Aberystwyth Town retains key players for upcoming season
New manager Callum McKenzie said: 'I'm really pleased that Ben has committed to the club for next season. He really cemented himself in the Cymru Premier last season having made the step up from Bow Street and so to have a local player with this quality with us next season is a real boost.
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