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22 Plymouth Parkway Apl 5_Layout 1 04/04/2014 12:32 Page 5 way Throgmorton Cup and finish third in the league. Jamie Bass (full back/midfield) Another young player that now has a full season’s experience with Parkway after joining from Plymstock United in February 2012. All action footballer who is genuinely two footed. A new building containing changing rooms, refreshment bar and spectator toilets were completed in 2011-12 after protracted issues over funding and planning – facilities recognised as among the best in Devon and Cornwall non-league football. Mike Landricombe (defence/midfield) Tall and commanding player who is equally at home playing in defence or midfield, and is also a threat when he pushes forward from the back in either open or set plays. Joined from Elburton Villa, where he was rated as one of the league’s top performers last season . In season 2012/13 Parkway finish runnersup in the SW Peninsula League, and beat Welton Rovers 3-1 at Bolitho Park in the club’s first ever FA Cup tie. The reserves won the East Cornwall Premier League and a new pitch-side bar and clubroom was opened during season. An Under-18 side was also formed. Will Stringer (defender) The captain. Not only a very capable defender, but is also superb at retaining possession and starting counter attacks. Missed nearly 18 months with a knee injury. An expert from penalty kicks. This season – which saw the introduction of an Under-16 side – is the club’s 25th anniversary season. Meet the players Marc Bonney (defender) Ben Elphick (goalkeeper ) Relatively young member of the squad who is now in his fifth season at Parkway. A naturally left footed, fast covering full back or central defender who is strong both in the tackle and with his head. Returned to Parkway midway through last season after a spell with Saltash United. One of the most reliable goalkeepers in the league. Has just embarked upon a career in the British Army. Luke Rundle (full back) Dan Law (goalkeeper) Pacey, attacking left back rated by many as the best in the league last season and gets into goal scoring positions with regularity. A very important signing from last season’s Peninsula League Champions, Bodmin Town, this past summer. Devon County youth player. Signed from Tiverton Town as cover for Ben Elphick. Sam Hillson (full back/midfield) In his second full season as senior player. A teenager who first came into the side as a busy midfield player, but is beginning to establish himself as a full back. Son of manager Wayne. Danny Gaze (full back) Vastly experienced attacking full back who joined from Stoke Gabriel in Ô page 7 5