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Official Twitter page of Afan Lido Football Club. Currently competing in the JD Cymru South
Port Talbot, Wales
Joined September 2013
90’ Ben Williams has just sent off the entire Lido bench including the physio.
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Everyone at Afan Lido Football Club is devastated to hear of the tragic passing of our under-16s player Preston Camps-Lee. Preston was a valued member of our youth section and attended all senior matches as an ardent supporter of the club.
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CLUB STATEMENT . Today we received the devastating news that our former chairman Sean McCreesh has sadly passed away. Sean had been a massive part in the club’s recent history, firstly as a parent before going on to coach one of the club’s most successful junior sides.
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We will be the visiting club at @LlantwitMajorFC on the day that this “protest” is planned. We stand in solidarity with Llantwit Major FC and all in Welsh football to condemn hatred and racism. Afan Lido has always been a club that welcomes people from every background & culture.
A club for everyone, a town for everyone. 💙💛
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BREAKING. After lengthy negotiations we’re delighted to secure the signing of former Italian international goalkeeper Gianluigi Chubbolini. (Footage courtesy of the Italian press who have flooded the club in the last 24 hours.)
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CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT . Afan Lido FC will be formally retiring the number 7 shirt with immediate effect. Following the sad passing of our friend and former striker Mitch Patton, we have made the decision to retire his beloved number 7 shirt in his memory.
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CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT: Yesterday we submitted proposals to upgrade the Marston’s Stadium into a 12,000 seater multi-purpose sporting arena. The plans include two new grandstands & a new 4G playing surface. Here’s a sneak preview. More to follow on our website
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The Afan Lido family, friends and supporters would like to send our deepest condolences to the family of our Vice President Mr Len Howells who sadly passed away earlier today. Our thoughts are with our Chief Executive Alan Howells and his family at this sad time ! RIP Len ⚽️❤️.
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Saturday’s match at home to Trefelin will be played in dedication to Preston Camps-Lee. Both teams will be laying a wreath before kick-off & Preston’s team mates will be taking to the field to participate in a minute’s silence followed by a round of applause at their request.
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Everyone at Afan Lido Football Club would like to wish our former academy player Lewis Ridd all the best as he is about to start his scholarship with Ipswich Town 👏👏 congratulations and enjoy the journey Lewis ⚽️⚽️⚽️
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Afan Lido FC extends the warmest of welcomes to former Wales international Andy Legg who joins as First Team Coach
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We would like to wish a speedy and healthy recovery to our club founder Phil Robinson following his triple bypass operation. Get well soon Phil, from everyone at Afan Lido FC.
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We are devastated to announce the sad death of one of our Life Members Keith Parry. A former player, coach & committee member of our club, Keith was a huge character loved by everyone. Our thoughts & condolences are with Jan, Stephen, Julie & all his family & friends. RIP Keith.
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Fantastic news this week that our very own Academy product Lewis Ridd, not only gained 2 Welsh under 18 caps but he has also been offered a professional contract with Ipswich Town 👏👏 congratulations Lewis from everyone at Afan Lido Football Club. 👌⚽️#lidofamily
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Today we pay tribute to those that we lost in the explosion of Blast Furnace No. 5 twenty years ago. Never to be forgotten. Rest in peace Stephen, Andrew and Len.
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Today marks Gareth Couch’s last game for the Lido as he hangs up his boots. He starts in goal today and captains the side just a week after his 40th Birthday. ‘Couchie’ is a true Lido legend and we wish him the best for one last dance!
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Both teams and Preston’s under 16 side line the field and partake in a minutes silence which is followed by a minute of applause. Rest is peace Preston Camps-Lee, gone far too soon.
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Not bad for a bunch of bullies 🤩.
Part 2 of 2. Post match interview with Mark Aizlewood . Cyfweliad ar ôl y gêm gyda Mark Aizlewood. #UnHenAur #OneOldGold
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A minute’s silence will be held before today’s match in memory of Sean McCreesh, a man who is remembered in the greatest esteem by both clubs. Ahead of today’s fixture Sean’s wife Rose visited the club this morning to lay flowers on the memorial bench in remembrance.
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A heartfelt thank you from outgoing manager Paul Evans who departs after a 35 year association with Afan Lido FC. He releases a statement via the club.
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It’s our very own @noahdaley1 collecting his three awards from tonight’s presentation;. Players player of the year ✅.Supporters Player of the year ✅.Young Player of the year ✅. #cleanedup #fullhouse
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Afan Lido FC is delighted to welcome Garry Taylor as our new first team manager. Garry is a former player & manager with Pontardawe Town & spent the first part of this season as coach at Llanelli. We would like to thank @LlanelliReds for their assistance. Welcome on board Garry!
