DIVISION 1 CWMBRAN CELTIC LLANELLI TOWN League Form Guide: DDLLLWWW League Form Guide: WWWWWLDWD
Home Squad Away Squad
Lewis Watkins Craig Morris Jordan Dibble Kyle Graves Rakesh Patel Antonio Facciuto Richard Crees Kurtis March Rhys Williams (Capt) Ross Jones Andrew Larcombe Chris Thomas Luke Jones Lee Bevan James Young Chris Jones Iolo Jones Jordan Follows Lee Penry Jordan Davies Lloyd Kinsella Joe Clarke (Capt) Owen Cook Lee Trundle Dominic Connor James Loveridge Chris Ham Liam Samuel Simon Prangley Robert Thomas Josh Bull Luke Morgan Adrian Maguire Richard Lewis Callum Wakeham Luke Jones Lee Challenger Anthony Finselbach Sam Wade
Manager: Lee Challenger Manager: Andy Hill Player/Coach: Rakesh Patel Assistant: Mark Dickeson GK Coach/FirstAider: James Kinsella Coach: Andrew Mumford Colours: Yellow Blue Yellow Physio: Henry Fensome Colours: Red MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee: James Burgess (Maesteg) Assistants: Jordan Christopher (Mountain Ash) & Gary Lucas (Caldicot)
Programme Printed By Randomz CCYP Glyndwr Road Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1QS WELSH FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLES 2017/18 WELCOME TO CELTIC PARK We welcome Llanelli Town to Cel c Park in the 2 nd thereby ignoring the Pyramid regula ons for 16 Pos DIVISION ONE P W D L F A GD Pts round of the Welsh Cup. This will be the second teams per division. One can imagine the Cel c 1 Haverfordwest County 10 7 2 1 18 8 10 23 me the teams have met in this compe on, club’s disdain at the FAW’s decision the following having played each other at Cel c Park in the 1 st year not to accept the Welsh League’s Goytre 2 9 7 0 2 27 16 11 21 round in 2014/15. 3 rd Division Town arrived on recommenda on that 4 th from bo om Cel c be 3 Llanelli Town 9 6 2 1 30 13 17 20 the back of a 100% 6 match winning streak but 2 nd allowed to stay in the 1 st Division because of the 4 Goytre United 7 5 1 1 20 10 10 16 Division Cel c won 2-1 with goals from Andrew 16 team rule. nd 5 Penybont 9 5 1 3 21 16 5 16 hea n Larcombe (then playing as a striker) and Llanelli gained promo on to the 2 Division in subs tute Sean Feeley. Llanelli’s consola on goal 2015/16 and Cel c did the double in their 6 Port Talbot Town 10 4 3 3 28 18 10 15 was a late own goal by Cel c skipper Richard promo on season. In September Llanelli again 7 Cambrian & Clydach 10 5 0 5 21 18 3 15 Crees. The match was dominated by referee arrived at Cel c Park with a 100% 6 match 8 Taffs Well 8 4 1 3 19 13 6 13 Darren Adie who dished out 9 yellow cards and winning record but Cel c dispatched them 2-0 9 Afan Lido 7 4 1 2 18 14 4 13 two reds to Owen Cook and Llanelli’s Bas Jones. with goals from Owen Cook and Owen Llewellyn 10 Cwmbran Celtic 8 3 2 3 14 14 0 11 Our match report said all the cards were deserved to set themselves on an 8 match winning run of and that he had a good game !! their own. Cel c went into the return game at Undy Athletic 11 9 3 1 5 16 25 -9 10 The teams were then drawn against each other in Stebonheath Park the following April on the back 12 Briton Ferry Llansawel 9 2 2 5 14 23 -9 8 the 2 nd round of the League Cup. Cel c were of a mini-crisis having lost 2 successive games 13 Cwmamman United 7 1 3 3 10 17 -7 6 drawn at home but reversed the fixture to which had stalled their promo on bid and Cel c’s 14 Monmouth Town 9 1 1 7 13 25 -12 4 Stebonheath Park and then fielded a side which woes con nued as they were 1-0 down at half looked designed to ensure defeat, to the me courtesy of a Jamie Evans header. However 15 Caerau (ELY) 10 1 1 8 12 34 -22 4 annoyance of the Cel c fans who had travelled 60 they fought back thanks to a Chris Ham hat-trick 16 Ton Pentre 9 0 3 6 9 26 -17 3 miles to support their team. This decision may including 2 successful spot kicks. This victory have been because Cel c did not start their sparked a 10 game 40 goals winning streak which nd Pos RESERVE (EAST) P W D L F A GD Pts league campaign un l 2 months into the season secured 2 place and promo on for Cel c. as a consequence of the failed appeal against Having gained promo on last season unbeaten in 1 Cardiff Met University st 7 7 0 0 65 2 63 21 relega on from the 1 Division. Llanelli won the 30 games, Llanelli started the current campaign 2 Croesyceiliog 7 7 0 0 36 10 26 21 match 3-2 through goals by Robert Thomas, Luke with a bang winning 6 successive games in the 1 st 3 Cwmbran Celtic 8 4 2 2 11 23 -12 14 Jones and Lee Bevan. Cel c’s goals from a Lewis Division. However, in their 4 league games since 4 Abergavenny Town 8 4 1 3 20 18 2 13 Grant header and a penalty by Rakesh Patel. then, their form has faltered with 2 draws and a Llanelli Town FC rose from the ashes of the defeat dropping them from top spot to 3 rd place. 5 Bridgend Street 8 4 0 4 23 15 8 12 Llanelli Welsh Premier League club which had Llanelli’s talisman is 41 year old Liverpool born 6 Undy Athletic 9 3 2 4 21 20 1 11 disbanded at the end of season 2012/13. The Lee Trundle who counts Wrexham, Swansea City 7 Goytre 7 2 3 2 15 11 4 9 brand new Llanelli Town club applied to join one and Bristol City amongst 14 clubs he played for in 8 Caldicot Town 6 3 0 3 13 14 -1 9 of the lower South Wales Feeder Leagues for an 18 year professional career. Last season he 9 Treharris Athletic 7 2 3 2 12 18 -6 9 season 2013/14. However, when Barry Town scored 45 goals in 23 games for Llanelli and this United took the FAW to court and won regarding season his current tally is 18 goals in 10 games. 10 Panteg 6 2 1 3 13 15 -2 7 the decision to expel them from the Welsh Lee is a match day ambassador for Swansea City 11 Dinas Powys 7 2 1 4 18 23 -5 7 League the FAW unexpectedly invited Llanelli so he is not expected to play this a ernoon. 12 Chepstow Town 8 2 1 5 13 28 -15 7 Town to join a 3 rd division comprising 19 teams, 13 Monmouth Town 6 1 0 5 7 57 -50 3 14 Risca United 6 0 0 6 10 23 -13 0 CELTIC HOME/AWAY P W D L F A +/- Pts HOME 4 1 1 2 4 7 -3 4 AWAY 4 2 1 1 10 7 3 7 TOTAL 8 3 2 3 14 14 0 11
