine tribute to a fine man. Connor left the Poppies though in June 2022 to join Peterborough Sports. After two seasons away Connor under manager Richard Lavery’s new look squad.
Connor Johnson
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Defender
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Ben a defender is another welcomed addition to ‘Lavs’ new look squad. He has previously played for Burton Albion where he came through the Brewers Academy set up playing three League One appearances for Albion. Ben also played on loan at Kidsgrove Athletic, Tamworth, and Redditch United before signing for Coalville Town where he featured in our final game of last season for the Leicestershire club at Latimer Park.
Ben Hart
- Nationality
- Italy
- Position
- Defender
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
ItalySidik a central defender was signed by manager Richard Lavery during the closed season from Belper Town. His previous clubs include Shepshed Dynamo, Loughborough Dynamo, Harborough Town, Nuneaton Borough, Stratford Town, AFC Rushden & Diamonds, St Ives Town, Kempston Rovers (loan) Soham Town Rangers and Lada Pilgora (Poland). Sidik originally played at Hemel Hempsted (youth) and Boreham Wood (youth) before joining the Corby Town academy. While with the Steelmen he had loan spells at Sileby Rangers, Yaxley, and Daventry Town. A tall imposing defender with a physical presence that makes him a powerhouse at the back.
Sidik Atcha
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Defender
- Current Team
- Peterborough United
- Past Teams
- Bishop’s Stortford FC, Dereham Town FC, Kings Lynn Town FC, Peterborough United, Welling United FC
The club are delighted to announce the loan signing of left back Aaron Powell, who joins the Poppies for the season from Peterborough United, having had previous spells on loan at both National League North and South level with Kings Lynn Town, Welling United and Bishop Stortford, the Posh U21 defender also played at Dereham Town.
Aaron Powell
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Defender
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
- Past Teams
- Hitchin Town FC
KTFC are delighted to announce the signing of left back Daniel Emovon to our squad. Daniel is no stranger to Latimer Park as he was an unused substitute in Hitchin Town’s 4-0 win last season. He has previously played for Hemel Hempsted Town, Ware, Clapton FC and Wingate & Finchley. KTFC welcome Daniel officially to the club and wish him every success with the Poppies. Daniel featured in the two home friendly games against Basford United and Lye Town.
Daniel Emovon
- Nationality
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Position
- Defender
- Height
- 1.87
- Current Team
- Bedford Town FC, Kettering Town Football Club
Democratic Republic of the CongoKTFC are delighted to announce the signing of centre-back Harlain Mbayo, who goes into manager Richard Lavery’s squad to face Halesowen Town on Saturday.
The former Gloucester City, Cheshunt, Cohb Ramblers, Airdrieonians, Truro City, Aberdeen U20, Albion Rovers, Oxford United U18 and DC Congo U19’s. Born in DC Congo (Kinshasa), Harlain played in the recent 4-1 friendly win against Lye Town. We would like to welcome Harlain to Latimer Park and wish him every success while with the Poppies.
Harlain Mbayo
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Defender
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
- Past Teams
- Spalding United FC
Kettering Town Football Club are delighted to announce the return of centre-back Lewis White. Lewis made 59 appearances scoring 3 goals for the Poppies since making his debut against AFC Fylde in August 2022, before joining Spalding United where he made a substitute appearance against the Poppies recently in Kettering’s 4-0 home win.
Lewis made the dream start to his second spell with the club, scoring the winning goal in the 2-1 away win at St Ives Town.
Lewis White
- Nationality
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Position
- Defender
- Height
- 1.87
- Current Team
- Bedford Town FC, Kettering Town Football Club
KTFC are delighted to announce the signing of centre-back Harlain Mbayo, who goes into manager Richard Lavery’s squad to face Halesowen Town on Saturday.
The former Gloucester City, Cheshunt, Cohb Ramblers, Airdrieonians, Truro City, Aberdeen U20, Albion Rovers, Oxford United U18 and DC Congo U19’s. Born in DC Congo (Kinshasa), Harlain played in the recent 4-1 friendly win against Lye Town. We would like to welcome Harlain to Latimer Park and wish him every success while with the Poppies.
Harlain Mbayo
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Defender
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Connor Johnson
Aaron Powell
Midfielders
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Devon, a midfielder joined the Poppies during the 2024-25 pre-season campaign joining his former Quorn manager Richard Lavery at Latimer Park. A Coventry City graduate (along with his twin brother Dion, who also had a spell at the Poppies), he also played for Nuneaton Town / Borough and Leamington.
