OPPOSITION PROFILES

Brad Robinson

A somewhat familiar face around these parts, having spent the pre-season months of the 2020-21 campaign here, before making a deadlineday switch to Ware, who he helped reach the playoffs. Has previously been with St Margaretsbury and Cockfosters, where he was considered amongst the best step five keepers in the country.

Kai Davis

Hard-working right or left back who signed from Hanwell Town, and has immediately become a fans’ favourite.

Carl Mensah

Commanding centre-back who had previously played with Nicky Ironton at Welwyn Garden City. He had four spells at the Citizens as well as spells with Bedford Town, Colney Heath and Tring Athletic amongst others. Spent last season and the start of this one at Royston Town.

Richard Platt

A full-back with plenty of Southern League experience, having turned out for Banbury United (twice), North Leigh, Kings Langley, Bedford Town, Gloucester City, Chesham United, Bedworth United and Stratford Town.

Te Wihongi

New Zealand international with eight caps who joined in Autumn 2022. Has already impressed with his composure and physical presence at the back.

Demaray Anyadike

Youngster who came through the ranks at Southend United. Scored on his full debut away to Welwyn Garden city on the first day of the season, and has really impressed as the season has gone on.

Danny Green

Experienced midfielder who joined from Royston Town. Has just made a return from injury, and brings plenty of combativity to the centre of the park.

Jack Green

Full back or wide midfielder who kicked off his career at St. Albans City in 2014, making 38 appearances for the National League South outfit. Green spent the 2016-17 season playing for Dunstable Town, moving to Hitchin a year later. A tenacious player and great in the air, who spent six seasons at Hitchin, where he was a real fans’ favourite.

George Ironton

The 26-year-old midfielder joins Stow from Southern Premier Division Central side Royston Town, where he had been since July 2022. He had re-joined Welwyn Garden City in June 2019 having just missed out on promotion from the Spartan South Midlands League in 2018/19 with Tring Athletic. He went back to the Citizens work for his father having previously been him at Arlesey Town and Ware, and has also turned out for Cockfosters and Hitchin Town.

Bilal Sayoud

Tricky playmaker who joined from Enfield Town. Spent time as a youngster at Coventry City and has also played for Potters Bar Town and Wingate & Finchley.

Fabion Simms

Joined from Harlow Town, and can play as a midfielder or defender. A Harlow player of the year, the vastlyexperienced Simms has also played for Potters Bar, Cheshunt and Waltham Abbey.

Jared Small

A vastly-experienced forward player who joins from Harlow Town. He has played for Tonbridge Angels, where he gained promotion to the National League South, as well as Brentwood and Enfield Town.

Kieran Turner

An old-fashioned box-to-box midfielder who signed from Leighton Town. Made an immediate with his ability to change a game.

Mekhi Charles-Armstrong

Electric young forward who has impressed with the under 18s and reserves to make the step up to the first team.

Duncan Culley

Experienced forward who has played extensively in the upper reaches of the non-league system. The prolific front-man signed from Hanworth Villa and also had spells recently with Royston Town and Bracknell Town. He began his non-league career playing for Shortwood, where he caught the eye of Bromley.

He spent much of his career in the upper reaches of the non-league pyramid, playing for Farnborough, Hampton & Richmond and Hayes & Yeading, amongst others. Scored his first goal for the club from the spot against Kempston Rovers.

Callum Ibe

Now in his third spell with the club, Callum can play anywhere across the forward line, and has become a real fans favourite thanks to his work rate and never-say-die attitude. Scored some vital goals on our way to the title last season, and recently made his 100th appearance for Stow.

Jordan Watson

30-year-old forward who had re-joined rivals Welwyn Garden City in August 2021 from another league rival, Ware, and then re-joined the latter in the summer of 2022, having made the same journey in December 2019. He originally joined Ware from Aveley in February 2018, although he had also played for local rivals Hertford Town as well as FC Broxbourne Borough, Redbridge, Hadley and Hoddesdon Town.

Nicky Ironton, manager

Joined the club in September 2022. Spent the last three seasons with Welwyn Garden City, having lead them to the play-off places last season, and on course to do the same in the Covid-affected 2019-20 season. Prior to that, he has managed at Ware, and had two spells at Arlesey Town, where he oversaw three successive Isthmian League promotions. He also took the Bedfordshire side to the first round of the FA Cup and had an excellent run in the FA Vase. This will in fact be Nicky’s second spell with the club, having played for us during the 1990-91 season. As a player, he did all there was to do in non-league; playing for the England semiprofessional side, winning the Football Conference three times, as well as two FA Trophies.

Ricci Crace, assistant manager

Vastly experienced as a player, Ricci had long spells at Hendon and Enfield Town, where he was among their top scorers.

David Bastian, coach

Returns to the club where he made almost 100 appearances as a player. Has had spells at Enfield Town, Ware and Wivenhoe Town, amongst others.

Ed Thompson, coach

Experienced goalkeeping coach who played for Harlow Town, Wingate & Finchley and Dagenham & Redbridge.

Lucelta Eugene, physiotherapist

A stalwart of the changing room who has been with us since 2009. A calming presence and someone who brings great knowledge and experience to the role.