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Please can anyone tell me, will i be able to order the cracking new shirt online......Gav
Reply: Means of sales will be decided in next few weeks.

heard a whisper that you have signed young striker Jack Green, if this is true then it will benefit the team good in the future, please post and reply would like to know if this is true? thanks
Reply: Not sure if Jack has signed.

i would like 2 know is lil luke morgan goin 2 be invoved in the swans game be good 2 see 1 of my best m8s playing in that game! please reply to this! GOOD LUCK Luke 'SMIRF' Morgan!
Reply: Luke id doing brilliantly.

"Leeds United have confirmed they will travel to Spytty Park for a pre-season friendly on Saturday, August 2, kick-off 3pm.

The Argus understands that will mean Newport County's scheduled game at Neath on August 1st will be cancelled."

Found this on a south wales argus website. Any truth?
Reply: Yes Newport have decided to play Leeds Reserve Team instead.

Just would like to ask have we signed any new youngsters and how many? thanks
Reply: We are bust signing a number at moment

ive got my own business

Really looking forward to the Wednesday game and the season ahead - have a look at www.youtube.com/afanfmsport - we've got an interview with Peter Hain, and soon they'll be interviews with Andy Dyer + more.

hi i just finish college do hairdressing for 3 years i went to the gym 2day and could not help noticing that 1 of ur players need my help he had the worst hair style i have ever seen so here are my details
07151247527
p.s ring me plez coz he relly needs help thanks

is it true that pockett in love with a girl that he only new for a week and spent every day with her for the 2 weeks he had off from work????

New kits look fantastic,good luck to everyone for the new season,looking forward to seeing the team giving it their best against the Swans next wednesday,a terrific opening fixture at the Gnoll,well done to Neath Rugby and all those connected with the club for getting the pitch sorted,they tell me it looks great.Come early it should be some crowd especially if the new Spanish players are playing locally for the first time.

has anyone seen my new tatoo? I love it its gorgeous

Where are supporters supposed to park at the Gnoll,particularly when the Swans play Neath next week? I ask this because it appears that there is no car park at the ground, nor on street parking near it.
Reply: As is the case with most stadia there is limited parking on site so I would arrive early if I were you. There is a 200 space car park outside of the ground or behind the railway station there is a 2000 space car park and a five minute walk.

How much is it to get into the gnoll for the swans game and is it pay on the night.
Reply: Prices are £7 for Adults and £3 Concessions and it is pay on the night.

with two pencocks in the club do you think the t.v .cameras will give us a wide berth due to the programmes going out before the watershed!!!!!!!!!

hey guys just to let u all know bevzy got engaged to his missus on hols this week.

please could you update on what is happening with the academy, is it going to be under 21 or under 19 ?
Reply: Under 19

how many players is andrew signing on for his squad for the new season, and is he promoting any of the reserves or any youngsters to the first team squad besides gavin and dan ?
Reply: Andrew is currently working hard to mould the squad- keep an eye on this site for updates.

is there going to be a malcom judd match against llansawel pre season?
Reply: We are waiting for Llansawel to come back to us.

almost had it this year but pock"s lwks like he dun it again them sunbeds in swansea are the best around!!!!!!

will any of the 16 year olds be involved in the forth coming friendlies
Reply: We'll see.

Will you have a Youth team installed in the welsh league?
Reply : No - academy of Youth Cup

Hello, when does Neath Athletic pre-season commence?
Reply: June 7th

J.P has got the best tan but it's false, he has a tan spray every week!

is it true that jp as the best tan at the club???
Reply: That's fair - mind you Clayts or Pocks haven't turned in yet!

http://www.welshfootballforum.org.uk/

Good work on the friendly arrangements - any news on KO times?

Ray
Will you please contact me on 01685 811510

This club got only one keeper!! or not!!

I am fan of it a litle bir i live in holland (i am marocan)

well done neath excellent 1st season and to top it off the announcement of playing on the gnoll next season,lets hope some of the gnoll faithful will maybe show an interest and add to your support on home games i for one will definitely now its in town (walking distance) come on neath football i hope you can be as successful as our rugby and dominate wpl for ever neath neath neath neath

where will the reserves be playing next season?
Reply: The Gnoll

is the neath manager going to sign any of the promising 16 year olds to keep them at the club.for future development,
Reply: Yes

how do you feel about stuart lovering(barry town) comments about that they should be given automatic promotion to the league f wales because they have the facilities even though they have been plying tyheir trade in div 2 of the welsh league.i would love to hear yur comments about this mans statement on the welsh league website cos it sounds like delusions of granduer to me
Reply: Absolute nonsense from the lad to be fair.

Welcome to The Gnoll next season guys!!

With some luck we could have Double Champions this time next year : )

What sort of cost to get into games these days??

Congratulations to Lee Bevan on being named as a stand by player for the Welsh Non League squad for the forthcoming international tournament in North Wales in May. Recognition indeed for a great season for Lee and Neath in general.

Also to mention the skipper Andy Hill in polling a high number of votes from the league managers "Dream Team" selection but unfortunately for Hillo he just missed out on making the final selection - well done Hillo mate. Target for next season 10 more goal's and make the final team!!

When are we having an announcement re our home venue next season? Rumours are around!
Reply; Announcement to be made 12.5.08

CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How many teams have been to the land of the 1 eyes and not lost this season. 3 games, 2 wins and 1 draw. What a great year for the Eagles. Well done

Llanelli away ! League Champions. COME ON LET'S BE 'AVING YOU !!!!! Get down to Stebo and support the team. I will be there. Will you ???

Well done to all for a record breaking first season in the WPL.

Well done on finishing 7th a good season, let's hope you can higher next year!

CERI
GOOD LUCK BOYS on the last game against
BANGOR CITY .its been a tremendous 1st year in
the premier league. and looking forward to a more
successful season next year.
To my friends- supporters thank's for all the good
times this season . bon bon EAGLES.
and to LLANELLI on tuesday 22rd the senior cup
staying in NEATH one more year sorry.

Are there any implications for the club when the league splits into 2 divisions of 10 and 10 starting 2009/10?

Other than the obvious need to finish top half to get into the top division or are there reasons why the club couldn't go into the top division?
Reply: We are confident that the club will meet the criteria required by that time.

Craig "robo" morris is a ledgend. Also the man himself clayton blackmore playing for neath, class acts!!! nice to see you neath team holding your own in the prem league for 1st season!!

A bit of advise from a ex-experienced scout,I went to watch a nephew of mine down in Nelson and the Nelson 8 had something special to offer. I spoke to him after the game, he seemed more intrested in drink, But from experience he's far capable of becomeing a talant not only for neath, but to become a great player in the whole leauge. Thanks Phil

Nice gesture by some of the Neath supporter who had made the effort to travel up to Anglesey to applaud the Llangefni fans towards the end of the match! If we were not so desperate for the points perhaps we would have settled for an amicable draw!

The boys who played against Llangefni Town showed great heart and spirit. Surely the football club should take the blame on this below par perfomance against Llangefni Town as the long travelling the players had to go through took its toll on the performance level of the squad psychologically and physiologically.
Reply: If you want - the club has to cut its coat according to its cloth and always will. Llangefni is only 15 minutes from Caernarfon and we travelled there on the same day and won!

4-2 Players tired perhaps?
Reply: there you go!- you should have paid for it!

After doing so well up until now, with a chance of going above PTT isn't it a bit daft to travel on the same day to Llangefni. 5-6hour gruelling journey starting at 6am. It doesn't bode well. The squad should have traveled on Friday
Reply: Did you want to pay for that then?

wats appening with guest book no comments or wat.

went down lido on tuesday to watch neath under 16,s academy v bgc wales very good game and some realy good quality players on show the big blond number 9 and the number 4 in the middle of the park and the 2 central defenders were outstanding for neath,very nice to see andrew dyer was there with a few of his back up team he must of been pleased with some of the youngters performances lets hope he takes them under his wing and brings them on and upwards towards senior PL football i for one hope so because it would be a shame to lose these youngters to the likes of port talbot or lido
Reply: It is always the intention Of Neath to bring youngsters on - look at success of Mattie and Lee in the last couple of years - Daniel and Gavin are both on the verge and at least three 16 year old are being closely monitored at the moment either in academy team or in reserves.

i am stunning, no matter what dyers says....my mrs tells me.

An important win today - roll on Cefn Druids next Saturday!

