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Tom Chorley Dean Palmer Rakesh Patel Alex O’Leary Richard Crees (Capt) Aaron Davies Niall Yeates Luke Cleaves Rhys Williams Rob Laurie Lee Challenger Sam Palmer Lee Penry Mitchell Palmer Lloyd Kinsella Kazeem Kareem Owen Cook Ashley Ford James Young Elliott Ford Dominic Connor Jac Hardman Chris Ham Nick Harrhy Andrew Larcombe Andrew Smith Josh Bull Craig Lewis Adrian Maguire Rhodri Lewis Lee Cheshire Daniel Spence Lewis Watkins Lee Williams Robert Atkinson Thomas Pass Ryan Davies WELSH LEAGUE DIVISION 1 Jake Robinson CWMBRAN CELTIC v MONMOUTH TOWN Manager: Dean Morris Manger: Andrew Smith Saturday October 15th 2016 K.O. 2:30pm Asst Manager: Matthew Williams Assistant: Gareth Blackburn At CELTIC PARK Coach: Rakesh Patel Physio: John Fitzgerald TODAY’S SPONSORS Colours: Yellow Blue Yellow Colours: Red MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Ryan Gosling (Cardiff) Referee’s Assistants: Ben Schofield (Ebbw Vale) & Gary Mobley (Chepstow)

Programme Printed By Randomz Limited Unit 7 Avondale Business Park Cwmbran NP44 1XE TABLES WELCOME TO CELTIC PARK Today we welcome Gwent county rivals of it this season. They are currently bottom Pos DIVISION ONE P W D L F A GD Pts Monmouth Town who, like Celtic before them, but one in the league table with only one win. 1 Caerau (ELY) 8 5 2 1 17 7 10 17 enjoyed a rapid rise from the depths of the Celtic have played Monmouth 5 times in the Gwent County League Division 3 in 2004/5 to 2 Ton Pentre 8 5 1 2 14 10 4 16 Welsh League and League cup. In 2008/9 we go right through to the Welsh League 1st won away 2-1 in the 1st round of the League Cambrian & Clydach Vale 3 8 5 1 2 16 15 1 16 BGC Division in 2012/13 – 5 promotions in 8 Cup, Scott Lanyon scoring both our goals and seasons. It took Celtic 11 seasons to achieve Craig Cheedy was red-carded. 4 Barry Town United 7 4 2 1 13 4 9 14 heating the same feat between 1998/9 and 2009/10. In 2012/13 at Celtic Park we produced one of Goytre 5 8 4 2 2 23 15 8 14 Monmouth reached their zenith in their our best displays in the 1st Division with a 6 Cwmbran Celtic 7 4 1 2 13 7 6 13 second season in the top tier, 2013/14, when superb 3-1 win against the highly fancied 7 Goytre United 8 3 2 3 10 9 1 11 they won the Welsh League title at Celtic Park newly promoted opponents. Substitute Dom in the last game of the season. Their success in Connor (2) and Shane Williamson were the 8 Haverfordwest County 8 3 2 3 13 14 -1 11 the Welsh League was primarily down to their scorers. The return game was the exact 9 Afan Lido 8 3 2 3 12 13 -1 11 recruitment of ex Aston Villa and England opposite. Having weathered the storm of 10 Risca United 7 3 1 3 12 12 0 10 youth international Dan MacDonald, reputed Monmouth’s lively attack in the opening 45 11 Undy Athletic 8 3 1 4 13 14 -1 10 to be the highest paid player in the League in minutes we produced a woeful 2nd half his time with the club. MacDonald had the performance in going down 3-0, the afternoon Taffs Well 12 8 3 1 4 9 14 -5 10 ability not only to control games from midfield ending with a needless sending off for our 13 Penybont 7 2 1 4 13 14 -1 7 but also to be the team’s top goalscorer – he defender Steven Peel. 14 Port Talbot Town 8 2 1 5 6 18 -12 7 notched 107 league goals in 5 seasons. In 2013/14 we suffered a disastrous 1-7 defeat 15 Monmouth Town 8 1 2 5 14 20 -6 5 Players of Dan’s ability want to cash in on their at Monmouth, having two players sent off – ability. The money seems to have dried up at Michael Baugh and Rakesh Patel. Josh Bull Caldicot Town 16 8 1 0 7 11 23 -12 3 Monmouth and Dan has moved on this season scored Celtic’s consolation goal. The return to Gwent’s perennial big spenders Goytre. game at Celtic Park was Monmouth’s 2-0 title Pos RESERVE (EAST) P W D L F A GD Pts With MacDonald and other key players having winner. Celtic finished 4th from bottom and moved on, Monmouth are having a tough time were relegated to Division2. 1 Cwmbran Celtic 5 4 1 0 14 6 8 13 2 Caldicot Town 4 4 0 0 16 1 15 12 3 Monmouth Town 6 3 1 2 14 14 0 10 4 Undy Athletic 5 3 0 2 11 8 3 9 5 4 2 0 2 11 7 4 6 6 Risca United 4 2 0 2 9 9 0 6 7 Panteg 4 2 0 2 7 12 -5 6 8 Goytre 5 1 0 4 16 17 -1 3 9 Chepstow Town 5 0 2 3 5 14 -9 2 10 Caerleon 4 0 0 4 2 17 -15 0

