Paul White - (Goalkeeper) Paul arrived for a second spell at Latimer Park in May 2025, joining from Rushall Olympic. The Irishman first joined The Poppies in September 2016 from Accrington Stanley and went on to make 157 appearances between the posts. Paul was a key member of the 2018/19 Southern League Premier Division Central title winning side before he joined Hereford in June 2020. After leaving Hereford Paul had spells with St Ives Town, Peterborough Sports and Coalville Town before joining Rushall in June 2024. He made 43 appearances for The Pics last season.
Andi Thanoj - (Midfield) Albanian born Andi is a creative midfielder who arrived at Latimer Park in July 2024 from Coalville Town and he had an excellent first season with The Poppies. He began his career with Grimsby Town making over 100 appearances for The Mariners. Spells with Alfreton Town, Harrogate Town and Redditch United followed before three season's with Boston United where he became a fans favourite. Andi has international honours with Albania having played for their under 21's.
Callum Powell - (Forward) - A pacy and skilful forward Callum returned to Latimer Park for a second spell with The Poppies in December 2024 from Braintree Town. He was first signed by Paul Cox in November 2020 from Stratford Town and he went on to put in some superb performances. Those performances saw Southend United pay an undisclosed fee to take Callum to Roots Hall in January 2022. Callum had a good start to his Shimpers career but a knee injury saw him miss most of the 23/24 season and in July 2024 he signed for Braintree Town. After four months we Braintree he had a loan spell with Tamworth before re-joining Kettering. Unfortunately in only his fourth game back with the Poppies he broke his leg in a match at Redditch United and missed the rest of the 24/25 season.
Jonathan Edwards - (Striker) - A prolific striker Jonny arrived at Latimer Park in October 2024 when The Poppies paid league rivals St Ives Town an undisclosed fee to secure his services. Jonny ended the 2023/24 Southern League Premier Division season as the divisions top scorer with 30 goals and had an overall record of 56 goals in 81 games for Ives. He scored on his Kettering debut in a victory over Bromsgrove Sporting. Previous clubs include Peterborough United, Hull City, Accrington Stanley, Woking, FC Halifax Town and Maidstone United.
Jamar Loza - (Striker) - Jamar is an experienced striker who joined The Poppies in March 2025 from Leiston where had had two very prolific seasons. Began his career with Norwich City and whilst at Carrow Road Jamar had loan spells with Coventry City, Leyton Orient, Southend United, Yeovil Town and Stevenage. He then dropped into Non League football with Maidstone United before spells with Woking, Kings Lynn Town and Barnet.
Leon Lobjoit - (Striker) - A prolific striker Leon joined The Poppies in June 2025 from Bedford Town where his 27 league goals helped fire The Eagles to the Southern League Premier Division Central title the previous season. Leon has scored goals wherever he has been throughout his career and is a real signing of intent from The Poppies.
Simon Hollyhead (Manager) - Simon was appointed as Richard Lavery's replacement in June 2025. He was the manager at The Poppies league rivals Banbury United in the 2024/25 season where his team took four points off The Poppies. A holder of a UEFA Pro-Licence Simon held assistant manager roles Malmo, SK Brann, Odense and Stevenage.
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