
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.)


Prestatyn Champions!
Prestatyn Town have retained the Clywd Premier
Division title, after winning 5-0 at Denbigh Town.

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
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
Action from Saturday's Premier League game at
Denbigh Town - full
match report
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.
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.