10.07.06 BLUEBIRDS NAME STRONG LINE-UP FOR RICHMOND PARK
CARDIFF CITY’s line up at Carmarthen Town on Tuesday evening (KO 7.30 pm) will include four of manager Dave Jones’ new summer signings.

Expected to start for the Bluebirds will be former Arsenal keeper Mark Howard who elected to join Cardiff City following a loan spell with Scottish club Falkirk, Roger Johnson who made a £300,00 switch from Wycombe Wanderers to Ninian Park and former MK Dons pairing Malvin Kamara and Nick McKoy. Also in the line up is Dutchman, Glenn Loovens who has completed a permanent move to the Championship outfit.

On Wednesday City's senior squad will jet to North America for four games, three in Vancouver, Canada and one in Seattle, USA.

09.07.06 TAMPERE OUT OF EUROPE
Town’s opponents in Europe Tampere United have been dumped out of the competition by second round Swedish opponents Kalmar. Having incurred a 2-1 deficit at home to the Swedish outfit Tampere also lost out 3-2 in the away leg with an injury time strike by Koroma sealing the victory for the hosts.

Tampere went ahead just after the half hour through front man Lehtinen but the hosts equalised six minutes later before taking the lead on 66 minutes. But with Wiss levelling on 85 minutes to give Tampere a glimmer of hope. But with the late strike United will have been disappointed at their exit from the competition (5-3 aggregate) having progressed to the third round on the last three occasions .
Carmarthen Town v Tampere United reports

25.06.06 FETE & FRIENDLIES Following Saturday's european exit Town will now focus on this weekend's Fete and Football Tournament and the hree excellent pre-season friendlies next month. Registration on Saturday is at 11.00 am.

Following Jeff Thomas' presentation to Luke Hardy at the end of the season we wish Luke all the very best in his new career and we can now inscribe his tankard!!

08.06.06 Town manager Mark Jones declared his side “ready to go” after a comfortable 2- 0 victory over Welsh League outfit Neath Athletic on Thursday evening. With Kaid Mohamed and Mattie Davies finding the net Town produced a relaxed performance to set themselves up for next week’s Finnish challenge.

“It was a bit of a laid back affair but that suited us really. We were able to concentrate on ourselves without the worry of really hard physical challenges. It was a great surface and I’m really grateful to Neath for helping us out.

“The eagerness and keenness of the boys is terrific, I think we’re just about ready to go. We have a few things to work on next week but I think we’re now all looking forward to the challenge of Europe once again. It's going to be tough but preparations have gone really well.

Elsewhere Tampere won 2-1 away at eleventh placed FF Jaro. With the hosts taking a 21st minute lead Hynynen levelled immediately before Pertot netted the winner just before the half hour in wh

06.06.06 In a warm up for their Intertoto campaign Carmarthen Town took on Taffs Well at Pen Y Darren Boys Club Merthyr on Tuesday night. Played on a wonderful surface manager Mark Jones was pleased with the outcome. He told Y Dre ar Y We, “We competed well and have a nice tight squad. It was pleasing that Rhodri Jones was back to fitness and scored the first two goals.

“We tried a number of options and with Danny Thomas, Nathan Cotterall and Mattie Davies all scoring we have nineteen players competing for a place on the squad. There were a lot of positives as well as a really pleasing outcome.

Having secured a final 7-3 score line Town will take on Neath Athletic on Thursday night in the second competitive warm up game.KO 6.45pm.

05.06.06 Colin Payne one of Carmarthen Town’s hard working committee members was honoured at the Annual Presentation Dinner of the Vauxhall MasterFit Welsh Premier League Dinner last Saturday.

He was presented with the Long and Meritorious Service Award for his hard work for over 30 years with Carmarthen Town. Colin has held numerous posts within the club structure and continues to be a most valued member of the General Committee.

He follows former secretary Alan Latham as one of only two members of the club to be honoured by the League for service to their club.

05.06.06 Carmarthen Town continue their European preparations with manager Mark Jones very upbeat regarding the forthcoming Intertoto tie.

“We had a fantastic training session on the beach at the weekend. It developed into a full scale game and the spirit in the camp could not have been better. It is certainly bringing out the best in the players.

