Hall of Fame

Magpies have had a few legendary players over the years, here are some of the finest players to pull on the black and white shirt over the years....... Charlie Court was the Magpies skipper and star defender from the club's inception until at the end of  the summer of 2003 he left Cambridge to persue his academic studies in mathematics at the University of Nottingham.  Naturally athletic, he was able to play in almost any position, including in goal when called upon, but will best be remembered for his central defensive performances.  A natural leader throughout, he inspired Magpies with his calm and measured approach, and in his only game of the 2003/2004 season he picked up the man of the match award.  Sadly for Charlie, the season he left Magpies was the one in which the club picked up its first major honour, the Tucker Gardner Partnership Sunday Alliance Division One Championship.  Charlie remains registered as a Magpies player and may yet grace the pitch for the team one day.

Steve Willis played in a variety of positions for Magpies, but was ever dependable, and a very talented player indeed, a fact recognised by his gaining of a contract at Histon for the current season. Given Histon's recent FA Cup heroics, this is no mean achievement. In his Magpies days, he was a regular goalscorer when he played up front, and a quality defender when playing at the back.  Pictured here playing against Oakington Vikings, his positional sense and speed of movement meant he was a handful for any defence when playing as a striker, and his excellent reading of the game made him a top notch defender.

Dan Sotudeh was the playmaker in the Magpies side up until the end of the 2004/2005 season. A dominating figure in centre midfield, he was fleet of foot, fantastic in the air and supremely athletic. His non stop running and excellent vision made him a handful for any team to try and stop. Winner of two championships with Magpies, he made nearly 100 appearances and was a regular name on the scoresheet.  Dan moved to Leeds in the summer of 2005, a major loss for Magpies.

Jamie Cane was one of the most skilful players to ever grace the pitch for Magpies and had a great range of passing as well as deceptively powerful shooting. A regular in the side from its inception, he played his last game for Magpies in September 2004. He played his part in Magpies first championship success the previous season as he scored five goals in his sixteen appearances but played just the three games at the start of the following season although he did score twice. Now into his third year as a student in Manchester.

Raul Spilca arrived in the summer of 2004 from Magpies then great rivals Netherhall Kitsonians and was seen to be  a natural replacement for Jamie Cane. He certainly had the flair, passing ability and eye for goal to match his predecessor, his seven goals for Magpies came in just sixteen appearances, but before the season was over he was on his way, ultimately to university in Brighton.

Ben Argent eventually had to call time on his Magpies career after persistent knee problems. Sarge, as he was known at the club, was one of the original Magpies and was a tough tackling defender, good in the air and possessor of a dangerous long throw. Despite limited appearances in his last three seasons (he missed the whole of the 2004/2005 campaign) he still managed two man of the match awards in those fifteen games, and one goal, a strike from virtually the half-way line in a 7-0 win over FC Saints. A real character both on and off the pitch, he is definitely missed amongst the Magpies set-up.

Chris Wilson signed for Magpies in March 2005 and despite regular hamstring problems he played twenty games for the club scoring eight goals and securing three man of the match awards in that time. He was instrumental in the clubs amazing unbeaten season as they steam-rollered their way to the Division 3A title in 2006. A dynamic flair player, he was happy in midfield or attack, but with the formation of a new club in his home town of Littleport he left Magpies in the summer of 2006.

Mike Evans joined Magpies in the summer of 2005 from Long Rangers and over the next two years he made thirty five appearances scoring nine goals and securing four man of hte match awards. He made his debut in the Edward Cup of 2005 which Magpies went on to win. Strong in the air and excellent at holding the ball up, he epitomised everything about a hard working striker. His final appearance for Magpies saw him take the gloves in the absence of Garth Brewer, a game in which he kept a clean sheet and was named man of the match. He left Magpies towards the end of 2007 to join Milton Sunday.

