18-05-2025
No double joy to end a great campaign for Brickfield Rangers
Rangers, who lifted the Ardal North East League title a week ago, couldn't add more silverware as Porthmadog, who finished third in the North West League, deservedly took the honours.
Dan Brookwell gave Porthmadog the perfect start with a second minute goal and it was 2-0 on 20 minutes as Tom Hilditch scored from the spot.
Both players also netted again although Hilditch was shown a red card with 12 minutes to go.
Rangers' consolation goal came from top scorer Andy Vale.
While Brickfield head into Cymru North, Llay Welfare will take their place in the Ardal North set-up.
And it's all change at the club where former first team boss Mike Gadie, who led Llay to Cymru North 12 months before they were relegated after one season, has taken over as chairman.
And he has announced the club's new manager as Neill Hughes.
'Following our relegation back to Tier 3, it was crucial to bring in someone with a deep understanding of the league and local football scene - and Neill ticks all the boxes,' said Gadie.
'Having come up against him during our time in the Ardal North West, I was always impressed by the work rate, discipline and attitude of his sides.
'After an initial conversation and a positive meeting with myself and the vice-chairmen, it quickly became clear that Neill shares our vision for the future of the club. We're confident he's the right person to lead us into this exciting new chapter.'
Hughes said: 'I am delighted to be taking on the opportunity of managing such a great club.
'Everybody I've met is passionate and proud of the Welly and what is developing. Myself and my coaching team can't wait to get started and help play a part in shaping the club's future'.
In the final game of the North East Wales League season, Penyffordd Lions beat FC Queen's Park 4-1 in Group B of the Reserves Division.
Matt Holmes blasted in a hat-trick in the victory.
