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Llanelli AFC lose High
Court battle, but may appeal
From www.s4c.co.uk/sgorio Llanelli Football Club has been wound up at London’s High Court with a £21,000 debt to Revenue and
Customs.
Five years after being crowned Welsh Premier League champions, it appears the Reds will disappear from
Welsh football after the High Court placed the business in the hands of the Official Receiver.
Lawyers for Llanelli argued that the club had turned amateur in August 2012 meaning the debt owed to
HMRC was less than the £21,000 being claimed.
But the Registrar rejected their arguments: “I am sorry, it seems to me it was made perfectly clear exactly what was expected and I am not satisfied that steps have been taken as required.
“I am going to make the usual compulsory order.”
This is the second successive season a Welsh Premier League club has been wound up in the High Court as Neath FC suffered the same fate in May 2012. It’s believed that Llanelli FC owner and former chairman, Nitin Parekh, is considering appealing the decision. RECENT RESULTS…. Tuesday 16th April Championship Conference Nomads take WPL U19 title Carmarthen Town v The New Saints 0-1 Gap Connah's Quay confirmed their status as WPL U19's Play -off Conference Champions by beating The New Saints at the Deeside Stadium on Gap Connah’s Quay v Afan Lido FC 3-0 Newtown AFC v Bala Town 0-1 Sunday. Friday 19th April Gap have a progressive academy and the U19's have won 13 of Play -off Conference their 14 league matches so far this season. Afan Lido FC v Aberystwyth Town 0-0 Saturday 20th April TNS were their closest rivals but the Nomads performed like Championship Conference Champions securing a 3-2 victory. Carmarthen Town v Port Talbot Town 0-0 Prestatyn Town v The New Saints 1-7 Airbus UK Broughton v Bangor City 2-0 WOMENS WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE Play -off Conference Llanelli AFC v Bala Town 1-5 RESULTS week commencing 15th April Gap Connah’s Quay v Newtown AFC 0-2 17th April Northop Hall v Wrexham 1-5
Cardiff Metropolitan v Port Talbot Town P-P COMING UP…. 18th April Llandudno Junction v Caernarfon Town 2-0 Tuesday 23rd April 21st April Aberystwyth Town v Wrexham 1-1 Play -off Conference Caernarfon Town v Llanidloes 0-7 Bala Town v Aberystwyth Town 19:30 Llandudno Junction v Cardiff Metropolitan 1-9 Saturday 27th April Newcastle Emlyn v Cardiff City 0-4 Championship Conference Port Talbot Town v Swansea City 0-1 Bangor City v The New Saints 15:45 th Prestatyn Town v Carmarthen Town 15:45 COMING UP 28 April Port Talbot Town v Airbus UK Broughton 15:45 Cardiff Metropolitan v Caernarfon Town Play -off Conference Swansea City v Newcastle Emlyn Bala Town v Gap Connah’s Quay 15:45 Wrexham v Cardiff City Newtown AFC v Afan Lido FC 15:45 Llandudno Junction v Llanidloes
Official Newsletter Cylchgrawn Swyddogol of the Uwchgynghrair Corbett Sports Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League Cymru
THIS WEEK’S FIXTURES First Phase match data is shown in red
Tuesday 23rd April Play-off Conference Bala Town v Aberystwyth Town 19:30
19/03/10 1 1 Ricky Evans 68' Luke Bowen 85' 405 21/01/11 2 3 Danny Williams 2' Mark Jones 66' Ashley Stott 8' 47' Ricky Evans 76' 312 01/04/11 2 1 Mark Connolly 32' 67' Ashley Stott 42' 233 04/11/11 3 0 Lee Hunt 42' 54' Mark Connolly 45'+2 - 404 03/11/12 3 2 Ian Sheridan 51' Lee Hunt 56' 86' Matty Collins 35' Declan Carroll 50' 176
Home wins 3 Away wins 1 Draws 1 Goal aggregate 11 – 7 CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches Home Team DWLWWW Away Team LLDDLD
Saturday 27th April Championship Conference Bangor City v The New Saints FC 15:45
LAST SIX SEASONS 06/01/07 0 2 - Alfie Carter 69' Martin Naylor 88' 554 07/09/07 1 2 Marc Smyth 6' Alfie Carter 30' Mike Wilde 68' 475 17/03/09 0 0 - - 379 19/09/09 0 1 - Connal Murtagh 87' 483 02/10/10 4 3 Alan Bull 24' James Brewerton 45' Jamie Steve Evans 16' Alex Darlington 84' 1030 Reed 61' Les Davies 77' Craig Jones 90' 30/04/11 1 0 Craig Garside 68' - 1707 10/09/11 0 3 - Steve Evans 3' Greg Draper 60' Matty 559 Williams 89' 10/03/12 1 3 Neil Thomas 47' Greg Draper 18' 41' Aeron Edwards 38' 746 01/12/12 0 1 - Chris Jones 13' 737 ALL-TIME RECORDS Home wins 9 Away wins 12 Draws 1 Goal aggregate 29 – 32 CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches Home Team DDDWDW Away Team DDWWWW
