Ascot v Southall 041221

PEN PICS AND SPONSORS - ASCOT UNITED
Dan Price - midfield
Popular attacking midfielder who returns to
Ascot for 21/22 having been out for two years
with a serious knee injury. Previously
appeared 44 times in 18/19 when he scored
10 goals. Sponsor:
Sean McCormack - forward
Skilful forward signed from Walton and
Hersham for 21/22 having also played for
Maidenhead United and Bracknell Town.
Sponsor:
James Harper - midfield
A former professional with Premier League
experience, Harper played 316 times for
Reading between 2001-2010. Also featured for
Sheffield United, Hull City and Doncaster
Rovers before beginning his non-league
journey in 2014. Signed from Windsor FC in
Sept '21.
Rory Merrick – forward
Signed for 19/20 and continues to improve.
Looking to re-establish himself after injury in
an already-disjointed previous campaign.
Calm and composed figure on the pitch and
has great technical ability. Sponsor:
Keaton August - forward
Signed from Windsor FC for 21/22. Can play
anywhere across the front three and has an
abundance of pace. Has a keen eye for goal
backed up by providing plenty of assists. A
personal trainer, he works hard and is
physically strong. Sponsor:
Ian Davies – forward
Prolific goalscorer who scored 25 goals for
Binfield in 18/19 before top scoring for Ascot
with 23 goals in the curtailed 19/20
campaign. Netted another 12 from 24 games
in 20/21. Sponsor: Zipcar UK
Harry Laflin – forward
Laffers joined in 18/19 and has become a goalmachine
despite often playing out of
position. Enters the season having scored 52
goals in 109 appearances with an improving
goals-per-game ratio. Has previously won
supporters’ player of the season award.
Sponsor:
Taylor Morgan - forward
Pacey forward who impressed whilst playing
against us for Fleet Town during pre-season
20/21. Has played at a higher level including
several seasons in the US Major League.
Previous clubs include Toronto, Ostersunds
(Sweden), Falkirk, Airdrie and Whitehawk.
Sponsor:
Jamie Tompkins – manager
Highly respected throughout the club who
guided the team to league cup glory in 18/19
before taking the team to top of the league
before the 19/20 campaign was curtailed.
Football Development manager at Brentford
FC. Sponsor:
Duarte Surpanu - forward
Skilful winger with lighting quick feet, signed
midway through in the 20/21 season and has
the potential to cause problems for any
defence. Sponsor: Maidenhead Town
Denis Nortey - forward
Striker who signed in Sept '21 and scored on
his debut having previously played for
Eversley & California, London Tigers,
Aylesbury United and Rayners Lane.
Rashid Hamid - forward
Lively forward who signed from Burnham, for
whom he scored 3 goals in 11 appearances in
the curtailed 20/21 season.
Jamie Ashdown - goalkeeping coach
Needs little introduction, former professional
Jamie began his career with Reading before
making over 100 appearances for Portsmouth
between 2004-2012. A huge asset to the club
where he coaches at all levels. Sponsor:
Dan Masters – asst. manager
Dan is in his fourth season with Ascot Utd and
is a crucial part of the coaching staff.
Sponsor: