Welsh Premier Times 2014/15

WELSH PREMIER TIMES
2014-15
Issue 20/Rhif 20
21/10/14
S = Sgorio and now
S = Subtitles !!!
English-language subtitles will be provided for the
whole Sgorio football programme from now on, S4C
has announced.
The Channel already provides English soundtrack for
their live Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League match
coverage on the Channel’s football flagship show
Sgorio on Sundays.
But now after consulting with S4C viewers, the
Football Association of Wales and Welsh football
clubs, S4C will provide live English subtitles, not only
for the match itself but for all Sgorio’s build-up to the
live match and the post-match interviews and analysis.
The English subtitling was available for the first time on
Sgorio on Sunday, 19 October during the Corbett Sports
Welsh Premier League match between Bala Town and
Port Talbot
S4C is available on: Sky 104, Freeview 4, Virgin TV 166
and, Freesat 104 in Wales. In the rest of the UK, it is
available on Sky 134, Freesat 120 and Virgin TV 166.
Viewers across the UK can also watch S4C live on
s4c.co.uk/clic and on tvcatchup.com, as well as on
Youview.
For details on how to get English subtitles on S4C or the
English soundtrack, please visit the S4C website,
s4c.co.uk or contact the S4C Viewers’ Hotline,
[email protected] or 0870 600 4141.
TNS secure major
sponsorship deal
A major sponsorship deal has been agreed between
Planet Hippo Internet, the award-winning provider of
cost-effective internet services, and Welsh Premier
League champions The New Saints FC. The deal is
worth an estimated £300,000 over a three season
period.
As a rapidly growing supplier of domain registration,
website and email hosting services, Planet Hippo is
hoping that this sponsorship will play a significant role
in raising the profile of the company and enable it to
compete more effectively with market leaders such as
GoDaddy.
– continued in Club News section
For details on how to get English subtitles on S4C or the English soundtrack, please visit the S4C website, s4c.co.uk
or contact the S4C Viewers’ Hotline, [email protected] or 0870 600 4141.
Llion Iwan, S4C’s Content Editor for Sport and Factual Programmes said, “We are delighted to announce the new
English language subtitling service for Sgorio. It’s sure to further enhance the viewers’ enjoyment again.”
Gwyn Derfel, The Corbett Sports WPL Secretary adds, “This is a significant development in the coverage of our
National League. It will be well received by many Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League fans and let’s hope that it
will also attract new supporters to our ever developing League.”
Official Newsletter
of the
Corbett Sports
Welsh Premier League
Cylchgrawn Swyddogol
Uwchgynghrair
Corbett Sports
Cymru
THIS WEEK’S LEAGUE FIXTURES
Friday 24th October
Bangor City v gap Connah’s Quay
19:30
Last six encounters
17/02/07
3
1
15/03/08
06/02/09
3
6
2
0
27/11/09
17/08/12
01/11/13
0
2
4
0
1
1
Home wins
Mark Lloyd-Williams 47'(p) Mark Smyth 62'
Ashley Stott 85'
Sion Edwards 35' Ashley Stott 52' Karl Noon 73'
Chris Sharp 9' 41' 45 Les Davies 44' Peter Hoy
48' Paul McManus 74'
Chris Simm 9' Dave Morley 90'+2(p)
Les Davies 10' Sion Edwards 11' 71' Jamie
Petrie 62'
11
Away wins
CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches)
Referee:
R J Stewart
6
Draws
Home Team
Assistants:
Adam Dickinson 36'
355
Chris Herbert 57' Danny Forde 61'
-
365
402
Dean Canning 32'
Mike Hayes 3'
370
846
604
3
LLDLL
Goal aggregate
Away Team
M L Gray & J Jones
34 – 23
LLDDW
4th Official: K J Parry
Bala Town v Aberystwyth Town
19:30
Last six encounters
01/04/11
04/11/11
03/11/12
23/04/13
26/11/13
25/03/14
2
3
3
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
Mark Connolly 32' 67'
Lee Hunt 42' 54' Mark Connolly 45'+2
Ian Sheridan 51' Lee Hunt 56' 86'
Kenny Lunt 75'
Ian Sheridan 83'
Home wins
4
Away wins
2
CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches) Home Team
Referee:
S L Evans
Assistants:
Ashley Stott 42'
Matty Collins 35' Declan Carroll 50'
Craig Williams 32' Chris Venables 70'
Draws
2
DWLLW
Goal aggregate
Away Team
G W Jones & J B Roberts
233
404
176
169
153
145
13 – 9
WWWLL
4th Official: M James
th
Saturday 25 October
Newtown AFC v The New Saints
14:30
Last six encounters
20/02/10
12/02/11
26/12/11
05/01/13
26/12/13
22/03/14
0
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
0
2
Sean Highdale 8' Steve Jones 31'
Luke Boundford 55'
Craig Williams 30'
Sean Evans 48'
Luke Boundford 55'
Home wins
4
Away wins
12
CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches) Home Team
Referee:
R Harrington
Assistants:
Matt Berkeley 13' Scott Ruscoe 31'
Matty Williams 36' Aeron Edwards 78'
Simon Spender 68' Tom Roberts 72' Craig Jones 75'
Mike Wilde 58'
Mike Wilde 12' 49'
Draws
6
LWWWL
L M Jones & B Stitfall
Goal aggregate
Away Team
240
165
375
306
446
232
20 – 39
DWWWW
4th Official: J Bryant
Port Talbot Town v Rhyl FC
14:30
Last six encounters
26/11/05
06/01/07
1
3
0
2
01/12/07
29/03/09
16/01/10
05/10/13
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
0
Rhys Griffiths 19'(p)
Ross Stephens (og) 24' Dean Johnston 29'
Dyfan Pierce 33'
Martin Rose 90'(p)
Liam McCreesh 2' Scott Barrow 59'
Liam McCreesh 17' Nicky Holland 84'
Martin Rose 78'
Dave Cameron 27' 90'
305
235
Craig Jones 7' Mark Connolly 14'
Paul O'Neill 70' Greg Stones 90'+4
