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HALL OF FAME HALL OF FAME On Saturday 20th October 2012, an initial six legends were inducted into the first-ever class of Merthyr Town Football Club's Hall of Fame. These recipients were commemorated and remembered for their unbridled passion, dedication and contribution to football - and more specifically, their links to the historic club of Merthyr - with inductees spanning all of it's variations. These Merthyr Legends were cherished and celebrated by their peers, their fans and those whom they have paved the way for. Over time, further players and managers of yesteryear have joined the inaugural entrants of the Class of 2012. More will follow. Until that time, take a look back at the historic careers of each of these great men and understand a little more just what it takes to be a Hall of Famer. GORDON DAVIES Gordon's goalscoring capabilities attracted the attention of other clubs. In November 1984, Chelsea made an of £90,000, plus a further £35,000 after 35 1st team appearances, which was accepted. Gordon made 13 appearances and scored six goals but was then omitted from the team. The following year, in October 1985, Manchester City had a bit for him accepted and so, he returned to the club that had released in over ten years previously while he was an apprentice. Figures from £70,000 to £100,000 have been mentioned in relation to his transfer fee. It was an inspired reunion, as in his second game (against Leeds), he scored a hatrick. He would score nine goals in 31 appearances for City, with one of his goals being nominated for Match of the Day Goal of the Season, but it was eventually won by Bryan Robson. Gordon's second spell at Fulham lasted five years, when he returned in November 1986 for a fee of £50,000. By the end of his second run he had become their record goalscorer, surpassing the legendary Johnny Haynes total of 157 goals, with an impressive 159 goals from 394 appearances. His teammates fondly nicknamed him Ivor the Engine for his athleticism. He was given a testimonial game against a Wales XI at the conclusion of his career with Fulham in 1991. Now aged 36 years of age, Gordon played for Wrexham for a season, making 22 appearances and scoring four goals for the North Wales club. Another year at Northwich Victoria brought his illustrious playing career to an end in 1993. On match days, Gordon Davies can still be found at Fulham, where he currently works in a Public Relations Role. ALBERT LINDON Albert Lindon (seen here on the far right in the suit) is a figure that transcends two football clubs and is paramount to the survival of professional football at Penydarren Park. He is no local. He was born in Kings Norton, near Birmingham, on 27th January 1891. His first clubs were the imaginatively named Birmingham Fruiterers and Delta Metal Works. Albert was a goalkeeper. In 1910 he joined his local club Birmingham City where he made 7 appearances for the St. Andrews club in the 2nd division of the Football League. The Blues had a disappointing season ending in 22nd place, and so Albert was on the move across the city to Villa Park where he managed one solitary game between the sticks for Aston Villa, albeit in the lofty climes of the First Division. Albert, frustrated by the lack of games, went to Barnsley and then Coventry City to seek regular games. He made 29 appearances at Highfield Road before making the decision to head to South Wales. KEN TUCKER On and off the field, Merthyr Tydfil's Ken Tucker has been Mr Football. From playing whilst a pupil in Twynyrodyn Junior School to his present position with The Football Association of Wales, he has had a major involvement in the sport throughout his life. In school he was a contemporary of the late actor, Philip Madoc. Ken played for Merthyr Tydfil whilst still in his teens and then went to Aston Villa in 1954 until 1956, when he was sold to Cardiff City. At the time there were several players at Ninian Park who later went on to lace up their boots for the Martyrs. They included goalkeeper Graham Vearncombe, defender Johnny Williams, strikers Gerry Hitchens, Brian Jenkins and Neil O'Halloran and winger Brayley Reynolds. Also with City at the time was the legendary Trevor Ford, who starred for Wales. Also with The Bluebirds in that era were two footballers from Troedyrhiw, Dennis Callan and Islwyn Jones. But they were tough times for The Bluebirds and they were relegated from the then Division One in 1956-57. Ken, who played on the right wing, moved on to Shrewsbury in 1957, making nearly 50 first-team appearances and netting eight