Staines Town Football Club . . .

CRAIG MASKALL - Player Coach

This experienced player/coach joined the Club from Aylesbury United in summer 2003, as Steve Cordery’s assistant. A proven player at the highest level, he scored over 150 goals in a professional career which started with his local club, Southampton, and moved on to Huddersfield Town, Reading, Swindon Town, Bristol City, and Brighton & Hove Albion. Whilst with the ‘Saints’ he made a dozen or so appearances in the Premiership, scoring once. His pro’ career ended when Leyton Orient released him following the Wembley play-offs in 1999 (after short spells with Dunfermline Athletic, and in Hong Kong with Happy Valley). He first joined ‘Cords’ at Hampton & Richmond Borough, moving on to Aylesbury in summer ’02. In 2002/3, he was amongst the Premier Division’s top marksman with 26 league and cup goals for the ‘Ducks’. A very influential character both on and off the pitch who lends the benefit of his experience to all his team-mates. Can still be seen playing masters football for Southampton, and he coaches for Barnet FC and their Southgate College academy team.

TRENT PHILLIPS - Goalkeeping Coach

Trent’s main rôle nowadays is as a specialist goalkeeping coach. Trent was in management at Walton Casuals, but made his name as a brave and successful ‘keeper with Staines Town, where he began as a Junior in 1985, and progressed right through to the 1st XI and even the Vets. He has also played for Camberley Town, Walton & Hersham, and Egham Town, as well as representing Middlesex. Son of former Brentford stalwart, Gordon.