Bala Town v Aberystwyth Town Match Programme

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IN THIS ISSUE RHIFYN YMA BALA TOWN

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FOOTBALL CLUB Maes Tegid, Castle Street, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7UU Rhif Cyswllt / Contact No.: 07818 404516

www.balatownfc.co.uk CYFARWYDDWYR / DIRECTORS

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Nigel Aykroyd, Ruth Crump, Arwel Roberts, Hannah Jones.

SWYDDOGION / OFFICIALS Rheolwr / Manager: Colin Caton Tim Hyfforddi / Coaching Staff: Stephen Fisher & Ryan Valentine Ffisio / Physio: Ffiona Evans Pennaeth yr Academi / Head of Academy: Carwyn Edwards carwyn.edwards@balatownfc.co.uk Cyfarwyddwr Academi / Academy Administrator: Andy Kelly Llywydd / President: Joe Roberts Llywydd Oes / Honorary Life President: Ted Edwards Cadeirydd / Chairman: Arwel Roberts Is-gadeirydd / Vice Chairman: Ken Edwards Prif Weithredwr / Chief Executive: Nigel Aykroyd Ysgrifennydd Cyffredinol, Cyfarwyddwr Cyllidol a Swyddog Trwyddedu / General Secretary, Finance Director & Licensing Officer: Ruth Crump Penaethiaid Diogelwch / Heads of Security: Sion & John Roberts Cyfarwyddwr Masnachol a Cyhoeddwr / Commercial Director & Announcer: Arwel Lloyd Jones Swyddog Diogelu Plant / Child Protection Officer: Dewi Wyn Evans Ffotograffydd y Clwb / Club Photographer: Naomi Jones Swyddog y Wasg a Swyddog y Cefnogwyr / Media Officer and Fans Rep: Hannah Gwenllian hannah.gwenllian@balatownfc.co.uk

#Lakesiders www.balatownfc.co.uk

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Met round-up Club News NLP Paper World Heart Day

Maes Tegid 3G Pitch Hire We are taking bookings for the use of the 3G for full, 2/3’s and 1/3’s hire of the pitch during 2019.

The following prices include VAT and are on a per hour basis: Full pitch – £60, 2/3 – £45, 1/3 – £25.

Matchday packages are also available, including use of home and away changing rooms and hospitality.

To discuss block booking prices, matchday packages, general enquiries or to book the 3G please email community@balatownfc.co.uk

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NODIADAU NIGEL’S NOTES A massive Friday evening fixture under the Maes Tegid lights awaits and the importance of the outcome cannot be underestimated by both teams.

Our visitors are in need of a points haul whilst 2 back to back defeats have tempered the early season euphoria for the home side and seen them slip down the table.

I am finding it difficult to understand how we have returned pointless from the games against Newtown and

Met but those are the footballing facts and it is a situation that Colin and the team are eager to put right. It will be an intriguing encounter and one which always provides an exciting and entertaining match. I am sure that it will once again not disappoint.

Our Reserves had another disappointment last Saturday when their fixture was called off for the 3rd time this season due to insufficient referee numbers but their undefeated record will be put to the test here tomorrow Saturday with a

1.30pm kick off. Please come along to support if you can. I can assure you that you will not be disappointed with the entertainment on offer!

Please put an early “Save the Date” into your diary for the Clubs Christmas Get Together in the Plas Coch on December 14th. We would like as many of you as possible to join us for a special evening!

Tonight is another “special evening“! Enjoy!

Bala Town are currently trialling digital match programmes for the 2019/20 season.

The programmes are on https://issuu.com/balatownfc you can read them on a desktop and also download the app from the app store to read on a mobile or tablet.

To read this season’s matchday programmes please use the link: http://www.balatownfc.co.uk/programmes/

Smithy Garage of Dyffryn Ardudwy

Bala Town are proud and delighted to announce that Smithy Garage of Dyffryn Ardudwy are continuing their support/sponsorship for the club.

We wish to thank them for the vital boost they are giving to this season’s JD Cymru Premier campaign.

BALA TOWN CLUB PARTNERS H. & E. J. Roberts & Sons Smithy Garage, Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd LL44 2EN

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Nigel

ABERYSTWYTH

MEET THE VISITORS...

Wes Baynes - Wes, who spent the second half of 2017-18 playing at Llandudno, joined the club in July 2018, and also has previous experience playing for Wrexham, Altrincham, Chester City, Telford United, Colwyn Bay, Connah's Quay Nomads and Airbus UK.

