Llansantfriadd Village FC heads south to the Broadway, where they will receive a warm welcome; however, friendly exchanges will be postponed until after the final whistle.
O U R T E A M
O N T H E C O V E R
Welcome to the Broadway for an important league tie against Llansaintffraid Village.
Since I last wrote we have picked up our first league win in a hard fought mid week encounter against Bow Street where a solitary goal from Kieran McCarley was enough to see us through to a 1-0 victory.
“the most important thing for me is that the players who take to the pitch this afternoon, appreciate the importance of the game and are prepared to roll up their sleeves and fight for the shirt and every ball”
We then made the journey to old rivals, Llanfair where we were defeated by the same score line in what was a game where the lads put in a good away performance in terms of possession and chances but a lack of cutting edge and poor decision making in the final third ultimately cost us.
Today’s game represents a bottom half of the table clash and it is absolutely critical that we improve on our home form and pick up points against the sides around us. The task is not going to be made any easier with eight unavailable for selection but the most important thing for me is that the players who take to the pitch this afternoon, appreciate the importance of the game and are prepared to roll up their sleeves and fight for the shirt and every ball.
As I have said to the lads, there is always something to play for in football and whether you are riding high at the top of the league or involved in a fight to stay in it, the approach to every game has to be the same. Whilst we are only six games in to a thirty game league campaign, we cannot leave it too long to make things happen. These players have not been playing badly, but we have not been getting results and so a little bit more responsibility and belief is required.
Finally, a special shout out to one of our most loyal supporters who will not be with us today in Matthew Evans who is enjoying his 40th Wedding Anniversary in Italy, massive congratulations Mr & Mrs Evans!! Please get behind the lads and show your support as it really does make the difference and hopefully Matthew will be able to raise a glass of Aperol this evening for a Spamen victory.
GARETH JONES
F I R S T T E A M M A N A G E R
COMMITTEE
President - Grunt Davies
Chairman - Robert Nicholls
Secretary - Reuben Thomas
Treasurer - David Corfield
Groundsman - Mike Jones
Club development-Kev Hughes
Teahut operator - Mike King
Clubs Cook - Paula Kemp
SENIOR STAFF
Firsts Manager
Gareth Jones
Res Manager
Asst Manager
Tom Martin
Geoff Morgan-Hogg
Asst Manager
Peter Baker
Res Asst Manager
Jason Coles
JUNIOR STAFF
Wayne Evans
Ben Jones
Mike Lloyd
Ben Williams
Simon Varley
Dan Tate
Simon Dadson
Dave Smith
Eddie Hammond
Sophie Hopkins
Andrew Morgan
John Curzon
Dan Smith
Darren Prosser
Mike Jones
Joe Prosser
David Corfield
Gav Williams
GIRLS STAFF
Katie Christopher
Becky Christopher
Demi Roberts
Mollie Williams
Karen Jones
Ester Hobbs
Nicki Morris
Julie Christopher
Lance Holder
Emma Adams
Tony Caine
Derek Johnson
Dan Smith
Heidi Piercy
SEASON TICKET
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Llandrindod Wells FC was formed in November 1883, with five players from the Lewis family taking the field. In 189798 the club won the South Wales Junior Cup, with an exciting crop of players.
Llandrindod Wells FC 1883-84
One of the early stars was Jeff Jones who played for Llandrindod Wells from 1904-1906 before signing for Aston Villa, going on to win 3 caps for Wales. He then played for Northern Nomads before returning to play for Llandrindod Wells until the outbreak of WW1, where he joined the Medical Corps. In 1918 he was reported as missing in action but had been captured by the Germans and survived to live to the ripe old age of 90. Carl Robinson is another former player, who went on to play 52 times for Wales, as well as make over 300 league appearances for Wolves, Sunderland and Norwich.
In the last 40 years Llandrindod Wells have played predominately in the MidWales League apart from 5 seasons in the Cymru Alliance (Tier 2). During the 1960's, and arguably one of the most successful era's for the Club, we lifted the Mid Wales League on two occasions in 1961-62 & 1966-67 and finished runners up on two other occasions being 1962-63 and 196465. 1993-94 saw the Club finish runners up in the Mid-Wales League for a third time to win promotion to the Cymru Alliance, where they finished in 7th place in their first season. They played a further three seasons at this level before dropping back into the Mid -Wales League in 1997-98.
In the 2009/10 season, Llandrindod won the Emrys Morgan Cup by defeating Montgomery 1-0. They also won the Radnorshire Cup in the 2010-2011 and 2011/12 seasons by beating Hay St Marys and Knighton Town, respectively.
