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Tonight's North Wales Reserve Premier League match at Parc Maesdu Llandudno is off once again due to a frozen pitch.

Abergele Dragons vs. Mochdre Sports is on!

Llandudno Junction vs. Holywell Town is on!

The league have confirmed that there will be two extra cup competitions starting at the end of March/First week in April.

Teams finishing in the top four places in the Vale of Clwyd/Conwy and Clwyd East League will play in the Clwyd Cup, which will be a two legged knockout competition. The Champions of each league will play the fourth placed teams, the runners up will play the third placed teams in their opposing leagues. This will be followed by a two legged semi-final, then a one off final at a suitable neutral venue.

The remaining clubs will be invited to enter the Auxiliary Cup, which will be on a four team mini league group basis, with a later knockout stage.

Entry to the Auxiliary cup is optional for clubs requiring extra fixtures, but teams over running their fixtures into April might not be able to enter. It is expected that we may have up to six groups with the champions of each group and the two best runners up entering into a straight knockout competition.

There will be no free dates and the group stage of the competition will be played between Saturday March 31st to Saturday 14th April including three mid-week matches.

Further information will also be posted periodically on our website, including updates on the Clwyd cup positions.

The league reserves the right to exclude clubs on the basis they have a number of outstanding fixtures left and a poor disciplinary record or owe outstanding fines to the league or their area association.

Please note entry is free to this competitions, if your club wishes to be included in the Auxiliary cup, the you must inform Mark Goldsmith in writing or by email before Wednesday 29th February 2012.

The semi finals of the NEWFA U19 Cup are two legged, first leg is 5th April second 12th April, the teams through are Flint, Gap, TNS and Airbus or Druids.

Tuesday Match Off
Reserve Premier League
Conwy United vs. Prestatyn Town -match off due to a frozen Morfa pitch.

NEWFA Horace Wynne Cup Draw
Aston Park Rangers v Flint Mountain
Connah's Quay Tigers v Caerwys
Holywell Town v F.C. Nomads
Point of Ayr v Flint Town United

Premier Cup Semi Final Draw (two leg ties)
Abergele Dragons v Prestatyn Rovers
St. Asaph v Rhuddlan Town

At Thursday night's Joint Liaison Committee meeting
Seven applications were approved for a ground inspection.

Vale of Clwyd & Conwy League
Meliden
Prestatyn Rovers
Rhuddlan Town
St. Asaph

Only the Champions or Runners up of each feeder league will be promoted, subject to ground criteria.

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The NEWFA Mid Season Seminar will take place at Brymbo Sports & Social Club on Sunday 22nd January 2012 at 2.00pm,I do have 3 quest Speakers on the day in Mr Brian Lawler ex Welsh Premier League Referee now FIFA Referee,s Observer and Welsh Premier League Delagate, Mr Lee Evans who is FIFA Leval 2 Referee and a top Referee in the Welsh Premier League and Mr Aled Rowlands ex Welsh Premier League Player with well over 300 matches in the Welsh Premier League and now currently player Manager of Huws Gray Alliance Team Rhos Aelwyd.A smart standard of casual dress is expected.I would like to see as many Referee's as possible turn up for which will be an ejoyable afternoon.PLEASE CAN YOU RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL by the 14th JANUARY to let me now if you are coming.
The Agenda For the Seminar is as Follows
Mr Cliff Evans to Open The Seminar
1) Mr Lee Evans
2) Mr Brian Lawler
3) Mr Aled Rowlands
4) Presention of LAWS OF THE GAME CERTIFICATE.
Half Time Break
5) Questions & Answers to our Quest Speakers
6) Close Seminar appox 4.30-4.45pm
Regards
Brian Bevan (NEWFA Referee's Officer)

Tonight's North Wales Reserve Premier League match at Rhyl has been postponed for another date. Rhyl's opponents were due to be Conwy United.

Saturday's Premier Division match between Meliden vs. St. Asaph will now be played at Dawson Drive, Prestatyn. 2:00pm k/o

Cup Tie reversed
Prestatyn Town's Premier cup tie against Llandudno will now be played at Llandudno's Parc Maesdu, on Tuesday 17th January at 7:30pm, this is due to Bastion Road being made unavailable at very short notice.

Three matches are off in the Connah's Quay area, as the search for Mike Murphy continues. Matches at Aston Park Rangers, F.C. Nomads and Connah's Quay Tigers have been postponed, so that players can help search the River Dee, where Mike was last seen on Wednesday. Mike Murphy plays for Aston Park Rangers and has been associated with several clubs in the area.

After several weeks struggling to field a full side Abergele Colts have resigned their membership of the league. The Colts league records have now been removed.

West Shore F.C. have been fined and had three points deducted for using ineligible players in their league match at Betws-yn-Rhos on 22nd October. The match which West Shore won 4-3 was ordered to be replayed and the result and point declared void.

F.C. Nomads vs Mostyn Dragons
Acton Village vs Flint Town United Res.
Halkyn Utd Res. vs Point of Ayr
Flint Mountain vs Gap Connahs Quay Res.
Holywell Town Res. vs Sychdyn

Normac Precision Presidents Cup
Prestatyn Town v Holywell Town
Flint Town United v Denbigh Town

Aberystwyth Town v Llandudno
Buckley Town v Bala Town
Carmarthen Town v AFC Porth
Afan Lido v Airbus UK Broughton
Prestatyn Town v Cefn Druids
Flint Town United v Neath FC
Rhyl v Llanelli AFC
The New Saints v Newport County

Five Players Joint Top with Eleven League Goals each in the Premier Division including brothers Darren and Adam Cassidy.

Darren Cassidy - Rhuddlan Town
Duncan Midgley - St. Asaph
Jake Walker - Abergele Dragons
Martin King - Prestatyn Rovers
Adam Cassidy - St. Asaph

Promotion
Four clubs have been recommended by the Vale of Clwyd and Conwy League for promotion to the Welsh Alliance League, only one of either the champions or runners up will be promoted as per FAW rules.

All clubs must apply in writing with the correct ground inspection fee before 31st December 2011.

Reserve Premier League
Conwy United vs GAP Connah's Quay - Match Postponed due to a Waterlogged Pitch

The Football Association of Wales are sad to announce the death of the national team manager Gary Speed.

We ask that everyone - especially the media - respects the family's privacy at this very sad time.

Gary was appointed one year ago and was given the brief to prepare the Wales senior squad for qualification to the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil. During his year in charge, the results and performances in the final European Championship qualifiers and friendly games suggested that there were strong grounds for optimism that the team could challenge for a place in the finals in three years time.

As a player, Gary had an exemplary career. A versatile player who could feature in midfield as well as defence, he won 85 international caps over a period of fifteen years between 1990 – 2004 before retiring at the end of Mark Hughes’ time as manager. Many felt that he still had further international years in him, but he used the time to continue his club career, eventually making more than 750 first team appearances.

Born in Mancot in Flintshire, he was a star schoolboy player and was signed by Leeds United in 1988, making his debut as a nineteen year old. His eight-year stay at Elland Road saw the club win the First Division Championship in 1982 and he also featured in a League Cup Final defeat in 1996.

He then had a short spell of eighteen months with Everton after a £3.5m move, but it was with Newcastle United from 1998 onwards that he came-into his own as a senior player, with more than 200 Premier League appearances and becoming part of the side that reached FA Cup Finals in 1998 and 1999. The side managed by Bobby Robson and including Alan Shearer. It was one of the great sides from that famous club.

Gary’s final clubs were Bolton Wanderers (2004-08) and Sheffield United (2008-2010). He began to mix playing with coaching and when Kevin Blackwell was sacked as Sheffield United manager at the start of the 2010-11 season, Gary was appointed as his successor. However, after only a few months in the post, he was linked to the vacant Wales managerial position and given permission to talk to the FAW. This he did and was appointed to the post in December 2010.

All at the FAW admired Gary’s passion for the job and task of taking the team back up the European and World rankings. With the qualifying dates for the next World Cup group agreed only last week in Brussels, there was much to look-forward to over the next few years.

That this tragedy should have overtaken someone so young and talented is a huge loss not only for his family and friends but a nation as a whole.

FAW Chief Executive, Jonathan Ford said: ‘I, and all of the football family of Wales, am devastated by the news of Gary’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family at this difficult time.’

FAW President, Phil Pritchard added: ‘I am completely shocked by this terrible news and my thoughts are with his family. We will do whatever we can as an association to help them in this difficult time.’

All Clwyd League matches midweek and on Saturday will observe a minute silence before kick-off as a mark of respect for Gary Speed.

Caerwys FC Club Officials are pleased to announce that at long last funding has been obtained to finish work at the new pavilion. After being rejected by the Sports Lottery, Welsh FA, North Wales Coast FA and a lengthy application made to the Welsh Assembly Community Facilities Grant which took 7 months for a negative decision to be made, £24,600 has recently been approved by Cadwyn Clwyd of which the club has to provide 30% £7,380. This will mean raising approximately £4000 to reach the target which will hopefully be achieved by next May. Caerwys FC has already contributed almost £20,000 from fund-raising towards this project. Grants of £30,000 and £2,000 were initially received from Flintshire County Council and Caerwys Town Council.

Rhos United are looking for new players we train on Thurs 7:30 till 8:30 at Erias Park Astro pitch for more details contact the Manager Ben Wheeler on 07827483050.