Youth. He is currently studying Business and Finance at Worcester University.

experience of playing in the Welsh system, after signing for Airbus back in 2016, and is a dynamic, versatile midfielder Ryan Edwards - Aber signed who can also play as a central attacking midfielder Ryan striker. He's also had spells Edwards from Llandudno in playing for Vauxhall Motors, June 2018, and he adds a wealth Nantwich Town, Colwyn Bay, of experience to Aber's squad Oxford City and most recently having previously played in the Darlington in 2017-18.

Steff Edwards - Town’s Welsh Premier League for The supporters might remember New Saints, Connah's Quay Porya Ahmadi - Iranian-born Steff from his previous spell with Nomads, Cefn Druids, Bala Town Porya is a clinical and mobile the club back in 2010, when he and Airbus UK. striker with previous WPL made 32 appearances during experience; after spending Geoff Kellaway - Fan favourite the 2010-2011 season including spells with Bangor City and Rhyl Kellaway, whose blistering pace two appearances in the Europa between 2015 and 2017. Porya, or strikes fear into hearts of League First Round Play-Offs, 'Rio' as he's also known, has also opposing Managers and scoring three goals during his spent time playing for Chorley, defenders throughout the WPL, stay at Park Avenue.

Droylsden, New Mills, and most has been a major part of an notably Salford City.

Ben Birch - Ben Birch joined the attack force which notched over Club from Tividale in the West 140 goals between 2014-06. Since Marc Williams - Marc has spent Midlands League, where the 23 making his debut in 2003-04 periods with Conference sides year old scored 6 goals from 41 Geoff has played over 300 WPL Wrexham, Chester, Northwich appearances last season. games. His superb service to the Victoria and Kidderminster WPL was recognised at the Harriers and has been capped Ryan Wollacott - Ryan Wollacott Annual Dinner in June 2018 when for Wales at U17, U19, U21 and joined the Black and Greens he was awarded the Clubman semi-professional levels. Aber's from Stourport Swifts in July 2016, of the Year Award. fans will most recently and his previous clubs include remember Marc for his spells Causeway United, Worcester Paulo Mendes - Portuguesewith Llandudno and Cymru Academy and Stourbridge born Paulo has previous

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Alliance outfit Bangor City.

Known for his prolific goal scoring record, the front man made 86 appearances for Wrexham between 2005 and 2011, scoring 17 goals in the process.

with Aberystwyth Town in August 2018. At just 17 years of age, Lee is one of the club’s most promising talents, and has already broken into the first team squad.

Aberystwyth University.

Richie Ricketts - Exciting 16 year old winger Richie Ricketts, who hails from Llanfarian, joined the Black and Greens from Bow Stuart Jones - Aber were Street in August 2019 after delighted to announce the making a positive impression in return of central defender Stuart pre season. He scored in Aber's Luke Boundford - Presteigne based Luke is well known for his Jones to Park Avenue in August first friendly against Llanidloes 2019. Aberystwyth born Jones Town and did enough to earn time at Latham Park. He joined returns to the Black and Greens his opportunity with Aber Town's the Robins in 2011-12 and since after a hugely successful three First Team Squad in 2019-20. then has scored 61 goals from year spell at Bala Town which 220 starts, including six WPL Alex Boss - Right midfielder Alex goals last season. His consistent included two UEFA Europa Boss was one of Bangor’s best League campaigns and a return of goals over eight performers in last season’s Welsh Cup Final win. Stuart seasons have been a major previously had a four year spell Cymru Alliance and will be factor in the Robins qualifying with Aber which also included a aiming to prove he can make for the UEFA Europa League (in the step up to the Welsh Europa League campaign, a which Luke also scored), a Premier League in 2019-20. A number of Top Six finishes and a Welsh Cup Final and a Top product of Bangor City’s Four finish in 2014-15.

Welsh Cup Final.

Academy who has also played Mathew Jones - Local boy for Holyhead Hotspur Alex is Edmilson Pedro Vaz - 23 year Mathew Jones joined the Club in noted for his electrifying pace old Edmilson was born in August 2017. Last season Jones and direct play.

Guinea-Bissau but has joint was selected for the Wales Semi Portuguese nationality, and he Joe Phillips - 22 year old winger Pro side which drew 2-2 with arrives from fourth tier club Joe Phillips signed for England C at Salford City in Atletic Clube Malveira. He has Aberystwyth Town in July 2017.

