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2 days ago
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Lots of tasty ties are lined up in the Welsh League Cup
Mark Allen's side met the Saints in Welsh League Cup and Welsh Cup ties last season, and the clubs have been paired again at Park Hall in the second round of next season's League Cup. In another tasty encounter, Johnny Haseldin will take his Holywell Town side to Flint Town United, while Connah's Quay Nomads have been drawn away to Ruthin Town or Penrhyncoch. Gresford Athletic or Brickfield Rangers are faced with a trip to Llandudno, while Newtown will travel to the winners of the Holyhead Hotspur v Buckley Town tie. Mold Alex will play host to Bala Town if they can get through their first round test away to Guilsfield. Flint Mountain have a first round trip to Denbigh Town and the winners will travel to Rhyl 1879 or Caersws. In the only all-Cymru Premier League match-up, Caernarfon Town will host Colwyn Bay in the second round. Wildcard entries Cardiff City and Swansea City have been handed home first round encounters with Ammanford and Carmarthen Town respectively. First round ties will be played from July 18-20, with round two encounters between August 1 and 3.
Leader Live
17-06-2025
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Holywell boss Haseldin pays tribute to retiring Andrews
During a brilliant career with the Wellmen, Andrews grabbed 58 goals in 139 appearances, helping the club to win the Cymru North title during the 2023-24 season. Team boss Johnny Haseldin told the club's X site: 'As captain, he led from the front. He played with professionalism, pride, passion and honesty - and he set the tone for everyone around him. 'When big moments came, you could count on him. He didn't hide. He stepped up. 'The standout moment? Seeing him lift the league trophy in 2023/24. That image summed up everything he gave to this club, one that became his own. 'It's not easy saying goodbye to someone who's meant so much. The place will feel different without him, but we part ways with nothing but respect and appreciation. 'Danny has been a top player, a leader and a massive part of our journey.' Holywell will continue their preparations for the new campaign on Saturday when they play host to Llangefni Town in their first pre-season friendly. There's one pre-season friendly scheduled this evening, with Penycae travelling to Ellesmere United. Wales are in competition with North Macedonia in their World Cup qualification efforts - and the link between the countries will continue in European competition next season. In the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League, Cymru Premier League winners The New Saints have been paired with North Macedonian champions KF Shkëndija. Shkëndija came up against Welsh opposition during the 2023-24 season when they lost out on penalties versus Haverfordwest County in the Europa Conference League. Craig Harrison's charges will have the home advantage for the first leg at Park Hall on July 8/9, prior to the reverse encounter in 15,000-capacity Ecolog Arena, in Tetovo, a week later.
