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Gwyn Derfel appointed asJohn Deakin's successor

RESULTS

Friday 25th November 2011Carmarthen Town v Afan Lido FC 2-5

The New Saints v Airbus UK Broton 3-1

Saturday 26th November 2011Newtown AFC v Bangor City 2-1

Port Talbot Town v Llanelli AFC 0-1

Sunday 27th November 2011Prestatyn Town v Aberystwyth Town 1-0

Bala Town v Neath FC 0-0

TABLE

Pld Pts GDiff

Llanelli AFC 18 39 25

The New Saints FC 18 39 20

Bangor City 18 38 16

Neath FC 18 33 19Bala Town 18 30 7

Prestatyn Town 18 27 4

Airbus UK Broughton 18 19 -7

Port Talbot Town 18 18 -10

Afan Lido FC 17 17 -9

Newtown AFC 18 16 -26

Aberystwyth Town 17 13 -12

Carmarthen Town 18 10 -27

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES

Tuesday 29th November 2011 19:30Aberystwyth Town v Afan Lido FC

WELSH CUP Round 3 WPL clubs only

Friday 2nd

December

Carmarthen Town v Bridgend Town

Saturday 3rd DecemberPrestatyn Town v Goytre United

The New Saints FC v Bryntirion Athletic

Wrexham FC v Airbus UK BroughtonNewtown AFC v Rhyl FC

Bangor City v Llanelli AFC

FC Cefn v Aberystwyth Town

Merthyr Saints v Bala Town

Sunday 4th DecemberPort Talbot Town v Afan Lido FC

Neath FC v West End FC

The Football Association of Wales has appointed Gwyn Derfel for the role ofWelsh Premier League Secretary, successor to John Deakin, who will retire at the

end of the season.Derfel, who was born in St. Asaph and currently lives in Bridgend in South

Wales, has been involved with sports broadcasting and management for over

twenty years. For three years, he was responsible for launching and producing the

BBC's 'Y Clwb Pel-droed' programme, which broadcast the League's highlightspackage on a Saturday evening on S4C. Over the last twelve months, he has alsoworked as a reporter and director for the League's current programme Sgorio.With previous experience on Radio Cymru, Radio Wales and launching the Sport

Wales programme, Derfel has a very strong media background.Mr Derfel, 43, will start his employment with the FAW in the New Year and will

succeed the long-serving Deakin from Monday 11th June.

Continued on page 4

Shock at death of Gary SpeedEveryone involved in Welsh football was shocked by the tragic death of Wales

National Team Manager, Gary Speed at the age of 42. Since his appointmentonly a year ago he has been very supportive of the Welsh Premier League, taking

a great deal of interest in the Competition, being present at the announcement inAugust of the new Corbett Sports sponsorship agreement and being photographedwith the sponsors along with the 12 club captains and his good friend John

Hartson.

I have personally known Gary for over 20 years and can well remember the firsttime our paths crossed, when I refereed Leeds United at Manchester City after he

had just established himself in their team. I was immediately impressed with hisskill and attitude on the field and it was no surprise that he went on to enjoy sucha successful career in the top flight and gaining 85 Welsh caps. In my almost 20

years working for the Football Association of Wales, I got to know him well andfound him to be a wonderful person, whose personality was illuminating in any

company.It was no surprise, when he was appointed as National Team Manager and the

performances that the players have produced of late are a tribute to his skills. He

has proved to be really popular with the FAW staff, spending a lot more time inthe Office than his predecessors. The shock and sorrow that we are all feeling atthe moment is indescribable.

Im sure that everyone involved with the Welsh Premier League will join us insendin their profound and sincere sympathy to his family. John Deakin


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THIS WEEKS FIXTURESTuesday 29th November Kick-off 19:30

AABERYSTWYTH TOWN v AFAN LIDO FC

WELSH CUP Third RoundA minute of tribute will be held before kick-off at all Third Round

matches in memory of Gary Speed

Wednesday 30th

November 19:45Newport County v Barry Town

Referee: H Jones Assistants: M S Dyson & M J Gardiner 4th

Official: S M WilliamsFriday 2

ndDecember 19:45

Carmarthen Town v Bridgend TownReferee: W A Stephens Assistants: D Beckett & N L Mullock 4

thOfficial J D Twigg

Saturday 3rd

December 14:00AFC Porth v Cambrian & Clydach ValeReferee: R Harrington Assistants: L R Edwards & J Bryant,

Bangor City v Llanelli AFCReferee: M S Whitby Assistants: E J King & P Thomas 4

thOfficial TBA

Buckley Town v Taffs Well FC

Referee: M Farrington Assistants: L Evans & N B RutterCaersws FC v Llandudno TownReferee: N Brearley Assistants: D Evans & R Jenkins

FC Cefn v Aberystwyth TownReferee: M Petch Assistants: M Gray & M W Roberts 4

thOfficial M D Pugh

Flint Town United v Newport Civil ServiceReferee: I Griffith Assistants: C Price & T Roberts

GAP Connahs Quay v Cefn DruidsReferee: J P Swindley Assistants: S Longley & J Walker

Merthyr Saints v Bala TownReferee: B J James Assistants: D Gallacher & R N Stephens 4

thOfficial M A Ford

Newtown AFC v Rhyl FCReferee: H Jones Assistants: M S Dyson & S M Williams 4

thOfficial: M J Gardiner

Prestatyn Town v Goytre UnitedReferee: N Pratt Assistants: P S Ellis & S Hughes 4

thOfficial I M Evans

The New Saints FC v Bryntirion AthleticReferee: B Markham-Jones Assistants: A Jones & M Williams, 4

thOfficial J F Spender

Wrexham FC v Airbus UK Broughton 14:30Referee: K J Parry Assistants: A P Harms & J B Roberts 4

thOfficial P J Kewley

Sunday 4th

December 14:30Port Talbot Town v Afan Lido FC

Referee: K I Morgan Assistants: A G Boore& K Fisher 4th Official D AdieNeath FC v West End FCReferee: D John Assistants: G J Ayres & T C Drean 4

thOfficial W Tregonning

Last six meetings

This is the first Welsh Premier League meeting between the two clubs since 2004 All-Time Record: Home wins = 3 Away wins = 1 Draws = 5 Aggregate goals = 117

Referee: Kevin Morgan Assistants: M J Davies & M S Dyson 4th: D Adie


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FORM GUIDE black - this seasons 1st phase # red - last seasons 2nd phase # green play-offsClub Home Away Form to dateAberystwyth Town WLLLDLL LDDDLLWLWL LWDLLDLDLLDWLLWLL

Afan Lido FC LWDWDLDDW LLLLDLW LLWLDLWDLLDDDLWW

Airbus UK Broton DDLDLWWDW DLDLLDLWL DDDLLDDLLWLWDDLWWL

Bala Town WWLLDDWDD DWWWLWWDL DWWWWWLLLWDWDWDDLD

Bangor City WDWLWWWW LWWWLWDWL WLDWWLWWWWLWWDWWL

Carmarthen Town LWLLWLWDL WDLLLLLLLLLL LLWLLLLLWLLLLWLDLLlanelli AFC WLWWWWDWW LDWWDLWW LWDLWWWWWWWDDLWWWW

Neath FC WWWWWWWWDDW LLWWDLDDD WWLWLWWWWWDLDDDDWD

Newtown AFC LLLWWLWLW WLLLLLDLL WLLLLLLLWLWLDWLLLW

Port Talbot Town WWDLWWDLL DLLWLWLLLL DWLWLWDLLWLLWLDLL

Prestatyn Town DWLLWLWW WLWDLLD WDLWWLDWLLWLLWDW

The New Saints FC DWWWWWWWLW LWWWDWDL DLWWWWWWWWDWWWDLLW

Consolidated milestones SequencesAberystwyth Town need 13 wins for 300;

Afan Lido FC need 1 draw for 100

Airbus UK Broughton none Four home matches without defeat

Bala Town noneBangor City none

Carmarthen Town none Have lost eleven in a row away from home

Llanelli AFC none

Neath FC need 1 defeats for 50; Twelve home matches without defeat

Newtown AFC None

Port Talbot Town need 5 wins for 150; 2 defeats for 150;

