February 2006
Llanfairpwll, winners of the Fair Play award for the previous 2 years are on course for a treble according to the latest figures provided to the League by the FAW. The award is based on the on field disciplinary cautions and sending offs during Cymru Alliance League and Cup matches. In contrast, new boys Queens Park and Bodedern are currently the bad boys. To date 662 offences have taken place in all matches with 71 dismissals administered by Match Officials. The table to date is as follows:
CLUB OFFENCES POINTS
Llanfairpwll 16 78
Guilsfield 25 122
Llandyrnog 32 136
Gresford 32 142
Llandudno 31 144
Penrhyncoch 31 144
Ruthin Town 29 146
Buckley Town 27 150
Flint Town Utd 35 152
Glantraeth 34 158
Llangefni Town 35 162
Holyhead Hots 38 174
Bala Town 42 206
Halkyn United 42 206
Lex XI 41 208
Holywell Town 49 240
Bodedern 56 260
Queens Park 67 322
JANUARY 2006
FLINT TOWN UNITED defender Kevin Thomas has joined neighbours Holywell Town in a surprise switch. The former Connahs Quay and Llandudno player had been a main stay in the Silkmen's defence for the past 8 seasons.
HALKYN UNITED's young striker Sam Pugh, was has netted five goals for the struggling Flintshire basement side Halkyn United has made the switch to Flint Town United and must be a blow to new Manager Dave Abraham who was recently appointed to succeed Gareth Thomas. Abraham was formerly with Shotton Town in the Clwyd League and has acted swiftly to appoint former Rhydymwyn and Flint Manager Terry Wheeler and Chris Roberts as his Assistants.
Halkyn meanwhile have given seven days notice of approach to Flint for their player Ian Taylor and to Holywell for Jason Grisdale in their attempt to pull clear of the relegation mire.
Llangefni Town have signed utility player Peter Hoy from Welsh Premier League, Rhyl. Hoy has cancelled his contract to turn out for the Anglesey side in the Cymru Alliance League but will retain his registration details with the Reserves.
Meanwhile Ruthin Town have sacked management duo Lee Jones and Sion Roberts in their bid to avoid the drop following a poor run of results that has seen the club win only once in 17 outings. The recent home defeat by neighbours Llandyrnog United was the final straw for Ruthin and they have now appointed senior player and former Reserve team Manager, Edwart Jones the task of turning matters around for the second half of the season.
3rd. October
The Cymru Alliance league have deducted Flint Town United three points for failing to fulfil their scheduled fixture at Gresford Athletic, they were also fined. Rumour has it that they will be appealing over the decision.
31st. August
HOLYHEAD HOTSPUR look destined to move to the new stadium ground in time for next season after final discussions ended this week after signing the contract so that work can begin in the next couple of weeks. The club will then aim to attract a Premiership club to the Island as part of the opening ceremony.
BUCKLEY TOWN's former captain Jimmy Harrison continues to make steady improvement at Chester Hospital following a serious car crash earlier this year. The club reported that Jimmy is now able to speak a little and that there is slight movement in his arms. The League and GRESFORD ATHLETIC would like to wish Jimmy the very best on his road to full recovery. In contrast, Buckley's keeper Farai Jackson and midfielder James Moreton have moved to Unibond League side Kidsgrove and will undoubtedly be a big loss to the club 23rd. August
HOLYWELL TOWN have parted company with Manager George Thelwell after a disappointing start to the campaign for personal reasons. The Wellmen are expected to name their replacement within the next seven days.
QUEENS PARK, excited at the prospect of their first season in the Cymru Alliance have spent £2,500 on new dugouts in order to comply with the criteria. The club has huge links with the local Community and will play their home matches this season at the Queensway Sports Stadium. Unfortunately, due to works at the stadium, the club has had to switch two of its opening home matches until the work has been completed, which is expected first week of September.
HALKYN UNITED have welcomed new signings Tommy Leonard (ex Chester City), Danny Nolan, ex Glamorgan County Cricketer and ex Connahs Quay keeper Andy Hughes to bolster their squad for the new season with Paul Welburn, Carl Butler, Jody Chambers, Andy Kendrick and Ian Clayton all returning to the club after a season's absence.
GLANTRAETH have signed Nigel Barry who was captain of local rivals Llangefni Town last season with midfielder Danny Hughes making the opposite journey. Keeper Paul Pritchard has left to return to Holyhead Hotspur with Bangor born Steven Thomas as his replacement. Ex Porthmadog and Cemaes Bay defender Richard Hughes has signed but appearances will be limited due to work reasons.
GRESFORD ATHLETIC have signed Porthmadog striker Gareth Caughter on second forms and will rely heavily on a crop of young players coming through the junior ranks as Manager Alan 'Sammy' Jones celebrates his twenty fifth year with the club.
