Glan Conwy - REM Jones Cup Winners 2008
Extra League & Cup Medals
Any club requiring more than the allocated 16
medals, please contact Billy Ward at Sovereign Trophies in Rhyl
on 01745-330265
Promotion Issue
A number of people seem to be confused with the
issue regarding promotion from the Clwyd League to the Welsh
Alliance League. The notes below are what was agreed at the
leagues liaison meeting held earlier in the season, these notes
have appeared on this web page since November 2007.
The main points are that only a team finishing
in either of the top two positions in the Clwyd Premier Division
will be considered for promotion, with the Champions taking
preference. If the Champions fail to meet the WAL ground criteria
or do not desire promotion, then the runners up would be considered.
The Welsh Alliance rule states that "The
League shall consist of a maximum number of 18 teams on the
league, and no further reserve teams will be elected to the
league". Fearing that they would be left with 14 clubs
The Welsh Alliance committee had agreed to approach the Clwyd
League for a side outside the top two, but now that Bethesda
Athletic will not be promoted, it is unlikely this will be pursued
(no such request has yet been received in writing) and as with
Rhuddlan Town last season this would have been rejected by the
Clwyd League. A team promoted from the Gwynedd League as a non
reserve side would take priority.
Current situation - Prestatyn Town reserves will
be recommended for promotion as Champions by the Clwyd League
at the next liaison meeting before the end of May. After that
it is up to the Welsh Alliance League.
Points in favour:- Prestatyn have the ground,
finished up as champions and put their application in as per
rule. Senior side in WPL - Can appeal to the FAW - Rhyl reserves
in the WAL.
Points against:- League rule against accepting
reserve sides - Bethesda not getting promoted may have took
the last remaining place - WAL will not relegated a non reserve
side to take a reserve team. - Member clubs unlikely to be in
favour.
LIAISON MEETING - VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Re: Promotion to the Welsh Alliance League – Season
2008 / 2009.
Following the recent Pyramid Liaison Committee meeting Chaired
by the Pentraeth Honda Welsh Alliance Football League and attended
by representatives of both the Clwyd and Gwynedd Football Leagues,
the following directives were unanimously agreed upon:
1. Any club wishing to be considered for promotion from the
Clwyd Premier League into the Welsh Alliance League for next
season MUST submit a written application upon request to their
General Secretary, Mr Ron Bridges, and this must be received
by him either by post or by e-mail by no later than the 31st
DECEMBER 2007. Any application received after this date will
not be accepted. Mr Bridges can be contacted by telephone 01244
812986 or by post – 9 Rowan Road, Aston Park, Deeside,
Flintshire, CH5 1XR. Remember, he must receive a written application
– contacting him by phone alone will not be accepted.
2. Clubs who do submit an application will then have their
grounds inspected by the Welsh League on or before the 28th
FEBRUARY 2008 where you will each receive a written report on
what work needs to be done in order to meet their ground criteria
(see separate attachment). This work must be completed to their
satisfaction on or before the 1st MAY 2008. From experience,
those clubs wishing to be promoted must not leave matters until
the last minute, waiting to see what your final league position
may be – this must be a serious commitment by each club
from the outset.
3. Please also remember that consideration will only be given
to the clubs finishing either as Champions or Runners-up of
the Clwyd Premier League in accordance with the FAW Pyramid
Guidelines and Regulations. We have been informed that the Welsh
Alliance Football League is looking to promote ONE club from
both the Clwyd Premier and Gwynedd Football Leagues at the end
of the season subject to criteria and further approval of delegates
of each League.
Aston Park Rangers 3rds win Halkyn Cup
Two goals in the first 5 minutes of the game left
Mostyn with a mountain to climb, from which the Maes Pennant
club never recovered. A long ball from Aston Parks defense put
Gary McConnell through on goal and the foot race with Mostyn
veteran Keiron Griffiths was never going to be a contest, McConnell
finished well to give his side the lead, soon after Anthony
Weaver struck from a similar position to double Aston Park's
advantage. The game was all but over as a contest 10 minutes
before half time, when Ritchie Colclough's looping header found
the back of the net.
The match went on to become a scrappy affair until
the closing stages, when Aston Park added further goals through
James Butler and Mike Murphy. Mostyn's consolation goal was
the best of the game, Keiron Roberts cutting in from the right
wing before firing a screaming drive from 25 yards out, which
flew into the top corner of the Aston Park goal. Little reward
for Mostyn Dragons in their first final, but experience for
Dave Bell's young side in front of a crowd of nearly 300 spectators.
Aston Park Rangers Thirds
Halkyn Cup Winners 2008 - The Halkyn Cup - Mostyn Dragons Finalists
Match Officials - Bryn Jones
- Michael Grey - Chris Thompson. Other
Pictures from the final (click on images for a larger pic.)
Premier Cup Appeal - Rhuddlan Town have
lodged an appeal following their semi-final defeat against Abergele
Rovers. The basis of the complaint is that Abergele goalscorer
Andy Thomas had previously appeared for Glan Conwy reserves
in a game against Rhuddlan Town reserves in the REM Jones Cup,
thus in breach of the Divisional cup rule 25.
