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Port Talbot Town Football Club News Archive - September 2007
30th September 2007
Premier Cup priority after double home win
Port Talbot Town travel to Porthmadog on Tuesday in the opening round of the FAW Premier Cup as Tony Pennock’s side look to build on two consecutive home victories. Liam McCreesh and Kerry Morgan scored two opening half goals as Port Talbot defeated Aberystwyth Town 2-1 on Friday night to build on an excellent 5-1 win over NEWI Cefn Druids the weekend before and Pennock will be looking for more the same from his young side. Midfielder Matthew Thompson is expected to miss out on the midweek match following a hamstring injury sustained during Friday’s win leaving Pennock with only fourteen available outfield players including Dylan Blain who has been out of favour from the squad in recent weeks. Port Talbot reached the semi-final of the competition last season in which they claimed a famous victory over Swansea City at the RE/MAX Stadium in the previous round. The competition is highly lucrative for clubs in the Welsh Premier League with over £300,000 paid out in prize money each season including £100,000 for the competition winners. Kick off at Porthmadog is at 7.00pm with a coach leaving the RE/MAX Stadium at 12.00pm.
30th September 2007
Academy impress in latest victory
Our Under-12 Academy side defeated Carmarthen Town 4-1 in the first of this seasons FAW Academy fixtures on Sunday through goals from Nathan Carter, Callum Beynon and a double strike from Taylor Golding. The only disappointment on the day was that Carmarthen were unable to field teams at Under-14 and Under-16 level leaving our respective sides without a match over the weekend. The three sides are now in action against Swansea City next weekend in which a total of five games at different age groups between the two sides will take place.
30th September 2007
Double local league defeat
Both our Port Talbot & District League Saturday sides suffered defeats at the weekend. Our Premier Division side were defeated 4-2 at home to Cwmafan Welfare while the First Division side were beaten 5-2 away to Real Bay View CF.
30th September 2007
Welsh Premier League round-up
Newly promoted Llangefni Town claimed their first points of the season on Sunday with a 2-1 home win over Haverfordwest on Sunday. Ywain Gwynedd scored both goals as the side move above Caersws despite their 1-1 draw at Bangor City. Llanelli were 3-1 down at Caernarfon but battled back to win 4-3 and stay top of the table while Andy Moran scored twice for Rhyl as they defeated Airbus UK Broughton 2-1. The New Saints moved into the top three with a comfortable 3-0 win over Carmarthen Town with all three goals arriving in a nine minute second half spell for the visitors while Newtown also claimed a 3-0 victory over Neath Athletic, Marc Lloyd-Williams scored twice after Danny Jellicoe had opened the scoring for Newtown. Porthmadog remain in the bottom three following a home defeat to NEWI Cefn Druids while Connah’s Quay and Welshpool shared the points in a 3-3 draw on Friday night. Port Talbot defeated Aberystwyth Town through two first half goals from Liam McCreesha and Kerry Morgan also on Friday night.
28th September 2007
McCreesh and Morgan on target in Aber win
Liam McCreesh and Kerry Morgan scored an opening half double as Port Talbot Town claimed their first home Welsh Premier League victory over Aberystwyth Town on Friday night. McCreesh opened the scoring when he found himself on the end of a superb run and cross by Lee John before on-loan Swansea City striker Morgan doubled the advantage with a fantastic strike from outside the area on 39 minutes. A hamstring injury to midfielder Matthew Thompson and with captain Matthew Rees suffering the effects of a recent illness, Port Talbot made enforced changes for the second half and allowed the visitors to reduce the deficit when Aneurin Thomas scored from a free kick on the edge of the area on 47 minutes. Port Talbot battled hard and remained well organised however and fully deserved the three points after creating a number of chances in the opening half. Despite the small squad available there is competition for places in key areas as Chad Bond showed with a battling performance upfront when he replaced Kerry Morgan in the second half.
