Welsh Cup: Connah's Quay beat Llanelli to reach final
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Leader Live
2 days ago
- Leader Live
Connah's Quay and Flint have to sit out Cymru Premier action
Nomads' clash against Bala Town on Friday night and Flint's match with Haverfordwest County - both at The Essity Stadium - were called off after the water burst that has affected the Flint, Holywell and Deeside areas. In an X post, Nomads said: 'We have been in discussions earlier today and offered a new date, a reverse fixture at Maes Tegid both tonight and tomorrow, and also a neutral venue. 'However, our opponents have not agreed with those offers and therefore, a new date for this fixture will be announced in due course.' Nomads players did keep themselves sharp with an in-house friendly while manager John Disney has brought in Jacob Cook on a season-long loan from Championship outfit Swansea City. Cook, 18, has been a part of the Swansea City set-up since he joined them at under-nines level and he has since gone on to undergo his two-year scholarship at the Swans. Cook was a part of the Wales team that qualified for the 2023 UEFA U17 European Championships, going on to play in the finals in Budapest, Hungary. He signed his first professional contract at Swansea in January and he was named as the club's U21 player of the season at the end of last season. Following discussions with boss Lee Fowler, Joe Faux (pictured left) has been released from his contract with Flint. It was mutually decided that it was in the best interests of both parties to cancel the contract. Fowler told the club's website: 'I would personally like to thank Joe for his honesty, maturity and professionalism during our discussions, which meant we could talk through the situation calmly as two adults. 'It will be great to see him back on the football pitch again very soon, smiling and happy and being his usual self. Everyone at the football club wishes Joe all the best for the future.' In the top flight action that did go ahead over the weekend, six-shooters Caernarfon Town were in stunning form to thrash Llanelli. Adam Davies' hat-trick helped the Canaries to a 6-1 success. Zack Clarke, Ryan Sears and Connor Evans added to the tally, as Sean Cronin replied. Danny Williams and Ben Wilson made sure of The New Saints' 2-0 success at Penybont, while Aaron Williams struck for Colwyn Bay in a 1-1 draw at Barry, who replied via Robbie Willmott. It was also 1-1 in the meeting between Briton Ferry Llansawel and Cardiff Met.
BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Aberystwyth Town FC launches sticker book after relegation
A recently relegated football club has launched its own sticker book as part of efforts to reconnect with fans and the local community. Aberystwyth Town Football Club ended a 33-year run in Welsh football's top tier last season following relegation from the Cymru Premier. The sticker book "is a way for fans to get to know the players and hopefully improve relations", said Tomos Roberts, the club's director and treasurer. Fans will be able to buy stickers of first team coaches and players, while there is also a special section to celebrate players from previous seasons. After last season's relegation, the club said it recognised the "devastation" caused to fans, saying they were doing everything possible to gain promotion at the first attempt. Mr Roberts said the book was a "unique little idea", and that the practice of collecting stickers used to be "iconic". "We want to bring back the tradition," he said. He added the team had changed significantly for the season ahead in JD Cymru Roberts said there "was no squad and no coach" at the beginning of May, and that "only four local guys have stayed with the squad from last year". They have signed 16 new players and made a good start to the season, winning both of their opening matches. "As there are so many new players, and as we have lost contact with the community - this sticker book is a way for the fans to get to know the players and improve relations," he said. Mr Roberts said the club had been unsure how people would respond but described the feedback as "fantastic". "Something like this has not been done for a while by a club," he said he hoped the situation at the club would improve, adding the council had granted permission for the current stadium to be developed. "We have sold around 30 books so far, and they will be available until the end of the month," he Roberts said if it is a success, the club will continue to publish the books next year and annually afterwards.
Leader Live
08-08-2025
- Leader Live
Wrexham AFC legend Arfon reflects on last spell in tier two
Wrexham headed into the old Second Division on a high in 1978 after a title-winning campaign that also saw them lift the Welsh Cup and reach the quarter-finals of both the FA Cup and League Cup. 'They were great days,' said Griffiths, who became an icon at his home-town club where he made 721 appearances and scored 143 goals before going on to manage the Reds in their golden era. 'But the old second division was a big step up and I remember the first game at home. 'Brighton came to The Racecourse and had the ex-England international, Alan Mullery, in charge. 'They were very defensive and we never looked like scoring. 'We'd scored goals for fun in the two seasons before and it was important that we continued to play positively because Wrexham always had that identity of playing attractive football.' Griffiths' side were unbeaten in their first six but their first three home games - against Brighton, Leicester City and Newcastle United - all ended goal-less. They also enjoyed three early trips to the capital. The late John Lyons scored Wrexham's first goal in a 1-0 win at Fulham, Graham Whittle grabbed the only goal at Leyton Orient and Mickey Thomas netted in a 1-1 draw at Charlton Athletic. It was one of six goals in 16 games for Thomas so it came as no surprise Manchester United made the Welsh star Wrexham's £350,000 record signing. Griffiths said: 'There were a lot of clubs looking at Mickey and when he heard that Manchester United was one of them he came knocking on my door and said: 'I want to go'. 'I told him he couldn't until we got the best deal and we got £350,000 in the end.' After those two August away day wins, Wrexham didn't win again on their travels and their home form wasn't breathtaking either as they escaped relegation by just four points after finishing in 15th place. 'Teams did fear us because of the way we played but they wanted to shut up shop when they came to The Racecourse,' added Griffiths. The home crowds were also on a downward curve. There were 23,451 crammed in to watch captain Gareth Davies lift the Division Three trophy at home to Peterborough on May 1 1978. The opening day attendance at home to Brighton just 10 week later was 14,081 while 6,136 saw Wrexham sign off a disappointing season with a 1-0 home defeat to Bristol Rovers. It was a 16th place finish in the 1979/80 season where Wrexham again finished on 38 points, nine ahead of the relegation zone. Griffiths resigned at the end of the 1980/81 season and with his right man Mel Sutton now in charge, Wrexham were relegated the following season. 'I hope Wrexham can now stabilise in the Championship this time around,' said Griffiths, who described Steve Fox as one of his best signings during the tier two era. 'With the three promotions behind them, the players know what it takes to go up. 'The owners have done a great job, ploughing in a lot of money but it's vital that they get a new training ground.' The late great Joey Jones and now club president Dixie McNeil were just two of six players to chalk up a century-plus games in the famous red shirt in Division Two - Steve Fox (130), Dai Davies (114), Mel Sutton (106) and Gareth Davies (103) were the others. TOTAL APPEARANCES: Joey Jones 138; Dixie McNeil 136; Steve Fox 130; Dai Davies 114; Mel Sutton 106; Gareth Davies 103; Wayne Cegielski 99; Frank Carrodus 97; Mick Vinter 90; Alan Hill 88; Ian Edwards 73; Les Cartwright 70; Alan Dwyer 62; John Roberts 60; Eddie Niedzwiecki 54; Steve Dowman 44; David Giles 38; Bobby Shinton 37; Graham Whittle 36; Steve Buxton 36; Phil Bater 36; Billy Ronson 36; Ian Arkwright 30; John Lyons 28; Terry Darracott 22; Steve Kenworthy 18; Denis Leman 17; Mickey Thomas 16; Simon Hunt 15; Frank Jones 8; Peter Williams 4; Neil Salathiel 4; Micky Evans 3; Steve Jones 3.
