Born 7/4/90 in Neath, West Glamorgan.

In just his third year at the club, Rhys mixed reserve and youth team duties last season and was capped by Wales Under 21s at the age of just 17.

A brave keeper, comfortable with the ball at his feet, his intial moved up to reserve level occured at the tail end of 2006/07 having made 12 appearances in the youth side.

Last campaign he started as the second string's first choice and made eight appearances in all but was also ever-present in the Under 18s memorable run to the FA Youth Cup Final, a semi-final save especially standing out. Was an unused sub for three games in the first team during the Christmas and New Year period 2007/08.