28th September 2007
Double exit as Cockings returns to Trefelin
After ten seasons at Port Talbot Town Football Club, defender Robert Cockings has returned to South Wales Amateur League side Trefelin. Then Port Talbot manager Dai Rees signed the talented young defender in 1997 as Rees started to build a side able to compete in the Welsh League and Robert was ever-present in the side up until last season when work commitments affected his availability. He became one of the most popular players at the club, enjoying promotion to the Welsh Premier League in 2000 and playing under six different managers. Also moving from the club is former Llanelli defender Dyfan Pierce who has signed for Welsh League side Dinas Powys who are managed by Nicky Tucker, the man who signed him for Llanelli. Dyfan has failed to make the squad in recent weeks and has decided to drop down a level to play regular football. Recent signing Michael Whapham has also dropped back down to the Welsh League to join Garden Village after making just one appearance for the club. The new transfer rules and transfer window leaves manager Tony Pennock with just seventeen available senior players including himself.
26th September 2007
Town confident of spoiling Aber record on Friday
Aberystwyth Town are the visitors to the RE/MAX Stadium on Friday night and they will arrive confident of success having yet to lose away to Port Talbot Town since our promotion to the Principality Welsh Premier League. Port Talbot will be just as confident however as they look to build on their 5-1 victory over NEWI Cefn Druids last weekend and maintain their undefeated home record in all competitions this season. “I can’t wait for the Aber game”, striker Martin Rose told the Blue Skinned Beast, the club’s unofficial website. “We have the squad to go and get some silverware this season. We certainly have the individual talent and the desire to win things”. Manager Tony Pennock has a full strength squad available for the match with on-loan Swansea City striker Kerry Morgan expected to partner Rose in attack and build on his excellent form with five goals from just three starting appearances. Despite having claimed only two points from the seven home meetings between the two clubs, Port Talbot have been made favourites for the match by our partner betting site Betway.
26th September 2007
Academy start domestic fixtures this weekend
Following a series of high-profile and highly beneficial friendly matches, our Under-12 Academy side are in action at home to Carmarthen Town on Sunday in the opening round of FAW arranged fixtures. Port Talbot have already played games against AFC Bournemouth and Welsh Premier League clubs Llanelli, Airbus UK and Newtown and will be confident of building on their excellent performances this weekend.
26th September 2007
Holmes steps down from Lido for second time
Former Port Talbot Town captain Phil Holmes has stepped down as manager of local rivals Afan Lido for the second time this season. Both Holmes and his assistant Paul Evans resigned in June but were tempted back to the club only days later. The latest resignation from the pair follows the abandonment of their match at Caerleon last weekend in the opening round of the Nathaniel Car Sales League Cup following a mass brawl between the two sides. Mark Robinson has taken charge of the team for the reply between the two sides this weekend.
24th September 2007
Pennock - ‘We desperately needed that win’
Port Talbot Town manager Tony Pennock was full of praise for his side following Saturday’s 5-1 victory over NEWI Cefn Druids at the RE/MAX Stadium. “We desperately needed that win”, said Pennock. “It was a better victory than the one against Newtown as we played the football I know we are capable of in the style myself and Paul Reid want to play. We were unbelievable for the first 35 minutes and scored three in a great five-minute spell.” Pennock was keen not to single out individual performances but couldn’t resist deserved praise for three-goal striker Kerry Morgan. “He's always a real threat, gives 100 per cent every match, is a real jack-in-the-box and his finishing, as he showed, is fantastic.” Liam McCreesh was a close second to Morgan with his best performance since his pre-season transfer from local rivals Afan Lido and he also rounded-off a fine individual performance with a superb goal. Port Talbot are now in action at home on Friday night when they take on Brian Coyne’s Aberystwyth Town. Kick off is at 7.30pm.
