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Point of Ayr

Prestatyn Town

Rhos United

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Sychdyn

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Latest News

Match Off

Wednesday night's Premier Cup match at Flint has been postponed, due to the short notice of the rearranged fixture.

Saturday 6th February Matches Off

Premier Cup
Connah's Quay Town v Brynford United

Division Two
F.C.Nomads v Flint Town United 3rds.

Change of venue

Rhos United's REM Jones cup match has been reversed to Y Glannau as is Penmaenmawr's Premier cup tie with Greenfield this will now be played at Gronant. See fixtures.

Aston Park Rangers v Rhuddlan Town now at Central Drive

Friday Night's - Reserve Premier Report

Prestatyn Town maintained their position at the top, winning at local rivals Rhyl, but the league leaders had to come back from a goal down after a shaky start. Seb Walker fired Rhyl in front after only two minutes. Once the visitors asserted their authority in midfield a number of chances were created and Neil Gibson equalised for Town with a well struck shot form the edge of the box, soon after Gareth Davies scored the first of his hat-trick by connecting with a low cross, which struck a defender on the way into the roof of the net. A minute before the break Prestatyn were awarded a soft penalty when Davies seemed to fall easily under a challenge in the area and the striker picked himself up to convert the spot kick.

Rhyl were back in the game soon after the restart when Seb Walker finished of a fine move, but almost immediately Gareth Davies hit the best of his three goals with a perfectly weighted lob on the turn some twenty yards from goal. Ross Hannan then put the game beyond doubt with another fine effort from outside the box and Alec Williams wrapped up the scoring six minutes from time.

Lee Acott also fired a hat-trick, which included a penalty for Flint, who remain a point behind Prestatyn. Flint Town United like their title rivals Prestatyn found themselves behind to an early goal, Darren Nixon put Llandyrnog ahead, but disaster struck midway through the half, when a visiting player was sent of for the foul which led to Flint's penalty. Lee Acott converted the spot kick and went on to complete his hat-trick as Flint ran out 7-1 winners.

In the Premier Cup Llandudno beat local rivals Llandudno Junction in a match which featured the night's third hat-trick. Llandudno's Dylan Smith scoring his first ever senior hat-trick and Grant Montgomary joining Prestatyn's Neil Gibson as another first team manager to get on the score sheet.

Cup Draws

Presidents Cup Quarter/Semi-Final Draws
Llannefydd/Connah's Quay Town v Shotton Steel
Meliden v Mochdre Sports
Rhyl Athletic/Caerwys v Abergele Rovers/Mostyn Dragons
St Asaph v F.C. Nomads
Semi-Finals
Llannefydd/Connah's Quay Town or Shotton Steel v St Asaph or F.C. Nomads
Meliden or Mochdre Sports v Rhyl Athletic/Caerwys or Abergele Rovers/Mostyn Dragons
Premier Cup Semi-Final Draw
Connah's Quay Town/Brynford United v Rhuddlan Town
Penmaenmawr/Greenfield or Sychdyn v Abergele Rovers
REM Jones Cup Semi-Final Draw
Bro Cernyw/Wepre Rangers v Rhos United
St Asaph v Meliden
Halkyn Cup Semi-Final Draw
F.C. Nomads v Flint Town United 3rds.
Rhuddlan Town Res. v Holywell Town Res./Llanrwst United Res.
Reserves Presidents Cup Quarter/Semi-Final Draws
Flint Town United 3rds. v Prestatyn Town
Holywell Town/Aston Park Rangers v Abergele Rovers
Llandudno Junction/Glan Conwy v Flint Town United/Rhyl
Llandyrnog United/Shotton Steel v Denbigh Town
Semi-Finals
Llandudno Junction/Glan Conwy or Flint Town United/Rhyl v Flint Town United 3rds. or Prestatyn Town
Llandyrnog United/Shotton Steel or Denbigh Town v Holywell Town/Aston Park Rangers or Abergele Rovers
Reserves Premier Cup Semi-Final Draw
Flint Town United/Denbigh Town v Llandudno
Halkyn United/GAP Connah's Quay v Llandyrnog United/Prestatyn Town

Clwyd League Meeting on Thursday

The meeting will now take place at Halkyn CC on Thursday the 4th, February, 2010 to commence at 7.30pm.

The agenda will remain the same with one exception - The cup draws will be made.

All clubs are urged to attend as new referees forms & envelopes will be distributed.

Saturday 30th January

The following games are at present still on:-

Premier Division
Abergele Rovers v Rhuddlan Town
Brynford United v Llansannan

Division One
Bro Cernyw v St Asaph
Meliden v Caerwys
Y Glannau v Betws-yn-Rhos

Division Two
Flint Mountain v Llanrwst United Res.

Reserves Presidents Cup
Rhuddlan Town Res. v Denbigh Town

All other matches are Off - Due to Frosted/Snow covered pitches

Match Off

The Reserve Premier Round 2 Cup tie between Flint Town United and Rhyl was postponed minutes before kick-off, when a heavy snow shower made the pitch unplayable.

