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FEBRUARY 2010
27th February 2010
Hartson set for Barry Town role
Former Wales striker John Hartson is in talks to take charge of Welsh League side Barry Town. Businessman Clayton Jones is set to become the new owner of the club and is currently in discussions with Hartson to become the clubs Director of Football and work alongside current manager Gavin Chesterfield as they look to regain a place in the Welsh Premier League. Jones is expected to become the clubs new owner in the next few weeks and has big ambitions for the former Welsh Premier League champions.
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27th February 2010
Double defeat keeps West Wales duo out of top ten
Carmarthen Town and Haverfordwest County suffered defeats in their vital league games on Saturday. A mistake by goalkeeper Neil Thomas in the last minute of the match cost Carmarthen three points as they were defeated 1-0 by Airbus UK Broughton at Richmond Park while Haverfordwest County were also defeated at hoe as they went down 2-1 to Newtown. The clubs are now in eleventh and twelfth place respectively with Carmarthen now three points behind tenth place Airbus UK. The clubs could still qualify for the new reduced Welsh Premier League next season in their current positions but it would depend on clubs from the pyramid not meeting the criteria for promotion.
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26th February 2010
Derby Semi-Final date confirmed
The Welsh League Cup Semi-Final between Goytre United and Afan Lido will take place at Maesteg Park. The derby fixture has been arranged for Thursday, 18th March at Tudor Park although both clubs have other competitions on their minds with Goytre currently leading the MacWhirter Welsh League Division One and Afan Lido in the Quarter-Final of the Welsh Cup. Lido are currently third in the league but are the only club in the division out of the three that applied with a realistic chance of finishing in the required top two places to gain promotion to the Principality Welsh Premier League.
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26th February 2010
Lido looking for more Welsh Cup success
Afan Lido make the journey to Bala Town on Saturday looking for a repeat of their last round win. Lido progressed to the Quarter-Final stage of the competition with a victory over Welsh Premier League side GAP Connah’s Quay and are now the only club outside of the top-flight still in the competition but will make changes to their side through suspension. Both Damon Thomas and Jonathan Hood are unavailable for the match through suspension while striker Robbie Walters, who signed for the club in January, is cup-tied having already played for Haverfordwest County in the competition this season. In the other fixtures Prestatyn take on local rivals Rhyl, The New Saints are at home to Port Talbot Town and Llanelli are in action at Bangor City live on S4C.
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23rd February 2010
Stein strike saves point for Neath
Neath dropped more points at home on Tuesday night as Prestatyn claimed a 1-1 draw at The Gnoll. Newly-appointed coach Peter Nicholas could only watch on as Andy Dyer’s side went behind to a 12th minute goal from Ian Griffiths but striker Craig Steins equalised for Neath on 66 minutes. The draw moves Prestatyn upto seventh place in the table while Neath remaining in sixth place with both clubs having played 23 games.
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23rd February 2010
Reds youngsters continue to shine
The Llanelli Academy achieved more success at the weekend with a Welsh Youth Cup win over Ely Rangers. The side are now in the Semi-Final of the competition and won the cup last season with a victory over favourites Swansea City. The are also Youth League champions and the success of their work from their Academy system is an example to every club in Wales. Under the guidance of Academy Director Bob Jeffries, the club have built up a strong Academy system covering all age groups and now enjoy a constant stream of players coming through their ranks to advance from junior football into the Under-18 and Under-19 youth leagues and eventually into their senior sides. Former Swansea City youngster Daniel Smale scored the only goal of the game as the young side defeated Ely Rangers at Stebonheath on Sunday and the side will be confident of more success this season.
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21st February 2010
Pritchard strike moves Old Gold into top ten
Mark Pritchard scored the only goal of the game as Carmarthen Town claimed a vital win against Caersws. The former Llanelli striker scored for Deryn Brace’s side after 29 minutes and the win moves Carmarthen into tenth place in the Principality Welsh Premier League table, a position that would guarantee them a place in the reduced league of 12 clubs next season. Meanwhile Llanelli’s match at Bala Town on Sunday was postponed due to Llanelli informing the Football Association of Wales of their concerns with regard to the safety of their players travelling to the match due to the heavy snow.