Can somebody explain the following. Tuesday night i watched Neath vs Llansawel in the cup. I couldnl't help but notice that the two young wingers that were playing for Neath were inluential to the match result and appeared to be amongst the top players in the team. I was astonished to find that in Todays game both players were left out of the starting 11. One of the two did not even make the 1st squad.
Reply: Both Daniel and Gavin are very promising players who have spent time in and around the first team squad and if willing to learn will undoubdtedly make it into the first team. At this moment they are still learning and will be guided into the first team situation by the manager as he sees fit - we have been through this with Mattie and Bevs when people where crying for them to play- it was done gradually and now they have both been turned into first team regulars, so have patience and Gavin and Daniel will soon be plying their trade in the first team, trust me!

Ray PenCock CANT drink to save his life!!! ha ha, just ask pocket!

has anyone eard a rummer about that mon-goal who trieyd to develop a flock of bats far quicklier then he shood hav, cant bulieve he trieyd to doo it.
Reply Eh! Sounds like your talking Chinese!

Oh yeah, is that the Airbus Match report I see at the bottom of the page:-)
Reply: Eh Col! Click on the link at the bottom of the page-I am guessing but have you just bought your computer or what!

I would like to pass on my condolences to Gary Lloyd and his family on their sudden loss on Saturday of his Dad- Gil Lloyd.

Gil is a legend in Llanelli and his passing will no doubt be a massive loss to the club and everyone who came in to contact with him as a player, manager and steward of the club. Personally I feel priveleged to have known the man and spend time with him having a chat, a pint and a fag while watching a game or in the bar after. Gil you will be sadly missed.

Why aren't the match reports kept up to date on this site?
Reply: Eh Col! Match Reports are fully up to date!

just wondering if anyone has heard a rummer that the bangor game is off?

Just read the Haverfordwest website and their match report from Friday night, someone please tell me that they were watching a different game??!!

How many saves did Idzi make in comparison to Hovis??
Their captain Elliott was sent off for an elbow to Frenchy and even Derek Brazil says on the website that his ill discipline has cost them dearly.

There are an awful lot of people who only see one colour and I like to think when we have been poor and not deserved to win or deserved to lose we are honest enough to say so. Friday however was not the case and we deserved to win the game!!

Hope that everyone is looking forward to our first bus trip in quite a while. The Pink Ladies better get their acts together for the trip home!!

I went to watch Neath V Haverfordwest this evening 15/02/08. I spoke to the fourth official within the first five minutes and asked him to take a seat because he was obstructing my view. His exact reply was "there's plenty of seats". When I informed him that I had paid to watch the game he told me "that it's not my problem". I am very annoyed with the lack of respect shown by an official of the Welsh FA. In no way did I disrespect the official but yet his attitude was a disgrace. If I as a supporter of Neath had behaved in an unprofessional manner it would have brought shame on my club. I tell you now if Eco the Eagle was there he'd have knocked him out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

whats the news tony on the bangor game mate??
Reply: Off AGAIN Al due to them having two players in u23 squad

Hearty congratulations to Andy and all the boys for another excellent win.Can we climb even higher in the table?

Pocs is a big girl with a silly haircut, i wanna score goals!

Are there plans to eventually graduate the existing under 16 Academy team into the McWhirter Youth set up? Either at under 18 or Under 19 set ups.
Reply: hopefully

i want to go to the Neath vs T.N.S game on Saturday 8th March i was just wondering how much the tickets will cost and what time kick off will be.
please send me an e-mail back with the subject heading Neath AFC please this will ensure me that it is not spam being sent to me,
Reply: Ticket £5 but there is also corporate hospitality available at £20.

thank you very much Michael Ferdinando

i've just read viv williams comments on the welsh premier site about ref's and i totally agree with what he's saying, every ref in our league is below par ( with the exception of mark whitby and dean john) , so far below par that some of they're decisions are laughable, do you think it's because none of them have ever played football and dont understand how real football is? they only know the law's of the game! that's it! that's all they know, the way they even speak to players is out of this world, as if they have some kind of power trip when they cross that white line, i bet if they were out in swansea or cardiff they wouldn't dare speak 2 people the way some of them speak to the players on a pitch, a good ref is a ref you dont really notice when you watch a game and lately its all about the ref, look at me, i'm in control, i;m in black, eeeerrrrrrrr! does anyone else agree with me?
Reply: Some are better than others and we cannot live without them - refs perfrm better when there in assessor at the game without a doubt because thaey are more relaxed and less afriad of criticism . Linesmen spend most of the game looking the wrong way because they are constantly asking the bench to sit down, which is undoubtedly the silliest rule in existance.

WELL DONE BOYS
THE BEST GAME OF THE SEASON ,LLANELLI TWO GOALS UP MINS TO GO,
BUT NEATH PERFORMANCE SHOWED THAT WE ARE HERE TO STAY .THE BOYS FACE,S SHOWED
IT ALL HOPE THE GAFFER BOUGHT A ROUND OF DRINKS / A NIGHT TO REMEBER
ANN CERI

Enjoyed the game at Llanelli tonight in foul weather. Although outplayed for long periods of the game we did`nt give up,and after the double substitution clawed our way back with 2 great goals. Never say die - onwards & upwards!

Well that was a very welcome (and dare I say unexpected !) point!The boys yet again showed their ability to fight back.If we play like that on Saturday we should get a good win.
Reply: Superb

In case you are travelling tomorrow's games has just been called off (5:30 p.m.) due to weather and pitch, pity I was looking forward to seeing us both on the telly, maybe the re-arranged game?
Reply: Thanks

Ask Simon Dyer about making a taxi driver drive us around Beaucharest(not sur about the spelling) with Dyers hands over the drivers hands!!!

im good at hittin the target, can i come training?

is it true you are looking for reserve team players on a saturday?
Reply: Possibly - give someons from club a ring.

daz tells me he is after the euro golden boot, and the spanish taxi driver , known as dyer, is paying him a goal scoring bonus! the secret is out

we would just like 2 clear a few things up in regards 2 the reserve team's goals!!! as dazzy has been claiming a few of the boys goals and it is starting 2 get 2 the boys becos none of them wan2 score n e more becos they are afraid that if they do,daz will claim them.so we would like 2 make this publicly known that daz is in fact a "goal theif", and we are starting 2 get 2 the point where we feel he needs help and are worried that if he doesnt recieve help soon,his addiction will get worst and he will start 2 claim the 1st team boys goals!!! we want 2 warn n e 1 that plays with him beware becos mr darren jones will have ur goals. P.S if u see this man and he comes nagging you 4 goals do not give them 2 him becos u are only helping feed his addiction!!!!
Reply: Shocking Darren should be deeply ashamed of himself if he would ever steal someone's goals!!

watched llansawel v ferry reserves yesterday llansawel had youngster just signed from porttalbot apparently 1 definitly to watch

Robbed again!!!We really deserved to win today - but it proves yet again that we are a match for the best teams in the League!By the way - how do otbher supporters feel about Reserve teams from Cardiff Swansea and Wrexham joining our League - I reckon Wrexham would be relegated in the first season and Swansea and Cardiff (reserve teams) would struggle to get higher than mid-table.

Would it not be a good idea for you to include on this site somewhere basic information like where the ground is, postcode, tel no etc. Please bear in mind as this is your season with us a lot of travelling down on Saturday from the North it will be our first visit.
Just a thought like.
Reply: Have as look at ABOUT US page - gives directions to our ground.

Rumour has it that Andrew Dyer has been refused permission to speak to Gary Monk because he is on a CONTRACT at the Liberty Stadium. He is looking to strengthen the squad and is very disappointed at this latest setback! But unfortunately that is the way things work if someone is a on a contract.Could somebody please explain this to the Blue Numpties down the road please!
PS You've tried before so PO!

We were robbed today,but we did seem to be sitting back too much in the second half.A big welcome to Clayton and David - I'm sure they'll be major assets for us.With a major effort we can get a good result against Rhyl next Saturday.We all know we've proved to be worth our place in the Welsh Premier League - let's emphasise that with a win against one of the major teams in the League!By the way I thought our travelling supporters gave our team some excellent backing today!

hey come on ,any comments over xmas new year cant believe there's no gossip around

Well done Andy and the boys, an exceptional first half of the season and looking good for a possible WPC position, now woudn't that be something? Merry Xmas and a Prosperous New Year.

bing bong neath bong

Yet another great victory! We could easily have won by seven or eight goals.If we can keep this up we could well be in the Welsh Premier Cup next season.Let's hope that all our loyal supporters make an effort to turn up for the next game against Port Talbot and bring someone with them - we've got a team to be proud of and they deserve all the support we can give.
Reply: Well said

Is it true that bev's wanted 2 take a free kick on tuesday night in our friendly against afan lido and hillo said no that jarrod was to take it and bev's reply was "OH BUT MY GIRLFRIEND IS HERE........ SARAH'S HERE AND HER FATHER IS HERE TOO, so the free-kick was given to bev's and he then said " YER, THANKS, IT IS MY SPECIAL DAY!!! can anyone share any light on this situation?

