24.03.08 Town travel to Port Talbot on Friday night and manager Deryn Brace will be looking for a positive outcome as Town look to ensure a fourth spot finish to this year's League campaign.

Despite a finely balanced and open game the Richmond Park meeting between the two sides in November ended in a goalless draw with coach Mark Aizlewood conceding the outcome of Nicky Tucker's first game in charge of the Steelmen to be a fair result. "Yes we were looking for three points but the game could have gone either way and sometimes over a season you must’t underestimate the value of a home point in a game like that because we could have lost it".

Brace's side, currently three points ahead of the Steelmen having played one game more, will be looking for their first win at the Remax since 2002 as they look to emulate their 05-06 finish. But with teams in the lower reaches of the League having cost Town points this season Brace will also be hoping that his side finds a finishing flourish in the final two outings against Porthmadog and CQN. KO at the Remax 7.30 pm.

22.03.04 DAN THE MAN

With a brace of goals against Bangor City striker Danny Thomas has equalled Richard Parker's long standing record for League goals in a season. Danny has also topped Ryan Nicholls' goal total with 35 strikes from 77 + 11 apps compared to Nicholls' 34 strikes from 101+7 apps.

With Tim Hicks close on Danny's heels(15 goals) and Jamal Easter also eying a slice of the action Town are heading for their best ever goal tally before the end of the season.

22.03.08 ROB FULTON

Everyone at Carmarthen Town football club is saddened at the sudden death of Rob Fulton who's funeral took place on Saturday. Rob and his wife Val will be known to all as the host and hostess of Town's Vice Presidents Lounge which Rob, of course, was instrumental in setting up. A minute silence before the game with Bangor was observed as a mark of respect.

A very proud Scotsman Rob was a keen sportsman. A former Carmarthen Harrier and competative squash player Rob was a huge Rangers fan but had supported Carmarthen Town in various ways over many years for which the club is extremely grateful. We will miss his company, especially on away trips, and extend our sympathy to his family and friends in their sad loss.

15.03.08 Caersws FC 1 Carmarthen Town 2

Aizes' angle on the game...

"We needed a result, that’s what it was about today. After our disappointment against Aberystwyth we needed three points, we got them and we’ll take some confidence from that and move on to the Bangor game."

"We played some decent football at times in very difficult conditions but I think that we made hard work of it at times. "

"A decent effort by the players on a very, very difficult pitch to defend on, attack on or to do anything football wise on. But before the game you’d settle for three points and that’s what we got. "

"It was pleasing that the young lad (Ben Morris) made his debut. It’s difficult enough to make your debut at senior level but even more so for him on a difficult pitch. I thought he acquitted himself well and didn’t look out of place."

Caersws FC: Mulliner, Jones, A Davies, Reynolds, Thomas, Towers, Lewis (Slater 81'), Edwards, Evans, Griffiths, M Davies (Meredith 73') Subs: not used: Haynes, Prodger, Williams.

Town: Poole, Smothers, Keddle, Morris (Coombes 81'), Hancock, C Thomas, D Thomas, Hicks, Fowler, Cattlin (Walters 55'), Cotterrall Sub: Brace. Attendance: 137 Referee: John Roberts

Old Gold makes an unexpected return to Europe

The Old Gold is about to be seen being worn proudly in Slovenia.

Club officials at Carmarthen Town AFC have been moved to act after receiving a heartfelt plea from a 16-year-old Town fan from the town of Miklavz in the former Yugoslavia .

Robert Pernek, who is a junior defender with NK Rogoza , explained that he had been following the club’s fortunes on the internet.

Mr Ashley Jones, who is Town's Supporters' Club Chairman, said: “We will be sending Robert a set of kit – it seems the least we can do. He has taken a keen interest in the club from afar.”

26.02.08 LLANELLI AFC 1 CARMARTHEN TOWN 0

Mark Pritchard's 21st minute header from an Andrew Mumford free kick proved the deciding factor in this FAW Premier Cup semi final tie.

A string of first half saves by keeper Neil Thomas kept Town in contention. And having conceded the visitors got a foothold in the game with Tim Hicks' denied by the woodwork having beaten the keeper from a Rhodri Jones' flick-on.

Following the break Thomas again made a stunning save from Wyn Thomas' volley before Paul Keddle came close, forcing a good save from Ryan Harrison, as Town made an impression down the left .