Please note registrations

Please refrain from phoning the Registration Secretary after 8.00pm.
Only Club Secretary’s to contact the Registration Secretary.
Any Transfer forms sent to the Reg Sec without the appropriate fee will be returned to the clubs.

Holywell Town Race Night

Holywell Town Football Club will be holding a race night next Saturday night 26th November at the Cross Foxes pub in Holywell. The first race is at 7.45pm and its free admission. It promises to be a good fun filled night.

Salisbury & Co. Presidents Cup Round 3
Betws-yn-Rhos v Rhyl Athletic
Meliden/Rhuddlan Town v Mochdre Sports
Old Colwyn v Rhos United/Abergele Dragons
St. Asaph v Prestatyn Rovers

EVADX REM Jones Semi-Final Ties (2 legs)
Betws-yn-Rhos v Cerrigydrudion
West Shore v Llannefydd

Halkyn Cup Semi-Final Ties (2 Legs)
Abergele Dragons/Penmaenmawr Phoenix v Aston Park Rangers
Llandyrnog United v Connah's Quay Tigers

Two extra cup competitions may be introduced later in the season, due to the small membership of each divisions.

The Various Divisions/Leagues are expected to be finalised in early March, providing the good weather continues and it is proposed that the top four clubs in the Vale of Clwyd/Conwy Premier Division will enter the Clwyd Cup with the top four teams in the Clwyd East Football League in a two legged knock out, each club playing their counter part from the other league, with a single match final.

The remaining clubs in the Various League's (Vale of Conwy/Clwyd East/Reserve Premier/Combination) should they require extra fixtures, will have the option of entering an Auxiliary cup, which would be on a mini league basis of four groups of four teams, with the top two from each group taking part in a knock out competition.

CPD Gallt Melyd/Meliden F.C. 2011 Team Photo before their first league match back at their revamped Ffordd Tynewydd ground.

Action from the Meliden vs. Rhuddlan match, which was abandoned after 77 minutes, when a spectator ran on to the field of play. Rhuddlan's Joe Ahearn scores direct from a free kick, but the strike was disallowed as Referee Michael Gray is signaling an indirect kick. (more pics.

Mochdre Sports require players

Mochdre Sports are looking for players to strengthen the squad, if
your interested, training takes place at John Brights Llandudno, between 6-30 to 7-30 on Thursday's.

Flint Town Utd v Newport Civil Service
Port Talbot Town v Afan Lido
TNS v Bryntirion Athletic
AFC Porth v Cambrian & Clydach
Wrexham v Airbus UK Broughton
Carmarthen Town v Bridgend Town
Caersws FC v Llandudno Town
Buckley Town v Taffs Well
Neath FC v West End
FC Cefn v Aberystwyth Town
Newtown AFC v Rhyl FC
Bangor City v Llanelli AFC
Prestatyn Town v Goytre Utd
Newport County FC v Barry Town
Gap Connah's Quay v Cefn Druids
Merthyr Saints v Bala Town

Action from the Halkyn Cup 2nd Leg between Prestatyn Rovers res. (white) and Llandyrnog United res. (red)

Action from the Mawddach/Barritt Cup between Meliden (orange) and CPD Llanberis (red)

RAM Inter Association Trophy
Under 18 representative teams

North Wales Coast F.A
Vs
Central Wales F.A.

Prestatyn Town FC - Bastion Gardens - Prestatyn - LL19 7LU
Tuesday 15th November 2011
Kick-off 7.30pm

The squads contain some of the most promising young players from clubs all across Wales, so please come along to support the lads in our third game in the
'RAM Inter Association Trophy's 2011/12'

Feel free to contact me for any further information and we hope to see you at the game

Chris Morrell

North Wales Coast Football Association
Under 18 and Senior Representative teams manager

Meliden F.C. will be back at their refurbished Ffordd Tynewydd ground in time for Saturday's Barritt Cup tie against Llanberis.

The Ffordd Tynewydd field has been completely dug up and re-laid with a new playing surface. A perimeter barrier has been fitted all-round also new changing rooms complete with showers, toilets, tea room and separate match officials room.

Meliden who have been playing their home matches at nearby Dawson Drive for the past eighteen months, now look forward to using their new facilities, which pass at level three ground criteria in the Welsh Pyramid system.

North Wales Coast FA 2 North East Coast 0
The Coast under 18's pulled off an excellent result against strong favourites North East, with a hard working display at Colwyn Bay in the RAM inter-association trophy last night. Having gone to Central Wales and won earlier in the year this game would prove a bigger test with the East FA now having such a big selection area due to the boundary changes, indeed several of the East team played for the Coast side last year! East started really strongly and it looked like a long night was imminent as George Baxter and Jamie Hayes both had chances but the Coast began to settle and Denbighs Kristian Pierce and Caernarfons Alex Jones began to influence the game. Chances for both teams came in the first half with Dan Gibbon and Jamie Bristow for East, Jamie McDaid, Ben Hoult and Pierce for Coast however as we entered 1st half stoppage time, great work from Mcdaid saw Josh Davies meet his cross and power in a header to put Coast one up. The second half was a cagey affair with nether team being able to settle very well until from a corner in the 68th min, Coasts Alex Jones found himself at the edge of the East penalty area , took a touch inside a defender and passed to the ball into the corner of the net for 2.0. Chris Morrell's Coast team then took a firm grip on the game and with centre backs Tom Kemp and Llion Jones outstanding, more chances came for Mcdaid and Dean Seager but the scores remained that way until the finish to give the Coast a decent start with 6pts out of 6, though still a long way of the tournament to go.

Death of Llanrwst Utd Chairman

The League would like to pass on their condolences to the family of Phil Smith and Llanrwst United Football Club.

Phil an ex-player and long serving Chairman of Llanrwst United, died early this Morning at the age of 59

As a mark of respect, their North Wales Reserve Premier League match at Llandudno Junction on Saturday 29th October, has been cancelled.

Inter Association Under 18 Trophy
N.W.C.F.A. v N.E.W.F.A.

at Colwyn Bay FC, Llanelian Road, Old Colwyn, Conwy
Tuesday 25th October 2011
Kick-off 7.30pm

Look forward to your support on the evening.

FAW Statement

The FAW has issued a statement to all Area Associations and Directly Affiliated Leagues in Wales regarding domestic fixtures, which are scheduled for Saturday, 12th November 2011 on the day of the recently arranged International fixture versus Norway at the Cardiff City Stadium.

The Football Association of Wales is delighted to announce that a Senior International Friendly match has been arranged against Norway on Saturday, 12th November 2011. This match will be played at the Cardiff City Stadium and kick-off will be at 3.00pm.

Due to the short notice in the announcement of this match, the FAW Council at a meeting held on 19th October 2011 ordered that the Regulations prohibiting all adult football fixtures on the day of a home international match shall not be enforced, on the condition that those clubs wishing to postpone their fixture on 12th November so that they may attend the international match, be permitted to do so by the organising League or Area Association without further sanction. Any such request must be made by the club to the organising League or Area Association at least 14 days prior to 12th November 2011.

GAP Connah's Quay once again lead the Reserve Premier League overtaking rivals Glan Conwy. Second half goals from Jamie Wynne and Jack Higgitt secured a hard fought win against Rhyl, now Glan Conwy need a victory in tomorrow's tough home game against Flint Town United to regain top spot.

An emphatic display for the visitors in last nights representative RAM trophy match ended with a comfortable win with the only complaint being it should have been more! (full report)

Please be advised that with immediate effect, any club wishing to register a player that requires international clearance (ITC) must send the players completed J3 Registration form (or a copy of it) to the FAW Registrations Department. The form may be sent either by post, email or fax.

Upon receipt of the ITC, the FAW will enter the player onto the registrations database in line with what has been submitted on the registration form to complete the registration process.

The reason for this change is an increased number of clubs applying for ITC and subsequently not signing the player on a J3 Registration form thus making the registration invalid.

I would appreciate it if you could relay this to your clubs as soon as possible as the Registration Department will now only be accepting completed J3 Registration forms as a means of requesting ITC.

