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Manager:
Nicky Tucker Assistant: |
| Secretary: John Dawkins TEL: 01639 791172 MOBILE: 07773 297771 | |
| Victoria Road Port Talbot Ground: 01639 886991 |
From the
M4 follow signs for Port Talbot and then Aberavon beach, ground
visible from the road (on the left) approx 1-2 miles from the motorway.
Parking in streets. Clubhouse on ground. |
| Capacity: 2000 | Nickname: Talbot |
| Colours: Blue & White | INTERNET Port Talbot Town |
| email contact: p.fisher@ntlworld.com |
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Port Talbot Town History & Honours |
| Formed in 1901
Port Talbot played in the Swansea Senior League and in the 1920s
the Port Talbot & District League. In the 1950s the club were playing in the Welsh League Division Two Western Section, by 1984 Port Talbot Athletic were included in the National Division. It was not until 1997 that Dai Rees was appointed manager with Craig Duggan his assistant. A year later, driven by new chairman Andrew Edwards, the club established a three year plan to improve facilities off the field and achieve LoW status. This was realised at the end of the 1999-2000 season as Port finished runners up to Ton Pentre and promotion to the LoW. In the summer of 2001 the club name was changed to Port Talbot Town. There followed a period of steady improvement with Port Talbot finishing in the top six in both 2005-06 and 06-07. |
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| 14 |
2004-05 |
Welsh Premier
League |
13th |
34 |
6 |
11 |
17 |
36 |
49 |
29 |
| 15 |
2005-06 |
Welsh Premier League |
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34 |
15 |
11 |
8 |
47 |
30 |
56 |
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2006-07 |
Welsh Premier League |
6th |
32 |
15 |
6 |
11 |
42 |
39 |
51 |
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2007-08 |
Welsh Premier League |
4th |
34 |
17 |
8 |
9 |
57 |
48 |
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A former Merthyr Tydfil and Inter Cardiff player, Nicky caught the
eye in the Welsh Premier with his remarkable rescue act when he saved the
seemingly doomed Llanelli from relegation in 2005. However he was promptly
sacked and he moved along to Bridgend Town and Dinas Powys before returning
to the national league with Port Talbot in November 2007. His appointment was - and still is - a tremendous coup for the ambitious steeltown side who have well and truly established themselves as a force in the WP. |
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AUGUST 2008 |
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| Kristian Rogers |
Former Wrexham FC
goalkeeper with 40 League appearances for The Racecourse club. Has
also played for Sheffield United and Macclesfield, more recently Worksop
and Northwich Victoria. Chester born Kristian played his early football
with Blacon and has represented English Schools. (Dob: 02-10-1980) |
| Scott Barrow |
A promising young lef
footed defender who has represented Wales Colleges, Scott began his career
with Swansea City and had brief experience with Briton Ferry. (Dob: 19-10-1988) |
| Matthew Rees |
One time Swansea City
defender who has represented Wales Under 21s, Matthew has also played
for Millwall - where he was captain of the reserve side - and Dagenham
& Redbridge. A tall old fashioned centre half, Matthew has also
played for Crawley and Newport County. (Dob: 02-09-1982) |
| Leigh DeVulgt |
Defender who
moved into the Welsh Premiership with Carmarthen from Swansea City
in January 2003, a Welsh Youth and U21 International. Leigh
made 30 first team appearances for The Swans. Signed for Port Talbot
in October 2004. (Dob: 10-03-1987) |
| Gareth Phillips |
A major summer signing
for the club in 2004,. Gareth played a full season in midfield for Swansea
City before joining Newport County on his release from the Vetch Field.
His availability after a season at Newport alerted a host of clubs
before he elected to stay with Port Talbot after an impressive pre-season.
Strong midfield player with excellent distribution and no-nonsense tackling. (Dob: 19-08-1979) |
| Matt Thompson |
A promising young midfielder,
Matt came through the Swansea City youth set up before moving to Garw Athletic
and then briefly Llanelli. He joined Port Talbot in September 2007. (Dob: 29-05-1988) |
| Dean Johnston |
Port Talbot based
fireman who played in Europe during a brief spell at Carmarthen Town.
