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Prynhawn Da / Good Afternoon and welcome to Cardiff Met University, Cyncoed Campus for Match Day Ten of the Conference Phase and final game of the JD Cymru Premier League 2020-21. Our opponents this afternoon are Flint Town United FC who were promoted from Cymru North in 2019/20 . On behalf of everyone connected with Cardiff Metropolitan University Football Club, we would like to welcome The Silkmen; the directors, management and players who have made the journey from the Cae Castell stadium; we hope you enjoy your visit to Cardiff. As the season concludes, with all JD Cymru Premier League games scheduled for a 12:00 noon kick off, there is still much to play for in the Championship phase of the league. A Connahs Quay victory would see them crowned champions for the second successive year, however an away fixture at Penybont will be a challenging prospect. TNS are at home to Bala and a win for them and anything less than a win for Connahs Quay would see TNS confirmed in top spot and through to the UEFA Champions League Preliminary Rounds. In the Conference phase, Newtown’s win at Aberystwyth last week has confirmed their place in the playoffs for the remaining Europa League qualifying position. For Cardiff Met FC, we have to be content with finishing second in the Conference Phase of the season and eighth overall in the JD Cymru Premier League. With six wins, two draws and only one loss during the second phase of the season, our late run of form was too late to realistically challenge for the Europa League playoffs. A disappointing season for the Met? In some respects by our own high standards, we should have/could have done better. In terms of wins, point tally and league position, the answer would probably be yes. However, there have been many positives and developments at the club which indicate a promising outlook for the 2021-22 season. We started the season without several senior players who had left the club and university for pastures new. Players of the calibre of Will Evans, Joel Edwards, Dan Spencer to name a few, would always be difficult to replace. Interestingly, on Sgorio commentary during S4C recent live coverage of TNS v Connahs Quay game, Will Evans was highlighted as “the signing of the season …” , all at Cardiff Met would agree, big boots to fill! The pandemic restrictions also prevented our normal process of “blooding” young players in the BUCS Premier League as well as the JD Cymru U19 League and FAW Reserve League. Nevertheless, with change comes opportunities and the club welcomed new talented players to the Archer family. Some will take a season or two to become regular first team players but as they embed themselves in the culture, values and playing philosophy of the club, another Wil Evans will undoubtedly emerge. There have been those who have made an instant impact this season, notably Ollie Hulbert, Matt Chubb and Lewis Rees. Ollie, on loan from Bristol Rovers, has been lethal in front of goal since the Return to Play in March. Matt “The Moose” Chubb has matured into a fine player and has now become a regular first team player. Lewis Rees , on loan from TNS and pending the commencement of a Sport Science programme at Cardiff Met University, has proved to be an exciting acquisition; a skilful and an intelligent performer who is definitely one for the future. However it has been Elliot Evans, the senior citizen of the playing staff, who has led by example. Since the return to play Eliot has clearly demonstrated, why he is one of the best players in the JD Cymru Premier League. Onto next season, the Premier League is scheduled to start on Saturday 14th August, with MG cup games the week before. There are several warm up games in the diary for July, so keep a lookout on Twitter for further details in the near future. Finally, as we look forward to an exciting game against our visitors, we should always remember never to take for granted those who are always there for us; our families, friends, and our loyal supporters who unfortunately can only support us from a distance. The journey continues ……. As always, Cardiff Met FC wish to thank all NHS staff and key workers for their unselfish professionalism and dedication
When the British Colleges of Physical Education were established many years ago for training teachers of Physical Education each adopted its own emblem by which it became recognised. Even when these colleges have now become part of larger institutions they have maintained the emblems, for example: Loughborough University - the Olympic torch bearer Leeds Metropolitan University - the Discobolus
Brunel University - the Javelin thrower In those early years, Cardiff Teacher Training College Physical Education (now Cardiff Met) staff thought long and hard about a suitable emblem, and delved far back in time for inspiration. In the 15th Century, in the middle period of the Hundred Years War, Henry V gathered around him an army with which to invade France. Reputedly fine archers, the call came for the ordinary Welsh man to take up his arms and join Henry. As soon as they were commanded, these ordinary men, with their elder sons had to go. Taking only their bows and a little food they walked out of their homes leaving their loved ones behind and marched to the various points of embarkation. These men, most of whom had never left Wales before, found themselves marching through France. They were part of a dirty, tired and hungry army that marched hundreds of miles across France in search of the final victory that Henry V needed, and they marched much further than they had intended. The French opposition sent out an enormous force between 20,000 to 30,000 to cut off the British. The resplendent and glittering army finally caught up with Henry V’s 5000 exhausted men in October 1415 at Agincourt. The French had an enormous superiority in numbers. Preliminary attacks by the French cavalry were repelled by Henry’s bowmen; and when the main French assaults were launched by armoured men across a sodden field, the lightly equipped and more mobile archers engaged their flanks with swords and axes and cut their assailants down. Three hours of battle ended in disaster for the French. The Constable himself, 12 other members of the highest nobility, some 1,500 knights and about 4,500 men-at-arms were killed on the French side, whereas the losses of Henry V’s army were estimated to be fewer than 450. The early members of the Physical Education staff of the Cardiff Training College (now Cardiff Met) did not have to look far for an emblem that would embody the skill, courage and hwyl which thereafter was to become synonymous with the sporting deeds of its students: they chose ‘The Welsh Bowman’.
Founded in 1886 as Flint F.C.; playing at Strand Park which was located on the banks of the Dee Estuary. The club made an early impression by reaching the first Welsh Amateur Cup final in 1890–91, losing to Wrexham Victoria 4–1.
Arthur Bartley, during a match Welsh football. spent six years
who played as goalkeeper for Flint, died from injuries sustained in August 1891, thus becoming the first known fatality in modern He was the older brother of Welsh international, Thomas Bartley, who with Flint at the start of his career.
Founder members of the North Wales Coast League the club won the inaugural championship in 1893–94 by two points over runners-up Llandudno Swifts, remaining unbeaten in their twelve games. The next two seasons the club finished in the runners-up position before resigning from the league to join the newly formed Flintshire League. By the turn of the century the town of Flint had three teams; Flint Town, Flint Athletic and Flint UAC (United Alkali Company) In 1905, Flint UAC and Flint Town amalgamated, taking the name of Flint Town. In 1909, as a Chester and District League side the club won their first major cup by defeating Pwllheli 1–0 in the final of the North Wales Amateur Cup. In 1924 the club left Stand Park for a new ground at Holywell Road, which became their home till 1993. The new ground was then better equipped and could hold up to 3,000 spectators. This size of crowds were common in the 1920s, they were keen to see Flint's part-time professionals play. Led by Captain Emlyn Jones, Flint reached the 1925 Welsh Cup final only to lose to Wrexham's professional team by 3 goals to 1. Regular cup successes were to follow however, as Flint won the North Wales Amateur Cup on three occasions between 1931 and 1932.
Flint Town featured in the Welsh National League (North) throughout to 1920s, becoming runners-up to Owestry Town in the 1923–24 season. In 1930 Flint Town joined the newly formed Welsh League which operated between 1930 and 1935, winning the title in 1933–34 season, scoring 99 goals in only eighteen games. Between 1937 and 1949, apart from the war years, Flint Town played their football in the West Cheshire League, while Flint Athletic continued to play in the Dyserth League winning the title in 1938 and 1939.
