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Steve Oliver (Gk) – Now in his 6^th season at Ilfracombe with 206 appearances this young man has been very competitive in a Combe shirt, his consistency is outstanding.  

Scott Huxtable (Defender) – Another youngster at 20, now in his 2^nd season with the club showing great promise in his 1^st year, good all rounder gets up and down the park and a good crosser of the ball, has made 35 appearances for the club.

Steve Hobbs (Defender) – Now completed his 10^th season with the club with 428 appearances, this central defender is very loyal and competitive has missed only 5 games in the last 10 seasons. Supporters Player Of The Year 08/09.

Darren Parish (Defender) – This young man has a good footballing brain, strong and competitive and a very good passer of the football, looking to establish himself in the team this season.  

Jon Vooght (Defender) – 5^th season with 135 appearances good full back who can play in midfield very strong and competitive.

Karl Baggaley (Defender) – Now a regular with Combe has got 113 appearances with the bluebirds got excellent passing ability and very experienced.

James Mayne (Defender) – Signed from Holsworthy, now in his 2^nd season, is a good organiser and reader of the game also very competitive, and showing great quality at this level., has made 30 appearances for the club.

Neil Bettiss (Defender/Midfield) – Signed from Bideford in January 2009, a good header of the ball, competitive and a good organiser, with a lot of Western League experience, has made 15 appearances for the club.

Ricky Marinaro (Midfield) – Now in his 4^th season made 121 appearances a good passer of the ball with excellent vision and potential.

Mike Hedden (Midfield) – In his 5^th season made 136 appearances very competitive and can get around the field.

Ross Middleton (Midfield) - Returned to Combe after a short spell with Barnstaple Town, a very competitive player who gets from box to box, and will score a few goals a season.

Lee Francis (Midfield) - Signed from Barnstaple Town, who has good shooting ability and is a quick young player, scored on his debut against Devizes, has made 29 appearances for the club.

Mark Clunie (Midfield/Striker) –  Has played for Bristol City youth for the last few seasons but was released at the end of 2008, and was snapped up by Barry Yeo during the summer, great quality on the ball with a good shot, has made 41 appearances for the club.

Steve Holland (Midfield) – A good runner who likes to get up and down the park and a good crosser of the ball, very tricky and fast winger, has made 34 appearances for the club.

Leon Taswell (Striker) – 4^th season with Combe made 127 appearances can score goals for fun now and has a bright future in the game scored 77 goals in the process.

Mark Gilfillan (Striker) – Joined up with the squad after a good spell with the Reserves and will always find the target, if given the chance, has made 20 appearances for the club.

Lee Langmead (Striker) – Re-signed for Combe during the summer 09 after spending last season with Boca Seniors, who is good in the air and a good finisher, made 35 appearances for the club.

Shaun Lewis (Striker) – Returned to Combe after a season at Bideford where injury restricted his appearances, very fast resilient forward who works hard providing opportunities for others and scoring goals himself, has made 155 appearances for the club.

Barry Yeo (Manager) – Has had to cut short his playing career because of a serious health scare, he has continued to be fully backed by the club and his enthusiasm and commitment to the team and club has been in no way diminished, has made 162 appearances for the club.

Dave Sheehan (Coach) – Well known around the Western league circuit now in his 4^th  spell at Ilfracombe twice before as manager a well respected coach and trainer for the First team squad.

Heather Wareing (Physio) – This important position is well looked after by the excellent skills in physiotherapy by Heather, who is now in her 4^th year with the club.