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Haverfordwest County
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Haverfordwest 
County		 Manager:  Derek Brazil [APPOINTED OCTOBER 2006]
Assistant:    
  Secretary:   Barry Vaughan            TEL:         01437 731779
The Bridge Meadow
Haverforwest
Dyfed
Ground:  01437 769048		 Haverforwest is west of Carmarthen, so directions from there which start with the A40 to Haverforwest.  Follow the A40 to the Town Centre, pass the Railway Station, take the 4th exit at first roundabout and then the 1st exit at next roundabout.  At next (third) roundabout take the Safeways exit!  Immediately turn right into a rouad which goes behind Safeways, the ground is now 250 yards along this road. 
Capacity:  2500 Nickname:  The Bluebirds
Colours:  Blue/White
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  Haverfordwest County
 History & Honours
  The club was formed in 1899 as Haverfordwest Hockey Club but quickly changed this ending to Town. 
  In 1936 the club moved up to the Welsh League and again changed names, this time becoming Haverfordwest Athletic.  "Athletic" wre runners up in  the West Wales Senior Cup in 1938 and, after a break due to war, again in 1950. 
  A promotion season followed in 1955 and soon after the club adopted the existing name of Haverfordwest County.  In 1957 County were Welsh League Champions.
  In 1961 County won the League Cup, and in 1983 joined the newly formed National Division.  In 1990 the League Cup was won again, and in 1992 Haverfordwest were proud founder members of the LoW.  In 1992 and 1993 County were West Wales Senior Cup winners 
  County have produced some of Wales' finest talent to include Ivor Allchurch, Mel Charles, Derek Tapscott and Ronnie Rees.
  Since joining the newl formed LoW in 1992 County have known relegation and promotion.  Their first stay lasted only two seasons but after an absence of three seasons regained their place in 1997 after winning the Welsh League.  Their highest finishing position to date is tenth which was achieved both in 1993 and then eight years later in 2001.
   Meanwhile in 1998 and 1999 County were West Wales Senior Cup winners once again.
   At the start of the 2008-09 season County have established themselves as a Welsh Premier side, with six successive seasons under their belts.  Under the guidance of the experienced Derek Brazil they have genuine grounds for optimism.

 
 Haverfordwest County Playing Record 1991-2008
 
Season
 Competition
Pos
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
1
1990-91
 The Abacus League
3rd
30
16
6
8
56
34
54
2
1991-92
 The Abacus League
4th
30
16
7
7
61
41
55
3
1992-93
 League of Wales
10th
38
16
5
17
66
66
53
4
1993-94
 League of Wales
15th
38
10
10
18
40
81
40
5
1994-95
2nd
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6
1995-96
 Office Visions Welsh League
2nd
34
23
7
4
116
34
76
7
1996-97
1st
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8
1997-98
 League of Wales
16th
38
10
8
20
54
87
38
9
1998-99
 League of Wales
13th
32
9
7
16
43
60
34
10
1999-00
 League of Wales 
15th
34
6
11
17
37
65
29
11
2000-01
 League of Wales 
10th
34
14
7
13
56
55
49
12
2001-02
 League of Wales 
17th
34
6
10
18
47
76
28
13
2002-03
 Welsh Premier League
13th
34
10
5
19
40
68
35
14
2003-04
 Welsh Premier League
3rd
32
17
11
4
40
23
62
15
 2004-05
 Welsh Premier League
 4th
 34
 17
 12
 5
 50
 28
 63
16
 2005-06
 Welsh Premier League
 8th
 34
 12
 14
 8
 49
 36
 50
17
 2006-07
 Welsh Premier League
 10th
 32
 10
 9
 13
 49
 46
 39
18
 2007-08
 Welsh Premier League
 8th
 34
 14
 5
 15
 61
 59
 47

 
Manager:  Derek Brazil

  Dublin born manager Derek Brazil has a successful playing career which began at Manchester United in the mid eigthties before taking in spells with Oldham, Swansea City and Cardiff City for whom he made the bulk of his 130 Football League appearances. he was also capped by Eire at B Level.
   Derek moved into Welsh Premier circles with Inter Cabletel in 1998-99 and went on to make 67 WP appearances for Inter and Haverfordwest.  He took over as manager on 6th October 2006 following the departure of Deryn Brace.
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Lee Idzi
   
