Player profiles
Corinthian-Casuals Squad 2023/24
GOALKEEPERS
Daniel O’Donovan
Age: 20
Towering, commanding goalkeeper who looks mature beyond his years. Formerly played for Carshalton Athletic, Merstham and Sutton Common Rovers, he joined Casuals shortly after Paul Barnes took over and made his debut on New Year’s Day.
Tom Theobald
Age: 26
Former Redhill, Tooting & Mitcham and Epsom & Ewell goalkeeper who made his Casuals debut away to Chertsey Town in mid-March.
DEFENDERS
Lewis Taylor
Age: 30
Previously played for Casuals under James Bracken during our time in the Isthmian Premier Division, where he figured at left-back and centre-back. Taylor rejoined the club after Paul Barnes took overs manager following spells with Ashford Town and Chipstead.
Oscar Walton
Age: 21
A committed left-back who impressed throughout pre-season, Walton is a strong and capable player who has a bright future in the game and has been one of our most consistent performers this season.
Ayo Majekodunmi
Age: 25
Powerful full-back or midfielder who has shown his versatility this season, Ayo is a full-blooded, tenacious player who gets around the pitch well and has played for a number of clubs in the London area.
Marc Lida-Gballou
Age: 20
Quick and agile full-back who previously played for Merstham, after coming through the ranks with another local club, Carshalton Athletic. One of a number of new faces at Casuals since the appointment of Paul Barnes.
Sean Sankanu
Age: 18
Aerially dominant centre-back signed on loan from AFC Wimbledon midway through the season. Prior to joining the Dons in October 2022, he was on the books with the Barnet academy.
Shyam Taank
Age: 19
A stylish centre-half, who belies his evocative surname with his tall and lean build. Once a prospect at Swindon Town, he signed for National League side Bromley at the start of the season, from where he joined Casuals on loan in early 2024.
Declan Kama
Age: 22
A tough young defender who arrived in January to add competition to the Casuals rearguard. Kama has Isthmian League experience, having previously featured for VCD Athletic and Heybridge Swifts, and was with Tranmere Rovers at Under-18s level.
MIDFIELDERS
Quade Taylor
Age: 30
A natural leader who immediately took the captain’s armband upon joining the club after Paul Barnes took over as manager at the end of 2023. Capable of playing centre-back or holding midfield, Taylor previously played for Hastings United and Dulwich Hamlet.
Exauce Ditu
Age: 23
Tenacious central midfielder who joined Casuals in February 2024 and has proved himself to be an influential presence at the heart of the action, working hard to win possession and provide the spark for swift counter-attacks.
Ibrahim Bangura
Age: 19
A versatile player who has operated at full-back and in central midfield since signing this year. He began the season under Paul Barnes’ tutelage at Hastings United and has rejoined him in his new role at Casuals.
Adam Pollock
Age: 19
Australian central midfielder who joined Casuals from Welwyn Garden City in the week following Paul Barnes’ arrival as manager and made his debut just before the turn of the year.
Thibault Abie
Age: 20
Cultured French central midfielder who joined Casuals from East Grinstead Town in January. Comfortable in possession, tough-tackling and tenacious, he looks to connect the play and be a presence at the heart of midfield.
Jaedon Reynolds
Age: 20
Energetic midfielder who works his socks off to help his team-mates off the ball and looks to attack quickly in possession. Reynolds was with us at the beginning of the 2022/23 season and returned to the club from Merstham in January.
Noah Joyce
Age: 19
Tall and languid attacking midfielder who is on loan to Casuals from Bromley, having spent time earlier this season with Croydon Athletic. A technically gifted player who looks to use his touch and vision to open up the game.
FORWARDS
Aderi Arthur-Dede
Age: 23
Lively forward who has been around the non-league circuit. He can operate as a wide man, but is most comfortable playing through the middle, where his alertness and quick feet make him a danger on the break.
Nebay Haile
Age: 24
Centre-forward who has scored goals at every level he has played, and makes smart runs at the spearhead of the team. Previously played for Casuals boss Paul Barnes at Dulwich Hamlet and joined us from Hanwell Town at the end of 2023.
Finlay Evans
Age: 19
An exciting, attacking player on a dual registration with Aldershot Town, who can play as a winger or a No10 and causes havoc when he drives at defenders with great pace and rapid feet, allowing him to change direction sharply.
Shea Cascoe-Rogers
Age: 21
Shea started his Corinthian-Casuals career with a bang, scoring on his debut against his former Club Met Police. Another son of former Casual, Gary Cascoe, he has been in most squads and is a player with a lot of promise.
Melford Simpson
Age: 35
Giant 6ft 7in centre-forward who has plenty of experience leading the line in his own imitable, powering style. Signed from South Park in late January, Simpson looks to use his strength to hold up the ball and bring team-mates into play.