Prestatyn Town None

The New Saints 3 draws for 150;

Home milestones Away milestonesAberystwyth Town need 4 draws for 100 need 4 defeats for 150

Afan Lido FC 11 goals conceded for 250 3 defeats for 100

Airbus UK Broughton need 3 goals conceded for 200 need 2 goals for 150

Bala Town none need 3 goals for 50

Bangor City need 2 wins for 200 none

Carmarthen Town need 3 defeats for 100 need 3 wins for 100

Llanelli AFC none need 3 draws for 50; 1 goal conceded for 500

Neath FC need 7 goals conceded for 100 need 7 goals for 100

Newtown AFC need 9 goals for 550 need 3 defeats for 150; 17 goals for 500

Port Talbot Town need 2 draws for 50; need 7 draws for 50; 11 goals for 250

Prestatyn Town need 15 goals for 100 need 15 goals for 100

The New Saints FC none none

SUSPENSIONS

Gareth Phillips Port Talbot Town 3 matches from 20/11/2011

Christ Marriott The New Saints FC 1 match from 27/11/2011

Chris Thomas Llanelli AFC 2 matches from 04/12/2011

Rhys Griffiths Llanelli AFC 1 match from 04/12/2011

Peter Carter Newtown AFC 2 matches from 02/12/2011


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SGORIO LIVE GAMES SCHEDULE03/12 Welsh Cupno match

10/12 Aberystwyth Town v The New Saints 15:45

17/12 Carmarthen Tn v The New Saints 15:45

27/12 Bangor City v Prestatyn Town 14:35

02/01 match to be chosen at a later date 14:30

EVERY STATURDAY AT 15:00 ON S4/C English commentary by David James on the Red Button service

Continued from front pageJonathan Ford, Chief Executive of the

FAW, said on the appointment of Gwyn

Derfel; "First and foremost our gratitude

and thanks must go to John Deakin for

his loyal and dedicated service to Welsh

Football.

"John has been instrumental in taking the

League from its inception through to the

most recent re-structuring changes of last

season. He will be a hard act to follow

for sure, but in our appointing Gwyn, we

are confident that we have found

somebody to take on this opportunity

and deliver against the modern media

and administrative needs of the League."

Gwyn Derfel (pictured) said; "I amdelighted to be appointed the League

Secretary and very much look forward to

taking up the position. The League and Welsh football in general is a key passion for which I will be

determined to do my utmost to ensure that it continues to go from strength to strength."

Interviewed by Dylan Ebenezer for Saturdays SGORIO programme Derfel put forward his thoughts on

his new position:

Im overjoyed to have the opportunity to work for the Welsh Premier League. Having worked with

them for three years when BBC Wales produced Y Clwb Pldroed I have professional experience of

how the League works.

I have also followed the League as a spectator and can see a successful future ahead for the WPL but

the FAW, the clubs and the fans need to work together to move it forward.Asked what his vision is for the years ahead, he continued

My aim is to improve the product we have and that product is the Welsh Premier Leagu. We need to

improve facilities, playing surfaces and increase attendances. It is not going to happen overnight but if

all parties co-operate we can attain this goal.

Low attendances are a concern but I firmly believe that clubs should build a strong link with their

communities. Once a club becomes the centre-point of its individual community then youth players will

create a basis for the future, young fans will bond with their club and their families and other followers

will come through the gate.

It may sound simple but that I believe is the foundation to a solid plan which we need to implement to

see the League develop. The current two-phase format is the most positive development for years

providing competition from start to season finish and we can build on this

John Deakin, a former Football League referee, became the inaugural Secretary of the League of Wales

when it was formed in 1992 and has carried out the role ever since.


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Airbus Praised for hosting InternationalAirbus UK Broughton have been praised by the Welsh Football

Trust Chief Executive Neil Ward for hosting a recent Under 16

Victory Shield International against Scotland.

"The event was a great success and this was due in no small

measure to the efforts of the club", wrote Ward in a letter to the

Wingmakers' Chairman Paul McKinlay."It was very pleasing to see a crowd of over 1,000 turn out to

support the game, testament to the clubs advanced planning and

marketing of the match. The result on the night helped us towards

Wales finishing runners-up once again, a fantastic achievement";

the letter concluded.

