OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME JD CYMRU PREMIER LEAGUE - ISSUE 9
BALA TOWN VS CAERNARFON TOWN TUESDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2023 - 7.45PM KO
BALA TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB OFFICIALS LIST SWYDDOGION CLWB PEL-DROED TREF Y BALA Bala Town Football Club Officials List / Swyddogion Clwb Pel-Droed Tref Y Bala Director of Football & Head Coach / Cyfarwyddwr Pel-Droed & Prif Hyfforddwr: Colin Caton Assistant Head Coach / Prif Hyfforddwr Cynorthwyol: Stephen Fisher & Ryan Valentine Goal Keeping Coach / Hyfforddwr Gôl Geidwad: Harri Lloyd Physios / Ffisios: Ffiona Evans Club Doctor / Meddyg y Clwb: Dr Christopher Jordan Strength & Conditioning / Cryfder a Chyflyru: Nicolas Jones President / Llywydd: Arwel Griffiths Chairman / Cadeirydd: Arwel Roberts Chief Executive / Prif Weithredwr: Nigel Aykroyd General Secretary, Finance Director & Licensing Officer / Ysgrifennydd Cyffredinol, Cyfarwyddwr Cyllidol a Swyddog Trwyddedu: Ruth Crump Media Officer & Website / Swyddog Cyfryngau & Wefan: Joe Taft Head of Security / Pennaeth Diogelwch: Graham Martindale Commercial Director / Cyfarwyddwr Masnachol: Arwel Ll Jones Supporters Liaison Officer / Swyddog Cyswllt y Cefnogwyr: Dion Williams Disability Liaison Officer / Swyddog Cyswllt Anabledd: Gillian Evans Safeguarding Officer / Swyddog Diogelu: Ceri Edwards Covid Officer & 3G Manager / Swyddog Covid & Rheolwr y 3G: Gillian Evans Sub Committees / Is-Bwyllgorau: Ruth Crump, Nigel Aykroyd, Ken Edwards, Don Lund, Gwyn Jones, Arwel Roberts, Carol Rowlands, Beryl Hanmer, R.F.Jones, Graham Martindale, Glyn Roberts, Arwel Lloyd Jones, Elwyn Rowlands, Gill Evans, Rob Davies, Ian Jones, Janet Blaszkiewicz, Barry Yates, Mark Watkins, Amanda Reed, John Roberts, Sion Roberts, Rhian Williams, Stuart Gardler, Ifan Edwards, Phil Shaw, Joe Taft, Brian Parry.
NIGEL AYKROYD
CHI EF EXEC NOT ES
A warm welcome back to Maes Tegid after a break of over 3 weeks since our last home match against Pontypridd. During this time we have had 2 trips to the seaside to play against Aberystwyth in 2 competitions. Despite both matches being really competitive affairs we returned with 2 excellent victories. The first visit resulted in us reaching the last 16 of the Welsh Cup with a close 1.0 win and this result has now seen us drawn against Cardiff based Caerau Ely in the next round. A week later we played Aberystwyth in the JD Cymru Prem and returned with a well deserved but extremely fortunate 3.2 victory. 10 man Aberystwyth equalised in the 90th minute only to see us grab a winner in the 96th minute. They were however extremely valuable points and results have enabled us to move into 5th spot in the League. And guess who is just behind us in 6th place–yes, our visitors this evening! Welcome to all from Caernarfon who have travelled this evening to witness what promises to be a hugely competitive fixture against a side who are performing really well this season. We managed to secure a draw when we visited the Oval earlier in the season and that game emphasised how close this fixture promises to be tonight. It will be tough, uncompromising and hopefully will provide real entertainment for the supporters this evening. We will have to be at our very best to secure the hugely valuable 3 points which are so needed if we are to secure a top 6 position when Phase 1 is completed. Our Academy will be holding their Player Awards this evening during half time. Both October and November Player of the Month awards will be presented for all age groups and I hope that as many as possible of our academy players and parents can be present to support the efforts of Dan McNeil and his excellent team during some difficult times for the Academy structure and financing. Please support our youngsters! After tonight we travel to Penybont on Saturday with a 5.15pm kick off and follow this with another trip to South Wales for our last 16 Welsh Cup match on December 9th with a 2.30pm kick off. We complete our pre Christmas programme with a Home match against Cardiff Met on Saturday December 16th again with a 2.30pm kick off. We will be having A Christmas get together after this game in the Plas Coch. Please come and join us all together. We are delighted that AN Richards Ltd, Froncysyllte, Llangollen will be our Match Day Sponsors for this match. This excellent Company are huge supporters every season of the Club and we are indebted to them for this continued support.
A busy evening ahead and an exciting prospect for us all to enjoy. Welcome again to Maes Tegid.
Diolch, Nigel.
