PLAYER LIST 2007 / 08

* A property / player of Gamtel Football Club

OFFICIALS

Pa Alagie [Manager]

Ebrima Chorr [Coach]

Landing Sanyang [Trainer]

Basiru Susso [Club first-aid Attendant]

Haruna Touray [Kit man]

Bala Musa Bajo [Chief Logistics]

PLAYER PROFILES

Demba had been with the U’s since the beginning of the year and made a couple of appearances before relocating to his origins in Gunjur for personal reasons. Couldn’t get him during the league as he was playing for another home town outfit but is currently back in Lamin to pursue his studies and he’s his school team No.1 between the sticks.

D.O.B: N/A

ROLE: Goalkeeper

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Pakalinding F.C

Chiki: This young raw talent sprout out into the senior level only this year aged 15yrs. He made name for himself in senior football in a remarkable debutant season with the town team of the village of his origin and kept an excellent performance right to the final and lifting the trophy in penalty shoot-outs blocking two out of the five shots. Possesses great reflexes!

D.O.B: 28 / 8 / 1992

ROLE: Goalkeeper

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Bantintoh FC, Manda FC

Buba Jobe is a giant in between the sticks and adored by the fans for his agility. Signed up with the U’s just before the start of the season and have impressed. Hails from the locality (Lamin) which means he has a promising future if he keeps improving as home talent is very much appreciated by the locals.

D.O.B: 9 / 2 /88

ROLE: Goalkeeper

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Universal FC

Bakary is one of the veterans captured from Sanchaba Utd. He’s tall, strong in the tackle and a good fighter. His experience is huge and young players are assured to learn a lot from the 23yrs old by playing with him.  He’s a natural leader and gets brutal when it’s necessary.

D.O.B: 4 / 10 / 84

ROLE: Centre-Half

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Sanchaba Utd, Jupiters FC

Alieu joined the U’s from Neema Utd after he was released by the club. A team player with Sanchaba Utd, Alieu opted for Neema Utd over Sutton but only lasted for a year before finally accepting to join the U’s and have established himself in the team as not only a team player but also a force to reckon with. Specialist in the “break-the-key” (Taking down the opposition’s key player at all cost)

D.O.B: 12 / 7 / 86

ROLE: Centre-Half

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Neema Utd, Sanchaba Utd, Universal FC

Lamin is one of the lads who grew and did everything at the club. Might still be very young but his intelligence and power suggests the opposite, He’s strong in the tackle, dispossesses well and a great fighter of the ball. With this young man, never say never!

D.O.B: 23 / 1 / 1991

ROLE: Centre-Half

YEAR SIGNED: 2006

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Trainee

Pa Siaka was signed from Jammeh F.C for a club record fee, together with Basiru (Mass) the club paid the highest ever fee for a player. He places his soul where his heart is and very pleasing to watch, he’s the kind who gets your monies worth

D.O.B: 28 / 12 / 85

ROLE: Centre-Half

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Jammeh FC, Sanchaba Utd, Pakalinding

Junkung was secured a free agent when he refused to play for his former club when the time ran out. He resides right on the U’s noses and this might have been the key reason for him signing with the club as almost three-quarter of the team players are very close friends. He’s the cultural type of a player!

D.O.B: N/A

ROLE: Centre-Half

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Jammeh FC

Francis joined the U’s from a youth side – Supersonic F.C earlier in the year. Walked in straight in the team and made the left-half back his own before moving on loan to Sanchaba Utd as he made up his mind on whether to continue or quit the club after the mass refurbishment of the 2006 champions’ team. He’s back at the club after Sanchaba Utd was knocked out of the league in the quarter-finals and the good news is that he is here to stay.

D.O.B: N/A

ROLE: Left-Back

YEAR SIGNED: 2006

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Sanchaba Utd, Supersonic FC, Manda FC

Landing is another player on whose experience the team rely on several occasions. Had some short spells with a several numbers of clubs before finally deciding to join the U’s wagon, he’s athletic, reads the game well and a fine crosser of the ball for a half-back player.

D.O.B: 2 / 1 / 85

ROLE: Right-Back

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Network FC,

Edi is one of the young lads promoted into the team this season. He has been dazzling with the few appearances he made with the club, He can play on both half-backs or out wide in the midfield and also very physical and hard and must say he has a future to challenge in the game of football.

