One cambrian One cambrian
Chairman’s welcome Chairman’s welcome
Ceri jones Ceri jones
Good afternoon and welcome to the M&P for the latest instalment of our Cymru South season.
After a long and distinguished history under the name of C&CBGC, the club has started our new odyssey as Cambrian United. The rebrand is part of an exciting new chapter for the club that will underline its renewed commitment to becoming a powerhouse for community regeneration in RCT. All of our football divisions will rebrand in line with our new club name, with Cambrian United sitting under the Cambrian Village Trust as part of a new governance structure.
And you therefore join us today as rapidly evolving Cambrian United; the evolution that is happening here is very much on and off the football pitch with progression very much at the heart of our club.
On the pitch, Liam and his management team have had a busy summer rebuilding the playing squad with the revolving door spinning relentlessly. But the football leadership team have grasped the opportunity to reconstruct the squad to great effect; there is now a nice balance of youth with proven Tier 2 experience. Beyond the Mens squad, the Womens senior squad have been also busily preparing for their inaugural campaign in Tier 3 and have also strengthened with some proven talent and experience.
At the younger age groups, the Academy continues to flourish and during the summer we took our first steps into mini football for girls as part of our new ambitions to grow female football at the club. We are hugely grateful to RCTCBC and the Levelling Up Fund for the support in helping us launch our "Kickin Queens" initiative and this is just the first step in our bold ambitions to establish the club as a provider of girls football in RCT. We are hoping to launch our first ever U7/8s mini girls squad soon; so if you have a football mad daughter then please do get in touch with us.
Off the field, visitors will be able to see that the rebuilding process has also been very much in play. We have recently opened our pristine new 3G surface, and in due course the Club and the Cambrian Village Trust will be opening our new state of the art changing facilities (including female only facilities) and our new multi purpose gym. These new developments are a testament to partnership working and collaboration and we must acknowledge the support of the FAW and the local authority for their investment in not only the bricks and mortar, but also their buy in to the future vision that we have as club as an anchor organisation for our community.
Enjoy today's a game and let's hope it will be another positive result for the club.
Cambrian United has it’s own clubhouse situated just 100 yards from the ground. We would like to welcome all visiting supporters to come and join us after the match.
The Lakside is open from 9am-5pm every weekday and until 8:30pm on Monday and can be used for private functions. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday the club is open from 10am10:30pm.
For a home cooked meal, Sunday lunch, private function or any other catering requirements please contact:
Amanda Newman (Manager)
welcome miles john! welcome miles john!
Miles John joins the club following a short stint at JD Cymru South rivals Newport City.
Known to many as ‘Milo’, Miles has represented Wales at u17 level and also brings with him JD Cymru Premier experience following spells at Haverfordwest County and Aberystwyth Town respectively. Miles also brings with him a wealth of JD Cymru South experience after spending 3 years at fellow JD Cymru South club, Llanelli Town.
Milo is no stranger to Cambrian United and is currently involved within the coaching setups of our u19s development team and formerly played for the club back in 2013.
Miles had this to say about re-joining the club; "It was always going to happen that I’d come back to play for the football club from when I last played in 2013. I’m absolutely buzzing to get playing again in January."
squad lists squad lists
Morgan Davies [GK]
Morgan Davies [GK]
cameron clarke [gk] cameron clarke [gk]
tomos bodger [GK]
tomos bodger [GK]
kane draper [gk] kane draper [gk]
ioan martin [gk]
ioan martin [gk]
luke cummings luke cummings
ollie withers [gk]
ollie withers [gk]
daniel spencer daniel spencer
miles john miles john
lee price lee price
jack cooper jack cooper kieron coles kieron coles
kyle jones [c] kyle jones [c]
jay woodford jay woodford
danny birch danny birch
lewis ellis lewis ellis
efan fletcher efan fletcher
david thomas david thomas
josh allen josh allen
jack fox jack fox
cameron keetch cameron keetch thomas hillman thomas hillman
jacob jones jacob jones
liam warman liam warman
tim parker tim parker
jordan knott jordan knott
keston davies keston davies
jarrad wright [c] jarrad wright [c]
ashley evans ashley evans
daniel griffiths daniel griffiths
liam eason liam eason
taylor marsh taylor marsh
jamie veale jamie veale
dylan dinham dylan dinham
alfie lewis alfie lewis
cole mace cole mace
ollie young ollie young thomas stokes thomas stokes
jack jones jack jones
kieran lewis kieran lewis
joe evans joe evans joshua stephens joshua stephens
kyle capner kyle capner
goncalo ferriera goncalo ferriera
Team Manager-andrew whittington Team Manager-andrew whittington
coaches- lawrence badman/gyo kimura
coaches- lawrence badman/gyo kimura
CCongratulations ongratulations
kiki coles and dai thomas! kiki coles and dai thomas!
