Farewell to CPD Y Fali stalwart Dan Jones – now club needs new leader

Dan Jones (second left) with CPD Y Fali stalwarts Dick Goalie (Richard Jones), Marc Wilson and Ger “Bach” Williams

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