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< Back Poole Town v Merthyr Town 6 April 2024 Next Previous Kick Off: 15:00 1-3 Result: Poole Town FC, School Lane, Poole, UK Match Report: With time running out to fit in the outstanding games at the direction of the Southern League the game was switched to the 3G surface at Dorchester, which technically would suit the passing style that the Martyrs adopt. However, Toby Holmes had other ideas as he gave the ‘home’ side the lead after just 7 minutes. From a corner that was only partially cleared he cracked a great effort into the top corner from wide of the far post. At that precise moment many might have thought that although Poole had lost thirteen times in the last fifteen games, that today would be the very day to break that sequence, but that’s not really how the Martyrs function. Ricardo Rees, Twamley and Mehew looked to put early pressure on a side whose confidence was low. The visiting fans thought that Twamley had equalised after 31 minutes but the goal was ruled out for offside. Jaimie Cogman was forced to make a number of fine saves in the first forty five minutes which was something for the coaching staff to mull over at the break, but the response as they returned was one of true merit and prominence. Commencing the second half in a positive manner the Martyrs were on top in the early stages. They did eventually hit back with a leveller that ultimately sprung from thin air, as leading scorer Ricardo Rees glided towards the six yard area, the angle was against him but the finish was elite as he sent two defenders the wrong way with a swivel of his hips and easily found the bottom corner. This meant that there was now a game to play. Within two minutes as the game opened up the Martyrs had edged in front as Twamley this time found the top corner. At the other end the Dolphins were guilty of some wasteful finishing. In added time two substitutes combined to secure the victory for the Martyrs. Joe Keeping found Tom Stokes wide on the left, who cut inside and picking his spot he fired a low shot across the face of the goal that was perfectly placed inside the far post to finally confirm that all three points would be heading back across the border to South Wales. Only one defeat in six league games and the gap between the chasing pack has been maintained. There’s still plenty of work to do on the run-in, with many more points still up for grabs. Previous Next

< Back Taunton Town v Merthyr Town 19 September 2023 Next Previous Kick Off: 19:45 1-2 Result: Match Report: Following the ankle injury to Frazer Thomas in the first game between the sides, the only enforced change to the line-up was Aneurin Livermore starting in midfield. Most crucially, though, it was the overall sparkle of the players that struck a major chord. Once again the Martyrs played with absolute conviction. They played with heart. They played with sharpness. They played with expression and collective desire. This FA Cup tie came gift-wrapped to present them with the perfect set of circumstances to throw off some of the frustrations and doubts that the result against Chesham may have caused. They reset themselves and played up-tempo, bold football. The inclusion of Livermore brought another interesting dynamic to the table. The Martyrs were able to use Livermore as a fulcrum in the mid-field area to maintain the tempo, and he did it really well. The pace of the passing on a heavy surface after torrential rain in Somerset over the weekend, possibly surprised Taunton as we were able to keep possession and move the ball with ease around the pitch. It was controlled and an absolute joy to watch. Ricardo Rees fired a fierce shot from the edge of the area narrowly wide of the post before we went ahead after 25 minutes. The ball was played out wide to Tom Handley, who struck a ball across the face of the goal that eluded a defender and found Olly Mehew, who had ghosted in unmarked at the far post to guide the ball into the roof of the net. This helped the Martyrs to continue that first-half momentum from an attacking perspective, but again it was well controlled. Liam Angel had been booked in the first period that resulted in his withdrawal at half time to prevent any further opportunity for a second yellow card, which would have been a big blow. Although this felt like it was going to be a tight game in terms of the scoreline, we put those doubts out of everyone’s mind when Olly Mehew scored an almost mirror image of the first goal. Rees skinned the left back wide on the right touchline, fizzed a ball into the penalty area where