Aberystwyth Town

 

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Stephen Cann	A tall South African born goalkeeper, Stephen has represted Wales Under 19s and Under 23 Semi Professionals.  He began his career with Derby County and made first team appearances for Rotherham United.  Stephen signed for Aber in August 2009 and has been ever present since. (Dob:  10-12-1988)
Craig Williams	Talented youngster who featured in the Football Icon tv show, Craig can play in defence or midfield and worked his way up to the first team from the Newtown FC academy. Joined Aner during the summer of 2010 and has more than 150 Welsh Premier appearances to his name. (Dob:  21-12-1987)
Michael Howard	A Liverpudlian who made more than 200 Football League appearances for Swansea City, Michael began his career with his home town team and nearby Tranmere Rovers. Has also played for Morecambe and Oxford United before switching to Welsh Premier circles with Llanelli in 2009. Joined Aber during the summer of 2010. (Dob:  02-12-1978)
Sion James	Locally based defender Sion has also played for Penrhyncoch in the Cymru Alliance.  Previous Welsh Premier experience with  Carmarthen Town and Barry Town take his number of league appearances over the hundred mark.  He is the brother of Penrhyncoch's Dylan James. (Dob:  03-02-1980)
Aneurin Thomas	Towering centre half - better known as Ffred - who joined Carmarthen from Newtown during the summer of 2003, returned to Park Avenue in December of the same year.  Aneurin has previous experience with Penrhyncoch in the CA plus WP rivals Llanidloes - the first season of the competition - Carmarthen Town and Llansantffraid before their name change, totalling some 350 WP appearances. (Dob:  27-01-1973)
James McArten	A Liverpool born defender, James was a team mate of Lewis Codling in Everton reserves and spent a brief loan spell at Accrington Stanley. Joined Aber during the summer of 2010. (Dob:  08-11-1990)
Wyn Thomas	A confident central defender Wyn joined Aber from Llanelli during the summer of 2011. His previous clubs include Haverfordwest County and Carmarthen Town. Wyn has made more than 400 WP appearances and is one of the better known characters on the twelve club circuit. (Dob:   11-01-1979)
Andy Parkinson	A hugely experienced, diminutive Liverpool born midfielder Andy began his career with The Anfield club with whom he won the FA Youth Cup in 1996. Went on to make some 400 Football League appearances - a quarter of them from the bench - for Tranmere, Sheffield United, Notts County, Grimsby and Cambridge United. (Dob:  27-05-1979)
Krys Nalboriski	A young Polish midfielder, Krys is a Sports Science student at Aberystwyth University having previously played for Polonia Leszno. (Dob:  22-02-1992)
Sean Thornton	A hugely experienced attacking central midfielder Sean in his first season with Aber in the WP. Drogheda born his career began on the youth system with Trannmere where he broke into the first team to make eleven league starts before moving to Sunderland in 2002 where he made more than 50 first team starts.  After a handful of loan appearances for Blackpool Sean made sixty appearances for Doncaster Robers and ninety for Leyton Orient before another brief loan spell, this time with Shrewsbury Town. Also made a dozen Under 21 appearances for The Republic of Ireland. (Dob:  18-05-1983)
Ricky Evans	A hugely talented central midfielder Ricky began his football career as an apprentice with Oldham Athletic under manager Graeme Sharp.  He moved into Welsh football with Flint before playing for a host of clubs including TNS, Bangor City, Aberystwyth, Caersws, Welshpool, Cefn Druids and Bala.  During that time the big schemer has scored 54 goals from some 275 WP appearances. (Dob:  24-09-1976)
Gareth Hughes	An experienced midfielder who began his career at Wrexham FC but is better known for a lengthy association with Newtown for whom he made around 130 League appearances in a five year spell. Gareth has also played for Rhayader in three seperate spells and is embarking on a third period with Aberystwyth after signing in the summer of 2007. (Dob:  08-01-1981)