March 2019. Matthew was part been trialling with Aber in pre He played for the same of the Town side which reached season, giving some impressive the Welsh Cup Final of 2018, and Stourport Swifts side as attacking performances. he was announced in June 2018 Ryan Wollacott, for whom he scored 16 goals from 46 Lee Jenkins - Young starlet Lee as the first recipient of a appearances in 2016-17.

Jenkins signed a 2-year contract Football Club Scholarship at

2019-20 Lakesiders Squad

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AIL DIM - RESERVES Derby day bragging rights for the Reserves!

A Friday night derby day fixture was in store for the Reserves, on Friday the 13th, however there would be no Friday the 13th bad luck for Bala!

'Yma O Hyd' was played, as the Bala players took to the field, just to give the players that bit more motivation to go out and put a performance on.

A fast paced start saw Bala earn themselfs a penalty in the first 5 minutes, as a foul on Cai Aykroyd was committed inside the Visitors' box! Joe Ephraim would step up to take it, to try and give Bala a very early lead in this derby fixture. However his attempt was saved well by the keeper, who launched him self to his left hand side, and saved Joe's shot, to put it round the post for a corner.

Throughout the first 10 minutes, Bala saw most of the ball, passing around well, until.. Dave Yates put in a perfect cross into the box, and Tom Lloyd reached low to head the cross, right into the bottom right hand corner of the net! Tom with his first goal of the season made it 1-0 to Bala on 9 minutes!

The Visitors then had their first chance on goal, as they earned a free kick about 25 yards out, but their effort went well over the bar.

Visitors to get another chance on goal, however that chance went over, and Bala regained control of the game.

As the half neared its end, against the run of play, the Visitors managed to grab a goal back, which came from a free kick that went to the far post, Ruthin's attacker headed the ball which looped over Dion Jones in goal, hit the post and went in. Very harsh ending to the half, as Bala were much the dominant team in the half.

free kick about 40 yards out, chipped it right on to the penalty spot, which allowed Joe Ephraim to run in behind and dink the keeper from close range! 3-1 Bala!

Bala seemed to claim control of the game again, however there were no clear cut chances to improve the lead.

Ruthin were able to test Dion in goal, after a fierce shot by the attacking player was pushed wide of the post and out for a corner, great save!

Half time was called with Bala going in with a 2-1 lead, however disappointing to concede another late first half goal, to give the Visitors a chance to get back into the game.

On 82 minutes, Cai Aykroyd had a chance to make it 4-1 to Bala, however after he was let in by a clearance, his effort on goal just went wide of the goal.

The second half was away, and Ruthin started with much more of the possession, however nothing came of all their possession.

Bala did well to slow the game down by the end, by passing it about and making the visitors run.

On 16 minutes, Tom Lloyd striked again! A scramble on the edge of the box, Tom took it on his chest and with a tame effort, his Although Ruthin started much half volley creeped into the left the better side in the second hand side of the net! 2 goals in half, all it takes is a stroke of less than 10 minutes for Tom! brilliance, which is exactly what happened! Sion Sullivan took a It took until 35 minutes for the

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The final whistle blew and Bala took the bragging rights on derby day! 3-1 victors on the night, which gives them the 3 points and lifts them to 6th in the table!

WALES ONLINE How Osian Roberts' impact is being felt at Swansea City and the future hope for Wales

"You can see they've put a lot of emphasis on recruitment and trying to find the best, not only in Wales, but He was Chris Coleman's most players that qualify for trusted lieutenant during Wales' Wales who are playing memorable run to the semioutside the country and finals of Euro 2016. Osian Roberts' they're definitely seeing impact in Welsh football will be the benefits of that. felt for years to come, despite "Osian has done a his recent move to Morocco. brilliant job but But it seems the former Football obviously he's gone on Association of Wales' technical to a new adventure director and assistant's now. I think he'll be a knowledge and insight is playing miss but like any strong a role in Swansea City's dream organisation, it's about moving start to the 2019-20 season. on to the next thing and being even stronger. Having worked for Steve Cooper has revealed he the English FA, you do need regularly taps into the mind of people with good visions and the man who stood alongside Gary Speed, Coleman and most great understanding of what can be done through coach recently Ryan Giggs with the education and I think Osian has national side. done a great job with that."

