Steve Arnold - Goalkeeper

Highly rated goalkeeper considered by many to be the best in the league. Joined straight from school having represented the Erdington & Saltley District. Now in his 7th season with the club and has been a consistent performer throughout this time.

Cameron Brierley - Defender

Originally joined the club at the age of 16 and made a few appearances, before spending 2 years gaining experience elsewhere. Returned in 2007 and has held a first team place down ever since.

Chris Walker - Defender / Midfielder

Previous Club: Royal Oak

Another former Erdington & Saltley representative who is at home in central midfield or anywhere across the back 4. Finally signed from Royal Oak in the summer of 2009 after a long chase.

Adam Williams - Central Defender

Previous Club: Wylde Green FC

Signed from Wylde Green in 2008 and quickly impressed with his maturity and consistency. Has adjusted to life in the Premier Division with the minimum of fuss and has tremendous fitness levels.

Liam Irons - Central Defender

Arrived at Erdington in 2009 and initially gained fitness in the reserve team. A commanding, ball winning centre back who has recently broken into the first team and impressed everyone with his performances so far.

Paul James - Central Midfield

Previous Clubs: Shrewsbury Town, Tinsel Town (South Birmingham League)

Formerly with Shrewsbury Town, ‘Pablo’ is currently the club captain who has been at Erdington since 2003 and was a member of the Division 2 title winning team in 2004. A composed and experienced midfielder who is highly respected throughout the league and rarely gives the ball away.

Andrew Markham - Defender / Midfielder

Now the longest serving player, Andrew has been with the club since 1997. Has previously captained the side, very good in the air and also composed on the ball.

Adam Hennessy - Central Midfielder

‘Hendog’ arrived in the summer of 2010 and has featured regularly in the first team this season. Has impressed with his fitness levels and maturity and has settled in quickly.

Luke Deakin - Right Midfield

Previous Clubs: Solihull Borough, Coleshill Town, Chelmsley Town

Signed from Solihull Borough (now Solihull Moors) in 2004 and has been in the first team ever since. A versatile player who is at his best at right midfield but has also played in a variety of other positions when required. A key member of the side who were promoted back to the Premier Division in Paul Shaw’s first year in charge.

Wayne Newman - Left Midfield

Previous Club: Wylde Green FC

Young left sided player who arrived from Wylde Green in 2008 having impressed Paul Shaw on more than one occasion. Tidy player who has a good first touch and has grown in confidence throughout his time at the club.

Mariusz Walicki - Midfielder

Previous Clubs: Coventry City, Knowle, Atherstone Town

Polish midfielder who signed from Knowle in 2006, becoming Paul Shaw’s first signing. Has tremendous technical ability and has made several reserve team appearances for Coventry City and has also featured for Atherstone Town whilst at Erdington.

Mark Barber - Striker / Midfielder

Previous Club: Wylde Green FC

Supremely gifted attacking player who had trials with Redditch United this summer and previously had extended trials at Derby County. Signed from Wylde Green in 2008 and quickly became a huge favourite with his ability to change a game and create goals out of nothing. Currently sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury and is a massive loss to the club.

Johaine ‘Baz’ Thompson - Striker

Other Club: Chasetown FC
Previous Club: Boldmere St Michaels

Tall, strong and pacy attacking player who had a tremendous goalscoring record at Boldmere St Michaels and has recently earned a move to Northern Premier League side Chasetown. Joined Erdington in October 2010 and currently averages a goal a game.

Dean Campbell - Striker

Previous Club: Wylde Green

Highly rated young striker who joined from Wylde Green in 2008. Quickly adapted to the Premier Division, has plenty of pace and ability and has made huge progress in each year since joining the club.

Ian Pugh - Striker

Previous Clubs: Aston Villa, Kidderminster Harriers, Lodge Cotterill, Windsor FC

Former Villa schoolboy who has also spent time with Kidderminster Harriers and Lodge Cotterill. Signed from Windsor FC in 2003 after scoring many goals against Erdington in previous fixtures. A tall, rangy striker who has the ability to strike fear into the heart of many a defender.

Adrian Willetts - Midfielder

Originally joined the club in 2003 aged 16 and made many appearances as Erdington won the Division 2 title. After a couple of years away he returned in 2008 and has played mostly for the reserves since then, although he is capable of good performances in the first team when required.

William Lee - Defender / Midfielder

Previous Club: Yenton Rangers

Signed from Yenton Rangers in 2009. A tall player who can play either at the back or in midfield. Has played mostly for the reserves but has also made a few appearances for the first team.

James Woodward - Goalkeeper

Previous Club: Wylde Green FC

Former Wylde Green goalkeeper signed in 2009. A good shot stopper who has proved to be an able deputy to Steve Arnold when required, and has made the reserve team goalkeepers jersey his own.