With Stuart Jones commanding in defence and Antonio Corbisiero impressive in the middle for the hosts Town failed to find the final touch despite a battling second half performance. With Llanelli edging Town out they will now face Newport County in the final.

BRACE BEMOANS LACK OF EVIDENCE

Manager Deryn Brace bemoaned the lack of camera evidence following Neil Thomas' dismissal in the final minutes of Saturday game against Druids . The Richmond Park boss felt that the presence of cameras would show clearly that both players slipped and that it certainly was not a foul.

He told Town's website, “It’s easy for me to say no. I think you can leave it to everyone else to think what they want because the only person in the ground that saw it as a sending off was the referee but unfortunately he’s the man that counts".

“Everybody else has realised that the player has slipped but he’s given the penalty and sent Tomo off. Unfortunately, with the cameras not there, we will not have the evidence that says, OK he’s been harshly treated but we’ll not punish him anymore or we won’t punish the team anymore”.

" You look for consistency from referees There hasn’t been a bad tackle in the game but the cards and sending’s off will give an other impression". Brace's views were reinforced by the Druids report of the game (see panel right).

21.02.08 SK BRAN BOW OUT OF UEFA CUP

Having started their UEFA Cup campaign at Richmond Park back in July SK Brann were finally dumped at the knock out stage of the competition by an in-form Everton. Carrying a 2-0 deficit from the fist leg Brann could not deal with the power and clinical finishing of the Premier League outfit.
The substantial numbers of traveling Brann fans were not to be denied their party as they remained vocal throughout the game despite the 6-1 scoreline.
Having won the Championship the Norwegian outfit will be in the Champion's League next year and its possible that the Bergen based outfit may well face a Welsh Premier League side in the qualifying rounds.

20.02.08 FOWLER MAKES SECOND WELSH START
Congratulations to Paul Fowler who was one of only three Welsh Premier players to make the starting line-up of the Wales Semi-Pro team in their International Challenge Trophy game against England C at Exeter's St James Park. In front of a crowd of 2,443 the Welsh were edged out 2-1 by their English opponants.

SK BRANN DOWN BUT NOT OUT

Having knocked out Town in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Cup back in the summer Norwegian outfit SK Brann were unable to hold Premier League Everton at Brann Stadion on Wednesday evening.

Brann, the first of Town's European opponents to have progressed to the knock out stages, went down to goals by Osman and Anichebe making the return leg at Goodison a very difficult assignment.

Interestingly all the European sides (FC Copenhagen, Tampera United & SK Brann) that have beaten Town have gone on to win their respective Leagues in that year.

SK Brann's lineup included seven players that started against Town and despite a comfortable winning margin Moyes' men were unable to emulate Town's three goals at the Brann Stadion. Whilst it is expected that a number of Town fans will travel to Goodison Park next week for the return leg its unlikely that the Old Gold supporters will see a turnaround in Brann fortunes as Everton look favourites to progress to the last 16 of the competition.

04.02.08 PAUL FOWLER NAMED IN WELSH SQUAD

Congratulations to Town midfielder Paul Fowler who has retained his place in Tony Pennock's Wales Semi-pro Team to face England at Exeter City's St. James' Park on Wednesday 20th February in the International Challenge Trophy.

Fowler is named as one of the eight Principality Welsh Premier League players in the sixteen-man squad:

Lee IDZI (Haverfordwest County), Ashley MORRIS (Merthyr Tydfil), Kyle CRITCHELL (Weymouth), Danny PARSLOW (York City), Adam GROSS (Grays Athletic), Jamie REWBURY (Merthyr Tydfil), Lee SURMAN (Port Talbot Town), Alex LAWLESS (Forest Green Rovers), Sion EDWARDS (Bangor City), Paul FOWLER (Carmarthen Town), Craig JONES (Llanelli AFC), Craig JONES (Rhyl FC), Chris VENABLES (Welshpool Town), Chad BOND (CF Balaguer), Les DAVIES (Bangor City), Stuart FLEETWOOD (Forest Green Rovers).

