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The prestigious title, awarded by the FAW Trust in partnership with McDonalds, is given to the club which in the

judges' opinion makes a special contribution to the community in which it is situated.

Jay Probert, regional development coordinator for the FAW Trust, was keen to stress what a standard bearer the club is

within Wales

"It's fantastic. The Welsh Community Awards are there to recognise the achievement of those who promote grass roots

football within the community in Wales.

"It is about creating sustainable relationships with partner organisations, like schools and colleges and local businesses.

"There's been no better example in Wales, of how to deliver that within the community, than Rhyl.

"In the last 12 months they have made great strides and, with the added bonus of getting back into the Welsh Premier

League, it's been a fantastic achievement."

Club director Tracey Jones, who heads the community team, was thrilled by the honour.

“This is not just a reward for the club, it is recognition of the hard work put in by all of our staff and volunteers and the

many people who benefit from what we do.

“Rhyl is a town which gets a bad press but there is so much good work which goes under the radar. “This is something

the town offers its people and we are rightly proud of what we do here. “I cannot stress enough, the contribution of my

staff and volunteers is exceptional and it is a great source of pride that we help people to help themselves. “From our

partnerships with local schools, to exporting our ideas, not just within Wales to clubs like Cardiff City, but across

Europe too, we have developed an excellent reputation.

“Wales manager Chris Coleman was extremely complimentary about the football club and the community when he

launched the Welsh Premier League last week. It’s good to know we are being noticed at the highest level in the game

for the right reasons.

“I believe we are the only club in Wales which reaches

so many people through the power of football.

“We couldn’t have done this without our sponsors and

partners, who have helped us immensely, and a very

supportive board.”

Chairman Paul Higginson was equally proud of the team.

"It is an honour and truly uplifting for Rhyl FC to win

this award. It recognises the marvellous contribution

made to the wellbeing of Rhyl by Tracey Jones, the staff

of the Community scheme, the club volunteers and the

board."

Managing director Mike Jones said the community side

of the club is a cornerstone of everything Rhyl FC does. I

have always said this is more than just a football club.

Continued in Club News section for Rhyl FC

WELSH PREMIER WOMENS LEAGUE Kicks off this weekend – see page 4 for details

This Week’s fixtures

theWord Cup

Tuesday 3rd

September Bala Town v Bangor City Officials: N Pratt A Jones T Williams D Evans

Rhyl FC v Cefn Druids Officials: I A Griffith G W Jones J B Roberts K J Parry

Buckley Town v Conwy Borough Officials: R J Stewart S Longley G E Vaughan R Jenkins

gap Connah's Quay v Prestatyn Town Officials: S L Evans P Roszkowski J Walker A P Harms

Haverfordwest County v Aberdare Town Officials: B Markham-Jones T Cook D M Beckett E J King

Newtown AFC v Port Talbot Town Officials: M S Whitby D Adie M J Gardiner S M Williams

Afan Lido FC v Taffs Well FC Officials: K Hames J Bryant L R Edwards W A Tregonning

Wednesday 4th

September Aberystwyth Town v Cambrian & Clydach Vale Officials: D John R Jenkins A R Jones N B Rutter

All matches played to a result. Extra time and penalties if required

Saturday 7th

September Afan Lido FC v Bangor City 14:30

Last six encounters

20/04/02 1 0 Pridham 55' - 263

28/09/02 1 2 Bartley 45' Hunt 61' Evans 90'(p) 288

16/08/03 0 0 - - 180

04/09/04 2 3 Karl Reynolds 12' Kevin Bartley 15' Frank Motram 10' 31' Owain Jones 34' 175

05/11/11 0 0 - - 161

24/11/12 2 3 Chris Hartland 43' Kieran Howard 90'+3 Sion Edwards 24' Liam Brownhill 52'

Chris Curtis 90'(og)

125

Home wins 4 Away wins 7 Draws 2 Goal aggregate 18 – 18

CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches) Home Team LLWWDL Away Team DWLWLW

Airbus UK Broughton v Newtown AFC 14:30

Last six encounters

07/11/08 2 3 James McIntosh 27'33' Chris Sharp 14' 41'(p) Peter Hoy 72' 349

24/03/10 1 5 Carl Owen 82' Jamie Reed 5' 12' 90'+1 Craig Garside

6' Eddie Jebb 60'

