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Leader Live
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Ex-Wrexham striker Louis Lloyd joins Saints from Caernarfon
The 21-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the Saints until the summer of 2028. He enjoyed two successful seasons in the Cymru Premier with Caernarfon after leaving Wrexham, where he never made a senior appearance, at the end of the 2022-23 campaign. Lloyd won last season's Cymru Premier young player award after scoring 16 goals and was also named in the Cymru Premier team of the season having helped the Cofis achieve a joint record fourth-place finish in the top-flight and reach the European play-off final. The frontman, who has also had a spell with Shrewsbury Town, told St Johnstone's official club website: 'I'm delighted to get this move over the line. "From the minute I heard about the interest, I thought it was a place I can flourish and show my talent. 'The stature of the club was a big pull for me. I got a great buzz off the head coach and that made me want to come to the club even more. 'I can't wait to start playing and hopefully we can give the fans plenty to cheer about this season. "I've had a good, successful two years in the Welsh Premier League and I'm now looking to build on that."
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Haverfordwest can progress in Europe
Tony Pennock led Haverfordwest County to third place in the Cymru Premier in 2024-25 [FAW] Tony Pennock says Haverfordwest County have shown they have enough quality to turn around their Uefa Conference League tie against Floriana. Haverfordwest trail the Maltese side 2-1 heading into Thursday's first qualifying round second leg at Parc y Scarlets (18:00 BST). Advertisement The Cymru Premier club took the lead in Malta last week and were only beaten by a debatable second-half penalty. And Pennock says his team of part-time players should have belief going into the return fixture. "It's going to be a tough one - Floriana are a good side and we have got to turn round a deficit," said the Haverfordwest boss. "But we go into the game with a lot of confidence because we competed well with them in the first leg. "We went into that game not really knowing what we were up against, whereas now we know a bit more about the opposition. The boys should definitely take confidence from the first game." Advertisement This is just the third European campaign in the history of Haverfordwest, whose one previous victory in continental competition came when they fought back after losing the away leg to beat Shkendija on penalties at the Cardiff City Stadium two years ago. Prize money in the Conference League is significant for the Bluebirds, who have earned around £280,000 for reaching this stage and will bank around £170,000 more should they reach the next round. Thursday's winners will quickly be back in continental action, with a second qualifying round first leg tie to come away to Kosovan side Ballkani on Tuesday, 22 July. "We had a crowd of more than 2,000 last time up in Cardiff, which is a lot further from Haverfordwest than Llanelli, so hopefully there will be another good turnout for this one," Pennock said. Advertisement "I am guessing there will be a good walk-up crowd on the night, and that's important for the boys."
Western Telegraph
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Western Telegraph
VAR to be installed at Haverfordwest County AFC stadium
In the application to Pembrokeshire County Council, the Football Association of Wales sought permission for the installation of a VAR video operations room and associated works at Bridge Meadow Stadium, Bridge Meadow, Haverfordwest. A supporting statement through agent Wardell Armstrong said: 'The Football Association Wales has recognised opportunities to strengthen, improve and build the standard of football and the image associated with Wales's top football league. 'The launch of the Cymru Premier Strategy 2024-2030 has detailed plans to improve the standard of the Cymru Premier League's club facilities, brands, and awareness, alongside strengthening the Cymru Premier 'on pitch' product over a six-year period. 'The implementation of VAR as part of this plan will allow referees to perform at the highest possible level, providing quality decision-making to benefit players, fans and television audiences.' It says VAR 'comprises of a Video Assistant Referee who is a qualified official that watches video footage of the game with access to multiple screens, angles and replays with the purpose of assisting the on-field officials to come to the correct decision,' adding: 'VAR is used globally, currently assisting referees in associated football leagues of over 70 countries to minimise the risk of human error and to enable the referee to make the correct decision using video technology. 'VAR Light will be deployed in the Cymru Premier from season 2025/2026 covering all Cymru Premier matches. VAR Light works on the same principles as VAR – with a Video Assistant Referee but without a replay operator.' It went on to say: 'Imagery from VAR camera installations will be sent to a self-contained Video Operations Room, where the VAR will be situated. The match referee will undertake any recommended on-field reviews in a designated Referee Review Area adjacent to the pitch, where a monitor will be installed on match days. 'A review of the infrastructure at the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium has concluded that the Video Operations Room cannot be provided within existing buildings and as such it will be necessary to provide new additional accommodation.' An officer report recommending approval said the plans for the installation of the timber Video Assistant Referee operations room 'are of moderate scale and appear as subservient in form,' adding: 'The finish materials are adequate and wouldn't be at odds located within the existing infrastructure of the Bridge Meadow Stadium.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
