Latest 'View from Richmond Park' column
It’s a fair bet that many young sports fans found a copy the Guinness Book of Records in their Christmas stockings.
And, unlikely as it sounds, Carmarthen Town AFC could once have figured in the ever-popular reference book.
Carmarthen Town stalwart Alan Latham still recalls the time, more than 30 years ago, when he admits he missed a glorious opportunity of getting Carmarthen Town Football Club in the Guinness Book of Records.
It was January, 1979, and Mr Latham was acting as press officer for the club.
The record could have been for having the greatest number of brothers in the same football side.
Carmarthen Town actually fielded two sets of brothers, who accounted for no less than eight of the 11 players in the side. The brothers involved were the Turner and the Goldsmith brothers.
The Turners featured Nicky, Peter, Gary and Johnny.
The Goldsmiths were Christopher, Nicky, Jeffrey and Martin (as an aside, another brother, Kenny, also played for Carmarthen but at a much earlier time).
The four Turner brothers and the four Goldsmith lads had represented Town at some time or another, but never all together in the same game.
But in January 1979, at Aberaman, the omens were good. Carmarthen Town’s manager at the time, John ‘Davo’ Davies, had selected the four Goldsmiths and three of the Turners, with Johnny on the bench.
Then came the big moment in the second half when the substitution was made and Johnny came on to the field. It was indeed a great moment and following the game the national press descended on the club and features followed in a number of newspapers.
Mr Latham recalls: “In this remarkable situation, other players who featured in the game, such as Kevin Colvin and Alan Williams, must indeed have felt lonely!”
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Welsh Premier League secretary John Deakin is proposing a delay in the mid-season split until the first week in February to enable the current fixture backlog to be cleared. One of the suggestions is that postponed Boxing Day derby matches can be played on Saturday, February 5, which would be the last games before the league split. This would allow other outstanding fixtures to be played around the weekend of the proposed Loosemores Cup Final on Saturday, January 22, and, for those not involved in the Welsh Cup, the following weekend will also be available.
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Carmarthen Town’s rearranged games -
Haverfordwest County - It has been agreed that the game will be rescheduled for today Wednesday, December 29 at the New Bridge Meadow, ko 7.30 pm
The New Saints – Town’s postponed home game against TNS has been rearranged for Wednesday, January 12, ko 7.30 pm.
Prestatyn Town and Llanelli AFC away fixtures to be agreed.
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There will be an Extraordinary General Meeting of the club’s membership at The Clubhouse, Richmond Park, on January 28, 7.30pm
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Fans will be interested to know the club has a web shop under the ‘Buy At’ banner.
When you shop online from the ‘Buy At’ website, you’ll help raise funds for the club with no extra cost to yourself. You can find online bargains, gifts, cheaper gas and electricity services and even book a holiday through the web shop.
You can find it at - http://www.buy.at/carmarthentownafc
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Latest Tote draw – December 21. Winning numbers 03 and 38. The prize of £500 was won by Michael J Jones. Next draw: Wednesday, December 29, prize £200.
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We’ve got new stock in the Club Shop at Richmond Park, including the following:
Rain jackets, £30; shower jackets, £18; children’s shower jackets, £13; black polo shirts, £15; children’s black polo shirts, £12; hoodies, £18; children’s hoodies, £15.
There’s also the all the normal stock, including home and away replica shirts; fleeces; scarves; hats etc. All prices include second class postage and packing to a UK address. Please e-mail your requirements to : celiakirkby@ic24.net
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Carmarthen Town Supporters Club is again running the successful “sponsor a win” for this season. Already 17 Carmarthen Town supporters have committed for the season.
Paul Ashley-Jones, of the Carmarthen Town Supporters Club, said: “This provides the club with vital revenue by donating £5 for every league and/or cup win this season. On behalf of the club, I would appeal to you to consider joining them and help us raise vital funds. Anyone wanting to join should give me a ring on 07775 820864 or call in at the Club Shop and pick up a form from Ron or Celia Kirkby.
