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.
Matt Ingram
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- -
- Goals
- 0
- Sponsored By
- -
Highly-rated goalkeeper joined Lewes on work experience forms from Wycombe Wanderers in February 2012. The youth team keeper earned his first call-up to the Wanderers senior squad for the nPower League Two clash with Shrewsbury Town in September 2010, and was the only representative from a League Two club to be included in an England goalkeeping training camp in January 2011.
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.
Chris Breach
- Position
- Defender
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- -
- Goals
- 2
- Sponsored By
- -
Dripping Pan favourite rejoined Lewes in February 2012 from Ryman South leaders Bognor. The defender was released from Brighton & Hove Albion as a youngster and was eventually recruited in July 2008 in the Rooks’ only season in the Conference National. Breach stayed for two more campaigns and was named Supporters’ Player of the Year in 2010/11.
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.
Josh Phillips
- Position
- Defender
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- 28/1/12
- Goals
- 1
- 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.
Ben Billings
- Position
- Midfielder
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- -
- Goals
- 0
- Sponsored By
- -
Left sided midfielder, who joined Lewes in April 2012. Moved to Hastings United from Sussex County League side Seaford Town in March 2011. Started the 2010/11 season at Welling United, soending a month on loan at Aveley, before returning to County League circles. Has also previously played for Eastbourne Town, Eastbourne United and most recently Hailsham Town.
Peter Gregory
- Position
- Midfielder
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- 10/3/12
- Goals
- 0
- Sponsored By
- -
Eastbourne-born defender/midfielder who came through the youth team ranks at Portsmouth and made his first team debut as a substitute against Coventry City on August 7, 2010. Played once more for Pompey in a Carling Cup tie against Stevenage before being released at the end of the 2010-11 campaign. Played one game for Eastbourne Borough before signing for Lewes in March 2012. His dad Mark is a respected athletics coach.
Harry Harding
- Position
- Midfielder
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- -
- Goals
- 6
- 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.
Arron Hopkinson
- Position
- Midfielder
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- -
- Goals
- 0
- Sponsored By
- -
Started as a junior with Lewes, before breaking into the First Team at the Dripping Pan during the 2009/10 season, later earning himself a trial with Brighton & Hove Albion. Started the 2010/11 campaign with four more appearances for Lewes, before leaving for University in Wales, playing at Hereford based side Westfields in the Midland Football Alliance and also with Hastings United whom he joined in March 2011. Released by United at the end of December 2011, and after a short spell at Eastbourne Town re-joined Lewes in April 2012.
Max Howell
- Position
- Midfielder
- D.O.B.
- -
- Rooks Debut
- -
- Goals
- 14
- 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.
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.




















