HTFC PROGRAMME 2113-14 DESIGN Issue 23 | Page 10

OPPOSITION PREVIEW Brackley Town Football Club SCOUTING REPORT THE MANAGER - JON BRADY Jon joined Brackley from Kettering Town in January 2009 where he had played since 2007. He was appointed Manager in April 2009. In his first full season in charge he assembled a squad that reached the Southern League Premier Division Play Offs, the highest ever League finish by the club. A playing career that took in both League and Senior Non-League clubs saw him win four major honours. The Conference title twice (Rushden & Diamonds and Chester City). The Conference North title (Kettering Town), the Conference South title (Hayes) and of course last season’s Southern League Premier title. A very experienced Manager who is now working towards his Pro Licence. THE KEY MEN STEFAN MOORE Forward Striker who signed from Leamington in January 2014. Started his career at Aston Villa where he captained the side who beat Everton in the Final of the FA Youth Cup in 2003. Made 22 appearances for Villa in the Premiership before spending loan spells at Chesterfield (2), Milwall (6) and Leicester (7). Then transferred to QPR where he made 39 appearances. Was then loaned out to Port Vale (12) before joining Walsall (5) and then Kidderminster Harriers (14). Moved into non- league with Halesowen where he scored a remarkable 39 goals in 44 games. He then beat that ratio by scoring 96 goals in 86 games for St Neots Town as they moved through the Leagues. Helped Leamington into the Conference last season. DAVE BRIDGES Midfield Midfielder signed from Bury Town at the end of December. In two spells with Cambridge United he made 111 appearances before moving on to Braintree (4), Histon (11), Kettering (58 in two spells), Stevenage (62, who he helped win the Conference National) and then Chelmsford City (28) last season. Played for England ‘C’ against Italy in 2006. BILLY TURLEY Goalkeeper Very experienced keeper who joined the club in July 2010 from Oxford United for whom he made over 150 appearances. Previous League experience with Northampton Town (28) and Rushden & Diamonds (215). Has now notched up over 100 appearances. 10 thePitmen