Final transfer feature for 2025-26 – but we’ll keep reporting on the big moves

Here’s the last of our summer transfer features. There are 14 signings in all, or 21 if you count the fact we mention eight of Chirk’s new faces, but profile just the one.

Grassroots North Wales will continue to cover signings where possible, but with the top three tiers pretty much underway for the 2025-26 season, were drawing a line under the lists of moves.

Tom Freeman (Brickfield Rangers to Chirk AAA + 7 more)

Fantastic news for Chirk AAA is the return of their 2024-25 Player of the Season, free-scoring Tom Freeman.

The Colliers’ top scorer last season with 21 goals, the 30-year-old ended the campaign helping Brickfield Rangers win the Ardal North East title – and promotion to Tier 2.

Although Chirk have been relegated to Tier 4, Freeman has decided Holyhead Road is the place for him this term. He scored in the season’s opener on Sunday, a 1-1 Welsh Cup draw with Kinmel Bay which the AAA’s eventually lost on penalties.

Other new signings for Chirk include ex-Rhostyllen, Lex and Penycae striker Liam Sklenar, who was previously with the Colliers in 2021-22.

Goalkeeper Ash Maws, Ollie Roberts, Matty Hayes and Jamie Roberts all join from Cefn Druids and Matthew Tombs switches from Overton. Bolstering the back-line will be former Cefn Albion defender Keegan Jakolevs.

Aaron Simpson (Flint Mountain to Prestatyn Town)

Central defender who has spent the last two seasons with Flint Mountain, where he won the Ardal North West title in 2023-24.

The 29-year-old has vast Cymru Premier experience, making a total of 131 appearances in spells with Rhyl FC, Cefn Druids, Caernarfon Town and Aberystwyth Town.

Represented Druids in the 2019-20 Uefa Europa League competition against FK Riteriai of Lithuania.

Brady Coldwell (to CPD Y Rhyl 1879)

The newest arrival at the Hops and Barley Stadium is Brady Coldwell, a dynamic right back who adds pace, creativity and defensive steel to the 1879 squad.

Coldwell arrives at Rhyl with experience across several well-regarded clubs, including Blackburn Rovers, Bradford City, Wakefield, Goole, and Bradford Park Avenue.

His footballing foundation was built at youth level with both Blackburn and Bradford City, where he developed key qualities that define his game today.

A quick and intelligent full-back, Brady prides himself on his vision, pace and 1v1 defending, while also posing a real threat from set pieces.

Glenn North (Caergybi to CPD Cefni)

Experienced campaigner who has split his time between Caergybi and Holyhead Town in recent seasons.

North is a strong, battling midfielder with a good eye for a pass. A wholehearted performer who will be a great asset to the Cefni squad.

Aidan Johnson (Saltney Town to Llay Miners Welfare)

Goalkeeper who progressed in spells with Hawarden Rangers and Flint Town United at various levels before joining tier 4 side Saltney Town last season.

Tyler Johnson (Saltney Town to Llay Miners Welfare)

Elder brother of Aidan. Also at North East Wales League Premier Division side Saltney Town last season, having previously served Flint Town United, where he was a regular in the Development team.
Centre-back who will add strength to the defence.

Liam Collo (Lex XI to Llay Welfare)

Younger brother of Llay regular top marksman Jonathan Collo.

Full-back Liam, 24, made 131 club appearances for Lex XI over the past four seasons.

Thomas Dougherty (Airbus UK Broughton to Ruthin Town – loan)

Emerged through the youth ranks at Airbus to make nine first-team appearances before joining Ruthin Town on loan for the season.

Noah Sumner (to Ruthin Town)

Young striker who made a few substitute appearances for Mold Alexandra in the Cymru North last season.

Previously an outstanding schoolboy/youth player with the likes of Tranmere Rovers, Connah’s Quay Nomads and Hawarden Rangers. Also had brief outings for Connah’s Quay Nomads in Cymru Premier and more regular ones for Brickfield Rangers in tier 3.

Josh Phillips (to Ruthin Town)

Experienced player who has turned out for FC Queen’s Park, Chirk AAA. Brymbo, Lex XI and Llay Welfare in recent seasons in tiers 2-4.

Now gets another opportunity to impress in the Cymru North with Ruthin.

Osian Williams (Nantlle Vale to Talysarn Celts)

Nineteen-year-old whose talents developed at Nantlle Vale, but has now joined Talysarn Celts, for whom he debuted in the 3-2 Welsh Cup defeat at Four Crosses on Saturday.

Dyfan Roberts (CPD Porthmadog to Talysarn Celts)

Defender, aged 20, lands at Gloddfa Glai from Porthmadog, where he mainly turned out for the Development side.

Other former clubs include Nantlle Vale and The New Saints.

Iwan Bohana (Llanrug United to Talysarn Celts)

A regular with Llanrug United in tier 4 for the past two seasons having previously worn the colours of CPD Waunfawr and Mynydd Llandegai.

Jamie Griffiths (Mountain Rangers to Talysarn Celts)

Goalkeeper who returns to Talysarn after a spell with Mountain Rangers last season.

Has also played for Bontnewydd, Segontium Rovers and Caernarfon Town Under-14s.