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TOWN MAKE DEADLINE DAY SIGNINGS

Town have signed Llanelli youngster Antonio Facciuto (Photo) . The former Wales Schools U16 and Cardiff City Youth Cup player was included in Tomi Morgan's squad for Tuesday night's Loosemore's Cup tie.

Also signed are Bobby Briers and Calvin Davies. Briers is a product of Swansea City's Centre of Excellence who joined Haverfordwest in 2006 before moving to Welsh League outfit Bridgend Town in 2010.

Davies is an experienced striker who had four seasons at Welshpool Town. With 111 (+14) appearances in the Welsh Premier and 54 goals to his name Davies has had time at Flexsys Cefn Druids and Caernarfon as well as a season at Colwyn Bay in the Unibond League.

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31.08.10 Loosemores Cup First Round
CARMARTHEN TOWN 0 ABERYSTWYTH TOWN 0

In a re-run of the season's opening fixture both sides maintained a clean sheet in this Loosemores First Round stalemate.

Town: M Lewis T Hicks © (Dale Griffiths 46’) S Evans G Bansor L Bevan K Howard C Thomas G Passmore C Frater (Facciuto 87’) Darren Griffiths (Davies (Y) 88’) S Walters Sub not used G Rees (Y)

Aberystwyth Town : S Cann G Hughes M Howard (Edwards 87’) A Thomas J McCarten C Murtagh R Marriott B Morgan © ( Filsinbach 51’) L Powell (Codling 44’) L Sherbon C Williams Sub not used: S James

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27.08.10 PORT TALBOT TOWN 1 CARMARTHEN TOWN 2 (See reports page)

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21.08.10 CARMARTHEN TOWN 1 AIRBUS UK 4 (See reports page)

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MORGAN ADDS TO SQUAD

Morgan has moved to sign of Geraint Passmore. Midfielder Passmore spent two seasons at Park Avenue after signing from University Wales Aberystwyth, where he captained the University side. Moving back to South Wales he joined Neath FC in July 2008, but made only limited appearances at the Gnoll before moving to Welsh Leaguers ENTO Aberaman. Returned to Park Avenue in August 2009.

Morgan has also signed former Welsh semi-pro international Lee Phillips. Phillips spent five years at Cardiff City and also played with Barry Town, Forest Green and Newport. The experienced defender captained Llanelli to their first Welsh Premier title. (Photo Geraint Passmore)

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14.08.10 CARMARTHEN TOWN 2 ABERYSTWYTH TOWN 3 (See reports page)

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FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Carmarthen Town AFC’s twelfth Fete and Primary School Football Tournament Fete Report & Pics

Rob Lloyd Photos of the day

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THOMAS, HICKS AND DAVIES SCOOP AWARDS

At a very successful presentation evening held at the club’s Richmond Park Community Centre defender Chris Thomas was named as the club’s player of the year and Tim Hicks took the Supporter’s Player of the Season Award. The award for Clubman of the Year went to Kieran Davies, one of the club’s young coaches, for his outstanding work with the club’s Academy.

Carmarthen Town’s Head of Youth Emlyn Schiavone was quick to praise his young coach. “Kieran is a committed, enthusiastic and forward thinking coach. He has worked hard to identify and recruit some of the better players in West Wales. Kieran has a very good rapport with the youngsters at the club and is currently undertaking his UEFA C licence. He’s a credit to himself and the club". Davies is currently a Sports science student at Coleg Sir Gâr.

With Tim Hicks named the fans’ favourite manager Deryn Brace praised his front man for his all round contribution to the squad during the season. “The award is richly deserved as Tim has had a fantastic season all round and developed really well”.

“In all honesty he struggled a bit in pre season but all of a sudden it came right for him and he didn’t look back. Without his play and his goals - and Danny Thomas’ goals, we would really be in the mire. He has an obvious honesty about him and relishes the challenge. He’s a player that never gives up and the supporters saw that and appreciate it. I’m pleased for him”.