Meeting Rearranged

POSTPONMENT OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

It is with regret that due to unforseen circumstances the meeting of the Clwyd Football league management committee scheduled to take place on Wednesday the 27th, January, 2010 (tomorrow) has had to be postponed.

The meeting will now take place at Halkyn CC on Thursday the 4th, February, 2010 to commence at 7.30pm.

The agenda will remain the same with one exception - The cup draws will be made.

I apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Bryan Roberts
General Secretary
Clwyd Football League

Friday/Saturday's round up

Reserve Premier League - Flint Town United move to within a point of leaders Prestatyn Town, following a hard fought 2-0 win at Llandudno. Flint have now won their last nine league games and are very much the in form side. In the Presidents cup Prestatyn Town brushed aside last weeks Barritt cup disaster at Glan Conwy by infliction their own eight goal thrashing of GAP Connah's Quay, who after holding their own for most of the game conceded seven goals in a second half collapse. Rhyl without a game since the 4th December, shrugged off the rust to win at Denbigh Town.

Llandyrnog's Presidents cup tie with Shotton Steel was abandoned after 80 minutes with Shotton leading 2-0. Full details are not yet available, but it is believed that referee Mike Hughes called at halt to the game for safety reasons, after spectators got involved with some of the players.

Presidents Cup

Meliden took on Penmaenmawr Phoenix at Cae Sling and won their cup tie after extra time, the Division One leaders proving that they would have few problems competing in the Premier Division should they win promotion next season. Penmaenmawr's own title hopes also took a slight knock as rivals Connah's Quay Town and Abergele Rovers both recorded wins, but Penmaenmawr do have games in hand.

Second place in Division One St Asaph also beat Premier opposition, the vale of clwyd side good value for their win at Greenfield. St Asaph took an early 3-0 lead and then never looked back, as they coasted to victory.

F.C. Nomads from Division Two continued their all conquering form, becoming the first team to win at Point of Ayr this season, despite their lower league status.

Mochdre Sports overcame Brynford in an all Premier tie (see report).

Premier Division - Sychdyn staged a tremendous second half fight back at Rhuddlan Town, trailing 3-0 at half time, there must have been some team talk in the away dressing room to inspire a 4-3 comeback. Dale Lovett hitting the winner with minutes remaining. (report)

Division One - Caerwys staged a smash and grab at Betws-yn-Rhos, two late goals secured a win, when all looked lost with Betws leading and time running out Gareth Henley and Josh Newby turned the game on its head for the visitors.

Llannefydd hung on to win at home to Wepre. A solitary first half strike from Drew McCully was enough to give Y Glannau the points against Bro Cernyw, who are still without win this season.

Division Two - Away wins for Flint Town 3rds. and Connah's Quay Tigers, who leave Flint Mounting still looking for their first points. Aston Park were unlucky to lost 4-3 at Rhyl Athletic having led 3-1 at half time.

Action from the Reserve Premier League

Denbigh Town vs Rhyl

Click pics for larger image - photos courtesy of Peter Glynn

NEW REFEREES COURSE

A course for new referees will be starting on Monday 8th February at the Llandudno Junction Labour Club, in Llandudno Junction at 7-00pm.

As we all know this area is very short of referees, so this will be a great opportunity for people of all ages male and female to take the F A of Wales referees Course

The course will last six week and at the end of the course there will be a short examination on the Laws of the Game.

It is also in the interest of clubs to try and have a persons from there club as if they decided to become a referee on a Saturday your expenses for referees will be less if you have a person from your area in charge of your match.

At the end of the course the people who will have completed it, do not have to referee matches, they can take there new found knowledge of the Laws of the Game to assist a local junior team that they help to run.

If you require any further information please contact the Course Instructor
John Baston 01248-352184

Ron Bridges
Referees Appointment Secretary


February fixtures (first two weeks) now out!

Wepre Rangers fixture with Llannefydd has now been reversed to Llannefydd, as the Wepre Park pitch is currently in an un-playable condition. The original fixture will been rearranged for later in the season.

Llandudno's Friday night fixture with Flint Town United is subject to a morning ground inspection, due to heavy rain in the Conwy area.

Rhuddlan Town new website

http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/rhuddlantownfootballclub

Wednesday's Management Meeting At Halkyn has been cancelled.

The meeting has been re-scheduled for Wednesday the 27th, January, 2010 again at Halkyn CC.

The Premier Cup match between Llandudno and Llandudno Junction has also been called off.

It's not looking too good ahead of Flint's home match with Llandyrnog on Friday Night.

Saturday 9th January

All Matches Off

A number of games have already been called off due to the heavy snow fall, check the fixtures page as it will be regularly updated as and when the information becomes available.

News from Prestatyn Town is that the pitch is not too bad and they are hopeful that their NWCFA cup tie with Rhuddlan will go ahead on Saturday. Update, this match is now off and will be rescheduled for February.

Welsh Alliance Promotion Update

4th January 2010

Clwyd League
Gwynedd League
Executive Committee

Applications for Promotion Season 2010/11


I have received the following applications as per the F A of Wales guidelines by the 31st December 2009
with the application form and cheque for £50 from the following named clubs.

