Leon Carney

A terrier-like midfielder, a bundle of energy with a blue touch-paper which used to ignite quite regularly! Leon was every manager's dream in the centre of midfield, he would win everything. Alongside his tigerish traits Leon was deceptively skilful and possessed a keen eye for goal.

Mick Collins

Prolific striker who played for Gresley Rovers and Sutton Coldfield Town before returning to Rocester under Manager Alan Beaman in 1984. Recognised as being one of the area's best centre forwards ever, he later went on to manage the Romans. More to follow... 

Herbert Cope

Mick Collins

Prolific striker who played for Gresley Rovers and Sutton Coldfield Town before returning to Rocester under Manager Alan Beaman in 1984. Recognised as being one of the area's best centre forwards ever, he later went on to manage the Romans. More to follow... 

Wayne Corden (D.O.B.

Former Port Vale professional who signed for Rocester in August 2014. A high quality player who enjoyed a brief spell with the club that saw him make 15 appearances and score four goals.

Matt Cottrell (D.O.B. June 1988)

Goalkeeper signed on the eve of the 2010-11 season from West Midlands League side Goodrich. Matt also played in the Midland Combination with Brereton Social. Made just 13 appearances for the Romans before moving on.

Ben Carr (D.O.B. October 1987)

Striker who made 27 appearances in the first team and scored three goals between 2006 and 2009.

Paul Croft

Son of Tony. Paul became a Rocester legend after making more than 500 appearances and scoring 100 goals for the club. More to follow...

Steve Caswell (D.O.B. December 1981)

Left-sided midfield player who joined from local Sunday football in 2005. Steve was a useful squad member who would get forward and support the main strikers whenever possible. A composed player who also helped out as a physio behind the scenes. He scored 2 goals during his time at Hillsfield and made the last of his 45 appearances in August 2006.

Tony Croft

Father of Paul. Tony was among Rocester's most prolific goal scorers during the 1960s. In the 1962-63 season alone he bagged 44 goals, which included six scored against Bamfords in a Uttoxeter Cup tie, seven in a 12-1 league win at Newcastle Town, and another six against Stafford Colliery. In addition, he hit four more hat-tricks that season.

Evan Cawley (Defender) D.O.B. January 1993

Evan was among Mark Wilson’s first signings for the club in September 2014, joining from East Midlands Counties League neighbours Stapenhill. Previously with Ashby Ivanhoe, Evan was an enthusiastic and competitive Left-Back who made 35 appearances before returning to Ashby Ivanhoe in August 2015. 

Luke Chapman (D.O.B. March 1991)

A gifted midfield player, Luke worked his way through the youth ranks at Port Vale and made one first team appearance for the Valiants in 2008. After a series of injuries he was released by Vale in October 2009. After a brief spell with Hednesford Town Luke joined Rocester prior to the 2010-11 season but left in November to join Bridgnorth Town.

Steve Cross

A uncompromising centre half who never shirked a tackle. Also chipped in with his fair share of goals.

Will Chadwick (D.O.B. September 1985)

Competitive ball-winning defender or midfielder who joined Rocester in July 2008 after leaving the Royal Marines. He represented the Marines F.A. on several occasions during his five years service, and also helped his regiment win the Tunney Cup in 2007. Made just seven appearances before leaving the club in October 2008.

Mick Crump

Classy, stylish defender who oozed confidence. Mick's passing was top-notch and he could be moved up to centre forward when needed to grab some vital goals. Always comfortable on the ball he was willing and able to play his way out of defence. 

Karl Charlton (D.O.B. August 1983)

Began his second spell with the club in December 2008 when he signed from Staffs County League side Chesterton. A central midfielder by choice, but proved to be just as effective in midfield or up front. Joined Stone Dominoes in August 2009 after totalling 29 appearances and six goals for the Romans. 

James Curley (D.O.B. February 1989)

Talented midfielder with an eye for goal. James joined Rocester from Stone Dominoes in the summer of 2009, and scored 9 goals in his 20 appearances before electing to return to Stone Dominoes in February 2010.