D.O.B: 7 / 3 / 1990

ROLE: Right-Back

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Trainee

Abu started playing football in between the sticks but just recently shifted playing as an out-field player and opting half-back! He is very composed with the ball and has terrible confidence for a youth at his raw age, also a very good reader of the game and of the opposition’s mind which singles him out. Because of his versatility and past experience in between the sticks, he is highly rated and was on a few occasions called upon to feature for the youth side in goal.

D.O.B: N/A

ROLE: Left-Back

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Vex-Yard, Supersonic FC

Mustapha alias Dasa is one of the local lads and was a founding member of the club [although he was very young then]. This young boy‘ve got so much talent that it sometimes brings his age to question. As well as being a huge talent Dasa is as well very versatile and can play the left back as well as left wing role albeit his original role is the midfield from where he enjoys pulling the strings. He turned down a move to the next level to stay with his beloved U’s after Bakau Kachikally F.C came knocking on his door just before the starting of the U’s season! Certainly has a future in the game if he keeps up his excellence

D.O.B: 21 / 5 / 1989

ROLE: Midfield

YEAR SIGNED: 2005

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Trainee

A very combative holding midfielder, Saja combines both his cultural style and modern day skills which makes him one of the best assets of the club. Saja was funnily snapped by the U’s right under the nose of Neema Utd, in his first season with the U’s he had not only showed his qualities but have made a stamp and made known of his presence. Surely Utd can bank on him in the future but with his rare talent, all indications are showing that it won’t be long before a big club comes knocking.

D.O.B: 30 / 11 / 1990

ROLE: Midfielder

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Out-law Football Team

Bas was signed from Jammeh F.C together with Pa Siaka and the duo still hold the club record of the highest sum ever paid for a player. He is the Frank Lampard sort of a player[ seriously with no weaknesses], At first he found it very hard to settle in but have began to show the form that convinced the U’s to dip deep into their pockets

D.O.B: 10 / 6 / 1983

ROLE: Midfielder

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Jammeh FC, Sanchaba Utd, Pakalinding

Lamin Jawla transferred from Jatta’s F.C during the season under the rule that allow up to five players to be added during the season. He had not featured much at his old club but have been handed a few caps since his move to the U’s but in another surprising role – attacker for the centre-back sweeper!

D.O.B: 3 / 9 / 1985

ROLE: Midfielder

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Jatta’s FC, [undisclosed]

Ousman just joined the club from Neema where he spent about 2-3yrs. Kick started his career with local giants Jupiters and then to Sanchaba Utd where he made his name as well as a good reputation. He’s a very skilful left-footer who can make the best full backs look silly and miserable and frequently scores too. Once enjoyed top-flight football but at some point fell out of favour with the coach and he decided to drop down lower…

D.O.B: 5 / 6 / 1984

ROLE: Midfielder

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Neema FC, Sanchaba Utd, Jupiters FC, Galatasary

Musa had a wonderful season in what is his first season with the U’s and formed a love affair with the fans. One of the U’s excellent players in this season, Musa played his heart out and sent out the message of the emergence of his ability to the several clubs. His best display in U’s colour came probably against Lamin Lodge, he was simply unstoppable on the day and had a very outstanding performance and even set up Ebou’s and Sutton’s goal of the night but sadly, Sutton narrowly lost the game 2 – 1

D.O.B: 1 / 2 / 1991

ROLE: Midfielder

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Network FC, [Undisclosed]

When Jimoh was brought in to the first team, it marked the introduction of a brilliant star that have the ability to go on and perform in the top leagues in Europe together with the best. In his first season with the U’s this young lad was a marvel playing among men which earned him the nick-name Cristiano [after Man. Utd’s Ronaldo]. His weapon is his tricks and astute vision and is also a fine distributor but prefers being out wide on the wings cutting in. Had a brief spell with 2^nd division side Flemins but was cut short with a knee injury which certainly took a toll on his game. Had an average performance with the U’s in the league skippering them three times at an astonishing age of just 16yrs!

D.O.B: 19 / 12 / 1991

ROLE: Midfielder

YEAR SIGNED: 2006

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Trainee 

Charles was brought in from the U’s newly formed youth side after fears that he was going to be snatched by neighbouring teams because of his immense brilliant natural talent. Dubbed the black Zenedine Zidane by his youth coach – Basiru Susso, Charles is a treasure cherished by both the management and the fans alike and is definitely one that the U’s legacy can be passed onto and one we can bank on in the future. A look at his age will explain it all

D.O.B: 24\11\1993

ROLE: Midfielder

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Supersonic FC

Probably the most talented and natural gifted player in the whole U’s squad, Henry’s uniqueness is in his style of play and can tie up a whole team in knots with his bag of tricks and pace. His talent is God-gifted and just enjoys doing things with a ball that others don’t even ever imagine – in short this boy likes amazing himself with the ball. There is absolutely no aspect in the game that Henry shies away from; he scores goal galore, can shot with shear pace, has pace, a master in free-kicks, an expert in kicks[penalties], can pass with uncanny accuracy, can charge and the list goes on… If any from this current side will go on to play professional soccer then Henry will definitely be the first to without doubt!