2 3 A BRIEF HISTORY OF LLANELLI TOWN LLANELLI TOWN PEN PICTURES 2017/18 The game of associa on football was introduced to the town’s seat and his achievements were noteworthy. Three Welsh Richard Lewis: 05/08/84 - Born Swansea. The prodigal third spell with the Reds and has formed a razor sharp people of Llanelly when workers from the Staffordshire area of League Championship tles in 1970-71, 1976-77 and 1977-78 son returned in 2014 a er making 12 Reds strike force with Trunds. inspired by Gilbert Lloyd followed, but the club’s ambi ons of a England migrated to the town to work in the ‘newest’ of the appearances before hi ng the Welsh League gravy Luke Morgan: 10/10/91 - Born Swansea. A latecomer town industries - the Po ery works from 1892 to 1920. The club higher grade of football were always denied. ini ally played in the Swansea & District League playing their With the advent of the League of Wales in 1992-93 season they train with Ammanford and Haverfordwest. Made his to the squad a er impressing in friendlies against Port first matches at Cae Blake, Furnace, then the Peoples Park became founder members. A er an ini al successful season the name at Llanelli Steel. Talbot and Penybont. The former Goytre United before moving to Tunnel Road and then at Penyfan Fields. club fell away once more, and again due to financial constraints Lee Bevan: 10/07/87 - Born Swansea. Known as midfielder will bring some steel and passion to the In 1912-13 the club decided to become fully professional and they were relegated in season 1995-96. However, the advent of ‘Goal’. He has played Welsh Premier football for Reds. Robert Jones to the club as owner and Chairman saw the club applied for membership of both the Southern and Welsh Neath and Carmarthen. Joined the Reds a er turning Ross Jones: 17/02/90 - Born Swansea. Another League. They also moved to a new ground, Halfway Park, a take on a new lease of life. First Dudley Lewis as player/manager former Cycle Stadium, which was situated two miles from the set the seeds in mo on and Robbie James took over in out for Goytre United last season. Commanding product of the Reds Youth who moved to Australia for town centre. Their first season 1912-13 was an immediate consecu ve years but in February 1988 Robbie James tragically central defender who is also club captain. a spell before s nts a West End and Goytre United. success finishing in sixth posi on in the Southern League and died at Stebonheath playing against Porthcawl. Luke Jones: 29/05/93 - Born Swansea. S ll has Played for the Reds against Manchester United five third in the Welsh League. The following season they entered His place was taken over by Leighton James who gained enormous poten al to fulfil in his third season at this years ago. into the Welsh Cup and reached the final at their first a empt promo on for the club once more to the League of Wales by level. Could go as far as he wants to in the game and Lee Trundle: 10/10/76 - Born Liverpool. Has played before losing to Wrexham in a replay at Oswestry a er the team virtue of their ending as runners-up to Champions Ton Pentre had ini ally drawn 0-0 at Swansea Town Vetch Field. who had declined promo on. A er one season when the club this could be the season to step up another level for for numerous clubs, including Wrexham, Swansea, A er the First World War the club con nued to par cipate in ended in a creditable fi h posi on he suddenly resigned and it the ex-Tigers protégé. Bristol City and Leeds United. Scored 83 goals in 166 the Southern League and in the Welsh League with moderate all turned sour by 2002-03 when the club was relegated to the Robert Thomas: 14/08/88 - Born Swansea. Signed games for the Swans earning the nickname Magic success. They had ambi ons of reaching the Football League Welsh Division 1 once more. from local side Seaside last season and has followed in Daps. 18 goals in 10 games this season. and as a first step they moved to a new ground in Stebonheath In season 2003-04 saw the club regain their righ ul place in the his brother’s footsteps, Chris Thomas a European hero Sam Wade: 26/08/90 - Born Swansea. Can play in in 1922 To enham Hotspur were the FA Cup winners of the Welsh Premier League under the management of ex-players of previous season were invited to make the occasion of opening yester year Neil O’Brien and Lee Randall. Season 2004-05 saw with the Reds by becoming a star in his own right. Has almost all forward posi ons with his silky skills. Will be the new ground by playing the local team and the Londoners firstly Eddie May followed by Nick Tucker took over the helm an explosive turn of pace. looking for be er luck this season with injuries, but were given a rude awakening when they lost 2-1 on the day. For and he managed to stave off relega on at the end of the Liam Samuel: 14/04/93 - Born Swansea. Sill arguably could be surprise package with his freshness this the next three years Llanelli built up a reputa on of being one of season. the most promising player in Welsh League Football season. the leading non-league clubs in the country, and in 1925 During the close season the club which had been ‘up for sale’ despite a broken leg. Now fully fit and looking to add Joe Clarke: 13/09/91 - Born Swansea. Joined the Reds become the only club to contest every round in the FA Cup from was taken over by the Jesco Group, who decided that the club to his 37 goals in 94 games for the Reds. at the start of the year from Aberystwyth who he Preliminary to Qualifying rounds and on to the equivalent Third needed to turn fully professional once again a er half a century Round of today when they met Fulham at Craven Co age of lack lustre compe on except for the Welsh League Chris Thomas: 16/01/83 - Born Swansea. Signed for signed out with on a high with a double at Newtown. before losing by the odd goal in a highly emo onal game. Championships of 1970-71, 76-77, 77-78 seasons. Spaniard Luca the club for the third me and twice from Ex Reds Youth player who has also been at Goytre and At the end of World War II with league football returning back Cazorla become Director of Football and six Spanish players Carmarthen. Brother of Reds star Rob Thomas, Chris Port Talbot. Club Captain this season and has set to normality, Llanelly AFC in common with other Welsh clubs arrived at Stebonheath Park. But by Christmas something was will add some steel to the Reds defence as the club himself a 20 goal target from midfield. returned to the Welsh League fold and again gained a place in adri and Luca Cazorla le by mutual agreement with Peter the Southern League succeeding Colchester United who had Nicholas assuming control, achieving for the club for the first looks to build a promo on push. James Loveridge: 16/05/94 - Born Swansea. Former gained a place in the Football League. This was another venture me in their history a posi on in the UEFA Cup a er gaining 2nd Craig Morris: 27/07/81 - Born Carmarthen. Back with Swansea City player who signed