Denbigh Town welcome former Tranmere Rovers and Salford City prospect back to the fold

Report: Ollie Beech

Young talent Kyle Cooper has rejoined Welsh Cup quarter-finalists Denbigh Town following a spell with Penmaenmawr Phoenix.

The 20-year old returns to Central Park after departing due to work commitments in the summer and becomes Dewi Llion’s first January signing for the Cymru North club.

Cooper initially signed for Denbigh in January 2024 from Llandudno and totalled five appearances before his season was cut short due to injury. 

He has since moved on due to working away but made a series of appearances for Penmaenmawr upon his return.

“It’s great to be back here and I’m really looking forward to the rest of the season,” said Cooper.

“I’ve spent some time with the new lads and been training ready to go from day one in January, I can’t wait to get going.”

Town manager Dewi Llion said: “I’m really pleased to have Kyle back with us after some time away.

“He’s shown his quality during his short time with us in 2024 and to have the chance to bring him back into the group is one we jumped at.

“He’s trained with us and integrated with the lads who he hasn’t played with and will be available to slot right in from January.”

Cooper began his career with Llandudno whilst also having a spell in the academy with Tranmere Rovers.

In 2021, at the age of 16 he signed a two-year contract with Sky Bet League Two side Salford City.

On joining tier 4 Penmaenmawr this season, Cooper scored twice on debut in a 6-1 win at Glan Conwy and followed up with a hat-trick for the reserves in a 7-1 NWCFA Development League East victory over Mochdre Sports.

He has made eight first team appearances for the North Wales Coast East Premier Division title hopefuls this term and turned out four times for the development side.

Now comes a step up in class and an exciting new opportunity in 2025.