Structure

Executive Committee

Chairperson

Matthew Farrell

Name: Matthew Farrell
Age: 31
Height: 5, 11’
Position: Chairperson
Day Job: Civil Servant
Nickname: Two Tone
Hometown: Risca
First Game at Cardiff Arms Park: 1995
Favourite Current Player: Corey Domachowski
Favourite Blues Moment: Final whistle at the Pau semi final at Cardiff Arms Park
Aim in life: Be an advocate for good. Blessed are the Peacekeepers
Favourite Away Ground: The Showground, Galway (The greyhounds are rapid!)
Best Skill: Finding myself in foreign hospitals, on the phone to the travel insurance company
Best Blues bit of Advice: Gamble Responsibly, Drink Responsibly. Better still, don’t do both.
Historical Icon: Nelson Mandela

Biography
A cuckoo at heart and raised on sport and hope. Growing up, I often frequented Pandy Park and Sardis Road. Current season ticket holder at Cardiff City; I have a passion for the round ball. Trained sports therapist and I have worked with numerous national football squads and at International tournaments such as the London 2012 Olympics. Former community councillor, who owns a bearded dragon called Winston. I don’t drink tea or coffee, but I like a highlighter and a free hotel pen.

My Promise: You’ll arrive as a guest but leave as a brother

Interesting Fact: I am currently learning Finnish

Treasurer

Matt Baldwin

Name: Matt Baldwin
Age: 31
Height: 6’0
Position: Treasurer
Day Job: Civil Servant
Nickname: Chancellor
Hometown: Cardiff
First Game at Cardiff Arms Park: 1995
Favourite Current Player: Nick Williams
Favourite Blues Moment: The Bilbao Final. Didn’t make it to Spain but the Arms Park was buzzing despite the rain
Aim in life: To watch as much sport as possible
Favourite Away Ground: Welford Road. Great post-match atmosphere
Best Skill: Surfing
Best Blues bit of Advice: Win or lose, we sing for the Blues!
Historical Icon: Billy Boston

Biography
I’ve been a season ticket holder for a couple of seasons now and prior to that I would only come to the occasional home game. I was welcomed into the Crazy Corner with open arms and I haven’t looked back since. I like to travel to away fixtures and make weekends of it. Despite getting nilled, Galway was a great weekend during the 2019/2020 season.

My Promise: To do my best for the Cardiff Blues Brothers in my role and keep that red briefcase very close to hand.

Interesting Fact: Despite never actually trying out for the rugby team in high school, my PE teacher would often pull up outside my house if we were short on players. I played in every position under the sun. I play against a certain Sam Warburton (and is equally massive brother) and set up our only try of the game against them.

Vice Chairperson

John Roberts

Name: John Roberts
Age: I’m over 50
Height: 5,7’
Position: Vice Chair
Day Job: Public Servant
Nickname: Robbo
Hometown: Cardiff
First Game at Cardiff Arms Park: 2007
Favourite Current Player: Olly Robinson
Favourite Blues Moment: Bilbao 2018. Garyn Smith’s penalty and Gareth Anscombe’s successful kick.
Aim in life: To obtain bigger and bigger drums
Favourite Away Ground: Welford Road.
Best Skill: Memory like an Elephant
Best Blues bit of Advice: Get into the Arms Park early to beat the queues
Historical Icon: Jon Bonham

Biography
I am a founding member of the Cardiff Blue Brothers. I first picked the drum at the Arms Park in 2013. Since this date I’ve been heard at the Arms Park on the drum. I’m the one in the Crazy Corner making all of the noise. I’ve been described as the beat of the South Terrace and enjoy meeting up with all the other Brothers and Sisters on a matchday to make some noise for the boys.

My Promise: You’ll always hear me inside the Arms Park

Interesting Fact: I once appeared on Japanese Television.

Secretary

Richard Perkins

Name: Richard Perkins
Age: 35
Height: 6,0″
Position: Secretary
Day Job: Legal Services
Nickname: Perky
Hometown: Cardiff
First Game at Cardiff Arms Park: 1998
Favourite Current Player: Halaholo
Favourite Blues Moment: 2018 European Cup Fina v Pau
Aim in life: Run a joint café and free legal advice centre
Favourite Away Ground: Rodney Parade
Best Skill: Cookery
Best Blues bit of Advice: The nearer the drum, the better the game
Historical Icon: Marcus Aurelius

Biography
I am an aspiring Clinical Negligence solicitor. I played Rugby for Llandaff RFC (XV and 7s) until I was 17 playing Wing and then Full Back. I have lived in Liverpool, and various places around the Cotswolds having spent 11 years in professional kitchens. I finally amassed enough money to pay for law school, and having completed the LLB, I am now enrolled on a joint LLM and LPC. When I’m not at the Arms Park I enjoy reading classic literature and smart-thinking non-fiction. I also enjoy cooking, keeping fit and active, and spending time with my family.

