We take a look at the Monkton Swifts 2nds players and coaching team as they prepare to take on Johnston in the Division Two Cup Final 2024.
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Goalkeepers
Jay Kilby
Job: Shutter Carpenter
Clubs: Monkton Swifts
Jay has adopted a new role for this season as usually used as a midfielder or a fullback had found his spot in goal with some great shot stopping and his incredible kicks which has landed him a goal and 2 assists in the league season he will be one to watch on cup final day.
Jordan Boswell
Job: Scaffolder
Clubs: Monkton Swifts, Pembroke Boro, Kilgetty
A newbie to his position having previously played as an attacker at previous teams. With only his second season in the sticks has experience like he has been playing it for years a great shot stopper. Hasn’t played much but has been a vital part of the success this season helping the boys and mainly Jay Kilby throughout.
Defenders
Ashley Waterman
Job: Student process engineer
Clubs: Monkton Swifts, Hundleton
One of the signings made this summer by the swifts having taken 4 years out of football he has stepped back in like he’s never been gone being a stonewall in defence and providing deadly crosses and even grabbing his first goal for the club in the semi final will be looking to add to his tally in the final.
Kieran Walton
Job: Scrap yard operator
Clubs: Monkton Swifts, Pembroke Boro
Kieran is a very experienced full back with a good football brain on him that rarely sees him get beat by his man. He is also very good with the ball at his feet picking all types of passes out in front of him.
Harry Turner
Job: Scaffolder
Clubs: Monkton Swifts
A very important player for the team as can play multiple positions around the pitch. Strong in a tackle and has very good feet that he uses to beat his man. Even pops up with the odd goal.
Ryan Hughes
Job: Scrap yard operator
Clubs: Monkton Swifts, Haverfordwest County
The youngest player in the Swifts side but you’d never tell it with the way he plays never shying away from a challenge or an aerial duel he has shown this year that he is not only one of the best centre backs in the division but maybe the county and will be looking to lead his team to victory.
Ben Phillips
Job: Landscaper
Clubs: Monkton Swifts, Lamphey, Cosheston
The most senior player in the Swifts side he shows he has still got it with a great coolness and calmness about his play and being a brilliant threat in the air rarely missing aerial duels and always a threat in the box already bagging 2 goals this season be someone to watch out for on final day.
Alex Lewis
Job: Building sales
Clubs: Monkton Swifts, Lamphey, Hundleton
A versatile player who has played a fair few positions this year in defence and even in attack but it is at full back where he is the greatest asset to this team with amazing fitness to get up and down the pitch and a wand of a left foot that has grabbed him 4 goals and 2 assists so far this year he will be right up for it on cup final day.
Midfielders
Rhys Sture
Job: Electrician
Clubs: Monkton Swifts, Pennar Robins
One of the signings in the summer to try change the mould and outlook of this Monkton team is Rhys Sture who signed from rivals Pennar Robins in the hope of some success he’s changed the outlook of the midfield can play off both feet and a very determined player, scored a goal in the semi final and will look to do so in the final.
Jordan Kilby
Job: Maintenance man
Clubs: Monkton Swifts, Cosheston
Alongside Liam Butland as the vice captain of this team and one of the longest servants to he’s the teams magician with his skills and talent but don’t be fooled he’s also the legs and power in midfield and is one to watch out for in the game.
Rhys Davis
Job: Thermal insulation engineer
Clubs: Monkton Swifts, Hundleton
He competes the midfield and is also one of the two Davis brothers to play in the team Rhys is the vital part in the team with his ball winning and no nonsense shirt tucked in approach to the game.
Lee Duignan
Job: Pipe fitter
Clubs: Monkton Swifts, Angle, Cosheston
A really important player for the team as can probably play nearly every position on the pitch and has done understand the squads needs and way of playing and sets the tone in a lot of games.
Attackers
Joab Reynolds
Job: Operator
Clubs: Monkton Swifts
A player that has played almost every position through his senior career starting out as a goalkeeper. Now covers multiple positions with his endless running and has an eye for goal when given the opportunity to take his shot.
Ben Steele
Job: Bricklayer
Clubs: Monkton Swifts, Hakin United, Haverfordwest County, Carmarthen Town
Ben's career speaks for itself but he has always been known as the man for the big occasions and will look to add another trophy to his long list of accomplishments, definitely one to look out for in the final.
Josh Sture
Job: Scrap metal operator
Clubs: Monkton Swifts, Pennar Robins, Pembroke Boro, Lamphey, Cosheston
A key player in this swifts team with his electric pace that will scare any defence. Josh also has silky dribbling that has help hime contribute with an impressive 17 goals the season but even more impressively having 21 assists having the most in the division. Definitely a player to watch in the final.
Billy Davis
Job: Welding inspector
Clubs: Monkton Swifts, Lamphey, Hundleton, Cosheston
The man for a big occasion. A prolific goalscorer with his fast speed and eye for goal that puts him in the right positions. Billy is the leading scorer in the league with an amazing 32 goals but also knows when to find his teammates with 10 assists. Don’t be surprised if you see his name on the scoresheet Wednesday.
Liam Butland (Captain)
Job: Painter and decorator
Clubs: Monkton Swifts, Cosheston
The team leader and example right at the top of the forward line leads the team perfectly, recently took over the captaincy last season and lead Monkton to the final where they lost now ready to get revenge this season, doesn’t only lead but also chips in himself being impressive this year with 19 goals and 17 assists.
Managers/Coaches
Liam Roberts - Goalkeeping Coach
Hasn’t played much senior football but makes up with that with his love for the game having watched and studied it all his life. Has help jay massively this season with his knowledge and training that he has passed onto him. Been a massive swifts supporter all his life so will have hopes to add more on Wednesday.
Photo: Cory Mair and Billy Everett
Billy Everett - Coach
First year as a coach having previously been a player for Monkton and Kilgetty. Even though this is Billy first year as a coach you wouldn’t think it as he has loved football all his life so has gained a load of knowledge which he has passed onto the players this season in training and on a match day. The maturity and experience he shows sums up why Monkton have done so well this season.
Cory Mair - Manager
The gaffer. Cory has been at the club for almost a decade now as a player and has been the captain in that time he has been a very successful captain with that as well winning the Division 5 and 4 double and then going on to win Division 3 with only Covid stopping the double that year. Cory took over half way through last season and leading the team to the final last year in his first attempt. This year was different though with a full pre season, passing on his knowledge he has gained as a player and putting his philosophy on this fantastic team. With coaches named coming into help Cory has lead the boys to a Second Division league trophy with only two defeats doing that. He will make sure his players are all ready and raring to go as he has all season. He will be dying for redemption on Wednesday and to complete the double in his first proper year in charge.