FAW YOUTH CUP
SWANSEA CITY 4 CARMARTHEN TOWN 0
Wednesday 30th. January St. Helens, Swansea

Despite a battling second half performance by Town's youngsters a 3-0 first half deficit made this Quarter Final tie a very difficult task for the Richmond lads. Chambers gave the Swans an 18th. minute opener but a brace of goals just before the break from Hewett-Fisher and Howard made it comfortable for the Swans.

Town showed plenty of charecter and competed well against their full time opponants. But with Harris causing problems sub Wright made it safe for the hosts just after the hour, hitting in Hewett-Fisher's ball.
Town resume their League campiagn against Bryntirion on Monday evening @ Richmond Park.

Town: Tennant, Williams, Butler, May (L Jones), K Davies, S Davies, Jones (Deadman), Thomas, Lewis, Horwood, Morris Subs: C Jones, Haughy, Upton, Sexton

SMUDGER REJECTS BRIDGE MEADOW MOVE

Town defender Neil Smothers has rejected an approach by neighbours Haverfordwest County.
Smothers who has been an integral part of two of Town's recent European campaigns has, much to the delight of the club & supporters, elected to remain in Old Gold colours.

Manager Deryn Brace told 'Y Dre ar Y We', "Neil's a big influence and I'm delighted that he has decided to stay with us here at Richmond Park. I think everyone was pleased to see him back in action today".
Coach Mark Aizlewood agreed, “Neil Smothers is an important player for us. Irrespective of how he’s playing as an individual he gives us solidity and an attitude and has an effect on the other players.

CARMARTHEN TOWN v THE NEW SAINTS
GAME OFF DUE TO WATERLOGGED PITCH
With the pitch playable until 3.00 pm late afternoon downpours made Tuesday night's game impossible. The FAW Premier Cup fixture will, for the second time, have to be rearranged. With Town away to Haverfordwest next Tuesday evening January 29th & February 5th. are possible dates for the rearranged fixture.

08.01.08 TOWN SIGN KEDDLE

Carmarthen Town manager Deryn Brace has moved to strengthen his squad with the signature of versatile and Wales semi professional international Paul Keddle.

Keddle returns to Town colours following a short stint at Bath City. Prior to joining Town during the 2006-07 season the 25 year old spent four seasons at Merthyr Tydfil following a season with Welsh Premier outfit Rhayader Town in 2001-02.

Keddle is the second of Brace's January signings with Phil Cattlin's move to Richmond Park having being completed on Monday.

04.01.08 TOWN TRANSFER TALK

With former Town captain Rhodri Jones (photo ight) set to make a comeback in Old Gold colours the ex Manchester United professional is targeting Town's FAW Premier Cup fixture with TNS on Tuesday night 08.01.07 as a possible comeback fixture.

Jones said "I'm really looking forward to playing competitive football once again. I have no doubts about my fitness but it's going to take a little time to get fully match fit."

"I can't see myself starting a game for a little while but it would be great if I could play some part in next week's FAW Premier Cup fixture versus The New Saints." It's understood that work commitment will restrict Jones to mid week and evening games.

In other transfer news its understood that Phil Cattlin's (photo left) expected move to Richmond Park has not been completed due to the unavailability of officials at the New Bridge Meadow to process the necessary paper work. Town officials are said to be mystified.

13.12.07 AIZE EYES RHYL REVENGE

Town's game against Rhyl FC on Saturday looks to be the pick of the fixtures this weekend and could play a vital part in both clubs' ambitions.

With Llanelli and The New Saints having put a little daylight between themselves and the chasing pack the race is on to secure third place in the Welsh Premier and Saturday's fixture could provide one of the contenders with some early Christmas cheer.

The Old Gold will be looking to avenge a narrow defeat at Belle Vue on the opening weekend and extend their slim advantage over the Lilywhites.

Town are currently one place and one point ahead of Rhyl but have played a game more.

Coach Mark Aizlewood is looking forward to the tussle. Town's coach said: "Rhyl will give us a harder test defensively (than Nomads). But we can't do more than win our home games and we will take that.

"It's a disappointment that Neil Smothers has picked up an injury and we are currently without Liam Hancock and against Nomads we were without Chris Thomas.

"But we have to manage with the resources we have, and like many clubs we will be looking to add to the squad in the January transfer window."

08.12.07CARMARTHEN TOWN PROBE MATCH ATTENDANCE FIGURES

Carmarthen Town Chairman Jeff Thomas has commissioned a task group to look into the drop in match attendances that is now having a critical and serious effect upon the Club’s budgetary planning.

