First Team Profiles
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Graham Baker
Manager
Graham Baker made his debut for his home-town club, Southampton, aged 18 in November 1977, scoring in the opening minute, and went on to make 113 appearances, scoring 22 goals, before being sold to Manchester City in the 1982 close season. During his time at Southampton he was also capped twice at England U21 level. He spent five seasons at Maine Road, notching up 117 appearances and scoring 19 goals, before returning to the Dell in 1987 for another three-year stint there, which saw a further 60 appearances and 11 more goals plus a brief loan spell at Aldershot Town. Graham finished his playing career at Fulham, making 10 appearances in the following two seasons.
Subsequently, Graham did some part-time coaching with Carshalton Athletic, becoming number two to Graham Roberts in a championship-winning season, and then coaching for four years at Fulham. In 2005 Glenn Cockerill, a team mate from his second spell at Southampton, asked him to take on the 'community' role at Kingfield and, subsequently becoming Director of Youth Football. Graham has presided over a huge expansion of the successful Youth Academy scheme at Kingfield, producing a number of first-team players.
He became joint caretaker-manager with Neil Smith in 2007 when Glenn Cockerill left the Club, helping to steer the Cards to safety. He was asked to take on the caretaker manager role again on 2 April 2009 when Phil Gilchrist was relieved of his post and then given the job on a permanent basis just before last season ended.
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Jimmy Dack
Assistant Manager
Was appointed Assistant Manager by Graham Baker in May 2009, having previously worked with Graham as part of Woking’s youth set-up. Jimmy's playing career as a midfielder encompassed spells with Sutton United, Aldershot Town, Stevenage Borough, Carshalton Athletic, Tooting and Mitcham and Crawley Town. Subsequently coached with Stevenage Borough and acted as Assistant Manager at Fisher Athletic, Grays Athletic and, in the 2008-09 season, with Welling United. Was also caretaker manager at Sutton United.
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Steve Snelling
Physio
Club Physio Steve Snelling grew up in Newport, South Wales and began getting first aid experience at Newport County and at Newport Speedway from the age of 9. He eventually joined the police and served for 14 years before leaving following a major car crash. Steve then returned to his interest in first aid and went to university, qualifying as a chartered physiotherapist.
Steve has been involved with a number of football clubs including Godalming, Grays, Kingstonian, Farnborough and, of course, Woking under Frank Gray. He is delighted to return to the club and has a passion to offer a Premiership physio service to grass roots and non-league footballers through his practice, Phizbiz.
Steve still works for one day at week at the Royal Surrey County Hospital dealing with trauma and has attended a number of natural disasters all over the world as part of a recovery team. He still visits El Salvador once a year to assist with rehab etc following earthquakes there in 2001.
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Moses Ademola
Forward
D.O.B. 18.07.89. Signed on a six month loan deal from Brentford in August 2009 and then in January 2010 put pen to a contract till the end of the season. Played youth team football for Cray Wanderers. Scored 19 goals for Croydon Athletic in the 2007-08 season, leading to contract with the Bees in May 2008. Made eight substitute appearances for the Bees and had a spell on loan with Welling United last season.
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Ricky Anane
Defender
D.O.B. 18.02.89. Pacy, attacking right back who was signed in summer 2009 after impressing in trials. A product of Bury’s youth set-up who made his debut for the Shakers in October 2007. Spent a period on loan at Fleetwood Town in April 2009.
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Harry Arter
Midfielder
D.O.B. 28.12.89. Signed from Charlton Athletic in June 2009, having impressed Jimmy Dack during a loan spell at Welling United the previous season. Joined the Addicks as a trainee in July 2007 and subsequently also had a loan spell at Staines Town. Made debut for Charlton aged 17 in a League Cup game. Has represented Republic of Ireland at U17 and U19 level. Two-footed, creative, hard-working midfielder who also has an eye for goal.
