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Ryan Fleming Conah McFenton Rakesh Patel Matthew Broome Richard Crees Alaric Jones Rhys Williams © Sean Pemberton © Luke Jones Sam Rodon Simon Prangley Ricky Watts Lloyd Kinsella Steffan Williams Callum Wakeham Greg Walters Josh Bull Dan Williams James Young Nicky Palmer Chris Ham Declan Carroll Iolo Jones Elliot Scotcher Dominic Connor Ryan Davies Andrew Larcombe Leon Luby Mike Baugh Fraser Findlay Owen Cook Charlie Davies Lewis Iles Alfie Stottor King Junior Mwedzo Joe Pritchard Lee Challenger Tim Hicks James Kinsella (GK) Nick Jones (GK) WELSH LEAGUE DIVISION 1
Manager: Lee Challenger Manager: Sean Cresser CWMBRAN CELTIC v HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY Player/Coach: Rakesh Patel Assistant Manager: Michael Ellis Saturday 5th May 2018 K.O. 2:30pm Coach: Michael Davies Player/Coach: Tim Hicks At CELTIC PARK GK Coach/FirstAider: James Kinsella Physio: Ryan Evans TODAY’S SPONSORS Colours: Yellow Blue Yellow Colours: All Red MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee: Owain Phillips (Cardiff) Assistants: Paul Walters (Merthyr) & Ian Bird (Port Talbot)
Ac ve & Passive Safety Technology Proud Sponsors Of The Match Day Programme Prin ng WELSH FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLES 2017/18 WELCOME TO CELTIC PARK Cel c have played today’s opponents August at home. They visited Cel c Park in DIVISION ONE P W D L F A GD Pts Haverfordwest County 9 mes in 5 seasons, December unbeaten in the league and they st 1 Llanelli Town 28 22 3 3 81 31 50 69 all in the Welsh League 1 Division. County kept that record by giving Cel c a 4-0 2 Penybont 30 18 6 6 64 37 27 57 were demoted from the Welsh Premier thumping. Cel c were on a horrendous run of 7 defeats and a draw in their last 8 games 3 Haverfordwest County 28 17 3 8 59 34 25 54 League at the end of season 2010/11 and in January 2012 Cel c travelled to West Wales which contributed to them ge ng relegated. 4 Cambrian & Clydach 29 16 3 10 56 39 17 51 in 2 nd place in the league table with the home Despite their fine first half of the season Afan Lido hea n th 5 28 15 3 10 58 44 14 48 side in 3 rd place. We lost 1-2 thereby ending a County fell away to finish 4 in the league. 6 Goytre United 29 13 8 8 52 48 4 47 run of 5 successive wins, Owen Llewellyn The following season, 2014/15, County 7 Undy Athletic 30 13 5 12 62 60 2 44 scoring the Cel c goal. In the return match at gained promo on to the Welsh Premier 8 Goytre 26 12 3 11 45 57 -12 39 Cel c Park we were in the middle of a League having beaten Aberdare Town 5-0 9 Port Talbot Town 30 9 11 10 58 53 5 38 disastrous end-of-season finish (9 defeats in away in their final match to pip Cardiff Met 11 matches) and were easily beaten 0-2. for 2 nd place on more goals scored, the teams 10 Taffs Well 29 11 5 13 50 45 5 38 In 2012/13 Cel c were enduring another not being separated by points or goal 11 Cwmbran Celtic 25 11 4 10 52 39 13 37 poor run and were no match as the County difference. Champions Caerau (Ely) did not 12 Briton Ferry Llansawel 27 9 7 11 49 55 -6 34 secured the points at Bridge Meadow want promo on. In 2015/16 County finished 13 Cwmamman United 26 7 6 13 34 51 -17 27 Stadium with a comfortable 2-0 win. The bo om of the Welsh Premier and were 14 Monmouth Town 30 7 4 19 44 73 -29 25 return at Cel c Park in May was a must win relegated back to the Welsh League. 15 Caerau (ELY) 28 4 3 21 28 73 -45 15 game for Cel c who had appeared to be safe In 2016/17 County did the double over Cel c, 16 Ton Pentre 27 1 6 20 22 75 -53 9 un l the drama c late withdrawal of Barry winning 3-0 at Cel c Park and 3-1 at Bridge Town cost us 3 valuable points and put Meadow, Josh Bull scoring Cel c’s goal from
Goytre United and Bridgend Town ahead of the penalty spot. This season Cel c earned a RESERVE (EAST) P W D L F A GD Pts us. On the day Cel c did the business with a creditable draw at Bridge Meadow, their first 1 Cardiff Met University 21 17 1 3 150 19 131 52 superb 5-1 win – their only win against ever away point against County. Josh Bull put 2 Goytre 21 14 5 2 54 23 31 47 County - the goals coming from Dom Connor Cel c ahead but Dan Williams equalised for 3 Cwmbran Celtic 20 13 4 3 56 45 11 43 (2), Kesh Patel, Owen Llewellyn and a penalty County. County go into today game needing th 4 Abergavenny Town 22 13 2 7 61 58 3 41 by Lee Challenger, his 10 successive goal 4 points from the remaining 2 games to from the spot. secure runner-up posi on behind champions 5 Croesyceiliog 21 11 4 6 71 45 26 37 In 2013/14 County narrowly beat Cel c 1-0 in Llanelli Town. 6 Chepstow Town 23 9 3 11 55 59 -4 30 7 Undy Athletic 24 8 5 11 61 48 13 29 8 Treharris Athletic 18 6 5 7 39 45 -6 23 9 Dinas Powys 19 6 4 9 37 57 -20 22 10 Risca United 22 6 4 12 44 67 -23 22 11 Caldicot Town 21 6 3 12 32 52 -20 21 12 Panteg 19 5 2 12 34 49 -15 17 13 Monmouth Town 23 2 0 21 27 154 -127 6 CELTIC HOME/AWAY P W D L F A +/- Pts HOME 13 7 2 4 23 17 6 23 AWAY 12 4 2 6 29 22 7 14 TOTAL 25 11 4 10 52 39 13 37
