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Thomas heads for

FIFA workshop Welsh Premier and FIFA Assistant Referee

Phil Thomas from Trealaw in the Rhondda

has just received some very good news in

that he has been selected by UEFA to attend

a workshop in Lisbon for International

Assistant Referees in March.

It will be a comprehensive three days

including fitness checking, practical and

theoretical sessions.

Referees’ Manager Rodger Gifford

commented; “A fantastic opportunity for

Phil, I suspect that his outstanding

performance at Wembley last May where

he was Assistant Referee for England v

Republic of Ireland in front of 80,000+

which included some very influential

people from the refereeing world will have

had a bearing on his selection.

"I’m delighted that Phil’s dedication to

lining and the way he conducts himself both

on and off the field has been recognised by

UEFA in this way."

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Former Wales international Andy Legg says there is plenty of untapped

talent in the Welsh Premier League.

Mark Delaney, Lee Trundle, Owain Tudur Jones and Steve Evans are

among the players who graduated to the Football League.

But former Llanelli manager Legg does not understand why more

players from the league do not get a chance at a higher level.

"I don't know why it's not looked upon as a good breeding ground,"

Legg said.

“There's a lot of players in the league that can go and step up”

"I've mentioned to many managers and scouts that there are loads of

players in the Welsh Prem who can go and fit in a Division Two side or

Conference side without a problem.

"There's a lot of players in the league that can go and step up. There's

definitely quality there.

"But for some reason, I don't know why, it's not looked upon as a strong

league."

Gap Connah's Quay striker Rhys Healey joined Cardiff City in January

2013, while in 2010 Wolves signed striker Jake Cassidy from Airbus

UK before he had made a Welsh Premier appearance for the

Broughton-based side.

Legg, a Welsh Premier League winner with Llanelli in 2008, said Craig

Jones was an example of a player who had made the step up.

Jones left The New Saints to join Bury in August 2012 and signed a

two-and-a-half year contract extension with the League Two side last

November.

"I think the lad at TNS, the winger Jones, he's in the Bury side week in,

week out," added Legg, 47, who won six Wales caps.

"I told a manager probably three or four years ago about him."

The New Saints manager Craig Harrison added that he believed the

league deserves more credit for its ability to create players who can

have a career within the Football League.

“I’ve watched a lot of Conference football and I think this league is in

direct competition. For some reason the league gets overlooked and I

don’t understand why,” he said.

“There are players from clubs across the league have had European

experience, you tell me how many players from League Two clubs have

experience playing in Europe?”

Source: BBC Wales Sport and Matthew Burgess blog site

Legg praises Welsh

Premier League talent

LIVE MATCH Saturday 8th

February At Wednesday’s monthly meeting the WPL Panel decided to sanction S4C’s request for an 11.45am kick off for

the live game on the above date.

Wales have a Six Nations International in Ireland starting at 2.30 and Swansea take on Cardiff in the early evening

of that day in the Barclay’s Premier League.

I appreciate that our fixtures for February 8th aren’t confirmed yet – but wanted to share the decision with the

member clubs. If S4C’s chosen game involves a team which has to travel from one end of the country to the other

– the WPL will contribute towards overnight accommodation.

This Week’s fixtures

Friday 24th

January

Airbus UK Broughton v gap Connah’s Quay 17:30

Last six encounters

31/03/06 2 2 Gareth Owen 14' Stuart White 43' Chris Williams 36' Stuart Rain 71' 172

22/09/06 2 3 Nathan Mapletoft 36' Ryan Crawford 65' Dave Swanick 15' Chris Taylor 82' Marc

Limbert 85'

251

01/04/08 0 0 - - 151

17/10/08 0 0 - - 303

06/11/09 4 0 Carl Owen 51' Matty Cook 56' Rhys

Roberts 67' Gary McConnel 87'

- 193

26/12/12 2 2 Steve Tomassen 64' Jamie Wynne 67'(og) Rob Jones 51' Jamie Petrie 56' 237

Home wins 1 Away wins 1 Draws 6 Home wins 1

CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches) Home Team WWLDWW Away Team WLLLLL

Saturday 25th

January Rhyl FC v Port Talbot Town 14:00

Last six encounters

15/01/05 1 0 Lee Atherton 53' - 551

25/04/06 3 0 Gary Powell 26' Chris Adamson 46' Chris

Sharp 62'

361

26/08/06 2 0 Dave Cameron 2' Alex Hay 22' - 325

12/04/08 5 0 Chris Sharp 18' 29 Marc Lloyd-Williams

60'76' Graig Garside 39'

- 356

15/11/08 2 3 Matty Williams 87' Gareth Owen 90'+3 Martin Rose 45' 62' Drew Fahiya 35' 516

29/08/09 2 0 Matty Williams 32' Lee Hunt 42' - 414

ALL-TIME RECORDS

Home wins 9 Away wins 1 Draws 0 Home wins 27 – 8

CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches) Home Team WWDWWL Away Team DLDWWW

Carmarthen Town v Aberystwyth Town Live Match S4/C 14:00

Last six encounters

06/09/09 0 0 - - 451

14/08/10 2 3 Lee Bevan 62' Craig Frater 78' Steff Edwards 64' Ryan Marriott 72' Ricky

Evans 73'

413

25/03/11 0 1 - Lewis Codling 47' 470

02/01/12 2 1 Tim Hicks 21'(p) Steffan Williams 51' Andy Parkinson 65' 622

24/03/12 0 3 - Aneurin Thomas 4' Josh MacAuley 82' Wyn

Thomas 87'

423

18/08/12 2 0 Jack Christopher 67' Liam Thomas 83' - 407

Home wins 8 Away wins 8 Draws 3 Home wins 8

CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches) Home Team DWLLWD Away Team DDDLLW

