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Powys County Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
A look ahead to the weekend action in JD Cymru North
NEWTOWN travel to Penrhyncoch tonight (Friday) for the first mid Wales derby of the JD Cymru North season. The Robins make the trip with confidence after opening the season with two consecutive wins but manager Nathan Leonard warned his players against complacency. Leonard said: 'I think it's one of the toughest away games we'll have as they will raise their game with it being a derby. ' I have never ever had an easy game at Penrhyn as a player or manager and I expect nothing different Friday night. 'Gari will have the boys fired up and we will need to quiet the crowd down early on as I expect a fair few in attendance. If we do that we can hopefully play our game and we know we can cause them problems going forward.' Penrhyncoch boss Gari Lewis expected a tough challenge and backed Newtown to challenge for honours this season. He said: 'It is going to be a huge challenge for us but it's a game we are looking forward to and will see what we can do against Lenny's team who are one of the favourites to win the Cymru North. 'They are a class team and we will need to be at our best to to compete.' Caersws host Mold Alexndra as Craig Williams bids to build on last week's opening win of the season at home to Brickfield Rangers. Williams said: 'We are delighted to get the first three points of the season on the board. 'We were good in most areas, controlled the game with and without the ball, limited Brickfield to very few meaningful opportunities and should have taken a few more of the good chances we created ourselves. Overall I was very pleased with the lads and the good reaction to the result the previous week.' Williams called on the Recreation Ground faithful to be the 12th man. He added: 'They are an established tier two side with a good squad and the game will be a real challenge for us. 'We are looking to build on last weeks performance, carry the momentum forward and keep winning games. 'We are at home again so looking forward to a good crowd to get behind us a push the lads on to another three points.' Guilsfield take on league newcomers Rhyl 1879 with manager Gavin Allen content despite last week's Nathaniel MG Cup defeat to Bala Town. He said: "The lads were excellent, particularly in the first half, where we played with real purpose and control. "It was tough to go out on penalties. That said, there were plenty of positives to take, and the performance gave us another reminder of the quality we have in the squad." Allen expected a tough afternoon at home to Rhyl. He said: "Our unbeaten home run in the league since I took charge is something we're proud of and want to keep building on. "We do face some challenges around squad availability with a few lads missing due to suspension and injuries picked up last week but this group has shown great resilience and togetherness already this season, and I've no doubt whoever steps in will be ready to contribute."
Powys County Times
25-07-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Draper boost as Newtown complete move for ex-TNS striker
NEWTOWN Football Club have completed a transfer coup on the eve of the new JD Cymru North season. The Robins have swooped to sign striker Greg Draper who arrives with a reputation as one of the recent JD Cymru Premier greats following a glittering career with TNS. The 35 year old departed TNS in 2021 and had a spell at JD Cymru North side Guilsfield before returning to Park Hall where he has continued to represent the Oswestry club's reserve side. Now, Draper has been re-united with ex-Guilsfield boss Nathan Leonard at Latham Park and joins Tom Jones in the line-up following his loan move from TNS. Draper scored 163 goals in 252 appearances for the Saints between 2011 and 2021 while also helping the club to nine league titles and five Welsh Cup triumphs.
Powys County Times
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Derby dates set for supporters of Newtown and Caersws
NEWTOWN fans may have hoped they had seen the last of Friday night football following their relegation from the JD Cymru Premier. However, Robins fans can look forward to a Friday night opener at home to Ruthin Town in next season's JD Cymru North on Friday, July 25. Caersws are also in action on Friday night when they travel to Denbigh Town. Guilsfield open their campaign on Saturday, July 26 when they travel to Gresford Athletic with the Wrexham club continuing to be based in Broughton. Penrhyncoch begin their season at Mold Alexandra on Saturday, July 26. Newtown will host Caersws on Monday, August 25 for the return of the Powys derby. Meanwhile hopes of a revival of the Boxing Day festive derbies between Newtown and Caersws have been dashed. Instead Newtown will host Airbus UK Broughton while Caersws travel to Mold Alexandra. However, Powys football fans can look forward to a festive derby of sorts when Guilsfield host Penrhyncoch on December 27. Caersws will host Newtown on New Year's Day 2026 in the return fixture of the Powys derby.
Powys County Times
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Bookmakers back Newtown to make immediate top flight return
NEWTOWN Football Club has been backed to make an immediate return to the JD Cymru Premier by bookmakers. However, the Robins have only been installed as joint second favourites to win the JD Cymru North with Airbus UK Broughton the favourites at 9/4 according to Dragon Bet. Newtown and Holywell Town are both second favourites on 4/1. Meanwhile Guilsfield Football Club are 10/1 to win the league. Bookmakers expect Caersws and Penrhyncoch to struggle with both 16/1 to win the league with only Gresford Athletic and Brickfield Rangers offered worse odds at 20/1. Meanwhile Llanuwchllyn have been made favourites to win the Ardal North East League with odds of 5/2, just ahead of Corwen on 4/1. Bow Street and Kerry are expected to lead the mid Wales challenge with both 9/2 for the title with Builth Wells and new boys Knighton Town next at 15/2. Bookmakers have made Rhos Aelwyd and Llanfair United joint favourites for the drop with each 25/1 for the title while Radnor Valley and Llanrhaeadr are also expected to struggle with odds of 20/1 offered for the title.
Leader Live
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Boss Shannon leaves Flint Mountain after three great seasons
The resignations of Shannon and his assistant Jonny Hill have been accepted by the Essity Stadium club on the back of three successful seasons in charge. A statement on the club website read: "Aden and Jonny joined the club in the summer of 2022, following our promotion to the Ardal North West League. "In their debut season, they guided the team to a commendable fourth-place finish. "Their second season was marked by remarkable success, with the club finishing as league champions and securing promotion to the JD Cymru North for the first time in our history. "That same season also saw triumph in the NEWFA Challenge Cup, a runners-up finish in the Ardal Northern Cup, and an impressive run to the quarter-finals of the JD Welsh Cup. "In our debut Cymru North campaign last season, the team achieved a strong seventh-place finish, securing Tier 2 football for the coming season. "Flint Mountain Football Club extends its sincere gratitude to Aden and Jonny for their dedication, professionalism, and contribution to the club's continued progression. We wish them both every success in their future endeavours. "Further announcements regarding the first team managerial position will follow in due course."
