CWMBRAN CELTIC FC www.cwmbranceltic.com DIVISION 1 CWMBRAN CELTIC RISCA UNITED League Form Guide: League Form Guide: WWWDLWLWLLLDLLWLLWWDWLWLWWW WDWWLLLLLLLWDLLLLLLLWLLLLL Division 1 Home Squad Away Squad
Lewis Watkins Leigh Sharp Rakesh Patel Josh Clayton Richard Crees Kyle Williams Niall Yeates Alfie Jones Andrew Larcombe Callum Porter Dominic Connor Tom Berry Lee Penry Gavin Meacham James Young Liam Shaw Owen Cook Brad Baker Adrian Maguire Sion Kyle Lloyd Kinsella Abraham Cordle Lee Challenger Killian Kingston Callum Wakeham Connor Cronin Jamie Thuillier Charlie Maddison Robert Watkins Rhys James Daniel Davies Jordan Rathbone David Davies Ben Fletcher Nathan Mathias Jordan Cooper WELSH LEAGUE DIVISION 1 Manager: Lee Challenger Manager: Simon Berry CWMBRAN CELTIC v RISCA UNITED Assistant Manager: Rhys Williams Coach: Ricky Malson Saturday April 1st 2017 K.O. 2:30pm Coach: Rakesh Patel Fitness Coach: Ian Williams At CELTIC PARK GK Coach/FirstAider: James Kinsella TODAY’S SPONSORS Colours: Yellow Blue Yellow Colours: Black & White MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee: Teifion Cook (Swansea) Referee’s Assistants: James Sheils (Swansea) & Tom Bateman (Kiswelly)
Programme Printed By Randomz Limited Unit 7 Avondale Business Park Cwmbran NP44 1XE WELSH FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLES WELCOME TO CELTIC PARK We welcome Gwent rivals Risca United to Cel c Park for a game which both sides badly want to win. Pos DIVISION ONE P W D L F A GD Pts Cel c are striving to consolidate their best ever season in Division 1 and to give Lee Challenger a 5th successive win in charge. Risca have to win to keep alive their slender chance of avoiding relega on. 1 Barry Town United 24 15 6 3 45 16 29 51 Risca made a great start to this season and a er 4 games they were 2 nd in the table behind Cel c on 2 Goytre 24 14 4 6 65 41 24 46 goal difference. But over the next 3 months they lost 7 games on the bounce before hos ng Cel c on nd 3 Haverfordwest County 24 13 5 6 42 38 4 44 2 December. Cel c had also experienced a slump in form and went into the Risca game on the back of one point from 5 games. The hosts were two up in 13 minutes through Alfie Jones and Rhys James Cwmbran Celtic 4 27 13 3 11 56 44 12 42 hea n and despite conceding a 2 nd half goal to Owen Cook they managed to hang on for a 2-1 win in a game 5 Penybont 23 12 4 7 50 36 14 40 in which Cel c had 29 shots on goal and 9 corners to Risca’s 3 shots and 1 corner. Risca then drew at fellow strugglers Caldicot but have since lost 12 of their next 13 games, their one win a 3-2 home 6 Caerau (ELY) 24 11 7 6 48 36 12 40 defeat of Undy. However rest assured Cel c will be taking nothing for granted this a ernoon. Afan Lido 7 25 11 5 9 40 36 4 38 Prior to this season Cel c had played Risca 6 mes in the Welsh League. In 2005/6, our first season in 8 Undy Athletic 26 11 2 13 45 45 0 35 the league, we won 3-0 at Cwmbran Stadium, our home ground that season, the goals coming from the subs tutes, current Reserve team boss Rhys Dalgleish (2) and Mark Haynes. We lost the return 3- 9 Goytre United 24 9 7 8 41 28 13 34 1 not helped by a sending off for Lewis James. Cel c’s goal was a Mark Parfi penalty. 10 Cambrian & Clydach 27 9 7 11 37 44 -7 34 Cel c were a team transformed the following season, 2006/7. When we beat Risca 4-2 at Cel c Park it th 11 Taffs Well 23 10 3 10 30 35 -5 33 was our 15 game unbeaten. Cel c’s goalscorers were Shane Williamson (2), Jason Price and Joey Carless. The return at Ty Isaf Park was our last of the season. Already promoted we had to win to 12 Ton Pentre 22 9 3 10 42 42 0 30 achieve our first ever championship tle. Kevin Payne was sent off in the 1 st half a er seeing his ‘goal’ 13 Monmouth Town 27 8 5 14 44 66 -22 29 ruled out by the referee. Risca took the lead with 10 minutes remaining. The game looked lost but 14 Port Talbot Town 24 8 4 12 30 45 -15 28 with 4 minutes le Sam Winter scored a spectacular goal from a free kick and 2 minutes later Ben Graham scored with a lob from long range to give Cel c a momentous victory. Caldicot Town 15 26 6 1 19 29 60 -31 19 In 2014/15, Cel c beat Risca 2-1 away through goals by Rhys Hodges and Andrew Larcombe. In the 16 Risca United 26 5 2 19 33 65 -32 17 return the sides drew 1-1, one of 14 draws for Cel c that season. Owen Llewellyn scored for Cel c. The visitors went on to put together 9 successive wins to achieve a second successive promo on. Cel c have also played Risca 3 mes in the Gwent County Senior cup. In the 1 st round in 2008/9 we Pos RESERVE (EAST) P W D L F A GD Pts won 2-0 at home with goals from Ben Evans and Owen Llewellyn. In 2009/10, in the Preliminary 1 Cwmbran Celtic 18 13 2 3 55 30 25 41 round, Cel c won 3-1 away, Sco Lanyon, Kesh Patel and Luke Sallis scoring. Simon Prangley was red carded for backchat. In 2012/13 in the 1 st round Cel c won 2-1 away a er extra me through goals by Croesyceiliog 2 17 12 0 5 56 28 28 36 Luke Jones and debutant subs tute Adrian Maguire in a game which was marred by a serious injury to 3 Caldicot Town 17 8 4 5 35 25 10 28 Nicky Church which hospitalised him and kept him out of the game for 6 months. 4 Risca United 16 9 1 6 48 40 8 28 5 Undy Athletic 17 8 1 8 31 32 -1 25 6 Monmouth Town 18 8 1 9 45 61 -16 25 7 Goytre 17 7 1 9 46 40 6 22 8 Chepstow Town 17 5 3 9 34 47 -13 18 9 Panteg 16 3 3 10 24 47 -23 12 10 Caerleon 17 3 2 12 28 52 -24 11
CELTIC HOME/AWAY P W D L F A +/- Pts HOME 13 9 1 3 37 18 19 28 AWAY 14 4 2 8 19 26 -7 14 TOTAL 27 13 3 11 56 44 12 42
2 3 A BRIEF HISTORY OF RISCA UNITED RISCA UNITED PEN PICTURES 2016/17 “The Cuckoos” - The club came into being in 1946 clubs players even took part in filming at Elland Road Leigh Sharp: Full Back/Centre Back - Team Captain. S ll only 21 for us in October 2016 but is awai ng his debut as Interna onal in front of 40,000 Leeds United fans ! years old and a fixture in the side. Leigh was capped at Wales Boys Clearance is taking an age to be granted. when a few local sides UNITED to form the new club, Clubs level and has matured into a strong defender who loves a Rhys James: Rhys is a quiet 21 yr.old mid-fielder/s ker who has just they played at Ty-Isaf Park in the Monmouthshire In 2003/2004 Risca United were again on BBC Wales tackle. He`s quick about the park, another who loves ge ng re-joined us from Barry Town United. He was previously with Senior League, where a er early success they joined TV who filmed their historic 2-1 defeat of Barry Town forward and very good on the ball. An ever present as we climbed Newport County Academy and ini ally joined us from there a few the Welsh Football League in the 1951/52 season at Jenner Park in the Welsh Cup, at the me Barry from 3rd. to 1st. Division. seasons ago and helped us achieve our rise back up through the playing in the 2nd. Division East un l 1961 before Town were the Welsh Cup Holders and reigning Josh Clayton: Mid Fielder - 24 year old quiet young man who has league. Le a couple of seasons ago to play his football at Jenner been with us for past 4/5 seasons. Local boy "Clayts" has a great Park where he wasn`t able to command a regular start. Rhys will having to drop back into County Football due to Champions of the Welsh Premier League. engine and is work rate is second to none. Has been a fixture in the hopefully show us his undoubted ability and is a great addi on to financial reasons. Their highest posi on during those The “Cuckoos” are a an ambi ous club and are one of side for our two consecu ve promo on seasons and links well with our 2016/17 squad. 10 years was 5th. In the 2nd. Division. the few clubs in the Welsh Football League that Daniel Ba le in the middle of the park where they play the role in Jordan Rathbone: Jordan has signed this week from Undy Athle c. midfield that doesn`t always catch the eye but is ultra important to A sound defender who was previously with Newport County The club have always been known as “The Cuckoos”, in actually lease their ground, being eight years into an the side. Another great clubman. Academy. A very welcome addi on to our side and will hopefully keeping with the legend of the Risca Cuckoo. 