WELCOME TO THE MARSTON’S STADIUM Home of AFAN LIDO Football Club SEASON 2022-23 AFAN LIDO V Taffs Well Friday August 12th 2022
Founded 1967 Ground: Marston’s Stadium, Princess Margaret Way, Aberavon Beach, Port ClubTalbot.Telephone Number: 01639 892960 E mail: afanlido67@btconnect.com Website: www.afanlido.com President Phil Robinson General Manager Mark Robinson Chief Executive Alan Howells Team Manager Paul Evans Reserve Team Manager Carl Hughes Programme Editor Peter Reynolds Web Master Peter Reynolds Photographer Gareth Elms Life Members Steve Cook, David Dale, Alfred Haas, Mark Hanbury, Michael Holmes, Alan Howells, Phil Isaac, Brunhilda Knaur, Harry Leonhardt, Alun Rees, Peter Reynolds, Lynda Robinson, Phil Robinson, Helmut Solowy, Glyn Thomas, Brian Williams, Steve Wood. Vice President Brian Flynn
AFAN LIDO FOOTBALL CLUB HONOURS UEFA Cup Preliminary Round One 1995-96 FAW Welsh Cup Runners Up 2006-07 Qualification for FAW Premier Cup 2002-03, 2003-04 League of Wales Runners Up 1994-95 League of Wales Cup Winners 1992-93, 1993-94, 2011-12 Welsh League Premier Division Champions 1987-88, 1988-89 Welsh League Cup Winners 2006-07, 2008-09 Welsh League Division One Runners Up 1984-85, 1997-98,2010-11 Welsh Intermediate Cup Winners 1986-87 Welsh League Reserve Division Winners 2001-02, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2010-11 Welsh League Reserve Division Runners Up 1995-96, 1999-2000, 2002-03 Welsh League Reserve Cup Winners 2002-03, 2003-04 Welsh League Reserve Cup Finalists 2010-11 FAW Youth Cup Finalists 1980-81 Welsh League Youth Division Winners Welsh League Youth Division Runners Up 2015-16, 2017-18 2016-17 Welsh League Youth Cup Winners 1991-92, 2004-05, 2015-16 Welsh League Youth Cup Runners Up 1996-97,1997-98,2016-172018-19 SWFA Youth Cup Winners 1980-81 SWFA Youth Cup Finalists 1982-83 South Wales Youth League Winners 2008-09 South Wales Youth League Cup Finalists 2008-09 Port Talbot League Knockout Cup Winners 1968-69, 2014-15 Port Talbot League Reserve Division Winners 2016-17,2017-18 Port Talbot League Reserve Cup Winners 2017-18 Port Talbot Sunday League Division 1 Runners Up 1997-98 Port Talbot Sunday League Cup Winners 1997-98
Welcome On behalf of the club, I’d like to welcome the officials, players and supporters of Taffs Well Football Club to the Marstons Stadium for this evening’s Cymru South fixture.. I’d also like to welcome our three officials and hope you enjoy the game. Head to Head Last season we lost 2 1 at Rhiw Dda’r on Friday August 20th 2021 with Jordan Edwards scoring. On Friday March 11th 2022 we lost here by 5 goals to 1 with Liam Griffiths our scorer. Previous Games (Tier 2) Thanks to Elite Groundcare who have kindly sponsored Sean Hanbury’s kit this season. P W D L F A Pts At the Marston’s Stadium 15 9 1 5 30 19 28 At Rhiw Dda’r 15 3 4 8 20 32 13
After a successful initial period, Bill Newman passed away and the Club faced a difficult time. In 1960,Don James joined the Club as Secretary. The determination of Don and many others resulted in a change of fortunes for the team both on and off the pitch. Don has now been with the Club for 62 years and his fantastic efforts were rewarded in 2014 as the main stand was renamed the “Don James Stand”. Success followed and the Club won the South Wales Amateur League First Division in 1975, 1976 and 1977 as well as South Wales Intermediate Cup in 1975 and 1977. The Club entered the Welsh League in 1977. Malcolm Frazer joined the Club the same year and his hard work was recognised in 2017 with the unveiling of a new stand brandishing his name. In 1996 Norma Samuel became the Club’s Secretary having previously been a committee member and has been another tremendous servant ever since.