Having scooped the Championship's Manager of the With Swansea sitting pretty at the top of the Championship Month award for August after table and Wales winning both of seeing his side collect 16 points their fixtures during the recent from the 18 on offer. The Swansea boss says he has kept international, time are certainly looking positive at SA1 and with in regular contact with Roberts the national set-up. since taking charge at the Liberty Stadium.

In addition to seeing Joe Rodon

and Brandon Cooper were unused substitutes.

And the international break proved to be a useful learning experience for Cooper who is hoping the Swans can continue to supply players to the national side.

"I've observed the internationals. I went to watch Wales Under-21s play. I really enjoyed watching that game," added Cooper.

"I thought Ben Cabango, Jack and Liam all played in that game and did well. There was a few more boys involved aswell. International football "He's been very good to me over make his international debut can offer you good challenges the years. I didn't speak with him against Azerbaijan, Cooper was and it's a great opportunity to also able to run the rule over as much when I was with observe them in a different Connor Roberts in the Euro 2020 England though!" said the environment, especially the qualifier. But the Swans are Swansea head coach. playing a key role at youth level qualification games. Having "I've spoke to him loads since I been there, they do test you in with Wales too. got this job and before that every way. when I was coming through the Cooper was in attendance to "I'm pleased with how all of the qualification process. watch Wales' Under-21s who boys have done, and I know kick-started their Euro 2021 Joe's obviously one every one "He's a good guy, he cares qualifying campaign with a is talking about with it being about Welsh football, whether stunning 1-0 win over Belgium's Wales and with Swansea it's the national team or the young guns in Wrexham. being a Welsh club. But he did pathways. He's done an unbelievable job, there's no Ben Cabango, Jack Evans, Liam really well and we're really proud of him. But, like with doubt about that and he can Cullen and Oli Cooper all Swansea, you've got to look look back on a legacy and be featured in the win at the forward now." proud of that.

Racecourse while Keiran Evans

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MEET THE PLAYER: KIERAN SMITH Full Name: Kieran Lewis Smith Date of Birth: 3/6/92 Position: All-rounder Occupation: Account Manager Team you Support? Everton Your biggest influence in football and why?

Would have to be my old man - always took me to training as a kid and always there for advice.

Which player do you / did you look-up to? Used to love watching Frank Lampard Fave TV show? Currently = Nando’s and Tim Cahill (Everton fan) Peaky Blinders. Inbetweeners Celebrity crush?

Best player played against? is right up there though!

Margot Robbie Chris Venables when he Ronaldo or Messi? Messi scored goals for Aber Perfect concert line-up?

Night in or Night out?

Anything as long as Ronan What was your initiation Out! Out Keating headlines (one for song? Summer Lovin’ (off the car school) Grease) with Dave Artell Your dream car?

Mercedes Which teammate is the G-Wagon most intelligent?

Chris ‘Sales Manager’ One city you want Venables to visit? New York Which teammate is the Last minute funniest? Funniest looking? winner or match Evan Horwood hands down winning tackle?

Winner!

Which teammate is the angriest?

You’re in a 5 a side Stu Jones, Andy Burns + team and need 4 Venners are all angry men other players, who is in your Which teammate is the team? best looking? Nathan Burke Messi, Zidane, (10/10) or Danny Gosset Ronaldo (CR9), Rob Which teammate spends Pearson the most time in the Your go-to shower? takeaway order? Stu Jones - always last out!

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BALA TOWN 1, CARDIFF MET 2 Lakesiders let lead slip against the Archers.

As the September sunshine shone down over Maes Tegid, Bala started well and can be very happy with their first half performance that saw them create plenty but not able to put the ball in the back of the net.

Town's first clear cut effort came when Henry Jones' freekick was curled into the box and came to Anthony Stephens, he just failed to make a clean connection on the ball and it went wide.

Alex Lang pushed out Mendes' delivery into the box before a series of corners led to Stephens flicking the ball goalwards for the awaiting Venables but Joel Edwards cleared the ball off the line with 19 minutes played.

The visitors had a golden opportunity to take the lead when they broke quickly on the counter attack which saw Will Evans fire low but Morris made a solid save with his feet to keep the play at 0-0.

A couple of minutes later

another counter attack from Met saw Charlie Corsby pull his shot wide of the post.

Bala were finishing the half strongly sith Robles and Smith combining well and getting crosses into the area.