Kiki Coles and Dai Thomas have now surpassed 200 league appearances for Cambrian United! Manager Liam Williams had this to say, “I would like to congratulate Kiki and Dai on reaching this excellent milestone! Both have been pivotal players for us over many seasons; their experience is invaluable in our squad. Having local, experienced players like Kiki and Dai in our squad gives our academy players something to strive for. Hopefully, they can use this experience today to help us earn 3 points.”
recent results recent results
Cameron Keetch ‘13’
David Thomas ‘85’
Llanelli Town 1-1 Cambrian United [20.12.24]
Thomas Hillman ‘5’
Afan Lido 0-0 Cambrian United [1-3 PEN] [14.12.24]
Jay Woodford [PEN]
Liam Warman [PEN]
Danny Birch [PEN]
Cambrian United 2-0 Goytre United [30.11.24]
Tim Parker ‘16’
Liam Warman ‘85’
Cambrian United 3-2 Llandudno [16.11.24]
Tim Parker ‘43’
Josh Allen ‘49’
Danny Birch ‘87’
Llantwit Major 2-2 Cambrian United [26.12.24]
Our History Our History
Cambrian United is a football cub nestled in the heart of the Rhondda Valley in small village called Clydach Vale. Formed in 2001, we have grown exponentially since that time and have become arguably the biggest and best football cub in RCT. Within a decade we have had numerous successes including winning the Welsh League Division 1 title in 2011/2012, our highest accolade to date. Another huge milestone for the club happened within the decade also, with our Academy being formed in 2008 after the devolution of RCT Schools/Council Football. The Academy was set up with a sole purpose, to provide elite opportunities for young players within RCT. Starting with 1 team, the present day we have grown to 11 teams from u7 to u16s with the brand #CamArmy renowned within football circles all over Wales. Since the Academy's inception, over 40 players have gone on to professional clubs in that time and over 20 players have since graduated and played senior football in the Welsh League for the club. Our model for player development is second to none and we are the only affiliated FAW Academy in RCT. Through our innovative thinking, we became the first club in RCT to have an artificial 3G pitch in 2013, which has helped propel our brand of football to new levels. We have also been loyal to our roots, keeping grassroots teams playing in the local leagues through our link with the ever-present Boys & Girls club Cambrian United was formed in 1965, taking its name from the local colliery. After success in the Rhondda & District League, the club was elected to the South Wales Corinthian League in 1972. They won the second division championship at the first attempt and followed up the following season by winning the Corinthian Cup with a 5-2 extra time victory over Cardiff Corries.
