Llantwit Fardre 1st Team Photos.

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26th April 2008 Fairwater v Llantwit Fardre

You know when Summer has arrived when the linesman gets his shorts out.


Dean Thomas crosses for the first try.

Kevin Russell supported by Geraint George, Carl Thomas and Rob Kotyla.

Team Manager Carl Davies cannot take the pressure anymore.

Carl Thomas celebrates his cheeky try while the others look on in astonishment.

Michael Thomas crosses for the bonus point try, avoiding the corner flag.

5th April 2008 St Peters Cardiff v Llantwit Fardre

Geraint Walsh opens the scoring with a penalty.


Keiran Evans directs the maul with Lee Fuge at the head.

Mark Dollman sidestep to wrong foot the opposition.

Faithful Llantwit away support finds the tea wagon.

22nd March Brecon v Llantwit Fardre

Carl Thomas makes sure in placing the ball for the fourth and bonus point try.


Ryan Morgan on his way to the posts

The seconds go for youth over experience. See more on seconds photo site.

1st March 2008 Llantwit Fardre v Penarth

Difficult Lineout Ball In A Very High Wind


Kevin Russell supported by Adrian Webb

Carl Thomas Breaks A Tackle

8th February 2008. Llantwit Fardre v St. Peters (evening game)

26th January 2008 - Treorchy v Llantwit Fardre

Fardre's three points from the boot of Michael Thomas


Georgie tackled, lays off to Etty

Kevin Russell v Six Zebras

Matthew Howells double tackled

12th January Heol y Cyw v Llantwit Fardre

Spirited Cyw defence to every Fardre attack

8th November 2007 Gilfach Goch v Llantwit Fardre.

Captain Geraint George rides the tackle with John Burke in support.


Keiran Evans scores the winning try and his first for Llantwit First team.

3rd November 2007 Llantwit Fardre v Brecon

Paul Davies try number one of two.


Mike Thomas kicks through

Matthew Howells looks for support

Geraint George handoff on the way to his try

Matthew Howells tackled

Kevin Russell on a run

27th October 2007 Pentyrch v Llantwit Fardre Konica Cup

Wet conditions and a slippery ball.


Scramble for a wet ball.

Dean Thomas rides 4 tackles to score

20th October 2007 Penarth v Llantwit Fardre

Robert Kotyla flies over the top of the tackle


Paul Davies with a 'show and go'

John Burke - leaping salmon

Mark Dolman crashes through

13th October 2007 Team and Squad Photos

First Team Photo 2006-07


Squad Photo 2006-07

13th October 2007 Llantwit Fardre v Bedlinog

Michael Thomas Drop Goal


Ref Gets A Good Look

22nd September 2007 Llantwit Fardre v Treorchy

Dean Thomas Touches Down


Rhys David On A Run

Dean Thomas Tackled

1st September 2007 Llantwit Fardre v Heol y Cyw

John Burke charges on watched by Peter Burridge and Carl Thomas



Outside half Michael Thomas on a run


Carl Thomas Try

5th May 2007 Llantwit Fardre v Mountain Ash

Rob Kotyla passes out of the tackle


Andrew Webb scores in front of good Llantwit support

Paul Davies first of two excellent tries

28th April 2007 Treherbert v Llantwit Fardre

Geraint George Tackled


Side Step From Hooker Andrew Evans

Mark Dolman Passes Out Of The Tackle

Try To Adrian Evans

Try To Dean Thomas

14th April 2007 Llantwit Fardre v Treherbert

A tough match on a hard pitch


Jeff Kennelly and Stephen Jones stop the maul

Dan Povey on his way to the try line

So coach, you say I'm slow in training - I twist your ankle.

7th April 2007 Ynysybwl v Llantwit Fardre

Gareth Morris Tackled


Support For Mike Thomas

Daryl Thomas Nearly A Try

Bit of a slope to the centre of the pitch means the photographers position between one set of posts gives a view which just takes in the top of the post pads at the other end !!!!

31st March 2007 Llantwit Fardre v Abergavenny

Stephen Jones secures good lineout ball leading to the first roll over maul try.


Marcus Caudle takes a hit in the middle of the pitch

Rhys david dives for the line for the last Fardre try

24th March 2007 Nantymoel v Llantwit Fardre

Kotyla's 300th Point Over Three Seasons


Astonished Fullback Kotyla At Base Of Maul

3rd March 2007 Llantwit Fardre v Croesyceiliog

Michael Jones tackled


Loose ball for Andrew Evans with Jeff Lewis in support.

Michael Jones tackled but jeff Lewis comes in on a good angle.

17th February 2007 Rumney Cardiff v Llantwit Fardre

Hooker Andrew Evans releases wing Jonathan Hughes

3rd February 2007 Llantwit Fardre v Llantrisant

Geraint George First Of Two Tries


Adrian Evans Tackled

Dan Povey Break

Llantwit Pressure Towards The End

27th December 2007 Rhydyfelin v Llantwit Fardre

'Close' but Kotyla is closer.