241

14/12/10 1 1 Andy Moran 52' Alan Bull 90' 320

07/09/11 2 4 Lee Idzi 15'(og) Ian Sheridan 35' Chris Jones 35' 69' Shaun Pejic 45' Alan

Bull 69'

272

08/09/12 2 3 Chris Budrys 7', Wade 77' Chris Simm 5' 13' 35' 441

20/04/13 2 0 Wayne Riley 27' Steve Tomassen 62' - 461

ALL-TIME RECORDS

Home wins 5 Away wins 3 Draws 3 Goal aggregate 18 – 16

CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches) Home Team LWWWWW Away Team LWLDWW

Bala Town v The New Saints FC 14:30

Last six encounters

Bala joined League in 09/10 season

05/03/10 0 1 - Steve Abbott 48' 441

12/11/10 3 4 Shaun Kelly 29' Josh MacAuley 65' 90'+3(p) Matty Williams 8' 19' 44' Chris Sharp

34'

268

14/10/11 2 2 Steve Brown 59' Mark Jones 62' Matty Williams 22' Craig Draper 28' 378

15/04/12 0 1 - Sam Finley 78' 301

02/01/13 2 2 Marc Connolly 46' Tony Davies 90'+1 Mike Wilde 6'(p) 68' 210

ALL-TIME RECORDS

Home wins 0 Away wins 3 Draws 2 Goal aggregate 7 – 10

CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches) Home Team WWWWWL Away Team WWWWLD

Carmarthen Town v Rhyl FC 14:30

Last six encounters

23/10/04 0 1 - Lee Hunt 26' 425

22/04/06 1 1 Danny Thomas 85' Lee Hunt 34' 376

14/04/07 1 1 Tom Ramasut 34(p) Dave Cameron 2' 301

15/12/07 0 0 - - 302

07/03/09 1 2 Danny Thomas 70' Jamie Reed 28' Luke Sherbon 90' 369

13/04/10 0 1 - Matthew Williams 28' 272

10/11/07

Home wins 4 Away wins 5 Draws 5 Goal aggregate 13 – 14

CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches) Home Team LWWLDW Away Team OOOOOW

Port Talbot Town v Aberystwyth Town 14:30

Last six encounters

03/01/09 1 1 Darren Davies 27' Bari Morgan 82' 262

18/09/09 1 2 Martin Rose 54' Luke Bowen 71' Geoff Kellaway 90'+2 325

10/09/10 1 1 Luke Bowen 90'+4(p) Connal Murtagh 70' 274

11/11/11 0 4 - Geoff Kellaway 23' 28' Ricky Evans 40'(p) Sean

Thornton 90'

245

06/04/12 2 1 Paul Keddle 54' Martin Rose 62' Sean Thornton 77'(p) 214

17/11/12 2 4 David Brooks 6' Jeff White 57' Matty Collins 48' Glyndwr Hughes 63' Jordan

Follows 77' 89'

187

03/01/09

Home wins 2 Away wins 8 Draws 4 Goal aggregate 12 – 25

CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches) Home Team DWLWWD Away Team DDLDLW

Prestatyn Town v gap Connah’s Quay LIVE ON S4/C 15:45

Last six encounters

Only three previous WPL meetings

21/11/08 1 1 Jon Fisher-Cook 56' Aden Shannon 86' 220

16/10/09 3 2 Andy Moran 48' 54'(p) Mike Parker 84' Mike Hayes 86' Chris Herbert 89' 309

28/09/12 4 1 Michael Parker 20' Andy Parkinson 39' Ross

Stephens 73' 83'