In season 1977-78 the side were runners up in the first division losing out on goal difference to near neighbours Ton and Gelli In 1980, the club joined with the very successful Clydach Vale Boys and Girls Club seniors, but the merger was. spectacular failure and almost led to the club losing its Amateur League status after several poor seasons during the decade
Our History Our History
The 1990's saw the rebuilding process begin and the second division title was won for the second time in 1992. in 1994, manager Neil Foulkes joined the club and celebrated by winning the Corinthian cup a season later. In 1996-97, the club had a terrific year winning the FAW Trophy by defeating Rhyl Detta 2-1 at Jenner Park and won a second successive Corinthian Cup beating Cardiff Civil Service 4-2. In addition, they were league runners up to Ely Rangers. There then followed a run of four more runners up spots in six years and another Corinthian Cup triumph, this time by 4-1 margin against Llantwit Fardre, before the Championship was finally won in 2004/5. In 2000, the club had re-merged with the Boys and Girls Club. The club is also very active off the pitch working closely with the local Village Trust to develop facilities in the area, two full time soccer coaches are employed to work with local schools and major improvements have taken place at the ground. An all-weather, floodlit AstroTurf area has been built at a cost of £116,000 and a clubhouse facility opened in October 2005 after the club and the Trust successfully generated the £130,000 required. Floodlighting on the ground was completed at the start of August 2007. The Club entered the Welsh League for the first time in season 2005/06 and a very successful year ended with the Third Division Championship being won after close rivals West End had been deducted three Points. Season 2006/7 turned out to be even more memorable as promotion was gained to the top division of the Welsh League with second placed finish behind champions Garw, in addition the Youth side won the MacWhirter Cup defeating Pontardawe Town 5-2 in the final as well as finishing runners up in their division. In the 2007/8 season, the clubs first ever in Division One began with an incredible 5 straight wins and although the small squad could not sustain this long term, a creditable ninth place was achieved. The club also embarked on a new venture, taking over and forming the new RCT UEFA Academy programme. This part of the club has gone from strength to strength over the past few seasons and the club now runs age groups from 7 through to 19 at elite level. A major change also took place on the Management Committee in 2008, with former England Manager Terry Venables agreeing to become chairman of the cub. Terry was already Patron of the highly successful Cambrian Village Trust and has close links with Clydach Vale, where his mother was born. Last season after challenging for the title over the last few seasons Cambrian & Clydach
JD Cymru South JD Cymru South
pontypridd united pontypridd united
The history of the modern Pontypridd Football Club began in 1991 when the failing Welsh League side of Ynysybwl amalgamated with loca league side Pontypridd Sport & Social Club to form Pontypridd & Ynysybwl FC.
After one season of playing their home game at the recreation ground in Ynysybwl the club moved to their new home in Ynysangharad Park, on the side of the former Pontypridd RFC ground, and changed their name to their current one, that of Pontypridd Town.
With the help of the local council new changing rooms were opened, floodlights installed and the stand at Ynysangharad Park were upgraded. Making it one of the better grounds the in the league The changes also brought some good fortune as a sixth place finish in Division Two, was due reorganisation of the Welsh League following the formation of the League of Wales. Enough to earn promotion at the top division for the first time in the club's history.
The 1992/93 season saw the club enjoy its highest ever league position when they finished in third place with just 3 defeats in 26 games 5th position was achieved in 1993/94 and 11th position in the 1994/95, but the 1995/96 season brought mixed emotions.
This season saw the club go on a memorable Welsh Cup run. LLanwern, Newport YMCA, Taffs Well and Cemaes Bay were defeated along the way and the club were rewarded a quarter final tie against eventual winners Llansantffraid of the League of Wales Despite leading 1 0 at half time through a Romano Bacchetta Goa two goals from League of
We have just finished our Heritage Lottery Fund project, the project lasted 18 months and educated groups about sustainability and green energy in a fun and engaging way.
We ran multiple groups such as a voluntary gardening club, little ducklings 0-4 years old, mini explorers 5-9 years old, ecowarriors 10+ years old, Dementia friendly group and recruited volunteers to help around CVT and the club.