Great to see Andy's very positive comments on the Premier League website - I totally agree that we more than deserve to be where we are in the table - the boys' commitment in our last home game was obvious for all to see.Well done to Andy and all concerned.Here's to a big victory over Porthmadog on Saturday (although I hope Porthmadog get it together and stay in the League - pob lwc ichi!)

WAIT TILL I CATCH HOLD OF U HILLO! DEAD MEAT!

Don't get too excited lads there's no chance of Surms or Bond joining your lot!!

Ive heard a rumour that lee surman and chad bond may be joining us in january?
Reply: Speculation is a great thing!

When are you going to call off Sat game ?
Reply: When and if the pitch becomes unplayable.

I must report to the public who are in no doubt waiting for the next instalment of Pen v The Pink Ladies.
On the bus on the journey home from Caersws on Saturday the challenge was thrown down by The Backseat Boy's to participate in a drinking contest which I duly accepted!!
My opponent was the club skipper Andy Hill. We agreed to drink each others drinks, therefore Hillo had to drink a can of Magners while I had to drink a can of Fosters ( borrowed from Leigh David because Hillo only drinks half pint bottles of Bud !! ).

Anyway the outcome was as follows - Hillo try to cheat and claim victory by only drinking half his can while I on the other hand headed my for fun and was duly declared the winner by a rather disgruntled Stephen Pockett. There are a few more stories to tell but you will have to read my programme notes on Saturday against Bangor City for the full low down on the Pink Ladies and perhaps more notably Andy "Jeffrey"Hammett!!

All the best boys keep trying but more importantly KEEP MISBEHAVING !!

is it right that the promising 16 year old youngsters have been on bench for 2/3 games with the reserves and only being given 1/2 a game ,
Reply: no

Is it true that andy hammitt has got a butler?
Reply: It would appear so!

Once again the Pink Ladies are at it !! First they drag Jarrod " Pockett Lookalike But Smaller" Price into their little gang and now they have turned on one of their own team mates Andy Hammett - just because he has a butler !!

Not only have they turned on one of their own but they have succeeded in turning Carl Shaw from a respectable senior player into a Red wine drinking nuisance - although it must be said that at least Shawsy & Pock's can handle their alcohol unlike our mighty captain Andy"Shandy Half Pint" Hill !!

With reference to the drinking challenge boy's bring it on (Saturday is fine) as I will not have a car with me and will be only to happy to partake in my second favourite pastime - yes drinking Strongbow. What's my first I hear you ask ?? Well thats obvious - taking the P**s out of the Pink Ladies and slaughtering you lot in general in my programme notes.

DONT FORGET LADS " THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD" KEEP MISBEHAVING!!

Just a quick update on wat's really been happening through the eyes of the backseat boys on our recent journeys far far away, the 3 of us put our heads together 2 come up with 3 brilliant songs about the hawk the spanish taxi driver and old jug head, the songs were sang with great pride at the back of the bus and a lot of time and though went into our 3 little songs though there was no response from the 3 amigos with dyers sorting his taxi out and ray hiding from us( backing out of a drinking challange aganist 1 of our youth backseat boys mattie) we thought we better send 1 of our youth in against pencock cause he is a bit of a light weight and old jug head taking his keep young pills, then we found out that andy hammitt has got a butler....how mad is that, we knew something was up when we 1st met him by his accent ( oh rather! ) if u know wat we mean, anyway, time to go, watch out 4 our next comments coming soon!!!!!!

Kick on in the 2nd half of the season and europe is still a possibility.

Following last weekend's great result in North Wales what a brilliant outcome tonight!The boys showed great character to come back for a thoroughly deserved draw after being 2-0 down.I wouldn't normally criticise match officials but I thought the number of yellow cards he handed out to Neath was excessive and spoiled the flow of the game.

bevs was crap on the corner flag challenge stick to heading it son!!!!

Well done to everyone on the great success of Thursdays gentlemans evening,great food,good turnout,good laugh,and fantastic to see players, officials,sponsors and supporters all uniting to show what great potential Neath Athletic has,we definitley need more Bluebirds to go with the many Swans we have on board,we can be a club for all to unite!

just like to wish big lee bevs all the best for up and coming game.enjoy it pal

isnt it a funny coincidence between the visit to italy by andy dyer ,the callup of bevs and rioting in italy!!mmmm !!!!

Firstly i would like to congratulate jp on his recent spelling test, gentlemen is spelt with a j up in Aberdare!!!! Also me and jinx are very happy to be allowed out on thursday, nearly as much as jp, as he will not get mistaken for rhydian off the xfactor now he will be with the boys,(the phatom of the opera)!!!! c u thursday jp!!

How is the Neath Athletic Academy progressing? I notice that none of the scores have been added. Also what is the relationship between Swansea City FC and Neath's Academy, as I notice that they Academy competes in Swans Kit.
Reply: The Swansea City Development squad is Neath's Academy.

well done bev's enjoy the experience have a good game froma mike cynth buddy and andy hill
Reply: Here here

after watching yesterdays neath v welshpool i was very disapointed with the committment and guts shown by some of the neath players having heard good comments obout them.some of them just seemed to have turned up and strolled through the game i think this is totally unexceptable and i would also question the quality of some of the neath players, welshpool drafted a couple of talented youngsters into the side and they are going forward by bringing these young players on
Reply: Congrats to Welshpool for a deserved win but I have to disagree with the fact that some of our players just go through the motions. Our management team is made up of characters who would not allow players to do so trust me.

do you think it would be a good idea to maybe give one or two of the promising 16/17 year olds a chance in the first team squad ,and perhaps this would generate more interest from all the other promising youngsters in the area to come and play and also watch the eagles, i also think it it will bring in more supporters if they know that home grown talent will be on show .
Reply: Yes totally agree especially as WPL rules allow two U18 players to be named on bench. The three players in our reserve team though unfortunately are not eligilble to play for first team until January because we signed them after deadline for Welsh Premier.

hi iam happy 2 let u all know that jinxs and andy r allowed 2 cum 2 the jentlemens evening next week!!!! both girlfriends av said yes....

looking at fixtures for reserves is it correct there is no game until the 24th , cos this seems to be a long break ,if so has a freindly been arranged
Reply: Possibly a cup game to be played within that time

did anyone see how tight my long sleeved top was on the races night? and does anyone else think ray looks like a goomba off mario brothers??? up the eagles!!!

I see that the 2nds are doing well, are there any boys pushing for a first team place? and who is running them?, yanto
Reply: Darren Jones is team manager- very young team - 3 promising 16 and 17 year olds for the future.

I've heared we have signed an 18 year old from swansea youth team. . If so why is he not in the first team?
Reply: Due to strange transfer windows!

Congratulations to Lee Bevan on being name on stand-by for the Wales Under 23 semi-pro squad for the forthcoming match against Italy in Milan. Let's hope for Lee that someone is unavailable for the trip and Lee will be our first player to achieve International recognition at non-league level - all the best Bev's.
Reply: Here here

hey who is that sean cronin??? im sure ive seen him play for wales at some point . but its failed to be pointed out in the players profile.
Reply: Not sure- will check out with Sean

what squad travel to Llanelli tonight?? Thank you
Reply: Full first team

can someone post some contact details for the club please.Need to get in contact regarding a car parking space for the Swansea city freindly next week.
Reply: Swans friendly off due to a change of KO time of Swans FA Cup tie

enough of this endless feud....lets all just be happy in the knowledge that i look like a spanish taxi driver.

I never shirk a challenge and will be very glad for a drinking rematch this Saturday on the way home from TNS!! Don't forget I was disqualified by the Gaffer the last time! I will take on each of the Back Seat Gay Boy's in turn if they can drink a pint a not a girly bottle of Bud!! With reference to the press-up's in Rhayader dont forget that I actually had a fag in my hand while doing my press-ups!! Bring it on boy's or maybe I should rename you lot The Pink Ladies !! See you Saturday and dont forget the Pen is mightier than the Sword.

In recent weeks us backseat boys have come under some heavy criticism directed through our club program written by none other than Raymond the hawk big nose Pencock, well we backseat boys r gonna stand tall and hit back from here on in directing our thoughts through our guestbook aimed straight 2 the tennisball head penlan BOY because in his column he must have forgot to mention when he lost a drinking game on the bus 2 hillo or when it got a bit nasy pocket filled him in and he need our physio to give him urgent treatment at the back of the bus or even getting beat in a press up competion on the way home after 1 trip, so from now on in we will stand tall, backseat boys 4ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply: This could be exciting - the pen v the backseat!

