Latest 'View from Richmond Park' column
The latest View from Richmond Park column as published in the Carmarthen Journal today -
The new season is well and truly underway for Carmarthen Town AFC, with the Welsh Premier League side chalking up their first win of the current campaign with victory over Port Talbot last Friday night.
Town face a much sterner test when they take on mighty Bangor at home on Saturday afternoon, but there are signs that Tomi Morgan’s troops are starting to build a team.
It’s been all change this year, with a new manager and new faces galore in the playing line-up.
It is, therefore, time to put the spotlight on some of the current players –
MIKE LEWIS (GK) Date of birth 04.04.89 Ever present with Afan Lido last season. Formally with Swansea City but was released due to injury. Recently graduated in Sports Science from UWIC. A new signing this season.
DERYN BRACE (Defender) 15.03.75 A U18 & U21 International. Deryn spent six years at Wrexham’s 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. Having been appointed Manager in May 2007 he resigned May 2010
GARY BANSOR (Defender) 25.10.88 Originally from the East of England, Gary is now a Swansea University student. Played for Maldon Town and Brentwood Town in the Ryman League before joining Port Talbot in January 2009. Has represented Welsh Universities. New signing this season.
RICHARD HUGHES (Defender) 11.12.86 Formerly with Haverfordwest County. Following a long period out through injury he joined Town in the summer of 2007. Now in his fourth season at Richmond he is still recovering from a broken ankle sustained late last season.
DALE GRIFFITHS (Defender) 02.11.85 Now in his second season with Town having signed from Goytre United in January 2010. Had time at Swansea City and Merthyr Tydfil before signing for Llanelli in the summer of 2006. Moved back to the Martyrs for a couple of seasons before joining Goytre. Team Captain.
KEVIN DAVIES (Defender) 09.10.85 New signing this season. A right-sided player Kevin has had Welsh Premier experience with Welshpool Town and Caersws FC. Has played for a number of clubs in the West of England. Signed from Cinderford Town.
LEE BEVAN (Defender) 10.07.87 A product of Neath Athletic’s Youth system and a member of the Eagles’ promotion squad. Sidelined through injury in 2008/9 and returned to the Welsh Premier with Haverfordwest County. Signed from Clevedon Town in June 2010.
KRISTIAN JAMES (Defender) 05.02.82 Was signed by Neville Southall for Dover Athletic in 2001 before joining Cwmbran Town in December 2003 from Welsh Leaguers Neath. Had time at Port Talbot and also registered with Newport County. Moved to Neath from Aberystwyth in January 2010. A new signing.
More player profiles next week.
The new season is well and truly underway for Carmarthen Town AFC, with the Welsh Premier League side chalking up their first win of the current campaign with victory over Port Talbot last Friday night.
Town face a much sterner test when they take on mighty Bangor at home on Saturday afternoon, but there are signs that Tomi Morgan’s troops are starting to build a team.
It’s been all change this year, with a new manager and new faces galore in the playing line-up.
It is, therefore, time to put the spotlight on some of the current players –
MIKE LEWIS (GK) Date of birth 04.04.89 Ever present with Afan Lido last season. Formally with Swansea City but was released due to injury. Recently graduated in Sports Science from UWIC. A new signing this season.
DERYN BRACE (Defender) 15.03.75 A U18 & U21 International. Deryn spent six years at Wrexham’s 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. Having been appointed Manager in May 2007 he resigned May 2010
GARY BANSOR (Defender) 25.10.88 Originally from the East of England, Gary is now a Swansea University student. Played for Maldon Town and Brentwood Town in the Ryman League before joining Port Talbot in January 2009. Has represented Welsh Universities. New signing this season.
RICHARD HUGHES (Defender) 11.12.86 Formerly with Haverfordwest County. Following a long period out through injury he joined Town in the summer of 2007. Now in his fourth season at Richmond he is still recovering from a broken ankle sustained late last season.
DALE GRIFFITHS (Defender) 02.11.85 Now in his second season with Town having signed from Goytre United in January 2010. Had time at Swansea City and Merthyr Tydfil before signing for Llanelli in the summer of 2006. Moved back to the Martyrs for a couple of seasons before joining Goytre. Team Captain.
KEVIN DAVIES (Defender) 09.10.85 New signing this season. A right-sided player Kevin has had Welsh Premier experience with Welshpool Town and Caersws FC. Has played for a number of clubs in the West of England. Signed from Cinderford Town.
LEE BEVAN (Defender) 10.07.87 A product of Neath Athletic’s Youth system and a member of the Eagles’ promotion squad. Sidelined through injury in 2008/9 and returned to the Welsh Premier with Haverfordwest County. Signed from Clevedon Town in June 2010.
KRISTIAN JAMES (Defender) 05.02.82 Was signed by Neville Southall for Dover Athletic in 2001 before joining Cwmbran Town in December 2003 from Welsh Leaguers Neath. Had time at Port Talbot and also registered with Newport County. Moved to Neath from Aberystwyth in January 2010. A new signing.
More player profiles next week.
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