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FOWLER, HUGHES & THOMAS MOVE ON

Following a move that will see Paul Fowler and Craig Hughes ply their trade at the Gnoll next season Town Chairman Gareth O Jones told 'Y Dre ar Y We',

“We are disappointed to see both Paul and Craig leave the club. Paul Fowler has been an influential feature of Town’s midfield since he signed from Bridgend Street . He quickly got to grips with the Welsh Premier League and enjoyed European football with the club. His strong and skilful play was a joy to watch and his never-say-die attitude clearly influenced his fellow players. It was very pleasing that he received international recognition whilst at Richmond Park.

Jones added, “Although Craig did not have a prolific season goal wise he was a very influential player within the squad but due to injuries at the start of the season he was unable to contribute as he would have wanted to the team. I am sure that he will regain his goal scoring form but hopefully not against Town!

“I’d like to thank both the players for their professionalism while in discussions with Neath FC and best wishes for the future”.

Manager Deryn Brace added, “In all fairness this is a move that both players felt, at this stage of their careers, they could not turn down. Obviously it’s disappointing to lose three big assets but it does set up a challenge for those coming in.

Having won the Club’s Player of the Year Award defender Chris Thomas has also made a decision to move away from Richmond to neighbouring Llanelli AFC. Brace said, “Chris has decided to leave Carmarthen for the second time as he felt that he had a better chance of playing at a higher standard by moving to Llanelli. Yes we are sorry to see him go but we wish him well for the future.

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JOINT CHAIRMEN

Following Monday night’s Annual General Meeting of the club Jeff Thomas and club secretary Gareth O Jones have agreed an interim period of joint Chairmanship. Jeff Thomas has signalled for some time his intention to step down as Chairman but has agreed to stay on for a limited period and will focus on the commercial and business aspects of the club. G O Jones on the other hand will will focus on the football side of the organisation and chair the Executive Committee.

However the club will still look to attract a new Chairman who will bring in fresh enthusiasm to Carmarthen Town Football Club as it enters into an exciting new period in it's history. Anyone who wishes to express an interest in taking over as chairman of Carmarthen Town AFC is asked to contact vice-chairman Robert Lloyd for an informal chat on 0777 683637, Jeff Thomas on 01267 222851 or 07813 69774 or Gareth Jones on 07814 262656 or 01267 233359.

In a further move Paul Anthony Jones, was has been responsible for the Club Shop and the Supporters’ Association, was elected to the club’s Executive Committee.

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TOWN AWARDED DOMESTIC & UEFA CLUB LICENCE

Carmarthen Town has been awarded a Domestic and UEFA club licence. An independent panel meeting on Friday awarded eight Welsh Premier clubs the FAW Domestic Club Licence. Nine clubs have been awarded a UEFA licence.

Club Chairman Jeff Thomas felt it ws a credit to all the successful clubs. "The gaining of a Domestic Licence and an UEFA Licence is a credit to all of the successful clubs and testimony to the sides who are, in the main, conducted by volunteers, whose service to Welsh Football, not just to their own clubs should not be underestimated.

It is now hoped that the FAW will not just continue but also enhance their financial support for the Welsh Premier League. Carmarthen Town would also wish to place on record their sincere thanks to the FAW Licensing team for their professionalism during the whole process."

The Domestic licence is a a pre-requisite for next season's restructured Welsh Premiership but clubs also have to qualify on sporting merit through their League position. It is imperative therefore that Town gets into a top ten position in order to qualify for next season's WPL.

Domestic licences have been awarded to Aberystwyth Town, Carmarthen Town, Haverfordwest County, Llanelli, Neath, Newtown, Prestatyn Town and The New Saints.

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CARMARTHEN TOWN AFC COMMUNITY PROGRAMME
FUNDRAISING FOR LOCAL CHARITIES

Through its EMC Services sponsored Community Programme, Town are supporting two local charities this season. They are:

Carmarthen and District Hearing Impaired Group Founded in 1983 the group arrange a programme of speakers & events and provide the necessary equipment and transport to ensure members can take advantage of their facilities.

The Megan and Trevor Griffiths (Bronwydd) Trust was founded in 1990 to promote the welfare and independence of disabled people, provide respite care breaks for adults with learning disabilities and also award small grants for equipment and services.

