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BBC News
4 days ago
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Gwalia United sign striker Collie from Cardiff
Gwalia United have completed the signing of striker Eliza Collie from Cardiff City prolific forward netted 29 goals across 2024 for the Bluebirds and has long been admired by Gwalia boss James Thomas."This is a really exciting signing for the club," said Thomas. "Eliza is a player I've been aware of for some time. We've kept an eye on her development, and we are delighted to bring her to Gwalia United."She is a proven goal scorer, and I have no doubts she has the attributes and attitude to make the step up to the FA WNL (Women's National League) and play an instrumental part in our journey moving forward."Collie is expected to feature in the club's upcoming pre-season fixtures against Norwich City and Crystal Palace. "I'm really pleased to have signed for Gwalia United. With the club's ambitions I definitely knew it was the right decision for me and I can't wait to get started," said Collie.
Daily Express
13-07-2025
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- Daily Express
Liew satisfied with efforts
Published on: Sunday, July 13, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 13, 2025 Text Size: (Left) Liew and JKR engineer James Thomas during a site inspection in the Sunny Garden area. (Right) After clearing work. KOTA KINABALU: Api-Api Assemblywoman Datuk Seri Christina Liew has expressed satisfaction with the progress of road patching work, clogged drain clearance and grass cutting services provided by the relevant authorities, following her latest visit to various parts of her constituency. Most recently, she was on her routine site inspection to identify roads and drains overgrown with grass that needed prompt attention. 'I hope the condition of Jalan Bukit Punai will be improved to ease mobility for residents in the area,' said Liew, adding that Lorong Sena 1 needs resurfacing. Accompanying the Api-Api Assemblywoman were engineers from the Public Works Department (JKR) and Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK). Also present were Kapitan Nancy Chua Li Wah, Kapitan Margaret Chong Moi Hiong, Api-Api Community Development Leader Theresa Chong Mui Lan and Community Development Officer Yoong Yik Tin. Appropriate action has since been taken to cut the grass and clear the drainage along Jalan Menteri, Jalan Kebajikan, Jalan Sang Kancil (1, 2 & 3), and Jalan Tadika Tzu Yu. To prevent flooding, a section of the drain overgrown with vegetation along a stretch of Jalan Sena in the Sunny Garden housing estate was also addressed immediately. 'I commend the authorities concerned for their swift response to public needs,' Liew added. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
BBC News
17-06-2025
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- BBC News
Gwalia United add Wales defender Vine to squad
Gwalia United have signed once-capped Wales defender Amina versatile 24-year-old, who can also play in midfield, joins her sister Shurima at the FA Women's National League Premier Division came through Wales' development programme and was given her international debut by former Wales boss Jayne Ludlow, coming on as a replacement in the Cyprus Cup game against Republic of Ireland in March 2017 that Wales lost 6-5 on penalties in the fifth-place named in the squad for the following autumn's World Cup qualifiers, Vine remained on the bench for games against Russia, Kazakhstan and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Gwalia manager James Thomas has previously worked with Vine in national team environments."I'm really pleased to bring Amina into the club. For someone still young she has so much experience at both club and national team level and I can't wait to work with her again," said Thomas."Amina spent a lot of time as a very young player in the Wales senior national team group during qualification campaigns, so those experiences and the clear level of ability that she possesses will be a huge asset to us as a club as we progress forward."There are so many attributes to talk about with Amina but her technical ability on the ball, combative nature, desire to win and the ability to play across the back line and midfield will prove invaluable for us as a team."Vine is Gwalia's third signing of the summer, following the recruitment of midfielder Bethan McGowan and full-back Daisy Ackerman.
BBC News
09-06-2025
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- BBC News
Gwalia United sign midfielder McGowan
Gwalia United have signed midfielder Bethan McGowan from Derby County, their first signing of the close came through the Arsenal Academy and has also had spells with Birmingham City and West Bromwich 21-year-old is a former Wales Under-19 international and joins Gwalia ahead of the upcoming FA Women's National League Premier Division season."Coming back to Wales and playing for a team with a clear plan and a real purpose just felt right. I can't wait to get started," McGowan said. Gwalia United manager James Thomas said: "She's a player I know very well and someone I was very keen to bring to the club."To secure her as our first signing of the summer really is a signal of intent — a clear marker of where this club is heading."We're committed to bringing the best Welsh talent home."We want to be a club that helps players like Beth thrive — not just for our benefit, but for the benefit of Welsh football as a whole."We believe clubs like ours can and should be part of the national conversation in the years ahead."
BBC News
02-06-2025
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- BBC News
Thomas commits to Gwalia United manager role
Gwalia United have named James Thomas as their permanent manager as they prepare for the 2025-26 season in the English women's National League Southern Premier initially took over on an interim basis from Fern Burrage-Male in early club's co-owner Julian Jenkins believes Thomas' appointment is "a key step forward" for the said: "There's a hunger at this club – from the players, the staff, and the ownership – and I want to channel that into performances and a culture we can all be proud of." Gwalia United, the only Wales-based team in the English women's system, finished ninth in their 12-team division last previous roles include working most recently as head of academy at Bristol City Women as well as a variety of experience with international age-grade teams and as head coach with Trinidad & Tobago senior women.
