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	George Cooke (Cookie / "The Mad Monk")				Cookie who played his Career as a striker, and played at the highest level in the Irish league with Bangor. Cookie also played up front at the 18th scoring quite a few goals, but breaking his leg ended his days of playing upfront. A great recovery give Cookie a new start as a goalkeeper, earning him the name "Mad Monk" out of Mean Machine.
	Ross Oliver (Rossco)	25/02/1978	Goalkeeper	Sirocco Works Mossley Larne Reserves	Ross is one of the longest serving players. He is one of the most dedicated players we have when it comes to matches and training,and is a perfect role model to our younger players. He also has achieved his UEFA coaching badges. Ross has took over as 1st team player/manager this season.

	Stephen Clarke (Clarkey)	29/07/1972	Centre Back/ Sweeper	18th N'Abbey	Clarkey is now into his 17th year with club, although he had to take a few years out of playing with a broken leg. He battled back to full fitness and is currently Captain of the 2nd team and in the heart of the defense. At 35 "The General" thrives at least 1 trophy before he even considers to hang the boots up. Clarkey picked up last seasons Player of the year.
	Stephen Dallas (Shirfy)				Shifty after taking a season out, is back in the heart of the 18th defense. A tall center half who wins headers and brings experience to the side with his ability to run the ball out of the defense, also a great tackler .
	Gary Craig (Gary from the Garage)	20/07/83	Right Back	Grove United Rooftop Nortel	Gary is in his second season at the club. Although a third team player last term his reading of the game and good passing ability soon brought him to the attention of the first team management. Equally equipped to play at fullback or centre half, good things are expected of Gary this season.
	Kristian Hanna	22/11/78	Midfield/ Right Back	Derriaghy FC Enkelon Crumlin Rec	Kristian has had good experience throughout the amateur league, and is now settled after his 3rd season back in Monkstown. A superb passer of the ball and real tough tackler, back in his strongest position at right back but can also play anywhere in the defense or midfield
	Jimmy Finlay				A veteran in the 18th's 1st team who has came in the last 2 seasons to help the 2nd team out in the 2nd half of the season, but this year he has opted to play from the start of the season. Jimmy a level headed defender who's experience is 2nd to none, and is a great attacking full back.
	David Hunter (Dee)	24/09/86	Left Back/ Left Midfield	Islandmagee Crusaders	Dee is a great attacking left back, with a sweet left peg, strong in the tackle and with great pace, a real handful for who ever he comes up against. At only 21 years old Dee has a real bright future ahead of himself.
	Andy Letson	3/3/1983	Centreback	18th N'Abbey	2nd Team centre half, reliable in the air and confident on the ball. Andy and clarkey have formed a formidable partnership at the back for the 2nds and have been always able to be called upon. When needed.
	Andy Roughley	27/12/1985	Centreback/ Sweeper	Shorts Crusaders Glentoran	1st team centre back signed for the club for the second time at the start of last season after a successful period in the Glentoran reserves. Reliable at the back and comfortable anywhere along the back or in centre of midfield Man of the match at last years triumphant Cochrane and Corry cup final certifies what a great player this lad is.
	Thomas Taylor (Tick)	25/09/1979	Centre Back/ Sweeper	Shorts	Tick last season was players/managers player of the year with some solid performances at the back. Tick was captain last year and alway lead by example, and scored a few important goals on the way, but a hernia operation at the start of this campaign is sure to keep him out for this sesaon.
	Paul Watters	12/02/1985	Right Back	18th N'Abbey	Young right or left back for the 2nd team pushing for a place in the firsts. Paul is comfortable with both feet and always willing to fill in at any position when needed including Goalkeeper where he was influential in the 3rds cup run a few years back
	Trevor Young	22/12/1978	Left Back		Trevor is an outstanding wing back and has earned the name "Mr consistent" Trevor has lifted the clubs Players player of the year for the 3rd year running.