Under the management of our now Chairman, Lee Bridgeman, the Clubs’ most successful spell in recent times saw the Club finish Division One runners up in 201112 and 2012 13 and winning the Nathaniel MG Cup four times in five seasons; 2011 12, 2012 13, 2014 2015 and 2015 16. In 2018 19 Taffs Well Youth side won the Welsh League Youth Division and in 2021 22 our development team won the South Wales and National Development Championships. The revised JD Cymru South began in 2019 and last season saw the first team finish in seventh position.
Following the end of World War II, Elan Gough and Bill Newman initiated the idea of merging local clubs to improve the facilities and playing standards than experienced pre war. This idea was warmly welcomed and Taffs Well AFC was born. The Club was a key member of the South Wales Amateur League.
Club History
First Team Results & Scorers Welsh Cup @ League Cup * Mon Jul 25 Briton Ferry/Llansawel * A 2-3 Edwards, McCreesh (P) Fri Jul 29 Llanelli A 1 3 Hanbury Tue Aug 2 Barry Town Utd H 1 4 McCreesh (P) Fri Aug 5 Cwmbran Celtic * H 5 2 Jones C (2), Webber (2), Indjai Fri Aug 12 Taffs Well H Fri Aug 19 Llantwit Major H Fri Aug 26 Swansea University H Mon Aug 29 Briton Ferry/Llansawel A Sat Sep 10 Cambrian H Fri Sep 23 Ammanford H Sat Oct 1 Carmarthen Town A Sat Oct 22 Goytre United H Fri Oct 28 Abergavenny Town A Sat Nov 5 Pontardawe Town A Sat Nov 19 Cwmbran Celtic A Sat Nov 26 Briton Ferry/Llansawel H Tue Dec 6 Ynyshir Albions H Sat Dec 11 Carmarthen Town H Fri Dec 16 Swansea University A Tue Dec 27 Trefelin H Mon Jan 2 Trefelin A Sat Jan 7 Abergavenny Town H Sat Jan 21 Ammanford A Fri Jan 27 Goytre Utd A Fri Feb 10 Pontardawe Town H Fri Feb 17 Cwmbran Celtic H Sat Feb 25 Barry Town Utd A Fri Mar 3 Llanelli H Sat Mar 11 Taffs Well A Sat Mar 25 Llantwit Major A Fri Apr 7 Cambrian A Mon Apr 10 Ynyshir Albions A
Cymru South Division LeagueScorers Cup Total Pens Welcome Back We welcome Brad Flay back after a season away. P W D L F A W D L F A PTS Briton Ferry 2 2 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Taffs Well 2 1 0 0 4 2 1 0 0 4 3 6 Llanelli 2 2 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 Cambrian 2 1 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 1 1 4 Ammanford 2 1 1 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Goytre Utd 2 1 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 Barry Town Utd 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 4 3 Carmarthen 2 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 1 1 3 3 Swansea University 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 4 3 Trefelin 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 5 3 Pontardawe 2 1 0 0 4 2 0 0 1 0 8 3 Ynyshir Albions 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 4 1 Cwmbran Celtic 2 0 0 1 3 4 0 0 1 0 1 0 Abergavenny 2 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 1 2 4 0 Llantwit Major 2 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 1 4 0 Afan Lido 2 0 0 1 1 4 0 0 1 1 3 0 Chris Jones 0 2 2 0 Liam McCreesh 1 1 2 2 Josh Webber 0 2 2 0 Sean Hanbury 1 0 1 0 Carlos Indjai 0 1 1 0 Jordan Edwards 0 1 1 0 TOTAL 2 7 9 2
Cymru South West Reserve League 2022-23 Results to Date Ammanford 1-1 Ynysygerwn Briton Ferry Llansawel 6 0 Seven Sisters/Onllwyn Carmarthen Town 2 7 Pontardawe Town Trefelin 1-0 Baglan Dragons Mon Aug 15 Ammanford H Mon Aug 29 Briton Ferry/Llansael H Mon Sep 5 Carmarthen Town H Sat Sep 10 Carmarthen Town A Mon Sep 19 Cwmamman Utd H Mon Sep 26 Garden Village H Sat Oct 1 Goytre Utd A Mon Oct 10 Port Talbot Town H Fri Oct 15 Pontardawe Town A Mon Oct 31 Seven Sisters/Onllwyn H Sat Nov 5 Trefelin A Mon Nov 14 Ynysygerwn H Sat Nov 25 Ynysygerwn A Mon Dec 19 Trefelin H Sat Jan 14 Seven Sisters/Onllwyn A Mon Jan 23 Pontardawe Town H Sat Feb 4 Port Talbot Town A Mon Feb 13 Goytre Utd H Sat Feb 18 Garden Village A Fri Feb 24 Cwmamman Utd A Sat Mar 17 Briton Ferry/Llansawel A Mon Mar 27 Baglan Dragons H Sat Apr 1 Ammanford A Sat Apr 22 Ammanford A
