Six non-league gems who could be on Pompey's radar

After Kenny Jackett revealed he would like to delve into the non-league scene to help supplement a future Pompey development squad, Will Rooney spoke to the Non-League Paper's Jon Couch.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Jul 2017, 18:39 GMT
Updated 18th Jul 2017, 08:35 GMT
Nathan Ashmore. Picture: Malcolm WellsNathan Ashmore. Picture: Malcolm Wells
Nathan Ashmore. Picture: Malcolm Wells

He nominated six players from the lower reaches who could perform at a higher level...

Name: Oliver Hawkins

Club: Dagenham & Redbridge

Dave Tarpey. Picture by Terry RickeardDave Tarpey. Picture by Terry Rickeard
Dave Tarpey. Picture by Terry Rickeard

Division: National League

Position: Striker

A player already linked with Pompey, Ollie Hawkins is a traditional non-league striker who has come through the ranks.

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He has plenty of talent, puts himself about, and a lot is expected of him next season.

Dave Tarpey. Picture by Terry RickeardDave Tarpey. Picture by Terry Rickeard
Dave Tarpey. Picture by Terry Rickeard

Name: Idris Kanu

Club: Aldershot Town

Division: National League

Position: Striker

Kanu is probably the most exciting player in non-league football at the moment.

He is a former West Ham trainee and scored two goals in a trial match for Manchester United.

But he didn’t play again because he wanted to play first-team football.

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Kanu will have a few clubs scouting him if he starts this season like he ended the last campaign.

Name: Danny Rowe

Club: AFC Fylde

Division: National League

Position: Striker

Rowe will be on quite a nice contract at Fylde, but if the price was right I wouldn’t rule him out moving away.

He scored 50 goals last season and inspired his outfit to National League North success.

I’m surprised he has never played at a higher level as he is definitely capable.

Name: David Ferguson

Club: Darlington

Division: National League North

Position: Defender

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Ferguson was previously captain at Blackpool a few years ago but he picked up a bad injury there.

He’s recently broken into the England C team and is on the way back up.

Like the saying goes, if they are good enough, they will eventually get to where they deserve to be.

Name: Dave Tarpey

Club: Maidenhead United

Division: National League

Position: Striker

Tarpey has been around a little bit, but things look to have clicked for him at Maidenhead.

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He scored 43 goals last season and now could be the time for him to step up and prove himself.

Name: Nathan Ashmore

Club: Ebbsfleet United

Division: National League

Position: Goalkeeper

Ashmore was in goal for Gosport a few years ago in the FA Trophy final.

He’s a commanding figure in between the sticks and played a key role in Ebbsfleet winning promotion from National League South.

Related topics:Will RooneyKenny JackettNational LeaguePompey