Although uncertainty remains around the start of the 2020/21 season, NCEL clubs were allowed to register players from yesterday (Wednesday 1st July). Manager Danny Forrest gave us an update on how the Cobbydalers are shaping up, with the majority of last season’s squad returning for the 2020/21 campaign.
Goalkeepers Alfie Darke and Ben Higginson both return – Alfie, having suffered a serious knee injury last season comes back fully fit, while Ben will be looking to pick off where he left off last season ending the campaign in fine form.
Captain Josh Kaine stays for his fifth season and is fast approaching 200 appearances for the Cobbydalers, whilst fellow defenders Dan Illingworth and Mark Everingham will continue their invaluable contribution in to a fourth season. Connor Thompson and Myles Foley who have been brilliant since joining also commit to the Cobbydalers for the 2020/21 season.
Josh Brown returned to the club last season after a four year absence, but unfortunately suffered a serious knee injury back in February. Matty Moses is edging closer to a return after 11 months out. Both will be supported through their rehab by club physio Conner Docherty and we can’t wait to see them both back in contention.
Midfielders Arley Barnes, Joe Mitchell, Liam Hudson and Josh Mckiernon all stay, Mark Trueman and Kyle Hancock who both returned to the club towards the end of the 2019/20 season are back with the Sils for next season.
Going forward, Chris Wademan will continue in to a 10th year as a player for the club and attacking midfielder Khurram Shazad will look to continue his dazzling form in to the 2020/21 campaign. Matthias Britton who ended last season with a fantastic performance at Handsworth, Luke Hudson and Will Storrie all return. Promising youngster Robbie Fox will be looking to build on last season’s breakthrough while Luke Brooksbank will be hoping to make an impact after coming through the U23 set up. Danny Riley continues his affiliation with the club before a planned venture to the USA – whenever that may be!
Check back in the coming days and weeks for further squad updates including news of some new additions!
