Management Team:

Paul Doswell - Manager

Ross White - Assistant Manager

Sean Alexander - Coach

Charlie Searle - Goalkeeping Coach

Jake Travis - Physio

Darren Welch - Kitman

 

Paul Doswell - Appointed as Sholing manager in October 2023, "Dos" comes to the club with an impressive managerial record at the top end of the Non League Pyramid.  A former Eastleigh & Sutton United boss, who was the driving force in pushing both clubs forward, on and off the pitch

Ross White - UEFA A licenced coach and part of the England elite coaching programme.  Formally with QPR and played a big role in the Aldershot Town academy. Ross was recently the Sutton United U18 manager before taking up a full time coaching and academy role at Sholing


Analysis Department :

Alex Kim - Head of Analysis - Interprets data our analysis team collects and provide performance insights to the management team

Jack Strange - Sport Science & Strength and Conditioning Coach - Help the players optimise their performance through scientific training methods. Help players return from injury, working closely with the physio, Charlie Kirby

Jordan Collins - Data Analyst - Collect and analyse data to identify patterns. This data helps the club to make informed decisions & optimise player development


First Team Squad A-Z Profiles :

Max Bustamante -  A young striker from Chile, who represented his country at Youth Levels before moving to England. After spells at Barnet & Stevenage, last season Max played for Berkhamsted where he was their leading scorer and supporters player of the season. Joined the Boatmen ahead of studying at Southampton University

Jordan Chiedozie -  Scored on his debut for Sholing after joining the club in September, the 30 year old who can play either up front or in midfield, started his career at AFC Bournemouth.  He went on to play regularly for National League teams, before most recently playing for Totton & Poole.

Dan Fitchett -  Experienced forward who was a big fans favourite at Salisbury, where he spent a large part of his career.  A handful for defenders with a great workrate, he also had spells at Aldershot and under Dos' at Sutton United

Jake Flannigan -  Former Southampton player who can play either in defence or midfield.  Was on loan at Burton Albion with Jake Hesketh, before being released by Saints.  Later joined Havant & Waterlooville and most recently played at Bognor Regis

Jacob Gardiner-Smith -  A 27 year old Central defensive midfielder who was with Hungerford last season, but has experience in the Football League with Wycombe Wanderers and also National League with Hemel Hempstead & Braintree

Charlie Gunson -  Joined the Boatmen after gaining promotion with Salisbury last season. A goal scoring all action midfielder, who has also played for Dorchester, Totton & Wimborne

Jake Hesketh -  Jake played in an UEFA Cup tie for Saints and has also played professional football at Burton Albion, MK Dons and Lincoln City.  His spell at Eastleigh came to an end and Sholing beat a host of clubs to his signing.

Byron Mason - Byron has made over 725 appearances for the Boatmen and has done it all for the club, lifting over a dozen trophies, including the FA Vase in 2014.  A natural leader, the beating heart of the side for over a decade as Captain.

Dan Mason - D-Dan is the youngest of the Mason brothers.  The club's all time leading scorer when he surpassed 283 goals.  Loves a spectacular finish.  A real handful for any defender, sets up as many goals as he scores.

Dan Miller - A dominant centre half, who came through the youth system to break through into the first team at just 18 years old. Despite playing over 400 times, has only been booked a handful of times. As the Sholing fans like to sing... "you'll never beat Dan Miller"

George Milner-Smith - Rejoined the Boatmen on loan from Aldershot after a successful spell with us last season.  The highly rated centre-half scored on his first game back for Sholing.

Joe Rabbetts -  Highly rated left sided player who has joined Sholing from Dorking Wanderers. Previously at Aldershot Town and spent last season on loan at Bognor Regis Town

Benny Read -  A classy right back who has lots of experience playing at this level and higher, with Havant & Waterlooville and most recently, AFC Totton.  The 26 year old is another quality signing for Sholing

Owen Roundell -  Came through the Sholing youth system and has made 300 appearances for the Boatmen.  Versatile player and can play centre back or holding midfield and was the supporters player of the season in 2023/24 after a number of impressive performances

Billy Stedman - Signed from Bracknell Town, the winger/attacking midfielder started his career at Coventry City before playing in both Iceland & Northern Ireland

Charlie Searle - Goalkeeper who has played for Salisbury, Havant & Waterlooville, AFC Totton, Swindon Supermarine, Bognor Regis & AFC Portchester.  Also the Boatmen's goalkeeping coach & groundsman.

Brad Targett -  Blessed with pace and finishing ability and scored a last gasp winner in the 2019 Russell Cotes Cup Final. As well as up front, Brad can play as a wing back on either flank and loves a long range strike.

Harry Taylor -  Started with Aldershot Town where he worked with Sholing first team coach, Ross White, before signing pro-forms with Charlton Athletic. More recently, the defensive midfielder who can also play CB & RB, was playing in Canada

Ross Worner -  Sholing beat a host of clubs to the signing of one of the best keepers in Non League. Ross started at Woking and played in League 2 for Wimbledon.  He linked up with Dos for a successful spell at Sutton which included being named the National League keeper of the season in 2015/16 before later joining Havant & Waterlooville

Seung-Woo Yang - A former Southampton FC & Eastleigh FC academy midfielder who has had loan spells at Brockenhurst, Salisbury & AFC Totton. After impressing in pre-season, Seuny was signed up for 24-25.