WELSH CUP FOURTH ROUND

Saturday 25th

January Live on S4/C 16:15

Bala Town v Cefn Druids Referee: M Petch Assistants: A Jones and T Williams 4

th Official: A P Harms

SUSPENSIONS None since last issue

MATCH OFFICIALS 24/01/14

Airbus UK Broughton gap Connah’s Quay K J Parry J B Roberts G E Vaughan N Pratt

25/01/14

Rhyl FC Port Talbot Town H Jones D Evans R I Jenkins M L Gray

Carmarthen Town Aberystwyth Town R Harrington J A Williams B Williamson D Adie

WELSH PREMIER U19 LEAGUE

Sunday 26th

January

Aberystwyth Town v Prestatyn Town Airbus UK Broughton v Newtown AFC

Conwy Borough v Bala Town gap Connah’s Quay v Rhyl FC

The New Saints v Flint Town United

Shared Access Welsh Premier Womens League Sunday 26

th January 2014 LEAGUE CUP SEMI FINALS

Cardiff Metropolitan v Swansea City Referee: Gavin Townsend Assistant Referees: Mathew Street Andrew Wilkins

Llanidloes FC v Port Talbot Town Referee: John Jones Assistant Referees: Nicky Jones Maria Pasco

League Match: Llandudno Junction v Northop Hall

WPL FANS SURVEY 2013-14 This is your opportunity to tell us your views and opinions about your

club and the Welsh Premier League.

The Football Association of Wales and the Welsh Premier League wish

to receive feedback from supporters and we very much hope you will

take this opportunity to share your experiences of Welsh Premier League

football.

The survey will be launched on Friday 31st January and will be available

to complete online.

All of us at the FAW and WPL wish you well and welcome all of your

thoughts in the survey.

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clwb ac Uwch Gynghrair Cymru.

Mae Cymdeithas Bêl-droed Cymru ac Uwch Gynghrair Cymru yn

dymuno cael adborth gan gefnogwyr ac rydym yn gobeithio y byddwch

yn manteisio

ar y cyfle hwn i rannu eich profiadau o bêl-droed Uwch Gynghrair

Cymru.

Bydd yr arolwg yn lansio ar ddydd Gwener y 31ain o Ionawr ac fe fydd

ar gael i’w gwblhau ar-lein.

On the Deaks Scale:

6

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yn croesawu eich adborth.

JD’s WEBSITE REVIEW PRESTATYN TOWN – www.ptfconline.co.uk

Prestatyn Town spent a number of seasons endeavouring to gain promotion to the Welsh Premier

League overcoming a number of obstacles in the process, the most difficult of which being the

opposition of local residents to the installation of floodlights at Bastion Gardens. Since achieving

their goal they have performed well and gained a thoroughly deserved success in the Welsh Cup two

seasons ago and consequently embarked on a European adventure. This season has not been their

best, being somewhat inconsistent and currently lying in ninth place in the table having completed

their first phase fixtures. They will doubtless be looking for improvement after the League “splits”

and seek to gain a place in the end of season Play-offs.

After my journey around www.ptfconline.co.uk I must say that my conclusion is that it reflects their

current performance on the field, which is “mid-table” There are some good aspects of the site, but

much needs to be done if it is to match those at the likes of their near neighbours Airbus and Bala

Town.

The Home Page is fine, with the latest news items which are quite regularly updated, with 10 posts

being made in a 17 day period prior to the time of my visit. There are also details of the last and next

match and an abbreviated table, which is up to date. Sponsors logos also feature prominently, which

should be the case on all sites. The Menu is on the side of the Home Page and is easy to navigate,

but the results I found were mixed.

The Fixtures page was up to date with details of goal scorers in all matches played in the current

season, but the next page “League Stats” has not been updated for several months and the current

seasons League table shows all clubs having played just two matches. The Players page is somewhat

better having comprehensive pen pics and photographs, but only of 11 individuals which includes

the Assistant Manager.

There is a designated page for the Ladies team, but on opening it, I was directed to their own site.

Pleasingly the Sponsorship and About Us pages are much better, with details of all opportunities

available to potential supporters of the club. While the latter has excellent directions to the ground

by road and rail, details of admission and season ticket prices, refreshments available at the ground

and even lists of accommodation and food outlets close to Bastion Gardens.

The Academy page is good with details of result and fixtures supported by photographs. There is a

comprehensive list of Contacts, with telephone and e mail addresses of

the majority of office holders.

My final port of call was the Club Shop and I was pleased to find

that I could purchase merchandise by post, but somewhat

bewildered to find only one item displayed, that being a “Gibbo’s

for Life” T Shirt for £5.00.

That about sums it up, it just needs more attention to detail.

Next week:

The last in the series: gap Connah’s Quay

CLUB NEWS

ABERYSTWYTH TOWN www.atfc.org.uk The Football Association of Wales has charged Aberystwyth Town FC for allegedly fielding a player –

namely Peter Hoy – whilst under suspension, in their Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League match against

Gap Connah’s Quay on 4th January 2014.

The Club are charged with a disciplinary offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.6 and Peter Hoy has been

charged with a disciplinary offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1..

AFAN LIDO FC www.pitchero.com/clubs/afanlidofootballclub/ AFAN Lido defender and skipper Mark Crutch has left the Marstons' Stadium to rejoin Ton Pentre in the

Nathaniel Car Sales Welsh League Division One.

AIRBUS UK BROUGHTON www.airbusfc.com THE Wingmakers have secured the return of midfielder

Ashley Williams to the Hollingsworth Group Stadium after

an absence of three years.

Chester-born 26-year-old Williams was a Manchester City

youngster from the age of 14 and played for West Cheshire

League Division 1 side Upton Athletic Association after his

release by the Blues.

He joined the Wingmakers from Vauxhall Motors in July

2008 and became an influential member of the side.