20 year lease from Caerphilly County Borough Council. Kyle Williams: Striker - 19 yr. old. quiet lad from Ebbw Vale who make his debut against Afan Lido. In the summer of 1965 Risca United almost folded due Under the guidance of Player/Manager Paul Michael a joined us during the 2013-14 season and found it difficult to break Ben Fletcher: Experienced goalkeeper Ben transferred from to a lack of funds/commi ee members but were 3rd. place finish in 2013/14 secured promo on to the into the side, but last season became an ever present in our Cinderford Town in early December 2016. Newport boy, Ben was promo on year. A very quick wide player who knows how to finish, with Newport County as a youngster, the right build for a ”taken over” at the 11th. hour by Fernlea A.F.C., a 2nd. Division a er a spell of 13 seasons in the 3rd. scored some very important goals last term and is looking forward goalkeeper and a great talker on and off the pitch which should Risca based, Newport & District League side, who Division. That was followed in 2014/15 with a second to the challenge of top flight Welsh League football. This young man inspire confidence amongst those in front of him and also brings us actually shared Ty-Isaf Park with Risca United. For a successive promo on when 3rd. place in Division 2 compliments the older Tony Wallis up front. He was at Swansea City some much needed height in what is presently a small side. Ben was few seasons the “new” club struggled in the lower was achieved on the last day of the season with a 5-1 for a spell before being released and is a great asset to us. previously with Llanwern (Newport City) and AFC Porth before Alfie Jones: S ll only 19 Alfie starts his 3rd. season with us. A trying his hand at Southern Premier League Cinderford Town. He reaches of Division One of the Mon. Senior League but hammering of A.F.C. Llwydcoed, the last game in an coulpe of seasons ago gained interna onal caps for Wales at Boys made his Cuckoos debut on the 10th. Dec. and helped us gain a always managed to avoid relega on. incredible 13 match unbeaten run. Club level. A quick wide player who can play up front as a winger or point at Caldicot where he quickly se led into the team. He`ll be a Gradually we strengthened on and off the field and In 2014/15 the club set up an Academy for young as a wing back. He also knows how to finish when in the final third. great addi on to our squad. Risca United began its “Golden Era” in the early 70`s. players between 10 and 16 years and straight Alfie adds depth to our squad this season and will be looking to Nathan Mathias: A new addi on to our squad in December 2016, mature into senior football as he leaves his teen age years behind. young mid-fielder Nathan signed for Barry Town United at the start During that decade “The Cuckoos” strung together an away were granted F.A.W. Accredited Academy status. Callum Porter: Local boy Callum was a Newport County Academy of the season but had found it difficult to secure a regular start at incredible 13 honours including 3 consecu ve League It was a huge success at all age levels but pride of place youngster before joining Monmouth Town where he was a member Jenner Park. He will hope to have more playing me with us to help and Cup doubles, 3 championships, and were went to our under 12`s who completed their F.A.W. of their tle winning youth team during 2015/16 and also became a him develop the obvious talent he already has. Challenge Cup Winners for 5 consecu ve seasons. The Academy League (South) Fixtures unbeaten and 1st. team regular. This season he made the move to us and has been Jordan Cooper: Jordan Cooper is a na ve of Hereford who played a regular in our 1st. team. A mid-fielder who can also play in the over the border before trying his luck for Rhayader Town in mid 3 consecu ve League & Cup doubles had never been finished top. In the All Wales Play Off Final held at back four is a great addi on to our squad. Wales. Signed for Hay St. Mary`s in the Spar Mid Wales league this achieved previously and was recognized by the Mon. Latham Park, Newtown we beat Bala Town 5-1 to Tom Berry: Transferred from Newport Civil Service in late season but travelling from Cardiff was not an op on. He transferred Senior League in presen ng the club with a one off become Welsh Champions in their very first season. All November 2015. An 18 year old Mid-Felder who also plays in the to us in December and showed up well in a 7-0 friendly win agianst trophy that s ll proudly sits in the trophy cabinet. of that augers well for the clubs future. excellent MonmouthTown Youth team. Tom lives in Newport and is Gwent County League side, Malpas United. A defender who loves to making the step up from the 3rd. Division to the top flight. Will be a get forward as o en as possible who makes his debut against Welsh The “Golden Era” con nued into the `80`s as more Risca United in one way, have become a vic m of it`s great addi on to our squad once he se les down, Hopefiully made League leaders Goytre F.C. for our first game of 2017. Another of silverware was added including the Gwent Senior Cup, own success, the consecu ve promo ons now sees easier by the fcat that his father, Simon has also joined us as new Manager Simon Berry`s signings, Jordan will bring us some The Gwent Amateur Cup and yet another League and the Cuckoos back in the top flight of the Welsh Assistant Coach. much needed experience at the back and will be a welcome addi on Football League a er 18 years but with the F.A.W. Gavin Meacham: Local 24 yr.old who played last season at to the squad. Cup double in 1988/89. besides twice being League Aberbargoed Buds. Gavin is a player who can play in most ou ield Lee Hartshorn: Lee is an experienced defender who counts runners-up and runners up twice in the Gwent determined that all clubs in the 1st. Division have posi ons but preferes a role in mid-field. Merthyr Town amongst his former clubs. New Manager Simon Berry Amateur Cup. Following these achievements the club Grounds that qualify for a Tier Two Licence by the end Liam Shaw: Liam is another plyer who was at Aberbargoed Buds was very keen to obtain his services when former centre-back Shane wanted to fulfil its mo o, “Progress” and re-joined the of 2017, it means the Cuckoos have had to move from last season. A ball playing mid-fielder capable of scoring goals. Due Parry le to join Southern League Cinderford Town, Lee making the Welsh Football League in 1990/91, they were Division their humble surroundings in Risca to the new Council to his commi ments in the Army he`s not always available but when swap in the other direc on from the Forest of Dean club to us. Once he is will be included in the squad. he se les with his new team mates great things are expected from 3 runners-up in that first season and then spent three owned, Centre for Spor ng Excellence at Ystrad Brad Baker: 18 yera old Striker who signed in the summer of 2016. him, he`s an Ystrad Mynach boy who should feel at home with us seasons in the 2nd. Division before winning promo on Mynach. It means that 1st. Division/Welsh Premier Played at Senior level for Gwent County side Cwnffrwdoer last but will have his hands full in his first game against table topping in 1994/95 to the Welsh League 1st. Division. Risca Development/Academy games will be played there season and was an important member of the succesful Monmouth Goytre F.C. and their free scoring front men. United had two seasons in the top flight of the League whilst the club`s other sides will con nue to use Ty-Isaf Town Youth team. A prolific scorer who will now look to maintain Gareth Wysome: New Manager Simon Berry was quick to realize his goal scoring achchievements at a higher level. that we needed some strong characters to strengthen a young before slipping back down through the divisions. Their Park in Risca. Sion Kyle: A North Walian, now living in Treforest. The 22 yr.old inexperienced side so Newport boy Gareth Wysome was quickly highest placing in Division 1 being 11th. in 1995/96. The pitch at Ystrad Mynach is a sythe c grass 3G defender played last season for Glantraeth. Signed in October 2016. signed in December from Gwent County club, Albion Rovers. A In 1995 The Cuckoos reached the 4th round of the standard and the facili es are