Steve Ibbitson

Jason Hopkinson

Simon Gough

Dave Winterton

Chris Breach

Came through the ranks at Brighton, where he suffered a number of injury problems. Spent two years as a professional with the Seagulls without making a first team appearance before being released at the end of the 2006-07 season. Joined Bognor where he had previously been on loan and signed for Lewes in May 2008. A centre back who can also play in midfield, Breach was one of last season's most improved players.

Anthony Barness

Started out at Charlton before joining Chelsea for £350,000 in September 1992. Made just 14 appearances for the Blues and had a loan spell at Southend before returning to Charlton in August 1996 for £165,000. After 97 appearances for the Addicks he joined Bolton on a free transfer in 2000 and played 84 times before switching to Plymouth in May 2005. Had a short spell at Grays Athletic before joining Lewes at the start of the BSS championship-winning season in 2007-08. A very popular and well respected club captain.

Tim Rivers

Turned down a scholarship with Brighton & Hove Albion in order to concentrate on his A levels. A graduate of the Lewes youth system, Rivers progressed into the senior team this season and scored his first senior goal against Hampton & Richmond in November. A member of last season’s England Schools squad, Rivers scored three goals in four internationals, including twice on his full debut against Northern Ireland.

David Wheeler

A product of Lewes’ successful youth system, Wheeler was originally a schoolboy with Brighton. The winger broke into the first team in October 2008, making his Blue Square Premier debut away at Torquay, and received the Man of the Match award for his performance against Grays in his home debut. Very popular with supporters, Wheeler played for England Schoolboys in 2009, including a Trophy match against a French representative side at Wembley. Missed much of the pre-season working on a charity project in Ghana and due to begin University in the autumn.

Ross Sutton

A versatile player who prefers left-back but can fill any role in defence as well as playing in midfield. Made his Lewes debut as a substitute at home to Kidderminster in March 2009 and has settled comfortably into the team ever since, making the most outfield appearances last season.

JJ Banasco-Zaragoza

Came through the youth team at the Dripping Pan and now the recognised back-up to Chris Winterton. Won a place in the English Schools under-18s squad for the Centenary Shield last season after coming in as a late replacement. Awaiting his first-team debut but appeared on the bench a few times last year and had a brief loan spell at East Grinstead.

Andy Pearson

Released by Brighton at the end of last season, Pearson was surplus to requirements under new manager Russell Slade and has returned to Lewes where he spent a month on loan in Jan 09, making his debut away to York City. Previously had loan spells with Worthing and Bognor.

Jack Walder

A tigerish midfielder who was 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 campaign. Made his first-team debut away to Newport County in August and scored his first goal in November, the 94th minute equaliser in the FA Trophy 3rd Qualifying round tie at Eastleigh.

Arron Hopkinson

Lewis Hamilton

Began his 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.

Robert Gradwell

Came through the youth team ranks at Premier League Birmingham City before being released at the end of the 2008-09 season when he joined Hayes and Yeading. Failed to secure a regular place at Hayes and joined Lewes on loan last March, going on to score three goals in six games including the winner as the Rooks beat Hampton and Richmond on the final day of the season to stay up. Completed a permanent move in the summer of 2010 after being released by Hayes.

Chris Winterton

Began his career with Brighton where he came through the youth ranks to earn a one-year professional contract. However, he was released in the summer of 2008 and turned down a move to Lewes to sign for Eastbourne Borough. Had a brief spell with Lewes later that season but failed to make an appearance from the substitutes’ bench and subsequently had a year in Finland. Returned to Sussex early in 2010 and joined Burgess Hill before switching to Lewes in May. His father Dave was a good goalkeeper for Crawley Town and Sussex and is currently on the coaching staff at Lewes.

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Sonny Cobbs

Began his career with Brighton and Hove Albion, helping them reach the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup in 2006, and had one season as a professional without making a first-team appearance. Joined Welling in 2008 and had a season at Sutton United before joining Lewes in the summer of 2010.

Marc Pullan

Made his name in the Sussex County League with Peacehaven before going to enjoy great success with Crawley Town, helping them reach the Conference Premier. Joined Worthing upon his release in 2004 but soon switched to Eastbourne Borough where he went on to make more than 200 appearances over the next few seasons. Released in May 2010 and quickly snapped up by Lewes.

Scott Manning

Another youth team product who broke into the first-team during the 2009-10 season, making his debut in the 1-1 draw at home to Staines Town on October 3 and going on to make three further starts before the end of the campaign. Promoted to the first-team squad for 2010-11 and a great prospect for the future.

Simon Wormull

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 going on to help the Rooks win Blue Square South in 2008. Moved on to Eastbourne Borough and Farnborough before returning to Lewes in the summer of 2010.

Lewis Ide

Another player who began his career with Brighton and had his scholarship extended after suffering a bad injury. He was given a chance to earn a new contract but was released by Gus Poyet in December 2009 and subsequently joined Bognor, where he had previously been on loan. Almost joined Lewes later that season before manager Steve Ibbitson landed him at the second attempt in the summer of 2010.

Jamie Crellin

Tough tackling midfielder who also has an eye for a pass, youth team product Crellin made his debut as a substitute in the FA Trophy tie away to Kidderminster on January 19, 2010, and went on to make a further five appearances before the end of the season. Like Scott Manning, promoted to the first-team squad for the current campaign.

George Jones

Highly regarded second year youth team player who made his Blue Square South debut last season at home to Chelmsford in February. Scored a superb solo goal against Horsham in pre-season, running from his own half, and is expected to feature for both first and youth teams this season.

Tom Murphy

Spent two years as a youth team player at Gillingham before being released at the end of the 2000-10 season. Attracted interest from the Football League but signed for Lewes after impressing during pre-season.