Player Profiles
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Paul West – Manager – Popular former player who returned to the club for a second spell as manager in November 2012 after 12 months out of the game. Originally took over from David Busst in March 2006 and led the club through arguably the best period in its history. Achieving promotion to the Southern League Premier Division, winning 2 Worcestershire Senior Cup Finals and taking the club into the 1st Round Proper of the F.A. Cup for the first time in their history. Played in the Football League for Port Vale, Bradford City and Wigan Athletic.
Leon West – Assistant Manager
Adam Blake – Coach |
| Ben McNamara – Goalkeeper – 24-year-old Australian goalkeeper who joined the Robins in March on loan from Blue Square Bet Premier Nuneaton Town until the end of the season. McNamara, who has had trials at AFC Wimbledon and Doncaster Rovers signed for Nuneaton in August 2012 from Australian New South Wales Premier League side Bonnyrigg White Eagles. He represented Australian Schoolboys in 2006 and also played down under for Rockdale FC and Newcastle Jets FC. |
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James Blake – Defender/Midfield – Rejoined the club for a third spell in November 2012 from Midland Combination Premier Division side Bromsgrove Sporting F.C. Can play at the back or in midfield. Began at Birmingham City and has also played for Redditch United and Alvechurch.
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 Richard Mansell – Defender – Tough tackling defender noted for his work rate and accurate crossing. Recently returned to playing after a long term knee injury suffered against Leamington in November 2011. Signed from Cirencester Town in March 2013 and has previously played for Luton Town, Gloucester City and Bishops Cleeve. |
 Jared Wilson – Defender – Joined United in January 2012 from Cirencester Town. Started his career at Birmingham City where he made one league appearance and then 16 appearances on loan at Chesterfield. Also appeared for Worcester City. |
 Chris Jackson – Central Defender – Started his career at Banbury United. Left in February 2001 for Easington Sports before moving on to play for Brackley Town and Hook Norton. Started season 2003/04 at Bedford Town then followed manager Kevin Wilson to Aylesbury United in October 2003 before re-joining Banbury in December 2003. Left Banbury once more in October 2007 after making 210 appearances for the Puritans during his two spells. Has since played for Hellenic League Premier side Hook Norton and Southern League Division One Central side Woodford United. Returned to Banbury United in 2012/13 season from where he joined the Robins in February 2013. |
 Jamie Hyde – Defender/Midfield – Signed from Malvern Town in 2008/09 before moving to Bishops Cleeve midway through the 2011/12 season. Re-joined Evesham in the summer of 2012. Left sided player who can play in defence or midfield. Also turned out for Worcester City. |
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Jamal Clarke – Defender – Former Hartpury College student who returned for a second spell at the club in November 2012 after starting the season at Redditch United. |
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Nathan Hands – Midfield – Signed for a second spell in March 2013. Nathan was with Boden BK in Sweden for part of the 2011/12 season. |
 Marcus Palmer – Forward – Re-joined the club at the start of the current campaign after spending the latter part of last season with Stourbridge. Finished as United’s top scorer last season with 14 goals. Also appeared for Gloucester City and Cirencester Town. |
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 Luke Corbett – Forward – Experienced non-league striker who has signed for a second spell at the club in March 2013. Started his career at Cheltenham Town where he made one senior appearance for the Football League outfit. Other clubs include Mangotsfield United, Gloucester City, Bishops Cleeve, Leamington, Worcester City and Halesowen Town. |
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Leon Kandekore – Forward – Speedy striker signed in November 2012. Can be a handful for defenders. Stepped up from the Premier Division of the Redditch & South Warwickshire League where he has played for Church Hill and Arrow Athletic. James Jones – Forward – Another striker who signed in for the club in early March. Previously played his football in Jersey.
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Leigh Downing – Midfield – Young midfielder in his first season at the Spiers & Hartwell Jubilee Stadium. Good box to box player and an excellent passer of the ball. Spent last season with Tipton Town.
