WHO ARE YA? RUSHALL OLYMPIC FC Player Pen Pics

Liam McDONALD – Manager.

Appointed by the Pics in October 2017 after leaving Solihull Moors. Began his playing career with Worcester City before moving on Bromsgrove Rovers Spells followed at Boldmere St Michaels, Halesowen Town, Sutton Coldfield Town, Halesowen Town, Cradley Town, Barwell, Stafford Rangers, Kettering Town, Tamworth and Redditch United. He began his managerial career at 28 when named as Redditch United manager. In the 2015-16 campaign he guided Redditch to runners up spot in the Southern League Premier

Swedish club Brommapojkarna In February 2015 he moved to Flekkeroy of the Norwegian Second Division, before returning to the UK and signing for Hayes & Yeading FC in January 2016. The summer of 2016 saw him move to , Redditch United. Prior to the 2017-18 campaign he signed for Stafford Rangers before moving to Stourbridge and then on to Tamworth before joining the Pics

Alex CAMERON – Forward

Arrived at Dales Lane during summer 2022 from Lye Town. Began his career at Stoubridge. Has had spells at Dudley Town, Tividale, Bilston Town and Redditch United Summer 2021 saw him initially link up with Bilston Town, before starting the 2021-22 campaign with Sporting Khalsa However, during October 2021 he returned to Redditch United, but after suffering from injury he made a comeback with Lye Town in February 2022. During the early part of season 2022-23 he returned to former club Tividale, prior to heading back to Dales Lane in September 2022.

Callum COYLE – Midlfielder.

Arrived at Dales Lane during summer 2021, from Stafford Rangers As a youngster he was part of the Walsall F C Academy system and upon being released at 16 he linked up with Solihull Moors In November 2017 he went out on loan to Romulus and in April 2018 made his full debut for Solihull. Whilst at Moors he had loan spells at Nuneaton Borough, Hednesford Town, Halesowen Town, Grantham Town and Redditch United He was released by Solihull in summer 2020 and rejoined with Stafford Rangers Enjoyed an excellent debut campaign with the Pics by finishing as third top scorer with 8 goals in the 48 games he featured in and quickly became one of the fans favourites.

Liam DALY – Defender

Tall, central defender who arrived at Dales Lane in September 2022 from Ilkeston Town, whom he had joined from Kettering Town. Began his career at Romulus, having previously been on the books of Birmingham City as a youngster. He later moved to Evesham United and had spells at Corby Town, Redditch United, Solihull Moors, Halesowen Town, Leamington, Barwell before rejoining Solihull Moors. After three years he moved to Kidderminster Harriers during the summer of 2017 His spell at Aggborough was short-lived, and he returned to Solihull for a third time early in season 2017-18 In November 2019 he signed for Gloucester City and his performances secured a move to National League Barnet in January 2021. Released by the Bees in Summer 2021 he joined Stourbridge before quickly moving on to Nuneaton Borough and then again moved on to Conference North outfit Kettering Town in March 2022

Alex FLETCHER – Midfielder.

Arrived at Dales Lane during summer 2022 from Stafford Rangers. Began his career by coming through the ranks with Shrewsbury Town Following a brief spell with Ross County, he joined AFC Telford United in April 2015 before signing for Tividale in September 2015 He joined Redditch United in December 2015

In the Summer of 2016 he joined Newtown AFC before joining Southport in June 2017. In October 2017 he signed for Stafford Rangers before rejoining Newtown. In 2020 he signed for Stourbridge before returning to Newtown again Summer 2021 saw him return to Stafford Rangers for a second spell

Kristian GREEN – Defender.

Vastly experienced defender who transferred to Dales Lane during summer 2021 from Stourbridge. He first came to prominence in the non-league scene with Gornal Athletic during the 2010-11 campaign, operating at that time as a front runner In 2013-14 he joined Halesowen Town before Summer 2015 saw him transfer to Stourbridge During the dying stages of the 2015-16 season he linked up with Sporting Khalsa. In January 2017 he signed for Solihull Moors. Summer 2018 saw him leave Solihull and join Tamworth and then in the summer of 2019 it was announced that he had agreed a return Stourbridge.

Andre CARVALHO-LANDELL – Forward

Returned to Dales Lane in August 2022 from Hednesford Town for his third spell at the Pics. He first arrived at the club during summer 2012 from Hednesford. Began his career with the Wolves. At Molineux he spent two years in and youth squad and reserves Upon his release he signed for Bath City just after the start of the 2011-12 campaign Finding opportunities limited he signed for Hednesford in December 2011 Spent the 2012-13 at Dales Lane before moving to the USA to attend Tiffin University. In 2016 he joined Michigan Bucks in the Premier Development League (PDL) before returning. Summer 2017 saw him return to Dales Lane to begin a second spell with the Pics, however in October 2018 he transferred to Alvechurch The Summer of 2019 saw him follow manager Ian Long to Stourbridge During summer 2021 he transferred to Southern League Premier Division Central rivals Hednesford Town.

Tyrese HUGHES – Forward.

A highly rated attacking player who successfully progressed through from the Pics high-flying U-18’s side in the Midland Floodlit Youth League Northern Premier Division during November 2022 and has since gone on to firmly establish himself within the First Team squad at Dales Lane.