Thomas has asked Roger Hunt, the club’s Executive Committee member with responsibility for strategic development, to Chair the Action Group with a view to producing an action plan to redress the decline.

Hunt who is a businessman with 16 years experience as a Director of Cambridge United Football Club is joined by Geraint Hughes, a former Primary School head teacher with a lifelong involvement in junior football; Paul Ashley Jones the Chairman of Town’s Supporters Club; Jason Murphy the club’s Community Development Officer who also has wide experience within Football League; Peter Bates a junior team manager and a coach at the club’s Development Centre; Peter Price a former first team captain who has wide knowledge of the local scene and Huw Davies, Vice Chairman of the club's General Committee.

In outlining the task Jeff Thomas said, “It is hoped that the Group will research widely, be daring in their approach, think ‘outside the box’ and make firm and exciting recommendations aimed at redressing the current situation”.

Town's Chairman went on to say that he hoped that the group membership would not be restricted to the above. “Should any person wish to join they will be royally welcomed. In any event the view of every Committee person will be sought, the views of fans will be canvassed through the club’s Match Day programme and any ideas will be more than welcome”.

The club is happy to share the outcome of the study and content of any proposed action plan with interested parties. Jeff Thomas was also keen to invite clubs, supporters, the press, in fact anyone with an interest in football to contribute their views on the matter. Anyone wishing to make a contribution is welcome to contact Roger Hunt or Jeff Thomas.

Roger can be contacted on 07710 380010 or wansford.26@virgin.net

TOWN DRAW TNS
Town have been drawn agaisnt The New Saints in the Quarter Finals of the FAW Premier Cup. The winners will take on Llanelli or Wrexham in the Semi Final.

TOWN LAUNCH NEW YEAR PRIZE DRAW 2008
Carmarthen Town AFC has launched a New Year Prize draw and invite interested parties to take part and raise funds for their own sporting club, organisation or charity.

The draw represents a most attractive proposition with a 75% PROFIT ON ALL TICKETS ORDERED, THUS RAISING MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR YOUR ORGANISATION.

There are 16 excellent prizes on offer with the 1st Prize a Holiday for two in Gran Canaria including flights (7th-14th April 2008), 2nd Prize - A Three Day Break at the Cliff Hotel, Cardigan and a Third Prize - £300 cash prize.

Organisations can have their own names on the tickets if they order a minimum of 100 books (500 tickets). Representing a profit of £375.

Smaller orders are also welcome with the minimum of 20 books.

If possible orders should be received by the 10th December 2007 (late orders will be considered) The draw will take place on Friday the March 2008.

Application forms are available from Alun Williams. 18 Parc Penllwyn, Carmarthen, SA31 3BU. Tel: 01267 231739 Email: aluntwilliams@aluntwilliams.plus.com

TOWN DRAW GREEN & BLACKS
Carmarthen Town will host Aberystwyth Town in the Quarter Final of the Loosemores Cup. Having notched up a six goal win against Haverfordwest on Tuesday night Aber progress at the expence of Caersws FC. The tie will be played on 27/28 November.

DERYN WINS MANAGER OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Town Manager DERYN BRACE on winning the Principality Welsh Premier League Manager of the Month October 2007.

Deryn was presented a with the Principality Building Society Manager of the Month Award for October prior to KO with Port Talbot 23.11.07 by Welsh Premier Board Member (& Port Talbot Chairman) Andrew Edwards

Best wishes to PAUL FOWLER who joined up with his Welsh team mates on Sunday ahead of the team's trip to Milan on Tuesday when Wales U23 will take on Italy in Varese.