Bari Morgan	Carmarthen born defender or midfielder signed from Swansea City in August 2001, determined attitude overcomes a lack of height.  Batfling performances have made him a favourite of the Aberystwyth regulars, brother of former Cefn Druids manager Alan Morgan. (Dob:  13-08-1980)
Lewis Codling	A Liverpool born striker, Lewis signed for Aberystwyth upon his release from Everton in July 2010 after he completed a two year stint as a full time professional. Lewis scored eight goals from 27 Welsh Premier starts during his first season with The Seasiders. (Dob:  07-11-1990)
Geoff Kellaway	A Lampeter born winger who signed from Aber's reserves in January 2006, Geoff has Cymru Alliance experience with Penrhyncoch and Spar Mid Wales experience with Aberystwyth reserves.  His pacey bursts won the wing have made him a crowd favourite at Park Avenue. (Dob:  07-04-1986)
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Stephen Cann	A tall South African born goalkeeper, Stephen has represted Wales Under 19s and Under 23 Semi Professionals.  He began his career with Derby County and made first team appearances for Rotherham United.  Stephen signed for Aber in August 2009 and has been ever present since. (Dob:  10-12-1988)
Sion James	Locally based defender Sion has also played for Penrhyncoch in the Cymru Alliance.  Previous Welsh Premier experience with  Carmarthen Town and Barry Town take his number of league appearances over the hundred mark.  He is the brother of Penrhyncoch's Dylan James. (Dob:  03-02-1980)
Aneurin Thomas	Towering centre half - better known as Ffred - who joined Carmarthen from Newtown during the summer of 2003, returned to Park Avenue in December of the same year.  Aneurin has previous experience with Penrhyncoch in the CA plus WP rivals Llanidloes - the first season of the competition - Carmarthen Town and Llansantffraid before their name change, totalling some 350 WP appearances. (Dob:  27-01-1973)
James McArten	A Liverpool born defender, James was a team mate of Lewis Codling in Everton reserves and spent a brief loan spell at Accrington Stanley. Joined Aber during the summer of 2010. (Dob:  08-11-1990)
Christian Edwards	A former Welsh International centreback Christian signed for Aber from Conference side Forest Green in January 2007.   The Caerphilly born defender made more than 100 League apperances for Swansea City before a £275 000 move to Nottingham Forest in 1998.  Whilst at the City ground he experienced loan spells with Bristol City, Oxford United (twice), Crystal Palace and Tranmere Rovers.  He eventually moved on a permanent basis to Bristol Rovers but retired from full time football after a series of injuries to study for a Degree in Sports Management at UWIC.  In total Christian made just over 300 League appearances and also represented Wales at Under 21 and B level. (Dob:  25-11-1975)
Connall Murtagh	Former Northern Ireland Under 21 International who played for Ballymena and Crusaders before moving to Scottish League side Hearts and making league appearances for Raith Rovers during a loan spell. Relocated to Manchester as a student, joined Rhyl from Connahs Quay after a brief spell at Altrincham. Was spotted by Wrexham but loaned out to Droylsden and signed for TNS in January 2009. Connall moved to Park Avenue in January 2010 for a brief loan spell and then during the summer signed again. (Dob:  29-06-1985)
Ricky Evans	A hugely talented central midfielder Ricky began his football career as an apprentice with Oldham Athletic under manager Graeme Sharp.  He moved into Welsh football with Flint before playing for a host of clubs including TNS, Bangor City, Aberystwyth, Caersws, Welshpool, Cefn Druids and Bala.  During that time the big schemer has scored 54 goals from some 275 WP appearances. (Dob:  24-09-1976)
Gareth Hughes	An experienced midfielder who began his career at Wrexham FC but is better known for a lengthy association with Newtown for whom he made around 130 League appearances in a five year spell. Gareth has also played for Rhayader in three seperate spells and is embarking on a third period with Aberystwyth after signing in the summer of 2007. (Dob:  08-01-1981)