Williams won two Wales Under-23 semi-pro caps and

made 68 (+1) Welsh Premier appearances, scoring three goals, before leaving to join Chester in January 2011.

He was one of the key figures in Chester's promotion-winning season but suffered a serious shoulder injury in

August 2011 which kept him out of Neil Young's side for several months.

However, Williams made a full recovery and on to make 32 appearances for the Blues in the Blue Square North

last season.

Ashley will wear the number 37 shirt vacated by his namesake Tom Williams. The former Barnsley trainee, who

joined Airbus a couple of month ago, has gone to the USA on trial.

BALA TOWN www.balatownfc.co.uk Bala Town can confirm that Lewis Codling is joining Caernarfon Town on loan.

The loan deal allows for Lewis to be re-called by Bala Town after 28 days with 24 hours notice.

Codling's opportunities have been limited recently due to the form of strikers Kieran Smith, Ian Sheridan and

Mark Connolly and regular first team football is not something Bala can currently offer and Lewis is eager for

regular match time..

BANGOR CITY www.bangorcity.co.uk

Bangor City manager Nev Powell said he was 'Over the Moon' as his side sealed their place in the top six, thanks

to the point that the Citizens gained in their thrilling 3-3 draw at Aberystwyth on Saturday afternoon.

"Any manager will be delighted that they're in the top six because it's massive for any club. You don't want to be

in that bottom six, with the likes of Bala and Prestatyn, who played in Europe this season and Port Talbot as well,

so it's going to be a real dog-fight, so we're just thankful that these young players have put us where we are."

Reflecting on the match this afternoon Powell said; "It was really hard, it was really difficult to deal with the long

balls with Aberystwyth in the air and they caused a lot of problems (in the) first half. We got that sorted and we

managed to hang on for the draw. We gave them a goal in the second half, but we came back and the lads showed

the character that they've shown all season."

Powell made significant changes to his squad in the close season and the arrival of many youngsters have been a

revelation for the Citizens as Powell eluded to;

"At the end of last season we didn't qualify for Europe for the first time in six years, we've moved to a new

stadium which takes a lot of funding so we had to trim our squad a bit. We've done that, we've got a smaller squad

but the senior players like Sion (Edwards) and Les (Davies) have stepped up to the mark and helped the young

lads; Anthony Miley, Declan Walker, the young Bangor lads and they've gelled really quickly and that's the

reason we are where we are - They've been outstanding really."

Due to the budget cuts at the Book People Stadium, there were some doubters pre-season that Bangor could

maintain their perfect record of finishing in the top half of every season since the League re-structure and Powell

made reference to that.

"We've been up against it, people were saying at the start of the season that we weren't going to finish in the top

six, but they don't know what Bangor City is all about."

Powell concluded; "Every game is a Cup final in this league. There's twelve good teams and we are just absolutely

over the moon that we are in the top six."

Sion Edwards who scored twice in the match was equally delighted and the long-serving winger said;

"We got the point that we needed so I'm chuffed. We've got a smaller squad, but we're all in it together. There's a

bit more responsibility on myself and the big man up top Les (Davies) and Chris (Jones) as well. The local lads

and the young lads have come in, they've shown good character and they've come on and they've made a

difference, so we're all happy.".

CARMARTHEN TOWN www.carmarthentownafc.org Carmarthen Town manager Mark Aizlewood admitted his team were jaded following their 3-1 away win over

Connah's Quay.

"Our first half was awful," he said. "It seemed as if we were playing a game too far following our Word Cup

victory and then a hard fought midweek draw against The New Saints."

"I had to do something at the interval when we were a goal behind. In reality it should have been three as they also

hit the post twice in the dying stages of the half."

"I made some positional changes which, fortunately, came off and we gradually took control as the game went

on."

"The reality now is that we have consolidated third position in the Welsh Premier League going into the mid-

season split. It is now only Aberystwyth and Rhyl fighting out the coveted sixth position."

gap CONNAH’S QUAY www.the-nomads.co.uk Nomads are pleased to announce the signing of 19 year old Sean Smith from Wrexham on loan until the seasons

end. Smith is a tenacious defender and will be looking to succeed in this loan spell as a springboard to first team

football at the Racecourse next season..

NEWTOWN AFC www.newtownafc.co.uk HE IS ten games into his reign at Paveways Latham Park. He has guided the Robins into the top six for the first

time and he has just been named manager of the month for December.

It hasn't been a bad start for Chris Hughes in his first managerial role, but the Newtown coach has put the recent

success all down to he work of his players.

"It has been a great start for me and I'm very pleased but the players deserve all the praise, they have been

fantastic. And I have said to the players that it is the start of the journey and not the end. We have to make sure we

finish off the 11 league games, and our Welsh Cup games properly and then prepare for the Europa League play-

offs," said the Newtown chief.

Hughes took over the Robins at the start of November and got off to the best possible start beating GAP Connah's

Quay 4-0 in his first game in charge. And since then his side have lost just twice on their way to securing a top six

spot.

And the Newtown manager believes the league being so open this season has been a big help to the Robins.

"I think the way the club was situated when I came in, making the top six was on the cards, but I think the league

being so open this season has helped us, because everyone's been dropping points. And to get 32 points already in

this current season is no fluke and we deserve to be in that top six," said Hughes.

Following a month that saw the Robins record wins against Cardiff Met's, The New Saints and Rhyl the Newtown

boss was last week named manager of the month for December.

But he said despite it being an honour, the praise should go to the whole team and backroom staff.

"Accolades are always nice, but I think it should of been a team of the month award. Everyone's deserves it such

as Cal, Wayne, Tyler, Sophie, the board of directors who have been great for me since I came in, and the players

who have been fantastic," said Hughes.

INJURY is a cruel mistress in football that can ruin a lot of player’s careers in an

instant. One bad decision and a bad tackle can sometimes decide whether a player

plays again or not.