CELTIC HOME/AWAY P W D L F A +/- Pts HOME 3 3 0 0 8 1 7 9 AWAY 4 1 1 2 5 6 -1 4 TOTAL 7 4 1 2 13 7 6 13

2 3 A BRIEF HISTORY OF MONMOUTH TOWN MONMOUTH TOWN PEN PICTURES 2016/17 Monmouth Town F.C. is a Welsh football club step into the Welsh league for the first time in Dean Palmer: Full Back. Age 24 Dean has matured in hometown club. Always attracting interest from other based in the historic town of Monmouth. The their history. recent seasons after making appearances for the Town clubs due to his goal scoring record and ability on the team currently play in the Welsh Football League With Robin Pick and Barry Burns at the helm The in a number of different positions. Capable of ball, Nick has remained loyal and will relish leading the Town’s attack for another season. Division One. The club is a member of Gwent Kingfishers won the Division Three title in producing deadly set pieces with either foot and keen to get forward from his full back position. Youth product Andrew Smith: Manager. Having played at Newport County F.A. 2010/11 and followed it with The Division Two Alex O’Leary: Defender. Alex signed last season after County, Weston-Super-Mare, Clevedon Town and The Beacon reports in 7 October title in 2011/12, Dan MacDonald scoring a suffering an achilles tendon injury two years ago. Now Haverfordwest, the ex Welsh Under 18 player returned 1876 that Monmouth Town FC will commence its remarkable 44 goals. regaining his fitness, the former Colchester Utd to his hometown club to manage them in the Gwent season on 12 October. There is evidence to Their first ever season in Division One ended professional will look to kick on this year and show his County Third Division. After successive promotions to suggest that an ’association club’ was playing in with a seventh-place finish after topping the table abilities. Alex, who can also play further up the park, the Welsh League, Smudger stepped down to all white at Dixton Road in the town in the year as late as March. The Kingfishers were also has represented the Welsh Universities and Westfields concentrate on playing before becoming assistant to 1906. The Monmouth Beacon of 14 December finalists in the Gwent Senior Cup for the first time FC. Steve Jenkins in the title winning season. Took the recalls this and adds a comment about a period since 1940 but lost out 1 - 0 to Caldicot Town. Aaron Davies: Defender. Age 33. PE teacher Aaron is reigns again when Jenkins departed and now starting his third season in charge. when football had been extinct in Monmouth. 16 times capped Steve Jenkins took over in June another defender capable of playing anywhere along Indeed research shows that Monmouth were joint the back line. In his 17th season and after years of Craig Lewis: Forward. Another local lad who has 2013 and after reaching the last sixteen of the playing as an attacking midfielder, he has consistently served the town well over the years. Has had spells at champions of the Monmouth and District League on 17 May 2014 The Club clinched produced high quality displays in defence and can get Chepstow Town and Pontypridd but returned a couple in 1925/26 with Clearwell FC. the Welsh League Division One title capping a forward with great effect. Youth product of season ago. Prolific goal scorer in the Reserve side The next honour recorded by the Town was remarkable rise up the divisions with a 2 - 0 win Luke Cleaves: Defender. Aged 20 Luke is a quick and will look to add to his first team goal tally this year. victory on the Monmouthshire Senior cup on the at Cwmbran Celtic. strong left back who gets forward well and delivers Rhodri Lewis: Defender. Rod will relish the eve of war in 1940, defeating Lovell’s Athletic, Andrew Smith returned to the managerial hot seat some great crosses. Quiet but effective. Youth product. opportunity of stepping up to the first team this year (aka the Toffeemen) then about to lift the at the start of the 14/15 season and a creditable Rob Laurie: Midfielder. Experienced campaigner who after a couple of seasons impressing in the Reserve Southern League West title, 3-2 at Monmouth sixth place finish was offset by winning the played a vital part in the League winning season. side. Can play a number of positions across the back line. Sportsground which is still home today. Gwent Senior cup for the first time since 1940 in Reliable and hard-working, Robbie can also contribute Daniel Spence: Defender. Dan has recently returned Nearly 20 years later, in 1958, the Town lifted the a stunning 8 - 0 win against Panteg. During the with his share of goals. from a spell travelling and will be welcomed back in Monmouthshire Amateur cup beating Cefn four rounds Town scored 22 goals with just 2 Sam Palmer: Midfielder. Been at the club for over ten years and consistently produced performances that have the heart of the Kingfisher defence. Another Youth Fforest 3 – 0 at Pontllanfraith. The following against. never let anyone down. Happy on either flank or product who has played a vital role in the success of the season saw victories in both the Monmouthshire centrally, Sam is comfortable in possession but will club over recent seasons and will relish the opportunity senior and Monmouth Amateur cups. look to add more goals to his game this year. of leading from the back. Town's only appearance in the FA Cup was a 2nd The Kingfisher Legend Mitchell Palmer: Midfielder. Mitch is a former Lee Williams: Goalkeeper. Lee has been with club for preliminary round defeat away at Llanelli on 6 Some local folklore has it that in about 1936 there Cardiff City and Bristol Rovers professional who a number of years and produced some fine performances when asked to deputise. A reliable shot October 1945. were extremely bad spring floods on the Monnow signed for the club last season. The local lad will use last year as a real learning curve and look to kick on stopper who will look to provide stiff competition for Silverware was scarce with wins in the Gwent and Wye which effectively wiped out all of the this season and show is undoubtable talent. the No.1 jersey this year. amateur cup in 1984 and 1996 being highlights of Kingfisher nests along the rivers. Until then Kazeem Kareem: Midfielder. Hardworking and Robert Atkinson: Forward. Only 16 and a very many years gracing the fields of Newport and the Monmouth had been a magnet for ornithologists exciting prospect. Robbie is fearless in terms of running Gwent Leagues with an occasional foray into the energetic box to box player who played professionally from all over the country to see Britain’s most in Portugal. When on song, Kaz can dominate play and at opponents and also delivers a superb cross. Will English Forest of Dean and Herefordshire beautiful bird in all its glory. Official government add real steel to the centre of the park. learn lots this year and will only get better. leagues. sources from the Department of Agriculture, Ashley Ford: Defender. Ashley has graduated through Thomas Pass: Goalkeeper. Tom has re-signed for the More recently the Town were relegated to the Fisheries and Timber recorded their alarm at the the youth ranks at Monmouth and is now a consistent Town this summer after helping the cub to promotion bottom tier of the Gwent County just three years plight of the Kingfisher population and a detailed fixture in the starting eleven. Comfortable at both full to Division One four years ago. Tom represented ago. The returning Andrew Smith took up the study was carried out to assess the damage. back and centre back, Ashley will look to take more of England Schoolboys at Wembley and has also had reins and gained promotion in his first season in Amazingly the only surviving pair of breeding a leadership role this term. spells at Forest Green Rovers, Caldicot and Lydney Town. charge finishing runners up to Rogerstone. At the Kingfishers were found nesting in a deflated Elliott Ford: Forward. Another local lad who has Ryan Davies: Defender/Midfielder. Ryan has recently beginning of 2005/06 season the club adopted ‘the football that had floated down the Monnow into played a huge part in the rise of the football club. Bags of pace and aggression to match, Elliot is capable of signed for the club this summer from Hay St Marys in Kingfishers’ nickname and logo in homage to a the Wye and lodged itself with its laces in some the Spar Mid League. At only 19, Ryan will add peculiar legend outlined later. giving any full back a tough time. Another who will branches overlooking the river. It was in the days look to add more goals to his tally this year. energy and vigour to the side. The season ended with fourteen match winning before the Magic Marker so it could not be proven Jac Hardman: Forward. Aged 17 Pacy youngster and Jake Robinson: Midfielder. Jake has signed this run as Town clinched the Gwent County Division that the ball had been lost in a game at the Town’s Academy product with a great attitude and confident summer from Pegasus Juniors in Hereford. The former Two title ahead of Newport Civil Service. sportsground but it was deemed the obvious about his own ability. Will get some