OpponentSpotlight-PLAYERPROFILES HARBOROUGHTOWNFC

MITCH AUSTIN, Manager: an exciting young manager who has managed in the United Counties League at Sileby Rangers and Rothwell Corinthians and was Assistant Manager at Kettering Town and St Ives Town, who he joined ‘The Bees’ from in October 2020. His brilliant player recruitment and leadership last season led us to the UCL Premier Division South title and the UCL’s Champions Trophy. UCL Manager of the Season.

ELLIOT TAYLOR, goalkeeper: an excellent all round keeper, who is quick off his line; in his third season at the club Ever present last season and voted as best Step 5 goalkeeper in season 2021/22.

JAKE WILLIAMS, goalkeeper: a young keeper of great promise who has risen through the ranks at Brooke House Academy, also working with Burton Albion.

DAN COOPER, full back: one of three players that Mitch brought to the club from Rothwell Corinthians, he is powerful, raiding, consistent full back, with an amazing long throw.

SPENCER EDWARDS, full back a quick, play anywhere player who enjoys being a full back. Joined in the summer from Aylestone Park after an impressive season.

BEN WILLIAMS, central defender: our goal scoring, dominating centre half and captain. He has played over 300 senior games for the club having been a junior with us. Voted as best Step 5 defender in season 2021/22.

SAM PRESTON, central defender: one of our powerful and dominating centre halves who is in his fourth season at ‘The Bees’. Overcame a nasty injury to be a key part of the promotion side last season.

PAUL MALONE, central defender: a hugely impressive and experienced quality defender who dominates in both boxes and scores goals. Joined the club from Peterborough Sports and previously with Corby town and Kettering Town

SIDIK ATCHA, central defender: a talented yet player who has impressed everyone who has come in contact with him. He arrives from Corby Town and is dual signed with Nuneaton Borough

GARY MULLIGAN, defender/midfield: joined the club from Corby Town last season and was a valuable acquisition for the run in; an experienced defender/holding midfield player who played 150 games for Kettering Town.

RHYS KELLY, defender/midfield: a quality young defensive player, who is quick and reads the game well. A great acquisition for ‘The Bees’ last season from Wellingborough Town.

JOSH WALSH, midfield: he has come through the ranks at ‘The Bees’ and now in his fifth season. A versatile, quality midfield player, who led with assists last season. Club Player of the Season 2021/22.