23rd September 2007
Baker and James on target for Under-19‘s
Port Talbot Town have reached the second round of the MacWhirter Youth League Cup following a convincing 4-2 victory at Briton Ferry on Sunday. Ben James scored the opening two goals for the side before his strike partner Sam Baker grabbed two second half goals to complete the scoring.
23rd September 2007
Academy impress against Newtown
Our Academy sides played their latest round of matches on Sunday at home to Newtown and impressed with another series of good performances. The Under-14 side claimed a 4-3 victory in their match while the Under-16‘s won their encounter 2-1. The Under-12 side suffered a 3-2 defeat however in a very evenly matched game. The three sides are now in action at home to Carmarthen on Sunday, 30th September, in the opening round of FAW Academy fixtures.
23rd September 2007
Welsh Premier League round-up
Caersws produced the result of the weekend as they held league leaders Llanelli to a 1-1 draw at Stebonheath Park as former Wales International Matthew Jones made his debut for the home side. Graham Evans scored the equaliser from the penalty spot for Caersws after Antonio Corbisiero was sent off for a handball offence. Champions The New Saints cruised to a 3-1 win at home to Connah’s Quay while Rhyl were held to a 1-1 draw at Haverfordwest as goalkeeper Lee Kendall made a return to his former club. Andy Hill scored a last minute penalty for Neath Athletic to claim a 2-1 win at Caernarfon while Sacha Walters scored late in the game to give Carmarthen maximum points at Airbus UK Broughton. Porthmadog claimed their first points of the season with an impressive 3-0 victory at Welshpool Town while NEWI Cefn Druids suffered their second 5-1 defeat in a week as they were comfortably defeated at Port Talbot Town. Aberystwyth claimed a 2-1 win at home to Bangor City through two goals from Luke Sherbon while Marc Lloyd-Williams scored twice for Newtown as they defeated Llangefni 2-1 at home.
22nd September 2007
Morgan hat-trick for five star Blues
On-loan Swansea City striker Kerry Morgan scored a three of Port Talbot Town’s five goals as Tony Pennock’s side cruised to a 5-1 win over NEWI Cefn Druids at the RE/MAX Stadium on Saturday. Morgan opened the scoring after a superb run from midfield by Matthew Thompson on 23 minutes before Liam McCreesh doubled the lead five minutes later with a well taken strike over the visiting goalkeeper. Martin Rose made it 3-0 less than a minute later before NEWI Cefn Druids were allowed back into the match with a goal just before half-time. There was still time for Port Talbot to regain their three goal advantage however as Kerry Morgan scored his second goal of the match with a looping header right on half time. NEWI Cefn Druids were allowed back into the match in the second half but were reduced to ten men when Ricky Evans received a straight red card to round-off another poor performance from referee Simon Jones. The scoring was completed on 70 minutes when Morgan found himself in space and made no mistake form close range.
21st September 2007
Pennock - ‘We have so far failed to gel’
Manager Tony Pennock has expressed his disappointment at Tuesday’s home draw with nine-man Welshpool Town ahead of his sides next home match against NEWI Cefn Druids on Saturday. “I was disappointed we failed to seal victory against nine men and Paul Reid and myself are trying to put our finger on why it happened,” Pennock told the South Wales Evening Post. “A draw at home is not sufficient. We have to go for three points against Druids. There have been few changes from last season's squad but we have so far failed to gel. I want the players to express themselves and I want it to happen sooner rather than later.” Defender Craig Hanford missed the match with flu but is expected to be available for the match. Kick off is at 2.30pm.
19th September 2007
Undefeated record the home advantage
Despite a disappointing start to the season, Port Talbot Town have remained undefeated at home in all competitions and will be looking to build on Tuesday’s 1-1 draw against Welshpool this Saturday against NEWI Cefn Druids at the RE/MAX Stadium. The Druids management duo of former Caernarfon manager Waynne Phillips and former Wrexham and Liverpool striker Lee Jones watched The New Saints defeat Port Talbot Town at Park Hall last weekend and will be looking to bounce back after a surprise 5-1 defeat at Bangor City on Tuesday night. Druids have a number of experienced players in their side including former Rhyl players Tim Edwards, Chris McGinn and Mark Powell together with former TNS midfielder Ricky Evans and will provide a tough test with their physical and well-organised style of play.
