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Steve Brearley | Goalkeeper | 27 |
Former Notts County youngster Steve was signed two years ago from local side Burton Joyce. Steve claimed the number one spot immediately and has retained it for the most part ever since but has recently lost his place to Ali Bercherini. |
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| Dominic Thomas | Right Back | 22 | |
The former Dunkirk youngster has been with the club for four years now. A tough tackling, reliable defender who never shirks a challenge, his consistent performances are now getting the recognition they deserve. |
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Ian White | Right Back | 35 |
| Veteran Ian is now in his eighth season with the club. The club’s captain has proved to be one of the best signing ever made by Carlton. |
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David Jephson | Left Back | 30 |
| ‘Jeppo’ is the stalwart of the club, he has been with Carlton all the twelve years that Tommy has managed. A loyal and dependable defender who is still first choice left back, a role model to all the young players at the club. |
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Michael Martin | Centre Back | 26 |
| Former Ilkeston Town youngster Mike has been at the club for seven years now and has grown into a formidable defender. Has been promoted to captain this year which we are sure he will relish. |
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Grant Brindley | Centre Back | 23 |
| Grant has come through the excellent youth policy at Carlton to become a first team regular. Big and commanding, he has a bright future. |
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Danny Cane | Centre Back | 24 |
| Dan was signed from Burton Joyce some four years ago as a midfielder. He got converted to centre back and has never looked back since, good in the air and good with the ball. |
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Martin Ball | Midfield | 20 |
| ‘Bally’ is another one who has come through the Carlton academy, had an excellent first full season last year scoring fifteen goals in Carlton’s promotion season. With his attitude and discipline, Martin is only going to get better. |
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Dean Gent | Midfield | 22 |
| Genty has been at the club for six years now. Again coming through the academy, was last seasons players player and managers player of the year. A great left foot, Dean has now become a vital part of Carlton’s midfield. |
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Aidan Brady | Midfield | 23 |
| An inspired signing in January 2007, Aidan provided the vital boost needed for Carlton’s promotion drive, a gifted winger who is easy on the eye. |
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Darrell Thomas | Forward | 20 |
| Another inspired signing in January 2007 from Hucknall. Darryl’s ten goals helped Carlton clinch promotion, a regular goal scorer in the Unibond league with Shepshed, it looks like Darryl is in for a good season. |
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Phil Bignall | Forward | 27 |
| ‘Bigs’ was signed back on during December 2006 from Sutton, a prolific goal scorer in his previous spell with Carlton helping them to two promotions, a natural goal scorer with a great record. |
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Steve Chaplin | Forward | 28 |
| ‘Chappo’ was plucked out of non league obscurity from Linby some six years ago, has been a revelation ever since with his tough, no nonsense approach to the game. He’s looking as fit now as he ever has done. |
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| Ashley Winfield | Midfield | 18 | |
| Ash made his debut for Carlton last season having starred for the Carlton academy and the reserves, tall, imposing midfielder who is only going to get better. |
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| Fabian Smith | Midfield | 0 | |
| Signed from local rivals Arnold Town. Fabian is a talented individual with good feet and will be looking to make an impact this season at Unibond level. |
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Marquin Smith | Midfield | 0 |
| Talented midfielder signed from Dunkirk whose manager David Harbottle believes he will go even higher. |
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| Andy May | Defender | 0 | |
| Talented and versatile player, strong in the tackle with two good feet. Andy is in his second spell at the club but is still and youngster and now has a chance to nail a place down in the squad. |
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| Ali Bercherini | Goalkeeper | 0 | |
| Big commanding goal keeper originally signed as back up for Steve Brearley but has recently take the number 1 position, playing with confidence and presence. |
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Paolo Piliero | Midfield | 0 |
Paolo rejoined the club this season from Ilkeston Town after previously being part of our early progress in the Northern Counties leagues. Left sided midfielder with an eye for goal. |
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| Ricky Gardener | Defender | 0 | |
Powerful youngster with a bright future, can play anywhere across the back although left back is considered his best position. Looks ready to make the step up to Unibond level. |
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| Terry Hawkridge | Midfield | 0 | |
Hawkridge is an exciting young winger who has broke into the first team this season, his silky skills make him an exciting option going forward, primarily on the right wing. |
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