Ryan Atkinson
Age: 22
Creative attacking player who operates in the spaces behind the centre-forward and looks to take advantage of counter-attacking opportunities when they present themselves. Began this season at Hastings United with Paul Barnes
GOALKEEPERS
Daniel O’Donovan
Age: 20
Towering, commanding goalkeeper who looks mature beyond his years. Formerly played for Carshalton Athletic, Merstham and Sutton Common Rovers, he joined Casuals shortly after Paul Barnes took over and made his debut on New Year’s Day.
Tom Theobald
Age: 26
Former Redhill, Tooting & Mitcham and Epsom & Ewell goalkeeper who made his Casuals debut away to Chertsey Town in mid-March.
DEFENDERS
Lewis Taylor
Age: 30
Previously played for Casuals under James Bracken during our time in the Isthmian Premier Division, where he figured at left-back and centre-back. Taylor rejoined the club after Paul Barnes took overs manager following spells with Ashford Town and Chipstead.
Oscar Walton
Age: 21
A committed left-back who impressed throughout pre-season, Walton is a strong and capable player who has a bright future in the game and has been one of our most consistent performers this season.
Ayo Majekodunmi
Age: 25
Powerful full-back or midfielder who has shown his versatility this season, Ayo is a full-blooded, tenacious player who gets around the pitch well and has played for a number of clubs in the London area.
Marc Lida-Gballou
Age: 20
Quick and agile full-back who previously played for Merstham, after coming through the ranks with another local club, Carshalton Athletic. One of a number of new faces at Casuals since the appointment of Paul Barnes.
Sean Sankanu
Age: 18
Aerially dominant centre-back signed on loan from AFC Wimbledon midway through the season. Prior to joining the Dons in October 2022, he was on the books with the Barnet academy.
Shyam Taank
Age: 19
A stylish centre-half, who belies his evocative surname with his tall and lean build. Once a prospect at Swindon Town, he signed for National League side Bromley at the start of the season, from where he joined Casuals on loan in early 2024.
Declan Kama
Age: 22
A tough young defender who arrived in January to add competition to the Casuals rearguard. Kama has Isthmian League experience, having previously featured for VCD Athletic and Heybridge Swifts, and was with Tranmere Rovers at Under-18s level.
MIDFIELDERS
Quade Taylor
Age: 30
A natural leader who immediately took the captain’s armband upon joining the club after Paul Barnes took over as manager at the end of 2023. Capable of playing centre-back or holding midfield, Taylor previously played for Hastings United and Dulwich Hamlet.
Exauce Ditu
Age: 23
Tenacious central midfielder who joined Casuals in February 2024 and has proved himself to be an influential presence at the heart of the action, working hard to win possession and provide the spark for swift counter-attacks.
Ibrahim Bangura
Age: 19
A versatile player who has operated at full-back and in central midfield since signing this year. He began the season under Paul Barnes’ tutelage at Hastings United and has rejoined him in his new role at Casuals.
Adam Pollock
Age: 19
Australian central midfielder who joined Casuals from Welwyn Garden City in the week following Paul Barnes’ arrival as manager and made his debut just before the turn of the year.
Thibault Abie
Age: 20
Cultured French central midfielder who joined Casuals from East Grinstead Town in January. Comfortable in possession, tough-tackling and tenacious, he looks to connect the play and be a presence at the heart of midfield.
Jaedon Reynolds
Age: 20
Energetic midfielder who works his socks off to help his team-mates off the ball and looks to attack quickly in possession. Reynolds was with us at the beginning of the 2022/23 season and returned to the club from Merstham in January.
Noah Joyce
Age: 19
Tall and languid attacking midfielder who is on loan to Casuals from Bromley, having spent time earlier this season with Croydon Athletic. A technically gifted player who looks to use his touch and vision to open up the game.
FORWARDS
Aderi Arthur-Dede
Age: 23
Lively forward who has been around the non-league circuit. He can operate as a wide man, but is most comfortable playing through the middle, where his alertness and quick feet make him a danger on the break.
Nebay Haile
Age: 24
Centre-forward who has scored goals at every level he has played, and makes smart runs at the spearhead of the team. Previously played for Casuals boss Paul Barnes at Dulwich Hamlet and joined us from Hanwell Town at the end of 2023.
Finlay Evans
Age: 19
An exciting, attacking player on a dual registration with Aldershot Town, who can play as a winger or a No10 and causes havoc when he drives at defenders with great pace and rapid feet, allowing him to change direction sharply.
Shea Cascoe-Rogers
Age: 21
Shea started his Corinthian-Casuals career with a bang, scoring on his debut against his former Club Met Police. Another son of former Casual, Gary Cascoe, he has been in most squads and is a player with a lot of promise.
Melford Simpson
Age: 35
Giant 6ft 7in centre-forward who has plenty of experience leading the line in his own imitable, powering style. Signed from South Park in late January, Simpson looks to use his strength to hold up the ball and bring team-mates into play.
Ryan Atkinson
Age: 22
Creative attacking player who operates in the spaces behind the centre-forward and looks to take advantage of counter-attacking opportunities when they present themselves. Began this season at Hastings United with Paul Barnes