The match was broadcast live on Sky Sports 2 and finished in a 0-0

draw, with the Wales clean sheet being kept by Llanelli academy

product, Gareth Owen.

Davies quits SaintsMike Davies has resigned as director of football at The New

Saints after 18 months in charge at Park Hall.But the 32-year-old stressed to the Club that his decision to quit

has no connection to recent results, where the former League

leaders claimed only one point from nine, including successive

defeats to Bangor City and Afan Lido.

"I think I can go with my head held high," says Davies, who took

over management responsibilities at the club when Andy Cale

also resigned at the end of April 2010.

"I have led the club to runners-up spot in the Welsh Premier, the

first-ever European victories against Bohemians and Cliftonville, and two League Cups."

Davies replaced Cale in April 2010 and won the League Cup Final in his first game in charge against Rhyl. He

moved into a Director of Football role with Carl Darlington being responsible for first team affairs towards the

end of last season.Interviewed by BBC Radio Shropshire, Davies said: "I'd like to make the point that there's no problems with me

and the club, me and Mike (Harris) have been good friends for a long time and will continue to be good friends.

"The decision hasn't come lightly but I've made that choice and it's one I've got to live with.

"A lot of people were shocked but the reaction has been good from my point of view, a lot of people sending

positive messages, but for me it's about what lies beyond and what direction I'm going to go in next.

"I'm very proud of what's been achieved, you look back and there's some fantastic memories, the success that

we've had in Europe in particular, and I think that the group of lads I've been working with over the last few

seasons have been a credit to work with and I'll miss every single one of them.

"I will miss it, but it's time to move on and I'm excited about the future and what it holds.

"I turned 32 a few days ago and I've learned an awful lot for the age that I am, I've got a long way to go yet and an

awful lot to offer.

"I'm going to switch the phone off for a week, have a holiday with the family down in Cornwall and come back

and see what awaits.

"I haven't thought about anything else but having some family time and that's what I'm going to focus on now, and

we'll see what happens when I get back," Davies added.

Ian Walsh guest speaker for Llanelli gameby Matthew BurgessPort Talbot Town were delighted to announce that former Welsh international Ian Walsh would be the guest

speaker at the Gen-Quip stadium prior to Saturdays clash with Llanelli.In conjunction with the FAWs Legends Matchday Event initiative, Ian Walsh held a free question and answersession at the club before the match.

Ian, now a leading commentator and pundit with the BBC, enjoyed a successful career throughout the lateseventies and eighties starting at Crystal Palace before starring for both Swansea City and Cardiff City, winning

eighteen international caps in the process.


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Reds hit by Moses Injury SetbackLlanelli have reported that striker Craig Moses could be sidelined until the New Year with a hamstring injury.

The Wales Semi-Pro International picked up the strain in the 3-1 home win against Bala Town last Sunday.

Llanelli's Physio Chris Miller, hopes that Moses will respond to treatment but he could miss out until the league re

starts at the beginning of February.

Moses' setback could open the door for Chad Bond, who has been struggling to make the starting eleven since he

was sent off last month.

Saints Advertising for new Director of FootballThe New Saints Football Club - Director of Football (full time)

The New Saints Football Club, is seeking to appoint a Director of Football to oversee the first team,

scholars and academy technical football programme.

Salary: Negotiable

Location: The New Saints FC, The Venue at Park Hall, Oswestry, Shropshire

You will be responsible to the Board of Directors of The New Saints FC and

will be required to devise and implement a technical football programme that

contributes to the clubs ongoing development programme.

Your primary role will be to work alongside the first team head coach on adaily basis whilst enhancing programmes that support the development of

players within the club. It is essential that you have a UEFA A Licence,

ideally working towards the UEFA pro licence, a sound understanding of

football development, ` the ability to work as part of a team and also have

good organisational and communication skills.

