TNS v Carmarthen Town 18/01/15

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The New Saints FC Official Matchday Programme 2014/15 | Issue 16 | ÂŁ3

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Welcome to

Park Hall Stadium Today we draw the curtain on the final game of the first phase of the season as we face South Walians Carmarthen Town. A warm welcome to their Directors, staff, players and supporters who have made the journey North today from West Wales. Things are pretty tight for that top six finish with today’s opponents, Port Talbot and Newtown all vying for a top half finish. Last weekend we travelled to the North Wales coast in what must have been some of the worst football conditions possible. A heavy pitch coupled with blustery wind played havoc throughout, the objective though of winning the game and collecting three points was achieved much to the delight of our faithful band of loyal supporters who made the journey and no doubt to Craig and the team as well.

Today we also welcome our corporate guests, including today’s sponsors Turner Peachey, our club insurers Red Insure and Arthur’s of Oswestry. Thanks again for your continued support. Once again we also have our monthly Academy awards organised by our academy team. Congratulations to all of our monthly winners and we hope you enjoy today’s game with your families. Keep cheering us on, the players really appreciate it.

Ian Williams Chief Operating Officer

You will have read recently that a number of our players have gone out on loan or have had their existing deals extended, it’s important that players get games on a regular basis so hopefully the players that have been loaned out will benefit from the arrangement as well as giving the respective clubs, players to bolster their teams.

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The Manager’s

Notes

We have played really well in the first phase of the season and intend on finishing with a win. First of all I would like to welcome Carmarthen Town to Park Hall in what is our last game of the first phase of Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League fixtures. I would like to welcome Mark Aizelwood, the Carmarthen fans and everybody that is associated with the Old Gold to the game today. We have been brilliant in the first phase and I couldn’t be happier with my players. To be unbeaten at this stage is a great feeling and it is something we are hoping to continue.

going to be a tough game but despite that, I intend on playing a strong side here at Park Hall today, as we search for another important three points. Get behind the lads and cheer us on! Enjoy the game!

Craig Harrison Manager

We obviously have the Word Cup Final next weekend against Bala Town which is

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Carmarthen Town AFC

Player Profiles

The club’s first season in the revamped league was inconsistent and in January 2012, former coach Mark Aizlewood was appointed as manager in an attempt to save the club from relegation. With some new signings he managed the virtually impossible and the following summer changed the vast majority of the team’s personnel. This resulted in the club having its best season for many years. The League Cup success against TNS on a cold January day in Newtown was followed by qualification for the WPL Championship Conference.

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Aizlewood made a number of signings for the following season and with the new players blending in well success came once again to Carmarthen when Bala Town were defeated in the League Cup final held at Aberystwyth. The Old Gold played their 600th Welsh Premier League match in early March 2014 which was a far cry from that initial 1950/51 season. For the current 2014/15 season Aizlewood has recruited another group of players due to losing many regulars mainly due to work commitments. His efforts at blending experience with youth will be shown as the season wears on.


DANNY THOMAS Player/Coach

CRAIG HANFORD Defender

LUKE CUMMINGS Defender/Midfield

KYLE BASSETT Forward

LIAM THOMAS Forward

CHRIS THOMAS Defender

PAUL FOWLER Midfielder

CORTEZ BELLE Defender

CERI MORGAN Midfielder

LEWIS HARLING Midfielder

DAVID BROOKS Midfielder

CHRIS HARTLAND Midfielder

SACHA WALTERS Forward

LUKE PROSSER Striker

JEFF WHITE Striker

LEE IDZI Goalkeeper

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Carl Darlington moves onto a

New Role at Wrexham Carl Darlington was at The New Saints Football Club since 2010 The New Saints First Team Coach Carl Darlington has decided to leave the club to join Wrexham FC in the Vanarama Conference. Darlington joined The New Saints in May 2010 working alongside the clubs then Director of Football Mike Davies, with the pair successfully beating Irish Champions Bohemians in the UEFA Champions League qualifier in 2010. Darlington was influential in bringing First Team Manager Craig Harrison to the club following Davies’ departure in January 2011, having worked previously with Harrison at Airbus UK Broughton. The newly formed partnership has helped The

New Saints win the Welsh Premier title for a record eight times, winning three consecutive titles as well as winning the Welsh Cup in 2012 and 2014. As a UEFA Pro Licence holder, Darlington played a major part in the club’s playing style, creating a unique football philosophy that runs throughout the club from the first team down to the young academy squads. ‘The New Saints wish Carl the very best with his new role’ commented Chairman Mike Harris. ‘Carl brought a great deal of technical professionalism and organisation to our club during his time with us and has helped develop the clubs football philosophy, leaving a unique legacy behind’ he concluded.’