second to none so it will Abraham Cordle: 19 year old defender and na ve of Cardiff. Signed physically strong player and a good talker on the pitch Gareth will be interes ng to see how we manage at our new October 2016. Has previously played for Caerau Ely and Afan Lido bring some much needed steel to the defence. This will be his Welsh Cup and played at Ninian Park against a full will strengthen our squad, a good talker on the pitch. second spell with us, he played for us previously under Del Cheedy`s strength Cardiff City in front of 1,200 spectators, for an surroundings and at the 2nd. level of Welsh Domes c Killian Kingston: Killian is a 20 year old na ve of Ireland who was mangership when a teenager. Amongst his other clubs are Cwmbran hour the score remained 0-0 but eventually the football. The club finished the 2015/16 season in it`s with Cambrian & Clydach last season. A right sided defender who Cel c and Newport Civil Service. A great addi on to the squad as we “Bluebirds” ran out 4-0 winners. In 2001 the club took higest ever Welsh League posi on, a er a difficult start only signed for us in October 2016 has already made his debut in ba le to stay in the top flight. finishing 10th to ensure a second season in the top the 1st. team and will look to make the full back spot is own. Joe Ward: Striker, signed in February 2017, Newport boy Joe was a part in a two hour BBC Wales TV football drama, Connor Cronin: Goalkeeper Connor is another youngster who has Newport County Academy player a couple of seasons ago where he “Score”. Filming lasted a week at Ty-Isaf Park where flight. been recruited this season. S ll a teenager he has a good physique was a regular scorer. He then moved to Canada where he did some TV stars, including, Sue Johnston (Brookside & We knew it would be tough against established clubs for a goalkeeper and has already played 1st. team football. played and coached at university level. Returned home recently and The Royale Family), Eve Tyler (Belonging & Torchwood) but will now aim to consolidate and to con nue our Charlie Maddison: A 19 yr.old English lad from Bath who played was quickly snapped up by Simon Berry. rubbed shoulders with “The Cuckoos”. Some of the progress. fop Odd Down AFC in 2015/16. A cultered mid-fielder who signed 4 5 MATCH REPORT: CWMBRAN CELTIC 6-0 AFAN LIDO 11th MAR Cel c produced a performance which must rank as one of Wakeham at close range. their very best in 11 seasons in the Welsh League with On 69 minutes Jamie Thullier replaced Penry. Lewis this demoli on of a Afan Lido side who had thumped Watkins pushed a Indjai cross over the bar for a corner. Cel c 4-0 in the reverse fixture last November. It was the Wakeham’s cross come shot passed over the bar. Crees 3rd me this season that Cel c had hit 6 goals, a feat played the ball to Kinsella who cut in from the le to achieved once each by 5 other 1 st Division sides. bring a save from Cur s. Thomas’s shot brought a first Cel c got off to a dream start when, on 2 minutes, Lloyd save of the match from Watkins. Connor raced down the Kinsella’s freek lick was headed across goal by Niall right wing and crossed for Wakeham whose shot on the Yeates for Josh Bull to stroke into the net. Callum turn was wide. Wakeham was constantly in the ac on and he had 3 On 86 minutes Cel c went 5 up. Yeates played the ball chances in quick succession - his first was fired straight at down the le to Wakeham whose cross found Thullier keeper Chris Cur s, his second went wide a er he set who could have shot himself but unselfishly played the himself up with a lovely touch. His third, in the 9th minute, ball sideways to Bull who had the simple task of stroking found the back of the net, set up by a superb move down the ball into the unguarded net for his 16 th goal and 2 nd the right flank in which Adrian Maguire fed Kesh Patel hat-trick of the season. Another overhead kick by Hagge whose cross was hammered home by the teenager. was saved by Watkins. Thullier shot wide and on 89 Cel c con nued to pile on the pressure. Lee Penry hit a minutes Cel c completed the rout with their 6 th goal. 30 yarder just wide, A superb tackle by James Young set Wakeham passed to Connor on the right. He cut inside up a Cel c a ack which ended with Bull’s shot on the and his trusty le boot crisply hit the ball into the net. turn being brilliantly saved by Cur s at the foot of his le There was me for Thomas to hit two shots wide before post. Lido’s first chance fell to Sasha Walters who shot referee Thomas Bevan (who had an excellent game) blew over the bar a er Hartland‘s free kick was cleared. Cel c the final whistle. roared back and were three up in 19 minutes. A cross Full me: Cel c 6 Afan Lido 0 from Kinsella found Bull at the far post to head his 2 nd This was a vintage display by Cel c with stellar goal. Lido responded with le back Shane Williams riding performances from all 13 players who took the field. two tackles to shoot wide and Seb Hagge , newly signed Lewis Watkins only had 3 shots to save but he dealt with from Risca, had his shot blocked. all the crosses into the box with aplomb and as usual his Lloyd Kinsella was in sparkling form. Having set up two of talking was good. Full backs Patel and Crees were the goals he swopped wings with Maguire and raced outstanding in defence and a ack. Larcombe and Yeates down the right flank from half way only to slice his right were rocks in central defence. In the centre of the park foot effort well wide. On 27 minutes Cel c went 4-0 up Young was his usual industrious self with Penry pu ng on when Penry superbly headed Maguire’s free kick home. a virtuoso demonstra on of his skills. On the wings Afan Lido ghtened up their defence for the last 15 Kinsella and Maguire put in the hard work in a ack and minutes of the half, Cel c’s only chance falling to James defence which is essen al to keep a team firing on all Young who shot wide. For Lido, Walters hit a free kick cylinders. Up front, Wakeham’s 3 rd goal in 9 games was over the bar. the icing on the cake to add to his 6 shots on goal, 2 Half me: Cel c 4 Afan Lido 0 assists and his clever link play. It is no coincidence that his Lido made two half me subs tu ons and no 15 Chris introduc on into the team has given Josh Bull that bit Allen was quickly into the ac on shoo ng over the bar. more freedom to hit 9 goals in the 9 games since they Wakeham hit a 30 yard shot straight at Cur s. He then have been partnered up front. crossed to Bull who sold the defender an outrageous Cel c move up to 6 th place in the league and one more dummy to set Maguire clear on the right, however Cur s win will achieve their highest points total and league made a great save to turn Maguire’s shot away for a posi on in their 5 seasons in the 1st Division. corner from which Penry’s shot looked a certain goal but Man of the match: Every player could have won the Cur s made another superb reac on save from point accolade today but captain Billy Crees steals it with a blank range. faultless game up and down the le flank. Billy may now On 55 minutes Dominic Connor replaced Maguire on the be the wrong side of 30 but his form this campaign has right flank. Lido were belatedly ge ng into the game. surpassed the high standard he has set himself in his 7 Walters passed to subs tute Indjai on the right whose seasons with the club. cross was met with a spectacular overhead kick by Stats: Corners: Cel c 3 Lido 1 Shots: Cel c on target 14 Hagge which hit the bar and went over for a goal-kick. off 8; Lido on target 6 off 7. Lido’s 1 st corner of the match in the 64 th minute brought Cel c yellow card: Josh Bull, a cheap card for the 2 nd shots from Hagge and Allen both of which were week running. With the team on the verge of receiving a superbly cleared off the line by last-ditch Cel c fine for its on field indiscipline this season, we really need intercep ons, the second by Crees. Cur s saved from to avoid such needless bookings. 