   
Confident young goalkeeper who came through the youth system at Merthyr Tydfil.  Lee has also played for Hereford United, Briton Ferry and Bridgend Town before joining County during the summer of 2007.
(Dob:  08-02-1988)
Terry Evans
 Former Cardiff City defender who made 14 appearances for The Bluebirds but better remembered as a long serving member of the successful Barry Town side.  Terry has also played for Swansea City and Newport County before joining Carmarthen from Grange Quins during the summer of 2006.
A Welsh Under 21 International.
(Dob:  08-01-1976)
Simon Gilderdale
       
       
Haverfordwest born defender who represented Wales Under 19s before playing for local sides Pendergast Villa and Newcastle Emlyn.  Rejoined his hometown side in October 2006.
(Dob:   22-01-1984)
Ryan Durham
 A tough tackling defender, Abergavenny born Ryan joined Haverfordwest soon after Derek Brazil took over in October 2006, moving from Merthyr Tydfil.  He also had brief WP experience with Rhayader Town, also Welsh league sides Tredegar and Newport YMCA.
(Dob:   29-03-1980)
Craig Hanford
 Signed  during the summer of 2008, Craig is a young central defender who came through the Port Talbot youth system before gaining experience with his home town side Neath and Skewen Athletic.
(Dob:  08-07-1984)
Lee Jarman
 A Cardiff born defender who began his career at Ninian Park, Lee made more than 100 appearances for The Bluebirds before moving on to Exter City and Oxford United.  More recently he made 50 WP starts for Barry Town and also numbers Newport County amongst his former clubs.
(Dob: 16-12-1977)
Gareth Elliott
 Clun captain and defender signed from Welsh Premier rivals Grange Quins in January 2006, Gareth is based in nearby Narbeth.
(Dob:   08-06-1983)
Wayne Jones
     
   
     
 Left footed defender player who spent eight years with Carmarthen before moving Haverfordwest in Autumn 2002.  Wayne returned to Richmond Park in February 2006 when Gary Lloyd joined Llanelli before moving back to Haverfordwest during the summer of 2006.
(Dob:  26-07-1979)
Chris O'Sullivan
   
     
     
   
 Right winger Chris began his career as a youngster with Swansea City before joining County in 2002. After a brief spell with Aberystwyth he returned to Bridge Meadow and has estblished himself as a first choice.  Outside football, Chris is a successful amateur boxer who was the Welsh ABA Lightweight champion in 2006.
(Dob:   16-02-1983)
Dylan Blain
 Midfielder signed in the summer of 2006 after several seasons and more than a hundred league appearances for his home town side Haverfordwest County.
(Dob:  11-10-1982)
Abdi Ahmed
 A former Blackburn Rovers apprentice, Abdi joined Haverfordwest County from Welsh League Bridgend Town in the January 2008 transfer window.  Abdi has also played for Barry Town and Newport County.
(Dob:   10-10-1988)
Craig George
 A teenage midfielder in his first season in the Welsh Premier, a product of the club's youth system born and bred in Haverfordwest.
(Dob:   30-07-1989)
Mike Hartley
 A former Cardiff City apprentice, midfielder Mike joined County in January 2008 having previously played for Welsh League sides Bryntirion Athletic and Bridgend Town.
(Dob:   05-10-1985)
Tom Ramasut
 A former Norwich City apprentice who made 42 first team appearances for Bristol Rovers before a brief spell with his hometown club Cardiff City.  A skilful midfielder, winger or wingback, Tom has around 130 Welsh Premier matches under his belt with Barry, Haverdfordwest County and Llanelli.
Capped by Wales at Under 16, 21 and B Level.
(Dob:  30-08-1977)
Neil Thomas
   
   
     
     
 Poweful midfielder whose family home is in the Nantlle area, Neil caught the eye with Llanelli during their "great escape" from relegation in 2004-05, having moved to Stebonheath from Taffs Well.  Also has a brief spell with Bangor City and Porthmadog before returning to Llanelli in December 2005. Neil moved to Haverfordwest during the summer of 2007.
(Dob:   22-02-1982)
Lee Hudgell
     
       
 German born midfielder signed during the summer of 2008 who previously represented Haverfordwest in the UEFA Cup.  Lee has more than 125 Welsh Premier starts to his name and 27 goals.
(Dob:  02-11-1983)
Jack Christopher
 Promising young midfielder who broke into the first team squad during the 2004-05 season, Tenby based Jack was captain of the club's reserve side in 2005-06.
(Dob:   18-05-1987)
Jon Coates
 Vastly experienced striker who made more than 250 English Football League appearances for Swansea City and was capped by Wales at Youth, Under 21 and B level.  Jon has also played for Barry Town, Carmarthen Town and Aberystwyth.
(Dob:   27-06-1975)
Ian Jones
   
