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Leader Live
30-06-2025
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- Leader Live
Building up for a big campaign in the Ardal Leagues
With new boss Neill Hughes now in charge at The Ring with Russ Williams and Liam Simon part of his back-room team, Llay have been boosted by the news that highly-rated striker Jon Collo will be staying on for next season's North West League campaign. Collo struck 12 goals and set up two as Llay struggled in the bottom two for most of the season. Hughes, who has also been boosted by captain Max Peate and vice-captain Dean Bryan re-signing, posted on Llay's X site: 'This is the one for me. Can't wait to work with Collo.' Llay, promoted via the play-offs 15 months ago, will be one of the favourites to go up along with Bangor 1876, who were also relegated last April. North East Wales League champions Mynydd Isa step up a division where they will go up against Flintshire rivals, Connah's Quay Town, who also have a new man at the helm with Gary McConnell taking over from Gavin Parry. Prestatyn Town and Porthmadog should be involved in the promotion picture while Anglesey outfit, Trearddur Bay, will also be up there challenging. Corwen have switched leagues hoping what happened to Brickfield Rangers last season repeats itself. Rangers moved across from the North West to the North East and won the title, pipping Bow Street, Dolgellau and Llanuwchllyn to the title. Those three will be challengers, while Cefn Albion, Penycae, Rhos Aelwyd and Llangollen Town will all be battling for a top-six finish. Lex XI have been promoted as North East Wales League runners-up and it will be interesting to see how Ricky Evans' side fare at a higher level. And there's a tasty away day to begin life for Lex, who will pay a visit to Cefn Albion on Tuesday, July 29. On the same evening, Llangollen Town begin their tilt with a big derby clash at home to Corwen, while Penycae make the trip to Llanfair United. Rhos Aelwyd have a testing home encounter versus Llanuwchllyn to contend with. Other fixtures: Bow Street v Knighton; Builth Wells v Kerry; Llandrindod Wells v Radnor Valley; Llanrhaeadr YM v Dolgellau. Mynydd Isa open their Ardal North West League season away to Prestatyn Town, who were relegated from Cymru North last time out. There are home comforts in store for Connah's Quay Town and Llay Welfare, who will tackle Llannefydd and NFA respectively. Bangor 1876 begin at home to Llanrwst United. Other fixtures: Llangefni Town v Pwllheli; Porthmadog v Penmaenmawr Phoenix; St Asaph City v Bethesda Athletic. July 30: Trearddur Bay v Y Felinheli.
Leader Live
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Opening Ardal League fixtures for next season are released
First up, Lex, who have made the step-up from the North East Wales League, pay a visit to Cefn Albion on Tuesday, July 29. On the same evening, Llangollen Town begin their tilt with a big derby clash at home to Corwen, while Penycae make the trip to Llanfair United. Rhos Aelwyd have a testing home encounter versus Llanuwchllyn to contend with. Other fixtures: Bow Street v Knighton; Builth Wells v Kerry; Llandrindod Wells v Radnor Valley; Llanrhaeadr YM v Dolgellau. Mynydd Isa, last season's North East Wales League champions, open their Ardal North West League season away to Prestatyn Town, who were relegated from Cymru North last time out. There are home comforts in store for Connah's Quay Town and Llay Welfare, who will tackle Llannefydd and NFA respectively. Bangor 1876 begin at home to Llanrwst United. Other fixtures: Llangefni Town v Pwllheli; Porthmadog v Penmaenmawr Phoenix; St Asaph City v Bethesda Athletic. July 30: Trearddur Bay v Y Felinheli.
Leader Live
21-05-2025
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- Leader Live
Our team of the week is just teeming with trophies!
STEVE EVANS (Llay Welfare Veterans): The ex-Wrexham and Wales defender was on target in 10-2 defeat. THOMAS WILLIAMS (Coedpoeth United U19s): Took his tally to 30 for the season for the North East Wales League champions. LUKE PLANT (Coedpoeth United Celts U15s): Another to score a double. MATTHEW HOLMES (Penyffordd Lions Reserves): Hit a hat-trick in final game of the North East Wales League season. SHAUN HUGHES (Mold Alex Veterans): Scored three in a 10-1 win for the Championship champions. RYAN DUNN (White Bear Veterans): Scored twice and set up a goal in 3-2 win. JACK PARRY (Mold Alex U15s): Scored both goals to win the NEWFA U15s Cup. ALAN DAWSON (Hawarden Rangers Veterans): Scored six for the Premier Division champions. MOLI THOMAS (Corwen Girls U12s): Hit a double in final game of the season. SAM DALBY (Dundee United): The on-loan Wrexham striker hit the winner to seal a fourth place Scottish Premiership finish. THOMAS GAULTON (Borras Park Albion Yellows U15s): Scored the final goal of the season for the Division Three champions. JACK ELLIS (The New Saints U15s): Saved three penalties in 3-1 FAW Academy shoot-out triumph. TOMMY McARDLE (Chirk AAA U17s): The captain set up two goals in a 6-1 victory. KARL BACON (Rhydymwyn Veterans): Scored a double in 3-2 win. ANDY VALE (Brickfield Rangers): The top scorer fired a consolation goal in 4-1 Ardal North Cup defeat. TOP BOSS: OLIVER GLASNER (Crystal Palace): Masterminded his side's 1-0 win at Wembley. CHUMP OF THE WEEK: ERLING HAALAND (Manchester City): Top players don't hand away the chance to score in an FA Cup final.