19th September 2007
Cheltenham claim revenge over Reserves
Just 24 hours after Swansea City defeated Cheltenham Town in League One, Swansea City reserves were comfortably defeated by their Cheltenham counterparts at the RE/MAX Stadium in the Pontins Holiday Combination Wales & West Division on Wednesday night. A strong Swansea City side included Ferrie Bodde, Darren Way, Shaun MacDonald, Ian Craney, Darren Way and former Bangor City captain Owain Tudor-Jones. Cheltenham cruised to a 4-1 victory on the night to leave Swansea at the bottom of the table.
19th September 2007
Academy reports from Airbus UK
Our three Academy sides made the long journey to Airbus UK Broughton last weekend in their latest series of matches. Match reports from the Under-14‘s and Under-12‘s are now available on the Academy page. The three sides are now in action on Sunday when they are home to Newtown.
18th September 2007
Port Talbot held by nine-man Welshpool
Lee Surman scored a 69th minute equaliser for Port Talbot Town on Tuesday night but it was not enough for his side to take maximum points as they were held to a 1-1 draw against nine man Welshpool at the RE/MAX Stadium. Brett Jeffries opened the scoring for the visitors within seven minutes of the match as Port Talbot Town manager Tony Pennock started with the forward pairing of Chad Bond and Kerry Morgan with top scorer Martin Rose on the bench. Port Talbot offered little in the opening half but were allowed back into the game when referee Steve Hames sent off two visiting players within eleven minutes of each other as Geraint Windsor was red carded on 54 minutes and was followed into the dressing room by John Keegan on 65 minutes. The dismissals forced Welshpool to sit back and defend their lead before Lee Surman scored from close range to set-up a hectic last twenty minutes. Port Talbot failed to find the winning goal however and were rarely able to trouble the visiting goalkeeper despite the numerical advantage as Welshpool held on for a share of the points.
17th September 2007
Tough test against Morgan’s high-flying Welshpool
On Tuesday evening Tomi Morgan brings his high-flying Welshpool Town side to the RE/MAX Stadium knowing that a win will take them joint top of the Principality Welsh Premier League. Morgan’s experienced side have won four of their five games this season while Tony Pennock’s Port Talbot Town have struggled to match their early season form and are currently in fourteenth place. As a special promotion for the match admission is half price at £3 for adults and £2 for concessions. Kick off is at 7.45pm.
17th September 2007
Welsh League opposition in Welsh Cup 2nd Round
Port Talbot Town will take on Welsh League Division Two side West End away from home in the 2nd Round of the Welsh Cup. The match will take place on 6th October 2007.
17th September 2007
Academy confirm Premiership double
The Port Talbot Town Academy as confirmed a massive double away fixture against two Premier League sides. On the 2nd December 2007 our three Academy sides will take on Liverpool at their World famous Academy. Players such as Michael Owen, Steven Gerrard, Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman and Jamie Carragher learnt their trade through the Liverpool Academy and our Under-12‘s, 14‘s and 16‘s will experience the same level when they take on the next breed of Liverpool stars. In addition the three sides will then travel to Blackburn Rovers on the 4th May 2008 in another very high-profile series of matches. The arrangement of these two massive fixtures is testament to the hard work of the people running the Port Talbot Town Academy and their impressive performances so far this season is credit to the professional approach of the players, coaches and administrative staff involved. The three sides have also confirmed games against Swansea City and Barry Town in addition to their current busy fixture lists.