Clwyd Premier League

Connahs Quay Town
Penmaenmawr Phoenix


Gwynedd League

Beaumaris Town
Bodedern Ath
Caernarfon Wanderers
Gaerwen
Gwalchmai

No further application will be accepted.

Yours faithfully


Ron Bridges
General Secretary

Intermediate Cup Holders Greenfield lose to Flint


Two goals from Lee Acott gave Flint Town United Reserves a 3-1 win against holders Greenfield in this afternoon's delayed Round 3 NWCFA Intermediate Cup match at Gronant. Flint's other marksman was Ian Rothwell. The reward for Flint is a home tie against either Gwalchmai or Caernarfon Wanderers from the Gwynedd League who meet on Anglesey next Saturday, 9th January 2010. (report courtesy of NWCFA website)

Fflint Town United New Website!

http://flinttownunitedfc.moonfruit.com/

Monday 28th December 2009
NWCFA Intermediate Cup Round 2

Rhuddlan Town v Prestatyn Town Off - Frosted Pitch

Saturday 19th December

Only two matches survived the frost

Premier Division
Mochdre Sports 1 v 2 Connah's Quay Town

Reserve Premier League
Llandudno Junction 2 v 2 Glan Conwy

Promotion Update

Requests for Application
forms for promotion to the Welsh Alliance League for the season 2010/11

Gwynedd League

Bethel
Caernarfon Wanderers
Gwalchmai

Clwyd League

Abergele Rovers
Connahs Quay Town
Penmaenmawr Phoenix

The all must return the form completed in full with a cheque for £50
to cover the cost of ground inspection by the 31st December 2009
as per the F A of Wales guildlines for promotion.

Match Off

Rhyl have had permission to call off Friday nights Black Dragon Badges Reserve Premier League game against Flint Town United. The club are to complete vital repair work on the dressing rooms and the goalmouths are to be re-laid to ensure that the pitch is in good condition for the new year.

Barritt Cup wins for Prestatyn Town and Mochdre Sports

Four of our sides were in action in rearranged Barritt Cup matches against sides from the Welsh Alliance League.

Mochdre Sports pulled off a great result at former Vale of Conwy league rivals Blaenau Ffestiniog, with both teams level at 1-1 the game went into extra time. Joe Jennings converted a 109th minute penalty to send Mochdre through to the next round, where they will meet another local side Llandudno Junction at the Flyover. (see match reports)

Prestatyn Town easily beat Amlwch Town, leading three nil at half time. The visitors staged a mini revival in the second half scoring a penalty and having more of the play, but Prestatyn hit back with two late goals to seal a 5-1 home win.

The seasiders face stiffer opposition in the next round, when they travel to Glan Conwy on the 16th January.

Llansannan were desperately unlucky at Conwy United, fighting back from two goals down to force extra time, only to fail on the spot kicks.

Abergele Rovers were surprisingly well beaten at Llanrug United.

In the Premier Division two games survived the weather and Connah's Quay Town took full advantage to close the gap on Abergele, with a 4-1 win at Rhuddlan Town, the prolific James Gambino firing in another hat-trick. Meanwhile Penmaenmawr Phoenix drifted back into their old habits and let a 3-1 lead slip at Brynford, who went on to win 5-3.

All the leading sides in Division One had wins, Meliden still hold top spot with a 9-1 thrashing of Bro Cernyw.

Llanrwst United finally played a home league game, after the Gwydyr Park field had been under several feet of water for the past few weeks. The home fans had little to cheer for their long wait as the match with Flint Thirds ended up a 0-0 draw.

Rhuddlan Town reserves dropped points at Rhyl Athletic, player manager Steve Taylor saved his side from an embarrassing defeat with a late goal.

F.C.Nomads won their local crunch match at Aston Park Rangers, the F.C.Nomads team containing a large number of players formally associated with Aston Park, with local pride at stake and a chance to keep the pressure up on Rhuddlan goals from Gary Jones and Mike Hopkinson helped F.C.Nomads onto a 3-0 win.

In the Black Dragon Badges Reserve Premier League, wins for Flint and Denbigh keep both side hard on the heels of Prestatyn. Flint staged a remarkable comeback to win 5-4 at Glan Conwy after trailing by 3 goals. Gareth John Williams fired an 85th minute winner at Llandudno for Denbigh Town, who move into third place.

The League executive committee has found Llandyrnog United guilty of non fulfillment of their fixture at GAP Connah's Quay on the 7th November. The club have been fined and will have three points deducted from their total.

Promotion to The Welsh Alliance League

Any club wishing to apply for Promotion from the Clwyd Premier Division to the Welsh Alliance League must write to their League secretary Ron Bridges to request an application form, this form must be returned (with a £50.00 ground inspection fee) to Ron Bridges before 31st December 2009.

No application after this date is valid (see FAW rules below).

In order to obtain promotion the final league position must be either First or Second and the Senior League's ground criteria must be in place before 30th April 2010.