29.10.07 TOWN YOUNGSTERS PROGRESS Welsh Youth Cup 3rd Round
Carmarthen Town 3 Briton Ferry 2

Town's Under 19’s had an excellent win on Monday evening at Richmond Park. With 15 minutes remaining ‘Town’ were losing 2-0 and down to 10 men.
With Youth team coach Jason Murphy making some tactical changes the game was completely changed, with the decider coming in the 90th minute. The goalscorers were Jamie Horwood (2) and Adam Jones.
Town manager Deryn Brace who cast his eye over Town's young talent was delighted, "We've got a great set of lads coming through. They showed tremendous effort and spirit to turn the game round". There is a possibility that Cardiff City or Swansea City could be drawn in the next round

29.10.07 PAUL FOWLER NAMED IN WALES U23 SQUAD

Congratulations to Paul Fowler who was named on Monday in Tony Pennock's Wales U23 Squad to face Italy next month. Paul has made a huge impact since joining Town from Cardiff based outfit Bridgend Street in November 2006. Having enjoyed his first taste of European football last summer Paul is now set to win his first representative honours. The game will be staged inVarese, Lombardy on Wednesday 14th November 2007 in the 10,000 seater Municipal Stadium 'F. Ossola' which is home to A.S. Varese 1910. Well done Paul.

Who's that chasing Eirik Bakke??
Interesting to see that amidst all the League title celebrations and the big game against Hamburg on Thursday night there was a prominent Carmarthen Town face on Brann's web site on Wednesday.

Click to see who?

SK BRANN NORWEGIAN CHAMPIONS

Carmarthen Town's UEFA Cup opponants SK Brann have clinched the Norwegian championship after a 44-year wait. With Stabæk IF losing 2-1 at Viking FK on Monday night Mons Ivar Mjelde's side are celebrating their third championship with two rounds remaining.

Brann will enter the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round in 2008/09 and can now focus on the UEFA Cup. They begin their group stage campaign on Thursday at home to Hamburger SV.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AT BRANN!!! See the celebrations....

SHOW RACISM THE RED CARD - DAY OF ACTION Before the kick off this weekend players from every Principality Building Society Welsh Premier League team in Wales were united in calling for a racism-free football and society. Players in 35 countries are involved in similar events as part of the Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) network against discrimination and racism.

NCD captain Aled Rowlands leads the teams out (left) and Town line up (above) for the Show Racism The Red Card Day of Action

PALMER INJURY CONFIRMED

Town manager Deryn Brace has confirmed that mid-fielder Nicky Palmer has suffered a brken leg following Saturday's game at Welshpool.

Talking to ‘Y Dre ar Y We’ Bace said “It really is bad news, Nicky will be in plaster for some time. He’s a complete athlete who has made his mark at every club he has been at. He can take his place in any team in the Welsh Premier and this is a cruel blow for the lad. We just hope that he will be back with us as soon as possible and we all wish him a full and speedy recovery”.

Having lost forward Curtis McDonald last week following a move to Poland and defender Gareth Warton who has completed an expected move to Merthyr Tydfil Brace will look to make best use of his resources and is confident that the club’s youngsters will take the opportunity to make their mark in the squad.

“We really have got a great team of lads. The youth team has made great strides recently and I’m confident that several of them have the calibre to make it in the Welsh Premier”.

Brace however did have his reservations regarding the new 'one club' ruling. “I do have my doubts. I think that the Welsh Premier is most probably one of the Leagues that will find it difficult to sustain the one club ruling. I just do not think that the League or the clubs have the resources to support it”.

Everyone at Carmarthen Town Football Club wishes Nicky a full and speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back in Old Gold colours very soon.

McDONALD MOVES TO MKS SWIT
Town forward Curtis McDonald has made a move to Polish side MKS Swit to resume his professional career. The young striker, who has recently made quite an impression at Richmond Park, has joined the Polish III Liga side MKS Swit Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki.

The former Ekstraklasa (03-04) League outfit play at the 4,000 capacity Stadion Mieski.With the third league in Poland organised on a regional basis MKS Swit are currently in 9th . position in Group1 having played ten games.

WINTER COMES TO RICHMOND
Richie Winter, who officiates in the Eircom League, will take charge of the match between Carmarthen Town and Haverfordwest County tonight.Last Saturday evening the 37-year old from Dublin was in charge at the Showgrounds when Sligo Rovers beat UCD 2-0. Winter visits Richmond as part of the successful referee exchange programme between Scotland, N Ireland and the Republic.17.09.07

RAMASUT FLIES TO THE BLUEBIRDS
Town midfielder Tom Ramaut has joined Haverfordwest County. Despite attracting interest from Llanelli AFC at the start of the season a move to Stebonheath did not materialise and the midfielder, who made 40 starts for Town last season in all competitions and was involved in both European games in the summer, has decided to move West to the New Bridge Meadow. 03.09.07

TOWN SIGN McDONALD

Carmarthen Town have signed the former Cardiff City professional Curtis Mc Donald. The left sided player who has been released by City is no stranger to Richmond Park as he scored twice against Town in last season's Premier Cup fixture. He joins his former team mate Gragg Coombes who made his Town debut last Saturday at Rhyl.