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21st February 2010
White double keeps Lido in promotion mix
Nathan White scored twice for Afan Lido on Saturday as they defeated Aberaman 2-0 at The Marstons Stadium. The clubs current top scorer, White opened the scoring on 73 minutes and doubled the advantage for his side just seven minutes later to take his tally for the season to 14. Lido now remain in third place with goal difference keeping them below second place Caldicot. Lido must finish in the top two to have the chance of promotion to the Welsh Premier League. Meanwhile league leaders Goytre United claimed a convincing 5-1 win at home to Bridgend Town.
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18th February 2010
Holdsworth keen to keep Giles at County
Newport County manager Dean Holdsworth wants to keep hold of former Port Talbot defender Martyn Giles. Despite being out of favour in recent weeks, Giles is keen to remain at the Blue Square South leaders and earn back his place. “We’ve had a lot of interest in Gilo, several enquiries, but he’s not keen on leaving on loan and wants to fight for his place,” said Holdsworth in the South Wales Argus. “That’s fantastic news for me. Martyn has been really unlucky, he’s a quality player and a smashing guy and I want to keep him here because we’d be weaker without him. Bath and a number of others have been in touch, but we want Martyn to stay with us”. Giles signed for Port Talbot Town on his release from Cardiff City in 2003 but made just four starts before returning to England with Morecombe. Giles then returned to the Welsh Premier League a year later with Carmarthen Town before signing for Hereford United and then made the move to Newport County in 2008.
18th February 2010
Nicholas returns to Welsh Premier with Neath
Former Llanelli manager Peter Nicholas has made a surprise move by joining the coaching staff at Neath. Nicholas won the Welsh Premier League title during his time in charge at Llanelli and is currently assisting Terry Boyle with the Wales Under-23 Semi-Pro side but has now made a surprise return to the Principality Welsh Premier League with Neath. The Gnoll-based club are in poor form with manager Andy Dyer under pressure following a return of just two wins from their last nine games. “Neath FC have pleasure today in confirming that former Wales international Peter Nicholas has joined the club,” said a short statement. “Peter brings a wealth of experience that can only complement the current young and successful coaching set up”. Nicholas also played for Arsenal and Chelsea in a high-profile professional career and joins an expanding team of coaches at The Gnoll that currently includes Dyer, coach Ray Pennock as well as assistants Simon Dyer, Leigh David and Cameron Toshack, the son of current Wales manager John.
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17th February 2010
Port Talbot derby the draw of the League Cup
Local rivals Afan Lido and Goytre United have been drawn against each other in the League Cup Semi-Final. The date and venue for the Nathanial Car Sales Cup match are yet to be confirmed but both sides will be looking forward to the derby with both sides fielding a number of players who have played for both clubs, the most recent being Lido striker Robbie Walters. Before that however Afan Lido have an important Welsh Cup Quarter-Final match away at Welsh Premier League side Bala Town on Saturday, 27th February.
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17th February 2010
Latest defeat dents Neath ambitions
A 3-1 home defeat to Aberystwyth on Tuesday night made it just two wins from nine for Neath. Despite a summer of big ambitions and even bigger spending, Neath have struggled to find any sort of consistency since the start of the year with the second of their two victories from their last nine games courtesy of a single goal over bottom of the table Caersws last weekend. Luke Morgan was sent off for Andy Dyer’s side in the midweek defeat although on-loan Grimsby Town striker Chris Jones returned to the side after injury but failed to make an impact. The side are back in action at The Gnoll on Tuesday, 23rd February when Prestatyn Town are the visitors and Dyer will be expecting a much better performance from his high-profile players.
