More new signings for Carmarthen Town AFC


Carmarthen Town were pleased to announce some more important signings for the club over the weekend
Firstly, on the managerial and coaching side, Colin Staples (pictured above) has rejoined the club as the Academy Director and also will form part of Tomi Morgan’s managerial team.
With Terry Boyle having taken on a full time role with Neath, Morgan has appointed Staples as his new right-hand man.
Staples brings a wealth of experience to the club. He is currently a Welsh Football Trust Football Development Officer and also holds coaching roles with several National squads.
Colin has just returned from Germany – analysing and reporting on current Women’s World Cup.
His Qualifications include being an UEFA “A” Licence holder since 1996, and also he has a Diploma in Sports Psychology.
“Not only will Colin have a key role with the first team squad but he will also oversee the future development of our Academy. Therefore I consider the appointment of Colin Staples as Academy Director as a major step forward for the club as we face the challenges of competing in the Welsh Premier League,” was the opinion of Gareth Jones, the Executive Chairman of Carmarthen Town Football Club.
Secondly, the EH Factors and Clothing Sponsored Old Gold are also pleased to announce that several more of last season’s squad have re-signed for the coming season.
The latest are the captain and centre back, Dale Griffiths, while last season’s leading scorer, Tim Hicks, has also agreed terms with the club.
Corey Thomas also returns to Richmond Park after having helped his former club, Afan Lido, in getting into the Welsh Premier League.
Joining the club from Aberystwyth Town will be Cledan Davies. A left sided attacker it was Davies who scored the winning goal for his former club against Carmarthen Town in the last game of the 2010-11 season.
Morgan was understandably very pleased that these signings had been completed.
“Both Dale and Tim are integral part of my squad. They showed their faith and loyalty to the club last season as they remained as senior players in a young squad. They were excellent role models for the new players who arrived. Corey promised that he would return to the club and I am glad that he has kept to his word. Cledan will bring us a more natural balance to the side as he is naturally left footed and am sure that he will have an impact on the club.”
Colin Staples factfile –
Current full time role: Welsh Football Trust Football Development Officer (15 years)
Coach Education Trainer & C Certificate Director
Current Coaching Duties:
Wales Semi Pro U23 squad Assistant Coach (2008 – present)
Wales Semi Pro Senior squad Assistant Coach (2007 – present)
Wales Under 17 Women Assistant Coach (2007 – present)
Wales Under 19 Women Assistant Coach (2010 – present)
National Tournaments & Competitions Experience:
2 European Challenge Trophy tournaments, with U23’s.
2 Senior Semi Pro Home Nations Tournaments.
3 Under 17 Women UEFA Championships (2 elite stages)
1 Under 19 Women UEFA Championships (elite stage)
Just returned from Germany – analysing and reporting on current Womens World Cup.
Qualifications:
UEFA “A” Licence holder since 1996
Diploma in Sports Psychology.
SPARQ Fitness tester
SAQ Fitness trainer

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