Fraser Kelsall could have been listen in the Magpies Hall of Fame for quite some time now but after missing the entire 2006/2007 season he returned for the final game of last season and made a vital contribution as Magpies won the Division 1A title on the final day of the season. Strong, tough tackling and dominant in the air, he was a highly reliable centre back throughout his time with Magpies.It is of course possible that he may yet play again for Magpies, but his university commitments in Newcastle mean that is only likely if the current side have a real emergency.

Paul Mills is one of the real Magpies legends, as he was with the club almost from it's beginning in men's football right through to the end of last season. In that time he clocked up well over fifty appearances, often as a sub, and played in a variety of positions but mostly at centre back. With the club now at the summit of Sunday football in the area, he decided to swap a bit part with Magpies for a leading role at Haddenham Harlequins in the Tucker Gardner League. Everyone at the club wishes him all the best with his new venture.

Lee Clift remains Magpies all time top scorer and one of the most skilful players ever to pull on a Magpies shirt. His 136 goals came in 137 games, an incredible record, and he netted 99 league goals for Magpies in six seasons, also a record. Man of the match thirteen times in his time with the club, his partnership with Gary James saw them terrorise the lower divisions as Magpies rocketed up through the league. At the end of the 2008-2009 seaosn he announced his decision to leave and now turns out for Shelford Falcons.

Craig Paterson was the lynchpin of Magpies central defence for several seasons after playing his first season at left back. Craig was one of the most competitive players in Magpies history and also one of the most talented. His versatility was always useful as he could play anywhere across the back and also in midfield. Man of the match fourteen times and scorer of twenty goals in his one hundred and twenty five games, Craig left Magpies at the end of the 2008-2009 season to concentrate on Saturday football.

Baz O'Rourke is one of the few players to have played for Magpies who could claim to be Mr Utility. Initially a striker, in his first season for Magpies he scored ten goals in thirteen appearances but later on he became more often used in defence or midfield. Over the seasons he appeared at right back, centre back, central midfield, right midfield, striker and even goalkeeper in one game! Baz was always a strong but fair player and just the one booking came his way in his 93 appearances, a fine record, and he found the net 22 times in those games. He left Magpies at the end of the 2008-2009 season to join Coleridge Crusaders of the Tucker League.

Scott Paterson was a class act in his time with Magpies, an assured and composed defender with a good eye for goal. His time with Magpies was plagued with injuries and he would have played more than the 42 games he did for Magpies but for that fact. Scott scored seven goals in his time with the club and received four man of the match awards. Scott left Magpies at the end of the 2008-2009 season to join Shelford Falcons.

Aaron Maskell proved to be one of Magpies best ever signings when he joined in 2006, in his first season he scored nearly a goal a game and was named man of the match an amazing six times. In the following two seasons he became the focus of Magpies attack and he would become the club's top scorer in both of those seasons. At the end of the 2008-2009 season he left to join Fulbourn Rovers having made 72 appearances and scored 51 goals for Magpies with 13 man of the match awards.

Sean Tabor joined Magpies from Shelford Falcons in 2007 and made thirty appearances for the club over the next two seasons scoring six goals. Predominantly a right sided midfielder, he also played at right back occasionally, and even once in goal! He will best be remembered for his ferocious shooting and also one of the fastest hat-tricks in Magpies history as he netted in the third, seventh and tenth minutes in a pre-season game at Sandon.

Jonny Flack only stayed with Magpies for the 2008-2009 season, but he made quite an impression as he scored three goals in his thirteen appearances. All three were remarkable in one way or another, his first secured Magpies a 1-1 draw at Ickleton early in the season, his second was a very long range effort at Bar Hill and his third came direct from a corner in a game at Shelford Falcons. At the end of the season he decided to move on but even in his short stay he proved himself to be one of the more skilful players Magpies have seen.

James Burch joined Magpies from then great rivals Netherhall Kitsonians in the summer of 2006 and stayed for just over two seasons. In his time with the club he scored eleven goals in forty three games, playing mostly in attack or at right midfield. He started in the first game of the 2008-2009 season but family committments meant that it would also be his last appearance for the club.