Prestatyn Town v Carmarthen Town 15:45 LAST SIX SEASONS 21/04/09 1 2 Ian Griffiths 86' Ben Morris 41' Nicky Palmer 62' 173 13/02/10 0 0 - - 165 18/01/11 0 0 - - 154 03/09/11 6 1 Dave Hayes 18' Ross Stephens 23' Neil Jack Christopher 86' 219 Gibson 35'(p) 65' Steve Rogers 36' Chris Davies 56' 08/09/12 7 1 Andy Parkinson 4' Jason Price 27' 65' Tim Hicks 54' 250 Michael Parker 18'(p) 69(p) Neil Gibson 60' 66' ALL-TIME RECORDS Home wins 2 Away wins 1 Draws 2 Goal aggregate 14 – 4 CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches Home Team WLLLLL Away Team LDLLLL
Port Talbot Town v Airbus UK Broughton 15:45
LAST SIX SEASONS 24/02/07 0 2 - Gareth Owen 12' James Hussaney 76' 120 09/09/07 0 0 - - 143 11/04/09 2 1 Karl Lewis 36' Martin Rose 75' Tom Rowlands 17' 122 24/10/09 2 1 Neil Thomas 56' Liam McCreesh 86' Marc Lloyd-Williams 61' 157 20/11/10 2 0 Liam McCreesh 78' Martin Rose 87' - 165 15/10/11 2 1 Cortez Belle 32' 65' Ian Sheridan 64' 174 18/03/12 2 1 Cortez Belle 72' Chris Hartland Mark Cadwallader 48' 151 90'+7 15/09/12 4 4 Jeff White 18' 76' David Brooks Wayne Riley 38' Glenn Rule 45' Michael Roddy 113 27'(p), 51' 56' Jordan Johnson 80' ALL-TIME RECORDS Home wins 7 Away wins 1 Draws 2 Goal aggregate 21 – 12 CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches Home Team WWDWLW Away Team LWWLLL
Play-off Conference Bala Town v Gap Connah’s Quay 15:45 LAST SIX SEASONS 02/02/13 3 6 Lewis Codling 24' Lee Hunt 71'(p) Ben Collins 18'(og) Ryan Edwards 41' Mike 209 Stuart Jones 90'+2 Hayes 48' 63' 69' 82' ALL-TIME RECORDS Home wins 0 Away wins 1 Draws 1 Goal aggregate 5 – 8 CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches Home Team DWLWWW Away Team DWWLLD
Newtown AFC v Afan Lido FC 15:45 LAST SIX SEASONS 01/10/11 2 1 Nick Rushton 9' Shane Sutton 81' Andy Hill 72'(p) 205 18/02/12 1 1 Craig Hanford 39'(og) Leone Jeanne 79' 152 15/12/12 1 2 Nicky Ward 43' Mark Jones 38' Paul Evans 79' 160 ALL-TIME RECORDS Home wins 6 Away wins 3 Draws 5 Goal aggregate 17 – 11 CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches Home Team WDLDWL Away Team LLWLLL
MATCH OFFICIALS 23/04/13 Play-off Conference Bala Town Aberystwyth Town M Petch P Roszkowski J Walker M Gray 27/04/13 Championship Conference Bangor City The New Saints D John T Cook W A Tregonning R Harrington Prestatyn Town Carmarthen Town B M-Jones D M Beckett D J Boyle N Pratt Port Talbot Town Airbus UK Broughton M Petch I Griffith G E Vaughan B J James 20/04/13 Play-off Conference Bala Town Gap Connah’s Quay H Jones J B Roberts M W Roberts K J Parry Newtown AFC Afan Lido FC M S Whitby M S Dyson R John K Hames
SUSPENSIONS Chis Simm Bangor City 2 matches from 20/04/2013 Tim Hicks Carmarthen Town 2 matches from 27/04/2013 Tom Field Airbus UK Broughton 3 matches from 01/05/2013
Whistle man Kevin calls it a day Kevin Morgan refereed his final Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League match on Saturday as Gap Connah's Quay took on Newtown at the Deeside Stadium. Well respected Morgan has been involved in Welsh refereeing since 2004 and has been a constant figure in the WPL since 2008. The highlights of his career include officiating at Europa League matches, Welsh League Cup Final (2012), Cardiff City v Celtic (2011) and Wales v Costa Rica (Gary Speed Memorial 2012). The Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League would like to thank Kevin Morgan for his valuable contribution to the League and wishes him all the best in the future. He was given a guard of honour by both teams and their young mascots as he entered the field. Picture below courtesy of Nik Mesney
Mark Pike accepts Wales Semi-Pro call by Matthew Burgess Academy Director Mark Pike has accepted a two-year invitation to manage the Welsh Under-18 Semi-Pro squad. Pike initially took over the reins in February’s friendly with Ireland, where he made a winning start before being offered the post for the next two years. “This is great privilege; to manage your country at any level is a fantastic feeling. I am very passionate about academy football and am looking forward to working with FAW in the hope that we can improve what is already a fantastic system and breeding ground for young talent,” said Pike. “This is a fantastic opportunity for me personally and one of the greatest achievements I have made in football. When the FAW contacted me last week, there was no thinking about it, it just sent shivers down my spine again! I am hopeful that both Jay Catton of Connah’s Quay and Chris Doran of TNS will also accept the same opportunity, we were a great team at Bangor and I cannot wait to work them again next season.” The club would like to congratulate Mark on deservedly being offered the post and wish him every success with the Welsh Under-18s Semi-Pro squad.