16th September 2007
Triple home test to turn around stuttering start
Port Talbot Town have three consecutive home league games the first against high-flying Welshpool Town on Tuesday, 18th September, as manager Tony Pennock looks for his side to get back to winning ways. Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at The New Saints has left Port Talbot Town in 14th place in the Principality Welsh Premier League and Pennock will be targeting these three home matches as a vital opportunity to get his side back to their early season home form in which they scored eight goals against Neath and Newtown. Admission for the match is reduced to just £3 for adults and £2 for concessions. Kick off is at 7.45pm.
16th September 2007
Mixed results for Academy sides at Airbus UK
Our three Academy sides made the long journey to Airbus UK Broughton on Sunday in their latest series of games. The Under-16‘s won 3-2, the Under-14‘s lost 3-2 while the Under-12 side were held to a 2-2 draw. Match reports to follow.
16th September 2007
Defeat for Under-19‘s despite second half chances
Our Under-19 side slipped to their second defeat of the season on Monday night when they were defeated 2-1 at Carmarthen Town in the Welsh Football League Youth Division West. The young side suffered a 3-0 reverse in their opening match against Bryntirion the week before despite creating a number of chances and were confident in their approach to the match. Goalkeeper Lloyd Clement enhanced his already strong reputation with a number of important saves before Aaron Jones scored the only Port Talbot Town goal of the match on 23 minutes to cancel out Carmarthen’s early 5th minute goal but the home side regained the lead on 29 minutes. Port Talbot were especially impressive in the second half as they went in search of an equaliser but despite their continued pressure Carmarthen held on for the three points. The side are now in action on Sunday, 23rd September at Briton Ferry in the opening round of the MacWhirter League Cup and have drawn a bye in the 1st round of the FAW Youth Cup.
15th September 2007
No synthetic sympathy despite improved second half
Port Talbot Town maintained their record of never winning at The New Saints on Saturday as the Principality Welsh Premier League champions claimed a 2-1 victory. The match was played on the new artificial surface at The New Saints Park Hall Stadium and proved a difficult test for Tony Pennock’s side. Chad Bond scored his first goal of the season but despite an improved second half performance from Port Talbot Town they were unable to take anything from the match. Striker Martin Rose had to be replaced at half-time through an ankle injury but is expected to be fit ahead of Tuesday’s home match against Welshpool Town at the RE/MAX Stadium.
15th September 2007
Half-price promotion for Welshpool match
Port Talbot Town are home to Welshpool Town on Tuesday, 18th September, and as a special promotion admission to the match will be half-price. The adult price for the match is £3 and concessions only £2. Kick off is at 7.45pm.
15th September 2007
Welsh Premier League round-up
Llanelli maintained their excellent start to the season with a 1-0 victory over Aberystwyth Town at Stebonheath on Friday night, Mark Pritchard scored the only goal of the game. Also on Friday night Caersws maintained their awful start to the seaosn as they were heavily defeated 4-0 at NEWI Cefn Druids. Neath Athletic defeated fellow league newcomers Llangefni Town 2-0 while Haverfordwest moved into second place in the table with a 6-2 victory over Connah’s Quay Nomads. Rhyl kept in with the leading pack of clubs despite their suspension problems with a single goal victory at Caernarfon Town through a goal from Andy Moran while Welshpool Town also stayed in the top three with a 2-0 home win over Bangor City with goals from Ross Jeffries and Chris Venables. Airbus UK defeated Porthmadog 2-0 to leave manager Clayton Blackmore still without a point this season while defending champions The New Saints claimed a 2-1 victory at home to Port Talbot Town. Nathan Cotterrall was on target for Carmarthen Town as they defeated Newtown 1-0.
13th September 2007
John set to upset the bookies this weekend
Port Talbot Town have been priced as 8/1 outsiders for this weekend’s match at Principality Welsh Premier League champions The New Saints. New signing Lee John is set to make his return to the side after his transfer from Newport County at the new ground in Oswestry which boasts a new generation artificial surface. Port Talbot will be without Dean Johnston however following his move to Welsh League Goytre United but will be boosted by the return of John and will be confident despite being priced at 8/1 outsiders for the match by our partner betting site. Regular tipsters on the Burns Road End United message board are confident of Tony Pennock’s side claiming a result on Saturday and for those less optimistic a draw is available at 4/1. The coach leaves the RE/MAX Stadium at 8.45am and kick off is at 2.30pm.
