Simon Wormull
- Position
- Manager
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- -
- Goals
- 0
- Sponsored By
- -
Began his career with Tottenham, where he made a first-team appearance in the Intertoto Cup. Subsequently had spells with Brentford and Brighton before dropping into non-league with Rushden and Diamonds, who he helped win the Conference in 2001, and Stevenage Borough as well as winning seven caps for the England semi-professional side. Later played for Hornchurch and Crawley, where he had a spell as player/caretaker-manager, before joining Lewes in 2006 and helping the Rooks win Blue Square South in 2008. Moved on to Eastbourne Borough, Farnborough and Lewes where he started last season before joining Crawley Down in the County League. Simon took charge of the Lewes U18 side this season before stepping up to the first team in January following Steve King’s departure as manager.
Justin Skinner
- Position
- Assistant Manager
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- -
- Goals
- 0
- Sponsored By
- -
Skinner had a distinguished professional playing career for the likes of Fulham and Bristol Rovers, playing more than 300 games. When he finished his playing career, Skinner worked at both Chelsea and QPR's youth academies, as well as managing the QPR reserve side, before linking up with former Lewes boss Steve King here at Lewes and Farnborough.
Rikki Banks
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- -
- Goals
- 0
- Sponsored By
- -
Brighton-born goalkeeper who began his career at Crystal Palace, enjoyin work experience spells with both Crawley Town and Hendon. Spent two years at Worthing following his release in the summer of 2006 and helped them reach the Ryman Division One South play-offs in 2007. Joined Lewes initially in 2008, winning player-of-the-year awards in each of the next two seasons. Joined Conference National neighbours Eastbourne Borough in the summer of 2010. Loaned back to Lewes in November.
Pawel Szelemej
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- 25/1/12
- Goals
- 0
- Sponsored By
- -
Recently moved to England from Poland, Pawel played professionally for KS Huragan-Morag last season in the fourth tier of Polish football. Made his Lewes debut in the Sussex Senior Cup defeat by Eastbourne Borough last month.
Lewis Hamilton
- Position
- Defender
- D.O.B.
- 21/11/84
- Rooks Debut
- 12/8/06
- Goals
- 0
- Sponsored By
- Susie Arlott
Began career as a youngster with Derby County and subsequently joined QPR, where he made one league appearance as a substitute against Burnley in 2005. Joined Aldershot following his release from Loftus Road and signed initially for Lewes in 2006, going on to be a member of their Blue Square South title-winning squad in 2008. Left the club that summer and joined Tonbridge Angels but returned to Lewes in February 2010.
Max Hustwick
- Position
- Defender
- D.O.B.
- 11/6/82
- Rooks Debut
- -
- Goals
- 0
- Sponsored By
- -
Versatile defender who first joined Lewes from Kingstonian in 2004 and his form over the next season almost earned him a move to Cardiff City. Left Lewes after two seasons but returned from Kingstonian for the 2011-12 campaign.
Malvin Kamara
- Position
- Defender
- D.O.B.
- 17/11/83
- Rooks Debut
- 20/8/11
- Goals
- 0
- Sponsored By
- Hugh Rawlinson
Began his career at Wimbledon, who became Milton Keynes Dons, making 77 League appearances and scoring five goals. Joined Cardiff City in 2006 and then had spells at Port Vale, Huddersfield and Grimsby Town (loan), taking his total League appearances to 157, before dropping into non-league football with Barrow in 2009. Subsequently had spells at Forest Green Rovers, Tamworth and Dulwich. Won one international cap for Sierra Leone in 2007 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Togo. A versatile player who can feature in defence or midfield, Kamara joined Lewes in August 2011.
Josh Phillips
- Position
- Defender
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- 28/1/12
- Goals
- 0
- Sponsored By
- -
Under 18 skipper was rewarded for some fine displays with the youth team with his first team debut in the home defeat to Canvey Island last month.
Steve Robinson
- Position
- Defender
- D.O.B.
- 31/1/76
- Rooks Debut
- 13/8/05
- Goals
- 0
- Sponsored By
- -
Experienced defender who first joined Lewes from Grays Athletic in 2005 and went on to captain the side to the Blue Square south title in 2008. Was with Tottenham Hotspur as a youngster. Now 35, he returned to the club in the summer after spells with Chelmsford City, Northwich and Farnborough. Club Captain.
Nic Ciardini
- Position
- Midfielder
- D.O.B.
- 01/9/88
- Rooks Debut
- 20/8/11
- Goals
- 7
- Sponsored By
- Commercial Square Bonfire Society
Popular left-sided midfielder or defender who made his debut for Farnborough aged 16 in 2004. Was a regular with Farnborough over the next few seasons before signing for Lewes in the summer of 2011.
