Barry Town United have confirmed the departure of defender Ben Margetson, who has joined Merthyr Town. Margetson, the son of Wales goalkeeping coach Martyn Margetson and the older brother of Swansea City goalkeeper Kit Margetson, enjoyed an outstanding campaign with Barry Town United, where he was voted the club’s Players’ Player of the Season. He started all 32 league matches and also featured in Barry’s European Play-Off defeat to Haverfordwest County. The centre-back played a key role in Barry’s Nathaniel MG Cup triumph, featuring from the second round through to the final. He helped secure a clean sheet in the 2-0 victory that sealed the trophy in February. Defensively, Margetson was part of a Barry side that boasted the second-best defensive record in the Cymru Premier, conceding just 33 goals throughout the campaign. He also contributed significantly in attack, scoring seven goals and providing five assists from defence. The move to Merthyr Town brings an end to Margetson’s three-year spell in the Welsh top flight. After joining Pontypridd United from Kidderminster Harriers, he went on to establish himself as a consistent Cymru Premier performer. Across his top-flight career to date, Margetson has made 105 appearances and scored 12 goals. Merthyr Town manager Paul Michael believes the defender possesses all the attributes needed to strengthen his side ahead of the new campaign. “I am delighted to be able to bring Ben in. We feel that he’s a great fit for Merthyr Town Football Club. He’s very good on the ball but also has a very good record in aerial duels, defending the box and defending 1v1. We haven’t signed him for his bicycle kicks, but that’s a bonus!”