Rob Turner 60'
-
129
284
226
217
Home wins
4
Away wins
6
Draws
1
CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches) Home Team
WWLDW
Referee:
D John
Assistants:
Goal aggregate
15 – 24
Away Team LLWWL
L R Edwards & P Thomas
4th Official: K Hames
Prestatyn Town v Carmarthen Town
14:30
Last six encounters
13/02/10
18/01/11
03/09/11
0
0
6
0
0
1
08/09/12
7
1
27/04/13
21/09/13
2
1
1
1
Dave Hayes 18' Ross Stephens 23' Neil Gibson 35'(p)
65' Steve Rogers 36' Chris Davies 56'
Andy Parkinson 4' Jason Price 27' 65' Michael Parker
18'(p) 69(p) Neil Gibson 60' 66'
Dave Hayes 6' Anthony Stephens 74'
Lee Hunt 82'
Home wins
3
Away wins
1
Draws
3
CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches) Home Team
WDLLW
Referee:
M S Whitby
Assistants:
Jack Christopher 86'
165
154
219
Tim Hicks 54'
250
Geoff Kellaway 23'
Gareth Wilson 84' (og)
233
170
Goal aggregate
17 – 6
Away Team DLLWW
T Cook & D H Morgan
4th Official: S Hughes
Sunday 26th October
Cefn Druids FC v Airbus UK Broughton
Live on S4/C
13:00
Last six encounters
27/12/04
02/01/06
26/12/06
2
0
3
2
0
1
01/01/08
4
1
27/12/08
10/03/10
0
1
2
1
Mick McLean 63' Troy Hayden 64'
Tim Edwards 27' Mike Heverin 31' Osian
Jones 61'
Lee Jones 44' 65' Mark Allen 31'(og) Darren
Williams 74'
Craig Whitfield 26'
Home wins
2
Away wins
1
Draws
CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches) Home Team
LWLL
Referee:
Steve Hughes 74' Paul Dodd 90'
Gareth Owen 51'
202
235
131
Gareth Sudlow 69'
141
Giovanni Feliciello 5' Phil Molyneux 45'
Marc Lloyd-Williams 90'+5
242
74
3
Goal aggregate
10 – 7
Away Team DWWL
Assistants: P Roszkowski & M Williams
4th Official: A Jones
I A Griffith
Welsh Premier Womens League
All 14:00 kick-off
Aberystwyth Town v Wrexham FC
Cwmbran Celtic v Port Talbot Town
Swansea City v Newcastle Emlyn FC
26/10/2014
Cardiff Metropolitan v PILCS
Rhyl & Prestatyn FC v Cardiff City
Welsh Premier Development League
Tuesday 21st October
Gap Connah’s Quay v Airbus UK Broughton
Wednesday 22nd October
Llandudno FC v Cefn Druids
Friday 24th October
Conwy Borough v Bangor City
Sunday 26th October
Bala Town v Rhyl FC
Bangor City v Aberystwyth Town
Newtown AFC v Flint Town United
Prestatyn Town v The New Saints
SUSPENSIONS
Player
Club
Suspended for
from
Chris Lynskey
Keryn Hawkins
Tyler Cartwright
Ryan Batley
Les Davies
Anthony Miley
Shane Sutton
John Keegan
Carl Evans
Cefn Druids
Newcastle Emlyn Ladies FC
Newtown AFC U19
Aberystwyth Town
Bangor City
Bangor City
Newtown AFC
Cefn Druids
Port Talbot Town
1 match
1 match
3 matches
1 match
1 match
1 match
1 match
4 match touchline suspension
2 matches
12/10/2014
13/10/2014
13/10/2014
12/10/2014
18/10/2014
25/10/2014
26/10/2014
23/10/2014
24/10/2014
CLUB NEWS
ABERYSTWYTH TOWN
www.atfc.org.uk
Aberystwyth Town FC have launched a Youtube Channel,
providing unique coverage of the Black and Greens courtesy of
our new Marketing Assistant Martin Smith.
To kick off the Channel Martin has produced a fantastic Video
Report on Ysgol Llwyn Yr Eos' visit to Park Avenue on Saturday,
to watch Aber Town surge back into the Top Two with a
wonderful 2-1 over Airbus UK Broughton. Aberystwyth Town's
YouTube Channel can be found at www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mcSx0cmXZDs6C_-sevCzA
This weekend saw Aberystwyth Town support the Fortnight of Action in their home match against Prestatyn
Town, both teams wore anti-racism T-shirts prior to kick off to show their support for Show Racism the Red
Card and its anti-racism work.
Show Racism the Red Card is the UK’s leading anti-racism educational charity. The organisation utilises the highprofile status of football and football players to
help tackle racism in society. The majority of the
campaign’s output is the delivery of education to
young people and adults in their schools, their
workplaces and at events held in football stadiums.
The Fortnight of Action forms part of the FARE
Football People action weeks and aims to
challenge discrimination and celebrate the
contribution we all make to football, wherever
we live, whatever our connection to the game
and
whatever
our
background.
SRtRC Campaign worker Jason Webber spoke
about the Fortnight of Action saying: “This year’s
FOA will see a record number of clubs and leagues
unite across Wales in match actions. Racism
continues to spoil the beautiful game and we must
all do our bit to step up our efforts in challenging
these issues to once and for all eradicate it from
football and society.”
Jason works with clubs across Wales utilizing sport as an engagement tool for young people.
Football is a sport that is followed by all, and should be an enjoyable experience for all, whatever their racial or
ethnic background. We hope you enjoy the game this weekend and ask you to support the player’s action before
kick-off.
Follow the campaign on Twitter @theredcardwales and Facebook/theredcardwales. If you see or hear racism
at any level of football, please report it to the club, stewards or the police. Further details about the campaign
and the Fortnight of Action can be found at www.theredcardwales.org
AIRBUS UK BROUGHTON
www.airbusfc.com
Last weekend SAw Airbus UK Broughton support the Fortnight of Action
in their fixture against Rhyl, both teams wore anti-racism T-shirts prior to
kick off to show their support for Show Racism the Red Card and its antiracism work.