But a lot of players come back and build a career for themselves. That is exactly

what Newtown captain Matt Cook has done.

Cook represented Wales at U19 level whilst on the books of Chester City and had a bright future ahead of him. He

was released from Chester at the age of 20 and went to get some first team experience at Cefn Druids under Dixie

McNeill in the Welsh Premier League.

But at the age of just 21 Cook broke both his tibia and fibula in his right leg, seeing him miss almost two seasons

of football.

Following this he moved to Airbus under Craig Harrison, and the midfielder was enjoying his football and

developing his career before suffering another bout of bad luck.

Another leg break saw him miss another season but that wasn’t going to stop the determined midfielder.

“From previous experience I knew I could come back and once against start rehab,” said Cook.

On his return Cook was out of the fold at Airbus, and was brought to Latham Park by the manager at the time

Andy Cale. And since then Cook has been revelation in Mid Wales working under the Bernie McNally era, and

has now become the club captain under new manager Chris Hughes.

It has been a rocky road that Cook has had in his career so far, but last weekend he led the Robins to a top six

finish for the first time since the new format was introduced. His time at Newtown hasn’t always been plane

sailing though, but Cook could see the positives even in that first full season.

“When Bernie arrived there was only myself and Shane who had agreed to sign and Bernie had to build a team

from scratch. That first season was really tough as we finished bottom and had a reprieve from relegation. There

were however some real positives as we had played some great football but lacked consistency,” said Cook.

Newtown finished bottom in Cook’s first full season at Latham Park but less than two years later the Robins have

become a real force, and showed just what they are capable of by securing a place in the end of season Europa

League play offs. And the midfielder always believed that the side would get to where they are now.

“I always felt the side would get to where they are to be honest. In that first season we were building a side that

could compete. We have all worked hard and have now developed the consistency to perform week in week out,”

added the midfielder.

Cook along with Shane Sutton are the only two players who began with McNally when he took over, and have

gone from propping up the table two years ago, to being the league surprise package in the current season. And

Cook feels like they have both been rewarded for their loyalty throughout the tough times at the football club.

“It feels like our loyalty to the club has paid off. I know Shane has had lucrative offers from other clubs but he has

remained with the club which is a testament to him and the spirit at Newtown,” said the midfielder.

This current season got off to the worst possible start for both Cook and for Newtown with the midfielder missing

the first two games, which both ended in defeat. But the defiant midfielder still had high hopes for the season.

“Pre-season did not go as planned due to injuries - myself included. But once we managed to get everyone fit the

performances and results started to change. We have a tiny squad and everyone works for each other. And we

have developed a never say die attitude which has showed in some of our comebacks this season,” said Cook.

The Robins are currently on a run that has seen the side lose just three times in 17 games. It started under McNally

and has continued under new manager Chris Hughes. And Cook has said it is the best run he has even had as a

player.

“It’s the best run I have been on as a player and it is something I am really proud of. The Connah’s Quay game

was a key one for me. Chris came in and said that he wanted to get in the top six and at the time the 4-0 win was

massive,” added the captain.

Cook also believes the consistency the side have shown and their attractive passing style are the main factors in

the side getting to where they are at the moment.

“The consistency is the factor that has been different to previous seasons. We have always played in an attractive

style and we have shown that this season week in week out.”

The Robins now have a shot at a Europa League spot after being written off by nearly everyone in the off season,

but Cook isn’t allowing himself to think of European football just yet.

“I’m not thinking about Europe at all other than a holiday in the off season. I think it is important that myself and

the lads don’t get complacent and carry on what we have been doing and see what happens come the end of the

season,” said Cook. SHANE Sutton believes times have never been better at Latham Park since he joined the club. Sutton helped the

Robins to a top six position for the first time since the split was introduced, and the defender says it was a relief to

secure their position.

"In my time with the club it hasn't got any better than this. It's such a relief not to be in a relegation battle and it

probably won't sink in until we are chasing TNS around on the pitch again. And it was extra special for me as I

played my 150th game for Newtown on New Year's Day against TNS," said Sutton.

The Robins had a stop start pre-season with players injured and new signings coming in late. And Sutton didn't

see the top six finish coming after such a poor start to the season.

"After our pre-season which saw a lot of poor performances against lower teams I honestly didn't see this coming.

"It took us about four or five league games to get our fitness up and to get used to the new signings. And those

first five games were like our pre-season really.

"But I think beating Port Talbot away at the end of September was a turning point, and gave us that belief. And

also keeping a clean sheet was a massive step towards where we are now," added the long serving defender.

Sutton was one of the only players at the club when Bernie McNally took over in 2011 and he has stuck by the

club in some tough times, despite offers from other clubs to go elsewhere.

It was McNally who got the run going this season against Port Talbot, before he left to join Shrewsbury Town and

was then replaced by Chris Hughes. And Sutton believes Hughes and assistant Callum McKenzie have taken the

side to the next level.

"With the new gaffer and Cal I think they have taken us to the next level. The intensity of the training has

increased and every man goes into each game knowing their jobs," said Sutton.

And the defender has highlighted the win against The New Saints as the best moment of the current season so far.

"The highlight so far has got to be beating TNS at home, and for me it was even better as we kept a clean sheet.

Not only was it the highlight because we beat the champions, but the three points were a massive step in getting

us to the top six," added the defender. With a top six spot now secured Sutton has his eye on winning the play-

offs, and to secure more play-off spots in seasons to come.

"I have allowed myself to think about it. I followed the Welsh Premier teams in it last season, and I was on

holiday in Croatia when Prestatyn were there, so hopefully that can be us this year.

"Not many players get the chance to play in Europe, and we are still building a strong squad here at Newtown as

none of us have been in the top six before. But if it doesn't happen this season, hopefully we can stick together and

it can happen in seasons to come," said Sutton.