6 7 MATCH REPORT: GOYTRE UNITED 0-2 CWMBRAN CELTIC 18th MAR MATCH REPORT: CALDICOT TOWN 0-4 CWMBRAN CELTIC 25th MAR Cel c made one enforced change for this match, On 74 minutes Jamie Thullier replaced Wakeham. Cel c made 3 changes in the star ng line up for this return cross found Young who produced a shimmy Owen Cook returning from a 5 match suspension to Goytre were pressing for the equaliser. A shot from Gwent Derby game, James Young, Dominic Connor and a shot which rolled tantalisingly into the corner replace the indisposed James Young in centre Blain was cleared by Larcombe. Then Watkins raced and Jamie Thullier coming into the side. With of the unguarded net. midfield. On a pitch which was very slippy in places off his line to dive at the feet of subs tute Williams striker Josh Bull having moved to Southern League Wakeham’s cross come shot was just prised from Cel c were first out of the blocks. A move involving who was booked for a dive. The referee was in a good side Merthyr Town, teenager Callum Wakeham under the cross bar by Harris and on 70 minutes Lloyd Kinsella, Cook and Josh Bull ending with Kinsella posi on to make this decision but we have seen would play up top with Owen Cook filling an Cel c were 4-0 ahead. Crees to Wakeham to Cook – shoo ng wide. On 4 minutes Goytre had the ball in penal es awarded in similar circumstances. advanced midfield forward role behind him. The a great move which sliced open the home defence the net. Lewis Watkins made a diving save from Goytre were leaving gaps in midfield and at the back. hosts, in bo om but one place in the league table, and Cook made no mistake with the shot. Cel c Cole’s shot the ball fell to Mar n Rose who struck the Bull dispossessed a defender to feed Cook whose went into the game on the back of 6 successive brought on Maguire and the Davies brothers, Dan ball into the net. However referee Darren Adie shot was deflected for a corner. Bull next fastened defeats knowing that only a win would give them and David for Kinsella, Wakeham and Young. disallowed the goal because Cel c defender Niall onto a Goytre clearance. He turned the defender and an outside chance of avoiding relega on. On the Thullier was making some penetra ng runs through Yeates was lying prone in the six yard box with a head saw his shot saved by Mar n for a corner. Connor plus side they were unbeaten in their last 6 games the middle, one of which ended with a shot over injury. The home side can consider themselves went on a mazy run and crossed for Bull to stab the against Cel c (4 wins 2 draws). the bar. Town’s first chance of the half from unfortunate because nobody heard the whistle ball wide. Bull was a real handful for the Goytre subs tute Slape was blocked. Yeates shot wide. before Rose shot what would have been his first goal defence. His next contribu on a back heel to Connor The weather was sunny but there was a wind Connor cut in from the right and brought a save in his 10 games for the club. who passed to Thullier who shot wide. Bull and Cook against which Cel c played on a bumpy pitch in the 1st half. The first chance fell to Caldicot, Liam Head from Harris. Cook shot over the bar. Haywood’s Cel c were having the be er of the play, Cook combined to give the midifielder a chance which was shot from Town’s 2 nd corner was blocked. shoo ng over the bar, Adrian Maguire bringing a save cleared for a corner from which Larcombe’s shot was scuffing his shot which Richard Crees blocked for a from keeper Mar n from 25 yards and Callum blocked. Bull skinned the defender and shot straight corner. Cel c forced two corners, the second of Full me: Caldicot 0 Cel c 4 Wakeham produced a great cross from the right at Mar n. Goytre’s last chance, on 88 minutes from which found the head of Niall Yeates but his header This was yet another excellent performance by wing which jut eluded the onrushing Bull. Goytre’s Hicks, was blocked and, finally, in the 94 th minute was wide of the target. Wakeham shot over the bar Cel c to give newly appointed manager Lee th next chance was from a free kick by Hayden which Cel c made the game safe when Patel broke from and Cook and Gidney both headed free kicks wide. Challenger his 4 successive win in 4 games in th was pped away by the outstretched hand of defence and threaded an inch perfect pass into the On 20 minutes Cel c took the lead. James Young’s charge, taking his team up to 4 in the table. Yet Watkins. path of Bull who drew the keeper and placed the ball corner was met firmly by Cook whose header again there were man of the match performances th Cel c were pu ng some fine moves together as they into the corner of the net for his 17 goal of the bounced down off the underside of the cross bar all over the pitch. Skipper Richard Crees is a con nued to dominate the game. Mar n saved a 30 season – a superbly worked goal. There was just me but over the line – well spo ed by the linesman and candidate every week. Niall Yeates was superb all yarder from Maguire, Kinsella shot wide, Andrew for Alex McDowell to come on in place of Bull. referee. Cel c were now well in control of the match and these two and their back five partners, Larcombe headed a Maguire corner wide. Penry’s Full me: Goytre United 0 Cel c 2 game. Kinsella and Wakeham shot straight at Jack Patel, Larcombe and keeper Watkins achieved their shot was blocked and Cook shot over the bar. This was a most impressive performance from Cel c Harris in the home goal. Richard Crees made a 3rd successive clean sheet, their 6 th in 9 games On 37 minutes Goytre had their 3 rd chance, Hayden who are currently in a rich vein of form. They are characteris c run down the le flank and fed making 8 in the league for the season. feeding Edwards who shot over the bar and the final firing on all cylinders and there are no weak links Kinsella whose cross just eluded Connor arriving at The triumvirate of Kinsella, Connor and Maguire chance of the half fell to Rose whose shot from from 1 to 11. Another clean sheet and a welcome win the far post. Andrew Larcombe headed a great have taken their turns on the wings to give balance Hayden’s free kick flashed wide. away from home to improve on their poor travelling chance wide from Connor’s corner. Kinsella’s shot and width to the a ack. The departure of Josh Bull Half me: Goytre United 0 Cel c 0 form hitherto this season. For the second week was comfortably fielded by Harris, Cook’s shot was has thrust a big responsibility on the shoulders of Cel c started the 2 nd half where they le off. Maguire running Cel c had star performances all over the blocked and Connor was inches from making striker Callum Wakeham, but he doesn’t lack ability and Patel combined to play Penry in whose shot was pitch. Par cular men ons for Rakesh Patel in contact with a fine cross by Cook. or confidence and he showed his all-round headed away for a corner. On 54 minutes Cel c took defence, and Lee Penry and Adrian Maguire in Half me: Caldicot 0 Cel c 1 a ributes with two assists for the goals. In midfield midfield, but man of the match goes to Andrew the lead with an outrageous goal by Kinsella. Penry’s Cel c con nued to dominate the game a er the Jamie Thullier took advantage of a full match to Larcombe for a faultless display in central defence. pass found the winger ght on the le touchline, He break with James Young to the fore. His through give his best performance of the season and James Ref watch: Darren Adie had a good game in the swung his trusty le boot and the ball sailed into the ball found Wakeham whose shot was blocked and Young was again in top form but man of the match middle, resis ng the tempta on to dish out corner of the net past over the the despairing then his free kick was headed across goal by Yeates was Owen Cook who stepped seamlessly into his unnecessary cards. clutches of Mar n - a fortunate but spectacular goal. but the ball eluded the Cel c a ackers. Connor’s new role. His goal record this season is an Goytre United: This is a homely club situated in a On 58 minutes Dominic Connor replaced Maguire shot was blocked but on 52 minutes Cel c were impressive 8 goals in just 18 games. Finally it was pre y countryside loca on. We always enjoy a keenly who had put in a typical hard-working s nt on the two up. It was that man Young again who found good to see the versa le brothers, Dan and David contested game with them home and away and it is right flank. On 64 minutes Goytre had their best Wakeham on the right. The