for Reds last season into a league blessed with ex-Football League players coming to spot. The following season 2007-08 was one of success the Reds for his third spell, the former Trostre protégé from Port Talbot. Started season on fine form with hat the end of their careers. The manager of the me long servant becoming League Champions and winning the League Cup. has had a colorful career with Neath, Aberystwyth, -trick away to Briton Ferry Llansawel. Jack Goldsborough who had been a fixture in Stebo circles since In season 2008-09 their Championship hopes were high but they Merthyr T and Haverfordwest. Reds Player of the Year Kur s March: 30/03/93 - Born Swansea. Can play in 1923 as a player, trainer, coach, groundsman and secretary/ ended in the runners-up spot the biggest shock was to come in 2012-13. defence or midfield. An excellent signing from manager assembled a team blessed in the main by ex Sco sh before the season’s end when the tenure of Peter Nicholas was League players including one John (Jock) Stein who was to find ended a er five years at the helm, his contract was not renewed Kyle Graves: 01/04/89 - Born London. Started his Aberystwyth Town las season. Started his career with fame with Glasgow Cel c and Scotland in a managerial capacity and Andy Legg was appointed to the ‘hot seat’. Season 2010-11 career with Swansea and received Roberto Mar nez Swansea City before moving to Port Talbot. Oozes a er his playing days were over, but had made history in the FA Legg saw his Reds side li the coveted Welsh Cup with an first ever contract to a player. The versa le defender class on the ball. Cup with the Reds in 50-51, before the club lost to Bristol Rovers empha c 4-1 win against League Champions Bangor City at Parc has gone on to play for Lido, Neath, Carmarthen, Christopher Jones: 12/09/89 - Born Swansea. Has a er a 2nd replay at Ninian Park. y Scarlets and won the play-offs in 2011-12 bea ng Bala 2-1 in Haverfordwest and Goytre Utd. played for Swansea City, Grimsby Town, Neath, TNS, But even he and a succession of worthy managers could not the final. This proved the last game for prolific striker Rhys prevent the indifferent seasons the club suffered which meant a Griffiths, who had scored 280 goals in 281 games. The club has Anthony Finselbach: 05/09/91 - Born Swansea. Finsey Gloucester City, Port Talbot and also played for Wales lack of people through the turns les and by 1958 they had to also enjoyed extraordinary success on the European front started his career with Swansea before spells with at Under 17,19,21 and semi -pro level. seek re-elec on to both Southern and Welsh Leagues. They bea ng Gefle, FK Vetra, Ventspils, Motherwell and Dinamo Aberystwyth, Lido and West End. Will be looking to Sco Coughlan: 10/02/99 - Born Swansea. Signed for were granted a stay in the Southern League whilst had to be Tbilisi, although only the win against Gefle saw the club progress dominate games this season before chilling out with the Reds a er playing for Aberystwyth Town and relegated in the Welsh League Division II (West). But worse was over two legs. his mother. Merthyr Town this season on trial. Previously with to follow when the Welsh FA refused to sanc on their stay in Season 2012-13, started with the club coming agonisingly close the Southern League. to reaching the second round of the Europa Cup, losing 3-2 to Jordan Davies: 05/07/90 - Born Swansea. Was Cardiff City and also played for Wales up to Under 19 Llanelli were le in limbo with an all- me low for their future for Kups. Financial trouble then hit, with Andy Legg leaving in another star of Bob Jeffrey’s youth set up but has level. the 1958-59 season. But under the astute managership of Wilf October 2012 and Bob Jeffrey taking over in a vast cost cu ng developed into a classy midfielder in his years at Antonio Facciuto: 27/02/91 - Born Swansea. Joined Grant an England B Interna onal, promo on was gained to exercise. However the club was unable to starve of HMRC and Goytre United. Will be looking to dance around a few the Reds Academy from Cardiff City, before moving Division One of the Welsh League. were sadly liquated in the High Court in London on 22nd April midfield’s this season. onto Carmarthen Town and Haverfordwest. Returned But when Wilf Grant went on to other climes Doug Wallace and 2013. Llanelli Town rose and finished 6th and Champions in Des Palmer became managers in succession without gaining Welsh League Division Three and then 7th in Division Two over Jordan Follows: 23/03/90 - Born Swansea. Scored the to his home town club this season to compete for the honours. For the 1967-68 season brought Gwyn Grant (who had the last three seasons before last season’s spectacular greatest goals in Reds history with his double in the 2- le back spot. been a backroom boy for years a er a playing career) to the hot Championship. 1 win over Dinamo Tbilisi five years ago. Back for his 4 5 CELTIC OTHER TEAMS 14th October to 3rd November 2017 MATCH REPORT: CWMBRAN CELTIC 3-2 UNDY ATHLETIC (14th Oct) The Reserves lost the local derby at 2 nd placed Croesyceiliog 2-5, Michael Dobbs and Lee Cel c achieved their 4 th successive win with a hard- goal of the season. Cheshire scoring for Cel c. Lee Cheshire was again on the scoresheet in a 1-1 draw at won victory against Gwent rivals Undy Athle c which The goal transformed Cel c. Bull chased a long ball consolidates their 10 th place in the league table and down the right, tricked his way past the defender back Goytre where Andrew Meaney had to referee when the designated referee did not turn up. puts them 7 points clear of the bo om 3, a into the box and then let rip a rasping drive which This is a sign of the mes and clubs would do well to realise that part of the problem is the remarkable turnaround from being anchored 2 nd from brought a great save from Smallcombe. Next up Cook rd abuse handed out to officials at games. Cel c are 3 in the table behind Cardiff Met and bo om 4 weeks ago. drove into the box and was floored by Chris Parry, The Croesyceiliog. Cel c’s only change was Lewis Watkins returning in referee gave another penalty and yellow carded the The 3rd team drew at home 2-2 to Villa Dino Christchurch, David Fullager scoring both goals. goal. Undy went into the game on the back of a poor defender. Again, it looked a dubious decision but Chris run of only one point from 5 games but they are Ham stepped up to convert his 4 th penalty in 4 games. Last Saturday they had another 2-2 