The Fortnight of Action forms part of the FARE Football People action
weeks and aims to challenge discrimination and celebrate the contribution
we all make to football, wherever we live, whatever our connection to the
game and whatever our background.
Support from Welsh Football Clubs has been integral in helping Show
Racism the Red Card progress their work in Wales. During the 2013/14 season the campaign worked with over
20,000 young people and held 28 educational events at stadiums across the country supported by professional
players.
Supported by the Football Association, the Fortnight of Action has been running since 2007 in Wales. More clubs
and leagues have joined the action weeks each season. This year will see over 80 clubs across nine leagues involved.
SRtRC Campaign worker Jason Webber spoke about the Fortnight of Action saying:
"This year’s FOA will see a record number of clubs and leagues unite across Wales in match actions. Racism
continues to spoil the beautiful game and we must all do our bit to step up our efforts in challenging these issues to
once and for all eradicate it from football and society."
Our club ambassador this season is Glenn Rule and director of football Andy Preece also highlighted the club's
stance against racism: "Racism has no place in football or society and we must keep supporting the great work Show
Racism the red card is doing," Preece says.
"The improvement over the
past few years is significant
but we all must keep working
together as there is still work
to be done."
Jason Webber works with
clubs across Wales utilizing
sport as an engagement tool for
young people.
A key part of the Fortnight of
Action in Wales are the grants
provided to community groups
that further social inclusion by
bringing people of different communities together through sport. Further details about the campaign and the
Fortnight of Action can be found at www.theredcardwales.org or contact the Welsh office at: Tel: 02920 351 616
Email: [email protected]
Photos (above left) club ambassador Glenn Rule, director of football Andy Preece and Andy Jones show their
support as do the whole squad (above right).
DIRECTOR of football Andy Preece is not too worried by an early season dip in form that has already left
his side seven points adrift of TNS.
The recent 2-1 defeat at Aberystwyth was the Wingmakers' third in four games, but Preece says: "Our target was
always first to get into the top six, then from there obviously we are looking for European qualification.
"Nothing has changed on that score."
."
This article courtesy of www.airbus fc.com, the Airbus UK Broughton FC website.
ANDY PREECE has supported the introduction of new rules making it a legal requirement for football clubs to
interview at least one black or ethnic minority candidate for key roles.
The Wingmakers' director of football told Dave Goodban of the Flintshire Chronicle he sees no reason to oppose the
‘Rooney Rule’ in British football - and said he believes there is still racial discrimination in the boardrooms of some
professional clubs.
Preece spoke out after Football League chairman Greg Clarke announced a review into the under-representation of
ethnic minority managers and coaches.
"The percentages don’t add up for some reason, whatever that is. It’s impossible to say why, because no-one’s ever
going to come out and say they’re not hiring someone because he’s black," said the 47-year-old, who had successful
spells at Bury, Worcester City and Northwich Victoria before joining Airbus in January 2012.
The Rooney Rule was established in 2003 by Dan Rooney, owner of American football side the Pittsburgh Steelers
and the chairman of the NFL’s diversity committee. It stipulates clubs must interview at least one ethnic minority
candidate for senior sporting roles.
Preece said: "I don’t understand the opposition to it. Just because you interview a black manager doesn’t mean you
have to give him the job. I’d never want to get a job because I’m black, you want it on merit.
"It’s just an opportunity to get in front of a board and put your ideas across. It doesn’t guarantee anything, it just
gives you a chance. I don’t see why anyone would be against it. Why would they be? What are they scared of? That
worries me. I think if more black managers get the chance to get in front of a board, the percentages would go up
and it’d be more representative."
During his four years player-manager at Gigg Lane, Preece steered the penniless Shakers to the 2003 Division Three
play-offs before the club was forced to let him go. He has since been interviewed for several Football League jobs
without success.
"There’s been a number where you look at the club and think ‘it fits, my profile fits the club’ and you don’t even get
an interview, and it does get frustrating," he said. "My record is pretty good when you look at it. I’ve been
successful. I’ve had tough jobs, not clubs with loads of money, and I’ve probably got a 50% win ratio over 600-plus
games.
"You’ve got to tick all the boxes and make sure there’s no reason for them to ignore you, so it does get to you when
you go for an interview and you get great feedback but you don’t get the job, and they can’t tell you why you
haven’t got it or what else you could have done. You have to keep going – I’m still young and I’m not going to give
up. I love my job and I’m happy here. It’s a great opportunity at a really well-run club in a competitive league, and
you’ve got Europe as the carrot.
"I don’t think I’d move for a job below the Conference, but you obviously want to manage at the highest level you
can and I think I’m capable of going higher – I’ve proved I am."
Among the 72 Football League clubs, Chris Powell of Huddersfield and Carlisle’s Keith Curle are the only nonwhite bosses.
Preece, who will soon get his Uefa Pro Licence, became the first black English manager to lead a side in Europe last
year. He concedes it’s ‘impossible to say’ whether he would have had a chance if he was white.
"I wouldn’t like to say I haven’t got a job because of the colour of my skin, but if you look at the overall picture and
the numbers then it’s obvious something’s not right," he said.
"In some boardrooms there will be certain people who find it very hard to accept the idea of a black manager,
whether it’s a generational thing or the way they’ve been brought up I don’t know.
"You still get some racism on the terraces and in society in general, so it stands to reason it’ll be in boardrooms as
well. Most people don’t look twice at a black person these days, but there are some still around that do.
"I said five years ago it might take 20 years to change, so hopefully we’ll see more among in next generation."
[This article appeared in the Flintshire Chronicle, 16 October 2014]
BALA TOWN
www.balatownfc.co.uk
No news this week.
BANGOR CITY
www.bangorcityfc.com
City chairman Dilwyn Jones has come out in support of under-fire boss Nev Powell.
Report by Tomos Hughes of the North Wales Chronicle
BANGOR City chairman Dilwyn Jones has come out in support of under-fire boss Nev Powell, but admits the
manager’s fate could rest on the outcome on the next two key matches.
