Squad
Coaching Staff
Manager: Alan Morgan Assistant Manager: Christian Edwards
Alan Morgan
Aberystwyth Town announced Alan Morgan as their new Manager on Wednesday 4th November 2009.
The then caretaker-boss Christian Edwards, who enjoyed a successful stint in the hot-seat, was named as Morgan's Assistant Manager.
Aberystwyth-born Alan, who turned 36 two days before his appointment and is an uncle to club captain Bari Morgan, had been instrumental in a successful period with Bangor City as Assistant Manager to Neville Powell, helping them to consecutive Welsh Cup Final triumphs.
After spending ten years as a professional at Tranmere Rovers and another year at Doncaster Rovers, Alan went on to play for Connah's Quay Nomads, Rhyl, and Porthmadog in the Welsh Premier League, and had a brief spell as Player Manager at NEWI Cefn Druids.
Alan is currently also Head of Tranmere Rovers' Academy, and expects to complete his UEFA 'A' Licence badge in November 2009. If successful he will then enrol on the UEFA Pro Licence Course in 2010.
Alan and Christian have known each other for a number of years, having played with each other for the Wales Under 21 side and spent time together at Tranmere Rovers a few years later.
Christian Edwards
Former Welsh International Centre-Back Christian Edwards became Brian Coyne's first signing of 2007 when he joined the Park Avenue outfit from Conference side Forest Green Rovers on January 3rd 2007.
The much travelled 6'2" defender started his career at Swansea City, the club he supported as a child, and made 112 appearances between 1994 and 1998. He then commanded a fee of £275,000, when the Swans sold him to Nottingham Forest in March 1998. However, it was not long until he was on the move again, this time on loan to Bristol City where he made 3 appearances. In 2000/2001 he went out on loan twice, first to Oxford United and then to Crystal Palace where he played 9 games for the Londoners. A year later in 2002, he went out on loan again this time to Tranmere Rovers where he played 12 games before joining Bristol Rovers permanently after making 54 appearances for Forest.
His first season as a Rovers player saw him as a first team regular in the centre of the defence. But, in March 2004, Edwards was placed on to the transfer list following a dip in form. It got worse for him though, when he fractured his arm on the last day of the 2004/05 season and took all summer to recover. In the summer of 2006 Edwards was informed that his contract would not be renewed and he was released soon afterwards.
In July 2006, Edwards announced his retirement from professional football, so he could begin a three year sports management degree course at UWIC in Cardiff and he combined this with playing for Conference side Forest Green Rovers. This switch did not work out for the Caerphilly born man, and he joined Aberystwyth.
Edwards won his only Welsh cap while at Swansea and has two 'B' and 14 Under 21 caps.
Goalkeepers
Name: Stephen Cann
Aberystwyth Town signed goalkeeper Stephen Cann, aged 21, from Rotherham in August 2009. The South African-born Welshman, impressed Manager Brian Coyne during the pre-season, which included a half in the friendly in July 2009 against Liverpool at Park Avenue.
He started his career at Derby County, but was released in June 2007 and he then joined Rotherham United in July 2007, after impressing in a trial. He played his first game for the Millers in a 3-0 FA Cup loss to Aldershot Town. In his next game, in the Johnstone's Paint Northern Semi-Final against Darlington, it is reported that he made three excellent saves during the game, and saved two penalties in the shoot out, including saving one with his groin, enabling the Millers to progress to the Northern Final.
Cann was involved in the Wales Under 19 set-up in 2006 with players who have gone on to win full caps like Chris Gunter, Neal Eardley, Ched Evans and Andy King, and also with other current Welsh Premier League players such as Kyle Graves, Alex Darlington and Craig Moses.
He won his first Semi-Pro Under 23 cap in September 2009 against Poland as a substitute and started the International Challenge Trophy game in Portadown in November 2009 to win his second cap.
Name: Richard Morgan
Richard returned to the Welsh Premier in July 2009 when Tomi Morgan signed the experienced 'keeper from Cymru Alliance side, Penrhyncoch.
He last appeared in the League with Aberystwyth Town, but left the Seasiders in January 2008 after losing his place in the side to Dave Jones. He played 14 times for Aber in the League in 2007/08 and made four starts in the Loosemores Cup as well.
Richard was Aber's first choice 'keeper for two seasons and he is also a former Rhayader and Carmarthen stopper. He will provide good experience at the club and is currently on loan to local side Penparcau F.C.