Halkyn United Require A New First Team Manager
- Dave Abrahams has stepped down as Halkyn United's first team
manager to concentrate on coaching the youth set up at the club
and the club are looking for suitable candidates to take over
their Welsh Alliance side, interested applicants can contact
the club secretary Mr Brian Pugh on 01352 710431 Mob 07940275546
- Email: briancpugh106737@aol.com
Bethesda Promotion Rejection - Bethesda
Athletic look set to remain in the Welsh Alliance League after
their promotion to the Cymru Alliance was turned down, due to
the fact that their Meurig Park ground did not meet the league's
criteria. Bethesda along with Brymbo & Corwen were rejected
at Thursday's meeting in Holywell, Mold Alex did have their
ground approved and look likely to be promoted.
Prestatyn Champions!
Prestatyn Town have retained the Clywd Premier
Division title, after winning 5-0 at Denbigh Town. Report &
pictures to follow!
Prestatyn Town Res. Premier Division Champions
2008
Action from the match - Steve Bowes (Blue centre
pic) adds a second for Prestatyn.
Click images for larger photos
Greenfield maintained their 100% record in emphatic
style, by thrashing Aston Park Rangers Res. 10-0, with Keith
Ainsworth notching up their 100th league goal in the second
half.
Aztec Sports are in serious trouble with the league,
after failing to fulfill yet another fixture, this time at Glan
Conwy. The Rhyl based side had only two fixtures left, but the
league have now pulled the plug on their last fixture at Cerrigydrudion
on Saturday, as it is apparent that they will not be turning
up for this one as well. A special meeting of the league officials
will be convened on Saturday, where Aztecs face the possibility
of expulsion from the league along with a hefty fine for failing
to fulfill their league obligations.
Six Shooters!
Denbigh Town routed Rhuddlan Town in a game that ensured the
Central Park side will be playing Clwyd Premiership football
next season , reports Peter Glynn.
Tony Sheridan's men needed something out of the game to make
certain of top flight soccer for next term , and with four first
teamers added to the mix , it turned into a one sided encounter
, with quiet assassin Matt Toole helping himself to a hat trick.
In fact it was Toole who was sharpest in the box early doors
, sliding home a ball from Jamie Hobson on 12 minutes and a
minute later planting a strike with his left when fed in by
Gaz John Williams. Was the game over as a contest? Not quite
at that point , as the Castlemen recovered their composure with
Damien Fox Byrne and James Ainsworth testing Denbigh Glovesman
Andy Skeoch with firm efforts. But just before half time , Hobson
all but put the game to bed with a neat goal and moments later
Toole nearly grabbed his third but made a hash when trying to
tee the ball up onto his right foot.
The second stanza was more of the same , and it was a case of
how many the Red Socks would score. Toole duly completed his
hat trick just after the hour mark , feeding onto a Hobson ball
, beating two and firing past the isolated Matt Hayes in the
Rhudd goal. Next Mark Orme helped himself to one after a sustained
period of pressure , latching onto Ben Stanway's excellent feed
and lashing home in glee.
And then on 78 minutes Ian Evans took advantage of a quick Hobson
free kick , swivelled on a sixpence and slammed home past a
static away side defence.
Man of the Match: Jamie Hobson.
Saturday in Brief
Connah's Quay Nomads are Division Two champions,
following the 6-0 win over Bro Cernyw at the Deeside stadium,
the expected goal avalanche did not materialize until nearly
an hour into the game as brave Cernyw restricted the champion's
elect to a single goal. The relief was evident when Jamie Cross
finally doubled the lead and with Nomads now playing with less
apprehension James Gambino completed his hat-trick to become
the divisions top scorer.
Action from the games at Connah's Quay and at
Shotton Lane where Aston Park Rangers Res. took on Greenfield
in the REM Jones cup semi-final.
Connah's Quay Nomads - Clwyd League Division Two
Champions 2008 and the Division's top scorer James Gambino.
More
of Connah's Quay Nomads
Two of Division One's heavy weights Greenfield
and Glan Conwy both won through their respective semi-finals
and now meet in the REM Jones Cup final at Denbigh Town F.C.
on Monday May 12th.
Midweek Action
Flint Go Top
A Lee Molineux hat-trick featured in the 6-2 home
win over Rhuddlan Town. Flint now lead the Premier Division
by a point and have completed all their league fixtures. Tonight's
result guarantees Flint Town at least runners up spot. Hat-trick
hero Lee Molineux leads the scoring charts with 25 goals, while
Penmaenmawr's Ritchie Roberts in second place will need to match
Lee's hat-trick in Pen's last game at home to Rhyl Nomads to
pip the Flint striker for the award.
With the title race going to the wire Prestatyn
Town need too avoid defeat at Denbigh Town in their penultimate
league fixture on Thursday 8th May to retain the title and a
possible promotion to the Welsh Alliance League.