I hope that the snail race will be well attended by committee members and supporters on Saturday. A lot of hard graft has gone into it and the first team and reserve team will be there, so it is upto the supporters and committee of the club to show that they really want this club to achieve - BY BEING THERE! It is my job to pick the team on a Saturday so beware!

Cant wait for Saturday, a win for the Eagles,followed by a great night in the clubhouse amongst top people watching The Rugby World Cup Final and having great fun ,good beer and food, winning money and prizes and a great laugh watching snails racing! Who would want to be anywhere else? So come on everyone, see you there Saturday joining in the fun and supporting our super team.

Your snail racing starts at 7pm and the Rugby World Cup Final 8pm ,was going to come now I am not sure, will the final be on your tv in the bar?
Reply: Yes it will be

Hello, will be play tonight match again Port Talbot with full squad or with some players from bench???? Port Talbot will be play with some players from bench. GOOD LUCK TONIGHT
Reply: Pretty much full strength

I have been following the progress of the club from a great height, and now i am about to swoop and invest a large sum of money, watch this space. Rossy
Reply: That would be lovely

I think the boy price ,should be the first name on the team sheet every time! the way he played v the turks was different class! what a finisher

hi lwk i cum to watch all the games that i can this season and i was down there on tues night when we lost 3-1 i can belive that jarrod price did not start for u 2day up in newton i thought he was the best player by far on tues..... so how can we expect to win games when players who are playing well are left on the bench.....

snail racing...if you watched the race from dressing room to dug out,these would be the results
1.simon dyer the flyer
2leigh the decorator
3tony melding
4andy dyer,stops to argue or he would be 2nd
5the subs
6steve i`ll be there in 3 weeks james
7ray got a spare fag pennock
cant waittobet on race

the guinness book of recordswants to know if you want to enter a competition for the most people in a dugout .?

To all involved at Neath Athletic mising the start to the new season .Stuck out here in Iraq .keep an eye on father in law Ceri,probably still cant drink...all the best boys .

Whens Clayton Blackmore is it Nov 15th which is on clubnights section or Nov 16th which is on your homepage?,also where is it ? how much to get in ? and is there a comedian?
Reply: Nov 15th and there is a comediene!

Good to see our gate was 198 and not 160 which was shown in the Western Mail yesterday.However the club deserves to have gates of 300+ and a lot more for derbys especially when Llanelli are a top side with good away support,lets hope everyone can spread the word what fantastic football we play at Llandarcy Park and what good value people can get for a fiver.Anyone with the technology so that all supporters with the will to help can print off A4 posters from this site to take around their area from the Mondays before each Saturdays home game?

Top 5 average gates,RHYL 492,BANGOR 442,ABERYSTWYTH 352,CARMARHEN 323,TNS 321,only the 3 most poorly supported clubs have averaged less than 191,so come on everyone,spread the word and tell the people of Neath and Swansea East what a cracking local team they have and to come and take a look at the marvelous facilities at Llandarcy Park.

Very concerned to see that Neaths home gate on Wednesday was again the lowest of the games involving Welsh Premiership clubs despite it being a local derby against the top team who have good away support.After the wonderful progress and achievement the club has made this is dissappointing,everyone needs to spread the word when we are playing because the local newspapers do not always do a good job of this, in fairness to them they probably have numerous events to cover and probably need regular prompting,has the club got a press officer and if not are there any retired persons out there who could volunteer for the job,and other supporters who can just volunteer to put a few posters around before each game? The club deserves better support,without it we are at a huge disadvantage to compete with the best.
Reply: Whilst I completely agree that the club should attract better support, the game at Haverfordwest against Carmarthen attracted 181 people compared to our 198, the rest of the games were of a similar size to ours(within 20 people) with the exception of the games at TNS and Rhyl who got a lot more.

The above event on Saturday October 20th at the clubhouse looks like being great fun,admission is only £5 and for this you also get a Chicken &Chips supper served after the 4th Race.Book your place now and have a great night,hope to see all the key supporters, players,officials and their familys there.
Reply: Yes it should be a cracking night.

An Eagle ALWAYS eats a canary!!

Don't you think it's a bit rich that you lot are talking about money. You did exactly the same in the Welsh League and now that you are in the Premier you don't like it when other clubs have got a bit more than you.
The reply to one of the comments below was a bit over the top eh Tony, not befitting of a club secretary.
You should listen to some of the comments from fans who have been watching their teams in the WPL for many seasons they are merely saying what they think will happen in the league, perhaps in two or three seasons time Neath could be challenging for a top three position but you will have to consolidate first.
Reply: I know you won't believe me but I'll tell you anyway - we were FAR FAR from the top payers in the Welsh League last year and won it! As for being over the top I cannot abide dishonesty - Secretary or not!

If Llanelli hadnt eaten the pies theyd have beaten you by even more, why the sour grapes get used to losing youve only just started? Now youre small fish in a big pond .
Reply: At least we are not afraid to go in and have a swim though eh!

I am a fan of neath and watched the llanelli game today. I think that llanelli deserved to win the game to be honest but would like to ask the question whether they looked fitter than neath because i really don't think they did. These boys are supposed full time pros and let's be fair looked like an overweight team! Andrew Mumford looked like the Honey Monster running round and Mark Pritchard is not far behind! We were the fitter looking team by a mile, Llanelli's fittest looking player is forty fu##ing one! To call yourselves full time pros is a proper insult to football - your best player is a firefighter(respect to you Rhys) and good luck to him because he will never leave a decent profession to join the shambles that you displayed tonight. Yea you won and well done but full time - do me a favour! Not many of you deserve to be able to call yourselves full time pros as your results in Europe show. Well done Neath - you lost yes, but probably saved yourselves 4k in wages! If they are full time I'm a fu@@ing scrum half!

I have just heard from a good sourse the reason why llanelli are full time and the money behind them and fair play you have to say well done to the company for getting behind them because it is clearly being reflected in the side - www.welikepies.com are the main sponsor - Mumford is the captain and pritchard the patron! Full time pro's - use to be, stick to the pies it's what you are good at.

you did

Training Schedule 20.9.07.
9.00 Eat some pies
9.15 Eat some more pies.
9.30 Talk about the pies we have ate.
9.45 Talk about the pies we are going to eat.
10.00 Yes you guessed it - eat some pies
etc etc etc

Llanelli played well considering the amount of money spent on assembling that band of mercenaries. Cash is King. I found it incredible that the Turk massive(who didn't stop sininging) spoke about Gary Lloyd's magic hat. Magic wallet more like. Don't they realise HE GOES WHERE THE MONEY IS ! Top of the League but never going to win the league.
NEATH YOU SHOWED TOO MUCH RESPECT TO THE FULL TIMERS. 2 MISTAKES AND THEY WON. Turks created nothing . Tuesday 25th not too long to wait

im manager of mountain ash town under 14,s was wondering if you have a under 14,s team 2 play us in a friendly we play down your field.thanks ryan
Reply: I will pass on your details to our academy director.

It is going to be a really good battle between you, llangefni, and porthmadog for the survival race. By the way we watched the highlights of today's game and it was a very intertaining affair between you and llangefni town.
Reply: Yeh we came to you and looked like a team that would be in a survival race didn't we you tw##- only a homer of a ref gave you 3 points.

Congratulations to the boys in gaining a valuable 3pts today!
Another tough-one next Wednesday night. I saw Peter Nicholas(Llanelli) at the ground today - spying ;-))
Regards
Mike.
www.mikezite.co.uk
Reply: Cheers mike and thanks for taking the photos once again.

dew dew tis a long taim coman this neyath arth-letic ting. glory be to jehosifat, love thy neighboor when da lido cam ta tahn, where dat juicy watermeylon biatch?
Reply: Hmm! Any translations would be welcome.

hi guys,i came on to your site to give you and your team praise,was nice to see some passionate visiting support,you played well on the day ,but never looked like scoring,your game plan was to stop us from scoring and catch us on the break,i dont think we will win the league either but i know one thing we will be closer to it than you will,as for saying we are clowns all i can say is from what i heard from one of your fans all game is that donkeys,so if we are clowns your donkeys,never mind we will come to your place and i cant see you beating us,you dont have the fire power up front to scare the top teams,you will do well this seaon ,but you will end up just above relegation zone,which is good really after stepping up,consolidate and go from there,as for a club house i totally agree,its pathetic that a team like rhyl dont have one,bangor sh--e dont have one either,you will beat llangefni next week end as they are a poor team,have a good seaon ahead and be good

One rule for one and one rule for the other. Handball by Rhyl(caught) = no penalty; handball by Neath (accidental) = penalty. Homer cheating weak tosser! Rhyl management allowed in refs room at half time , Neath not, Homer cheating weak tosser! Hopefully you will read this ref you cheating homer!