Following the Second World War, the amalgamation of Flint Town and Flint Athletic football clubs resulted in the formation of the club bearing the title Flint Town United Football Club which entered the Welsh League (North) for the 1949–50 season, finishing runners-up to Holyhead Town. By this time, however, the club had already won the Welsh Amateur Cup, having defeated Troedyrhiw 2–1 in the 1947–48 final. Under the managership of Billy Russell Flint became a formidable side in the early 50s, with the pinnacle achievement coming in 1954 when they won the Welsh Senior Cup. Inspired by Welsh International Billy Hughes, whose career was disrupted by the war, overcame Holywell Town, Owestry Town, Rhyl, Llanelly and a semi-final 2–1 win over First Division Cardiff City, in front of a crowd of 10,683 at the Racecourse, Wrexham, beating third division Chester City 2–0 in the final, again at the Racecourse Ground Wrexham in front of a crowd of 15,584. Within five years of those golden seasons the club slipped into the lower reaches of the league culminating in relegation at the end of the 1961–62 seasons. During the 60s the crowds of past years disappeared, bringing a decline in the club's fortunes. Now playing in local leagues, the club relied on local players. The only bright spots in this decade were Flint Town Utd Youth winning the Welsh Youth Cup in 1965 and the Welsh Amateur Cup in 1969. During the 1970s and 80s the club moved between various leagues, becoming league champions of the Welsh League (North) in the 1988–89 season. 1990 saw the transformation of Welsh Football with the formation of two new leagues. The Cymru Alliance was formed to amalgamated teams playing in the Welsh League (North), Welsh National League (Wrexham), Clwyd League and the Mid-Wales League. While South Wales amalgamated their own leagues, which was to become the forerunner of the League of Wales. In that same season the club appointed Tony Martin as their new manager, with Les Davies his assistant. That season saw the club become the new league's first champions, also winning the North Wales Challenge Cup for the first time in the club's history. To cap an excellent season, they overcame South Wales Champions Abergavenny 2–1, in the only Welsh Non-League final. The following season, 1991–92, the club just failed to hold onto the title to become runners-up. In 1993, the club became founder members of the League of Wales. The following season the club again moved to a new ground, back to the banks of the Dee Estuary. After five years in the League of Wales, with no main sponsorships and ground upkeep, the club lost its place in the League of Wales by coming third from bottom, being relegated due to the League of Wales reducing the number of teams within the league under UEFA rules.
Since then the club has been in the middle regions of the league with the 2004–05 season being one of its worst, finishing fourth from bottom. In the 2005–06 season the club produced a remarkable recovery, although being knocked out of cup competitions in early rounds the league was beyond anyone's expectations. The season got off to a good start with a home win, but inconsistency became a regular occurrence. That was until 22 October 2005 when a bad defeat at the hands of Ruthin Town turned the club's fortunes around, going 25 leagues games without defeat, the only blip being beaten by Denbigh Town in the N.W Challenge Cup. The club missed out on promotion to the Welsh Premier League by one point, although having had three points deducted for a non-fulfillment of a mid-week fixture at Gresford Ath.
The 2007–08 season the club was hardly out of the top three, but a bad run of results in March, picking up only three points out of five games and then another bad run, three points out a possible twelve late on in the season put the League Championship out of reach. Consolation was winning the North Wales Challenge Cup at Colwyn Bay, beating league rivals Prestatyn Town 1–0. The following season seen an up and down league and cup performance, but in April a six-match unbeaten run moved the club into third position in the league. In the last game of the season another one of those poor performances returned when the club was well beaten by fellow Cymru Alliance club Llandudno Town 4–1 in the final of the North Wales Challenge Cup, to end a disappointing season. As that season ended the club looked forward to a better year, but again it turned out to be another one of those seasons. A disastrous 1-nil defeat in the third round of the Welsh Cup by South Wales 3rd division side AFC Llwydcoed, made worse when they were drawn at home to Aberystwyth Town. Only three games played between December and the beginning of February due to the weather and a home defeat by Connah’s Quay Nomads in the 1st round of the N.W Challenge Cup.
With the reformation of the Welsh Premier League set for the 2010–11 season the club's sole intention for the 2009–10 season was to finish in the top eight. As the season drew to a close, the club was nine points ahead, but in the last four league games managed to pick up only five points out of a total of 12, losing the league to Llangefni Town by four points. In the final game of the season the club lost to Llandudno Town 2–0 in the League Cup Final, with Llandudno's keeper Paul Whitfield picking up the "Man of the Match Award". Niall McGuinness was named the manager of Flint Town United F.C in November 2017 after Andy Holden, a former Everton and Hibernian coach, stepped down after a series of mediocre results. McGuinness quickly set about his new task with enthusiasm and guided the club to an 11th place finish, 12 points clear of the relegation zone. The following season saw the Silkmen improve to finish second albeit 18 points hind eventual champions Airbus but it was the curtailment of the 2019/20 season Prestatyn’s licence failure which meant despite finishing in second place again, Cae-y-Castell outfit were promoted back to the Cymru Premier after a 22 year sence.
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Despite a comfortable 6-0 home win, play-off place ended in the rain Haverfordwest at Bridge Meadow left Robins going into the final round of The visitors came and were helpless lead in the 12th 14th goal of the second successive performances have
Met's slim hopes of a Europa League at Cyncoed. Newtown's victory over the Archers 5 points adrift of the matches.
into the game after suffering a number of heavy defeats to prevent another reverse. Ollie Hulbert gave Met the minute, turning home an Eliot Evans cross to claim his season. Ten minutes later, Lewis Rees scored for the game, the young striker finally reaping the rewards his deserved.
With 26 minutes on the clock, the hosts further extended their lead in somewhat bizarre circumstances, the fourth official alerting the referee to an infringement in the Druids penalty area which saw the referee point to the spot and show Jacob Wise a red card. Talismanic midfielder Eliot Evans stepped up and duly converted the penalty to claim his 50th top flight goal. Just before the half hour mark, Tom Price opened his Cardiff Met account, heading home a wonderfully flighted Matt Blake cross past the despairing dive of Druids keeper Edwards. Two minutes before the interval, Eliot Evans claimed his second of the game, again from the penalty spot after a foul on Lewis Rees, sending Edwards the wrong way and giving the Archers a 5-0 lead going into the break. Down to ten men, the visitors dug deep and defended resolutely although rode their luck at times, clearing a goalbound effort from Tom Price off the line after good work from Hulbert.
The introduction of Liam Warman gave the Archers the impetus they needed and the pacy winger created an number of good chances with his direct running and good crosses but the home side had to wait until the 85th minute to increase their lead, substitute Craig Davies finishing calmly with a side footed effort into the bottom corner. As the final whistle blew, Met were left to reflect on a season of missed opportunities whilst the Ancients will surely aim to regroup and improve on this season's showing.