Willcox and Summers enter Hall of Fame The next inductee into the Welsh premier League Hall of Fame is the late Tony Willcox, known in Welsh football circles as Mr Cwmbran. Willcox managed Cwmbran Town for 11 years from their first match in the then League of Wales, and led them to the inaugural title in 1992/93 following a titanic battle with Inter Cardiff. The reward for winning the league was a place as Wales’ first ever entrants in the European Cup and despite winning the home leg against Cork City 3-2, the Crows went out on the away goals rule following a 2-1 defeat in Ireland. As well as the inaugural title, Cwmbran secured third place in 1999 and 2000 as well as giving Barry Town a run for their money in 2001 before the Crows had to settle for second place. Under Willcox, Cwmbran also reached two Welsh Cup finals and five European campaigns, becoming the first Welsh club, and only the second throughout Europe, to play in all four European competitions. Tony sadly passed away at the frighteningly young age of 46 in April 2003, having suffered heart problems. Y nesaf i’w urddo i Oriel Anfarwolion Uwch Gynghrair Cymru yw’r diweddar, Tony Willcox, sy’n cael ei adnabod yn y byd pêl-droed Cymreig fel Mr Cwmbran. Rheolodd Willcox glwb Cwmbran am 11 mlynedd gan arwain y clwb i bencampwriaeth cyntaf y Gynghrair Genedlaethol ym 1992/93 yn dilyn brwydr a hanner gydag Inter Caerdydd. Y wobr am ennill y bencampwriaeth oedd bod y clwb Cymreig cyntaf i chwarae yng Nghwpan Pencampwyr Ewrop ond er iddyn nhw drechu Cork City 3-2 yn y cymal cyntaf, colli oedd hanes y Brain wedi colled 2-1 yn yr ail gymal yn Iwerddon. Yn ogystal â’r bencampwriaeth, seliodd Cwmbran y trydydd safle ym 1999 a 2000 yn ogystal â brwydro’n ddewr yn erbyn Y Barri yn 2001 cyn gorfod bodloni ar yr ail safle. Llwyddodd Willcox i arwain Cwmbarn i rownd derfynol Cwpan Cymru ddwywaith ac i Ewrop ar bump achlysur gan ddod y cvlwb Cymreig cyntaf, a dim ond yr ail drwy Ewrop, i gystadlu ym mhob un o bedair cystadleuaeth Uefa. Bu farw Tony yn frawychus o ifanc ym mis Ebrill 2003 yn 46 mlwydd oed yn dilyn prblemau gyda’i galon. Chris Summers, the Welsh Premier League's third all-time top scorer, is the next inductee to the Hall of Fame Summers played for Inter Cardiff in the league's first season in 1992 and scored nearly fifty goals for the club in the league's first two seasons. After playing for Barry Town and Ton Pentre, Summers spent four productive spells with Cwmbran, winning the Golden Boot in 2000. He set a record while playing for Cwmbran after scoring in 11 consecutive matches and his goalscoring total for the club - 84 goals in 128 games - is certainly impressive. Summers also played and scored in the league for Carmarthen, Haverfordwest and Cardiff Grange Quins before retiring in 2006. He scored a total of 177 goals in the Welsh Premier League, which means that only Marc Lloyd Williams and Rhys Griffiths have scored more goals in the league than Chris Summers. Chris Summers, sy'n drydydd ar restr prif sgorwyr Uwch Gynghrair Cymru, yw'r nesaf i gael ei dderbyn i Oriel yr Anfarwolion. Chwaraeodd i Inter Caerdydd yn nhymor cynta'r gynghrair yn 1992 a sgoriodd bron i hanner cant o goliau i'r clwb dros ddau dymor cynta'r gynghrair. Ar ôl chwarae i'r Barri a Ton Pentre, treuliodd bedwar cyfnod llewyrchus gyda Chwmbran, gan ennill yr Esgid Aur yn 2000. Gosododd record tra'n chwarae i Gwmbran ar ôl sgorio mewn 11 gêm yn olynol, ac mae ei gyfanswm i'r clwb - 84 o goliau mewn 128 o gemau - yn dweud cyfrolau am ei safon fel blaenwr. Bu hefyd yn sgorio i Gaerfyrddin, Hwlffordd a Chwins y Grange yn y gynghrair cyn ymddeol yn 2006. Sgoriodd 177 o goliau'n Uwch Gynghrair Cymru, sy'n golygu mai dim ond Marc Lloyd Williams a Rhys Griffiths sydd wedi sgorio mwy na Chris Summers yn y gynghrair. Supported employment opportunity at Port Talbot Community Sports by Matthew Burgess Port Talbot Community Sports is providing a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated young person to work within a progressive football club, and on a hugely successful community sports programme. Funded through the supported employment strand of the Welsh Government’s Jobs Growth Wales programme and in association with the club’s community partner, Vi-Ability, we are looking to fill the role of Administrative Assistant. Main duties and responsibilities: Answer telephone and e-mail enquiries and action/respond where appropriate or record/relay to relevant members of staff Identify any urgent enquiries and initiate action as necessary Ensure high standards of customer care. Prepare soccer camp and school activity