Rhys Healey 90' 248

Home wins 2 Away wins 0 Draws 1 Goal aggregate 7 – 4

CURRENT FORM (last 6 matches) Home Team LLLWWW Away Team WLLDLD

MATCH OFFICIALS 07/09/13

Afan Lido FC Bangor City R J Stewart E J King W A Tregonning B M-Jones

Airbus UK Bro’ton Newtown AFC A P Harms G W Jones J B Roberts S Longley

Carmarthen Town Rhyl FC K Hames L R Edwards P Thomas D John

Port Talbot Town Aberystwyth Town R Harrington T Cook J A Williams B J James

Prestatyn Town gap Connahs’ Quay M S Whitby D M Beckett I D Bird I A Griffith

The New Saints Bala Town H Jones D Adie M J Gardiner R A John

SUSPENSIONS Liam Benson Rhyl FC 3 matches from 25/08/13

Cortez Belle Carmarthen Town 1 match from 27/08/13

Paul Mooney gap Connah’s Quay 3 matches from 27/08/13

Kenny Lunt Bala Town 1 match from 27/08/13

WOMENS WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE Sunday 8

th September

Aberystwyth Town v Cardiff Metropolitan Officials: Ryan Kenny Rebecca Thomas Ceri Williams

Caernarfon Town v Llandudno Junction Officials: Robin Williams Allys Clipsham Ceri Pritchard

Newcastle Emlyn v Cardiff City Officials: Tom Bevan K Bowen G Elliott

Northop Hall v PILCS Officials: Maria Pasco Elena Charlton-Fleming Conor Charlton-Fleming

Swansea City v Port Talbot Town Officials: Jon Bryant Charlotte Carpenter Carwyn Speck

Wrexham FC v Llanidloes Officials: Josh Wiffen Lewis Bickerton Cole Adam Gardner

CLUB NEWS

ABERYSTWYTH TOWN www.atfc.org.uk .

AFAN LIDO FC .

AIRBUS UK BROUGHTON www.airbusfc.com DIRECTOR of football Andy Preece is optimistic that the Wingmakers can continue the winning trend when they

make the long trip to Afan Lido for Saturday’s televised clash on S4/C (3.45pm).

Airbus followed Saturday’s last-gasp 1-0 victory at home to Carmarthen Town with a 2-1 triumph at 10-man Bala

Town on Monday.

"Its a brilliant start and when you looked at the games on paper, with the strengthening Carmarthen have done

over the summer and with Bala’s winning streak in the closing stages of last season, they looked two difficult

games," Preece says.

"To get six out of six we’ve got to be delighted and the lads gave everything in those two games which were

really testing with the heat, so credit to them.

"Next up is Afan Lido and that is going to be another big test for us and anytime you have to go down to South

Wales it makes it that little bit more difficult for us.

"The lads will be refreshed and with it being on TV they will be looking to put in a good performance."

The Wingmakers were 5-1 winners at the Marstons Stadium last season, but home boss Paul Evans has

strengthened in the summer, his mosr recent signing being experienced central defender Matthew Rees from

Carmarthen"

BALA TOWN www.balatownfc.co.uk On Thursday two of Bala Town’s Academy sides travelled to Ingleborough to face Tranmere Rovers.

The U14´s lost 2-1 with Tranmere´s winner coming in the dying seconds. Harri Hughes scored a cracking goal for

the Lakesiders. A great performance by all of the lads. They now face West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday, 4th

September.

The U16´s lost 9-2 and face Vauxhall Motors on Sunday.

BANGOR CITY www.bangorcityfc.com Pentraeth Kia are the new shirt sponsors of

Bangor City and the smart new Macron top was

officially unveiled before their opening home

match versus Rhyl last Monday.

Pictured at the launch of the new shirt are (from

left); Steve Thomas (Pentraeth Kia), Dilwyn Jones

(Bangor City FC Chairman), Ken Jones (Pentraeth

Automotive) and Neville Powell (Bangor City FC

Manager).

"We sincerely thank Steve, Ken and all at

Pentraeth Automotive and Pentraeth Kia for their

support."

"Fans can order the shirts and other great Bangor

City merchandise from Macron - from the club’s

online shop at www.bangorcityfc.com. Photo courtesy of Richard Birch

CARMARTHEN TOWN www.carmarthentownafc.com Carmarthen Town manager Mark Aizlewood was "highly delighted" following his side's comprehensive win over

Port Talbot Town at Richmond Park.

"I thought the players were first-class," he said after the game. "I am highly delighted by their performance and

they more than matched Port Talbot. "Liam Thomas was outstanding and his two goals certainly showed that his

sparkle has returned. He slightly lost his way at the end of last season but is now back better than ever."

"On the down side we did concede a pretty poor goal but overall we are strong in defence. It helps a lot when your

defenders have faith in your goalkeeper and Steve Cann inspires confidence."