Two consecutive weeks a ref has bottled games with Neath involved. Incidental or sinister. Surely if there is conclusive proof of indescretions against Neath it is the responsibility of management to draw this to attention of the FAW. Or am i being very stupid to the fact it would be covered up. At the moment it seems refs are leaning towards the others and discriminating against the "new" boys.

cheated my arse. Your no6 should have gone in the 1st half for an elbow as for accidental handball what were his hands doing above his head.
Reply: It's not the fact that the ref gave the pen for you but the fact that he didn't give ours for the same thing in the first half. We feel cheated I promise you.

watch the game at rhyl, thought the boys were robbed and with a bit of luck could have scored on a number of occasions, they did really well and played some good football, the team is getting better every game, didn't think it was a pen and if it was then we had 1 the same in the 1st half that wasn't given and as for the comments on our website from the rhyl fans about giving us a football lesson and beating us 6-0 is that why for the last 10mins of the game your strikers were keeping the ball in the corners wasting time! i think we gave u a bit of a shock.

to all them clowns from rhyl 2 say u was lucky is another think again!and as for winning the league forget it oh yeah as for your clubhouse am i write in saying u didnt have 1 unlucky and well played neath see u saturday superbud

Drab match! However we won with 10 men. Good look luck for the remainder of the season.
Reply: We had 10 men also! You didn't quite teach us the lesson in SOCCER either did you.

Hi guys,like to say that you have a well organised team,bit physical sometimes,as a huge rhyl fan who was sat amongst you at the half way line with my little lad,it was nice to see such a bunch of supporters passionate in there team,keep it up i.m sure the players know your there and respond to your shouting,you will be ok this season but you dont have the killer touch,we where the better side today and with at least 5 first teamers missing,good luck for the future and nice to see some visiting support,rhyl forever
Reply: Five first teamers missing! Hunt and Moran played and they are Rhyl- others are incidental.

Cheated.Cheated.Cheated.Cheated.

your best chance at the weekend will be complacency from rhyl..i'm sure you'll compete for everything like llangefni did..pob lwc i chi ar ol dydd sul

RhylFansclubhouse. School goes back on Thursday. Maybe if the teachers don't give you homework you might make the game. Lucky it's not a week night or you may have to be in bed early. Even worse if it was a Sunday. Mammy would have you in the bath ready for school. Soccer ?? Football is what most people would say, unless they only got into the game since Beckham joined LA.

We will give you a taste of of what real W.P.L. soccer is all about. We'll give you a real lesson of football. We Can't wait to see it. Good luck (You'll need it).
Reply: SOCCER!.................... SOCCER!

Excellent news that the Murder Mystery night was a success.I must say I thought we deserved at least a point against Carmarthen - all the boys showed total commitment and thoroughly deserved something out of the game.If we can perform like that against one of the stronger teams in the League we should do well over the season.Nice to see a respectable crowd as well.

On holiday in swansea, this was the first game I ve seen in the welsh premier league. I thought it was a really good standard, Neath should have got something out of the game. The beat player on the park was Paul Fowler of Camarthen, why has'nt any league club given him a go !!

i wasent thinking of you i was pittyin you nice to see that you still think of neath to, must miss us? any way its good to see you still take an intrest in us. come up an watch our acadamy games fantastic youth set up now.

i have scoured this site for the kick off times to forthcoming games but cannot find this information anywhere.You have a link to fixtures/results,why not include kick off times there? If i have missed this information somewhere,then please accept my apologies.If the information is missing then please get it sorted!
Reply: All WPL games are 2.30 or 7.30 KO's.

Just home from Carmarthen game. Where was the noise ???? The ref was incompetent. He should be shot. TOP WELSH REF ! YOU'R 'AVING A LAF !!!!

Where are all the posters ??????????????? FIRST LEAGUE GAME IN THE TOP FLIGHT TOMORROW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Come on Eagles let's get a big crowd to support the boys. Caerfyrddin will be a difficult game. Lots of noise
Reply: Don't tell me you haven't put the posters up again!!!!!!

watched the connahs quay game and i thought the ref was the worst ref i.ve ever seen, who does he think he is, just cause the cameras were there he played up 2 them, who does he think he is, he wrecked the game, even the away side said he was poor, but yet nothing will get done about it!

TO ALEX NO ITS NOT EASY BUT ITS NICE TO BE AT A CLUB WHERE PEOPLE TALK TO EACH OTHER ABOUT FOOTBALL MATTERS AND EVERYONE IS PULLING IN THE SAME DIRECTION BUT THANKS FOR THINKING OF ME!

One defeat doesn't ruin a season,but the defeat at Connah's Quay certainly wakes people up.It just highlights the enormous task ahead of Neath,but it will be a task that Neath will definitely up to and up for.

Sorry SVEN as Neaths new benefactuer not only have we pipped you to Rocco but we plan to reveal yet another even bigger superstar striker at the VIP dinner party we are holding on Sept 1st,hope to meet and mash you in Europe next season swedehead!

just like to send a message to dave evans and barry its not that easy is it

Just vot is going on?Ze international striker Rocco who I was going to sign is now going to be revealed as Neaths new striker at their dinner on September 1st, NEATH JUST WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes thats right Sven get used to it Neath are on the way up and we have got the best Wags too! and if you want to see them you will have to buy your own ticket for September Ist too like the rest of us.Rocco is going to take us to the top, unlucky Sven!

On the beach in Florida reading the mail on sunday football section proud to see Neaths win boldly listed, the guy on the next sunbed says,you like soccer?see David Beckham scored his first goal for LA GALAXY,I said yes but see here Andy Hill scored 2 for our homeclub NEATH,he said does Hill play in the Premier,I said he certainly does! Most of the Yanks havent got a clue about football but lets hope it progresses there we are sure to get a record fee for Hillo!
Reply: Brilliant Dave!

As you may know I am the football club's benefacteur and we have already signed Rocco, now I invite you to my VIP Suite at the Cimla Court Hotel Neath on September 1st at 7.30pm, where we will reveal and introduce our latest signing, star striker, Jack Hammer.

We are grateful for your donation of £25 to the Premier League Fund for this evening which will include a 3 course meal.

is their 1 4this season , whos runs the resis . thanks
Reply: There are 14's - reserve manager is Darren Jones.

Fantastic result at Porthmadog - at this rate we'll be doing a lot more than just holding our own in this League!!!

seeing neath and andy hill's name on sky sports in spain on tv was incredible Forza Neath

brilliant start to the season well done neath cynthia mike and buddy

GOOD LUCK BOYS
sorry iam working but ill be with you all the way
show PORTHMADOG
that we are here to stay in this leauge and not to
make up numbers looking foward to the result
p.s. slab of beer for the next away game if we win ?

Just like to wish you all the best for saturday and the forthcomming season. I'm sure that when all the adrenaline will be put into your performances then you will be much better than you were at the Re/max last weekend. The occasion obviously got to some and rightly so we can remember when we were the new boys. It will be hard but you have some real quallity players and will do ok when you settle. Again all the best from the Burns Rd.

A warm welcome to Neath from Bangor City supporters.
Good luck for the forthcoming season.
Reply: Thanks for the message - good luck to you also.

Good luck to everyone for Saturday from the U.S.A. give it your best shot, play as a team enjoy the day and fetch home those first points!

Good Luck from sunny Spain, will be keeping a close eye on the results

its only one game so its not so bad Come on neath its time to get together

JUST LIKE TO WISH ANDY & ALL THE BOYS AT NEATH ALL THE BEST FOR THE COMING SEASON. C U ALL SOON
THE FINK

Good luck to andrew and all the players in your adventure in the welsh premier, im really sure youll do well, and will be there to stay , all the best

please could you tell me when and what time the next academy training session will be held
Reply: News to be issued very soon.

could someone please update me on the friendly results.I am in Canada and really looking forward to this season.best of luck in the Welsh premier.
Reply: Been away on holiday sorry - site now up and running again.