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14th February 2010
Dodds last minute winner keeps County in contention
Haverfordwest County moved within two points of a top ten place with a 1-0 win on Sunday. GAP Connah’s Quay were the visitors to The New Bridge Meadow and managed to hold Haverfordwest to a share of the points before recent signing Mark Dodds scored on 88 minutes to move his side level with his former club Carmarthen Town in the table. Both West Wales sides now have a seven point advantage over Newtown who lost 4-2 at Rhyl. Clubs must finish in the top ten to guarantee a place in next seasons league subject to meeting the FAW domestic licence criteria while clubs in 11th and 12th place, where Carmarthen and Haverfordwest are currently positioned, will only qualify if the clubs from the feeder leagues do not achieve promotion.
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14th February 2010
Reds maintain lead with five star win
Llanelli cruised to a 5-0 victory over Porthmadog on Sunday to keep their four point lead at the top. Goals from Stuart Jones, Chris Holloway, Stephen Evans and a double from Chris Venables earned Andy Legg’s side the win despite having top scorer Rhys Griffiths replaced midway through the opening half. Nearest rivals The New Saints remain in second place as they defeated Bangor City 2-1 at Park Hall on Sunday but Llanelli now have the superior goal difference.
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13th February 2010
Thomas sees red for Lido in Rangers win
Afan Lido claimed a 2-1 victory at Ely Rangers on Saturday but had Damon Thomas sent off. Striker Mark Jones scored the opening goal of the game in the first half before Robbie Walters (above) doubled the lead on 72 minutes. Thomas then saw red before Ely Rangers scored a consolation but Lido held on to claim maximum points. Lido now remain in third place with Caldicot Town in second place on goal difference.
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13th February 2010
Cronin returns as substitute Llewellyn scores winner
A goal from substitute striker Chris Llewellyn earned Neath a 1-0 win at struggling Caersws on Saturday. Llewellyn was named on the bench but made an immediate impact after coming on in the 65th minute to score the only goal of the game five minutes later. Sean Cronin started the match having been brought back from his loan spell at Carmarthen Town who were held to a 0-0 draw at Prestatyn in Saturday’s only other Principality Welsh Premier League match.
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11th February 2010
Lido move upto third place with win at Taffs Well
Afan Lido claimed a 4-1 win at Taffs Well on Wednesday to move into third place in the Welsh League table. Two goals from Nathan White, one from Damon Thomas and a penalty from Mark Jones completed the comfortable victory to move Lido above fourth placed Ton Pentre on goal difference as well as having three games in hand over the Rhondda side. This weekend the side are away to Ely Rangers with kick off at 2.00pm.
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11th February 2010
Live TV match for league leaders Llanelli
The Welsh Cup quarter-final between Bangor City and Llanelli will be shown live on S4C. Llanelli moved four points clear at the top of the Principality Welsh Premier League on Tuesday night with a 1-0 win at Airbus UK Broughton and the live television cameras will now show Andy Legg’s side in cup action when they make the journey to Farrar Road in a fortnight. The match takes place on Saturday, 27th February with kick off now at 5.15pm for the live television coverage.
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9th February 2010
Neath slump continues with Newtown defeat
Newtown claimed a 1-0 win over Neath on Tuesday to leave Andy Dyer’s side with one win in seven. Experienced striker Paul Roberts scored the only goal of the game as Neath’s poor form continued with the Eagles now having claimed just six points from their last seven Principality Welsh Premier League games which includes just one win. To add to their problems defender Ian Hillier was sent off.
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9th February 2010
Griffiths strike moves Reds four points clear
Striker Rhys Griffiths scored the only goal of the game to earn Llanelli three points on Tuesday. Andy Legg’s side were in action at Airbus UK Broughton and made the most of their opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Principality Welsh Premier League when Griffiths scored from close range at an early second half corner to earn his side the victory. The side are now back in action on Sunday when Porthmadog are the visitors to Stebonheath. Kick off is at 2.30pm.
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7th February 2010
Reds move to the top but Legg slams performance
Llanelli player-manager Andy Legg was far from impressed by his sides performance on Saturday. Despite a 2-0 win at Newtown moving the side above The New Saints at the top of the table, Legg was critical of his sides performance on the day, describing it as ‘dreadful’ after the match. Stuart Jones and Jordan Follows scored the goals in the second half. The New Saints were defeated at GAP Connah’s Quay in the surprise result of the weekend to allow Llanelli to move above them at the top of the table.