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Cefn Druids AFC

Match Report 3-1 win against Cefn Druids AFC, puts TNS 12 points clear at top The New Saints beat Cefn Druids at a cold Park Hall Stadium by three goals to one in the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League. Goals from Mike Wilde, Adrian Cielsewicz and Kai Edwards sealed the points for the Welsh Premier League Champions. TNS took the lead after only ten minutes when Wilde met a corner and headed past Louis Gray to give his side an early lead. Shortly after, Chris Seargeant tried his luck from 30 yards out but the ball whistled inches over with Gray beaten. Midway through the first half and after a scrappy ten minutes of play, The Saints won a free kick on the edge of the box. Seargeant stepped up and struck the post as TNS nearly doubled their advantage.

The Druids looked lively on the break but were unable to create anything that troubled Paul Harrison as TNS controlled the possession. However, with only fifteen minutes left, substitute Derek Taylor pulled a goal back after TNS had failed to clear a corner. Craig Harrison then gave Jamie Reed his debut for The Saints as he looked to finish off the game. The game eventually was finished off in the 89th minute when Edwards bundled in a Chris Marriott free kick.

Aeron Edwards then shot straight at Gray as TNS continued to dominate the match. The second half started with TNS dictating the tempo and on the hour mark, Cieslewicz provided the best moment of the match. Having picked up the ball on the wing, the former Wrexham man dribbled into the box before slotting the ball into the bottom corner.

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Prestatyn Town FC

Match Report The New Saints came back from a goal down to beat Prestatyn Town at Bastion Gardens in the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League. Goals from Scott Quigley, Jamie Reed and Matty Williams gave TNS a deserved three one victory. With the wind affecting the game, Jordan Davies opened the scoring with a very powerful low drive after TNS had failed to clear the danger on the edge of their box. The forward then headed against the bar after a scramble in the TNS box. The Saints struggled to get out of their half due to the magnitude of the wind and with twenty minutes played, the impressive Davies shot inches over from long range. However, The Saints went into the break level after a wonder goal from Quigley. The powerful forward picked the ball up inside his own half before driving into the Prestatyn box and finishing past Scott Williams to ensure that TNS went into the break level. The second half started with both Chris Seargeant and Quigley going close as the home side struggled to get out of their half. Reed who replaced Mike Wilde at half time, then scored his first ever goal for The Saints. After a brilliant Chris Marriott corner, Reed managed to find space in the congested box and poked the ball in from close range.

The Saints continued to push forward in search of the third goal and it came thanks to substitute Williams. The home goalkeeper misjudged the ball which resulted in an open goal for Williams who calmly rolled it in from six yards out. The late goal from Williams was the last piece of action as TNS went 14 points clear at the top of the table.

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Commentators

Column

Today’s game means more to the visitors than it does to the hosts. People would think it is a normal afternoon at The Venue, but it is far from that as the game has massive significance to Carmarthen.

Massive thanks for Prestatyn Town for their hospitality as they had us in a nice warm and sheltered cabin behind the goal, and away from the wind. And it was also good to get Mike Wilde on the show after his head injury in the first half, and I would like to wish him all the best in his recovery from injury.

They need to win to secure their place in the top six, as they face the toughest of fixtures compared to their top six rivals.

This week should be a great show with the possibilities and outcomes in the top six still in the balance, and a high profile guest to go with it.

Port Talbot face Bala, which again is a tough clash, and Newtown travel to Connah’s Quay so it is all hanging in the balance.

Cortez Belle will be with us for the live commentary on Saturday, and it will be good to have expert analysis on the game.

Sunday afternoon will be a very interesting 90 minutes for them three sides.

