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Tuesday 24th September 2019 7:45pm Kick Off Good evening and a very warm welcome to The EUROGOLD Stadium for tonight’s Nathaniel MG Cup second round tie against Welsh Champions The New Saints FC.

We would also like to welcome The New Saints officials, staff, players, fans as well as our own fantastic supporters to what should be an exciting game played by 2 footballing sides.

We hope you enjoy the match!

CLUB HONOURS League Welsh (1992-2018) • Champions (3) 1993-94, 1994-95, 2010-11 (1968-79, 81-82, 84-92) • Champions (1) (1981-82) North Coast League (1893-1968) • Champions (5) 1895-96, 1899-00, 1900-01, 1903-04, 1919-20 Cups • Winners (8) 1889, 1896, 1962, 1998, 2000, 2008, 2009, 2010 North Wales Coast • Winners (13) 1927, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1947, 1951, 1958, 1965, 1968, 1993, 1999, 2005, 2012 Northern Premier League Challenge Cup • Winners (1) 1969 Northern Premier League President’s Cup • Winner (1) 1989 Northern Premier League Shield • Winners (1) 1987 North Wales Coast Amateur Cup • Winners (9) 1895, 96, 98, 99, 1900, 03, 05, 06, 12 North West Wales Challenge Cup • Winners (1) 1896 LATEST RESULT Bangor City 2 – 3 Llandudno Neto Seagers (P) Agyemang Parry (P) Fosu-Mensah Match Report BANGOR City’s unbeaten JD Cymru North record came to an end on Saturday afternoon. Stephen Vaughan Jr.’s side went down 2-3 at home to Llandudno. Early pacesetters Prestatyn Town, who are currently five points clear after a narrow win at Porthmadog, are next up for the Citizens following their first reverse of the campaign. The visitors started the brighter of the two sides and were rewarded after 19 minutes as Dean Seager competently put away a spot-kick after Simone Rea was guilty of a handball. But on 33 minutes, Aldair Neto levelled proceedings with an excellent cut back and finish from a fantastic run and through ball from Emmanuel Agyemang Akwa-Dei. Ashley Ruane went close with an effort shortly after the break but the second came on 67 minutes as Emmanuel Agyemang Akwa-Dei deftly headed from an Aldair Neto in-swinging cross from the right wing. A second penalty was awarded on 69 minutes and it was former Citizens standout Robbie Parry held his nerve to score against his former club. Substitute Alfons Fosu-Mensah prodded home from close range to put the away side ahead 2 minutes after equalising, again from some exceptional skill in the build-up from Aaron Pomeyie. City failed to pierce the rear-guard of Llandudno in the hunt for a third and next up is a tough cup game against TNS tonight. “We can’t afford to create that many clear-cut chances and not score,” said manager Vaughan Jr. after the game. “Unfortunately, you get what you deserve in and you’re not going to win games if you can’t put chances in the back of the net.” Develop Why did Worst Trainer? Best trainer? Dressing room DJ? Who is Worst Best banter Worst Worst Best dress sense? Hardest MostSkilful team Hobbies Funniest team Best player you have played against? Best player you’ve played The vain most Favourite film? Who’s Who’s the biggest moaner? Favourite drink? Favourite takeaway? banter? haircut dress sense? your favourite Mr team outside of football? as you Angry? Angry? a ? choose player, adaptin a new environment - Francesco ? Piero ? ? - mate? mate? Francesco Di Me,Eugenio Dalia & Gabriele Lorenzo Castaldo The Wold of Wall Street Francesco Serafino Beer - mate? Piero Francesco Serafino Jack Atkinson (horrible music!!!) Cauterucci Emanuele the UK? team Emmanuel Agyemang McDonalds Gabriele Leghissa Cauterucci Francesco with? with? - mates? MASSIMO SAMMARTINO David Crescenzo The Dancing Zaminga (Every (Every session gives everything) Brino Dave & Eugenio& Dalia chance to play atthe best possible level. Thompson Piero Leghissa Manuel C … weeks 3 in arow for nowhim laude Cauterucci Akwa Lazzari Brino Angan and - Dei ( & Francesco (Lazio) (Lazio) Mosta improve FC) my Leghissa English English

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STEPHEN VAUGHAN Stephen Vaughan Jr. has enjoyed plenty of success in the hotseat at the Eurogold Stadium after taking over in the summer. The boss has overseen a glittering start to the domestic campaign, only for it to have been brought to a grinding holt against Llandudno at home last Saturday. Losing 2-3 was a negative but being wasteful in front of goal was a big concern for Vaughan Jr., who hopes we can take our chances and advance to the next round as we take on TNS in the second round of the Nathaniel MG Cup tonight. “It was disappointing to lose the game on Saturday and they scored two penalties. We controlled the game in large parts, but when you continue to miss chance after chance, you get what you deserve in football and that certainly happened with us,” he said. Goals from Aldair Neto and Emmanuel Agyemang Akwa-Dei were cancelled out by a pair of spot-kicks from Dean Seager and Robbie Parry, while Alfons Fosu-Mensah further compounded the Citizens’ misery as we slumped to a first defeat of the season.

