Updated player profiles

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Colin McBride – manager – joined Purfleet as a midfield player in August 1985, and made his debut against Cavvey Island on 24/8/85 (won 3-0) in the Essex Senior League. He played 227 appearances and scored 32 goals. He then joined Concord Rangers and returned to Purfleet as manager in August 1997, his first match in charge being a 0-0 draw with Yeading. He was manager for 524 matches.

 

Richard Harper – physio – Richard was with Garry Hill at St Albans City, before moving with Garry to Dagenham & Redbridge and then to Hornchurch until November 04. He then joined Thurrock as physio and returned to Bridge Avenue with Colin McBride in May 06.

 

Ronnie Fletcher – defender / centre half – Ronnie was with West Ham United for two seasons as a YTS player, and then signed for Ryman Premier side Sutton United in September 2003. He joined Thurrock in March 2004. Last season he had 15 starts, six sub appearances and scored one goal.

 

 

Jimmy MacFarlane – defender – signed from Thurrock May 06 – joined Purfleet in August 1991, from Clapton. Made his debut against Southall on 17/8/91 and scored 75 goals in 634 appearances. In August 1996 he joined Concord Rangers and returned to Purfleet for the 1997/98 season, and was their club captain. Last season Jimmy scored four goals in 43 appearances. He has also played for Millwall Wanderers.

 

John Purdie – defender - John signed from Thurrock in June 06. He joined Purfleet in July 1997 from Billericay Town, and made his debut on 16/8/97 against Yeading. He has made 362 appearances for Purfleet / Thurrock. Previously with West Ham United where he was a regular member of their reserve side.

 

Kris Lee – forward – Kris played for Tiptree Heath and Tiptree United before joining Heybridge Swifts. He joined Chelmsford City for 2001/02 and joined Purfleet in October 2002 and made his debut against Aylesbury on 26/10/02. He made 130 appearances and scored 21 goals. He then joined Heybridge Swifts and then Maldon Town, rejoining Thurrock in January 2006. Last season Kris made 23 + 3 subs and scored seven goals.

 

 

David Sadler – forward - A former England Schools captain who re-signed for Dr Martens Premier side Hinckley United after a spell in the Ryman Premier with Kingstonian. Signed for the K's from Hinckley in August 2001 for a reported.£10,000 fee. Was voted Hinckley's supporters Player of the Year 1999/00. Previous clubs include Derby County as a trainee, Luton Town and New York State. Transferred to Cambridge City in May 2004. Last season David was out of action with a long term knee injury and made nine appearances, plus six substitutes, and scored five goals.

 

Jamie Southon – Defender – Jamie was with Norwich City as an associate schoolboy, and in 1989/90 transferred to Southend United, making one first team appearance in 1992/93. He has played for Purfleet, Dagenham & Redbridge, making eight appearances in 1995/96, and then joined Grays, and then played for Hong Kong club Sing Tao. When he returned from Hong Kong he rejoined Grays Athletic and then signed for Chelmsford City in November 1996. He went to Enfield in July 1997 on a monthly contract, and rejoined Purfleet in September 1997, making 30 appearances (2 as substitute) in 1997/98 scoring 4 times. Joined the Urchins in February 2003, and has went on loan to St Albams City at the start of 2004.05. He returned from loan in November 2004, and played 23 + two subs and scored twice, and was named player of the year. Joined Cambridge City in June 05. Scored one goal in 16 starts plus 7 sub appearances, and moved to Chelmsford City in mid season.

 

 

Andy Tomlinson - midfield - returned for a second spell with Heybridge Swifts in February 2002 after begining the 2001/02 season at Billericay Town following a loan spell from Swifts at the end of the previous campaign. Previously with Brentwood and Enfield, he moved to Hornchurch in November 2004, making his debut at Alresey in the FA Trophy. He made 21 appearances, his last being at St Albans City in April 05. He linked up with Tony Choules at Leyton FC for the start of 2005/06..