PENRHYNCOCH recently lost out on last year leading marksman and captain Andy Caree who has opted to return to District League level at Penparcau. Keeper Richard Morgan has also opted to play Premier League football at Park Avenue, home of Aberystwyth Town.
RUTHIN TOWN's young forward Rob Marsh Evans has been given a contract with Chester City after impressing during pre-season and leaves the club with every good wishes. Ruthin's new signings include John Earnshaw and Darren Nixon with Rhydian Hafal, Meilir Thomas and James Evans being promoted through the youth system.
LEX XI have signed former Prestatyn Town player Steve Roberts to strengthen their side and early season success looks to bear fruit. Also having signed is Eddie Noguers from Portugal who now resides in the Wrexham area.
Fire broke out in the club's kitchen in early June, however, due to local support, a much improved facility is now in place and the club continues to fund raise to make ends meet. Sponsored walk has been planned in September to raise cash for local cancer hospice "Nightingale House" - please contact Maggie on 01978 755209. The Club is also celebrating being 40 years old this year and several events are being planned to mark the occassion. 22nd. August According to the local press Holywell Town's manager George Thelwell has resigned for personnal reason.
OPENING DAY FIXTURES
Friday 12th August - Kick Off 6.30pm
Bala Town v Buckley Town
Saturday 13th August - Kick O ff 2.30pm
Flint Town v Penrhyncoch
Guilsfield v Llandyrnog
Holyhead Hotspurs Halkyn Utd
Holywell Town v Gresford Athletic
Llangefni Town v Lex X1
Llandudno v Glantraeth
Llanfair PG v Ruthin Town
Queens Park v Bodedem
LLANGEFNI APPOINT FORMER MANAGER
Bryan Owen has taken over as the new Manager of Llangefni Town
following the departure of joint Managers Bob Parry and Aled Owen
at the end of last season. Owen will begin his third stint as Manager of
a side that finished third in the table last term after looking certanties for
the title at the end of March
LEAGUE CUP DRAW
Prem Round
Flint Town Vs. Llandudno
Penrhymcoch Vs. Buckley Town
First Round
Llangefni Town Vs. Bala Town
Queens Park Vs. Glantraeth
Penrhyncoch or Buckley Vs. Halkyn Utd
Llanyrmog Vs. Lex X1
Flint or Llandudno Vs. Guilsfield
Ruthin Town Vs. Holywell Town
Holyhead Hotspurs Vs. Gresford Athletic
5th. June 2005
At yesterday's Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance Football League's Annual General Meeting gathered at Colwyn Bay, the promotion of both Queens Park FC, Champions of the Wrexham National Football League and Bodedern FC, Champions of the Pentraeth Honda Welsh Alliance Football League was confirmed. After five months that saw 10 teams from the feeder League having their grounds inspected, both sides gained automatic promotion on the virtue that they had completed the necessary ground criteria for entry. As a result, the meeting also confirmed the relegation of Mold Alexandra FC back to the Wrexham National League after a two year stint and bottom club Cemaes Bay FC, who endured a torrid campaign in only winning one of their matches throughout the season. They will now play in the Pentraeth Honda Welsh Alliance League next season.
Manager of the season
Buckley Town's success in winning the League title was yesterday completed when their Manager, Dave 'Pixie'Taylor was awarded the Cymru Alliance Football League's Manager of the Year award sponsored by North Wales Joinery of Llandudno at the League's AGM in Colwyn Bay. Taylor saw his side recover a 10 point deficit going into the April fixtures to win the League comfortably in the end from second placed Glantraeth and long time leaders Llangefni Town. Buckley Town also recaptured the NEWFA Challenge Cup after defeating holders and rivals Bala Town at Wrexham's Racecourse ground. The presentation was made by the League's Vice Chairman and NWJ proprietor Bob Paton
Programme of the season
Guilsfield captured the inaugural Cymru Alliance 'Best Club Programme of the Year' voted for by other fellow member clubs and collected the shield at yesterday's AGM that was presented by League President, Mr J O Hughes to Guilsfield Secretary Mr Glyn Davies. The shield has been kindly donated to the League by Management Committee member and former League Chairman, Mr Keith Bryan who was unable to attend yesterday's meeting due to a family holiday.
Fair Play award
Llanfairpwll FC retained the Cymru Alliance Football League's Best/Fair Play Club award presented by the sponsor and League's President Mr JO Hughes. At the AGM ceremony in Colwyn Bay yesterday, Llanfairpwll's long serving Secretary Alun Mummery collected the award on behalf of the club from Mr Hughes for adjudged to having the best on the field disciplinary record for the second successive season.
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