Bari Morgan	Carmarthen born defender or midfielder signed from Swansea City in August 2001, determined attitude overcomes a lack of height.  Batfling performances have made him a favourite of the Aberystwyth regulars, brother of former Cefn Druids manager Alan Morgan. (Dob:  13-08-1980)
Lewis Codling	A Liverpool born striker, Lewis signed for Aberystwyth upon his release from Everton in July 2010. (Dob:  07-11-1990)
Cledan Davies	A promising young striker who signed for Aberystwyth from the colourfully named Tregaron Turfs during the summer of 2009. (Dob: 10-03-1990)
Andy Evans	Well travelled and highly respected striker who returned to Park Avenue during the summer of 2006. Andy joined Aberystwyth having played for Cardiff City but earned a return to English League football after some fine performances in the WP.  He moved on to Barnsley and Mansfield, then Chester City, into Non League with Stalybridge and Frickley.  A Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob:  01-04-1978)
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Stephen Cann	A tall South African born goalkeeper, Stephen has represted Wales Under 19s and Under 23 Semi Professionals.  He began his career with Derby County and made first team appearances for Rotherham United.  Stephen signed for Aber in August 2009 and has been ever present since. (Dob:  10-12-1988)
Sion James	Locally based defender Sion has also played for Penrhyncoch in the Cymru Alliance.  Previous Welsh Premier experience with  Carmarthen Town and Barry Town take his number of league appearances over the hundred mark.  He is the brother of Penrhyncoch's Dylan James. (Dob:  03-02-1980)
Aneurin Thomas	Towering centre half - better known as Ffred - who joined Carmarthen from Newtown during the summer of 2003, returned to Park Avenue in December of the same year.  Aneurin has previous experience with Penrhyncoch in the CA plus WP rivals Llanidloes - the first season of the competition - Carmarthen Town and Llansantffraid before their name change, totalling some 350 WP appearances. (Dob:  27-01-1973)
Colin Reynolds	Vastly experienced central defender or midfielder who has represented Wales at Semi Professional level during a ten year stay with Newtown.  Moved to Caersws in June 2002 and onto Aber during the summer of 2008.  Colin holds the Welsh Premier appearance record with 498 matches to his name - including more than 50 goals - and should pass the 500 mark during the 2008-09 season. (Dob:  03-10-1968)
Christian Edwards	A former Welsh International centreback Christian signed for Aber from Conference side Forest Green in January 2007.   The Caerphilly born defender made more than 100 League apperances for Swansea City before a £275 000 move to Nottingham Forest in 1998.  Whilst at the City ground he experienced loan spells with Bristol City, Oxford United (twice), Crystal Palace and Tranmere Rovers.  He eventually moved on a permanent basis to Bristol Rovers but retired from full time football after a series of injuries to study for a Degree in Sports Management at UWIC.  In total Christian made just over 300 League appearances and also represented Wales at Under 21 and B level. (Dob:  25-11-1975)
Steve Bowen	Promising youngster who has graduated through Aber's academy system, promoted to the first team squad by manager Brian Coyne during the summer of 2009. (Dob:  28-06-1989)
Luke Bowen	Young midfielder signed during the summer of 2009 from Welsh Premier rivals Haverfordwest.  Luke has also played for Port Talbot Town plus Neath and Goytre. (Dob:  07-03-1988)
Geoff Kellaway	A Lampeter born winger who signed from Aber's reserves in January 2006, Geoff has Cymru Alliance experience with Penrhyncoch and Spar Mid Wales experience with Aberystwyth reserves.  His pacey bursts won the wing have made him a crowd favourite at Park Avenue. (Dob:  07-04-1986)
Gareth Hughes	An experienced midfielder who began his career at Wrexham FC but is better known for a lengthy association with Newtown for whom he made around 130 League appearances in a five year spell.  Gareth has also played for Rhayader in three seperate spells and is embarking on a third period with Aberystwyth after signing in the summer of 2007. (Dob:  08-01-1981)