Mehew had arrived unmarked at the far post to take a touch to control the ball before stroking the ball confidently past a dis-paring Dan Lavercombe. It was another scintillating team performance that had been greeted by the non-stop support of the Merthyr Town fans present. This was an open, hypnotic display which continued at great pace and if Paul Michael could have designed the ideal game for his team, this was it. A dynamic encounter against a team from Step 2. The Martyrs were liberated. The fluency came flooding back through the system. It was as comprehensive as it could have been. It was the very opposite of a basketball match, one way traffic rather than end to end until the final fifteen minutes. Taunton created pressure during that closing period but it was mainly an aerial bombardment that the defence coped with admirably, to show another side of our game. With Matthew Harris and Nick Rhodes in the final ten minutes of second half completing numerous blocks, as Jamie Cogman was also called on to make a number of saves. It was utter delirium, and for the many who travelled down the M5 from Wales, it was the perfect moment as part of a masterclass in managerial tactics. In added time Nick McCootie scored with a close range header for Taunton, but it was too little too late for the home side. Even the late introduction of former Peacock, Gethyn Hill, who had missed last season with a long term injury, arriving onto the soaking wet turf with just a few minutes remaining, helped to raise the spirits even further. This was a band of battling brothers, fatigued to the bone, fighting for one another at the very highest level possible. Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Title) Andrew Rowley named new Women's Head Coach 2 July 2023 Merthyr Town Football Club is pleased to announce Andrew Rowley as the club’s new Women’s Head Coach. Rowley joins the club from Genero Adran Premier side Abergavenny Town where he spent the second half of the 2022/23 season. Across a successful coaching career, Rowley has worked at several academy and development centres including Cambrian & Clydach Academy and Swansea City. He has also coached both men’s and women’s senior football bringing a wealth of experience into his new role. After putting pen-to-paper, Rowley said: “I’m really excited about the challenge. As soon as I came to the club on my visit, I fell in love with the place. The facilities that we have here are Tier 1 standard - something that we’re hoping to achieve in the future. “The first challenge for me is to get a competitive squad on the field. It’s going to be a total rebuild to start. With the size of the club, my goal is to improve the players that we have here while looking to add more exciting players to strive forward towards our goal. It’s going to be an extremely big challenge to start with this season but one I’m very much looking forward too.” Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Title) Tom Hillman departs Merthyr Town 13 December 2023 Merthyr Town Football Club can confirm that Thomas Hillman has departed the club. Hillman made a total of 36 appearances for the Martyrs across two spells, scoring 4 goals. After first featuring for the Martyrs in the 2021/22 season under Dean Clarke, a young Hillman featured in the majority of the first half of that season, 26 appearances and scoring 2 goals, before joining Cymru South side, Llanelli Town in January 2022. After spending just under 18 months with the West Wales side, Paul Michael brought Tom back to Penydarren Park in July 2023. Tom has made 10 appearances for the Martyrs in the 2023/24 season, scoring 2 goals, including the winner away at Didcot Town earlier on this season. Speaking on Tom’s departure, Paul Michael said: "I would like to thank Tom for returning to the club in the summer. We were both very excited in the summer and I am sorry that it hasn’t worked out as either of us had hoped. An ankle injury and a couple of in-season breaks have had an impact and whilst I know Tom has the talent to play here, it is clear to see that Tom just needs to be playing to be happy at this point in time, and we wish him all the best for the future. Everyone at Merthyr Town Football Club would like to wish Tom all the very best in his next move and thank him for his services during his time at Merthyr Town Football Club. Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Title) Soccalot Result - Monday 21st August 2023 22 August 2023 The numbers drawn randomly earlier tonight in this weeks draw were: 5, 6, 12 and 21. There was no winning claim. Next weeks prize will be an estimated £1,400, which will be drawn on Tuesday 29th August 2023. New entries can be made via our ‘Buy Now’ click and play link - £5 for five weeks entries. Please support your community football club. Tickets can be returned to both bars at the Club, the Station Cafe, Belle Vue, Penydarren, Heolgerrig Club, Pant Cad Ivor, Quarrymans, Baili Glas, Station Cafe, the Welsh Bar and Guest Keen Bowls Club. Good luck to everyone that enters. Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Title) FA Cup Preview | Merthyr Town vs. Yate Town 31 August 2023 Merthyr Town begin their Emirates FA Cup campaign against Yate Town at Penydarren Park on Saturday afternoon (3pm). OPPOSITION FOCUS | IN THE DUGOUT The Bluebells’ manager is John Rendell , who was appointed head coach back in October 2022. During his playing career, Rendell started his career as a professional at Cardiff City and went on to play for Paulton Rovers, where he was involved in the 2004 promotion season into the Southern League. He then gained promotion in similar fashion with Bitton AFC and has also had spells with Cinderford Town, Mangotsfield and Yate Town. Switching to management in 2017, Rendell spent five years at Rovers taking them all the way into a play-off spot before making the switch to Lodge Road. Since taking over Yate Town, Rendell has claimed some important signings including Sam Ashen, Will Sage and the re-signing of club captain, Darren Mullings. OPPOSITION FOCUS | SEASON SO FAR The Bluebells opened their campaign with a 2-0 away defeat against Bashley before a narrow 3-2 loss to Malvern Town just four days later. Having suffered a narrow defeat to Froome Town in their other league outing, John Rendell’s side earned their first point of the season on bank holiday Monday, as George Boxes’ equaliser earned his side a share of the spoils. They made it to the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Holyport in the previous round. OPPOSITION FOCUS | KEY PLAYER Striker Kyle Tooze is an experienced striker within the Southern Football League. The much-travelled 32-year-old striker returned for his second spell at Lodge Road in November 2022 scoring 6 goals in 20 appearances, with his playing time cut short with a mid-season injury. Kyle played for Yate back in 2018. He has also represented Melksham, Hungerford, Thatcham Town, Bristol Manor Farm, Swindon Supermarine, Bridgwater, Larkhall Athletic and Paulton Rovers. FORM GUIDE Merthyr Town - W W W W W W Yate Town - D L W L L PAST MEETING | MARTYRS vs. BLUEBELLS Last season, the Martyrs played out a 2-2 draw away from home thanks to a late equaliser from Kieran Evans, before falling to a 2-1 home defeat in the reverse league fixture. HOW TO FOLLOW If you’re not able to make it to the game at Penydarren Park, you can keep up with the action by following live, play-by-play updates on our Twitter page. Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Title) Soccalot Result - Monday 23rd December 2024 23 December 2024 The numbers drawn randomly in this weeks draw were: 1, 8, 13 and 17. There was no winning claim. Next weeks prize will include a Christmas Bonus and will be £5,200, which will be drawn on Monday 30th December 2024. New entries can be made via our ‘Buy Now’ click and play link - £5 for five weeks entries. Please support your community football club. Tickets can be returned to both bars at the Club, the Station Cafe, Belle Vue, Penydarren, Heolgerrig Club, Pant Cad Ivor, Quarrymans, Baili Glas, Station Cafe, the Welsh Bar and Guest Keen Bowls Club. Good luck to everyone that enters. Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Item) Match Day Guide - Frome Town 26 October 2024 We welcome Frome Town to Penydarren Park on Saturday afternoon for our Pitching IN Southern League Premier fixture (3pm Kick Off). The Martyrs will be looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season at home as we face Frome Town in a fixture that was originally scheduled for the 21st December 2024. Arriving at Penydarren Park The gates at PP will be open from 12:30 – two hours and a half before kick-off against Frome Town. Supporters are encouraged to arrive in good time, to enter the ground as easily as possible, and arrive ahead of kick-off at 3pm. Pay on the gate is available or you can purchase an online ticket today, by visiting – https://shorturl.at/jpzct Cash and Card payments are now being accepted on the Turnstiles at the entrance to the Lyn Jones Grandstand. Admission Prices Adults - £13 Concessions - £10 Discounted Price - £10 (Included for season ticket holders of Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County & Wrexham) Children (U16) - £3 Calling all Welsh EFL Club fans don’t forget that you get the reduced entry of £10 into any Martyrs 2024/25 home league games, on production of a valid 2024/25 Season Ticket for Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County or Wrexham. Please note, card payment is now accepted on Lyn Jones Grandstand Turnstile, as well as cash payments. Car Parking There will only be car parking in Penydarren Park for those supporters with reserved parking spaces for the 2024/25 season, as well as a limited number of disabled parking spaces. Car parking is available in the Castle Street Multi-Story Car Park or College Car Park just a short 5–10-minute walk from the ground. We ask any visitors to the ground to please park respectfully in the local area around Penydarren Park and to respect the residents. Bar & Food Facilities Before kick-off tomorrow, you can purchase a range of drinks from both of the club’s bar. Both Romans Bar and Webley's will be open from 12:30pm. Romans Bar will be closed after half-time due to a private function in the evening. Holveys Café will be open from 2pm serving hot food, including the famous cob and chips. Club Shop Pay a visit to the Merthyr Town Club Shop and purchase our replica kits, leisurewear, and accessories. The store will be opening its doors from 2pm, giving Martyr's fans plenty of time to visit before entering PP! 50/50 Tickets & Match-day Programme Our usual 50/50 tickets will be available to purchase around the ground on Saturday at just £1. The draw will be made at half-time, with the winner being announced by our match-day announcer. Pick up a copy of our match-day programme at just £2. The programmes will be on sale around the ground prior to kick-off. Form Guide (League Only) Merthyr Town – W W W D W Frome Town – D L L D D One To Watch Former Martyr, Curtis Jemmett-Hutson , is now with the Somerset side, and will prove a threat in attack for the Robins. Curtis is fresh off grabbing the equaliser in Frome’s 2-2 draw with Walton & Hersham on Tuesday evening. Mascots & Flag Bearers We welcome the children from Treharris Athletic Western U10s who are our match-day mascots for Saturday’s game and will be leading the Martyrs out at Penydarren Park ahead of the game. How to Follow If you’re not able to make it to the game, you can keep up with the action by following match updates on our Twitter / X and Facebook pages. There will also be live radio commentary from CymruSport – the game will be live from 14:50 on the CymruSport website. Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Item) Soccalot Result - Monday 12th February 2024 12 February 2024 The numbers drawn randomly in this weeks draw were: 15, 20, 21 and 23. There was no winning claim. Next weeks prize will be £1,800, which will be drawn on Monday 19thFebruary 2024. New entries can be made via our ‘Buy Now’ click and play link - £5 for five weeks entries. Please support your community football club. Tickets can be returned to both bars at the Club, the Station Cafe, Belle Vue, Penydarren, Heolgerrig Club, Pant Cad Ivor, Quarrymans, Baili Glas, Station Cafe, the Welsh Bar and Guest Keen Bowls Club. Good luck to everyone that enters. Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Title) Match Day Guide - Gosport Borough 20 September 2024 We welcome Gosport Borough to Penydarren Park on Saturday afternoon for our Pitching IN Southern League Premier fixture (3pm Kick Off). The Martyrs will be looking to continue their unbeaten run at home so far this season but will have to overcome a spirited Gosport Borough team who are fresh from a FA Cup replay victory over Gloucester City. Arriving at Penydarren Park The gates at PP will be open from 12:30 – two and a half hours before kick-off against Gosport Borough. Supporters are encouraged to arrive in good time, to enter the ground as easily as possible, and arrive ahead of kick-off at 3pm. Pay on the gate is available or you can purchase an online ticket today, by visiting - https://www.merthyrtownfc.co.uk/events/merthyr-town-fc-v-gosport-borough-fc Cash and Card payments are now being accepted on the Turnstiles at the entrance to the Lyn Jones Grandstand. Admission Prices Adults - £13 Concessions - £10 Discounted Price - £10 (Included for season ticket holders of Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County & Wrexham) Children (U16) - £3 Calling all Welsh EFL Club fans don’t forget that you get the reduced entry of £10 into any Martyrs 2024/25 home league games, on production of a valid 2024/25 Season Ticket for Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County or Wrexham. Car Parking There will only be car parking in Penydarren Park for those supporters with reserved parking spaces for the 2024/25 season, as well as a limited number of disabled parking spaces. Car parking is available in the Castle Street Multi-Story Car Park or College Car Park just a short 5–10-minute walk from the ground. We ask any visitors to the ground to please park respectfully in the local area around Penydarren Park and to respect the residents. Bar & Food Facilities Before kick-off tomorrow, you can purchase a range of drinks from both of the club’s bar. Both Roman’s Bar and Webley's will be open from 12:30pm. Holveys Café will be open from 2pm serving hot food, including the famous cob and chips. Live Premier League Action Ahead of the Martyrs game, join us for Live Premier League action as West Ham United face Chelsea at the London Stadium (12:30 Kick Off) – the game will be shown in both Webley’s and Roman’s bar. Club Shop Pay a visit to the Merthyr Town Club Shop and purchase our replica kits, leisurewear, and accessories. The store will be opening its doors from 2pm, giving Martyr's fans plenty of time to visit before entering PP! 50/50 Tickets & Match-day Programme Our usual 50/50 tickets will be available to purchase around the ground on Saturday at just £1. The draw will be made at half-time, with the winner being announced by our match-day announcer. Pick up a copy of our match-day programme at just £2. The programmes will be on sale around the ground prior to kick-off. Form Guide (League Only) Merthyr Town – W W L W L Gosport Borough – W D D W L The Martyrs will be hoping to maintain their 100% record at home so far this season, ahead of three home games in 7 days. A key player for Gosport this afternoon will be Alfie Stanley. The 23-year-old forward started his career coming through the academy at Portsmouth, and making a few first team appearances in the 2020/21 season before joining Dorchester Town. Alfie played 72 games for Dorchester Town in the Southern League, scoring 22 goals, before joining AFC Totton last season. Alfie joined today’s opponents from AFC Totton ahead of the 2024/25 season. Previous Result Last season, Gosport were on the right side of the result at both home and away games against the Martyrs, with fixture down on the south coast ending 2-1 to the Boro, after Tom Handley had given the Martyrs a first half lead. Mascots & Flag Bearers We welcome the children from Nantyglo U8’s who are our matchday mascots for Saturday’s game and will be leading the Martyrs out at Penydarren Park ahead of the game. Also joining them on the field, will be our Flag Bearers from Wattsville U8’s, who will be waving the black and white flags high, as the players enter the field. We hope they have a great day at Penydarren Park. How to Follow If you’re not able to make it to the game, you can keep up with the action by following match updates on our Twitter / X and Facebook pages. There will also be live radio commentary from CymruSport – the game will be live from 14:50 at https://cymrusport.cymru/matches/merthyr-town-fc-vs-gosport-borough-fc/ Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Title) Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting partner with Merthyr Town 12 September 2023 Merthyr Town Football Club is pleased to announce Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting have partnered with the club for the 2023/24 season. The company will sponsor an advert in the club's official matchday programme. At Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting (WREC), they deliver a wide range of programmes to support individuals, business owners and employees as well as community and local government projects. As an independent training provider, they deliver free, government-funded courses. They are one of the few training providers who only offer funded courses (you can’t pay to train with us!), but that does not mean that they are of any less quality! They are all accredited and regulated and lead to a formal qualification upon completion. For more information, visit - https://www.wrecltd.co.uk Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Item) Live Commentary | Taunton Town vs. Merthyr Town 19 September 2023 Peacocks Radio will be providing live commentary of tonight's Emirates FA Cup clash, with the stream getting underway from 7.40pm. Listen live here - https://peacocks-radio.mixlr.com/events/2730674 You can also follow live minute-by-minute updates on our social media platforms. Visit @MerthyrTownFC on Twitter and Facebook. Previous Next