Jonny Drury

The Saints will be looking for another routine win as they already sit 14 points clear at the top of the table after last weekends win over Prestatyn. The side seems to be stronger than ever at the present moment, with Craig Harrison having the luxury of bringing Jamie Reed off the bench to score in the second period. In other matters TNS Radio seems to be going from strength to strength at the moment. With the acquisition of sound man Sam Thomas we are almost guaranteed to be on air every week, and we had a great show at Prestatyn last weekend.

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Making Airwaves

With the Rev Welcome to the first Rev’s radio ramblings of 2015. For those of you that do tune in and listen to us, we thank you for your support and we want you to know that you’re very much appreciated. As far as we’re concerned, you’re all part of the journey that we’re on. We’re in this together! And talking of the journey, if we had a headline for today’s matchday column it would read ‘And then there were four’, as we’re pleased to announce that Sam Thomas has joined Gilbert, Jonny and me. Sam made his debut at the recent Cefn Druids game and we were so impressed we signed him up! What Sam will be bringing specifically to the team is the technical knowledge that we’ve been short of so far. If you have been a regular listener then you’ll know we have struggled from time to time, but now that Sam’s on board hopefully the journey is onwards and upwards. I was totally impressed with the way he set up a live telephone link with Chairman Mike Harris, who was in South Africa. It all went so smoothly, and basically if we can do this from the other side of the world, then the UK is going to be plain sailing. As they say, watch this space.

carry the responsibility of being ambassadors. Thanks to BBC’s Nick Southall for the invitation. Finally, today’s visit of Carmarthen means Cortez Belle will be putting in an appearance. We’ve been running a prediction competition for a few weeks now called #BeatTheBelle. Cortez gives us his and then we open it up to see what others say. He gets it wrong, you get it right, you’ve #BeatTheBelle. Simple as that. Check it out on Twitter (search the hashtag) and let us have yours.

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If any of you listen to the Eric and Clare show on BBC Radio Shropshire, you may have heard me recently being interviewed about TNS Radio show. Good publicity for us but also, more importantly, for The New Saints. We’re all part of the family and

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Meet The New Saints FC

Paul Harrison | 1 Affectionately known as ‘H’, the TNS Captain has been a model of consistency since joining The Saints in 2007. The Liverpool born shot stopper started of his career at Anfield before moving to clubs such as Leeds United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chester City. Born on the 18th of December 1984, Harrison was once again an important part of the double winning side last season and featured in every league game.

Simon Spender | 2 Born in Mold on the 15th of November, 1985, the reliable right back joined TNS in 2011. Spender played over 100 games for Wrexham before moving to Barrow. The Welshman also represented his country at Under 21 level. ‘Spends’ was part of the Barrow team that won the FA Trophy at Wembley stadium in 2010. Sponsored by Steve Rogers

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Chris Marriott | 3 ‘Mazza’ joined The New Saints in 2009 and has become a regular at left back. The 23 year old previously played for Cefn Druids after graduating from Wrexham’s academy programme. Marriott was voted the Manager’s Player of the Year for the 2012/2013 season and continued his good form into last season.

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Capped seven times by Wales, ‘Evo’ rejoined The Saints after a three year spell playing for Wrexham. During his time at The Racecourse Stadium, the strong defender became the first non-league player to represent Wales for 76 years when he appeared as a second-half substitute in Wales’ 2-1 defeat in Russia. The Wrexham born Evans has won the Welsh Premier League title, the Welsh Cup and the Welsh league Cup. Steve is also the Head Coach of the Scholarship programme and is the manager of the Under 19 side that won the league last season.

Phil Baker | 4 Birkenhead born Baker, started his career of at Tranmere Rovers before playing for Bangor City and Exeter City. The solid centre back completed his move from The Grecians to The Saints in 2005 and famously scored the winning goal against Cliftonville in the Europa League first qualifying round. He has won the Welsh Premier League, the Welsh Cup and the Welsh League Cup during his time at Park Hall. The powerful defender has been an important part of The Saints’ defence during his time at the Oswestry based club.


Kai Edwards | 6 Born in St Asaph on the 20th of January, 1991, Kai captained both the Welsh Under 21’s and the Welsh Under 23’s whilst at Wrexham. The Welsh Premier League’s Young Player of the Year in 2011/2012, joined TNS following Neath’s liquidation. He also played for Prestatyn Town. Kai was voted the TNS Young Player of the Year for the 2012/2013 season and has gone on to become a key player for the Welsh Champions.