chances as the Hereford Utd scholar will add much needed aggression 2006/07 almost saw a repeat but were Town were cause. And so ....one loose shot saved the entire season progresses. and hunger to the Kingfishers. Currently studying pipped by Civil for the title. However, The Kingfisher population of the Wye and Monnow Nick Harrhy: Forward. The former Bristol City and sports at Hartpury College. Kingfishers were offered the chance to take the rivers. Gravesend striker is now in his fifth year with his 4 5 MATCH REPORT: CWMBRAN CELTIC 2-1 BARRY TOWN UNITED SEP 17th 2016 MATCH REPORT: UNDY ATHLETIC 1-0 CWMBRAN CELTIC SEP 24th 2016 The sun was out at Celtic Park for this top v second areas to create a few half chances and corners which Celtic suffered their 2 nd defeat of the season who passed to Larcombe whose shot was match and both teams showed good focus and were comfortably dealt with by the Celtic defence. away to Gwent rivals Undy Athletic following tipped over the bar by Smallcombe. Rhys intensity in the warm-ups. The pitch was in perfect In the 70th minute Celtic were awarded a free kick their League Cup exit last month and in so Williams shot wide following a clearance condition, and there was a good crowd swelled by on the half way line, Rhys Williams drove the ball th the number of loud Barry supporters. A fantastic towards Kinsella and Patel 12 yards out. Patel rose doing slipped to 4 in the league table. Celtic from a Celtic corner. setting for a competitive game in which Celtic were above his marker to loop his header over Lewis and were missing midfielders Owen Cook In a rare Undy attack substitute Marcus unchanged from last Saturday. into the net. 2-1 to Celtic and well deserved too. (suspended) and Lee Penry, whose foot Power was clean through but a brilliant save Barry started well and within 10 seconds the ball was Barry then piled on the pressure in search of the injury looks likely to keep him out for a by Tom Chorley saved the day for Celtic. The knocked long in to the Celtic box and their number 9 equaliser. Celtic went down to 10 men on 72 minutes was adjudged to have been brought down by Niall after Owen Cook jumped into Barry's centre back couple more weeks at least. last quarter of the half was all Celtic. From a Yates - a controversial penalty to Barry which was and got his second yellow card of the game. Celtic Celtic had the first chance, James Young Celtic corner by Ham, Smallcombe half converted by right back Bobby Briers who placed had a let-off when Webb won a free kick on the left feeding Josh Bull who shot wide but it was punched the ball clear to Kinsella who played the ball to Tom Chorley’s right. Tom got down well and Tom Chorley mis-judged the resulting cross, the Undy who took the lead with their first shot the ball to Challenger whose shot was saved to get a hand to the ball which almost kept it out. visitors almost scoring from a header by their on goal, veteran striker Gareth Cullimore, by the feet of Smallcombe. The ball fell to The early goal didn't affect the Celtic lads who went number 5 which looped over the bar. on the front foot and pushed hard to get the In the final 15 minutes Barry threw every at Celtic. unchallenged in front of goal, stroking a cross Larcombe who screwed his shot wide. On 80 equaliser, A long ball to Chris Ham on the left. He Their number 9 had a shot blocked in the box by from the right by Ben Lawrence into the net. minutes Celtic put Adrian Maguire on for flicked the ball goalwards and the Barry keeper Mike Rhys Williams. Their number 12 blazed a shot over Bull and Dan Jarman both hit shots straight at Larcombe and pushed central defender Niall Lewis just beat Josh Bull to the ball. More chances the bar from 18 yards. Patel blocked a shot on the 6 the keepers and Lloyd Kinsella fired wide. Yeats up front. Celtic forced 3 corners in followed from Ham who worked his way past the yard line. Andrew Larcombe had started in the hole quick succession from the last of which full back and into the box, his shot being blocked. On 80 minutes Andrew Larcombe replaced Bull and Ham was in the action yet again and from his corner in the 85th minute Dominic Conner came on for behind striker Bull but mid-way through the Yeates hit a firm header over the bar. There on the left the ball fell to JamesYoung who blazed Young and Celtic held on for the 2-1 win. half Dean Morris pushed him forward and he was time for one more Celtic attack, Crees to over the bar from 15 yards. Ham next combined with Full time: Celtic 2 Barry Town Utd 1 was involved in Celtic’s best move to date Maguire whose cross was hit by Yeates but Bull to work an opportunity for Young to race into This was a very gutsy performance from Celtic who exchanging passes with Bull only for Josh to Smallcombe savied. the penalty box where he was brought down from resolutely refused to lie down and give in to Barry's behind for what seemed to be a clear penalty. There hit a weak right foot shot wide. Full time: Undy 1 Celtic 0 pressure. The boys played some fabulous football at nd was a second of silence as both sides expected the times with Young, Ham, Cook, Bull and Kinsella at Undy fashioned a series of chances, Jarman Celtic deserved a point for the 2 half referee to point to the spot but instead gave a goal the heart of some wonderful inter-play. mis-kicking in front of goal, the ball deflected endeavour in which they had 10 shots and 8 kick. Frustration for the Celtic contingent and coach Josh Bull’s unselfish work-rate did not go unnoticed. for a corner. Cullimore’s shot was blocked corners to Undy’s 2 shots and 1 corner. Crees Al Beyaz was sent off for his remarks to the referee. His sheer desire to help the team off the ball as well and Rhys Aherne’s free kick from just outside and Ham were prominent on the left flank. On the occasions when the visitors Barry tried to as on the ball is an insight to how close this squad of the penalty box whistled just past the post. However resolute defending by Undy and an push forward in search of a second goal their efforts players are. On the flanks he work-rate of Ham and were countered by a resilient Celtic back four. Kinsella and their final third distribution was a As half time approached Young fed Larcombe assured performance from keeper rd Another corner from Ham was only half cleared and massive improvement from last week. whose shot was deflected for a corner and Smallcombe gave Undy their 3 successive fell to Bull 16 yards out who had time to line up his In midfield Lee Challenger picked up the pieces and Young was on hand from a Celtic corner to win against Celtic – they are becoming a shot but he fired just over the bar. The last chance of set up a number of attacks from his deep midfield hit a clearance over the bar. Then good work bogey team for us. the half fell to Lloyd Kinsella from a cleared Ham role whilst Young and Cook’s industry in support of by Kinsella and Larcombe put Bull down the corner. He hit a well-struck shot from 20 yards out to Bull and their quality on the ball was a pleasure to Niall Yeates is proving to be a really good but straight at the keeper. watch. The back five of Patel, Williams, Yeates, left by-line and his shot from an acute angle replacement for Alan Kenny in the centre of Half time: Celtic 0 Barry Town Utd 1 Crees and keeper Chorley were a rock, dominant in rattled the foot of the post. defence but man of the match was Lee From the second half whistle Celtic continued with the air and putting their bodies on the lines when Half time: Undy 1 Celtic 0 Challenger who put in a strong performance their high tempo attitude in their push for the needed. Celtic had been somewhat lethargic in the in the centre of midfield. equaliser, determined not to let Barry get a foothold This was one of those memorable days at Celtic in the game. Josh Bull was working very unselfishly Park. Beating the division one title favourites and first half but they showed a lot more A cause for concern for Celtic is that they nd up front, running channels, shutting down full backs returning to joint top of the league. Who cares if the positivity in the 2 half. Chris Ham shot wide, have only scored one goal from open play in and battling extremely hard against two big strong boys are getting excited. They are enjoying the Dan Jarman failed to hit the target for Undy their last 3 matches and that was by a centre backs and on the hour he was bundled to the moment and long may it last. who then had a let off when Bull and Lee defender. ground for a penalty which Ham dispatched into the The referee’s performance was controversial. He Challenger had shots blocked and keeper net, sending Lewis the wrong way. made some very strange decisions that left players, Stats: Corners: Celtic 11 Undy 4. Shots: Celtic The goal spurred Barry back to life and they started team officials and spectators scratching their heads. James Smallcombe stopped Josh’s follow up. 17 (8 on target 9 off); Undy 7 (5 on target 2 to get back into the game, getting into some good Rakesh Patel Niall Yeates started a move by feeding Ham off).

