Good wishes to CPD Porthmadog’s new manager

Former Prestatyn Town boss Chris Jones has been appointed new manager of CPD Porthmadog.

Port have moved quickly to replace Stephen Williams, who left the club at the weekend.

Porthmadog have been relegated to the Tier 3 Ardal North West next season, having lost their Cymru North status last Friday after a 3-0 home defeat to champions Holywell Town.

The Traeth club will be targeting a quick return to Tier 2, where new chief Jones formerly led Prestatyn.

A CPD Porthmadog statement said: “The Board have moved to appoint Chris Jones, former manager at Prestatyn and AFC Knowsley, to take up the position of club manager.

“We extend a warm welcome to the Traeth to this experienced coach and look forward to seeing him leading the club’s re-building programme.

“Whilst at Prestatyn he guided the club to a very creditable 6th place in the 2022/23 season, having taken the reins following a season where the club had only avoided relegation when Bangor City withdrew. In the same season Prestatyn also reached the 4th round of the JD Welsh Cup.

“Previous to this, he spent a 3 year spell as manager of Cheshire Football League club AFC Knowsley where, in only his second season, the club won the Division 1 title. A highlight of his time with AFC Knowsley was a 14 month unbeaten run.

“His previous experience also includes being Head Coach with Active Soccer, U-21 Coach at Bootle and academy coach with Burnley.

“His coaching qualifications include the UEFA ‘B’ Licence and a Coaching & Management Degree from the Universal Centre of Sport.”

Port’s new manager said on social media this week: “Delighted to be given the opportunity to manage @CPDPorthmadogFC

“After speaking with (chairman) Phil (Jones), Craig and others involved at the club the project really excited me. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone over the coming weeks and getting started.”

CPD Porthmadog held their end-of-season awards after last Friday’s game.

Even in a disappointing season there were performances to admire.

Here are the choices:-

Evie & Eluned Morgan Award / Supporters Award

Caio Evans and Danny Brookwell (shared)

Morgan & Llewelyn Ellis Award / Players Award

Danny Brookwell

Manager’s Award

Caio Evans

Morgan Family Award / Top Scorer Award

Danny Brookwell

Thanks were expressed to the Morgan family and sponsors TELEDU PORT TV

The awards are supported once again by the Morgan family and Morgan Ellis is photographed making the presentation representing the family.