The New Saints‘ latest victory in Europe on Tuesday night got me thinking…. For the first time since Welsh Premier League clubs began entering European competitions in 1993-94, we finally have a team which can virtually be relied upon to win one tie at least. TNS have got through one round of either the Uefa...
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Caernarfon Town add Gruff John Williams and Sam Jones to their squad
Caernarfon Town assistant-manager Sean Eardley has announced two exciting new signings for the 2019-20 season. The versatile Gruff John Williams arrives at The Oval from Porthmadog, while striker Sam Jones switches from Bangor City to the Canaries. Williams, 25, first played for Porthmadog in 2012, having signed from Llanrug United. A genuine utility player, he...
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Caernarfon make ex-Oldham defender Pearson first summer signing – also news on friendlies and admission costs
One of the finest defenders to feature in the Welsh Premier League in recent seasons has joined Caernarfon Town.Mike Pearson has become the Canaries’ first signing of the summer as he lands at The Oval from Llandudno.An experienced centre-half, Bangor-born Pearson, 31, began his career with Oldham Athletic.He went through the Latics’ youth system and...
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Who are the 10 greatest Welsh Premier League managers of all time?
Who are the 10 greatest Welsh Premier managers of all time? Here are the views of Grassroots North Wales…. 1 Gary Barnett Barnett joined Barry Town in 1996 as a player after gaining rich experience in the English leagues with Oxford United, Fulham, Huddersfield and Leyton Orient.The midfielder was a key member of Barry’s first...
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The New Saints have been pushed harder this season but still delivered
For a long while it appeared the lion faced a serious challenge to its king of the jungle title. But when the threat was at its fiercest, The New Saints truly showed their teeth and roared away with an eighth successive Welsh Premier League championship. Since beating Bangor City in a final game title decider...