With the Citizens currently sitting bottom of the Welsh Premier League without a win in the first nine matches,
Dilwyn Jones is hoping to see a quick turnaround.
He said: “We’re only eight games into the season but I think the critical bit is the next two games.
“The question might be a bit more tricky to answer in 14 days’ time, because we’re playing the two teams directly
above us. “If we’ve played 10 and lost eight, we’d have to think about shuffling things around.
“It’s a bad run but I’d rather fix a broken machine than need a new one. At the moment things are a little bit broken
but they can be fixed. “There’s no talk at our end of any unrest and Nev hasn’t had any pressure from the board.
“We recognise there are a few things that need sorting out. With Mark Limbert [assistant manager] going, that was
an extra factor. If you analyse the factors, players have gone straight from Iceland to pre-season training, we’ve had
injuries and there’s been some refereeing decisions which you can’t legislate for.
“It’s the first real bad run we’ve had in years and it’s been compounded by injuries and indiscipline. It just defies
belief. My statement would be, now’s the time to get behind the team and the manager.
“It’s been flat at home for quite a long time now - now’s the time supporters need to cheer them on.”
City's woeful start to the Welsh Premier League campaign continued on Friday as they fell to Cefn Druids by a
single, late, goal.
CARMARTHEN TOWN
www.carmarthentownafc.com
No betting or the laying of odds is allowed under any circumstances while spectators are within the boundaries of
Richmond Park or from any outside building or structure which gives a view of a match in progress.
Recently representatives of Betting Agencies have attempted to work inside the ground. They have been stopped
from conducting such work and have been warned that should they continue they will escorted from the confines of
Richmond Park.
These Agents are easily spotted. They have a microphone around their neck and mobile phones in each hand. Should
any spectator see such person (or persons) they are requested to report the matter immediately to the nearest steward
or club official..
CEFN DRUIDS
www.cefndruidsafc.co.uk
On Monday 13th October, representatives from Cefn Druids FC, from
Wrexham, joined football legends including Craig Bellamy and Ryan
Giggs at the Football Association of Wales (FAW) Community
Awards, presented by McDonald’s, after being named winner of the
Grassroots Impact Award in the annual grassroots football awards.
The FAW Community Awards aim to recognise and celebrate those
volunteers, clubs and leagues, across Wales who dedicate their time to
grassroots football in their local community.
Josh Roberts and Richard Griffiths from Cefn Druids collected their
award at Cardiff City Stadium ahead of the Wales v Cyprus UEFA
Euro 2016 qualifying match, at a national ceremony where they got to
meet McDonald’s Head of Welsh Football, Ryan Giggs.
Cefn Druids FC has made a huge impact in their local community by tackling anti-social behaviour with the help of
the North Wales Police. By targeting troublesome hot spots, the club has set-up a free football programme for 12-15
year olds called ‘Your pitches, Your Game’. The programme has been a huge success with over a hundred hours
being delivered to the community and anti-social behaviour being significantly reduced.
The programme is now a tried and tested vehicle to continue to reduce anti-social behaviour, and will continue to
grow in the year ahead, making Cefn Druids Football Club true grassroots heroes.
McDonald’s Head of Welsh Football, Ryan Giggs said: “Cefn Druids’ award is a reflection of the hard work that
goes into grassroots football which runs up and down the country. It is thanks to volunteers like those at Cefn Druids
that our young footballers can enjoy grassroots football in a safe and fun environment. It’s important that we
recognise the extraordinary efforts of the volunteers and clubs across Wales because without their dedication, time
and effort the game as we know it wouldn’t exist.
“I would like to personally congratulate all the volunteers at Cefn Druids on winning, it is fantastic that they have
been recognised and it was a pleasure to meet them on the night.”
Local McDonald’s franchisee, Stewart Williams, said: “It is a privilege to congratulate the volunteers from Cefn
Druids on this award. My restaurants in Wrexham support a number of local grassroots clubs and it’s fantastic that
local volunteers like Cefn Druids, who dedicate countless hours to grassroots football, provide constant opportunity
for our local community to enjoy the game.
“Without them football across Wrexham would cease to exist so it is vital that we celebrate and recognise them.”
McDonald’s has been working with the FAW for 12 years to improve the standards of grassroots football.
As part of McDonald’s ongoing commitment to improving the standards of grassroots football, the partnership
between The FAW and McDonald’s was recently renewed for another four years. The programme, which includes
the annual Community Awards, focuses on raising the standards at accredited clubs from better safety, and better
advice, to better kit and better recognition for volunteers.
.
gap CONNAH’S QUAY
www.the-nomads.co.uk
Congratulations to Jay Catton, who last night picked up the Performance
Development Coach of the Year award at the Welsh Football Trust awards.
In September, ahead of the Bangor City game, Jay was presented with the
North East Wales FA Performance of the Year Award, and last night saw
Jay double his awards allocation by picking up the National Performance Development Coach award.
Jay received the award at Cardiff City's stadium ahead of the European Championships qualifier between Wales and
Cyprus, and was presented on the pitch at half time.
The official programme for the evening commented on Jay's achievements;
"Jay has been working tirelessly within the gap Connah's Quay Academy for the last five years, taking the football
club to levels it never thought possible. His dedication to the club is second to none working with over 150 players
across 12 teams from age under 6 upwards. Not only does Jay have a track record of improving and developing
young football talent, but also the Welsh Football Trust utilised his knowledge and expertise to help support the
recent Cymru Cup events in South Wales. The players of gap Connah's Quay may have had some excellent
triumphs on the pitch recently, but it is the positive attitude and philosophy that Jay has instilled in his sides that
makes them stand out. Jay is a true student of the game and a real example to other coaches.
A huge congratulations to Jay from everyone at The Nomads and from all at Welsh Premier Times
NEWTOWN AFC
www.newtownafc.co.uk
DEFENDER Shane Sutton has labelled Newtown's clash with Connah's Quay 'massive'
ahead of two more tough games.
