Ben signed his first pro contract in the summer of 2008 after spending two years at Filton College, where he played for the College side and for our U-18's.

Towards the end of the 2007/08 season he made a handful of appearances for our reserve side, and the following season saw him spend time on loan at Taunton Town, Bridgwater Town and Mangotsfield United.

Ben played a part in our pre season programme last summer, and scored in the opening friendly fixture, against Torquay United.

His form was such that he was included in the squads for the opening games of the campaign and he made his senior debut when going on as a second half substitute in the Carling Cup tie against Aldershot Town on 11th August.

Ben made his first league appearance for the club when going on as a substitute in our game against Wycombe Wanderers in August 2009.

His first start in a league game came against Carlisle United, in a 3-2 win at the Memorial Stadium, on 14th November 2009.

He enjoyed a very successful first season as a professional footballer, making six league starts and 17 appearances from the bench and he was rewarded with a new two year contract before the season's end.

A left sided midfielder, Ben has the ability to deliver telling crosses into the opposition area, holds the ball up well and works hard on behalf of the team.