Clydach WaspsTuesday 23rd April 2013

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A Welcome from our ChairmanIt is a privilege to be elected for the second year as

chairman of Blaenavon Blues. What a transformation the lastten months has been, we now have our own clubhouse

something this club has never had in its 65 years history.We also have a pitch which is one of the best playing surfaces

in Gwent.

We have also taken over the junior section which is going to be a challenge for us as we hope to achieve better playingsurfaces and improve the facilities to give them the best

possible chance to improve and develop into good footballers.We have very good coaches at all levels and my thanks to

them for taking so much time and commitment to the cause.

Lastly i thank all my committee members who have workedtirelessly to achieve what we now have.

Best of luck to our visitors today and we welcome you intoour new clubhouse after the match.

Robert Browning

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Match Report - 09.04.13Pentwynmawr Athletic 2 - Blaenavon Blues 7

After both sides played out a 3-3 draw just a few weeks earlier at the Blues Memorial ground home, this was a must win game for both sides.

The hosts started the livelier of the two sides and were unlucky not to take and early lead when Blues keeper Lee Jones made a number of good saves.

But it was the Blues who should have taken the lead when Dylan Mason fired wide with just the keeper to beat. It wasn’t long before the Blues did take the lead when Mason fired home after some great lead up play lead to a goal mouth scramble. The Blues doubled their lead before half time when the impressive Matthew Burns fired home. Half time 0-2 to the Blues.

The second half was a dominant display from the Blues playing some superb football and opening the home defence up at will, the inter play between teenagers Burns, Mason and winger Illydd Caddick was very impressive as the youngsters who impressed in Saturdays draw away to Pill grew in confidence.

The Blues soon found themselves three up when Mason got his second, before the 16 year old completed his hat-trick with a 35 yard shot that left the home keeper stranded in the sand covered box. Burns was on the score sheet again soon after when a great back heel by Mason opened up the home defence for Burns to coolly slot the ball home.

The Blues made it 6-0 nil with an excellent 25 yard free kick from Craig Tanner which left the keeper with no chance, before the Blues made it 7-0 when Mason again finished with ease when through on goal.The home side managed to get two consolation goals from some slack Blues defending but the game was over as a contest as the Blues picked up a valuable three points that moves them eight points clear of bottom placed Pentwynmawr.

An excellent display from the Blues. Marc Browning was outstanding in the holding role in the centre of midfield which allowed Burns, skipper Mike Waite, and Caddick the take the game to the home side, and four players were deserving of the man of the match award but that must go to 16 year old striker Mason who scored four of the Blues seven goals.

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Blaenavon Blues Third Team

Thirds progress to cup final

Pontypool Town 1 - Blaenavon Blues 3

Blaenavon Blues third team progressed to the final of the Gwent Central League Benevolent Cup last wednesday night.

The third team faced Pontypool Town at the neutral venue of Tranch in Pontypool.

On a very wet evening the game was never going to a great spectaclefor Gwent Central League football and was going to won by the teamthat battled hardest.

After a scrappy first half, that ended goal-less, Pontypool Town edged in front. The blues never let their heads drop and worked hard to get back into the game.

The thirds then equalised through a great header by player/manager Richard Gulliford. Matthew “Berba” Cox with the pin-point cross.

Joe Prince and substitute Mike Marsden both scored well taken goals to make the game safe.

The thirds defended well in the second half to keep Pontypool at bay and secure the win.

The final will be played at the Memorial Ground so hopefully the home advantage will help the third team.

The thirds will face Wainfelin Bluebirds in the final after they beat Usk Town 3-2 in the other semi final.

The club would like to invite spectators to the final on Friday 17th May 2013 at the home of Blaenavon Blues, the Memorial Ground.Bar and refreshments will be available.

Best of luck to the Blaenavon Blues Third Team!

Gwent Central League Tables 2012-2013

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Gwent County LeagueDivision One2012 - 2013League Table

Our opposition today:Clydach Wasps

1977 - Clydach Wasps Amateur Football Club is founded. Playing on Clydach Recreation Ground the club brings football back to the village for the fi rst time since the demise of Clydach Athletic. Joins the Gwent Central League.

1982 - The clubhouse is built, changing facilities previously being in the oldcommunity centre on the north side of the village with players walking to the Recreation Ground.

1983 - The club wins its fi rst promotion when coming runners-up in the Gwent Central second division. The committee agrees to allow players from outside the village to register without being voted into the club, allowing formation of asecond team.

1985 - The fi rst team wins the clubs fi rst silverware, picking up the Gwent Central Open Cup.

1990 - After a long wait a second trophy is won, the fi rst team winning the Gwent Central Langdon Cup.

1996 - After being the bridesmaids for the last few years the club fi nally wins the Gwent Central First Division and with it promotion to the Gwent County League after a dramatic fi nal day showdown with season long rivals Fairfi eld United. A 2-2 draw is enough to clinch the title. Fairfi eld get their revenge in the fi nal of the Open Cup.

1998 - The second teamt picks up its fi rst trophy, the Gwent Central Benevolent Cup, after a penalty shoot-out victory over Trevethin.

1999 - The fi rst team earns promotion to the Gwent County Second Division when coming second to Cromwell Youth.

2000 - At the fi rst time of asking the previous seasons roles are reversed as we pip Cromwell to the Gwent County Second Division title.

Club History 1977 - 2000

Clydach Wasps

Memorial GroundBlaenavon Gwent County League

Division One2012 - 2013 Fixtures

Blaenavon Blues AFC

David Pearce

Colin Evans

Alistair Paton

Lee Brown

Phil O’Dowda

Mark Taylor

Marc Prosser

Matthew Edward

Mark Stockham

Nick Francis

Steven Davies

Tom Ward

James Hapgood

Ben Ward

Tom Morgan

Lee Jones (G/K)

Matthew Cox

Grant Evans

Lee Wathen

Ryan Huish

Craig Tanner

Jamie Brankley

Lloyd Jeffries

Michael Waite (C)

Marc Browning

Darren Harris

Matt Burns

Jake Bull

Lee Penry

Jack Moore

Iltydd Caddick

Dylan Mason

Managers – Ryan Huish & Lee Wathen