A series of fundraising events will be held between now and the end of the season to raise money for the Community Programme and our nominated charities. These will include:

• A bucket collection at the Carmarthen Town v Haverfordwest County match on Friday 15th January.
• A sponsored cycle ride from Wrexham to Carmarthen on 23rd & 24th April.
• A car boot sale to be held at Richmond Park in the Spring.

For further details please contact Paul Ashley-Jones on 07775 820864.

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TOWN LOOKING FOR NEW SIGNINGS

Carmarthen Town Football Club is keen to make new signings during the January transfer window as it shapes up for one of the biggest challenges in its history.

Next season, qualification for the new league structure will see clubs faced with the possibility of 10 extra fixtures as the Welsh Premier League streamlines to just 12 teams with current plans for clubs to play each other four times.

With Town determined to be one of the top flight teams it will make a big difference to the workload of the club's staff, all of whom - from the groundsman to the chairman and his executive committee - are volunteers.

The appeal from the club therefore is that you might not be a speedy winger, a bustling centre forward or an agile shot-stopping keeper but you could still play for the 'team' by giving up a few hours a week as a volunteer at Richmond Park.

Chairman Jeff Thomas (above) said: "People think the work starts and ends with a 90-minute game on a Saturday. But that couldn't be further from the truth. We are a community club based in the heart of Carmarthen and the first team is really just the tip of the iceberg in terms of what we do.

"This new-look league is a whole new ball game which is why we are very keen to recruit more volunteers to the cause.

"We are not looking for heroes - although heroes will be warmly welcomed! - but we do need several new 'signings' to help us take the club forward.

"There's plenty of work to do, says Jeff, helping to run the academy teams for youngsters of all ages, the Ladies' team, the reserves as well as the first team. There is also lots of painting and maintenance, paperwork and promotion work to be done; and the club needs more stewards, programme sellers, ticket sellers and ball boys.

But, he emphasised, volunteers can do as little or as much as they can manage and they will not get bogged down in committee meetings and red tape.

Added Jeff: "Whatever you are good at or fancy having a go at, why not just pitch in and help."

If you are interested in 'signing' for Carmarthen Town contact Jeff Thomas on 07813697774 or the club secretary Gareth O Jones at garethojones@hotmail.com

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12.12.09 MATTIE'S BACK IN TOWN!

Deryn Brace has appointed former Town favourite Mattie Davies as his assistant manager. Mattie first joined Town in 04-05 and played at various times through until 07-08 when he left for Ton Pentre. A favourite with both the fans and players Mattie was a member of Town's European squad in Finland.

Mattie joins Town from Welsh League outfit Aberaman Athletic. Having been a member of last season's championship winning side Mattie took over the managerial reins this season. In a statement the club said, " Mattie goes with our blessing and we thank him for his contribution to the club over the past two seasons both as a player in the championship winning team of last season and as manager this season, he has done the club and himself proud and Carmarthen have got a good guy and a great prospect in the management team".

Town manager Deryn Brace welcomed Mattie to the club.

“Mattie will give us fresh impetus. He’s infectious in everything he does. He loves football and he knows Welsh football inside out. Having spoken to him he’s jumped at the opportunity of coming on board and he’s relishing the challenge that we’re squaring up to at the moment.

“Yes Mattie’s fresh into this side of things but he’s managed Aberaman for the last six months. He took over at a difficult time and done a fantastic job there; so he’s has that experience. I’m sure any manager will say that they don’t know everything so we’ll be a team and we’re looking forward to working with one another.

Davies told 'Y Dre ar Y We':

“Town is a big club and having played at Richmond and got to know the committee and fans it’s a wonderful opportunity to be a part of Carmarthen Town for the rest of the season and hopefully into the future.

“With Deryn it will be an opportunity to bounce and share ideas. I definitely feel I have some fresh ideas to bring to the squad and hopefully we’ll see ourselves moving up the league table. They’re a quality bunch of boys, a nice bunch of boys, all very good players and I’d like to think we can improve a lot on the position we are in currently.