02.08.07 SK Brann 6 Carmarthen Town 3

Carmarthen Town restored some pride with a defiant performance at the Brann Stadion on Thursday night.
A brace for second half sub Tim Hicks adding to Danny Thomas' first half effort gave Town some consolation for their efforts.

Having gone in at half time 4-1 in arrears Town produced determined second half performance that showed commitment and potential and despite a record equalling defeat there were plus points and positives to show for the short European campaign.

02.08.07 Town Positive of a Performance

Town face a strong SK Brann side tonight at the Brann Stadion as they look to restore some pride with a positive performance against the Norwegian league leaders in this second leg of the UEFA cup Qualifier.

With a couple of important games coming up Brann have rested captain Martin Andresen & striker Thorstein Helstad and Gunnar Solli is out through injury. Interestingly defender Bjarnason will play up front but the line up will test Town to the full.

To replace those resting Bakke and Jaiteh will start in mid field for the home side.

Town have also make a few changes. Richard Hughes will partner Warton in the centre of defence with Chris Thomas taking up the left flank. Danny Thomas has been recalled to the strike role he played against Cardiff.

Even with the early evening conditions drying a little the pitch still looks wet and soft .

16.07.07 Town boss Deryn Brace is happy with the preparations for Town’s UEFA cup tie with Norwegian giants SK Brann tomorrow night at Richmond Park

The full squad (with the newly released squad numbers): J Herring, 44 C Gunter, 6 G Loovens, A Archeampong, 3 T Capaldi, C Charalambides, 4 G Rae, 23 D Blake, 16 J Ledley, 9 S MacLean, 27 M Green, J Brown, T Webbe, J Upcott, C Mason, R Kelleher, T Bloom, Z Evans, S Wade

BLUEBIRDS @ Richmond Park 07.07.07 KO 15.00 pm

TOWN DRAW NORWEGIAN SIDE SK BRANN

29.06.07 In today's UEFA Cup draw in Geneva Carmarthen Town have been matched against SK Brann of Norway. Based in the city of Bergen, Brann is one of the biggest clubs in Norway and has an average attendance of 17,000. Currently second in the League Brann has two Norwegian Internationals as well as a sprinkling of players that have played in Britain. Most notable is former Leeds United player Erik Bakke.

Town will enjoy home advantage in the first leg to be played on Thursday evening the 19th. July 2007 with a 7.00 pm KO. The away leg will be played two weeks later on 2nd. August 2007.

Manager Deryn Brace told 'Y Dre ar Y We', "We knew there was no easy draw for us but its exciting and we're certainly up for challenge. Home advantage for the first game will be a big boost and I'm sure there will be a full house at Richmond Park".

28.06.07 TOWN OFFICIALS IN GENEVA

Carmarthen Town Chairman Jeff Thomas and Vice Chairman Alun Williamas have travelled to Geneva ahead of Friday's UEFA Cup draw. Henrik Larsson's team Helsingborg and Town's first ever European opposition AIK Stockholm are possible opponents in the First Qualifying Round Draw of the Northern group

Town manager Deryn Brace is relishing Town's European challenge. He told 'Y Dre ar Y We' ,

“I don't fancy any one particular club. Of course Helsingborg is the kind of draw that would be fantastic but we know we're not going to get an easy draw.

“I think I would probably prefer one of the Scandinavian countries as their style is similar to what we know and we can plan for that".

“Training is going well. Most of the boys have not had too great a time off to get unfit so it’s a case of sharpening up. Yes the boys are showing up well and we’ll have a good squad for the European games. We’re all looking forward to it especially as we will be playing our home game on our own pitch at Richmond Park.

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL AT RICHMOND Following the visit of an UEFA delegate to Richmond Park recently Carmarthen Town have been granted an UEFA Ground License. The granting of the all important license sees the club fulfil the long held ambition of staging European football in Carmarthen. The license is the culmination of several years of meticulous planning and development by the club and will enable Town to play their forthcoming home UEFA Cup tie at their Richmond Park ground.