6 7 Cwmbran Celtic 1st Team Statistics Welsh League P W D L F A Pts 2005/06 Div 3 34 11 3 20 43 60 36 2006/07 Div 3 32 20 10 2 68 35 70 Champions 2007/08 Div 2 34 12 8 14 52 60 44 2008/09 Div 2 34 17 7 10 69 51 58 2009/10 Div 2 34 21 6 7 75 33 69 Runners-up 2010/11 Div1 30 10 7 13 45 50 37 2011/12 Div 1 30 12 2 16 32 54 38 2012/13 Div 1 28 9 5 14 41 52 32 2013/14 Div 1 30 7 5 18 40 58 26 Relegated 2014/15 Div 2 30 11 14 5 53 31 47 2015/16 Div 2 30 24 0 6 89 33 72 Runners-up 2016/17 Div 1 7 4 1 2 13 7 13

Total 353 158 68 127 620 524 542 8 9 MATCH REPORT: PONTARDAWE TOWN 1-0 CWMBRAN CELTIC OCT 8th 2016 Celtic made two changes from the team which area but shot timidly at the Celtic wall. Young’s lost its last league game at Undy a fortnight ago, corner was cleared to Ham whose cross was Lewis Watkins playing in goal and Owen Cook headed wide by Larcombe. returning from suspension to replace cup-tied On 68 minutes Celtic brought on Dominic Niall Yeates, skipper Richard Crees moving into Connor for Larcombe and he immediately centre defence to replace Niall and Lloyd impressed with some direct runs down the left. Kinsella taking Richard’s place at left back. A shot by Young from a Ham corner was Celtic opened with a corner on the left, taken by headed clear. Brock and Dan Williams were Chris Ham which Larcombe met with a bullet linking well in the home side’s attack and on 80 header which flashed wide of the near post. minutes the substitute put Williams in with a From the hosts first corner Daryl Jeffries headed great pass from the left and the midfielder wide. Kinsella turned up 40 yards from goal and placed his shot into the left corner of Celtic’s net hit a speculative shot which was deflected for a to give his team the lead. corner, taken by Young from which Josh Bull Celtic reverted to three at the back with Kinsella just failed to make contact with Ham’s great moving forward and Lloyd got a shot on goal cross. Celtic’s 3 rd corner, from Ham, was tipped which was blocked. He then slipped and lost away by keeper Steven Reeve at full stretch. possession in midfield. Williams pounced and The ball fell to Kinsella who passed to Kesh took a return pass from Brock to bring a superb Patel whose cross was half cleared to Owen save from Watkins at his near post. Cook. However the midfielder was off balance Lee Challenger and Roberts were booked for and his tame shot was blocked and cleared. squaring up to one another. Cameron Harris had Pontardawe’s best chance to date was a 35 yard a shot blocked and Pontardawe played out time snap shot from centre midfield Dan Williams for the win. which flashed just wide with the diving Watkins Full time: Pontardawe 1 Celtic 0 beaten. Christian Evans hit a free kick straight at Pontardawe deserved their win because their Watkins and Joshua Roberts pounced on a stand-out player Dan Williams produced the one misplaced pass from Cook to hit a shot which moment of class to score the winning goal. was blocked by a Celtic defender. Celtic had their chances. They did not take them Kesh Patel was ridiculously booked when he but they should take heart in the fact that despite counted the seconds the ball was in keeper their recent slump in form they have competed Reeve’s hands, the referee awarding a free kick well and they have had as much of the lost mid way into the Celtic half – a ludicrous games as their opponents. decision. Josh Bull put a chance straight at Celtic’s man of the match was Richard Crees, a Reeve and as half time beckoned Ham and barn-storming display at the heart of the Jordan Hughes were yellow carded for an defence. altercation. A cause for concern for Celtic was their Half time: Pontardawe 0 Celtic 0 ineffectiveness from their 10 corners. All too Celtic quickly forced a corner after the break often Chris Ham’s kicks were cleanly caught by and from James Young’s kick Crees arrived in Reeve. The remedy was either that a Celtic the 18 yard box unmarked but sliced his clear attacker challenged him in the air (which never shot wide of goal. Another clear chance went happened), or the kicks needed to be placed begging when Kinsella put a pinpoint cross into away from the keeper for the on-running Celtic the box. Young showed superb anticipation to players to attack the ball (which again did not nip in front of the defender only to lob his shot happen) – something that needs working on at over the bar. Pontardawe substitute Tyler Brock the training ground perhaps. fastened onto a through ball to whip a shot on Stats: Celtic corners 10 Pontardawe corners 5. the turn just wide of the far post. Roberts took a Celtic shots on target 7, off target 4. Pontardawe free kick on the right edge of the Celtic penalty shots on target 6, off target 3.