goals. The side gained promotion and three years ago Shrewsbury held a night of nostalgia, which Ken attended, to mark the 50th anniversary of their achievement. LYN JONES Lyn Jones will be remembered as the manager of the golden generation for Merthyr Tydfil's football team. Brought to the club in April 1985, he was given the brief that he was there to 'improve team performances', something that nobody can argue that he achieved during his nearly six year stint in the South Wales club. His first game with the club saw the team claim the South Wales Senior Cup, defeating Barry Town 3-1 in a two leg final. Although his inaugural season was a mixed bag, the second half to the season played out very well, with Merthyr finishing third, narrowly missing out on promotion. One of his biggest signings during his tenure was that of Ceri Williams, who would have a successful career in his own right at Penydarren Park, and of whom Jones called an 'exceptional player'. He swooped in to sign Williams from Blaenrhondda, after seeing him impress against a Cardiff-based side. It was under his management that the club won their first Welsh Cup in 36 years, when they took down Newport in 1987 at Ninian Park, in a match that also marked the 100th time that the cup had been contested in it's illustrious history. That season also marked the winning of the Southern League Merit Cup (presented to the team that had scored the most goals out of the three divisions), thanks in large part of Dai Webley, who scored 59 goals throughout all competitions. CHRIS HOLVEY During his career with the Martyrs, Chris Holvey (seen here on the far left) was employed as an electrician at Ebbw Vale steelworks. He was often known to end a working shift and go on a long mid-week journey to return home and travel directly to work. He was also required to work Continental shifts, often working from 10.00 pm on a Friday evening until 6.00 am on a Saturday morning before travelling away with the side only to return directly to work when the bus dropped him off back in Ebbw Vale on the Saturday evening. Chris overcame this burden with great credit and players just like him are the lifeline of non-league soccer. Holvey, who was born in 1956, was a product of the Ebbw Vale Youth side, which had a strong tradition for grooming talented players. He had no formal soccer training during his Ebbw Vale Grammar School days. "I was forced to play rugby" he said, but one year Chris was able to compete in the Welsh Schools Under-13's competition representing Ebbw Vale. They beat Cardiff schools in the final, which had in its ranks the highly talented David Giles who went on to play for the Full Welsh International side. "I always enjoyed rubbing in that defeat with Gilo" said Chris in later years. After a very brief spell with Welsh League side Ebbw Vale, which was the home town of the Holvey family, Chris was poached from the Welfare ground in 1976 (much to the displeasure of their chairman) never to return, spending the next 14 years at Penydarren Park. SYD HAWORTH Born in Bristol on 28th June 1923 and son to former Bristol City and Leeds United forward Tommy Howarth, it was inevitable ,that Syd would follow in his father’s footsteps to become a successful centre forward, most notably for Aston Villa, Swansea Town and of course, the Martyrs. During his illustrious career, it must be said that winning the Southern League Title with Merthyr Tydfil FC twice (1947-48 and 1953-54) was probably his greatest honour during his time with the Martyrs and of course winning the Welsh FA cup. Syd joined the RAF at the age of 17 and spent 5 years in the services during the majority of Second World War .He was stationed in South Africa, Malta and then Palestine. Syd Howarth was worth his weight in gold to Merthyr as not only was £6500 paid by Aston Villa to acquire Syd’s services but he also secured additional funding as part of the deal which involved a friendly match that would be arranged at Penydarren Park. He wouldn’t buy a programme to ensure that he was not influenced by the reputation of any of the opposing players. His father Tommy helped kick start his career by asking opposing crowd members “who was that brilliant Welsh number 6?” thereby ensuring all eyes were on his son. His grandson Joshua Evans continues his family's association with the club being a local referee and fan with a dual love for Merthyr and Cardiff City in that order. Many remember him gracing the Penydarren Park pitch in the black and white kit of legend. But here he is pictured later in life for the younger generation to know he was not only a