Following tomorrow's clash the Robins face TNS and Aberystwyth for the second time this
season, however Sutton is focused on the task in hand.
He said: "Three points will be massive on Saturday and they are vital. We owe it to
ourselves for a poor performance on Sunday. Teams around us are winning so we can't
afford to drop off now.
"I'm confident we can win any game and we go into Aber and TNS with confidence, and
they will be interesting. GAP are in a relegation battle already so it is going to be a tough
game. We need to keep playing the way we have done in the last few home games and not
change that."
Sutton expressed his disappointment at throwing away a 2-1 lead last week, however he
says that the disappointment shows how far the Robins have come. He said: "We should
have got the three points and it was gutting to concede a poor goal and lose the lead.
Saying that though we didn't play well and we were holding on for a point at the end of the
game.
"We have all set our standards now as a team and individually, and we just need to keep
performing well and the results will come."
The defender has been without his regular centre back partner for most of the season, as
Kieran Mills-Evans (left) has been on the sidelines with an ankle injury. However he is
back in the squad this week after the midweek outing against Berriew.
And Sutton has been pleased with his replacements at the back in the form of Tom Goodwin and Max Penk, and was
also pleased with the performances of the youngsters on Tuesday evening.
He said: "Without KME playing it has been Gooders or Max, and both have played well which makes my job easier
as I don't have to worry about who’s playing next to me, and I can concentrate on my game.
"Sometimes I've played right side of the two with KME being injured which is obviously my preferred side. He
came back however on Tuesday and it was also good to see the youngsters get 90 minutes. It can only help their
game through playing with experienced first team players.
"Also the injured boys coming back is a bonus to us. It is horrible to see them out and they are back now fighting fit
so it will make the other players fight for their place which is only a good thing."
Boss Chris Hughes believes there is no need to panic despite the Robins going down 2-1 to relegation placed
Connah's Quay.
Sean Miller pounced on a defensive error to give his side the lead, before Terry McCormick punched through his
own net.
However Gary O'Toole grabbed a late winner, and Hughes said he won't panic despite no win in two games.
He said: "In patches we looked good.
"They hit us on the break twice, and first of all we got caught playing out from the back, and the second was from
not stopping a cross. We didn't have a lot of chances but we had half chances, however our quality in the last third
was disappointing.
"We have 15 points from ten games and there is no need to panic, sometimes this happens in games, and they were
going to win one game and unfortunately it came against us. But credit to them, they hit us on the break and we need
to be brighter and cleverer to learn from that."
The game seemed to have a lack of energy in the first period, however the boss didn't think his players lacked the
urgency they had showed in previous weeks. He said: "I don't think we were lethargic.
"They came and sat deep and it was always going to be a game of patience. We didn't move the ball quick enough
and now we have a good reputation for being a good footballing side, we will have sides coming to set up and cause
us problems. And we need answers to solve these problems."
See Hughes' full interview later on Newtown AFC TV.
PORT TALBOT TOWN
www.porttalbottown.co.uk
The Steelmen returned to form at the weekend with a commanding
victory over Bangor City and one of the most pleasing aspects of
the performance was to see the Blues finish the game with three
youth-team products on the field.
Eighteen-year-old Kostya Georgievsky (left) made his senior debut
for the club as a 61st minute substitute, while Jarred Harvey handed
another debut to 19-year-old midfielder Nikki Parvin late on, and
Kieron Williams, 18, was also introduced adding to his previous
substitute appearance against Cefn Druids.
The victory left Port Talbot within a point of sixth-placed Bala
Town, who they face at Maes Tegid in next Sunday’s televised
game and head coach Jarred Harvey was quick to praise the club’s
youth structure.
“I think it’s of testament to the club and think we’ve got a fantastic
youth system,” explained Harvey post-match. “There’s a lot been said recently about clubs using youth players and
we had three out there and not even just that, there are players already in the squad who have played and represented
this club at youth level. I think that’s a big testament to this town and the players who represent Port Talbot.”
“It was one of those games, I made a tally of about five chances in the first half hour and we didn’t take them and I
genuinely began to think that it wasn’t going to be our day, but again – character.
“The boys didn’t allow it to affect them and they buoyant at half-time and they went out for the second-half and just
dominated the game.”
PRESTATYN TOWN
www.ptfconline.co.uk
Paying tribute to the tremendous determination his team showed in their win against high-flying Aberystwyth Town,
Prestatyn's Assistant Manager Neil Gibson said:
"I think I can remember three or four occasions in the game where we've had two or three players put their bodies on
the line inside our own 18-yard box.
"Aberystwyth are a good team, they're going to create chances and we're going to have to do that to win games of
football, but we probably haven't done that enough in some of the other games this season.
"With having a young side you do get some inconsistencies, but one thing we've got to have from them is effort,
heart and endeavour and we had that in spades today.”
Seasiders to take on Wrexham in friendly on Tuesday 19 Oct, 2014
Town are delighted to announce that the we will be taking on Wrexham in a hastily arranged friendly on Tuesday
evening. We spoke to a Wrexham representative on Sunday morning and they inform us that "a number of first
teamers will be included in the squad for Tuesday".
Kick off will be at 8pm and gates will open at 7-15. All usual facilities will be available. Entrance to Bastion
Gardens will be by paying at the gate. Admission prices to be confirmed.
RHYL FC
www.rhylfc.co.uk
No news this week
THE NEW SAINTS FC
www.tnsfc.co.uk
……. Continued from front page
“We wanted to partner with a Championship winning football club as part of our ongoing marketing strategy and
felt that The New Saints would help to grow our business at a fraction of a price of an English football league club,”
commented Darren Lavendar, Managing Director of Planet Hippo. “Together, we can benefit from the continued
success that the team achieves, both on the pitch and in the community, and expect this deal to be the start of a
successful long-term business partnership.”
Key to this new sponsorship deal has been the success of the club’s other commercial partners. For example, during
the eight years that Total Network Solutions was involved with the club, the company achieved a massive increase
in brand recognition as the latest results were read out live on TV every Saturday afternoon. Total Network
Solutions’ growth rate was around 60/70% a year and the Oswestry-based business was awarded the title of the
UK’s Fastest Growing Company on three different occasions.