     
 Swansea born striker who caught the eye with his goalscoring feats for Afan Lido during the 2006-07 season.  Ian has played for a number of clubs including UWIC, Pontardawe, Goytre and Morrison.Town.
(Dob:  29-05-1980)
Nick Woodrow
     
     
 A promising young striker who broke into the first team squad during the 2004-05 season, Nick has also played for Milford Haven and Herbranston.
(Dob:   24-04-1986)
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Lee Idzi
   
   
Confident young goalkeeper who came through the youth system at Merthyr Tydfil.  Lee has also played for Hereford United, Briton Ferry and Bridgend Town before joining County during the summer of 2007.
(Dob:  08-02-1988)
Terry Evans
 Former Cardiff City defender who made 14 appearances for The Bluebirds but better remembered as a long serving member of the successful Barry Town side.  Terry has also played for Swansea City and Newport County before joining Carmarthen from Grange Quins during the summer of 2006.
A Welsh Under 21 International.
(Dob:  08-01-1976)
Simon Gilderdale
       
       
Haverfordwest born defender who represented Wales Under 19s before playing for local sides Pendergast Villa and Newcastle Emlyn.  Rejoined his hometown side in October 2006.
(Dob:   22-01-1984)
Ryan Durham
 A tough tackling defender, Abergavenny born Ryan joined Haverfordwest soon after Derek Brazil took over in October 2006, moving from Merthyr Tydfil.  He also had brief WP experience with Rhayader Town, also Welsh league sides Tredegar and Newport YMCA.
(Dob:   29-03-1980)
Gareth Elliott
 Clun captain and defender signed from Welsh Premier rivals Grange Quins in January 2006, Gareth is based in nearby Narbeth.
(Dob:   08-06-1983)
Wayne Jones
     
   
     
 Left footed defender player who spent eight years with Carmarthen before moving Haverfordwest in Autumn 2002.  Wayne returned to Richmond Park in February 2006 when Gary Lloyd joined Llanelli before moving back to Haverfordwest during the summer of 2006.
(Dob:  26-07-1979)
Chris O'Sullivan
   
     
     
   
 Right winger Chris began his career as a youngster with Swansea City before joining County in 2002. After a brief spell with Aberystwyth he returned to Bridge Meadow and has estblished himself as a first choice.  Outside football, Chris is a successful amateur boxer who was the Welsh ABA Lightweight champion in 2006.
(Dob:   16-02-1983)
Abdi Ahmed
 A former Blackburn Rovers apprentice, Abdi joined Haverfordwest County from Welsh League Bridgend Town in the January 2008 transfer window.  Abdi has also played for Barry Town and Newport County.
(Dob:   10-10-1988)
Craig George
 A teenage midfielder in his first season in the Welsh Premier, a product of the club's youth system born and bred in Haverfordwest.
(Dob:   30-07-1989)
Mike Hartley
 A former Cardiff City apprentice, midfielder Mike joined County in January 2008 having previously played for Welsh League sides Bryntirion Athletic and Bridgend Town.
(Dob:   05-10-1985)
Tom Ramasut
 A former Norwich City apprentice who made 42 first team appearances for Bristol Rovers before a brief spell with his hometown club Cardiff City.  A skilful midfielder, winger or wingback, Tom has around 130 Welsh Premier matches under his belt with Barry, Haverdfordwest County and Llanelli.
Capped by Wales at Under 16, 21 and B Level.
(Dob:  30-08-1977)
Neil Thomas
   
   
     
     
 Poweful midfielder whose family home is in the Nantlle area, Neil caught the eye with Llanelli during their "great escape" from relegation in 2004-05, having moved to Stebonheath from Taffs Well.  Also has a brief spell with Bangor City and Porthmadog before returning to Llanelli in December 2005. Neil moved to Haverfordwest during the summer of 2007.
(Dob:   22-02-1982)
Lee Hudgell
     
       
 German born midfielder signed during the summer of 2008 who previously represented Haverfordwest in the UEFA Cup.  Lee has more than 125 Welsh Premier starts to his name and 27 goals.
(Dob:  02-11-1983)
Jack Christopher
 Promising young midfielder who broke into the first team squad during the 2004-05 season, Tenby based Jack was captain of the club's reserve side in 2005-06.
(Dob:   18-05-1987)
Jon Coates
 Vastly experienced striker who made more than 250 English Football League appearances for Swansea City and was capped by Wales at Youth, Under 21 and B level.  Jon has also played for Barry Town, Carmarthen Town and Aberystwyth.
(Dob:   27-06-1975)
Ian Jones
   