great player but a great fan too. ANDREW BEATTIE Where do you start with Andrew Beattie? Andy was playing for Mangotsfield United when Lyn Jones brought him to Penydarren Park during the 1985/86 season. He made his debut in January 1986 in the 2-0 win against Ebbw Vale at Penydarren Park in a Welsh Cup game. You would describe Andy as an extremely combative midfield dynamo, whose vision allowed him the time and space to dictate the general pattern of play. He also had his critics on the terraces who failed to appreciate that very often you have to build play slowly across the park. Andy was able to dictate the pace of the game from midfield sensing when the tempo needed to be raised to strike at the heart of the opposition. His most productive season in a Martyrs shirt soon followed in 1986/87 season as the Martyrs narrowly missed out on promotion, he appeared 63 times that season and scored 20 goals. Andy had made his mark and was to be a prominent member of the Welsh Cup winning team and captained the side against Atalanta in the European Cup Winners Cup in 1987/88. At the end of that season he also led the team to the Southern League Midland Division title, playing 57 times and scoring 6 goals. MOSES RUSSELL Moses Russell was born in Tredegar, in Monmouthshire and after leaving school he began work as a coal-miner. In his leisure time he played both association football and rugby as well as being a boxer and competent swimmer, once rescuing a drowning child from a river. His first professional club was Ton Pentre, whom he joined in 1911 before transferring to Merthyr Town later that year. Whilst with Merthyr Town, Moses helped them win the South Wales & Monmouthshire FA Cup. He made his debut for Wales playing at left half against Scotland on 2 March 1912. The first player to be capped by Wales whilst with Merthyr, there would only be one other in our history. In the summer of 1912, Moses left South Wales to join Southport but with the club having financial problems, he returned to Merthyr Town on a free transfer in February 1913, rather than take a cut in his wages. Whilst with Merthyr Town, he gained his third "cap", against England on 16 March 1914. As a result of a bout of rheumatic fever, Moses lost most of his hair; his bald head made him appear some years older than his true age. As a result, several clubs rejected him as a "veteran”. In the summer of 1914, Moses signed for Plymouth Argyle for a club record fee of £400 but soon the opening of hostilities interrupted his career. During the First World War, Moses served as a private in the mechanised transport section of the Army Service Corps, receiving the British War Medal and Victory Medal. In the summer of 1930 he was transferred to Thames A.F.C. who had just been elected to the Third Division South, at the expense of his former club, Merthyr Town. DAI LLOYD Aberfan born Dai joined The Martyrs in 1948 and made his senior debut for the club in the 3-2 victory over Dartford in October of that year. Dai’s early appearances for the club were as an inside-forward. However, the following season the Board took the momentous decision, ironically for the home fixture against Dartford, to select him in the half-back line. Dai’s cultured performances in his new position allowed him to make the number 4 shirt his own and for the next five seasons he was a virtual fixture in the all-conquering Merthyr Tydfil side. It wasn’t long before the quality of Dai’s play attracted the attention of Football League clubs. During one game at Penydarren Park Dai had been Merthyr’s star performer during the first-half. During the interval he was told that the Barnsley manager was in the grandstand monitoring his performance with a view to signing him. Dai quickly decided that he had no intention of moving to Barnsley and contrived to be as anonymous as possible for the remaining forty-five minutes. This decision proved to have the desired effect as the Barnsley manager did not pursue his interest in Dai any further, preferring to sign a then little-known Irishman named Danny Blanchflower instead of him! Dai always considered it an honour to represent his home town club. As a result he felt defeats as badly as the supporters on the terraces. This was borne out when Dai’s mistake resulted in the winning goal for Llanelly in an F.A. Cup replay at Penydarren Park in 1950. After the game Dai was so upset about the fact that it was his error which had led to the Martyrs being eliminated from the competition that when he caught the bus back to his Aberfan home, he hid in the space under the stairs to avoid being recognised.