9th December 2006 Abergavenny v Llantwit Fardre

A Tony Davies Sandwich


Mike Thomas Pulls The Score Back

Curly Demonstrates 'The Bind'

2nd December 2006 Llantwit Fardre v Nantymoel

Dan Povey gets the ball moving through the backs


Gareth Morris scores a good solo effort

Jamie Roberts scores from a defensive position

14th October 2006 Llantrisant v Llantwit Fardre

Coach and veteran player Richard Andrews adds experience to the game.

7th October 2006 Llantwit Fardre v Rhydyfelin

Mike Thomas Try as partner no 9 Dan Povey is pleased the move paid off.	Mike Thomas opens the scoring.


Fuge complained he was never in photos and was told they were "action" photos so, as sub, he spent most of the afternoon between the action and the cameraman.

23rd September 2006 Mountain Ash v Llantwit Fardre

Adrian Evans too quick for the Mount defence	Captain Geraint George breaks the Old Firm


Daniel Povey with Llantwit's first try	Darren Bool breaks the tackle

16th September 2006 Pill Harriers v Llantwit Fardre

Paul Davies breaks tackles on his way to the line	Stephen Jones' second try and the winner for Llantwit

9th September Llantwit Fardre v Nantyffyllon

georgies nearly try, just in touch	Dean Thomas attacks the line

2nd September 2006 Llantwit Fardre v Tredegar

Sixteen point Kotyla launches one	Dean Thomas with the season's first league try


Darren Bool finishes off the eighteenth pass

SEASON 2005 / 2006

15th April 2006 Rumney Cardiff 11 Llantwit Fardre 22


Ryan Morgan goes over in the corner	Interception try for Robert Kotyla

Damion Welsh takes the tackle

8th April 2006 Llantwit Fardre 19 Rhydyfelin 12


Mike Thomas had been targetted as a key player - see Reviews and ask Gwyn how long it took to mend the shirt.	Geraint George opens the scoring collecting a try and a knee. Matthew Smith Supporting while Jeff Lewis makes sure Georgie is not in touch.

Speak to the hand - Matthew Taylor hands off a potential tackler.	Norm - Ryan Morgan takes on three before off loading to the waiting Craig Garwood.

1st April 2006 Llantrisant 6 Llantwit Fardre 11

Tony Davies lays the ball off to Geraint George

The Fardre pack proved fitter in the end

18th February 2006 Llantwit Fardre 24 Brynithel 7

Geraint George quick tap penalty	Then scoring try after 5 minutes


Andre Boon cuts through and offloads to Georgie	Geraint George (Georgie) second try

Carl Thomas shows the ball, Simon Bayliss and Tony Davies support	Simon Bayliss catch with Matt Humphries and Justin Benfield supporting in this acrobatic pyramid

Adrian Leigh kicks on	The foot race after Adrian Leigh's kick on

Resulting in a Robert Kotyla try	Justin Benfield powers over for the last try

11th February 2006 Newport Saracens 29 Llantwit Fardre 13

Michael Thomas Taps And Dives While Forwards Chat About Whose Fault The Penalty Was	Resulting In A Michael Thomas Try


James Downes Collects, Georgie And Matt Humphries Support.	Geraint George In Persuit

Matthew Taylor Breaks Through	Matthew Smith Looks For A Gap

Adrian Leigh Runs Past All Saracens Backs	He Dives	He Scores

21st January 2006 Llantwit Fardre 58 Brynmawr 19

Dean Thomas receives from brother Carl for the last try	Adrian Leigh Try


Dean Thomas - the final try	Another Rob Kotyla conversion

Carl Thomas on a break, Matthew Taylor in support	Calum Garwood clash

Matthew Smith Try	The power of the pack, front row Calum Garwood, Aaron Fowler and Geraint George

Simon Bayliss hunted down	Seven man pile on

14th January 2006 Tredegar v Llantwit Fardre

Please note the pictures in the Observe were by their staff photographer.

Late push over try attempt held up	Dominant Fardre pack breaks through, Georgie lays off the ball


Another Kotyla penalty heads towards the posts	Backs coach Damion Lawler watches another Kotyla penalty

Dean Thomas almost scored in the opening minutes	James Downes took almost everything in the lineout

Scrum half Gareth Thomas looks for a gap	Don't you come near my touchline - Jeff Lewis

