Frazer Morgan Wigley Forward 7 < Back Sponsored By: Merlin Wilce HOME John Porter AWAY Bio #7 | Morgan Wigley – Wigley, 21, has developed through the academy ranks at Cardiff City. His most notable achievements include gaining valuable senior experience on loan with Barry Town United in the Cymru Premier and representing Wales at the international youth level up to the under-19 team. Joined the Martyrs permanently from Cardiff City in July 2026. Signed from: Cardiff City Previous Next

Sam Sam Pearson Forward 10 < Back Sponsored By: Jeff Mack HOME In Memory of Gwynne Mack AWAY Bio #10 | Sam Pearson – Forward Sam, 24, began his career in the Bristol City academy, making 5 appearances in the EFL Championship. Sam earned thirteen caps for the Wales under-21 national team and helped Yeovil Town claim the National League South title. Sam joined the Martyrs from Eastleigh in July 2026. Signed from: Yeovil Town Previous Next

Thomas Thomas Hillman Forward 12 < Back Sponsored By: Sponsorship Available! HOME Sponsorship Available! AWAY Bio Merthyr Town Football Club is pleased to confirm the signing of Tom Hillman from Llanelli Town. The 22-year-old re-joins after a short spell with the club during the 2021/22 season where he featured 26 times, scoring two goals. Prior to joining the Martyrs that season, Hillman spent time at Mangotsfield United shortly before a move to Larkhall Athletic in the Southern League Football League Division One South. Hillman began his career at Sky Bet League Two side Newport County before his release in the summer of 2019. The tricky winger made his debut for the first team in the Checkatrade Trophy against Cheltenham Town in November 2017, but that was his only senior outing for the Exiles. Speaking after his signature was confirmed, manager Paul Michael said: “Tom’s had an excellent period away from the club and developed under Lee John at Llanelli over the last season and a half. I’ve always been interested in Tom and tracked him from Newport to Mangos, from Larkhall to Merthyr. “I believe his direct running in wide areas, his work rate off the ball, his quality with the ball and his desire to run in behind will improve us next season. I also think Tom has unfinished business here and I’m looking forward to working with him finally and seeing him flourish next season.” Signed from: Llanelli Town AFC Previous Next

Lloyd Lloyd Humphries Defender 6 < Back Sponsored By: Available... HOME Available... AWAY Bio Merthyr Town Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Lloyd Humphries from National League side Eastleigh FC ahead of the 2026/27 season, subject to International Clearance. The 28-year-old arrives at Penydarren Park with valuable experience across the National League system and adds further quality, versatility and composure to Paul Michael’s squad as the Martyrs prepare for another competitive campaign in the Enterprise National League North. Humphries joined Eastleigh in July 2024 and has featured primarily at the heart of defence. A former Wales youth international, he brings a strong pedigree and physicality, tactical intelligence and a calm presence in possession. Prior to joining Eastleigh, Lloyd spent five seasons at Weston Super Mare, where he won the Seagulls Player of the Year in 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons, and played every single minute for them in the latter of the two campaigns. Speaking after completing the move, Humphries said: “I’m really pleased to be joining Merthyr Town. It’s a club with a huge non-league history, a vocal fanbase and has an exciting feel to it with the squad that is currently here. I’m looking forward to meeting the lads tomorrow, getting straight into training ahead of the season starting this Saturday.” Manager Paul Michael added: “Lloyd is exactly the type of player we wanted to bring in. He has experience across the National League and National League South, understands the demands of this level and gives us further options in defence. His versatility and professionalism will only add to our group. Lloyd’s versatility of playing in midfield will also add to our options, and with Lee Lucas unavailable for a spell in August and Callum Ryan-Phillips absent through injury, Lloyd’s experience and versatility will be perfect for our squad.” Everyone at Merthyr Town Football Club would like to wish Lloyd every success during his time and Penydarren Park. #UTT! Signed from: Eastleigh FC Previous Next

Joe Joe Woodiwiss Defender 18 < Back Sponsored By: John Strand HOME Friends of Merthyr Town FC AWAY Bio Signed from: Newport County Previous Next

Aaron Aaron Harris Goalkeeper 13 < Back Sponsored By: Ruari Thomas-Owen HOME Todd Columbus AWAY Bio Young goalkeeper Aaron, has been part of the academy set-up at the Martyrs since the age of 14. Spent his junior football at Swansea City academy and became part of the Merthyr Town First Team squad at the age of 17, ahead of the 2024/25 season. Signed from: Merthyr Town FC Previous Next

Iwan Iwan John Forward 18 < Back Sponsored By: The Heggie Family HOME John Strand AWAY Bio #18 | Iwan John - Iwan John established himself as a prolific goalscorer in Welsh domestic football. Iwan scored an astonishing fifty-one goals across all competitions for Caerphilly Athletic in the 2025/26 season, before moving to Penydarren Park in July 2026. Signed from: Caerphilly Athletic Previous Next