Duties - As the clubs Director of Football you will be responsible for:

Devising, implementing and delivering suitable training programmes in conjunction with the first team

head coach, scholarship and academy coaches

Assisting the first team head coach with team preparation throughout the week and in particular on

match days

Updating and safe keeping of players' and training dataKeeping of registers recording players' attendance and participation at sessions

Identification and recruitment of players for the club

Attendance at relevant coach education courses, seminars and conferences to ensure that you are familiar

with current coaching practice

To apply for the position, please send your CV and covering letter to Ian Williams, Chief Operating

Officer, The New Saints Football Club, The Venue at Park Hall, Burma Road, Oswestry SY11 4AS or

[email protected] Closing date: Monday 5th December 2011

Newtown host Racism Red Card RoadshowNewtown Football Club's function room was full of eager primary school pupils today with the visit of fifty youngchildren from our Park Lane neighbours at Hafren Primary School. The Show Racism the Red Card Roadshow

was booked into the Latham Centre facility months ago and after getting a full briefing from Jason Webber and

his roadshow colleagues, the youngsters met local players, Kieran Mills-Evans and Zack Evans, who were

quizzed on their playing careers by the pupils, and also asked their opinions on Racism issues and what

experiences they may have had.

Obviously, the issues appearing in the national press surrounding racism allegations involving top british players,

made this roadshow more relevant than usual. Newtown is pleased to play its part in helping spread the word

against a most cruel form of abuse and adds its weight to the excellent campaign operating throughout Wales.

The club thanked Zack and Kieran for attending on behalf of the Robins and thanks also to Phil and Nerys

Williams who assisted with the event and the catering.

Well done to the fifty Hafren school pupils who behaved impeccablya credit to their scho

ol. All the pupils weregiven vouchers to the Club's "Bring Your Parents" initiative which saw them provided with a free ticket to this

weekend's Bangor City home match whereby each child can bring along a parent free of charge. The Club will be

looking to extend this initiative to all the local schools over the remainder of the season.
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Neath FC help Kick

Violence Against

Women into touchPhoto: Kris O'Leary & Lee Trundle at Cwrt

Sart School to launch the white ribboncampaign

Ahead of this weeks match away at BalaTown, Neath footballers Kris O'Leary and

Lee Trundle took time out to visit Cwrt Sart

Comprehensive school to help launch a

campaign against domestic abuse on White

Ribbon Day.

Neath Port Talbot is preparing to take a

stand against domestic abuse with a series of

events to mark this years White RibbonDay.

Cwrt Sart pupils who have been working on modules covering respect and healthy relationships will be forming ahuman white ribbon and standing alongside campaign supporters from Neath Rugby and Football Teams and the

Ospreys Rugby.

Events will also be held in Neath and Port Talbot town centres; at Neath Port Talbot Hospital and at the Health

Resource Centre in Aberavon on Friday, 25th November from 10am.

The events aim to highlight the issue of Domestic Abuse in Neath Port Talbot, demonstrating that it wont betolerated in the borough and that public, voluntary and community bodies are working together to raise the profile

of the issue, change attitudes and encourage people in abusive relationships to seek help.

The focus on November 25 will be on men standing toget her to show that they dont condone or accept domesticviolence. A number of positive Neath Port Talbot male role models will be getting involved to help reinforce this

message and show their support for the campaign:

On Friday 2nd December Neath Rugby will wear their white ribbons and pose for photos prior to the match

against Swansea at the Gnoll.On Sunday December 11th Neath Football Club will be doing the same prior to their match against Port Talbot.

As well as going along to these events and wearing a white ribbon on November 25, people are being encouraged

to pledge their support for the campaign by visiting www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/makepledge

Colleagues from the Local Domestic Abuse Strategy Group including local support providers, Neath Port Talbot

Police and health agencies are also undertaking activities to mark the day and all partners are ensuring that both

women and men experiencing domestic abuse know where support is available both nationally and within the

borough.

Domestic Abuse Coordinator, Julia Lewis said: During 2010/11 2408 incidents of Domestic Abuse were reportedto the police in Neath Port TalbotWith everyone working together, we can organise and involve communities in preventative activities and alterthe attitudes that lead to violent, abusive and controlling behaviour.