Devon Kelly-Evans
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Dan, a central midfielder who joined the Poppies in August 2023 after previously playing for Stoke City U21, Wrexham, Gateshead and Hereford in the Vanarama National leagues. Dan scored on his debut in the 2-2 draw against Halesowen Town with an excellent strike, he chipped in with 5 more goals last season proving to be a valuable asset for the managers new look squad. He made a huge impression last season winning a trio of awards, the coveted ‘Supporters Player of the Season’, the ‘Directors Player of the Season’ and the ‘Kettering Town ‘Supporters Trust’ Player of the Season’.
Dan Jarvis
- Nationality
- Wales
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
WalesHuw is in his second season with the Poppies, a midfielder who graduated from the St Albans City youth teams to the Saints first team where he played regularly in the Vanarama National League South. His move to the Poppies last season coincided with his studies at Nottingham University. Huw made 34 appearances scoring 2 goals, one against then leaders Mickleover FC in the Poppies superb 2-0 win, their first league defeat of that campaign.
Huw Dawson
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Kai is an attacking midfielder signed by manager Richard Lavery after impressing during pre-season. Noted for a trial at Barcelona when he was 7, Kai went onto to play for Beaconsfield Town U23, St Ives Town, Wellingborough Town, Wellingborough Whitworths, Cogenhoe United and Wantage Town. He has massive talent and definitely is one to look out for this season.
Kai Fifield
- Nationality
- Albania
- Position
- Midfielder
- Height
- 1.7
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
AlbaniaAndi is a former Albanian U21 international born in Tirana. He is a midfielder who has previously played for Grimsby Town, Alfreton Town, Harrogate Town, Redditch United and a 6-year spell at Boston United before joining Coalville Town. The all-rounder who is a set piece specialist is a welcomed addition to our new look squad having played against the Poppies for the Ravens in both league fixtures last season.
Andi Thanoj
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Wes was a Richard Lavery signing during the closed season having joined the Poppies from Coalville Town. Wes’s career began at Anstey Nomads, before spells at Nuneaton Borough, Wrexham, Gateshead, York City and Brackley Town. He has played at the highest levels of non-league football and has featured against the Poppies in the past for Brackley and last season’s final home game against Coalville Town.
Wes York
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Kettering born Luca, a young forward, is in his second season with the Poppies. He made his debut against Stourbridge last season, scoring his first goal away at Alvechurch in the 1-1 draw. Luca an exciting product from the Kettering Town Youth Academy has also played on loan at Desborough Town and Harborough Town (two spells last season) where he was a member of the Bees promotion side.
Luca Miller
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Wes York
Forwards
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Forward
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Isiah a midfielder was signed by manager Richard Lavery during the closed 2024-25 season from Cheshunt. Isiah has previously played for Cheshunt, Chalfont St Peter, Harrow Borough, and Leverstock Green FC, he also had trials with Barnet. Isiah will bring a different approach to the squad with undoubted energy, physical ability with a good eye in front of goal
Isiah Noel Williams
- Nationality
- EnglandJamaica
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 188
- Weight
- 84kg
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
- Past Teams
- Barnsley, Blackpool, Boreham Wood FC, Newcastle United, Sheffield Wednesday FC, Southend United, Spalding United FC, Swindon Town FC
JamaicaRichard Lavery has added to his squad with the experienced signing of striker Nile Ranger. Nile has previously played for Newcastle United, Barnsley (loan), Sheffield Wednesday (loan), Swindon Town, Blackpool, Southend United, Spalding United, Boreham Wood.
An England U19 international Nile had a pre-season at Barnet, he has played in the Premiership, Championship, League One & Two, the National League and a short spell in the Northern Premier Division One South/East.
Nile has undoubted ability and should offer a different dynamic to the Poppies squad
Nile Ranger
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 1.7
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Tyree a Nottingham born winger joins the Poppies from Quorn FC where he played under Kettering Town manager Richard Lavery and is very highly rated. Tyree is a pacy midfield / winger with a good eye for goal who will give opposing defenders plenty to think about, he has also played for Derby County U23, and Ilkeston Town and will be a welcomed addition to the Poppies new look squad.
Tyree Wilson
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 1.79
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
- Past Teams
- Bolton Wanderers, Burnley, Burton Albion, Charlton Athletic, Colchester United, Coventry City, Northampton Town, Tranmere Rovers FC, Watford FC, Wealdstone FC
Kettering Town Football Club are delighted to announce that former Northampton Town loanee Marvin Sordell has joined the club.
Marvin a greatly experienced forward, played for Stuart Pearce’s Great Britain Olympic side in 2012, having played for England Under 20 and 21 sides.
He has previously played for Burton Albion, Coventry City, Colchester United, Burnley, Charlton Athletic (loan), Bolton Wanderers, Tranmere Rovers (loan), Wealdstone (loan), and Watford. Marvin has played in the Premiership (with Bolton), Championship and League One. He has been out of the game for a while but wants to be back in the game he cherishes. We would like to wish him every success and hope he enjoys his time at Latimer Park, welcome Marvin.
