Infiltrated the Novos at the start of the 2015/16 season via Welsh wizard and former left back Gareth Rice in spite of being a state-schooled Teessider. This ended a lengthy sabbatical from 11-a-side having not played since departing University in Manchester six years previously with this time out of the game evident in performances ever...
Joined in 2013 as a winger and then morphed in to an all round utility player; making appearances at full back/wing back, centre mid and the occasional not to be mentioned goalkeeper cover when things are desperate. At least when not too pissed to play. Excellent Linesman and club secretary.
After leaving RGS in 2005 Greg played for a number of clubs before joining the illustrious ranks of Novos FC. Hexham 2005-6; Dyslexic Untied inter mural Newcastle Uni 2005-2009; Hexham Phoenix 2005-2009; The Collingwood Arms 2007-2009; Broadbeach United (Australia) 2010; Fenham 2011-2016. When Greg returned from Australia there wasn't yet an Old Novos football team...
Whilst at school alongside playing football he qualified as FA Junior Soccer coach, the equivalent of today’s level one. Left RGS 2002. His hope had always been to establish a clear route for players leaving RGS or returning from University, into Sunday league football. Since Novos formation in 2013 and evolution since, it's fair to...
Chris after Phil is the most senior member of the squad and has played for Old Novos since it’s inception. After leaving RGS, Chris was selected for the Newcastle University squad and played for four years in the BUSA league and Premier Northern Alliance League locally. Before joining the Novos squad he played for Reeves...
Joining Novos at the twilight of his career having played in the league previously for The Ship Inn Benton. Has not moved much from the centre circle during games in recent years, but has been an ever present and provided valuable experience to the team. Was named captain at the beginning of the 2016/17 season...