By Jon Couch
MERTHYR Town have used their time in the footballing wilderness wisely – by appointing a new first-team manager.
The Southern League Premier South Martyrs have been “mothballed” for the entire 2020-21 season due to Covid travelling restrictions from the Welsh base.
But they have made a headstart in preparation for the 2021-22 campaign by appointing former playing favourite Dean Clarke as their new boss to replace club legend Gavin Williams.
Since joining in 1998, Clarke has made 347 appearances for the Martyrs, helping the club win promotion from the Western League after their r...