Members of South Wales Premier Cricket League, SWCA and SWJCL. 3 senior teams, junior cricket for boys & girls age 5-17. ECB Disability Cricket Champion Club.
The New Mansel, Fenbrook Close, Port Talbot, SA12 7PA
CHRIS JONES
The club are devastated at the sudden passing of our joint chairman Chris Jones today at the age of just 50. Chris was well known in the local area as CL Jones painter and decorator and became involved with the club along with his wife Mandy during the last few years.
Congratulations to Harley Thomas who made his debut for
@CricketWales
Under 13s today against Devon at Sudbrook, recording figures of 2/29.
@pirate_juniors
The club are delighted to confirm the appointments of club legends Mark Cox as Director of Cricket and Stuart Phelps as 1st XI captain for the 2023 season.
Our thanks to Barney Huxtable who has stepped down as skipper after 3 years in the role.
Many congratulations and the very best of luck to Harley Thomas and Joshua-James Crump who have been selected for this summerโs
@CricketWales
Under 13s squad ๐๐ดโโ ๏ธ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
@pirate_juniors
Three special caps for three outstanding servants of the club. Ian Rees, Ray Cox and Mark Jones were presented with commemorative caps to mark 50 years of service to the club at our annual presentation last evening.
Like so many other sports clubs in this town we have players, supporters, friends and family who are currently facing times of uncertainty.
To all our brothers and sisters we will stand with you! Support Port Talbot and the British Steel Industry.
#SaveOurSteel
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our former player, chairman and life member Alan Rees after a long battle with illness. Alanโs association with the club stretched back to the 1960s and he was also a much respected league umpire in the SWCA cont.
Congratulations to our
@pirate_juniors
Girls Under 13s side who won the inaugural
@swjcl
U13s girls tournament against
@GowertonCricket
this evening. Captain Elizabeth Cox is pictured with the trophy.
Congratulations to our Under 13s Girls who won the Claire Nicholas trophy this evening beating Carmarthen Wanderers by 59 runs at Pontarddulais. Captain Elizabeth Cox receives the trophy with Isobel Thorndike named player of the match after scoring 25 and taking 3 wickets ๐ดโโ ๏ธ๐
Alan was held in the highest of regard by all who knew him and we will always be indebted to his tireless work and wise counsel over the years. Our sincerest condolences go to Ian, Gareth and the family.
A dark cloud has been cast over the town of Port Talbot today with the devastating news coming out of the Tata Steel Works. As a club, we would like to express our heartfelt best wishes to all those working within Tata affected or not.
Congratulations to Josh Miles who recorded the remarkable figures of 7 wickets for just 2 runs from 3 overs for our Under 10s this evening. Josh is seen being presented with the match ball by coach Rhodri Reynolds.
Congratulations to Noah Williams (last Sunday) and Nathan Watkins today who have both been presented with their
@WalesDisability
caps. ๐๐ดโโ ๏ธ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
Work has been undertaken today to bring the nets in line with Welsh Government safeguarding guidelines ready for use next week. Further guidance and booking details will be sent to members tonight.
๐ข WALES U20 squad announcement ๐ข
Byron Hayward has named his side to face Ireland at Musgrave Park on Friday in opening game of the
#U20SixNations
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The club are delighted to announce the signing of promising young batsman Liam Davies from Ynysygerwn. Liam enjoyed a tremendous season in SWPCL 2 last year scoring 602 runs av. 43.00 with a high score of 162 v Ynystawe. Welcome aboard Liam
#pirates
#raisetheblack
#12
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Congratulations to our under 10s who won their zone tonight. Big thank you to coaches
@CoxPiratecox152
James Graham, Dai McCartney, Mark Davies and all the parents for their efforts this year
Mark Cox 51 and Elizabeth Cox 24* the batting heroes in an exciting win. Very well bowled to Jack Holland of
@KidwellyTownCC
who took a hat-trick and 4 wickets in 5 balls during the Port Talbot innings.
Congratulations to Harley Thomas who recorded the outstanding figures of 5/18 for Wales Under 15s in their win at Gloucestershire today. ๐ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ดโโ ๏ธ
NEW ARTIFICIAL WICKET AT CWRT HERBERT
After protracted delays due to the weather, the new artificial wicket has been laid this week at Cwrt Herbert playing fields in Neath. This will be the new home of our 3rd XI who will share the facilities with
@NeathCC
and
@LlandarcyCC
.
Congratulations to our
@pirate_juniors
Under 11s on winning their zone this evening. They now progress to the semi finals at home next Tuesday against
@KidwellyTownCC
Congratulations and best wishes to Joshua-James Crump (Under 13s) and Harley Thomas (Under 15s) on their respective
@CricketWales
squad selections for 2023.
Congratulations to Will Smith who took a hat-trick for
@pirate_juniors
Under 11s against Dyffryn tonight (narrowly missing 4 in 4 due to a no ball). Also special mention to Carys Jenkins who took 5 wickets for no runs from her 2 overs ๐ดโโ ๏ธ๐
2021 WALES GIRLS AGE GROUP SQUADS
Mila Joseph (Under 15s)
Katie Graham and Elizabeth Cox (Under 13s)
Heidi Davies, Eve Jones and Hollie Smith (Under 12s Development)
Congratulations to everyone on their selection this week for the national age groups
@pirate_juniors
The club are pleased to welcome two new signings for the 2023 season.