Played for Afan Lido for a number of seasons along with Welsh
League sides Neath AFC and Goytre United. Re-signed for Port Talbot
in the summer of 2004 after a handful of appearances for the club last
year. A tall, hard working and competittive midfielder. (Dob: 09-05-1978) |
| Lee Surman |
A strong central defender
who began his career with his local side Swansea City, Lee is in his fourth
season with Port Talbot Town. (Dob: 03-04-1986) |
| Liam McCreesh |
A
promising teenage striker who graduated from the Afan Lido youth side
where he made 70 Welsh Premiership starts. Joined Port Talbot after
a brief stay with Haverfordwest. (Dob: 09-09-1985) |
| Kerry Morgan |
Another product
of the Swansea City youth system who has also played for Merthyr Tydfil,
joined Port Talbot initially on loan from The Swans during the summer
of 2007. Kerry enjoyed a fine start to the 2007-08 season and was
quickly amongst the club's leading goalscorers. (Dob: 31-10-1988) |
| Martin Rose |
A Portsmouth
born striker Martin signed from Grange Quins during the summer
of 2006, previously with Taffs Well and Bettws but began his career with
Southampton. A tall, direct striker Martin has also played for Welsh
Premier full timers Llanelli. (Dob: 29-02-1984) |
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| Kristian Rogers |
Former Wrexham FC
goalkeeper with 40 League appearances for The Racecourse club. Has
also played for Sheffield United and Macclesfield, more recently Worksop
and Northwich Victoria. Chester born Kristian played his early football
with Blacon and has represented English Schools. (Dob: 02-10-1980) |
| Scott Barrow |
A promising young lef
footed defender who has represented Wales Colleges, Scott began his career
with Swansea City and had brief experience with Briton Ferry. (Dob: 19-10-1988) |
| Matthew Rees |
One time Swansea City
defender who has represented Wales Under 21s, Matthew has also played
for Millwall - where he was captain of the reserve side - and Dagenham
& Redbridge. A tall old fashioned centre half, Matthew has also
played for Crawley and Newport County. (Dob: 02-09-1982) |
| Craig Hanford |
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) |
| Leigh DeVulgt |
Defender who
moved into the Welsh Premiership with Carmarthen from Swansea City
in January 2003, a Welsh Youth and U21 International. Leigh
made 30 first team appearances for The Swans. Signed for Port Talbot
in October 2004. (Dob: 10-03-1987) |
| Gareth Phillips |
A major summer signing
for the club in 2004,. Gareth played a full season in midfield for Swansea
City before joining Newport County on his release from the Vetch Field.
His availability after a season at Newport alerted a host of clubs
before he elected to stay with Port Talbot after an impressive pre-season.
Strong midfield player with excellent distribution and no-nonsense tackling. (Dob: 19-08-1979) |
| Matt Thompson |
A promising young midfielder,
Matt came through the Swansea City youth set up before moving to Garw Athletic
and then briefly Llanelli. He joined Port Talbot in September 2007. (Dob: 29-05-1988) |
| Dean Johnston |
Port Talbot based
fireman who played in Europe during a brief spell at Carmarthen Town.