Richard Lavery said, “I am pleased to get another player with plenty of experience coming into the club, Marvin has been out of action for a little while but we believe he can add another dynamic to the squad.”
Marvin Sordell
- Nationality
- Portugal
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 1.75
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
- Past Teams
- Aldershot Town, Boreham Wood, Chesham United, Lincoln City, Maidenhead United, Queens Park Rangers, Salford City, Stevenage, Woking, Wycombe Wanders
PortugalIt is a warm welcome back to forward Bruno Andrade as he re-joins Richard Lavery’s Poppies after a short sojourn at Maidstone United. Bruno originally joined Kettering in December last season going on make 17 appearances, scoring 4 goals. He has previously played for QPR, Aldershot Town, Wycombe Wanderers, Stevenage, Woking, Boreham Wood, Lincoln City, Salford City, Maidenhead United and Chesham United.
Bruno joins at an exciting time with the club and we would like to wish every him success in his second spell at Latimer Park.
Bruno Andrade
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 1.79
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
- Past Teams
- Bolton Wanderers, Burnley, Burton Albion, Charlton Athletic, Colchester United, Coventry City, Northampton Town, Tranmere Rovers FC, Watford FC, Wealdstone FC
Kettering Town Football Club are delighted to announce that former Northampton Town loanee Marvin Sordell has joined the club.
Marvin a greatly experienced forward, played for Stuart Pearce’s Great Britain Olympic side in 2012, having played for England Under 20 and 21 sides.
He has previously played for Burton Albion, Coventry City, Colchester United, Burnley, Charlton Athletic (loan), Bolton Wanderers, Tranmere Rovers (loan), Wealdstone (loan), and Watford. Marvin has played in the Premiership (with Bolton), Championship and League One. He has been out of the game for a while but wants to be back in the game he cherishes. We would like to wish him every success and hope he enjoys his time at Latimer Park, welcome Marvin.
Richard Lavery said, “I am pleased to get another player with plenty of experience coming into the club, Marvin has been out of action for a little while but we believe he can add another dynamic to the squad.”
Marvin Sordell
Coaches and Staff
Manager Richard Lavery
- Nationality
- England
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Richard was appointed manager of the Poppies in February 2024 in succession to Jim Le Masurier. It was a return to the club for ‘Lavs’ as he was the assistant manager to Marcus Law during the 2018-19 promotion winning campaign. He was known as formidable player throughout his career having played for Hinckley United (under former Poppies manager Dean Thomas), Nuneaton Borough, Corby Town, Barwell, Telford United and Coventry Sphinx. He was also the assistant manager at Hinckley and Nuneaton, before taking over as manager of Quorn AFC. He brought to the Poppies former coach Tom Cherry who was with him at Quorn. ‘Lavs’ had a difficult mandate joining the club who were floating around with the prospect of relegation. But an upturn in results, with five consecutive wins turned the corner with safety achieved with 4 games remaining. The rebuilding for the 2024-25 season began in earnest.
First Team Coach Tom Cherry
- Nationality
- England
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Tom Cherry was previously at Hinckley AFC as a first team coach. He has previously been part of the backroom team at Barwell and has recently moved to Kettering Town along with Richard Lavery. Cherry and Lavery had a successful period at Quorn AFC, where they achieved promotion and had a strong season
First Team Coach Frankie Fry
- Nationality
- England
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Goal Keeper Coach Bradley Wilson
- Nationality
- England
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
First Team Coach
Kit Man Malc Lewer
- Nationality
- England
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
First Team Kit Man
Sports Physiotherapist Michael Hunter
- Nationality
- England
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
Sports Physiotherapist for the First Team
Kit Man Dan Willis
- Nationality
- England
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
First Team Kit Man
Kit Man Aaron Lewer
- Nationality
- England
- Current Team
- Kettering Town Football Club
First Team Kit Man and Analyst
Player Statistics
Defender
| Player | Goals | Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Hart | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Powell | 0 | 0 |
| Connor Johnson | 0 | 0 |
| Sidik Atcha | 0 | 0 |
| Harlain Mbayo | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis White | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Emovon | 0 | 0 |
Midfielder
| Player | Goals | Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| Kombe Kawimbe | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Kelly-Evans | 0 | 0 |
| Wes York | 0 | 0 |
| Andi Thanoj | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Jarvis | 0 | 0 |
| Huw Dawson | 0 | 0 |
| Luca Miller | 0 | 0 |
| Kai Fifield | 0 | 0 |
Forward
| Player | Goals | Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| Nile Ranger | 0 | 0 |
| Remaye Campbell | 0 | 0 |
| Tyree Wilson | 0 | 0 |
| Isiah Noel-Williams | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Sordell | 0 | 0 |
| Bruno Andrade | 0 | 0 |