“Off the pitch its really a case of trying to bring some togetherness, camaraderie, bit of team spirit and get the boys playing for each other. I can appreciate that Deryn did not want to rush into any rash decisions after Mark's ’s departure. But I think it goes without saying that any club in the Welsh Premier needs a management team and like I said I’m really glad that Deryn’s given me the opportunity and I think we can work really well together.

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MARK AIZLEWOOD RESIGNS AS TOWN COACH

Due to increasing business commitments Mark Aizlewood has resigned as Carmarthen Town’s coach. Aizlewood has been an influential figure at Richmond Park over recent years that has seen Town win the League Cup, Welsh Cup and make ten appearances in European competition.

Carmarthen Town Chairman Jeff Thomas told 'Y Dre ar Y We', “Mark’s resignation will undoubtedly be met with great disappointment within the club. Whilst it was not totally unexpected given his intense business commitments you sometimes tend to think that the unthinkable will not happen”.

“However it has and Mark has left a legacy that he can be proud of. We have an excellent squad which I’m confident will do well this season and Mark has been part of a process over the past five years which has led to the club’s unprecedented success in terms of winning the League Cup, the Welsh Cup, ten European appearances and last season a great top four finish in the League”.

“He has also driven forward many community initiatives, which has heightened our credibility within the town and surrounding districts culminating in the recent opening of our state of the art community centre. There is little more that can be said about the man’s talent and contribution to Carmarthen Town football club”.

Aizlewood outlined that his increasing commitments to his expanding business that provides vocational courses to the education sector had necessitated his resignation. “I have been at the club for over five years and given that I live two hours away the commitment of travelling two or three times a week has been a big burden. Whilst I was happy to do that for five years the business that I’ve recently started has turned into a multi million pound concern and I unfortunately just do not have the time to devote to Carmarthen Town to do the job to the best of my ability. I didn’t want to be in a position where my commitment, my attitude, my application to the club was anything less than a hundred per cent”.

“Five years ago when I was at a very low ebb in my life Carmarthen Town football club was fantastic to me. The people connected with the club from top to bottom have been absolutely wonderful. It’s not for me to say, but perhaps in that period of time I would like to think that I’ve also been OK for Carmarthen”.

“Maybe some people will say that the time to have done it was at the end of last season but I wanted to guide the club through pre-season. I wanted to oversee with Deryn the signing of some quality players to ensure that when I did leave the continuity in the short term would be there.

"When you look at it logically and look at everything after five years at the football club there was never really going to be a right time to leave. Last season we finished fourth which, in the current climate, is absolutely the best achievement, even inluding the European games, I’ve had as a coach because you're up against some big budgets".

“So its nothing to do with results its purely because as a professional I have the ultimate respect for Jeff and the club but my work commitments dictated that I'm not able to do the job to the best of my ability and I didn’t want to short change anybody”.

“As I’ve said people at Carmarthen have been wonderful to me through some very difficult times in my personal life hopefully I’ve been OK for the club and its been a good partnership. I’m just glad its ended on an amicable, friendly, lovely note. I’ve spent a considerable amount of time at Richmond Park and hopefully there is a legacy there. Maybe its time for somebody else to take that forward on and off the field”.

Town manager Deryn Brace who has worked closely with Aizlewood over the last two years has great respect for his coaching colleague.

"Aize has been a huge part of what we do here at the club and obviously its going to be strange without him especially his reliability. Not only is his knowledge second to none his commitment and his standards are exemplary .

"Obviously it is a loss but what we have to do is carry on the quality work Aize has put in place. We will not be going in a different direction because its unnecessary. What we need to do carry it on and build on it".

"On a personal level Aize’s honesty comes without saying. The two years that I’ve had working along side him has opened my eyes as to how to prepare, implement and do a lot of things within the game. I’d go as far as to say that it has been my biggest advantage in football to work alongside Mark Aizlewood. It’s been quite an astonishing experience".

Chairman Jeff Thomas outlined that Mark Aizlewood will not be completely lost to Carmarthen Town as he will continue as the club’s Academy director and will always be on hand for advice on a range of matters within the club.