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12 13 CELTIC OTHER TEAMS 12 th September to 8 th October A BRIEF HISTORY OF CWMBRAN CELTIC 1925-2016 The Reserves continued their winning run with a 4-2 win Cup the boys lost 0-3 at Taffs Well but this was a Cwmbran Celtic football club was formed in 1925. In the The following season, 2006/7, Celtic now back at their at Goytre with goals by Tom Haggett (2), Callum creditable performance against one of the best youth early years the club was known as CYMS (Catholic Young upgraded and newly named ground, Celtic Park, were Wakeham and Curits Meaney, followed by a 3-2 home sides in the Welsh League. Men's Society). After the immediate success of winning transformed. They only lost 2 games all season and win versus Risca United. Haggett, Wakeham and The Women have continued their improved form. They the Newport & District Division 2 Section A title in 1925/6 enjoyed a 24 match unbeaten run. They went to Risca for debutant substitute Iestyn Moore scoring. Last Saturday beat Rhiwbina 4-2 away in the Welsh Cup Qualifying there was then a 25 year gap before the next trophy, the their last match already promoted but needed to win to secure the Championship ahead of Llanwern. With 3 their 100% record was blighted by a 1-1 draw courtesy round 1, the scorers Jess Williams, Fiona Anthony, Premier Division title in 1950/1. The club disbanded in the minutes left Celtic were 1-0 down playing with 10 men of the referee who sent keeper Stephen McCalmont off Sandra Starvou and Su Young. The following week they late 1950’s largely as a consequence of national service after a red card for Kevin Payne. Then Sammy Winter and then played 9 minutes of added time enabling the were at home in the league, again against Rhiwbina call-ups but a large influx of junior and youth players brought about the reforming of the club in 1964 under the equalised with a speculative long range shot and in the hosts to equalise at the death. Celtic had taken the lead whom they beat 5-1, scorers Sarah Hancock, Jody new name of Cwmbran Catholics. In 1970/1 Celtic won the last minute a Risca clearance found full back Ben Graham with a goal by Niall Yeates who had stepped down from Challenger, Ella Meanaey, Jess Williams. A fortnight ago Gwent Senior Cup. In 1972/3 with playing membership outside the box. He hit a perfect looping volley over the the 1 st team because he was cup-tied. they travelled to top tier team Penybont in the League open to all denominations the club dropped the catholic goalkeeper's head and into the net. Celtic were The 3 rd team also lost their 100% record in the league Cup. Starting without Ella Meaney and Jess Williams, st title and re-named as Cwmbran Celtic duly winning the champions. losing at home to Spencer Boys 2-4, Ben Harris and who missed the 1 half because of traffic delays, they Gwent Amateur Cup and finishing runners-up in the In Division 2 Celtic consolidated their position in seasons Gavin Powell scoring. They then went down 1-6 at were 2-4 down at half time but fought back to level the Gwent Premier League. 2007/8 and 2008/9 during which they introduced a nd Albion Rovers and last Saturday in the 2 round of the score at 4-4 at full time and then they clinched a thrilling In 1979 the club bought its own premises at Oak Street, number of players from their new partnership with Senior Cup they lost 3-6 versus Villa Dino Christchurch. win in extra time 5-4. Celtic's scorers were Fiona Old Cwmbran, the club's present headquarters. The club's Fairwater High School Football Academy in Cwmbran The Under 18’s had hitherto endured a nightmare start Anthony 3, Jess Williams and Mel James. ground was in Cwmbran Park but around 1995 they managed by Celtic coach Della Cheedy. In 2009/10 Celtic to their Gwent County Youth league campaign with 4 In the Junior League the Under 12’s lost 2-6 at moved to the grounds outside Cwmbran Stadium which were front runners destined to win the Championship. successive defeats. Missing from the last report were Penygarn & Trevethin. They followed with a 8-4 win at were shared with Cwmbran Cricket club. The cricket club However they lost two key defenders who transferred to the goalscorers in the 3-6 defeat at Trethomas: Joel home to Blaenavon Blues but went down to a narrow 1- later moved to Caerleon and Celtic obtained the lease Aberaman Athletic at a crucial time and vital points were Christiansen, Tom Thorrington and Conor Hancox. 2 defeat at Coed Eva A. In the Under 14’s, Celtic A from Torfaen Council. dropped. Nevertheless Celtic still finished their games in However the boys have won their last two league thrashed Coed Eva D 16-0 but then lost to Coed Eva C at Celtic played in the Gwent County League in the 1980s 1st place and would win the title if Penrhiwceiber failed to games, 2-0 at home to Monmouth Town, Iestyn Moore home 2-4. Celtic B drew their opening game at home to and 1990s and after gaining promotion as champions of win at Newcastle Emlyn. The home side was 2-0 up at one and Thomas Gough scoring, followed by a 5-2 away win Griffithstown 2-2 but took heavy beatings in the next Division 2 in 1986/7 remained in the 1st division for the stage but Ceiber clawed their way back to win 3-2 and at Rogerstone Rangers, Gough 2, Adam Kilby 2 and two matches, 0-10 at Coed Eva A and 0-22 at next 10 seasons. However a disastrous slide found the deny Celtic the championship. At the end of the season Christiansen the scorers. In the 1 st round of the Welsh Sebastopol. Last Saturday they bounced back to record club languishing in the 3rd division when Paul "Dishy" Mickey Copeman stood down after 7 years in the role their first win of the season 4-3 at Blaenavon Blues. Richardson became manager in 1999. He transformed the during which he secured 3 promotions for the club from 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. CELTIC BLOG striker Shane Williamson who for a dozen seasons was top In their first season in the 1st division, 2010/11 under new