youngster produced a Davies, given their first run-outs since season nice to play a team whose management team led by chance of the match. Hicks’s free kick was cleared to superb cross ball which found Kinsella in acres of 2013/14. Hayden whose shot brought a brilliant diving save Lee John behaves with polite respect for the officials space with me to calmly slot the ball past Harris Ref watch: Leigh Jones is one of the best referees from Watkins, deflec ng the ball away for a corner. and opposi on. for his 2 nd goal in successive games. There was no in the league and he had a good match today. At the other end Kinsella’s cross fell to Connor whose STATS: Corners: Cel c 9 Goytre 4. Shots: Cel c 12 on stopping Young. On 60 minutes his over-hit corner shot was smothered by Mar n. Wakeham produced target 7 off. Goytre 4 on target 3 off. STATS: Corners: Cel c 8 Caldicot 2; Shots: Cel c on was chased out on the right wing by Yeates whose a cross shot which was comfortably saved by Mar n. Cel c booking: Callum Wakeham. target 13 off 6; Caldicot on target 6 off 0 8 9 CWMBRAN CELTIC FINED £550 FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM WOMEN’S LEAGUE Cwmbran Cel c Women’s football team has been of the season other Welsh Premier clubs made illegal fined £550 by the Football Associa on of Wales for approaches to 5 of the players. The club complained withdrawing from the Welsh Premier League before to the FAW who said they would inves gate the the current season started. The club is very ma er but they took no ac on. In May 2016 the team disappointed and feels totally let down by the manager resigned ci ng that her posi on had become decision. Cel c had won promo on to the WPL in untenable. With the FAW not taking any ac on about 2014/15 with a squad made up en rely of local the illegal approaches, the 5 players all le and, as players. However in season 2015/16 the team’s happens in football, all of the others bar one followed manager was appointed assistant manager of the soon a er. The FAW was informed and an official Wales Women’s football team and was also appointed stated that the FAW would assist in finding new as a lecturer at the newly formed Elite Football players and a new coach. However this came to Academy at Ystrad Mynach in partnership with the nothing and so in August 2016, before the season FAW. With the encouragement of the Wales senior started the club withdrew the team from the WPL. team management, a dozen or so Welsh under 19 Had they put a team in the WPL simply to avoid a players from the Academy were recruited into the £500 fine it would have brought discredit to the Cel c squad. They were not a ached to any senior league by experiencing a series of 20 goal defeats team and the girls from West Wales were living away which would not help the FAW in their efforts to from home. The club was told that being a ached to a promote a progressive image of Women’s football in local club would give these teenagers experience of Wales. The club was also aware that the FAW was WPL football and a sense of togetherness in their first planning to reduce the size of the league by one club me away from home – the benefits were stated to and so Cel c’s withdrawal actually helped fulfil this be for football and pastoral reasons. This move objec ve. completely disrupted the structure of the Cel c team Vicki Randall was determined that the club she had on three counts. Firstly, women who had previously worked so hard to help get established should not been first choice players found themselves dropped to fold and she returned to assemble a brand new team the bench or le out altogether. Secondly the club’s in the South Wales Women’s League. They are training sessions were severely disrupted because currently in the top 4 of Division 1 of the league with a more than half of the squad was o en away with the chance of promo on and have reached a cup final – Welsh squads. Thirdly several games were postponed testament to Vicki’s fantas c efforts which should because of the girls’ involvement with the Welsh come as no surprise given that she is the current squad. recipient of the BBC Sports Personality Welsh Unsung Cel c’s long-standing secretary Vicki Randall Hero award, an achievement which incidentally has expressed her concern at this development because it received no recogni on whatsoever from the Welsh was moving away from the club ethos of recrui ng Women’s football regime, a sad indictment of an local girls which had hitherto been the cornerstone of organisa on which purports to encourage grass roots the team’s success. She stepped down and several of Women’s football in the Principality. To add insult to the disillusioned and displaced players le the club. injury the £550 fine incurred because of the departure On the pitch the team flourished with the new intake of the Welsh interna onal footballers has had to be and they finished 4 th in the league table and reached paid by the new girls who were recruited to replace the Welsh Cup semi final. However towards the end them. Match-Day Programme Adver sing We sell in excess of 1,000 programmes each season to our supporters and those of visi ng clubs. These are also made available in our So- cial Club/WB Site for all our members to read. This can, therefore, be a very effec ve way of
10 11 Cwmbran Cel c 1st Team Sta s cs Welsh League P W D L F A Pts Posi on 2005/06 Div 3 34 11 3 20 43 60 36 15th (18) 2006/07 Div 3 32 20 10 2 68 35 70 1st (17) Champions 2007/08 Div 2 34 12 8 14 52 60 44 9th (18) 2008/09 Div 2 34 17 7 10 69 51 58 6th (18) 2009/10 Div 2 34 21 6 7 75 33 69 2nd (18) Promoted 2010/11 Div 1 30 10 7 13 45 50 37 12th (16) 2011/12 Div 1 30 12 2 16 32 54 38 12th (16) 2012/13 Div 1 28 9 5 14 41 52 32 12th (15) 2013/14 Div 1 30 7 5 18 40 58 26 13th (16) Relegated 2014/15 Div 2 30 11 14 5 53 31 47 7th (16) 2015/16 Div 2 30 24 0 6 89 33 72 2nd (16) Promoted 2016/17 Div 1 27 13 3 11 56 44 42 Currently 4th (16) Total 373 167 70 136 663 561 571 12 13 MEET THE PLAYERS – 13. LEE PENRY Lee joined Cel c in the middle of last season and played a prominent part in the club’s 10 match winning run to clinch promo on to the 1 st Division. He started his football as a junior with Blaenavon Blues in the same side as Josh Bull. He played in the Torfaen U12 representa ve side alongside Cel c’s Chris Ham and Jordan Meaney. Was on Southampton’s books and played for Newport County Youth before returning to Blaenavon. He also had a short stay at Croesyceiliog. Lee is the cousin of club captain Rhys Williams.
Lee’s playing record for Cel c 2016-17: Appearances 41 Goals 6
LEE ON HIMSELF
Occupa on: Electrician All Sawn Timber, Treated, Graded etc./Sheet Material, Ply, Posi on: Centre midfield Time at club: Joined last season MDF etc./Planed Timber, & Mouldings/Fencing & Landscap- Partner: Harley ing Timber/Garden Decking & Buildings/Roof Trusses & Childhood footballing hero: Raul Structural Beams/Hardwoods/Flooring/Timber Packaging Football team you support: Manchester United Takeaway choice: Indian Trade & DIY Welcome
Favourite superhero: Spider man Proud sponsors of Cwmbran Celtic FC Favourite TV series: Game of Thrones Favourite TV show as a kid: Recess Favourite sport other than football: Darts Other than Cel c park, favourite ground in Welsh league: Barry Town; awesome facili es and dominoes a er the game. Favourite Cel c moment: Gaining promo on last season
HIS TEAM MATES ON LEE
Lee, aka Rolls Royce, is a very talented, technical player. Cel c are currently blessed with some fabulous centre midfielders and Penry’s finesse ideally complements the differing skills of his midfield colleagues. Penry never fails to embarrass at least one of his opponents during a game, either by nutmegging, piroue ng or using his long legs to lope past the oncoming challenge. As soon as he joined us last season he established himself as a big player in the centre of the park alongside Charlie and Cooky to play a major part in our gaining promo on. This season he and Youngy have been the mainstays in the centre of the park in the prolonged absence of Cooky. Penry has some seriously moves on the dance floor and in the changing room too. Fun fact - Penry doesn't like being told off!!
