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Leader Live
a day ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Awesome quartet of awards over at Connah's Quay Nomads
The club secured four prizes in the FAW National League Awards, which took place in Cardiff. In the Adran North section, Nomads' unbeaten season was recognised by three awards. Jordan Parry was named as the league's manager of the season, while there was double joy for Polly Wild-McGregor. The Connah's Quay skipper, who scored 21 goals from midfield, made it a season to remember by winning the Adran North player of the season and young player of the campaign accolades. Added to this, there was also success for the club in the men's awards. Former Wales U21 international Rhys Hughes was the standout performer for Connah's Quay Nomads over the course of the campaign and his impressive displays earned him the Cymru Premier player of the season award. Hughes joined the Nomads from Tranmere Rovers last summer and he featured in every league fixture. He scored 15 goals for Connah's Quay and Hughes also helped Nomads to reach the final of the Welsh Cup for the second consecutive season, where they were pipped 2-1 by league champions The New Saints. Former Wrexham striker Louis Lloyd, the league's joint-top goalscorer, claimed the young player of the season accolade and The New Saints' Craig Harrison was named as the manager of the season. Wrexham duo Abbie Iddenden and Lili Jones missed out on Adran Premier awards. Iddenden, who scored nine goals and supplied nine assists as the Reds finished the season in fourth place, was a nominee for player of the season, which went to Cardiff City's Shannon Evans. Midfielder Jones, who finished joint-third in the assists chart with seven, lost out to Cardiff's Fiona Barry for the young player prize. Rhys James, of Briton Ferry Llansawel, took the manager of the season nod. Iddenden and Jones were named in the league's team of the season, while a special recognition award went the way of Cheryl Foster. Earlier this year, Foster brought the curtain down on a playing and refereeing career that broke down boundaries and made history in both the Welsh domestic game and on the international stage. Now overseeing refereeing pathways with the English FA, Foster's achievements were celebrated with this award. Four Nomads players - Molly France, Wild-McGregor, Evie Chard and Ella Jones - were included in the Adran North team of the season. Also in the line-up is Flint's Taylia Chaloner. Airbus were acknowledged in the Cymru North awards, with Kaiden Cooke being named as young player of the season. The teenager scored seven goals in 28 games for the Wingmakers to establish himself as an important part of Mark Allen's side. Striker Danny Warren picked up the Cymru North top scorer award, while Colwyn Bay chief Michael Wilde claimed the manager of the season accolade and the player of the season nod went to Seagulls' captain Sam Hart. Three Airbus players - Jordan Evans, Warren and George Peers - are included in the Cymru North team of the season. They are joined by Buckley Town's Adam Smith and Holywell Town's Jamie Breese.
The Age
2 days ago
- The Age
Accused bikies arrested in Sydney
A dozen accused bikies have been arrested in a raid on what police say was an illegal Nomads headquarters.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Accused bikies arrested in Sydney
A dozen accused bikies have been arrested in a raid on what police say was an illegal Nomads headquarters.
9 News
2 days ago
- 9 News
Raptor squad raid alleged Nomad bikie gang clubhouse in Sydney
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here An alleged Nomads' bikie club has been raided and dismantled in Sydney's south-west. The Raptor Squad in April commenced an investigation into the club's alleged illegal operation at a premises in Yennora. A search warrant was executed at on Friday, where police located 12 individuals allegedly identified as members and associates of the Nomads. The Raptor squad raid an alleged Nomad bikie gang clubhouse in Sydney (NSW Police) During the raid, officers located and seized ledgers, a quantity of cash, alcohol, and unlicenced bar equipment. (NSW Police) During the raid, officersv say they located and seized ledgers, a quantity of cash, alcohol, and unlicenced bar equipment. All individuals were issued warnings for consorting, and three defect notices were issued for two vehicles at the location, police said. A 41-year-old man was issued a Court Attendance Notice for possess or attempt to prescribe a restricted substance and will appear before Liverpool Local Court on July 9. Police located 12 individuals allegedly identified as members and associates of the Nomads. (NSW Police) Inquiries are ongoing under the Restricted Premises Act, Gaming and Liquor Administration Act and the Liquor Act with the potential for additional offences to be identified. national New South Wales Sydney crime CONTACT US Auto news:Is this the next Subaru WRX? Mysterious performance car teased.