Derma V10 has also sponsored the team for the past two seasons, during which time the club has won two Welsh
League titles and one Welsh cup as well as representing Wales in two Champions League campaigns.
According to Bruce Lansom of Derma V10: “Sponsoring TNS FC throughout one of their most successful periods
with our logo displayed prominently on team shirts, stadium and on national television, has delivered increased
awareness of our brand and products across Wales, the UK and Europe.”
“We are delighted to announce this new sponsorship deal which will enable us to reach an even wider fanbase,”
added Ian Williams, Chief Operating Officer at The New Saints. “The New Saints are currently experiencing
massive growth on a number of social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter. The increasing number of
likes and followers,coupled with a growth in matchday attendances, presents significant commercial opportunities
for organisations looking to increase their online market presence.”
The club has a very strong web presence because of the success achieved by The New Saints on the pitch with many
thousands of articles appearing on leading news sites such as the BBC through to random bloggers. As a result, the
club’s Google rankings are very high with stories often appearing on the first 50 pages presenting further
commercial opportunities for sponsors..
SCORECARD
League
It has been decided that The New Saints’ opening goal against Prestatyn Town on Saturday (11/10/14) will be
officially credited to Matty Williams – not Kai Edwards as was originally reported.
The 6th goal in the same match was originally given to Chris Marriott – but due to the fact that his shot was
not goal-bound it will be officially recorded as a Ross Weaver own goal.
In the Rhyl v Newtown match on the same day – the visitors’ second goal has been confirmed as a Jason
Oswell strike.
17/10/2014
Bangor City
Cefn Druids
0
1
Derek Taylor 87'
Bangor City
1. Jack Cudworth, 2. Declan Walker, 3. Chris Roberts, 26. Leon
Clowes (4. Michael Johnston 46'), 6. Anthony Miley, 19. Damian
Allen, 20. Ryan Edwards (18. Jack Laird 67'), 17. Sam Hart, 11. Sion
Edwards, 7. Chris Jones (10. Jamie Petrie 83'), 9. Les Davies
Subs not used: 27. Gethin Roberts, 16. Iolo Hughes, 22. Corey Jones,
8. Robert Jones
Red Cards:
None
Yellow Cards:
None
Attendance:
Carmarthen Town
The New Saints FC
513
Referee:
1
2
Ben Connolly (IRL)
Liam Thomas 57'
Mike Wilde 8' Aeron Edwards 24'
Carmarthen Town
1. Lee Idzi, 2. Luke Cummings (12. Taylor Harding 72'), 4. Cortez
Belle, 6. Kris Thomas, 3. Craig Hanford, 11. Kyle Bassett (7. Chris
Hartland 58'), 8. Paul Fowler, 22. Sacha Walters (39. David Brooks
68'), 14. Ceri Morgan, 9. Luke Prosser, 18. Liam Thomas
Subs not used: 17. Jeff White, 10. Lewis Harling
Red Cards:
Fowler 53'
Yellow Cards:
L.Thomas 12' Belle 16' Bassett 20'
Fowler 46' & 54'
Attendance:
538
Referee:
Cefn Druids
1. Dave Roberts, 14. Mark Beech, 5. Bruno Fernandes, 4. Chris
Rimmer, 12. Gavin Cadwallader (15. Adam Hesp 69'), 28. Craig
Jones (9. Alan Bull 60'), 7. Jonathan Breeze, 17. Derek Taylor, 35.
Karl Noon (10. Lee Healey 55), 18. Tom Donegan, 11. Ryan
Edwards
Subs not used: 2. Peter Hoy, 13. Callum Glover
Red Cards:
None
Yellow Cards:
Breeze 75' Rimmer 81' Bull 90'+4 Healey 90'+4
The New Saints FC
1. Paul Harrison, 2. Simon Spender, 3. Chris Marriott, 4. Phil Baker,
6. Kai Edwards, 23. Aeron Edwards, 16. Connell Rawlinson, 10.
Matthew Williams, 22. Scott Quigley, 18. Mike Wilde, 21. Adrian
Cieslewicz (14. Jamie Mullan 70')
Subs not used: 12. Christian Seargeant, 7. Scott Ruscoe, 20. Alex
Darlington, 9. Greg Draper, 24. Ryan Kershaw, 32. Ryan Pryce
Red Cards:
Williams 3'
Yellow Cards:
Marriott 20'
Bryn Markham-Jones
18/10/2014
Airbus UK Broughton
Rhyl FC
2
1
Ian Kearney 10' Ryan Wade 46'
Aaron Bowen 34'
Airbus UK Broughton
21. James Coates, 3. Lewis Short, 4. Mike Pearson, 5. Ian Kearney
(11. Ryan Wade 29'), 6. Tom Field (12. Jordan Barrow 76'), 8. Glenn
Rule, 9. Chris Budrys (7. Andy Jones 16'), 15. Ellis Healing, 17.
Ashley Williams, 22. Matty McGinn, 26. Lee Owens
Subs not used: 14. Michael Roddy, 18. James Owen, 30. Keighan
Jones
Red Cards:
None
Yellow Cards:
Barrow 87'
Attendance:
315
Newtown AFC
gap Connah’s Quay
Referee:
1
2
Mark Whitby
Terry McCormick 80'(og)
Sean Miller 50' Gary O'Toole 86'
Newtown AFC
1. David Jones, 19. Craig Williams, 6. Shane Sutton, 5. Kieran MillsEvans, 3. Steffan Edwards, 15. Jamie Price (16. Alex Hughes 87'), 7.
