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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

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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!

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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.

Ynyshir Albions FC

First Team Squad

Ynyshir Albions FC

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

Todays Visitors

Being formed in the early 1980s and using the plough playing field as their home until fundraising from the club enabled them to move to their current home of Ynys park.

At the turn of the century the club tasted major success winning the FAW amateur trophy. They beat Bryntirion Athletic 6 2 to secure their first national honour.

After the merging of the South Wales amateur league and South Wales senior league to form the South Wales alliance leagues 2015/16 saw a promotion party at Ynys park as Trefelin BGC were the first team to be champions of the new South Wales Alliance Premier division.

Earning a spot in the Welsh league for the first time in the clubs history they went from strength to strength in the Welsh league system and in 2019 brought former Wrexham top scorer Lee trundle to the club. This would be a shrewd move with the club going unbeaten in the 2019/20 up until the season's suspension due to the Covid19 pandemic being awarded promotion as champions on points per game average to the newly restructured Cymru South.

Carol Fry

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 Rhian Jones of ‘Elevens Beauty’ who has kindly renewed their sponsorship with the club for the 22/23 campaign.

Married to club legend and future hall of famer Sean Jones, its great to see the family continuing to support the club off the field.

With Christmas parties just around the corner don’t hesitate to get in touch with Rhian.

Young Buns – Round Up

Since our last round of the clubs next generation it's been a bumpy ride for both Richard Wilson and Richard Griffiths sides.

Youth Richard Wilsons youth side exited the FAW youth cup at the second hurdle despite a display full of character and heart against Briton Ferry Academy.

Youth development

Richard Griffiths side has come undone in league fixtures against three of the Cynon Valley’s strongest side's narrowly losing to Penrhiwceiber Rangers before a dominant Penrhiwceiber FC won a heated fixture that saw both sides finish with ten men being, followed by a trip to league leaders Aberdare Town with

goalkeeper Spencer Webber having a strong game between the sticks despite the defeat.

Carol Fry

Despite these setbacks a number of young buns have been shining with teenagers Tom Millard, Leo Williams, Laith Harris and Rori Holness stepping up and performing well for the reserves, while Tyrrell Herbert has been called into the first team squad along with Cody Acock who made his Cymru South debut away to Goytre United.

Trip Through The Archives

A photo recently shared on social media by Byron Young shows the village's footballing heritage.

Taken outside the Union Jack servicemen's club (more commonly known as the bomb) it shows the Ynyshir side of 1933 with the various trophies the side had accumulated in what was clearly a great time for football in Ynyshir.

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, as the buns secured a much needed three points in a 6-0 win against Treowen.

Club News Season Tickets

As a club we are mindful of the rising costs of every day life so following feedback pre-season from supporters we decided to trial for the very first time a club season ticket for all league and cup home fixtures

We have been overwhelmed by the response from supporters contacting us to secure their season tickets ahead of what will be an historic day in the clubs short but successful history.

If you are interested please speak to a member of the committee or contact us via one of our social media pages they are still on offer for just £25.

Carol Fry

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First Team 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 Anything you can spare to help this young man on his road to recovery would be greatly appreciated

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

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Buns Golden Boot

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Man of the Match

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