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BBC News
04-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
All change as Aber and Newtown exit Cymru Premier
Aberystwyth Town and Newtown will have new managers next season as they adjust to life outside the JD Cymru clubs had been ever presents in the league since its formation in 1992, but the two mid Wales clubs will be in tier two next Corbisiero returned to Aberystwyth to replace Anthony Williams in November Seasiders did reach the final of the Nathaniel MG Cup, losing 1-0 to The New Saints, but ultimately Corbisiero could not save the club from relegation."I'd like to thank everybody at the club for the opportunity of leading the team in the fight for survival this season," Corbisiero."Sadly, it wasn't to be and I'm gutted for everybody involved that relegation was the outcome. "My thanks go to the fans who have been with us all the way — especially the incredible support at the Cup Final in February."It'd be fantastic to see that support week in, week out next season for a new manager to help get this club back to the JD Cymru Premier."Where Aberystwyth will play next season - JD Cymru North or JD Cymru South - remains unclear with the Ceredigion club waiting on the licensing processes for tiers two and had sacked manager Callum McKenzie with two games of the league season remaining and before their fate had been Williams took charge of those final two games, but Newtown were relegated in their penultimate game, defeat at home by already-doomed Robins have acted quickly to make a new appointment, with former Guislfield boss Nathan Leonard who had been Newtown assistant – an experienced manager at tier two level – now in charge."He demonstrated a clear, ambitious plan for how he wants to develop the team both on and off the pitch," Newtown chairman Nick Evans said."His values align closely with the club's identity and aspirations and we're confident he is the right person to lead us in the next chapter of our journey."Both clubs will be looking to make immediate returns to the top-flight next season at a time of big changes for the Cymru league will be increased from 12 to 16 teams with six teams, three from the two tier two divisions, promoted in time for the 2026-27 season.
Powys County Times
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Departing boss Corbisiero backs Aberystwyth to bounce back
ANTONIO Corbisiero has left relegated Aberystwyth Town by mutual consent. Corbisiero led the club to the Nathaniel MG Cup final but could not prevent the Seasiders losing their JD Cymru Premier status. Owing to ongoing uncertainty over the club's destination for the upcoming season in tier two, the decision was reached with the agreement of both parties to ensure that the club can prepare immediately for all eventualities. Until the remainder of the Welsh football season is completed the Seasiders remain in limbo over what league they will be placed in next season with the JD Cymru North and South viable options. A spokesman said: "The club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Antonio for his dedication and commitment since returning to the club in November 2024. "The club wishes Corbs and his family the very best and extends a warm welcome back to Aberystwyth University Park Avenue Stadium in the future." Corbisiero thanked the club for the challenge and fans for their support during the club's worst league season in three decades. He said: "I'd like to thank everybody at the club for the opportunity of leading the team in the fight for survival this season - sadly, it wasn't to be and I'm gutted for everybody involved that relegation was the outcome. "My thanks go to the fans who have been with us all the way - especially the incredible support at the cup final in February. "It'd be fantastic to see that support week in, week out next season for a new manager to help get this club back to the JD Cymru Premier.
BBC News
14-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Second tier sides dominate Welsh Cup last eight line-up
Saturday, 15 FebruaryCambrian United v Carmarthen Town; 14:00 GMT: An all Cymru South tie – Cambrian United made headlines by reaching the final of the Nathaniel MG Cup in 2019 while Carmarthen Town, Welsh Cup winners in 2007 will be hoping to give manager Mark Aizlewood the perfect send-off when he steps down at the end of the Town v Llanelli Town; 14:00 GMT: Another all second tier sees Denbigh Town of the Cymru North in the quarter finals of the competition for the first time host the 2011 winners Llanelli Town, leaders of the Cymru New Saints v Airbus UK Broughton; 14:00 GMT: Last season's beaten finalists Saints, the Cymru Premier leaders host an Airbus UK side who are top of the Cymru North and lost only once in the league this season. Saturday's gamer at Park Hall is a repeat of the 2016 final at Wrexham's Racecourse in which Saints - during Craig Harrison's first spell in charge – won 16 FebruaryCaerau Ely v Connah's Quay Nomads; 12:45 GMT: Cymru South side Caerau Ely have reached the last eight of the competition for the first having beaten Cymru Premier sides Barry Town United and Bala Town already in this season's competition. Nomads are the Cup holders after victory over New Saints in last season's final at Newport's Rodney Parade.