This week Town have two warm up games. On Tuesday (06.06.06) they play Taffs Well at Pen-Y-Darren Boys Club Merthyr and on Thursday (08.06.06)evening Town take on Neath Athletic AFC at Neath with a 6.45 KO.

“Hopefully these warm up games will give us a bit of a competitive edge and get the boys back playing together as a team again .

20.05.06 CLUB AWARDS 06
At the club's annual dinner and presentation evening held at at the Royal Ivy Bush hotel Nathan Cotterrall and Luke Hardy were the joint recipients of the Player of the Year award. Steffan Hughes won the Young Player of the Year and Ladies Player of the Year award went to Tracy Davies. Club Chairman Jeff Thomas won the Clubman of the Year Award.

TOWN SIGN OVENDALE
With Carmarthen Town back in full training manager Mark Jones has strengthened his squad with the signature of experienced keeper Mark Ovendale.

The Rhondda based stopper who has a wealth of football League experience started his career at Wisbech Town . A move to Northampton Town took him into the football league and in three successful years (95-98) at Barry Town he was a virtual ever present winning three League titles together with Welsh and League Cup medals.

He joined AFC Bournemouth for £30,000 in 98-99 making 111 appearances for the Cherries (keeping 40 clean sheets) before a £425,000 switch took him to Luton Town in 2000. Mark joined York City in 2003 and joins Town from Southern Premier League outfit Tiverton Town FC.

Manager Mark Jones told 'Y Dre ar Y We',

“I’m delighted that Mark has decided to join us. He brings a wealth of football league experience with him and we now have competition for the ‘ gloves’ I’m sure it will bring out the best in both keepers.”

08.05.06 Town's Intertoto tie with Finnish League leaders Tampera United will take place on Saturday the 17th. June 2006. The game will have a 17.00 KO (15.00 pm UK).

The home tie will be played on Saturday 24th. June at Newtown's Latham Park where Town enjoyed European success against Longford last year. KO will be at 14.30 pm. The cost of admission to the game will be £8 with £5 concessionary.

Preparations are now well in hand for the trip to Finland and travel arrangements are being put in place. Manager Mark Jones has assembled his squad and Town fans will be pleased that club captain Rhodri Jones is back in training.

08.05.06 WELL DONE JONAH - Congratulations to Town manager Mark Jones who was named as the Welsh Premier League's MANAGER OF THE MONTH for April. The club had a fantastic end of season run of nine games undefeated that culminated in Town once again competing in Europe for a second successive season.

Well done Mark from all at Carmarthen Town.

02.05.06TOWN SUPPORT THE URDD
A gift from Carmarthen Town AFC and its Supporters towards the Carmarthenshire Urdd National Eisteddfod which is to be held at Carmarthen in 2007.

Photo: Jeff Thomas, Chairman, presenting a cheque for £210 to the Rev Beti-Wyn James, Chairperson of the Carmarthen Appeal Committee.

29.04.06 SUPPORTER'S PLAYER of the YEAR

Following the CQN game defender Kevin Aherne Evans was presented with the Nigel Morris Memorial Cup as the supporter's choice of Player of the Year. The award was presented by Town supporter Dave 'Trains' Roberts.

28.04.06 CONGRATULATIONS to Martyn Giles who has been named as one of five WelshPremier players in the Wales Semi-professional squad to compete in this season's Four Nations tournament. Haverfordwest County's Lee Kendall , Steve Evans of TNS, Paul Roberts (Bangor City) and Graham Evans (TNS) are also named. The tournament will take place at Eastbourne Borough, Worthing and Bognor Regis Town between 23-27 May.

22.03.06 West Wales Senior Cup Neath Athletic 1 Carmarthen Town 2
A brace from Kaid Mohamed gave Town a 2-1 win over Neath. Town will now play either Haverfordwest County or Ragged school in the final.

22.03.06 Town sign Kris Thomas
Manager Mark Jones has today secured the signiture of mid fielder Kris Thomas. Thomas who is a Wales U18 international has appeared for both Llanelli and Cwmbran this season and will help to plug the gap left by Richard Kennedy and injured captain Rhodri Jones.