MD 1: Aberystwyth Town 2-3 Cardiff Met Cardiff Met FC got their Cymru Premier season underway in winning fashion with a comeback win away out West. Aberystwyth twice took the lead but the Archers found enough to win the match late on. Goals from summer signings Jonathan Evans and Rhys Davies gave Aber the lead twice during the match but long-serving midfielder Eliot Evans and a brace from Bristol Rovers loanee Ollie Hulbert were enough to see Met kick off their campaign with a massive three points. MD 2: Cardiff Met 0-0 Haverfordwest County Haverfordwest County’s first match back in the JD Cymru Premier League was anything but what the scoreline might suggest. An entertaining affair at Cyncoed Campus saw both sides create numerous chances, but ultimately neither were able to break the deadlock and take home the three points. Visiting loanee striker Danny Williams twice came close but found Alex Lang in fine form for the Archers, while Chris Baker and Harry Warwick both came close to finding a winner in the second half. Ollie Hulbert, fresh from his brace in the opening match of the season, also had a couple of chances to win the match for Met but saw both efforts miss the target, as the points were shared. A solid start to the season from the Archers but a bigger test awaits in the shape of TNS on Matchday 3. MD 3: The New Saints 2-0 Cardiff Met The biggest test of the season so far for Met saw them take on Cymru Premier League giants The New Saints at Park Hall. TNS continued their perfect start to the season with Adrian Cieslewics scoring in the first half as the Saints controlled the match from start to finish, though Met midfielder Chris Baker did cannon a shot off the crossbar in the first half. TNS never seemed to make it out of third gear in the match where Met struggled to create any clear cut chances. The game was sealed in the second half as an attacking cross along the six yard box was inadvertently turned into his own net by Archers defender Liam Black. MD 4: Cefn Druids 1-1 Cardiff Met A tight affair at The Rock as the Druids and the Archers shared the spoils. The home side had the better of proceedings early on and held the lead at the interval. Harry Brazel came close with an effort for the home side before Jamie Reed gave them the lead, driving home in the 17th minute as the away defence failed to close down the striker. This seemed to spark the visitors into action though and Rhydian Morgan and Dylan Rees had efforts to level the scoring. Cardiff Met FC did equalize in the second period though to secure a point and a place in the Top Six through tricky winger Liam Warman. MD 5: Cardiff Met 0-1 Penybont The Archers tough start to the season continued with a home defeat against Penybont. The already injury -hit hosts suffered further blows as Chris Baker, Dylan Rees and Harry Owen were all forced replacements due to injury. For the visitors, Kostya Georgievsky turned in a Man-of-the-Match performance to earn his side their first victory of the season, slotting home the only goal of the game after a second half goalmouth scramble. Penybont continued their impressive tart to the season while Met will be hoping to get back to winning ways in an effort to avoid dropping further down the table. MD 6: Cardiff Met 0-3 Caernarfon Town The Canaries secured back-to-back wins at Cyncoed Campus with an impressive away performance. The game could have swung the other way early on but Josh Tibbets got down low to palm away Eliot Evans’ penalty for the home side. Instead, it was Caernarfon Town who took the lead with a penalty of their own after an impressive run by Sion Bradley into the box saw him felled in the box. The winger got up to convert the penalty himself and set the wheels in motion for a comfortable display. Goals from Asa Hamilton and Cai Jones enough to earn a comfortable victory. MD 7: Barry Town United 1-0 Cardiff Met Gavin Chesterfield’s men made it five wins from five under the lights at Jenner Park with a wonderfully struck free-kick from former-Welsh international David Cotterill. The game lacked a great deal of quality from both teams but for one moment of genius by the midfielder, who struck his edge of the area free kick high into Will Fuller’s goal to extend Met’s winless run to five games. It was a disappointing night for the Archers who rarely threatened the Barry goal as the game seemed to lack the intensity of previous encounters.
MD 8: Cardiff Met 1-2 Connah’s Quay Nomads The form table should have made this game easy for the visitors with the Archers winless in five and the visitors unbeaten this season so far, but it was anything but. A spirited display from the home side saw the Met lead at the break with Dylan Rees on the scoresheet. However, goals from Priestley Farquahson and Craig Curran completed a turnaround that sees Champions Nomads stay top of the JD Welsh Cymru Premier League. MD 9: Cardiff Met 2-1 Flint Town United Both teams came into this match at Cyncoed Campus needing a win to turn around their poor form. The Archer’s were seven games without a win and Flint Town United had lost four on the bounce. In a game that often threatened to become a scrappy affair, with a number of yellow cards in the first half lacking in real quality, it was the home side that took the spoils. A rocket from Dylan Rees from 30 yards out gave Christian Edwards’ side the lead before Ollie Hulbert doubled the advantage following a strong run by Harry Warwick and a neat back -heel from Charlie Corsby. The visitors got one back after a Callum Bratley’s bullet header arrowed in passed Alex Lang in the Met goal. The Archer’s held out to climb to 8th in the table as Flint Town United drop into the relegation zone. MD 10: Cardiff Met 1-1 Aberystwyth Town It was honours even at Cyncoed Campus as both Cardiff Met and Aberystwyth Town returned to action following the firebreak lockdown. It was a match with few clear cut chances, most efforts on goal were from distance – with debutant Mati Etchegoyen coming close with a strike from 30 yards out for the visitors. Following some great play down the right wing, Marc Williams gave Town the lead with a neat finish six yards out from a squared ball. Met pushed for an equalizer and Aberystwyth Town were happy to sit back and absorb pressure, but the equalizer came through debutant Ashton Gleed, muscling his defender out of the way to make space for a drive that flew passed the goalkeeper, high into the center of the goal. MD 11: Cardiff Met 0-1 The New Saints A much-improved Cardiff Met FC performance at Cyncoed Campus was not enough to end The New Saints unbeaten run to the campaign. Instead, The Saints extended that run to 12 matches without defeat this season. The only goal of the match came via a Liam Black own goal, but Christian Edwards’ men will take a great deal of confidence from giving the runaway league-leaders such a competitive game. The Archer’s games this season have yielded the fewest amount of goals than any other team this campaign so it was no surprise this was not a goal -fest. Met continued their defensive assurances, but were again unable to create enough going forward, and when they did, the finishing was not clinical enough to make them count. MD 12: Flint Town United 0-1 Cardiff Met Cardiff Met FC moved up to 7th in the table with their third win of the season as the students did the double over their hosts. The North Walians had a man sent off midway through the first half as Alex Jones was shown a straight red card for a challenge on the returning Emlyn Lewis. Despite being down to ten men, the Archer’s struggled to find a way through and onto the scoresheet. Thankfully for Christian Edwards’ side, Ollie Hulbert did manage to score the only goal of the match with quarter of an hour left to play as the battle for the top six intensifies. MD 13: Cardiff Met 2-1 Newtown The Archer’s secured their first back-to-back wins of the current campaign as they saw off a spirited Newtown performance to win 2-1 at Cyncoed Campus. Christian Edwards’ men built on their 1-0 win away to Flint Town United last time out to move level on points with 6th placed Penybont. A frantic opening ten minutes saw Eliot Evans score a smart free-kick that visiting goalkeeper David Jones will be disappointed not to have saved at his near side. Three minutes later it was 1-1 as Jack Kelly rose highest to head home Craig Williams’ outswinging corner. The goalscoring continued in the 10th minute of the match after a Dylan Rees trademark long throw -in was headed clear but only to Evans on the edge of the area. The midfielder notched his second with a fine left -footed volley into the far bottom corner. Newtown had much of the ball and had a number of chances in the second half but the points were Met’s as their form continues to improve after a tough start to the season. MD 14: Cardiff Met 1-1 Bala Town Cardiff Met narrowly missed out on a third win in a week after Henry Jones scored a 90th minute equalizer to deny the Archers, who themselves scored late on. In what will never be described as a classic match by any body in attendance, the only moments of quality were both as the clock ticked towards the 90th. Chris Venables was guilty of missing the best chance of the match at 0-0, while former Cardiff Met midfielder, Will Evans, back at Cyncoed Campus for the first time since his summer move to the Lakesiders, delivered a cross that skimmed the cross bar as it went for a throw-in. Ollie Hulbert broke the deadlock in the 85th minute as Met looked to have won it, but substitute Henry Jones was on hand to score late-on and share the spoils as they lose ground on the top two.
MD 15: Bala Town 4-1 Cardiff Met FC Bala Town made a fast start at Maes Tegid in this back-to-back fixture with the Archers, scoring the opener within five minutes. Former Cardiff Met FC star, Will Evans, got on the end of an Ollie Shannon ball to head home. Antony Kay made it 2-0 for the home side, smashing home high into the net from a corner, before returning goalscoring machine Chris Venables made it 3-0 at half-time. Met started brightly in the second half and Ollie Hulbert finished smartly after being put through on goal by a delicious Dylan Rees through ball. The comeback hopes were shortlived however, as veteran goal-scorer Venables doubled his goal tally and rounded off an emphatic display by the Lakesiders, as the referee called time on a 4-1 win for the home side, ending Met’s unbeaten run of three matches. MD 16: Penybont 1-0 Cardiff Met FC Penybont retained their upturn in form and their position in the Top Six with a narrow fought win under the lights at the SDM Glass Arena. The difference came as Lewis Harling struck from range to inflict consecutive defeats for the Archers. Harling, who made his 200th Cymru Premier League appearance in the fixure, gave Rhys Griffiths’ side victory and extends Met’s winless away run to six matches. Penybont dominated the match and could easily have won the game by a wider margin but for the lack of clinical finishing at the sharp end.
