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Neil Thomas Carmarthen Town AFC

NEIL THOMAS (Goalkeeper) 02.06.73
A Welsh semi-pro international who made over 200 appearances for the Martyrs. Had a brief spell with Town in 2004 before joining Port Talbot . Also had spells at Cardiff Grange Quins Cwmbran and Ton Pentre. An influential player.

MARK POOL (Goalkeeper) 09.11.75
Summer signing. The experienced keeper has had previous experience with Haverfordwest County. A Welsh Colleges representative. Signed from Pontypridd Town.

Mark Poole

Liam Hancock Carmarthen Town AFC


LIAM HANCOCK (Defender) 27.09.82
A new signing last season. The former Wolves and Forest trialist had two seasons with Port Talbot Town before returning to Neath Athletic. Now well established at Richmond Park.



RICHARD HUGHES (Defender) 11.12.86
Formally with Haverfordwest County. A versitile defender who has returned to fitness following injury last season. A summer signing.

Richard Hughes
Kris Thomas Carmarthen Town
KRIS THOMAS (Defender)16.01.83
Signed during the latter stages of the 05-06 season from Llanelli AFC. A Welsh Under-18 international who has at various times played for Cwmbran and Merthyr Tydfil. Experienced his first European competition last year and was an ever-present throughout the season.


NEIL SMOTHERS (Midfield) 08.12.77
Returned to the club during the summer following a season with Merthyr Tydfil. ‘Smudger' is a versatile player who is able to play in midfield or defence and was part of Town's UEFA Cup squad that beat Langford Town and took on Danish giants FC Copenhagen.
Neil Smothers
Deryn Brace


DERYN BRACE (Defender) 15.03.75
A U18 & U21 International Deryn spent six years at the Racecourse before signing for Carmarthen Town in 2000-2001. Spent four seasons as Player / Manager at the New Bridge Meadow. Re-signed for Town in November 2006. Appointed Manager May 2007



ASHLEY WILLIAMS (Defender) 12.04.90
Another of Town's young talent that is graduating through Town's development programme.

Ashley Williams Carmarthen Town

CRAIG TENNANT (Goalkeeper) 11.06.91
A product of Town's Youth team the 16 year old made his debut for Town against professional outfit Lanelli AFC on New Year's day.



PHIL CATTLIN (Defender) 21.08.81
Signed from Haverfordwest in the January transfer window. Spent five seasons at Haverfordwest following a move from local side Milford United in 2002/03 .

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