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PORT TALBOT TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
2013/14 Meet the Squad
Scott Young
DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL
Bio: Scott Young initially arrived at the club in July 2012 as first-team coach, joining from AFC
Porth but was appointed as Director of Football in December 2012 following the departure of
Mark Jones. Scott enjoyed an illustrious playing career as a one-club man at his beloved Cardiff
City until a persistent back injury ended his professional career ended in 2003/4. He attempted
a brief return the following season, signing for Newport County first as a player and then as
assistant manager. Young was capped by Wales at under-21 and B international level. He also
received a call-up to the full Wales in March 2002 but remained on the bench during a 0-0
draw with Czech Republic.

Ryan Green #2
DEFENCE
Date of Birth: 20/10/80
Last season: 26 (1) apps, 1 goals
Previous clubs: Wolverhampton Wanderers, Torquay United, Millwall, Cardiff City, Sheffield
Wednesday, Bristol Rovers and Hereford United.
Bio: A versatile and solid defender, Green arrived at Port Talbot Town ahead of the 2012/13
season bringing with him a wealth of Football League experience. Ryan is perhaps best known
for becoming the youngest player to play for Wales, on 3 June 1998, at the age of 17 years and
226 days old; a record that has since surpassed. In his debut season at Port Talbot, Ryan
featured regularly in the centre and right-side of defence.

James Bloom #3
DEFENCE
Date of Birth: 11/08/91
Last season: 29(1) apps, 1 goal
Previous clubs: Cardiff City, Falkirk, Alloa Athletic, Gloucester City
Bio: Young defender who is comfortable operating at full-back or on the left of a central-three.
A consistent performer, with experience in the English pyramid and in Scotland, ‘Bloomy’
established himself as a regular in the Port Talbot side since arriving last summer with a string
of composed displays.

Ashley Evans #4
MIDFIELD
Date of Birth: 18/07/89
Last season: 9(1) apps, 2 goals
Previous clubs: Newport County, Merthyr Tydfil, Ton Pentre AFC, Neath FC, Llanelli AFC
Bio: Arrived from Llanelli in the January 2013 transfer window shortly after the appointment of
Scott Young as manager, Ashley made an immediate impression in the second-half of the
season, reinforcing the Port Talbot midfield. A dogged, energetic and technically gifted player,
Ashley brings both tenacity and quality to the side.

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