Mark Saunders

Strong midfielder who returned to Ladysmead in 2008 after a long spell in the professional game with Plymouth Argyle and Gillingham. Made his Tivvy debut in 1989, helping the club to the FA Vase final in 1993, and was a regular until his move to Home Park six years later. Appointed first team manager in November 2010 having served as Assistant Manager from the start of the 2010-11 season.

Hedley Steele

A true Ladysmead legend, Hedley first played for Tivvy in 1970 and scored a hat-trick on his debut. Enjoyed a lengthy career in local football at the likes of Exeter City and Weymouth before returning to Tiverton as club captain in the late 1980s. Continued to perform at the top of his game well into his 40s, leading the club to Wembley in 1993. Upon hanging up his boots Hedley entered management with the Tiverton Town Youth team and has also managed locally at Cullompton Rangers and Bickleigh, returning to Tivvy In November 2010 as understudy to former teammate Saunders.

Ryan Draper

36-year old who signed for Tiverton in August 2010 from Bideford. At Biddy ‘Drapes’ established himself as one of the most consistent goalkeepers in the Western League, and he was also an FA Vase winner in 2001 with Taunton Town, helping the Peacocks to a 2-1 win over Berkhamsted Town.

Chris Wright

Signed in the summer of 2010 from South West Peninsula League side Witheridge, he has also turned out locally for Cullompton Rangers, including a fine performance against Tiverton for Cully in a pre-season match in July 2008. A broken wrist in just the third match of last season kept him out of action for two months, but he returned stonger than ever to help the club to the Devon Cup final.

Adam Faux

Fleet-footed defensive player who has, over the past three seasons, become a key part of the Tiverton defence, either centrally or on the right. Faux signed for the Yellows in February 2008 after spells at Clevedon Town and then Taunton Town and is the current club captain. Suffered a serious injury in the summer and is likely to miss most of the current season.

Tom Gardner

Versatile centre-half who played for Exmouth Town before joining Tiverton six years ago. He is extremely strong in the air and comfortable playing the ball out of defence with either foot. Tom spent a short time at Truro City before returning to Ladysmead in the in the summer of 2008.

Paul Kendall

22-year old commanding central defender who moved to Ladysmead in the summer of 2011. Started his career as a youth player at Plymouth Argyle, and played last term at Bideford but was ruled out of the second half of the season after suffering a broken leg, ironically in a match against Tivvy.

Josh Concanen

18-year old fullback who played his youth team football at Exeter City, also representing Devon, and was snapped up by Tiverton in the summer of 2011. Initially played in the Reserve team and his consistently impressive performances earned him an opportunity with the senior side, for whom he made his debut in November.

Kevin Hill

Signed for Tiverton in September 2010 from Dorchester Town. Spent 11 seasons at Torquay United playing in a variety of positions and became the Gulls’ record appearance maker when he came off the bench in the 2008 FA Trophy final at Wembley, his final game for the club.

Liam Ellis

An integral part of Exeter City’s fine youth sides, Liam joined Tiverton in July 2010, and brings with him a versatility that means he can play anywhere across the defensive or midfield lines.

Alex Faux

A product of the Tiverton Town Youth system, Alex is the younger brother of Adam and can play anywhere across the midfield, as well as in the left back slot. Played for Taunton Town before returning to Tiverton in 2008.

Russell Jee

Hard working and versatile midfielder who joined Tivvy in the summer of 2010 from local rivals Willand Rovers. Jee can play in either a central role or anywhere along the left flank.

Josh Searle

Highly adaptable wide player who came through the ranks at Exeter City’s Centre of Excellence before joining Tiverton in the summer of 2011. He has also played in the reserve side at Forest Green Rovers as a 16-year old before earning a 2-year professional deal at Exeter.

Danny Clay

A determined midfielder now in his second spell at the club, Danny initially moved to Ladysmead on a loan deal from Exeter City in 2006, and later went on to play for Salisbury City and Dorchester Town in the Conference. Moved to Truro in 2009 and helped them to the Southern League title two years later before rejoining Tiverton in November 2011

Andy Taylor

And is a highly-creative right-sided midfielder who joined the club from Truro City in November 2011. He spent his early career on the books at Manchester United but wasn’t able to secure a professional deal and played for Northwich Victoria in the Conference for three seasons. After trial at Cheltenham Town he moved to Exeter City, helping the Grecians back into the Football League, before joining Truro in 2008.

David Steele

Creative midfielder now in his second spell at the club having played over 150 times for Tiverton between 2001 and 2006. Signed from Willand Rovers in July 2010, David is the son of Tiverton’s legendary captain and current assistant manager Hedley Steele.

Harry Nodwell

Attacking midfielder and former Yeovil Town trainee who has also turned out for Dorchester Town. While at the Magpies he had a loan spell at Barnstaple Town, and finished last season playing for Budleigh Salterton. His determined runs from deep and ability to strike the ball well with both feet has seen him impress during his short time at the club.

Joe Bushin

21-year old originally signed in October 2009 from Dawlish Town where he was Western League top goalscorer in 2008-09. Rejoined Dawlish in September 2010 but returned to Ladysmead two months later, topping the clubs goalscoring charts last season.

Michael Nardiello

A youth prodigy at both Manchester United and Liverpool, Nardiello played as a professional at West Bromwich Albion, joining the Baggies in 2006. Went on to play in the Southern League for Halesowen Town before joining Tiverton in November 2010.

Jules Emati-Emati

Bustling striker who joined Tiverton in early March 2011 and made his debut for the club at Hednesford. He started last season at Weymouth before returning to previous club Dawlish Town for a second spell, and has also turned out for Dorchester Town.

Owen Howe

Exciting young striker who has been making waves in the Tiverton youth teams and earned his senior debut just three months after his sixteenth birthday. Scored in two of his first three starts for the senior team including the opening goal in the County Cup final last season.