TRANSFER SPECIAL: tier 5 club CPD Cefni

Tier 5 North Wales Coast West Division One club CPD Cefni have been busy in the transfer market this summer.

As well as announcing a group of retained players, the Ynys Môn outfit have also unveiled 11 new signings to date. Here they are…..

James Ryan (Caergybi to CPD Cefni)

Prolific goalscorer who passed the 200 mark last season joins Cefni from Caergybi, who are taking a season’s break from football.

Current career goals total is 207 – 121 for Caergybi, 74 for Bryngwran Bulls, eight Holyhead Town and four with Glantraeth.

Found the net 54 times for Bryngwran Bulls in 2017-18, but the following season did even better, his 72 goals in a Caergybi shirt securing him the Bob Brodie Trophy.

James, 38, who hails from Valley, only began playing local football in 2016-17 after leaving the Army.

Steve Kehoe (to CPD Cefni)

Vastly experienced midfielder whose last North Wales club was Menai Bridge Tigers in tier 4 during 2023-24.

Has Cymru Premier experience, making 57 top-flight appearances in total between stints at Llangefni Town and Porthmadog.

First emerged through the ranks at Llangefni, where he was capped at Welsh schoolboy level and also by Welsh Colleges, before moving to the USA to study.

During his time in America he played for Pittsburgh, RGV FC Toros and Cincinnati between 2005-07, then returned home to represent Llangefni, Porthmadog and Caernarfon Town.

This season, Steve will be part of the CPD Cefni coaching staff primarily, but available on the pitch too.

Hari Jones (to CPD Cefni)

Has predominately played for Llannerchymedd, with a short stint at Aberffraw last season,

A very reliable player who can operate both as a defender and in midfield.

Luke Pumfrey (CPD Gaerwen to CPD Cefni)

Returns to Cefni after a spell with CPD Gaerwen last season.

Aged 18, highly regarded prospect who impressed playing for Gaerwen Juniors and Caernarfon Town Development through his school years.

Cefni are looking forward to seeing his impact before he moves away to study at university.

Jayden Roberts (CPD Llannerchymedd to CPD Cefni)

Seventeen-year-old who gained some senior minutes at Llannercymedd during March and April last season.
Earlier played for Gleision Llangefni Under-15s and Gaerwen Juniors U15/16/17s.

Sion Williams (CPD Cefni)

New signing of whom the club says: “Showed in training his calmness on the ball, and good on and off the ball presence.”

Jon Williams (Glantraeth to CPD Cefni)

Experienced player joins from Glantraeth, where he spent a number of seasons after spells with Gwalchmai and Gaerwen.

A consistent full-back who has more than shown his ability over the years

Gafyn Buckland (CPD Llannerchymedd to CPD Cefni)

Brings to CPD Cefni years of experience playing around the island as well as previously managing Llangefni Town Reserves.

Has been a regular with Llannerchymedd for the past three seasons, before that turning out for Gwalchmai and Gaerwen.

Tyler Mapp (Bethesda Athletic to CPD Cefni)

Arrives at Cefni after two seasons with Bethesda Athletic, being part of the tier 4 North Wales Coast West Premier Division title-winning squad last term. Previously with CPD Pentraeth.

He operates primarily as a midfielder, likes to have the ball at his feet and drive forward with it.

Aaron Jones (CPD Gaerwen to CPD Cefni)

Talented 17-year-old who started last season with CPD Cefni but ended it at Gaerwen.

A Cefni spokesman said: “We are very pleased he’s back to show everyone he’s one of the best teenagers in this league.”

Consistent goalscorer in recent seasons for Gaerwen Juniors from under-14 to U17 level.

Gruffudd Huws (Penrhyncoch to CPD Cefni)

Returns home after spending last season at Cymru North club Penrhyncoch.

Last featured for CPD Cefni in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 campaigns having previously played for Llanfairpwll.

Described by his new club as “energetic, loud and a tough tackler in the middle of the pitch.”