FAW Trophy Round 2 Draw
Acrefair Youth FC v Llanberis FC
Amlwch Town FC v Gresford United FC
Bodedern FC v Venture Community FC
Bro Goronwy FC v Glan Conwy FC
Carno FC v Llandyrnog United FC
Denbigh Town FC v Caernarfon Town FC
Dyffryn Nantlle Vale FC v Chirk AAA FC
Four Crosses FC v Brymbo FC
Gwalchmai FC v Coedpoeth United FC
Holywell Town FC v Kinmel Bay Sports FC
Llandudno Junction FC v Holyhead Hotspurs FC
Llanfair United FC v Llanrwst United FC
Llanrug United FC v Penrhyndeudraeth FC
Nefyn United FC v Llanfairpwll FC
Penmaenmawr Phoenix FC v Llanllyfni FC
Pwllheli FC v Berriew FC
Trearddur Bay United FC v FC Cefn

Acrefair Youth v Penley
Amlwch Town 2-0 Welshpool Town
Argoed United v Chirk AAA
Berriew 5-0 FC Nomads of Connah’s Quay
Bodedern 4-1 Rhydymwyn
Borras Park Albion 1-4 Gwalchmai
Brickfield Rangers 1-3 Llanberis
Bro Goronwy 1-0 Greenfield
Brymbo 7-1 Beaumaris Town
Caernarfon Town 2-1 Corwen (AET)
Carno 7-0 Halkyn United
Castell Alun Colts v Four Crosses
Coedpoeth United 3-0 Llanuwchllyn
Deganwy 2-7 Kinmel Bay Sports
Denbigh Town 5-2 Tywyn Bryncrug
FC Cefn 10-3 Llanfyllin Town (AET)
Glantraeth 2-4 Trearrdur Bay United
Gresford Athletic 3-1 Johnstown Youth
Holyhead Hotspurs 11-0 Gaerwen
Lex XI 3-6 Dyffryn Nantlle Vale
Llandudno Junction 3-2 Saltney Town
Llandyrnog United 4-3 Llay Miners Welfare (AET)
Llanfair United 3-1 Barmouth & Dyffryn United
Llanllyfni 3-2 Connah’s Quay Town
Llanrug United 5-0 Llangollen Town
Llanystumdwy 0-3 Llanfairpwll
Mold Alexandra 2-3 Venture Community
Nefyn United 4-1 Overton Recreational
Penmaenmawr Phoenix 5-3 Caernarfon Wanderers
Penrhyndeudraeth 5-4 Penyffordd
Pwllheli 5-0 Machynlleth
Waterloo Rovers 0-5 Llanrwst United

Saturday's Action

North Wales Coast F.A Under 18's
Selection/Trail games

Sunday Oct 9th, 10am, Conwy Utd's ground North Wales Coast FA
representative team are holding this years trials for their up-coming
inter-association representative tournament. Is a great opportunity
for players to play representative football at a top level and
compete on an excellent platform against some of the country's best young
players.

Players will need to be born on or after Sept 1st 1993 to meet the
criteria and hopefully able to perform to a capable standard.

If you would like to attend or for further information, then please
e.mail chrisnwcfa@aol.com with your
details, including d.o.b, club, position and contact info.

Alun Foulkes appointed as new NWCFA General Secretary (more)

Barmouth & Dyffryn United 4-1 Hawarden Rangers
Brickfield Rangers v Builth Wells
Caernarfon Town 8-0 Penmaenmawr Phoenix
Caernarfon Wanderers 1-5 Bethesda Athletic
Chirk AAA 1-0 Berriew
Coedpoeth United 5-1 Gaerwen
FC Cefn 3-1 FC Nomads of Connah’s Quay
Glantraeth 9-0 Pontrhydfendigaid
Gresford Athletic 3-2 Mold Alexandra (AET, 1-1 at Full-Time) (Played at Mold Alexandra)
Gwalchmai 3-2 Llansantffraid Village
Holyhead Hotspurs 4-3 Llanfair United (AET, 3-3 at Full-Time)
Lex XI 1-3 Connah’s Quay Town
Llandyrnog United 1-2 Llanrug United
Llangollen Town 1-2 Carno
Llanidloes Town 4-3 Glan Conwy
Llanllyfni v Venture Community
Montgomery Town 5-0 Bro Goronwy
Nefyn United 2-3 Llandrindod Wells
Rhydymwyn 0-5 Denbigh Town
Rhosgoch Rangers 2-1 Corwen
Tywyn Bryncrug 1-3 Newbridge on Wye

Aberfraw v Llanfairpwll res.
Betws-yn-Rhos v Mynydd Llandegai
Bro Cernyw v Amlwch Town res.
Llandudno United v Pwllheli
Machno United v Morawelon
Menai Bridge Tigers v Llanrug United res.
Rhyl Hearts v Abergele Dragons res.
Waunfawr v Y Felinheli

Round 1 - Northern Section
Acrefair Youth v Penley
Amlwch Town v Welshpool Town
Argoed United v Chirk AAA
Berriew v FC Nomads of Connah’s Quay
Bodedern v Rhydymwyn
Borras Park Albion v Gwalchmai
Brickfield Rangers v Llanberis
Bro Goronwy v Greenfield
Brymbo v Beaumaris Town
Caernarfon Town v Corwen
Carno v Halkyn United
Castell Alun Colts v Four Crosses
Coedpoeth United v Llanuwchllyn
Deganwy v Kinmel Bay Sports
Denbigh Town v Tywyn Bryncrug
FC Cefn v Llanfyllin Town
Glantraeth v Trearrdur Bay United
Gresford Athletic v Johnstown Youth
Holyhead Hotspurs v Gaerwen
Lex XI v Dyffryn Nantlle Vale
Llandudno Junction v Saltney Town
Llandyrnog United v Llay Miners Welfare
Llanfair United v Barmouth & Dyffryn United
Llanllyfni v Connah’s Quay Town
Llanrug United v Llangollen Town
Llanystumdwy v Llanfairpwll
Mold Alexandra v Venture Community
Nefyn United v Overton Recreational
Penmaenmawr Phoenix v Caernarfon Wanderers
Penrhyndeudraeth v Penyffordd
Pwllheli v Machynlleth
Waterloo Rovers v Llanrwst United

Caerwys 2 Mochdre Sports 5 (pictures)
Mochdre's fine pre-season form continued as a Danny Jones hat-trick and two goals from Sion Heap helped Mochdre Sports to a 5-2 win over former Clwyd League rivals Caerwys.

Barmouth & Dyffryn United v Hawarden Rangers
Brickfield Rangers v Builth Wells
Caernarfon Town v Penmaenmawr Phoenix
Caernarfon Wanderers v Bethesda Athletic
Chirk AAA v Berriew
Coedpoeth United v Gaerwen
FC Cefn v FC Nomads of Connah’s Quay
Glantraeth v Pontrhydfendigaid
Gresford Athletic v Mold Alexandra
Gwalchmai v Llansantffraid Village
Holyhead Hotspurs v Llanfair United
Lex XI v Connah’s Quay Town
Llandyrnog United v Llanrug United
Llangollen Town v Carno
Llanidloes Town v Glan Conwy
Llanllyfni v Venture Community
Montgomery Town v Bro Goronwy
Nefyn United v Llandrindod Wells
Rhydymwyn v Denbigh Town
Rhosgoch Rangers v Corwen
Tywyn Bryncrug v Newbridge on Wye

Acrefair Youth - Coedpoeth United 0-4
Amlwch Town - Rhydymwyn 0-5
Barmouth & Dyffryn - Aberdyfi 3-1
Bethel - Caernarfon Wanderers 1-2
Blaenau Ffestiniog - Caernarfon Town 3-7
Bont v Castell Alun Colts,
Bow Street - Mold Alex 1-9
Brymbo - Penmaenmawr Phoenix 0-1
Builth Wells - Llanberis 3-2
Carno - Trearddur Bay Utd. 4-2
Connah’s Quay Town - Kerry 3-1
Dyffryn Nantlle Vale - Llanllyfni 1-2
FC Nomads - Llay Miners Welfare 3-2
Gaerwen - Llandudno Junction 1-1ft, 2-1 aet
Glan Conwy - Overton Recreational 4-1
Greenfield - FC Cefn 0-4
Gwalchmai - Dolgellau Athletic 4-4ft. 6-4aet
Johnstown Youth - Llandrindod Wells 1-3
Kinmel Bay Sp. - Chirk AAA 1-1ft & aet, 4-5 pens
Llandyrnog United - Holywell Town 1-0
Llanfyllin - Brickfield Rangers 1-5
Llanrwst United - Llangollen 0-1
Llanystumdwy - Bro Goronwy 2-6
Montgomery Town - Machynlleth 8-0
Nefyn United - Presteigne St Andrew’s 5-0
Penyffordd - Glantraeth 2-5
Pwllheli - Llanrug United 1-3
Rhayader Town v Hawarden Rangers ,
Rhosgoch Rangers - Halkyn United 2-1
Tregaron Turfs v Llanfair United,
Tywyn Bryncrug - Llanfair PG 3-2
Venture Community - Bodedern 3-0
Waterloo Rovers v Berriew

Conwy United Reserves will be competing in the Clwyd Reserve Premier League this coming season against the likes of Rhyl, Prestatyn Town and Gap Connah's Quay - just to name a few of the high quality opposition that we will be facing.

Any interested players will be more than welcome, please contact Secretary Ethan Jones by phone on 07794 334769 or by e-mail at ethanjones@live.co.uk or contact Matt McCullagh on 07714 434504.

Rumours that Caerwys are folding have been put to bed, as Alex Vaughan has agreed to take charge of team affairs this season at Caerwys in the newly formed Clwyd League East Division. Vaughan had to step down last season due to work commitments but with nobody coming forward he was the first person to step forward to save the team from folding. Experienced ex-League of Wales veteran defender Jimmy Griffith has been in charge of training and will be there to help out along with veteran Steve Allsopp and Damien Evans. The team has a friendly at Denbigh Town Res on 4th August 7pm k.o. Anyone interested players can contact Alex on 07872037997 or email caerwysfc@aol.com

Steven Griffith
Chairman & 200 Club Promoter at Caerwys FC
01352 720702
07980734057
www.clubwebsite.co.uk/caerwysfc/

Full Fixtures now out (see fixtures page)

WELSH FOOTBALL NEEDS REFEREES

IF SO, PLEASE CALL
BRIAN BEVAN, NORTH EAST WALES FA REFEREES' OFFICER
ON
07838376611

COURSE FEE---£10.00 for 9 Thursday Evenings, 7.30pm-9.30pm
PLEASE CALL.
LOCAL FOOTBALL DESPERATELY NEEDS REFEREES.

