Ross Jones

Position- Centre half/ Midfield
Games Played- 161
Goals Scored- 33
Cautions- 0
S/O- 0

Date Retired/Tfrd/Left- N/A

In the very beginning Ross was the young starlet around which the inaugural side was built, following his switch form Kirkley 'A' (Div 1)to Pot Black (Div 3).
Now a veteran amongst the young squad and entering his testimonial season, Ross is with out doubt still a major influence on Pot Blacks success. Famed for his dribbles out of defence, quick release knees and unbelievably unblemished disciplinary record, he still has plenty of gas left in the tank and may be the first player to break the 200 games barrier.

Achievements-
Division 1 Runners Up- 2008/09
Division 2 Champions- 2005/06
Division 3 Champions- 2000/01

Graham Mansbridge

Position- Goalkeeper
Games Played- 158
Goals Scored- 0
Cautions- 1
S/O- 0

Date Retired/Tfrd/Left- Finished Jan'08 through injury

Graham Mansbridge is third of the Mansbridge Brothers, who between them share over 400 appearances for the club they have served so gallantly. Graham made an impact in his first season with the club, when his heroics between the sticks lead the club to their first honour lifting the league trophy. Graham who's reliability and commitment has never been in doubt has barely missed a game during his time with P.B, which has made him a managers dream.

Achievements-
Division 3 Champions- 2000/01
Division 2 Champions- 2005/06
Club man of the year- 2003/04

Kevin Sherwood

Position- Centre half/ Goalkeeper
Games Played- 153
Goals Scored- 24
Cautions- 7
S/O- 0

Date Retired/Tfrd/Left- N/A

Kev Sherwood signed for Pot Black after his previous club Sanyo F.C folded, and even after 7 long seasons, he is still prized as his mangers greatest ever signing. During much of his career at P.B, Kevin has been the clubs Captain Marvel, with performances that lead by example and pleased the eye. His commitment and dedication to the club has lead him to become the most decorated player in the clubs history and more recently named Assistant manager.

Achievements-
Division 1 Runners-Up 2008/09
Players Player- 2002/03 & 2005/06
Managers Player- 2007/08 & 2008/09
Club man of the year- 2004/05 & 2006/07
Division 2 Champions- 2005/06

Kurt Mansbridge

Position- Striker
Games Played- 141
Goals Scored- 55
Cautions- 2
S/O- 0
Date Retired/Tfrd/Left- Tfrd to CDS Waveney Res Jan'08

Kurt is the youngest Mansbridge Brother and the creative playmaker of the three. Kurt is the current holder the most Pot Black goals ever, a record he has held since 2000 and with the higher scoring players on his tail also leaving, it appears a record that could easily stand for some time to come. Kurt like Paul was season 1 original who will be remembered with a smile by his team mate, for his spectacular goals (a 45 yard volly vs Beccles Caxton will live long in the memory) and his tongue in cheek moaning.

Achievements-
Div 2 Champions 05/06
Clubman of the year 2003/04
Div 3 Champions 00/01

Michael Adjaye

Position- Striker
Games Played- 63
Goals Scored- 49
Cautions- 0
S/O- 0
Date Retired/Tfrd/Left- Left Nov'07

Michael was a massively popular team member who was dubbed the Prodigal Son, after his two successful spells with Pot Black were separated by 4 years away at University in London. In 2005 his determination, non stop running and natural goal scorring ability made him an instant hit with the players who had joined in his absence and shock waves were sent through the division as word of mouth spread of a player to be feared. A.j like Luke Davison moved away to further his career in London.

Achievements-
Division 3 Champions 2000/01
Players Player 2000/01
Division 2 Champions 2005/06

Luke Davison

Position- Striker
Games Played- 77
Goals Scored- 41
Cautions- 3
S/O- 0
Date Retired/Tfrd/Left- Left end of 2005/06 Season

When Luke initially signed for Pot Black F.C from Sanyo f.c with New Captain Kev Sherwood and Darryl Baldry, he and Darryl approached manager Danny McKinley to see if they would even get a game, how ironic that they would become star players over the forthcoming campaigns. Luke started as dynamic wide man although his eye goal did not go unnoticed as he eventually was first choice stirker pairing up in the Championship winning side of 2005/06 with Michael Adjaye for a partnership that destroyed every defence in the league that season through sheer pace. Unfortunatly Luke left at the end of the season, moving to cardiff for a new job and to live with his Girlfriend.