13th September 2007
Johnston makes Goytre move ahead of TNS test
Midfielder Dean Johnston has signed for Welsh League leaders Goytre United ahead of Port Talbot Town’s match at The New Saints on Saturday. The former Afan Lido and Carmarthen player has made only one start for Port Talbot Town this season and has opted for regular football at Glenhafod Park. Wayne Davies signed Dean in 2003 and he scored 10 goals in 58 appearances for the club while on dual registration with Goytre and Neath Athletic. The transfer window for the Welsh League closes on the 24th October while the Welsh Premier League transfer window closed on the 10th September.
13th September 2007
Academy claim Swansea City victory
Our Under-12 Academy side claimed a superb 3-2 victory over Swansea City in a friendly at the RE/MAX Stadium on Thursday night. The match was in preparation for the teams visit to Airbus UK on Sunday when themselves together with our Under-14 and Under-16 Academy sides take on their North Wales counterparts.
12th September 2007
Champions test for Pennock on Saturday
This weekend Port Talbot Town play their toughest fixture of the season as they travel to Principality Welsh Premier League champions The New Saints. Port Talbot have only taken one point off TNS in seven attempts away from home and the champions will have an extra advantage this weekend as they now play at their new ground in Oswestry on an artificial surface. The New Saints lost their opening two games of the season but bounced back with a six goal win to officially open their new ground against Caersws before defeating Bangor City 2-1 in their last match. Port Talbot welcome back Lee John from Newport County for the match after his transfer from the Blue Square South side for an undisclosed fee, only 69 days after he signed for Newport from Port Talbot. Manager Tony Pennock will prepare his side for the match by training on a similar surface at Llandarcy and will be looking for John to add the extra spark to his attacking options after last weekend’s 0-0 draw at home to Airbus UK. Coach leaves at 8.45am and kick off is at 2.30pm.
12th September 2007
Swans Reserves slip to second defeat
Swansea City’s reserve side were defeated 2-1 at Swindon Town on Tuesday night. Chris Blackburn and former Llanelli and Carmarthen Town striker Kaid Mohammed scored for Swindon Town with Guillam Bauza scoring for Swansea City from the penalty spot. New signings Andrea Orlandi and goalkeeper David Knight played the full 90 minutes. The side are now home to Cheltenham Town at the RE/MAX Stadium on Wednesday, 19th September. Kick off is at 7.00pm.
12th September 2007
Port Talbot League News
Our Premier Division side were comfortably defeated 7-0 at Cornelly United on Tuesday night while our Sunday League side claimed a convincing 8-0 victory over the Forge Vikings. The First Division side are home to Margam YC on Thursday Evening.
10th September 2007
Lee John is back
Port Talbot Town Football Club have received a massive boost as Lee John completed his move back to the club from Newport County. The move was finalised on the last day of the transfer deadline with Port Talbot paying Newport an undisclosed fee to bring Lee back to the RE/MAX Stadium. “We are delighted to have Lee back at Port Talbot Town”, beamed Chairman Andrew Edwards. “His influence on our side over the last few years has been immense. We were extremely disappointed to lose his services to Newport County in the Summer and his importance to our side can be shown in our desire to bring him back”. A member of the Wales Semi-Professional side, Lee attracted interest from a number of clubs before his summer move to the Blue Square South side but was rarely used by manager Peter Beadle despite their original investment. Lee will now make his return to the side against league champions The New Saints away from home on Saturday.