NWCFA Vacancy for GENERAL SECRETARY

North Wales Coast Football Association (NWCFA) has a vacancy for the post of
GENERAL SECRETARY.

If you are interested in the position please forward a letter of application together with a CV to: -

Ar gael / Available on July 5 2011.

Pris / Price £5.00 (rhadbost / post free).

Mae hanes diddorol i bêl-droed ym mhentref Y Borth (Ceredigion) sy'n dyddio o Ionawr 1873 pan chwaraewyd y gem gyntaf yno. Yn dilyn y Rhyfel Mawr bu nifer o dimau yn y pentref, ac yn 1934 ymunodd Borth United â Chynghrair Aberystwyth a'r Cylch - mae'r tîm yn parhau i chwarae yn yr un gynghrair, er y bu ambell fwlch yn y cyfamser. Chwaraewyd pêl-droed hefyd yn yr Ynys-las gyda'r Gunners yn cystadlu yn y gynghrair am ddau dymor cyn y Rhyfel, a bu timau'r gwersyll milwrol yn cystadlu yn erbyn gwersylloedd eraill de Meirionnydd yn ystod ac ar ôl yr Ail Ryfel Byd.

Mae'r llyfryn hwn yn rhoi hanes holl dimau'r Borth a'r Ynys-las ac yn cynnwys enwau a chyfeiriadau yr holl chwaraewyr, y mwyafrif ohonynt yn fechgyn Y Borth, ond rhai yn ogystal o drefi cyfagos fel Machynlleth ac Aberystwyth. Mae'r llyfryn hefyd yn cynnwys nifer o luniau a thablau'r gynghrair.

The history of football in Borth is fascinating, and dates from January 1873 when the first match was played in the village. During the period following the Great War teams known as the Borth Comrades and the Borth League of Nations represented the village. In 1934 Borth United registered as founder members of the Aberystwyth & District League, a league in which they continue to play, albeit with some periods of absence over the ensuing period. Football was also played at Ynys-las, where The Gunners featured in the local league for two seasons prior to the second world war. During and after the war the Ynys-las camp also fielded two teams which played friendlies against other camps, mainly in south Merionnydd.

The footballers of Borth & Ynys-las, 1873-1950, (ISBN: 978-1-84771-396-4), a booklet of 24 pages, contains a brief history of these various teams together with a list of the names and addresses of almost 200 individuals who played for Borth and Ynys-las teams. Most were Borth boys but many also came from Aberystywth and Machynlleth and surrounding villages. The booklet also includes many photographs, and league tables.

There will be a new man at the helm of the Prestatyn Town reserve team next season after Mark Boulton moves 'upstairs' as chief scout for the club.

Taking over is Chris Morrell who is currently boss of the NWCFA representative side and has previously been in charge at Rhuddlan Town and more recently part of the management set-up at Conwy United.

Chris was of course a long-serving player at Bastion Gardens, joining Prestatyn when he was 16 and going on to the skipper the side to many trophies.

With Bolly taking on a scouting role, Chris will be assisted by Andy Wilmot with Dave McSween having a hand in both the reserves and the new domestic licence-compliant under-19 team.

Mostyn Dragons Are Looking For Away Pre Season Freindly Matches:

Mostyn Dragons Are Looking For Away Pre Season Freindly Matches, If Anybody Is Interested Then Please Contact The Following Club Members:

Karl Bacon (Manager) - 07922504407
Kieron Griffiths (Secretary) - 07526447872

Following the sudden resignation of Gareth Rush, Caerwys FC requires a Team Manager (Clwyd League East Division) for the forthcoming season which starts on 13th August. Anyone interested in the position can contact me.
The date for pre-season training for the Winter league - Mon 4th July 5.30pm at Caerwys FC. Any newcomers or old faces welcome.

Steven Griffith
Chairman & 200 Club Promoter at Caerwys FC
01352 720702
07980734057
www.clubwebsite.co.uk/caerwysfc/

Rhos United have appointed Ben Wheeler as their new manager, Rhos are also planning to do a refreshment bar next to the pitch for home and away fans.

The 37th and final AGM of the Clwyd Football League was held at the Holiday Inn, Northop this afternoon, where it was reported that the league plans to hold two AGM's within the next few weeks, in order to set up new league's in the Vale of Clwyd/Conwy and in NEWFA Flintshire area.

As usual clubs were presented with their awards and the photos are now up here or click picture.

Vale of Clwyd/Conwy Football League - Tuesday 5th July 2011 (7:30pm) at Prestatyn Town F.C. (please note change of date)

Clwyd East Football League - Thursday 7th July 2011 (7:30pm) Mountain Park Hotel, Northop Road, Flint.

HOLYWELL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB - A.G.M
Holywell Town Football Club will be holding their AGM at the Stamford Gate Hotel, Holywell on Monday 27th June 2011. The meeting begins at 8.00pm.
The AGM is open to all sponsors, supporters and anyone who is interested in joining the committee or has any fundraising ideas for the forthcoming season are welcome to attend.

PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES

Saturday 16th July Sychdyn (home)
Saturday 23rd July CPD Y Glannau (home)
Saturday 30th July Flint Town Utd Reserves (home)

We are looking also for a couple of away friendlies and any clubs interested or can accomodate Holywell Town FC are asked to contact Secretary Steve Roberts on holywelltownfc@yahoo.co.uk or by telephone on 07843 574743

Greenfield FC respectively informs the League, our fellow clubs and supporters wishing to convey their sympathy to Lee Taylor & his Family that they may do so via our club.

The funeral service for Lee’s father and brother takes place on Tuesday 28th June at 12.30pm at the Parish Church in Flint. Lee and his Family have requested that anybody attending should wear football shirts as the service is going to be a celebration of Rob & Andy’s lives.

The club would like to thank everyone who attended the league meeting on Saturday and observed a minute silence to show their respect. We hope your kind messages of sympathy will help support the family at this time of great loss and sadness.

Mostyn Dragons Are Looking For New Players !

Mostyn Dragons are looking for new players for the 2011/2012 season, training is every Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 on the football pitch alongside the skate park and community center. If you require any more information please do not hesitate to contact the club members below.

Karl Bacon (Manger) 07922504407
Kieron Griffiths (Secretary) 07526447872

Meliden FC are seeking warm up games away from home in July/Aug. If interested please contact Scott Longley on 07830518632

Huws Gray Alliance confirm league structure

Buckley town
Caersws
Cefn Druids
Conwy United
Flint Town United
Gap Connahs Quay
Guilsfield
Llandudno
Llangefni Town
Llanrhaeard Ym Mochnant
Penrhyncoch
Penycae
Porthmadog
Rhos Aelwyd
Rhyl
Ruthin Town

AGM Date

The Clwyd League AGM will be held on Sunday 26th June 2011 at the Holiday Inn Northop

3:00pm Start

Registration Forms are now available from the Registration Secretary Stuart Lawrence

Forms from last year will NOT be accepted but they can be exchanged for new ones

Player Registrations 2011/12

Please be advised of the following updates regarding Player Registrations for the 2011/12 Season:

Registration Forms
As part of an on-going commitment to ensure everybody in Wales has the opportunity to participate in football, the FAW and the Welsh Football Trust (WFT) is collating information on existing participants. Clubs should ensure players complete the questionnaire found as the top copy of the registration form. Once players have completed the questionnaire, the club should send in one batch to the address detailed at the bottom of the form.

THE REGISTRATION FORM SHOULD BE SENT TO THE RELEVANT LEAGUE REGISTRATION SECRETARY

Transfers
From the start of this forthcoming season (2011/12) all completed transfer forms must be sent to the most senior League that the signing club participate in. the transfer form must be accompanied by a £10.00 administration fee.

Registration Periods
The registration periods for the forthcoming season (2011/12) are as follows:

All Leagues below Welsh Premier League
Wednesday June 8, 2011 - Thursday March 29, 2012

Welsh Premier League
Wednesday June 8, 2011 - Wednesday August 31, 2011
&
Sunday January 1, 2012 - Tuesday January 31, 2012

Prestatyn Town - Normac Precision Presidents Cup Winners 2011

Mostyn Dragons AGM

There will be a Mostyn Dragons AGM on Wednesday 8th June 2011 at the Llety pub in Mostyn. We are looking for anybody interested in playing, coaching or being a treasurer. Also we are looking for any possible sponsors to help boost the club. Anybody interested can contact me (karl bacon) the manager on 07922504407 or the secretary keiron griffiths on 07526447872.

Abergele Rovers Promotion confirmed.
The Liaison committee of the Welsh Alliance, Clwyd and Gwynedd League's confirmed the promotion of Abergele Rovers and Glantraeth into the Welsh Alliance for season 2011/12. It was also confirmed that Rhydymywn were to be relegated from the Cymru Alliance League into the Welsh National League and not to the Welsh Alliance, due to the change in league and area boundary's.