scorer. The side was later bolstered by the return of ex- manager Ben Graham, Celtic struggled during the first half Views expressed in the blog are those of the programme editors not the club. professionals Ben Graham and Mark Parfitt who had of the season and were firmly planted in the relegation started their careers with Celtic as juniors. There were zone but a superb run-in during which they won 7 and Celtic Old Boys successive promotions from the 3rd to 1st division drew 3 of 14 games earned them 12th place out of 16. In With our senior games being rained off a fortnight ago we went in search of local games that were between 1999 and 2001 and in 1999/2000 Celtic won the 2011/12 a good start was made under Alan Dibble who being played – to Croesyceiliog and Cwmbran Town and both clubs could have been re-named Gwent County league cup. stepped down in September with the team in 5th place, to In 2004/5 under new player-manager Mickey Copeman, be replaced by Gareth Morgan. Either side of Christmas, Cwmbran Celtic Old Boys judging by the teams being fielded. Celtic were 2nd but they had a dismal end of season run Croesyceiliog played 8 ex-Celtic junior and youth players. Cwmbran Town had 6 plus another ex- the club were runners-up to Clydach Wasps who applied for membership of the Welsh Football League but their and again finished 12th. In 2012/13 with head coach Della player Morgan Whittaker. On the bench at Croesy were ex-Celtic Mark Waddon (who played right ground was adjudged not to be of the required standard. Cheedy at the helm, Celtic started brightly with some fine through his junior career at Celtic), Nicky Church and Della Cheedy. Over at the Town the manager Celtic applied instead. Their ground outside Cwmbran performances including a 4-2 win versus reigning is another former Celtic junior Matthew Ryder, assisted by Gareth Hinwood (ex-Celtic Reserves). Stadium was also not up to standard but Celtic were able champions Cambrian & Clydach but they lost their way in to share Cwmbran Stadium with Cwmbran Town and so the new year and at one stage were in last place. Zero tolerance the Welsh League accepted the club's application. However, with characteristic determination they dragged themselves up the table and sealed another season in the Next month Celtic are going to a FAW ceremony to pick up the Welsh League 2nd Division Fair Play In their first season in the WFL, 2005/6, Celtic struggled top division with a resounding 5-1 win against near the bottom of the 3rd division all season. In April Award won last season. We won’t be winning an award this season for sure after a string of 6 red Haverfordwest County. Under Steve Morgan in 2013/14 2006 Celtic travelled to Chepstow Town needing a win to cards or white papers shared by our assistant manager, coach and players. Judging by what has Celtic underperformed finishing 4th from bottom and with stay in the league. They went 1-0 down. With minutes of Afan Lido relegated from the Welsh Premier League, Celtic happened so far it would seem that zero tolerance is being applied by the FAW. Assistant manager normal time remaining substitute Jason Price equalised were relegated despite appealing to an FAW arbitration. Matthew Williams was even reported for comments to an opposition player – this happens every but a draw was not enough. In the 9th minute of time With Della Cheedy back as manager in 2014/15 Celtic minute in every game!! And last Saturday at Pontardawe the referee bizarrely yellow carded Kesh added on player manager Mickey Copeman went up for a finished 7th in Division 2. In 2015/16 Nicky Church started corner. The ball was cleared off the goal-line by a Patel for counting the seconds the ball was in the time wasting keeper’s hands. Haven’t the FAW as manager but he resigned abruptly mid-season. Ex Ton Chepstow defender, it hit Copeman on the back and made enough money out of the Euro tournament without resorting to hitting officials and players Pentre boss Dean Morris took over, won two manager of rebounded into the net. Celtic had achieved a last gasp the month awards, and guided Celtic to the runners-up in their pockets? win and, by winning their final match against Seven position and promotion on the back of 10 straight wins. Sisters, Celtic escaped relegation on goal difference. 14 15 CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2016/2017 CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2016/2017 (continued) Goalkeepers Niall Yeates: central defender, aged 26. Joins Celtic this Lewis Watkins: goalkeeper, aged 24. Joined Celtic 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 dedication and improvement over the years to finally to defender with a dependable left foot. Niall is a Torfaen boy. establish himself in the 1st team squad. Rakesh Patel: right back, aged 27. Skilful attacker who Tom Chorley: goalkeeper, aged 28. Newly signed this delivers great cross ball into box.Ex-Academy, broke into season from Croesyceiliog. Youngest of 3 goalkeeping side in 2007/8 & has been regular ever since. Has great self- brothers. Very good shot stopper, brave with a great effacing personality. physique and a long and accurate kick. Previously with Midfielders Bridgend Street and Risca United. Last season he scored a Chris Ham: right wing, aged 23. Played for club as Junior goal from a kick-out for Croesyceiliog against Llanwern. and for Academy. Debut 2009/10 aged 16. Played for Tom serves in the RAF in which his duties have taken him to Cwmbran Town 2012/13, Monmouth Town & Carmarthen the Falkland Islands. Town (Welsh Premier) in 2014/15. Defenders Rhys Williams: centre back, aged 28. Resolute uncompromising defender. Good talker. Signed last season Owen Cook: centre midfield, aged 24. Talented creative st from Goytre. Played for Blaenavon as junior; Swansea City player, loves to get forward.Ex-Academy, 1 team debut youth, then Cwmbran Town (Welsh Premier), Bryntirion 2009/10. Played for Fairfield in Gwent County League (WL champions) & Taffs Well. 2012/13.