24.02.06 Carmarthen Town have signed experienced midfielder Colin Loss. Having had time at Norwich and Derby Loss has Welsh Premier experience with Barry Town (winning Championship medals) Ebbw Vale, Rhyader and more recently four seasons with the Bluebirds. As a former Town player he made 14 appearances in Old Gold colours in 1998 -99. He signs from Merthyr Tydfil.

23.02.06 TOWN SIGN FLEMMING
Carmarthen Town manager Mark Jones has signed former Cardiff City professional Hayden Fleming ahead of the weekend's trip to Caersws and Tuesday evening's home game with Aberystwyth Town. The experienced player, who has had time at Inter Cable, Aberystwyth, Cwmbran and three seasons at Port Talbot, will provide some much needed experience following injuries to Richard Carter and Martyn Giles. Town captain Rhodri Jones, who will undergo surgery this week, is expected to be out for up to five weeks.

17.02.06 MARK JONES MAKES DOUBLE SIGNING
Town manager Mark Jones has completed the singing of Kaid Mohamed and Richard Ryan ahead of Town's televised clash against Bangor City on Sunday. Mohamed made the switch from the Crows to full time football with Llanelli at the end of 2005 and Ryan joins Town from Welsh League outfit Goytre United.

08.02.06 Wayne Jones rejoins Carmarthen Town.
Wayne Jones has rejoined Carmarthen Town from neighbours Haverfordwest County. Jones who played for Town as a youngster and had his first experience of European football with Town against AIK Stockholm will look to fill the left back position vacated by Gary Lloyd. Welcome back Wayne.

FAW Premier Cup Draw

Town have been drawn against Championship side Cardiff City in the Quarter Final of the FAW Premier Cup competition. Having overcome Bangor City in midweek Town can now relish the visit of the Bluebirds to Richmond Park on Tuesday 10th. January 2006. The preceding weekend the Ninian Park club will be away at Highbury in the third round of the FA Cup.

Town manager Mark Jones is delighted with the draw. "Its a fantastic draw. I'm a Cardiff lad and to be drawn against your own home town team is simply fantastic. I'm really pleased for the lads. We have been going well recently and they fully deserve a crack at the Championship side. The team will be really buzzing".

09.11.05 FRESH START FOR YOUNGSTERS

Youngsters booted out of school for bad behaviour are being given the chance of a new start in life thanks to a scheme being launched by Carmarthen Town soccer club. The ambitious Smart project runs once a week at the Richmond Park ground and offers a range of workshops on topics such as confidence-building, self-esteem, racism and exercise.

Behind the project is former Wales international and club coach Mark Aizlewood. He said the project was football based and while it was not academic it offered guidance to the youngsters aged between 15 and 16.

"We have 15 youngsters from town here and they have all been permanently expelled from school."

"We hope to help them keep active through football but also show them skill-building methods and show them DVDs on various topics, such as racism."

Aizlewood added: "Society has failed these youngsters and that is why Carmarthen Town has started this project."

Local police are also involved in delivering talks and lectures on topics. In addition to the Smart project the club wants to expand its services to all age groups in the community.

Aizlewood has secured funding from the Welsh Council of Voluntary Action (WCVA) to train a team of 10 people to deliver IT courses, first aid and qualify as referees.

The training is free and will then enable another project to get off the ground.

Funding has been secured from chartered accountants Clay Shaw Butler and match funded by the club.

The volunteers will visit schools both in town and across Carmarthenshire to deliver workshops working alongside FAW Trust/Carmarthenshire Council Football Development Officer, Colin Staples.

Plans for an IT unit at the club are also underway.

Aizlewood said: "We want everyone from six to 60, and over to be involved in our projects" and stressed that the projects were designed to be long term ventures and that eventually they should be self-sustaining.

"When I have left the club I want the legacy of these projects to live on and continue to benefit the people." Carmarthen Journal 09.11.05

For more information on the projects call Mark Aizlewood on 07812678530.