Defence
Name:Aneurin Thomas
'Freddy' has been at the club for a number of years and is in his third spell at Park Avenue. He has frequently captain the side, which is testament to his excellent leadership qualities. He returned to the club in November 2003 and has been an essential part of the club's revolution at the back and he made his 400th Welsh Premier League start when he captained Aber at Prestatyn Town in a 2-0 win in January 2010.
He started his League career at Llanidloes Town, playing 10 (+3) games before his first spell at Aber in 1993-94 - 1995-96. He then joined Llansantffraid and made 28 (+6) appearances at Treflan before a switch to Newtown where he played 36 times in the League in 1997-98 and the beginning of the following season. He returned to Aber to make a further 62 League appearances in three seasons, before reverting back to Newtown in 2002-03 to play 1 (+6) times. His next stop was at Carmarthen Town, where he made 6 (+2) appearances in 2003-04 but after that brief spell he signed for Aber for a third time and has been a key player ever since.
He is a no-nonsene, strong centre-back who excels in the air both in defence and when attacking at set-pieces.
Name:Sion James
Sion is a former Carmarthen and Barry Town player, who is a local lad born in Penrhyncoch, he also played for his hometown club. Sion made his debut in the 2004/05 season away to Port Talbot. Sion also won the Supporters player of the season and the Player's player of the season in the Club's Annual dinner on the 4th June 2010.
Name: Michael Howard
Michael Howard joined Llanelli in July 2009, just in time to be named in the Reds' Europa League squad in the 2009 European campaign.
The left-back was born in Birkenhead, Merseyside, and initially started his career with Liverpool before being signed as a trainee by Tranmere Rovers. It was at Swansea City though, where he made his most football League appearances, featuring 229 times, scoring just twice between 1998 and 2004.
He was then signed by Jim Harvey for Morecambe from the Swans at the start of the 2004/05 season and played 95 times for the club. His consistent performances at left-back saw him win the 'Junior Red of the Year' award at the end of the 2005/06 season. This award was voted for by members of the Morecambe Junior Reds Supporters' Club.
In January 2008, Howard joined Oxford United on a short-term loan deal and he was released by Morecambe in May 2009 and subsequently joined Llanelli, making his debut in the Europa League victory against Motherwell on 2nd July 2009. He signed for Aberystwyth Town in July 2010 after impressing in a few pre-season games.
Name: James McCarten
Young defender who was an Everton youth and also spent a short time on-loan at Accrington Stanley before being released from Goodison Park and joining Aberystwyth Town in August 2010.
Name: Gareth Hughes
Gareth re-signed for Aberystwyth for his third spell at the club in July 2007 from Mid Wales rivals, Newtown, for whom he was the club captain. He played 26 (+6) times in 2007/08, scoring three goals and he was rewarded with a one-year extension in July 2008 to keep him at the club for the 2008/09 season.
Hughes, who was born in Aber, is a hardworking, strong running midfielder who can fill various roles. He was with Wrexham as a youngster before joining his hometown club Rhayader in 1998/99, when he made seven Welsh Premier appearances. He then moved to Aberystwyth where he impressed in 30 games, before re-joining Rhayader. After 7 (+10) games at the Weirglodd, he switched back to Aber again and made a further 2 (+11) games in the 2000/01 season. He then returned to Rhayader the following season and made 27 appearances before switching to Latham Park.
He signed for the Robins in 2003/04 season and quickly developed a reputation as one of the most respected midfielders in the league. He made 131 (+6) League appearances for Newtown, scoring 11 goals, before he signed for Brian Coyne's Aber.
Name: Craig Williams
Craig is a young player who has graduated through Newtown's junior sides. He is excellent on the ball. He became the youngest winner of the Welsh Premier League's Player of the Month Award in November 2005.
He featured on the Sky Televison programme "Football Icon" and racked up over 100 League appearances for the Robins. He is an excellent set-piece taker and joined Aberystwyth in June 2010.
Midfield
Name: Luke Sherbon
Luke Sherbon re-joined Aberystwyth Town in August 2009 on the eve of the new season for his third spell at the club.
He had left Park Avenue for Rhyl just seven months earlier after over four years at the club. He made 19 (+1) appearances and scored six goals for Aberystwyth in the 2008/09 Season and became the main January Transfer Target for Alun Bickerstaff. He then made his Rhyl debut as a substitute in a 2-0 home win against Porthmadog in the League on 17th January 2009 and won a Championship Winners medal with the club during the excellent 2008/09 Season. He also played in the Champions League for Rhyl in July 2009 against Partizan Belgrade but had his contract terminated by mutual agreement in August 2009.
