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30 recent North Wales signings at a glance

Former Wrexham and Wales Under-21 defender Mike Williams has signed for Penmaenmawr Phoenix

1 Mike Williams (Llandudno to Penmaenmawr Phoenix)

Surely the biggest signing in Penmaenmawr’s history?
Former Wrexham, Kidderminster Harriers and Wales Under-21 defender who has also played for Colwyn Bay and Llandudno.

2 Adam Hold (Llandudno Albion to CPD Y Rhyl 1879)

Left-sided attacker who was top-scorer in his final season with the now defunct Llandudno Albion.

3 Sam Thomas (to CPD Y Rhyl 1879)

Tall commanding goalkeeper who has stood out in previous spells with Rhydymwyn and Mold Alexandra.

4 Julian Williams (Llandudno to Holywell Town)

Super-fit, dynamic attacking player whose top-class list of clubs include Llanrwst United, Holyhead Hotspur, Porthmadog, Colwyn Bay and Llandudno. Consistent goal scorer.

5 Mason Blackwell-Jones (Llandudno to Denbigh Town)

Aged just 21, midfielder Mason has gathered a bundle of top-level experience at clubs such as Rhyl, Flint Town United, Prestatyn Town, Conwy Borough and Llandudno.

6 Tom Weir (Bow FC to Denbigh Town)

Began his career with Connah’s Quay Nomads before gaining Welsh Premier experience with Flint Town United. This talented forward played for Conwy Borough and Gresford Athletic before a shock move to tier 5 Bow FC last season.

7 Mike Jones (Colwyn Bay to Gresford Athletic)

Vastly experienced keeper whose career began as a Wrexham youth and has since seen him represent Airbus, Nantwich Town, Flint Town United, Buckley Town, Denbigh Town, Prestatyn Town, Cefn Druids, Caernarfon Town, Mold Alexandra, Oswestry, Holywell Town, Gresford (first stint), Guilsfield, Airbus again and Colwyn Bay before joining Gresford for the 2023-24 season.

8 Danny Brookwell (Llandudno to Porthmadog)

Left-winger lands at Port from Llandudno. Ex-Menai Bridge Tigers man who was a great success in the Cymru Premier for Caernarfon Town between 2015-20 before joining Llandudno in January 2021. Gained Wales C cap in 2019 and has represented Ynys Môn.

9 Telor Williams (Llandudno to Porthmadog)

Returns to the Y Traeth from Llandudno, where he spent the 2022/23 season. Skillful left-sided operator who previously played for Porthmadog in 2019/20. Ex-clubs include Flint Town United and Caernarfon Town in the Cymru Premier. Represented Wales at U18 level and was also trialist with Leicester City.

10 Sion Phillips (Llandudno to Holyhead Hotspur)

Centre-back who built up a fine reputation at Llanrug United before joining Llandudno of the Cymru North in the January 2023 transfer window.

11 James Phillips (Llanrug United to Holyhead Hotspur)

Another quality addition to Hotspur’s back-four. Formerly with Llanrug United, Conwy Borough and Llangefni Town.

12 Tyler Evans (Llandudno to Llangefni Town)

An ever-present centre-back for Llandudno Under-23’s last season and at just 17 years old is playing well with a maturity beyond his age. He has also played for Holyhead Hotspur Reserves, Bangor City Academy and Colwyn Bay Development.

13 Ieuan Lloyd (Aberffraw to Llangefni Town)

Flying full-back who was Aberffraw captain last season, had a short spell at Llangefni Town around 7 years ago.

14 Emmanuel Lawal (Cefn Druids to Prestatyn Town)

Nigeria-born 24-year-old with Irish citizenship who can play on either wing.
Formerly with Shamrock Rovers, he also played for Wexford and Killester Donnycarney in the Emerald Isle before a spell with Swedish club Ytterhogdals IK. Now signed by Prestatyn, where he impressed in a recent trial.

15 Michael Jones (Cefn Druids to Prestatyn Town)

Former Wrexham keeper who was at the Racecourse between 2004-08, making 11 first team appearances. Later played for Rhyl, Hyde United and Mold Alexandra before starting a seven-year spell with Cefn Druids in 2016.

16 Toby Jones (Llandudno to Conwy Borough)

Centre-forward who has played at a high level for many years, including as a full-time pro with Neath in the Welsh Premier. Other ex-clubs include Conwy United, Airbus, Rhyl, Caernarfon Town, Colwyn Bay and Llandudno.