Played for Afan Lido for a number of seasons along with Welsh
League sides Neath AFC and Goytre United. Re-signed for Port Talbot
in the summer of 2004 after a handful of appearances for the club last
year. A tall, hard working and competittive midfielder. (Dob: 09-05-1978) |
| 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) |
| Lee Surman |
A strong central defender
who began his career with his local side Swansea City, Lee is in his fourth
season with Port Talbot Town. (Dob: 03-04-1986) |
| Liam McCreesh |
A
promising teenage striker who graduated from the Afan Lido youth side
where he made 70 Welsh Premiership starts. Joined Port Talbot after
a brief stay with Haverfordwest. (Dob: 09-09-1985) |
| Kerry Morgan |
Another product
of the Swansea City youth system who has also played for Merthyr Tydfil,
joined Port Talbot initially on loan from The Swans during the summer
of 2007. Kerry enjoyed a fine start to the 2007-08 season and was
quickly amongst the club's leading goalscorers. (Dob: 31-10-1988) |
| Martin Rose |
A Portsmouth
born striker Martin signed from Grange Quins during the summer
of 2006, previously with Taffs Well and Bettws but began his career with
Southampton. A tall, direct striker Martin has also played for Welsh
Premier full timers Llanelli. (Dob: 29-02-1984) |
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| Kristian Rogers |
Former Wrexham FC
goalkeeper with 40 League appearances for The Racecourse club. Has
also played for Sheffield United and Macclesfield, more recently Worksop
and Northwich Victoria. Chester born Kristian played his early football
with Blacon and has represented English Schools. (Dob: 02-10-1980) |
| Tom Hooper |
Former Newport County
and Cardiff City youngster who can play in defence or midfield, joned
Talbot during the summer of 2005. (Dob: 21-02-1986) |
| Matthew Rees |
One time Swansea City
defender who has represented Wales Under 21s, Matthew has also played
for Millwall - where he was captain of the reserve side - and Dagenham
& Redbridge. A tall old fashioned centre half, Matthew has also
played for Crawley and Newport County. (Dob: 02-09-1982) |
| David Burrows |
Well
respected former Aberystwyth Town manager, a composed defender who joined
The Steelmen from Park Avenue during January 2007. Previous
clubs include Haverfordwest County, Briton Ferry and Cwmbran.
David was manager at Park Avenue
following the departure of Gary Finlay and stayed on after the arrival
of Brian Coyne in November 2005. (Dob: 23-03-1972) |
| Craig Hanford |
Young central defender
who came through the Port Talbot youth system before gaining experience
with Neath and Skewen Athletic. (Dob: 08-07-1984) |
| Dyfan Pierce |
Former RAF
defender who moved to LLanelli under manager Nicky Tucker in the
2004-05 season and joined Port Talbot during the summer of 2006. A
native of Penrhyndeudraeth in North Wales, Dyfan has also played for
Porthmadog. (Dob: 20-12-1980) |
| Leigh DeVulgt |
Defender who
moved into the Welsh Premiership with Carmarthen from Swansea City
in January 2003, a Welsh Youth and U21 International. Leigh
made 30 first team appearances for The Swans. Signed for Port Talbot
in October 2004. (Dob: 10-03-1987) |
| Dean Johnston |
Port Talbot based
fireman who played in Europe during a brief spell at Carmarthen Town.
Played for Afan Lido for a number of seasons along with Welsh
League sides Neath AFC and Goytre United. Re-signed for Port Talbot
in the summer of 2004 after a handful of appearances for the club last
year. A tall, hard working and competittive midfielder. (Dob: 09-05-1978) |
| Dane Williams |
Tall tough tackling
midfielder who joined the club from Merthye Tydfil, previous clubs include
Welsh League outfit Blaenrhondda for whom he established a reputation
as a goalscoring midfielder. (Dob: 19-07-1984) |
| Lee John |
Attacking midfielder
who rejoined the club after a brief spell with Haverfordwest. Previous
clubs include Merthyr Tydfil and Neath. (Dob: 04-09-1984) |
| Richard French |
Midfielder
previously with Barry Town who joined the club during the summer of 2006. (Dob: 04-03-1984) |
| Michael
Davies |
Midfielder,
son of Talbot manager Wayne Davies. (Dob: 11-10-1982) |
| Dylan Blain |
Midfielder signed
in the summer of 2006 after several seasons with Haverfordwest
County.. (Dob: 11-10-1982) |
| Chad
Bond |
Former
Swansea City striker who has also played for Newport County, Chad joined
Talbot during the summer of 2006. A composed, confident goalscorer
Chad has been capped by Wales at Under 19 level. (Dob: 20-04-1987) |
| Martin Rose |
Striker signed
from Grange Quins during the summer of 2006, previously with Taffs
Well and Bettws but began his career with Southampton. A tall,
direct striker Martin has also played for Welsh Premier full timers Llanelli. (Dob: 29-02-1984) |
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| Marty Ellacott |
A well travelled veteran
goalkeeper, Marty has played for a number of Welsh clubs including
Newtown, from whom he joined Talbot at the end of the 2004-05 season,
as well as Ton Pentre, Inter Cardiff and Taffs Well. Across the
border he has played for Torquay and Plymouth Argyle. (Dob: 05-01-1970) |
| Neil Thomas |
Highly rated goalkeeper
who rejoined Talbot after a brief spell with newly promoted Grange Quins.