registers. Record and monitor specific project attendances. Monitor bookings. Maintain client database. Identify, monitor and retain and file key information such as registers, consent forms and attendance sheets. Prepare mail-outs as required Prepare press releases as required. The jobs are being targeted at young people who are finding it particularly difficult to find employment within the sports industry and are keen to improve their general work-skills and confidence. The benefits include extra support and mentoring while on-the-job. Applicants must be: 16-24 years old, currently unemployed, and not in full-time further education or training. The individual selected to take part in the programme must be computer literate and will be employed for an initial six months, and expected to work 25 hours a week. They will be paid national minimum wage (relative to their age), but will also gain recognised qualifications such as a BTEC Level 2 in Football Industries; and go on external work placements at professional clubs across the UK & Europe. To apply please forward your CV to: [email protected] Closing date for applications: Friday 26th April @ 5pm Interviews to take place week commencing Monday 29th April 2013. **Jobs Growth Wales is part-funded by the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government. These opportunities have been created through the third sector strand of the programme which is managed by Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA)** Nomads take U19 title
Photo courtesy of Nik Mesney Paddy calls time on Aber career Aberystwyth Town stalwart Glyndwr Hughes will play his final Welsh Premier League game on Tuesday evening when he dons the famous Aberystwyth Town green for the final time. Known by all as 'Paddy' the forward, who is in the 100 club for League goals, will make his final appearance at Bala Town's Maes Tegid in the Seasider's final game of the campaign. Aberystwyth Town's Media Director Thomas Crockett spoke with Hughes a few years ago after he scored his 100th League goal against Cefn Druids and this is what he had to say at the time... Rhyl take title and gain WPL status Rhyl Football Club have been promoted back to the Welsh Premier League, three years after their relegation to the Huws Gray Alliance. Greg Strong's side have led the northern Tier 2 League for the majority of the season and have remained unbeaten all campaign. The Lilywhites confirmed their promotion back to the top-flight on Saturday afternoon following their 0-1 win at Rhayader Town. Rhyl were the Welsh Premier League Champions in 2003/04 season and 2008/09, but they failed to gain the domestic licence in May 2010 and were subsequently relegated. They first achieved the domestic licence last season and followed that up again earlier this month. Rhyl will be an excellent addition to the League next season. Belle Vue is an excellent stadium, they are one of the best supported club's in Wales and their work in the community is also one of the best programme's in the country. Congratulations to all at the club. The only other promotion candidate, Haverfordwest County, drew 1-1 at Ton Pentre to move up to fifth place with five matches remaining. Nomads turn red for new season Gap Connah's Quay have announced their brand new look for the 2013-14 season and the first choice kit will turn from the traditional white and black to red. A club statement said;" "The Nomads are pleased to announce our brand new look for the 2013-14 season. The club are adopting the traditional colours of Connah's Quay town's official town crest, with the new kit to be red and the new away kit to be yellow. The kits are manufactured by Italian specialist supplier, Macron, who already supply a number of Welsh Premier League teams with high quality kit. "Additionally, the new look for the 2013-14 season will include a modified club crest taking a more traditional look, fitting in with the heritage of Connah's Quay as a local community. "Ahead of this past Saturday's home defeat to Newtown, the first team players were led out by Nomads Academy U7 and U8 players who donned the new kits. The new kits were well received by the 300 plus crowd in attendance. "The new academy kit will be sponsored by gap personnel whilst the first team kit will continue it's sponsorship deal with Think Accounting who started sponsoring the first team at the beginning of the 2012-13 season. "The new kit will be adopted throughout the club with a plethora of new sportswear being implemented including playing kit, training kit, substitute, and club official tracksuits amongst other items."