Robles headed over from a Jones freekick prior to a massive opportunity for the Lakesiders to go ahead.

Venables and Robles had their strikes blocked by Woolridge and Thomas prior to the loose ball arriving to Mendes who lobbed Lang but the ball landed on the roof of the net.

The second half started in the best way possible for the Lakesiders as Town took the lead. A Bala corner was cleared and arrived to Henry Jones on the edge of the 18 yard box who drilled a shot towards the goal and saw it fly into the far corner to make it 1-0.

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However, the lead was shortlived as from the restart, Cardiff Met were awarded a penalty for an alleged handball which Eliot Evans slotted cooly into the net.

Town continued to press with Kieran Smith rattling the crossbar from around 8 yards out and subsequently cleared away. Smith headed over the crossbar on 74 minutes from Andy Burns' cross minutes later.

With ten minutes left to play, Met added a second. Some awful defending from the Lakesiders which should've seen them clear the danger wasn't dealt with which allowed for substitute Dion Phillips to prod the ball in.

Bala tried to hit back in the final ten minutes and almost did when Bala broke down the left and Mike Hayes curled the ball narrowly wide of the far upright.

A frustrating afternoon for the Lakesiders who played well in the first half but will rue their missed chances and for allowing Met to come back it.

MEET THE PLAYER: LEE MOLYNEUX Full Name: Lee Molyneux Date of Birth: 24-2-89 Position: Left wing / Right wing / Left back / Anywhere Occupation: Personal Trainer / Nutrition Team you Support? Everton Your biggest influence in football and why?

My parents and my old youth team coaches Gary Ablett and Kevin Sheedy Which player do you / did you look-up to?

Leighton Baynes and Gareth Bale Your dream car? Audi SQ7 Best player played against?

One city you want to visit?

Luis Suarez Los Angeles What was your initiation Last minute winner or match song? Sweet Caroline winning tackle? Winner Fave TV show?

You’re in a 5 a side team Game of Thrones and need 4 other players, Ronaldo or Messi? Messi!!! who is in your team?

De Gea, Messi, Ronaldo, Night in or Night out?

De Bruyne Night in

Your go-to takeaway order?

Italian restaurant Celebrity crush?

Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) Perfect concert line-up?

Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys Which teammate is the most intelligent?

Apart from myself, Louis Robles (bilingual) Which teammate is the funniest?

Burkey / Venners Which teammate is the angriest?

Burnsey Which teammate is the best looking?

Jonny Spittle Which teammate spends the most time in the shower?

Lassana (loves himself) :)

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[WC = Welsh Cup]

LC2 CP CP CP CP CP CP CP CP CP LC3 CP CP CP CP CP CP CP CP CP CP CP CP CP

7-0 1-2 3-1 2-2 0-1 1-6 1-0 1-2 7.45pm 8.00pm 7.45pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 8.00pm 7.45pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 7.45pm 2.30pm 7.45pm 2.30pm 7.45pm

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-3 6 7 7 10 10 10 Tibbetts Tibbetts Tibbetts Tibbetts Morris Morris Morris Morris Burns Burns Burns Burns Burns Burns Burns Burns

Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Burke Burke Burke Burke Burke Burke Burke Burke

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Smith Smith Smith Smith Smith Smith Smith Smith

LC = League Cup]

Com. KO/Res. Pos / Pts Starting XI

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Gresford Ath. Airbus UK The New Saints Barry Town Utd Connah’s Quay Penybont Newtown Cardiff Met Aberystwyth Cefn Druids Bangor City Carmarthen Tn Barry Town Utd The New Saints Newtown Aberystwyth Airbus Carmarthen Tn Penybont Connah’s Quay Caernarfon Tn Caernarfon Tn Cardiff Met Cefn Druids

Opposition

Key: [Away Matches in Red]

Molyneux Molyneux Molyneux Molyneux Molyneux Jones Jones Jones Leslie Leslie Leslie Leslie Leslie Leslie Leslie Smith

Robles 3 Mendes Robles Mendes Robles Mendes Robles Mendes Robles Mendes Robles Mendes Robles Mendes Robles Mendes Stephens Stephens Stephens Stephens Stephens Stephens Stephens Stephens

