Match Day Programme

Ynyshir Albions FC Club Info

Honours

• Promotion to Rhondda Premier Division - 1993/1994

• Rhondda Whitbread Cup Winners - 1993/1994

• Rhondda Lucania Cup Winners - 1994/1995

• Rhondda Premier Player of the Year - Steve Maylin - 1994/1995

• Rhondda League Winners - 1996/1997

• Rhondda Lucania Cup Winners - 1996/1997

• South Wales Senior League Div 2 Winners – 1998/1999

• Bruty Cup Winners – 2001/2002

• South Wales Senior League Div 1 Winners - 2002/2003

• South Wales Senior League Player of the Year – Craig Wells – 2002/2003

• SWFA Senior Cup Winners – 2003/2004

• South Wales Senior League Div 2 Winners – 2007/2008

• South Wales Alliance Div 2 Winners – 2015/2016

• South Wales Alliance Div 1 Runner Up – 2016/2017

• CW. John Owen Cup Runners Up – 2016/2017

• South Wales Alliance Premier Runner Up – 2017/2018

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Bun Army

We’ve said it for some time now but our fans are our 12th man, the support both home & away last season at times gave the players that extra push, however as the saying goes there is no place like home…we can’t wait to see you at the Oval!

Social

Channels

Home Kit Sponsor

A massive thank you to Gary Lloyd from Blue Flame Gas Solutions Ltd who has kindly renewed his sponsorship of the First Team Home Kit for the 2022/2023 season

Away Kit Sponsor

Match Day Kit Sponsor

A massive thank you to Ryan Harris from ARI Distribution Ltd who has kindly renewed his sponsorship of our match day training tops, we really appreciate the support.

Post Match Kit Sponsor

A massive thank you Gerwyn Harries from ‘The Gourmet Butcher’ who renewed his sponsorship of the match day tracksuits.

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First Team Squad

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First Team Squad

Ynyshir Albions FC Committee

The people you may not always see but behind the scenes the amount of work they put in is unbelievable, countless hours of their own time all with the aim of improving every aspect of the club on and off the field.

Ceirion Mason Gavin Fry

Thomas Jones Ryan Oliver

Mark Lock

Craig Hughes

Carol Fry

Josh Williams

Craig Hopkins

Jordan Roberts

Andrew Davies

Mark Lock

Morgan Dallimore

Jamie Rewbury

Carol Fry

Ceri Davies

Sean Jones

Lee Scott

Welcoming Todays Visitors

Carol Fry

Man of The Match Board

Another first for the club this year we are but we delighted to have renewed our affiliation with Brendan of ‘Lyons Den’ who has kindly agreed to sponsor our new ‘Man of the Match’ board.

Todays Match Day Sponsor

For todays fixture we would like to thank Gills Skip Hire who have kindly renewed their sponsorship with the club for the 22/23 campaign.

Great family run business who offer great rates and a first class service, don’t hesitate to get in contact.

Overview

Back by popular demand to help you get to know more about the players, management and committee throughout the season

In the hot seat for the very first time is one of the clubs summer signings who is our second poshest player, resides in Pontyclun but his roots are Blackwood.

Name / Age – Jake Cross (27)

Position – Midfielder

Favourite Buns Memory – Not been here long, but the boys efforts against Britton Ferry was one of the reasons that made me join, knew I’d fit right in

Most Intelligent at the Club – Have to back myself for this one, Dane’s a close 2nd from the intellectual discussions we’ve had over a G&T

Least Intelligent at the Club – Drew not even a debate

Worse Memory in a Buns Shirt – Probably Swansea, not a nice feeling at all

Hard Man – Jacob ‘right hook’ Issacs hope the ban was worth it

Best Trainer – Alex Rees is a worker, always puts the graft in, Dre & Jacob work hard as well

The Joker – Always find myself laughing at Zac when I can eventually understand him, top lad fair play!

Worse Trainer – Too many boys so cant really single one out

Best Tekkers – Cory’s got some quick feet, very difficult to play against when he’s on it Quickest in the Team – Cory but Kalium looks like he built for it as well

Surprising Fact – Sure you can tell by looking at me I’ve broken my nose 5 times and I probably hold the highest bench press & Lat Pull down of the whole squad Expectations for this Season – I think we can stay up but we just need a big buy in from all the boys the next few months

Carol Fry

The Illustrious 100 Club

Not one who likes the limelight but following our last home game to Trefelin, it saw just the 6th player in the clubs history to score 100 goals for the club.

