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Gary "Gaz" McKenna
Apps: 93
Goals: 20
Gary joined Newpark in June 2004 has had been key member
of the team for 4 seasons now. Known for his dribbling abilities and rapid turn of pace Gary was man of the match in Newparks'
Beckenham cup final triumph in Newpark 2006. Gary missed most of last season through injury and is slowly getting back to
his best. Gary managed to get amongst the goals last season and hopefully will remain injury free for the up and coming season.
Gary runs a dating business away from football called "It started with a kiss".
"Macca"
Tommy McElhatten (Newpark) veteran of the Kent league football fraternity is in his 8th season as
a Newpark Player. Know for his good reading of the game and timely spring Macca has shored up the Newpark defence since his
arrival at the back end of the 2001-02 campaign. Formerly of Erith Town and Hastings and played youth football for London
Boys. Macca has marshalled the back line with authority and occasionally plays in centre midfield. Under his guidance Newpark
only let in 23 league goals last season. Macca was one of the inspirational figures of last season and showed the character
to bounce back from the Poogate I allegations to help lead Newpark into division 1. Macca is an ardent Charlton
fan and does a fabulous rendition of "when the red red robins come bob bob bobbing alone".
Apps: 136
Goals: 9
 "Munster"
Harry Fox joined Newpark in the summer of 2002 and has become
an integral and versatile player in the squad. Comfortable with both feet and good in the air. Harry has made a massive contribution
to Newpark's recent success and was short listed for Player of the year in 2007. Harry also came close in the players player
award for 2007/08 after a solid and consistant season. Aside from football Harry is a keen snooker player and online
gamer. In March 2008 Harry reached the coveted milestone of 100 games for Newpark.
Apps: 120
Goals: 10
Oh Chris!
Chris Roffe: A founding
member and first captain of Newpark Chris has amassed a century of appearances for Newpark. A brief sabbatical in the Kent
League saw Chris appear for Corinthians and Erith Town before returning Newpark in the spring of 2004. Chris's progress at
Park has been stifled due to injury and hissy fits. However he has had a great start to 2007-08 and is showing the form of
2002 which yielded him the golden boot five years ago. Away from football Chris is an avid fan of crime novels and collector
of Lenny McClean paraphernalia.
Apps: 128
Goals: 44
Martin Roffe (Managing Director)
Martin Roffes name has been synonymous with Newpark since the clubs founding
in December 1999. Martin was originally manager of the side for three seasons before stepping down to take a back room seat
in the summer of 2003. Martin is still fully committed to the cause and still attends on match day. He is normally heard
from a distance berating his son Chris from the touchline and complaining about the price of beer in the club house. Martin
has made one appearance for Newpark in this summers tour of Tenerife and starred at centre half completing a full 90 minutes.
Apps: 1
Goals: 0
Ben Murphy "Moiph"
Ben has been player-manager of Newpark since the 2004-05 season and has enjoyed relative success
at the helm. In 2006 he guided Park' to a Beckenham cup final which they won and in the last two seasons he has masterminded
Newpark's promotion to Divison II and I both times as runners up. Although his playing days are drawing to a close he occasionally
appears in the first team his last outing was in October 2008. Murphy away from football shuns the limelight and is a keen
horse rider.
Apps: 112
Goals: 7
Tom "Strongman" Bartlett
Apps: 149
Goals: 2
Tom has been a member of Newparks playing squad since August 2000 and has made over 100 first team
apperances for the club. Strong in the tackle and dominant in the air Tom plies his trade and full back or centre half. Tom
was a key member of Newparks promotion team last season and mustered three man of the match awards in the closing stages of
the season. He ended season 2007/08 with over twenty consecutive games under his belt.
Danny Regan (Former Goalkeeper)
Danny was Newparks' first custodian and made his debut in
August 2000. Although lacking in inches Regan was reknowned for his strong shot stopping and 'Hollywood' acrobatics to repel
oppositional attacks. Regans finest hour was in February 2003 when he saved two penalties against Wickham Wanderers in stoppage
time. Regan was famed for his bizarre antics on the field was was sent off on three occasions for using foul and abusive language
towards match officials. After making more than a century of appearances Regan hung up his gloves in 2006.
Apps: 102
Goals: 2
Allen "Flamini" O'Shaughnessy
Apps: 81
Goals: 59
Allen joined Newpark in the spring of 2005 and has never looked back. Armed with blistering pace
and a middle weight boxers physique Allen has terrorised defences across the length and breadth of the South London Alliance.
He has formed a devasting partnership with Stuart Hannan and between them have netted nearly 200 goals for the club. Known
for his quizzical outbursts and half time strip teases Al is fast becoming a fans favourite and Newpark.
Paul "Kermit" Goodwin
Paul joined Newpark this summer after spells with Kingfisher, Eltham Royals and Dresdner Kleinfort
in the South London Alliance. Paul has shown great form in his relatively short career and has made a real impact on the team
after half a dozen games. Known for his great movement and strong technique Paul will no doubt cause nothing but trouble for
opposition defenders this season.
Chris Dowse
Chris joined Newpark in December 2008 and made an impressive start to his career with a mesmerising performance
against Bridon Ropes between the sticks. Dowse who made his name in the legendary Parkmere side of the 1990's under the guidance
of Sid Hare has had a long break from football and is keen to relaunch his career with Newpark FC. In an ironic twist Newpark
were formed as a breakaway club from the Parkmere fraternity in 2000. Chris away from football is the resident DJ in the New
Cross nightspot, the Venue.
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