Id like to thank Ian Gwyn-Hughes for his help in organising this event and we are delighted to have

Ian Walsh come to the club. I am sure that itll be a fantastic start to what should be a great afternoon of

football at Port Talbot Town, said club chairman Andrew Edwards prior to the match.


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SCORECARD

Friday 18th NovemberCarmarthen Town 2 Corey Thomas 43' Steffan Williams 57'Afan Lido FC 5 Mark Jones 16' 21' 83' Andy Hill 44'(p) 55'Carmarthen Town

Michael Lewis, Lewis Jones, Cledan Davies, Corey Thomas, LeeBevan, Richard Hughes, Kieran Howard (Nicky Palmer 67'), Tim

Hicks, Nick Harrhy (Ashley Williams 89'), Jack Christopher

(Steffan Williams 46'), Geraint PassmoreSubs not used: Steve Berry, Rhys DallingRed Cards: Bevan 71' Hughes 89'Yellow Cards: Harrhy 37' Bevan 44' & 71' Hughes 44' & 89'

Afan Lido FC

Chris Curtis, Daniel Sheehan, Craig Hanford, Liam Hancock, CarlEvans, Kristian James, Carl Payne (Daniel Thomas 83'), Jonathan

Hood, Mark Jones, Andy Hill (Alex Gammond 87'), Leon Jeanne

(Stephen Pockett 83')Subs not used: Aaron Ryan (gk), Jackson Hall, Adam LlewellynRed Cards: NoneYellow Cards: Payne 10' Hill 34' Jeanne 45' Evans 79' James 90'

Attendance: 341 Referee: Huw JonesThe New Saints FC 3 Alex Darlington 51 Matty Williams 78 Chris Seargeant 85Airbus UK Broughton 1 Ian Sheridan 74'The New Saints FCPaul Harrison, Simon Spender, Chris Marriott, Phil Baker, Barry

Hogan, Matty Williams (Greg Draper 79'), Chris Seargeant, Craig

Jones (Marcus Giglio 84'), Steve Evans, Tom Roberts (Chris

Williams 79'), Alex Darlington

Subs not used: Connell Rawlinson, Alex Ramsay (gk), Charlie

ProctorRed Cards: NoneYellow Cards: None

Airbus UK BroughtonNiki Lee Bulmer, Danny Taylor, Adam Worton, Gavin

Cadwallader, Tommy Holmes (Mark Allen 90'), Glenn Rule, Ryan

Edwards, Danny Desormeaux (Mark Cadwallader 71'), Craig

Whitfield, Michael Hayes (Ian Sheridan 61'), Eddie Hope

Red Cards: NoneYellow Cards: None

Attendance: 437 Referee: Kevin ParrySaturday 19th NovemberNewtown AFC 2 Zac Evans 7' Gareth Partridge 81'Bangor City 1 Les Davies 53'Newtown AFCNick Thomas, Jermaine Johnson, Conor Courtney, Matty Cook,

Luke Boundford, Shane Sutton, Zac Evans, Gareth Partridge, Nick

Rushton, Steve Blenkinsop (Robbie Millington 88'), Jamie PriceSubs not used: Marcus Ashley, Nick Jones

Red Cards: NoneYellow Cards: Price 75' Millington 90'

Bangor CityLee Idzi, Peter Hoy, Chris Roberts, David Morley, Shaun Pejic,

Michael Johnston, Mark Smyth (Sion Edwards 74'), Neil Thomas

(Craig Garside 74'), Les Davies, Kyle Wilson (Chris Jones 63'),Alan BullSubs not used: Eddie Jebb, Michael Walsh, Meilir HuwsRed Cards: NoneYellow Cards: Pejic 27' Davies 87'

Attendance: 276 Referee: Richard HarringtonPort Talbot Town 0 -Llanelli AFC 1 Stuart Jones 61'Port Talbot TownBartek Fogler, David Brooks, Paul Keddle, Lewis Harlin, Leigh

De-Vulgt, Paul Cochlin (Kye Edwards 52'), Lee John (Chris

Hartland 67'), Dylan Blain (Matthew Thompson 78'), Martin Rose,

Cortez Belle, Sacha Walters

Subs not used: Oliver Bowen, Aaron Biddescombe, Luke MartinRed Cards: NoneYellow Cards: Cochlin 22' Belle 64' Keddle 90'+4