We are now looking forward to continuing engaging with the community through our newly funded National Lottery – People and Places which we successfully tendered for, this project will run until July 2027, employing 4 members of staff ��
Volunteer opportunities at CVT, to get involved simply click on the link to register your interest: https://forms.office.com/e/CwURU4GRk0
SSenior enior
j. Fox j. Fox
l. Warman l. Warman i. Martin i. Martin j. jones j. jones
T. Parker T. Parker m.john m.john m. Davies m. Davies
k.Coles J. Cooper j. Allen D. Thomas
SSquad quad
j. Woodford
l. Price l. Price
L. Ellis L. Ellis d d
k. jones k. jones c. Baker c. Baker t. Hillman t. Hillman
d. birch
Youth Youth
well ell l. johns l. johns l. roberts l. roberts b. gill b. gill
c. williams c. williams w. evans w. evans r. evans r. evans j. rees j. rees
m. riley k. crossley a. cartwright o. withers
SSquad quad
j. joseph j. joseph j. salmon j. salmon
j. pope j. pope z. faulkner z. faulkner
D. Facey D. Facey
Women’s update Women’s update
Exciting Developments for Cambrian United Women's Teams This Season
This season marks the second year of Cambrian United fielding a team for women, and we are proud to see our women's football program continue to grow. In addition to our newly promoted women's senior team, this year we are joined by the flourishing Hot Steppers walking football squad, and our exciting Kickin' Queens mini football for our youngest players.
Kickin' Queens - Sessions for Girls
Every Wednesday, we hold fun, free Futsal sessions for girls aged 7-11. These drop-in sessions, run by Miles with support from some of our women's team players, are a fantastic introduction to football. We hope these sessions will form the foundation for a pathway to our women’s teams, with the goal of establishing U7-U9 teams by next season. If you know any girls who might be interested, be sure to spread the word—this is a great chance to get involved at the grassroots level!
Senior Women’s Team: Big Goals for the Season
For our women’s senior team, the new season is underway, and while we expect some tough competition, our ambitions are higher than ever. We were awarded a wildcard entry to the Adran South Trophy which has given us a great opportunity to compete at the highest level and benchmark ourselves. We've retained most of our core squad and strengthened the team with some exciting new signings. Our goal this season is a top 3 finish and to secure a Tier 2 license, which would make us the first Rhondda women’s team to achieve this milestone, bringing the highest level of women’s football to the Valley.
Women’s update Women’s update
Welcoming Coach Andrew Rowley
We’re thrilled to welcome Andrew Rowley as part of the coaching staff. With extensive experience in both men’s and women’s football, Andrew will support the women's coaching staff. In addition to his coaching role, Andrew joins our board as Head of Female Pathway, where he will focus on creating a complete pathway for girls to progress through the ranks to the senior team. He will also work on fostering stronger ties with local schools to encourage participation at all levels.
Hot Steppers Walking Football
The Hot Steppers have been making strides on the new 3G pitch. Recently, they hosted their first home friendly match against Evans & Williams women’s walking football team. This friendly is just the beginning of an exciting journey for the team.
October is set to be an action-packed month for the Hot Steppers, hosting two more friendly matches with Cardiff and Caldicot.
We're thrilled to announce that the Hot Steppers will be entering two teams in the Welsh Women’s Walking Football League 24/25:
Cam United Steppers will be competing in the Premiership.
Cam United Dragons competing in the Championship. Aged 35+ Join the Fun!
Whether you're looking to train or compete, the Hot Steppers offer a fantastic opportunity to stay fit, have fun, and make new friends. Come and be part of our amazing team!
Details of training sessions:
Kickin' Queens: Wednesdays, 5-6pm
Women: Wednesdays, 6-7pm
Hot Steppers: Mondays 7-8pm
Head over to the socials to follow our progress!
FAW Fair Play FAW Fair Play
Cambrian United are supporting the ‘Football Association of Wales Fair Play Campaign’ which reinforces the importance of mutual respect on and off the pitch and encourages a reduction in on-field misconduct.
The ‘FAW Fair Play’ Code promotes the important message of ‘Fair Play’ throughout Welsh football, which aims to inspire Players, Clubs, Match Officials and Supporters to maintain good on-field discipline by abiding by the Laws of the Game, in addition to respecting all members of the Welsh Football Family.
To further encourage respectful behaviour that aligns to the ‘FAW Fair Play’ Code, the FAW incentivises and rewards clubs who are taking a proactive role in reducing on-field misconduct. To achieve this, each month, the FAW publishes National Leagues Fair Play Tables and the Clubs who top their respective Fair Play table at the end of the season are awarded a Fair Play Award and a prize of £1200 that is available to be spent on improving their Club.
Hot steppers Hot steppers
Hot steppers Hot steppers
