17 North Wales football transfers – including Llannefydd, Caernarfon Town, Prestatyn Town and Meliden
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Llyr Morris (Ruthin Town to CPD Llannefydd)
Striker Morris joins Ardal North West club Llannefydd with a fine past goalscoring record at second-tier level.
Morris was Cymru Alliance League top marksman while a Ruthin Town player in 2017-18 and 2018-19.
He had spent many loyal seasons with Ruthin, who he joined aged 11, scoring another 16 goals in 2019-20 before he was finally tempted to try his luck at a higher level when he signed for Bala Town in June 2020 ahead of their Europa League campaign.
Morris was in the Lakesiders squad for the 1-0 win in Malta against Valletta and 2-0 defeat to Standard Liege in Belgium, but did not get on the pitch.
Game time was limited at Maes Tegid for the former Wales Under-16 striker, an ex-pupil of Ysgol Brynhyfryd in Ruthin, so he switched to Cymru North club Colwyn Bay on loan in February 2021.
The move to Llanelian Road became permanent in June 2021, but after just seven appearances for the Seagulls, Morris returned to Ruthin in January 2022 and had netted a further 48 goals in 135 appearances before his switch to Llannefydd this week.
A Llannefydd spokesman said: “His experience, quality and eye for goal will be a huge asset to the squad, and we look forward to seeing him in a Llannefydd shirt in the season ahead.”
Jamie Breese (Holywell Town to Kerry)
Major signing for Tier 3 Ardal North East club Kerry as they land a striker with a great goalscoring record in the second-tier.
Jamie Breese finished top scorer in the T2 Cymru North last season, netting 24 times in the league for promoted Holywell Town, where he notched 28 in all competitions.
Is thought to have scored around 300 senior career goals, including 96 for Caernarfon Town and 72 for Holywell, plus many more for former club Llanidloes Town.
Chris Marriott (Connah’s Quay Nomads to Caernarfon Town)
Dependable and accomplished defender who is the most deocrated player in Cymru Premier history.
After joining TNS in 2009, he went on to win 12 JD Cymru Premier titles, seven JD Welsh Cups and also lifted the League Cup on seven occasions.
Initially signing from neighbours Wrexham, Marriott made over 500 appearances for Saints, featuring in almost 50 European matches. Was made club captain in the 2019-20 season.
For the past two seasons, he has been at Connah’s Quay Nomads playing in more than 50 games.
Zack Clarke (The New Saints to Caernarfon Town)
Striker signs on a permanent basis for Caernarfon after spending last season on loan at The Oval from The New Saints.
Former Chester, Leek Town, Atherton Collieries and Runcorn Linnets front man who first appeared in Welsh football with Flint Town United in 2022-23.
Clarke joined Caernarfon Town in 2023-24, scoring on his debut in a 4-0 victory at Colwyn Bay and making 31 appearances in all competitions that season, bagging 12 goals.
Found the net in the 2023-24 play-off final which the Canaries won to secure a first venture into Europe and scored in the Uefa Conference League triumph over Crusaders at the start of the next season.
Remained at Caernarfon until January 2025, notching another nine goals before 2024-25 treble-winners The New Saints signed him.
Scored 5 goals in 12 outings for TNS before retrurning to Caernarfon on loan last term, playing in 13 games, including Town’s Welsh Cup Final win over Flint, and scored six times.
Clarke has scored 27 goals in 63 overall appearances for the Cofis.
Cameron Fleet (to Prestatyn Town
A talented young player, Cameron is quick, comfortable with both feet, and has a very good eye for goal.
He joins Prestatyn Town following previous spells with Everton College and Blacon Youth.
Macauley Taylor (NFA to Prestatyn Town)
Dynamic attacking player, aged 26, who has represented Prestatyn Town a number of times in the past, including being part of their 2019-20 Cymru North title-winning squad.
Joined newly-formed CPD Y Rhyl 1879 at the start of 2021-22, scoring on debut in a 10-0 Welsh Cup caning of Rhyl Dragons, and notching 14 goals in 23 appearances as the Lilywhites landed the North Wales Coast Premier Division title and Cookson Cup.