Nathaniel MG Cup
We progressed through to round 3 of the Nathaniel MG Cup match with a good win over Cwmbran Celtic. Travis James, Daniel Dina and Michael McCalmon all made their first starts. We began brightly creating several early chances and took the lead on 11 minutes following a good run down the left by Michael McCalmon. He crossed low into the box, it beat several players, Chris Jones retrieved the ball and chipped the keeper as he came out to close Chris down. Celtic equalised on 17 minutes when Steve Cann tried to beat a player but lost the ball and it was teed up for Alex McDowell to score. We went back in front on 25 minutes, Danny Dina took a throw in which was headed on and Chris Jones at the far post netted his second. Josh Webber made it 3 1 on 40 minutes when he latched on to a long ball and left the Celtic defence behind. His right footed shot was too powerful for the Celtic keeper who was injured in trying to make the save. He continued to half time but was substituted at the interval. Carlos Indjai netted on 51 minutes following a Lido attack that had broken down but we regained possession and Carlos sidefooted the ball into an empty net. Celtic now pushed forward looking to get back into the game but Steve Cann made a good save conceding a corner. Further pressure from Celtic saw a couple of shots just miss the target before they reduced the arrears on 75 minutes. The ball was played into the box and a Lewis Iles header beat Cann. Spurred on by this Celtic pressed forward but were unable to score, two minutes from time Lido caught them on the break and the speedy Webber was on hand to slot home his second to secure the result.
The draw for the south was made last night, it is as follows Afan Lido V Pontypridd Penybont V Ammanford Taffs Well V Haverfordwest Cardiff Met V Aberystwyth
Afan Lido 5 Cwmbran Celtic 2
Carlos Indjai Carlos signed for the club ahead of the 2015-16 season from Llantwit Major, also played for Dinas Powys. Is a Wales LD International. Although a winger, he filled in with great success as a full back towards the end of 2017 18 and is now operating as a centre back. Signed for then Welsh Premier Llanelli in July 2018 before re-signing for us in December 2018. Left and joined Newport City before re signing for the club in January 2022. Cai Owens Cai signed for us ahead of the 2015 16 season. Previous clubs include Swansea City and Morriston. Made the right back position his own but left towards the end of 2016 17 to play for Goytre United. Cai re-signed for the club ahead of the 2017-18 season. He is a former Swansea schools representative and captained the Boys Clubs of Wales in 2015-16 in an International tournament in Germany. Re signed from Ynystawe Athletic in June 2020. Only to return to Ynystawe in November 2021 only to return again in January 2022.
Matthew Beynon Played for the club as a youngster, Has played for a number of local clubs before re-signing in January 2022 Jackson Hall Played half a dozen games for the club in the Welsh Premier league before leaving. Re signed in Jully 2021 from Port Talbot Town before joining Trefelin in January 2022. Re-signed a second time in July 2022. Sean Hanbury Sean progressed through the junior sides within the club before joining Swansea City Academy. Was released at the end of the 2016-17 season and signed for the club in August 2017. Made his debut off the bench at Caerau Ely, made 24 starts scoring 5 goals Signed for WPL Carmarthen Town in June 2018 before re signing in June 2019. Left in August 2020 for Trefelin but re-signed again in January 2022.
Sam Baker Signed in January 2022 from Briton Ferry Llansawel for whom he played for many seasons. Also played for Tata Steel, Giants Grave, Port Talbot and Ton Pentre.
