Squad Profiles
Meet the players that are currently training as part of the WFA National Team.
Daniel Kay
No: 2
Age: 19
Domestic Club: Sporting Club Albion
Position: Left / Right Winger
Playing Experience: 4 Years.
Playing Honours:
3 words that describe me: Reliable, Determined, Positive.
About me: As well as playing football, I have a BTEC and NVQ in sports, I am also a FA level 1 coach and am currently coaching in a local school. I am a season ticket holder at West Bromwich Albion and a member at Edgbaston Cricket Club.
Rob Thompson
No: 3
Age: 23
Domestic Club: Northern Thunder PFC
Position: Winger / Striker
Playing Experience: 7 Years.
Playing Honours:
3 words that describe me: Intense, Committed, Leader.
About me: I am currently studying to complete a sports development degree at Northumbria University. I hope this will bring opportunities to work within sport and also hope to further enhance Powerchair Football. I have a keen interest in all sports and also like to travel. My ultimate aim is to be part of the squad for Paris 2011 and bring the World Cup back to England.
Edward Common
No: 4
Age: 16
Domestic Club: Northern Thunder PFC
Position: Goalkeeper / Winger / Striker
Playing Experience: 4 Years.
Playing Honours:
3 words that describe me:
About me: I live on a family run farm in Hexham, Northumberland with my parents, my sister and brother. I support Newcastle United and I like to watch and play any kind of sports. I have been playing Powerchair football 4 years for Northern Thunder and have played in all positions, including in goal.
Nicky Baker
No: 5
Age: 26
Domestic Club: Aspire PFC
Position: Goalkeeper
Playing Experience: 9 Years.
Playing Honours:
3 words that describe me:
About me: I now have 9 years experience playing Powerchair football. I am vice-captain of my Club team. I have earned myself a reputation as a vocal goalkeeper, who commands from the back. Away from football, I enjoy socialising with friends and relaxing with a hot chocolate in Starbucks. I also have a full-time job working for a local disability charity.
Faye Stevenson
No: 6
Age: 21
Domestic Club: Northern Thunder PFC
Position: Goalkeeper
Playing Experience: 4 Years.
Playing Honours:
3 words that describe me: Tenacious, Emotional, Reliable.
About me: ...
Charlie Kitcher
No: 7
Age: 17
Domestic Club: Aspire PFC
Position: Right Winger / Striker
Playing Experience: # Years.
Playing Honours:
3 words that describe me: Joker, Casual, Determined.
About me: I go to sixth form in my local area and I am currently studying ICT, Product Design and Law. In my spare time, generally on a Friday or Saturday I like to go out with my mates, have fun and socialise and then every Sunday I am committed to training for Aspire. Training is not the most fun thing to do, but because of my love for football I train hard with my great teammates to make us as good as possible.
Jon Bolding
No: 8 (c)
Age: 23
Domestic Club: Aspire PFC
Position: Centre
Playing Experience: 9 Years.
Playing Honours:
3 words that describe me: Winner, Joker, Legend.
About me: I have been playing Powerchair football now for nearly 10 years and in that time I have been lucky enough to have played football all over the world. I have progressed a lot as a player over this time and have learnt a lot. My future aims for Powerchair football is to play and captain the England side in upcoming events and also to help my team to a 5th successive National League title and to win the Powerchampions League and WFA Cup.
Chris Gordon
No: 9
Age: 20
Domestic Club: Sporting Club Albion
Position: Centre
Playing Experience: # Years.
Playing Honours:
3 words that describe me: Sociable, Competitive, Leader.
About me: Although on the pitch I am competitive and at times argumentative, I always play football as a team game and believe that ‘good players make other players look good also’. I try to play the game based on that principle and hope it’s not the opposition players I’m making look good! Off the pitch I am friendly and always try to be sociable with others. I study at The University of Worcester and work part time for West Bromwich Albion Community Programme.
Stevie Pearson
No: 10
Age: 18
Domestic Club: Aspire PFC
Position: Winger / Striker
Playing Experience: 8 Years.
Playing Honours:
3 words that describe me: Determined, Disciplined, Reliable.
About me: I have learnt that the only way to achieve personal goals in life is through pure determination and will power, even more so with a disability. I am a very family orientated person who is a massive Arsenal fan and a season ticket holder with Watford. I enjoy socialising, going to concerts and spending time with my friends. I am currently studying in the Media Industry.
Harry Boddy
No: 11
Age: 18
Domestic Club: Northern Thunder PFC
Position: Winger / Striker
Playing Experience: 5 Years.
Playing Honours:
3 words that describe me: Playmaker, Unselfish, Versatile.
About me: When first introduced to Powerchair football I jumped at the chance to take part in it. I think Powerchair football is a wonderful sport and I am glad to play it. I’m a passionate player and I am always determined to play at my very best.
Read about and find out more information about the team from the Squad Diary...