It has been well documented that next season following the restructuring of Welsh Football at senior level, that a large number of clubs will be faced with relegation. This at a worst case scenario could involve up to Six teams being relegated from the Welsh Alliance League. So it is in the best interests of your club that you get all paperwork, applications etc. in order, so no appeal from a relegated team can block your progress.

A liaison meeting with the Welsh Alliance League and has been requested by the Clwyd and Gwynedd League's to discuss promotion and relegation, but as yet no date has been agreed.

FAW Promotion Rules

a) There shall be automatic promotion and relegation between the different levels of the Pyramid and between the lowest levels of the directly affiliated leagues and the Area Associations, where clubs concerned meet the necessary criteria, as approved by the FAW. b) The criteria for promotion to a directly affiliated league shall be approved by the FAW. The criteria for promotion within Area Associations shall be the responsibility of the Area Associations. no directly affiliated league or Area Association will be allowed to operate a criteria which is more stringent than the tier of the Pyramid that they feed into. c) No additional reserve teams shall be admitted into the FAW Pyramid Structure without prior permission of the FAW.
d) The number of clubs to be promoted and relegated within the FAW Pyramid Structure for directly affiliated leagues shall be approved by the FAW in liaison with the directly affiliated leagues. e) Where the number of contributory leagues at any level is greater than the league into which it feeds, the clubs promoted shall be determined according to the following process.
1) Each club shall be the champion club of its league, or the runners up in the league, if the champion club declines,or is unable to be promoted.
2) Where the number of clubs eligible under (3.e.1) is reduced to the exact number of promotion places, then promotion shall be automatic.
3) The number of clubs promoted to a directly affiliated league should equate to the number of clubs relegated from the directly affiliated leagues unless this leads to a reduction in number of clubs in the directly affiliated league. In this instance a reduction in numbers of clubs being relegated may be considered to maintain the level of clubs in the directly affiliated league.
f) No league shall promote a club which does not finish as champions, or runners up, except with the specific approval of the FAW.
g) Directly affiliated leagues and Area Associations must inform both the FAW and each other by December 31st each year of clubs that are desirous for promotion at the end of the season irrespective of league positions at that date.
1) All clubs who wish to be considered for promotion in the following season must meet the criteria of the superior league by April 30th to be considered
2) Any club proposing ground sharing arrangements must provide written confirmation by April 1st through their League or Area Association. This agreement must satisfy the superior league and must be for a minimum of one season. Any club entering into a ground sharing arrangement for one season and being promoted on that basis, will automatically be relegated after one season if they are unable to continue the agreement and are unable to confirm their facilities for the following season by April 1st.
3) The inspection of clubs facilities is the responsibility of the league to which the club will be promoted. That body is solely responsible for ensuring that it complies with the criteria of the superior league. Any league which carries out their own inspections on clubs
proposed for inspection does so at its own expense.
4) Leagues and area associations must advise the FAW and each other within 7 days of the conclusion of their fixtures, the name of theclub that they are nominating for promotion. This club must be on the list of clubs forwarded by December 31st and must comply with
Pyramid Regulation (3.f).
5) Leagues and Area Associations must advise the FAW and each other within 7 days of the notification of promotion that the club has been accepted for promotion and provide details of clubs (if any) that will be relegated as a result of this promotion.

Bob Owen

It is with regret to announce that Bob Owen died on Tuesday evening.

Bob suffered a long illness, and will be sadly missed by all.

The funeral will be on Saturday at 11.00a.m at Horeb Chapel, Llanrwst.

As a mark of respect for Bob Owen, a past president of the NWCFA, it is asked
of all the clubs this weekend to have a minute silence before the match.

Meliden win Top of the Table clash with St Asaph

Meliden returned to the summit of Division One, thanks to a hard fought away win at St Asaph in front of a good crowd of nearly 200. James Gurney got the visitors of to a flying start, when he slotted home following a defensive mix up after just two minutes, the same player almost scored again, but was unlucky to see his shot come back of the underside of the bar. St Asaph then had a good chance to equalize, but the header from a corner flew narrowly wide.

Right on half time the visitors increased their lead, when Dion Waller stooped to head in from a corner. St Asaph upped the pressure in the second half, as they looked to pull a goal back, but Meliden were always looking dangerous on the break and Ben Edwards had a header cleared off the line. The home side did manage to pull a late goal back, Shane Thomas heading in a low cross, but this proved to be too late, as the final whistle blew soon after the restart.

St Asaph and Meliden Players miss big clash

Meliden striker Lee Beattie has been handed a 2 year ban and fine £75 by the NWCFA, Meliden were fined £150. The fines relate to an incident at the recent Point of Ayr match, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

St Asaph's Duncan Midgely has received a 9 match ban, whilst playing for the Plough Inn on a Sunday, this ban effectively puts him out for the rest of the season. The striker will have to wait until the Plough have completed Nine matches, which could take a long time!

Both clubs play each other on Saturday in Division One's top match and would be missing key players.

NWCFA Cup Information

In the event of any NWCFA Intermediate cup ties being postponed on Saturday, all re-arranged matches will take place on Saturday 2nd January 2010.