Leader Live
18-05-2025
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- Leader Live
No double joy to end a great campaign for Brickfield Rangers
Rangers, who lifted the Ardal North East League title a week ago, couldn't add more silverware as Porthmadog, who finished third in the North West League, deservedly took the honours. Dan Brookwell gave Porthmadog the perfect start with a second minute goal and it was 2-0 on 20 minutes as Tom Hilditch scored from the spot. Both players also netted again although Hilditch was shown a red card with 12 minutes to go. Rangers' consolation goal came from top scorer Andy Vale. While Brickfield head into Cymru North, Llay Welfare will take their place in the Ardal North set-up. And it's all change at the club where former first team boss Mike Gadie, who led Llay to Cymru North 12 months before they were relegated after one season, has taken over as chairman. And he has announced the club's new manager as Neill Hughes. 'Following our relegation back to Tier 3, it was crucial to bring in someone with a deep understanding of the league and local football scene - and Neill ticks all the boxes,' said Gadie. 'Having come up against him during our time in the Ardal North West, I was always impressed by the work rate, discipline and attitude of his sides. 'After an initial conversation and a positive meeting with myself and the vice-chairmen, it quickly became clear that Neill shares our vision for the future of the club. We're confident he's the right person to lead us into this exciting new chapter.' Hughes said: 'I am delighted to be taking on the opportunity of managing such a great club. 'Everybody I've met is passionate and proud of the Welly and what is developing. Myself and my coaching team can't wait to get started and help play a part in shaping the club's future'. In the final game of the North East Wales League season, Penyffordd Lions beat FC Queen's Park 4-1 in Group B of the Reserves Division. Matt Holmes blasted in a hat-trick in the victory.
Leader Live
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
What a way for Brickfield to make sure of Ardal title
Flairs went off as Brickfield, who only needed a point to become champions, routed Radnor Valley 6-0 at Clywedog Park. First half goals from Isaac Dawson, Aiden Fox and Tom Freeman, who scored from the spot, put Gareth Wilson's side 3-0 up at the break. And it got better in the second half with Freeman adding a second to go with goals from Jay Richardson and Callum Roberts. 'This season has been a brilliant achievement on and off the pitch,' said proud boss Wilson. 'The hard work that is put in off the field from Paul Hooson, Mike Derosa, Simon Mullen, Kev Owen and David Murray gives the platform for me and Matt Cook to compete on the pitch in a very tough league. 'Obviously and rightly so the team will get the plaudits and they fully deserve it but the 'team behind the team' have made all this happen.' The win for Rangers, who take on Porthmadog in the Ardal North Cup final next weekend, saw them finish three points clear of Bow Street while Llanuwchllyn ended up third. It was also a good day for Connah's Quay Town in an exciting climax to the North East Wales League's Reserves Division. Town clinched the Group B title and promotion to Group A with a 5-0 victory at Coedpoeth United, where both sides had a player red carded. Jon Tear-Edmonds and Lewis Harris hit doubles for Quay, whose superior goal difference pipped Lex XI to top spot. Eric Thomas was Quay's other scorer while runners-up Lex also signed off with a 5-0 away win. Their first team's top scorer Harry Massey hit a hat-trick while Sam Colley and Josh Betteley were also on target at FC Queen's Park. Greenfield will finish level on 53 points with the top two if they beat Coedpoeth at home on Tuesday night. Greenfield won 1-0 at Brymbo on Saturday with Dylan Radcliffe grabbing the winner while Penyffordd Lions were 7-1 winners at Johnstown. Jacob Melo-Farina (2), Kai Welch, Macken Tiley-Phillips, Daniel Shaw, Marcus Davies and Dylan Williams did the damage. Callum Poole replied with the hosts' consolation goal. Buckley Town brought the FAW Reserves North East League season where The New Saints were crowned champions to an end. Buckley beat Ruthin Town 3-1 thanks to Evan Lowry (2) and Daniel Horton.