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WELCOME CHRIS JONES. Former Swansea City attacker Chris Jones joins us from @CarmarthenAFC . It will be the second spell at the Lido for Chris who has also featured for TNS and Neath in European competition. Many thanks to Carmarthen Town for their assistance with the transfer.
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Next up at the Marston’s Stadium. Forget Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid. Forget Manchester City v Manchester United. Forget Lazio v Roma . Forget Arsenal v Tottenham. Tomorrow it’s the biggest derby in world football. @CPDLidoAfan v @PortTalbotTown . Kick off is at 7.30pm.
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A massive happy birthday to our Chief Executive @adrenal1412 . Many happy returns Alan. Hope you have a great day. Best wishes from everyone at Afan Lido FC
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Everyone at Afan Lido FC would like to wish our club founder Phil Robinson a happy 80th birthday today. Phil launched our club in August 1967 and is still as passionate about Lido as ever. Many happy returns. Raising a glass to you today, Phil.
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Our attendance of 405 for Saturday’s victory over Ammanford was the third highest attendance of any @CymruLeagues Cymru South fixture all season.
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🔴 Club captain appointed 🔴. In his ninth season at the club and nearing 200 appearances 24 year old @AlexGamms has been appointed as club captain for the coming season. #lidofamily.
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The management are delighted to get someone of Stevens quality and experience back to the club where he had great impact last time around! . Welcome back @SCann23 ⚽️🔴. #Lidofamily
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We start with an impeccably observed minutes silence to remember Mitchell Joseph who tragically passed away while playing football last weekend
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Good luck to striker @noahdaley1 who makes the step up to the @CymruLeagues Premier Division to join @CarmarthenAFC . Best of luck from everyone at Lido.
NEW SIGNING. @noahdaley1 joins and goes into Saturday's match day squad in the @CymruLeagues against @airbusukfc. Noah is a highly rated young player, who has worked with our management previously. To sponsor Noah please reply or contact 07814 918218 £50 + VAT.@GravellsMotors
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We’re a million miles away from European football these days but today marks the 25th anniversary of our first and only venture into European football as we hosted RAF Jelgava at @AberavonRFC and grabbed our only UEFA Cup goal courtesy of Adam Moore.
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𝐇𝐞’𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 🏡🔴. We Are Delighted To Announce The Re-Signing Of Liam Thomas After His 12 Year Stint At Camarthen Town. Welcome Back, Liam. ❤️✍️
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Afan Lido FC is fully committed to supporting our local community given this week’s news. Our steelworks, steelworkers & families have always been a major part of our club and our town and we urge everyone in Welsh football to join us in campaigning to #SaveOurSteel
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Excited by our vision and the squad at the club, Liam has returned home to help us achieve our targets, we couldn’t think of anyone better to make them a reality . Welcome home @LMccreesh 🔴⚽️. #lidofamily
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Finally a massive thank you to the 875 who came to see the game tonight, a HUGE crowd who were entertained throughout. Football is for the fans. Uppa Lido ❤️. @CymruLeagues
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Wishing a big happy birthday to our manager, former captain, stalwart, club legend and friend Paul Evans today. Many happy returns Evo.
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🔴 NEW SIGNING! 🔴. We are delighted to get Craig on board for the coming season. The former Merthyr Town, Barry Town and Penybont playmaker will add not only experience but quality to our growing squad ⚽️⚽️ . #Welcome
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GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLL. Flay sends Lido into raptures!!! We’ve won!!! . Superb!.
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THE MOMENT WE WON IT 🤩🤩. This penalty from Brad Flay sending us into raptures!. Uppa Lido 🔴🔴🔴
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A massive thank you to our small army of volunteers who have been working tirelessly over the last few weeks and weekends to maintain the ground ahead of the new season, whenever that may be.
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We are delighted that one of the most talented young players in the league has decided to return home!. Welcome back @J4Ythomas . #lidofamily
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Welcome DANIEL REES ✍️⚽️. We are delighted to announce the singing of 21 year old top marksman @danielrees97 from @ClydachFC . With 20 league goals this season in the West Wales prem he will add to our firepower up front and will be available for Friday’s game against Carmarthen.
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A huge moment in the game when super keeper @exaucedimoneke1 made this stunning penalty save!. We immediately went up the other end and made it 2-0. Big moments win games, that’s why we signed Ex.