“We missed chances from four and five yards out in that game but tonight we’re up against a quality side and these are the games you want to be involved in. “Everyone knows that TNS are the best side in Wales and everyone knows they’re going to want to come here and win because they will probably want to win the league cup. “They’ll come with a strong side who play football and it’s a massive challenge for our lads to play against proper players.”

“It’s easy when you’re getting it all your own way and you can see a lot about a player’s personality after a win or a loss, but when it doesn’t necessarily go the way you want it to, you’ve got to stand up and be counted and that’s what I want from this group.” Elliot Foster

PLAYER PROFILE PICS 1 2 3 4

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L NAPOLITANO M De MARIA E ZAMINGA D KIWANDA PLAYER PROFILE PICS 22 23 11 25

L SURBER D SALVATORE L CASTALDO J ATKINSON 26 27 28 29

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E AKWA-DEI AGYEMANG G CUOMO L PURCELL, M LEGHISSA & S VAUGHAN PLAYER PROFILES Gabriele BRINO GOALKEEPER The 6’3” shot shopper comes to Bangor with lots of experience for such a young keeper. Gabri has played at a very good level in Italy for a number of years already. Technically he is excellent. Very vocal and makes great saves as well as being very good with his feet too. Jack ATKINSON GOALKEEPER Jack is one of the crazier members of the squad. Very vocal and aggressive and one to watch out for in the future. Possesses great Quality and has all the attributes to be a top keeper. Previously with Everton, Shrewsbury and has recently been training at Wolves Gennaro CUOMO GOALKEEPER A young but talented keeper. Makes some great saves and a fantastic lad around the group. Gennaro has shown huge improvement since coming joining the club and if he continues to progress he will have a real chance in the game. PLAYER PROFILES Francesco Di CRESCENZO DEFENDER A sliky left footed central defender that can also play left back. Francesco is a new addition to the squad and will give us extra quality and balance to the group.

James THOMAS MIDFIELD “Smiler” came in on the first day of pre-season. He has done great to get himself fit. He has an eye for a goal, can pick a fantastic pass and has great trickery. He fits right in with the group as he has a tan to die for too.

Eugenio DALIA DEFENDER A nightmare to play against. An extremely pacey and powerful player that love to defend. The right back can also play centre back and in a defensive midfield role. Excellent in the air and a great lad in and around the group.

Massimo SAMMARTINO DEFENDER Mass is a player with great pedigree having come through the youth system at AS Roma as well as training with the first team on a daily basis. His quality on the ball is frightening. The lightning quick full back is in the mould of Marcelo.

David THOMPSON DEFENDER The central defender needs no introduction to Welsh football having spent a lot of his football career in the Welsh Premier League with Bala Town and Rhyl. A tough, vocal, leader that has a very sweet left foot.

Lennie ARMSTRONG DEFENDER Lennie is a young defender in the mould of John Stones. He has bundles of quality and huge potential. Since coming in pre-season he has made the right sided Centre Back position his own. Excellent on the ball, brave in and out of possession and has a big future in the game Lucas SURBER DEFENDER The tall and experienced Argentinian central defender has bags of quality on the ball. Loves a slide tackle and can play 60 yards passes in his sleep. Lucas speaks a number of languages and has played football in 6 different countries. He also played in the Copa Libertadores.

Massimo DE MARIA DEFENDER/MIDFIELD A versatile player that can play anywhere across the back line and in midfield. Massimo is still very young but has a real opportunity to progress in the game if he continues to work hard.

Davide SALVATORE DEFENDER Davide is a full back that is comfortable playing on the left and the right. Puts absolutely everything in to training and games and has improved hugely since arriving at Bangor in the summer.