SCORECARD
Tuesday 16th April CHAMPIONSHIP CONFERENCE Carmarthen Town 0 - The New Saints FC 1 Mike Wilde 80' Carmarthen Town The New Saints FC 1. Steven Cann, 2. Corey Thomas, 24. Craig Hanford, 26. Luke 1. Paul Harrison, 2. Simon Spender, 3. Chris Marriott, 6. Kai Cummings, 21. Iestyn Evans, 4. Tim Hicks, 16. Nicky Palmer, 25. Edwards, 16. Connell Rawlinson, 7. Scott Ruscoe, 12. Christian Liam McCreesh, 30. Christian Doidge, 8. Paul Fowler, 11. Geoff Seargeant, 14. Jamie Mullan (22. Scott Quigley 83'), 19. Chris Kellaway Jones, 9. Greg Draper (10. Matthew Williams 71'), 18. Mike Wilde Subs not used: 3. Ian Hillier, 15. Neil Smothers Subs not used: 11. Ryan Fraughan, 20. Alex Darlington, 4. Phil Baker, 26. Aaron Simms Red Cards: None Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Cummings 88' Yellow Cards: Seargeant 10' Wilde 69' Attendance: 297 Referee: Brian James
PLAY-OFF CONFERENCE Gap Connah’s Quay 3 Danny Forde 24' Mike Hayes 44' 75' Afan Lido FC 0 - Gap Connah’s Quay Afan Lido FC 1. John Rushton, 31. John Hardiker, 3. Alan Hooley (16. Danny 13. Rory McCreesh, 2. Dean Hudson, 17. Alex Gammond, 29. Dobbins 81'), 4. Mark McGregor, 5. Michael Robinson, 23. Ryan Jackson Hall (3. Michael Pursey 74'), 5. Kristian James, 12. Gareth Edwards, 7. Jamie Petrie, 8. Daniel Forde, 9. Mike Hayes, 10. Phillips, 11. Kieran Howard, 14. Luke Borrelli, 10. Anthony Ricky Evans (32. Sean Breen 88'), 11. Robert Jones (6. Craig Jones Rawlings (19. Jack Underwood 90'), 7. Chris Hartland (28. Callan 76') Bowden 86'), 9. Simon Prangley Subs not used: 12. Chris Rowntree, 13. Callum Hawthorne, 24. Sub not used: 25. Paul J Evans Jack Rowlands Red Cards: None Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: None Yellow Cards: None Attendance: 102 Referee: Lee Evans
Newtown AFC 0 - Bala Town 1 Stuard Jones 18' Newtown AFC Bala Town 1. Dave Roberts, 15. Ian Edmunds (4. Andy Jones 68'), 5. Kieran 1. Ashley Morris, 2. John Irving, 4. Stuart Jones, 16. Tony Davies, Mills-Evans, 6. Shane Sutton, 3. Max Penk, 20. Nicky Ward (16. 8. Mark Jones, 11. Steffan Edwards, 15. Ross Jefferies (6. Conall Craig Whitfield 46'), 19. Craig Williams, 17. Zach Evans, 8. Murtagh 80'), 17. Stephen Brown (7. Mark Connolly 90'), 20. Matthew Cook, 7. Matthew Hearsey, 9. Luke Boundford Kenny Lunt, 9. Lee Hunt, 10. Ian Sheridan (18. Lewis Codling 75') Subs not used: 2. Gareth Partridge, 14. Adam Worton, 13. Luke Subs not used: 30. Michael Platt, 21. Steve Fisher Evans, 23. Michael O'Reilly Red Cards: None Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Ward 21' Penk 31' Yellow Cards: Irving 89' Attendance: 225 Referee: Kris Hames
Friday 19th April PLAY-OFF CONFERENCE Afan Lido FC 0 - Aberystwyth Town 0 - Afan Lido FC Aberystwyth Town 13. Rory McCreesh, 2. Dean Hudson, 5. Kristian James, 7. Chris 1. Mike Lewis, 5. Stuart Jones, 12. Gavin Cadwallader, 6. Wyn Hartland, 9. Simon Prangley (16. Damon Thomas 66', 10. Anthony Thomas, 11. Cledan Davies, 17. Bari Morgan, 10. Michael Walsh Rawlings, 11. Kieran Howard (18. Rameer Outlaw 66'), 12. Gareth (2. Sion James 85'), 3. Antonio Corbisiero, 16. Glyndwr Hughes Phillips, 14. Luke Borrelli, 17. Alex Gammond, 29. Jackson Hall (29. Christy Gale 77'), 9. Jordan Follows (15. Declan Carroll 60'), Subs not used: 19. Jack Underwood, 3. Michael Pursey, 25. Paul J 14. Mark Jones Evans Subs not used: 23. Emlyn Lewis, 38. Daniel Thomas Red Cards: None Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Hartland 52' Phillips 55' Gammond 72' Yellow Cards: Hughes 52' Morgan 55' S.Jones 56' Carroll 78' Attendance: 151 Referee: Dean John