‘The Tank’ has been an absolute credit to the three different managers he’s played and scored under, the 100 goals have been achieved across six different divisions in just 158 appearances.

For those that have watched the clubs rise these past few years I think we can all say its not just his goals that makes him a special player his work rate for his teammates is an example for any youngster coming through.

Carol Fry

Leon now joins the all time list of Chris Perry, Gavin Fry, Damian Roberts, Craig Wells and current all time leading scorer Cei Mason. #hesoneofourown

Double Centurion

A shout out to our long serving left back Zack Philpott who a few weeks ago made 200th appearance for his hometown club

Had it not been for injuries, the odd suspension in his younger days and a brief spell applying his trade on the rugby field as the Gavin Henson of Wattstown RFC he would be pushing the 300 mark by now.

However this season he’s re-gained his fitness and we have no doubt he has plenty of years left in what has been a great career with the buns to date.

Over 200 games across 8 different divisions and 6 Tier’s of Welsh football, during that time he’s scored some unbelievable goals and has singly handily kept the freeze spray profits at an all time high.

#hesoneofourown

Carol Fry

Photo of the Week

Whilst results these past few weeks have been tough to take this photo is a great example of what this club is about.

One is 17 year old Laith Harris making his first team appearance against Trefelin and the other player nearly twice his age marathon man Alex Rees who in years gone by played alongside Laith’s dad who was making his 278th club appearance.

These past few weeks due to injuries, suspensions, commitment issues the buns management have called upon the next generation who have all stood up and shown the desire and ability that we knew they had, with the likes of Cody Adcock, Ronan Fleming and Tyrel Herbert all making their senior debuts.

Carol Fry

Thank to Perry Dobbin for the photos despite the horrible conditions that day

Blood, Sweat & Buns

As a club we are delighted to be working with the Welsh blood service as part of their blood sweat and cheers campaign.

Along with the FAW and all the clubs that make up the Cymru league's we are looking to raise awareness of the lifesaving work that the Welsh blood service do and to hopefully encourage more of the Welsh footballing fanbase to donate blood.

Carol Fry

If your over the age of 17, in good health and would like more information or to book a donation appointment please follow the link below.

WBS Booking (wales.nhs.uk)

Long Live The

The word ‘Legend’ is often used too lightly with little to no evidence to quantify such a statement / title.

However for anyone associated to the club or those with a good understanding of our history I think we can safely say that Cei ‘The King’ Mason more than deserves such a mantle.

He’s represented the club since 2005 and has applied his trade from Tier 7 through to Tier 2, even he thought that this would be one achievement too many in what has been an illustrious career but last Friday he once again showed his love and commitment for the club netting his 150th & 151st goal.

There have been some great players over the years with only a handful in the exclusive 100 club but Mason is now out in front and this may be a record that that remains unchallenged for many a decade to come.

Carol Fry

His work rate on the field is unreal but the last 4 years its his work off the field, that many would not of seen, but for those that have I think we can confidently say had it not been, we would quite simply not be applying our trade at this level.

From everyone at the club we wanted to say a massive thank you to West Link Mechanical Services who a few weeks ago won the club raffle to secure primary sponsorship for our Reserves Team home kit.

This was worn for the first time in the clubs first outing on the new and impressive Baglan field a few weeks ago.

Club News Season Tickets

Being the very first time the club has offered something like this and despite the ask we were a bit nervous whether the up take would of been positive.

We wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has purchased a season ticket this season, its definitely something we would be looking at each year to help keep the costs down for our supporters.

Carol Fry

Ahead of the festive campaign which see’s meet local neighbours Cambrian in a double header we wanted to say a huge thank you for all the messages and support we’ve had so far this season.