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7th February 2010
Walters grabs brace for Lido
Striker Robbie Walters scored twice on Saturday as Afan Lido defeated Caerleon 3-0 at the Marstons Stadium. Despite being bottom of the table, Caerleon had an opportunity to take the lead but their opening half penalty was saved by goalkeeper Mike Lewis. Walters then scored before the break before Chris Pridham and a second from Walters completed the scoring. Lido are in sixth place in the MacWhirter Welsh League Division One table and are now six points off the required second place if they are achieve promotion to the Principality Welsh Premier League.
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7th February 2010
Carmarthen held at home by Welshpool
A goal from Danny Thomas was not enough for Carmarthen to take maximum points on Saturday. Thomas scored an opening half goal against Technogroup Welshpool at Richmond Park by the visitors equalised on 65 minutes through Steff Edwards to leave Carmarthen still outside an automatic place in next seasons reduced Welsh Premier League. Airbus UK Broughton claimed a 2-0 win over Aberystwyth to move two points ahead of Carmarthen.
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7th February 2010
Morgan on target but County can only draw
On-loan Swansea City striker Kerry Morgan scored for Newport County on Saturday in a 2-2 draw. Welling United were the visitors to Spytty Park and goals from Jamie Collins and Morgan appeared to have earned County a solid lead but the visitors pulled two goals back through Tom Whitnell to hold the Blue Square South leaders to a draw in front of another bumper crowd of 1,449. Dean Holdsworth’s side now have a run of four away games but maintain their convincing lead at the top of the table as they are seventeen points ahead of nearest rivals Thurrock.
5th February 2010
Lido duo exit despite cup double
Daniel Lancey and Rhys Williams have both left Afan Lido despite their recent cup success. Former Port Talbot Town midfielder Lancey has signed for MacWhirter Welsh League Division One rivals Garden Village while Williams has returned to his former club Bryntirion Athletic. Last weekend Lido defeated Welsh Premier side GAP Connah’s Quay and are also in the semi-final of the Nathanial Car Sales League Cup.
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5th February 2010
Port Talbot Referee’s Society hold training course
A training course for new referee’s will be held on Monday Evening for anyone interested. The event is being run by the Port Talbot Referee’s Society and will be held at the Catholic Club in Margam on Monday, 8th Feburary. The training course starts at 7.00pm and those interested in attending should contact Secretary Paul Fisher on pbf.ref@ntlworld.com to add their name.
2nd February 2010
O’Leary and Evans make mutual Swans exit
Two players with Port Talbot connections have both left Championship club Swansea City by mutual consent. Port Talbot-based Kristian O’Leary is the longest serving player at the club following 15 years service as a professional after originally joining the club as a 14-year old in 1992. Former Port Talbot loanee Scott Evans has also left the club. O’Leary has had his chances to impress limited in recent seasons and has been a regular for the Reserves over the last 18 months while also having loan spells at Cheltenham Town and Leyton Orient. His decision to leave the club after 18 years was difficult but offers O’Leary the opportunity to play regularly elsewhere ahead of next season. Scott Evans signed for the Swans from Manchester City but his chances were limited to a handful of pre-season games and he was loaned out to Port Talbot Town during Roberto Martinez time in charge.
2nd February 2010
Experienced Roberts set for Goytre move
Matthew Roberts is expected to complete a move to MacWhirter Welsh League leaders Goytre United. The former Port Talbot Town and Aberystwyth defender recently signed for Caersws in the Principality Welsh Premier League but has now decided to continue his football career closer to his South Wales home. Matthew is the brother of Carmarthen Town striker Stuart Roberts who enjoyed a professional career at Swansea City and Wycombe Wanderers.