Luke first appeared in the Welsh Premier with Barry Town during their 'troubled days', but still managed to impress in a poor team. He re-signed for Aber after appearing for them as a Youth team player. He is a former Leeds and Man Utd trialist and an established talent in the League with bags of pace and flair. Despite being in his early twenties, he has played over 100 Welsh Premier League games.
He was called up by Terry Boyle in November 2009 to the Wales Semi Pro squad and won his cap against Northern Ireland in Portadown, becoming the first ever Welshman to play for his country under the 'education eligibility' ruling. He won the Welsh Premier league player of the month for January 2010, with some impressive performances.
Name: Bari Morgan
In his ninth season at Park Avenue after joining from Swansea City, was voted players' and supporters' player of the year in 2003/4. Has made a midfield berth his own and has played for the Welsh semi-pros. Bari is a tenacious midfielder who gives everything for the team.
Name: Conall Murtagh
Left the club on loan to join Aberystwyth in January 2010, he was recalled for the last three games of the season but left the Saints after the Loosemores Cup Final in late April 2010.
The New Saints swooped to sign Wrexham midfielder Conall Murtagh in January 2009. The former Northern Ireland Under 21 International completed his switch to Park Hall after a disappointing spell at the Racecourse.
Murtagh made 50 Welsh Premier League appearances for Connah's Quay and Rhyl, but after a season at Belle Vue, he attracted the attention of the Dragons and signed a two-year contract in summer 2007. Indeed, the tireless midfielder who loves to get forward had such a good season at Rhyl, he was voted in the League's Team of the Year and was also shortlisted for the Phil Stanley Player of the Year Award.
Wrexham allowed the playmaker to play part-time whilst he completed his degree in Physiology at Manchester University, and his highlight with the club was playing in the second round of the League Cup, scoring a penalty in the shoot-out against League One Port Vale, to secure a tie with Aston Villa, in a game he also featured in.
He made just four League 2 appearances in the relegation season last year though, and also spent two months in the Blue Square Conference with Droylsden. He then completed his degree, but was then confined to his bed with viral meningitus over the summer. He made a complete recovery but another change of Manager at the Racecourse didn't help his cause and his has not been able to command a place under current Boss Dean Saunders. He made his Saints' debut in a 1-1 home draw against Newtown on 17th January 2009
Name: Geoff Kellaway
Geoff was born in Dorchester, but has spent most of his life in Wales and in particular, Lampeter. He played for the Aber Youth team as a youngster and graduated into the first team squad from the Reserves and Penrhyncoch. He made his League debut for the club in the 2003/04 season as a substitute, coming off the bench twice in that campaign.
He is a two footed player that has the natural ability to run defenders ragged. He has excellent pace and has matured into a very talented Welsh Premier League player. Kellaway was instrumental when his side got to the Welsh Cup Final in 208/09, scoring twice in the semi-final win over Carmarthen Town at the Bridge Meadow Stadium, Haverfordwest and playing in the final defeat to Bangor in Llanelli.
Going into the 2009/10 campaign, Kellaway had already played 67 (+15) times, scoring 17 goals. In November 2009, it was announced that Kellaway had signed a contract to remain with the club until July 2011.
Name: Steff Edwards
Stefan Edwards joined Technogroup Welshpool in August 2009 from NEWI Cefn Druids. The winger played 5 (+1) times for the Druids in 2008/09
NEWI Cefn Druids signed Edwards in August 2008 from local Cymru Alliance side Gresford Athletic, aged 18. The youngster is a left-sided player and he impressed Managers Waynne Phillips and Lee Jones throughout the 2008 summer and he agreed terms for the season. Steff also captained the Welsh Schools Under 18 side in the Centenary Shield in 2008, and won 5 caps during the year. Steff signed for Aberystwyth in the Summer of 2010, after impressing in several pre-season friendlies. He scored on his league debut on 14th August against Carmarthen and will try and add to his tally during the season.
He was born in Wrexham and lives in Llangollen and will hopefully play a big part for the Seasiders this season.
Name: Ryan Marriott
Ryan is a midfielder who has graduated from the TNS Scholarship programme. Originally from London, he spent three years at the Walford and North Shropshire College, before agreeing a first professional contract in the 2008 close season.
