Port Talbot Town Football Club 2013/14 season media pack vol 1 | Page 6

6 Martin Rose #9 FORWARD Date of Birth: 29/02/84 Last season: 9 apps, 3 goals Previous clubs: Southampton FC, Taff’s Well FC, Grange Quinns, Bettws FC, Bridgend Town, Port Talbot Town, Llanelli AFC Bio: Hard-working centre-forward who enjoys a popular status amongst the club’s supporters, Martin returned to the GenQuip Stadium in January 2013 following a short-lived spell at Llanelli and will be hoping to be amongst the goals once again next season. Carl Payne #10 MIDFIELD Date of Birth: 05/09/90 Last season: 24 (1) apps, 4 goals Previous clubs: Afan Lido Bio: Enjoyed a successful debut season at Port Talbot after impressing in his first season in the WPL, whilst playing for neighbours Afan Lido. A busy midfielder with an eye for goal, Carl scored in both league fixtures against his former club to ensure his popularity amongst the club’s fans. Carl will be looking to continue his development under Scott Young once again this season. Lee John #11 MIDFIELD Date of Birth: 05/02/83 Last season: 25(3) apps, 3 goals Previous clubs: Haverfordwest County, Neath FC, Newport County Bio: Long-serving midfielder who holds the club record for number of WPL appearances, with th over 260 appearances. The forthcoming campaign will mark Lee’s 10 season at Port Talbot. Lee also became the club’s first full-time employee last year, heading the club’s successful Football in the Community project. Leigh De-Vulgt #12 DEFENCE Date of Birth: 10/03/81 Last season: 13 (3) apps, 1 goal Previous clubs: Swansea City, Llanelli AFC, Carmarthen Town Bio: A former professional at hometown side Swansea City, Leigh signed from Carmarthen Town in 2004 and this season reaches a milestone of ten successive seasons at Port Talbot. During that time Leigh has racked up over 230 league appearances, where he has been predominantly used in defence and also occasionally in midfield. His professionalism and experience have made him a well respected figure at the club, Leigh has played a significant role in the club’s progress in the WPL over recent years. Josh Bell #13 FORWARD Date of Birth: 19/05/89 Last season: N/A Previous clubs: Bristol Rovers, Barry Town, Bridgend Town Bio: Signed ahead of the 2013/14 campaign after impressing whilst on trial at the club, Josh is set for his first season in the Welsh top-flight. An injury set-back limited Josh’s appearances for previous club Bridgend in 2012/13 but now fully-fit, he is looking to make his mark in the WPL. facebook.com/porttalbottown www.porttalbottown.co.uk @porttalbottown