Sutton marked his 150th Robins appearance on New Year's Day.

THE Robins have made their second signing of theJanuary transfer

window bringing in Caersws striker Neil Mitchell.

Mitchell spent two seasons at Latham Park between 2008 and 2010, and

manager Chris Hughes is delighted to re-acquire the strikers services.

"I am delighted to get Neil on board at the club. He is someone who has

been scoring and assisting goals the league below and I'm really pleased

to being able to sign him.

"He is our second signing of the window and that now brings

competition for places," said Hughes.

Mitchell came through the reserves at the Bluebirds and made his

Welsh Premier League debut in 2004. He spent four seasons at the

recreation ground before making the move to Latham Park.

He played under Darren Ryan at Newtown before moving back to Caersws in 2010. And Mitchell signed for the

Robins for a second time on Thursday.

The 25-year-old will boost Hughes' attacking options, joining forwards Sean Evans and Jeff White.

PORT TALBOT TOWN www.porttalbottown.co.uk CAMBRIAN STRIKER FOLLOWS JARRED HARVEY TO THE

GENQUIP

THE club are pleased to announce the signing of Jason Bertorelli from

Cambian & Clydach.

Bertorelli completed the move last night and follows recently

appointed head coach Jarred Harvey in making the switch from the

Welsh League outfit.

He becomes the club’s arrival of the January transfer window

following the signing of Jake Parry earlier this month.

The 27-year-old forward, who played for Port Talbot at youth level,

joined Cambian in 2006 and is expected to go straight into the squad

for next weekend’s game against Rhyl. His squad number will be confirmed shortly.

Advance Global Recruitment Middle East is delighted to be making a donation to the Port Talbot Community

Sports project. The global oil and gas recruitment company that has offices in Edinburgh, Dubai and is soon to

open in Houston is proud to be associated with this fantastic initiative. Company directors Cameron Taylor, Stuart

Hunter, Alister Gray and Richard Evans are also becoming the player sponsors for Lee John for the remainder of

the 2013/2014 season.

Dubai based director Richard Evans said ‘AGR’s board of directors are all big football fans and we are all really

pleased to be able to assist the local sports community in South Wales. Being from Swansea and a former Welsh

League football player myself, It is great to be able to help Lee and his team purchase much needed equipment for

the excellent work they do with children in the Port Talbot Community.’

Head of Community and first team player Lee John said ‘I’m very grateful for the support from AGR and my old

team mate Richard Evans, every contribution to our community department is very much appreciated and will

benefit the local community of Port Talbot’

PRESTATYN TOWN www.ptfconline.co.uk Town’s Community Director Tony O’Reilly spoke with with Head Coach Lee Jones after Saturday’s game

against Newtown

“We have put in a full 90 min performance today whereas in the past few games we have only put in a 45 min

performance.

“We have threatened that type of performance and to put goals past teams but it came together today. It’s nice to

put five goals past anyone but it was made a little bit sweeter with Chris Hughes leaving us we knew he would be

out to beat us when he returned with his new side

“We have now got to take that performance on and finish in that top spot in the Play-off Conference and a lot of

credit on Saturday must go to James Stead on his home debut. He looked like he had being playing in that position

for us all season

Rhyl FC www.rhylfc.co.uk Two of the Lilywhites' bright young things have been loaned out to Welsh Alliance League Division One side

Llanrwst United.

Ali Parsonage (pictured [left] with former reserve team boss Iain Bennett) and Jack Higgins will stay with the

Roosters until the end of the season to gain some vital experience and aid their development.

Higgins, who along with Parsonage was an integral member of last season's all-conquering Reserve side, is a

talented striker who has been turning out for the club's Under-19's this season. Although not blessed with

blistering pace he has a keen eye for goal and will look to hone his skills at a higher level in Conwy County.

Parsonage is a cultured midfielder who, despite being in the first team set-up, has found opportunities few and far

between this term. Again he will look to get competitive experience at a high standard, with a view to returning to

the Corbett Sports Stadium in the summer.

Managing director Mike Jones is looking forward to both players benefiting from the experience.

"Both were members of the league championship and league cup winning side from last seasons Rhyl reserve

team," he told rhylfc.co.uk.

"The competitive tests they will face will be important in their development and the experience invaluable."

Rhyl Football Club wishes both players a happy and successful spell at their new foster club.

THE NEW SAINTS FC www.tnsfc.co.uk From http://matthewburgessfootball.wordpress.com/

Talented midfielder Sam Finley looks set to remain with The New Saints after director of football Craig Harrison

confirmed the club have not yet received any official approach for the promising 21-year-old.

Finley, who is in his third season with the club, was reportedly subject of interest from Leeds United in the former

Everton academy product last November. Harrison revealed that he is aware of interest in Finley from a number

of clubs but played down any suggestion of an imminent departure within the current transfer window.

“We’ve had no official contact whatsoever. I know from within the game that four or five clubs have indirectly

shown an interest but that interest could be anything from watching a player once or several times. Most top

players in this league will have been watched by scouts from Football League clubs,” Harrison explained.

“There’s nothing to suggest he’s going to leave [during this transfer window], I want to see him get a chance at a

higher level and it’s good for the club. “It’s a boost to the club’s profile in terms of being seen as a place where

we develop talent and it’s a boost to the league too.”

Finley meanwhile completed 70-minutes in Tuesday’s 0-0 draw against Carmarthen Town – a result which puts

the Saints five points clear at the top of table, ahead of Saturday’s televised clash with second-placed Airbus UK..

SCORECARD

Tuesday 14th

January 2014 Bala Town 1 Mark Connolly 62' Bangor City 0 - Bala Town 1. Ashley Morris, 4. Stuart Jones, 5. Ryan Valentine, 12. Dave

Morley, 16. Tony Davies, 6. Conall Murtagh, 7. Mark Connolly

(26. Sean Thornton 80'), 17. Stephen Brown, 20. Kenny Lunt (24.