In 2012–2013, Llandrindod had a very good start to their Mid Wales League Division 2 campaign, going undefeated in the first 10 games, but the side fell away after Christmas and finished the season as runners up to eventual winners, Llanfair United. Both clubs were promoted to the Mid-Wales League Division 1 for the 2013–14 season.
The 2013–14 season was to be even better for Llandrindod when they won the first 16 games of the season. This included an opening day 8–1 away win at local rivals Builth Wells and a further win away at Montgomery 13–0. The team went on to maintain their form enough over the season to win the Mid-Wales League Division 1, finishing with 22 wins and a draw out of 28 games.
The team remained undefeated at home in the league, only dropping 2 points. The season culminated in a must-win last day victory over Montgomery Town with a 3–1 scoreline securing the league and in the process took the team to 101 goals, whilst also conceding just 27 goals. Llandrindod Wells had won the league for the first time in 47 years. Of the whole squad, at least 15 players had played at junior and youth level for the club.
After ground improvements in 2014, Llandrindod Wells met criteria for Tier 2 football in the 2014/2015 season. They spent four seasons in Mid-Wales League Division 1, achieving a 6th place finish in 2015-16. In the 2019-20 season, they were poised for a title challenge but finished as runners-up due to the pandemic.
On the return to football following the pandemic, Llandrindod took up a place in the Ardal South East Division following the FAW's restructure of the Tier Three leagues and finished a creditable 8th in 2021/22. We were then moved into the Ardal North East last season and after a slow start ended up finishing 7th in the league and had a memorable FAW Trophy run which saw us make it to the SemiFinals, only to lose narrowly to eventual winners, Trethomas Bluebirds.
R O U N D W O R K S & P L A N T H I R E C O N T R A C T O R M O B I L E : 0 7 5 0 7 6 7 7 5 0 9 S P O N S O R
P J M A R T I N
LLANANTFFRAID VILLAGE FC
Llansantffraid Village Football Club, founded in 2007, represents a continuation of the rich footballing tradition in the village of Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain, which dates back to the late 19th century. The village's footballing heritage was notably marked in 1996 when Llansantffraid Football Club, the precursor to the modern club, made history by becoming the smallest team ever to win the Welsh Cup. This remarkable achievement was followed by the club's rebranding as Total Network Solutions F.C. in 1997. Under this new name, the club enjoyed further success, capturing another Welsh Cup in 2005 and securing four Welsh Premier League titles between 2000 and 2007.
In 2003, TNS merged with Oswestry Town and relocated to Oswestry's Park Hall in 2007, leaving behind their historic ground at Treflan. This move prompted the creation of Llansantffraid Village Football Club to ensure that local football remained active and that Treflan continued to serve as a football venue for the village. The newly established club began its journey at the bottom of the Welsh football pyramid but swiftly achieved back-to-back promotions, reaching the Mid Wales League within two seasons. The 2009-10 season saw
. the team finish in eighth place and advance to the second round of the Welsh Cup. Despite these early successes, the club faced fluctuating performances in subsequent seasons, with league placements ranging from seventh to eleventh. An exodus of players led to the club's withdrawal from the Mid Wales League before the 2015-16 season. However, the club made a comeback in the following year, rejoining the league in Division Two.
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LOTTERY
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CLUB HIRE
Our football clubhouse is the perfect venue for all your special events and celebrations. Whether
With a spacious layout, comfortable seating, and a friendly atmosphere, your guests are sure to have a fantastic time. Contact us today to book our clubhouse for your next event and let us help you make it a truly memorable occasion!
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Pricing:
Main room only:
-£40 for 4 hours or 1/2 day
-£50 for 8 hours or 1 day
Main room and kitchen:
-£50 for up to 4 hours or 1/2 day
-£65 for 8 hours or 1 day
Main room and Bar:
-£60 for 4 hours (minimum booking)
-£12.50 per hour over 4 hours
Main room, Kitchen and Bar:
-£70 for 4 hours (minimum booking)
-£15 per hour over 4 hours
TRAINING?
Venue
Llandrindod Wells FC LD1 5EF Day Sundays Times
10.00-11.00 am
Under 5's (DOB:01/09/18-31/08/19)
Under 6's (DOB:01/09/17-31/08/18)
Please ensure your child brings a drink with them to have during training,
Day Mondays Times U7s, U8s, U9s & U10s 6:00pm-7:00pm U11s, U12s & U14s 7:00pm-8:00pm
Interested in volunteering or coaching?
Contact: Llandrindodjfc@gmail com
T R A I N I N G ?