draw at home to AC Pontmister, Tom and Mike Preece always a hard nut to crack in these derby games and On 68 minutes Cel c had a 3 rd goal when, from their scoring. Going back to the 3-4 cup defeat versus Albion Rovers in the last programme, they were the first to threaten, Gareth Cullimore 1st corner, Lloyd Kinsella’s pin point delivery was sliced Cel c’s scorers were Fullager, Mike Preece and Dan Preece. Cel c are the only unbeaten hi ng a cross from Ben Lawrence over the bar. Cel c into his own net by Rhys Aherne. side in the Division but with dropping 6 points from 3 draws, they are 2 nd , one point behind responded with 3 efforts, Josh Bull shoo ng well wide, Three goals in 8 minutes had rocked Undy but to their Caerleon whom they beat 7-2 earlier in the season. Lloyd Kinsella bringing a fine diving save from James credit they persevered. Cullimore, a constant threat Smallcombe with a 25 yard drive, and Bull should have up front, had a shot blocked. Parry headed a Barnes scored when, clean through, he shot too close to corner wide and, on 76 minutes Cullimore pulled a Smallcombe who made another excellent save. goal back with a headed goal from a cross by Power. Undy responded with 3 chances of their own. Gareth Power, a fine a acking midfielder, was again involved Cullimore, shoo ng on the turn, Paul Clayton with a when he crossed to subs tute Marre whose header and Gyles Thompson all finding the safe hands overhead kick went wide. Cel c replied with Bull of Watkins with their strikes. The end to end play squirming his way down the le bye-line but blazing con nued. Chris Ham drove down the le but shot his shot wide. Then Kinsella showed great skill down over the bar. Cullimore headed Smallcombe’s long the le channel ending with a shot across goal and free kick straight at Watkins. Ham picked up a loose wide. On 88 minutes Power’s cross brought an aerial ball in the middle of the park, played the ball forward challenge between Watkins and Cullimore. The ball to Bull who fed Owen Cook whose shot was no dropped invi ngly to Lawrence who, with the goal at trouble for Smallcombe. his mercy, hit his snap shot wide. That was the last On 38 minutes Undy won a penalty. Dan Jarman and chance of the game. The Women drew a great game of football 4-4 at home to league leaders Briton Ferry, the Kesh Patel both chased a ball down the Cel c right Full me: Cel c 3 Undy 2 goals coming from a superb hat-trick by skipper Fiona Anthony and Morgan Hurdley. Cel c hand side, the full back made contact with the winger Cel c deserved their win, the key being their had the game in the bag late on at 4-2 but two defensive slips let the Ferry away with a who went down and the referee, poorly placed a good superiority in midfield. Once again Prangley was point. A trip to Aberystwyth Town on a horrendous weekend for weather ended in a 0-5 30 yards away, immediately pointed to the spot and outstanding in the holding role and Young and Kinsella nd yellow carded Patel. It didn’t look a penalty and both had good games. Lloyd showed superb fitness drubbing. Last Sunday the Women were away at Barry Town United in the 2 round of the jus ce was done when James Barnes weakly shot his with his strong running right to the end but man of th League Cup and went out 2-5, Fiona Anthony and Vicki Randall scoring. The team is 7 out kick straight at Watkins. Cel c responded with Young the match was James Young, constantly promp ng his of 8 in the league table s ll awai ng their first league win. and Ham combining to put Cook in for a 35 yarder team and forever closing down players in the middle The Veterans romped to a 6-0 win at St Albans through 4 goals from Mark Walker and 2 which was just over the bar. Undy had the last of the park. chances of the half, Thompson’s free kick was blocked from Mike Morrison. Last Sunday they lost a close game 2-3 at home to Nelson. Back to the This was Cel c’s first home win of the season in 4 by Cel c’s defensive wall and Jarman headed wide. starts and their 3 rd successive league win against 7-1 win versus Caerau (Ely) reported in the last programme, the scorers were Tony Preece Half me: Cel c 0 Undy 0 bo om six opposi on, a welcome change from this th 3, Morrison 2, Walker and Mark Carpanini. The Veterans are 6 in the league table, joint The 2 nd half was barely a minute old when the visitors me last season when we struggled to beat the top scorers with 21 goals. took the lead, Jarman crossing from the right and relega on contenders. In the Torfaen League the Under 16’s have played just the one game bea ng Coed Eva C at Power making no mistake with a sweet drive into the STATS: Honours even - Cel c: Corners 1: Shots on home 1-0. The Under 14A’s have been in rampant form, with two fine away performances, net. Jarman was then unceremoniously upended by target 9 off 7 target; Undy: Corners 1: Shots on target Rhys Williams which earned the Cel c skipper a 9 off 7. winning 9-1 at Penygarn & Trevethin and 9-2 at New Inn. The Under 14B’s finally got their yellow card. Undy were on top. Lawrence’s pot shot Cel c subs: Luke Jones for Cook 82, Callum Wakeham season off the ground but unfortunately were up against league leaders Coed Eva A, the was just wide. Cel c just could not get their game for Prangley 88, Iolo Jones for Bull 92. Cel c old boy visitors cantering to a 20-0 win. They fared be er in their next match away to Cel c Under going but on the hour Simon Prangley changed all that Ryan Dorrian was a 61 st minute sub for Undy. 14C’s , losing 4-8. The 14C’s had lost a fortnight earlier 1-3 at Griffithstown. In the league with a super through ball down the le side of the Ref watch: Ben Williams: had a good match. Both tables the Under 16’s are currently 5 th . In the Under 14 Division the Under 14A’s are 3 rd , the penalty box to James Young who swung the ball penal es were so decisions but he displayed across the goal for the unmarked Bull to slot his 8th C’s are 10 th , and the B’s, with several games to make up are 14th (bo om). consistency in making the two decisions. 6 7 Cwmbran Cel c 1st Team Sta s cs Welsh League P W D L F A Pts Posi on 2005/06 Div 3 34 11 3 20 43 60 36 15th (18) 2006/07 Div 3 32 20 10 2 68 35 70 1st (17) Champions 2007/08 Div 2 34 12 8 14 52 60 44 9th (18) 2008/09 Div 2 34 17 7 10 69 51 58 6th (18) 2009/10 Div 2 34 21 6 7 75 33 69 2nd (18) Promoted 2010/11 Div 1 30 10 7 13 45 50 37 12th (16) 2011/12 Div 1 30 12 2 16 32 54 38 12th (16) 2012/13 Div 1 28 9 5 14 41 52 32 12th (15) 2013/14 Div 1 30 7 5 18 40 58 26 13th (16) Relegated 2014/15 Div 2 30 11 14 5 53 31 47 7th (16) 2015/16 Div 2 30 24 0 6 89 33 72 2nd (16) Promoted 2016/17 Div 1 30 14 3 13 60 50 45 6th (16) 2017/18 Div 1 8 3 2 3 14 14 11 10th (16) Total 384 171 72 141 681 581 585 8 9 WELSH LEAGUE 1 ST DIVISION FIXTURES 2017/18
