Volunteers appeal at Carmarthen AFC
Carmarthen Town Football Club are keen to make new signings during the January transfer window as they shape up for one of the biggest challenges in their history.
Next season, the Old Gold will have 10 extra fixtures when the Welsh Premier League streamlines to just 12 teams and each club plays four games against each of their rivals.
This 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.
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 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
Next season, the Old Gold will have 10 extra fixtures when the Welsh Premier League streamlines to just 12 teams and each club plays four games against each of their rivals.
This 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.
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 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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