Farewell to CPD Y Fali stalwart Dan Jones – now club needs new leader
CPD Y Fali have announced that manager Dan Jones will step down from all roles at the club at the end of the season.
Jones has played a vital part in keeping this club going over the last seven years in various capacities.
A statement from the North Wales Coast West Division One Anglesey-based club said: “We would like thank Dan for all of his hard work for the club and wish him all best.”
Jones said: “I would like to thank all the people that have helped me run this club over the years. It’s been a very tough decision to finally pull the plug and move on from what has been a roller-coaster ride over the time I’ve been at the club.
“Also, (much thanks) to every player that has given their time and effort to put on a shirt and give their all on the pitch. I feel now is the time I can’t fully commit to doing it for a season anymore.
“I don’t know what will happen with the club now, but I wouldn’t like for there not to be a club in the village so if someone does take over, I wish them all the best.”
The first team representing Valley the village (not RAF) was Valley Juniors in 1994-95. They stayed in the Anglesey League until 2001-02.
Valley FC joined the league in 2007-08, but lasted just two seasons after propping up the table in 2008-09.
In 2013-14 the village tried again, this time with Valley Athletic. On this occasion, it all came good as Athletic were crowned 2014-15 champions, making it a treble with the IPP Cup and Assist-a-Claim Cup triumphs. The Elias Cup followed in 2016-17.
The club became known as simply Valley, then CPD Y Valley, then in 2019-20, CPD Y Fali, which has remained its name since.
CPD Y Fali will now be looking for any volunteers that are willing to help run the club in 2023-24. If you are interested, please get in touch on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dan.valley.501