YOUR DERES SQUAD FOR 2023-24

1 Jordan Perrin – the keeper whose last minute save at Tunbridge Wells preserved the point that clinched the SCEFL title.

2 Jude Russell – former Brentford defender who made his Deres bow towards the end of last season.

3 Ross Craig – return of the player who scored the last goal of the Deres' first century!

4 Jamie Coyle – player/assistant manager who recently won the seniors World Cup with England!

5 Rob Strachan – last season’s defensive rock and Player of the Season. Two league winners’ medals in two years in senior football.

6 Denzell Olopade – former Crystal Palace U18 player who had success with Ramsgate last season.

7 Prince Domafriyie – achieved promotion with Chatham last season before playing a big part in our run-in. The Gareth Bale of the Isthmian League according to the Achtung Millwall podcast!

8 Freddie Cray – 25 year old midfielder finished in the play offs with Beckenham Town last season and has previously been with Charlton Athletic and Cray Wanderers as well as a previous spell with Deres.

9 Bobby Mills – exciting forward previously with Crystal palace, Corinthian Casuals and Carshalton.

10 Jerson Dos Santos – Portuguese striker formerly with Sutton, Margate and Folkestone as well as a couple of spells in Iceland.

11 Khemani Aiyanyo – 17yo former Charlton youth player who scored goals at U18 and U23 level for Erith Town last season as well as making his SCEFL bow.

12 George Monger – popular midfielder who saw the title campaign with Deres from day one last season, and has hundreds of Isthmian League games under his belt.

14 Josh Ajayi – former Dover Athletic, Ramsgate and Crystal Palace forward who joins the Deres on a one year contract.

15 Callum Emptage – player and part of the management team as Head of S&C, a major coup for us - having Callum’s experience and his knowledge of the level on the management team and his quality as a player is a great fit for our club.

16 Sam Skeffington – former Barnet , Millwall, Billericay , Bromley and Cray Wanderers midfielder - exciting young player who has played at the top of non league football and brings plenty of experience.

17 Ben Fitchett – highly rated young defender who finished a runner up in the Isthmian South East last season with Ramsgate.

18 Chris Dickson – much travelled non-league legend who started in senior football with Deres in 2005! Dicko returns as player and ambassador for our youth teams, and will also play a key role in our community programmes.

19 Marcus Elliott – scored his first Deres goal for 11 years during the run-in! Experienced forward who’s worked with our management team for many years.

20 Billy Crook – former Peterborough,Dartford, Cray Wanderers and Aveley midfielder, another massive addition to the squad.