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2nd February 2010
Rain denies Llanelli West Wales derby
Tuesday’s Welsh Premier League match between Llanelli and Carmarthen Town has been postponed. Heavy rain left the surface at Stebonheath unplayable as referee Neil Morgan made an afternoon pitch inspection. The Reds claimed a 4-0 Welsh Cup win over Holyhead Hotspur at the ground on Saturday but were forced to call off Sundays Youth Welsh Cup match against Afan Lido. The other match in the league scheduled for Tuesday night at Farrar Road between Bangor City and Airbus UK Broughton has also been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
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2nd February 2010
Welsh Youth Cup advantage for Lido
Afan Lido Under-19s take on Llanelli Under-19s at The Marstons Stadium on Thursday night. The Welsh Youth Cup match has been switched to Afan Lido after a series of postponements at Llanelli and victory offers the winners a home draw in the quarter-final stage against Ely Rangers. Llanelli are the current cup holders having defeated Swansea City last season. Kick off at Afan Lido on Thursday is at 7.30pm.
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27th February 2010
Hartson set for Barry Town role
Former Wales striker John Hartson is in talks to take charge of Welsh League side Barry Town. Businessman Clayton Jones is set to become the new owner of the club and is currently in discussions with Hartson to become the clubs Director of Football and work alongside current manager Gavin Chesterfield as they look to regain a place in the Welsh Premier League. Jones is expected to become the clubs new owner in the next few weeks and has big ambitions for the former Welsh Premier League champions.
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27th February 2010
Double defeat keeps West Wales duo out of top ten
Carmarthen Town and Haverfordwest County suffered defeats in their vital league games on Saturday. A mistake by goalkeeper Neil Thomas in the last minute of the match cost Carmarthen three points as they were defeated 1-
26th February 2010
Derby Semi-
26th February 2010
Lido looking for more Welsh Cup success
Afan Lido make the journey to Bala Town on Saturday looking for a repeat of their last round win. Lido progressed to the Quarter-
23rd February 2010
Stein strike saves point for Neath
Neath dropped more points at home on Tuesday night as Prestatyn claimed a 1-
23rd February 2010
Reds youngsters continue to shine
The Llanelli Academy achieved more success at the weekend with a Welsh Youth Cup win over Ely Rangers. The side are now in the Semi-
21st February 2010
Pritchard strike moves Old Gold into top ten
Mark Pritchard scored the only goal of the game as Carmarthen Town claimed a vital win against Caersws. The former Llanelli striker scored for Deryn Brace’s side after 29 minutes and the win moves Carmarthen into tenth place in the Principality Welsh Premier League table, a position that would guarantee them a place in the reduced league of 12 clubs next season. Meanwhile Llanelli’s match at Bala Town on Sunday was postponed due to Llanelli informing the Football Association of Wales of their concerns with regard to the safety of their players travelling to the match due to the heavy snow.
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21st February 2010
White double keeps Lido in promotion mix
Nathan White scored twice for Afan Lido on Saturday as they defeated Aberaman 2-
18th February 2010
Holdsworth keen to keep Giles at County
Newport County manager Dean Holdsworth wants to keep hold of former Port Talbot defender Martyn Giles. Despite being out of favour in recent weeks, Giles is keen to remain at the Blue Square South leaders and earn back his place. “We’ve had a lot of interest in Gilo, several enquiries, but he’s not keen on leaving on loan and wants to fight for his place,” said Holdsworth in the South Wales Argus. “That’s fantastic news for me. Martyn has been really unlucky, he’s a quality player and a smashing guy and I want to keep him here because we’d be weaker without him. Bath and a number of others have been in touch, but we want Martyn to stay with us”. Giles signed for Port Talbot Town on his release from Cardiff City in 2003 but made just four starts before returning to England with Morecombe. Giles then returned to the Welsh Premier League a year later with Carmarthen Town before signing for Hereford United and then made the move to Newport County in 2008.