	Simon Bennett				A long serving member of the 18th , 'Simone' Is one of the most skilful players in the team and undoubtedly could have played at a higher level but remained loyal to the club. He as an eye for the killer pass and nearly as many tricks as Ronaldo (the skinner one)
	Alan Coates (Coatsesy)	14/09/1972		Nortel Rathfern Mossley	Coatesy is a skillful goalscoring midfielder who love the feel of the ball at his feet. Coatesy has had a few spells at 18th, and is now back to hopefully finish his carear with his hometown team.
	Darren Doherty	26/02/1988	Centre-midfield	St. Andrews Shankill Larne Ballyclare Comms. Glentoran	Very talented young player with lots of promise came of the bench in last years Cochrane and Corry cup final and infamously took out Mackers with one of his trademark slide tackles.
	Jackie Gourley	18/10/1981	Left Midfield	18th N'Abbey	Entering his second season now at the 18th, Jackie plays a vital role for the 18th, with the most underrated left peg in the club.  Jackie managed 4 goals in half a season when he joined late last year, and opened this season with a rasping 25 yard top corner effort.
	Sammy Kelly				No nonsense midfielder (fitting in recently at full back) who will do whatever it takes to take the pressure off the back four.  Very quick pace and a good striker of the ball, wih either foot.
	Thomas Magill (Magill)	21/08/87	Left Midfield	7th N'Abbey Kilroot	First season at the club for the teenager. One of the quickest players in the club with lightning pace that can be utilised on either wing. Also packs a rocket of a right foot and has helped the 1sts to many important wins.  Definitely one for the future.
	Addie McFaul			Greenisland OB	Addie is great addition to 18th this season. A great passer of the ball, and likes the odd strike at goal, very strong in the tackle, and a good winner in the air.
	John McGuigan	19/06/1966	Centre Midfield	Rathcoole YM UUJ Rathfern Rngrs Nortel Larne	The most senior player in the first team, yet he still seems to have the enthusiasm and fitness levels of a twenty year old. A great player who everybody in the club looks up to, his never say die attitude and winning mentality set a great example for others to follow.
	Jonny McKee (McKee)	29/06/1978	Centre Midfield/ Centre Back	Derriaghy Dunmurray Rec	Jonny is a great player for the team, an old stile tough tackler and no nonsense defender gives 110% no matter who he plays for. Jonny has played at the top levels at amateur league and his experience is needed in a young team.
	Darren Morran	26/08/1976	Centre Midfield	Barn Kilroots	In his first year at the club a tireless worker in the midfield in any position and seems to enjoy scoring crackers from outside the area.  Has been putting in some 10 out of 10 performances recently to prove the excellence he demonstrates on the training ground.
	Glenn Nixon (Nicky/Nixon)	17/08/1978	Centre Midfield	7th Newtownabbey	Nixon is a talented playmaker and battles for everything in the heart of the 2nd's midfield. Nixon is now entering his 3rd season at the 18th, just hope he can capture the super form of his 1st season and make him that feared midfielder.
	Robert Peachey				Peachey is another loyal servant to the club and has been around from his youth. Peachey is always giving 100% battling away, Peachy has demonstrated his equal ability to slot in at left back or left midfield. He can play almost anywhere, just hope that he can get a settled position this season to get the absolute best out of him.ll.
	Gary Porter (Goose)	15/09/1977	Midfield	Abbeystar Boys	Goose started off playing for 18th newtownabbey in 1995-96 - he took a year out last season and is back playing in the 1st team after being badly missed. Goose scored the 1st ever competitive goal at our new pitch in Cloyne Crescent, which was a 20 yarder against Drumbo. In his youth he was a great goal scorer for Abbeystar Boys club.  Goose went onto have trials at many English clubs, with Arsenal being the biggest.
	Stephen Spencer (Spence)	15/10/1985	Centre Midfield	4th N'Abbey	Another young 3rd team player who can definitely make the grade to a regular second team spot.  Has been back and forth between all three teams recently, but needs that regular run to prove his excellent football brain, unique touch, and endless eagerness he continually shows in training.
	Samuel Swain (Swainer)	04/09/1981	Centre/Right Midfield or Forward	13th N'Abbey	Having enjoyed success at local rivlals, winning both the 4th Division OB League and Bunting Cup, Swainer moved on to 18th to ply his trade in the Amateur League.  While medals have not exactly been flying in, Swainer has definitely proved time and time again his exceptional ability.  Whether plying his trade in midfield or up front, with the 1sts or with the 2nds, he's always in search of the ball and cn bang a goal in from near and far....not forgetting he's one of the best headers of the ball at the club.
	Hugh Young	13/01/1981	Left Midfield	12th N'Abbey	A hard working midfielder who can play on either wing. Quick off the mark and chips in with the odd important goal now and again. Was getting a good long awaited run in the first team this season until an unfortunate ankle injury has ruled him out for the last month or so. Hobbies include smoking.

	Mark Andrews (Smurd)	28/11/78	Centre Forward	18th N'Abbey	Smurd joined the club when he was 15, and is currently one of the longest serving players at the club. He has been top goalscorer on a few occassions. last season he scored 25 goals, earning a 1st team call up and he scored in both starts. Smurd earned himself 2 club trophys, Top scorer and Players player of the year. But it major honours the veteran striker is after.
	Colin Crawford				A young player who has grown up fast playing for the 18th Newtownabbey first team. Confidence & Ability are just two of his fortitudes that are impressing the managers; he's got the legs and the pace to outrun any defence, and can strike a ball with excellence.
	Brian Greer(BG)	05/09/79		Ballyclare Comms Hollywood FC	Brian had a spell in the Irish league with Ballyclare, and recently with Hollywood FC in 1A, scoring 20 odd goals to help them into the top flight of amateur football. But Brian who has played at 18th for many years and represented 18th in the Amateur league select 2 seasons ago. He is currently the record scorer with 44 goals in one season and is back hopefully shoot 18th back into 2A.
	Colin Hinton				This young lad came to training at the start of the season, and impressed the whole 3 teams and managers immediately, Although the youngest player at the club, he is definitely one of the ones to look out for in the future - quick feet , super pace, and with skill to match any senior player. Always gives 100% with enthusiasm, and has a good eye for goal.
	Warren McAllister	14/05/79	Supporting Striker	Saintfield	Warren a 2nd team player who has went through a unlucky period of injuries is good player who is always in the right place at the right time to chip in a few goals for the seconds on their promotion push.
	Mark Montgomery (Monty)	18/05/1975	Centre Forward	Grove United Knockbreda Rooftop Brantwood	An unexpected signing for 18th last season, but it was definitely our gain when he did. Monty's played for a few other clubs previously - the experience tells as he holds the ball up very well, wins loads of flick-on's and is a great supplier of goals. Not to mention bagging a few peach goals himself
	Andy Spence				Andy cleaned up at the prize giving last year for the 3rds; a tall centre forward who scoring goals from anywhere. Has been used more frequently as a stalwart midfielder, giving his all for yet another season at the 18th.
	Mark Wilkinson	27/07/1987	Centre Forward	Ballyclare Com's Linfield	Marky is a big fit lad with pace that would trouble even the best of defenders. His hunger for goals made him the clubs top marksman last season with 27 goals, Marky has pledged loyalty and signed for a 2nd season running and hopes his goals will fire 18th back into 2A.