Venables Venables 2 Venables 2 Venables Venables Venables 2 Venables Venables

Hayes, Stephens, Leslie, Horwood, Sullivan

Molyneux, Smith, Horwood, Hayes. Stephens

Horwood, Molyneux, Smith, Stephens

Jones, Smith, Horwood, Hayes, Kelly, Sullivan

Morris, Jones, Smith, Hayes, Horwood

Smith, Horwood, Jones, Hayes, Morris, Sullivan

Horwood, Smith, Hayes, Kelly, Jones

Spittle, Hayes, Jones, Kelly

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BALA TOWN 2019-20 FIXTURES

LATEST FROM MAES TEGID Midfielder Danny Gosset made the following statement last week In August this year I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

Since the diagnosis, I have already started treatment at Christie Hospital in Manchester and count myself lucky that I’m able to get the best possible care to overcome this.

be back on the pitch at Maes Tegid as soon as possible.

Diolch.

Daniel Gosset

A new session is starting on Monday, 30th September at Maes Tegid for boys and girls aged 12-15.

The support I've received since the diagnosis has been incredible and I'm truly grateful to everyone who has been in contact.

We have launched a Junior 6 a Side League that will take place from During the Europa League play- 5.00p.m. until offs I suspected something was 6.00p.m. every Monday evening wrong as I was suffering from an with teams costing £12 per team the week (prior to our next fixture v Cefn Druids) and show unusual pain in my left leg. After to enter.

Mehmet the photo and you will weeks of rest during the close have 10% discount taken off Prepare your own team and season unfortunately, nothing your meal! Home and away enter or turn up and join a changed. I would like to thank supporters are more than squad. Everyone welcome!

Ffiona Evans, our welcome to take part in this physiotherapist at Bala for Get in touch with either Andy promotion. encouraging me to have further Kelly or Carwyn Edwards to tests. This encouragement led to register a team.

To those who travel away with the diagnosis. the Lakesiders, the principle is Exclusive offer from Y the same again! Attend the A massive thank you also to Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro! away fixture, take a photo of everyone at Bala Town, from the yourself at the game, pop into Owner Mehmet, who is a keen manager and players to all the staff for their support over these supporter of the Lakesiders has the Bistro and you will have a 15% discount off your meal! launched a brand new offer past few months. I’m proud to be part of this special club and that will see discounts to your Proof of the date and time of will do everything in my power to meals should you watch a Bala the photo must be presented Town JD Cymru Premier to redeem these offers as the fixture. offer will only last seven days So what do you have to after the original photo was do? taken.

You firstly need to take a selfie of yourself watching a Bala Town First Team fixture at Maes Tegid (for example v Aberystwyth this Friday).

You now can visit Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro in

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Thank you to Mehmet and his team for their support of the Lakesiders!

Visit Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro at 48 High Street, Bala. Open Monday to Sunday 9.00a.m. to 9.00p.m.

NODDWYR / SPONSORS Diolch i’n noddwyr teyrngar am eu cefnogaeth y tymor hwn.

Thank you to our loyal sponsors for their support this seaon.

NODDWYR Y GEM / MATCH SPONSORS Aug. 23rd Aug. 30th Sept. 21st Sept. 27th

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Our Commercial Director Arwel Lloyd Jones, would be delighted to discuss your requirements. Get in touch with him via armarno9@btinternet.com or 01678 540220 or 07796 692846.

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NON LEAGUE PAPER Last week while frantically working towards yet another print deadline, I came across a story which certainly made me smile.

“We stopped off at a petrol station and bought some drinks. We had our portable As they jubilantly travelled back speakers and were singing all from their FA Vase victory at the way, I don’t Bacup Borough two weekends really know what ago, the players and staff at the local Grimsby Borough found themselves in a scenario fit for a residents were Hollywood thriller as their coach thinking. ended up perched on the edge “When we of a 45 foot ravine! eventually found They had only just set off on the a pub the people journey from The Borough’s West running it were so helpful and said View home when their coach that we could driver suddenly took a rather stay there for the perilous wrong turn. night.

“When it crashed we started singing ‘you’re getting sacked in “It was a pretty the morning!’ to the driver,’” said surreal evening but we certainly made sure Grimsby boss Daniel Barrett. that we made the most of “Then the bus tilted and we the situation. started to realise that things may be a bit more serious!

“Thankfully we are at home in the next round so there ”We had stayed in the bar after won’t be a repeat!” the match for a little bit and were still very much at the While this represents a rather beginning of the trip home.” funny tale which will certainly be remembered by those involved Nevertheless the group was determined to make the best of for a long time, I think it also demonstrates one of the best the situation and set out in things about playing football search of a pub. at this level.