Chris Mason 90'+2), 10. Ian Sheridan, 28. Kieran Smith

Subs not used: 23. Matthew Boswell, 26. Daniel Collins, 3. Ben

Collins, 8. Mark Jones, 22. Ryan Wyn Jones Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: None

Bangor City 1. Lee Idzi, 2. Declan Walker, 14. Joe Culshaw (10. Jamie Petrie

81'), 4. Michael Johnston, 6. Anthony Miley, 19. Damian Allen, 11.

Sion Edwards, 20. Ryan Edwards, 9. Les Davies, 8. Robert Jones,

7. Chris Jones (15. Jamie McDaid 75')

Subs not used: 22. Corey Jones, 16. Iolo Hughes, 21. John

Littlemore Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Johnston 30' R.Jones 80'

Attendance: 239 Referee: Kris Hames

Carmarthen Town 0 - The New Saints FC 0 - Carmarthen Town 1. Steven Cann, 2. Corey Thomas, 24. Craig Hanford, 27. Matty

Collins (4. Luke Bowen 46'), 6. Carl Evans, 7. Kris Thomas, 16.

Ceri Morgan, 8. Paul Fowler, 19. Keyon Reffel, 10. Jordan Follows

(30. Christian Doidge 46'), 20. Corey Jenkins (12. Kyle Bassett 60')

Subs not used: 17. Liam Thomas, 9. Craig Hughes, 21. Iestyn

Evans Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: K.Thomas 81'

The New Saints FC 1. Paul Harrison, 3. Chris Marriott, 2. Simon Spender, 6. Kai

Edwards, 4. Phil Baker, 8. Sam Finley (11. Ryan Fraughan 70'), 12. Christian Seargeant, 23. Aeron Edwards, 10. Matthew Williams, 9.

Greg Draper (20. Alex Darlington 72'), 21. Chris Jones Subs not used: 16. Connell Rawlinson, 17. Ryan Edwards, 14.

Jamie Mullan, 19. Aaron Simms, 29. Taylor James Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Jones 90'+1 Darlington 90'+1

Attendance: 153 Referee: Dean John

Saturday 18th

January 2014 Afan Lido FC 1 Chris Hartland 17' Bala Town 6 Mark Connolly 40' 46' 47' 83' Mark Jones 57' Chris Mason 90'+1 Afan Lido FC 1. Rory McCreesh, 2. Dean Hudson, 4. Mark Crutch, 34. Ian

Hillier, 3. Sam Hodge (10. Luke Llewellyn 64'), 12. Gareth Phillips

(17. Alex Gammond 64'), 11. Kieran Howard, 26. Ben Thomas, 36.

Casey Thomas, 7. Chris Hartland, 32. Jamie Jones (19. Jack

Underwood 74')

Subs not used: 20. Owen Williams, 21. James Hartson, 25. Paul J

Evans Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Hillier 39' Hudson 45'+2

Bala Town 1. Ashley Morris, 17. Stephen Brown, 5. Ryan Valentine, 4. Stuart

Jones (26. Daniel Collins 79'), 16. Tony Davies, 6. Conall Murtagh,

7. Mark Connolly, 8. Mark Jones (24. Chris Mason 73'), 28. Kieran

Smith, 10. Ian Sheridan (22. Ryan Wyn Jones 79'), 12. Dave

Morley

Subs not used: 23. Matthew Boswell, 11. Steffan Edwards, 3. Ben

Collins Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: None

Attendance: 153 Referee: Nick Pratt

gap Connah’s Quay 1 Mike Hayes 26' Carmarthen Town 3 Kris Thomas 49' Cortez Belle 73'(p) Christian Doidge 90’+1 gap Connah’s Quay 25. Terry McCormick, 15. Paul Mooney, 5. Lee McArdle, 16.

Russell Courtney, 12. Jack Rowlands, 11. Luke Holden, 8. Daniel Forde, 24. Gary Roberts (6. Craig Jones 79'), 18. Mike Jukes (10.

Ricky Evans 75'), 9. Mike Hayes, 22. Michael Burns (26. Lee

Healey 65')

Subs not used: 1. John Rushton (gk), 4. Mark McGregor, 3. Sean

Smith, 47. Jack Riley Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Roberts 34' Rowlands 74' McArdle 59'

Carmarthen Town 1. Steven Cann, 2. Corey Thomas, 7. Kris Thomas, 6. Carl Evans

(18. Cortez Belle 44'), 24. Craig Hanford, 8. Paul Fowler, 16. Ceri

Morgan (25. Liam McCreesh 46'), 27. Matty Collins, 4. Luke

Bowen (12. Kyle Bassett 82'), 19. Keyon Reffel, 30. Christian

Doidge

Subs not used: 9. Craig Hughes, 17. Liam Thomas Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Collins 70' Reffel 90'+3

Attendance: 104 Referee: Iwan Griffith

Prestatyn Town 5 Lee Hunt 4' 20' 53'(p) Andy Parkinson 33' 73' Newtown AFC 2 Luke Boundford 19' Jeff White 21' Prestatyn Town 26. Simon Williams, 2. Chris Davies, 5. Sean Hessey (19. Luke

Astley 89'), 24. Tommy Holmes (22. Rhys Lewis 60'), 3. Jack

Lewis, 20. Rhys Owen (18. Mark Smyth 75'), 7. Michael Parker,

11. Ross Stephens, 9. Andy Parkinson, 10. Lee Hunt, 12. James

Stead

Subs not used: 25. Jonathan Hill-Dunt (gk), 17. Carl Murray, 16.

Tom Kemp, 8. Neil Gibson Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Owen 43' Stephens 69'

Newtown AFC 31. Chris Mullock, 19. Craig Williams, 5. Kieran Mills-Evans, 6.

