A SPECIAL MENTION TO CHAIRMAN DAVE MOSS - CLICK HERE
What a fella! Nets, Strips, Subs, Linesman, Meetings, Accountant, Paper work, Elvis Impersonator, Lesley Grantham Impersonator, Sideburn Model....... Mossy is the reason we all get a game of footy on a Sunday. Saying that he loves being able to tell (16 year old) girls he owns his own football club! He has been known to pull his blue suede boots on and help us out when short, knocking some very cheeky back heels out. It is just unfortunate that he runs so much like a crab that children have been known to build sandcastles on the pitch he is playing on. He is also a tactical genius who has invented the one wing back system and loves telling His players to push deep. Just don't tell him to "Put the f**cking nets up". Infact Chairman Moss is very tempted to start a Satda League team off - but it depends on what day they play. You won't catch this fella storming off half way through a match. "U better believe it"
Robin keeps the lads on their toes with his constant encouragement, but should be a bit louder so players can hear him, solid player, always gives 99%, great positional sense & competes for every ball. But sometimes his tackles are so late everyone else has went home. Wins the headers well for a small lad in midfield or defence. Has been likend to the former Liverpool player Phil Babb on a number of occasions, but no one as yet has said he plays like him :-) You wont catch this lad turning up 5 mins before k.o still pissed from the night before and not being able to remember playing.
Skillfull player with a great touch who is able to carve defences open with his passing range. He is even managing win a few headers this season and win some tackles - so looks like those one to one coaching sessions he is having from his hero & mentor P Hutton are paying off!! Has been involved with the warrior for a number of years and does a lot for the team. Whenever theres a joke played you can always guarantee it all stems back to Gordon - always the brains behind any wind-ups - pulling the strings (Indeed he is responsible for these profiles). Now also scouting for future players as a PE teacher.
"The Menace", "The ticking time bomb" all names associated with Ste after a pint or two! What ever you do dont wear the same shirt as him or you will end up missing an ear! loves sleeping on the front lawn, loves playing the drums (unfortunately more often than not on peoples backs in nexus). Favourite foods include mini bus seats.
Top class defender and you will struggle to name a better centre back in the town, the team certainly miss this player when he's not there. You wont catch this lad missing an important cup game due to a heavy night out on the tiles.
STU HODGSON
The Norseman, The scandavian type. Seems a nice quiet lad to some but lethal when it comes to internet and computer manipulation. Tempted Stu out of retirement last season and what a signing he has proved to be, a goal scoring (Well more than the captain) right wing back (our only wing back) and the pioneer of the AFC Warrior Sports WebSite! Should be a striker this lad. Shame he has to have a starbucks coffee just to get through a drinking session!
Ross is everyones favourite fireman, and he knows it. It has been revealed by his landlord that Russ will take any opportunity to wear his fire uniform. Even getting it out the wardrobe to walk to the paper shop or go shopping in Tescos. Despite his appearance he is a very strong and athletic player who always performs well in a variety of positions. Another who is fond of message board shananagans under aliases such as guess who.
Worst ever player for accepting criticism, but a great lad who has done a great deal for the Warrior. Can be a top player when he has the bit between his teeth, who can operate as a striker or Winger (or is that whinger?). Shame we never see him on nights out these days, infact the olympic flame go's out more than him. However still likes to take part in a few wind-ups such as letters to the Hartlepool Mail and letters to Paul Brackstone!
The teams Bryan Robson, not in terms of leadership or determination just the fact that he is a complete piss head who crawls out of nexus at 4.30 am every Friday and Saturday! A very skillful footballer who's goals have been a main reason for the Warriors revival in recent years. Just keep him off those vodka red bulls!
Lovely Bloke and a very good footballer, who will play in any position on the pitch and always do well. Likes to shoot from just about anywhere on the pitch. Shame he seems allergic to the pub after matches, when asked where the warrior was he said in a dock in Portsmouth!
One of our EU Foreign players who has permission from Chairman Moss to travel back home between games due to family commitments. Has probably played in every position on the pitch (except keeper) for the Warrior and has proved to be a fantastic signing by foreign scout Alibinu Pinkney. Loves a whinge at referees so fitted in at the club from day one!
Dave has a real passion for the club, and this is greatly appreciated. He has undertaken many roles in recent seasons - (Mainly Bacon Rolls and Sausage Rolls)! Spends more time at the hospital than the doctors, his most common injury being sprained fingers from the touch screen roulette in coral. Infact if you look in the Oxford dictionary under 'hypercondriac' this lad gets a mention. Only lad we know who would ring someone saying he was worried about his health and weight then end the call as it was his turn in the McDonnalds drivethrough. Another lad who will play anywhere for a game of footy, and has given great service to the Warrior.
Very good young goalkeeper, who has been a great addition to the club. Has now discovered the town and alcohol so we are starting to sense a new Arron who is always still pissed and turning up with 2 minutes to kick off!
Dave is our veteran! Dead ringer for Minty off Eastneders, and a top bloke. Always encouraging and lifting the team, never gives in and always positive. Excellent defender who must have mental scars from hearing his cousin Michael pounding away on some poor lass every time he go's round his Nanna's for sunday dinner!
Good young player who always gives 100%, has great pace and is very strong for a young lad, he must have gained all these characteristics from his History teacher! Matty is sure to become a very valuable player for us in the future. And he got an A in GCSE PE (which is a great achievement considering the PE staff at Manor School).
Another signing from Mr Pinkney and is settling in very well and proving to be a good young player. Also keeps the dressing room entertained with stories about what he gets up to with Pinkneys sister!
"Thats the one, Thats the one" Alan is a former player who now prefers to stand and support the team from the sideline. Probably just as well since he cant even walk after drinking his jugs of vodka red-bull on a Saturday night out. Loves giving people showers in Nexus at 3am, and has a dad who is one of the hardest men in the town, only fools mess with Alan or his family.
The founder member of the ISA who has become very Independent of late as we have yet to see him down at RH8 this season. To be fair he used to love nothing better than cycling down to our Stadium to watch us play but family and job commitments have restricted Steve's appearances down at the Kennel. Unfortunately this has meant his tactical ideas on the sideline have also been missed. To his credit though he is doing very well in his new role as Safety Officer for the Cycling Proficiency Centre. The percentage of cyclists wearing helmets since Sala undertook this roll has skyrocketed, and head injuries reduced substantially.
Official team photographer and nuisance paparazzi on a team night out. One of the original supporters and founder member of the Official Supporters Association (OSA). Benny has also played a game for the Warrior between the sticks and has a 100% winning record in the teams colours. Does more back door jobs than a patio door salesman on team nights out!
Cassanova is a very loyal supporter who is always willing to act as ball boy for important games, however less keen to actually pull a strip on and play. Has been telling the lads for 2 seasons now on our satda nights out that he will play the following morning, however as yet we have yet to see him put his boots on. If only he was as commited to football as he is to snooker. Has been spotted hanging aroudn jewelry stores and buying books called 'how to choose your baby's name'.
NEIL SMITH (OSA)
The third of the three musketeers of supporters. Has followed the ups and downs of the warrior over recent seasons and always on hand to offer support to the lads. Rumour has it he is of afghanistan descent and has taliban connections and is not allowed on any public transport when carrying a rucksack! His best friends Syd and Weedy are also known to join the team on its regular nights out.