14 15 A BRIEF HISTORY OF CWMBRAN CELTIC 1925-2016 Cwmbran Cel c football club was formed in 1925. In the The following season, 2006/7, Cel c now back at their early years the club was known as CYMS (Catholic Young upgraded and newly named ground, Cel c Park, were Men's Society). A er the immediate success of winning transformed. They only lost 2 games all season and the Newport & District Division 2 Sec on A tle in 1925/6 enjoyed a 24 match unbeaten run. They went to Risca for there was then a 25 year gap before the next trophy, the their last match already promoted but needed to win to Premier Division tle in 1950/1. The club disbanded in the secure the Championship ahead of Llanwern. With 3 late 1950’s largely as a consequence of na onal service minutes le Cel c were 1-0 down playing with 10 men call-ups but a large influx of junior and youth players a er a red card for Kevin Payne. Then Sammy Winter brought about the reforming of the club in 1964 under the equalised with a specula ve long range shot and in the new name of Cwmbran Catholics. In 1970/1 Cel c won the last minute a Risca clearance found full back Ben Graham Gwent Senior Cup. In 1972/3 with playing membership outside the box. He hit a perfect looping volley over the open to all denomina ons the club dropped the catholic goalkeeper's head and into the net. Cel c were tle and re-named as Cwmbran Cel c duly winning the champions. Gwent Amateur Cup and finishing runners-up in the In Division 2 Cel c consolidated their posi on in seasons Gwent Premier League. 2007/8 and 2008/9 during which they introduced a In 1979 the club bought its own premises at Oak Street, number of players from their new partnership with Old Cwmbran, the club's present headquarters. The club's Fairwater High School Football Academy in Cwmbran ground was in Cwmbran Park but around 1995 they managed by Cel c coach Della Cheedy. In 2009/10 Cel c moved to the grounds outside Cwmbran Stadium which were front runners des ned to win the Championship. were shared with Cwmbran Cricket club. The cricket club However they lost two key defenders who transferred to later moved to Caerleon and Cel c obtained the lease Aberaman Athle c at a crucial me and vital points were from Torfaen Council. dropped. Nevertheless Cel c s ll finished their games in Cel c played in the Gwent County League in the 1980s 1st place and would win the tle if Penrhiwceiber failed to Winning Numbers 25th Mar 2017 and 1990s and a er gaining promo on as champions of win at Newcastle Emlyn. The home side was 2-0 up at one Division 2 in 1986/7 remained in the 1st division for the stage but Ceiber clawed their way back to win 3-2 and next 10 seasons. However a disastrous slide found the deny Cel c the championship. At the end of the season 54 - 53 - 58 club languishing in the 3rd division when Paul "Dishy" Mickey Copeman stood down a er 7 years in the role Richardson became manager in 1999. He transformed the during which he secured 3 promo ons for the club from NO WINNERS side bringing in experienced ex-Cwmbran Town stalwarts the Gwent County League to the top division of the Welsh Mickey Copeman and Kevin Payne alongside teenage League. striker Shane Williamson who for a dozen seasons was top In their first season in the 1st division, 2010/11 under new CWMBRAN CELTIC SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS scorer. The side was later bolstered by the return of ex- manager Ben Graham, Cel c struggled during the first half professionals Ben Graham and Mark Parfi who had of the season and were firmly planted in the relega on Keep up to date with all the news and ac on at Cwmbran Cel c football club. started their careers with Cel c as juniors. There were zone but a superb run-in during which they won 7 and CLUB WEBSITE: cwmbrancel c.com successive promo ons from the 3rd to 1st division drew 3 of 14 games earned them 12th place out of 16. In between 1999 and 2001 and in 1999/2000 Cel c won the 2011/12 a good start was made under Alan Dibble who Newly forma ed for the 2016/17 season you will find the latest news, and dedicated Gwent County league cup. stepped down in September with the team in 5th place, to sec ons for each of the club’s teams containing current and past facts and figures. There is In 2004/5 under new player-manager Mickey Copeman, be replaced by Gareth Morgan. Either side of Christmas, also a gallery featuring photos of the club’s current and past games and social ac vi es. the club were runners-up to Clydach Wasps who applied Cel c were 2nd but they had a dismal end of season run for membership of the Welsh Football League but their and again finished 12th. In 2012/13 with head coach Della TWITTER: @CwmbranCel c1 ground was adjudged not to be of the required standard. Cheedy at the helm, Cel c started brightly with some fine Instant access to all the news, chat and banter as it happens. Cel c applied instead. Their ground outside Cwmbran performances including a 4-2 win versus reigning champions Cambrian & Clydach but they lost their way in FACEBOOK: CWMBRAN CELTIC FC MEDIABOX: Stadium was also not up to standard but Cel c were able to share Cwmbran Stadium with Cwmbran Town and so the new year and at one stage were in last place. Maintained by club photographer Steve Roberts. Mainly photographs, but access to news, the Welsh League accepted the club's applica on. However, with characteris c determina on they dragged themselves up the table and sealed another season in the chat and banter for those who prefer Facebook. In their first season in the WFL, 2005/6, Cel c struggled top division with a resounding 5-1 win against near the bo om of the 3rd division all season. In April WIKIPEDIA: h ps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cwmbran_Cel c_F.C. Haverfordwest County. Under Steve Morgan in 2013/14 2006 Cel c travelled to Chepstow Town needing a win to Cel c underperformed finishing 4th from bo om and with History, Honours, Club officials, Current 1st team squad. stay in the league. They went 1-0 down. With minutes of Afan Lido relegated from the Welsh Premier League, Cel c normal me remaining subs tute Jason Price equalised were relegated despite appealing to an FAW arbitra on. but a draw was not enough. In the 9th minute of me OTHER FOOTBALL LINKS OF INTEREST With Della Cheedy back as manager in 2014/15 Cel c added on player manager Mickey Copeman went up for a finished 7th in Division 2. In 2015/16 Nicky Church started Unofficial Welsh League Message Board: h p://welshleague.proboards.com/posts/ corner. The ball was cleared off the goal-line by a as manager but he resigned abruptly mid-season. Ex Ton Chepstow defender, it hit Copeman on the back and Welsh League website: h ps://wfleague.co.uk Pentre boss Dean Morris took over, won two manager of rebounded into the net. Cel c had achieved a last gasp All Wales fixtures, results, tables the month awards, and guided Cel c to the runners-up : http://www.allwalessport.co.uk/football win and, by winning their final match against Seven posi on and promo on on the back of 10 straight wins. Sisters, Cel c escaped relega on on goal difference. 16 17 CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2016/2017 CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2016/2017 (continued) Goalkeepers Niall Yeates: central defender, aged 26. Joined Cel c this Lewis Watkins: goalkeeper, aged 24. Joined Cel c from season, having formerly played at Newport YMCA, Fairfield Newport County Youth in 2010/11. Has shown great United and Chepstow Town. A powerful no-nonsense dedica on and improvement over the years to finally defender with a dependable le foot. Niall is a Torfaen boy. establish himself in the 1st team squad. Rakesh Patel: right back, aged 28. Newly appointed coach Tom Chorley: goalkeeper, aged 28. Newly signed this this season. Skilful a acker who delivers great cross ball season from Croesyceiliog. Youngest of 3 goalkeeping into box. Ex-Academy, broke into side in 2007/8 & has been brothers. Very good shot stopper, brave with a great regular ever since. Has great self-effacing personality. physique and a long and accurate kick. Previously with Player’s player, Supporters player, clubman award 2015/16. Bridgend Street and Risca United. Last season he scored a goal from a kick-out for Croesyceiliog against Llanwern. Midfielders Tom serves in the RAF in which his du es have taken him to Jamie Thuillier: Midfield, aged 21. A student at Singapore the Falkland Islands. Interna onal School and then Loughborough University. Robert Watkins: goalkeeper, aged 29. Played junior Currently on a year’s placement with the Welsh Rugby football for Penygarn in Torfaen League. Played for Union. Played last season for Quorn (Leicestershire) in the Cwmbran Town and Cwmbran Cel c Academy as youth Midland Football League. player. 17 appearances for Cel c 1st team in club's first Owen Cook: centre midfield, aged 24. Talented crea ve season in Welsh League Division 3 in 2005/6. Played Gwent st County league for Fairfield and then Cwmffrwdoer. Rejoined player, loves to get forward.Ex-Academy, 1 team debut Cel c this season making first club appearance for 11 years at Monmouth 2009/10. Played for Fairfield in Gwent County League Town in February. 2012/13. Manager’s player of the year 2015/16.