"I am very pleased with the way the players have applied themselves. We have used most of the squad in the three

games we have played. But I must add that with the type of game I want them to play then it will be a fourteen-

man team for every match. We have a very strong bench this year and, hopefully, it augers well for the future."

With this in mind Aizlewood has sanctioned two of his younger players as loan signings in order for them to gain

more experience. Forward Sam Wilson has gone on loan to Ammanford with defender Iestyn Evans going to

Llanelli Town.

Aizlewood also paid tribute to the club's stalwarts who spent large parts of the summer revamping the ground.

"With Richmond Park in its current state I am convinced that we now have the best facilities in the Welsh Premier

League. We have a new pitch instead of the old uneven one of the past and changing rooms which will be the

envy of many."

Many of Aizlewood's views were endorsed by club captain Carl Evans. "The whole ground is like new," he said.

"It makes the team feel good and their performance in this match was outstanding. We continued on from our

terrific win at Newtown and are now laying the foundations for the future."

Many at the game considered Evans' performance to have been superb. He was a colossus in defence and was

slightly embarrassed to receive praise from spectators. "I had a bad injury last year which, in reality, ruined my

season. But it's now good to be back and starting in every game. I'm feeling good in myself and that is a great

feeling.".

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NEWTOWN AFC www.newtownafc.co.uk Newtown manager Bernie McNally was less than impressed with his side's display yesterday as they fell 4-0

behind within half an hour to Camarthen Town.

"When you give away three easy goals I don't care who you are you've got a mountain to climb," said McNally.

He added, "I have looked a Sgorio and I knew we had a left sided problem, but we have been let so wide open for

the first three goals. And like you saw Saturday we pride ourselves on our defence. "But we committed suicide,

we were all over the shop. Two minutes in we went behind, so I though, OK, we regroup and go again. But then

on 11 and 30 minutes were did the same thing, and then it was all over," added the frustrated Robins boss.

Ten minutes before the break McNally changed it, going 3-5-2 and bringing on Iain Edmunds, a move that the

manager says was made with the attitude of 'we have nothing to lose.' I had to change something, because we had

lost 3 points and 4 goals so we might as well go for it. And the second half we tightened up, didn't concede, which

you could say is a plus point."

The former West Brom man added, "But we have to learn quick and do our jobs as a team. You don't want to be

doing someone else's job, you want to be doing your own, and at times we didn't do that which left me very

disappointed."

The games come thick and fast with a game away at Rhyl on Friday night, but Bernie believes a factor in the

defeat could of been having two games in three days.

"I think two games in three days was too much for us. Saturday we were buzzing and there was a good

atmosphere after the game but yesterday we had lost our sparkle - and Carmarthen brought fresh legs in which

made a difference." Bernie added, "But in the end we let three easy goals go and you can't do that. We need to do

it right, but two players went utterly to sleep and I have spoken to them.

McNally was overjoyed with the performance at Rhyl where they gained a 1-0 win thanks to Luke Boundford.

PORT TALBOT TOWN www.porttalbottown.co.uk HEAD of development Mark Pike says that he has been pleased with the desire of his Under-19 squad as they

continue to prepare for their new season.

The youngsters have two friendlies remaining before facing a hectic start to the new campaign.

Pike’s side start at home on Sunday 8th September against Cambrian & Clydach, with a local derby against Afan

Lido three days later, and then face league newcomers AFC Llwydcoed on the 15th.

“The matches so far have all been about game time and lads are working so hard to make the youth squad,” said

Pike. “There is quality all around the park so the decision making process becomes very difficult.

“Many of the lads come with superb pedigree and professionalism after being released from professional clubs.

“It will be quite difficult in a competitive in the youth league with them being so young and the level of

competitiveness in the games. At the moment we have played two exceptional games and the hunger, desire and

attitude of all the youngsters is second to none.

“Whilst I have not signed anyone at present, this will happen over the coming days and I am sure if I can secure

their signatures we will have a bright young side.”

PRESTATYN TOWN www.ptfconline.co.uk PTFC are currently midway through Project futsal courses at all of the hubs. We are now accepting applications

for our next set of courses, which will begin in September.

