Football

League’s finest are recognised from a memorable 2024-25 season

Aaron Dodwell gives a smile and thumbs up to cameraman Roy Gunther during Saturday’s Welsh Cup tie between Blue Bridge and Cemaes Bay. Aaron won Referee of the Year for the North Wales Coast East League after his very first full season with the whistle. Picture: ROY GUNTHER

Players often get praised for their performances, but it seems referees can be less appreciated when it comes to compliments and recognition.

However, match officials operating in the North Wales Coast East League are in general an excellent bunch who are often commended for their efforts by clubs.

One such example is Rhyl’s Aaron Dodwell, who made the transition from player to referee last season and consistently earned high marks for his displays.

This was truly recognised when Aaron won the Referee of the Year award at the North Wales Coast East League’s AGM.

And what a season it was for Prestatyn Sports striker Michael (Smurf) Jones!

Michael picked up a double award – Division One Player of the Year and top goalscorer for his 33 goals, which made him leading marksman for the whole league.

Awards given out at the event were:

Premier Division top goalscorer

Tom Watkin-Jones (Cerrigydrudion) 28 goals

Division One top goalscorer


Michael Jones (Prestatyn Sports) 33 goals

Premier Division Player of the Year


Jay Sutton (Llandudno Amateurs)

Division One Player of the Year


Michael Jones (Prestatyn Sports)

Premier Division Manager of the Year

Aaron Keating was fittingly chosen as Premier Division Manager of the Year after his club Penmaenmawr Phoenix won a magnificent treble in 2024-25


Aaron Keating (Penmaenmawr Phoenix)

Division One Manager of the Year

David Algieri (front row – dark tracksuit) celebrates winning the double with Rhos last season. Picture: RYAN THOMAS – RT PHOTOGRAPHY


David Algieri (Rhos United)

Premier Division Secretary of the Year

Kinmel Bay’s Leon Field (left) receives the Secretary of the Year award from NWCFA representative Dean Martin


Leon Field (Kinmel Bay)

Division One Secretary of the Year

Llysfaen’s Ashley Black (left) receives the Club Secretary of the Year award for Division One


Ashley Black (Llysfaen)

Referee of the Year

Aaron Dodwell (Rhyl)

Most Sporting Club of 2024-25

Blue Bridge manager Jordie Baker

Blue Bridge

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