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12 13 A BRIEF HISTORY OF CWMBRAN CELTIC 1925-2017 A BRIEF HISTORY OF CWMBRAN CELTIC 1925-2017 (con nued) Cwmbran Cel c football club was formed in Graham and Mark Parfi who had started The following season, 2006/7, Cel c now place out of 16. In 2011/12 a good start was 1925. In the early years the club was known their careers with Cel c as juniors. There back at their upgraded and newly named made under Alan Dibble who stepped down as CYMS (Catholic Young Men's Society). were successive promo ons from the 3rd to ground, Cel c Park, were transformed. They in September with the team in 5th place, to A er the immediate success of winning the 1st division between 1999 and 2001 and in only lost 2 games and enjoyed a 24 match be replaced by Gareth Morgan. Either side Newport & District Division 2 Sec on A tle 1999/2000 Cel c won the Gwent County unbeaten run. They went to Risca for their of Christmas, Cel c were 2nd but they had a in 1925/6 there was then a 25 year gap league cup. last match already promoted but needed to dismal end of season run and again finished before the next trophy, the Premier Division In 2004/5 under new player-manager win to secure the Championship ahead of 12th. tle in 1950/1. The club disbanded in the Mickey Copeman, the club were runners-up Llanwern. With 3 minutes le Cel c were 1- In 2012/13 with head coach Della Cheedy at late 1950’s largely as a consequence of to Clydach Wasps who applied for 0 down playing with 10 men a er a red card the helm, Cel c started brightly with some na onal service call-ups but a large influx of membership of the Welsh Football League for Kevin Payne. Then Sammy Winter fine performances including a 4-2 win versus junior and youth players brought about the but their ground was adjudged to be not of equalised with a specula ve long range shot reigning champions Cambrian & Clydach but reforming of the club in 1964 under the new the required standard. Cel c applied and in the last minute a Risca clearance they lost their way in the New year and at name of Cwmbran Catholics. In 1970/1 instead. Their ground was also not up to found full back Ben Graham outside the box. one stage were in last place. However, with Cel c won the Gwent Senior Cup. In 1972/3 standard but they were able to share He hit a perfect looping volley over the characteris c determina on they dragged with playing membership open to all Cwmbran Stadium with Cwmbran Town and goalkeeper's head and into the net. Cel c themselves up the table and sealed another denomina ons the club dropped the the Welsh League accepted the club's were champions. season in the top division with a resounding catholic tle and re-named as Cwmbran applica on. In Division 2 Cel c consolidated their 5-1 win against Haverfordwest County. Cel c winning the Gwent Amateur Cup and In their first season in the WFL, 2005/6, posi on in 2007/8 and 2008/9 during which Under Steve Morgan in 2013/14 Cel c finishing runners-up in the Gwent Premier Cel c struggled near the bo om of the 3rd they introduced a number of players from underperformed finishing 4th from bo om League. division all season. In April Cel c travelled to their new partnership with Fairwater High and with Afan Lido relegated from the In 1979 the club bought its own premises at Chepstow Town needing a win to stay in the School Football Academy in Cwmbran Welsh Premier League, Cel c were Oak Street, Old Cwmbran, the club's present league. They went 1-0 down. With minutes managed by Cel c coach Della Cheedy. In relegated despite appealing to an FAW headquarters. The club's ground was in of normal me remaining subs tute Jason 2009/10 Cel c were front runners des ned arbitra on. With Della Cheedy back as Cwmbran Park but around 1995 they moved Price equalised but a draw was not enough. to win the Championship. However they lost manager in 2014/15 Cel c finished 7th in to the grounds outside Cwmbran Stadium In the 9th minute of me added on player two key defenders at a crucial me and vital Division 2. which were shared with Cwmbran Cricket manager Mickey Copeman went up for a points were dropped. Nevertheless Cel c In 2015/16 Nicky Church started as manager club. The cricket club later moved to corner. The ball was cleared off the goal-line finished their games in 1st place and would but he resigned mid-season. Ex Ton Pentre Caerleon and Cel c obtained the lease from by a Chepstow defender, it hit Copeman on win the tle if Penrhiwceiber failed to win at boss Dean Morris took over, won two Torfaen Council. the back and rebounded into the net. Cel c Newcastle Emlyn. The home side was 2-0 up manager of the month awards, and guided Cel c played in the Gwent County League in had achieved a last gasp win and, by winning at one stage but Ceiber clawed their way Cel c to the runners-up posi on and the 1980s and 1990s and a er gaining their final match against Seven Sisters, Cel c back to win 3-2 and deny Cel c the promo on on the back of 10 straight wins. promo on as champions of Division 2 in escaped relega on on goal difference . championship. At the end of the season The club also reached the quarter finals of 1986/7 remained in the 1st division for the Mickey Copeman stood down a er 7 years the Welsh Cup, going down 2-1 a er a brave next 10 seasons. However a disastrous slide during which he secured 3 promo ons fight at home to WPL side Port Talbot. Josh found the club languishing in the 3rd which took the club from Gwent County Bull was the Welsh League’s top scorer with division when Paul "Dishy" Richardson League to the top division of the Welsh 32 league goals. became manager in 1999. He transformed League. In 2016/17, back in the 1st Division, Cel c the side bringing in experienced ex- In their first season in the 1st division, went top of the league early in the season. Cwmbran Town stalwarts Mickey Copeman 2010/11 under new manager Ben Graham, Dean Morris resigned in March 2017 and and Kevin Payne alongside teenage striker Cel c struggled for much of the season and first teamer Lee Challenger took over, Shane Williamson who for a dozen seasons were firmly planted in the relega on zone winning his first 5 games in charge as the was top scorer. The side was later bolstered but a superb run-in during which they won 7 team ended in 6th place, their best posi on by the return of ex-professionals Ben and drew 3 of 14 games earned them 12th in 5 seasons in the top er. 14 15