Wepre Rangers (Clwyd League Fairplay Winners)

Latest updates

Match Reports from Rhuddlan Town and Mochdre Sports added - see match reports

No Ref

Refereeing Problems were highlighted again today when the match at Glan Clwyd between Y Glannau and Point of Ayr had to be called of due to no match official being present. It is believed that the match was confirmed with the referee on Wednesday, but he may have been switched to another match without the League or both clubs knowledge. Both teams were striped and ready to play and the game was eventually called off at 3:15pm. The league is currently investigating into the cause of the problem.

Charity football match

A CHARITY football match in memory of a taxi firm owner who died in tragic circumstances will feature former Manchester United and Wales star Mickey Thomas.

The event will raise money for local charities to commemorate Darrel Musgrove from Craig-yDon, who sadly took his own life 14 months ago after his business ran into financial difficulties.

His twin brother Garrad Musgrove and his wife Jayne are instrumental in organising the match together with a committee.

“A similar match last year was a great success even though it was organised quite late in the year, “ said Garrad, of Penrhyn Bay.

“The £650 raised was donated to the local Everton supporters club and given towards helping a young local girl go abroad for an operation. We wish to thank everyone who supported us last year.

“This year a full committee has been set up and the event is getting quite big even at this early stage. Mickey Thomas has promised to play.”

This year there are going to be two junior football matches played as well as a re-match between Rhos United and Rhos-on-Sea Golf Club, and all the proceeds raised are going to the newly formed Rhos United Under 11s and Under 13s junior football teams.

“Rhos United play for the Clwyd Football League. JLM Book Keeping Service which is owned by my wife Jayne has taken over the sponsorship of their home kit and tracksuits. We were keen to keep up the family link with the club as Darrel was their previous sponsor. The Rhos-on-Sea Golf Club sponsors the away kit and the club shirts as well as providing a venue for the team to meet and socialise.

“Rhos United were very keen in starting up the junior teams this year and all the committee agreed that this was the cause that we wanted to donate to this year and Darrel would have been pleased with this,” said Garrad.

The event is on November 28 starting at 11am at Colwyn Bay Rugby Club, Brookfield Drive, Rhos on Sea

Entertainment will follow from 5pm at Rhos on Sea Golf Club. There will be a blues band called Rhythm Zoo, a raffle, tombola, auction and sponsored head shave.

For further information call Jayne Musgrove on 07799136109 or e-mail jayne720@btinternet.com.

PLAYER TRANSFERS.


All Club Secretary’s

Please take note that there are 2 types of Player Transfers. There’s the INTERNAL Transfer and the EXTERNAL Transfer.

INTERNAL are for players transferring between clubs within the Clwyd League. The fee is £5 & is sent to me.

EXTERNAL are for players transferring in from teams outside the Clwyd League, plus teams in the Clwyd League who’s first team play in a higher league. The fee is £10 which has to be sent to the FAW.

You can fast track EXTERNAL Transfers by faxing the form to the FAW ( 029 2049 6953 ) then phoning Tim Lane in the Registrations Dept ( 029 2043 5830 ) and paying by card over the phone. But, you must still send the original to the FAW.

Please note: Could you please ensure that you send a cheque as payment. Not cash.

Stuart Lawrence

Registration Secretary.

Angen Chwaraewyr/Players Required

Mae Clwb Pel-Droed Cerrigydrudion yn gobeithio ymestyn ei tim

Os gan chwaraewyr diddordeb ymuno ar tim, sydd ar hyn o bryd yn y Gynghair Clwyd adran un.

Edrych yn mlaen I glywed gan fachgen 16 a drosodd.

Ffonwch Huw ar 01490-420356

CPD Cerrigydrudion are looking for new players to join their team, any players interested can contact Huw on 01490-420356

Greenfield awarded tie

Greenfield are through to the next round of the Presidents cup after Cerrigydrudion failed to raise a team on Saturday. Greenfield will now play St Asaph at home in the second round.

Saturday 3rd October

Match Reports added

Transfer News

Shotton Steel FC have signed Scott Hewitt from Flint Town United.

The 19 year old defender was in fine form as he made his debut at home to Brynford on Saturday.

NWCFA New Website

The NWCFA have a new website http://www.northwalescoastfa.co.uk

Llandyrnog United - New Secretary

Following a meeting of Llandyrnog Utd this evening, Elis Jones has resigned as secretary as from tonight. The club knew that Elis and Annwen were trying to sell their house and move to Gwynedd to live. Things are moving fast now and a buyer has started things in motion with Solicitors. The club had an assistant secretary in place in

Eddie Burness,
Haulfryn,
Tremeirchion,
St Asaph,
LL17 0AU

07866227759 email, ed.burness@tiscali.co.u

Eddie is a player with the club and is Llandyrnog boy and I know that he will do a first class job.
Could I ask you as league officials to inform the member clubs and anyone else that needs to be informed of this appointment.
All the best to you all and especially Llandyrnog Utd.

Rwyf wedi mwynhau y profiad yn Llandyrnog a byddaf yn cofio amdanynt yn aml.Rhowch Hel iddyn nhw hogia.Come on Midffild.