The course runs for two days a week over a twelve week period, the main goal behind it is to improve chances of

employment and/or further education. A good number of our previous candidates have gone on to part/full time

employment (or further education) following the completion of the course. Although maybe not as a direct result

of being on the course, we`re confident that in one way or another it helped them take that next step.

The course is quite diverse and provides potential topics of study and awards, such as; Football Leaders Award

Introduction to Futsal Award

Disability Football Course

First Aid for Football Award

Child & Welfare Protection Certificate

Community Sports Leaders Award

Literacy & Numeracy Awards

ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)

Disclosure & Barring Service Check

Preparation For Work

During the course, you will also take part in some form of voluntary work. Past opportunities have included

leading/coaching at soccer schools, as well as the planning & running of community events organised during your

time on the Project FUTSAL course.

For more information please contact Tony Maguire or James Perkins.

Tony Maguire, Project FUTSAL officer email: Anthony.Maguire@welshfootballtrust.org.uk

James Perkins, Project FUTSAL Hub Assistant – Prestatyn email: JamesPerkins1399.freeserve@fsmail.net.

Rhyl FC www.rhylfc.co.uk From Page 1 "This is a community hub and Tracey typifies what we believe as a club and as a member of the community.

"Her hard work and dedication, and that of her staff and volunteers, is quite rightly being showcased and it's

another reason for us to be proud of our club and our town."

Tracey revealed she didn't know they had been nominated for the award until she received confirmation from

McDonald's and the FAW Trust.

"I still don't know who it was who nominated us," she confided. "We go down to Cardiff for the award ceremony

on 10 September, before the Wales v Croatia match. It's going to be really great and we're all very proud."

The Strikers programme developed by Tracey and the team has been exported to Cardiff City and plans are afoot

to spread the idea across Wales and then Europe. In the last six months 75% of those on Strikers have gained

supported or part-time employment, a magnificent ratio by any standards.

As well as superb links with Liverpool FC and other clubs across the north west, the club works with FC Malmo

in Sweden and Valerenga in Norway under the Leonardo Programme.

The courses on offer at the club have varied from healthy cooking and eating programmes, budgeting advice,

coaching badges, bacis skills and even an over-50's SIA security qualification.

A number of exciting ventures are planned for the future, so watch this space. Everyone connected with Rhyl

Football Club would like to wish Tracey and the team well for their big presentation in September and we are all

justifiably proud of the achievement.No news

THE NEW SAINTS FC www.tnsfc.co.uk The New Saints has become the first Welsh club to

confirm an anti-racism workshop for their academy

players and coaches in a brand new initiative created by

Show Racism the Red Card.

The workshop at TNS will take place on Tuesday the

10th of December which is the night before the clubs

event with local school children which will be supported

by first team players.

The Academy Under 10′s, right through to the Under

13′s age group players as well as the Academy coaches

will all be taking part in the anti-racism workshop. They

will also be educated about racism and how to deal with

and report racist incidents.

Players will also discuss terminology and what terms are unacceptable, along with the history behind these terms.

Furthermore, players will discuss the importance of their actions on social media websites and the consequences

of miss conduct.

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th August

Aberystwyth Town 2 Geoff Kellaway 82' Cledan Davies 90' The New Saints FC 2 Chris Jones 53' Alex Darlington 57'(p) Aberystwyth Town 1. Mike Lewis, 2. Sion James, 3. Antonio Corbisiero (10. Geoff

Kellaway 18'), 4. Peter Hoy (19. Rhydian Davies 46'), 5. Stuart

Jones, 7. Chris Venables, 8. Bari Morgan (12. Stuart Fraser 71'), 9.

Mark Jones, 11. Cledan Davies, 14. Krzystzof Nalborski, 16. Craig

Williams Subs not used: 31. Jamie Butler, 6. Wyn Thomas

Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Morgan 44' Davies 75'

The New Saints FC 1. Paul Harrison, 2. Simon Spender, 6. Kai Edwards, 4. Phil Baker,

16. Connell Rawlinson, 23. Aeron Edwards (12. Christian

Seargeant 64'), 8. Sam Finley, 11. Ryan Fraughan, 21. Chris Jones,

10. Matthew Williams (20. Alex Darlington 51'), 9. Greg Draper

(18. Mike Wilde 79') Subs not used: 7. Scott Ruscoe, 25. Chris Mullock, 19. Aaron