My Promise: A promise between friends means never having to give a reason

Interesting Fact: I can play the trumpet and I’m a Michelin Star level trained chef

Vice Secretary

Abbie Roberts

Name: Abbie Roberts
Age: 28
Height: 5,4’
Position: Vice Secretary/ Welfare Officer
Day Job: Pharmacist
Nickname: Escobar
Hometown: Llantrisant
First Game at Cardiff Arms Park: Heineken Cup Semi Final v Leicester Tigers in 2009
Favourite Current Player: Josh Navidi
Favourite Blues Moment: So many great games I could go for but for me the best Blues moment was going on the tour to South Africa in 2018, amazing experience!
Aim in life: To be happy and healthy
Favourite Away Ground: Murrayfield, love a trip to Edinburgh
Best Skill: Problem
Best Blues bit of Advice: Its not over till the final whistle blows! So many great games at the Arms Park have been decided in the final minutes so be prepared to keep the support going until the very end
Historical Icon: Michelle Obama

Biography
I was introduced to rugby when I met my husband Mark in 2007 and soon fell in love with the game and of course the Cardiff Blues. In 2010, I moved to Cardiff from Pembrokeshire to study Pharmacy at Cardiff University and now live in Rhondda Cynon Taff where I work as a community pharmacist. I have been a season ticket holder since the 2010.2011 season and a resident of the South Terrace since we returned to the Arms Park. Outside of Rugby you’ll find me spending time with Mark and our dog Jenson, running, practicing Yoga, down the pub (especially if its quiz night) or curled up with a good book.

My Promise: To make sure anyone and everyone has a warm welcome in the crazy corner

Interesting Fact: Since being introduced to the game it has become such a big part of my life that I actually got engaged at the Millennium Stadium. If you check out the legends walk, you’ll find the brick engraved with Marks proposal.

Committee

Events Officer

Hannah Smith

Name: Hannah Smith
Age: 31
Height: 5,10’
Position: Events Officer
Day Job: Nail Technician
Nickname: Hannah Banana
Hometown: Cardiff
First Game at Cardiff Arms Park: 2006
Favourite Current Player: Ellis Jenkins
Favourite Blues Moment: Reaching the Final in Bilbao
Aim in life: To be happy and successful in everything I do
Favourite Away Ground: The Diary Field
Best Skill: Talking
Best Blues bit of Advice: To always have fun at the games and show our support to the boys
Historical Icon: Marilyn Monroe

Biography
I am born and bred in Cardiff and would describe myself as an outgoing and bubbly person who is always up for a chat. I ran a successful business for 5 years in the hospitality industry called Hannah’s Diner, if you ever visited, I’m always up for reminiscing. I have always worked in hospitality and love the atmosphere and interaction with customers, but also the banter. I have worked at big events like Cardiff food and drink, RHS in Cardiff, Caerphilly Big Cheese to name just a few for over 15 years.

My Promise: I will always be around for you to talk or whatever your needs to help in any way possible I can. Even if you think it is a stupid question ask, I’ll do my best to answer it.

Interesting Fact: I have a big love for Hotrods

Welfare Officer

Abbie Roberts

Name: Abbie Roberts
Age: 28
Height: 5,4’
Position: Vice Secretary/ Welfare Officer
Day Job: Pharmacist
Nickname: Escobar
Hometown: Llantrisant
First Game at Cardiff Arms Park: Heineken Cup Semi Final v Leicester Tigers in 2009
Favourite Current Player: Josh Navidi
Favourite Blues Moment: So many great games I could go for but for me the best Blues moment was going on the tour to South Africa in 2018, amazing experience!
Aim in life: To be happy and healthy
Favourite Away Ground: Murrayfield, love a trip to Edinburgh
Best Skill: Problem
Best Blues bit of Advice: Its not over till the final whistle blows! So many great games at the Arms Park have been decided in the final minutes so be prepared to keep the support going until the very end
Historical Icon: Michelle Obama

Biography
I was introduced to rugby when I met my husband Mark in 2007 and soon fell in love with the game and of course the Cardiff Blues. In 2010, I moved to Cardiff from Pembrokeshire to study Pharmacy at Cardiff University and now live in Rhondda Cynon Taff where I work as a community pharmacist. I have been a season ticket holder since the 2010.2011 season and a resident of the South Terrace since we returned to the Arms Park. Outside of Rugby you’ll find me spending time with Mark and our dog Jenson, running, practicing Yoga, down the pub (especially if its quiz night) or curled up with a good book.

My Promise: To make sure anyone and everyone has a warm welcome in the crazy corner

Interesting Fact: Since being introduced to the game it has become such a big part of my life that I actually got engaged at the Millennium Stadium. If you check out the legends walk, you’ll find the brick engraved with Marks proposal.