Achievements-
Managers Player 2002/03
Managers Player 2003/04
Division 2 Champions 2005/06

Darryl Baldry

position- Utility man
Games played- 93
Goals scored- 13
Cautions- 1
S/O- 0
Date Retired/Tfrd/Left- Retired end of 2005/06 season

Darryl 'Fossil' Baldry or Fos to friends is without doubt one of the most popular players of all time, extremly comfortable with either foot and king of the drag back, Fos has reached cult status within the club following the introduction of 'The Darryl Baldry Hall of Hot Shots' a celebration of penalty misfits in honour of our hero.

Achievements-
Division 2 Champions 2005/06
Club man of the year 2005/06

Keith Jacks

position- Centre Midfield
Games played- 98
Goals scored- 23
Cautions- 0
S/O- 0
Date Retired/tfrd/left- Retired start of 2006/07 season

Keith began his Pot Black career right at the beginning as a box to box dynamo midfielder, with hardly a bad performance amongst his 98 appearences, although this should have been a much larger figure a injury blighted much of his P.B career.
After a year's retirement in 2003/04, Keith returned for one last crack and helped lift the title. Inspired by success he was pursuaded into one more season in his newly aquired position as part of a defensive back three, although cruelly after just four excellent performances injury struck and jacko has yet to return.

Achievements-
Division 3 Champions 2000/01
Managers Player 2000/01
Division 2 Champions 2005/06

Tony Bergin

Position- Left Back
Games played- 86
Goals Scored- 0
Cautions- 2
S/O- 0
Date left/tfrd/left- Left end of season 2004/05

Tony was Pot Black's Iron man, super fit, committed and reliable. Tony signed for Pot Black and filled the sides problem left back spot at the start of 2001/02 in our first season in Division 2 and became hugely popular due to his 100% displays. Due to lack of matches at the start of the 2004/05 season Tony signed for a competent Suffolk Punch side and enjoyed a successful first season finishing 3rd in the league.

Simon Allen

position- Goalkeeper/Striker
Games played- 73
Goals scored- 16
Cautions- 0
S/O- 1
Date retired/trfd/left- Left end of 2002/03 season

Pot Black's original 1st choice Goalkeeper, was a big charachter in the Pot Black dressing room and during his time was asked fill in every single position on the field. Simon will always be remembered for his good humour and most notably his infamous sending off after an entire career without a caution, he received his marching orders at the Kirkley Rec.

Achievements-
Division 3 Champions 2000/01
Managers Player 2001/02

Paul Mansbridge

position- Centre Midfield/Defence
Games played- 117
Goals scored- 7
cautions- 1
S/O- 0
Date retired/tfrd/left- Retired end of 2004/05 season

Paul the oldest of our three dedicated and long serving Mansbridge brothers, was the clubs second captain installed by then new manager Danny McKinley and the first player to break the 100 games barrier, quite some achievement in the fickle world of football these days. Paul was initially central midfield deployed in a holding role which with time developed into a commanding centre half role which saw him peak in the 2001/02 season with a well deserved Players player award.

Achievments-
Division 3 Champions 2000/01
Players Player 2001/02
Club man of the year 2003/04

Dean Clements

position- Defender (R/L/C)
Games Played- 65
Goals Scored- 9
Cautions- 0
S/O- 0
Date retired/tfrd/left- Retired end of 2000/01 season

Dean was another of the senior players at the beginning. A popular member of the squad and player who others looked upto. Comfortable on the ball, strong in the air and had a sweet left foot, which came to the clubs rescue on more than on occassion. Most notably when he scored both goals in a 2-0 victory at Dip farm, the first from his own half and the next direct from a corner (the second he had scored of the season).

Achievements-
Managers Player 1999/00
Division 3 Champions 2000/01
Club man of the year 2000/01

Kevin Bellis

Position- Central Defender
Games played- 62
Goals scored- 2
cautions- 0
S/O- 0
Date retired/trfd/left- Left end of 2002/03 season

Kevin who was the clubs original team captain, and was the foundation on which the club was built in the early years. Despite being in his mid 30's whilst playing for the club, his suprising pace made him a formidable opponent and more than a match for any young wipper snapper. Original retirement was short lived when he was tempted out to represent Pot Black's newly reformed Sunday side and had a short spell for Carlton Rangers.

Achievements-
Players Player 1999/00
Division 3 Champions 2000/01

Darren Pitts

Position- Striker
Games Played- 25
Goals Scored- 27
cautions- 0
S/O- 0
Date retired/tfrd/left- Retired end of season 2000/01

Nephew of then manager Terry Pearce, Big Darren was Pot Blacks original Talisman, back when it all began. Despite knee problems that meant he was more of static target man than a dynamic striker, his ability to hang in the air for headers and natural eye for goal, left an impressive legacy which included a goals to games ratio that any forward would dream of.

Achievements-
Division 3 Champions 2000/01