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Today we said our final farewells to a true legend. The finest of footballers. The finest of men. Rest in peace Mitch. You will be truly missed.
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Good luck to @noahdaley1 today playing for @Wrexham_AFC . Best wishes from everyone at the club.
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A minute’s silence impeccably observed by everyone in attendance in memory of the late Len Howells . @adrenal1412
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💥🔴 NEW SIGNINGS 🔴💥. The Management team are delighted to announce the following signings for this coming season. Two great additions to the squad! . #Welcome #Lidofamily
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Following an on-field incident today involving Afan Lido Ladies FC we would like to confirm that Afan Lido Ladies is a standalone entity that is not affiliated in any way to Afan Lido FC. @NoelMooney13 @FAWales @SouthWalesFA.
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41’ COUCHIE SAVES THE PENALTY!!! Trundle opts for the bottom right and Couch makes a superb save to turn it around the post.
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BREAKING NEWS!! . HANBURY RETURNS!! ⚽️🔴👍. We are delighted to announce our first new signing for this coming season is Sean Hanbury the former Swans product who had a huge impact at the club two years ago before his move to Carmarthen Town #welcomehome #Lidoo.
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WEDNESDAY WORLDIES 🤩. How about this from @BenKeen_ to win it for us in the 91st minute last time out against Cwmbran Celtic 🚀🚀🚀
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FULL TIME. An authoritative, imposing five star second half performance from Lido who turned a one goal deficit over in style with five excellent goals. Flay, Mohamed, Daley, Walters & Finneral are on the scoresheet as Lido walk away with a convincing win. Afan Lido 5-1 Llanelli.
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🔴 NEW SIGNINGS 🔴. We are delighted to get Lewis and Evan on board for the coming season. They were both influential in Pencoed Athletics successful season and are now looking forward to the JD Cymru south⚽️.Many thanks to Pencoed and good luck for the coming season
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1/2. As a club we are delighted that @reidy551 has returned as First team coach,the former Leicester City star played over 500 football league games including spells at Huddersfield Town,Bradford City,Oldham and Bury.Paul played for Swansea City where he was also an academy coach
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🔴 New Signings! 🔴. We are pleased to capture the signatures of two former players who are excited at the prospect of representing the club again! ⚽️🔴#WelcomeBack
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Happy 50th gaffer! .Many happy returns to our manager Paul Evans who completes his half-century today! .🎉🎂
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🔴 NEW SIGNING!! 🔴. We welcome Harry to the club after trying to capture his signature for over 18 months, the former B&GCW international arrives from Swansea University and made an impact in our league while at Llantwit Major. Welcome to the club! #lidofamily 🔴⚽️
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THESE BOYS 👏🏼🔥. Moments after we made it 2-1 😁. Despite the odds being against us and some how down to 10 men we don’t know when we’re beaten and we grab the winner in the 89th 🤩🤩. 19 unbeaten mind, NINETEEN. Well deserved win, we were much the better side all afternoon ⚽️
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🔴 CHRIS JONES RETURNS! 🔴 . We are delighted that Chris has returned to the club in a Player Coach role, his vast experience and quality will be a valuable asset to our young squad. Many thanks to @trefelinbgc . Welcome back @Chris_7_Jones 🔴⚽️
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Ieuan Owen’s goal tonight takes him to 12 league goals for the season in 21 league games. Some season the 17 year old is having.
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FULL TIME!!!! What a win for Lido. Hanbury adds to his first half opener to secure three points in a ding dong battle of a derby. Lido weathered many a storm from the hosts but held on to secure a terrific victory. It finishes Briton Ferry Llansawel 1-2 Afan Lido.
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We are delighted to announce former Captain and Manager Paul Evans has returned to the club as Director of Football. He will work closely with the management of all our teams at both senior & junior level. #movingforward #lidofamily.
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WELCOME CORY WOODS ✍️🔴. Afan Lido are delighted to announce the signing of Cory Woods ⚽️🔴. The much sought after former Briton Ferry youth product joins us from Trefelin BGC and goes straight into the squad for Friday night. Many thanks to @trefelinbgc for your cooperation.
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We are back in action tomorrow at home in a 2:30pm kick off as we welcome Trefelin in the JD Cymru South. Football will seem irrelevant tomorrow as we look to pay respects to one of our own Preston Camps-Lee who was tragically taken away from us far too soon.
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A minute’s silence has been impeccably observed at this evening’s fixture between Afan Lido Reserves and Cwmamman Utd in memory of former player & friend of the club Josh Cokely who tragically passed away earlier this week
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FT LIDO WIN 3-2 what a result and performance from the boys 🔴🔴🔴 UPPA LIDO.