Travel Co-Ordinator

Steven Bellamy

Name: Steven Bellamy
Age: 36
Height: 6,1″
Position: Travel Coordinator
Day Job: Logistics Manager, Royal Mail
Nickname: Le Giant
Hometown: Barry
First Game at Cardiff Arms Park: 1993
Favourite Current Player: Ray Lee Lo
Favourite Blues Moment: The Bilbao final team talk
Aim in life: To grow old and impress my son with my stories
Favourite Away Ground: Gloucester, on the shed
Best Skill: Beer hunting trophies
Best Blues bit of Advice: Enjoy the bad days as they make the good days so much better
Historical Icon: Gelert

Biography
I am not your average Blues fan, neither am I interested in a Saga Holiday. I enjoy a beer or 6 and have been known to go out on a ‘Mikey Rayer’ after a night shift; I work hard and play hard, dawn to dusk. I am a seasoned traveller, I enjoy roaming the world with the Cardiff Blues, Wales and the Lions. I take great satisfaction in travelling on a shoestring budget and getting packages that are better than those offered by travel agents; ‘Bellamy’s tours, no guarantees guaranteed’. It’s all about beer, travel and loans!

My Promise: I will buy anyone a pint who says ‘Simon Hill’ to me whilst wearing a Nike Cardiff Jersey.

Interesting Fact: My grandfather was a Cardiff fan whom I followed. He contributed to the city and Welsh rugby in a small way, he helped some guy called Nigel Walker at Athletics

Community Officer

Simon Williams

Name: Simon Williams
Age: 55
Height: 6,0’
Position: Community Officer
Day Job: Customer Relations
Nickname: General
Hometown: Cardiff
First Game at Cardiff Arms Park: 1975
Favourite Current Player: Josh Adams
Favourite Blues Moment: Winning the 2010 European Challenge Cup in Marseilles against Toulon
Aim in life: To watch as much sport as possible
Favourite Away Ground: Madejski Stadium
Best Skill: Programme Hunting
Best Blues bit of Advice: Get your match programmes before the game kicks off, the longer you leave it, the harder they are to find.
Historical Icon: Gareth Edwards and Jonah Lomu

Biography
I am a sports mad individual who has a keen interest in all things Cardiff and Wales. I have a season ticket at Cardiff City and can be seen at Sophia Gardens and The Veolia Arena down the Bay. I have been watching rugby at the Arms Park since 1970 and have witnessed many memorable games. You may have heard my voice on Radio Cardiff Sports phone in which I was a panel member of for several years.

My Promise: If you need a programme let me know, I’ll do my upmost to try and find one.

Interesting Fact: I am a two-time (2010 and 2011) MNSS award winner for Best Factual/Feature and Programme with Radio Cardiff

Social Media Officer

Liam Warrender

Name: Liam Warrender
Age: 24
Height: 6’0
Position: Social Media Officer
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Hometown: Andover
First Game at Cardiff Arms Park: 2009
Favourite Current Player: Willis Halaholo
Favourite Blues Moment:
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My Promise: To carry out my role to the best of my abilities

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Merchandise Officer

Callum Sanderson

Name: Callum Sanderson
Age: 33
Height: 6,4’
Position: Merchandise Officer
Day Job: Civil Servant
Nickname: Cal
Hometown: Llanharan
First Game at Cardiff Arms Park: 2017
Favourite Current Player: Josh Navidi
Favourite Blues Moment: Beating Pau in the European Cup Semi Final
Favourite Away Ground: Recreation Ground, Bath
Best Skill: Not bad at Tank Trivia
Best Blues bit of Advice: The boys always bounce back
Historical Icon: Franklin D Roosevelt

Biography
I’m originally from over the bridge but have made Wales my home. I am a civil servant working in Cardiff, however before this I worked in retail. I’ve served in the British Army as a Chef, being based out of Germany and Northern Ireland. In my spare time I enjoy socialising, reading and watching the Blues.

My Promise: To represent the Blues, fans and the region. In doing so promoting the Arms Park as a great place to support our team

Interesting Fact: I’ve cooked for Royalty

Matchday Facilitator

Garreth Gilbert

Name: Garreth Gilbert
Age: 31
Height: 6’0
Position: Matchday Facilitator
Day Job: Insurance Sales Agents
Nickname: G Man
Hometown: Cardiff
First Game at Cardiff Arms Park: 2013
Favourite Current Player: Josh Adams
Favourite Blues Moment: Winning the 2010 European Challenge Cup Final
Aim in life: Provide for my family and give them what I didn’t have as a child
Favourite Away Ground: Twickenham (Army v Navy)
Best Skill: Singer
Best Blues bit of Advice: Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that’s why we call it the present.
Historical Icon: Roger Bannister

Biography
I was born in Aldershot and have lived in multiple places over England, Ireland and Germany due to my father being in the military. I moved to Cardiff in 2012 and then met my wife in 2013. We have been married 5 years and recently became parents for the first time.

My Promise: If you share the same birthday as me I will buy you a pint

Interesting Fact: I have sung the National Anthem for Wales three times with my choir at the National Stadium (Japan, Scotland and England)