Lee Challenger: right back/holding midfield, aged 28. Lee Cheshire: Left back: Aged 18. A cultured performer, Versatile player, penalty taker. “Charlie” played junior good passer. Has been with Celtic as a junior from age 5. A football at Blaenavon before joining Academy. made debut member of Celtic Gwent Tesco Under 14 Cup winning side. for 1 st team 2007/8. Had two seasons away at Blaenavon Now in his 2 nd year as a Youth player. Cousin of Chris Ham. Blues 2009/10 and Goytre 2013/14.

Richard Crees: left back, captain, aged 30. Attacking full Lloyd Kinsella: left midfield, aged 20. Ex Celtic junior, back, quick and strong in tackle. “Billy” joined in 2010/11 Newport Academy & Celtic Academy. Lloyd forced his way from Tredegar Town. Very popular throughout club. His into the squad last season with some excellent extreme commitment has caused a number of niggling performances and is now a permanent fixture on the right injuries over the years. Formerly with Cardiff City (U16), flank. . Very skilful, great crosser of a ball. Can also play at Llanhilleth, Abertillery Bluebirds & Abertillery Excelsiors. left back.

16 17 KEY: Red Yellow Subs Not Man of the FIXTURES, RESULTS & TEAM INFORMATION 2016/17 Card Card Used Match * Date Fixtures 2016/17 Result 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 13-Aug PORT TALBOT TOWN W 2-0 Watkins R Patel Crees Williams Kenney Challenger Ham Cook Bull Penry *Kinsella 1 Larcombe Maguire 1 C Patel Connor Chorley 17-Aug Ammanford (LC1) W 3-0 Chorley R Patel Connor Williams 1 Kenney Challenger Penry 1 Cook Bull 1 Larcombe *Kinsella Cheshire Maguire C Patel Watkins 20-Aug Cambrian & Clydach W 3-1 Chorley R Patel Cress *Kenney Williams Challenger KinsellaKinsella 1 1 Penry 1 Bull 1 Larcombe Maguire Watkins Cheshire Connor 23-Aug Undy Athletic (LC2) L 1-3 Watkins R Patel *Cress Kenney Maguire Challenger Penry Cook 1 Larcombe Kinsella Connor Parry C Patel Cheshire McDowell 27-Aug TAFFS WELL W 4-0 Chorley R Patel *Cress Kenney Williams Challenger LarcombeLarcombe Cook 1 Bull 1 Penry Ham 2 Maguire McDowell Cheshire Connor Watkins 03-Sep Caerau (Ely) D 2-2 Chorley R Patel Cress *Kenney Williams Challenger LarcombeLarcombe Cook Bull Penry Ham 2 Young Maguire Yeates Kinsella Watkins 10-Sep Ton Pentre D 0-2 Chorley *R Patel Cress Yeates Williams Challenger Young Cook Bull Kinsella Ham Larcombe Maguire Connor Cheshire Watkins 17-Sep BARRY TOWN UNITED W 2-1 Chorley R Patel 1 Cress Yeates *Williams Challenger Young Cook Bull Kinsella Ham 1 Larcombe Maguire Connor Cheshire Watkins 24-Sep Undy Athletic L 0-1 Chorley R Patel Cress Yeates Williams *Challenger Young Larcombe Bull Kinsella Ham Maguire Morris M Williams Watkins Cheshire 08-Oct Pontardawe Town (WC1) L 0-1 Watkins R Patel *Cress Kinsella Williams Challenger Young Cook Bull Larcombe Ham Maguire Connor Penry Cheshire Chorley 15-Oct MONMOUTH TOWN HAVERFORDWEST 22-Oct COUNTY 29-Oct Goytre 05-Nov Afan Lido 19-Nov GOYTRE UNITED 26-Nov CALDICOT TOWN 02-Dec Risca United (Fri) 10-Dec GOYTRE 17-Dec Port Talbot Town 07-Jan CAMBRIAN & CLYDACH 14-Jan Taffs Well 21-Jan CAERAU (ELY) 28-Jan TON PENTRE 04-Feb Barry Town United 11-Feb UNDY ATHLETIC 18-Feb Penybont Match-Day Programme Advertising 25-Feb Monmouth Town We sell in excess of 1,000 programmes each season to our supporters and those of visiting clubs. These 04-Mar Haverfordwest County are also made available in our Social Club/WEB Site 11-Mar AFAN LIDO for all our members to read. This can, therefore, be 18-Mar Goytre United a very effective way of advertising.

25-Mar Caldicot Town COST: £50 PER SEASON-FULL PAGE 01-Apr RISCA UNITED £25 PER SEASON-HALF PAGE tba PENYBONT 18 19 CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2016/2017 (continued) CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2016/2017 (continued) Midfielders Continued James Young: midfield, aged 22. Joins Celtic this season Lee Penry: midfield, age 23. Skilful centre midfield, joined from Goytre, Very quick and versatile, can play wide or in club in February 2016. Trials with Southampton as junior, the centre of midfield. Previously with Fleur de Lys. Newport County youth, played briefly for Croesyceiliog and later Blaenavon Blues. Management Team Dominic Connor : left wing, aged 30. Attacking midfielder Dean Morris: Manager: joined the club in the middle of with knack of arriving in the box at the right time to score 2015/2016 season following Nicky Church’s departure. He important goals.Formerly with Chepstow Town & Caldicot started out with Tynte Rovers, moved on to Taffs Well and Town. Top scorer in 2014/15 with 14 goals. Blaenrhondda before joining Ton Pentre where he won six Welsh League titles at Ton Pentre as an uncompromising Forwards centre midfielder. He was player/assistant manager with Andrew Larcombe: Striker/midfield, aged 28. Joined Celtic Pontypridd Town and Ento Aberaman, who won the Welsh League in in close season of 2014/15 having previously played in 2008/9. before returning to Ton Pentre as manager in 2010. In his first Welsh League for Llanwern (2010-13) and Undy Athletic season Ton won the 2 nd Division title, unbeaten in all 30 games. Dean then (2013-14). Before that he played Youth football for consolidated the club’s position in the 1 st Division before stepping down in Newport YM and Gwent County for Liswerry. Andrew can November 2014 after which he had a brief spell as manager of Treharris play up front in the holding role or in the middle of the Western Athletic. park where his tenaciousness makes him compete for every ball. Matthew Williams: Signed by Dishy Richardson from Josh Bull: striker, aged 23. Cultured speedy & nippy Girlings, Cwmbran in 1999/2000 and played in Gwent leftfooted player. Came through Academy. Played for County 3 rd and 2 nd division promotion sides. Then he Abertillery Bluebirds 2011/12 scoring superb hat-trick to dropped down to help run the Newport & District Premier knock champions Bryntirion out of league cup, and later for League sides which won 3 league titles and the Senior Cup Blaenavon Blues in Gwent County League. 1st team debut over a period of 6 years. Was assistant manager under Della for Celtic 2012/13. Played 2014/15 for Monmouth Town Cheedy in 2014/15 and returned to the touchline when Dean Morris was and Goytre but rejoined Celtic last season in which he was appointed in February 2016. top scorer in the Welsh League with 32 goals.

Adrian Maguire: striker, aged 22. Joined club in 2012/13. Powerfully built, strong runner. Former Fairwater Comprehensive student. Was a regular in the side in 2012/13 but later sustained a broken leg and ligament damage playing indoor football. Had a short spell at Panteg in 2015/16 but returned to Celtic and is now back in the 1 st team squad.

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26 27 28 29 CLUB OFFICIALS SEASON 2016/17 Welsh League: CWMBRAN CELTIC HONOURS Division 2 Runners-up (2) 2009/10, 2015/16

Division 3 Winners 2006/7 President Terry Cunningham Reserve Division (East) Winners (2) 2009/10, 2010/11; Runners up 2012/13 Chairman Tyrone Bourke Gwent County: Vice Chairman John Stockwell Division 1 Runners-up 2004/5 Treasurer Sue Perrett Division 2 Winners 1986/7; Runners-up 2000/1 Junior Chairman Paul Robinson Division 3 Runners-up 1999/2000 Junior Secretary Andrew Meaney Premier League Runners-up 1972/3 Welsh League Secretary Tony Strange Senior Cup Winners 1970/1; Runners-up (2) 2007/8, 2008/9 Newport & District Secretary Ian Jones Amateur Cup Winners 1972/3 Project Manager Malcolm Jarrett 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 First Team Manager Dean Morris Runners-up (2) Premier 1956/7, Premier Y 2005/6 First Team Assistant Manager Matthew Williams Premier B Winners 1968/9; Runners-up (2) 1972/3, 1979/80 Second Team Manager Rhys Dalgleish Division 1R & 3 Winners 2000/1 Second Team Assistant Manager Rhys Parry Division 2 Winners Section A 1925/6 Third Team Manager Neil Gilmore Division 2B Winners 1969/70; Runners-up (2) 1972/3, 1979/80 Third Team Assistant Manager Dean McGuire Senior Bowl Winners 2005/6; Runners-up (2) 1968/9, 2010/11 Women’s Reserve Team Manager Vicki Randall Junior Bowl Winners 1950/1; Runners-up 2005/6 3rd Division Cup Winners 1956/7 Women’s Reserve Assistant Manager Mark Munday Welsh Youth League: Women’s Reserve GK Coach Su Young Youth Division (East) U19 Winners (4): 2007/8, 2008/9, 2009/10, 2010/11; Runners up (2) 2012/13, 2013/14 U18s Team Manager Kevin Payne Youth League Cup: Runners up 2014/15 U18s Assistant Manager Mike Williams Newport Youth League : Ground Manager Mike Baugh Under 16 Division Winners 1970/1 Ground Maintenance Pat Murphy Under 16 Cup Winners 1970/1; Runners-up 1966/7 Programme Editors John Stockwell/Tony Strange Under 18 Division Winners 1967/8 Club Photographer Steve Roberts Gwent County: Kit Co-ordinator Tyrone Bourke Under 14 Cup Winners 2011/12; Runners up 2012/13 Safeguarding Officer Vicki Randall Under 16 Division Winners (3) 1990/1, 1994/5, 1998/9; Runners-up 2000/1