Friendly is tonight Tuesday 24th

The Neath website says Merthyr visiting for friendly on Wed 25 July, while Merthyr site says Tue 24 July. Can Neath officials clarify?
Reply: Tuesday 7.30

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i have heard that there is an academy team starting up at neath have you started training yet and if so have you had any quality players turn up and who are they ' a few of us r interested in coming to join so please let us know when training is .
Reply. Will be after 2 weeks when I return from holiday

tony,heard about the comments on your site and thought i`d clear the air.yes ,carl shaw did play an exhiition match for the neath league on saturday at coelbren.it was done with the express permission of andy dyer.carlwas an outstanding ambassador for not only neath,but for the league team as well.i`ve lost his number to thank him,but please pass on my sincerest thanks to carl and the club for allowing him to play in the celebration match p.s. i`ve retired from managing teams much to the approval of local referees
Reply: Top Man Herb - got a lovely role down at Neath Ath for you if your interested - contact Me or Andy.

whats the enterance fee on wednesday
Reply: £5 adults £3 OAPs and Under 16

has carl shaw left???
heard off a good source that carl wasplaying saturday with another club!!apparently he was seen playing for herbies team park rangers along with people like triggsy from llansawel!!does anybody know?
Reply: Change your source!

sorry but the watcher was right but his info was wrong .carl did play in herbies team but in an exhibition match to open coelbrens new pitch and dressing rooms representing the neath league where carl used to play for cwm.apparently it was a terrific day for the coelbren club.congrats to them!he also asked willy coope tocome out of retirement but willy wanted too much appearance money!!lol!!
Reply: It doesn't surprise me in the least bit that Carl was out doing his bit for the community- he's a credit to football and to Neath- but as you should know is committed to Welsh Premier football next year - will score goals, inspire young players and keep the dressing room entertained! Just won Managers player of the year, top goalscorer and Welsh League for the first time in his career-wants to play for HIS club in top flight!

i am 16 and was wondering if the £5 price still applys to me or is there any concessions????
Reply ; under 16 £3

With all the rain is the game against Swans in doubt ?
Reply: Pitch is looking absolutely brilliant!

what time is the kick off agianst the swans and are tickets required in advance
Reply: 7.30 and pay at gates

Can someone tell me who won what at the presentation night? Im still in greece, back next week and looking forward to the season ahead.
Reply: Players Player Lee Bevan Managers Player Carl Shaw TG Carl Shaw

thx 4 the reply

great stuff can you post the telephone number for the club i cannot seem to find it
Reply 07974697536

Hello , i was wondering if anyone could help me , I am a disabled supporter and was wondering what the parking situation was for the club as I want to come to the friendly against Swansea city. Also is seating first come first served i would need 3 places one for myself and my career and another person in the party.
Reply: Disabled access is via Gate 2 at Llandarcy Park where you will be looked after accordingly, and located in the disabled area - car parking is provided for disabled badge holders in the main car park. Please call me to arrange and I will verify your entry with the necessary bodies and you will be catered for accordingly.

just letting everyone at the club know that i am indeed committed to neath...... and the only reason i havent been trainin is because ive got thrush, and it itches when i run.
Reply: and he's in Malia at the moment which makes training sessions a little difficult

Richard French has a mention on the Port Talbot website www.porttalbottown.co.uk if your interested. Good signing.

hia im 16 and going to swansea college september on a football scholarship and was wondering if i could join you or have trials. please let me know thanks.
Reply: Ashley Hopkins will look after you there - he is our reserve team manager.

is it true pocket has shin splints, because he has been dancing too much in the exchange bar in wind st with his hair dressing friends. pleasesort him out dyers

Was just wondering wat anyones thoughts are on the coming season?

Do you think Neath are ready to compete at Welsh Premier level or will it be a season of struggle?

Is it true that we have signed john french from port talbot. If so not bad at all. I also heard Nicky jones being mentioned again from Newtown. What i would like to see is another Port Talbot player in the shape of Robert Cockings. I've heard that he is done with port talbot this year due to increased work commitments and if thats the case then a signing would be great even if he couldnt play every week. He has experience every where across the pitch and is a superb player that would bring something extra. What do others think. P.S He nearly joined last season as well so who knows??
REPLY: Richard French Has signed.

Is friendly against Goytre - Goytre United or Goytre in Gwent??
Reply: Unsurprisingly it is Goytre Gwent!

is there gonna be an academy team next year?? wat ages?
Reply: Yes Jonny B we will be appointing an Under 16 Academy coach very soon and I will be contacting you and other promising youngsters when this is done. Don't worry- Tony M

Well done to Neath in landing the Swans first fixture on Wednesday July 18th at Llandarcy Park and well done Swans for keeping it local,should be a great night.Also looking forward to the clubs first ever Murder Mystery Dinner at the Cimla Court Hotel on Saturday July 21st, hope the players will be there celebrating a good performance and treating their wives or girlfriends to a good night out.You must look after the ladies who will have to have plenty of understanding this season lads.GOOD LUCK!

i was wondering how much tickets are and how much will they be for the freindly against swansea
be very grateful if somebody could help
Reply: Tickets are £5 for the Swans game - get there early if I was you!

Good new club nights section,hope everyone remembers to click on the link and give the club the support it deserves,if everyone can go to as many events and games as possible and fetch along new supporters perhaps the club can achieve great things.

just like to say im happy to be involved with the club this year............i've also got a kid and i come from merthyr. just also like to add that the reason i joined the club was because i heard andy dyer had a trainee contract with crystal palace.

Congratulations on completing a superb season. Will travel down to watch one of the August or September fixtures. Please pass on my best wishes to Terry Harvey, Jervis, Jeff B, Jim Ward, Willie Sandbrook, Willie Coope, Bob Lawrence and all the other "old timers".

JOIN NEATH ATHLETIC AFC AT THEIR FIRST MURDER MYSTERY DINNER BEING HELD AT THE REFURBISHED CIMLA COURT HOTEL 730PM ON SATURDAY THE 21st of JULY! WE ARE TOLD THAT IT PROMISES TO BE A FOOTBALL AND FOOTBALLERS WIVES THEME!,ORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW THROUGH ANY DIRECTOR OR COMMITTEE MEMBER,ANDY DYER IS COLLATING THE NUMBERS AND TICKETS ARE £25 PER HEAD WHICH INCLUDES A 3 COURSE DINNER.COME ON EVERYONE TREAT YOUR LADIES TO A N ENTERTAINING NIGHT OUT WITH A DIFFERENCE TO CELEBRATE THE CLUBS ENTRY INTO THE WELSH PREMIERSHIP.

Congratulations Boys !! I am so pleased for the Club and all its supporters. When myself and Nicky Jones won it a couple of years ago with Llnaelli we turned around and said that day that we wished we had won it with Neath! Now you lot have gone and done that and I bet it felt amazing !!! i am back in the country now so will get up to see you all soon. All the best for next season !

as someone whos son played for quite a strong youth side 3 yrs ago i am very sorry to see neath's side disappear its an end of an era as mcwhirter games were always a pleasure to watch but i hope the decision works for the club.all the best in the top flight
Reply: A measured decision as we want to develop our academy sides.

Home game to start the season !Saturday, 18 August 2007 Neath v Porthmadog, 14:30
A wonderful Christmas home and away to Port Talbot and not forgetting March 8th
Reply: Exciting times ahead!

Wishing you and Llangefni all the best for the forthcoming season. About time some newcomers gave the league a shake up! Good luck and I look forward to visiting you during the season!
TNS FC supporter

When does pre-season training for the youth team start and where?
Reply: The club will not be entering a youth team in the Welsh League this year, but instead will be developing its academy and playing youth team age boys in the Reserves under new manager Ashley Hopkins.

When are the league fixtures out ?
Reply: 19 June

Are you looking to sign any new players this season
Reply: Maybe a few.

is there a youth tem next year? if so who is the manager? thanks
Reply: The club will not have a youth Team next Year as we will be fuocusing our attentions on the development of Academy sides at various levels.

Is it true that you have signed Brian Shrowdry?
He was our player of the year at Newtown and will be missed.
Good luck in the coming season.
See you at the match.
Reply: Yes and looking forward to the game also
Gags

is it true that ashleigh hopkins is taking over the resis?
Reply: Yes it is

sorry i had 2 work last nite & couldnt make meeting is it possible 2 list big fans Q
ansers cheers roll on Aug w.p.l. neaths journy

y ar'nt u keeping site updated or repyling to site Q in these very
exciting times 4 neaths w . p . l . journy
i c u have 3 new signings , wot about the resis & the youth accadamy r they 2 b
improved on , wot about season tickets how much r they , r prices 2 increase 4 match day , can fans
travel on team bus on north wales trips ? cant wait 4 our journy 2 start in the w. p. l.
can u ?
Reply: All to be sorted at AGM

c its a fixs dont tell me u lost is SHOCK!!!!!!!!! lol what was the score that won it anyway??????

Hello Tony,

Just wanted to congratulate yourself, Andy and all the back team staff with your promotion this year. After working as Groundsman, then Head Groundsman for 22 years work at Llandarcy Park I have seen a lot of people come and go.

I hope this great team stays together and i`m sure will hold their own in this new venture for the club, I just wanted to say thank you for helping myself and the Groundstaff make some hard decisions over the years in regards to calling games off. You know yourself how difficult it can be.