However, in deepest rural In an age of over protected and Lancashire, this proved more out of touch professionals, this difficult than expected. kind of story would Barrett continued: “We ended never have happened in up walking about five miles! the higher divisions.

A huge part of Non-League football is about enjoyment and about getting away from the rigours of another working week to play the game for the love of it with people that you get along with.

Of course, everyone wants success and to move up the pyramid but Non-League football also has that lovely human element of regular people enjoying their weekends while also trying to fulfil their dreams in the game.

It is for these quirky tales why people like myself have come to love Non-League football and everything that it represents.

Bala Town F.C. are looking for volunteers to help on Reserves and Under 19’s matchdays at Maes Tegid.

If you can help us by going on the canteen van, on the turnstiles or be able to open or close the 3G our please contact Hannah Gwenllian via: hannah.gwenllian@balatownfc.co.uk

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NODDWYR - SPONSORS Huge thank you to our sponsors for their support this evening!

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www.fuwinsurance.co.uk JD CYMRU TABLE Latest standings (as of 24th September)

Team

1. Barry Town United 2. The New Saints 3. Cardiff Met Uni 4. Connah’s Quay 5. Caernarfon Town 6. Bala Town 7. Newtown 8. Cefn Druids 9. Aberystwyth Town 10. Penybont 11. Carmarthen Town 12. Airbus UK

P 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

W 5 5 4 3 3 3 2 1 2 1 0 1

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D 2 1 3 4 3 1 3 3 0 1 3 0

L

0 1 0 0 1 3 2 3 5 5 4 6

F

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A

4 9 6 4 8 9 6 9 25 18 18 14

Points 17 16 15 13 12 10 9 6 6 4 3 3

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NATHAN BURKE

MIKE HAYES

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HENRY JONES

KIERAN SMITH

EVAN HORWOOD

STEVE LESLIE

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Barry Yates

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DANNY GOSSET

LOUIS ROBLES

SHAUN KELLY

LASSANA MENDES

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Tilly and Iago Galdo

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Lee, George, Chris & Foxy

ANTHONY STEPHENS

CHRIS VENABLES

SION SULLIVAN

TOM STEPHENS

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Sion and John Roberts

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ASHLEY MORRIS

COLIN CATON

STEPHEN FISHER

RYAN VALENTINE

Iwan Bishop

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Player Sponsorship is on a first come first served basis. First Team players sponsorship is £75.00 and at the end of the season, you will receive their shirt (home or away) autographed.

Details regarding sponsorship for our Reserves and Under 19’s players will be released in due course.

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WORLD HEART DAY This year Bala Town Football Club is supporting World Heart Day, the world’s largest campaign for raising awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes heart disease and stroke, and to educate people on the benefits of an active and healthy lifestyle.

Held each year on 29th September, World Heart Day is organised by the World Heart Federation and is supported by UEFA and their official health partner Healthy Stadia. Working together with the European football family, we can make a significant contribution to reducing premature mortality and disability caused by CVD.

another to make small changes to our lifestyles that can have a big impact on our own heart health but also heart health globally.

Small changes, such as exercising more regularly, eating a balanced diet, drinking alcohol in moderation and quitting smoking can help to The campaign theme for World prevent CVD from developing in Heart Day 2018 is: My Heart, Your the first place. If we support and Heart. Your heart powers your encourage one another, we’re whole body – that’s why it is so far more likely to tackle our bad important to look after it. But habits and stay committed to looking after your own heart can our own heart promise. be difficult.

Together with UEFA, Healthy This year, the World Heart Stadia and World Heart Federation is asking individuals Federation, we’re asking to make a heart promise – a individuals to consider: commitment to changing the Being more physically active: to way we live to keep our hearts maintain an active lifestyle, healthy. Because every adults should aim for at least 30 heartbeat matters. minutes of physical activity 5 By working as part of a team times per week. Playing football with friends, family and work is only one way to achieve this! colleagues we can all help one Eating a balanced diet: many food and drink products contain high amounts of fat, salt and or sugar. We should all aim to eat

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more fruit and vegetables and reduce the amount of junk food, confectionary and sugary drinks we have.