2 3 A BRIEF HISTORY OF HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY PEN PICTURES 2017/18 Haverfordwest Football Club was formed on 7th had a difficult start and were in the relega on places Conah McFenton (Goalkeeper) Goalkeeping coach with the Cardiff who has come through the Haverfordwest County Academy. He can play in numerous forward posi ons and will be pushing for a December 1899 and subsequently became by mid season. The run-in saw 8 out of 10 matches City Academy and has played for Port Talbot and Llanelli. Joined the Bluebirds this season. Sponsored by: Victoria Bookshop, first team place this season. Haverfordwest Town. The early fixtures were ending in victory and the same squad finished third Bridge Street, Haverfordwest Leon Luby ( Midfielder) A stylish member of our Development side friendlies un l the Club joined the Pembrokeshire in the WPL in 2003-4 and qualifica on for the then Ma hew Broome (Defender) Another successful member of the who has made several sub appearances in 2016-17. Sponsored by: League before the First World War. The Club UEFA Cup. County drew Icelandic opponents and lost Hakin United side. He came into the Blues first team in September MDL Building and Plastering Contractors, Milford Haven. Tel: competes in the Pembrokeshire League to this day. 4-1 on aggregate. The Bluebirds then finished fourth 2016 and established himself as a tough-tackling right back. 01646 699470 the next season and reached the semi final of the Sponsored by: BDS Contracts (Milford Haven) Fraser Finlay (Midfield / Forward) Another Development side The First Team moved up to the Welsh Football Alaric Jones (Defender) A powerful young player, who again member. A powerful runner and a good striker of the dead ball. League in 1936 and became known as Welsh Cup. impressed in the 2017-18 pre-season. He captained our Cup- Sponsored by : Neil Finlay Cars, Kilge y Haverfordwest Athle c. The Bluebirds were usually During the 2006-7 season Deryn le the Club and winning Under-16 side last season. Sponsored by: The Cross Hotel, Nick Jones ( Goalkeeper) The Development side keeper who acts as in the top flight of the League, but were relegated to was replaced by ex Manchester United and Cardiff St. David’s cover for Conah McFenton and who played splendidly on his one Welsh League appearance last season. Sponsored by: Nathan player, Derek Brazil. The team were comfortable in Sam Rodon ( Defender) a highly-rated central defender who was the Second Division in 1954. They returned as the lynchpin of the Blues’ defence when they won promo on in Thomas of One Stop Developers Champions and stormed to the First Division tle in mid table and survived the “cut” when the WPL was 2014-15 and in the WPL side of 2015-16. He played for Charlie Davies (Midfield / Forward) Another product of our 1956. During that triumphant season the Bluebirds reduced to 12 members. However the Bluebirds Aberystwyth in the WPL in the 16-17 season but we were delighted Academy system, who shone in 2017-18 pre-season games, scoring held Cardiff City’s First Division ou it with Gerry finished bo om of the inaugural Super 12 WPL. to see him return to the Meadow for the 2017-18 campaign . a cracking winner against Llantwit Major. Sponsored by D&O Sponsored by: Messrs Hughes & Hughes, North Pembs Construc on Pembs Ltd. 01348 881786 Hitchens, Alan Harrington, Ron S all, Colin Baker Derek Brazil was replaced by Bluebirds stalwart Ricky Wa s ( Defender) a product of the Bluebirds’ Academy who Declan Carroll (Midfield / Forward) A dangerous runner and striker and Danny Molloy et al to a Welsh Cup 3-3 draw at Micky Ellis, former player here and at Pembroke made his Welsh Premier debut at the age of 17. He was a regular of the ball who came through the Blues’ Academy and played for the old Bridge Meadow in front of over 3,000 on a Borough, current Academy Director and First Team first team member during the club’s recent spell in the Welsh several seasons for us at Welsh League and Welsh Premier level, wet Thursday a ernoon. The Blues were led by the Coach for the last 10 seasons. Micky has held a UEFA League and again in the Welsh Premier side in the 2015/16 season. before transferring to Carmarthen for the 2015/16 season. Declan He moved to Aberystwyth in September 2016 and held a regular had a short spell at Aberystwyth at the start of the 2017/18 season legendary former Welsh interna onal and City “A” Licence for 17 years. His Assistant is the former first team place there but he decided to return to the Bridge but has now returned to the fold. stalwart, Stan Richards through these famous mes. Newcastle Emlyn manager, Wayne Jones, who Meadow in January 2017. Sponsored by : Grant Goddard, Cel c Elliot Scotcher (Midfield) A local boy who joined the club in The Club in this period became Haverfordwest played for five seasons here and also for his home Timber, Camrose . 