EVENING WITH SWANSEA CITY – 23 NOVEMBER 2005
Carmarthen Town are delighted to announce, in conjunction with the Swansea City Supporters’ Trust, an evening with Swansea City on Wednesday 23rd November.
The event will see a presentation given by the Trust detailing it’s current and future plans followed by a question and answer session to members of Swans management team, playing staff and the Trust themselves.

The Trust have guaranteed that there will be at least one member of the first team squad as well as either the manager of assistant manager for the evening. At the moment the two attendees are scheduled to be Lee Trundle and Kenny Jackett. Contact Paul Ashley Jones on 07775 820 864.

Hughes Joins County
Striker Craig Hughes has this week swapped the Old Gold of Richmond Park for the amber of Newport County. Having been injured for most of his time with Town Hughes played four games for the Old gold scoring his one and only goal at Porthmadog recently in a FAW Premier Cup tie.

FAW Premier Cup Draw
Town have been drawn away to Bangor City in the second round of the FAW Premier Cup. The game will be played in the last week of November.

20.10.05 Town sign keeper Andrew Delve

Town manager Mark Jones has signed 21 year old Newport County custodian Andrew Delve following Tony Pennock's departure in the opposite direction. Delve is a product of County's Academy set-up and made the breakthrough to first team football during the 2003-2004 season. Last season he spent some time with Caldicot Town in the Welsh League.

Pennock, who joined Town from Farnborough Town in 2003-2004, made 96 club appearances for the Old Gold including four European appearances in Town's recent UEFA Cup campaign.

Aizlewood Appointed Academy Director

Emlyn Schiavone Town's Head of Youth Development has announced the appointment of Mark Aizlewood as the new Academy Director. Aizlewood will replace Mark Jones who took over at the start of last season but is unable to fully commit himself to the organisation of the Academy due to the demands and commitments of First Team football. Mark will however retain responsibility for the Under 16 Academy Team.

Kevin Morris to Join County

Town General Manager Kevin Morris is leaving the club to join Newport County. Kevin who moved to Richmond with the appointment of Mark Jones announced his move following Town's home game with Caersws. In a short presentation Chairman Jeff Thomas thanked Kevin for his contribution to the club over the past two years and Kevin presented the club with a framed FC Kobenhavn shirt as a memento of the club's historic European campaign. The club wishes Kevin all the best for the future.

08.08.05 Carmarthen Town AFC will have a full squad available when they travel to Copenhagen on Wednesday ahead of Thursday evening’s UEFA Cup clash with Danish giants FC Copenhagen.
Having demolished Eircom League outfit Longford Town at Newtown two weeks ago the Richmond Park outfit will face a far harder challenge against FC Copenhagen, who are currently third in the table.
FCK were made to settle for a 1-1 draw against tenth placed AGF at Parken on Sunday with the squad line-up featuring some familiar Premier League names - Tobias Linderoth formally Everton & Marcus Allbäck formally Aston Villa) together with Brazilian star Álvaro Santos.

Manager Mark Jones told Y Dre ar Y We, “As a manager I’m looking for a performance from the squad. We had that against Longford, but this tie will be a different matter again.
“Every manager who has to take the step up and pit his wits against teams of this calibre has a little fear and apprehension but that’s what gives the tie and the competition the added edge and excitement.
“I’m looking forward to the challenge. One thing is for sure it will put Carmarthen Town’s name on the map".

Carmarthen Town AFC can now confirm that the UEFA Cup second qualifying round tie with FC Copenhagen will take place on the 11th. August and 25th. August 2005.

At the request of FC Copenhagen and following stadium availability, Carmarthen Town has agreed to play the first leg in Copenhagen with the home leg being played at Cardiff 's Ninian Park a fortnight later. All the arrangements have been agreed and confirmed by UEFA.

15.07.05 Following Thursday night's scintillating win over Longford Carmarthen Town have been drawn against Danish giants FC København. The club was formed in 1992 as an amalgamation of KB and B1903 and play at PARKEN, Denmark's National Stadium .