Bari Morgan	Carmarthen born defender or midfielder signed from Swansea City in August 2001, determined attitude overcomes a lack of height.  Batfling performances have made him a favourite of the Aberystwyth regulars, brother of former Cefn Druids manager Alan Morgan. (Dob:  13-08-1980)
Glyndwr Hughes	Joined Aber from local side Bont, skilful attacking midfielder who has pace and an eye for goal.  Widely respected within Welsh Premiership circles, Glyndwr has more than ninety league goals from 265 starts for the his home town club.  A Welsh Non League International. (Dob:  04-09-1977)
Cledan Davies	A promising young striker who signed for Aberystwyth from the colourfully named Tregaron Turfs during the summer of 2009. (Dob: 10-03-1990)
Graham Evans	A pacey striker, Graham joined the Caerws upon his release by Aston Villa in March 2000, the son of former manager Mickey Evans.  The youngest player and scorer in the WP whilst 15 years of age, Graham has 146 League goals from 250 starts to his name at the offset of the 2008-09 season. (Dob:  16-06-1980)
Andy Evans	Well travelled and highly respected striker who returned to Park Avenue during the summer of 2006. Andy joined Aberystwyth having played for Cardiff City but earned a return to English League football after some fine performances in the WP.  He moved on to Barnsley and Mansfield, then Chester City, into Non League with Stalybridge and Frickley.  A Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob:  01-04-1978)
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Dave Roberts	Liverpool based goalkeeper who was a member of the Liverpool FC FA Youth Cup winning side of 2007 who was surpringly released at the end of that season.  Dave spent a few months with Bangor City before signing for Weymouth Town.  He joined Aber in August 2008 and has been first choice ever since. (Dob:  10-12-1988)
Dave Jones	Newtown born goalkeeper who made nineteen Welsh Premier appearances for The Robins before joining Aberystwyth during the summer of 2007.  Dave has also played for Taffs Well. (Dob:  29-04-1984)
Eilian Evans	A promising young defender who has progressed through the club's academy system, Eilian made one substitute appearance in 2006-07 and will hope to break into the first team this season.  He has Cymru Alliance experience with Penrhyncoch. (Dob:  01-12-1988)
Sion James	Locally based defender Sion has also played for Penrhyncoch in the Cymru Alliance.  Previous Welsh Premier experience with  Carmarthen Town and Barry Town take his number of league appearances over the hundred mark.  He is the brother of Penrhyncoch's Dylan James. (Dob:  03-02-1980)
Aneurin Thomas	Towering centre half - better known as Ffred - who joined Carmarthen from Newtown during the summer of 2003, returned to Park Avenue in December of the same year.  Aneurin has previous experience with Penrhyncoch in the CA plus WP rivals Llanidloes - the first season of the competition - Carmarthen Town and Llansantffraid before their name change, totalling some 350 WP appearances. (Dob:  27-01-1973)
Colin Reynolds	Vastly experienced central defender or midfielder who has represented Wales at Semi Professional level during a ten year stay with Newtown.  Moved to Caersws in June 2002 and onto Aber during the summer of 2008.  Colin holds the Welsh Premier appearance record with 498 matches to his name - including more than 50 goals - and should pass the 500 mark during the 2008-09 season. (Dob:  03-10-1968)
Christian Edwards	A former Welsh International centreback Christian signed for Aber from Conference side Forest Green in January 2007.   The Caerphilly born defender made more than 100 League apperances for Swansea City before a £275 000 move to Nottingham Forest in 1998.  Whilst at the City ground he experienced loan spells with Bristol City, Oxford United (twice), Crystal Palace and Tranmere Rovers.  He eventually moved on a permanent basis to Bristol Rovers but retired from full time football after a series of injuries to study for a Degree in Sports Management at UWIC.  In total Christian made just over 300 League appearances and also represented Wales at Under 21 and B level. (Dob:  25-11-1975)