Simms Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Finley 32' Wilde 90'+1 Baker 90'+2

Attendance: 409 Referee: Mark Whitby Bangor City 0 - Prestatyn Town 1 Michael Parker 51' Bangor City 1. Lee Idzi, 2. Declan Walker, 3. Chris Roberts, 6. Anthony Miley,

8. Robert Jones, 19. Damian Allen (15. Jamie McDaid 8'), 9. Les

Davies, 20. Ryan Edwards, 11. Sion Edwards (17. John Owen 79'),

7. Chris Jones, 10. Jamie Petrie Subs not used: 13. Nick Bould, 14. Joe Culshaw, 18. Luke Gibson,

16. IoIo Hughes, 4. Michael Johnston Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: S.Edwards 18' Walker 42' Roberts 50' R.Jones 84'

Prestatyn Town 1. Dave Roberts, 2. Chris Davies, 3. Jack Lewis, 5. Sean Hessey, 4.

Dave Hayes, 23. Greg Stones, 8. Neil Gibson (20. Rhys Owen 82'),

7. Michael Parker (6. Gareth Wilson 61'), 9. Andy Parkinson (17.

Carl Murray 88'), 10. Lee Hunt, 11. Ross Stephens

Subs not used: 25. Jonathan Hill-Dunt, 24. Tommy Holmes,

12. Adam France, 16. Tom Kemp, 15. Niall Butler Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Hunt 21' Parkinson 45'+2 Gibson 45'+3

Attendance: 701 Referee: Huw Jones Carmarthen Town 3 Liam Thomas 4' 55' Christian Doidge 86' Port Talbot Town 1 Craig Hanford 6'(og) Carmarthen Town

1. Steven Cann, 26. Luke Cummings (11. Casey Thomas 84'), 24. Craig

Hanford, 27. Matty Collins (25. Liam McCreesh 68'), 6. Carl Evans, 7.

Kris Thomas, 12. Kyle Bassett, 8. Paul Fowler, 2. Corey Thomas, 30.

Christian Doidge, 17. Liam Thomas (9. Craig Hughes 90')

Subs not used: 10. Jordan Follows, 25. Liam McCreesh, 29. Alex

Chrysanthou

Red Cards: None

Yellow Cards: Co.Thomas 84' K.Thomas 88'

Port Talbot Town 29. Steven Hall, 22. Daniel Sheehan (14. Sacha Walters 77'), 2.

Ryan Green, 5. Lee Surman, 3. James Bloom (15. Miles John 60'), 9. Martin Rose, 4. Ashley Evans, 6. Gethin Jones (13. Josh Bell

85'), 8. Lewis Harling, 39. David Brooks, 26. Rhys Griffiths Subs not used: 25. David Burnett, 12. Leigh De Vulgt Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Griffiths 38'

Attendance: 409 Referee: Brian James gap Connahs Quay 2 Ricky Evans 12' Mark Smyth 90'+1 Bala Town 1 Kieran Smith 39' gap Connahs Quay 25. Terry McCormick, 16. Danny Dobbins, 4. Mark McGregor, 12.

Jack Rowlands, 8. Daniel Forde, 6. Craig Jones, 20. Danny

Desormeaux, 23. Mark Smyth, 7. Simon Everall (5. Michael

Robinson 90'), 10. Ricky Evans, 11. Ryan Edwards Subs not used: 1. John Rushton, 19. Jamie Wynne, 31. Lee Jones,

32. Aron Williams, 17. Shaun Tinsley, 9. Mike Hayes Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Edwards 72' Rowlands 78'

Bala Town 1. Ashley Morris, 3. Ben Collins (11. Steffan Edwards 36'), 4.