Carmarthen Town AFC is one of only three Welsh Premier League clubs that have been granted a Ground License by UEFA.

Following the draw in Geneva on the 29th. June ticket sales are expected to be very brisk.Fans are encouraged to apply for tickets as soon as possible in order to avoid disappointment. Tickets will be priced at £10 for Adults and £7 Concessionary. Whilst Vice President, Season Ticket and Sponsored Seat holders will have priority postal applications for tickets can be made now to the following: .

Nigel Williams, 21 Maes Dolau, Idole, Carmarthen. SA32 8DQ,
Anthony Parnell, 2 Heol Trefenty, Cefneithin, Llanelli Carmarthenshire. SA14 6TE
T Clive Evans 42 Heol Drindod, Johnstown , Carmarthen. SA31 3NU

Please include the correct money (£10 Adult / £7 Concessionary) and a Stamped self-addressed envelope. All cheques should be made payable to Carmarthen Town AFC.

BRACE MAKES THREE NEW SIGNINGS Carmarthen Town manager Deryn Brace has made three new signings. With all of last year’s squad, bar one, committing themselves to the club Brace has added the names of Gareth Wharton, Nicky Palmer and Neil Smothers to the squad list. Commenting on his signings Town manager Deryn Brace told 'Y Dre ar Y We':

“We took a look at where we thought wecould improve from last year and one area that needed attention was keeping clean sheets.

“Gareth and Neil are both defend minded and have proven themselves in that area. We looked at that and hopefully they can help us put that right.

“I’ve worked with Nicky Palmer for a few years and he is an all round mid-fielder and has an engine bettered by none. He’s an influential player. 10th.June 2007

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL AT RICHMOND
Following the visit of UEFA delegate William McDougal last Thursday (31.05.07) Carmarthen Town have today (04.06.07) been officially notified that they have been granted an UEFA Ground Licence.

DERYN BRACE APPOINTED TOWN MANAGER
Chairman Jeff Thomas has today announced that Deryn Brace has been appointed Player / Manager of Carmarthen Town. The former U18 & U21 International spent six years with Wrexham before signing for Carmarthen Town in 2000-2001. Following four seasons as Player / Manager at the New Bridge Meadow the Tenby based defender re-signed for Town in November 2006 and will now take over managerial responsibilities at Richmond Park. 23rd. May 2007

TOWN PART COMPANY WITH MARK JONES
The Chairman of Carmarthen Town AFC, Jeff Thomas, has announced that the Club has parted company with their Manager Mark Jones. He praised the achievements of Mark Jones and his team in winning the League and Welsh Cup and for the Club's exploits in Europe.Mr Thomas said "Mark should feel a great deal of pride, we share that pride with him in that we have supported him with a high level of resources. His efforts are sincerely appreciated.

"However, the Club continues to evolve and we have recently opened a Study Centre at Richmond Park aimed at advancing our role in the community through school liaison, a state of the art IT Centre and a host of other community initiatives. We are duty bound to fully utilise the ethos of best value and wish to appoint a more locally based person who can fully embrace himself in these initiatives and in enhancing a programme of player growth from within". 22nd. May 2007

19.05.07 WILF McGUINNESS was guest speaker at Town's Sportsman's Dinner held on Friday evening 18.05.07 at the Halliwell Centre, Trinity College, Carmarthen. The former Manchester United player and Manager entertained an appreciative capacity audience in what has become a very popular fixture in Town's fund raising calendar.

19.05.07 The draw for the Northern Group of the Uefa Cup is June 29th. 2007. The seedings are now known.

07.05.07 TOWN NOW EYE EUROPEAN POSSIBILITIES

Town could pay a return visit to the Rasunda Stadium in Stockholm or face Henrik Larsson at Helsinborg IF as, having lifted the Welsh Cup for the first time in the club’s history, the Richmond Park outfit eye their third consecutive European campaign, their fourth overall.

With clubs separated on country and club coefficient rankings Town will be drawn against one of the seeded countries from the UEFA Cup Northern Group that include Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland and Éire.

Like Wales Iceland, Estonia, N Ireland, Luxembourg the Faro Islands and possibly one of the sides from Finland & Éire are unseeded.