MD 17: Connah’s Quay Nomads 3-1 Cardiff Met FC Connah’s Quay Nomads showed the class that won them last season’s JD Cymru Premier League title, in a professional display against Cardiff Met FC. Michael Wilde scored yet another goal to add to his collection to put the Nomads 1 -0 up. An improved Met display was rewarded when center-back Emlyn Lewis equalized to keep the game close at half time. As the second half got under way though, the defending Champions stepped their performance up a gear as George Horan and Aron Williams scored twice in quick succession to take Connah’s Quay back to the top of the league. MD 18: Haverfordwest County 1-0 Cardiff Met FC Cardiff City loanee Danny Williams scored the only game of a match devoid of real quality from both sides. A match of very few chances for either side was eventually decided as the striker was brought down in the box by Archers Captain Bradley Woolridge. The resulting penalty was dispatched emphatically to the top corner, with Will Fuller diving the wrong way. The win moves County up into the top six while it’s now five games without a win for Met. MD 19: Newton 4-1 Cardiff Met FC The Archers left Powys after a chastening 4-1 defeat to the Robins who were clinical in their punishment of Met mistakes. Goals from Ofori (2) and Jordan Evans (2) gave the scoreline a flattering look with Met’s goal coming from the head of Brad Woolridge. With the score at 2-1 to Newtown, Harry Owen appeared to have been fouled by the last Robins defender however the referee waved away the Met appeals and deemed that no infringement had occurred.
MD 20: Cardiff Met 0-0 Cefn Druids Despite dominating the game and creating numerous chances, the Archers could only draw with bottom club Cefn Druids at Cyncoed. Eliot Evans forced Druids goalkeeper Jones into a save as early as the first minute and that set the tone for the remainder of the game. Price had a goal disallowed and also headed straight at Jones midway through the first period while other chances were squandered giving the Druids a valuable point on the road but leaving the Archers wondering how they only managed a draw against a poor Druids outfit. MD 21: Caernarfon Town 3-2 Cardiff Met FC Met left North Wales after suffering a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Caernarfon Town but must be wondering how they didn’t collect at least a point from a game they dominated. Chances went begging for the visitors but the Cofi’s were clinical when it mattered and punished the Archers mistakes with ruthless efficiency. After taking a 2 -0 lead, Harry Owen pulled on back for Met but with 10 minutes remaining Bickerstaff all but secured the three points despite a late Eliot Evans penalty deep into injury time. MD 22: Cardiff Met 1-2 Barry Town Barry repeated last season’s victory at Cyncoed with an injury time winner from Evan Press. Despite Met creating a number of chances in the first period, the sides went in level at half-time with Lewis in the Barry goal, the busier of the two ‘keepers. The derby came to life in the second half however as Barry took the lead in the 51st minute but the home side levelled just minutes later, Emlyn Lewis heading past Mike Lewis at the near post to give the Archers a deserved equalizer. Both sides went in search of an all-important late winner and it was the Jenner Park side who claimed it, Curtis Hutson playing a square ball to Evan Press who made no mistake with the finish, drilling the ball low into the far corner of Alex Lang’s net to claim all three points for the visitors and leave Met winless in their last nine games.
DATE
COMP
OPPONENT
F-A
11/09/20
CP
Aberystwyth Town
3-2
15/09/20
CP
HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY
20/09/20
CP
26/09/20
GOALS
E.Evans
Lang
D.Rees
McCarthy
Woolridge
E.Evans
0-0
Lang
D.Rees
McCarthy
Woolridge
E.Evans
The New Saints
0-2
Lang
McCarthy
Woolridge
Williams
E.Evans
CP
Cefn Druids
1-1
Lang
D.Rees
McCarthy
Williams
E.Evans
30/09/20
CP
PENYBONT
0-1
Lang
D.Rees
McCarthy
E.Evans
Baker
03/10/20
CP
CAERNARFON TOWN
0-3
Fuller
McCarthy
E.Evans
Warwick
Corsby
06/10/20
CP
Barry Town United
0-1
Fuller
McCarthy
E.Evans
Warwick
Corsby
10/10/20
CP
CONNAH’S QUAY NOMADS
1-2
Rees
Fuller
D.Rees
McCarthy
Woolridge
Warwick
17/10/20
CP
FLINT TOWN UNITED
2-1
Rees Hulbert
Lang
D.Rees
McCarthy
Woolridge
Warwick
13/11/20
CP
ABERYSTWYTH TOWN
1-1
Gleed
Lang
D.Rees
McCarthy
Woolridge
E.Evans
21/11/20
CP
THE NEW SAINTS
0-1
Lang
D.Rees
McCarthy
E.Evans
Corsby
28/11/20
CP
Flint Town United
1-0
Hulbert
Lang
D.Rees
McCarthy
Woolridge
Lewis
01/12/20
CP
NEWTOWN
2-1
E.Evans (2)
Lang
D.Rees
McCarthy
Woolridge
Lewis
05/12/20
CP
BALA TOWN
1-1
Hulbert
Lang
D.Rees
McCarthy
Woolridge
Lewis
12/12/20
CP
Bala Town
1-4
E.Evans
Lang
D.Rees
McCarthy
Woolridge
Lewis
15/12/20
CP
Penybont
0-1
Lang
Woolridge
Lewis
E.Evans
Corsby
19/12/20
CP
Connah’s Quay Nomads
1-3
Lang
Woolridge
Lewis
E.Evans
Corsby
06/03/21
CP
Haverfordwest County
0-1
Fuller
McCarthy
Woolridge
Lewis
Williams
13/03/21
CP
Newtown
1-4
Fuller
D.Rees
McCarthy
Woolridge
Lewis
20/03/21
CP
CEFN DRUIDS
0-0
Lang
D.Rees
Lewis
E.Evans
Baker
27/03/21
CP
Caernarfon Town
2-3
Owen E.Evans
Lang
D.Rees
McCarthy
Woolridge
Lewis
02/04/21
CP
BARRY TOWN UNITED
1-2
Lewis
Lang
McCarthy
Woolridge
Lewis
E.Evans
Hulbert (2)
Warman
Lewis
Woolridge
Baker
Warwick
Corsby
Hulbert
Morgan
Warman
Fuller
Williams
Chubb
Horwood
Gleed
N/A
Baker
Warwick
Corsby
Hulbert
Morgan
Warman
Fuller
Williams
Chubb
Horwood
Gleed
N/A
Baker
Corsby
Morgan
Warman
Chubb
Black
Fuller
Proctor
Davies
Horwood
Pashen
N/A
Baker
Corsby
J.Evans
Morgan
Warman
Chubb
Manson
Owen
J.Davies
Black
C.Davies
N/A
Corsby
J.Evans
J.Davies
Morgan
Warman
C.Davies
Fuller
Williams
Owen
Black
Gleed
N/A
J.Evans
J.Davies
Morgan
Warman
Black
C.Davies
Lang
Williams
Proctor
Chubb
Horwood
Roberts
Hulbert
J.Evans
J.Davies
Morgan
Warman
C.Davies
Lang
Williams
Proctor
Horwood
Pashen
Roberts
Corsby
Hulbert
J.Evans
Morgan
Warman
Black
Lang
Proctor
Horwood
Pashen
Roberts
Wright
Corsby
Hulbert
J.Evans
Morgan
Warman
Black
Fuller
Proctor
J.Davies
Horwood
Pashen
Roberts
Warwick
Corsby
Hulbert
J.Evans
Warman
Black
Fuller
Gleed
Pashen
C.Davies
Roberts
Wright
Hulbert
J.Evans
J.Davies
Morgan
Warman