Saturday 20th April CHAMPIONSHIP CONFERENCE Airbus UK Broughton 2 Wayne Riley 27' Steve Tomassen 62' Bangor City 0 - Airbus UK Broughton Bangor City 1. Jamie Stephens, 26. Lee Owens, 3. Lewis Short, 5. Ian Kearney, 1. Lee Idzi, 19. Damian Allen, 18. Liam Brownhill, 9. Les Davies, 25. Steve Tomassen, 7. Glenn Rule, 6. Tom Field, 14. Wayne 11. Sion Edwards (8. Robbie Booth 46'), 20. Ryan Edwards (24. Riley, 10. Ryan Wade (18. Jordan Johnson 81'), 9. Chris Budrys Levi Mackin 80'), 2. Peter Hoy (16. Gary O'Toole 46'), 6. Michael (29. Steve Abbott 79'), 24. Jason Jarrett (4. Michael Roddy 71') Johnston, 7. Chris Jones, 4. Dave Morley, 3. Chris Roberts Subs not used: 12. Phil Bolland, 15. Sam Hart, 32. Max Jenks- Subs not used: 5. James Brewerton, 15. Kris Thomas, 22. Corey Gilbert, 2. Zyiac Edwards Jones Red Cards: None Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Riley 49' Field 59' Rule 64' Owens 66' Yellow Cards: Davies 36' Morley 62' Roberts 64' Jarrett 68' Brownhill 79' Booth 81’ Attendance: 461 Referee: Bryn Markham-Jones
Carmarthen Town 0 - Port Talbot Town 0 - Carmarthen Town Port Talbot Town 1. Steven Cann, 26. Luke Cummings, 24. Craig Hanford (5. 25. David Burnett, 11. Lloyd Grist (8. Lewis Harling 25'), 14. Carl Matthew Rees 48'), 16. Nicky Palmer, 4. Tim Hicks, 8. Paul Payne (4. Ashley Evans 69'), 12. Leigh De Vulgt, 24. Ryan Green, Fowler, 25. Liam McCreesh, 9. Craig Hughes, 30. Christian Doidge 21. Sacha Walters, 18. Adam Wright, 6. James Bloom, 10. Cortez (36. Casey Thomas 78'), 2. Corey Thomas, 11. Geoff Kellaway Belle, 9. Martin Rose (31. Chad Bond 69'), 7. Lee John Subs not used: 3. Ian Hillier, 15. Neil Smothers, 18. Liam Thomas, Subs not used: 39. David Brooks, 29. Steven Hall 21. Iestyn Evans Red Cards: None Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Hughes 88' Yellow Cards: Green 88' Attendance: 305 Referee: Kevin Parry
Prestatyn Town 1 Ross Stephens 75'(p) The New Saints FC 7 Matthew Williams 8' 32' 36' Aeron Edwards 49' Alex Darlington 60' Mike Wilde 77' 90'+5(p) Prestatyn Town The New Saints FC 25. Jonathan Hill-Dunt, 16. Tom Kemp, 2. Chris Davies, 6. Gareth 1. Paul Harrison, 26. Aaron Simms, 3. Chris Marriott, 6. Kai Wilson, 20. Rhys Owen, 21. Rhys Lewis, 12. Dan Evans, 15. Mark Edwards, 16. Connell Rawlinson, 7. Scott Ruscoe (23. Aeron Smyth (4. Dave Hayes 15'), 9. Andy Parkinson, 11. Ross Stephens, Edwards 46'), 12. Christian Seargeant (9. Greg Draper 70'), 14. 17. Carl Murray Jamie Mullan, 18. Mike Wilde, 11. Ryan Fraughan, 10. Matthew Subs not used: 24. Tommy Holmes, 23. Greg Stones, 18. Martyn Williams (20. Alex Darlington 59') Beattie, 7. Michael Parker Subs not used: 4. Phil Baker, 19. Chris Jones Red Cards: None Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: None Yellow Cards: None Attendance: 201 Referee: Richard Harrington
PLAY-OFF CONFERENCE Gap Connah’s Quay 0 - Newtown AFC 2 Matthew Hearsey 14' Craig Williams 26' Gap Connah’s Quay Newtown AFC 1. John Rushton, 31. John Hardiker, 3. Alan Hooley, 4. Mark 1. Dave Roberts, 9. Luke Boundford, 5. Kieran Mills-Evans, 6. McGregor, 5. Michael Robinson (16. Danny Dobbins 23'), 23. Shane Sutton, 3. Max Penk, 19. Craig Williams, 8. Matthew Cook, Ryan Edwards (6. Craig Jones 60'), 7. Jamie Petrie, 8. Daniel 17. Zach Evans, 16. Craig Whitfield, 7. Matthew Hearsey (2. Forde, 9. Mike Hayes, 10. Ricky Evans, 11. Robert Jones (19. Gareth Partridge 88'), 4. Andy Jones Jamie Wynne 77') Subs not used: 20. Nicky Ward, 15. Ian Edmunds, 23. Michael Subs not used: 13. Callum Hawthorne, 32. Sean Breen, 24. Jack O'Reilly Rowlands Red Cards: None Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Hooley 65' Yellow Cards: Mills-Evans 68' Evans 77' Attendance: 327 Referee: Kevin Morgan
