SEVEN-UP: Transfer time once more!
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MICHAEL PEARSON (Trearddur Bay to Denbigh Town)
One of the most accomplished and experienced defenders in North Wales football has signed for Denbigh Town.
Much-travelled Mike Pearson has switched to the Cymru North club after beginning the season with ambitious Ardal North West outfit Trearddur Bay.
The 37-year-old began his career with Oldham Athletic, where he made his debut against Millwall in Sky Bet League One back in 2007. He’s featured more than 150 times in the National League and has spent a decade in Welsh football, predominantly in the Cymru Premier.
Speaking to the Denbigh Town website, Pearson said: “I’m really pleased to sign for the club.
“I’ve spoken to Dewi who didn’t have to sell it to me much, the facilities are top class and the direction of the club is fantastic.
“I work at Myddleton College so I’ve seen the progress that’s been made, and I’ve played here a few times so it’s not unfamiliar. Now I want to add my experience to a young squad to help fire us up the table.”
Manager Dewi Llion added, “Mike’s been there and done it, be it in Wales or professionally over in England.
“He’s won the Cymru North with Holywell, played countless games in the Cymru Premier and Europe, and knows what it’s like to play under pressure and expectation.
“His experience will be so important to the group, and adding him is a real positive for us at a crucial part of the season.”
Pearson made two appearances for Oldham before joining Farsley Celtic on loan in the National League as a youngster. During his development he was called up to represent Wales at Under-14, 15 and 17 level.
He went on to join Barrow in 2008 where he racked up over 150 appearances in the top flight of non-league football, as well as lifting the FA Trophy at Wembley in his second campaign. His first season was cut short, however, due to a double-leg break in an FA Cup tie with then Premier League side Middlesbrough.
In 2013, he made his first foray into his home country, signing forAirbus UK Broughton, where he represented the Wingmakers in Europe, scoring against Norwegian side Haugesund in 2015 during his second Europa League stint. He was also selected to represent Wales C from 2010 onwards.
Pearson went on to sign for Connah’s Quay Nomads in 2016, featuring in Europe once more before two spells with Llandudno, either side of time spent with Caernarfon Town. Due to a long-term injury in his second stint at Llandudno, he took up the role of assistant-manager to former Town man Sean Eardley.
A brief time with Cefn Albion in 2023 was followed by two years with Holywell Town, where he lifted the JD Cymru North league title in 2024. He signed for Trearddur Bay at the beginning of this season, where he featured twice at the beginning of the campaign.
He now signs for Denbigh Town for the remainder of 2025/26.
Words: Ollie Beech
OLIWIER FIEDOR (to CPD Y Rhyl 1879)
Poland-born creative Number 10 joins the Lilywhites, adding flair, intelligence and attacking quality to the squad.
Oliwier has gained valuable experience across both senior and youth football, having previously featured for Colwyn Bay, North West Counties League side Padiham and Polish clubs Wda Świecie and GLKS Dobrcz.
His footballing education began at youth academies, coming through the youth systems at The New Saints and Altrincham.
Known for his finishing, his ability to get on the ball, and his knack for making things happen in the final third, Oliwier is a player who thrives in creative areas and enjoys influencing games. Away from playing, he also works as a football coach, underlining his strong understanding of the game.
Oliwier has been training with Rhyl 1879 for a month and has impressed squad mates with his quality on the ball.
NICHOLAS GROGAN (Buckley Town to Llandudno)
Defender Grogan, 22, has rejoined Cymru North leaders Llandudno from Buckley Town.
An 18 month deal will keep Grogan at the Go Goodwins Stadium until 2027.
Grogan started out with The New Saints Academy, joined Llandudno on loan at the start of 2021-22, but returned to TNS in the January of that season.
He made a brief first team debut for Saints in the Cymru Premier before the end of the campaign.
In 2022-23, he switched to Cefn Druids, then of the Cymru North, on loan, scoring six times in 19 games before seeing out the season at TNS.
Another loan move to Airbus UK Broughton came in 2023-24, Grogan appearing in 14 matches. Buckley Town was his next destination on loan in January 2024. After 11 matches for the Bucks, he stayed on at The Globe the following season, this time on a permanent transfer.
After totalling 43 appearances for the Flintshire club, Grogan has started 2026 at Llandudno.
He has made 74 appearances in Cymru North.
IOAN TUDOR (CPD Llannerchymedd v CPD Boded)
Talented youngster moves from Llannerchymedd to CPD Boded of the North Wales Coast West Premier Division.
Tudor made four appearances for Cemaes Bay before joining the Medd in 2022-23, scoring on his debut as a late substitute with a 90th minute equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Gwahclmai.
Went on to feature in 84 games for Llannerchymedd, notching four goals.
CPD Boded said in a statement on social media: “Ioan is a very talented young player, he’s fast, strong, very good defensively and loves to get forward from defence to help out in attacking situations. Having seen Ioan play against us this season we know that he will be a huge addition to the team for the rest of the season.”
TOM WEYMAN (Corwen to Ruthin Town)
Left-back Weyman becomes the FOURTH player with the christian name Tom to join Ruthin in the January transfer window, following Roberts, Dyer and Mann so far signed by new manager Colin Caton.
After 67 appearances for Corwen over the past two-and-a-half seasons, Weyman switches to boyhood club Ruthin.
He said: “Having played here at Ruthin throughout my youth, it’s great to be a part of the club again. With the strong ambitions evident in the recent developments at the club, it was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.
“I’m really looking forward to working hard, developing under such an experienced manager in Colin, and helping to push the team forward.”
Also formerly with Bala Town Under-21s, Weyman was part of the Corwen squad which won the North East Wales League Premier Division title in 2023-24. He scored the winner on his last appearance for Corwen in October 2025, a 1-0 victory in a Lock Stock Ardal North East League fixture.
DAN COLLINS (Gresford Athletic to Airbus UK Broughton)
Midfielder Collins returns to Cymru North high-flyers Airbus after a six-month loan spell at Gresford Athletic.
The 21-year-old made 14 appearances with the Colliers this season, providing three assists.
Collins has played in 35 league and cup games for Airbus’ first team since 2023-24, netting three times, and also scored in a number of matches for the reserves and development teams.
Airbus manager Mark Allen told the club website: “Everyone at the club is delighted to have Dan back for the remainder of the season.
He has gained a lot of experience in the league while on loan at Gresford, which will benefit us. His quality and energy will be key for us as we finish off the season and every game becomes more and more important.”
TOM MANN (Corwen to Ruthin Town)
Attacking player Mann returns to Ruthin Town after two-and-a-half seasons with Corwen, where he notched 15 goals in 56 appearances and was a member of the 2023-24 North East Wales League Premier Division title-winners.
Previously with Ruthin in 2021-22 and was also at Corwen before that.
Mann, 25, said: “There were many reasons why I was looking to join Ruthin, but having the opportunity to play for my home town club was always the most prominent. Add to that working under the vast experience of the management and coaching team, alongside a really good set of lads and the new upgrades to the club, the decision was very straightforward.
“It feels like the club is at the start of what I hope will be a really good journey to fulfil its ambitions. I want to help be part of it and, at some point, compete against the best teams.”