Neil has also played for Wales Boys Clubs, Cwmbran Town and Ton
Pentre and has represented Wales at Semi Professional level. (Dob: 02-06-1973) |
| Tom Hooper |
Former Newport County
and Cardiff City youngster who can play in defence or midfield, joned
Talbot during the summer of 2005. (Dob: 21-02-1986) |
| Matthew Rees |
One time Swansea City
defender who has represented Wales Under 21s, Matthew has also played
for Milwall and Dagenham & Redbridge. (Dob: 02-09-1982) |
| Nicky Jones |
Now in his second spell
at the club, originally signed in 2001 after spells at Afan Lido
and Torquay United. Left sided player who has also played for Neath
AFC in the Welsh League. (Dob: 24-01-1982) |
| Craig Hanford |
Young defender who came
through the Port Talbot youth system before gaining experience with
Neath and Skewen Athletic. (Dob: 08-07-1984) |
| Steve Devonald |
Midfielder or
left back who has played for Carmarthen Town and Llanelli where he
graduated through the youth system. Steve has represented Wales
Colleges. (Dob: 19-12-1981) |
| Leigh DeVulgt |
Defender who
moved into the Welsh Premiership with Carmarthen from Swansea City
in January 2003, a Welsh Youth and U21 International. Leigh
made 30 first team appearances for The Swans. Signed for Port Talbot
in October 2004. (Dob: 10-03-1987) |
| Kristian Dimond |
Promising young
midfielder who joined Cwmbran Town from Welling United and moved to
Talbot in January 2006. Previous clubs include Crystal Palace,
Cardiff City and Newport County. (Dob: 01-02-1983) |
| Chris Pridham |
Robust
and fiercely competitive midfielder previously with Barry Town
and Haverfordwest, signe in the summer of 2005 from relegated rivals
Afan Lido. A former Manchester City youth. (Dob: 11-08-1978) |
| Gareth Phillips |
A major summer
signing for the club. Gareth played a full season in midfield for
Swansea City before joining Newport County on his release from the
Vetch Field. His availability after a season at Newport alerted a host
of clubs before he elected to stay with Port Talbot after an impressive
pre-season. Strong midfield player with excellent distribution and no-nonsense
tackling. (Dob: 19-08-1979) |
| Dean
Johnston |
Port
Talbot based fireman who played in Europe during a brief spell at
Carmarthen Town. Played for Afan Lido for a number of seasons
along with Welsh League sides Neath AFC and Goytre United. Re-signed
for Port Talbot in the summer of 2004 after a handful of appearances
for the club last year. (Dob: 09-05-1978) |
| Kristian James |
Promising midfielder
whose previous clubs include Cardiff City, Barry Town and Dover.
Joined Town from Cwmbran in October 2005. (Dob: 05-02-1982) |
| Luke Bowen |
Promising
young midfielder in his second season with the club. (Dob: 07-03-1988) |
| Andrew Pearson |
Port Talbot based striker
who signed for Port Talbot from local rivals Afan Lido during the
Summer. Strong, confident and exciting player who can hold the ball
up well and is not afraid to take people on. Has also played for Skewen
Athletic and West Ham United as a youngster. (Dob: 09-05-1978) |
| Richard
Ryan |
A product
of the Port Talbot youth system who played for Aberystwyth Town and
Afan Lido before rejoining Talbot in March 2005. (Dob: 23-09-1983) |
| Rhys Griffiths |
Tall striker
who is good in the air and on the ground. Signed from Haverfordwest
County in August 2004, previous clubs include Cwmbran Town. (Dob: 01-03-1980) |
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| Martin Davies |
Goalkeeper signed from
Cambridge City of the Dr Martens League during the summer of 2004.
