Penydarren Park renovation plan

Merthyr Town Launch project for Penydarren Park Upgrade

On Thursday December 1st the Merthyr Town Board meet supporters of the club at the CANDAC Suite at 7.30 pm to outline the plans to upgrade Penydarren Park . The club has received a substantial grant through the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Social Economy team. The grant will be spent to overcome years of neglect at Penydarren Park on an upgrade of basic facilities such as security fencing, shower facilities, heating and facilities for the disabled. It has also enabled the appointment of a Business development Manager, whose role will be to expand the business turnover at the Penydarren Park, and to increase the use of the facilities at the club by the wider community. The club Board will also take the opportunity to inform supporters of all developments over recent months. All who are interested in the continued progress of Merthyr Town are welcome.

Steve Williams - 300 appearances for the Martyrs

Merthyr Town FC was delighted to present a momento to our captain Steve Williams on Saturday prior to our Les Phillips Cup match to commemorate his 300th appearance for the Martyrs.

Congratulations to Steve on reaching this milestone, here's for many more seasons at Penydarren Park.

White Hot Webley t-shirts

To celebrate the 21st anniversary of Merthyr Tydfil's historic 4-1 Welsh Cup win over Cardiff City at Ninian Park the website Cultzeros has launched a t-shirt design of the inconic Dai Webley goal celebration from that match.

If you would like one or would like to purchase one as a Christmas gift for the Martyrs fan in your life please use the following link;

http://www.cultzeros.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=MeT23

Merthyr boxer wears the shirt with pride

Kerry Hope showed his support for his hometown by wearing a Merthyr Town shirt into the ring for his latest fight which was shown live on Sky Sports.

The fight was a British Middleweight title eliminator against Tony Hill at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton. Kerry won the fight.

The Club is very proud to be associated with Kerry and wish him all the best for his next fight when he will once again wear the Martyrs shirt with pride.

Fans elections to the Board at Merthyr Town

Merthyr Town have issued ballot papers to all of its members for the election of 4 Board members as part of the Club's constitution.

There are 7 candidates for the places;

Richard Bennett
Peter Harman
Les Howells
Dave Powell
Meurig Price
Len Sankey
Philip Sweet

Members are reminded that the ballot papers needs to be returned to the independent auditor by 19th November at the latest.

Another successful Minithon

Merthyr hosted its annual Run, Walk or Crawl 5km event on Sunday 23rd October and although numbers were down on last season's inaugural event it was a day enjoyed by all who took part.

Councillor Brent Carter, a regular Merthyr Town FC supporter, started the race at Rhydycar on the Taff Trail and soon the route was full of MTFC players, supporters and families enjoying the scenery on a crisp autumn day.

Danny Carter was present along with captain Steve Williams and physio Russ Jones plus more players to show their support for the Academy teams at Merthyr Town FC.

The race was a deadheat this year between defending champion Andrew Murphy and Liam Bodenham. Lloyd Type finished third.

Our thanks to the players & staff for supporting the Minithon 2011.

Funds are still welcome to support both Merthyr Town FC and its Academy teams, if you wish to donate please contact Mark Evans on wolvesy@yahoo.co.uk