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OUR STORY In the winter of 2009 local TV, radio and newspapers were full of coverage of Merthyr Tydfil Football Club. The club had difficulty paying its bills and a young boy responded to an appeal for cash to the supporters by donating his pocket money to the club. Others donated or lent fairly serious amounts of money in the hope that the club would survive. It was clear to many however that people were throwing their money away. This was the point at which Merthyr Tydfil FC Supporters Trust realised that their ambition to become involved in the running of the club was likely to become a reality in the coming months, although they did not realise what a arduous and tortuous journey they were about to embark on. Part of the coverage on television involved interviewing people on the street in Merthyr and asking them whether they cared whether Merthyr Football Club survived. The unanimous answer was yes – they thought it would be a tragedy if football was no longer played at Penydarren Park. Although for many these were easy words which did not involve in actively supporting the club, luckily there were many supporters who would be willing to help to ensure its survival. This story is about how the Supporters Trust took the club into administration, ran the club for one year for the administrator, reformed the club, moved to play at Taffs Well for a year, and finally moved back to Penydarren Park, its home for just over 100 years. It is also about the many people who gave their time and money to keep the club alive, and contains examples of individuals who went well beyond the expected commitment. OUR BACKGROUND John Strand's involvement in the club started in 2007 when he responded to a request in the match day programme for a new editor. John had supported the club for the previous 30 years or so and was about to retire, so he was attracted by the possibility of carrying on the excellent job performed by the former editor Mike Donovan. John’s aim was to involve as many people as possible in contributing to the programme, which he managed fairly quickly. We have two history teachers who support the club, Anthony Davies and Philip Sweet, and they were happy to explore the club’s rich history. There was also a retired editor of the local paper, Philip Howells, regular match reporter Richard Bennett and football betting advisor Jon Caple. Unfortunately, despite the fact that the club depended on many volunteers, it had built up extensive debts and was finding it difficult to pay the bills. There were frequent rumours of wages not being paid on time or threats from utility companies threatening to cut off gas, electricity or water. At this time the Martyrs to the Cause Trust started to come to prominence. THE SUPPORTERS TRUST The Trust had been formed by a group of far sighted supporters in 2006. The Trust (its formal name was the Merthyr Tydfil FC Supporters Society) had the aim of influencing the way the club was administered and also in the long term to achieve a shareholding in the club. The new society was formed on principles laid down by Supporters Direct, the nationwide association of supporter societies, some of whom already owned their clubs. The best known example of such a club was AFC Wimbledon. That club was formed by its supporters following the transfer of Wimbledon FC to Milton Keynes. The new club started near the bottom of the English non league pyramid and have worked their way up to the Football League. Following the formation of the Trust the membership strove from the beginning to raise funds and fairly quickly built up a new lottery called SOCCALOT, which still runs today and is a significant source of income. Several people have remained at the core of this fundraising scheme to this day. Overseen by Phil Evans, a band of lottery sellers such as Len Sankey, Ron Philips, Jeff Hurley and Geoff Chinnock have raised many thousands of pounds for the Society over the last six years. The Society, with the advice and guidance of Supporters Direct, started to build up a reserve that could help with the rescue of the club, should it be faced with a winding up order by a major debtor. What Society Board members did not realise at that time was the amount of funding that would be required when the time came to mount a rescue of the club. Following on from this the Society was banned from carrying out any activity including raising funds at Penydarren Park. This led to the Society holding its weekly SOCCALOT draw and its meetings at the Cefn Coed Club, a couple of miles away from Penydarren Park. At the end of the 2008-2009 season it became apparent that the owners of the club were not dealing with the growing debts at the club, and that there was a danger of the club going out of existence. The Society had made approaches to the club to arrange some form of transfer of ownership, but the owner would not consider this option. During previous season the Society had donated thousands of pounds to the club, very much against the advice of Supporters Direct. In the spring of 2008 the club were taken to small claims court by the council for unpaid rates. On this occasion the Society loaned the club £1000 to help pay the bill. This proved to be a crucial move. By June 2008, when the club was on the brink of a winding up order from HMRC, John Strand telephoned the latter to ask that the winding up order be postponed. This was a very lucky and successful Friday afternoon conversation. The loan by the Society then enabled them to ask the Courts to place the club in administration, which it successfully did on June 18 2008 in the Birmingham Courts at a cost of £18k. After the appointment of Mr Bowen of Worcester as administrator, the next step was to seek permission from the FA, the FAW, the Southern league and the administrator for the Society to run the