Sam Finley | 8

Scott Ruscoe | 7

The tenacious young box to box midfielder was signed by Craig Harrison, in January 2012.

Scott holds the record for the most appearances at The New Saints and has been a mainstay in the team for the last decade. The TNS number 7 previously played for Newtown and Chester City before joining The Saints back in 2002. Nicknamed ‘Bobby’ he has won the Welsh premier League, the Welsh Cup and the Welsh League Cup during his time in Oswestry. The ball playing midfielder now divides his time between playing and overseeing the TNS Academy, in his role as Head of Youth Development. Scott has also represented The New Saints in European competition an incredible 30 times.

Greg Draper | 9 The New Zealand International made his debut for the All Whites in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Fiji. Draper also played in the Beijing Olympics against Brazil, Belgium and China. The Somerset born front man, joined TNS in 2011 and was the top scorer in his debut season, with an impressive 23 League goals. Greg’s former clubs include Canterbury United, Wellington Phoneix and Melbourne Knights. Sponsored by Ralfie Challinor TNS Academy Under 10s

Having spent time with Everton as a youngster, the Liverpudlian played for Southport and Warrington before switching to the Welsh Champions. Sam was born on the 4th of August 1992 and, after an excellent season, was voted as the Welsh Premier League Young Player of the Year for the 2013/2014 season.

Ryan Fraughan | 11 Matty Williams | 10

‘Frawny’ began his career at Tranmere Rovers and progressed into the first team along with Dale Jennings and Ash Taylor.

Matty joined TNS in 2010 after impressing at Rhyl. The former Manchester United reserve joined Notts County after his stint at Old Trafford, where he played regularly for two seasons. The St Asaph born striker then moved on to play for both Tamworth and Burton Albion before returning to Wales. His first season with The Saints saw him score a wonderful 24 goals in 38 appearances. Williams will again wear the number ten shirt for The Saints during the 2014/2015 season.

The tricky winger left The Superwhites in 2011 to join Stockport County. The 22 year old scored the opening goal in last seasons UEFA Champions League home fixture against Legia Warsaw. Ryan will once again wear the number 11 shirt for TNS.

Chris Seargeant | 12 Born in Liverpool on the 13th of September, 1986, ‘Sarge’ began his career with Everton FC. During his stay at The Toffees, the TNS number 12 scored the winning goal in the Semi Final of the Liverpool Senior Cup. Chris left Everton in 2006 and went on to play for Bangor City before joining the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League champions. Former Everton player, Steve Seargeant is his father.

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Greg Draper Greg Draper celebrates after scoring against Cefn Druids FC on New Years Day at The Rock


Jamie Mullan | 14 Jamie signed for TNS in January 2013. The speedy winger was born in Nottingham and played for Manchester United reserves. After leaving Old Trafford he joined Northwich Victoria where he helped save them from relegation and, by doing so, he won the Young Player of the Year award. Mullan then joined Fleetwood Town and was a member of the 2009/ 2010 promotion winning squad. The TNS number 14 has also played for Alfreton Town and Stalybridge Celtic.

Jamie Reed | 19 Born in Chester, Reed made his debut for Wrexham in 2005 before successful spells at Rhyl and Bangor City. Reed then joined York City in 2011 and was a regular part of the team that won promotion to the Sky Bet League Two. During his time with The Minstermen, Reed also won the 2012 FA Trophy, before leaving to join Cambridge United. A spell at Chester City followed before his move Down Under where he played for South Melbourne. Whilst in Australia’s ‘Second City’ the striker scored an impressive 13 goals in 24 appearances.

Ryan Edwards | 17 Connell Rawlinson | 16 Wrexham born Connell, was previously with Chester City. The tall defender has also represented his country at Under 23 level. The TNS number 16 spent time on loan at Newtown. Since returning, Connell has helped The Saints successfully defend their Welsh Premier title for the past three seasons.

Alex Darlington | 20 ‘Darlo’ began his career with Wrexham and has represented Wales at Under 19 level. The Wrexham born striker cruelly suffered two broken legs whilst at The Racecourse. The TNS number 20 has become a very important first team player for The Saints and is also the designated penalty taker. The prolific forward was born on December the 26th, 1988.

