The Carpeteers Squad

NAME: Neil Slaughter [Assistant manager]
POSITION : On the bench / sidelines
Hoops was a sporting outcast until he reached 38 years of age. Nowadays he is perhaps the most famous Carpeteer of all time. His continued dedication to supporting the team and also his helping of running matters behind the scenes has led him to become assistant manager. He does have a 3rd division winners medal and a Championship winning medal to his name which many players at Cornwall 6 a side still have not achieved. He has even pinched a couple of goals along the way on his rare substitute appearances [ his first goal came from the penalty spot vs Teddingtons on 23/11/2007. He suffered a serious knee injury during 2009 while playing for Niles Bakery and he only returned to the pitch during the latter stages of 2010. In 2011 Hoops has continued to support the Carpeteers while rejecting offers from other teams for his services.

NAME: Gareth Geach
POSITION : Striker
Geachy made an impressive debut for Carpeteers on 11/05/2007 when he hit the teams first ever hat trick. That debut performance left Ricko with no choice but to sign him full time. However, Geach turned up late for his next match and had to come on as a sub ! After that, he has been a regular in the side and has never been late to a game since. His pace is incredible and his left foot is a net breaker, scoring goals galore as well as plenty more hat tricks over the last few years. Geach has developed into a much better player over the seasons and does not just do the striking for the Carps, he is often spotted defending his own teams goal, a new part to his game which has helped the team very much so in the high ground of the Premiership.

NAME: Andrew Geach
POSITION : Midfield
Andy joined the team as a stand in player for his injured brother in 2008 and made such an impact that they couldn't let him go. He is creator of the team. He will drift into space with the ball and create chances out of nothing and has scored over 50 goals for the team since his arrival. He is best in midfield linking up with his brother but can also happily play as an out and out striker. He's even been known to go in goal when times are hard! Has to try and remain fit as 2010 saw him pick up a lot of injuries  [like Ricko in 2007 ] and it is very noticeable when he is missing from the side. So far in 2011 he continues to be vital to the Carpeteers.

NAME: Gavin Kitts
POSITION : Goalkeeper
 Gavin has proved a revelation since moving between the sticks when former Carps keeper Shaun Moley Hicks had to retire after a motorbike crash in 2010. Until then, Gav had been a rock at the Carps defence for many seasons. He was signed by Ricko in March 2007 as a replacement STRIKER for Dan Nicholls after Tornadoes didn't want him [ they tried to re-sign him 6 months later after Carps had won the Division 1 title ]. Gav scored in his first game against Gherkins on 23rd March 2007 but filled in at the back in the next match. That's where he happily stayed until in late 2010 he became the new Carps keeper and the team are very happy for him to remain just where he is.

NAME: Craig Phillips
POSITION : Striker
Craig is the Carpeteers top scorer of all time and he continues to create havoc for defenders with his strength and precise finishing. Originally signed from the now deceased Poltair Preds team after a dispute with then manager Lee Langford, Carps player/manager Ricko was quick to move in and sign Craig, the official paperwork being completed in St Austell's shoezone shop. He did however play his first Carps game on 16th March 2007 as a stand in [ and scored in a 1-0 win over Neil Truan Motors ] but on his official debut Craig hit two goals against St Stephens in the cup QF on 17th August 2007. He has recently perfected his free kicks, scoring goals from all over the pitch with his team believing that a Craig Phillips free kick is as good as a penalty. He can also play in goal or defence and so importantly, he is one of those players that can change a game.

NAME: Ricko Barker [Captain / Manager]
POSITION : Defender/ Midfield
Ricko is the only survivor from the group of players that set the Carpeteers up during the summer of 2006 and has done a good job of taking the team from bottom division strugglers to premiership title contenders. There's been up and downs, highs and lows along the way [ including friendships pushed beyond the limit ] but it all seems to have paid off with Carpeteers better than ever in 2011. Ricko's signings included Gareth Geach, Craig Phillips, Chris Warburton and Gavin Kitts along the way, and with Andy Geach also joining the fray, these are the main players to have helped Carpeteers get to where they are today. Ricko is happiest in midfield with his driving engine working up and down the pitch but in 2011 he has become what some consider, Carpeteers main defender [ now that Warbz has left ] and he has a big job to do at the back in the coming matches if Carps are to remain near the top.

NAME: Steven Dash
POSITION : Midfield
"Dashy" is not a first team member of the squad but like Anthony Stone and Scott Laughton, he is brought in when the first team is short. Dashy can do a good job in the midfield with his quick feet and good passing game. When he gets a chance in front of goal his left leg can be a dangerous piece of equipment. He has settled into the Championship playing for Real so so Bad in recent months but can very much do a job for the Carpeteers when called upon and they are grateful for his services.

NAME: Anthony Stone
POSITION : Midfield
"Stone" used to ply his trade with the Poltair Predators alongside Craig Phillips. It was a very effective partnership but Stone has been at a loose end since the Preds folded during early 2010. He has since been brought back to help the Carps out in midfield on many occasions and is very much a handful with his excellent passing game. He can also find the back of the net with his quick movement finding lots of space. Real so so Bad and Dinner Ladies [in a lower division] are all after Stone's services as 2011 gathers momentum.

NAME: Dan Bray
POSITION : Defence
Dan Bray is a rare thing in that he is a decent defender, and they are hard to come by at Cornwall 6 a side. Carps have been impressed by his performances as a stand in for the sometimes absent Warbz or Ricko. He is also good at going forward with the ball into attack. He wont be joining the Carpeteers full time as he is contracted to Parkside Motors in a lower division but he will be tapped up on many occasions by the Carps as the 2011 season progresses.

NAME: Scott Laughton
POSITION : Midfield / Striker
Scott was player of the tournament when the Carps took a chance with him at the 2010 Luke Jago Memorial Tournament. His 7 goals helped Carps to see off plenty of stiff competition and has been highly regarded by Carpeteers management for a long time since his Poltair Predator days. Scott can fill in up front, in the middle or even in goal. His left foot can also take a decent free kick and he has already scored 8 goals for Carpeteers in the handful of matches that he has played.

FORMER PLAYERS

Chris Warburton -  Carpeteers highest regarded defender ever sadly had to leave the team in May 2011 due to work commitments. His debut for Carps was winning the Lee Jago tournament trophy in summer 2010.
Carl Webster - Left at end of 2009 after 4 years with the team. Scored over 30 goals, had 2 title winning medals and came back during summer 2010 and helped guide Carpeteers to the Lee Jago memorial trophy victory.
Dan Ozzie Osbourne - Goalkeeper for 6 seasons at Carps winning 3rd Divison and Championship winners medals before signing for Chesney United in December 2008. As predicted and was inevitable, he got bored and retired from 6 a side at the end of 2010.
Jim Martyn - Contract terminated November 2008. Won Div 3 and Championship winners medals with Carpeteers..
Richard Golley - Left during 2007 due to a dispute over the signing of striker Craig Phillips.
Dan Nicholls - Former wannabe striker left the team in 2007 after falling out of favour and became goalkeeper of Tornadoes/Parkside Motors.
Luke Styles - Left the team during 2007.
James Triggs - Left the team at beginning of 2007.