Matt Rose - Striker

18 year old raw striker who signed in the summer of 2010. Despite a lack of previous experience, he has already begun to make a name for himself in the reserve team with his intelligent style of play and 4 goals in 7 games. Will no doubt make huge initial progress through playing regular football and will be looking to get an appearance in the first team under his belt before the end of the season.

Rhaman Bangura - Right Back / Right Midfield

Togo born player in his 3^rd season with the club. Has played mostly for the reserves but has also made huge progress during his time, largely due to a tremendous attitude and willingness to learn and train on a daily basis. As a result of this he has now made many appearances for the first team and is a very popular character at the club.

Luke Benton - Defender

Previous Club: Wylde Green FC

Former Wylde Green defender signed in 2009. A fitness fanatic who also doubles up as physio. Has played mostly for the reserves but has also made many appearances for the first team.

Daniel Michalowski - Striker

Powerful and pacy Polish striker who plays largely for the reserves with the occasional first team appearance when required. Has improved greatly since joining the club in 2006.

Tomasz Dacz - Goalkeeper

Veteran Polish goalkeeper who appears as and when required. Has plenty of previous experience in Poland and Germany and is a useful asset to the club.

Luke Forrester - Right Midfield

Young midfielder who joined in the summer of 2010 and currently plays for the reserves. Will be looking to gain experience throughout the season.

Simon Willis - Defender

Solid and reliable defender. Now in his 3rd season with the club mainly playing for the reserves. Has a positive attitude to the game which shows on the pitch.

Paul Shaw - Manager

Age: 36
Previous Clubs (as player): Boldmere St Michaels, Sutton Coldfield Town, Southport FC, Burscough FC, Mendlesham FC, Old Newton Utd, Chelmsley Town

Well known on the local non-league scene with a wide array of contacts. In his 5^th season as First Team Manager and is also part of the backroom staff at Tipton Town FC. Has also recently worked for Bromsgrove Rovers FC. Won promotion back to the Premier Division in his first season as manager, and in 09/10 guided the team to the Mansell Cup final for the first time in their history. Shaw has also seen many of his players go on to play at higher levels during his time in charge.

Charles Cooke - Left Midfield

One of the 5 initial investors who helped form EAFC in 1996, and an ever present on the fringes of the team ever since! Good left foot, can play left mid or centre forward.

Club Secretary, Reserve team player-coach, club photographer and statistician!

Bashkim Arifi - Left Midfield / Striker

Skillful and experienced Serbian winger/ striker who joined the club in the summer. Has made a great impact on the reserves this season with his quality on the ball and eye for a goal, and is now in the first team reckoning.

Shaun Boyne - Defender / Midfielder

Shaun is a centre half / centre midfielder who joined in 2008, and is a reserves regular. Good in the air and committed in the tackle.

Jordan Mills - Defender

Jordan joined the club last season, and has been a regular starter for the reserves at left or right back. Tall, solid defensivly, composed on the ball, with a good range of passing.

Dan Gorman - Left Defender / Left Midfielder

Joined the club in the summer of 2010 after moving up from Hastings. Good left foot. Prefers to play left midfield but has mainly played as a left back so far for the reserves.

Kieron Dunne - Left Defender / Left Midfielder

Joined the club in 2009. has a cultured left foot, excellent passer, and a dead ball expert. Can play centre or left side of the defence or the midfield.

Stuart Williams - Defender / Midfielder

Stuart is a very solid and accomplished defender or midfielder, good all rounder, he is another excellent recent addition to the squad.

Adam Markham - First Team Assistant Manager

Previous Clubs (as player): Anderton, Anvil

Adam is one of the club's founders and has featured in a number of positions during its 14 years. Originally a central defender, he formed a legendary partnership with Neil Smith during the club's rise up the Sutton & District League. He has also played at Centre Mid, Centre Forward and Goalkeeper. A natural leader, Adam captained the club during the first 5 years, finishing as divisional runner-up in 2000 and reaching a cup final in 2002.

As Manager, Adam led the club to its first silverware in 2004. In the following season, the club's first in the Premier League, Markham achieved the club's highest ever league finish (4th, Premier League), smashing several records along the way.

Lee Byrnes - Reserve Team Manager

Previous Clubs (Holly Lane S&S, Wylde Green FC)

Lee has been an integral member of the club ever since making his debut as an emergency Goalkeeper during the 1999/2000 season, suffering a leg break for his trouble! A Centre Forward by trade, Lee has played in every position over the years and remains one of the club's all-time top goalscorers. Currently managing the Reserves, Lee famously captained the club to its first league title in 2004.