‘We will bounce back’ – Bangor 1876 chairman

Although a nightmare end to the 2024-25 season resulted in relegation from the JD Cymru North for Bangor 1876, chairman Glynne Roberts is confident the club can bounce back stronger in 2025-26.

Bangor lost eight successive games in the closing weeks of the campaign, including a last-day relegation decider at Ruthin Town. The fan-owned club spent just seven minutes of 2024-25 in the drop zone – but it was enough to send them back to Tier 3.

In an end-of-season address to supporters, Mr Roberts said: “At the end of a disappointing season, it is now time for us to reflect and plan for our future.

“For a season that stared so promisingly, I don’t think any of us envisaged us being in the relegation zone in April. It is particularly difficult to accept because of the unparalleled success we’ve experienced since we were established in 2019.

“We can only hope that this setback makes us stronger, and that we can re-group successfully to come back more resilient than ever.

“Over the next couple of weeks, we will review what went wrong, the lessons we need to learn, and what needs to be different next season. Our aim has to be nothing less than automatic promotion.

“Off the field, we have reached an exciting agreement to play at the stadium, to become part of the stadium, and to be backed by the stadium as we look to invest in our future.

“From next season, following a resounding vote from the club’ members, we will be known as CPD Dinas Bangor City 1876 FC, restoring “City” to the name to reflect both the history of football in Bangor as well as our present and future.

“Our fan base has been superb all season, both home and away. The fans are what make the club, and hopefully we will all regroup over the summer to ensure that we are the best supported club in North Wales, regardless of which league we will be in.

“Relegation is a setback, but one from which we can recover. Let’s all pull together to make sure we are in a stronger position next season, and that success once again comes to Bangor City 1876.”