25.07.05 Town’s Assistant Manager John Karamousis is confident Town can revive their European fortunes at Newtown on Thursday evening.
“Training has gone really, really well. Mark Aizlewood has put the lads through quality sessions and the squad has responded very, very positively. They are fit and ready for the game.
“The boys know they have the ability to turn the tie around. It’s about putting in a performance, which in all honesty we didn’t do in Ireland, and competing. We have got to get into the game early. We only really performed in the opening quarter out there. This time round it will be different.We know we can do it and are very confident. We're all really ‘up for it’.

14.07.05 Longford Town 2 Carmarthen Town 0 Despite setting the alarm bells ringing around Flancare Park with a bright opening quarter Carmarthen Town went down 2-0 to a well organised 'in season' Longford Town in the first leg of the UEFA Cup qualifying tie. Goals from Stephen Paisley (35' ) and Barry Ferguson (55') gave the hosts a deserved win but despite being 'under the cosh' for long periods Town defended resolutely to keep their interest in the tie alive.

13.07.05 Carmarthen Town travel to Ireland today ahead of tomorrow's UEFA Cup tie against Longford Town. Mark Jones and his squad are relishing the challenge. Having travelled to Ireland last Friday with coach Mark Aizlewood to run the rule over their opponents the Richmond Park boss had no illusions regarding the challenge that Longford will pose.
“They are a well organised, strong side who will be very hard to beat. They’re always in the top six of the Eircom League and are experienced European competitors”. “They didn't have many weaknesses and looked strong all over the park".
But Jones was confident that his side could compete well. “We have a good spirit in the squad and we’re looking forward to the challenge. Everyone has to play their part"
A sizable number of Town supporters are expected to travel to Ireland today and tomorrow to support the 'Old Gold' in what will be the clubs second appearance in European competition.

10.07.05 Carmarthen Town completed their UEFA Cup preparations on Sunday afternoon with a well deserved 2-0 win over Haverfordwest County at the New Bridge Meadow. Two first half goals by new signings Craig Hughes and Danny Thomas set up the win but it was the Old Gold’s second half performance that impressed in the blistering heat.Town Manager Mark Jones was satisfied with his team’s final run out.
“We played and passed well and worked hard. A good finish to our preparations,” he told Town's website.

COCHLIN SIGNS FOR TOWN
Mark Jones continues to strengthen his squad with the signature of defender Paul Cochlin. The former 'Crow' is a British Colleges and British Universities representative. He made 30 appearances for Cwmbran last season.

04.07.05 TOWN SIGN FORMER BLUEBIRD
Town have signed former Cardiff City striker Danny Thomas. Former Maesteg Park keeper Adrian Tucker has also been signed as a second keeper for the UEFA Cup tie.

03.07.05 At the club's annual dinner on Friday night defender MARTYN GILES was named as Carmarthen Town's Player of the Year. An ever present in Town's back line last season Martyn made the central defensive role his own having started the season at left back. A versitile player Martyn also appeared in mid-field and as a striker.

Midfielder JIMMY JAMES received both the Young Player of the Year Award and the Reserve Team Player of the Year Award. Club Committee Chairman Paul Ashley Jones was named as Clubman of the Year and the McGinley’s Goal of the Season Award was presented to mid-fielder Richard Kennedy.

Kelly Davies won Carmarthen Town’s Ladies Team Player of the Year and Tracy Davies was the team’s top scorer with nineteen goals. The award for the most improved player was made to Christine Evans and the Best Newcomer Award went to Jackie McKinley

24.06.05 UEFA CUP DRAW

In the UEFA Cup draw made today in Nyon Switzerland this afternoon Town has been drawn against Longford of the Eircom League. Mark Jones the Richmond Park boss is absolutely delighted with the draw, "It’s just great, we couldn’t have wished for a better draw. The travelling is manageable as its always difficult to travel long distances against unknown opposition."Like us Longford are a semi professional side and are currently in mid table and that will give us a very realistic chance of making it through to the second round".

The ties, which will be played on the 14th. and 28th. July, will see Town travel away for the first leg with Newtown’s Latham Park the likely venue for the home leg as Richmond Park is currently not up to UEFA requirements.

With the Welsh Premier League being pushed towards summer football and the Eircom League being held up as a successful example of the switch it will give the Richmond Park outfit the perfect opportunity to measure up to Eircom opposition.