2017/18. He was at Cardiff Met University, where he was a regular County as the town holds “county” status by ancient town club, Carmarthen Town. Nicky Palmer 11/06/81 (Midfield) Nicky made a welcome return to in their Welsh League team, with other spells at Ipswich Town and a club in the summer of 2014 having made 93 WPL appearances Newport County. He has Welsh Premier experience with charter. The Bridge Meadow has been developed into an between 2003 and 2007. He has amassed a total of 327 WPL games Aberystwyth and Barry Town United. In 1960-1 the Blues won the League Cup, were interna onal venue with Women’s World Cup with Llanelli, Carmarthen Town and Port Talbot as his other clubs. Joe Pritchard (Forward): Signed in the 2017/18 season from local runners up in the League in 1969-70 and 1970-71, matches against Germany, Belgium and Belarus, and An energe c midfield player who will be a strong influence on the club Clarbeston Road, at the age of 16. In his first game for the a number of Under 19 and 17 Wales matches. A younger players in the side. Blues’ Development side he scored a hat-trick against Swansea but were relegated in 1975-76. Promo on was won Sean Pemberton 15/12/85 (Defender/Midfielder) Signed from City. a er three seasons followed by the League crowd of 2,400 saw the Blues entertain English Pembrokeshire League club Narberth mid way through season Ryan Davies (Midfield): Signed from Cwmamman United in March Championship in 1980- 81 losing only five games and League Wrexham in 2004 in the Premier Cup, and 2012/13. Was a regular starter in midfield where his performances 2018. With Cwmamman he had won both Players’ and Manager’s also winning the WWFA Senior Cup for the first me, over 2,000 at last season’s Schools Victory were consistently impressive. A comba ve midfielder and now Player of the Year awards in 2016/17 and had been their top Interna onal against England. In August 2011 an central defender who is par cularly strong in the air. Sponsored by scorer. the first of six wins to date. H’west County Supporters’ Associa on st Under-21 interna onal against Hungary was staged. Sean Cresser 1 Team Manager. Played for Carmarthen Town from In 1983 the League was restructured into a Na onal Greg Walters (Midfield) A product of the Blues Academy for whom the age of ten un l the age of twenty three, only managing a Division; only one season in the eight of that system In 2011 the Blues were relegated to the Welsh he was free-scoring striker, but the established himself in the first handful of games at first team level. Le to play for Milford Utd for did the Blues finish below sixth including winning the League and spent four seasons in Division One, with team as a midfielder, in the promo on-winning side of 2014-2015 three seasons when the club were playing their football in Welsh the manager’s role moving to Wayne Jones, with and the following season’s Welsh Premier side in which he made League Division One at Marble Hall. Spells at Ammanford and Championship in1989-90. The Blues also won the 32 appearances. Started the 2016-2017 season with a short spell at Newcastle Emlyn followed over the next few seasons before League Cup in 1988-89 and were invited to be Sean Cresser coming in as his assistant. For three Aberystwyth before returning to the Meadow. Sponsored by: Phil hanging up the boots to become reserve team manager back at founder members of the Welsh Premier League in years the side finished in the top four but then, in Rees of PRAg Ltd Carmarthen Town. The opportunity then arose to become the 1992-93. 2014/15, there came a drama c evening when they Kris an Speake 23/09/91 (Midfield/Defender). A le sided player assistant manager and then the manager at Newcastle Emlyn in the who came through the Swansea City youth system before joining seasons that followed before joining Haverfordwest Appointed as travelled to play their last fixture at Aberdare and st A er two seasons in the WPL, Safeway the Bluebirds in 2008/09. He then spent 3 years at Cardiff Met Univ 1 team coach by Wayne Jones in May 2013 joint manager in 2016 Supermarkets Limited purchased the old Bridge came away with the five-goal victory they needed for where he holds the record number of 1 st team appearances. Whilst and first team manager in 2017. Meadow and part of that deal was the development promo on. studying for his Masters degree in the USA, Kris an played for Tim Hicks. Player/Coach. Having been through the Youth system at of a purpose designed stadium behind the old site. The Blues had just the one season back in the Welsh Nashville FC. He rejoined his home town club in October 2015 and Carmarthen Town, he was a striker with the Bluebirds for several played for us in the WPL in 2015-16. years in the 2000s, and set one club record by scoring 5 goals in a The Club had to forfeit its WPL status while this took Premier but despite playing some good football they Dan Williams (Midfielder) A 17-year-old who captained the Welsh WPL match. He later transferred to Carmarthen and played many place and played in the Welsh League for three finished in 12th place and were relegated. They Colleges side and played for Wales at Under-18 level. He has WPL seasons for them, la erly conver ng to centre half. A er a seasons, twice as Runners Up before returning to the started the 2016/17 season with club stalwart Chris played Welsh League football for Pontardawe and Goytre United. brief return to the