VAR camera to be installed at Haverfordwest County AFC stadium
A call to site VAR Video Assistant Referee cameras and works at Haverfordwest's football ground has been approved by Pembrokeshire planners. In the application to Pembrokeshire County Council, the Football Association of Wales sought permission for the installation of a VAR video operations room and associated works at Bridge Meadow Stadium, Bridge Meadow, Haverfordwest. Advertisement A supporting statement through agent Wardell Armstrong said: 'The Football Association Wales has recognised opportunities to strengthen, improve and build the standard of football and the image associated with Wales's top football league. 'The launch of the Cymru Premier Strategy 2024-2030 has detailed plans to improve the standard of the Cymru Premier League's club facilities, brands, and awareness, alongside strengthening the Cymru Premier 'on pitch' product over a six-year period. 'The implementation of VAR as part of this plan will allow referees to perform at the highest possible level, providing quality decision-making to benefit players, fans and television audiences.' It says VAR 'comprises of a Video Assistant Referee who is a qualified official that watches video footage of the game with access to multiple screens, angles and replays with the purpose of assisting the on-field officials to come to the correct decision,' adding: 'VAR is used globally, currently assisting referees in associated football leagues of over 70 countries to minimise the risk of human error and to enable the referee to make the correct decision using video technology. Advertisement 'VAR Light will be deployed in the Cymru Premier from season 2025/2026 covering all Cymru Premier matches. VAR Light works on the same principles as VAR – with a Video Assistant Referee but without a replay operator.' It went on to say: 'Imagery from VAR camera installations will be sent to a self-contained Video Operations Room, where the VAR will be situated. The match referee will undertake any recommended on-field reviews in a designated Referee Review Area adjacent to the pitch, where a monitor will be installed on match days. 'A review of the infrastructure at the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium has concluded that the Video Operations Room cannot be provided within existing buildings and as such it will be necessary to provide new additional accommodation.' An officer report recommending approval said the plans for the installation of the timber Video Assistant Referee operations room 'are of moderate scale and appear as subservient in form,' adding: 'The finish materials are adequate and wouldn't be at odds located within the existing infrastructure of the Bridge Meadow Stadium.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Penybont re-united with missing boots for European tie
Welsh side Penybont's preparations for their Uefa Conference League qualifier in Lithuania have been disrupted after losing their luggage en route. The lost luggage included the squad's boots, and the travelling party had to hastily buy replacements from a store in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, before the luggage was returned to them on Thursday morning. Advertisement Penybont, who qualified for Europe by finishing second in last season's Cymru Premier, face Kauno Zalgiris in Thursday's first qualifying round first leg. The Bridgend-based club side flew out of London City airport on Tuesday, and on arrival in Vilnius found that their bags had been lost in transit. The Polish airline, Lot, said in a statement: "Due to adverse weather conditions en-route and weight limitations at London City airport, we made the decision to leave some baggage behind and offload two passengers. "This decision was made in strict accordance with our highest safety standards. Advertisement "The delayed baggage was delivered to the affected passengers yesterday, and those who were unable to board the original flight were properly assisted and rebooked on the next available service." A spokesperson for the club had confirmed that the luggage lost contained the team's training and playing kit. "We found out our luggage didn't arrive around half an hour after landing after waiting at the baggage carousel. "Only six bags made it through for the whole flight. The airline, for some reason, didn't load the luggage onto the plane." After recieiving the missing belongings in the early hours of matchday, the club's press officer Ryan March said: "Everyone's relieved to get their bags back and we're looking forward to this evening's match." Advertisement A post on the club's X account had initially confirmed that their luggage had not arrived but that the new boots had been "broken in". Rhys Griffiths' side are appearing in the Conference League for the second time having made their debut in the competition in 2023. The second leg will be played at Cardiff International Sports Stadium on 17 July as their own SDM Glass Stadium does not meet Uefa criteria. The winners will face Valur from Iceland or Estonian side Flora Tallinn in the second qualifying round.