club at Penydarren Park. The administrator was happy to do this, but the FA insisted he remain responsible for gate money and payment of wages. In view of that the administrator charged the Society £600 per week for a year to enable it to run the club. In June 2009 the Society successfully applied to the FA to reform the club as Merthyr Town FC. At this point it was necessary to find a suitable ground. A frantic search resulted in an arrangement with Taffs Well FC. The new club was placed in the Western League Division One, a drop of three divisions from the Southern League Premier Division, where the club was playing before the formation of Merthyr Town FC. During June 2009 the administrator gave up his search for a buyer of the lease and wound up Merthyr Tydfil FC Ltd, the lease to Penydarren Park reverting to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. In September 2009, with the new Society owned club playing at Taffs Well, the council offered a new lease for Penydarren Park to the Society. The Society tried unsuccessfully to persuade the Western League and the FA of a mid season return to Penydarren Park, so the Society helped maintain two grounds for a season, with the Merthyr Town Youth team playing at Penydarren Park. In August 2010 Merthyr Town FC returned to Penydarren Park as Western League Division One Champions. Since then Merthyr Town FC have gained grants for the installation of a state of the art 3G pitch at Penydarren Park and are currently undergoing a £1.8m redevelopment of the ground thanks to a VVP Grant from Welsh Government. Merthyr Town FC have gained two more promotions since the 2009/2010 season and the 2015/2016 campaign will see the club return to the Southern League Premier, the same division that it was in before its liquidation. In the early days, the club owner Wyn Holloway welcomed the Society and offered a share in the club and invited a Society Board member onto the club Board. However within a couple of years later the relationship between the Club Board and the Society became strained. The crux of the problem was that the club owner could not understand why the Society would not hand over the reserve of funds it was building up. Things came to a head when there was a serious disagreement between the then Society Chairman Mr David Webb and the club board. David was the representative of the Society on the football club board. The result of the disagreement was that David was removed as a director and banned from attending Penydarren Park. During that year the Administrator’s task was to release the club’s assets (basically the lease to Penydarren Park) to help pay creditors. At the end of the year in May 2009 the administrator advised that the club would have to leave Penydarren Park because he was trying to sell the lease to a builder.

ANTI-SLAVERY policy at Merthyr Town Football ANTI-SLAVERY POLICY Merthyr Town FC CLUB ANTI-SLAVERY POLICY This policy statement sets out the steps that Merthyr Town Football Club has taken and is continuing to take to ensure that modern slavery or human trafficking is not taking place within our organisation or supply chain. Modern slavery encompasses slavery, servitude, human trafficking and forced labour. Merthyr Town Football Club has a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity and transparency in all business dealings and to putting effective systems and controls in place to safeguard against any form of modern slavery taking place within the organisation or our supply chain. We will adopt due diligence when dealing with any suppliers of labour and strive to monitor our own policies to regulate sub-contractors to ensure they are complying with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We operate a number of internal policies to ensure that we are conducting business in an ethical and transparent manner. These include: Anti-Slavery Policy. This policy sets out the organisation's stance on modern slavery and explains how employees can identify any instances of this and where they can go for help. Recruitment Policy. We operate a robust recruitment policy, including conducting eligibility to work in the UK checks for all employees to safeguard against human trafficking or individuals being forced to work against their will. Whistleblowing Policy. We operate a whistleblowing policy so that all employees know that they can raise concerns about how colleagues are being treated, or practices within our business or supply chain, without fear of reprisal. Code of Business Conduct. This code explains the manner in which we behave as an organisation and how we expect our employees and suppliers to act. Merthyr Town Football Club operates a supplier policy and maintains a preferred supplier list. We conduct due diligence on all suppliers before allowing them to become a preferred supplier. Our anti-slavery policy forms part of our contract with all suppliers and they are required to confirm that no part of their business operations contradicts this policy. In addition to this, as part of our contract with suppliers, we require that they confirm to us that: They have taken steps to eradicate modern slavery within their business. They hold their own suppliers to account over modern slavery. For UK based suppliers, they pay their employees at least the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage as appropriate. For International suppliers, they pay their employees any prevailing minimum wage applicable within their country of operations. We may terminate any contract at any time should any instances of modern slavery come to light. We conduct training for any member of Merthyr Town Football Club involved in procurement activity to ensure they understand the signs of modern slavery, and what to do if they suspect that it is taking place within our supply chain. Staff are encouraged to report suspected instances of modern slavery when identified at operational level. We will know the effectiveness of the steps that we are taking to ensure that slavery and/or human trafficking is not taking place within or business supply chain if: No reports are received from employees, the public or law enforcement agencies to indicate that modern slavery practices have been identified. This Policy will be communicated to all staff, contractors and suppliers and will be reviewed as a minimum annually. Endorsed by the entire Merthyr Town Football Club Board. Signed on behalf of the Board by: Les Barlow Les Barlow Chair, on behalf of the Merthyr Town Football Club Board Merthyr Town Football Club Date:

