about the tigers   about tiger roar   commercial info   appearances   fixtures & results   recent goals   table   adie harris   alex allard   alex sykes   ashley thomas   callum preece   dan wixey   elliott seddon   jack pitcher   jamie reid   jody bevan   jody taylor   kev sawyer   lee smith   marc richards   matt rose   matt sysum   matt walsh   neil mustoe   sam ellis   tom hamblin   tom webb   will morford   tim harris   david mehew   ade tandy   lee randall   dr bob byrne   player archive   tigerimages   fixtures   archive   city history   county cup   fa cup   fa trophy   fan photos   league cup   league history   opponents   season in photos   statistics   tr archive   video clips   citizen sport   official website   sl website   slp links   t-ender   tiger videos   city open forum   contact  Alex Sykes - Left Midfield One of Forest Green Rovers longest serving and most loyal players left-sided midfielder Alex's time at The Lawn finally came to an end in September 2004 when he was one of several players released by new manager Alan Lewer in the wake of the club's dreadful start to the season. In three spells with the Gloucestershire club he played over 250 games and scored 50 plus goals. The 30-year old began his career with Mansfield Town but turned down a professional contract to go to University (he is now a teacher) and after a brief time with now defunct Cheltenham club Endsleigh he joined Rovers in March 1996. Went onto become something of a legend there although he did spend 18 months with Nuneaton from June 2000 to January 2002. Struggled to hold down a regular first team spot during the last few seasons and spent a month on loan with Bath City in September 2003, making four appearances, before joining permamently on a 18-month deal a year later. Alex first appeared for the Tigers in December 2005 on a months loan to get fit following a spell on the sidelines before being snapped up by Tim Harris upon his release at the end of the season   "The Boy's a bit special" Q & A's with Syko Name : Alex Sykes DoB : 02/04/74 Birthplace : Newcastle Under Lyme - Staffs Playing Position : Normally Left Midfield - currently left Back! Other teams played for : Mansfield Town, Endsleigh, Forest Green Rovers(3 spells), Nuneaton Borough, Bath City, Gloucester City (loan) Nickname : Syko, Sykesy Team(s) Supported : Arsenal Strengths : Crossing / Shot and Set Pieces – Honest! Weaknesses : Slight Lack of pace now in my later years and anything aerial! How do you keep yourself fit for football? Working as a PE teacher helps, although not as fit as Webby because he puts cones out all day! I play a bit like : Brian Marwood / Anders Limpar on a good day, Dave Mehew on a bad day! Heroes : Alan Shearer – legend! Highlight : Playing at Wembley for FGR and captaining my country at Futsal. Lowlight : Being injured any time and not playing at any point. Honours : Southern League Winners Medal – FGR, Dr Martens Prem Winners Medal – FGR, FA Trophy Runner Up – FGR, Southern League Runner Up – Bath City, Great Britain Universities, England Under 18, England Students, England Futsal – 18 Caps/12 goals Injuries : Bad groin Strain last year, only just getting back to somewhere near full fitness. Best player played with : Darren Ward – (Now Sunderland Keeper), Aidy Boothroyd – funniest man I ever played with. Both whilst I was at Mansfield. Toughest opponent : In the early days used to love playing against Bradley Thomas, hardest one ever was Frank Stapleton – I’m showing my age now. Best friend at club : All top lads, probably Bathy though my travel partner. Favourite Music : U2 Favourite Movies(s) : Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels / Life of Brian Favourite TV Programme : Deal or no Deal – cant wait to see Jody on there one day! Tell us something about yourself that we don't know! I’m left footed! Most embarrassing moment : About to have my first touch in an Under 18 and the ball went right under my foot in front of about 6000 at Leicester City! Describe yourself in five words : I’m older than I look! In five years you'll be .... Tim's assistant manager! Or maybe even manager somewhere! Previous Clubs: Mansfield Town, Endsleigh, Forest Green Rovers(3 spells), Nuneaton Borough, Bath City, Gloucester City (loan) Appearances & Goals: Season Apps Subs Goals 2005/06   6    -    -  2006/07  41    4   14  2007/08  42    9   17  Total   -   -   - Video Gallery: A stunner against Bath City A 1st minute header against Rugby A superb free kick at Supermarine From distance at home to Rugby Town A penalty at Bromsgrove From the penalty spot at Kings Lynn Unstoppable shot at Brackley Rehearsed set piece at Hemel A penalty against Team Bath A penalty at Yate A penalty at Rugby Sealing the Tiverton victory First against Supermarine And the second! Image Gallery: (click to view full size pics) Page last updated : 30th March 2008 Tiger Roar is an unofficial, independant production. It has nothing to do with Gloucester City AFC 1980 Ltd, Gloucester City Ladies FC or the Gloucester City Supporters Trust. 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