Shane Sutton, 14. James O'Neill (17. Zach Evans 61'), 8. Matthew

Cook, 18. Sean Evans (11. Neil Mitchell 46'), 9. Luke Boundford,

7. Matthew Hearsey, 20. Tom Goodwin, 10. Jeff White (4. Lance

Jones 80')

Subs not used: 1. Michael Platt Red Cards: Sutton 52' Yellow Cards: None

Attendance: 301 Referee: Mark Petch Aberystwyth Town 3 Geoff Kellaway 13' Chris Venables 18' 46' Bangor City 3 Sion Edwards 19' 69' Les Davies 33' Aberystwyth Town 1. Mike Lewis, 3. Antonio Corbisiero, 5. Stuart Jones, 7. Chris

Venables, 9. Mark Jones, 10. Geoff Kellaway, 11. Cledan Davies, 14. Krzystzof Nalborski, 16. Craig Williams, 17. Tom Shaw, 18.

Wyn Thomas

Subs not used: 19. Rhydian Davies, 31. Jamie Butler, 12. Stuart

Fraser, 8. Bari Morgan, 2. Sion James Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Lewis 20' Kellaway 72' Shaw 77'

Bangor City 1. Lee Idzi, 19. Damian Allen, 14. Joe Culshaw (15. Jamie McDaid

57'), 9. Les Davies, 20. Ryan Edwards (22. Corey Jones 90'+2), 11.

Sion Edwards (23. Gerwyn Jones 90'+2), 4. Michael Johnston, 3.

Chris Roberts, 10. Jamie Petrie, 6. Anthony Miley, 2. Declan

Walker

Subs not used: 13. Nick Bould, 16. Iolo Hughes Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Johnston 37' S.Edwards 84' Walker 87'

Allen 90'+5 Attendance: 672 Referee: Bryn Markham-Jones The New Saints FC 1 Alex Darlington 3' Airbus UK Broughton 1 Chris Budrys 81' The New Saints FC 1. Paul Harrison, 2. Simon Spender, 3. Chris Marriott, 4. Phil

Baker, 6. Kai Edwards, 8. Sam Finley, 9. Greg Draper (18. Mike

Wilde 70'), 12. Christian Seargeant, 20. Alex Darlington (14. Jamie

Mullan 77'), 21. Chris Jones, 23. Aeron Edwards

Subs not used: 16. Connell Rawlinson, 11. Ryan Fraughan, 17.

Ryan Edwards, 19. Aaron Simms Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Finley 20' Darlington 45'+2

Airbus UK Broughton 1. James Coates, 3. Lewis Short, 4. Mike Pearson, 5. Ian Kearney,

6. Tom Field, 7. Andy Jones, 9. Chris Budrys, 11. Ryan Wade, 14.

Michael Roddy (37. Ashley Williams 76'), 15. Sam Hart (21. Ryan

Wignall 74'), 18. James Owen

Subs not used: 10. Steve Jones, 12. Phil Bolland, 16. Aaron

Hassall, 19. Steve Abbott, 31. Lee Emberton Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Owen 42' Fields 45' Roddy 71'

Attendance: 512 Referee: Mark Whitby

TABLE Home Away

P W D L F A W D L F A Pts G.Diff

The New Saints FC 22 9 2 0 39 3 6 3 2 19 9 50 46

Airbus UK Broughton 21 7 2 1 23 7 6 4 1 19 13 45 22

Carmarthen Town 21 5 3 2 18 12 4 3 4 18 19 33 5

Bangor City 22 5 1 5 18 15 4 4 3 15 13 32 5

Newtown AFC 22 5 3 3 16 15 4 2 5 18 24 32 -5

Aberystwyth Town 21 5 5 1 25 19 2 3 5 13 18 29 1

Rhyl FC 21 4 2 4 13 14 4 2 5 14 15 28 -2

Bala Town 22 4 3 4 15 11 3 2 6 20 21 26 3

Prestatyn Town 22 3 5 3 17 13 3 1 7 10 17 24 -3

Port Talbot Town 21 3 3 5 14 13 3 3 4 9 16 24 -6

gap Connah’s Quay 21 2 2 7 9 26 2 3 5 14 29 17 -32

Afan Lido FC 22 2 2 7 11 27 1 3 7 6 24 14 -34

WELSH PREMIER U19 LEAGUE Tuesday 14

th January

Rhyl FC v Flint Town United P-P

Wednesday 15th

January Prestatyn Town v Conwy Borough P-P

Sunday 19th

January Aberystwyth Town 2 Rhydian Davies 56' 59'

Rhyl FC 1 Jack Higgins 51'

Bala Town v Newtown AFC P-P

Bangor City 1 Alwyn Roberts 30'

gap Connah’s Quay 2 Aron Williams 13' Sam Jones 45'

Flint Town United v Prestatyn Town P-P

The New Saints FC 9 Ryan Kershaw 3' Jamie Hands 30' 53' 57' Taylor James 39' 66' 68'

Ollie Beaman 88' Liam Walker 90'+2

Conwy Borough 1 Gaz Royle 84'

TABLE

Home Away

P W D L F A W D L F A Pts G.Diff

The New Saints FC 12 7 0 0 37 5 3 0 2 14 4 30 42

Bangor City 11 3 1 1 14 6 3 1 2 16 10 20 14

Prestatyn Town 9 4 0 1 17 8 2 0 2 10 10 18 9

Flint Town United 10 3 0 2 11 8 2 1 2 13 11 16 5

gap Connah’s Quay* 10 2 2 1 13 11 3 1 1 17 7 15 12

Airbus UK Broughton 10 2 0 1 10 3 2 2 3 15 16 14 6

Bala Town 8 2 1 0 9 3 2 0 3 11 17 13 0

Aberystwyth Town 10 4 0 1 9 7 0 0 5 2 19 12 -15

Rhyl FC 11 1 2 2 10 11 1 0 5 5 20 8 -16

Newtown AFC 8 2 0 4 7 14 0 0 2 1 9 6 -15

Conwy Borough* 9 0 0 5 3 33 0 1 3 5 17 -2 -42 gap Connah’s Quay and Conwy Borough deducted 3pts for non-fulfilment of fixture