THE ACADEMY Merthyr Town Football MTFC ACADEMY Merthyr Town Academy’s principles are to look after the best interests of every young player in our care and to strive to not only produce talented footballers but more importantly, well-rounded young persons. We place a young person’s personal development alongside his football development and expect our young players to work hard at school, behave properly at all times and learn respect to ensure they can maximise their potential, on and off the pitch. The main purpose of the MTFC Academy Player Development programme is to: Establish a Player Pathway – for every child entering the programme irrespective of social background, wealth, gender or differences in ability. Set Standards – At each stage of the development process standards are established so progress of players and coaches can be monitored, goals & improvement targets can be agreed and players can be selected for the appropriate development groups. Promote Continuity and Coherence – facilitate the transition of players between teams and phases of skill development, and provides a framework for coaches to adhere to. Promote Understanding for Parents and Players – increase understanding and confidence in the player development philosophy and coaching team The MTFC Player Development programme aims to: 1. Provide attainment standards for measuring our coach and player performance 2. Reflect best practice 3. Promote intellectual, social, personal and physical development 4. Establish high expectations for all skills acquisition 5. Identifies outcomes relating to skills, knowledge and other performance criteria 6. Reflects the vision and mission of MTFC Academy 7. Provide equal opportunity for all players to learn and achieve The MTFC Academy Development Programme will aim to provide an understanding of how this can be achieved by outlining a clear and precise framework to help guide our coaches to work with the Academy players to develop their understanding of the intricacies of the game and improve the skills acquisition level. • To highlight the importance of key values - respect, hard work, passion and working together. • To help raise standards for all Academy players. • To create a clear framework of learning for players and coaches. • To communicate a specific style of play that can be applied to all age groups . • To provide a unique reference criteria for all Academy coaches as part of the CPD process. • To help nurture the potential and development of all Academy players and coaches. Develop the Player – The Player will always be first and they will be developed in the 4 key components of the game [Technical, Physical, Tactical and Psychological]. The Academy will provide opportunities for all players to grow by improving the players movement skills, increasing the players decision making capabilities, teaching the player life skills (co-operation, teamwork, communication and friendship) Develop the Person – The Academy will always look to develop young people to grow in an everyday environment. Hard work, humility, integrity, respect, responsibility and development will all be values that will help to achieve this process. Develop the Academy – As coaches, players and parents we will work together to create a unique environment that everyone can be proud to be a part of – both on and off the field – everyone will represent the Academy in the best possible way so that the local community can be proud. Develop the Future – A pathway and future will be created for the players who join the Academy to be successful in all walks of life. Ultimately, the aim is to help create a better future for every community. Our Under 19 team compete in the Cymru Premier Development League and the FAW Youth Cup. Our Under 16’s, Under 15’s and Under 12’s all play in the FAW Academy games programme (School/District football is also encouraged). Training takes place twice a week at Penydarren Park, on Wednesday and Friday evenings, with games on Sunday. This structure creates a pathway of player progression with the aim of becoming well-rounded young men and, hopefully, Merthyr Town First Team players. Craig Reddy the coach who leads the technical programme, is a perfect example of the player pathway. He was a member of our successful Youth Team and subsequently became a first team player. Craig is now part of the First Team coaching team as well as leading the Academy. Matthew Harris, although with Swansea City Academy, also played in our Youth team and has made over 300 First Team appearances. The Academy coaching team are responsible for enhancing the journey of all the various age groups players through the various stages by providing a programme that supports the development of the person. One of our core Academy Values is 'passion' to ensure all players in the Academy will receive many opportunities to be passionate about learning new skills, create new experiences and life lasting memories. Player Care Support will also be provided for all non-sporting and non-medical aspects of a player’s time at the club where possible. Our emphasis is also on developing life skills and giving young people a basis to thrive. Our Academy values are; Hard Work | Passion | Respect | Together | A ll f or O ne ACADEMY NEWS