Norway will be represented by Valerengen, Fredrikstad FK & SK Bran Bergan. Sweden by AIK Stockholm & Helsingborg IF, Latvia by Metalergs Liepja & Skronto Riga and Lithuania by Suduva Marijampole & Ekranas Panevezys.

The Danish teams are not yet known. FC Copenhagen head the table but the UEFA Cup spot is up for grabs with Midtjylland, Odense, & Aalbork currently separated by a point each. FCK & Odensa will decide the outcome of the Cup on the 17.05.07 but Denmark could enter in the second qualifying round.

The Finnish teams are KJK Helsinki & Haka and the Eircom League is represented by Drogheda United & St. Patrick’s Athletic.

Likely dates for the 1st Qualifying Round games are July 19th. 2007 / August 2nd. 2007 with the draw being made in Nyon on June 29th. 2007. Dates not yet confirmed by UEFA

06.05.07 CARMARTHEN TOWN WIN WELSH CUP

Town 3 Afan Lido 2

With a 3-2 victory over Afan Lido at Stebonheath Park on Sunday Town lifted the Welsh Cup for the first time in their history and with it booked a third consecutive foray into European.

The five goal thriller saw Town's Kaid Mohamed net a brace, one in each half, and inbetween a fine individual effort from Sasha Walters. In reply Lido's only scorer Ian Jones grabbed a brace to keep the Aberavon outfit in close contention.

Town got the best possible start when Mohamed lashed home Walters’ lay-off after Cotterrall crossed from the flank on 13 minutes.

But Lido were back on level terms three minutes later when referee Lee Evans awarded Lido an indirect free kick inside the box after Terry Evans had fouled John Felton and Jones netted the equaliser with an excellent strike into the corner of the net.

Town regained the lead on 26 minutes after Walters broke the length of the field to fire past Brian Thomas from the edge of the box and maintain Town’s advantage to the break.

A couple of minutes after the resumption Mohamed grabbed his second when he finished Cotterrall's set-up well to give Town a two goal cushin. But with Lido upping the pace and throwing everything forward Jones fired home Felton's cross to set up an nail biting final quarter hour.

But the Richmond Park outfit were determined to finish their third Welsh Cup appearance with a win and with the final whistle Town etched a new name on the cup and with it a place in next season's Uefa Cup.

Carmarthen Town : N. Thomas, Evans, Brace (Keddle 46'), Walters (Loss 83'), Dodds, K. Thomas, D. Thomas, Ramasut, Fowler, Mohamed, Cotterrall Sub not used: Hancock..

Afan Lido FC: B. Thomas, C. Jones, Lewis, Williams, Felton (Latham 85'), Martin, McCreesh, P. Evans (C. Evans 68'), I. Jones, O'Leary, Hurley (Piper 68').

Attendance: 946 Referee: Lee Evans

Town Duo Make Semi Pro Lineup

Town defenders Paul Keddle and Kris Thomas have been included in Tony Pennock's Welsh lineup for the Home Nations Tournament in Scotland later this month.

Keddle, who joined Town in mid season from Merthyr, featured in all of last seasons Tournament matches whilst Thomas, who signed late last season, booked his place having featured in all of Town's fixtures this season.

TOWN LAUNCH STUDY CENTRE

The Carmarthenshire Community Programme Study Centre is set to be unveiled at Carmarthen Town's Richmond Park ground on Friday 26.04.07.

The programme, with its own management committee, constitution and legal status, has the aim of advancing Town's role in the community by way of school liaison, a state of the art study centre and a host of other community initiatives. The project co-ordinator is Mark Aizlewood.

Dave Bell the club's recently appointed Community Development Officer will be at the sharp end of delivering the initiatives. Dave, who also has a major input in the club's youth development structure, is ideally placed given his experience and background in Community and Youth development.

Under the Chairmanship of Alun Charles the Community Programme Management Committee comprises of Jeff Thomas, Anthony Jenkins, and Neil Alexander, Director of EMC Services who are supporting the exciting new venture.

The study centre, the only such facility within the Welsh Premier League, will be opened by the Carmarthen Mayor Councillor Richard Evans.

14.04.07 Following the game against Rhyl Tom Poynton presented Town stopper Neil Thomas with the Carmarthen Town Supporters Player of the Season Award.

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