Bridge Meadow he had a short spell with Goytre WPL as Champions in 1996-97. O’Sullivan as joint manager with Sean Cresser, and Sponsored by: Bisley H. Munt, High Street, Haverfordwest United. Sponsored by: Marcus Greenish Steffan Williams 8/06/1992 (Forward) Originally with his home Michael Ellis Assistant Manager A high quality Welsh League For the next few seasons the Club never arose above aimed to recruit significantly from the club Clarbeston Road. he came through the Blues Academy and player for both Pembroke Borough and Haverfordwest County, 10th place and escaped relega on on one occasion Pembrokeshire area. They achieved this aim to a made a debut in the first team at 17. He has extensive WPL Micky has been a Bluebirds’ stalwart for decades in the roles of st by no clubs being available to replace them. very large extent and finished the season in a very experience with the Blues as well as having spells at Carmarthen Academy Director and 1 team Manager. A highly regarded “A” creditable 4th place. For the 2017/18 season they and Aberystwyth. Transferred to Goodwick United for 2015-16 and licensed coach. The Club then appointed local boy and ex Wrexham was involved in the wins in League Senior Cup and West Wales st will be managed by Sean Cresser, with Tim Hicks as Ryan Evans 1 team Physio. Joined The Bluebirds in 2014 and he favourite Deryn Brace as Player Manager. The Blues Intermediate Cup. Sponsored by: Ma hew Williams of A&J has proved a valuable asset both on and off the field with his 1st team player/coach. Financial Enterprises, Swansea tel. 01792 516206 medical and IT skills. Ryan is a teacher and is another member of 4 Alfie Sto or 30/12/98 (Forward/Striker) A really bright prospect our management team who lives in Carmarthen. 5 MATCH REPORT: CWMBRAN CELTIC 2-1 BRITON FERRY LLANSAWEL (28th Apr) WELSH LEAGUE 1 ST DIVISION FIXTURES 2017/18 Cel c faced Bri on Ferry Llansawel for the first crossbar, but the Cel c defence were quick to me in the league this season with both sides in respond to clear any danger, leaving Cel c with a 11th & 12th place respec vely, Cel c on 34 points goal advantage in the first half/ and BFL on 31. So a close game was expected. H/T CWMBRAN CELTIC 1-0 BRITTON FERRY Early in the game both sides probed at each other LLANSAWEL without much success. The game’s first chance fell Cel c would have wanted to make a good start to to BFL when a ball played out to Sco Tomlinson the second half to build on their lead in the first, who squared the ball to Rory Healey only for him but BFL had other ideas. Not 2 minutes of the to put his shot well wide of the goal. restart had gone when a Hughes shot on goal was Cel c's first clear chance came from a high cross charged down by Cel c defender Larcombe, who from Rakesh Patel whish the BFL defence tried to was adjudged to have handled the ball when clear, but the ball hit Cel c striker Chris Ham and blocking the shot. Up stepped Steve Davey to take into the path of Lewis Iles, who crossed the ball to the spot kick, sending keeper Fleming the wrong Lloyd Kinsella, but Kinsella's shot went just wide of way to level the score at 1-1. the right hand post. In another Cel c a ack a Cel c's Ham made a specula ve overhead kick on deflected shot from Iles went just wide again for a goal on 52 minutes but his effort went wide. corner. Another Cel c cross found 'Billy' Crees at the near In no me at all BFL hit back with a snap shot from post but his effort to, went wide. On the hour BFl Tyler Brock which Cel c keeper Ryan Fleming did had a great chance to take the lead when Davey well to push his effort wide for a corner. On 17 latched on to a long ball down the right which minutes Tomlinson was shown a yellow card for a found Hughes, the forward put in a great cross for sliding tackle on Andrew Larcombe. Brock who failed to hit the target with his header. On 18 minutes a short free kick from Fleming to A let off for Cel c. Larcombe who played a long ball down the right Soon a er Cel c's Connor was also guilty of a flank for Patel to run on to. Patel's cross was inch missed place header on goal from a Ham cross perfect to Ham in the box, but the striker headed pu ng the ball well over the bar. On 70 minutes the ball agonisingly of Mark Hodson's post. BFL through Hughes squandered a great chance On 19 minutes BFL received a second yellow card with a shot wide of the post. when Gareth Jones back-cha ed the referee. A BFL chance nearly bore fruit when Hughes Cel c again went on the a ack when a through ball headed on to Tomlinson whose shot was deflected was played to Iles, who in turn played in Kinsella for a corner, narrowly missing the post. on the run. The winger hit a hard-low shot which Cel c brought on Josh Hinwood for his 1st Team keeper Hudson did well to save leaving the BFL debut replacing Dom Connor. defence to clear the danger. 