Defenders Lloyd Kinsella: le midfield, aged 21. Ex Cel c junior, Rhys Williams: centre back, captain, assistant Manager, Newport Academy & Cel c Academy. Lloyd forced his way aged 29. Resolute uncompromising defender. Good talker. into the squad last season with some excellent Signed last season from Goytre. Played for Blaenavon as performances and is now a permanent fixture on the right junior; Swansea City youth, then Cwmbran Town (Welsh flank. . Very skilful, great crosser of a ball. Can also play at Premier), Bryn rion (WL champions) & Taffs Well. le back. Richard Crees: le back, aged 31. A acking full back, quick and strong in tackle. “Billy” joined in 2010/11 from Tredegar Town. Very popular throughout club. His extreme commitment has caused a number of niggling injuries over the years. Formerly with Cardiff City (U16), Llanhilleth, Aber llery Bluebirds & Aber llery Excelsiors.
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20 21 CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2016/2017 (continued) CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2016/2017 (continued) Midfielders Con nued Adrian Maguire: Striker, aged 24. Joined club in 2012/13. Lee Penry: midfield, aged 24. Skilful centre midfield, joined Powerfully built, strong runner. Former Fairwater club in February 2016. Trials with Southampton as junior, Comprehensive student. Was a regular in the side in Newport County youth, played briefly for Croesyceiliog and 2012/13 but later sustained a broken leg and ligament later Blaenavon Blues. damage playing indoor football. Had a short spell at Panteg in 2015/16 but returned to Cel c and is now back in the 1 st team squad. Dominic Connor : le wing, aged 30. A acking midfielder Callum Wakeham: Striker, aged 18. Joined Cel c as a with knack of arriving in the box at the right me to score Junior, moved on to Bristol Rovers and then Newport important goals.Formerly with Chepstow Town & Caldicot County where he scored 36 goals in 36 games over two
Town. Top scorer in 2014/15 with 14 goals. seasons at U14 and U16. Returned to Cel c playing for the James Young: midfield, aged 22. Joined Cel c this season Under 18s and Reserves. Promoted to the 1st team from Goytre, Very quick and versa le, can play wide or in recently. the centre of midfield. Previously with Fleur de Lys. Scored Management Team both goals and man of the match for Goytre, Gwent senior Lee Challenger: Manager, aged 28. Appointed team cup winners v Undy 2013/14. manager in March. Right back/holding midfield. Versa le
player, penalty taker. “Charlie” played junior football at Forwards Blaenavon before joining Academy. made debut for 1 st Andrew Larcombe: Striker/midfield/defender, aged 28. team 2007/8. Had two seasons away at Blaenavon Blues Joined Cel c in close season of 2014/15 having previously 2009/10 and Goytre 2013/14. Club record 20 consecu ve played in Welsh League for Llanwern (2010-13) and Undy penalty goal 2011-2016. Athle c (2013-14). Before that he played Youth football for James Kinsella: Goalkeeping assistant, first aider, aged 23. Newport YM and Gwent County for Liswerry. Played ou ield for Cel c mini and junior teams and in goal Michael Baugh: Midfield/forward, aged 22. Spike returns to Cel c a er a year at Croesyceiliog. Made his debut for for Reserves. Had a spell coaching in USA. Has managed Cel c aged 17 in 2010/11 at full back. Can play all over the Lucas Cwmbran and Croesyceiliog Youth teams. Brother of park, even in goal. Spike spent his whole junior career with Lloyd. Cel c during which he was on Cardiff City’s books.
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28 29 30 31 CELTIC OTHER TEAMS 11th MAR to 31st MAR 2017 CWMBRAN CELTIC’S NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM RESERVES WIN WELSH LEAGUE EAST DIVISION TITLE The Reserves travelled to Monmouth Town needing a win to take the Welsh League East Division tle and they obliged with a 6-2 win. Scorers were Dan Davies 3, Cur s Meaney 2 and David Davies. What a superb achievement it was for Rhys Dalgleish’s team to win the league a er having lost 6 of last season’s squad to Cwmbran Town. Rhys re-assembled the squad in tandem with Rhys Parry who stepped up to player/assistant manager. The older remainers Cur s Patel, Tom Hagge , Andrew Pritchard, Kieran McGuire were joined by the Meaney brothers, Cur s & Jordan, plus teenagers Stephen McCalmont, Morgan Dumme , Dan Williams, Joel Christensen, Ben Jones and Callum Wakeham. Defeats at Undy and Risca looked to have blown their chance which wasn’t helped by Callum’s promo on to the 1 st team. However the return of the Davies brothers from Cwmbran Town rejunvenated the team. These two scored 17 goals between them in 6 games enabling Cel c to win their last 5 games to achieve a 3 rd Welsh League tle 6 years a er their last win in 2010/11. Leading appearances: 18 Patel,McGuire; 17 Dalgliesh,Parry,Hagge ,Pritchard; 16 McCalmont, C.Meaney; 12 Dumme ; 11 Christensen,Williams,Jones; 8 J.Meaney,Wakeham; 6 Dan&David Davies Goalscorers: 10 Hagge ; 9 Dan Davies; 8 David Davies; 6 C.Meaney, Wakeham; 4 McGuire, Alex McDowell; 3 Jones; 1 ea Dalgliesh, Iestyn Moore, Niall Yeates, Lloyd Kinsella RD 3 TEAM WAITING ON TENTERHOOKS FOR RUNNERS-UP PLACE right to left: Rhys Williams, Lee Challenger, James Kinsella, Rakesh Patel The 3rd team finished their season in 2 nd place behind Albion Rovers in the Newport League st Premier Y Division with a 6-0 win against Lucas Cwmbran , the scorers Dave Davies 2, Ben Harris, Welsh League 1 Division side Cwmbran Cel c’s new management team must be one of Peter Arno and Dan Preece. Ben Harris finished the season top scorer with 15 goals. The boys the youngest around. All four personnel are in their twen es. Newly appointed manager now face an agonising wait to see whether Coed Eva can overhaul them by winning their last 4 Lee ‘Charlie’ Challenger, aged 28, ini ally joined the club in 2007/8 making his 1 st team games. Coed Eva, currently in 7 th place in the league, played Albion Rovers in what should have debut that season and he has played 196 games, ini ally at right back, then as a holding been a banker win for the Newport side but with Coed Eva’s 1 st team not playing, they were able centre midfield. Between 2011 and 2016 Lee became something of a cult hero on the back to strengthen their team to pull off a shock 4-3 win. If they repeat this ruse in their remaining of 20 consecu ve penalty goals. His technique was simply to blast a ferocious shot straight games then Neil Gilmore’s side could be cruelly denied the runners-up medals. down the middle as the