Stuart Jones, 5. Ryan Valentine, 12. Dave Morley, 6. Conall

Murtagh, 7. Mark Connolly (18. Lewis Codling 85'), 8. Mark Jones,

14. Edwin Renaud, 10. Ian Sheridan, 28. Kieran Smith (22. Ryan

Wyn Jones 80') Subs not used: 23. Matthew Boswell, 21. Stephen Fisher Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: R.Jones 84' Morley 90'+1

Attendance: 202 Referee: Andy Harms Rhyl FC 0 Newtown AFC 1 Luke Boundford 45' Rhyl FC 1. Alex Ramsay, 2. Matty Woodward, 22. Tom Roberts, 4. Chris

Rimmer, 14. Ryan Astles, 6. Mark Powell (25. Mark Cadwallader

58'), 7. Danny Hughes (34. Michael Walsh 78'), 8. Paul McManus,

17. David Forbes, 16. Danny Laverty, 18. James Gambino (10. Josh

Williams 73') Subs not used: 23. Louie Gray, 28. Danny Jarrett Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Cadwallader 90'

Newtown AFC 1. Michael Platt, 5. Kieran Mills-Evans, 6. Shane Sutton, 4. Andy

Jones, 15. Ian Edmunds, 19. Craig Williams, 20. Tom Goodwin,

17. Zach Evans, 18. Sean Evans (7. Matthew Hearsey 52'), 10. Jeff

White (21. James O'Neill 86'), 9. Luke Boundford Subs not used: 3. Max Penk, 12. Arron Warwick

Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: None

Attendance: 417 Referee: Dean John

SATURDAY 31st August

Afan Lido FC 1 Chris Hartland 26'(p) Airbus UK Broughton 3 Glen Rule 10' Chris Simm 36' 65' Afan Lido FC 1. Rory McCreesh, 3. Ryan Batley (5. Kristian James 63'), 4. Mark

Crutch, 7. Chris Hartland, 9. Rameer Outlaw, 10. Keyon Reffel, 12.

Gareth Phillips (39. Garyn Preen 70'), 14. Luke Borrelli (16. Scott

McCoubrey 77'), 17. Alex Gammond, 6. Alex Evans, 31. Matthew

Rees Subs not used: 22. Joshua Doyle, 23. Jordan Smith, 29. Jackson

Hall, 33. Jordan Hale Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Crutch 3'

Airbus UK Broughton 1. James Coates, 2. Lee Owens, 3. Lewis Short, 4. Mike Pearson, 5.

Ian Kearney (12. Phil Bolland 79'), 14. Michael Roddy (20. Nicky

Ward 68'), 8. Glenn Rule, 11. Ryan Wade, 9. Chris Budrys, 7.

Chris Simm, 10. Steve Jones (15. Sam Hart 66')

Red Cards: None Yellow Cards: Pearson 23' Budrys 25' Simm 64' Hart 90'+2

Attendance: 153 Referee: Lee Evans

TABLE Home Away P W D L F A W D L F A Pts G.Diff Prestatyn Town 3 2 0 0 5 1 1 0 0 1 0 9 5 Airbus UK Broughton 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 5 2 9 4 Aberystwyth Town 3 1 1 0 5 2 1 0 0 3 0 7 6 Carmarthen Town 3 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 1 4 1 6 5 gap Connah’s Quay 3 1 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 1 The New Saints FC 3 1 0 0 6 0 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 Bangor City 3 0 0 2 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 3 -1 Rhyl FC 3 0 0 2 0 4 1 0 0 3 2 3 -3 Newtown AFC 3 0 0 2 0 5 1 0 0 1 0 3 -4 Afan Lido FC 3 0 0 1 1 3 0 1 1 0 3 1 -5 Port Talbot Town 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 9 1 -8 Bala Town 3 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 2 2 6 0 -5

TOP SCORERS Surname First name Club League League Cup Total

DRAPER Greg The New Saints FC 3 0 3

THOMAS Liam Carmarthen Town 3 0 3

DARLINGTON Alex The New Saints FC 2 0 2

DOIDGE Christian Carmarthen Town 2 0 2

HUNT Lee Prestatyn Town 2 0 2

McMANUS Paul Rhyl FC 2 0 2

PARKER Mike Prestatyn Town 2 0 2

PARKINSON Andy Prestatyn Town 2 0 2

SIMM Chris Airbus UK Broughton 2 0 2

VENABLES Chris Aberystwyth Town 2 0 2

WELSH PREMIER U19 LEAGUE 01/09/13

Flint Town United v Aberystwyth Town 6-1 Jordan Beck 10’ Hayden Hughes 12’ 20’ Ieuan Hewitt 15’ Daniel Thomas ‘40

Josh Robinson 75’ Mitchell Roberts 85’

The New Saints v Airbus UK Broughton 5-2 Scott Ruscoe 7’ Taylor James 21’ 84’ Aaron Simms 40’ Tom Field 59’(p) Zyaac Edwards 71’