Ryan has been with The Saints since 2006 and previously, he was at the Chelsea youth academy for two years with a short spell at Arsenal as well.
He made his Welsh Premier debut as a substitute against Caersws FC on 1st September 2007 at Park Hall. He signed on loan for Aber in August 2010 from the New Saints and was awarded the Man of the Match by pundit Malcolm Allen in Aber's first league game of the season against Carmarthen.
Name:Cledan Davies
Cledan Davies is a young midfielder who signed for Aberystwyth Town from local Ceredigion side, Tregaron Turfs who play in the Cambrian Tyres local league. He went on trial at Park Avenue in the 2009 pre-season and impressed Brian Coyne enough to sign him.
The left winger was born in the town and has the potential to become a fans favourite at Park Avenue. His development will hopefully be aided by a loan move to local Huws Gray Alliance team Penrhyncoch.
Strikers
Name: Ricky Evans
The Nomadic Ricky Evans joined Aberystwyth from Newtown in August 2010, and the Park Avenu outfit became his eleventh Welsh Premier League club.
Ricky started a second spell with the Druids in August 2008, having returned from Cymru Alliance side, GAP Queens Park. He had made the reverse move in October 2007 after beginning the 2007/08 campaign at Plaskynaston.
He first signed for Druids in July 2007 from Bangor City, after impressing on trial at Plaskynaston. The Wrexham born midfielder originally joined Bangor City from TNS in August 2002, having previously played for Oldham Athletic, and on the Welsh scene for Welshpool and Flint in addition to the Treflan club.
He was a cult hero amongst Bangor City fans until his departure to Aberystwyth in December 2003, before linking up with Welshpool in 2004/05. A Welsh semi-professional international and the brother of TNS defender Steve Evans, Ricky joined Caersws in March 2005 but moved to Rhyl in October the same year. He returned to Bangor City in July 2006.
Name: Luke Powell
Former Everton starlet who had trials with Lincoln City and made just two appearances during a three-month spell with Barrow, before joining Aberystwyth Town in August 2010.
Name: Lewis Codling
Young striker who came through the Everton youth system alongside James McCarten, both players signing for Aberystwyth Town in August 2010.
Manager: Alan Morgan Assistant Manager: Christian Edwards
Alan Morgan
Aberystwyth Town announced Alan Morgan as their new Manager on Wednesday 4th November 2009.
The then caretaker-boss Christian Edwards, who enjoyed a successful stint in the hot-seat, was named as Morgan's Assistant Manager.
Aberystwyth-born Alan, who turned 36 two days before his appointment and is an uncle to club captain Bari Morgan, had been instrumental in a successful period with Bangor City as Assistant Manager to Neville Powell, helping them to consecutive Welsh Cup Final triumphs.
After spending ten years as a professional at Tranmere Rovers and another year at Doncaster Rovers, Alan went on to play for Connah's Quay Nomads, Rhyl, and Porthmadog in the Welsh Premier League, and had a brief spell as Player Manager at NEWI Cefn Druids.
Alan is currently also Head of Tranmere Rovers' Academy, and expects to complete his UEFA 'A' Licence badge in November 2009. If successful he will then enrol on the UEFA Pro Licence Course in 2010.
Alan and Christian have known each other for a number of years, having played with each other for the Wales Under 21 side and spent time together at Tranmere Rovers a few years later.
Christian Edwards
Former Welsh International Centre-Back Christian Edwards became Brian Coyne's first signing of 2007 when he joined the Park Avenue outfit from Conference side Forest Green Rovers on January 3rd 2007.
The much travelled 6'2" defender started his career at Swansea City, the club he supported as a child, and made 112 appearances between 1994 and 1998. He then commanded a fee of £275,000, when the Swans sold him to Nottingham Forest in March 1998. However, it was not long until he was on the move again, this time on loan to Bristol City where he made 3 appearances. In 2000/2001 he went out on loan twice, first to Oxford United and then to Crystal Palace where he played 9 games for the Londoners. A year later in 2002, he went out on loan again this time to Tranmere Rovers where he played 12 games before joining Bristol Rovers permanently after making 54 appearances for Forest.
His first season as a Rovers player saw him as a first team regular in the centre of the defence. But, in March 2004, Edwards was placed on to the transfer list following a dip in form. It got worse for him though, when he fractured his arm on the last day of the 2004/05 season and took all summer to recover. In the summer of 2006 Edwards was informed that his contract would not be renewed and he was released soon afterwards.