Stopping smoking: Quitting tobacco reduces your risk of developing CVD, but it also reduces the amount of secondhand smoke that people around you inhale. Individuals should seek professional support to help them quit smoking.

Drinking sensibly: When consumed in excess, alcohol can contribute to acute and long-term health problems.

However, when consumed in moderation, alcohol can enhance social experiences.

How you can help Join the cause and share your healthy heart promise by taking a photo performing the heart gesture and sharing it on social media using the hashtag #WorldHeartDay. You can keep up to date with World Heart Day on social media by following these accounts: • Facebook: #worldheartday •Twitter: @worldheartfed •Instagram: @worldheartday

BALA TOWN IN THE COMMUNITY Between September 23rd – 30th it’s UEFA Grassroots Football Week. This will see various activities taking place across all of the 55 member associations.

To support these events, Bala Town have been donated a number of UEFA Grassroots branded footballs and t-shirts.

Tonight we have invited Ysgol Godre'r Berwyn pupils to

particpate in a round robin Fun Football game to launch our new partnership with the school. This will take place 5.30-6.30pm.

They will be tonight’s mascots and we hope they enjoy their evening with us!

On Monday we attended Ysgol Carrog for our latest Bala Town in the Community session. #UEFAgrassroots

RESERVES & COLTS LEAGUE TABLE Team

Latest standings (as of 24th September)

1. Cefn Mawr Rangers 2. Airbus UK 3. Mynydd Isa 4. Connah's Quay 5. Brymbo 6. Rhydymwyn 7. Bala Town 8. Cefn Albion 9. Llay Welfare Colts 10. Overton 11. Llangollen Town 12. Ruthin Town 13. Johnstown YFC 14. Coedpoeth Utd 15. Saltney Town

P 6 8 7 5 7 5 6 6 7 5 7 6 6 6 5

W 6 5 5 5 3 3 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 0 0

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D 0 1 1 0 3 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2

L

0 2 1 0 1 1 0 3 5 3 5 5 5 4 3

F

15 40 20 28 21 20 13 19 11 8 6 12 8 7 7

A

5 10 9 6 11 12 9 16 20 16 24 25 39 14 19

Points

18 16 16 15 12 10 10 9 6 4 4 3 3 2 2

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BALA TOWN RHEOLWR / MANAGER: COLIN CATON 1 JOSH TIBBETTS 2 ANDREW BURNS 3 SEAN SMITH 4 STUART JONES 5 ANTHONY STEPHENS 6 JONNY SPITTLE 7 LEE MOLYNEUX 8 NATHAN BURKE 9 MIKE HAYES 10 HENRY JONES 11 KIERAN SMITH 12 EVAN HORWOOD 14 ASHLEY MORRIS 15 STEVE LESLIE 16 RYAN VALENTINE 17 DANIEL GOSSET 18 LOUIS ROBLES 19 SHAUN KELLY 20 LASSANA MENDES 21 TOM STEPHENS 22 SION SULLIVAN 25 CHRIS VENABLES

ABERYSTWYTH TN MANAGER: MATTHEW BISHOP 1 CONNOR ROBERTS 2 WESLEY BAYNES 3 RICHARD RICKETTS 5 RYAN WOLLACOTT 6 RYAN EDWARDS 7 GEOFF KELLAWAY 8 PAULO MENDES 10 MARC WILLIAMS 11 LUKE BOUNDFORD 13 ALEXANDER PENNOCK 14 EDMILSON VAZ 15 LEE JENKINS 16 STUART J JONES 17 MATHEW JONES 19 ADAM HUGHES 20 ALEX BOSS 21 THOMAS PRICE 27 JOE PHILLIPS

Y DYFARNWYR / MATCH OFFICIALS Bala Town would like to extend a warm welcome to our match officials this evening: Iwan Griffith, Aaron Wyn Jones Martin Roberts & Alex Livesey

NODDWYR / SPONSORS Match Sponsor: FUW Insurance Services www.fuwinsurance.co.uk

GEMAU NESAF / NEXT FIXTURES Cefn Druids v Bala Town Gwener / Friday 4 Hydref / October The Rock 7.45p.m. - JD Cymru Premier

Bala Town v Carmarthen Town Sadwrn / Saturday 12 Hydref / October Maes Tegid 2.30p.m. - JD Cymru Premier

Bala Town v Barry Town United Sadwrn / Saturday 19 Hydref / October Maes Tegid 2.30p.m. - JD Cymru Premier