I hope the grounds stay in the condition you have enjoyed over the last few years in playing at Llandarcy, Stuart Williams is now nearly appointed Head Groundsman and i`m sure he`ll do a great job.

Kind Regards and Best Wishes,

Neil
Reply: Neil, you did an incredible job at Llandarcy and always looked after us - I think we need to have a chat about our website! Call me.

I CHECKED ALL CARDS, CANNOT FIND PRICE TIGER AS ENTERED, I BET THE NEXT MESSAGE WILL BE - BUT I WAS CALLED SO AND SO IN THE GOLF-

Lets hope all those people connected with the club and its supporters who failed to support or sell tickets for last seasons,smokers night,race nights,casino night,Golf day,aborted Quiz night etc,will finally get their act together and support the Murder Mystery Night,I trust the club will officially inform those "who never knew about it brigade" in plenty of time so that excuse cannot be used.This will surely be a taster of what support we can expect in the Welsh Premier.To those who regularly support these events and are continually despondent at lack of numbers please be positive and give everyone a fresh chance,keep plugging away ,if this ones poorly supported after winning promotion then we clearly have problems.

can u plez tell me what ray pennock had 2 win the golf.??? coz i had 44 ponits and i played off 20 there no way he beat that lol.... and when is our presantaion???

Please order your tickets NOW for the Murder Mystery Night Dinner ,either via Tony,Andy ,Steve,Roger,Jim or any director or committee member,looking forward to a sell out and everyones support.Once again the club is extremely fortunate that there are a few people working hard behind the scenes who get no enjoyment from the football,so at the very least could everyone show their appreciation by doing their very best to be there as well as trying to bring a few people along and sell some tickets.A BIG THANK YOU to those who make the effort.

exciting times ahead 4 the neath wot r the big changes next season is 1st team 2 b strenghthend , is the 2nd team 2 change , and the youth still r still run by dai roll on august cant wait 4 neaths adventure to start as a w.p.l. team !!

When is pre-season starting?
Reply: Monday June 18th

wot position does showdry play
Reply: Centre Half

GOLF DAY RESULTS - 1st team - Chelsea pensioners, 2nd rikki allen, longest drive - s cox, nearest to pin - gary thomas, yellow ball winners - colin cox steve cox mark horner and paul horner, best individual score - ray pennock.
many thanks to all teams who took part helping to make it a great day, official starter jim ward done his usual top class job but had an apprentice to help in roger! some super stories come out from the day perhaps we should rename the nearest to tpin to nearest miss of the car, although it no one won the car there were plenty of good trys including happy homes secret weapon in 80 yr old dai who has shot 8 aces in his career so far and is still playing to his handicap of 10.

is it true we have signed brian showdery from newtown?
Reply: Yes it is.

Congratulations to Andy, coaching staff and the Players for a very successful season. No mean feat to finish Leage Champions and WW Cup Winners. Tables don't lie and this has been one of the best football teams at Llandarcy. Well done to everyone.

All jokes aside Mr Melding, Neath will embark on their greatest adventure as a club next season. It is crucial the people of Neath and all surrounding areas support the team next year. An opportunity like the one facing everyone involved in the club does not happen too often. Look at Briton Ferry and the Lido who are still trying to get back there. Debate about whether the team will stay in the League is premature and frankly pointless. To ensure survival is something I think has happened already with initial recruitment of players and with the current squad I suspect is something which will happen anyway. The increase in support and revenue will allow Neath to compete with other teams on an equal footing (apart from TNS and Llanelli who are LOADED !)
People of Neath and surrounding areas get behind YOUR team. I for one will certainly be doing so !
Reply: Top man with top words, by the way I wasn't joking about you being on the committee!! Get involved NT.

just like 2 say and get off my chest WE R THE CHAMPIONS........ YEEEERRRRR! and 2 say 2 pontypridd..... thank u 4 being big enough and congratulating us it shows how much of a top club u r and 2 dinas powys and garden village 4 being top clubs and given us a guard of honour and 2 say a big thank u 2 malcome judd just 4 looking out 4 us.... we know u we're watching over us and we dedicate our trophys 2 u pal !
Reply: Well said mate.

just want 2 know did i win the golf comp??????? if so what did i win!!!!!
Reply: Full list of winners will be posted soon.

does any1 av photos of the wens night game if so can u plez e-mail them 2me thanks!!!!!!

will there be a under 16 and youth teams within the club next season
Reply: No structure has been discussed for next year yet.

Congratulations from the Valleys! Neath deserve to be champions after a brilliant season in Division One. Best of luck in the Welsh Premier!

Premier League. Your having a laff
Reply: Leave it out NT - Top 10 finish and you'll be on the committee!

What are plans for next season with regards to improving the playing staff? i watched a few games and strenghening is clearly needed. Have you signed most of the players from last season. i hear a few are intrested in signing elsewhere due to traveling commitments etc.... that comes with Welsh premier football
Reply: All players are being invited back and some new signings have been made and will be unveiled in due course.

Very successful Golf day today,on behalf of the team, thank you once again to the 76 Golfers,all the sponsors and supporters.No one won the Audi Car ,which was on display and looked a cracking car,understand the nearest was only 2ft 8ins away!.Thanks again to Swansea Audi of Fabian Way.Peter and I would also like to thank Jim and Roger for their many hours given up today officiating,Full results to be published by Tony on the website next week,understand Jeffs team The Chelsea Pensioners won First Prize.Well done again everyone.
Reply: A superb effort by everyone involved, well done to DS and PA for organising.

SATURDAY 21st JULY at the newly refurbished Cimla Court Hotel, Neath Athletic AFC'S
'MURDER MYSTERY DINNER' ,TABLES OF 8 £200.Dont miss this one!

CERI
CONGRATULATIONS BOYS
Well done in lifting the SENIOR CUP last night,
and ending a wonderful season, and much appreciation of all the
hard work that the TEAM management and everyone concerned
with the club GOOD LUCK NEXT SEASON.

Good luck to all teams in the Golf this friday, a big thank you on behalf of Andy, Ray , Simon, Leigh and team to all who have supported the event, without our fantastic supporters and sponsors we could not have had such a successful season and brought home the championship to Neath.We look forward to your continued support in the Welsh Premier,where an exciting season is in prospect. A big thank you once again, hope one of youwins the car.!

Would Neath's long term goal be to go the way of TNS and Llanelli and consider going professional?

I know this is a long way off, but long term planning never hurt anyone.
Reply: One step at a time!

May I give a massive thank you to Dinas Powys for the way thay conducted our game on Saturday. A great welcome was given us, a guard of honour was given the players onto the pitch and the match ball presented to us after the game. During the 90 minutes no quarter was given and Dinas provided us with one of our biggest tests of the season and we were grateful to win 3-2 after a great battle. A lesson in SPORTMANSHIP for some teams around the Welsh League and a big thank you to Nicky and his team who showed those around them how to conduct themselves. The match ball is now in our trophy cabinet and fair play we will always remember Dinas Powys for this gesture. It is a shame that the trophy had not been presented there instead of the week before, because if it had it would have been done properly.

GOLF UPDATE,we welcome Steve James to the PROMOTION ROLL OF HONOUR Steve has already introduced a few teams who have entered plus hole sponsorship,well done Steve,also via Andy Dyer a big thank you to Paul Absalom who has entered a 2nd team( fancies a new Audi !).Keep those sponsorships and entries coming.Many thanks to all once again.

Thanks for that Tony!!

No the reason I passed on our stuff to you was because Bob Waygood told me in an e-mail last month it would be the home side's responsibility:

'One thing to bear in mind - the match programme will be the responsibility of the Club who is given the match. [i.e. Neath Athletic OR Garden Village]'
Reply: Thanks Ow but this is a cup final so it is not our responsibility to go to the expense of producing a programme!