W know the results haven’t always reflected the efforts but we assure you we wont give up and are ready to fight for everything to make sure we are a Cymru South team in 2023-2024

First Team Results

Assists

Goals - Dre Griffiths Assists - Drew Dre Griffiths 31st July Briton Ferry Away JD Cymru South Lost 0-2 GoalsAssistsMark Crutch 2nd August Ammanford Away JD Cymru South Drew 2-2

Goals - Mark Crutch, Joe Eason Assists – Jacob & Drew

Dre Griffiths & Luke Evans 13th August Pontardawe Town Home JD Cymru South Lost 0-2 GoalsAssistsDre Griffiths 20th August Abergavenny Town Home JD Cymru South Lost 0-1 GoalsAssistsJacob Isaacs 26th August Llanelli Town Away JD Cymru South Lost 1-0 GoalsAssistsJacob Isaacs 29th August Trefelin BGC Away JD Cymru South Won 0-3

Goals - Carter x2, Cory Assists- Cory, Drew, Scott Carter Campbell 3rd Sept Swansea University Away R1 Cymru South Cup Won 1-7

Goals - Carter Campbell Assists- Cory Morgan Drew Caple

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Results

Support for George Hopkins

A few weeks ago the club were rocked by the news of an incident that impacted one of our star youth team players George Hopkins. We all knew what a courageous young man George was whether out on the field for the buns or showing his old man and older brother who the better boxer was in the ring.

The strength and bravery shown for someone so young is testament to his character and from everyone associated to the club we wish him all the best.

We know times are tough at present but anything you can spare to help this young man on his road to recovery would be greatly appreciated.

On behalf of George and all the family they would like to say a massive thank you for everyone’s well wishes and generous donations.

Fundraiser by Craig Hughes : Support George Hopkins (gofundme.com)

Club Sponsors

Ground Regulations & Conduct Policy

Ground Regulations / Conduct Policy - This policy has been designed to ensure that all players, spectators and officials that visit the ground during a match day adhere to the guidelines set out by the clubs’ committee.

Admission Rights Under 16’s – Free Entry Over 16’s - £5 entry fee Season Ticket Holders – Must present their pass at either entry gate before admission will be allowed otherwise it will be a £5 charge.

Abandonment & Postponement In the event of the game being postponed prior to kick off you are eligible for a full refund of the £5 entry fee. In the event of the match being abandoned and the fixture needing to be re-played you will be offered free entry on the re-arranged fixture.

Field of Play If any spectator enters the field of play during the game, they will be asked to leave the ground immediately. We have a zero-tolerance policy in regards to this. The welfare and safety of players, management and match officials is paramount.

Alcohol No alcohol will be sold or can be brought into the ground. Anyone found doing so will be asked to dispose of it before being allowed entry. In addition, anyone found setting off fireworks or flares inside the grounds will be asked to leave immediately.

Carol Fry

Abusive / Racist Behaviour Anyone heard giving abusive or racist remarks towards, players / management, match day officials, club officials or opposing supporters, will be asked to leave the ground immediately. We do not condone this type of behaviour whatsoever.

Match Day Parking

Ground Regulations & Conduct Policy

There will be specific parking spaces marked out within the club grounds for match day officials or anyone who requires assistance in relation to their disability.

Disposal of Rubbish

We kindly ask that all persons entering the ground that you dispose of your rubbish in the correct waste disposal bins that will be clearly marked out around the ground for recyclable & non-recyclable items.

Emergency Information & Facilities

We kindly ask that you familiarise yourself with the ground layout plan paying close attention to the emergency exits and evacuation plan, which you will find located on the clubs notice board outside of the players / officials changing rooms. If you have any additional questions or concerns in relation to the policies or safety plans please speak to one of our committee members.

Fry

We want the match day experience for all players, managements and spectators to be an enjoyable and safe one, so on behalf of the committee we’d like to thank you for adhering to the clubs’ conduct & ground regulations

Carol

Opta Stats

Buns Golden Boot

Opta Stats LyonsDen

Man of the Match

Opta Stats Assists

Christmas Campaign

The very first league meeting of these two clubs with Cambrian who had been by far the leading club in the Rhondda valleys for many a year.

The two sides now face each twice in the space of three days over the festive campaign as we draw a close to football in 2022. It would be great to see you at the Oval Boxing Day in your new Xmas attire, with friendships aside both teams will be going all out for those much needed 3 points.