Llanelli AFCAshley Morris, Chris Thomas, Lloyd Grist, Chad Bond, Stuart

Jones, Lee Surman, Antonion Corbisiero, Jason Bowen (Chris

Holloway 71'), Rhys Griffiths, Ashley Evans, Criag WilliamsSubs not used: Martyn Giles, Andy Legg, Scott Evans, James

Secker, Aaron HoulihanRed Cards: NoneYellow Cards: Surman 16' Griffiths 58' Corbisiero 74'

Attendance: 255 Referee: Kevin MorganSunday 13th NovemberBala Town 0 -Neath FC 0 -Bala TownTerry McCormick, Stuart Jones, Rees Darlington, Danny Williams,

Michael Byron, Connall Murtagh, Mark Connolly, Mark Jones,

Ross Jefferies, Steven Brown (Chris Mason 85'), Peter Doran (Steff

Edwards 46')

Subs not used: Liam Loughlin, Steve Morrison, Mark Pullman,Dan LloydRed Cards: NoneYellow Cards: Doran 6' D.Williams 22' Jefferies 60'

Neath FCChris Doran, Ian Hillier, Jack Lewis (Sam Gwynne 80'), Matthew

Rees, Luke Cummings, Kai Edwards, Chris Jones, Paul Fowler,

Craig Hughes, Lee Trundle (Toby Jones 87'), Kerry Morgan (Luke

Bowen 48')

Subs not used: Kristian OLeary, Garyn Preen, Matthew Whatley,Kerry NicholasRed Cards: NoneYellow Cards: T.Jones 90'

Attendance: 304 Referee: Wayne Stephens


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Prestatyn Town 1 Steve Rogers 54'Aberystwyth Town 0 -Prestatyn TownDave Roberts, Chris Davies, Martin Beattie, Dave Hayes, Paul

O'Neill, Gareth Wilson, Michael Parker, Neil Gibson, Carl Murray

(Jon Fisher-Cooke 74'), Steve Rogers (Darren Hughes 89'), Ross

StephensSubs not used: Steve Harris, Dan Evans, Tom Kemp, Rhys Lewis,

Jon Hill Dunt (gk)Red Cards: NoneYellow Cards: Gibson 82' Beattle 88'

Aberystwyth TownSteve Cann, Dave Swanick, Ryan Batley (Michael Howard 46'

[Kris Nalborski 65']), Aneurin Thomas, Sion James (Anthony

Finselbach 70'), Wyn Thomas, Geoff Kellaway, Sean Thornton,

Lewis Codling, Jordan Follows, Andy ParkinsonSubs not used: James McCarten, Kristian Jenkins

Red Cards: NoneYellow Cards: Thornton 82' Nalborski 83'

Attendance: 187 Referee: Dean JohnTABLE

Home AwayP W D L F A W D L F A Pts G.Diff

Llanelli AFC 18 7 1 1 25 7 5 2 2 17 10 39 25

The New Saints FC 18 8 1 1 29 13 4 2 2 13 9 39 20

Bangor City 18 7 1 1 23 10 5 1 3 16 13 38 16

Neath FC 18 7 2 0 24 5 2 4 3 12 12 33 19

Bala Town 18 3 4 2 15 11 5 2 2 13 10 30 7Prestatyn Town 18 5 1 3 16 11 3 2 4 11 12 27 4

Airbus UK Broughton 18 3 4 2 16 15 1 3 5 9 17 19 -7

Port Talbot Town 18 4 2 3 12 12 1 1 7 7 17 18 -10

Afan Lido FC 17 3 4 2 5 3 1 1 6 11 22 17 -9

Newtown AFC 18 4 0 5 12 16 1 1 7 10 32 16 -26

Aberystwyth Town 17 1 1 5 7 15 2 3 5 12 16 13 -12

Carmarthen Town 18 3 1 5 12 16 0 0 9 3 26 10 -27

TOP SCORERSSurname Firstname: League League Cup TotalGRIFFITHS Rhys Llanelli AFC 18 0 18