Rhys Cooper 63’

Conwy Borough v gap Connah’s Quay 0-6 - Lee Jones 21’40’66’76’ Sam Jones 57’79’

Newtown AFC v Rhyl FC 2-0 Ashley Jones 3’ 51

02/09/13 Bangor City v Bala Town Free date: Prestatyn Town

THE LAST WORD from Gwyn Derfel

Three games down and two clubs still have a 100% record. Congratulations to both Prestatyn and Airbus

UK who are separated by a solitary goal at the top of the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League. Both

clubs seem to have gained great confidence from their European adventures and have begun their

domestic campaigns excellently. I believe that the fact that only two teams have managed to win their

opening three matches suggests that our League will be hugely competitive this season and that the

standard of play will continue will improve.

Before our fourth round of League matches the Word Cup makes a welcome midweek return. Best

wishes to all participating teams from the Corbett Sports WPL, the Welsh League and the Huws Gray.

As well as the return of the Word Cup, the U19’s League was up and running again on Sunday with the

number of participating teams having increased to 11. I strongly believe that this platform is vital to

develop local talent for our WPL clubs and also think that fans feel a closer affinity towards their clubs

if a number of local lads represent their local sides.

This coming weekend the Welsh Premier Women’s League returns slightly later than usual due to the

UEFA U19’s Championships held in West Wales. Having attended both matches in Haverfordwest

where crowds of over 400 and 1100 were in attendance, I really hope that the tournament proves to be a

shot in the arm for the Women’s game in Wales. I also believe that our WPL clubs could possibly learn

a thing or two about marketing matches from the small but efficient Haverfordwest committee. I hope

that you all have a good week. .

Y GAIR OLAF gan Gwyn Derfel

Tair gêm yr un wedi eu chwarae – a dim ond dau glwb sy’n parhau gyda record 100%. Llongyfarchiadau

i Airbus a Phrestatyn sy’n amlwg wedi elwa o’u profiadau cyntaf yn Ewrop dros yr haf. ‘Rwy’n credu

bod y ffaith mai dim ond dau dîm sydd wedi ennill eu trindod cyntaf o gemau yn awgrymu bod Uwch

Gynghrair Cymru-Corbett Sports yn mynd i fod yn hynod gystadleuol a difyr y tymor yma a bod safon

ein Cynghrair yn mynd i barhau i wella.

Cyn ein gemau Cynghrair nesaf, mae Cwpan Word yn dychwelyd ganol wythnos. Pob dymuniad da i’r

holl glybiau o’r Uwch Gynghrair yn ogystal ậ’r wyth clwb o Gynghrair Cymru a’r Huws Gray wrth

gwrs.

Dychwelodd y cynghrair dan 19 dros y Sul gydag 11 o dîmau’n cystadlu’r tymor yma. ‘Rwy’n gweld

gwerth mawr i’r gystadleuaeth hon fel modd i ddatblygu chwaraewyr lleol dawnus ar gyfer ein Huwch

Gynghrair. ‘Rwyf hefyd yn meddwl y byddai cefnogwyr yn teimlo’n agosach at eu clybiau pe byddai

ychydig mwy o hogiau lleol yn cynrychioli’r tîm lleol.

Ddydd Sul bydd Uwch Gynghrair Merched Cymru yn dychwelyd – ychydig yn hwyrach na’r arfer o

ganlyniad i Bencampwriaeth dan 19eg UEFA yng Ngorllewin Cymru. ‘Roeddwn yn ffodus i fod yn

bresennol yn y ddwy gêm gynhaliwyd yn Hwlffordd lle cafwyd torfeydd o dros 400 a 1100.Gobeithio

wir y bydd cynnal y Bencampwriaeth yn rhoi hwb gwirioneddol i gêm y merched yn ein gwlad. ‘Rwyf

hefyd yn gobeithio y gall ein clybiau yn Uwch Gynghrair Corbett Sports ddysgu ambell beth gan

bwyllgor bychan ond gweithgar Hwlffordd am sut i farchnata gemau yn eu gwahanol ardaloedd.

Gobeithio y cewch chi gyd wythnos dda. Diolch.

Compiled by Mel Thomas at Soccerfile Wales

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