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St Thomas The Apostle College
St. Thomas the Apostle College is a Roman Catholic comprehensive secondary school for boys in Nunhead, London. A co-educational sixth form was opened in 2015. The school was rebuilt and the new school building was opened by the Archbishop of Southwark, Peter Smith, in January 2013. The original Catholic chapel, an important feature in the life of the school, was retained and is the focus for the Catholic and pastoral life of the students. In September 2015, St Thomas the Apostle College expanded its provision by opening a co-educational Sixth Form. The College was the winner of the 2024 Basketball England, Education Institution of the Year award. History of the college St. Thomas the Apostle College opened in September 1965 as St. Thomas the Apostle School. The initial intake came from two schools – English Martyrs and St Francis. In September 1967 boys from Archbishop Amigo also joined. The founder headmaster was Mr W. Uden and his first deputy was Mr. D. Crawford. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voluntary Aided School
A voluntary aided school (VA school) is a state-funded school in England and Wales in which a foundation or trust (usually a religious organisation) contributes to building costs and has a substantial influence in the running of the school. In most cases the foundation or trust owns the buildings. Such schools have more autonomy than voluntary controlled schools, which are entirely funded by the state. In some circumstances local authorities can help the governing body in buying a site, or can provide a site or building free of charge. Originally the term is derived from the funding of the schools through voluntary subscriptions and contributions. Although it is also the case that these are schools previously independent of local or national government that volunteered to be aided by the state. Hong Kong's education system also has aided () schools. Characteristics The running costs of voluntary aided schools, like those of other state-maintained schools, are fully paid by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigel Quashie
Nigel Francis Quashie ( ; born 20 July 1978) is a Scottish footballer who played more than 300 games as a midfielder in the Football League. He also spent four seasons playing in Iceland. He represented his native England at under-21 and 'B' international level before switching allegiance to Scotland, the country of his grandfather. Between 2004 and 2006, he played at full international level on 14 occasions, and became the first non-white player to score for the Scotland senior team. Personal life Quashie was born in the London Borough of Southwark to a Ghanaian father and an English mother. He and his former wife, Joanna, had a son, who died shortly after birth, and a daughter. He and his partner, Kerry Clarke, have a son, Brayden Clarke, who as of 2024 is a youth footballer for Arsenal and for Wales, for which he qualifies through his mother's parentage. Club career Queens Park Rangers He began his career in London as a trainee with Queens Park Rangers in August 1995, ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Adeniran
Dennis Emmanuel Abiodun Bamidele Chijioke Adeniran (born 2 January 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL League Two club Barnet. Club career Fulham On 9 August 2016, Adeniran made his professional debut in a League Cup match against Leyton Orient scoring with a first half header sending Fulham on their way to a 3–2 win. He made his league debut for Fulham as a late substitute against Nottingham Forest on 27 September 2016. Everton On 31 August 2017, Adeniran made a transfer deadline day switch to Everton. It was announced that his contract wouldn't be extended at the end of the 2020–21 season. Wycombe Wanderers (loan) On 25 September 2020, he joined newly-promoted Championship side Wycombe Wanderers on a season-long loan deal. Sheffield Wednesday On 10 July 2021, he joined recently relegated EFL League One side Sheffield Wednesday. He made his competitive debut on 1 August 2021, at home to Huddersfield Town, in a game whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Addai
Alexander Sena Kudjoe Addai (born 20 December 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays for Leatherhead as a winger. Club career Addai started his career in the Tottenham Hotspur youth system. He joined Blackpool in 2010 and was given his first professional deal ahead of the 2012–13 season. He then played for a number of non-league sides Carshalton Athletic, Whitehawk, Crawley Down Gatwick, Kingstonian, Grays Athletic and Wingate & Finchley before joining Merstham in July 2016. In his final season at the club, Addai racked up nine goals in thirty-nine league appearances. Addai returned to league football with a move to League Two side Cheltenham Town in May 2018, on a one-year contract. He made his professional home debut against Crawley Town, however Cheltenham lost the game 1–0. Addai played frequently throughout the season and signed a new one-year deal in April 2019, with an option for a further year that would be triggered by appearances, when then led ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Mison
Michael 'Monster' Mison (born 8 November 1975) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played in the Football League with Fulham, before dropping into non-League football with Rushden & Diamonds, Stevenage FC and Sutton United. Career Mison started his career with Fulham where he made a total of 73 appearances, scoring seven goals in all competitions. He then dropped into non-League football moving to Conference National club Rushden & Diamonds in 1997, and onto St Albans City and Sutton United Sutton United Football Club is a professional association football club from Sutton, South London, England. The team competes in the National League, the fifth level of the English football league system. Sutton started out playing in junior, ... in 2001. References External links * Profile at rdfc1992.com 1975 births Living people English men's footballers English Football League players National League (English football) players Fulha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Timlin
