Gavin has been ever present for colls over the past two seasons and gives the team a superb backbone as the shot stopper. A confident goalkeeper with excellent kicking ability. Gavin has proved to be a fans favorite since joining the club in 2006 and has made more appearances in 2007 than any other player at the club to date.

 

 

 

 

 

Josh has only recently joined colls and for a young Goalkeeper he shows great confidence in his all round game. The 17 year old has gained his experience from playing at Oldham Athletic and is great cover for Gavin Bates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Titch has been at colls now for over 4 years and is a regular first team player. The clubs vice captain is a solid right back and offers great stability in defence. Titch can also play as a central midfielder.

 

 

 

 

 

Andy has been at colls now, on and off, for 4 years. Joining the Alder House outfit under the management of Alan Lord back in 2004 he has struggled with injuries but hopefully has now found his feet and plays at Left Back or Left Midfield.

 

 

 

 

Mike 'Waterboy' started pre-season with colls but did not get his chance with the first team until late October. Since then Mike has kept his place at the centre of defence and is ever present in the Team each week. His Fearless challenges and his 'Skin Head' are no match to his personality.

 

 

 

Leon is in his first season here at colls and is a solid centre half. His Full Time work roll certainly pays off as he has a great engine to keep going. His 6'3" presence is enough to put off any centre forward.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DD returns to colls for yet another spell. His experience and communication is a great assett to the team and his organisational skills are next to none. A solid Centre Half or Sweeper who bosses the team from Back to Front.

 

 

 

 

 

Andy Joined colls from Glossop North End. His experience and work rate provide stability to squad. Any can play at Full Back or in Midfield.

 

 

 

 

 

Chris signed for Atheton Colls in 2006 before joining Kendal Town at the End of last season. Chris is currently studying football at college and has been trialing with Stockport County. Chris offeres great stability to Colls defensive line ups.

 

 

 

 

James is in his second spell at Colls making the majority if his appearances in the reserves under manager Graham "Lazza" Atkinson. James is currently at Myerscough College studying football along with a few of his team mates here at Colls. A steady left back who loves to attack has strengthened the Colls Squad since joining in March.

 

 

 

 

Yonger brother to Michael. Jonny is another player who re-joins colls for the second time after leaving to play with Kendal Town at the end of last season. Jonathan can either play at Centre half, Full back or as a Wing back and is always a danger when he lines up on his right foot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alex joined Atherton Colls under the reign of Alan Lord. Alex is a solid central midfielder with a great attitude. His experience gained from his professional days at Stockport give him the technical edge over most other central midfielders in the League. The ever present 'Lordy' is one of the clubs longest serving members and is still only 23.

 

 

 

Andrew is Colls longest serving member and certainly puts himself about the field whether playing at home or away. When Andy is available he offers great depth to the midfield. Andy can also play as the utility player. His vision and awareness show his experience at North West Counties Level and is a great player to have down at Alder House.

 

 

 

 

Nezza is on-loan from Chorley FC and his determination is valued down here at colls. A Myerscough College Football Development Centre Graduate shows the ability of Neil. Playing either in the hole or in the centre of midfield he has a great dirve to score, scoring 2 goals on his debut.

 

 

 

 

Matt is another Forward who joins us from Ramsbottom. Matt has earned a central midfield roll since joining from Ramsbottom and has excellent physical ability to help out in defence and shows great presence going forward.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matty has been plagued with injury since joining Colls. With only a few first team appearances under his belt, Matty has yet to have made an impact on the team. His return to the squad will be valued deeply and add further strength to the growing midfield.

 

 

 

 

Danny joined colls in Summer from FC United. The left footed pacey forward stretches defences and is colls top scorer to date. With Danny's deadly left foot, he is able to score from anywhere in and around the box.

 

 

 

 

Tim is in his first season at colls and has struggled with injury. When availble Tim has great awareness and holds the ball up well. He can either work as a loan striker or as a pair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tom joined colls from Altrincham. A pacey forward with a great first touch, tom has the ability to score more goals in his first season in the North West Counties League. Having previously been with Stockport County, Tom comes with a high profile and has proved his ability in his first few appearances for the colls.

 

 

 

 

Holty was released from Stockport County after serving time as a YT. He has yet to score for Colls but given time, the new signing will settle in and prove to be the Goalscorer colls have been looking for this season. David holds the ball up well and works well either on his own or as a pair upfront.

 

 

 

 

 

Matt, Barney, joined colls early in January 2008 as they searched for another goalscorer. Barney has great ability to strike a ball and is a great finisher in one-on-one situations.