10th September 2007
Masters success for Reid and Leicester
While his Port Talbot Town side were being held to a 0-0 home draw against Airbus UK Broughton on Sunday, coach Paul Reid was enjoying success with Leicester City in the annual Masters Tournament Final in Manchester. Leicester defeated Chelsea and Nottingham Forest before a penalty shoot-out win in the final over Wolves. Porthmadog manager Clayton Blackmore also took part in the tournament playing for his former club Manchester United. Paul Reid made almost 550 Football League appearances in a long career having also played for Bradford City, Huddersfield Town, Oldham Athletic and Swansea City although the majority of his career was at Leicester City.
10th September 2007
Transfer window to close at midnight
Clubs in the Principality Welsh Premier League will be looking to strengthen their squads today as the new transfer window closes at midnight. The new one player-one club rule means that no signings can be made until January after today. The league requested special dispensation to sign a goalkeeper after the deadline but this was rejected by UEFA.
9th September 2007
Frustration as Port Talbot run out of ideas
A disappointing performance and result left Port Talbot Town manager Tony Pennock wondering where his sides next goal will come from as Airbus UK Broughton left the RE/MAX Stadium with a share of the points in Sunday’s 0-0 draw. Port Talbot had the better possession but struggled to make an impact in front of goal and the options for the side were further reduced when Martin Rose was substituted on 75 minutes. Chad Bond had the best chance of the match when he combined with Rose in the opening half but his effort cleared the crossbar. Daniel Lancey returned to the starting line-up after injury but struggled against the physical style of the opposition while Kerry Morgan failed to make an impact when he replaced Rose from a combination of poor service and failing to match the physical Airbus defence. Port Talbot now take on league champions The New Saints on Saturday at their new Oswestry ground.
7th September 2007
Pennock looks for more of that home form
Port Talbot Town manager Tony Pennock will be looking for his side to continue their excellent home form on Sunday against Airbus UK Broughton at the RE/MAX Stadium although reservations over the goals conceded in recent weeks remains a concern. “We have gifted sides soft goals this season and failed to take our chances,” said Pennock. “It has cost us and we must start banging in the goals otherwise it will be a long, hard campaign.” Port Talbot have scored eight goals in their two home games this season.
7th September 2007
Under-19‘s claim second friendly win in three days
Ben James scored either side of half-time for our Under-19 side on Thursday night as they defeated Bettws 3-1 just two days after a home win over Ton Pentre. Aaron Jones completed the scoring for the side in the second half ahead of Sunday’s league match away to Bryntirion Athletic.
7th September 2007
Afan FM offer a slant on the dreaded merger plan
Regular columnist and 107.9 Afan FM sports editor Hash has touched on a controversial topic in his latest contribution, the controversial merger proposal between Port Talbot Town and Afan Lido. The move became a distinct possibility a few years ago when both clubs were in the Welsh Premier League but the move was hugely rejected by the majority vote in both clubs. Some people still see the move as the way forward however and there are a number of different people involved with both clubs now than back then. In this latest and most controversial article Hash looks at how things could be.
7th September 2007
Rayner gets TV date with Torquay United
Former Port Talbot Town goalkeeper Simon Rayner will play live on Setanta Sports Monday night when his Torquay United side are away to Nigel Clough’s Burton Albion. Torquay are currently top of the Blue Square Premier League with Rayner keeping four clean sheets from the first seven league games.
6th September 2007
Airbus make impressive start ahead of Sunday
Airbus UK Broughton take on Port Talbot Town at the RE/MAX Stadium looking to keep their undefeated league record this season6in check. Manager Gareth Owen marked a mini-revival for the Wingmakers with victories over Bangor City and Caersws in their last two legaue games although they have lost both Challenge Cup matches this season. Striker James McIntosh and defender Danny Desormeaux are two key players for the side. Port Talbot Town will give a fitness test to Daniel Lancey ahead of the match.