Halkyn United and Denbigh Town battled out a 1-1
draw at Pant Newydd, on the scoresheet for Denbigh Town was
veteran striker Steve (Jonah) Jones, nearly 30 years on since
making his debut in a Clwyd League fixture at Prestatyn.
Another seasoned campaigner Darren Wilde headed
a last gasp winner for all conquering Greenfield in the Presidents
Cup tie at Llandudno, John Haseldine had given Greenfield a
10th minute lead from the penalty spot, following a push on
Lee Taylor,. but the home side hit back with a fine individual
effort from Alun Roberts. With extra time looming Greenfield
forced a corner, which Wilde met with a powerful downward header
to win the tie.
Rhyl Nomads regained some of their early season
form by thrashing Aston Park Rangers 7-1, although the match
was finely balanced until the last half hour.
Action from Saturday's Premier League game at
Denbigh Town - full
match report
Saturday's Preview
The last full Saturday of fixture's has arrived,
with some very important matches taking place. The outcome of
the Premier Division could well be decided at Penmaenmawr, where
Pen. Phoenix entertain Abergele Rovers. Prestatyn Town and Flint
Town both have away fixtures against struggling sides in which
both teams would expect to win.
Dave Jones from the Rhyl
& Prestatyn visitor
has written an excellent analysis of the title run in, it can
be read in Wednesday's visitor and on the Prestatyn Town website
seasiders
online.
Thanks Dave for the fantastic coverage you have
given the Clwyd League again, Top man.
Greenfield will be aiming to extend their 100%
record, but face tough opponents in Sychdyn who will be out
to secure third spot.
Connah's Quay Nomads need to win both their remaining
games, at Penrhyn United tomorrow and at home to Bro Cernyw,
to claim the Division Two title at the first attempt after rejoining
the league. Any other result will mean that Llandudno Res. are
champions.
Just out of the title race Llandudno Junction
and Prestatyn Town 3rds. will be hoping to reach the the Halkyn
Cup final, as the take on Mostyn Dragons and Aston Park 3rds.
respectively in away semi-final ties.
Prestatyn Town promotion boost!
Prestatyn Town have been granted planning application
for the installation of floodlights and other work required
to upgrade the Bastion Road ground to Welsh Premier League standard.
The Denbighshire club have to complete the work before the WPL
deadline of May 1st in order to be promoted. This would also
open an avenue for Prestatyn Town reserves (should they finish
Champions of the Clwyd Premier) for a possible promotion to
the Welsh Alliance League.
Action from the Premier Division match between
Mochdre Sports and Penmaenmawr Phoenix (at Conwy)
Action from Division Two's Top Game - Llandudno
Junction Res. v Llandudno Res.
Click on images for larger pics.
Wednesday's preview
Following Abergele's 3-1 win at Llansannan, Penmaenmawr
must take all three points at Mochdre if their to maintain their
title challenge. A win would take Penmaenmawr level on points
with second placed Prestatyn Town, who's game at Denbigh Town
on Tuesday was called off due to a waterlogged pitch.
Division Two's game between Llandudno Junction
Res. and Llandudno Res. is a massive game for both clubs, as
a win for Junction would put them within 5 points of Llandudno
with two games in hand. Llandudno could not afford a draw, because
Connah's Quay Nomads are also in contention, although they have
some difficult games in hand. Llandudno Junction are anticipating
a large crowd for this local derby, possibly their biggest of
the season and that includes attendance's for their senior team.
Final Fixtures for Season
All clubs please check your fixtures as their
has been some additions and changes to the April fixtures, due
to the recent bad weather it has been necessary to extend the
remaining cup and league games into May.
Greenfield Division One Champions!
Greenfield clinched the Division One title
in emphatic style defeating Betws-yn-Rhos 7-0 at Holywell High
School, with top goalscorer Lee Taylor added another hat-trick
to his goals total. Greenfield have won all 20 league games
and have four games remaining to keep their 100% league record
intact. Brynford United secured second place with a 6-3
away win at Y Glannau, both teams will be presented with their
medals and Greenfield with the Division One Trophy when they
meet in the league fixture at Holywell High School on April
30th.
UEFA Regions Cup Update!
After a successful season with the N.W.C.F.A.
under 18 side,
winning the RAM Leisure Inter Association Cup for the first
time,
Shane Cartwright and Lee Thornton have been selected to guide
a senior team to similar success in the UEFA Regions Cup.
A completion held every two years for amateur players.
North Wales Coast convincingly beat North East Wales by 2 -
0,
as well as controversially having three goals disallowed for
off side, at Mold Alexander's Parc Alyn Ground.
With a first half goal by Lee Taylor (Greenfield), followed
by a well hit free kick from Johnny Saddler (Caernarfon Wanderers)
in the second half putting the tie beyond doubt.
This leaves North Wales Coast needing just a point from their
last game to guarantee their route to a final game against
Gwent County F.A. to reach the next qualifying round in Israel
this August.
Top Goalscores updated! If anyone thinks
they may have their goals missing from the list, please let
the website know and we will be happy to update them.
