Merthyr Town Academy are really pleased to welcome back to the Club an ex-player, Cohen Griffith, who will now be involved coaching the Under 15's team as Gareth Harbord’s assistant.

As the strike partner of Ian Mitchell, Cohen played 95 times for the Martyrs scoring 20 goals in a three year period between 1998 and 2001. Prior to arriving at Penydarren Park he had played for Kettering Town in the Conference before moving to South Wales to sign for Cardiff City, where Cohen made 234 appearances in the Football League scoring 39 goals.

As an FAW ‘B’ License coach, Cohen will add a wealth of knowledge and experience to the coaching team within the Academy.