86 minutes Tommy Hagge , replacing Lewis Iles. Cel c took the lead in the 27th minutes with a On 89 minutes a Kinsella cross was pped over the fantas c strike from Chris Ham. It started with a bar by Hodson, corner to Cel c. quick throw out from Cel c keeper Fleming to send The resul ng corner from Iolo Jones' delivery Callum Wakeham down the right flank, Wakeham found Ham at the far post to rise majes cally to found Iolo Jones with an accurate pass who with a head home the winner for Cel c and to claim all 3 flick pass to Iles who in turn returned the pass to points. Jones. A deep cross from Jones found the head of a F/T CWMBRAN CELTIC 2-1 BRITTON FERRY BFL defender who header the ball out, only to find LLANSAWEL Ham lurking on the le -hand edge of the box. Ham A very ght game where if you get a chance you skilfully brought the ball down and sent in a high must take it, Cel c took theirs and the spoils. dipping shot from fully 25 yards over Hodson and Man Of The Match: Chris Ham. into the top corner of the visitors goal. A Ref watch: Not the best of games by Mr. Bevan, wonderful goal. but it was the same for both sides. 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12 13 A BRIEF HISTORY OF CWMBRAN CELTIC 1925-2017 A BRIEF HISTORY OF CWMBRAN CELTIC 1925-2017 (con nued) Cwmbran Cel c football club was formed in Graham and Mark Parfi who had started The following season, 2006/7, Cel c now place out of 16. In 2011/12 a good start was 1925. In the early years the club was known their careers with Cel c as juniors. There back at their upgraded and newly named made under Alan Dibble who stepped down as CYMS (Catholic Young Men's Society). were successive promo ons from the 3rd to ground, Cel c Park, were transformed. They in September with the team in 5th place, to A er the immediate success of winning the 1st division between 1999 and 2001 and in only lost 2 games and enjoyed a 24 match be replaced by Gareth Morgan. Either side Newport & District Division 2 Sec on A tle 1999/2000 Cel c won the Gwent County unbeaten run. They went to Risca for their of Christmas, Cel c were 2nd but they had a in 1925/6 there was then a 25 year gap league cup. last match already promoted but needed to dismal end of season run and again finished before the next trophy, the Premier Division In 2004/5 under new player-manager win to secure the Championship ahead of 12th. tle in 1950/1. The club disbanded in the Mickey Copeman, the club were runners-up Llanwern. With 3 minutes le Cel c were 1- In 2012/13 with head coach Della Cheedy at late 1950’s largely as a consequence of to Clydach Wasps who applied for 0 down playing with 10 men a er a red card the helm, Cel c started brightly with some na onal service call-ups but a large influx of membership of the Welsh Football League for Kevin Payne. Then Sammy Winter fine performances including a 4-2 win versus junior and youth players brought about the but their ground was adjudged to be not of equalised with a specula ve long range shot reigning champions Cambrian & Clydach but reforming of the club in 1964 under the new the required standard. Cel c applied and in the last minute a Risca clearance they lost their way in the New year and at name of Cwmbran Catholics. In 1970/1 instead. Their ground was also not up to found full back Ben Graham outside the box. one stage were in last place. However, with Cel c won the Gwent Senior Cup. In 1972/3 standard but they were able to share He hit a perfect looping volley over the characteris c determina on they dragged with playing membership open to all Cwmbran Stadium with Cwmbran Town and goalkeeper's head and into the net. Cel c themselves up the table and sealed another denomina ons the club dropped the the Welsh League accepted the club's were champions. season in the top division with a resounding catholic tle and re-named as Cwmbran applica on. In Division 2 Cel c consolidated their 5-1 win against Haverfordwest County. Cel c winning the Gwent Amateur Cup and In their first season in the WFL, 2005/6, posi on in 2007/8 and 2008/9 during which Under Steve Morgan in 2013/14 Cel c finishing runners-up in the Gwent Premier Cel c struggled near the bo om of the 3rd they introduced a number of players from underperformed finishing 4th from bo om League. division all season. In April Cel c travelled to their new partnership with Fairwater High and with Afan Lido relegated from the In 1979 the club bought its own premises at Chepstow Town needing a win to stay in the School Football Academy in Cwmbran Welsh Premier League, Cel c were Oak Street, Old Cwmbran, the club's present league. They went 1-0 down. With minutes managed by Cel c coach Della Cheedy. In relegated despite appealing to an FAW headquarters. The club's ground was in of normal me remaining subs tute Jason 2009/10 Cel c were front runners des ned arbitra on. With Della Cheedy back as Cwmbran Park but around 1995 they moved Price equalised but a draw was not enough. to win the Championship. However they lost manager in 2014/15 Cel c finished 7th in to the grounds outside Cwmbran Stadium In the 9th minute of me added on player two key defenders at a crucial me and vital Division 2. which were shared with Cwmbran Cricket manager Mickey Copeman went up for a points were dropped. Nevertheless Cel c In 2015/16 Nicky Church started as manager club. The cricket club later moved to