Under 16 Cup Winners (4) 1993/4*, 1994/5, 1998/9, 2000/1 (*U15 team)

Under 18 Division Winners 2013/14, 2014/15; Runners-up (6) 1999/2000, 2000/1, 2004/5, 2007/8 Club Kit Information (Div 2), 2009/10, 2010/11 Colours Yellow shirts, blue shorts & socks Under 18 Cup Winners (2) 1967/8 (Mon Youth cup) 1990/1, Runners-up 1991/2 Alternative Colours Green with white hoops shirts, green with white trimmed shorts & socks Under 19 Cup Runners-up 1973/4 (Mon Youth Cup) 1989/90

Cwmbran Junior League: Cwmbran Celtic FC Headquarters Under 12 Division Runners-up 1973/4 Cwmbran Celtic Sports & Social Club Under 13 Division Winners (2) 1967/8, 1968/9; Runners-up 1966/7 Oak Street Under 13 Cup Winners (3) 1966/7, 1967/8, 1968/9 Cwmbran Under 15 Cup Winners (2) 1968/9, 1970/1 Torfaen NP44 3LT Torfaen Junior & Youth League: Tel;: 01633 774019 Under 10 Division Winners (4) 1984/5, 1988/9, 1989/90, 1990/1; Runners-up (2) 1987/8, 1992/3

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Under 14 Division Winners (10) 1976/7, 1988/9, 1992/3, 1996/7, 2003/4, 2005/6, 2009/10, 2010/11, Affiliations 2011/12, 2012/13 Football Association of Wales Ltd. and Gwent County Football Association 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 30 31 MEET THE PLAYERS 3. RHYS WILLIAMS CWMBRAN CELTIC FIXTURES/RESULTS 2016/2017 Rhys started his football career as a centre midfield for Blaenavon and then for Coed Eva in WELSH FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 1 the Torfaen Junior League. He graduated to the Swansea City Centre of Excellence where he Date Team Venue F - A Scorers played in 2003-6. Whilst there he suffered a serious internal injury which necessitated him 13-Aug Port Talbot Town Home 2-0 W Kinsella Maguire being airlifted to hospital. He made a complete recovery and moved on Cwmbran Town in their final season in the Welsh Premier League. He next moved to Bryntirion, now playing 17-Aug Ammanford (LC1) Away 3-0 W Williams Bull Penry centre back whom he captained to the Welsh League title in 2010/11. In 2012/13 he spent 20-Aug Cambrian & Clydach Away 3-1 W Bull Penry Kinsella a season at Taffs Well who won the Welsh League cup that season. In 2013 he moved closer 23-Aug Undy Athletic (LC2) Away 1-3 L Cook to home with Goytre, winning the Gwent Senior Cup in 2013/14, before joining Celtic last season, playing an influential part in the club’s promotion back to the 1 st Division. 27-Aug Taffs Well Home 4-0 W Bull Ham(2) Cook 03-Sep Caerau (Ely) Away 2-2 D Ham(2) Rhys’s record for Cwmbran Celtic 2015-16: 44 games in league & cup; 5 goals 10-Sep Ton Pentre Away 0-2 L RHYS ON HIMSELF 17-Sep Barry Town United Home 2-1 W Ham R.Patel Occupation: Electrician 24-Sep Undy Athletic Away 0-1 L Family: Wife Toni; daughter Harper Mae 08-Oct Pontardawe Town (WC1) Away 0-1 L Position: Centre back Time at club: Currently in my 2nd season 15-Oct Monmouth Town Home Childhood footballing hero: David Beckham 22-Oct Haverfordwest County Home Football team you support: Swansea City 29-Oct Goytre Away Takeaway choice: Chinese, although I love an Indian as well 05-Nov Afan Lido Away Favourite superhero: The Incredible Hulk 19-Nov Goytre United Home Favourite TV series: Only Fools and Horses Favourite TV show as a kid: Fresh Prince of Bel Air 26-Nov Caldicot Town Home Favourite sport other than football: Rugby 02-Dec Risca United Away Other than Celtic park, favourite ground: Bryntirion – I have many great memories there. 10-Dec Goytre Home Favourite Celtic moment: Beating Goytre in last 16 of Welsh Cup 2015/16 17-Dec Port Talbot Town Away HIS TEAM MATES ON RHYS 07-Jan Cambrian & Clydach Home

Rhys finally joined Celtic last season after many attempts to try to get him here. We knew 14-Jan Taffs Well Away his qualities and experience would be vital for us and it proved right. He was instrumental in 21-Jan Caerau (Ely) Home helping us gain promotion back to Division 1 and reaching the quarter final of the Welsh 28-Jan Ton Pentre Home cup in which he scored against Penrhyncoch and Port Talbot. Rhys gained 4 MOM awards last year but was in contention every week. He has the lot - leadership, composure, 04-Feb Barry Town United Away communication skills, strength and aerial power. Fancies himself as a set piece speciality – 11-Feb Undy Athletic Home needs a reality check on that one – leave it to Hammy!! 18-Feb Penybont Away

Rhys takes a lot of stick off the boys due to his lack of training, and his wife wears the 25-Feb Monmouth Town Away trousers - wouldn't allow him on tour because she’d planned a night out which clashed 04-Mar Haverfordwest County Away with the dates. Loves a night on the beer when the boys have a little bet on how long it 11-Mar Afan Lido Home takes for him to take his top off. 18-Mar Goytre United Away 25-Mar Caldicot Town Away 01-Apr Risca United Home tba Penybont Home 32 33 CWMBRAN CELTIC 2016/17 PLAYERS STATISTICS Welsh league 2016/17 Division 1

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