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Carmarthen Town A.F.C.
Carmarthen Town Association Football Club ( cy, Clwb Pêl-droed Tref Caerfyrddin) is a Welsh semi-professional football club based in Carmarthen. The team play their home games at Richmond Park. The club colours, reflected in their crest and kit, are gold and black. Formed in 1950, Carmarthen Town was elected into the Welsh Football League in 1953. Their first league honour came in 1959–60, with promotion from Division 2 West to the First Division of the Welsh League. Carmarthen Town's first trophy was the Welsh Football League Cup, which they won in the 1995–96 season. Since then the club have gone on to win the Welsh Cup once and the Welsh League Cup three times. They have also qualified for UEFA competitions on four occasions. Carmarthen Town currently play in Cymru South and have yet to win a league title, despite having been in the top tier of Welsh football for a 24-year stint until their relegation in the 19–20 season. The club had their highest finish in 2000– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richmond Park, Carmarthen
Richmond Park is a Welsh Premier League stadium in Carmarthen, Wales. Situated on Priory Street, it is currently used for football matches and is the home ground of Carmarthen Town AFC. The stadium holds 3,000 people with 1,000 seats in the Clay Shaw Butler stand. The stand is arranged with 1,000 yellow and black seats in rows, matching the colour of the home team's kit. History The club announced they would be installing a 3G all-weather pitch for the 2017/18 season. Carmarthen Town began the season with a number of games away from their Richmond Park home due these pitch renovations. With the new pitch the 'Old Gold' joined a growing list of Welsh Premier League clubs to install a 3G/4G pitch. Richmond Park has been used for a number of International football matches. The majority of these have featured Wales national football team sides. The first match was against Scotland on 20 May 2003 which ended in a 2–1 victory for Wales. Records The highest a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012–13 Welsh Premier League
The 2012–13 Welsh Premier League, known as the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the 21st season of the Welsh Premier League, the highest football league within Wales since its establishment in 1992. The season began on 17 August 2012. The New Saints successfully defended their title. Teams Following a decision by UEFA not to allow Neath F.C. a license to compete both domestically and in continental competitions, it was ruled that they would be relegated no matter where in the league they finished. Bottom club Newtown were spared relegation. Gap Connah's Quay finished first in the 2011–12 Cymru Alliance to return to the Welsh Premier League after a two-year absence. Stadia and locations League table Llanelli A.F.C. On 22 April 2013, Llanelli A.F.C. were liquidated by HM Revenue and Customs at the High court in London with debts of £21,000; this did not affect the final league table as the club had already played all their league fixt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012–13 Welsh League Cup ...
The 2012–13 Welsh League Cup was the 21st season of the Welsh League Cup, which was established in 1992. A new format was introduced with eight feeder league clubs involved for the first time. The winners progressed into the second round, alongside the twelve Welsh Premier League clubs. First round Sourcewelsh-premier.com Second round Sourcewelsh-premier.com Third round Sourcewelsh-premier.com Semifinals Sourcewelsh-premier.com Final External links *2012–13 Welsh League Cup results {{DEFAULTSORT:2012-13 Welsh League Cup Welsh League Cup seasons League Cup Wales Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the Wales–England border, east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deryn Brace
Deryn Brace (born 15 March 1975) is a Welsh footballer. Career Born in Haverfordwest, Brace began his career as a trainee with Norwich City, turning professional in July 1993. He left in April 1994 to join Wrexham having failed to make the first team at Carrow Road. He spent six years with Wrexham, playing in over 100 league games, and also playing in the European Cup Winners Cup and in an FA Cup quarter final. He won ten Under 21 caps for Wales and only missed a full cap through illness, having contracted pneumonia. He was released by Wrexham in May 2000 and early in the following season joined Llanelli. Later that season he moved to Carmarthen Town and during the 2001–02 season left to join Haverfordwest County Haverfordwest County Association Football Club ( cy, Clwb Pêl-droed Sir Hwlffordd) is a Welsh semi-professional football team based in Haverfordwest, Wales. They currently play in the Cymru Premier, the top flight of Welsh football. The club w .... In June 2002 h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004–05 Welsh League Cup
The 2004–05 Welsh League Cup season was won by Carmarthen Town, beating Rhyl FC in the final. It was the first victory for Carmarthen Town in the competition, and the third appearance by Rhyl FC in the final. The final took place at Latham Park, in Newtown, Wales. The match was refereed by N L Morgan. Round and draw dates ''Source'' Knockout stage ''Sources'' Preliminary round First round Second round Semi-finals Final See also * Welsh League Cup * Welsh Premier League * Welsh Cup References External linksOfficial League Cup Website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Mahoney (footballer)
John Francis Mahoney (born 20 September 1946) is a former Welsh international footballer who played as a midfielder between the 1960s and 1980s for Crewe Alexandra, Middlesbrough, Stoke City and Swansea City. He attained 51 caps for Wales. Career Mahoney was born in Cardiff and grew up in Manchester as his father played Rugby league with Oldham R.L.F.C. Mahoney began playing non-league football with Ashton United before signing for Crewe Alexandra in March 1966. With Liverpool showing a big interest in Mahoney, Crewe's former Stoke player Johnny King recommended him to Stoke manager Tony Waddington and he duly took his advice and signed him for £19,500 in March 1967. A rough diamond at first, Mahoney regularly lost possession by 'over-elaborate dribbling'. Waddington taught him the art of pass and move and he became a quality midfielder sitting just in front of his defence his task was to win the ball back and play in his wingers or forwards. Due to competition for places ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wyndham Evans
Wyndham Edgar Evans (born 19 March 1951) is a Welsh association football, football commentator and former player and manager. Playing career Born in Llanelli, Evans played as a Defender (association football), right back. After playing as an amateur with Stoke City F.C., Stoke City, Evans turned professional with Swansea City A.F.C., Swansea City in February 1971, making 389 appearances in the Football League for them over two spells. While at Swansea, Evans competed in all four divisions of the Football League. Management career Evans had spells as player-manager of both Llanelli A.F.C., Llanelli and Pembroke Borough A.F.C., Pembroke Borough, before returning to manage Llanelli. Media career Evans later became a commentator for Swansea City's TV service. Personal life His nephew is Stuart Roberts (footballer born 1980), Stuart Roberts, who also played for Swansea. Career statistics Source: References 1951 births Living people Welsh footballers Welsh football manager ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