Black
Fuller
Owen
Chubb
Pashen
Roberts
C.Davies
E.Evans
Hulbert
J.Davies
Morgan
Warman
Black
Fuller
Warwick
Owen
Chubb
C.Davies
Roberts
E.Evans
Corsby
Hulbert
Morgan
Warman
Black
Fuller
Warwick
Owen
J’Dvaies
Chubb
Roberts
E.Evans
Hulbert
Morgan
Warman
Chubb
Black
Fuller
Warwick
Owen
J.Evans
Davies
Price
E.Evans
Corsby
Hulbert
Morgan
Black
Price
Fuller
Warwick
Owen
J.Evans
Warman
Jones
J.Evans
Morgan
Warman
Black
Price
Jones
Fuller
Owen
Chubb
Pashen
Davies
Roberts
Hulbert
J.Evans
Morgan
Warman
Chubb
Black
Fuller
Craven
Pashen
Davies
Roberts
Price
Evans
Owen
Morgan
Price
Blake
L.Rees
Lang
Baker
Corsby
Hulbert
Warman
Chubb
Evans
Corsby
Owen
Morgan
Price
L.Rees
Lang
J.Evans
Warman
Davies
Thomas
Chubb
Corsby
Owen
J.Evans
Price
Blake
L.Rees
Manson
Woolridge
Thomas
Morgan
Chubb
Davies
E.Evans
Baker
Thomas
Corsby
Blake
L.Rees
Manson
Owen
J.Evans
Warman
Chubb
Jones
Baker
Corsby
Owen
J.Evans
Morgan
L.Rees
Manson
Williams
Warman
Chubb
Davies
Jones
MATCHDAY 1 RESULTS Aberystwyth Town 2-3 Cardiff Met
Barry Town 0-3 The New Saints
Caernarfon Town 1-1 Penybont
Connah’s Quay Nomads 1-1 Bala Town
Flint Town United 1-0 Newtown
Haverfordwest County 1-1 Cefn Druids
MATCHDAY 2 RESULTS Bala Town 4-0 Barry Town
Cardiff Met 0-0 Haverfordwest County
Cefn Druids 1-2 Flint Town United
Newtown 2-3 Caernarfon Town
Penybont 1-1 Aberystwyth Town
The New Saints 1-0 Connah’s Quay Nomads
MATCHDAY 3 RESULTS Aberystwyth Town 3-1 Flint Town United
Bala Town 2-1 Cefn Druids
Barry Town 3-1 Caernarfon Town
Connah’s Quay Nomads 1-0 Penybont
Haverfordwest County 2-2 Newtown
The New Saints 2-0 Cardiff Met
MATCHDAY 4 RESULTS Caernarfon Town 0-4 The New Saints
Cefn Druids 1-1 Cardiff Met
Flint Town United 0-1 Barry Town
Haverfordwest County 1-4 Connah’s Quay Nomads
Newtown 1-1 Aberystwyth Town
Penybont 1-5 Bala Town
MATCHDAY 5 RESULTS Bala Town 1-1 The New Saints
Barry Town 2-1 Haverfordwest County
Caernarfon Town 2-1 Flint Town United
Cardiff Met 0-1 Penybont
Connah’s Quay Nomads 2-0 Aberystwyth Town
Newtown 4-1 Cefn Druids
MATCHDAY 6 RESULTS Aberystwyth Town 1-2 Barry Town
Bala Town 1-2 Haverfordwest County
Cardiff Met 0-3 Caernarfon Town
Cefn Druids 0-5 Connah’s Quay Nomads
Penybont 2-1 Newtown
The New Saints 10-0 Flint Town United
MATCHDAY 7 RESULTS
Barry Town 1-0 Cardiff Met
Cefn Druids 0-4 Aberystwyth Town
Connah’s Quay Nomads 3-1 Caernarfon Town
Flint Town United 1-2 Bala Town
Haverfordwest County 0-4 Penybont
The New Saints 2-0 Newtown
MATCHDAY 8 RESULTS Bala Town 5-2 Aberystwyth Town
Caernarfon 1-2 Cefn Druids
Cardiff Met 1-2 Connah’s Quay Nomads
Flint Town United 0-2 Haverfordwest County
Newtown 1-1 Barry Town
Penybont 0-4 The New Saints
MATCHDAY 9 RESULTS Aberystwyth Town 2-2 TNS
Barry Town 0-0 Connah’s Quay Nomads
Cardiff Met 2-1 Flint Town United
Cefn Druids 0-2 Penybont
Haverfordwest County 1-1 Caernarfon Town
Newtown 0-2 Bala Town
MATCHDAY 10 FIXTURES Bala Town 4-1 Cardiff Met
Caernarfon Town 2-2 Aberystwyth Town
Cefn Druids 0-1 Barry Town
Connah’s Quay Nomads 2-1 Newtown
Penybont 1-2 Flint Town United
The New Saints 3-2 Haverfordwest County
MATCHDAY 11 FIXTURES Aberystwyth Town 1-1 Penybont
Barry Town 6-2 Bala Town
Cardiff Met 0-0 Cefn Druids
Connah’s Quay Nomads 2-0 The New Saints
Flint Town United 0-2 Caernarfon Town
Newtown 0-3 Haverfordwest County
MATCHDAY 12 FIXTURES Aberystwyth Town 1-0 Newtown
Caernarfon Town 2-0 Barry Town
Cefn Druids 1-3 Bala Town
Flint Town United 0-6 The New Saints
Haverfordwest County 1-0 Cardiff Met
Penybont 0-0 Connah’s Quay Nomads
MATCHDAY 13 RESULTS Bala Town 4-1 Penybont
Caernarfon Town 1-2 Connah’s Quay Nomads
Cardiff Metropolitan 1-1 Aberystwyth Town
Cefn Druids 4-1 Haverfordwest County
Newtown 3-2 Flint Town United
The New Saints 2-1 Barry Town United
MATCHDAY 14 FIXTURES Aberystwyth Town 1-2 Bala Town
Barry Town 0-0 Newtown
Cardiff Met 0-1 The New Saints
Connah’s Quay Nomads 2-1 Cefn Druids
Haverfordwest County 0-3 Flint Town United
Penybont 6-0 Caernarfon Town
MATCHDAY 15 FIXTURES Bala Town 3-1 Newtown
Caernarfon Town 1-4 Haverfordwest
Connah’s Quay Nomads 3-1 Barry Town
Flint Town 0-1 Cardiff Met
Penybont 1-1 Cefn Druids
The New Saints 4-1 Aberystwyth Town
MATCHDAY 16 FIXTURES Aberystwyth Town 1-3 Connah’s Quay Nomads
Barry Town 6-3 Flint Town United
Cardiff Met 1-1 Bala Town
Cefn Druids 1-2 Caernarfon Town
Haverfordwest County 2-1 The New Saints
Newtown 2-0 Penybont
MATCHDAY 17 FIXTURES Barry Town 4-1 Cefn Druids
Caernarfon Town 1-1 Newtown
Connah’s Quay Nomads 3-1 Cardiff Met
Flint Town United 3-0 Aberystwyth Town
Haverfordwest County 1-1 Bala Town
The New Saints 2-1 Penybont
MATCHDAY 18 FIXTURES
Aberystwyth Town 2-1 Haverfordwest County
Bala Town 1-2 Caernarfon Town
Flint Town United 0-1 Connah’s Quay Nomads
Newtown 4-1 Cardiff Met
Penybont 1-0 Barry Town
The New Saints 5-0 Cefn Druids
MATCHDAY 19 FIXTURES Barry Town 0-1 Penybont
Caernarfon Town 1-1 Bala Town
Cardiff Met 2-1 Newtown
Cefn Druids 0-4 The New Saints
Connah’s Quay Nomads 2-0 Flint Town United
Haverfordwest County 2-0 Aberystwyth Town
MATCHDAY 20 FIXTURES Aberystwyth Town 1-2 Caernarfon Town
Bala Town 1-3 Connah’s Quay Nomads
Flint Town United 1-2 Cefn Druids
Haverfordwest County 2-1 Barry Town
Newtown 0-4 The New Saints
Penybont 1-0 Cardiff Met
MATCHDAY 21 FIXTURES Barry Town 1-0 Aberystwyth Town
Caernarfon Town 3-2 Cardiff Met
Cefn Druids 2-4 Newtown
Connah’s Quay Nomads 2-0 Haverfordwest County
Flint Town United 0-1 Penybont
The New Saints 0-0 Bala Town
MATCHDAY 22 FIXTURES Aberystwyth Town 3-1 Cefn Druids
Bala Town 5-0 Flint Town United
Cardiff Met 1-2 Barry Town
Newtown 1-5 Connah’s Quay Nomads
Penybont 2-0 Haverfordwest County
The New Saints 4-1 Caernarfon Town
Will Fuller
Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper Will Fuller has been at the club since 2011, helping the club to progress from Welsh Division 3 to the Europa League over the last 8 seasons. Born in Ipswich and released by the club aged 16, Will joined Salisbury City for a two year youth scholarship before moving to Cardiff to continue his academics. Studying an undergraduate degree in Sport & Exercise Science and then a Masters in Applied Sports Psychology, Will was also voted in as the Students’ Union Vice-President and then President.