16 17 CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2017/2018 CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2017/2018 (con nued) Goalkeepers Andrew Larcombe: Defender, aged 29. Joined Cel c in close Jordan Dibble: goalkeeper, aged 18. Newly signed this season of 2014/15 having previously played in Welsh League season. A pupil at Hartridge School Newport. He was a for Llanwern (2010-13) and Undy Athle c (2013-14). Before junior at Torfaen club Henllys FC before moving to Newport that he played as a Junior for Eveswell and then youth County. Signed Cel c youth forms a couple of seasons back football for Newport YM and Gwent County for Liswerry. but sustained a wrist injury which cost him the opportunity Andrew can play up front in the holding role or in the middle to win a Welsh Schools cap. Cel c are delighted to get him of the park where his tenaciousness makes him compete for every ball. back in the senior squad. Supporter’s player of year 2016/17. Lewis Watkins: goalkeeper, aged 25. Joined Cel c from Luke Jones: centre back & le back, aged 24. Former Newport County Youth in 2010/11. Cel c debut v Aberaman Academy player & U19 captain. Luke is a solid no-nonsense Athle c in April 2011. Has shown great dedica on and defender with a powerful le foot & prodigious long throw. improvement over the years to see off 3 previous Played for Cel c junior and youth, made his 1st team debut challengers for the gloves. aged 17 at end of 2009/10. Luke is a boxer who has quickly made a name for himself in the Welsh Amateur ranks. Defenders Played briefly for Aberbargoed Buds and Croesyceiliog in 2016 and 2017. Rhys Williams: centre back, captain, aged 29. Resolute Midfielders uncompromising defender. Good talker. Signed in 2015/16 Owen Cook: centre midfield, aged 25. Talented crea ve from Goytre. Played for Blaenavon as junior; Swansea City player, loves to get forward.Ex-Academy, 1 st team debut youth, then Cwmbran Town (Welsh Premier), Bryn rion 2009/10. Played for Fairfield in Gwent County League (WL Champions) & Taffs Well (League Cup Winners). 2012/13. Manager’s player of the year 2015/16. Richard Crees: le back, aged 31. A acking full back, quick and strong in tackle. “Billy” joined in 2010/11 from Tredegar Lloyd Kinsella: le midfield, aged 22. Ex Cel c junior, Town. Very popular throughout club. His extreme Newport Academy & Cel c Academy. Made his debut aged commitment has caused a number of niggling injuries over 17 in 2013/14 and is now a permanent fixture on either the years. Formerly with Cardiff City as a junior (U11 to 16), wing. Very skilful, great crosser of a ball and has scored Llanhilleth, Aber llery Bluebirds & Aber llery Excelsiors. some spectacular goals with his powerful le foot. Rakesh Patel: player/coach, aged 28. Skilful a acker who Lee Penry: midfield, age 24. Skilful centre midfield, joined delivers great cross ball into box. Played as Junior for club in February 2016. Played as Junior for Blaenavon Blues. Penygarn & Trevethin Griffithstown and New Inn. Ex- Trials with Southampton as junior, Newport County youth, Academy, broke into side in 2007/8 & has been regular ever played briefly for Croesyceiliog and later Blaenavon Blues. since. Has great self-effacing personality. Manager’s player of year 2016/17. Dominic Connor: le wing, aged 31. A acking midfielder with knack of arriving in the box at the right me to score important goals. Formerly with Chepstow Town & Caldicot Town. Top scorer in 2014/15 with 14 goals. Started with Garden City juniors. 18 19 KEY: Red Yellow Subs Not Man of the FIXTURES, RESULTS & TEAM INFORMATION 2017/18 Card Card Used Match *
20 21 CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2017/2018 (con nued) CWMBRAN CELTIC PEN PICTURES 2017/2018 (con nued) Midfielders (con nued) Forwards James Young: midfield, aged 23. Joined Cel c in 2016/17 Adrian Maguire: striker, aged 25. Joined club in 2012/13. from Goytre. Very quick and versa le, can play wide or in Powerfully built, strong runner. Played as Junior for the centre of midfield. Played as Junior for Cwmcarn. Midlands clubs Studley and Kingfisher and then Llanyravon. Previously with Fleur de Lys. Scored both goals and man of Former Fairwater Comprehensive student. Was a regular in the match for Goytre, Gwent senior cup winners v Undy the side in 2012/13 but later sustained a broken leg and 2013/14. Player’s player of year 2016/17. ligament damage playing indoor football. Had a short spell Iolo Jones: centre midfield, aged 17. Newly signed this at Panteg in 2015/16 but returned to Cel c and is now back in the 1st team season. The son of ex-Cel c senior Neil ‘Jimbo’ Jones and squad. grandson of former Cel c chairman Alan Jones, started his Callum Wakeham: striker, aged 18. Joined Cel c as a Junior, playing career with Cel c in mini football but was quickly moved on to Bristol Rovers and then Newport County snapped up by Bristol Rovers. He later moved to Newport where he scored 36 goals in 36 games over two seasons at County and then to Forest Green Rovers. A Croesyceiliog U14 and U16. Returned to Cel c playing for the Under 18s School pupil, Iolo won a Welsh Schools cap last season. and Reserves. Promoted to the 1st team in January 2017. Chris Ham: right wing, aged 25. Played for club as Junior and for Academy. Debut 2009/10 aged 16. Player of round Josh Bull: striker, aged 24. Cultured speedy & nippy le in Welsh Cup 2015/16 as scorer of finest goal ever seen at footed player. Played as Junior at Blaenavon Blues in same Cel c Park v Goytre. Played for Cwmbran Town 2012/13, side as Lee Penry. Had brief spells last season at Monmouth Town & Carmarthen Town (Welsh Premier) Aberystwyth and Merthyr Town. Came through Academy. 2014/15 and Wes ields (English Midland League) 2016/17. Played for Aber llery Bluebirds 2011/12 scoring superb hat- Simon Prangley: midfield, aged 27. Returns to home town trick to knock champions Bryn rion out of league cup, and club for 5th me. A product of the Academy. Simon has later for Blaenavon Blues in Gwent County League. 