D.O.B: 6 \ 8 \ 1991

ROLE: Midfielder

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Bantinoh FC, Manda FC

Lamin Sanyang hardly needs any introduction to any Sutton fan that has been following up our progress. His name appears most in nearly all the match reports recorded and is adored by the fans. Came into the first team together with Jimoh at a very raw age and have showed consistency where others would have perished. Unfortunately Lamin deputized for Vikings F.C after requesting for a transfer but has learnt his lesson and is back at the club better than ever…

D.O.B: 31 \ 8 \1991

ROLE: Midfielder

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Vikings FC, Sutton Utd, Mandeh FC

Bishop Mike joined the U’s lately for the league from Jammeh FC for free after departing with the club in mutual consent. A versatile player as well as an anchor man, Mike is a no nonsense type of the player and plays as if his whole life depends on any game he’s featured in. He’s excellent in physical games and his huge physical presence certainly makes life easy for the U’s in the centre of the pitch.

D.O.B: 12 \ 8 \ 1987

ROLE: Midfielder

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Jammeh FC

Gabriel Senghore was unfortunate to be sidelined during the league as a result of injury. He’s probably the most skilful player in the team and one of the heroes looked upon to deliver when situations are not favouring. He is strong, tall and has a pair of quick feet which makes it nearly impossible to discharge him with the ball at his feet [unless you want to give away a foul]. Gabou is exciting and marvellous to watch and to add onto his advantage, scores frequently! Definitely another of the precious assets Sutton is fortunate to be blessed with.

D.O.B: N/A

ROLE: Midfielder

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Supersonic FC

Not much is known about Sanna’s past footballing history  but however, this pacy striker was registered following the transfer request by former goal poacher – Arafang Ndong and so a quick search for a replacement was mounted which eventually lead to his invitation for a trial out and immediately caught the eyes of the management. He has very good composure as well as skill and combined with his pace, he can go on to fill in the hole created by Ndong’s departure.

D.O.B: N/A

ROLE: Centre-Forward

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): [Undisclosed]

The most famous squad player off the pitch, Ebou alias “Ras” has a love affair with the fans probably because of his ability to deliver unexpectedly. This man’s strength lies in his mentality that he can be up there with the best and as well as his fighting spirit [never gives up right to the end]. Ras’s stamina is a vital part in his game and can shrug off any physical challenge no matter what your size because he likes to fight and is a natural fighter! Also possess a good spirit in commanding and unsurprisingly the team listens to him very well, can surely make a good skipper. However one aspect he needs to improve on is his ability to play his part in team work.

D.O.B: 21 \ 2 \ 1986

ROLE: Centre-Forward

YEAR SIGNED: 2007

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Sanchaba Utd

Echu is the oldest player in the U’s squad but unfortunately never featured in this season because of work and family commitments. Proved his worth and vast experience in the ETJ trophy and other couple of friendlies in the run up to the league and what a set back to Sutton without him during the league. Certainly has some couple of years to keep notching up those goals and of course teach and pass on the experience to the younger players

D.O.B: 3 \ 1 \ 1978

ROLE: Centre-Forward

YEAR SIGNED: [Undisclosed]

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): [Undisclosed]

Pa Modou widely known as “Aimar” is the fastest thing ever to grace the U’s shirt! He combines his naturality to innovate, pace, skill and goal scoring talent which makes him the complete goal king. This boy won everything he contested in; from being the league’s leading goal scorer in his first season with Vikings, to hero with his school team after his goals inspired them to lift the trophy for the first time in the national high schools tournament. And not only that; there is strong rumours that he’s about to follow in the footsteps of former U’s midfield general – Lamin Fofanna to Gamtel F.C in the country’s top flight division [1^st Division which am not surprised], and if the rumours are true then the U’s cannot stand in the way. This lad plays and score goals as he’s from another planet, a true out and out striker!

D.O.B: 12 \ 4 \ 1990

ROLE: Centre-Forward

YEAR SIGNED: [Not officially signed]

PREVIOUS CLUB(S): Gamtel Football Club [Still his Mother-Club], Vikings FC

Photos to follow soon…

KEY

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