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South Wales Guardian
12-07-2025
- South Wales Guardian
Prolific Ammanford AFC striker leaves ahead of new season
Lewis Reed, who scored more than 50 goals in 77 appearances for Ammanford AFC, has decided to leave the club ahead of the 2025-26 JD Cymru South campaign. The club described his departure as a major blow. In a statement, Ammanford AFC said: "After coming to the club, Lewis was an instant success and scored over 50 goals in 77 outings across a two-year span. "Highlights of his time in black and white included a pair of hat-tricks against Cwmbran Celtic, a sumptuous free-kick against local rivals Llanelli, and bagging over 20 goals in consecutive seasons. "He leaves us with the best wishes of everyone associated with the club and thank him for his incredible contribution to the football club during his time here. "We look forward to welcoming you to the Recreation Ground soon." Mr Reed, who previously played for Ipswich Town and established himself in the Welsh leagues with Llanelli Town, Port Talbot Town, and Pontardawe Town, said he found the decision to leave extremely difficult. Mr Reed said: "No words can really explain what Ammanford has meant to me since I joined two years ago. "I've made some unbelievable memories and friendships that I will always cherish. "I've found it difficult recently, so after plenty of consideration, discussions with my family, and sleepless nights, I've made the incredibly difficult decision to move on. "To all the players and coaches that I've played with and worked with, I'd like to say a huge thank you for everything you've done for me. "To all those who do unnoticed work and make Ammanford the wonderful football club it is, I'm extremely grateful. "Finally, and most importantly, I'd like to say thanks to the fans. "You've made me and my family feel loved from day one. "I hope you've always felt that I gave everything for the club and the badge. "I have no idea what the future holds, but I know for certain that Ammanford will always have a special place in my heart."
BBC News
07-04-2025
- BBC News
Llanelli wait on Tier 1 Licence decision for promotion green light
Llanelli Town are confident their promotion to the JD Cymru Premier will be rubberstamped this week when the Football Association of Wales Tier 1 Licences are Reds secured the JD Cymru South title last Friday with a 1-1 draw at Cambrian United while title rivals Trethomas Bluebirds club are now waiting on being granted a FAW Tier 1 Licence – required to play in the top flight – which will be announced on Tuesday."It's been a long season, a stressful season, but we've secured that Championship win," chairman Wayne Stephens said. "We're waiting for Tuesday and the Tier 1 licence outcome."The licence is broken down into several categories, so you've got the financial aspect, legal, structure of the club and how the club is run."It's quite complex but I'm happy we've submitted it and we'll see the outcome on Tuesday."Llanelli won the Welsh Premier title in 2008 and were runners-up on three Llanelli be granted a Tier 1 Licence they will return to Welsh football's top-flight for the first time since the 2012-13 season."Llanelli's a rugby town and we're fighting the battle to get football on the map," Stephens told the BBC Radio Wales Sport Phone In."It's going to be massive if we do it and we've got to stay up and stay there with the restructuring going on within the Cymru Leagues in 2026-27."We're all volunteers – none of us are employed – and we work really hard behind the scenes to get everything right structurally within the club."We're trying to make that day out – it's not just about going to watch a football match."It's getting to the ground, what are you doing when you get there, what's available and what's happening after."It's the whole experience and the build-up on social media now, which is so big."It's building that event up and carrying it on after."We do all the work off the field which allows the management, in Lee John and his players, to get on the field and try and do the business."
BBC News
04-04-2025
- BBC News
Llanelli secure Cymru South title
Llanelli Town have been crowned JD Cymru South champions and are a step closer to a return to the Cymru John's side drew 1-0 at Cambrian United on Friday evening while title rivals Trethomas Bluebirds lost 1-0 at Afan are now waiting to discover whether they have secured an FAW Tier 1 licence for their promotion to be Stebonheath Park club were Welsh Premier champions in 2008 and have been runners-up three times but last appeared in the top-flight in 2013.