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TRANSFER NEWS! . Paul Evans and the management team are delighted to welcome dynamic defensive duo John Hall and Sam Baker back to the club following short spells away. Thanks to @trefelinbgc and @GoytreUtd for their assistance with the transfers. Welcome back guys!
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BREAKING NEWS!! . Management are delight to capture former lido youth product and Trefelin defender Matthew Beynon for the coming season #Lidooo 🔴⚽️.
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The Club are delighted to announce the new joint Management team to work with General Manager Mark Robinson will be Andrew Mumford and Mark Dickeson! Both come with vast experience playing at the highest level and recently being part of a successful Llanelli setup #lidofamily.
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3 more added to our squad. Kofi a striker formerly of Caerau Ely & Cwmbran Town.Midfielder Liam was at Wycombe Wanderers, Bishop Sutton & Welton Rovers.Nathan a utility player at Swansea City Academy, Penybont, also in Australia before signing from Llantwit Major. Welcome Lads ⚽️
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The team is led out by @couchie24 on his final appearance for the club. Gareth Couch, Lido legend. ❤️. @ioanevans19 Doing a fine job as one of the mascots for the day too 😂
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A GoFundMe page has been set up in memory of Preston Camps-Lee following the tragic events earlier this week to support his family. Please consider making a donation, no matter how small.
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Massive thank you to all 851 of you who came down today, fantastic support. Next up we travel to Llantwit Major on November 2nd.
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It is with the deepest sadness that we hear of the passing of club legend Denzil Thomas. “Little Legs” as he was affectionately known was a huge presence at Afan Lido for many years. We send our condolences to his family, Kirk, Brian, Tracey and Julie at this sad time.
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FULL TIME 😁. Afan Lido 3-2 Briton Ferry. WHAT A GAME. We take the spoils in a highly competitive game here at the Marston’s which sees us go top of the league, we remain the unbeaten start to the season. All the best to @bflafc for the rest of the season. @LMccreesh
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Congratulations to @noahdaley1 for making the @CymruLeagues Team of the Week. Noah opened the scoring in our impressive victory away to STM Sports on Saturday.
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FULL TIME . A memorable night for Lido as we progress through to the next round after a nervy and sudden death penalty shootout. Bradley Flay was the hero with the winning spot kick. A great result for the club. The players dug deep for that tonight. Incredible
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A double win for Lido and well deserved congratulations to gaffer Paul Evans and skipper @LiamGriffiths17 on collecting the JD Cymru South manager of the month and player of the month awards respectively . 🏆 ⚽️
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Before kick off tonight both sets of players observed a minute’s silence for the late John Dawkins who sadly passed away today. RIP JOHN a club legend and a legend of this town.
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Great first run out today against championship north side Penrhyncoch. Running out 5-1 winners with a hatrick from Sean Hanbury and one each from Patrick Finneral and Noah Daley! Great all round display. Thanks and good luck to Gari lewis and all at Penrhyncoch for coming season!.
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Who’s looking forward to coming back here after all this is over?
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Next Saturday it's derby day and we are uniting with our neighbours @PortTalbotTown to raise money throughout the day for the Port Talbot Foodbank @CaruCymuned. Representatives of both clubs will be holding bucket collections so please attend & give generously!
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A fantastic turnout for the inaugural Mitch Patton memorial game tonight, a fitting tribute to one of the finest footballers to have graced the Afan Lido field. Many thanks to everyone for attending and to @PortTalbotTown for their participation
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Liam McCreesh retains a 100% record since becoming Lido boss, overseeing a 5-game winning run in which we've scored 20 goals.
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WELCOME SCOTT COUGHLAN! . Goalkeeper Scott joins us from @LlanelliTownAFC where he has been an established number one, having also had spells at Cardiff City and Swedish club GIF Sundsvall. Many thanks to Llanelli Town for their help with the transfer.
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The money has been counted from yesterday’s bucket collections and we are delighted to confirm that we have raised £275.39 for the Port Talbot Foodbank. Thank you to everyone who generously donated yesterday and to all those who gave up their time to collect. Merry Christmas!
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It’s Welsh Cup quarter final weekend and tomorrow we make the journey north to take on @CymruLeagues Premier giants @the_nomads at the Deeside Stadium. There’s a quarter finals place at stake for the winners.
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As Wales enters a second national lockdown we would like to wish the best of health to all of our players, officials, volunteers, supporters and friends throughout sport and we hope to see you all back at the club soon for the return of football. Stay safe everyone.
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