Mike Wilde | 18 ‘Wildey’ rejoined The New Saints at the start of the 2013/ 2014 Welsh Premier League season and went on to win the Golden Boot with a wonderful haul of 25 goals. The Liverpool born forward started his career at TNS before leaving for Fleetwood Town. The big front man has also spent time at Halifax Town and Chester City. Last season, the TNS number 18 ended up as The Saints’ joint top goal scorer after finishing level with Greg Draper.

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The Glan Conwy born centre midfielder joined The New Saints in January 2014. Edwards joined the club from Gap Connah’s Quay having broken into the side at the start of the 2012/13 Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League season. Ryan will again wear the number 17 shirt for TNS.

Adrian Cieslewicz | 21 Adrian Cieslewicz was born in Gorzów Wielkopolski on the 16th of November, 1990. Having spent time at Manchester City and Wrexham, the Pole joined the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League Champions, in the summer of 2014. Better known as ‘Ciss’, he is known for his electric pace and last season spent time on loan at Kidderminster Harriers last season. The winger will wear the number 21 shirt for The Saints.


Aeron Edwards | 23 Former Buckley Town midfielder ‘Azza’ is a key component of the TNS side. The energetic number 23 was born on the 16th of February and can speak fluent Welsh. The Under 23 Welsh international signed from Caersws in June 2009.

Scott Quigley | 22 Quigley has spent time on loan at fellow Welsh Premier league sides Carmarthen and Cefn Druids. He was an unused substitute during the UEFA Champions League away fixture with Legia Warsaw. Scott is a powerful winger who can score goals. The wide man also possesses a lot of pace and will once again wear the number 22 shirt for The New Saints.

Ryan Kershaw | 24 Ryan Kershaw has progressed through the TNS Academy and is now a member of the first team squad. Known as ‘Kersh’, Ryan is a left footed central midfielder. He will again wear the number 24 shirt for The Saints.

Chris Mullock | 25 Chris joined The Saints last summer and will again wear the number 25 shirt having returned from a successful loan spell at Newtown. Born in Wrexham on the 16th of September, 1988, the big shot stopper famously kept a clean sheet for Cefn Druids against Finnish giants, MyPA in the Europa League first qualifying round. Mullock left The Ancients to join TNS, where he linked up with his former School friend Aeron Edwards.

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Luke Douglas | 33 ‘Dougie’ spent time with Crewe Alexandra and Wrexham before joining The New Saints. The young defender can play at both right back and left back and will wear the number 33 shirt this season, having worn the number 26 last year.

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The New Saints FC announces new

Executive Appointment OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, 9th JANUARY 2015 – Welsh Premier league champions, The New Saints FC (TNS FC), have announced that Euan Harris, son of Chairman Mike Harris, is joining the club in a junior executive role. According to Mike Harris: “It is an exciting period in the club’s history as we embark on a range of ambitious projects, including the provision of new floodlit 3G pitches at our Park Hall stadium. As the club continues to develop, projects of this kind will give Euan a real opportunity to learn the different aspects of how the football business operates in preparation for taking a more senior executive role within the club in the future. He will

also represent me at the Word Cup Final against Bala Town at Newtown on 25th January along with other members of the club’s board.”





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Match by Match H/A

Score

Away

2-0

Mullock

Ruscoe

Douglas

Rawlinson

Evans(70)1

Edwards

Williams(81)

Home

2-0

Harrison

Spender

Marriott

Baker

(K)Edwards

Finley(73)1

Seargeant

Mon 26 Aug Aberystwyth Town

Away

1-1

Harrison

Spender

(K)Edwards

Baker

Marriott(72)

Seargeant(60)

(A)Edwards

Fri 29 Aug

Rhyl

Home

6-1

Harrison

Spender

Baker

Rawlinson

Marriott

Darlington1

Finley(59)1

Tue 2 Sep

Airbus UK Broughton FC

Home

2-1

Mullock

Pryce

Douglas

(K)Edwards

Rawlinson

Seargeant

Kershaw(84)1

Fri 5 Sep

Gap Connahs Quay

Away

5-1

Harrison

Spender

(K)Edwards

Baker

Marriott

Finley

(A)Edwards

Sat 13 Sep

Port Talbot Town

Home

2-0

Harrison

Spender

Marriott

Baker

(K)Edwards

Finley

Draper(79)1

Fri 19 Sep

Bala Town

Away

3-0

Harrison

Spender

Marriott

Baker(64)