Llanelli AFC 1 Craig Williams 12'(p) Bala Town 5 Ian Sheridan 18' 68' 83’(p) Lee Hunt 62'(p) Stephen Brown 71' Llanelli AFC Bala Town 1. Craig Morris (19. Dafydd Jones 79'), 2. Adam Davies, 18. Ryan 1. Ashley Morris, 2. John Irving, 4. Stuart Jones, 16. Tony Davies, Batley (20. Dan Barnard 46'), 5. Alex Evans, 6. Lee Hartshorn, 10. 8. Mark Jones (7. Mark Connolly 76'), 11. Steffan Edwards, 17. Nicky Holland, 8. Jordan Smith, 14. Jack McKenna, 12. Craig Stephen Brown (18. Lewis Codling 76'), 20. Kenny Lunt (22. Ryan Moses, 21. Steffan Lloyd, 16. Craig Williams Wyn Jones 79'), 9. Lee Hunt, 10. Ian Sheridan, 6. Subs not used: 9. Jeff White, 23. Gary Lloyd Conall Murtagh Subs not used: 21. Steve Fisher Red Cards: Evans 83' Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Evans 53' 83' Davies 61' Yellow Cards: None Attendance: 201 Referee: Brian James
League Table Home Away P W D L F A W D L F A Pts G.Diff CHAMPIONSHIP CONFERENCE The New Saints FC 31 13 1 2 45 9 10 3 2 37 12 73 61 Airbus UK Broughton 31 11 2 3 40 15 6 1 8 36 26 54 35 Bangor City 31 8 5 2 41 19 6 4 6 23 30 51 15 Port Talbot Town 31 8 3 4 33 23 4 5 7 17 29 44 -2 Carmarthen Town 31 7 5 4 20 16 3 2 10 15 32 37 -13 Prestatyn Town 31 7 2 6 31 33 3 5 8 29 45 37 -18 PLAY-OFF CONFERENCE Bala Town 30 8 2 4 35 24 7 3 6 25 17 50 19 Gap Connah’s Quay 31 7 3 6 33 33 5 2 8 29 35 40 -6 Newtown AFC 31 3 5 7 17 28 7 2 7 27 25 37 -9 Aberystwyth Town 31 7 4 5 23 25 2 6 7 17 33 37 -18 Llanelli AFC 32 3 3 10 20 44 7 3 6 21 24 36 -27 Afan Lido FC 31 5 2 9 18 31 2 1 12 24 48 24 -37 *Gap Connah’s Quay have been deducted one point for playing an ineligible player
Topscorers Surname Firstname: League Word Cup Total Surname Firstname: League League Cup Total WILDE Michael The New Saints FC 25 1 26 SIMM Chris Bangor City 21 0 21 PARKINSON Andy Prestatyn Town 19 0 19 JONES Mark Aberystwyth Town 17 4 21 8 League & 4 theWord Cup for Afan Lido FC HUNT Lee Bala Town 17 2 19 DARLINGTON Alex The New Saints FC 16 1 17 BROOKS David Port Talbot Town 14 0 14 ROSE Martin Port Talbot Town 14 1 15 11 League, 1 Word Cup for Llanelli AFC PETRIE Jamie Gap Connahs Quay 13 0 13 THOMAS Liam Carmarthen Town 13 4 17 HAYES Mike Gap Connahs Quay 12 2 14 3 League for Airbus UK Broughton HEALEY Rhys Gap Connahs Quay 12 2 14 RILEY Wayne Airbus UK Broughton 12 0 12 HARTLAND Chris Afan Lido FC 11 0 11 PRICE Jason Prestatyn Town 11 0 11 ABBOTT Steve Airbus UK Broughton 10 1 11 BUDRYS Chris Airbus UK Broughton 10 1 11 PARKER Mike Prestatyn Town 10 0 10 SHERIDAN Ian Bala Town 10 1 11
WOMENS WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE
Wednesday 17th April Northop Hall Girls FC 1 Andrea Reece 19' Wrexham Ladies FC 5 Lowri Edwards 22' 27' 65' 74' Syd Hinchcliffe 82'
Cardiff Metropolitan P Floodlight failure Port Talbot Town P Thursday 18th April Llandudno Junction Ladies 2 Stacey Tradewell 38' 67' Caernarfon Town Womens 0 - Sunday 21st April WOMENS WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE 21/04/2013 Aberystwyth Town Ladies 1 Mel Davies 42' Wrexham Ladies FC 1 Olivia Hull 38'
Caernarfon Town Womens 0 - Llanidloes Ladies FC 7 Katie Thomas 1' 45' Elaine Green 20' Daisy Smith 30' 58' 85' Steph Hugheson 66'
Llandudno Junction Ladies 1 Aimee Todd 46' Cardiff Metropolitan Ladies 9 Hannah Billingham 40' 89' Steph Turner 16' 44' 63' 72' Dana Hinton 48' Emily Brown 70' Emily Allen 68'
Newcastle Emlyn Ladies 0 - Cardiff City 4 Catherine Walsh 11' Emily Jellings 55' Amy Wathan 72' 76'