All clubs in current membership of the Clwyd League will receive renewal forms over the weekend and will be expected to reregister their membership before the league holds its own liaison meeting in order to sort out the principle structure of both new leagues for 2011/12 as well as the continuation of the Reserve Premier League and the Area Reserve Division.

League split update

The liaison meeting is expected to take place within the next two weeks and all new applications will be dealt with before the meeting starts. At present if all teams renew and new applications are all accepted the Clwyd League East for the Flintshire area and Wrexham could have enough teams for Two Divisions!

Premier Division champions or runners up would be promoted into the Welsh National League.

The new Denbighshire/Conwy League will have a Premier Division consisting of sixteen clubs with promotion into the Welsh Alliance League.

GAP Connah's Quay Cup reprieve
GAP Connah's Quay have been awarded the Presidents Cup semi-final tie, as Flint Town United were found guilty of contravening a cup rule, following an appeal by GAP in relation to the semi-final tie, which Flint won 4-3 on May 7th.

GAP will now play Prestatyn Town in the Final on Sunday at Bastion Gardens.

NWCFA Regions Cup Triumph!

Central Wales FA 1 North Wales Coast FA 6 - Regions Cup 1st leg
A 3 hour coach trip was all worthwhile as Coast turned on the style in the away leg of the regions cup at Penrhyncoch Weds night. The sheer hard work, pace and power of Chris Morrell's coast team proved the difference at a difficult place to go. The game actually began with two great saves from Coast keeper Gary Higham as Central started brightly however after 14 mins the clinical Darren Hughes was through on goal and chipped the home keeper to settle the nerves. From then on Coast created chance after chance and on 20 mins the prolific Duncan Midgley finished after good work from Andreas Alvarado. Central pushed hard to get back in the game but on 45 mins came a killer blow when Midgley went clean through to finish in style and make the half time score comfortable. The expected second half onslaught from Central didn't materialise and after excellent work from Michael Jones down the right, Hughes got his second to keep up with Midgeley. A strike from the edge of the box gave Central some hope but that was ended on 72 minutes when Midgley was brought down for a pen which he smashed home for his hat-trick. Substitute Martin Halewood then completed the scoring on 74mins to send Coast home happy. With Danny Abbott and John Atherton marshalling the defence admirably this was a display to be proud of all round but with the home 2nd leg to come nothing is taken for granted.

Llandudno Junction FC and Jon Stazicker have parted company. The club are keen to fill the resulting vacancy as soon as possible and would welcome applications from interested persons by June 1st.
Assistance with coaching qualifications may be given to the successful applicant.
Expressions of interest can be made to club chairman Simon Wright on 07867 527303 or by e mail to junctionfc@tiscali.co.uk

North Wales Football Roll of Honour 2010/2011
Competition	Winner	Runner Up/Finalist
Clwyd League Presidents Cup	Abergele Rovers	Prestatyn Rovers
Premier Division	Abergele Rovers	Sychdyn
Premier Cup	Abergele Rovers	St. Asaph
Division One	F.C. Nomads	Point of Ayr
REM Jones Cup	F.C. Nomads	Abergele Dragons
Reserve Division	Holywell Town Res.	Shotton Steel Res.
Halkyn Cup	Flint Town United Youth	Llanrwst United Res.
Reserve Premier	Prestatyn Town	Llandudno
Presidents Cup	Prestatyn Town	GAP Connah's Quay
Premier Cup	Llandudno	Llandudno Junction
NWCFA Challenge Cup	Colwyn Bay	Flint Town United
NWCFA Intermediate Cup	Glantraeth	Beaumaris Town
NWCFA Junior Cup	Point of Ayr	Trearddur Bay
NWCFA Youth Cup	Llandudno	Rhyl
Cymru Alliance League	GAP Connah's Quay	Rhyl
League Cup	Guilsfield	Porthmadog
Welsh Alliance League	Conwy United	Holyhead Hotspurs
Barritt Cup	Caernarfon Town	Nefyn United
Cookson Cup	Denbigh Town	Gwalchmai
FAW Trophy	Holywell Town	Conwy United
Welsh Cup	Llanelli	Bangor City
Welsh Premier League	Bangor City	The New Saints
Gwynedd League	Bro Goronwy	Glantraeth
Sian & Caernarfon Area League	Llanllyfni	Penrhynduedraeth
Ynys Mon	Trearddur Bay	Holyhead Town

Full Final Tables

Premier Division

Division One

Reserve Division

Reserve Premier League

NWCFA Representative Match

The North Wales Coast F.A Senior Representative teams have a vital game in the FAW Regions Cup against Central Wales FA on Weds 25th May, venue to be confirmed. The criteria is slightly different as the competition is set up specifically for grassroots football.

The FAW Regions Cup is a competition where the six Welsh area Associations play each other, with the Winners selected to represent Wales in the UEFA Regions Cup. The current Competition is played over a two-year period with two games per Season (One Home / One Away). Matches are to be played in the Month of March. The competition is split into two Groups with the top team from each Group participating in the National Final in May 2011. The winner then goes on to represent Wales in Europe.

The Squad for regions cup game is from;

Duncan Midgley, Jordan Owen (All St. Asaph), Asa Thomas, Scott Hakesley, Mike Davies (Trearddur bay), James Hay, Danny Abbott, Andreas Alvarado, Sam McDougall,, Daryl Taylor (All Abergele), Martin Halewood, Kyle Parry, Nathan Smith, Dan Grindley (All Rhuddlan), James Harper, John Atherton (All Meliden), Michael Jones, Darren Hughes (All Point of Ayr)

Thanks
Chris Morrell

North Wales Coast Football Association
Under 18 and Senior Representative teams manager

chrisnwcfa@aol.com
07956 282 747

Abergele Rovers complete Treble

Abergele Rovers completed the Clwyd League Treble for the second season running, but had Goalkeeper Ryan Woods to thank, for saving an 83rd minute penalty, which would have put Prestatyn Rovers 2-0 up and surely their would have been no way back.

Colin Sargentson gave the First Division side the lead after only five minutes with a glancing header from a free kick, this was held until just after Rob Hughes penalty miss, when Gaz Walsh was shown a red card for kicking out at an Abergele player.

Abergele spurred on by the penalty miss and with the extra man advantage equalised through Andreas Advardo on 86 minutes and with extra time looming James Hay snatched a late winner for the Premier Champions.

Abergele Rovers captain Danny Abbott is presented with cup by Aled Roberts

F.C. Nomads Double Winners

F.C. Nomads of Connah's Quay - EVADX REM Jones Cup Winners

Last night FC Nomads lifted the League Cup against Abergele Dragons at Prestatyn Town after a tense affair was decided on penalties.

Despite the previous history this season between the clubs with FC Nomads winning 4-2 away and 3-1 at home in the league games Abergele Dragons gave FC Nomads a huge test in this cup final.

FC Nomads got the start they wanted when Gary Jones gave them the lead after just 4 minutes. The first half hour saw FC Nomads in the ascendency but they couldn't add to their tally with a number of near misses. The final 15 minutes of the first half saw Abergele Dragons come more into the game as they looked dangerous on the break. The second half started brightly for Abergele as they looked more likely to score, FC Nomads seemed to sit back and looked content with trying to hold onto a 1-0 win, however we all know that its a dangerous game to play. Abergele pushed FC Nomads back and for a good half hour the only attacking from FC Nomads came in the form of breaks. As the game drew to a close Abergele looked like they would run out of time until their hard work paid off in the 86th minute when a corner wasn't dealt with and Sion Morris headed the ball home to send the Abergele supporters into rapture (there was a fair few of them making themselves heard).

Lee Molyneux had one final chance before the full time whistle to win the game in normal time but put the ball wide of the post when one on one with the keeper. The ref blew the final whistle and signalled an extra half an hours play.

Extra time was pretty devoid of chances as both teams played defensively. Very few chances came along and no team was able to take advantage and win the game outright. So it was to penalties.

FC Nomads scored the first penalty (always an important thing to do in a shoot out), then Abergele stepped up and Craig Williams in goal for Nomads pulled off a magnificent save to give FC Nomads a one goal lead after the first round of penalties. FC Nomads again scored with their second effort then came the laughable moment of the night when an Abergele player decided to try and be smart and dink the ball over Craig Williams, only to fluff the attempt and the ball weakly went wide of the goal in slow motion (I won't embarrass the player so no names). FC Nomads scored their 3rd to make it 3-0 and set up a chance to win it if Abergele missed or Craig Williams saved it. Up stepped the Abergele player who took a perfect penalty but was thwarted by the outstanding Craig Williams who became the hero of the night when he pulled off another magnificent save to give FC Nomads the cup.

Abergele deserve great credit for a good positive performance on the night and they were unfortunate to loose on penalties. However someone wins and someone looses on penalties and although its a kind of lottery there is the skill of holding your nerve.

FC Nomads can be proud of winning their 2nd double in two seasons. A huge achievement by a great team who will go on from here and continue to rise through the leagues. They host Rhyl on Saturday in the final league game and are looking to take their unbeaten run to 44 games in two seasons. That is no defeat in any league game.....ever.

Well done to Dave Johnson and the lads for another great season, you've done the town of Connah’s Quay proud.

Abergele Rovers - Premier Cup Winners 2011

Allan Jones second penalty beats Jamie Jones in goal for St. Asaph.