(K)Edwards

Finley1

(A)Edwards(76)1

Tue 23 Sep Penybont FC

Home

3-0

Mullock

Pryce

Douglas

Rawlinson

(K)Edwards(90)

Kershaw(76)

(R)Edwards

Sun 28 Sep Newtown AFC

Home

1-1

Harrison

Spender

Marriott(77) Rawlinson

(K)Edwards

(A)Edwards1

Darlington(66)

Date

Opponents

Tue 19 Aug Porthmadog FC Fri 22 Aug

Bangor City

Sat 4 Oct

Airbus UK Broughton FC

Away

3-2

Harrison

Spender

Marriott

Baker

Rawlinson

(K)Edwards

(A)Edwards

Sat 11 Oct

Prestatyn Town

Home

6-0

Harrison

Spender

Marriott1

Baker

Rawlinson

(K)Edwards

(A)Edwards

Fri 17 Oct

Carmarthen Town AFC

Away

2-1

Harrison

Spender

Marriott

Baker

Rawlinson

(K)Edwards

(A)Edwards1

Sat 25 Oct

Newtown AFC

Away

3-2

Harrison

Spender

Baker

(K)Edwards

Rawlinson

Wilde1

Darlington(65)

Sun 2 Nov

Airbus UK Broughton FC

Home

1-1

Harrison

Spender

Baker

Marriott

(K)Edwards

(A)Edwards

Darlington(59)

Fri 7 Nov

Bangor City

Away

5-0

Harrison

Spender

Marriott

(K)Edwards1 Baker

Rawlinson

Cieslewicz1

Harrison

Spender

Marriott

Baker

Rawlinson

(K)Edwards

Seargeant(85)

Rawlinson1 Marriott

Fri 14 Nov

Aberystwyth Town

Tue 18 Nov Port Talbot Town Sat 22 Nov

Rhyl

Sun 31 Nov Caernarfon Town FC

Home

1-1

Home

2-1

Mullock

Spender

Ruscoe(64)

Draper(64)

Mullan

Away

2-2

Harrison

Spender

Marriott

(K)Edwards

Rawlinson

(A)Edwards

Baker

Away

3-2

Harrison

Spender

Marriott1

(K)Edwards

Rawlinson

Williams (33)

Seargeant

Finley

(A)Edwards

Fri 5 Dec

Gap Connahs Quay

Home

2-0

Harrison

Spender

Marriott

(K)Edwards

Rawlinson

Fri 12 Dec

Port Talbot Town

Away

5-1

Harrison

Pryce

Marriott1

K.Edwards1

Rawlinson

Seargeant

(A)Edwards

Sat 20 Dec

Bala Town

Home

1-0

Harrison

Spender

Marriott

(K)Edwards

Rawlinson

Seargeant

(A)Edwards

Thu 1 Jan

Cefn Druids

Away

4-0

Harrison

Spender

Pryce

(K)Edwards

Rawlinson1

Seargeant

(A)Edwards

Tue 6 Jan

Cefn Druids

Home

3-1

Harrison

Spender

Marriott

(K)Edwards1 Rawlinson

Seargeant

(A)Edwards

Sat 10 Jan

Prestatyn Town

Away

3-1

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Spender

Marriott

(K)Edwards

Rawlinson

Seargeant

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Saturday 17th January 2015

14:30

Aberystwyth Town

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Prestatyn Town

Sunday 18th January 2015

13:00

Cefn Druids

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Bangor City

Sunday 18th January 2015

13:00

Gap Connahs Quay

v

Newtown

Sunday 18th January 2015

13:00

Port Talbot Town

v

Bala Town

Sunday 18th January 2015

13:00

Rhyl

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Airbus UK Broughton

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Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League Table 2014/15* * Correct when programme went to print Team

