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Port Talbot Town
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

 
  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.

 
 Port Talbot Town Playing Record 1991-2008
 
Season
Competition
Pos
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
1
1990-91

               
2
1991-92









3
1992-93
Abacus League 
9th







4
1993-94
Abacus League 
16th
34
9
7
18
43
71
34
5
1994-95
Abacus League 
8th







6
1995-96
Office Visions Welsh League D2
3rd
30
19
5
6
69
32
62
7
1996-97
Abacus League Division 1
10th
34
12
7
15
38
49
43
8
1997-98
Welsh League Division 1
5th







9
1998-99
Welsh League Division 1
9th







10
1999-00
Office Visions Division 1 
2nd
34
22
9
3
85
33
75
11
2000-01
League of Wales
16th
34
10
5
19
49
77
35
12
2001-02
League of Wales
12th
34
12
7
15
44
55
43
13
2003-04
Welsh Premier League
11th
32
11
6
15
41
51
39
14
2004-05
Welsh Premier League
13th
34
6
11
17
36
49
29
15
2005-06
Welsh Premier League
5th
34
15
11
8
47
30
56
16
2006-07
Welsh Premier League
6th
32
15
6
11
42
39
51
17
2007-08
Welsh Premier League
4th
34
17
8
9
57
48
59

 
Manager:  Nicky Tucker
   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.



     UPDATED AUGUST 2008
 
Port Talbot Town
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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)
Port Talbot Town
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Port Talbot Town
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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
     
     
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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)