Opening batter Umar Malik joins from Cardiff where he has also represented Wales National Counties.
In December last year we sadly lost our joint chairman Chris Jones. To commemorate Chrisโs life, Port Talbot Town and
@YCCSocialevents
(Chrisโs former club) have arranged to play a special match in his memory on Saturday 9th September starting at 1:00.
The club are delighted to confirm the following captaincy and coaching appointments for the 2023 season:
1st XI - Stuart Phelps
2nd XI - Joel Elliott
3rd XI - Jack Beynon
1st team coach - Matthew Smith
Our very best wishes to all.
Our first new signing of the winter is former Devon National Counties and
@SidmouthCC
off spinner Charlie Miles.
Charlie has been a proflic wicket taker in the Devon Premier for many years and will complement our already experienced spin attack.
Welcome on board, Charlie๐ดโโ ๏ธ
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Don Goosey, a longstanding supporter of the club. Don was a lovely gentleman who will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with Chris, Jane and all of Donโs family and friends.
Tonightโs awards at the senior presentation evening:
3rd XI player of the year - Amit Sharma
2nd XI player of the year - Shaun Edwards
1st XI player of the year - Lewis Jones
Kevin Watts was also awarded life membership of the club for his outstanding service over 25 years
A wonderful batting performance from Elizabeth Cox ๐
83 runs from 71 ๐๐ป
Created a great opening partnership with Erin Leaf of 131 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
Our Under 11s who won their
@SWJCL
zone this season. We now play
@CCClydach
at home in the area semi final next Wednesday. A big thanks to coaches
@CoxPiratecox152
and
@unex007
for all their efforts.
Congratulations to our own Mila Joseph who has earned a scholarship to Wellington School in Somerset. We are all very proud and look forward to seeing her progress under
@SteffanJones105
Congratulations to
@LloydJones23
for completing 100 league dismissals for Port Talbot today. Lloyd also set a new club record for dismissals in a season two weeks ago
Commisserations to our
@pirate_juniors
Under 11s who were defeated in their
@swjcl
final tonight on losing fewer wickets after the match was tied. Many congratulations to
@DafenCCJnr
on their success.
Team news for Saturday:
1st XI home v
@StFagansCricket
2nd XI away v
@ClydachCC
3rd XI - No game
Congratulations to
@stuartp32
who will make his 300th league appearance for the club, only the fifth player in our history to do so. ๐๐
Our second signing of the winter is Ryan Thomas from
@PontarddulaisCC
.
The young seam bowling all rounder will add some depth to our young group of seamers, in a seam attack which will continue to be led by the experienced
@LewisJones92
#RaiseTheBlack
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The club is pleased to confirm the start of our disability cricket taster sessions for 2022 in association with
@WalesCricket
beginning with Under 16s. All welcome to attend.
Congratulations to Sam Swingwood of Cardiff who became the first visiting bowler to take a 1st XI league hat-trick at The New Mansel and the first by any player since Gareth Rees against Morriston in 1995.
Congratulations to our Under 13s Girls who defeated
@CarmarthenWands
by 72 runs to win the SWJCL final.
Well done to Carmarthen who exacted revenge in the 15s final as they won by 6 wickets.
Absolute pleasure playing at
@Skewen__CC
today. Great to see how much the club has developed over the years! Credit to all players and members taking the club forward. Hopefully catch you for another drink soon. Premier League clubs take noteโฆ
#LocalCricket
The club are delighted to announce the signing of fast bowler Adam Sylvester. Adam has taken 60 Premier League wickets in his career at an average of 27. Welcome aboard
@adamsyl10
#pirates
#raisetheblack
Our congratulations and best wishes to all the girls for their selection in this yearโs
@CricketWales
squads ๐๐ดโโ ๏ธ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
@pirate_juniors
Under 12s Development:
Heidi Davies
Tesni Morgan
Wicketkeeper batter Archie Johnston has joined from Swansea. Archie currently represents Cardiff Metropolitan University and is a former Ireland Under 19 international.
A warm welcome to both.
RENOVATION ๐ ๏ธ
We are delighted to announce that the refurbishment of our womenโs toilets are now complete! ๐ฝ๐พ
Massive thank you to Mike Jones and his men who designed and completed the work. Without him, these would not have turned out as good as they have!
Congratulations to all our winners at the junior presentation awards tonight. A big thank you to Claire Nicholas of
@WesternStormKSL
for giving up her time to present the trophies and to
@Aberavon_Quins
for hosting us
2021 JUNIOR PRESENTATION EVENING
Congratulations to all our winners yesterday evening as the club celebrated another tremendous year for all our junior teams. The Girls Under 13s won their zone and area final while the Under 11s were zone winners and final runners-up.
Defeat today for the 1st XI but congratulations to
@LewisJones92
who became only the sixth bowler (and the first right armer) to reach 200
@swpcl
Division One wickets.
Congratulations to three of our Under 11s - Vaughan Holcombe,
Thomas Morgan and Corey Powell on their selection for the Cricket Wales South Under 11s squad for 2023 ๐๐ดโโ ๏ธ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