Simon is a classy central midfield player, formerly of Rossendale United, in his first season at the club who was signed after spending time on trial at Accrington Stanley. He reads the game extremely well and is making a big impact at Shawbridge. Simon has found the net on a couple of occasions so far, with his fantastic passing range enabling him to dictate play and control matches.

This is Simon Nangle in focus……..

Age: 22

Position: Central Midfield

Previous clubs: Rossendale United, Nelson, Rossendale Amateurs

Club signed from: Rossendale Amateurs

Hometown: Helmshore

Favourite football team: Manchester United

Favourite other sport: Used to be a decent junior golfer

Sporting hero/heroes: David Beckham, Paul Scholes

Pre-match routine/superstition: Ladbrokes on a Saturday is a must

Football ambition: To play at the highest level possible

Best player played alongside: Craig Dawson, now of West Brom

Toughest opponent: Jay Rodriguez

Favourite artist/band: Oasis, Jay-Z

Favourite film: Taken

Favourite TV programme: Sky Sports News, love a bit of transfer deadline day

Dream holiday location: Mauritius, Blackpool

Favourite food: Nino’s never disappoints

Guilty Pleasure: Vogue finish