Port Talbot Town Ladies 0 - Swansea City Ladies FC 1 Amy-Marie Evans 67' WOMENS WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE TABLE Home Away P W D L F A W D L F A Pts G.Diff Cardiff City 17 9 0 0 39 6 7 0 1 30 4 48 59 Cardiff Metropolitan 15 6 0 0 19 2 8 0 1 30 5 42 42 Wrexham Ladies FC 16 6 1 1 30 9 5 1 2 23 8 35 36 Swansea City Ladies FC 19 4 1 4 24 18 5 0 5 21 17 28 10 Llanidloes Ladies FC 17 5 0 3 11 11 4 1 4 20 17 28 3 Port Talbot Town Ladies 19 5 0 5 25 19 3 2 4 21 21 26 6 Aberystwyth Town 17 4 1 4 16 17 2 1 5 13 22 20 -10 Newcastle Emlyn Ladies 17 2 0 7 12 22 3 0 5 12 24 15 -22 Llandudno Junction 18 1 1 7 10 35 3 0 6 12 35 13 -48 Northop Hall Girls FC 18 2 0 8 14 41 2 0 6 12 30 12 -45 Caernarfon Town 14 2 1 4 11 25 1 0 6 11 27 7* -30 Caerphilly Castle 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Caerphilly Castle withdrew from the League and their record expunged Caernarfon Town Womens FC – 3pts deducted for postponing a fixture without cause
The Last Word from Gwyn Derfel
Monday was a dark day in the history of the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League and darker still in the town of Llanelli as the town’s football club was wound up in the High Court in London.
Throughout the season – due to the hard work and dedication of people at the coalface - I have been quite hopeful that the club would survive and regroup in preparation for next season. Unfortunately the High Court decided that Llanelli AFC is no more. I honestly hope that the liquidators find assets which can be sold which will reimburse creditors – especially players - with some of the money owed to them and I also cross my fingers in the hope that the good people of Llanelli consider forming a new club so that the town will in future years have another football club to be proud of.
Kevin Morgan refereed his last WPL game on Saturday as he took charge of Newtown’s victory at the Deeside Stadium. I must compliment and thank Kevin for his valuable contribution to our League over the years and wish him all the best in the Welsh Cup Final on May 6th, a fitting end to the career of an admired and respected official.
I must compliment Gap Connah’s Quay for arranging that both teams applauded Kevin as he entered the field of play on Saturday and I must also congratulate the Nomads’ under 19 side for winning the WPL title. The future looks bright.
Tuesday night will see Glyndwr Hughes play his final match for Aberystwyth after 17 years of service and skill. I’m sure that everyone associated with our League would like to thank ‘Paddy’ for his contribution and would like to wish him well in the future.
Y Gair Olaf gan Gwyn Derfel
Roedd ddydd Llun yn ddiwrnod trist yn hanes Uwch Gynghrair Cymru – Corbett Sports wrth i’r Uchel Lys yn Llundain ddirwyn clwb Llanelli i ben. Er y problemau drwy gydol y tymor – ‘dwi wedi bod yn eithaf hyderus y byddai’r clwb yn goroesi o ganlyniad i waith diflino unigolion penodol – ond yn anffodus nid felly y mae hi.
Y gobaith bellach yw y gall rhai o asedau’r clwb gael eu gwerthu fel y gall y bobl sydd ag arian yn ddyledus iddyn nhw – yn enwedig y chwaraewyr – dderbyn rhywfaint o brês am eu hymroddiad i’r achos dros y misoedd diwethaf. Y gobaith arall yw y gall pobl tref y Sosban ffurfio clwb newydd sbon all ddringo yn ôl i fyny’r cynghreiriau yn y dyfdol agos.
Brynhawn Sadwrn dyfarnodd Kevin Morgan ei gêm Gynghrair olaf wrth i’r Drenewydd ymweld ậ Stadiwm Glannau Dyfrdwy. Mae ei gyfraniad yn werthfawr ac yn cael ei werthfawrogi ac mae’r ffaith mai ef fydd yn dyfarnu Rownd Derfynol Cwpan Cymru yn arwydd o’i statws a’i barch.
‘Roedd hi’n braf gweld bod Gap Cei Connah wedi trefnu bod y ddau dîm yn cymeradwyo Kevin Morgan i’r maes ddydd Sadwrn a hoffwn longyfarch tîm dan 19eg y Nomadiaid am ennill Pencampwriaeth yr Uwch Gynghrair.
Nos Fawrth bydd Glyndwr Hughes yn chwarae ei gêm olaf i Aberystwyth yn Y Bala. Wedi 17 tymor o chwys, gwaed a doniau, hoffwn ar ran UGC ddiolch iddo am ei gyfraniad gwerthfawr yntau i’n Cynghrair a dymuno’r gorau iddo yn y dyfodol. .
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