Latest 'View from Richmond Park' column
The latest 'View from Richmond Park' column from the Carmarthen Journal -
It’s always good to hear about ‘old boys’ of Carmarthen Town AFC who continue to do well in their footballing careers.
One such player is Mark Delaney, whose father, Mike, is a big friend to Carmarthen Town
Delaney junior established himself as a fan favourite at Town in the 1990s, becoming club captain at just 20 years of age.
He later moved to Cardiff City and then to Aston Villa in 1999 for £250,000.
He made 193 first appearances for Aston Villa in all competitions. He gained 36 international caps with the Wales team.
Delaney's Aston Villa career was tempered with knee injuries, forcing him to retire from playing in 2007.
Dad Mike was a very interested spectator at the recent Haverfordwest v Carmarthen game and again at Friday night’s Town v Neath match at Richmond Park.
He reports that Mark is now in charge of the Youth Academy at Aston Villa. The best wishes from all at Carmarthen Town go to Mark in his new role at Villa Park.
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Apologies to Model School: In last week’s column we incorrectly billed the half-time mini-football match (part of the Community programme sponsored by EMC Electrical Services) as between Ysgol y Peniel and Richmond Park School. Sorry, Model!
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Tote draw – December 21. Winning numbers 03 and 38. The prize of £500 was won by Michael J Jones. Wednesday, December 29, prize £200. Numbers 46 and 60. No winner. January 4, prize £300. Numbers 19 and 22. The winner was Avril Rees. The Tote was being drawn again on January 11, for a prize of £200. Result to follow next week.
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Following the weather enforced postponements that have devastated the Welsh Premier League fixture programme Welsh Premier secretary John Deakin has confirmed a delay in the mid-season split until the first week in February to enable the current fixture backlog to be cleared.
The Boxing Day games will be be played en-bloc on Saturday, February 5, which will be the last games before the split. All other outstanding fixtures will 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. Other games will be rearranged for midweek dates.
Town's outstanding fixtures are -
Wednesday, January 12 The New Saints 7:30.
Saturday, January 15 Bala Town 2:30.
Tuesday, January 18 Prestatyn Town 7:30.
Saturday, January 22, free.
Saturday, January 29 Gap Connah’s Quay.
February 5, Llanelli AFC 2:30
Supporters bus information – For Bala on January 15, the bus will leave at 8.45am. Details of the Prestatyn trip have yet to be announced.
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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
Horse Racing Evening, Friday, January 21, to start in the Clubhouse at 7:30pm. Proceeds to Ty Cymorth.
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Carmarthen fans who visited Bridge Meadow for the recent match against Haverfordwest were unanimous in branding the club’s choice of ‘run-out’ music as one of the best in the league. The music – Welcome to the jungle by Guns N’ Roses.
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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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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.”
It’s always good to hear about ‘old boys’ of Carmarthen Town AFC who continue to do well in their footballing careers.
One such player is Mark Delaney, whose father, Mike, is a big friend to Carmarthen Town
Delaney junior established himself as a fan favourite at Town in the 1990s, becoming club captain at just 20 years of age.
He later moved to Cardiff City and then to Aston Villa in 1999 for £250,000.
He made 193 first appearances for Aston Villa in all competitions. He gained 36 international caps with the Wales team.
Delaney's Aston Villa career was tempered with knee injuries, forcing him to retire from playing in 2007.
Dad Mike was a very interested spectator at the recent Haverfordwest v Carmarthen game and again at Friday night’s Town v Neath match at Richmond Park.
He reports that Mark is now in charge of the Youth Academy at Aston Villa. The best wishes from all at Carmarthen Town go to Mark in his new role at Villa Park.
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Apologies to Model School: In last week’s column we incorrectly billed the half-time mini-football match (part of the Community programme sponsored by EMC Electrical Services) as between Ysgol y Peniel and Richmond Park School. Sorry, Model!
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Tote draw – December 21. Winning numbers 03 and 38. The prize of £500 was won by Michael J Jones. Wednesday, December 29, prize £200. Numbers 46 and 60. No winner. January 4, prize £300. Numbers 19 and 22. The winner was Avril Rees. The Tote was being drawn again on January 11, for a prize of £200. Result to follow next week.
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Following the weather enforced postponements that have devastated the Welsh Premier League fixture programme Welsh Premier secretary John Deakin has confirmed a delay in the mid-season split until the first week in February to enable the current fixture backlog to be cleared.
The Boxing Day games will be be played en-bloc on Saturday, February 5, which will be the last games before the split. All other outstanding fixtures will 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. Other games will be rearranged for midweek dates.
Town's outstanding fixtures are -
Wednesday, January 12 The New Saints 7:30.
Saturday, January 15 Bala Town 2:30.
Tuesday, January 18 Prestatyn Town 7:30.
Saturday, January 22, free.
Saturday, January 29 Gap Connah’s Quay.
February 5, Llanelli AFC 2:30
Supporters bus information – For Bala on January 15, the bus will leave at 8.45am. Details of the Prestatyn trip have yet to be announced.
………………………………..
There will be an Extraordinary General Meeting of the club’s membership at The Clubhouse, Richmond Park, on January 28, 7.30pm
Horse Racing Evening, Friday, January 21, to start in the Clubhouse at 7:30pm. Proceeds to Ty Cymorth.
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Carmarthen fans who visited Bridge Meadow for the recent match against Haverfordwest were unanimous in branding the club’s choice of ‘run-out’ music as one of the best in the league. The music – Welcome to the jungle by Guns N’ Roses.
………………………….
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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………………………….
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
………………………….
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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