DRAPER Greg The New Saints FC 10 0 10

BOWEN Luke Neath FC 9 0 9

WILLIAMS Matty The New Saints FC 9 0 9

CONNOLLY Mark Bala Town 8 0 8

MASON Chris Bala Town 8 0 8

DARLINGTON Alex The New Saints FC 7 0 7

GIBSON Neil Prestatyn Town 7 0 7

HUNT Lee Bala Town 7 0 7

MOSES Craig Llanelli AFC 7 0 7SHERIDAN Ian Airbus UK Broughton 7 0 7

BELLE Cortez Port Talbot Town 6 0 6

BULL Alan Bangor City 6 0 6

DAVIES Les Bangor City 6 0 6

HAYES Mike Airbus UK Broughton 6 0 6

HUGHES Craig Neath FC 6 0 6

JONES Chris Bangor City 6 0 6

ROSE Martin Port Talbot Town 6 0 6

RUSHTON Nick Newtown AFC 6 0 6

STEPHENS Ross Prestatyn Town 6 0 6


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THE LAST WORD from John Deakin

After a weekend when football seemed to be somewhat irrelevant, with the tragic and untimely death of

Wales National Team Manager, Gary Speed, the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League table is as tight

as I can remember for some time, with the top three clubs separated by just a single point.

On Friday evening, The New Saints moved briefly back to the head of affairs with a 3-1 win over AirbusUK Broughton at Park Hall, but were leapfrogged by Llanelli less than twenty four hours later as a

results of their 1-0 victory in front of the S4C cameras at Port Talbot on Saturday. Stuart Jones got the

vital goal for the normally free scoring Reds. Those two sides are level on points, with Bangor who were

surprisingly beaten 2-1 at Newtown being just a point adrift in third.

The performance of the weekend was undoubtedly Afan Lidos 5-2 win at bottom of the table

Carmarthen, where Mark Jones scored a hat trick for the visitors, who were recording their first away

victory of the season. Andy Dyers side are involved in the only Welsh Premier League match scheduled

this week, travelling to Aberystwyth, who lost by a single goal at Prestatyn, on Tuesday evening. That

left the beleaguered Seasiders just one place off the bottom and they really need to get points on the

board quickly. This would appear to be an ideal opportunity, but with The Lido enjoying such a good

spell of form, who would bet against them.

After that, like all Welsh Premier League clubs, they can look forward to a weekend of Welsh Cup

action. The most eye catching tie of Round Three of the Competition is the repeat of last years Final,

with holders, Llanelli travelling to Bangor. Theres very little between these two sides on paper and this

should be reflected in what is likely to be a tight match. City are slight favourites in my book, but will

have to bounce back from their disappointment at Newtown, where they missed injured skipper, James

Brewerton.

Another all Welsh Premier clash is the derby between Port Talbot and Afan Lido at The GenQuipStadium on Sunday. As previously mentioned, its the visitors that are one of the Leagues in form sides,

while Mark Jones side have slipped somewhat of late, although they do not to be having a great deal of

luck.

The games kick off on Friday evening, with an intriguing clash at Richmond Park between struggling

Carmarthen and Welsh League side, Bridgend Town, who are currently fifth in their table and have

aspirations of playing in the Welsh Premier next season. Theres another interesting game on Saturday,

with Newtown, fresh from their win over Bangor, entertaing Cymru Alliance leaders and former Welsh

Premier League Champions, Rhyl. Talk about potential Banana Skins.

Welsh Premier League clubs that should progress are Prestatyn who entertain Goytre United, The NewSaints who host another Welsh League club, Bryntirion Athletic and Neath who entertain near

neighbours, West End at The Gnoll on Sunday. Two clubs who have to travel to feeder League

opponents should also be good enough to go through, with Bala making the trip to South Wales Amateur

League side,Merthyr Saints and Aberystwyth facing the lowest rated side left in the Competition, Cefn

United.

The remaining Welsh Premier League club, Airbus UK Broughton face Wrexham at The Racecourse,

who also have an English FA Cup game at Brentford, leaving the outcome difficult to predict.


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Gary Speed 1969 2011 R.I.P

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