Yalany BAIO MIDFIELD Baio is in his third spell with the club and is very well known and loved by the Citizen faithful. He leaves it all on the pitch. Can play, can tackle and can organise. He will be a huge member of the squad this season. PLAYER PROFILES

Aldair NETO MIDFIELD Neto is a Portuguese winger with unbelievable ability on the ball. Can twist and turn defenders inside out. He has scored and created a lot through pre-season and is a player that will get supporters up out of their seats. Nicolas DELVECCHIO MIDFIELD One of the fittest members of the squad. Can play in the middle of the park as well as in wide areas. Fantastic from set-pieces. has great quality on the ball and likes to mix It too. Nicolas is also the son of AS Roma legend & former Italy International Marco Delvecchio. Francesco SERAFINO MIDFIELD Serafino is a tricky number ten that has tons of ability and energy. He works tirelessly for the team and has shown some real quality throughout pre-season. He is also very dangerous from set-pieces. Ashley RUANE FORWARD Ash has bags of experience and tons of goals in the Welsh system having played a large amount of career in the Welsh Premier League. Dangerous in and around the box and a real handful for opposing defenders. Emmanuel AKWA-DEI AGYEMANG FORWARD The 6’3” winger has frightening power and pace. Excellent when running with the ball and a nightmare for any defender when getting faced up in a 1v1. Has scored and assisted a number of goals through pre-season & will get plenty more through the season Azizou ZOUMBARE FORWARD The 6’3” striker is a powerhouse. Fantastic with his back to goal bringing others in to play as well as dangerous in the air from crosses and running at defenders. Azi has had a few knocks and niggles in pre-season and is going to be a real menace this season once he gets himself fully fit. Francesco LEGHISSA FORWARD Franci is a player in the mould of a young Thierry Henry. Has great pace, trickery, an eye for goal and possibly the quickest feet in the squad. He is still only young but has the ability to go as far as he wants to in the game. He has a very bright future. Harry BLACKBURN FORWARD H is our very own Inzaghi. Comes to life in the box and only needs one chance to score a goal. His work rate is fantastic and loves to play on the shoulder of the last man.

Pavel VIEIRA MIDFIELD Pav has been excellent since coming back to Bangor. His work rate, communication and leadership skills have really benefitted the group. He has been captaining the side throughout pre-season. Emanuele ZAMINGA MIDFIELD Zaminga was the shining light through the early part of pre-season with his quality on the ball and tireless work rate. Unfortunately suffered a nasty ankle injury which he has just got over and is now back in contention.

Piero CAUTERUCCI MIDFIELD Piero is one of those players that everyone loves to play with and hates to play against. Tough tackling in the mould of Gattuso. Leaves everything on the pitch and also has real quality on his left foot.

GAMES TO BE PLAYED ON TUESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER CLUB HISTORY

The New Saints of Oswestry Town play in the JD , the of Wales. The club is the product of a merger between Llansantffraid and Oswestry Town football clubs and immortalised on Sky TV, when presenter Jeff Stelling commented: “They’ll be dancing in the streets of Total Network Solutions tonight!” About Oswestry Town Founded in 1860, making them one of the world’s oldest football clubs, Oswestry Town FC were also founder members of of Wales in 1876 – a rare achievement for an English club. In their long history, they’ve competed in the Northern Premier League, Cheshire League and Cymru Alliance. Despite several successes including reaching the FA Cup first round and winning the Cheshire League, the club went into financial decline. In the late 1980s, Oswestry Town were forced to sell their Road ground to pay mounting debts and the club folded completely. The re-formed club opted for Welsh football and played in the Cymru Alliance/Welsh Premier from 1995/6 to 2003. After being initially refused entry to the League of Wales on ground criteria, Oswestry moved to the Park Hall athletics stadium and considerable improvements were carried out to reach Welsh Premier standards, although the ground was still a long way from meeting the modern standards of the Welsh Premier. About Llansantffraid From the small Welsh village of Llansantffraid, and nicknamed the ‘Saints’, the unassuming team began life playing in the Montgomeryshire Amateur League in 1959. Here it achieved considerable success, winning numerous honours. The Montgomeryshire League Championship (1969, 1970, 1971, 1983, 1987) and the Montgomeryshire Cup competition six times between 1963 and 1976. In addition, Llansantffraid were Village Cup winners seven times, up to the nineties. In 1989/90 the club was saved from the brink of closure, with action which saw them climb through the Welsh pyramid system into the Mid-Wales League. In 1990/91 Llansantffraid were promoted to the Cymru Alliance, where they finished second and missed out on entry into the newly-formed League of Wales. Determined to progress, the club raced to the Championship just 12 months later and 1992/93 season saw Llansantffraid finish top and take their place in the League of Wales for the 1993/94 season. They were the first club to climb three rungs of the pyramid to reach the top division. Total Network Solutions In the 1997/98 season Llansanffraid changed their name to Total Network Solutions (TNS), following a lucrative sponsorship deal with an Oswestry-based computer networking specialist owned by entrepreneur Mike Harris. The partnership was working – in 1999/00 the club finally reached the pinnacle of Welsh Football when, in an exciting finale, TNS beat Barry Town to the league title and qualified for the European Cup.