17 Dan Evans (Llandudno Albion to Conwy Borough)

Goalscoring midfielder with an uncanny ability to find the net. Technically gifted and a stand-out player for Llandudno Albion for a number of years. Also a fine cricketer.

18 Michael Pearson (Llandudno to Cefn Albion)

Experienced defender who is Neil Ashton’s first signing as Cefn Albion manager. Former Oldham Athletic player Pearson had a long spell with Conference National club Barrow before later representing Airbus and Connah’s Quay in the Welsh Premier, as well as Caernarfon Town and Llandudno.

19 Ross Weaver (Cefn Druids to Llandudno)

Centre-back or holding midfielder joins the Seasiders from Cefn Druids.
Former Wrexham prospect with masses of experience in tier two football playing for the likes of Flint Town United, Prestatyn Town, Cefn Druids, Holywell Town and Denbigh Town. Won Cymru Alliance with Prestatyn in 2016-17 and represented the club in the Welsh Premier.

20 Yalany Baio (Cefn Druids to Llandudno)

Midfielder formerly with Liverpool between 2011-14, representing their reserve and youth teams. Portugal Under-18 international who has also had spells with Sparta Rotterdam. Gibraltar United and Bangor City. Previously at Llandudno during the club’s Welsh Premier 2018-19 campaign.

21 Jake Hampson (to Ruthin Town)

Midfielder who was a product of Flint Town United’s academy system before moving to Chester after impressing in the Silkmen’s first team during the 2018/19 season. Returned to Flint and has also had stints with Cefn Druids and Holywell Town.

22 Liam Ellis (Flint Town United to Ruthin Town)

After a loan spell last season, exciting winger Liam is now officially a Ruthin Town player after signing from Flint.

23 Lee Stokes (Llandudno Albion to Penmaenmawr Phoenix)

Highly-rated 21-year-old who made his mark at the now disbanded Llandudno Athletic before joining Llandudno Albion in 2021. Scored five goals in Albion’s final game of 2021-22 – an 11-0 drubbing of Brymbo.

24 Dean Seager (Llandudno Albion to Conwy Borough)

Seager returns to the club where he played a major role in their 2017-18 treble-winning season in tier 3. Former Wales Colleges international and a genuine goal threat who has also starred for Llandudno, Llandudno Junction and Llandudno Albion.

25 Dan Jones (Amlwch Town to Menai Bridge Tigers)

Jones switches to the Tigers from his hometown club Amlwch Town, where he was captain for the last few seasons. The midfielder has faced Menai Bridge many times in the past representing Amlwch, Cemaes Bay and Bro Goronwy.

26 Aaron Hoyle (Llandudno Albion to Llandudno Junction)

Former Albion keeper who played in the club’s most famous win – a 3-2 Welsh Cup triumph over Cymru Alliance side Rhyl in 2017-18.
Good replacement at the Flyover for Gethin Hughes, Junction’s keeper last season who has moved on to Kinmel Bay.

27 Robbie Parry (to Bow FC)

What a capture for tier 5 club Bow!
Former Wales Under-19 international Parry returns to football after a break. Equally at home in midfield or up front, Robbie started his playing career at Liverpool, Wolves and Stoke City, where he was a key member of the U21 side. In more recent times he has had spells at Connah’s Quay Nomads, The New Saints, Llandudno, Bangor City and Colwyn Bay.

28 Michael Jones (Prestatyn Sports to Bow FC)

Great net-finder over the years, in more recent seasons with Prestatyn Sports, where “Smurf” gained a reputation as one of the best at his level.

29 James Harper (Prestatyn Sports to Bow FC)

Midfield general who scored the goal which earned North Wales Coast their first ever point at the UEFA Regions Cup when they drew 1-1 with Hestrafors of Sweden in the 2012/13 competition. Harper was with Meliden at the time, but later joined Prestatyn Sports where he became a talisman in a team which became something special.

30 Ryan Kershaw (Cefn Albion to Denbigh Town)

Former TNS and Newtown midfielder Kershaw has signed for Cymru North newcomers Denbigh Town from Cefn Albion.
The 27-year-old arrives with Cymru Premier and European pedigree.
Kershaw commits to Dewi Llion’s side following two years with Cefn Albion in which he made 45 appearances scoring four goals.

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