Rob Hodgson (Manager)

After a long-playing career in senior football Rob took his first player-manager role at Hullbridge Sports, At Hullbridge the team had successful runs in the FA cup and the clubs best ever FA Vase run
After eight years at Hullbridge, Rob left and went back to playing, before a challenge came up at Olympian league side Runwell Sports, where the club won promotion to the premier division, after a successful first season in the premier finishing fourth, Rob alongside his coaching staff left to take the vacant Rayleigh Town first team position
In his first season in charge at Rayleigh, Rob won the BBC Essex Saturday premier cup and the Essex Olympian league premier division and promotion to the Thurlow Nunn first division south

Josh Hudson (Goalkeeper)
Young goalkeeper that has gone from strength to strength known for his bravery, focus, and shot stopping ability

Lewis Catling (Goalkeeper)
Comfortable between the sticks and has that attribute desired in modern goalkeeping, quality with the ball at his feet

Charlie Seadon (Defender)
Has been with Rayleigh Town since 2018, Right sided defender that likes to showcase both his defensive and offensive attributes during matches

Matt Oaten (Defender)
An intelligent and technically gifted full back who can play either side of the defensive line, also represents the England deaf national football team

James Sweetman (Defender)
A reliable central defender who is dominant in the air and able to read and break up play

Ollie Quick (Defender)
Returning to the club he played for in youth football in the summer of 23, a rock in the centre of defence, was voted players player of the year & managers player of the year last season

Alfie Larkin (Defender)
Another long serving player who is a dominant central defender chips in with a goal or two as well

Louis Bazely (Defender/Midfield)
Joined the club in the summer of 23, a versatile player that can play in defence and midfield was a mainstay in the team last season

Taylor Armstrong (Midfield)
Defensive midfield player with an impressive ability to breakdown play and regain possession voted supporters player of the year last season

Tommy Sykes (Midfield)
Pacey winger with an eye for goal signed from Shenfield F.C. where he was their top goal scorer last season

Leo Clark (Midfield)
Central midfielder signed from Corinthians F.C. was a mainstay in their midfield last season, a good addition to our squad

Matt Tapley (Midfield)
Midfield maestro with the ability to pick a pass, and helping himself to an assist

Joe Olley (Midfield)
Experienced and energetic midfielder who works tirelessly on or off the ball, pulls the strings in midfield

Owen Barratt (Midfield)
Young midfielder can play anywhere in the midfield or in the forward line, likes to drive at the defensive line and grab an assist or a goal for himself

Ollie Miller (Midfield)
Pacey winger with an eye for goal

Jamie Philbrick (Midfield)
Young technically gifted midfielder with a high intensity style of play

Charlie Little (Midfield)
Able to play in both, defence and attacking roles on either side of the pitch, make this hugely versatile player an important part of the squad

Ben Baxter (Midfield)
Midfield player that can play in a variety of positions across the middle of the park

Arnold Acheampong (Midfield/Striker)
Exciting player to watch with lightning pace, is a constant threat going forward, can play on either side of the pitch likes to drive at defences and provides both goals and assists for the team

Jimmy Dalton (Striker)
Operates in either the ten or upfront in the nine loves playing a well weighted through ball

Nathan Scarborough (Striker)
Joined the club midway through last season brings experience and quality to the team

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