U6s, U8s, U10s & U12s 5.00pm-6.00pm
U14s & U16s 5.00pm-6.00pm
Venue
Llandrindod FC LD1 5EF Interested in volunteering or coaching?
Chairwoman
How many years have you been coaching? 18 Favourite football team?
Llandrindod Wells Junior Girls FC Favourite coaching moment?
Seeing my daughter represent her country, a great achievement for a small Mid Wales club What’s enjoyable about coaching in the club?
Seeing the girls all interacting and having fun
FAW GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL AWARDS
LLANDRINDOD WELLS FC
Caiff y dystysgrif hon ei gwobrwyo i / This Certificate is awarded to i gydanabod ennill / in recognition of winning Fun Football Provider of the Year
Central Wales
HER GAME TOO CYMRU
We at Llandrindod Wells FC are proud to announce our partnership with Her Game Too Cymru. Their mission is to ignite a movement that spreads the principles of Her Game Too throughout every corner of Wales. By collaborating with clubs, passionate supporters, and dedicated organisations, we are committed to raising awareness and fostering dialogue about inclusivity in football. Their central aim is to champion diversity at football matches across Wales. Together, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and respected, both on and off the pitch.
Afoneitha Rd, Penycae, Wrexham LL14 2PF
N E X T G A M E
WEDNESDAY
21
TUESDAY
24
SATURDAY
28
FIRSTS
SEPTEMBER
ARDAL NORTH EAST LEAGUE PENYCAE
AWAY
AFONEITHA RD, PENYCAE, WREXHAM LL14 2PF
CWFA SENIOR CUP GUILSFIELD
AWAY
COMMUNITY CENTRE GOUND, GUILSFIELD, SY21 9ND
ARDAL NORTH EAST LEAGUE RHOS AELWYD
AWAY
CLARKE ST, PONCIAU, WREXHAM LL14 1RS
OCTOBER
SATURDAY
12
SATURDAY
26
ARDAL NORTH EAST LEAGUE DOLGELLAU
HOME
LANT AVE, LLANDRINDOD WELLS, LD1 5EF
ARDAL NORTH EAST LEAGUE KERRY
HOME
LANT AVE, LLANDRINDOD WELLS, LD1 5EF
RESERVES
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Geoff Morgan-Hogg - I began coaching the Llandod Tweenies (U5s), taking the team through to U16s. Many of those players joined the Reserves and made their senior debut. I decided to continue coaching them into their senior years.
Jason Coles -After 4 seasons at Rhayader, the reserves manager stepped down in 2014 after our 3rd league title and 2nd league cup win I took over as manager for 2 seasons before rejoining Llandod in 2016. I played for 2 more seasons, then Ben (BJ) Jones and I managed the reserves for one season.
JASON COLES
Jason has been a part of the club for several years, both as a player and a manager, demonstrating his extensive knowledge and experience in the game. His struggles off the pitch are a testament to his character and serve as an inspiration to the team he now supports as assistant manager.
RESERVES
SEPTEMBER
SATURDAY
21
CWFA EMRYS MORGAN CUP
BARGOD RANGERS
AWAY
PARC PUW, DREFACH, FELINDRE, LLANDYSUL SA44 5UJ
SATURDAY
28
JT HUGHES MONTGOMERYSHIRE LEAGUE LLANGEDWYN
HOME
LANT AVE, LLANDRINDOD WELLS, LD1 5EF
NICHOLLS SHAUN
Our Skipper, Shaun, has been a part of our team since he was young, having played in blue and white for the seniors at just 16 years old. Known for his straightforward defending, Shaun has experienced the team's highest highs and lowest lows. No matter our standing, we can always count on him to give his all and strive for greatness, both on and off the pitch. While Tony Adams is famously known as ‘Mr. Arsenal,’ we might just have our very own ‘Mr. Llandod’ showcasing his loyalty to the club. When Shaun isn’t busy defending and leading his back line, you’ll likely find him in the opponent's penalty box, scoring powerful headers. He is renowned for his accuracy in heading, both in attack and defense. His presence on the field often brings an air of confidence to the team, inspiring his teammates to push beyond their limits. Off the field, Shaun is equally influential, mentoring younger players and instilling in them the values of hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship that he embodies so well.
L E A D S F R O M
T H E
F R O N T
According to Matt and Nick Evans AKA RadnorViews
PLAYER OF THE MONTH
K E A RBOB AUGUST
Bob has been an invaluable member of our team over the past month, diligently handling the challenging tasks and inspiring his teammates to strive for higher standards.
A U G U S T
K E A RBOB
S E P T E M B E R
O C T O B E R N O V E M B E R D E C E M B E R J A N U A R Y F E B R U A R Y M A R C H A P R I L
