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Powys County Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Powys football club fundraiser in memory of Andy McVeagh
Llanfair United Football Club have raised £3,600 for the British Heart Foundation. The money was raised from the Andy McVeagh Memorial Cup match between the Llanfair United veterans and Llanfair United Reserve side last May Bank Holiday. The day was a resounding success as past team-mates of the much-missed club legend paid their respects in a most fitting fashion by lacing up their boots with many coming out of retirement for the afternoon. It was also a successful community event as townspeople descended on Mount Field for the annual charity match and a chance to honour one of the town's sons who passed away in 2021 aged 56. McVeagh was a former player, coach, and supporter of Llanfair United, and his commitment to the club was widely recognised. Pictured from left to right are Les McVeagh (Andy's brother), Derwen Evans (Andy's sister) Mark Bown (Llanfair United chairman), Edwina McVeagh (Andy's wife), Ellen Jones (committee member), Jayne Lewis (British Heart Foundation fundraising manager), Kate Roberts (sommittee member) and Chris Griffiths (Andy's sister).
Powys County Times
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Llanfair United celebrate Central Wales Cup triumph
Llanfair United lifted the Central Wales Women's Cup for only the second time in their history following a 3-0 win over Berriew in Welshpool on Thursday night. Jodie Carswell dragged wide before United opened the scoring when Emma Williams latched on to a through ball and maintained her composure to finish past Berriew goalkeeper Sarah Parkes. Parkes denied Sophie Cook before the North East Wales League champions-elect upped their game with ex-United favourite Gemma Jones testing goalkeeper Ffion Davies. Controversial booking system for Powys tips back online after crash How do I stop my dog pulling on the lead when walking? Top tips from experts Photo discovered by 'accident' unveiled for the first time in 90 years Parkes was fortunate to avoid a red card after bringing down Williams outside of the penalty area in the 36th minute and the Berriew No1 was soon called upon to tip away Mary Bailey's goalbound headed effort. Llanfair ended the first-half on top with Paris Schofield and Cook going close. It was a similar story at the start of the second-half with Williams firing wide before Llanfair doubled their lead from the penalty spot with Schofield converting. Jones was denied by Davies while Harriet Davies blasted over at the other end as Llanfair sought to put the game to bed. The Mount Field club completed the scoring with 15 minutes remaining when substitute Becky Jones raced into the penalty area before lifting the ball over Parkes. Llanfair could have added to their tally with player-manager Lucie Gwilt heading wide before Williams and Jones was denied by ex-TNS custodian Parkes.