goalkeeper dived one way. Charlie’s managerial career has got off Cel c’s regular squad: James McGuire, Michael Traynor, Louis Wakeham, Steven Powell, Dean to a flying start with 4 wins out of 4 games. McGuire, Dan Preece, Ben Harris, Peter Arno , Ma Bourke, Gavin Powell, Neil Gilmore, Conal Lee’s assistant player/manager is club captain and central defender Rhys Williams, aged Jones, Ian Jones, Tom Preece; Leading scorers: Harris 16, Arno 10, G.Powell 9, D.Preece 8, Bourke 7, Maguire 4, Hancox 3, David Davies 3 29. Like Charlie, Rhys is a na ve of Blaenavon and they played together as Juniors for Blaenavon Blues. Rhys joined Swansea City as a youth player, moving on to Cwmbran WOMEN CHASE PROMOTION AND REACH PLATE CUP FINAL Town, Bryn rion, Taffs Well and Goytre before se ling with Cel c in their 2015/16 Cel c travelled to tle favourites Dinas Powys as underdogs having lost to them in the league and, heavily, 1-6, in the League cup semi-final. However they put in a superb performance to share the promo on season. Rhys is a born winner, captaining Bryn rion to the Welsh League tle spoils 1-1, Jodie Challenger scoring Cel c’s goal. Dinas Powys look nailed on for the 1 st Division tle and winning Welsh League cup and Gwent cup winners medals with Taffs Well and Goytre but Cel c have an excellent chance of 2 nd place and promo on which will probably be decided in respec vely. the two games versus current 2 nd placed Splo Albion. The sides have played each other twice in Cel c’s player/coach is right back Rakesh Patel, aged 28, another product of the Cel c cup compe ons, both winning one e each. In the Plate semi-final another tough game beckoned Academy. Kesh, who hails from Pontypool, won a Welsh Youth league medal for Cel c in against top er runners up Barry Town United but the girls once again excelled, winning 3-1 with season 2007/8 during which he made his 1 st team debut. He holds the club’s Welsh League goals from Jess Williams 2 and Tiffany Lee to earn a final e against Pontypridd Town. record for most appearances (313). Kesh is so highly respected at the club that last season TORFAEN JUNIOR LEAGUE NEWS he won 3 awards: player’s player, supporter’s player and clubman of the year. The Under 12’s drew twice at home, 3-3 with New Inn and 1-1 with Croesyceiliog Athle c but went Comple ng the management team is James Kinsella, aged 23. James is the club’s down 1-11 at Cwmbran Town. The Under 14A’s lost 4-5 at Coed Eva C in Division 1 and have goalkeeping assistant and first aider. He started out with Cel c in mini football and played withdrawn from the league. The Under 14B’s lost 3-5 at home to Fairfield in Division 2. This season for the club’s juniors and then for the Reserve team, ou ield and in goal. He had a spell is going to end as the club’s Juniors poorest ever season. Only two teams remain in the league and coaching in the USA and in the last two seasons he has managed Lucas Cwmbran and no medals won – a sad contrast to the bulging past honours board on page 35 of the programme. Croesyceiliog youth teams. 32 33 Welsh League: CLUB OFFICIALS SEASON 2016/17 Division 2 Runners -up (2) 2009/10, 2015/16 CWMBRAN CELTIC HONOURS Division 3 Winners 2006/7 President John Stockwell Reserve Division (East) Winners (3) 2009/10, 2010/11, 2016/17; Runners up 2012/13 Honorary Vice President Terry Cunningham Gwent County: Chairman Tyrone Bourke Division 1 Runners -up 2004/5 Vice Chairman Scott Kinsella Division 2 Winners 1986/7; Runners -up 2000/1 Secretary Tony Strange Division 3 Runners -up 1999/2000 Treasurer Sue Perrett Premier League Runners -up 1972/3 Junior Chairman Paul Robinson Senior Cup Winners 1970/1; Runners -up (2) 2007/8, 2008/9 Junior Secretary Andrew Meaney Amateur Cup Winners 1972/3 Safeguarding Officer Vicki Randall Challenge Cup Winners 2000/1 Disciplinary/Liaison Officer John Stockwell Newport & District League: Minute Secretary Brian Stanley Premier Division Winners (6) Premier 1950/1, Premier A 1969/70, Premier Y 2000/1, 2006/7, 2009/10, 2010/11 Newport & District Secretary Ian Jones Runners -up (2) Premier 1956/7, Premier Y 2005/6 First Team Manager Lee Challenger Premier B Winners 1968/9; Runners -up (2) 1972/3, 1979/80 First Team Assistant Manager Rhys Williams Division 1R & 3 Winners 2000/1 First Team Coach Rakesh Patel Division 2 Winners Section A 1925/6 First Team GK Coach/First Aider James Kinsella Division 2B Winners 1969/70; Runners -up (2) 1972/3, 1979/80 Second Team Manager Rhys Dalgleish Senior Bowl Winners 2005/6; Runners -up (2) 1968/9, 2010/11 Second Team Assistant Manager Rhys Parry Junior Bowl Winners 1950/1; Runners -up 2005/6 3rd Division Cup Winners 1956/7 Third Team Manager Neil Gilmore Welsh Youth League: Third Team Assistant Manager Dean McGuire Youth Division (East) U19 Winners (4): 2007/8, 2008/9, 2009/10, 2010/11; Runners up (2) 2012/13, 2013/14 Women’s Reserve Team Manager Vicki Randall Youth League Cup: Runners up 2014/15 Women’s Reserve Assistant Manager Mark Munday Newport Youth League : Women’s Reserve GK Coach Su Young Under 16 Division Winners 1970/1 Project Manager Malcolm Jarrett Under 16 Cup Winners 1970/1; Runners -up 1966/7 Ground Manager Mike Baugh Under 18 Division Winners 1967/8 Ground Maintenance Pat Murphy Gwent County: Programme Editors John Stockwell/Tony Strange Under 14 Cup Winners 2011/12; Runners up 2012/13 Club Photographer Steve Roberts Under 16 Division Winners (3) 1990/1, 1994/5, 1998/9; Runners -up 2000/1 Kit Co -ordinator Tyrone Bourke Under 16 Cup Winners (4) 1993/4*, 1994/5, 1998/9, 2000/1 (*U15 team)
Club Kit Information Under 18 Division Winners 2013/14, 2014/15; Runners -up (6) 1999/2000, 2000/1, 2004/5, 2007/8 Colours Yellow shirts, blue shorts & socks (Div 2), 2009/10, 2010/11 Alternative Colours Green with white hoops shirts, green with white trimmed shorts & socks Under 18 Cup Winners (2) 1967/8 (Mon Youth cup) 1990/1, Runners -up 1991/2 Under 19 Cup Runners -up 1973/4 (Mon Youth Cup) 1989/90 Cwmbran Celtic FC Headquarters Cwmbran Junior League: Cwmbran Celtic Sports & Social Club Under 12 Division Runners -up 1973/4 Oak Street Under 13 Division Winners (2) 1967/8, 1968/9; Runners -up 1966/7 Cwmbran Under 13 Cup Winners (3) 1966/7, 1967/8, 1968/9 Torfaen NP44 3LT Under 15 Cup Winners (2) 1968/9, 1970/1 Tel;: 01633 774019 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 Ladies South Wales Women's League winners 2013/14; Runners up 2012/13 League Cup winners 2012/13 34 35 A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS CWMBRAN CELTIC FIXTURES & RESULTS 2016/2017
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