P

W

D

L

F

A

GD

-Pts

P

The New Saints

21

16

5

-

61

16

45

-

53

Aberystwyth Town FC

21

11

6

4

46

34

12

-

39

Bala Town FC

19

12

2

5

41

23

18

-

38

Airbus UK Broughton FC

21

11

4

6

39

21

18

-

37

Carmarthen Town AFC

21

9

4

8

31

37

-6

-

31

Port Talbot Town

21

9

3

9

36

30

6

-

30

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Craig Harrison wins

Manager of the Month TNS Manager Craig Harrison has won the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League Manager of the Month for the month of December. The former Premier League defender guided The Saints to home wins over gap Connah’s Quay and Bala Town as well as a convincing victory away at Port Talbot Town during the month of December. TNS currently sit on top of the pack after 20 games with 50 points, 12 points clear of second place Bala Town and are still unbeaten in the league.

Harrison, has so far guided TNS to three WPL titles and two FAW Welsh Cups during his time at Park Hall Stadium.



Sgorio Gemau Uwch Gynghrair Cymru bob p’nawn Sul. Welsh Premier League football every Sunday afternoon. s4c.co.uk


The New Saints FC Academy News I’d like to start with an announcement that Steve Benyon and Jason Brindley will be assisting me with academy management duties from now on. Jason, who coaches the under 7s and 14s will be in charge of 7-11s and Steve who takes the 16s, assists with the 15s and has a role with our scholars will head up the 12-16s. Both are enthusiastic, driven and are improving tactically as coaches which is a great help to me and the football club. Jason is working towards his B license and Steve is on his FAW A youth license. My role within the club has changed slightly, I’m now assistant manager of the first team and will be putting more effort into coaching. It’s a brilliant opportunity for me and one I’m very grateful for. I’ve been at TNS for thirteen years and to be able to work in full time football for so long is a privilege.

Scott Ruscoe Head of Youth Development

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The New Saints FC

Community Foundation 2015 is set to be a big year for the Community Foundation Team. I have been given the opportunity to take the project on a full time basis, allowing us to focus on continuing and improving what we achieved in 2014. As a coaching team we have created a new school/ community delivery plan to overall improve the standard of delivery we currently provide. This will benefit schools and the development programmes we currently have in place, Sessions are linked to players at the club and have hidden Numeracy & Literacy tasks for Children to learn as well as having fun. We have also met with key partners to discuss working in continued collaboration on a verity of projects. We have been successful in gaining funding for a project for targeted at providing

Girls an opportunity to exercise and gain skills via workshops. The project is to be held as an afterschool activity this will hopefully be sustained by the students after a 10 week period. Sessions are also starting for the students of the Derwen College to participate in Zumba classes delivered by Shelly McGlinchey at the Venue, this part of their extra curricular activity and we hope they enjoy using our facilities and look forward to further sessions we can help facilitate. The league is set to split after todays fixtures with all results effecting teams differently, with this is mind I am sure we are in for an interesting tie against Carmarthen this afternoon. I wish Craig, Scott and the team the very best in continuing the unbeaten run.

Niall Broe Community Foundation Officer

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The New Saints FC

Carmarthen Town FC

Manager | Craig Harrison

Manager | Mark Aizlewood

Paul Harrison Simon Spender Chris Marriott Phil Baker Steve Evans Kai Edwards Scott Ruscoe Sam Finley Greg Draper Matty Williams Ryan Fraughan Chris Seargeant Jamie Mullan Connell Rawlinson Ryan Edwards Mike Wilde Jamie Reed Alex Darlington Adrian Cieslewicz Scott Quigley Aeron Edwards Ryan Kershaw Chris Mullock Ryan Pryce Luke Douglas Andy Wycherley Fisnik Hajdari

Referee: Mr R Harrington

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Assistants: Mr J Bryant & Mr T Cook

The New Saints FC v Gresford Athletic Park Hall Stadium, Oswestry

Lee Idzi Luke Cummings Craig Hanford Cortez Belle Jordan Wells Chris Thomas Chris Hartland Paul Fowler Luke Prosser Lewis Harling Kyle Bassett Ceri Morgan Jordan Knott Chris Ham Jeff White Liam Thomas Hywel Llyr Danny Thomas Sacha Walters David Brooks

4th Official: Mr B Markham-Jones


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