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Jon Boardman
Defender
D.O.B. 27.01.81. Imposing central defender and captain who returned to Kingfield in June 2009, four years after he left to join Rochdale. Started his career as a trainee at Crystal Palace, joining Woking on loan in March 2001. After a brief loan period at Margate, returned to Kingfield for a second loan spell, eventually signing permanently in March 2002. Went on to make 166 league and cup appearances for the Cards and was selected for the England semi-professional side. Joined the Dale in May 2005, notching up 25 appearances. Signed for Dagenham and Redbridge in January 2007, making 36 appearances.
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Jamie Hand
Midfielder
D.O.B. 07.12.84. Signed for the Cards on 24 September 2009 from Chelmsford City. Started his career at Watford, making over 40 appearances while also having loan spells with Oxford United, Livingston, Peterborough (twice), Huddersfield Town and Northampton. Joined Chester City in summer 2006, making over 40 appearances, before moving to Lincoln City a year later. Made 19 appearances for the Imps and also had another loan spell at Oxford United. Transferred to Ebbsfleet in summer 2008, joining Chelmsford City towards the end of last season.
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Tom Hutchinson
Defender
D.O.B. 23.02.82. A central defender, Tom signed on a non-contract basis at Christmas 2005. Formerly with Sutton United and Fulham before joining Dundee in August 2002, making some 40 starts in an injury-blighted three-year spell. Promising early displays in central defence quickly earned him a Kingfield contract. Very strong in the air, both in defence and attack, and won three hugely-deserved Player of the Season awards for 2006/07. Signed a two-year deal in May 2007 but missed much of last season through injury. Re-signed in the summer to the delight of Woking fans.
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Jerome Maledon
Midfielder
D.O.B. 24.02.88 Academy graduate who first signed for the Cards in summer 2006, spending most of that season on loan with Carshalton Athletic. Was given a contract in May 2007 but was released in August 2008 by Kim Grant. Re-joined Frank Gray at Basingstoke Town last season. Brought back to Kingfield by Graham Baker in summer 2009. Had a loan spell at Cray Wanderers in late 2009.
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Joe McNerney
Defender / Forward
D.O.B. 24.01.90. Versatile young Academy graduate who has played in central defence, midfield and as a striker. Made his league debut at Altrincham on 21 February 2009 and was given a one-year contract in the summer. Went on a month's loan to Corinthian Casuals on 29 October.
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Charlie Moone
Midfielder / Forward
D.O.B. 14.11.88. An Academy graduate whose performances in pre-season games and training led Kim Grant to offer him non-contract terms shortly after the 2008-09 season began and then a one-year contract shortly afterwards. Made his debut as a substitute on 6 September 2008 at York City and his full debut on 31 January 2009 against Northwich Victoria. Re-signed in the summer. Had a month's loan at Walton and Hersham from mid-September 2009.
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Nicky Nicolau
Defender
D.O.B. 12.10.83. Attacking left-back who joined the Cards in late September 2009. Was with Arsenal as a youngster, being part of their 2003 FA Youth Cup-winning side, before going on loan to Southend United and then joining them permanently, making over 30 appearances. Signed for Swindon in 2005 and had a loan spell at Hereford United. Joined Barnet in summer 2006 and went on to make over 70 appearances for the Bees before being released at the end of last season.
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Nathaniel Pinney
Forward
D.O.B. 16.11.90. Pacy striker who signed on loan from Crystal Palace, with Matthew Wright, on 26 November 2009 till 1 January 2010, and later extending it till April 5th 2010. Made his way through the Eagles’ youth and reserve sides and made his first team debut last season.
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Mark Ricketts
Midfielder
D.O.B. 07.11.84. Versatile defensive midfielder or defender who signed for the Cards in summer 2009 after three years at Ebbsfleet United, where he made some 90 appearances and gained an FA Trophy winner’s medal. Joined Charlton Athletic aged 16 from Wimbledon, spending five years at the Valley, including a brief loan spell at MK Dons, before being released by the Addicks.