Llandudno Junction 4-1 winners over local rivals Llandudno on Saturday

New Book

Mae'r llyfr hwn yn ymgais i gofnodi caeau chwarae sy'n cael eu defnyddio gan bob clwb rygbi a phêl-droed yng Nghymru. Cofnodir, lle bo hynny'n bosib, hanes ac arwyddocâd y lleoliadau hynny, a tharddiad enw'r cae chwarae, os yw hynny'n briodol.

Gwales Description
The book attempts to chronicle the names of all the playing fields used by current rugby and football clubs in Wales, recording, wherever possible, the history and historical significance of the venue in question and offering an explanation of its name, if appropriate.

Richard E. Huws, Pantgwyn, Bont-goch (Elerch),
Tal-y-bont, Ceredigion. SY24 5DP
01970-832566
07702417169

http://www.flickr.com/photos/llwyngwair/3904378057/

Clwyd League General Secretary

Mr Bryan Roberts has been appointed as the new General Secretary of the Clwyd Football League. All general correspondence and enquiries will now be dealt with by Bryan.

Contact Details

Bryan Roberts
42, Clwyd Avenue
Abergele
Conwy
LL22 7NF

01745-833060
07810008416

Mark Goldsmith - Cadeirydd/Chairman

Shotton Steel F.C. 2009

Photo taken prior to the Connah's Quay Town game. (match report)

Shoton Steel F.C. would like to thank Corus for the new kit and their continued support.

Rhyl Athletic with their new kit sponsors Bebbington & Wilson Electrical Contractors

NWCFA U18s Trials

The North Wales Coast Under 18's are holding trials this Sunday 20th
September at Ysgol Bryn Ellian, Old Colwyn, start time 10-30 to
select
a squad to play in the R.A.M leisure tornement which is to start in
October.
Manager Shane Cartwright and Assistant manger Lee Thornton are
looking
for players of the reqiuired standard to represent the North Wales
Coast side and to retain the R.A.M trophy which they have
impressively
won for the last two years with ten wins out of eleven games.
you can contact the manager on 07759492682.

Prestatyn Go Top

Prestatyn Town climb above Rhyl to head the Black Dragon Badges Reserve Premier League after this evenings 5-0 home win over Halkyn United. Carl Murray scored for the home side with a glancing header early in the first half, the visitors held on until ten minutes into the second half, when Murray added a second with a well struck volley from 12 yards out. Steve Harris then headed a third, before Glyn Lewis thundered in a 25 yard screamer, Harris grabbed a late second and Prestatyn's fifth to complete an easy win for the home side.

Steve Harris moments before heading Prestatyn's third goal.

Reserve Premier

Rhyl lose 100% record

Rhyl 1 GAP Connah's Quay 2

Rhyl suffered their first defeat and conceded their first goals, as GAP Connah's Quay fought back from a goal down to claim the points in tonight's league game at Belle Vue. (more)

In the other games Josh Jones late equaliser salvaged a point for Llandudno following Jack Roberts first half strike for Glan Conwy. Lee Acott fired a hat-trick for Fflint as they thrashed Denbigh Town 5-1 at Cae Castell. (full report)

Rhos United with new sponser JLM Book Keeping Service

Premier Division

Brynford United crashed to their first defeat of the season at the hands of Shotton Steel (full report), Greenfield also lost their unbeaten record at Rhuddlan. These defeats mean that after only three games into the season ever team in the Premier Division has experienced a lose.

Penmaenmawr Phoenix are the new league leaders, thanks to two goals from Chris Owen in the home win against Sychdyn, while Mochdre Sports recorded their first win, at former Vale of Conwy league rivals Llansannan.

The game at Aston Park Rangers was called off after opponents Abergele Rovers had transport problems.

Current Premier Division Leaders Penmaenmawr Phoenix F.C.

Reserve Premier

Rhyl and Prestatyn share top spot as both had good wins, Prestatyn having arguably the hardest game at home to Llandudno and were worthy winners against a very good side.

Action from Prestatyn Town v Llandudno at Bastion Gardens and (below) Denbigh Town v Llandudno Junction

The matches between Denbigh v Llandudno Junction (full match report) and Glan Conwy v Llandyrnog both ended in draws. In Friday nights match at GAP, visitors Flint Town United gained a narrow victory thanks to Richard Walkers 22nd minute strike.

Division One

New leaders Meliden thrashed Bro Cernyw 9-0 to take over top spot, surprisingly the Llangernyw side held out until three minutes before half time before caving in.

Caerwys maintained their impressive 100% start with an away win at Llannefydd while local rivals St Asaph also recorded their third straight win at Rhos.

Action from Meliden v Bro Cernyw played at Dawson Drive

Division Two

Shotton Steel reserves head the division, but F.C Nomads recorded their second win, to keep them within a point of the leaders.

Rhuddlan Town were the day's highest scores smashing in twelve goals at Holywell Town.


