Squad 2002-2004

Chris Chandler - 24 year old, big, competent keeper who has

shown character in recovering from a badly broken leg.

In his second season with the Robins.

Signed for Wembley on the first day of Season 2003-4.

Photo by Denis Granville

Sean Griffiths was born on 12-7-68 and lives in Wembley.  

An experienced goalkeeper who has played for Letchworth 

and Harrow Borough.

Matthew Primus born in 1978, classy right who has strength and 

aggression. Started playing in Senior football in 2001-2.

Signed for Biggleswade on recovering from an injury.

Photo by Denis Granville

Ian Trott: Trotty, born 16-11-74, was born in Aylesbury and now 

lives with his wife and two children in Milton Keynes. He is a defender who has playedfor Stotfold, Ashford Town (Kent), Marlow and 

Leyton Orient, as a schoolboy.  His ambition is to play in a F.A. Vase Final

Photo by Denis Granville

Stuart Blaik, Club Captain and defender.  Blaiky was borne in Carlisle on 30-11-70 and now lives in Brackley with his wife and children, Anthony (often seen at Ford Meadow) and Abigail.  A towering strong defender who is in his second spell with the Robins His experience has stopped the Robins leaking goals Previous clubs: Bicester, Aylesbury, Nuneaton Borough (2 years in the Conference) and Corby.

Michael Cox, born 1979 and joined the Robins in 2001-2 season. 

A skilful midfielder or solid defender, he was spotted by Morell whilst 

playing for  Shepshed. He had a trial with Barnet in August 2001
Signed for St Neots Town, July 2003.

Signed for St. Neots after recovering from injury 

and a mix-up over his expired contract.

Mark Murrell, born in Bletchley on 25-4-73, is married having one 

boy and now lives in Milton Keynes.  A defender who has played for 

Mursley, Brackley and Milton Keynes, his ambition is to play in a F.A.

Vase Final.

Jamie Hawthorne – Born in 1975, he is big, imposing centre back 

who is great in the air. He is quick across the ground and never 

concedes ground.

Returned to Corby Town after covering our “vacancy” due to suspensions.

Photo by Denis Granville

Paul Stanley - Stan, born 24-7-79, comes from Luton, and is a 

defender.
Previous clubs are Stotfold and Kempston Rovers.

Tony Aluko - Is a quick defender who is ex-Newport Pagnell and joined with Morrell Maison. A solid player.

Adam Turner –Born in 1980, this left back/midfielder has a good 

engine and left foot. Sven should check him out.

Photo by Denis Granville

Junior George, born on 22-6-77, comes from Luton and has two 

sons. A midfielder who has played for Letchworth and Aylesbury, 

his ambition is to win the F.A.Vase.

Nathan Bailey - Strong running midfielder who is fearless in the air 

and with tackles; the scorer if some truly memorable goals at 20 yards.

Formerly with Brackley, Stamford, Newport Pagnell and New Bradwell. 

Joined March 2001.

Dave Fenton - Is a hard working ex-Australian League midfield man formally with Milton Keynes City. He joined with the manager and has a great talent.

Steve Justin – Born in 1978, a midfielder with silky, silky skills who 

hurts the opposition with his passing range. A delight to watch and 

another signing from Arlesey.

Has signed for Brache Sparta.

Jim Benton - Midfielder whose previous club was Ford Sports Daventry. Signed for Brache Sparta during close season.

Jonathan Barnett - Came from Stevenage Borough and previously Hitchin. Can play in midfield or up front. Lives in Luton.

Signed for Dunstable Town in quest for first-team football.

Leon Cashman - Defender/midfielder, who previously played for Barton Rovers and Hitchin Town.

Signed for Dunstable Town during close-season.

Pete Sogbodjur was born on 22-10-75 and now lives in Barnet.  

He has played for Northshaw United, Auckland (New Zealand) and 

Wembley.  He wants to win the Vase.

Difficulties with travelling from Wembley so he signed for his nearby 

Wealdstone.

Photo by Denis Granville

Anthony Clark was born on 7-4-77 in Camberwell.  He has played 

for Newport Pagnell, Hitchin and Wycombe Wanderers. He wants to

win the FA.Vase.

Photo by Denis Granville

Dean Whittaker: Deano, born 9-12-82, comes from Luton and is a midfielder. Previous club - Hitchin Town.

Darren Burton - Forward, who previously played for Hitchin Town and Limbury Sunday Football club.

Photo by Denis Granville

Meshach Cole: Shacker, born 13-7-77, comes from Luton and is a 

striker. His ambition is to be a professional footballer. Previous club - 

Letchworth, Bedworth United.
A dangerous forward, whose speed troubles defenders, has scored 

many valuable goals.

Abdul Abdi, was born 1981. A speedy striker, he is strong and 

creative.  He passes the ball, dribbles and shoots well.  He was 

spotted by Morell whilst playing for Harefield.

Moses Olaleye was born in Nigeria on 25-8-73 and now lives 

in Luton.  He played previously for Aberystwyth Town and would 

like to play as a professional.

Photo by Denis Granville

Marcus McGillycuddy was born in Morecambe and now lives in Oxford.  He is a forward who has played for Bicester Town and 

Thame.  He wants to become a professional footballer.

Photo by Denis Granville

Ruben Max-Grant was born in Gambia on 31-5-72 and now lives

in Milton Keynes.  A striker with an impressive goals tally, he is 

nicknamed "Merlin": players understand why when they try to get 

the ball from him.   Ruben used to played for Barton Rovers and 

wants to win the F.A. Vase.

Photo by Denis Granville

Pete Riches, Assistant Manager and Coach, was born in North Walsham, Norfolk born on 30-10-48 and now lives in Deanshanger, 

near Buckingham.  He is married and has a son.  Known to some as "Yashin", after the legendary Soviet goalkeeper (who also wore a 

black cap), he has served Buckingham Athletic, Northampton Town 

and Manchester United, playing in the "A" team.

Morell Maison - Manager who took charge of the Robins in 

March 2000 and has re-built the squad with great enthusiasm on a

limited budget. 

Has had experience with Saffron Walden and is a qualified UEFA 

coach. 

Sarah Smith - Club physiotherapist who does a great job looking 

after the team.

Robins who’ve flown.

Here’s some information about players who were not playing for the Club as at September 2003.

Information obtained by supporter Steve MacArthur and edited by Derek Carpenter.