1st team debut for Cel c certainly done the rounds – 19 moves and 9 clubs in 12 2012/13. Played 2014/15 for Monmouth Town and Goytre but rejoined seasons but he is a quality player always in demand. Cel c last season in which he was top scorer in the Welsh League with 32 Previous clubs: Cwmbran Town (2), Malpas Gladiator, goals. Caldicot Town, Bryn rion Athle c (2), Taffs Well (3), Afan Management Team Lido (2), Cinderford Town (2), Chepstow Town. Plays Futsol for Cardiff Lee Challenger: Manager, aged 29. Appointed team University and Wales. manager last season. Was versa le right back/holding midfielder 2007/8 to 2016/17. “Charlie” played junior football at Blaenavon in the same side as Rhys Williams before joining Academy. made debut for 1 st team 2007/8. Had two seasons away at Blaenavon Blues 2009/10 and Goytre 2013/14. Club record 20 consecu ve penalty goal 2011-2016. James Kinsella: Goalkeeping assistant, first aider, aged 23. Played ou ield for Cel c mini and junior teams and in goal for Reserves. Had a spell coaching in USA. Has managed Lucas Cwmbran and Croesyceiliog Youth teams. Brother of Lloyd and son of vice chairman Sco . 22 23 MATCH REPORT: TON PENTRE 3-4 CWMBRAN CELTIC (28th Oct) Cwmbran Cel c marched into the 4 th round of the experienced striker moved across the edge of the League Cup for the 1 st me in their 13 year tenure penalty area to shape up for a shot but Dibble in the Welsh League with 2 extra me goals from sprinted off his line to brilliantly p the ball off Josh Bull to see off tough resistance from their Small’s feet. In the 74 th minute Ton equalised. A bo om of the league Rhondda valley opponents. back pass from Williams was cleared low and Cel c manager Lee Challenger gave starts to his 3 straight by Dibble but he found Loss 30 yards out teenagers, Jordan Dibble in goal, Welsh Schools and the midfielder hit a 30 yard screamer in off the interna onal Iolo Jones in midfield, and Callum bar – a superb strike. In the last 10 minutes Cel c Wakeham, playing wide on the right. pushed for the winner, chances falling to Kinsella Cel c were in the ascendancy from the off, Josh Bull (saved by Griffiths), Ham, a fierce shot blocked, racing down the right wing but pu ng his cross too Kesh Patel, a header wide at the far post off a near keeper Ryan Griffiths with Chris Ham wai ng corner, and Jones blas ng over the bar from 30 for the pass in front of a gaping goal. From Cel c’s yards. first corner, delivered by Ham, James Young’s shot Full me: Ton Pentre 2 Cel c 2 was cleared off the line to Wakeham whose Ton came out the stronger in the 1 st period of extra goalbound header was desperately pped away by me, Leon Jacka shoo ng well wide and subs tute Griffiths. On 17 minutes Cel c took the lead when Thomas Randall heading a Loss cross wide. But on Ham stroked a superb 25 yard free kick (for a foul 100 minutes a blind back pass by right back Adam on Bull) past the flailing arms of Griffiths into the Lewis let in Bull who strode into the box, rounded top right corner of the keeper’s net. Bull was Griffiths and slo ed the ball into the net from an causing havoc in the Ton defence, latching onto a acute angle to put his team ahead. A minute later through ball but overrunning it, then being denied and it was Bull again, fastening onto a through ball by Griffiths in a 50/50 collision. by Jones to exquisitely lob the advancing Griffiths Ton’s first shot was a 24 th minute header wide by for Cel c’s 4 th goal. Josh Toomey but a minute later it was Toomey who Ton refused to lie down and in the 2 nd period of put Sam Small in to notch the equaliser. The parity extra me, on 107 minutes, Sam Small met a cross was short-lived and in the 30 th minute Bull sold an from 12 to bring a great save from Dibble but the outrageous dummy to defender Huw Bowtell and ball fell invi ngly to Randall to score. Chances fell to hit a rasping shot which Griffiths did well to parry subs tute Owen Cook and Ton's Keiren but only into the path of Wakeham who nudged the Basse (both blocked) but Cel c hung on to win the ball into the net for his 2 nd goal of the season. Ton’s match. twi er post said the goal was against the run of Full me (a er extra me): Ton Pentre 3 Cel c 4 play but the stats showed Cel c were 6-2 up on This was a fine match played on a bumpy pitch. chances at the me!! Toomey was again on hand to Cel c deserved the win on chances created. Josh head a Charlie Loss free kick wide but Bull was Bull was at his imperious best with 2 goals and 2 con nuing to cause trouble with 2 more chances, assists. 17 year old Iolo Jones played the full 120 the first blocked, the second wide. minutes and got stronger as the game progressed. Half me: Ton Pentre 1 Cel c 2 Kesh Patel was his usual steady self at right back A er the break Bull carried on where he le off but man of the match was Andrew Larcombe who forcing two corners through a diving save from produced another near perfect display to con nue Griffiths and a blocked shot. The second corner by his recent rich vein of form. James Young was headed goalwards by Rhys STATS: Williams. The ball was cleared to Andrew Larcombe Cel c: Corners 7; Shots on target 16 off 5; Ton who shot over the bar. The game dri ed into a Pentre: Corners 1; Shots on target 7 off 5. stalemate over the next 15 minutes. 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32 33 CLUB OFFICIALS SEASON 2017/18 CWMBRAN CELTIC HONOURS Welsh League: President John Stockwell Division 2 Runners -up (2) 2009/10, 2015/16 Acting Chairman Scott Kinsella Division 3 Winners 2006/7 Vice Chair Vicki Randall Reserve Division (East) Winners (3) 2009/10, 2010/11, 2016/17; Runners up 2012/13 Secretary Tony Strange Gwent County: Treasurer Jackie Coombes Division 1 Runners -up 2004/5 Honorary Life Vice Presidents Terry Cunningham; Brian Stanley; Malcolm Jarrett Division 2 Winners 1986/7; Runners -up 2000/1 Disciplinary/Liaison Officer Division 3 Runners -up 1999/2000 Junior Secretary David Cook Premier League Runners -up 1972/3 Safeguarding Officer Karen Robinson Senior Cup Winners 1970/1; Runners -up (2) 2007/8, 2008/9 Newport & District Secretary Ian Jones Amateur Cup Winners 1972/3 First Team Manager Lee Challenger Challenge Cup Winners 2000/1 First Team Coach Rakesh Patel Newport & District League: Second Team Manager Rhys Dalgleish Premier Division Winners (6) Premier 1950/1, Premier A 1969/70, Premier Y 2000/1, 2006/7, 2009/10, 2010/11 Second Team Assistant Manager Rhys Parry Runners -up (3) Premier 1956/7, Premier Y 2005/6, 2016/17 Third Team Manager Neil Gilmore Premier B Winners 1968/9; Runners -up (2) 1972/3, 1979/80 Third Team Assistant Manager Dean McGuire Division 1R & 3 Winners 