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LEAGUE TABLE
RESULTS JD CYMRU PREMIER RESULTS MATCHDAY SIXTEEN Aberystwyth Town 2-3 Bala Town Caernarfon Town 2-3 Barry Town Connah’s Quay Nomads 1-2 Haverfordwest County Pontypridd United 0-3 Colwyn Bay Penybont 1-1 Newtown The New Saints P-P Cardiff Met
FIXTURES 01
Bala Town vs Barry Town
1-0
12/08/2023 2:30 pm
02
Cardiff Met vs Bala Town
0-0
19/08/2023 2:30 pm
03
Bala Town vs Connah’s Quay Nomads
1-0
25/08/2023 7:45 pm
04
Caernarfon Town vs Bala Town
1-1
29/08/2022 7:45 pm
05
Bala Town vs Penybont
2-1
02/09/2023 2:30 pm
06
Bala Town vs The New Saints
0-0
13/09/2023 7:45 pm
07
Pontypridd United vs Bala Town
0-0
16/09/2023 2:30 pm
08
Barry Town vs Bala Town
3-1
23/09/2023 2:30 pm
09
Bala Town vs Aberystwyth Town
0-1
27/09/2023 7:45 pm
10
Newtown vs Bala Town
1-0
30/09/2023 2:30 pm
11
Bala Town vs Colwyn Bay
2-1
07/10/2023 2:30 pm
12
Connah’s Quay Nomads vs Bala Town
1-1
18/10/2023 7:45 pm
13
Bala Town vs Haverfordwest County
2-0
21/10/2023 2:30 pm
14
The New Saints vs Bala Town
2-0
27/10/2023 7:45 pm
15
Bala Town vs Pontypridd United
0-0
04/11/2023 2:30 pm
16
Aberystwyth Town vs Bala Town
2-3
17/11/2023 7:45 pm
17
Bala Town vs Caernarfon Town
29/11/2023 7:45 pm
18
Penybont vs Bala Town
02/12/2023 2:30 pm
19
Bala Town vs Cardiff Met
16/12/2023 2:30 pm
20
Colwyn Bay vs Bala Town
26/12/2023 2:30 pm
21
Bala Town vs Newtown
30/12/2023 2:30 pm
22
Haverfordwest County vs Bala Town
13/01/2024 2:30 pm
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Player & Staff Sponsorship £75 + VAT Player Sponsorship is on a first come first served basis. First team players £75.00 and at the end of the season, you will receive their match-worn shirt (home or away). Your Company/Name will also be included on any social media post that involves your individual player, inside our matchday programmes, and on our website. Higher bids or offers will be accepted. Once the money has been paid, the sponsorship is sold and no further offers will be accepted.
To enquire about Matchday Sponsorship, please contact Arwel or Nigel at: armarno9@btinternet.com nigel.aykroyd@aykroyds.co.uk.
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HALF-TIME PRESENTATIONS
Our Academy will be holding their Player of the Month Awards Ceremony this evening, during the half time interval. Both October and November Player of the Month awards will be presented for all age groups. Our Head of Academy; Daniel McNeil will be presenting eight awards during the presentation, four award winners from October and four award winners from November. Our October award winners were announced as the following:
U13’s – Tomos Roberts U14’s – William Schrimshaw U16’s – Cynan Roberts U19’s – Tom Hughes We ask you all to join us in congratulating all award winners, Dan McNeil and our excellent Academy team, in what has been a very tough re-structuring of our Academy set-up in recent months. Diolch!
BALA TOWN ACADEMY PLAYER OF THE MONTH - OCTOBER 2023
U13’s – Tomos Roberts Tomos has had an excellent October for the under 13’s team. Performing well in both games and within every training session. His all round play is continually improving and decision making, ball distribution and handling has been excellent in the games throughout the month with some outstanding saves now becoming the norm. Da Iawn Tom! U14’s – William Schrimshaw Will has shown incredible enthusiasm since signing for the Club. He is constantly looking to improve his game & asks relevant questions where appropriate. Throughout the month of October will has cemented himself as a key player within the U14’s age group. Will’s desire to break play up and quickly transition from defence to attack is a fantastic asset of his, along with his incredible engine/work rate. Most importantly Will’s coachable attitude makes him a pleasure to work with. U16’s – Cynan Roberts Cynan has been super impressive this month. He is a calm and assured presence at the back, considering playing up a year. He continues to improve on all aspects of play, his willingness to learn and improve is clear, making him a joy to coach. Da iawn Cynan! U19’s – Tom Hughes Tom’s incredible enthusiasm every training session along with his work ethic and desire to constantly improve himself away from contacts is exemplary for all our younger age groups across the Club. Tom’s professional mannerisms and personality make him a perfect example to all in the Academy. On the pitch, Tom’s technical ability & composure on the ball makes him a key player within the U19’s side along with his incredible work rate & endurance.
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