Contacts

"Sipper" hung up his boots in April 2008, his 20th year at Yatton Athletic Football Club, having spent some proportion of his time as first team captain. Fittingly, he wore the captain's armband in his final game and got on the scoresheet to sign off in style. Now as his playing days, and hairline, are over, he has stepped into a more administrative role, proving to be a dedicated and hands-on Chairman, a position he has held since filling the role from his late father, John Coombes who held the position for many years. Rich was always a heart-and-soul player, a constant voice on and off the pitch for everyone around him, and I'm sure we can all rely on his presence spurring the teams on for the 2008/09 season and beyond. Thanks, Sipper.

Hayden became vice chairman in 2006. At the time, he was a regular player for Yatton "A", making most of his appearances at the heart of the defence, however has not played as much as he would like during 2007/08 due to personal commitments.

After starting as a youngster at Glasgow Rangers, Pete enjoyed a career in Scottish Football, before moving to England. A former manager of Yatton, he has now rejoined to take control of the club's training sessions, and is guaranteed to make his presence felt both in training and at pitchside on a Saturday. He adds a great deal of footballing knowledge to the coaching staff, with a very professional approach to training and preparation and is greatly appreciated by the players. Pete's son, Ryan, is a player at the club.

'AJ' has represented the club at both Junior and Senior Level (as well as the now defunct Sunday league side Prince of Orange AFC). He spent approximately five years away from the village but has now returned to 'the shire'. Being community spirited he gladly accepted the role of Club Secretary when it became available in the summer of 2007. His responsibilities include registration of players, arranging fixtures for the three sides and ensuring referees are allocated to matches.

Dave has been a player at Yatton for a number of years, following the Prince of Orange Sunday team's amalgamation in the early part of the new millennium. Starting places have been hampered by many things, including niggling injuries, a season ticket at Plymouth Argyle but more importantly by a general lack of any real footballing ability! He’s proud of YAFC, and will continue to endeavour to improve its fortunes, both on and off the pitch.

A former Reserve Team player, Dave tasted great success as captain, leading the side to a league title and cup final appearance. Niggling injuries and a desire to leave his comfort zone (the centre circle), saw Dave progress to the position of Reserve Team manager in 03/04. Promotion, followed by a season of consolidation ensured that Dave’s years in charge were viewed as a period of achievement. After two years away from management, Dave views his appointment to the role of General Manager as an opportunity to work with the club’s elite players and take the club forward.

Chris enjoyed representing Yatton at all levels, firstly through the Junior club before graduating to the senior set up with fellow first team manager Dave Richards. After brief spells away with Cleeve and Wrington, he returned to represent the "A" Team and reserves before establishing himself in the first team only for a serious knee injury to bring his playing career to a premature end. Despite a lucrative offer from Gary Johnson to join Bristol City's assault on the Championship, Chris has decided to be part of a re-shuffle that see's new faces in both administration and managerial roles at the club.

Ash was previously the first team's FA Players Representative and is still very much part of the playing staff. Injury had forced a premature end to Ash's playing days, however he made a surprise comeback at centre forward during the 2007/08 season and a goal-glut ensued a sharp turn around for the Reserve side, helping them to a respectable mid-table finish after a tough start to the season, together with reaching a cup final. This move has allowed Darren to move into a more managerial position on the sidelines and his presence is surely felt by everyone!

"Gaffer" has been involved with Yatton in a coaching role for six years, and is also a former member of the playing staff. Having consistently developed a productive relationship with the town's younger talent in the "A" and Reserve teams, a more dedicated man-manager will be hard to come across.

Baby-faced defender and first team regular known to duck the occasional full-blooded tackle. He Joined Yatton in 2003 after spells with Nailsea Town and Nailsea United where he acquired his nickname 'K'.

Nick can count. This was a major factor in his appointment as Club Treasurer for the 2007/08 season.