Geoff Kellaway	A Lampeter born winger who signed from Aber's reserves in January 2006, Geoff has Cymru Alliance experience with Penrhyncoch and Spar Mid Wales experience with Aberystwyth reserves.  His pacey bursts won the wing have made him a crowd favourite at Park Avenue. (Dob:  07-04-1986)
Gareth Hughes	An experienced midfielder who began his career at Wrexham FC but is better known for a lengthy association with Newtown for whom he made around 130 League appearances in a five year spell.  Gareth has also played for Rhayader in three seperate spells and is embarking on a third period with Aberystwyth after signing in the summer of 2007. (Dob:  08-01-1981)
Chris Venables	Creative young midfielder who began his career at Shrewsbury Town and established himself with Caersws before switching to Welshpool during the summer of 2007.  Chris signed for Aber during the summer of 2008 with 33 goals in 117 WP starts to his name. (Dob:  23-07-1985)
Bari Morgan	Carmarthen born defender or midfielder signed from Swansea City in August 2001, determined attitude overcomes a lack of height.  Batfling performances have made him a favourite of the Aberystwyth regulars, brother of former Cefn Druids manager Alan Morgan. (Dob:  13-08-1980)
Glyndwr Hughes	Joined Aber from local side Bont, skilful attacking midfielder who has pace and an eye for goal.  Widely respected within Welsh Premiership circles, Glyndwr has more than ninety league goals from 265 starts for the his home town club.  A Welsh Non League International. (Dob:  04-09-1977)
Ross Stephens	Goalscoring midfielder who began his career as an apprentice with Shrewsbury Town.  Llanidloes born Ross joined Caersws on loan and spent a brief spell with Redditch, moved to Welshpool via Rhyl during the summer of 2007 and on to Aber in January 2009. A freekick specialst with a precision left foot. (Dob:   28-05-1982)
Graham Evans	A pacey striker, Graham joined the Caerws upon his release by Aston Villa in March 2000, the son of former manager Mickey Evans.  The youngest player and scorer in the WP whilst 15 years of age, Graham has 146 League goals from 250 starts to his name at the offset of the 2008-09 season. (Dob:  16-06-1980)
Andy Evans	Well travelled and highly respected striker who returned to Park Avenue during the summer of 2006. Andy joined Aberystwyth having played for Cardiff City but earned a return to English League football after some fine performances in the WP.  He moved on to Barnsley and Mansfield, then Chester City, into Non League with Stalybridge and Frickley.  A Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob:  01-04-1978)
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Richard Morgan	A Cheltenham born but locally based goalkeeper, Richard has also played for Carmarthen Town, Llanelli and Rhayader Town in the Welsh Premier totting up over a hundred league appearances.  He has Cymru Alliance experience with nearly Penrhyncoch. [CURRENTLY ON LOAN AT PENRHYNCOCH] (Dob:  14-02-1978)
Dave Jones	Newtown born goalkeeper who made nineteen Welsh Premier appearances for The Robins before joining Aberystwyth during the summer of 2007.  Dave has also played for Taffs Well. (Dob:  29-04-1984)
Eilian Evans	A promising young defender who has progressed through the club's academy system, Eilian made one substitute appearance in 2006-07 and will hope to break into the first team this season.  He has Cymru Alliance experience with Penrhyncoch. (Dob:  01-12-1988)
Sion James	Locally based defender Sion has also played for Penrhyncoch in the Cymru Alliance.  Previous Welsh Premier experience with  Carmarthen Town and Barry Town take his number of league appearances over the hundred mark.  He is the brother of Penrhyncoch's Dylan James. (Dob:  03-02-1980)
Aneurin Thomas	Towering centre half - better known as Ffred - who joined Carmarthen from Newtown during the summer of 2003, returned to Park Avenue in December of the same year.  Aneurin has previous experience with Penrhyncoch in the CA plus WP rivals Llanidloes - the first season of the competition - Carmarthen Town and Llansantffraid before their name change, totalling some 350 WP appearances. (Dob:  27-01-1973)