Winnipeg Free Press
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Tackling expectations
A sense of belonging, confidence and strength. The Manitoba Girls Football Association, founded in 2011, has had some ups and downs over the years, but some things stay the same for the girls who participate in Manitoba's first and only female tackle program of its kind in Western Canada. Currently made up of four teams — the East Side Eagles, St. Vital Mustangs, North Winnipeg Nomads and Falcons Football Club — the MGFA is in full swing a month into the spring season. Dan Nordman Photo The Manitoba Girls Football Association, founded in 2011, is Manitoba's first and only female tackle program of its kind in Western Canada. 'Our league welcomes everybody,' said MGFA co-founder Lisa Cummings. 'Every body shape, every size, there's a place for everybody on the football field. It's not like every other sport. You can be slower, you can be faster, it doesn't really matter. Everybody serves a purpose and is celebrated on a football field for just who they are.' The league began with the goal of giving younger girls the chance to play football, and with support from Football Manitoba and word of mouth, it grew at a steady rate. Over 14 years, the MGFA has seen seasons with as few as three teams and as many as 12, including four junior and eight senior squads. In 2019, the MGFA was at its peak, and was able to host the first-ever high-performance tournament for girls in football, featuring teams from Manitoba and Saskatchewan in the U18 Red River Cup. But just as things were on the rise, the pandemic hit, bringing everything to a standstill and halting the league's momentum. Dan Nordman Photo A successful tackle drill at the Girls Come Try Football Free Camp this spring. Five years later, the six-a-side spring league has worked itself back up with players ranging from grades 9 to 12 on the current four teams. 'We have a lot of new players this year,' said Julie Sprague, MGFA registrar and former player and coach. 'Lots of teams are getting a lot of experience and developing as players. It's nice because teams also have some leaders from previous years who are helping the new girls fall in love with the sport.' Teams like the Mustangs and the Nomads have been around for a while, the Mustangs since the league's inaugural season, and the Nomads since the league's sophomore year. The Falcons and Eagles are the newer teams this season — though, the Eagles were one of the league's founding teams before the club had to take a few years off. It can be a bit tougher for newer teams to find their footing, as shown in the MGFA standings, where the Mustangs lead the league with a perfect record after four games, followed by the Nomads at 3-1. 'That happens with every sport, it just takes time,' said Cummings. 'Regardless of the wins or losses on the scoreboard, there's all these little individual wins, and our coaches do a great job of celebrating those wins.' Dan Nordman Photo Girls Come Try Football Free Camps, which the MGFA has offered since 2022 for girls ages 11 to 18, have played an important role in building interest. For Sprague, who currently plays on the Manitoba Fearless, which competes in the Western Women's Canadian Football League, says that her time in the MGFA gave her a sense of family and community. 'Our goal with this league is to give girls the opportunity to play a sport where every single person can be supported,' she said. Growing the league is also a priority, but rising competition from spring flag football and rugby, both with overlapping seasons, has made that challenge tougher. 'It's just about finding the right time of year that the girls don't have to make a decision between two different sports,' said Cummings. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. However, initiatives like the Girls Come Try Football Free Camps, which the MGFA has offered since 2022 for girls ages 11 to 18, have played an important role in building interest. Dan Nordman Photo Prepping for a blocking drill at the Girls Come Try Football Free Camp in March. New players have also been introduced to the sport through the Falcons' partnership with Sagkeeng First Nation, which helped the Falcons Football Club establish its first senior girls' team in 2023. Girls from Sagkeeng First Nation bus in three days a week to play football. 'I have seen girls who have started to come out to football, they barely say a word,' said Cummings. 'And by the time they have finished their years in the MGFA, they're completely different people and they've built a community around themselves as well.' The next games go Thursday at 7 p.m. with the Falcons facing off against the Mustangs at the St. Vital Mustangs Football Club field, while the Nomads take on the Eagles simultaneously at the Northwood CC — Frank Whyte Site. Dan Nordman Photo Girls line up for ball carrying drills at the Girls Come Try Football Free Camp this spring.