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Delano Sam-Yorke
Forward
D.O.B. 20.01.89. Delano is yet another Academy graduate. Made his first team debut in the final game of the 2007-08 season and was given a one-year contract early last season. A powerful, direct striker, who is considered to have great potential. Re-signed in the summer. Had a loan spell at Cray Wanderers in late 2009.
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Tony Sinclair
Defender
D.O.B. 05.03.85. Followed Jimmy Dack from Welling United to Kingfield in summer 2009. Can play at right back or centre back. Started career in Gillingham's youth set-up before joining Beckenham Town and Fisher Athletic. Made 34 league appearances for the Wings last season.
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Daniel Sintim
Defender
D.O.B. 19.05.90. Young central defender who graduated from the Academy. Made a number of assured performances following his league debut at Stevenage Borough on 23 February 2009. Signed a new contract in the summer. Went on loan to Godalming Town in mid-October 2009 and then Croydon Athletic in January 2010.
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Jamie Slabber
Forward
D.O.B. 31.12.84. Signed for Woking on 31 December 2009 till the end of the season. Started career as trainee at Spurs, making one Premier League appearance as a substitute. Had loan spells at Danish side AB and Swindon Town before being released in April 2005. Briefly joined Aldershot Town before signing for Grays Athletic that summer. Went on to make over 40 appearances for the Blues, gaining two FA Trophy winner’s medals. Had loan spells at Oxford United in November 2006 and Stevenage Borough in January 2007. Joined Havant and Waterlooville for start of 2008-09 season, returning to Grays in October 2008. Represented England at U18 and U19 level and capped for National Game XI.
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Sam Sloma
Defender / Midfielder
D.O.B. 29.10.82. Left-sided defender/midfielder who joined the Cards in June 2009. Started his football career in Wimbledon’s youth set-up, having a spell on loan at Hampton and Richmond. Joined Aylesbury United in summer 2002 before spending nearly four seasons at Wingate and Finchley. Moved to Wealdstone and Thurrock before signing for Dagenham and Redbridge in summer 2006, where he was part of the Daggers’ Conference-winning side. Joined Grays Athletic in summer 2008 before signing for Chelmsford City in February 2009. Has represented GB in the Maccabiah Games.
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Giuseppe Sole
Forward
D.O.B. 08.01.88. Signed from the Woking Academy, aged 18, in the summer of 2006, Giuseppe had been a prolific scorer in youth football. Also appeared for Basingstoke Town in a loan spell, notching several goals. Burst onto the Conference scene, scoring his first league goal in August 2006 against Morecambe at Kingfield and went from strength to strength, with some sensational free-kicks particularly catching the eye. His form earned him selection for the England C Team. Was the Cards' top scorer in 2007/08. In January 2009 joined Ebbsfleet United on loan till the end of the season. Re-signed for the Cards in the summer.
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Aswad Thomas
Defender
D.O.B. 09.08.89. Like Harry Arter, joined the Cards in June 2009 from Charlton Athletic, having signed for the Addicks as a trainee two years previously. Had loan spells at Accrington Stanley (13 appearances, 2 goals), Barnet and Lewes. Strong, quick left-footed defender.
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Ross Worner
Goalkeeper
D.O.B. 03.10.89. Ross is another success story of the Academy set-up, making his first team debut, aged 17, as a substitute early in the 2007-08 season. Subsequent remarkably assured performances led to some 20 first team appearances in that campaign. Had to watch from the sidelines for most of last season but has been in impressive form this campaign after getting Graham Baker's vote of confidence as first choice keeper.
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Matthew Wright
Forward
D.O.B. 13.04.91. 6’4” striker who signed on loan from Crystal Palace on 26 November 2009, subsequently extended till the end of the season. Joined the Eagles in summer 2009 from Swansea City and had a two-month loan spell with Maidstone United, during which he played for the Stones against Woking in the FA Cup.
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