Steve Cann Signed from Briton Ferry Llansawel in October 2017. Signed for them from then Welsh Premier team Port Talbot Town for season 2016/17. South African born he grew up in Briton Ferry and boasts Derby County, Rotherham Utd, Aberystwyth, Carmarthen and Port Talbot as his ex clubs. Missed season 2018 19 but re signed ahead of 2019 20. Left in July 2020 but re signed in June 2022
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Aaron Jones Represented the Boys Clubs of Wales at all age groups. Played youth football here for a season, also played at Penybont, Cefn Cribwr, Porthcawl Town Athletic and Cornelly United. Re signed for us in January 2022 from Cefn Cribwr.
Steve Morris Steve signed for the club ahead of the 2019-20 season. Australian by birth he spent 18 months playing in Spain before being a squad member for Penybont in their undefeated season.
Josh Webber Signed in 2014, previous clubs include Pontardawe and Neath. In 2014 15 Josh represented the Wales under 18’s semi professional side against the Republic of Ireland. He has also represented the Boys Clubs of Wales, was the outfield player in a tournament in Germany.
Jay Thomas Jay is a youth team player who has represented the Boys and Girls Clubs of Wales. Caught the eye in a number of pre-season matches and held down a first team slot before signing for Goytre United in August 2021. Re-signed for the club in June 2022.
Jordan Edwards Played for the club in the 2016-17 season. Played for several local clubs before re-signing in July 2021 from Port Talbot Town only to sign for Trefelin in January 2022. Re signed again in July 2022.
Liam Griffiths Joined us in August 2021 from Goytre United. Scored on his debut against Briton Ferry. Previous clubs include Pontardawe Town and Carmarthen Town. Won Players player and Supporters player of the year for 2021 22. Luke McDonald Youth player who was involved with the first team before football was suspended. Has represented the Boys and Girls Clubs of Wales. Bradley Flay Signed in August 2019. Had spells with the Cardiff City, Newport County and Nike Academies. As a senior player has played for Wrexham, Penybont, Monmouth and Cardiff Met. Has a Welsh Schools cap, represented Welsh Universities and been on the bench in a Europa League tie. Also trialled at Ross County. Is a Masters student in sports coaching and holds a UEFA B licence. Signed for Goytre Utd in July 2020 before re signing for the club in August 2022.
Owen Williams Owen signed for the club in 2013 from Tata Steel. Made his full debut at Bala in the Welsh Premier League. Transferred away early in 2017 18 but re signed in February 2018. Joined Port Talbot in November 2018. Re signed for the club in August 20021
Ben Keen Ben joined us in September 2020 signing from Penybont. Also played for Porthcawl. Signed for Llantwit Major in August 2021 before re signing in January 2022.
Chris Jones Played for Swansea City, Grimsby Town, Neath, TNS, Gloucester City, Port Talbot, and also played for Wales at Under 17,19,21 and semi pro level. Signed during the 2016 17 season playing a handful of games before joining Carmarthen Town. Re signed for the club in January 2020. Left July 2020 before re signing in January 2022
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Ioan Evans Signed in September 2020 from Cardiff Met; has also played for AFC Llwydcoed. Managers player of the year for season 2021 22.
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AFAN LIDO v Taffs Well AARON JONES EDWARD KING STEVE CANN HARVEY SING MATTHEW BEYNON DAM WARD SAM BOWEN SCOTT HILLMAN DANNY DINA JOSEPH SHEPHARD JORDAN EDWARDS DAVID LYON IOAN EVANS JOSHUA ALLEN BRAD FLAY ETHAN CANN JACKSON HALL JORDAN CAREY SEAN HANBURY JAMIE OWEN CONNOR HARRIS DANIEL HOOPER CARLOS INDJAI MARINHO MANGA TRAVIS JAMES LUCA KILVINGTON RING CHRIS JONES SAM WEBBER BEN KEEN CIAN HALES LUKE MCDONALD CHARLIE LEWIS JAY ASSISTANTOWENJOSHTHOMASWEBBERWILLIAMSMANAGERPAULEVANSMANAGER ASSISTANT MANAGER PAUL REID DANIEL HOOPER PLAYER COACH COACH CHRIS JONES JAMES MCELVENNEY PHYSIO FIRST AID LEIGHTON JONES HUW WILLIAMS Referee – Ryan Kenny Assistants – James Young and Mark Cockram Next games — Llantwit Major Home Friday August 19th at 7.30pm Swansea University Home Friday August 26th at 7.30pm