     
 Swansea born striker who caught the eye with his goalscoring feats for Afan Lido during the 2006-07 season.  Ian has played for a number of clubs including UWIC, Pontardawe, Goytre and Morrison.Town.
(Dob:  29-05-1980)
Nick Woodrow
     
     
 A promising young striker who broke into the first team squad during the 2004-05 season, Nick has also played for Milford Haven and Herbranston.
(Dob:   24-04-1986)
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Lee Kendall
   
     
       
 Goalkeeper signed during the summer of 2003, son of Welsh International Mark Kendall.  A very agile 'keeper and first rate shot stopper whose previous clubs include Crystal Palace, Cardiff City, Shrewsbury and Barry.  A Welsh Under 21 International.
(Dob:  08-01-1981)
Phil Cattlin
 Defender who re-joined County after a spell with Tenby United.
(Dob:   21-08-1981)
Rob Jones
       
Defender signed from Milford United in the summer of 2002.
(Dob:   25-11-1981)
Richard Hughes
 Promising young defender.
(Dob:   11-12-1986)
Gareth Elliot
 Defender signed from Welsh Premier rivals Grange Quins in January 2006.
(Dob:   08-06-1983)
Wayne Jones
     
   
     
 Left footed defender player who spent eight years with Carmarthen before moving Haverfordwest in Autumn 2002.  Wayne returned to Richmond Park in February 2006 when Gary Lloyd joined Llanelli before moving back to Haverfordwest during the summer of 2006.
(Dob:  26-07-1979)
Chris O'Sullivan
   
     
     
   
 Right winger Chris began his career as a youngster with Swansea City before joining County in 2002. After a brief spell with Aberystwyth he returned to Bridge Meadow and has estblished himself as a first choice.  Outside football, Chris is a successful amateur boxer who was the Welsh ABA Lightweight champion in 2006.
(Dob:   16-02-1983)
Deryn Brace

 

 Highly competitive fullback or wingback whose professional career at Wrexham FC and Norwich was cut short through injury. Haverfordwest born player manager capped eight times by Wales at U21 level.
(Dob:  15-03-1975)
Simon Heal
     
     
Midfielder whose career began with Cardiff City who has since played for Haverfordwest, TNS and Cwmbran Town.  Simon played for County in the UEFA Cup in 2004 and works as a Green keeper.
(Dob:   10-11-1982)
Lee Hudgell
   
       
 German born midfielder who has represented the club in the UEFA Cup.  Lee made his debut in the 2000-01 season and recently spent a trial period with Cardiff City.
(Dob:  02-11-1983)
Jack Christopher
 Promising young midfielder who broke into the first team squad during the 2004-05 season, Jack was captain of the club's reserve side in 2005-06.
(Dob:   18-05-1987)
Richard Adams
     
 
Haverfordwest born midfielder who signed for his home town side after three seasons in the Welsh Premier with Carmarthen Town, played for County in the UEFA Cup in 2004.
(Dob:  15-05-1979)
Tim Hicks
 Promising young midfielder or striker who was Carmarthen Young Player of The Season 2001-02, joined County in the summer of 2003. Returned to The Birdge Meadow in February 2006 after a brief spell with Welsh Premiership rivals Aberystwyth.
(Dob:  05-04-1983)
Nicky Palmer
   
     
 Former Llanelli midfielder who has established himself as a regular with County.  Has also played for Newport County and Carmarthen Town.
(Dob:  11-06-1981)
Chris Miller
     
     
Striker whose first LoW experience was gained with local rivals Briton Ferry Athletic. Has also played for Pontardawe Town. Chris has represented Welsh Universities.
(Dob:  20-05-1978)
Tony Bird
 Goalscoring striker whose 42 goals for full timers Barry Town caught the eye of Swansea City who paid £40 000 for his services.  Made more than seventy first team appearances for The Swans.  Has since played for Patricks Athletic and Drogheda in Ireland as well as Grange Quins and Bath City.  
A Welsh Under 21 International.
(Dob:   01-09-1974)
Jody Jenkins
 Well travelled striker whose career began with Bournemouth and has since played for Welsh Premier rivals Barry Town, Cwmbran, TNS as well as local side Croesceiliog.
(Dob:  13-12-1979)
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