Bridon Ropes Football Club

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First Team

Nathan Simpson

Interim Manager

Adam Groom

Assistant Manager

Rob Stockburn

Goalkeeper Coach

Rhonan Dunphy

Coach

Harry Towner

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Adrian Brown

Albert Penney

Anthony Skordilis

Ben Fahey

Chandler Kasai

Charlie Norcott

Daniel Fornarino

Deji Akinsuyi

Deniz Osman

Emmanuel Bestman

Emmanuel Oshinowo

Harry Towner

Iain Kemp

Jack Goyns

Jack Keen

Jason Bye

Jeshurun Nanjo

Joe Jamal

Joe Quinnear

John Aby

Joshua Baiden

Joshua Schoeffer

Kalan Rock

Mason Janes

Olusegun Akinwunmi

Paris Jackson

Patrick Da Lomba

Rashaun Stewart-Leacock

Richard Pett

Samuel Sarpong

Teddy Pacey

Vinnie Wainwright

Zac Lawrence

Zachary Beeden

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4 January 2026

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Lee Roots

Manager

Lee Roots was appointed First Team Manager of Bridon Ropes FC in October 2023, bringing a proven track record from previous roles at Holmesdale FC and AFC Croydon. Known across the SCEFL for his tactical knowledge and player development, Lee has built a reputation for transforming teams with energy, structure, and ambition.

At Holmesdale, he oversaw a record-breaking 2021–22 season—securing the club’s highest-ever league finish, along with records for most points, most wins, and fewest goals conceded.

His teams have consistently earned praise for their organised, high-pressing style and emphasis on nurturing young talent.

In his first full season at Bridon Ropes (2024/25), Lee guided the team to a strong mid-table finish and a standout run to the semi-finals of the London Senior Trophy—marking the club’s best cup performance in recent years.

The team showed real momentum, including a winter unbeaten run and a notable improvement in defensive resilience and consistency.
Off the pitch, Lee has strengthened the club’s culture—improving recruitment, modernising the playing style, and building clearer pathways from youth to senior football.

With a settled squad and a solid foundation in place, optimism is high heading into the 2025/26 season, as Lee looks to push the club further up the table and challenge for honours.

Adam Groom

Assistant Manager

Adam embarked on his coaching career in 2013 under Tony Russell at VCD Athletic, helping the club achieve back‑to‑back promotions from the Kent League to the Isthmian Premier. He later led Chatham Town’s Under‑23s before becoming Glebe FC’s first U‑23 Manager, where he steered the team to promotion from the Suburban South and clinched the League Cup.
 
He continued his developmental focus at Holmesdale FC, managing the U‑23s and successfully integrating several players into the senior squad under head coach Lee Roots. 
 
Recognised for his technical acumen and leadership, Adam followed Roots to AFC Croydon as Assistant Manager, helping navigate a memorable FA Cup tie televised on the BBC.
 
In October 2023, Adam joined Bridon Ropes FC alongside Lee Roots. Since then, he has helped steer the team through 44 matches, contributing to 19 wins, 14 draws, and 11 losses—a win rate of 46%, solidifying their position in the Southern Counties East League Division One. 
 
His leadership continues to strengthen the squad’s cohesion, tactical discipline, and competitive edge.