SHARED ACCESS WOMENS WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE

Sunday 19th

January Caernarfon Town v Port Talbot Town Match postponed due to waterlogged pitch

Cardiff City 1 Hattie Powell 15'

Aberystwyth Town 0 -

Cardiff Metropolitan 9 Robyn Pinder 5' Ellie Sargent 12' 48' Hue Cao 24'

Ellie Curson 31' 62' 71' Emily Allen 40' Chloe O’Connor 90’

Llanidloes FC 0 -

Newcastle Emlyn v PILCS Match postponed due to frozen pitch

Northop Hall FC 0 -

Llandudno Junction 4 Aimee Todd 42' Sophie Owen 45' Hannah Williams 55'(og)

Katie Bowe 64'

Swansea City 1 Jodie Passmore 22'

Wrexham FC 0 -

TABLE

Home Away

P W D L F A W D L F A Pts G.Diff

Cardiff Metropolitan 11 7 0 0 47 0 4 0 0 17 4 33 60

Cardiff City 12 4 1 1 24 4 4 1 1 21 13 26 28

PILCS Ponyfelin 10 5 1 1 44 13 2 0 1 8 4 22 35

Llanidloes FC 10 3 1 0 13 3 3 0 3 10 26 19 -6

Swansea City 10 3 2 1 17 5 2 1 1 12 3 18 21

Port Talbot Town 11 2 0 1 9 5 3 2 3 12 17 17 -1

Newcastle Emlyn 9 1 1 1 9 5 3 2 1 17 8 15 13

Wrexham FC 12 3 2 1 16 8 1 1 4 7 14 15 1

Llandudno Junction 10 0 0 5 5 21 2 1 2 12 14 7 -18

Aberystwyth Town 11 1 0 5 8 15 1 0 4 4 12 6 -15

Caernarfon Town 9 1 0 3 12 18 0 0 5 4 56 3 -58

Northop Hall FC 11 0 0 6 2 30 0 0 5 3 35 0 -60

THE LAST WORD from Gwyn Derfel

While I would prefer to be writing about a pulsating match I saw between Aberystwyth

and Bangor on Saturday or the fact that goals from our League have won all three of BBC

Wales’ Sport Wales Goal of the Month competition – unfortunately the main topic of

conversation at our grounds over the weekend was the fact that Aber have been charged

with allegedly fielding a player while under suspension.

If they are found guilty – then the FAW Rules state that they could be deducted up to

three points which could obviously impact the final Phase One standings and possibly

interrupt the beginning of the Second Phase of the season.

I hope that you can appreciate that I can’t go into detail about the case. All I can do is

assure you that the FAW’s Compliance Department will deal with the matter as quickly

and efficiently as possible. It is unlikely that the issue will the completely resolved before

both matches this weekend but I am hoping for a speedy resolution and in an ideal world

would like the weekend’s results to determine who finishes in the final top six berth – not

a disciplinary panel.

This Saturday will be wall to wall domestic Welsh football on S4C. Carmarthen v

Aberystwyth will be live at 2pm followed by Bala v Cefn Druids in the Welsh Cup at

4.15. Let’s hope that these games will be as entertaining as the 3-3 thriller that was shown

last Saturday.

Y GAIR OLAF gan Gwyn Derfel

Mi faswn i’n hoffi ysgrifennu’n fanwl am y gêm wych welais i yn Aberystwyth ddydd

Sadwrn neu ganu clodydd ein Cynghrair am y ffaith mai goliau ein chwaraewyr ni sydd

wedi ennill gwobr Gôl y Mis ar raglen Sport Wales (BBC Cymru) ar bob achlysur hyd

yma – ond ‘rwy’n derbyn mai prif bwnc trafod ein meysydd dros y Sul oedd y ffaith bod

Aberystwyth wedi cael eu cyhuddo o chwarae chwaraewr oedd yn honedig wedi ei

wahardd.

Os y caiff yr achos ei brofi– gall y Gymdeithas dynnu hyd at driphwynt oddi-arnyn nhw

ac fe allai hynny ddylanwadu’n fawr ar bwy fydd yn hawlio’r chweched lle allweddol yn

hanner uchaf y tabl wrth gwrs.

Yn amlwg ni allaf sôn am fanylion achos penodol ond mae posibilrwydd y bydd dechrau

ail ran y tymor yn cael ei effeithio o ganlyniad i’r broses ddisgyblu hon. Wedi dweud

hynny ‘rwy’n hollol hyderus y bydd Adran Gydymffurfiaeth y Gymdeithas yn gwneud

popeth o fewn eu gallu i sicrhau bod yr achos yn cael ei ddatrys cyn gynted ag sy’n bosib.

Beth fyddai’n ddelfrydol o fy safbwynt i fyddai gweld canlyniadau’r Sadwrn yma’n

penderfynu pwy fydd yn hawlo’r safle olaf yn y chwech uchaf – nid panel disgyblu.

Mi fydd S4C yn dangos y gêm rhwng Caerfyrddin ac Aberystwyth yn fyw am 2.00pm

ddydd Sadwrn ac yna am 4.15pm bydd yr ornest yng Nghwpan Cymru rhwng Y Bala a’r

Derwyddon yn cael ei dangos eto. Os bydd y nail gêm neu’r llall hanner cystal ậ gêm

fyw’s Sadwrn diwethaf – ‘rwy’n siwr y bydd pawb yn hapus.

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