Aden Shannon steps down as manager of Cymru North club Flint Mountain

Aden Shannon has said farewell to Flint Mountain after three successful seasons as manager. Picture: FAW

The man who guided Flint Mountain Football Club to its highest peak has stepped down as manager.

Aden Shannon and his assistant Jonny Hill both handed in their resignations yesterday and the club reluctantly accepted them.

Shannon took over Mountain at the start of 2022-23 after the club had been promoted from the North East Wales League Premier Division to the Tier 3 Ardal North West.

An excellent debut season with some highly impressive signings on board saw the Flintshire side finish fourth and progress through three rounds of the Welsh Cup.

The 2023-24 campaign saw Shannon and Hill truly make their mark as Mountain lifted the Ardal North West League title, landed the NEWFA Challenge Cup for a first time, defeating three Cymru North sides in doing so, made the Ardal North League Cup final and the Welsh Cup last eight.

Aden Shannon celebrates with striker Mike Hayes after beating South Gower in the 2023-24 Welsh Cup. Picture: FAW

Mountain hit new heights of the Tier 2 Cymru North last season, thrashing Ruthin Town 7-0 in their first game and ending up a more than respectable seventh in the table.

A former joint-manager of Runcorn Town and first team boss at Flint Town United, Shannon played in the Welsh Premier League for Connah’s Quay Nomads, Welshpool Town and Porthmadog, gaining a reputation as a capable goalscorer.

He later wore the colours of Cefn Druids and Conwy Borough in the Cymru Alliance before joining Flint, firstly as a player and later becoming manager.

After three successful seasons at Flint Mountain, Shannon and number two Hill have called it a day.

Mountain said in a statement: “It is with regret that Flint Mountain Football Club confirms the resignation of First Team Manager Aden Shannon and Assistant Manager Jonny Hill, which has been accepted by the club following three successful years of service.

“Aden and Jonny joined the club in the summer of 2022, following our promotion to the Ardal North West League.

“In their debut season, they guided the team to a commendable fourth-place finish. Their second season was marked by remarkable success, with the club finishing as league champions and securing promotion to the JD Cymru North for the first time in our history.

“That same season also saw triumph in the NEWFA Challenge Cup, a runners-up finish in the Ardal Northern Cup, and an impressive run to the quarter-finals of the JD Welsh Cup.

“In our debut Cymru North campaign last season, the team achieved a strong seventh-place finish, securing Tier 2 football for the coming season.

“Flint Mountain Football Club extends its sincere gratitude to Aden and Jonny for their dedication, professionalism, and contribution to the club’s continued progression.

“We wish them both every success in their future endeavours.

“Further announcements regarding the first team managerial position will follow in due course.”

Aden Shannon. Picture: FAW

ADEN SHANNON’S RECORD AS FLINT MOUNTAIN MANAGER 2022-23 to 2024-25

Ardal North West
Played 56 Won 38 Drawn 6 Lost 12 Goals For 142 Goals Against 70
Cymru North
Played 30 Won 13 Drawn 5 Lost 12 Goals For 68 Goals Against 56
OVERALL LEAGUE RECORD
Played 86 Wins 51 Draws 11 Losses 24 Goals For 210 Goals Against 126
Welsh Cup
Played 10 Won 7 Lost 3 Goals For 30 Goals Against 17
NEWFA Challenge Cup
Played 6 Won 4 Lost 2 Goals For 14 Goals Against 15
FAW Amateur Trophy
Played 5 Won 3 Lost 2 Goals For 23 Goals Against 8
Ardal North League Cup
Played 8 Won 6 Lost 2 Goals For 21 Goals Against 6
Nathaniel MG Cup
Played 1 Lost 1 Goals For 0 Goals Against 3
Welsh Blood Service League Cup Northern
Played 1 Lost 1 Goals For 1 Goals Against 1 (lost on pens)