Action from Connah's Quay Tigers v FC Nomads, full match report F.C.Nomads 2009-2010

Clwyd Premier Division match reports from Rhuddlan v Aston Park and Abergele v Shotton Steel...more

Reserve League

The Black Dragons Badges Reserve Premier League kicked off tonight with away wins for Prestatyn Town, Llandudno and Denbigh Town.

Action from the Llandyrnog-Denbigh Town match

Cup Draws information

For all NWCFA Cup Draws - see cups page

Welsh Cup First Round Draw (North & Mid Wales section)

Amlwch Town v Penrhyncoch
Barmouth and Dyffryn United v Buckley Town
Berriew v Mold Alex
Brymbo v Llangefni Town
Carno v Conwy United
Chirk AAA v Gresford Athletic
Coedpoeth United v Penparcau
Glan Conwy v Denbigh Town
Guilsfield v Llangollen
Hawarden Rangers v Ruthin Town
Lex XI v Dolgellau Athletic Amateur
Llanberis v Flint Town United
Llandudno Junction v Llanrhaeadr YM
Llandudno Town v Bethesda Athletic
Llanfairpwll v Penycae
Llanrug United v Nefyn United
Llanrwst United v Llangeinor
Llansantffraid Village v Llay Welfare
Overton Recreational v Holyhead Hotspur
Pwllhelli v Tywyn Bryncrug
Rhydymwyn v Llandyrnog United
Venture Community v Borras Park Albion

Ties to be played on or before Saturday 12th September 2009.

Saturday 15th August

Goals galore as five Premier Division matches produce 31 goals. Connah's Quay Town hit six at Sychdyn, ace marksman James Gambino scoring five for the Deesiders.

James Gambino scorer of five goals
Action from Rhuddlan Town vs Penmaenmawr

Ritchie Roberts fired a hat-trick for Penmaenmawr at Pengwern College, but still ended up on the losing side, as Sion Burrows snatched a late winner for Rhuddlan Town. (full report)

Llansannan's Emyr Owen was another hat-trick hero in the home draw against promoted Shotton Steel, both side sharing six goals in a 3-3 split. (full report)

Last season's runners up Abergele Rovers suffered a shock home 2-1 defeat at the hands of Brynford United, while Greenfield were lucky to have won at Aston Park. The home team much the better side, as Greenfield were reduced to nine men following the dismissal's of Darren Wilde and Tony Hogan late in the second half.

In Division One Bro Cernyw got off to a poor start crashing 5-2 at home to Wepre Rangers.

Glan Conwy Reserves are looking for a team to play them in a friendly match on Saturday at Cae ffwt in Glan Conwy, contact Keith Edwards on 07521678167.

Important Information

To all club secretary's

The league handbook has been sent out by post, some clubs have not had their teamsheet books (A5 & A4 size) referee's report forms, SAE etc. you will receive them by post or hand delivery before your first match. (If you have a mid-week friendly let me know, I can drop the books off).

All clubs that have not yet sent in a copy of their team(s) player insurance are reminded that it must be sent to me now.

Failure to do this may result in your club being suspended by the league from playing, until the league is satisfied that you are insured. (Rule 25).

Any problems please contact me immediately, the league insurance is available, but must be done ASAP

Mark Goldsmith - Chairman

Holywell Town New Website

Please note that Holywell Town FC have a new website which will be updated on a daily basis. Please use any information off the website for your matchday programmes etc.

The site can be found by typing the address into your web browser :- www.clubwebsite.co.uk/holywelltown

Please take a moment to have a look at the website.

Reminder that All Clubs must affiliate to the NWCFA on or before 31st July 2009.

The affiliation forms and fee must be sent to the NWCFA Competitions secretary (Address on the form). (NOT TO THE CLWYD LEAGUE)

Denbigh Town Res. 2-1 Buckley Town Res. see Photos Page (Denbigh)

CPD Y Glannau - New Manager

Following Mr Moi Parry's retirement as Manager after 15 years of stalwart service. David Earnshaw will be taking over as the new manager of Y Glannau.

Players required

Rhuddlan Town firsts are looking for a goal keeper and players, we train at admirals field in rhuddlan on Tuesdays and Thursday @ 7pm anyone interested feel free to come and join in.

Important Club Information

Would all clubs please check that their information on the club directory is correct, if not please e-mail or post the relevant infomation ASAP as it is needed in order to produce the handbook.

info@clwydfootballleague.co.uk

Information for Clubs

1. All Clubs must affiliate to the NWCFA on or before 31st July 2009

2. Please inform Alun Foulkes (01248-713501) of your ground availability for August to assist with opening fixtures.
These will be on the website in the next 10 days once the Cymru Alliance and the Welsh Alliance League have done their fixtures.

3. The next Club Management Committee will be on Wednesday, 29th July 2009 at Pentre Halkyn again, to commence at 8pm and will include all Cup Draws.

New photos Page added!

The much awaited photos page has been added, it is still very much incomplete, but will be updated with new images on a regular basis (see link on top left).

Final League Tables - Home & Away

Premier

Division One

Division Two

 

Shortage of Referee's


So far this season we have lost Nine Clwyd Area referee's, that we cannot afford to lose, as we have no replacements coming in. Unless the situation improves we will be facing a crisis and fixtures will have to be called off due no available match official.