Has Welsh Premiership experience with Llanelli. (Dob: 28-06-1979) |
| Liam Hancock |
Made a huge impression
on the Welsh League during his time at Neath AFC despite his young
age and attracted interest from a number of Welsh Premier League
clubs after an impressive season last year. Powerful central defender
who has also scored important goals from set pieces. (Dob: 29-07-1982) |
| Stephen Healy |
A member of the Bettws
side that won the Welsh League a few seasons ago. A young central
defender who made his debut for the club at Bangor City last season.
Was part of the successful Swansea University side and also played
for Grange Quins last season. (Dob: 19-09-1982) |
| Nicky Jones |
Now in his second spell
at the club, originally signed in 2001 after spells at Afan Lido
and Torquay United. Left sided player who has also played for
Neath AFC in the Welsh League. (Dob: 24-01-1982) |
| Robert Cockings . |
Has played for the club
for a number of seasons since joining from local league side Trefelin.
Was part of the team that won promotion to the Welsh Premier League
in 1999 and is the only remaining player from that side. Excellent footballer
who is known for his long throw. (Dob: 26-02-1976) |
| Leigh DeVulgt |
Defender who
moved into the Welsh Premiership with Carmarthen from Swansea City
in January 2003, a Welsh Youth and U21 International. Leigh
made 30 first team appearances for The Swans. Signed for Port Talbot
in October 2004. (Dob: 10-03-1987) |
| Stephen Parry |
Signed in the summer
of 2004 from local rivals Afan Lido after a number of seasons at the
club. Had a brief spell at Neath AFC under manager Wayne Davies.
Left sided player who is influential both in attack and defence. (Dob: 22-03-1978) |
| Wayne Savage |
Midfielder from Fochrhiw
in Merthyr. Made a name for himself with Ton Pentre before joining
home club Merthyr Tydfil and more than impressing in the Doc Martins
league. Joined Port Talbot on loan from Merthyr before making a permanent
move to Victoria Road two years ago. An influential player who
can perform the unexpected. (Dob: 24-09-1976) |
| Jason
Hislop |
Very
skill-full left sided player who has suffered with injury over the
last year. Played for Neath AFC in the Welsh League before joining
Port Talbot at the start of last season. (Dob: 31-05-1981) |
| Dean
Johnston |
Port
Talbot based fireman who played in Europe during a brief spell at
Carmarthen Town. Played for Afan Lido for a number of seasons
along with Welsh League sides Neath AFC and Goytre United. Re-signed
for Port Talbot in the summer of 2004 after a handful of appearances
for the club last year. (Dob: 09-05-1978) |
| Gareth Phillips |
A major summer
signing for the club. Gareth played a full season in midfield for
Swansea City before joining Newport County on his release from the
Vetch Field. His availability after a season at Newport alerted a host
of clubs before he elected to stay with Port Talbot after an impressive
pre-season. Strong midfield player with excellent distribution and no-nonsense
tackling. (Dob: 19-08-1979) |
| Mike
Waters |
Promising
young midfielder. (Dob: 22-03-1985) |
| Lee Skyrme |
Midfielder
signed from Llanelli in August 2004, previously with Maesteg Park. (Dob: 14-09-1975) |
| Lee John |
Promising young striker. (Dob: 04-09-1984) |
| Russell Wigley |
Experienced striker who
previous Welsh Premiership clubs include Inter Cardiff, Ebbw Vale
and Cwmbran. (Dob: 09-01-1972) |
| Andrew Pearson |
Port Talbot based striker
who signed for Port Talbot from local rivals Afan Lido during the
Summer. Strong, confident and exciting player who can hold the ball
up well and is not afraid to take people on. Has also played for Skewen
Athletic. (Dob: 09-05-1978) |
| Lee John |
Played
in the successful Haverfordwest side that qualified for Europe last
season after making a name for himself with Neath AFC in the
Welsh League. An exciting player with an eye for goal who also made
a handful of appearances for Merthyr Tydfil last season. |
| Carl
Shaw |
Striker
signed from Neath AFC during the summer of 2004 where he earned
a reputation as a consistent goalscorer. (Dob: 30-05-1975) |
| Rhys Griffiths |
Tall striker
who is good in the air and on the ground. Signed from Haverfordwest
County in August 2004, previous clubs include Cwmbran Town. (Dob: 01-03-1980) |