More success followed, with qualification in European competition becoming an annual event, including glamour ties with City (2002/03) and (2004/05). In 2003 the club’s phenomenal success meant the ground at Llansantffraid was no longer fit for purpose and there were no other suitable sites in the village that would sustain a full-time football club. The Chairman was forced to look for an alternative site to develop the club facilities. Merger On 7 June 2003, it was announced that Oswestry Town was to merge with Total Network Solutions, with the aim of playing at a new stadium in Oswestry from 2005/06. The troubled Oswestry Town was saved from Bankruptcy by Mike Harris, who cleared the debts of Oswestry Town, financed the merger and made both teams part of his plan for Welsh football domination. Both sides brought something unique to the newly formed club. Llansantffraid’s success in Wales and its reputation for playing in European competition and Oswestry Town’s rich history both in and Wales. Oswestry’s Park Hall ground could be redeveloped into a facility was a recipe for further success for Chairman Mike Harris and his vision for the future of the united team. The newly-formed team continued to play in both the green of Llansantffraid and the blue of Oswestry Town and retain both club names on the shirt. A New Name Following the sale of Total Network Solutions to BT in 2006, the club changed its name to The New Saints FC. The new name captured the spirit of both clubs – including Saint Oswald and Saint Ffraid. The club’s new crest featured the Welsh dragon and English lion present in the clubs’ previous badges. A New Ground The dream was realised in 2007 when TNS played their first game at Park Hall Stadium, totally unrecognisable from the ground that Oswestry had used in their later years. Redeveloped at a cost of more than £3 million, Park Hall has a state- of-the-art 3G pitch and planning permission for 3,000 seats. It also features a major leisure development known as The Venue, with changing rooms, match officials’ rooms, function rooms, a 10 pin bowling alley, bar and catering facilities, an indoor children’s soft play area and a gym. The facilities benefit the whole of the community in its wider context creating a family entertainment facility in the heart of Oswestry which caters for all ages and abilities. PLAYER PICS PLAYER PICS PLAYER PICS

BANGOR CITY versus THE NEW SAINTS TUESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2019 KICK-OFF 7.45PM

BANGOR CITY FC THE NEW SAINTS FC Manager: Stephen VAUGHAN Manager: Scott ROSCOE Asst Man: David MANNIX Asst Man: Steve EVANS Coach: Luke PURCELL Fitness Coach: Ed HARPER Tech Director: Max LEGHISSA GK Coach: Paul WHITFIELD Lead Therapist: Wayne PETER

Colours: BLUE/BLUE/BLUE Colours: WHITE/GREEN/WHITE

1 Gabriele BRINO 1 Paul HARRISON © 2 Eugenio DALIA 2 Simon SPENDER 3 Francesco DI CRESCENZO 3 Chris MARRIOTT 4 Yalany BAIO 4 Keston DAVIES 5 Piero CAUTERUCCI 5 Adam HUGHES 6 David THOMPSON 6 Jon ROUTLEDGE 7 Ashley RUANE 7 Dean EBBE 8 Pavel VIEIRA © 8 Ryan BROBBEL 10 Francesco SERAFINO 9 12 Massimo SAMMARTINO 10 Danny REDMOND 14 Azizou ZOUMBARE 11 Adrian CIESLEWICZ 15 Damase KIWANDA 12 BLAINE HUDSON 16 Lennie ARMSTRONG 14 Jamie MULLAN 17 Francesco LEGHISSA 15 Harry BOWER 20 Massimo DE MARIA 16 CJ CRAVEN 21 Emanuele ZAMINGA 18 Josh HMAMI 22 Lucas SURBER 19 Ben CLARK 23 Salvatore PASCARELLA 20 Joash NEMBHARD 24 James THOMAS 21 Kurtis BYRNE 25 Jack ATKINSON 22 Kane LEWIS 26 Simone REA 23 Aeron EDWARDS 27 Nicolas DELVECCHIO 24 Ryan HARRINGTON 28 Aldair NETO 25 Connor ROBERTS 29 Matteo GOZZERINI 29 Liam PARRY 30 Emmanuel AGYEMANG 30 Lewis DUTTON 41 Gennaro CUOMO 32 NEXT UP AT HOME Tuesday 1st October 2019 V Kick-Off 7:30PM v COLWYN BAY FC