It would be an idea for all clubs to send at least one of their committee on a referee,s course, this would help in the event of a referee being switched from your match at the last minute to take charge of a more senior game.

If you have any comments or views in respect to the above document please let us know by emailing to - info@clwydfootballleague.co.uk

Confirming Matches with Referees

Will all clubs please take note, that when confirming your home match with the appointed match official, please ensure that you speak in person with the Referee. Do not leave a message, unless you intend to follow it up with a later call. Once again we have had a situation when the appointed referee has failed to turn up for a game, this is happening far to often. It is a sad fact that as most referees are reliable a small minority are not. Due to the current shortage many match officials are switched to other games. If in any doubt phone the ref or the league to check with time to spare, a phone call five minutes before kick-off puts everyone in an impossible situation.

Results Info

Clubs are reminded that the Results must be telephoned in to the league with the correct information within 30 minutes of the match ending. The last two Saturday's have seen a drop in standard and with one well established club in the area guilty of not supplying any of their opponents goalscores information for the last two weeks. Failure to comply will result in a fine for your club, no excuses, Oh! I don't know who their number 9 was!, they left before giving me the names. Rubbish! you want to be involved in football, do the job properly, when their guy puts the ball in the back of your net find out who he is, you might want to sign him for next season!

Welsh Football Magazine

If any of you know of a North Wales club who would like to be featured in one of the next editions of Welsh Football magazine, could you please either let me know, or ask them to contact me as soon as possible ?

No work involved, the club only needs to answer a few questions and supply a photograph or two.

Many thanks

Dave Collins
Editor
Welsh Football

029 2075 3179
www.welsh-football.net
welshfootball@lineone.net

 

North Wales Football Roll of Honour

Competition
Winner
Runner Up/Finalist
Clwyd League Presidents Cup
Llandudno Reserves
St Asaph
Premier Division
Prestatyn Town Reserves
Abergele Rovers
Premier Cup
Greenfield
Abergele Rovers
Division One
GAP Connah's Quay Res.
Llandudno Reserves
REM Jones Cup
Llandudno Reserves
Llandudno Junction Res.
Division Two
Mostyn Dragons
St Asaph
Halkyn Cup
Aston Park Rangers 3rds.
Meliden
NWCFA Challenge Cup
Llandudno
GAP Connah's Quay
NWCFA Junior Cup
Trearddur Bay
St Asaph
NWCFA Youth Cup
GAP Connah's Quay
Llandudno
Cymru Alliance League
Bala Town
Holyhead Hotspurs
League Cup
Bala Town
Holyhead Hotspurs
Welsh Alliance League
Bethesda Athletic
Rhydymwyn
Barritt Cup
Llandudno Junction
Rhyl Reserves
Cookson Cup
Bethesda Athletic
Glan Conwy
FAW Trophy
Ragged School
Penycae
Welsh Cup
Bangor City
Aberystwyth Town
Welsh Premier League
Rhyl
Llanelli
Gwynedd League
Blaenau Ffestiniog
Holyhead Hotspurs Res.
Sian & Caernarfon Area League
Caernarfon Wanderers
Bangor City Reserves
Ynys Mon
Pentraeth
Bro Goronwy
Please feel free to add anything about your Team, its your website - use it!

Metal Hooks

Clubs are reminded that metal goalhooks are now banned and must be replaced with plastic clips, any clubs who are unsure of the requirements please contact the General secretary.
 

WHY NOT BECOME A REFEREE

The North Wales Coast Football Association hopes to arrange Referee Courses in the New Year. All too often matches at Junior Level go without a qualified Referee in attendance.

The game in North Wales requires new  referees to maintain/ improve its present level of qualified referees.

The benefits of becoming a Referee within North Wales and the whole of Wales has never been better. The opportunity of moving up the Ladder " is attractive, together with mentoring schemes available. Assessments are carried out on a regular basis, with sound advice given by the Assessors. Senior Referees are always available to give advice, encouragement to all new referees. The Referees Officer is also available to give guidance/ advice if required.

The Referees course lasts 6-7 weeks, with a written examination at the end. Each course is under the guidance of a Senior Instructor within your area. Each session will last about 2 hours one night a week If you have any problems during the course you only have to ask your Instructor or the Referees Officer who would be more than willing to help.

The old saying " nothing ventured nothing gained" comes to mind, since in past times the thought of becoming a Referee was not attractive, but you could be refereeing at a high level within a short period of time with the new structure in place within Wales. i.e. either on the League of Wales or even on the UEFA or FIFA list of Assistants or Referees.

We need new Referees of all ages to come into the game, since in recent years the referees who have passed the examination and taken up the game have moved up the pyramid system rapidly and have enjoyed the game from a different prospective than before.

Therefore why not become a qualified Referee by attending a Referees Course in your area. Please contact Mr. Keith Wyn Owen the Referees Officer of the North Wales Coast Football Association at 5, Stad Ty Hen, Waunfawr, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4PJ or on Telephone number 01286 650691