The tie will also give midfielder Richard Kennedy an opportunity to meet up with former adversaries. Having played for Waterford last season against Longford Kennedy knows the strength of the opposition.
He told 'Y Dre ar Y We' "They're a big strong side and don't give much away. They're a good side and have a lovely pitch and I'm looking forward to it. Its always great to have an idea of what you're up against", added the experienced mid fielder.

22.06.05 UEFA CUP Draw

Manager Mark Jones and Vice Chairman Alun Williams will travel to Switzerland on Thursday ahead of the club's historic participation in Friday's (24.07.05) UEFA Cup draw.

The Richmond Park boss is relishing the challenge and told 'Y Dre ar Y We',"It's just amazing to be involved. Our aim will be to be the first Welsh team to get through the first round draw and get an even bigger side like Dundee, Mainz or Genk or in the second.

"Personally I would like to draw an Irish side. I think we would stand an excellent chance of getting into the next round and without the burden of having to travel too far."

With Mark Aizlewood back at the club Town have arranged friendlies against Taffs Well (07.06.05) & Haverfordwest (10.06.05) ahead of the European campaign .

12.06.05 TOWN FETE & TOURNAMENT A GREAT SUCCESS.

An impressive number of teams and fine weather ensured that Carmarthen Town’s ninth Annual Fete and 7-A Side Football Tournament held on Saturday was once again an outstanding success. With teams from as far afield as Caerphilly in the east to Stackpole in the west all three competitions were very competitive, of a high standard and played in excellent spirit.

Derwendeg Sharks (Caerphilly) ran out 2-0 winners of the girl’s competition repeating their success of last year but were made to play at their very best by opposing finalists Perlau Peniel.

Derwendeg Tigers repeated the success of their girls team with a narrow 1-0 win over Teigrod Teilo to take the Boys Under 9 final.

And at the end of a long day’s competition a nail biting penalty shootout was needed to determine the winners of the Under 11 competition. With Derwendeg Sharks and Ysgol Y Castell Tigers finishing all square after normal time and extra time the youngsters had to endure the lottery of spot kicks with the Caerphilly based youngsters edging out their Kidwelly opponents to lift the Under11 trophy

The presentation of the Roger Evans Memorial Award by Mrs. Cordelia Evans for the team that had contributed most to the sporting manner of the day was made to Llangynnwr B team for their excellent attitude and effort throughout the tournament.

Ysgol Llanddarog won the small schools competition and the Richard Nicholls Memorial Cup, which was awarded to the outstanding irl player of the tournament, was made to Lorn Kilgary of Peniel School.

Player of the Tournament at Under 9 level was Cai Davies of Teigrod Teilo and winner of the Under 11 Player of the Tournament was Ysgol Y Castell's Robbie Brunson.

Malcolm Ll. Williams the event organiser was delighted :

“We were once again fortunate with the weather but the biggest success was the fact that almost 400 young players took part in the tournament and the level of competition was very high. I’d like to thank all the teams that took part and everyone who supported the event and made it such a success. The success of the day will enable us to continue our support and development at Junior and Academy level”

Carmarthen Mayor Phil Grice opened the event and made the presentations.

Town’s manager Mark Jones was impressed with the standard and spirit of the competition.

“It was just great to see so many young players taking part and clearly enjoying themselves. The football was first class and and the youngsters competed well and with the right attitude. It certainly is very promising for the future development ofyoung players in the area”.

The event was sponsored by Roman Scaffolding.The winning number for the programme was 411. Please contact Malcolm Ll. Williams on 01267 253507.

06.06.05 Town's Fete & Football Tournament set to be a sell out. Town’s new look Richmond Park ground will host the club’s ninth Annual Fete and 7-A Side Football Tournament this coming Saturday the 11th. June 2005. The event, which is one of the highlights of the club’s fund raising programme, has become an established fixture on the football calendar. As always the day promises a feast of football with the proceeds of the event funding the continued development of Junior Football in Carmarthen which includes the Club’s Football Academy in partnership with Coleg Sir Gâr under the auspices of UEFA the game’s governing body.