Cup Final Postponed

The Normac Precision Presidents Cup Final scheduled for Thursday 12th May has been postponed, due to an appeal lodged by GAP Connah's Quay following Saturday's semi-final against Flint Town United. It is hoped that the situation will be resolved quickly, so that the final can take place at the end of next week.

Llandudno F.C. Reserve Premier Cup Winners 2011.
(Picture following the 2-1 win over Llandudno Junction in the final at Colwyn Bay).

F.C.Nomads of Connah's Quay Captain Gary Jones is Presented with the Gamlins Solicitors Clwyd League Division One Champions Cup with Dafydd Roberts of Gamlins Solicitors. Photo of the cup and special commemorative medals for the last ever season of the Clwyd Football League.

Holywell Town reserves - Gamlins Solicitors Clwyd League Reserve Division Champions 2011.

Caerwys FC will be holding their A.G.M. on Sun 5th June 7pm at the Memorial Institute by the Bowling Club Caerwys. All Supporters, players and anyone who feel they can offer something to the club are urged to attend. Anyone interested in any Team Managerial positions at Senior or Junior level or any Committee positions can contact the Chairman Steve Griffith on 01352 720702 or 07980734057 or email caerwysfc@aol.com

Point of Ayr win Junior Cup

Point of Ayr became the first Clwyd League side to win the NWCFA Junior Cup since Castle Rhuddlan in 2003. The colliers needed extra time to eventually overcome Trearddur Bay 6-4 after the sides were locked at 4-4 in full time. Asa Thomas continued his remarkable scoring spree, bagging all four goals for Trearddur Bay, but unluckily finishing on the losing side.

Holywell Town followed up their FAW Trophy triumph, by becoming the first club to win the Clwyd Reserve Division, they clinched the title with a 4-3 home win over Abergele Dragons. Flint Town United Youth and Shotton Steel fight it out for second place next Saturday. Holywell will be presented following Tuesday's cup tie will Prestatyn.

F.C. Nomads came back from an early two goal set back to maintain their 100% league record and will be presented with the Championship Cup before Tuesday's match against Prestatyn Rovers, which will be played at Deeside Leisure centre. Prestatyn Rovers have to win their two remaining games and hope that F.C. Nomads beat Point of Ayr to claim the runners up position.

All the Premier Division fixtures have been completed, with Abergele Rovers ending on a winning note at St. Asaph, Meliden missed out on third place after losing at home to Brynford. Abergele Rovers await a final ground inspection from Welsh Alliance League official(s) in order to secure promotion.

Halkyn Cup

Prestatyn Rovers require a reserve team manager for the 2011/2012 season to start building his team as soon as possible applications in by end of may for interviews . please apply to secretary Chris Tilley on 07702169530 or manager Steve on 07714271788 or via email stevethfc@hotmail.co.uk or ctilley2000@yahoo.co.uk .

Prestatyn Town will be presented with their Championship Cup and medals following tomorrow night's match at Bastion Gardens. Opponents Llandudno need to pick up points for the runners up spot, with Rhyl and GAP Connah's Quay still very much in contention. Kick-off time 7:30 pm.

Following the meeting with the FAW on Thursday, which members of the NWCFA and NEWFA were also present, the FAW were adamant that the decision passed in council on February 14th 2011 must be implemented as instructed in their minutes.

This despite the Clwyd League's argument, that the league remain as one unit for at least 12 months, to enable the league and clubs time to sort themselves out following yet another change late in the season, to the league's structure and status.

The Clwyd League will now consist of only the 18 teams that are based in Flintshire, plus any new clubs joining the league from the Wrexham area.

The remaining 24 teams in Denbighshire and Conwy will join a new league formed by the NWCFA covering Vale of Clwyd/Conwy area.

The FAW suggested that the present committee of the Clwyd League could run both league's. This would involve calling two separate AGM's, following the league's final AGM, to set up and elect officers for the new league's.

The Clwyd League officers present were unable to give any commitment to the FAW or the NEWFA until after a meeting on Wednesday 20th April, with their full executive committee, where the future of the league will be discussed.

It is expected that a full management meeting with all the clubs will follow at a later date.

Prestatyn Town cinched their fourth title in five season in emphatic fashion at Denbigh Town, Ian Griffiths set the seasiders on their way with a goal after 5 minutes, a Ryan Davidson shot and a headed corner from Adam France just before half-time effectively ended the match as a contest. Second half goals from Jack Roberts and a second Ian Griffiths goal cemented the win, in between Mike Hinds scoring a consolation penalty for Denbigh.

Prestatyn Town will be presented with their cup and medals following their last home league match against Llandudno on Tuesday 19th April.

Abergele Rovers are Premier Division Champions for the second year running, having clinched the title at nearest rivals Sychdyn. The match ending in a 1-1 draw, giving Abergele the point they needed. Sychdyn however still have a bit to do to secure a runners up spot, Meliden pose the nearest threat and play at Sychdyn next Saturday.

Prestatyn Town are at Denbigh Town on Tuesday and could win their 4th title in five seasons, as they only need one more point to become the Reserve Premier League Champions.

Rhyl Rugby Club, Vale Road Rhyl on Saturday 25th June 2011 at 8:00pm
Ticket are priced at £15.00
All proceeds to club funds and a donation will be made to
St. Kentigern Hospice.

New Sponsors - Thanks to - Huw Ellis, Pwllglas, Agricultural Plant Repairs and Service

The executive committee of the Clwyd Football League met in Holywell on Thursday night, to discuss in detail the FAW decision to implement the Flintshire Boundary changes and their directive that the league in effect be split into two.

The committee came to the decision that the only option available, would be for the Clwyd League committee to meet with the officers of the FAW, and one representative from the NWCFA, & NEWFA. With the view of keeping the league as one unit for at least 12 months.

The FAW and area associations have been made aware of our proposal and the indications are that they are open to negotiation.

Once these negotiations have reached a conclusion, then a meeting of all clubs will be called to discuss the outcome.

No other meeting has been sanction by the Clwyd League or the NWCFA, and any meeting of this sort should be avoided as it could jeopardise any further negotiation with the FAW.

Please be advised that the deadline for player registrations for all Leagues below the Welsh Premier League this season is Thursday March 31, 2011.

The Player Registration Section of the Compliance Department will be available until midnight on 31st March.

FAW President Mr Phil Pritchard confirmed at the Clwyd League's Management meeting on Thursday 17th March 2011, that all clubs that currently reside in Flintshire, will be part of the NEWFA as from 1st August 2011. This follows the decision made by the council of the Football Association of Wales on 14th March 2011. (Excepts of the minutes below)

The President went on to read a prepared report on these matters from the Officers, which outlined three differing options for consideration. The President advised council that, in line with minute 9394, it was the unanimous decision of the officers to make the following recommendations:

1) Paragraphs b) and c) of the decision of Council on 7th June 2010 should be implemented.
2) That Option 3 below should be implemented as the best way forward for football in Wales.
3) That all necessary changes contained in this recommendation should be implemented for the start of the 2011/2012 season, i.e. from 1st August 2011.
(OPTION 3): Move the geographical area of Flintshire from NWCFA to NEWFA area, together with:

a) The entirety of the Deeside Sunday League, and it's clubs(who are all based in Flintshire)
b) The entirety of the Clwyd Junior and Youth Football league, and its clubs (3 of whom would still be resident in NWCFA area, and should be given dispensation by NWCFA to continue to be members of this league if they so desire.
c) The Clwyd League, together with only those clubs who are resident in Flintshire and the existing area of NEWFA.( 18 of the current 42 clubs (as follows: Aston Park Rangers,Aston Park Rangers Res, Brynford United, Caerwys, Caerwys Res, Connah's Quay Tigers, FC Nomads, Flint Mountain, Flint Town, Flint Town Youth, Gap Connah's Quay Res, Halkyn United, Holywell Town Res, Mostyn Dragons, Point of Ayr, Shotton Steel, Shotton Steel Res, Sychdyn,)
d) Concurrent with a,b,and c, The NWCFA should create a new NWCFA league,(at level 5 of the FAW Pyramid) based in the eastern side of NWCFA area, to encompass the remaining 24 Clwyd League clubs who are currently resident in NWCFA areas excluding Flintshire. As follows: ( 13 x Denbighshire Area) Abergele Rovers, Abergele Dragons, Denbigh Town Res, Llandyrnog Res, Meliden, Prestatyn Town, Prestatyn Rovers, Rhuddlan Town, Rhuddlan Town Res, Rhyl, Rhyl Athletic, St Asaph, Y Glannau,
(11 x Conwy Area): Betws yn Rhos, Bro Cernyw, Cerrigydrudion, Glan Conwy, Llandudno Junction Res, Llandudno Res, Llannefydd, Llanrwst Res, Llansannan, Mochdre, Rhos United.

This in effect means that the Clwyd League will be split, with two separate new leagues, with one each running in each area association. This follows hard on the heels of last season's decision to allow the Welsh Alliance to form a new second division, thus relegating the whole Clwyd League down from Level 4 to Level 5. The knock on effect of this, was in order to fall in line the Wrexham area Welsh National League had to make their 2nd tier Division directly affiliated to the FAW. This left the NEWFA without a Saturday area League, which had to be addressed.

The Clwyd League officers are planning to meet with the FAW and both area associations, as many clubs are understandably concerned and alarmed at FAW decision.