7th January 2006 Llantwit Fardre v Mountain Ash

Mike Thomas scores the first try	Five on one


Georgie breaks through	Gareth Thomas to brother Mike



Simon Bayliss Side steps	Rob Kotyla kicks on

10th December 2005 UWIC v Llantwit Fardre

	Carl Thomas starts his run that led to the first try, away, against UWIC in the Konica Minolta Cup on 10th December 2005.
	Mike Walsh bursts through, away, against UWIC in the Konica Minolta Cup on 10th December 2005.
	Matt Humphries starts another wave of attacks, away, against UWIC in the Konica Minolta Cup on 10th December 2005.
	Andre Boon passes along the line, away, against UWIC in the Konica Minolta Cup on 10th December 2005.
	Photo 1995. Man on !. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Abercynon at Parc Canol on March 13th 2004. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 29.4 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm provia slide format.
	Photo 1994. Off, with 5 in persuit. Game between Risca and Llantwit Fardre at Risca on March 6th 2004. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 28.6 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm provia slide format.
	Photo 1992. Man coming through. Game between Llantrisant and Llantwit Fardre at Llantrisant on Feb 28th 2004. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 25.8 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm provia slide format.
	Photo 1991. Second row combo of Tony & Greg, organise the maul as it works its way up field. Game between Llantrisant and Llantwit Fardre at Llantrisant on Feb 28th 2004. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 25.8 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm provia slide format.
	Photo 1988. Team photo before the last game of the 2003-4 season against Risca at Parc canol on 1st May 2004. Mascot for the game is the whole of the under 8's team. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 2.88 Mb from a digital camera and can be printed to A5 only. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Permission was obtained, verbally, from all the parents of the under 8's team for the photo to be taken, put onto the website and ofered to the Pontypridd Observer for publishing.
	Photo 1987. Ferocious? tackle on Steve Goddard as he goes over for a try. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Croesyceiliog at Parc Canol on 24th Jan 2004. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 26 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm provia slide format.
	Photo 1985. Scrum preparation. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Croesyceiliog at Parc Canol on 24th Jan 2004. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 22 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm provia slide format.
	Photo 1984. Another try. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Croesyceiliog at Parc Canol on 24th Jan 2004. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 29 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm provia slide format.
	Photo 1981. Is it a try. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Croesyceiliog at Parc Canol on 24th Jan 2004. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 29.3 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm provia slide format.
	Photo 1982. Yes it is a try. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Rhymney at Parc Canol on 13th September 2003. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 29.4 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm provia slide format.
	Photo 1945. The kick for touch. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Rhymney at Parc Canol on 13th September 2003. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 29.2 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1944. Good rear lineout ball. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Rhymney at Parc Canol on 13th September 2003. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 29.5 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1943. Good lineout ball. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Rhymney at Parc Canol on 13th September 2003. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 29.6 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1942. Raised high above the lineout. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Merthyr at The Wern on 6th September 2003. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 25.4 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1941. The chase is on. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Merthyr at The Wern on 6th September 2003. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 25.4 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1939. A strong defence stands up to the Llantwit attack. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Merthyr at The Wern on 6th September 2003. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 27.5 M. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1889. Ryan from Llantwit and the Abertillery prop, stare each other out before the 'engage' command. Game between Llantwit Fardre 1sts and Abertillery at Parc Canol, Llantwit Fardre on 5th April 2003. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 29.4 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1887. Will the Llantwit wing get around the defence? Game between Llantwit Fardre 1sts and Abertillery at Parc Canol, Llantwit Fardre on 5th April 2003. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 29.0 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1888. The answer to the question posed by the above picture caption is - Yes. Game between Llantwit Fardre 1sts and Abertillery at Parc Canol, Llantwit Fardre on 5th April 2003. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 29.0 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1886. Llantwit wing comes inside and is tackled. Game between Llantwit Fardre 1sts and Abertillery at Parc Canol, Llantwit Fardre on 5th April 2003. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 28.8 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1885. Cover defence from the Abertillery wing. Game between Llantwit Fardre 1sts and Abertillery at Parc Canol, Llantwit Fardre on 5th April 2003. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 29.0 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1877. Number 8 pickup with scrum half supporting. Game between Llangennech and Llantwit Fardre 1sts at Llangennech on 8th February 2003. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 21.1 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1867. The ball's out. Game between Corus (British Steel Port Talbot) and Llantwit Fardre at Parc Canol, Llantwit Fardre on 1st February 2003. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 28.9 Mb. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm negative format.
	Photo 1871. Lineout anticipation. Game between Llantrisant and Llantwit Fardre at Parc Canol, Llantwit Fardre on 4th January 2003.Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 18.5 M. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1792. Miffy takes on 4 while the Llantwit bench looks on. Game between Corus (British Steel Port Talbot) and Llantwit Fardre at Port Talbot on 5th October 2002. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 16.3 M. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1789. A rolling maul with players all over the place. Hirwaun in black, Llantwit in their second (red) kit. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Hirwaun on 28th September 2002. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 22.6 M. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1786. The side step confuses a few. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Brynmawr on 14th September 2002. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 23.3 M. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1785. Penalty attempt. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Brynmawr on 14th September 2002. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 21.3 M. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1777.Nobody cared where the ball was, it didn't seem that important. Handbags from both sides. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Abercynon on 31st August 2002. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 18.5 M. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1776. Llantwit winning the ball and Abercynon do not contest. They await the drive-on and concentrate on the point where the catchers feet touch the ground. Game between Llantwit Fardre and Abercynon on 31st August 2002. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 18.5 M. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1775. A well contested scrum during the first team game between Llantwit Fardre and Abercynon on 31st August 2002. This particular shot, in tiff format has a file size of 18.5 M. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.
	Photo 1713. Llantwit Fardre dominating the lineout on their own ball and playing in an uncustomary red kit. This particular shot, taken in 2001, in tiff format has a file size of 28.5 M. Print sizes and costs are at the bottom of this page. Photo Libraries may take into their library database, on agreement, on a 50% basis, in either tiff file or 35mm slide format.

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