In July 2006, Edwards announced his retirement from professional football, so he could begin a three year sports management degree course at UWIC in Cardiff and he combined this with playing for Conference side Forest Green Rovers. This switch did not work out for the Caerphilly born man, and he joined Aberystwyth.
Edwards won his only Welsh cap while at Swansea and has two 'B' and 14 Under 21 caps.
Goalkeepers
Name: Stephen Cann
Aberystwyth Town signed goalkeeper Stephen Cann, aged 21, from Rotherham in August 2009. The South African-born Welshman, impressed Manager Brian Coyne during the pre-season, which included a half in the friendly in July 2009 against Liverpool at Park Avenue.
He started his career at Derby County, but was released in June 2007 and he then joined Rotherham United in July 2007, after impressing in a trial. He played his first game for the Millers in a 3-0 FA Cup loss to Aldershot Town. In his next game, in the Johnstone's Paint Northern Semi-Final against Darlington, it is reported that he made three excellent saves during the game, and saved two penalties in the shoot out, including saving one with his groin, enabling the Millers to progress to the Northern Final.
Cann was involved in the Wales Under 19 set-up in 2006 with players who have gone on to win full caps like Chris Gunter, Neal Eardley, Ched Evans and Andy King, and also with other current Welsh Premier League players such as Kyle Graves, Alex Darlington and Craig Moses.
He won his first Semi-Pro Under 23 cap in September 2009 against Poland as a substitute and started the International Challenge Trophy game in Portadown in November 2009 to win his second cap.
Name: Richard Morgan
Richard returned to the Welsh Premier in July 2009 when Tomi Morgan signed the experienced 'keeper from Cymru Alliance side, Penrhyncoch.
He last appeared in the League with Aberystwyth Town, but left the Seasiders in January 2008 after losing his place in the side to Dave Jones. He played 14 times for Aber in the League in 2007/08 and made four starts in the Loosemores Cup as well.
Richard was Aber's first choice 'keeper for two seasons and he is also a former Rhayader and Carmarthen stopper. He will provide good experience at the club and is currently on loan to local side Penparcau F.C.
Defence
Name:Aneurin Thomas
'Freddy' has been at the club for a number of years and is in his third spell at Park Avenue. He has frequently captain the side, which is testament to his excellent leadership qualities. He returned to the club in November 2003 and has been an essential part of the club's revolution at the back and he made his 400th Welsh Premier League start when he captained Aber at Prestatyn Town in a 2-0 win in January 2010.
He started his League career at Llanidloes Town, playing 10 (+3) games before his first spell at Aber in 1993-94 - 1995-96. He then joined Llansantffraid and made 28 (+6) appearances at Treflan before a switch to Newtown where he played 36 times in the League in 1997-98 and the beginning of the following season. He returned to Aber to make a further 62 League appearances in three seasons, before reverting back to Newtown in 2002-03 to play 1 (+6) times. His next stop was at Carmarthen Town, where he made 6 (+2) appearances in 2003-04 but after that brief spell he signed for Aber for a third time and has been a key player ever since.
He is a no-nonsene, strong centre-back who excels in the air both in defence and when attacking at set-pieces.
Name:Sion James
Sion is a former Carmarthen and Barry Town player, who is a local lad born in Penrhyncoch, he also played for his hometown club. Sion made his debut in the 2004/05 season away to Port Talbot. Sion also won the Supporters player of the season and the Player's player of the season in the Club's Annual dinner on the 4th June 2010.
Name: Michael Howard
Michael Howard joined Llanelli in July 2009, just in time to be named in the Reds' Europa League squad in the 2009 European campaign.
The left-back was born in Birkenhead, Merseyside, and initially started his career with Liverpool before being signed as a trainee by Tranmere Rovers. It was at Swansea City though, where he made his most football League appearances, featuring 229 times, scoring just twice between 1998 and 2004.
He was then signed by Jim Harvey for Morecambe from the Swans at the start of the 2004/05 season and played 95 times for the club. His consistent performances at left-back saw him win the 'Junior Red of the Year' award at the end of the 2005/06 season. This award was voted for by members of the Morecambe Junior Reds Supporters' Club.
In January 2008, Howard joined Oxford United on a short-term loan deal and he was released by Morecambe in May 2009 and subsequently joined Llanelli, making his debut in the Europa League victory against Motherwell on 2nd July 2009. He signed for Aberystwyth Town in July 2010 after impressing in a few pre-season games.