Gavin Cadwallader	Tall young centreback who joined Aber upon his release byt Shrewsbury Town in February 2007.  Gavin is the son of former Welshpool Town manager Gareth Cadwallader.  A native of Shrewsbury, Gavin made a couple of Football League appearances for the Gay Meadow side. (Dob: 18-04-1986)
Christian Edwards	A former Welsh International centreback Christian signed for Aber from Conference side Forest Green in January 2007.   The Caerphilly born defender made more than 100 League apperances for Swansea City before a £275 000 move to Nottingham Forest in 1998.  Whilst at the City ground he experienced loan spells with Bristol City, Oxford United (twice), Crystal Palace and Tranmere Rovers.  He eventually moved on a permanent basis to Bristol Rovers but retired from full time football after a series of injuries to study for a Degree in Sports Management at UWIC.  In total Christian made just over 300 League appearances and also represented Wales at Under 21 and B level. (Dob:  25-11-1975)
Geoff Kellaway	A Lampeter born winger who signed from Aber's reserves in January 2006, Geoff has Cymru Alliance experience with Penrhyncoch and Spar Mid Wales experience with Aberystwyth reserves.  His pacey bursts won the wing have made him a crowd favourite at Park Avenue. (Dob:  07-04-1986)
Gareth Hughes	An experienced midfielder who began his career at Wrexham FC but is better known for a lengthy association with Newtown for whom he made around 130 League appearances in a five year spell.  Gareth has also played for Rhayader in three seperate spells and is embarking on a third period with Aberystwyth after signing in the summer of 2007. (Dob:  08-01-1981)
Geraint Passmore	Cardiff born midfielder who is a student at the town's University.  Gareth previously played for Cardiff Corries and Mid Wales rivals Penrhyncoch as well as the student's own side.  Signed for Aber during the summer of 2006 and quickly established himself as a goalscoring midfielder.  Missed much of the 2006-0 season with a broken leg. (Dob:  18-02-1986)
Matthew Roberts	Brother of striker Stuart Roberts, joined Aber during the 2005-06 season.  Previous clubs include Swansea City and Port Talbot Town.  Matt has established himself as a reliable leftback under manager Brian Coyne. (Dob:  18-01-1986)
Bari Morgan	Carmarthen born defender or midfielder signed from Swansea City in August 2001, determined attitude overcomes a lack of height.  Batfling performances have made him a favourite of the Aberystwyth regulars, brother of former Cefn Druids manager Alan Morgan. (Dob:  13-08-1980)
Glyndwr Hughes	Joined Aber from local side Bont, skilful attacking midfielder who has pace and an eye for goal.  Widely respected within Welsh Premiership circles, Glyndwr has more than ninety league goals from 265 starts for the his home town club.  A Welsh Non League International. (Dob:  04-09-1977)
Luke Sherborn	Talented, goalscoring midfielder who has also played for Barry Town in the Welsh Premier and enjoyed trials with Leeds and Manchester United amongst others.  Birmingham born Luke is closing in on one hundred WP appearances as October 2007 draws to a close. (Dob:   06-06-1986)
Tiago Da Silva	A towering centre forward, Portugese born Tiago moved to mid Wales to attend Aberystwyth University where he caught the eye of Aberystwyth Town. (Dob:  18-10-1981)
Stuart Roberts	A former Swansea City, Kidderminster Harriers and Wycombe Wanderers striker who amassed some 200 League appearances, Stuart joined Aber from Forest Green Rovers during the summer of 2004.  A Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob:  22-07-1980)
Andy Evans	Well travelled and highly respected striker who returned to Park Avenue during the summer of 2006. Andy joined Aberystwyth having played for Cardiff City but earned a return to English League football after some fine performances in the WP.  He moved on to Barnsley and Mansfield, then Chester City, into Non League with Stalybridge and Frickley.  A Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob:  01-04-1978)
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