Flintshire bragging rights up for grabs in season opener
Jack Parry and Jamie Breese (pictured) were the respective scorers and the Flintshire rivals will meet again tomorrow, this time at the Bartons North Wales Stadium, to get the new Cymru North season up and running.
Holywell, with top-three finishes over the last three seasons, will be confident of repeating the trick.
Wellmen boss Johnny Haseldin said: 'We're really looking forward to getting the new season underway this Saturday at home against Flint Mountain.
'They've brought in a number of new players and management team, their narrow cup defeat to Denbigh last week shows they'll be no pushovers and we are preparing for a really tough opening game.
'Our lads have worked hard throughout pre-season and there's a real togetherness in the group again now.
'They've all set individual targets and there's real clarity around our team goals for the season.
'We're ready to give everything for the badge and our supporters. We hope to see a big crowd at Halkyn Road on Saturday, their support means everything to the players and staff, and we can't wait to get going.'
It's been all change at Mountain, who now have a new home in Prestatyn.
The club has only recently confirmed it's retained players for the season ahead.
'With many changes both on and off the field in the close season, many have moved on to pastures new,' said a club statement.
'We thank all departing players for their service and wish them well for the future.'
Dom McHugh has committed to the club for a fourth season and striker Ben Richards is also in the squad.
Reserve captain Danny Reid makes the step up from the reserve team to the first team this season, with Kieran Handley another moving up from the second string.
Jonny Bravo, who scored for Mountain in last week's 3-1 Welsh League Cup loss to Denbigh Town, has since made the switch to Porthmadog.
After suffering relegation last season, Newtown will be looking to make a swift return to the top flight.
Their Cymru North campaign begins this evening as they host Ruthin Town.
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Bringing the curtain down on the last campaign was an Essity Stadium clash between Flint Mountain and Holywell Town. Jack Parry and Jamie Breese (pictured) were the respective scorers and the Flintshire rivals will meet again tomorrow, this time at the Bartons North Wales Stadium, to get the new Cymru North season up and running. Holywell, with top-three finishes over the last three seasons, will be confident of repeating the trick. Wellmen boss Johnny Haseldin said: 'We're really looking forward to getting the new season underway this Saturday at home against Flint Mountain. 'They've brought in a number of new players and management team, their narrow cup defeat to Denbigh last week shows they'll be no pushovers and we are preparing for a really tough opening game. 'Our lads have worked hard throughout pre-season and there's a real togetherness in the group again now. 'They've all set individual targets and there's real clarity around our team goals for the season. 'We're ready to give everything for the badge and our supporters. We hope to see a big crowd at Halkyn Road on Saturday, their support means everything to the players and staff, and we can't wait to get going.' It's been all change at Mountain, who now have a new home in Prestatyn. The club has only recently confirmed it's retained players for the season ahead. 'With many changes both on and off the field in the close season, many have moved on to pastures new,' said a club statement. 'We thank all departing players for their service and wish them well for the future.' Dom McHugh has committed to the club for a fourth season and striker Ben Richards is also in the squad. Reserve captain Danny Reid makes the step up from the reserve team to the first team this season, with Kieran Handley another moving up from the second string. Jonny Bravo, who scored for Mountain in last week's 3-1 Welsh League Cup loss to Denbigh Town, has since made the switch to Porthmadog. After suffering relegation last season, Newtown will be looking to make a swift return to the top flight. Their Cymru North campaign begins this evening as they host Ruthin Town.