Jermaine HYLTON – Forward

Experienced goalscorer who made his Pics debut in December 2022 Began his career at Birmingham City Also spent four years at Kidderminster Harriers. Moving into non-league he featured for the likes of Continental Star and Redditch United. In January 2015 he joined Swindon Town signing a two-and-a-half year contract with The Robins During October 2016 he joined Guiseley on loan until January 2017 During July 2017, he joined Solihull Moors and then in May 2019 he made a surprise move north of the border to link up with Motherwell on a free-transfer. He made 41 appearances for the Steelmen before joining Ross County in October 2020. However, in May 2021 he was one of ten players who were released In June 2021 Newport County AFC completed his signing on a one-year deal, however, despite making his debut during August 2021 in the starting line-up for the 1-0 League Two win against Oldham Athletic, his contract was cancelled by mutual consent in January 2022, having made just five appearances.

Sam MANTOM – Midfielder.

Returned to Dales Lane for a second spell after ending a two-season spell at Hemel Hempstead Town. Played over 150 times for Walsall engine room and became a firm favourite amongst The Saddlers’ faithful Began his career at Walsall's academy before being spotted by WBA, with the Baggies reportedly paying £20,000 to take him to The Hawthorns Joined Icelandic side Haukar in May 2010 on loan Upon returing to the UK he made his debut for WBA in a Football League Cup game against Orient at Brisbane Road in August 2010.In November 2010 he joined Tranmere Rovers on loan and also had a loan spell at Oldham Athletic In March 2012 he signed for Walsall on loan, and was instrumental in helping the Saddlers narrowly avoid relegation He later returned to Walsall on loan in November 2012 and in January 2013 his move was made permanent. In June 2016 he signed a three-year deal with Scunthorpe United. In January 2018 he joined Southend United on loan until the end of the season and then joined on a permanent deal In June 2020 he left Roots Hall having being released by Southend and signed a shortterm deal with Rushall Olympic In November 2020 he joined Hemel Hempstead Town until the summer of 2022 saw a move back to the Midlands.

Jourdain MASIDI – Midfielder

Transferred to Dales Lane during November 2021 from Bromsgrove Sporting He originally came through the ranks of Romulus, progressing from the youth set-up to the first. For the 2019-20 campaign he joined Littleton. Summer 2021 saw him make the move up to Step 3 of the National League System by joining Bromsgrove Sporting, who had been tracking him for a couple of seasons

Reece MITCHELL – Defender

Signed for the Pics from Boldmere St Michaels in July 2019. He first came to prominence in non-League circles with Cadbury Athletic, but moved on to Boldmere in February 2018. During the 2018-19 campaign he really shone for the Mikes and was a key member of the side who won the Walsall Senior Cup at the home of Walsall FC against their neighbours Sutton Coldfield Town in May 2019 He ended the 2021-22 campaign by being named by his peers as runner-up in the Pics Player’s Player of the Year awards.

Declan RILEY – Forward

Highly regarded and talented front runner who successfully progressed through from the Pics high-flying U18’s side in the Midland Floodlit Youth League Northern Premier Division during October 2022 and has since gone on to firmly establish himself within the First Team squad. Currently the U-18’s top goalscorer, he netted his first senior goal in November 2022 during a Walsall Senior Victory against Lye Town

Will SHORROCK – Midlfielder.

Transferred to Dales Lane in summer 2022 from Bromsgrove Sporting. Began his career at Walsall, featuring for both the U-18’s and U-21’s Made his first-team debut for the Saddlers as a substitute in an EFL Trophy group stage victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in October 2016 At the end of the 2017-18 campaign, he found himself released from Walsall just days after making his League One debut for the Saddlers. During summer 2018 he linked up with Bromsgrove Sporting and in August 2018, he signed for the Rouslers on a one-year deal.

Sam WHITTALL – Defender/Midfielder

Arrived at Dales Lane during summer 2016 after ending the 2015-16 campaign with Stourbridge. Began his career at Wolves where he progressed through the Academy system to secure a professional contract in March 2012 and was a regular in both the reserves and Under 21 Development squad side In the spring of 2014 he was released by Wolves and joined Cambridge United on a 6-month contract However, after making just a couple of appearances he joined Brackley Town on loan in September 2014, a move that was made permanent in December 2014. In January 2016 he signed for Stourbridge before linking up with the Pics

Jake WEAVER – Goalkeeper.

Arrived at Dales Lane during summer 2022 following a three season spell at Leamington. Began his career at Birmingham City and in May 2017 he signed a one-year contract with a further year's option for the Blues' In September 2018 he joined Hungerford Town on a short-term loan before another loan spell at Kidderminster Harriers and then another at Hednesford Town. He signed a new one-year deal at St. Andrews in May 2019, and on the eve of the 2019-20 campaign he joined Leamington on a season-long loan deal. He was released by the Blues at the end of season 2019-20 and opted to return to Leamington on a permanent basis, having already proved a hit with the Brakes supporters, who had voted him as their Player of the Season He was once again ever-present during season 2020-21 and was one of the Brakes’ most consistent performers, playing a starring role in a penalty shoot out 3rd Round FA Trophy win at Wrexham as Leamington were eventually knocked out by Hereford just prior to the Quarter-Final’s. After the season was once again frustratingly curtailed by Covid-19, during season 2021-22 he took his Leamington appearance tally to 99 games and in May 2022 was between the sticks as the Brakes won the Birmingham Senior Cup against Stourbridge at Villa Park in front of 3,000 fans.