Michael Anthony Timlin (born 19 March 1985) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League South club Dulwich Hamlet. Born in Lambeth, England, Timlin graduated through the Fulham Academy, making his debut in a League Cup game in 2004. During this time he spent time on loan at Scunthorpe United, Doncaster Rovers and Swindon Town before joining Swindon permanently in 2008. In 2010, he moved to Southend United on loan, reuniting him with former Southend manager Paul Sturrock again having previously played under him at Swindon. In January 2012, Timlin made a permanent transfer to Southend United, after his second loan spell with them had ended. He helped the club to secure promotion out of League Two in 2014–15. The midfielder signed for Stevenage in June 2018 and played an integral part during their 2018/2019 season. Timlin was out of contract the following summer and, for personal reasons, decided not to agree to an extension. Subsequently ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyrone Berry
Tyrone Michael Berry (born 20 February 1987) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Three Bridges. He has previously appeared for the likes of Notts County, York City and Forest Green Rovers in his career. Early life Born in Brixton, London, Berry went to primary school at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary school on Brixton Hill, and attended St. Thomas the Apostle College on the border between Nunhead and Peckham. Career Berry started his career at Crystal Palace in the youth and reserve teams, making his first team debut as a 78th minute substitute in a 3–0 victory over Walsall in the League Cup first round on 23 August 2005. He joined Notts County on one-month loan in September 2005, and later Rushden & Diamonds on 13 January 2006. On 31 January 2006, the last day of the transfer window, Berry signed for Rushden permanently on a contract until June 2007. In January 2007 he was told he could leave Rushden and was sent out on loan to Conference South team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelvin Etuhu
Kelvin Peter Etuhu (born 30 May 1988) is a Nigerian former professional footballer. Etuhu has two older brothers, Dickson Etuhu, also a professional footballer, and Michael Etuhu. He played as a striker or as a winger. Club career Early career Etuhu joined Manchester City's academy when he was fourteen. After scoring the winning goal in the semi-finals of the 2005–06 FA Youth Cup against Manchester United, he went on to play in the finals in which Manchester City lost to Liverpool 3–2 on aggregate. In 2007, Etuhu was loaned to Rochdale. He scored on his debut for the club, coming on in the 56th minute against Wycombe Wanderers and scoring in the 80th minute. His spell at Rochdale was cut short by a knee injury which prompted his return to Manchester City. He made his first appearance for Manchester City on 25 September 2007 against Norwich City in the League Cup, coming on as a substitute and setting up the winning goal for Georgios Samaras. On 15 December 2007, Etuh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dickson Etuhu
Dickson Paul Etuhu (born 8 June 1982) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He played in the Premier League for Manchester City, Sunderland and Fulham, as well as in the Football League for Preston North End, Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers. He spent the final two years of his career playing in Sweden with AIK and IFK Rössjöholm. He was capped 19 times by Nigeria between 2007 and 2011. In November 2019 he was found guilty of match fixing by a Swedish court, and said he would appeal. Both Defence and Prosecution said they would appeal the sentence. Club career Early career Etuhu was born in Kano. He signed for Preston North End from Manchester City in January 2002 for £300,000 as David Moyes' side looked to improve from their playoff final defeat to Bolton the season before. He had started just 11 league games for City. Etuhu made his debut in a 1–0 victory at Bradford City and scored his first goal for the club in a 4–2 v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emmanuel Onariase
Osaore Emmanuel Onariase (born 21 October 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender. He plays for club Maidenhead United. Born in Croydon, Onariase came through the ranks at West Ham United, signing his first professional contract in April 2015. He subsequently joined Brentford in 2016. After a loan spell with Cheltenham Town F.C., Cheltenham Town, Onarise left Brentford and joined Rotherham United F.C., Rotherham United. Further loan spells came with Cheltenham Town and Dagenham & Redbridge F.C., Dagenham & Redbridge. In 2019, Onarise signed permanently for Dagenham for one season, before returning to the Football League with Scunthorpe United F.C., Scunthorpe United. After two seasons with Scunthorpe, he signed for Dagenham for a third time. He spent two seasons with Dagenham & Redbridge before signing for Hartlepool United F.C., Hartlepool United in 2023. Career West Ham United After failing a trial with Premier League club West Ham Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cody Drameh
Cody Callum Pierre Drameh (born 8 December 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a full back for club Hull City. He began his senior career with Leeds United, from where he spent time on loan at Cardiff City, Luton Town and Birmingham City. He represented England at under-18, under-20 and under-21 levels. Club career Drameh was born in Dulwich. After playing youth football for Fulham, Drameh signed for Leeds United in August 2020. On 26 October 2021, Drameh made his professional debut for Leeds United, starting in a 2–0 defeat at Arsenal in the EFL Cup fourth round. Five days later he made his Premier League debut for Leeds in the 2–1 win against Norwich City as a second-half substitute for Jamie Shackleton. On 12 January 2022, Drameh joined Championship side Cardiff City on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. He made his debut for Cardiff on 15 January 2022 in the starting line-up for the 1–0 league loss to Blackburn Rovers. He was nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