Olly Olly Mehew Forward 11 < Back Sponsored By: Dawn Bowden HOME Bryn Jones AWAY Bio Olly started in the Bristol Rovers Academy and progressed through the youth ranks, before signing for Championship side Blackburn Rovers in August 2014 and linking up with their under-18s at the age of 16. Olly returned to Bristol Rovers in August 2015 as a second-year scholar, becoming a part of the under-18s side at The Memorial Stadium. In March 2016, he gained his first exposure to senior football on loan with Southern League Division One South & West side Mangotsfield United, scoring three goals and assisting one in four appearances. In March 2016, he joined Southern League Division One South & West side Shortwood United on loan until the end of the season, scoring two goals and assisting three in 10 games. Olly departed Bristol Rovers at the age of 18 in the summer of 2016 following the end of his scholarship, and was quickly snapped up by National League side Forest Green Rovers in June 2016. He returned to Southern League Division One South & West side Mangotsfield United in August 2016, scoring one and assisting two in four games. The forward then joined Southern League Division One South & West club Salisbury FC on a three-month loan in September 2016, scoring six goals and assisting four in six games while being an unused substitute four times. He was recalled by Forest Green Rovers six weeks into his Salisbury loan and immediately loaned out to Southern League Division One South & West side Mangotsfield United on a month’s loan in October 2016, which was then extended for an additional month in November. During his third spell at the Mangoes, he scored four and assisted four in eight games. In January 2017, he signed for Southern League Premier Division club Cirencester Town on a month’s loan, making three appearances and being an unused substitute once. The striker moved on loan again in February 2017, this time to Southern League Premier Division club Dorchester Town for a month where he scored three goals and assisted one in seven games. The striker then spent the rest of the season back with Forest Green Rovers, making his debut as a substitute in the National League away at York City on the final day of the 2016-2017 season. The next season, Olly joined Southern League Division One South & West club Taunton Town in August 2017 on loan until the New Year. He made five appearances and scored one goal under Leigh Robinson before being recalled early by FGR in September. In January 2018, he joined Southern League Division One South & West team Salisbury FC on a one-month loan for a second time, scoring four goals in six games. He joined Southern League Division One South & West team Bideford on a one-month loan in February 2018, playing four games in North Devon. In March 2018, he joined Southern League Division One South & West team Evesham United on loan until the end of the season. While at Evesham, he helped the club reach the league Playoffs where they lost out in the semi-finals to Swindon Supermarine. During his short spell in Worcestershire, he scored two goals in eight appearances. Olly’s two-year spell with Forest Green came to an end when he departed the club in the summer of 2018, and spent part of the summer on trial with National League South side Bath City. He opted to sign for Southern League Division One South side Yate Town in the summer of 2018 however, being part of the Bluebells squad that gained promotion from the league via the playoffs in 2019 which included two goals in the final against Cinderford Town. During his time at the club, he scored 23 goals and assisted three in 67 games, being an unused substitute twice. In November 2019, he moved on to Southern League Division One South side Bristol Manor Farm, scoring one goal in 15 games under Lee Lashenko. Olly returned to Southern League Premier South side Yate Town in the summer of 2020, leading the line effectively as Yate achieved their highest league ranking with a 7th-placed finish in 2021-2022 as well as helping them reach the FA Cup First Round in the same season and achieving silverware in the Gloucestershire Senior Cup. During his second spell at Yate, he made 72 appearances and was an unused substitute twice, scoring 22 goals and assisting 21. In October 2022, he signed for Southern League Premier South side Tiverton Town on a permanent basis, making 13 appearances and assisting three goals during his three months at The Ian Moorcroft Stadium. Signed from: Weston Super Mare Previous Next

Gethyn Gethyn Hill Forward 14 < Back Sponsored By: Anthony Hughes HOME Abel Magwitch AWAY Bio Merthyr Town Football Club are delighted to announce the re-signing of striker Gethyn Hill from Taunton In the summer of 2016 following his departure from Cardiff the year before, he joined Cinderford Town where his form attracted interest, leading to him joining National League South Weston-super-Mare in December of that year. At the start of the 2017-18 campaign, he spent a month on loan at Hereford before returning to Weston and going on to become the Seagulls’ top scorer for the season with 19 goals. After a further season in Somerset, he then joined The Martyrs for the 2019-20 season, making 21 appearances in total for the Club. After leaving Merthyr in 2020, Hill signed a new deal with Taunton Town where he won the Southern League Premier South in his second season last year. Commenting on his latest addition, Manager Paul Michael said: “Obviously I’m delighted to be able to bring Gethyn back to the club, he won this division last season and I think it does show that our objectives are different here this season. Gethyn also feels he has a little unfinished business here as a couple of injuries hampered his last spell. "He’s a little different to the other forwards we have with a physical presence in both boxes, he’ll compliment the others well in my opinion. I’m very excited about this one and how it’s all coming together.” Signed from: Taunton Town Previous Next

Noah Noah Smerdon Defender 15 < Back Sponsored By: Cameron Imiolcczyk HOME Owen McRobert AWAY Bio #15 | Noah Smerdon – Fullback Noah joined the Martyrs from Bishops Cleeve in October 2022. Noah has enjoyed time with Exeter City, Gloucester City and Tiverton Town, before finding himself at Penydarren Park. Signed from: Bishop Cleeve Previous Next

Riley Morgan Defender 24 < Back Sponsored By: HOME AWAY Bio Development Player Signed from: Merthyr Town Academy Previous Next

Will Will Spiers Defender 35 < Back Sponsored By: Moggsy Belle HOME Moggsy Belle AWAY Bio #35 | Will Spiers - Welsh defender Will, 20, joined the Martyrs permanently in July 2026. Rising through the Cardiff City academy since childhood, his most notable achievements include earning his first professional contract in 2024, making his first-team debut, and scoring in a memorable victory against Arsenal's under-21 side. Signed from: Cardiff City Previous Next