6th September 2007
Under-19‘s prepare for Welsh League season
Lloyd Thomas, Rory Healey, Ben James and Nathan Hodgson were all on target as our Under-19 side cruised to a 4-1 friendly win over Ton Pentre on Tuesday night. The side now take on Bettws away on Thursday before their season starts on Sunday away to Bryntirion Athletic.
4th September 2007
Challenge Cup defeat for experimental side
New signings Matthew Thompson and Michael Whapham were named in the starting line-up for Tuesday’s Loosemores Solicitors Challenge Cup group match at Llanelli but neither could prevent a much-changed Port Talbot Town side slipping to a 3-1 defeat. Captain Matthew Rees, Gareth Phillips, Leigh De-Vulgt and Chad Bond were all left our of the squad for the match while Martin Rose and Craig Hanford were named as substitutes as manager Tony Pennock used the match to take a look at his new signings and to allow the rest of his squad the chance to impress. On-loan Swansea City striker Kerry Morgan scored the only goal for Port Talbot on the night.
4th September 2007
Under-19‘s claim four goal victory
Port Talbot Under-19‘s defeat their counterparts from Ton Pentre 4-1 at the RE/MAX Stadium on Tuesday night in a friendly ahead of their Welsh League campaign.
3rd September 2007
Pennock issues warning after frustrating defeat
Port Talbot Town manager Tony Pennock has warned his players they face a difficult season unless they start taking their chances in front of goal and tighten up at the back. “We keep shooting ourselves in the foot and we are not putting chances away,” said Pennock following Friday’s defeat at Haverfordwest. “Two bad mistakes on the edge of our box cost us and the result was decided by the fact that they took their chances while we squandered ours.” Two defensive mistakes gave Haverfordwest a two goal advantage while seventeen chances on goal at the other end for Port Talbot, ten of which were on target, were wasted. “If we don't take our opportunities and stop giving away soft goals we are going to be fighting a battle this season.” was the stark warning. The side are in action at league leaders Llanelli on Tuesday night, 4th September, in the next round of games in the Loosemores Solicitors Challenge Cup. Both sides are expected to make changes although Port Talbot are currently top of the group following their 3-0 victory over Neath. Kick off is at 7.30pm.
3rd September 2007
Double signing ahead of transfer window
Tony Pennock has strengthened his Port Talbot Town squad ahead of the transfer window deadline. Striker Michael Whapham is a highly rated goal-scorer following his performances in the Welsh League for Ystradgynlais where he has been the sides top scorer since their promotion to the Welsh League. Pennock has also completed the signing of former Swansea City youth team captain Matthew Thompson who featured for Llanelli last season. Thompson was a regular in Brian Flynn’s Wales youth set-up of over the last few years and the young midfielder will be looking to make an impression. Both are expected to feature in Tuesday’s Loosemores Solicitors Challenge Cup match against Llanelli at Stebonheath Park. Kick off is at 7.30pm.
3rd September 2007
Wales U-19 Ladies play Eire on Thursday
This Thursday, 6th September, the RE/MAX Stadium the club host a third International in a fortnight when Wales U-19 Ladies take on their Republic of Ireland counterparts. Kick off is at 7.00pm.
2nd September 2007
Academy sides impress at Llanelli
Our three academy sides had mixed results at Llanelli on Sunday afternoon but all three impressed with excellent performances with each side creating the much better chances in their respective games. The Under-16 side led the way with a superb 4-1 victory to more than make for their 7-0 defeat at AFC Bournemouth the weekend before while the Under-12 side twice came back from behind to draw 2-2 with Macauley Ley grabbing both goals for Port Talbot. The Under-14 side were defeated 2-1 in a game they more than controlled against a Llanelli side coached by former Llanelli and Newport County striker Mark Dickeson. The three sides are now in action away at Principality Welsh Premier League side Airbus UK Broughton on Sunday, 16th September.
2nd September 2007
Double friendly for Under-19 side
Our Under-19 side are home to Ton Pentre on Tuesday night and are then away against Bettws on Thursday.
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