Name: James McCarten
Young defender who was an Everton youth and also spent a short time on-loan at Accrington Stanley before being released from Goodison Park and joining Aberystwyth Town in August 2010.
Name: Gareth Hughes
Gareth re-signed for Aberystwyth for his third spell at the club in July 2007 from Mid Wales rivals, Newtown, for whom he was the club captain. He played 26 (+6) times in 2007/08, scoring three goals and he was rewarded with a one-year extension in July 2008 to keep him at the club for the 2008/09 season.
Hughes, who was born in Aber, is a hardworking, strong running midfielder who can fill various roles. He was with Wrexham as a youngster before joining his hometown club Rhayader in 1998/99, when he made seven Welsh Premier appearances. He then moved to Aberystwyth where he impressed in 30 games, before re-joining Rhayader. After 7 (+10) games at the Weirglodd, he switched back to Aber again and made a further 2 (+11) games in the 2000/01 season. He then returned to Rhayader the following season and made 27 appearances before switching to Latham Park.
He signed for the Robins in 2003/04 season and quickly developed a reputation as one of the most respected midfielders in the league. He made 131 (+6) League appearances for Newtown, scoring 11 goals, before he signed for Brian Coyne's Aber.
Name: Craig Williams
Craig is a young player who has graduated through Newtown's junior sides. He is excellent on the ball. He became the youngest winner of the Welsh Premier League's Player of the Month Award in November 2005.
He featured on the Sky Televison programme "Football Icon" and racked up over 100 League appearances for the Robins. He is an excellent set-piece taker and joined Aberystwyth in June 2010.
Midfield
Name: Luke Sherbon
Luke Sherbon re-joined Aberystwyth Town in August 2009 on the eve of the new season for his third spell at the club.
He had left Park Avenue for Rhyl just seven months earlier after over four years at the club. He made 19 (+1) appearances and scored six goals for Aberystwyth in the 2008/09 Season and became the main January Transfer Target for Alun Bickerstaff. He then made his Rhyl debut as a substitute in a 2-0 home win against Porthmadog in the League on 17th January 2009 and won a Championship Winners medal with the club during the excellent 2008/09 Season. He also played in the Champions League for Rhyl in July 2009 against Partizan Belgrade but had his contract terminated by mutual agreement in August 2009.
Luke first appeared in the Welsh Premier with Barry Town during their 'troubled days', but still managed to impress in a poor team. He re-signed for Aber after appearing for them as a Youth team player. He is a former Leeds and Man Utd trialist and an established talent in the League with bags of pace and flair. Despite being in his early twenties, he has played over 100 Welsh Premier League games.
He was called up by Terry Boyle in November 2009 to the Wales Semi Pro squad and won his cap against Northern Ireland in Portadown, becoming the first ever Welshman to play for his country under the 'education eligibility' ruling. He won the Welsh Premier league player of the month for January 2010, with some impressive performances.
Name: Bari Morgan
In his ninth season at Park Avenue after joining from Swansea City, was voted players' and supporters' player of the year in 2003/4. Has made a midfield berth his own and has played for the Welsh semi-pros. Bari is a tenacious midfielder who gives everything for the team.
Name: Conall Murtagh
Left the club on loan to join Aberystwyth in January 2010, he was recalled for the last three games of the season but left the Saints after the Loosemores Cup Final in late April 2010.
The New Saints swooped to sign Wrexham midfielder Conall Murtagh in January 2009. The former Northern Ireland Under 21 International completed his switch to Park Hall after a disappointing spell at the Racecourse.
Murtagh made 50 Welsh Premier League appearances for Connah's Quay and Rhyl, but after a season at Belle Vue, he attracted the attention of the Dragons and signed a two-year contract in summer 2007. Indeed, the tireless midfielder who loves to get forward had such a good season at Rhyl, he was voted in the League's Team of the Year and was also shortlisted for the Phil Stanley Player of the Year Award.
Wrexham allowed the playmaker to play part-time whilst he completed his degree in Physiology at Manchester University, and his highlight with the club was playing in the second round of the League Cup, scoring a penalty in the shoot-out against League One Port Vale, to secure a tie with Aston Villa, in a game he also featured in.
