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Powys County Times
9 hours ago
- 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."
Powys County Times
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Nathan Leonard appointed as Newtown AFC manager
Newtown AFC has appointed Nathan Leonard as the men's first team manager following the football club's relegation from the JD Cymru Premier for the first time in their history. Former assistant manager Leonard, who was described as an "outstanding" candidate during a recent "rigorous" recruitment process, returns to Latham Park after a short stint as first team coach at JD Cymru North side Gresford Athletic. Newtown AFC said Leonard, also known as 'Lenny', made a lasting impression on the selection panel with his "passion for the game, deep understanding of the Welsh football landscape and compelling vision for the future". He was the long-serving manager of JD Cymru North side Guilsfield until June last year before taking on the role as former Robins manager Scott Ruscoe 's assistant. Newtown AFC chairman Nick Evans said: "We're thrilled to welcome Lenny to Newtown. "His interview was exceptional, and he demonstrated a clear, ambitious plan for how he wants to develop the team both on and off the pitch. "His values align closely with the club's identity and aspirations and we're confident he is the right person to lead us into the next chapter of our journey." Leonard, who's the club's third manager since January last year, will begin his duties with immediate effect, starting preparations for the upcoming season and meeting with players, staff and supporters in the coming weeks. Leonard is the son of ex-Newtown player Carleton Leonard who also represented Shrewsbury Town and Hereford United. Leonard's arrival comes after the departure of first team manager Callum McKenzie in April after assisting former managers Chris Hughes, Bernard McNally and Darren Ryan over the past decade.