“Once again, thank you to those supporters who have already registered to help.”
And, unlikely as it sounds, Carmarthen Town AFC could once have figured in the ever-popular reference book.
Carmarthen Town stalwart Alan Latham still recalls the time, more than 30 years ago, when he admits he missed a glorious opportunity of getting Carmarthen Town Football Club in the Guinness Book of Records.
It was January, 1979, and Mr Latham was acting as press officer for the club.
The record could have been for having the greatest number of brothers in the same football side.
Carmarthen Town actually fielded two sets of brothers, who accounted for no less than eight of the 11 players in the side. The brothers involved were the Turner and the Goldsmith brothers.
The Turners featured Nicky, Peter, Gary and Johnny.
The Goldsmiths were Christopher, Nicky, Jeffrey and Martin (as an aside, another brother, Kenny, also played for Carmarthen but at a much earlier time).
The four Turner brothers and the four Goldsmith lads had represented Town at some time or another, but never all together in the same game.
But in January 1979, at Aberaman, the omens were good. Carmarthen Town’s manager at the time, John ‘Davo’ Davies, had selected the four Goldsmiths and three of the Turners, with Johnny on the bench.
Then came the big moment in the second half when the substitution was made and Johnny came on to the field. It was indeed a great moment and following the game the national press descended on the club and features followed in a number of newspapers.
Mr Latham recalls: “In this remarkable situation, other players who featured in the game, such as Kevin Colvin and Alan Williams, must indeed have felt lonely!”
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Welsh Premier League secretary John Deakin is proposing a delay in the mid-season split until the first week in February to enable the current fixture backlog to be cleared. One of the suggestions is that postponed Boxing Day derby matches can be played on Saturday, February 5, which would be the last games before the league split. This would allow other outstanding fixtures to be played around the weekend of the proposed Loosemores Cup Final on Saturday, January 22, and, for those not involved in the Welsh Cup, the following weekend will also be available.
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Carmarthen Town’s rearranged games -
Haverfordwest County - It has been agreed that the game will be rescheduled for today Wednesday, December 29 at the New Bridge Meadow, ko 7.30 pm
The New Saints – Town’s postponed home game against TNS has been rearranged for Wednesday, January 12, ko 7.30 pm.
Prestatyn Town and Llanelli AFC away fixtures to be agreed.
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There will be an Extraordinary General Meeting of the club’s membership at The Clubhouse, Richmond Park, on January 28, 7.30pm
………………………….
Fans will be interested to know the club has a web shop under the ‘Buy At’ banner.
When you shop online from the ‘Buy At’ website, you’ll help raise funds for the club with no extra cost to yourself. You can find online bargains, gifts, cheaper gas and electricity services and even book a holiday through the web shop.
You can find it at - http://www.buy.at/carmarthentownafc
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Latest Tote draw – December 21. Winning numbers 03 and 38. The prize of £500 was won by Michael J Jones. Next draw: Wednesday, December 29, prize £200.
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We’ve got new stock in the Club Shop at Richmond Park, including the following:
Rain jackets, £30; shower jackets, £18; children’s shower jackets, £13; black polo shirts, £15; children’s black polo shirts, £12; hoodies, £18; children’s hoodies, £15.
There’s also the all the normal stock, including home and away replica shirts; fleeces; scarves; hats etc. All prices include second class postage and packing to a UK address. Please e-mail your requirements to : celiakirkby@ic24.net
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Carmarthen Town Supporters Club is again running the successful “sponsor a win” for this season. Already 17 Carmarthen Town supporters have committed for the season.
Paul Ashley-Jones, of the Carmarthen Town Supporters Club, said: “This provides the club with vital revenue by donating £5 for every league and/or cup win this season. On behalf of the club, I would appeal to you to consider joining them and help us raise vital funds. Anyone wanting to join should give me a ring on 07775 820864 or call in at the Club Shop and pick up a form from Ron or Celia Kirkby.
“Once again, thank you to those supporters who have already registered to help.”
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