He made just four League 2 appearances in the relegation season last year though, and also spent two months in the Blue Square Conference with Droylsden. He then completed his degree, but was then confined to his bed with viral meningitus over the summer. He made a complete recovery but another change of Manager at the Racecourse didn't help his cause and his has not been able to command a place under current Boss Dean Saunders. He made his Saints' debut in a 1-1 home draw against Newtown on 17th January 2009
Name: Geoff Kellaway
Geoff was born in Dorchester, but has spent most of his life in Wales and in particular, Lampeter. He played for the Aber Youth team as a youngster and graduated into the first team squad from the Reserves and Penrhyncoch. He made his League debut for the club in the 2003/04 season as a substitute, coming off the bench twice in that campaign.
He is a two footed player that has the natural ability to run defenders ragged. He has excellent pace and has matured into a very talented Welsh Premier League player. Kellaway was instrumental when his side got to the Welsh Cup Final in 208/09, scoring twice in the semi-final win over Carmarthen Town at the Bridge Meadow Stadium, Haverfordwest and playing in the final defeat to Bangor in Llanelli.
Going into the 2009/10 campaign, Kellaway had already played 67 (+15) times, scoring 17 goals. In November 2009, it was announced that Kellaway had signed a contract to remain with the club until July 2011.
Name: Steff Edwards
Stefan Edwards joined Technogroup Welshpool in August 2009 from NEWI Cefn Druids. The winger played 5 (+1) times for the Druids in 2008/09
NEWI Cefn Druids signed Edwards in August 2008 from local Cymru Alliance side Gresford Athletic, aged 18. The youngster is a left-sided player and he impressed Managers Waynne Phillips and Lee Jones throughout the 2008 summer and he agreed terms for the season. Steff also captained the Welsh Schools Under 18 side in the Centenary Shield in 2008, and won 5 caps during the year. Steff signed for Aberystwyth in the Summer of 2010, after impressing in several pre-season friendlies. He scored on his league debut on 14th August against Carmarthen and will try and add to his tally during the season.
He was born in Wrexham and lives in Llangollen and will hopefully play a big part for the Seasiders this season.
Name: Ryan Marriott
Ryan is a midfielder who has graduated from the TNS Scholarship programme. Originally from London, he spent three years at the Walford and North Shropshire College, before agreeing a first professional contract in the 2008 close season.
Ryan has been with The Saints since 2006 and previously, he was at the Chelsea youth academy for two years with a short spell at Arsenal as well.
He made his Welsh Premier debut as a substitute against Caersws FC on 1st September 2007 at Park Hall. He signed on loan for Aber in August 2010 from the New Saints and was awarded the Man of the Match by pundit Malcolm Allen in Aber's first league game of the season against Carmarthen.
Name:Cledan Davies
Cledan Davies is a young midfielder who signed for Aberystwyth Town from local Ceredigion side, Tregaron Turfs who play in the Cambrian Tyres local league. He went on trial at Park Avenue in the 2009 pre-season and impressed Brian Coyne enough to sign him.
The left winger was born in the town and has the potential to become a fans favourite at Park Avenue. His development will hopefully be aided by a loan move to local Huws Gray Alliance team Penrhyncoch.
Strikers
Name: Ricky Evans
The Nomadic Ricky Evans joined Aberystwyth from Newtown in August 2010, and the Park Avenu outfit became his eleventh Welsh Premier League club.
Ricky started a second spell with the Druids in August 2008, having returned from Cymru Alliance side, GAP Queens Park. He had made the reverse move in October 2007 after beginning the 2007/08 campaign at Plaskynaston.
He first signed for Druids in July 2007 from Bangor City, after impressing on trial at Plaskynaston. The Wrexham born midfielder originally joined Bangor City from TNS in August 2002, having previously played for Oldham Athletic, and on the Welsh scene for Welshpool and Flint in addition to the Treflan club.
He was a cult hero amongst Bangor City fans until his departure to Aberystwyth in December 2003, before linking up with Welshpool in 2004/05. A Welsh semi-professional international and the brother of TNS defender Steve Evans, Ricky joined Caersws in March 2005 but moved to Rhyl in October the same year. He returned to Bangor City in July 2006.
Name: Luke Powell
Former Everton starlet who had trials with Lincoln City and made just two appearances during a three-month spell with Barrow, before joining Aberystwyth Town in August 2010.
Name: Lewis Codling
Young striker who came through the Everton youth system alongside James McCarten, both players signing for Aberystwyth Town in August 2010.
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