18th February 2010
Nicholas returns to Welsh Premier with Neath
Former Llanelli manager Peter Nicholas has made a surprise move by joining the coaching staff at Neath. Nicholas won the Welsh Premier League title during his time in charge at Llanelli and is currently assisting Terry Boyle with the Wales Under-
17th February 2010
Port Talbot derby the draw of the League Cup
Local rivals Afan Lido and Goytre United have been drawn against each other in the League Cup Semi-
17th February 2010
Latest defeat dents Neath ambitions
A 3-
14th February 2010
Dodds last minute winner keeps County in contention
Haverfordwest County moved within two points of a top ten place with a 1-
14th February 2010
Reds maintain lead with five star win
Llanelli cruised to a 5-
13th February 2010
Thomas sees red for Lido in Rangers win
Afan Lido claimed a 2-
13th February 2010
Cronin returns as substitute Llewellyn scores winner
A goal from substitute striker Chris Llewellyn earned Neath a 1-
11th February 2010
Lido move upto third place with win at Taffs Well
Afan Lido claimed a 4-
11th February 2010
Live TV match for league leaders Llanelli
The Welsh Cup quarter-
9th February 2010
Neath slump continues with Newtown defeat
Newtown claimed a 1-
9th February 2010
Griffiths strike moves Reds four points clear
Striker Rhys Griffiths scored the only goal of the game to earn Llanelli three points on Tuesday. Andy Legg’s side were in action at Airbus UK Broughton and made the most of their opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Principality Welsh Premier League when Griffiths scored from close range at an early second half corner to earn his side the victory. The side are now back in action on Sunday when Porthmadog are the visitors to Stebonheath. Kick off is at 2.30pm.
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7th February 2010
Reds move to the top but Legg slams performance
Llanelli player-
7th February 2010
Walters grabs brace for Lido
Striker Robbie Walters scored twice on Saturday as Afan Lido defeated Caerleon 3-
7th February 2010
Carmarthen held at home by Welshpool
A goal from Danny Thomas was not enough for Carmarthen to take maximum points on Saturday. Thomas scored an opening half goal against Technogroup Welshpool at Richmond Park by the visitors equalised on 65 minutes through Steff Edwards to leave Carmarthen still outside an automatic place in next seasons reduced Welsh Premier League. Airbus UK Broughton claimed a 2-
7th February 2010
Morgan on target but County can only draw
On-
5th February 2010
Lido duo exit despite cup double
Daniel Lancey and Rhys Williams have both left Afan Lido despite their recent cup success. Former Port Talbot Town midfielder Lancey has signed for MacWhirter Welsh League Division One rivals Garden Village while Williams has returned to his former club Bryntirion Athletic. Last weekend Lido defeated Welsh Premier side GAP Connah’s Quay and are also in the semi-
5th February 2010
Port Talbot Referee’s Society hold training course
A training course for new referee’s will be held on Monday Evening for anyone interested. The event is being run by the Port Talbot Referee’s Society and will be held at the Catholic Club in Margam on Monday, 8th Feburary. The training course starts at 7.00pm and those interested in attending should contact Secretary Paul Fisher on pbf.ref@ntlworld.com to add their name.
2nd February 2010
O’Leary and Evans make mutual Swans exit
Two players with Port Talbot connections have both left Championship club Swansea City by mutual consent. Port Talbot-
2nd February 2010
Experienced Roberts set for Goytre move
Matthew Roberts is expected to complete a move to MacWhirter Welsh League leaders Goytre United. The former Port Talbot Town and Aberystwyth defender recently signed for Caersws in the Principality Welsh Premier League but has now decided to continue his football career closer to his South Wales home. Matthew is the brother of Carmarthen Town striker Stuart Roberts who enjoyed a professional career at Swansea City and Wycombe Wanderers.
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2nd February 2010
Rain denies Llanelli West Wales derby
Tuesday’s Welsh Premier League match between Llanelli and Carmarthen Town has been postponed. Heavy rain left the surface at Stebonheath unplayable as referee Neil Morgan made an afternoon pitch inspection. The Reds claimed a 4-
2nd February 2010
Welsh Youth Cup advantage for Lido
Afan Lido Under-