Football

Meet the Player: Elgan Roberts (Llannefydd)

Elgan Roberts is CPD Llannefydd’s inspirational captain


Please tell us which clubs you have played for?

I’ve only played for Cpd Llannefydd

How do you feel the current season is going for Llannefydd?

We’re having a good season up to now, had a good run in the Welsh Cup and can still challenge for the league!

What has been your best performance as a team so far?

Our 3-0 win against Chirk in the Welsh Cup

What do you think this Llannefydd team is capable of achieving?

Elgan lines up with CPD Llannefydd

Hopefully win the league this season!

What do you think of the standard of Welsh Alliance Division Two (where Llannefydd compete)?

It’s a competitive league this season, not much difference between most teams and anyone can beat anyone.

What honours have you won in the game?

Clwyd League twice and 5 different cup finals with Llannefydd I think

Best game ever played in?

When we beat our local rivals Llansannan 4-0 in a cup final at Prestatyn (Premier Cup Final 2016-17).

Hardest opponent faced?

Probably Gwion Owen (Ruthin) or Owain Roberts (Denbigh)

The skipper in action

Strengths and weaknesses to your game?

I can play in a few positions. And my weakness is my build

Describe your best ever goal?

I didn’t really score many goals before I started taking penalties last season, so I’d say a last-minute penalty against Llanrwst to make it 1-0 in the Welsh Cup.


Best country visited?

America (New York)

Do you follow a particular football team as a fan – Premier League or otherwise?

Mnachester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Manchester United and Wrexham, shame neither are very good at the moment!

If you could bring any old TV programme back, what would it be?

I don’t really watch any TV

Have any members of your family achieved anything notable in sport?

My sister in-law runs 400m for Wales

What item of importance to you could you survive without for the least time?

My phone

Who’s the funniest character in the dressing room at Llannefydd?

Erm there’s a few, always a good laugh

Are you a regular gym user?

No, hardly ever been

Can Wales do big things again at Euro 2020?

Hope so, tough group but I’m more than confident they’ll get out of it!

Who is your favourite all-time boxer and why?

Not into boxing at all

Hopes for the world?

Free health care for everyone

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