corner. The ball was cleared off the goal-line finished their games in 1st place and would but he resigned mid-season. Ex Ton Pentre Caerleon and Cel c obtained the lease from by a Chepstow defender, it hit Copeman on win the tle if Penrhiwceiber failed to win at boss Dean Morris took over, won two Torfaen Council. the back and rebounded into the net. Cel c Newcastle Emlyn. The home side was 2-0 up manager of the month awards, and guided Cel c played in the Gwent County League in had achieved a last gasp win and, by winning at one stage but Ceiber clawed their way Cel c to the runners-up posi on and the 1980s and 1990s and a er gaining their final match against Seven Sisters, Cel c back to win 3-2 and deny Cel c the promo on on the back of 10 straight wins. promo on as champions of Division 2 in escaped relega on on goal difference . championship. At the end of the season The club also reached the quarter finals of 1986/7 remained in the 1st division for the Mickey Copeman stood down a er 7 years the Welsh Cup, going down 2-1 a er a brave next 10 seasons. However a disastrous slide during which he secured 3 promo ons fight at home to WPL side Port Talbot. Josh found the club languishing in the 3rd which took the club from Gwent County Bull was the Welsh League’s top scorer with division when Paul "Dishy" Richardson League to the top division of the Welsh 32 league goals. became manager in 1999. He transformed League. In 2016/17, back in the 1st Division, Cel c the side bringing in experienced ex- In their first season in the 1st division, went top of the league early in the season. Cwmbran Town stalwarts Mickey Copeman 2010/11 under new manager Ben Graham, Dean Morris resigned in March 2017 and and Kevin Payne alongside teenage striker Cel c struggled for much of the season and first teamer Lee Challenger took over, Shane Williamson who for a dozen seasons were firmly planted in the relega on zone winning his first 5 games in charge as the was top scorer. The side was later bolstered but a superb run-in during which they won 7 team ended in 6th place, their best posi on by the return of ex-professionals Ben and drew 3 of 14 games earned them 12th in 5 seasons in the top er. 14 15
16 17 CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2017/2018 CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2017/2018 (con nued) Goalkeepers Andrew Larcombe: Defender, aged 29. Joined Cel c in close Jordan Dibble: goalkeeper, aged 19. Newly signed this season of 2014/15 having previously played in Welsh League season. A pupil at Hartridge School Newport. He was a for Llanwern (2010-13) and Undy Athle c (2013-14). Before junior at Torfaen club Henllys FC before moving to Newport that he played as a Junior for Eveswell and then youth County. Signed Cel c youth forms a couple of seasons back football for Newport YM and Gwent County for Liswerry. but sustained a wrist injury which cost him the opportunity Andrew can play up front in the holding role or in the middle to win a Welsh Schools cap. Cel c are delighted to get him of the park where his tenaciousness makes him compete for every ball. back in the senior squad. Supporter’s player of year 2016/17. Lewis Watkins: goalkeeper, aged 25. Joined Cel c from Luke Jones: centre back & le back, aged 25. Former Newport County Youth in 2010/11. Cel c debut v Aberaman Academy player & U19 captain. Luke is a solid no-nonsense Athle c in April 2011. Has shown great dedica on and defender with a powerful le foot & prodigious long throw. improvement over the years to see off 3 previous Played for Cel c junior and youth, made his 1st team debut challengers for the gloves. aged 17 at end of 2009/10. Luke is a boxer who has quickly made a name for himself in the Welsh Amateur ranks. Ryan Fleming: goalkeeper, aged 19. Sydney born Ryan joins Played briefly for Aberbargoed Buds and Croesyceiliog in 2016 and 2017. Cel c from Caearu (Ely). Ryan previously played for Midfielders Cambrian & Clydach and has had trials with Newport Owen Cook: centre midfield, aged 26. Talented crea ve County and Cardiff City. player, loves to get forward. Ex-Academy, 1 st team debut Defenders 2009/10. Played for Fairfield in Gwent County League Rhys Williams: centre back, captain, aged 30. Resolute 2012/13. Manager’s player of the year 2015/16. uncompromising defender. Good talker. Signed in 2015/16 from Goytre. Played for Blaenavon as junior; Swansea City Lloyd Kinsella: le midfield, aged 24. Ex Cel c junior, youth, then Cwmbran Town (Welsh Premier), Bryn rion Newport Academy & Cel c Academy. Made his debut aged (WL Champions) & Taffs Well (League Cup Winners). 