Dylan Rees
Defender
Dylan spent two years as a professional at the Bluebirds after 8 years in their academy. Upon his release in 2017, he signed for Karlstad BK in the Swedish Second Division. The summer of 2017 saw him return to Wales and begin his studies at Cardiff Metropolitan. Dylan has been capped at Wales ‘C’ level and is one of the best defenders in the Cymru Premier winning the Club Player of the Year award in 2019. Dylan is currently studying for a PGCE here at Cardiff Met.
Kyle McCarthy
Defender
Kyle spent his junior football days at Cardiff City FC Academy until he was released prior to a scholarship and sought youth team football and further education at Hereford United FC. Having completed both undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Cyncoed, Kyle is currently employed as a Sport Development Officer on behalf of Cardiff Metropolitan University (Sport Cardiff). During an 8 year period of representing the university, McCarthy has won promotion at every level of the Welsh pyramid, a league cup and more recently, European qualification.
Brad Woolridge
Defender
Brad is a current PhD student at the University and also club captain. His playing career began at 16, playing senior football for Heath Hayes FC in the Midland Alliance, where he played for 2 years prior to moving down to Cardiff to study for a sport science undergraduate degree in 2011. Brad worked hi way up through the Met system and became a member of the first team squad in 2014 assuming the captaincy a year later which he still holds today. Brad has played a pivotal role in the recent success at the club and is a wonderful example to both his team mates and the younger players within the Archers set-up.
Emlyn Lewis
Defender
Hailing from a rural community in West Wales, Emlyn spent most of his early days in swimming pools, competing at a national level, before committing to football at the age of 16, making his debut for Penrhyncoch FC in the Cymru Alliance. At the age of 18, Emlyn moved to the capital and 5 years on he’s still here having completed an Undergraduate Degree and a Masters Degree in Sport Coaching. Emlyn lists the highlights of his career as winning back to back BUCS Cup Championships, winning the National League Cup whilst also achieving European Qualification in addition ton representing the Wales C team vs England C in March 2019.
Guto Williams
Midfielder
Guto started playing football at the age of 5 and made his WPL debut for Bangor City at the age of 17, before going on to have a trial at Liverpool where he was coached by his idol Steven Gerrard. In addition, Guto captained Wales Academies Under 18’s to victory vs Ireland and also captained Wales Schools in the Centenary Shield. After completing his A-Levels Guto moved to Cardiff Met and begins his third season at the club having been part of the MG Cup winning side as well as helping the club achieve European qualification.
Eliot Evans
Midfield
Having failed to gain a YTS contract after a spell at Bristol City FC academy, at Eliot decided to pursue a degree in Sport and Exercise Science at Cardiff Met beginning his Archers career in Tier 4 of Welsh football. After two seasons at Monouth Town, were he won the Welsh League, Eliot rejoined the club in 2015 and his second period at the club has seen promotion to the Welsh Premier League, winning the Welsh League Cup, qualification into the Europa League as well as international call-ups with the Wales C squad. He graduated in 2018 with a Master’s degree in Sport Management. As well as his academic and sporting achievements he has been employed as an Associate Tutor, coach mentor and academy coach at Cardiff Met.
Chris Baker
Midfield
‘Bakes’ began his football career within Swansea City’s youth academy and after being released by Swansea, Chris returned to education and was part of the Gower College Welsh and British Cup winning squads moving to the capital to study for his undergraduate degree. Chris is a current PhD student going into his seventh season at the club and during that time has been part of the team that won promotion, a league cup, the BUCS championship and European qualification. An all action midfielder who sometimes doesn't get the credit he deserves, Chris scored Cardiff Met’s first ever goal in front of the Sgorio cameras against Aberystwyth.
Josh Thomas
Forward
Josh is a recent recruit and is an all-action striker who certainly makes life difficult for opposing defenders. We welcome Josh to the club and wish him all the best during his time here at Cyncoed.
Charlie Corsby
Midfield
Charlie is currently a Lecturer in Sports Coaching at the Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences. Originally from Bournemouth, Charlie began a semiprofessional playing career at Brockenhurst FC and having moved to Cardiff to study BSc Sports Coaching, Charlie continued his playing career at Cardiff Met FC (formerly UWIC). Moving into his tenth year at the club, Charlie has been involved in the team’s success winning Welsh Division Three, Welsh Division Two, Welsh Division One and, more recently, the Nathaniel MG Cup. Charlie is also the Academy Director at Cardiff Met FC and holds a UEFA A & Elite Youth Licence.
Harry Owen
Midfield
Harry grew up in Gloucestershire and played local club football before spending time at a variety of different professional outfits, Harry pursued further education at Cirencester College where he was involved in playing for Cirencester Town, in addition to representing Gloucestershire County, England Colleges and England Schoolboys. Harry chose to continue his education at Cardiff Met, whilst enabling him to play at the highest level of Welsh football. Having been sidelined through injury for long periods, Harry’s return will be a great boost for the team following the departure of Jordan Lam.
Ollie Hulbert
Forward
Another loanee from Bristol Rovers, Ollie made an instant impact on his debut in the Cymru Premier with two goals against Aberystwyth at Park Avenue to help the Archers to a 3-2 victory. Ollie has also signed a professional contract at the Memorial Ground and speaking about the youngster agreeing his first professional deal, Manager Ben Garner said, "Ollie is a player that has come all the way through the Academy system from a young age. He is highly regarded by the Academy staff and has shown his potential when training with the first-team squad."
Kieron Proctor
Midfielder/Forward
Kieron began his football career with local club Ely Rangers before joining Cardiff City. Serious injury hampered his time with the Bluebirds and Kieron was released having spells with Taff’s Well in addition to playing in Australia. A skilful number 10, Kieron certainly has the ability to have a big impact here at Cyncoed.
Joe Evans
Defender
Former player at Cambrian & Clydach Vale FC, who had an impressive first season with Cardiff Met. Joe is studying a Masters Degree in Sports Leadership & Management at Cyncoed and has had the honour of representing Wales at both University and College level. Joe can play anywhere in the back four and his versatility was evident last season with a consistent first campaign with the Archers.