MTFC-Hospitality-1 MTFC-Hospitality-2 MTFC-Hospitality-3 MTFC-Hospitality-1 1/3 HOSPITALITY ROOMS From £55 per person. Our fantastic facilities can cater for many different events. We have two function rooms each with fully-equipped bars (Webley's and Romans). If you require catering for your event or booking, our fully certified chefs can meet your needs across a range of meals and buffets at varying different prices. Watch a video tour of our hospitality boxes To make a booking enquiry, please contact our office: 01685 359074 events@merthyrtownfc.co.uk ROOM HIRE Unmissable meeting rooms in Merthyr. Looking to hire a meeting room in Merthyr? Our meeting rooms at our Penydarren Park Stadium, home to Merthyr Town Football Club, are available to book for your next meeting. Whether you want an inspirational setting to get creative, add the wow-factor to a presentation, or merely escape the distractions of your office, our unique Merthyr meeting rooms could be just what you’re looking for. At Penydarren Park, our meeting rooms hold from 2 to 50 people. You’ll also find premium seating and table space for your teams. All the essentials are included in our Delegate Packages price while additional facilities and enhanced catering options are available for an extra fee. Our building and facilities are all fully DDA compliant. We offer full air conditioning, free wi-fi throughout and free parking. We have several function rooms and five hospitality suites with state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, catering for meetings, conferences, training events exhibitions and formal dinners. All meetings and events are able to be catered for also, thanks to the fantastic food provided by our club chefs. FUNCTION ROOMS Our fantastic facilities can cater for many different events. We have two function rooms each with fully-equipped bars (Webley's and Romans). If you require catering for your event or booking, our fully certified chefs can meet your needs across a range of meals and buffets at varying different prices. To make a booking enquiry, please contact our office: 01685 359074 events@merthyrtownfc.co.uk

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MERTHYR TOWN FC EVENTS We really are more than just a football club. Our excellent facilities can cater for many different events - whether it's your dream wedding day…, or hosting a conference in one of our many function rooms and hospitality suites - we boast five hospitality suites with audio/visual equipment which is perfect for meetings and presentations. If you require catering for your event or booking, our fully certified chefs can meet your needs across a range of meals and buffets – and also cater for every pocket. To make a booking enquiry, please email us at events@merthyrtownfc.co.uk , or use the Get In Touch... form on our Contact page. We aim to get back to you as soon as possible! Please keep your eyes peeled for forthcoming events on our popular Facebook page. Ticket information and purchases can also be made from our online shop . WEDDINGS AT MTFC Booking your wedding venue is an important decision - so we are delighted you are considering the club as your wedding venue. We pride ourselves on offering a bespoke service, so why not book an appointment with our Events Manager for a complimentary consultation and a guided tour of the venue? You can request an appointment today - simply email events@merthyrtownfc.co.uk , or use the Get In Touch... form on our Contact page. SUNDAY LUNCH AT MTFC Our delicious Sunday Carvery is available at the club every Sunday between midday - 2pm (last sitting). A take-away service is also available between 11am - midday . Main Course - £11.95 Two Courses - £14.95 Children’s - £7.95 Takeaway Adult - £10.95 Takeaway Child - £7.50 We are also able to cater for large bookings and parties for our Sunday Carvery. To make a booking, please call us on: 07591 131872 or 07852 769467. Why not call now and treat yourself to a tasty Sunday Lunch! PARTIES AT MTFC Merthyr Town FC’s events team can cater all year round for your special day events including: an anniversary party a birthday party an engagement party baby showers a family or school reunion Planning a charity function? Our events team is on hand to assist with organising, whether it is for a personal or business event. Please email events@merthyrtownfc.co.uk to make a booking enquiry, or use the Get In Touch... form on our Contact page. AFTER-FUNERALS AT MTFC Let our experienced team help you arrange your after-funeral reception sensitively and professionally. Prior to the reception day, we will discuss your catering and room requirements to ensure that on the day you get to spend time with your family and friends. Rooms We have two rooms suitable for after-funeral receptions: Webley's or Romans. Each room has its own bar facilities, and can be set up to accommodate either round or rectangle tables. Catering We offer hot and cold buffets, sit down dinners and tailored menus. We can cater for any dietary needs we are advised of in advance of the day. We are pleased to offer free venue hire, parking, tea & coffee for after-funeral receptions. For further details, please email events@merthyrtownfc.co.uk , or use the Get In Touch... form on our Contact page. MTFC CHRISTMAS Its never too early to start thinking about the festive Season! We will have more information available soon about our 2023 Christmas Parties and Lunches! We plan that our fabulous Christmas Grotto will return in 2023, with tickets available for purchase online. Information to be posted via our social media channels later in the year. However, if you simply cannot wait - for more information and booking enquiries, please email our Elves at events@merthyrtownfc.co.uk !

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