Matthew Hearsey, 20. Tom Goodwin, 9. Luke Boundford (4. Matty
Owen 46'), 11. Neil Mitchell, 10. Jason Oswell
Subs not used: 17. David Easthope, 12. Max Penk, 13. Jack Perry
(gk)
Red Cards:
None
Yellow Cards:
None
Attendance:
445
Referee:
Rhyl FC
1. Alex Ramsay, 2. Matty Woodward, 3. Liam Benson, 14. Ryan
Astles, 5. Stefan Halewood, 16. Levi Makin (22. Rob Hughes 61'),
24. John McKenna (32. Jack Kenny 83'), 8. Paul McManus, 9. Aaron
Bowen, 19. Ashley Stott, 7. Liam Dawson
Subs not used: 17. David Forbes, 27. David Thompson, 21. Jamie
Whitehouse, 40. Michael Askew (gk), 18. Danny Gossett
Red Cards:
Hughes 88'
Yellow Cards:
Bowen 25' Woodward 35' Dawson 39'
Hughes 87' & 88'
gap Connah’s Quay
25. Terry McCormick, 2. Chris Rowntree, 4. Mark McGregor, 5.
George Horan, 14. Steve Evans, 28. Kevin McIntyre, 20. John Dillon
(3. Marcus Giglio 90'), 24. Gary Roberts (38. Anthony Stanton 63'),
9. Gary O'Toole (12. Jack Rowlands 90'), 10. Ricky Evans, 17. Sean
Miller
Subs not used: 1. John Rushton (gk), 31. Jack Chambers, 53. Ben
Nash
Red Cards:
None
Yellow Cards:
McIntyre 14' Horan 25' McGregor 32'
S.Evans 41' Rowntree 75'
Kevin Parry
Prestatyn Town
Aberystwyth Town
2
1
Michael Parker 14' Dave Hayes 74'
Chris Venables 86'
Prestatyn Town
26. Scott Williams, 18. Jordan Davies (23. Greg Stones 82'), 5. Ross
Weaver, 24. Ryan Dean, 4. Dave Hayes, 3. Jack Lewis, 7. Michael
Parker, 11. Ross Stephens, 14. Dale Lee (12. James Stead 90'), 9.
Andy Parkinson (10. Lee Hunt 70'), 16. Michael Pritchard
Subs not used: 20. Rhys Owen, 15. Rhys Lewis, 19. Zyaac Edwards,
1. Kieran Wolland (gk)
Red Cards:
Weaver 67'
Yellow Cards:
Weaver 5' & 67' Dean 84'
Attendance:
238
Referee:
Aberystwyth Town
1. Mike Lewis, 2. Chris Davies (17. Steffan Williams 79'), 5. Stuart
Jones, 12. Sion James, 3. Cledan Davies, 8. Luke Sherbon, 19. Tom
Shaw (4. Antonio Corbisiero 48'), 10. Chris Venables, 7. Geoff
Kellaway, 11. Craig Williams, 9. Mark Jones
Subs not used: 16. Wyn Thomas, 13. Philip Draper (gk)
Red Cards:
None
Yellow Cards:
Ch.Davies 60' Kellaway 76' Sherbon 88'
Nick Pratt
19/10/2014
Bala Town
Port Talbot Town
4
1
Ian Sheridan 9' 89' Mark Connolly 15' 40'
Chad Bond 45'
Bala Town
1. Ashley Morris, 2. Ryan Valentine, 3. Sean Smith, 4. Stuart Jones,
15. Will Bell, 6. Conall Murtagh, 7. Mark Connolly (12. James Kelly
80'), 8. Mark Jones (20. Kenny Lunt 90'+1), 14. Rob Pearson, 10. Ian
Sheridan, 11. Kieran Smith (17. Stephen Brown 87')
Subs not used: 23. Craig Vernon, 5. David Artell
Red Cards:
None
Yellow Cards:
Murtagh 64' K.Smith 81' M.Jones 82'
Attendance:
208
Referee:
Port Talbot Town
13. Steven Cann, 5. Carl Evans, 2. Corey Thomas, 18. Chad Bond (8.
Liam McCreesh 62'), 6. Lee Surman, 4. Ashley Evans, 14. Kieron
Lewis, 15. Keyon Reffell, 3. James Parry, 9. Martin Rose, 10. Luke
Bowen
Subs not used:
12. Leigh De Vulgt, 11. Jason Bertorelli,
16. Casey Thomas, 25. Craig Hughes
Red Cards:
McCreesh 90'+3
Yellow Cards:
Surman 43' C.Evans 49' Thomas 60'
McCreesh 90'+2 & 90'+3 Cann 90'+3
Kris Hames
TABLE
The New Saints FC
Airbus UK Broughton
Aberystwyth Town
Bala Town
Carmarthen Town
Newtown AFC
Port Talbot Town
Cefn Druids
Rhyl FC
Prestatyn Town
gap Connah’s Quay
Bangor City
P
W
D
Home
L
F
A
W
D
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
9
9
4
4
2
2
3
3
3
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
3
1
1
0
1
0
2
1
1
1
0
2
0
2
1
2
1
3
2
2
3
4
17
14
11
13
8
16
11
4
6
8
3
6
2
7
6
7
5
11
4
11
9
12
10
11
4
2
3
3
2
1
1
3
2
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
3
0
1
0
1
2
1
Away
L F
0
1
2
1
2
1
4
2
3
4
2
3
14
5
12
7
7
7
5
11
7
7
8
5
A
5
3
9
8
13
8
11
11
11
19
9
10
Pts G.Diff
26
19
18
17
17
15
13
13
11
8
6
2
24
9
8
5
-3
4
1
-7
-7
-16
-8
-10
Welsh Premier Development League
29/09/14
Aberystwyth Town
gap Connah’s Quay
3
7
Cefn Druids
Bala Town
Rhyl FC
Bangor City
The New Saints FC
2
4
4
3
12
Newtown AFC
0
Dafydd Carruthers 17' Liam Jaques 38'
Tom Bibby 3' Stuart Austin 28' Jack Chambers 45'+2(p) Sean Cookson
78' Anthony Stanton 90+2'
Hari Gould 40' Chris Whittaker 55'
Wade Muscart 28'(p) Ryan Jones 35'(p) 50' Peter Hope 90'
Jamie Whitehouse 35' 44' Ynyr Clwyd 54 Christoph Azamaile 71'
Jamie Petrie 25' 71' 90'
Fisnik Hadjari 8’(p) 42’(p) Ryan Pryce 11’ Jordan Wells 15’ Scott Ruscoe
22’ Tom Ash 29’ 47’ James Jones 36’ Callum Graybrook 65’ 78’ 80’
Nyasha Mwamouka 77’
-
Welsh Premier Development League table
The New Saints FC
Bala Town
gap Connah’s Quay
Rhyl FC
Conwy Borough
Airbus UK Broughton
Bangor City
Prestatyn Town
Llandudno FC
Cefn Druids
Newtown AFC
Flint Town United
Aberystwyth Town
P
W
D
Home
L
F
A
W
6
8
6
5
5
4
7
5
5
6
5
6
4
3
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