CJ Craven
Midfielder
CJ joins us from TNS and looks to have an excellent technique as well as an eye for a pass. We wish him well in his time here and look forward to seeing more of him as the season progresses.
Jac Davies
Defender
Jac joins the Archers after previously spending time at Cardiff City Academy. Comfortable on the ball and rarely gives possession away, we welcome Jac and wish him well during his time here.
Rhydian Morgan
Defender
A sporting all-rounder, Rhydian excelled at both cricket and tennis before turning his attention to football and a degree at Cardiff Met. Rhydian signing for Welsh Premier League academy side Llandudno Academy through the age groups before signing a 1st team contract at the age of 17. This led to yet another International call up, being selected for Welsh Schools. Now in his third year at the club, ’Rodney’ won the BUCS National Championship in his 1st year alongside winning the Nathaniel MG Cup and playing in both European Play-Off finals.
Liam Warman
Midfielder/Forward
Liam began his football journey at the Cardiff City Academy which he joined at the age of 10. After spending 6 years with the Bluebirds, he moved to Newport County as a scholar, staying with the club for two years in which time the team went undefeated in the Merit Youth League whilst winning the title. Now in his second year at Cyncoed, Liam is a pacy winger who has developed during his time at the club and has forced his way into the first team after some impressive pre-season performances.
Matt Chubb
Defencder
Matt’s early football career was spent with his local team Braunton FC but at 16 he decided to primarily focus on competing in athletics. After two years of focusing on athletics, his arrival at University led to an increased desire to prioritise football. He began his Cardiff Met journey in the fourth team and has progressed year on year to take his place in the first team squad. He is a current MSc student in Strength and Conditioning after completing his Sport and Exercise Science undergraduate degree.
Liam Black
Defender
After moving to Cardiff in 2012 to study at Uni, he joined Cardiff Met FC who were competing in the 4th Tier of Welsh domestic football and the 3rd Tier of university football at the time. Liam’s time at Cyncoed has coincided with a glittering period in the history of the club, winning various promotions, 2 BUCs championships, 1 league cup and a Europa League qualification. Liam currently works as an Associate Tutor. Cardiff Met has also supported Liam on his coaching journey having worked within the reserve team as well as completing his UEFA A licence. Liam is the Head Coach of the U-19s.
Ashton Gleed
Attacker
Ashton is originally from Swindon and in entering his third year at Cardiff Met. He has previously captained his County from u15-u18. After playing youth football he moved around various college set ups before leaving to play and coach in New Zealand in his gap year, before settling into university life. Last year he played a combination of football at home within a dual sign before obtaining international clearance to play for Cardiff Met.
Sam Pashen
Midfielder
Born in Dorchester, In his early years Sam played for Dorchester Town FC with selection for the Dorset County side and a spell at AFC Bournemouth Youth Academy following. After completing his A Levels Sam decided that Cardiff Met was the ideal place to grow both footballing and academic careers. Now in the 3rd year of a Sports and Exercise Science degree beginning to focus on my dissertation and future academia in the direction of a Masters in Strength and Conditioning. Outside of football, one of his proudest achievements was completing a 120-mile trek on his gap year, to Mount Everest Base Camp, raising money for charity.
Alex Lang
Goalkeeper
The 2018/19 season was his first as part of the Cardiff Met FC team, and also his first time in full time education since the age of 15 after playing for Swansea City from the age of 11 until 18. After leaving Swansea, Alex decided to restart his education at Cardiff Met studying Sport and Physical Education, having a particular interest in goalkeeper coaching. An excellent shot stopper, Lang has proved himself to be an able deputy for Will Fuller and has certainly given the management plenty to think about for the forthcoming season.
Craig Davies
Midfielder
19 year old Craig is originally from a small village in West Wales called Synod Inn. Craig joined the Archers recently having spent 7 years at Swansea City FC from U12’s to the U23’s. After moving from home to live in Swansea at 14, he signed a 2 year scholarship shortly after. During this time he was able to gain valuable experiences playing against other top Category 1 clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal on a regular basis. “I am looking forward to using my positive experiences and attributes to help Cardiff Met this season.”
Brandon Roberts Midfielder Born in Abergavenny, and currently studying A Levels at Llanishen High School, Brandon has risen through the Cardiff Met Uni FC Academy ranks making his senior debut against Connah’s Quay earlier this season. He has also played for Cardiff Schools at County level where he represented them in both the Welsh and English School Cups. Brandon is a versatile player comfortable on either wing, in the traditional role or as wing back. On occasion he has also played upfront. Before joining Cardiff Met, he competed for Cardiff Archers Elite Athletics squad in endurance events.
Tom Price
Midfielder
Another recent addition, Tom is an attacking midfielder with an eye for a pass and has impressed during his time at the club. Comfortable on the ball, the Met faithful will hope he can add a few goals to his game as the Archers look to climb the Cymru Premier table.
Mathew Jones
Midfielder
Mathew has spent time at Wrexham and originally signed for Flint before deciding to further his education and sign for Cardiff Met without playing a game at Cae-y-Castell. We look forward to seeing him in action and welcome him to Cyncoed.
Max Manson
Goalkeeper
A native of Newport South Wales he signed for his hometown club Newport County when he was 15. After his second ACL reconstruction surgery he studied a Level 3 Diploma in sport at County in the Community college programme. He is now into my third year of studying at Cardiff Met with future desires of doing a postgraduate PGCE to become a primary education teacher.
Matt Blake
Defender
Matt joins the Archers on loan from Swansea City and is a promising left sided defender. He possesses a cultured left foot and has already impressed with his set-piece delivery. We welcome Matt to the club and look forward to seeing him feature in phase two.
Lewis Rees
Midfielder/Forward
Lewis is a left-footed attacker who has shown in his short time at the club a desire to attack opposition full-backs with both pace and trickery. Lewis joins us on loan from The New Saints where he has found his first team opportunities limited not least since the arrival of Adam Roscrow from AFC Wimbledon. We extend a warm welcome to Lewis and hope he can replicate some of his early performances in the Archers shirt.
Christian Edwards (born 23 November 1975) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played mainly as a centre back but has also played on the right of the defence. Edwards made more than 300 Football League appearances, most prominently for Swansea City, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers. He also made loan appearances for several other clubs before moving into non-league football. He also represented Wales at full international and under21 levels. Upon returning to education Edwards took over at Cardiff Met as manager whilst studying for a degree and ultimately a PhD. Under his management the Archers enjoyed an unprecedented period of success, winning three promotions to take their place in the Welsh Premier League in 2016. After two successive Europa League play-off final losses, Met finally made it third time lucky with a penalty shoot out victory over Bala Town at Maes Tegid and faced Progres Niederkorn in the qualifying round. The students more than matched their full-time opponents over the two legs and were unlucky to exit the competition on away goals. The Archers also added the 2019 MG Cup to the Trophy cabinet with a 2-0 victory over Cambrian and Clydach at Jenner Park
tained Haverfordwest at home and played out a goaless draw. However the highlight of the evening was being able to watch the game from behind the far fence among the conifers without hindrance. The view was more than acceptable and probably similar to watching football matches at ground level in the 1980s when most grounds had fences due to hooliganism at that time. I have managed to watch every home game this season from behind the fence with the thankful dense canopy of conifer branches keeping me dry from the elements. However I do hope this restriction will not be in place next season.