In his second season at Belle Vue, he pocketed 13 goals in 28 outings. Also began the 2023-24 campaign at 1879, scoring 4 times in 17 games before signing for Prestatyn Town in January 2024, making his end stats at Rhyl 31 goals in 68 matches.
Played in 13 matches for Prestatyn to the end of 2023-24, scoring twice. Featured in six matches for the Bastion Gardens side at the beginning of 2024-25, netting once before a move to Holywell Town of the Cymru North.
Scored twice in 17 outings for the Wellmen prior to a return to Prestatyn in January 2025, chalking up four goals in 12 games.
Was back at Holywell at commencement of 2025-26, making six appearances, then switched to Tier 3 NFA in September 2025, bagging six goals in 22 outings before the end of the season.
Lewis Evans (NFA to Prestatyn Town)
Evans joins Prestatyn after enjoying a productive season in defence for NFA, making 29 appearances while also contributing in the final third. The defender scored four goals and provided two assists.
As a junior, played for Connah’s Quay Nomads Under-14s and U16s, then Cymru Diamonds U16s before making his senior debut with Rhyl Dragons at the start of 2022-23. Hit four goals in 14 matches for Dragons, while also turning out for CPD Gronant U19s in the Flintshire Youth League.
Evans, aged 20, committed to NFA at the beginning of 2023-24 and went on to make 97 first team appearances, scoring 12 goals for the Rhyl-based club.
Mathew Beach (Kinmel Bay to Prestatyn Town)
Beach lands at Bastion Gardens after two superb seasons at Kinmel Bay, whom he captained to promotion to the Tier 3 Ardal North West League last term.
Made 51 appearances for Bay, scoring 11 goals, and before that had spells with St Asaph City in Tier 3 and Tier 4, where he won a treble, and also at Rhuddlan Town.
NINE FOR MELIDEN
Ray Knight (to Meliden)
Hard-working, skilful striker with lots of experience gained with spells for the likes of Rhuddlan Town, St Asaph City, Conwy Borough, Prestatyn Town and Rhydymwyn.
Aaron Querci (to Meliden)
Rock-solid defender whose experience has benefited the likes of CPD Gronant, Rhos United, Abergele, Meliden – where he played in 2023-2/4 – Bow, Kinmel Bay and Rhyl Dragons.
Jacob Gilbert-Jones (to Meliden)
Aged 25, formerly with Rhyl Albion, NFA, St Asaph City and Rhyl 1879.
Ricci Thomas (to Meliden)
Currently sidelined, Thomas can push himself to the limit both physically and has great technical nous that won him a treble of North Wales Coast East Division One title, NWCFA Junior Cup and REM Jones Cup with Abergele in 2022-23.
Other clubs include CPD Gronant and Rhuddlan Town.
Brandon Luffman (to Meliden)
Non-stop runner whose energy will be a great asset to The Miners.
Former clubs include Rhos United, St Asaph City, Brymbo, Bow and Llysfaen.
Paddy Hamid (to Meliden)
Captained Kinmel Bay to their Cookson Cup success in 2023-24.
Midfield ace offering strength and skill, has also represented Prestatyn Town in the Cymru North.
Other former clubs include Rhuddlan Town and Llandudno Junction, also Conwy Borough Vets.
Ashley Seddon (to Meliden)
A towering figure with an ever-willingness to get forward, Seddon is a versatile performer with an impressive resume having played for the likes of Prestatyn Town, Llanrwst United, Rhos United, Colwyn Bay and most recently St. Asaph City.
Won the North Wales Coast East Division One title and REM Jones Cup double with Bow in 2023-24.
Harry Stubbs (to Meliden)
Previously with NFA Under-21s and Rhyl 1879 Reserves, Stubbs, 17, was a prolific goalscorer for Pentre Eagles Under-17s as a junior, scoring 43 goals in 2024-25 and 10 the season prior, having represented Colwyn Bay and Rhuddlan Dragons in previous seasons.
Simon Roberts (to Meliden)
Brings a vast wealth of experience having played and coached at very good levels within the Welsh pyramid.
Ex-CPD Llannefydd, Rhyl Albion, Abergele, St Asaph and Bow.