Congratulations to everybody at Neath Athletic especially Dave Maddocks on your Championship win and promotion to the Premier League.We hope we can join you next and prove to people that there is nothing wrong with clubs having real ambition to reach higher standards of football.It is important that clubs give this chance to players and supporters alike to be able to say "I was there" even if on occasions the experience might only be for one season. Once again well done neath. From all at Pontypridd town

there's no way stephen pockett and ryan frankom are going to play in the welsh premier thank you very much!! with all that travelling they wouldnt want to be away from us!!
p.s congrats on the engagement chrissy and ryan.......heard steve's got a ring for me too soon!!! big kiss steve my sexy little ice cream xxxxxxxxxxxx

will u have 2 squads next season one for home & one for away trips , when u play t.ns. conway , rhyl ect : will u travel night b4 or on the day ? bet u r all excited & cant wait for nxt season to start ! well done on getting accepted it will be hard going but worth it ! well done again 1 more question will wages be capped 1st season crucial 2 seay in top flight

Slightly disappointed at the one Neath (Skewen) fan who decided to name call and gripe about Ely Rangers AFC, with regards to the comment that people from Ely did not hand clap the receiving of the trophy - that is NOT correct, club members were there and clearly participated, however the players were focussed on the game as most sensible people would note - Ely Rangers AFC extended a warm hand of welcome to Neath to ensure they could collect the trophy - ask yourself the question - would you let your players who were still fighting to stay up in the league watch another team collect a trophy - it just doesn't make sense..not sour grapes just simply sensible preparation. We wish Neath all the best for next year...in spite of the comments from the Neath fan I would like to think we will be back up next year, we have a strength and depth of young home grown players of pure quality, we own our own club and are not heavily dependent on sponsors, the platform is built - our focus is on our future.....
Reply; That's your opinion which of course you are entitled to - I would draw your attention however to the fact Pontypridd gave Afan Lido a guard of honour at their recent home game for reaching the Welsh Cup Final, this was a game in which they were still both going for the Championship- I think it's called SPORTSMANSHIP!

For the attention of : Tony Melding - You have e-mail.
Reply: We are not responsible for the prog on Wed mate, but I will forward your email to Bob Waygood.

Well done to everyone at Neath Athletic your success is well deserved.

You made a brave decision to merge two season's ago and that has paid huge dividends.

Good luck for the Welsh Premier League - go and show them how good you are.

Best wishes from the Committee and players at Newport YMCA

congratulations from an ex player in Canada.I have been following the progress all year via the website.Great to see Neath back in the premier and I look forward to following the progress next season.well done lads,Europe next stop?

is dai staying with youth
Reply: No decisions have been made yet.

Revised golf programme updated,QUITE A FEW PROMINENT NAMES MISSING OFF THE PROMOTION ROLL OF HONOUR come on gentleman the lads have served the club and the town of Neath well this season,please show your appreciation even by just being a £10 sponsor, either post to me or there will be the final opportunitys to hand in personally,this Saturdays final away match please give to Tony,Roger,Steve orJim.Next Tuesday night to Jim or Roger in the club or at next Wednesday nights West Wales Cup Final when we take on Garden Village at home.THE FINAL PROGRAMME WITH THE PROMOTION ROLL OF HONOUR IS THEN BEING COMPLETED AND PRINTED OFF THURSDAY MORNING the day before the Golf day.Still a few team places left and hole sponsorships,thanks on behalf of the players for those who have shown their support to date.

Just heard that Neath have passed their ground inspection and invited to take their place in the WPL which they have accepted.Well done to all concerned ,hope those who doubted them will now congratulate them and show their support.
Reply: You heard before I could announce it!!

Following a meeting this afternoon at Llandarcy Park with members of the Welsh Premier board Messrs Deakin and Woosnam, the club can announce that we have been accepted into the WP for next season officially and this will be rubber stamped at a board meeting on Friday. Happy days TNS, Rhyl, Llanelli, Carmarthen, Port Talbot etc here we come!

to ur comment that u left on here.. no i did not spit at ponty captin and if thats what he is sayin well thats how sad he his!!!! and for the sheepish seen in the club he was such a big boy he add 2 do it all with his mates r there.. but lets not for get about the elbow he hit me with down there which he got sent off for and the stamp on prids in the frist half but thats ok i take it so the way i lwk at it mate he wants 2 dish it u got 2 take it bac sumtimes.........

just like to thank a few people that have made this happen this year starting with di for his support all year, the clubs directors for their efforts and vision, the committee for their hard work off the field and people who have supported the club on match days rain or shine, the players themselves for their commitment to the cause and last of all my backroom staff - Simon Ray Tony and Lee their efforts -stats and kit from Tony, training from simon and lee and the advice and friendship off pencock BIG THANK U

Really disappointed I couldn't get to Ely on Saturday - congratulations to the team and all concerned on the official presentation of the Trophy.What time is kick-off on Tuesday?Also,can you confirm that the game will be played at Afan Lido?
Reply: Yes, 7.30 at Lido

Well done and well deserved on winning the league.
Good luck next year

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL!! X

as a current youth team player is there any news on what teams neath are goin to have next year? are there still goin to be youth and reserves or none at all or just youth
Reply: No decision on set up of teams made yet but the club does not envisage losing youth teams.

Great win again yesterday to coincide with receiving the championship trophy, well done lads.Will be updating the Golf programme this week so would be grateful if those collecting the sponsorships and entry fees would let me have them this coming week either by post or in the club Tuesday night to me or Jim.Dont forget if you are keen supporters of the club or wish to show your appreciation for the efforts in getting the club to the WPL,please if you can spare £10 sponsorship and get your name on the Golf Day Sponsorship Promotion Roll Of Honour,its sure to be a collectors item! Thanks once again to the many who have already shown their support.There are still tee times available for those who want to try and win the brand new Audi Car from Swansea Audi.(Tel 07717000480)

iSS THattt AAAaa YYYeeSSS oorrrR aaAA NNNooo

Congratulations to Neath Athletic , you have been the most consistent team over the term and fully deserve your title win. Well done.

At yesterdays game against Ely to see the lads lift the trophy because they are CHAMPIONS. A deep lack of respect shown by Ely - sour grapes I imagine because they are so Shite and going down - when the trophy came out they went in with not so much as one clap of appreciation. This proved good motivation for the lads who outclassed an undisciplined and hapless bunch of useless no hopers without getting into second gear. I stood next to some of their supporters who shouted ' they are shit' to our team. If we are shit having scored 94 goals and amassed 86 points so far this season the Ely's return of 47 goals scored and 26 yes 26 points makes them really really really shit. Up yours Ely and enjoy trying to survive in the second div, we're off to TNS, Llanelli and Rhyl and won't miss visiting your backward little set up. Au Revoir Toisers!

Is it correct that the club are looking for trained stewards and first aiders for next season or volunteers to be trained for these positions? If so when should they apply and to whom?
Reply: To me directly and ASAP.

Well said Beni,lets hope everyone can get their act together.Neath Rugby are already pursueing next seasons potential sponsors by telephone,email,post and visits.Lets hope everyone at Neath Athletic will be doing similar and not leave it till everyone else has taken the sponsorship budgets of local business.Is the price list for advertising boards and programme ads for next season out yet?Perhaps all staunch supporters can then go out and try to obtain ,give them 10% commission or a credit off their season ticket for bringing in the money to ensure we have a more than healthy start in the WPL. Shirley already does a marvelous job but if everyone can also do their bit to back her up the club can go from strengh to strength as a vibrant united team on and off the pitch.

Well done Peter you are doing a great job for the club re May 18th Golf Day,I am sure that everyone connected with the club appreciate your efforts.Does anyone know what events if any are planned for June?

Who would you vote for as player of the season.What a difficult choice, Carl Shaw has been outstanding to be top scorer this season,how many starts did he make and how many times did he come off the bench? Bevs and Mattie were also superb as was Rob Folland ,Pocks, you could probably name the whole team!
Reply: A difficult job because they have all been fantastic!

Andy Dyer to challenge Fergie for manager of the season and his new signings were superb unlike Kenny Jacketts!

Very impressed with our goal scoring capabilities this season well done to Carl, Hillo, JK, Chris ,and Jarod plus goals right through the team,terrific management by Andy to have all these scorers in the squad.

tony,are you planning on friday night games next season where local footballerscould watch,say against llanelli,carmarthen and would your club do a deal ,on say 8 of us turn up and give group discount to us.perhaps that would encourage more to support ,more raffle tickets sold ,more bar takings,etc
Reply: Good idea Al

would it be possible to sponsor your team manager to wear a bag over his head next season as this would save frightening thousands of vulnerable.watchers when he appears on the t.v.next season.please forward the costs involved

What has been your average attendance in this season's Welsh League?
Reply: not sure

Well done

Many congratulations - you were just too consistent and worthy winners. Sorry if we spoilt things by handing it to you when you weren't playing - I'm sure you don't mind too much!
Good luck for the future.
Clive
Clive

Congratulations on winning the title and I hope you are a success in the Welsh Premier! See you all on May 16th for the West Wales Senior Cup final.

Congratulations to you on winning the title, been a great season for you and one that you have deservedly got your desired outcome. Hope you go on and do the business in the Welsh Premier to prove those doubters wrong and to prove just how strong this league is

One other comment, who is the sick person that has decided to use the name of Ryan Preece in vain, Ryan was a fabulous guy and someone who we all miss. I hope the club have the decency to remove the offending post.
Reply: Thanks for the message Dai . I have removed the name of Ryan- I am not familiar with the background but apologise if someone has used this website to cause offence. All the best.

re Golf day,may I confirm there is only 1 car that can be one, that is to th