WELCH LEAVES FOR MERTHYR

Midfielder Jarrad Welch is set to join Merthyr Town, subject to FA approval.

Manager Scott Bartlett said:

“It is with a tinge of regret that we have allowed Jarrad to leave but a decision was made in the best interest of him personally and the club from a financial perspective.

Jarrad is a talented boy who had turned a corner at the end of last season and came back strong in our close season testing. However, an opportunity arose recently for him to join Merthyr and having taken his personal situation into account I have reluctantly allowed him to leave. I would not rule out the possibility of a return in the future but he is at a stage of his career where he needs to rack up a load of games and enjoy his football.

Over the last year and a half for one reason or another we have not got enough out of Jarrad and being closer to home will help him. I have know him since his Cardiff days and have made a decision which I think will help him get back on track and also free up some budget for us to strengthen if we see fit.

Everyone at WsM AFC would like to wish him all the best and we thank him for his contribution.“

Jarrad said:

“I’d just like to thank Weston super Mare for the time I’ve been there and played.

“It’s been a great couple of years and I’d like to thank everyone at the club for what they have done for me and just like to wish the club and the lads all the best for the future.

“It’s been great working with the gaffer and Lairdy, they have helped me a lot and I appreciate that.”

Everyone at the club would like to wish Jarrad all the best in the future.