17 in 2013/14 and is now a permanent fixture on either wing. Very skilful, great crosser of a ball and has scored Richard Crees: le back, aged 32. A acking full back, quick some spectacular goals with his powerful le foot. and strong in tackle. “Billy” joined in 2010/11 from Tredegar Lee Penry: midfield, age 24. Skilful centre midfield, joined Town. Very popular throughout club. His extreme club in February 2016. Played as Junior for Blaenavon Blues. commitment has caused a number of niggling injuries over Trials with Southampton as junior, Newport County youth, the years. Formerly with Cardiff City as a junior (U11 to 16), played briefly for Croesyceiliog and later Blaenavon Blues. Llanhilleth, Aber llery Bluebirds & Aber llery Excelsiors. Out for the rest of the season with medial leg injury. Rakesh Patel: player/coach, aged 29. Skilful a acker who delivers great cross ball into box. Played as Junior for Dominic Connor: le wing, aged 31. Penygarn & Trevethin Griffithstown and New Inn. Ex- A acking midfielder with knack of arriving in the box at the Academy, broke into side in 2007/8 & has been regular ever right me to score important goals. Formerly with since. Has great self-effacing personality. Manager’s player Chepstow Town & Caldicot Town. Top scorer in 2014/15 with 14 goals. Started with Garden City juniors. 18 19 KEY: Red Yellow Subs Not Man of the Card Card Used Match * FIXTURES, RESULTS & TEAM INFORMATION 2017/18
20 21 CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2017/2018 (con nued) CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2017/2018 (con nued) Midfielders (con nued) Midfielders (con nued) James Young: midfield, aged 23. Joined Cel c in 2016/17 King Junior Mwedzo: forward, aged 19. Recently joined from Goytre. Very quick and versa le, can play wide or in from Taffs Well. Had junior trials with Cheltenham Town, the centre of midfield. Played as Junior for Cwmcarn. Cardiff City, Swansea City and Newport County. Previously with Fleur de Lys. Scored both goals and man of the match for Goytre, Gwent senior cup winners v Undy Forwards 2013/14. Player’s player of year 2016/17. Josh Bull: striker, aged 24. Cultured speedy & nippy le Iolo Jones: centre midfield, aged 17. Newly signed this footed player. Played as Junior at Blaenavon Blues in same season. The son of ex-Cel c senior Neil ‘Jimbo’ Jones and side as Lee Penry. Had brief spells last season at grandson of former Cel c chairman Alan Jones, started his Aberystwyth and Merthyr Town. Came through Academy. playing career with Cel c in mini football but was quickly Played for Aber llery Bluebirds 2011/12 scoring superb hat- snapped up by Bristol Rovers. He later moved to Newport trick to knock champions Bryn rion out of league cup, and County and then to Forest Green Rovers. A Croesyceiliog later for Blaenavon Blues in Gwent County League. 1st team debut for Cel c School pupil, Iolo won a Welsh Schools cap last season. 2012/13. Played 2014/15 for Monmouth Town and Goytre but rejoined Chris Ham: right wing, aged 25. Played for club as Junior Cel c last season in which he was top scorer in the Welsh League with 32 and for Academy. Debut 2009/10 aged 16. Player of round goals. in Welsh Cup 2015/16 as scorer of finest goal ever seen at Callum Wakeham: striker, aged 19. Joined Cel c as a Junior, Cel c Park v Goytre. Played for Cwmbran Town 2012/13, moved on to Bristol Rovers and then Newport County Monmouth Town & Carmarthen Town (Welsh Premier) where he scored 36 goals in 36 games over two seasons at 2014/15 and Wes ields (English Midland League) 2016/17. U14 and U16. Returned to Cel c playing for the Under 18s Simon Prangley: midfield, aged 28. Returns to home town and Reserves. Promoted to the 1st team in January 2017. club for 5th me. A product of the Academy. Simon has Lewis Iles: striker, aged 21. Recently joined from Panteg. certainly done the rounds – 19 moves and 9 clubs in 12 Played for Cel c as a Junior, and then for Sebastopol in seasons but he is a quality player always in demand. Gwent County. Previous clubs: Cwmbran Town (2), Malpas Gladiator, Caldicot Town, Bryn rion Athle c (2), Taffs Well (3), Afan Lido (2), Cinderfod Town (2), Chepstow Town. Plays Futsol for Cardiff University and Wales. Michael Baugh: midfield, aged 23. Spike returns to Cel c this season a er a season at Race. Also had short spell at Waunfelin Bluebirds & Croesyceiliog. Made his debut for Cel c aged 17 in 2010/11 at full back. Can play all over the park, even in goal. Spike spent his whole junior career with Cel c during which he was on Cardiff City’s books.
22 23 CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2017/2018 (con nued) ACTION SHOTS FROM THE BRITON FERRY LLANSAWEL GAME Management Team Lee Challenger: Manager, aged 30. Appointed team manager last season. Was versa le right back/holding midfielder 2007/8 to 2016/17. “Charlie” played junior football at Blaenavon in the same side as Rhys Williams before joining Academy. made debut for 1 st team 2007/8. Had two seasons away at Blaenavon Blues 2009/10 and Goytre 2013/14. Club record 20 consecu ve penalty goal 2011-2016. James Kinsella: Goalkeeping assistant, first aider, aged 23. Played ou ield for Cel c mini and junior teams and in goal for Reserves. Had a spell coaching in USA. Has managed Lucas Cwmbran and Croesyceiliog Youth teams. Brother of Lloyd and son of Chairman Sco . Made 1st debut recently in goal v Ton Pentre. Michael Davies: Coach, aged 30. Has recently joined his friend Lee Challenger in the dugout. Formerly with Cwmbran Town Academy. Played for Cel c Reserves before moving on to Fairfield United and Pontypool Town.