Holywell Town Football Club are running supporters coaches to the FAW Trophy Cup final against Conwy United at Rhyl FC on Saturday 16th April. Places are on a first come first served basis and seats are filling up fast. For details and to book your seat on the coach, please contact Brian McCormick on 07504206828. The closing date to book your place on the bus is 9th April so the number of buses can be finalised.

FAW Futsal Cup

The FAW Futsal Cup was launched in March 2011 with the inaugural National Competition being played at the end of the 2010/11 season.

The Winners of the FAW Futsal Cup will claim prize-money of £1,500 and will also be the first ever club to represent Wales in the UEFA Futsal Cup in September 2011.

North East Wales 0 North Wales Coast 3
Chris Morrell's young Coast side finished the Inter association trophy in fine style with an excellent win on Tuesday night at Airbus fc, in difficult conditions which made it hard for either team to play good football. Coast made the brighter start with George Baxter causing trouble down the right and linking well with Richard Walker. Baxter drove in two brilliant crosses and had a strong claim for a penalty but North East also had chances with Jack Challinor doing well in midfield. A bad injury on 34 minutes to Walker took some of the steam out of the game and the first half petered out with no further chances. The second half saw an early chance for Baxter which just went wide after a scramble in the East penalty box then came the possible turning point of the game as East we're awarded a penalty after a foul by Ollie Jones, however Coast Keeper Ryan Roberts was up to the task and saved well from Challinor. The introduction of Coasts Mark Jones then changed the game and on 62 mins, Jones cut inside East's man of the match Dan Gibbon and smashed the ball into the top corner for 1.0. Jones was a constant threat and Coast became much the stronger team and after great work down the right from Rhys Owen, his cross was dispatched by Nathan Smith to increase Coasts lead. To their credit East kept going and when Gibbon pushed into midfield they began to come back into the game however with just five minutes remaining, Jones latched on to a great Wyn Pierce through ball to finish in style and cap a great performance. Coast now top the competition table and have been excellent throughout but after last week's draw with Central Wales, they must now hope North East get a result against Central in the tournaments last game, to claim the trophy.

North Wales Coast Squad
Ryan Roberts (Rhyl)
Richard Walker (Flint)
Ryan Parry (Flint)
Ollie Jones (Preastatyn)
Wyn Pierce (Connahs Quay)
Rhys Lewis (Prestatyn)
Jamie Wynne (Connahs Quay)
George Baxter (Connahs Quay)
Seb Walker (Rhyl)
Rhys Owen (Prestatyn)
James Cairns (Prestatyn)
Nathan Smith (Rhuddlan)
Ryan Jones (Connahs Quay)
Mark Jones (Bodedern)
Shaun Tinsley (Connahs Quay)

Cup Draws

I am writing to you to ask you if you can make your visitors to your website aware of the Campaign Against Summer Football. At the moment it is a facebook campaign which has been running for a few days. The summer football plans will be very damaging to the Welsh Pyramid system as promotion/relegation between the Welsh Premier and the Welsh Pyramid will be made practically impossible - as the Summer Football plans only propose the Welsh Premier switching to Summer Football thus blocking any promotion aspirations for all Welsh Pyramid clubs. Hardly a good move for Welsh Football and I think it is imperitive that your viewers know about this.

Action from the Salisbury & Co. Presidents Cup between Betws-yn-Rhos vs. F.C. Nomads

Referees Courses have been arranged
RHYL FC - Commencing Wednesday 2nd March @ 7pm. Ffrangcon Roberts.

Courses will also be held in Caenarfon and Llandudno, dates and venues are still to be arranged

CPD Llannefydd would like to thank everyone who bought or donated a promise in our auction of promises. We collected £4,500, and are very thankfull to everyone. The money will help run the team and help us to upkeep our changing rooms.

Gwyndaf
Llannefydd

Halkyn Cup Semi-Final draw

F.C. Nomads to Feature in Welsh Football Magazine

The February/March edition of Welsh Football, published 28th January,
contains a 3-page feature on FC NOMADS of CONNAH's QUAY

The magazine can be purchased by sending a cheque for £3.10 to Welsh
Football, 57 Thornhill Road, Cardiff CF14 6PE or alternatively email
welshfootball@lineone.net for online payment options.

Referee's Shortage

Once again we find ourselves short of match officials for Saturday, the FAW in their wisdom have decided that all Saturday's Welsh cup ties will have a fourth official.

Inter Association Match

Next Wednesday (2nd Feb) see's the North Wales Coast F.A Under 18 team take on North East Wales Under 18 at Llandudno fc, 7.30pm kick off

The squad contains players from clubs right across the coast, so its a chance for you and your clubs to come along and see some of the most promising young players around.

Feel free to contact me for any further information and we hope to see you at the game

Kind Regards

Chris Morrell

Reserve Premier fixture moved forward

The Reserve Premier League fixture between Llandudno vs. Rhyl has been moved forward from the Friday 28th to Thursday 27th January, the kick-off time remains the same at 7:30pm.

CPD Llannefydd

Auction of Promises. Friday, 28th of January at 8.00pm at the Hawk & Buckle, Llannefydd. Funds towards the upkeep of changing rooms and Llannefydd football team. For more information contact GWYNDAF 07776058807

CPD Llannefydd in their new kit sponsored by Owen Autos, Bryn Ucha, Llannefydd.

Back row from left:- Jason Owens (Manager), Dilwyn Roberts, Emyr Jones, Dave Wilkes, Alun Roberts, Tom Sheridan, Leigh Roberts, Andy Roberts, Floyd Richards, Alun Owen (of Owen Autos), Huw Jones (Manager) Front row:- Sam Jones, Matt Pendleton, Elgan Roberts, Ifan Roberts, Adam Williams, Gethin Roberts, Edward Jones, Alun Williams, Gethin Owen (of Owen Autos)

Match Off

Saturday's Reserve Premier League match between Denbigh Town and Rhyl has been postponed due to burst pipes in the Denbigh changing rooms.

Reference : Election of Officers - NWCFA

Please be informed that the interview panel as selected at the NWCFA ESGM under the guidance of the Football Association of Wales, met on the 8th December, 2010, at Conwy Golf Club, Conwy.
All elected panel members were present.
The following persons were elected to serve as Officers/assistant secretaries on the NWCFA in the positions indicated

1. General Secretary
Mr. Bryan Roberts, 42, Clwyd Avenue, Abergele. LL22 7NF
Tel No. 10745-833060. E..mail: bryan.roberts@uwclub.net

2. Treasurer - Mr. R.M.Jones

3. Disciplinary Secretary - Mr. Philip Cotton

4. Referees Secretary - Mr. Simon Williams

Rhyl & District R.A. Calibrate Thirty Years

This week the Rhyl & District Referee's Association is 30 years old, and a few of the original ref's are still in the middle.

Our kit sponsor has links with St Davids Hospice and this years kit has their logo on the shirts.
Mochdre Sports F.C. would like to thank
Sequoia Horticultural Solutions for supporting us again.

Action from the NWCFA Junior cup - F.C. Nomads vs Caernarfon Boro. (full match report & photos)

More Vandalism to Changing Rooms

Halkyn United's Reserve Premier league fixture was called off this morning due to vandalism at the Pant Newydd Ground where copper pipes were ripped out from the shower area.

NWCFA EGM

Dear Sir/Madam,
As per rule 12.2 of the NWCFA Rules I herby give Notice that an Emergency/Special General Meeting of the above Association will be held on TUESDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2010.

AGENDA
1. The Rules of the North Wales Coast FA
2. Constitution of Council of the North Wales Coast FA
3. To commission a Panel to oversee the appointment of key post holders within the North Wales Coast FA.
4. NWCFA Discipline

The venue, time and further information will be forwarded to you at the start of the week by the Football Association of Wales.

I would remind members that an apology must be sent from those who are unable to attend, please forward your apologies to the below mentioned person at the address given.

T LLOYD HUGHES
8, BRYNGWYN ROAD,
HOLYHEAD,
ANGLESEY
LL65 1ST
Tel 07889652068
E MAIL; GENSEC.NWCFA@VIRGIN.NET

PLEASE NOTE
The following vacancies are available as officers of the NWCFA;
General Secretary, Disciplinary Sec, Treasurer, Referees Officer, Registration Sec, Development sec, Welfare Officer. Anyone interested in any of the above should send their CV's To; Mr K J Davies ASAP or at the Meeting.

Email bids - text bids are being accepted for an Everton FC home team shirt issued to Phil Neville & signed by David Moyes and his squad. Send your bid to caerwysfc@aol.com or text 07980734057 - One bid of £125 has already been made. A nice Christmas treat for someone ??
Deadline 18.12.10. Proceeds in aid of the Pavilion fund at Caerwys FC.

2 x Sit-on lawn mowers for sale both in very good working order and regularly serviced by Rhyl Mowers. Also ideal for bowling/cricket clubs.

1. Villers 30" cut with grass collecter - £450 - similar to machines used by many football league clubs
2. Webb 26" cut with grass collecter- £350

For more info contact Steve Griffith at Caerwys FC - 07980734057 or email caerwysfc@aol.com

CLWYD FOOTBALL LEAGUE

I can officially announce that the following resignations have been received and accepted by the Football Association of Wales and will take effect as from Wednesday the 3rd, November, 2010.