Harry Harding
- Position
- Midfielder
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- -
- Goals
- 3
- Sponsored By
- -
Teenage midfielder who began his career with Bromley and was snapped up by Reading. He failed to break into the first team with the Royals and was loaned back to Bromley before signing permanently at the start of the 2011-12 season. Switched to Lewes in November.
Gary Holloway
- Position
- Midfielder
- D.O.B.
- 19/3/80
- Rooks Debut
- 12/8/06
- Goals
- 0
- Sponsored By
- -
Strong running midfielder who began at Hampton & Richmond in 2000 before joining Conference Premier side Farnborough a year later. Also played for Stevenage and Aldershot at that level before joining Lewes in the summer 2006. Became a big favourite at the Dripping Pan where he helped the Rooks won the Blue Square South title in 2008. Subsequently moved to Havant & Waterlooville and Farnborough, again, before returning to Lewes in summer 2011.
Max Howell
- Position
- Midfielder
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- -
- Goals
- 7
- Sponsored By
- -
Promising Under 18 player has been included on the bench in recent weeks but celebrated his first team debut in November with a goal in a Sussex Senior Cup fixture against Wick.
Christian Nanetti
- Position
- Midfielder
- D.O.B.
- 12/11/91
- Rooks Debut
- 04/9/11
- Goals
- 3
- Sponsored By
- Paul & Gill Stringer
Began his career at Queens Park Rangers. The Italian-born winger had spells at Raith Rovers and Bradford City before dropping into non-league football with Ashford Town (Middlesex). Nanetti joined Lewes just after the start of this season from Harrow Borough.
Matt Somner
- Position
- Midfielder
- D.O.B.
- 08/12/82
- Rooks Debut
- 20/8/11
- Goals
- 2
- Sponsored By
- -
Midfielder who made his name at Brentford, making 84 League appearances from 2000 to 2005. Joined Cambridge United in 2005 after an initial loan spell, then Bristol Rovers, Aldershot and Notts County. Was released by County after 54 League outings and joined Mansfield Town where he spent three years. Moved to Forest Green during the 2010-11 season before switching to Lewes in the summer. Won two Wales under-21 caps while with Brentford.
Jack Walder
- Position
- Midfielder
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- 28/1/12
- Goals
- 0
- Sponsored By
- -
A regular for Lewes at under-18 level before deciding to take a year out of football. Returned towards the end of the 2008-09 season to play a handful of reserve games in the Combination League before committing himself to a full-time return at the start of the 2009-10 Blue Square South campaign. A serious pre-season injury ruled him out of much of last season and he moved to Hastings United before returning to the Dripping Pan in January 2012.
Paul Booth
- Position
- Striker
- D.O.B.
- 08/1/77
- Rooks Debut
- 12/8/06
- Goals
- 14
- Sponsored By
- Nick Fears
A prolific scorer throughout his career. Began at Gravesend and Northfleet before moving to Welling and then Cambridge City. Joined Lewes in 2006 and scored 59 goals in 96 appearances over the next two seasons, winning the Blue Square South title and league top scorer in 2008. Left that summer and had spells with Havant and Waterlooville and Tonbridge Angels before being reunited with former Lewes manager Steve King at Farnborough and following him back to Lewes in the summer of 2011.
Ian Draycott
- Position
- Striker
- D.O.B.
- 18/6/88
- Rooks Debut
- 20/8/11
- Goals
- 6
- Sponsored By
- -
Free-scoring forward who came through the Academy at Bedford. Joined Hitchin Town in 2008 but returned to Bedford Town a year later and was a regular goalscorer in the Southern League over the next three seasons before joining Lewes in the summer of 2011.
Bayan Fenwick
- Position
- Striker
- D.O.B.
- 16/11/93
- Rooks Debut
- -
- Goals
- 18
- Sponsored By
- -
Under 18 striker who is amongst the top scorers in the Ryman Youth League. Made his first team debut as sub in the FA Trophy win over Cray Wanderers in October.
Michael Malcolm
- Position
- Striker
- D.O.B.
- 13/10/85
- Rooks Debut
- 20/8/11
- Goals
- 13
- Sponsored By
- -
Versatile forward signed as a schoolboy from Wycombe Wanderers by Tottenham for £10,000 in 2000. Did not make the grade at White Hart Lane but played 41 League games for Stockport County, scoring five times, before dropping into non-league football with Kettering, Rushden and Diamonds, Weymouth, Crawley Town and Hayes and Yeading. Joined Lewes from Farnborough for the 2011-12 campaign.



























