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DANIEL PLATT – GOALKEEPER Dan re-joined the Yeltz in the Summer of 2021 for his second spell. Dan left at the end of the 2018-19 season. Since re-joining he has made over 200 appearances, the 3rd highest appearance total for a Yeltz goalkeeper.

DANIEL WHITEHOUSE – GOALKEEPER Dan has come through the ranks of our Youth and U-21 teams to earn his place in the first team squad, an excellent prospect.

JOSH EZEWELE – DEFENDER Josh joined the Yeltz in February 2022 and slotted himself into the team as fullback making 10 appearances.

KIEREN DONNELLY – DEFENDER Kieren a former Aston Villa academy full back. Has previously played for Feckenham, Coleshill and Redditch United before moving to Halesowen Town.

KIERAN MORRIS – DEFENDER Kieran is in his second spell for the Yeltz having previously had spells at Stourbridge and Bromsgrove Sporting, Morris has gone on to make over 50 appearances to date.

JAK HICKMAN – DEFENDER Dual registered with Banbury United. Started his career with Coventry City, followed by a few non-league teams before signing for Bolton Wanderers. Upon leaving Bolton he joined a League Of Ireland Premier Club.

NATHANIEL KELLY – DEFENDER Nat joined the Yeltz in 2021 and quickly established himself at the heart of the defence as well as being a handful in the opposition penalty area.

OSCAR TONGE – DEFENDER Oscar is on loan from Peterborough United. A versatile performer who has been with the Academy set-up for a couple of years.

ROB EVANS – DEFENDER Centre half Evans is one of Manager Paul Smith’s old players from the Redditch United and having joined them from Coleshill Town is a no nonsense, solid central defender Rob is a perfect fit at the Yeltz, he has been described by many as a Rolls Royce of a player.

ASHLEY SAMMONS – MIDFIELD Ashley Sammons has rejoined the Yeltz from Stratford Town having previously played for Rushall Olympic. Solihull born Sammons, 27, began his footballing career with Birmingham City coming through the Academy and youth team ranks before making one first team appearance in the League Cup, during his time with the Blues Ashley also represented England at U-17 level. He has also played for Hereford, Worcester City and Solihull Moors, but his most successful spells have been for Redditch United where he made over 100 appearances scoring nearly 50 goals.

BROGAN HALPIN – MIDFIELD Box to box midfielder has joined on dual registration with Worcester Raiders.

JAC REDHEAD – MIDFIELD Box to box midfielder Jac joined the Yeltz in 2021 having previously played for Barwell. Jack missed a chunk of the 2021-22 season through injury but is now back firing on all cylinders.

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