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32 33 CLUB OFFICIALS SEASON 2017/18 CWMBRAN CELTIC HONOURS Welsh League: President John Stockwell Division 2 Runners -up (2) 2009/10, 2015/16 Chairman Scott Kinsella Division 3 Winners 2006/7 Vice Chair Vicki Randall Reserve Division (East) Winners (3) 2009/10, 2010/11, 2016/17; Runners up 2012/13 Secretary Tony Strange Gwent County: Acting Treasurer Sue Perrett Division 1 Runners -up 2004/5 Honorary Life Vice Presidents Terry Cunningham; Brian Stanley; Malcolm Jarrett Division 2 Winners 1986/7; Runners -up 2000/1 Junior Secretary David Cook Division 3 Runners -up 1999/2000 Safeguarding Officer Karen Robinson Premier League Runners -up 1972/3 Newport & District Secretary Ian Jones Senior Cup Winners 1970/1; Runners -up (2) 2007/8, 2008/9 First Team Manager Lee Challenger Amateur Cup Winners 1972/3 First Team Coaches Rakesh Patel; Michael Davies Challenge Cup Winners 2000/1 First Team Assistants James Kinsella Newport & District League: Second Team Manager Rhys Dalgleish Premier Division Winners (6) Premier 1950/1, Premier A 1969/70, Premier Y 2000/1, 2006/7, 2009/10, 2010/11 Second Team Assistant Manager Rhys Parry Runners -up (3) Premier 1956/7, Premier Y 2005/6, 2016/17 Third Team Manager Neil Gilmore Premier B Winners 1968/9; Runners -up (2) 1972/3, 1979/80 Third Team Assistant Manager Dean McGuire Division 1R & 3 Winners 2000/1 Women’s Team Manager Vicki Randall Division 2 Winners Section A 1925/6 Women’s Assistant Managers Su Young; Mark Munday Division 2B Winners 1969/70; Runners -up (2) 1972/3, 1979/80 Physio Rhiannon Baugh Senior Bowl Winners 2005/6; Runners -up (2) 1968/9, 2010/11 Grants Officer Tom James Junior Bowl Winners 1950/1; Runners -up 2005/6 3rd Division Cup Winners 1956/7 Ground Manager Mike Baugh Welsh Youth League: Ground Maintenance Squad Malcolm Jarrett; Pat Murphy; Steve Roberts; Andy McDowell Youth Division (East) U19 Winners (4): 2007/8, 2008/9, 2009/10, 2010/11; Runners up (2) 2012/13, 2013/14 Programme Editors John Stockwell; Tony Strange Youth League Cup: Runners up 2014/15 Club Photographer Steve Roberts Newport Youth League : Kit Co -ordinator Sue Perrett Under 16 Division Winners 1970/1, Cup Winners 1970/1; Runners -up 1966/7 Match Day Shop Sue Perrett; Stephen Perkins; Tony Strange Under 18 Division Winners 1967/8 Minutes Secretary Lydia Meaney Gwent County: Under 14 Cup Winners 2011/12; Runners up 2012/13 Club Kit Information Under 16 Division Winners (3) 1990/1, 1994/5, 1998/9; Runners -up 2000/1 Colours Yellow shirts, blue shorts & socks Under 16 Cup Winners (4) 1993/4*, 1994/5, 1998/9, 2000/1 (*U15 team) Alternative Colours Green with white hoops shirts, green with white trimmed shorts & socks Under 18 Division Winners 2013/14, 2014/15; Runners -up (6) 1999/2000, 2000/1, 2004/5, 2007/8 (Div 2), 2009/10, 2010/11 Cwmbran Celtic FC Headquarters Under 18 Cup Winners (2) 1967/8 (Mon Youth cup) 1990/1, Runners -up 1991/2 Cwmbran Celtic Sports & Social Club Under 19 Cup Runners -up 1973/4 (Mon Youth Cup) 1989/90 Oak Street Cwmbran Junior League: Cwmbran Under 12 Division Runners -up 1973/4 Torfaen NP44 3LT Under 13 Division Winners (2) 1967/8, 1968/9; Runners -up 1966/7 Tel;: 01633 774019 Under 13 Cup Winners (3) 1966/7, 1967/8, 1968/9 Under 15 Cup Winners (2) 1968/9, 1970/1 Torfaen Junior & Youth League: Cwmbran Celtic Ground Under 10 Division Winners (4) 1984/5, 1988/9, 1989/90, 1990/1; Runners -up (2) 1987/8, 1992/3 Celtic Park Under 10 Cup Winners (4) 1984/5, 1988/9, 1989/90, 1990/1 Henllys Way Under 12 Division Winners (12) 1986/7, 1987/8, 1989/90, 1990/1, 1991/2, 1992/3, 1994/5, Cwmbran 2003/4, 2004/5, 2005/6, 2007/8, 2008/9 Torfaen NP44 3YS Runners -up (4) 1990/1*, 2000/2, 2009/10, 2010/11 (*U11 team) Under 12 Cup Winners (9) 1986/7, 1989/90, 1991/2, 1992/3, 1994/5, 1996/7, 2001/2, 2008/9, 2015/16 Affiliations Runners -up (6) 1987/8, 1990/1, 2000/1, 2003/4, 2004/5, 2010/11 Football Association of Wales Ltd. and Gwent County Football Association Under 14 Division Winners (10) 1976/7, 1988/9, 1992/3, 1996/7, 2003/4, 2005/6, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13 Runners -up (3) 1989/90, 2004/5, 2006/7 Under 14 Cup Winners (8) 1976/7, 1983/4 , 1992/3, 1996/7, 1998/9, 2006/7, 2010/11, 2012/13 Runners -up (1) 2004/5 Under 16 Division Winners (13) 1976/7, 1978/9, 1990/1, 1993/4, 1998/9, 2000/1, 2001/2, 2007/8, 2008/9, 2009/10, 2011/12, 2012/13 2014/15 Runners -up 2010/11 Under 16 Cup Winners (9) 1979/80, 1985/6, 1990/1, 1993/4, 1998/9, 2000/1, 2001/2, 2007/8, 2008/9 Runners -up (7) 1994/5, 2000/1*, 2002/3, 2006/7*, 2007/8* (*U15 team), 2013/14, 2014/15 Womens South Wales Women's League Winners 2013/14; Runners up (2) 2012/13, 2016/17 34 League Cup winners 2012/13; League Plate Winners 2016/17 35 A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS CWMBRAN CELTIC FIXTURES & RESULTS 2017/2018
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