21
18
18
9
7
7
9
6
2
7
16
4
6
3
2
2
6
5
2
8
5
7
10
13
14
12
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
D
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Away
L
0
2
2
1
1
0
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
F
10
13
15
4
7
7
7
6
11
4
1
3
1
A
3
12
10
7
7
3
8
11
11
11
18
25
4
Pts
18
18
12
10
9
7
6
6
6
6
6
3
0
G.Diff
25
17
21
0
2
9
0
-4
-5
-10
-14
-32
-9
FAW WOMEN’S FA CUP
Northern Section
Caernarfon Town v Denbigh Town
1-3
Kinmel Bay v Prestatyn Town
6-0
Llandudno FC v Rhyl & Prestatyn
6-5
Central Section
Aberystwyth Town v Wrexham
1-5
Hafren United v Llanfair United
Hafren United withdrew
Southern Section
Briton Ferry Llansawel v Pontardawe Town
0-6
Camrose FC v Landore Colts
0-1
Cardiff City v Port Talbot Town
2-1
Cyncoed v Vale Ladies
13 - 1
Llanyrafon v Cwmbran Celtic
Llanyrafon withdrew
Merthyr Town v Cambrian & Clydach Cambriann withdrew
Newcastle Emlyn v Dafen Welfare
6-0
Penybont v Pontypridd Town
1-4
PILCS v Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly withdrew
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THE LAST WORD
by Gwyn Derfel
I was fortunate enough to be at Richmond Park on Friday night to witness Carmarthen’s match against The
New Saints. As you know the visitors secured the victory in torrential rain which leaves them 7 points ahead of
closest rivals Airbus UK.
Some people will moan that it’s predictable and boring that the Champions seem to be charging towards
another title -which would lead to another bumper payday from UEFA - which could then in turn lead to
continued domination of the Corbett Sports WPL.
While I can understand that point of view, as I’ve said previously, I honestly believe that it is important to have
a club that raises expectations, which by definition raises the standards of the chasing pack.
So without TNS’s financial clout – what can our other member clubs do challenge Craig Harrison’s boys?
Maybe we could learn a thing from women’s football. I recently visited Glasgow and found out that their
unpaid players train four times a week and play a game every weekend as well.
Imagine what could happen if certain WPL clubs adopted this approach for a trial period? I would be intrigued
by the findings.
One thing I do know is that Friday night matches are well supported in our National League and I have to feel
for Carmarthen and Port Talbot – who’s opportunities to host evening games are few and far between. Over
500 people braved the elements at Richmond Park on Friday. Kinder weather and a greater South Wales
representation in the League would certainly help their cause.
Securing consistent promotion and relegation from the South and North is absolutely essential for the wellbeing of our beloved League. This can only be achieved if everyone associated with the pyramid system truly
starts working together for the betterment of the whole of Welsh football.
Y GAIR OLAF
gan Gwyn Derfel
Cefais y fraint o dreulio nos Wener ar Barc Waun Dew yn gwylio gêm gystadleuol yn y gwynt a’r glaw rhwng
yr Hen Aur a’r Seintiau Newydd. Fel y gwyddoch mae’n siwr, yr ymwelwyr aeth ậ hi ac maen nhw bellach 7
pwynt yn glir o Airbus yn yr ail safle.
Clywais ambell gefnogwr yn swnian eu bod yn diflasu gweld y Pencampwyr yn ennill y Cynghrair a hawlio
prês UEFA - gan bod hynny yn ei dro’n cryfhau eu sefyllfa ar gyfer y tymhorau sydd i ddod hefyd.
Tra mod i’n deall y safbwynt hwnnw – ‘rwyf yn credu ei bod yn bwysig bod un clwb yn gosod y safon i
glybiau eraill geisio’i efelychu. Y cwestiwn mawr felly ydi beth all y tîmau eraill wneud er mwyn parhau’n
gystadleuol? Efallai y gall clwb merched Glasgow gynnig ateb posib. Maen nhw’n ymarfer bedair gwaith yr
wythnos a hynny’n gwbl wirfoddol heb sôn am chwarae gêm bob penwythnos. Byddai gennyf ddiddordeb
mawr gweld beth fyddai’n digwydd i ganlyniadau y clybiau dewr hynny fyddai’n fodlon arbrofi fel hyn am
gyfnod yn ein Cynghrair Cenedlaethol.
Un peth ‘rwy’n sicr ohonno ydi’r ffaith bod gemau nos Wener yn fwy poblogaidd gyda chefnogwyr ein
Cynghrair na phrynhawn Sadwrn. Dagrau pethau o safbwynt Caerfyrddin a Phort Talbot yw’r ffaith nad oes
digon o glybiau o’r De yn Uwch Gynghrair Cymru-Corbett Sports i’w caniatau i chwarae gemau cyson ar
nosweithiau Gwener.
Er gwaetha’r gwynt a’r glaw digyfaddawd nos Wener – heidiodd ymhell dros 500 i Barc Waun Dew. Mae’n
gyfrifoldeb ar bawb sy’n ymwneud gyda holl gynghreiriau Cymru ein bod yn cydweithio gyda’n gilydd er
mwyn sicrhau bod esgyn a disgyn cyson rhwng y cynghreiriau perthnasol. Nid ydym yn gwasanaethu pêl-droed
Cymru yn deilwng os na lwyddwn i wneud hyn.
.
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