2000/1 Women’s Team Manager Vicki Randall Division 2 Winners Section A 1925/6 Women’s Assistant Managers Su Young; Mark Munday Division 2B Winners 1969/70; Runners -up (2) 1972/3, 1979/80 Physio Rhiannon Baugh Senior Bowl Winners 2005/6; Runners -up (2) 1968/9, 2010/11 Grants Officer Tom James Junior Bowl Winners 1950/1; Runners -up 2005/6 3rd Division Cup Winners 1956/7 Ground Manager Mike Baugh Welsh Youth League: Ground Maintenance Squad Malcolm Jarrett; Pat Murphy; Steve Roberts; Andy McDowell Youth Division (East) U19 Winners (4): 2007/8, 2008/9, 2009/10, 2010/11; Runners up (2) 2012/13, 2013/14 Programme Editors John Stockwell/Tony Strange Youth League Cup: Runners up 2014/15 Club Photographer Steve Roberts Newport Youth League : Kit Co -ordinator Under 16 Division Winners 1970/1, Cup Winners 1970/1; Runners -up 1966/7 Match Day Shop Sue Perrett; Stephen Perkins; Tony Strange Under 18 Division Winners 1967/8 Minutes Secretary Lydia Meaney Gwent County: Under 14 Cup Winners 2011/12; Runners up 2012/13 Club Kit Information Under 16 Division Winners (3) 1990/1, 1994/5, 1998/9; Runners -up 2000/1 Colours Yellow shirts, blue shorts & socks Under 16 Cup Winners (4) 1993/4*, 1994/5, 1998/9, 2000/1 (*U15 team) Alternative Colours Green with white hoops shirts, green with white trimmed shorts & socks Under 18 Division Winners 2013/14, 2014/15; Runners -up (6) 1999/2000, 2000/1, 2004/5, 2007/8 (Div 2), 2009/10, 2010/11 Under 18 Cup Winners (2) 1967/8 (Mon Youth cup) 1990/1, Runners -up 1991/2 Cwmbran Celtic FC Headquarters Under 19 Cup Runners -up 1973/4 (Mon Youth Cup) 1989/90 Cwmbran Celtic Sports & Social Club Cwmbran Junior League: Oak Street Under 12 Division Runners -up 1973/4 Cwmbran Under 13 Division Winners (2) 1967/8, 1968/9; Runners -up 1966/7 Torfaen NP44 3LT Under 13 Cup Winners (3) 1966/7, 1967/8, 1968/9 Tel;: 01633 774019 Under 15 Cup Winners (2) 1968/9, 1970/1 Torfaen Junior & Youth League: Under 10 Division Winners (4) 1984/5, 1988/9, 1989/90, 1990/1; Runners -up (2) 1987/8, 1992/3 Cwmbran Celtic Ground Under 10 Cup Winners (4) 1984/5, 1988/9, 1989/90, 1990/1 Celtic Park Under 12 Division Winners (12) 1986/7, 1987/8, 1989/90, 1990/1, 1991/2, 1992/3, 1994/5, Henllys Way 2003/4, 2004/5, 2005/6, 2007/8, 2008/9 Cwmbran Runners -up (4) 1990/1*, 2000/2, 2009/10, 2010/11 (*U11 team) Torfaen NP44 3YS Under 12 Cup Winners (9) 1986/7, 1989/90, 1991/2, 1992/3, 1994/5, 1996/7, 2001/2, 2008/9, 2015/16 Runners -up (6) 1987/8, 1990/1, 2000/1, 2003/4, 2004/5, 2010/11 Affiliations Under 14 Division Winners (10) 1976/7, 1988/9, 1992/3, 1996/7, 2003/4, 2005/6, 2009/10, 2010/11, Football Association of Wales Ltd. and Gwent County Football Association 2011/12, 2012/13 Runners -up (3) 1989/90, 2004/5, 2006/7 Under 14 Cup Winners (8) 1976/7, 1983/4 , 1992/3, 1996/7, 1998/9, 2006/7, 2010/11, 2012/13 Runners -up (1) 2004/5 Under 16 Division Winners (13) 1976/7, 1978/9, 1990/1, 1993/4, 1998/9, 2000/1, 2001/2, 2007/8, 2008/9, 2009/10, 2011/12, 2012/13 2014/15 Runners -up 2010/11 Under 16 Cup Winners (9) 1979/80, 1985/6, 1990/1, 1993/4, 1998/9, 2000/1, 2001/2, 2007/8, 2008/9 Runners -up (7) 1994/5, 2000/1*, 2002/3, 2006/7*, 2007/8* (*U15 team), 2013/14, 2014/15 Womens South Wales Women's League Winners 2013/14; Runners up (2) 2012/13, 2016/17 34 League Cup winners 2012/13; League Plate Winners 2016/17 35 MEET THE PLAYERS: 19. SIMON PRANGLEY CWMBRAN CELTIC FIXTURES & RESULTS 2017/2018 Simon joined Cel c in the Fairwater football Academy and right away he showed his ambi on to play at the highest level by appearing for Cwmbran Town at age 17 in their final season in the Welsh Prem- ier League. Simon was part of a very successful Cwmbran Cel c which achieved a hat-trick of Welsh Youth tles and won a famous 2-1 win at West Ham. He made his Cel c debut in 2007/8 playing at le back and he played 3 more seasons and 102 games for the club in a variety of posi ons. Anxious to move up the greasy pole, Simon embarked on a remarkable odyssey which, over the years, has seen him play for 9 clubs including Cinderford Town in the Southern League and Afan Lido in the Welsh Premier. Along the way the pull of his home town club brought him back 3 mes but ge ng on with managers was never Simon’s strong point and each me he departed. A er his last departure, having been a member of the promo on squad in 2015/16, his associa on with the club appeared to be final, but, this season, a er a 5-0 thrashing at Afan Lido, Simon got the call from his erstwhile Academy colleague, manager Lee Challenger, and he has se led seamlessly into a team which has struck a rich vein of form with Simon playing as holding midfield.
Simon’s record for Cel c 2008-17: Appearances 119 Goals 8
SIMON ON HIMSELF
Occupa on: Traffic management opera ve Family: wife Jade, twin daughters Esmae and Sophia. Posi on: Holding midfield Time at club: I joined the club in the Academy; along the way I have played for so many clubs – see the list in my Pen Picture profile including Futsol for Wales. Childhood footballing hero: Zidane/Ronaldinho Football team you support: Manchester United Takeaway choice: Indian Favourite superhero: Batman Favourite TV series: Power shooter Favourite TV show as a kid: Scooby-Do Favourite sport other than football: UFC/Boxing Other than Cel c park, favourite ground in Welsh League: Stebonheath Park (Llanelli), Jenner Park (Barry) Favourite Cel c moment: Bea ng West Ham 2-1; winning Welsh Youth league 3 years running
HIS TEAM MATES ON SIMON
Simon is back in the fold once more and straight away has made a very posi ve impact playing a different deeper role from his previous mes at the club. Its early days but this role seems to suit him and the team. He’s always been a very good player, great technique, good vision, sharp, and, on his return, s ll only 27, has shown himself as a very mature footballer. His ability to read the game in a acking and defending has helped us win our last 5 matches. Simon has, and will, get a lot of s ck for his movements around the clubs, (vying with ex-Cel c players Nana Baah and Leon Jeanne for the mantle of most moved Welsh League player) but it never phases him. He only cares about what the boys think of him in the changing room - that’s an important a ribute to have. Simon has no problem telling people how much he loves playing for Cel c and hopefully he’ll be here for a long me now.
36 37 Welsh league 2017/18 CWMBRAN CELTIC 2017/18 PLAYERS STATISTICS Division 1
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