Keith Wyn Owen - General Secretary of the NWCFA has duly resigned his posts.

Randolph Williams - Deputy President of the NWCFA has duly resigned.

An EGM will be called in due course by the FAW.

As from today (3.11.10) I have been asked to take up the post of Disciplinary Secretary of the NWCFA until such time as the EGM is held. I have accepted but will still continue to as General Secretary of the Clwyd Football League

All fines/administration fees and all referees caution/dismissal reports are to be sent to myself.

Please note that all future appointments of referees for the Clwyd Football League are now in the hands of Mr. Ron Bridges.

Bryan Roberts
General Secretary
Clwyd Football League

Points of Ayr's Darren Hughes was unable to add to his remarkable goalscoring tally today at F.C. Nomads of Connah's Quay (full match report) & photos

Referees course

Please be informed that Phil Roberts will be running a referees course starting on 30th, November, 2010.

Those interested could you please let me know ASAP or let Phil Roberts phill_roberts@hotmail.com know ASAP.

The course will take place at the cricket club, North Street, Shotton.

We are short of referees and these courses are excellent so if you know of someone who is interested then please get in touch.

Club managers/coaches should consider attending the course and any youngster aged 14 and above should consider.

Bryan Roberts
General Secretary
Clwyd Football League

Action from the Reserves Presidents Cup, Fflint Town United vs Caerwys (more pictures courtesy of Graham George on the Fflint photo page)

Rhwng 1948 a 1953 bu Trefeurig & District United yn chwarae pêl-droed yng nghynghrair Aberystwyth a’r Cylch. Mewn pum tymor chwaraeasant 94 o gemau cynghrair gan ennill ond 13. Adroddir eu stori mewn llyfryn newydd dwyieithog Caneris melyn Trefeurig / Trefeurig’s yellow canaries, o waith Richard E. Huws, ac a gyhoeddir ym mis Tachwedd.

Mae’r llyfr nid yn unig yn rhoi hanes y tîm, ond mae’n gronicl pwysig hanesyddol a chymdeithasol o oes a fu. Chwaraeai’r tîm ar gae oedd dros 700 troedfedd uwchben y môr ym Mancydarren mewn ardal ddiarffordd yng ngogledd Ceredigion, a thynnwyd chwaraewyr o bentrefi pell ac agos i’w gynrychioli. Dibynnai’r clwb yn bennaf ar chwaraewyr o bentrefi plwyf Trefeurig fel Bancydarren, Cwmerfyn, Cwmsymlog a Phen-bont Rhydybeddau, ond yn ogystal bu’n rhaid denu chwaraewyr o bentrefi cyfagos fel Bow Street, Capel Bangor, Derwen-las, Llanbadarn Fawr, Llanfarian, Taliesin, Tal-y-bont a Thrawsgoed. Daeth nifer o fechgyn hefyd o Aberystwyth a Phenparcau, ac ymhlith y 70 a fu’n cynrychioli’r tîm roedd nifer o fyfyrwyr y brifysgol. Mae’r llyfryn yn cynnwys bywgraffiad byr o bob chwaraewr, ac mae’n ddiddorol i nodi bod yn eu plith fechgyn o dras Albanaidd, Almaenaidd, Eidalaidd a Gwyddelig, yn ogystal â nifer o Saeson a ymsefydlodd yn yr ardal. Fel Inter Milan roedd Trefeurig hefyd yn dim rhyngwladol !

Yr awdur yw Richard E. Huws, cyn-aelod o staff Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru, a gyhoeddodd The football and rugby playing fields of Wales o wasg Y Lolfa yn 2009. Ysgrifennwyd y rhagair gan Tegwyn Jones, Bow Street, awdur lleol a fu’n chwaraewr ac yn gefnogwr Trefeurig. Mae’r llyfr hefyd yn cynnwys nifer o luniau grwpiau ac unigolion.

Cyhoeddir Caneris melyn Trefeurig / Trefeurig’s yellow canaries, 72tt, (ISBN:978-1-84771-311-7) gan yr awdur, Richard E. Huws, Pantgwyn, Bont-goch, Ceredigion, SY24 5DP. (01970-83256 / rehuws@aol.com) Ei bris yw £6 yn y siopau, neu £7 i gynnwys cludiant a phacio os archebir drwy’r post.

Ceredigion’s Inter Milan !

From 1948 to 1953 Trefeurig & District United fielded a football team in the Aberystwyth & District League. During five seasons they played 94 league matches, and won a total of only 13. Their story is told in a new bilingual book Caneris melyn Trefeurig / Trefeurig’s yellow canaries 1948-1953, by Richard E. Huws, which will be published in November.

The book not only tells the story of the team, but also provides a fascinating historical and social background to a bygone age. The team played on a field over 700 feet above sea level at Bancydarren in a remote area of northern Ceredigion, and drew on a wide range of players from neighbouring villages. The team relied mainly on local boys from the Trefeurig parish villages of Bancydarren, Cwmerfyn, Cwmsymlog and Pen-bont Rhydybeddau, but it also included recruits from villages further afield such as Bow Street, Capel Bangor, Derwen-las, Llanbadarn Fawr, Llanfarian, Taliesin, Tal-y-bont and Trawsgoed. Several players also came from Aberystwyth and Penparcau, and among the 70 recorded team members are several university students. The book includes a brief pen-picture of each player, and it is interesting to note that among the nationalities that represented Trefeurig were Germans, Irish, Italians and Scots, in addition to several Englishmen who moved into the area at the time. Like Inter Milan, Trefeurig was also a team of international players!

The author is Richard E. Huws, a retired member of the National Library of Wales staff, whose book The football and rugby playing fields of Wales was published by Y Lolfa in 2009. The preface has been written by Tegwyn Jones, of Bow Street, a local author who played for and supported the team in his youth. The book also includes several team and individual photographs.

Caneris melyn Trefeurig / Trefeurig’s yellow canaries, 72pp. (ISBN: 978-1-84771-311-7 ) is published by the author, Richard E. Huws, Pantgwyn, Bont-goch, Ceredigion, SY24 5DP. (01970-832566 / rehuws@aol.com) and is priced at £6 in bookshops, or at £7 to include postage and packaging if mailed.

NWCFA Intermediate cup holders Prestatyn Town survived a penalty shoot out against Clwyd Premier League opposition Meliden, with stand in keeper Matty Owen the hero, pulling off two stunning penalty saves to earn his side a place in the next round.

Meliden took the lead on the 25th minute, following an inswinging corner, from which Gareth Walsh powered in a close range header, much to the delight of the big crowd, which was swelled by a large contingent from the local village of Gallt Melyd. On 50 minutes Prestatyn were back in the game, Carl Murray heading the equaliser from an excellent first time cross. Meliden almost snatched the tie two minutes from the end of normal time, when captain Mark Hughes fired against the post and goalkeeper, a relieved Matty Owen grabbing the ball at the second attempt. photos

Rhos United are the new Premier Division leaders thanks to a 2-2 draw at Caerwys. The race for the Division One title hots up with F.C. Nomads of Connah's Quay playing host to Point of Ayr next week. Both clubs boast a 100% record in the league, with Point's Darren Hughes and Nomads Lee Molyneux both hitting five goals this weekend, so something will have to give, for further information on this fixture, visit the F.C. Nomads website. http://www.fcnomads.co.uk/ Y Glannau game full match report

The Premier Division match between St. Asaph vs Abergele Rovers has been called off, due to a waterlogged pitch.

The Clwyd Reserve League match between Prestatyn Rovers res. and Rhuddlan Town res. is postponed, due to vandalism of the changing rooms at the Ffordd Marion pitch in Gronant.

The Clwyd Football League are happy to confirm that the following cups will be sponsored by the following:

The Clwyd League were informed this morning of the sad death of Mrs. Margaret Sewell, Secretary of the Clwyd Junior Football League.

Margaret was connected with the Clwyd League as a club rep. and secretary of Bagillt Hotspurs F.C. and will be greatly missed by all involved in Senior and Junior football in the Clwyd area.

On behalf of the Clwyd Football League may I extend our sympathy to the family of Margaret Sewell and the Clwyd Junior Football League for their sad loss.

As a mark of respect may I ask our clubs to observe a minute silence before their game on Saturday in memory of Margaret Sewell.

Action from the NWCFA Intermediate Cup tie between Mochdre Sports and Flint Town United

The following matches have been cancelled due to no match official being available.

REM Jones Cup Round 1
Abergele Dragons v Point of Ayr
Bro Cernyw v Mostyn Dragons
Connah’s Quay Tigers v Cerrigydrudion
Y Glannau v Flint Mountain

Division One
Rhyl Athletic v Llannefydd

Clwyd Reserve Division
Aston Park Rangers v Shotton Steel

Clwyd League fixtures this weekend face being severely decimated due to the increasing shortage of referee's. The Welsh Cup Round 2 has been blamed, but nearly all the teams competing have three officials every Saturday and some matches are being played tonight.

If any referee is without a game this weekend or can only do a local match, would they please contact a Clwyd League General secretary of Chairman, as we find ourselves short of at least six referee's and face having to call off six fixtures because of this situation.

CYNGHRAIR PEL-DROED CYFREITHWYR GAMLINS SOLICITORS DYFFRYN CLWYD & CONWY

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