Todays’ final game of the season marks another unusual season in the history of football. Following last season’s curtailment, the 2020/21 season has again been frustrating for all concerned with various firebreaks affecting football in many aspects. The clubs and especially the players deserve a lot of credit for their efforts despite the considerable amount of restrictions and protocols that have been implemented in order to ensure the continuation of the game in Wales. When the new season finally started on Saturday, September 12th 2020 it was obviously a shame that all games would be played behind closed doors. This meant that myself along with everyone else would not be able to watch Met play each week. Twitter updates would be the sole means of communication or via the Sgorio highlights which was really frustrating. The first game of the season and this new form of following Met from afar, quickly put me in a bad mood, as Met were trailing 2-1 at Aberystwyth with eight minutes remaining. Thankfully new signing Ollie Hulbert from Bristol Rovers capped a remarkable debut with a brace of goals to steal the points for Met. My first taste of Twitter updates from Jamesy was hopefully a sign of things to come. On the following Tuesday evening, Met enter-
The two recent home matches have been a real treat for the unofficial supporters behind the fenced perimeter of the ground as Met have scored 10 goals at that particular end whilst thumping Haverfordwest and Cefn Druids. During Met’s 6-1 win against Haverfordwest I was especially tired after coming to Cyncoed immediately after my own club’s football training (Clwb Cymric). However during the first half, every time I decided to sit down on the floor for a rest, Met scored! Unfortunately despite no want of trying, this lucky sequence didn’t continue in the second half. Last Saturday Met were again free scoring against Cefn Druids. It was pleasing to see so many of the new players among the goals and establishing themselves within the team. A whole host of exciting young players have gained valuable experience in the Cymru Premier this year and will place Met in a strong position as we look forward to the new season in a few months’ time. Met have been in fine form in Phase 2 and have been a joy to watch with so many memorable goals, with even Brad and Emlyn getting on the scoresheet. Hopefully we can finish off the season in style in similar fashion with another memorable and high scoring game as we welcome Flint Town to Cyncoed Campus this afternoon.
Enjoy the game!
Hwlffordd i Gyncoed a ond disgôr oedd y canlyniad. Fodd bynnag, uchafbwynt y noson oedd gallu gwylio'r gêm o tu ôl i'r ffens ger ffordd Springwood, ymhlith y conwydd heb rwystr. Roedd yr olygfa yn fwy na derbyniol ac yn debyg mae’n siŵr i wylio gemau pêl-droed yn yr 1980au pan oedd gan bob cae pêl-droed ffensys oherwydd hwliganiaeth bryd hynny. Rwyf wedi llwyddo i wylio pob gêm gartref y tymor hwn o du ôl y ffens gyda'r canopi trwchus o ganghennau conwydd yn fy nghadw'n sych o'r elfennau. Fodd bynnag, rwy'n gobeithio na fydd y cyfyngiad hwn ar waith y tymor nesaf. Mae gêm olaf y tymor heddiw yn nodi tymor anarferol arall yn hanes pêl-droed. Yn dilyn canslo’r tymor llynedd, mae tymor 2020/21 wedi bod yn rhwystredig i bawb gyda sawl Cyfnod Clo amrywiol yn effeithio ar bêl-droed mewn sawl agwedd. Mae'r clybiau ac yn enwedig y chwaraewyr yn haeddu llawer o glod a chanmoliaeth am eu hymdrechion er gwaethaf y cyfyngiadau a'r protocolau sylweddol y bu angen eu gweithredu er mwyn sicrhau parhad y gêm yng Nghymru. Pan ddechreuodd y tymor newydd o'r diwedd ar ddydd Sadwrn, Medi 12fed 2020 roedd yn amlwg yn drueni mawr y byddai'r holl gemau'n cael eu chwarae y tu ôl i ddrysau caeedig. Roedd hyn yn golygu na fyddwn, ynghyd â phawb arall yn gallu gwylio Met yn chwarae bob wythnos. Diweddariadau Trydar fyddai'r unig fodd o dderbyn newyddion am y gemau neu drwy wylio uchafbwyntiau Sgorio a oedd yn rhwystredig iawn. Fe wnaeth gêm gyntaf y tymor a’r ffurf newydd hon o ddilyn Met o bell fy rhoi mewn hwyliau drwg yn gyflym, gan fod Met yn colli 2-1 yn Aberystwyth gydag ond wyth munud yn weddill. Diolch byth i’r chwaraewr newydd, arwyddwyd o Bristol Rovers, Ollie Hulbert oherwydd coronodd ymddangosiad cyntaf rhyfeddol gyda phâr o goliau gwych i ddwyn y pwyntiau i Met. Yr oeddwn yn obeithiol y byddai fy mhrofiad cyntaf o ddiweddariadau Trydar gan Jamesy yn arwydd o fwy o newyddion da i ddod yn ystod y tymor. Y
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Mae'r ddwy gêm gartref ddiweddar wedi bod yn wledd go iawn i'r cefnogwyr answyddogol y tu ôl y ffens gan fod Met wedi sgorio 10 gôl yn y pen penodol hwnnw o’r cae wrth guro Derwyddon Cefn a Hwlffordd. Yn ystod buddugoliaeth Met yn erbyn Hwlffordd (6-1), roeddwn wedi blino’n lân ar ôl dod i Gyncoed yn syth wedi sesiwn ymarfer pêl-droed fy nghlwb fy hun (Clwb Cymric). Fodd bynnag, yn ystod yr hanner cyntaf, bob tro y penderfynais eistedd i lawr ar y llawr i orffwys, sgoriodd Met! Yn anffodus er i mi barhau, ni pharhaodd y dilyniant lwcus hwn yn yr ail hanner. Ddydd Sadwrn diwethaf roedd Met unwaith eto yn sgorio’n drwm yn erbyn Derwyddon Cefn. Roedd yn braf gweld cymaint o’r chwaraewyr newydd ymhlith y goliau a sefydlu eu hunain o fewn y tîm. Mae llu o chwaraewyr ifanc cyffrous wedi ennill profiad gwerthfawr yn Uwch Gynghrair Cymru eleni a byddant yn gosod Met mewn sefyllfa gref wrth inni edrych ymlaen at y tymor newydd ymhen ychydig fisoedd. Mae Met wedi bod yn llwyddiannus iawn yng Nghymal 2 ac wedi bod yn bleser gwylio gyda chymaint o berfformiadau a goliau cofiadwy, gyda hyd yn oed Brad ac Emlyn yn rhwydo. Gobeithiwn y gallwn ni orffen y tymor yn gampus heddiw gyda gêm gofiadwy arall, llawn goliau wrth i ni groesawu’r Fflint i Gampws Cyncoed y prynhawn yma.
Mwynhewch y gêm!
SILKMEN
ARCHERS 1
Will Fuller
1
Jon Rushton
2
Dylan Rees
2
Sam Hart
3
Kyle McCarthy
3
Eddie Clarke
4
Brad Woolridge (c)
5
Ben Nash
5
Emlyn Lewis
6
Kai Edwards
6
Guto Williams
7
Rob Hughes
7
Eliot Evans
8
Richie Foulkes
8
Chris Baker
9
Josh Amis
9
Josh Thomas
10 Mark Cadwallader
10 Charlie Corsby
11 Alex Jones
11 Harry Owen
13 Ryan Woods
12 Ollie Hulbert
14 Callum Bratley
14 Kieron Proctor
15 Ross Weaver
15 Joe Evans
16 Evan Gumbs
16 CJ Craven
18 Jordan Buckley
17 Jac Davies
19 Dan Roberts
18 Rhydian Morgan
20 Connor Harwood
19 Liam Warman
22 Ben Lockley
20 Matt Chubb
24 Ben Maher
22 Liam Black
25 Mason Blackwell-Jones
23 Ashton Gleed
26 Harry Lockley
24 Sam Pashen
27 Tom Kemp
25 Alex Lang
28 Callum Roberts
26 Craig Davies
29 Jake Hampson
27 Brandon Roberts
30 Elijah Beatie
28 Tom Price 29 Mathew Jones 30 Max Manson 31 Matthew Blake 32 Lewis Rees
Referee: Nick Pratt
Assistant Referee: Connor Fowler Assistant Referee: Cilan Thomas 4th Official: Dean John