Easter Monday - Buns Vs The Reds

Ynyshir Albions FC Vs Llanelli Town AFC

JD Cymru South

Easter Monday

Kick Off - 14:30pm

The Oval

Founded

Affiliation

League

Club Colours

Ynyshir Albions FC Club Info

Honours

Home Venue

1992

South Wales Football Association

Cymru South

Home – Shirts: Red and Black Stripes, Shorts: Black, Socks: Red Away – Shirts: Orange, Shorts: Black, Socks: Orange

Ynyshir Oval, Church Terrace, Ynyshir, CF39 0ET

Club House

Ynyshir & District Workingmen’s Club –‘The Baden

Aberrhondda Road, Porth, CF39 0AU

Management & Coaches

1st Team Managers – Dane Williams & Craig Hopkins Coaches – Craig Hughes, Thomas Jones, Sean Jones, Gavin Fry, Charlie Fripp

• 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

• South Wales Alliance Premier League Winners – 2018/2019

• Ardal South Play Off Winners – 2021 / 2022

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 Media Channels

To help keep up to date with the latest club news, interviews and live match day scores, give us a follow. Also a massive thank you for people taking the time to read through our match day programmes.

https://facebook.com/ynyshiralbions.footbba llclub https://twitter.com/yafcthebuns

https://instagram.com/ynyshir_albions

Keep up to date with live scores on match days via the Comet or Cymru Football App

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

A massive thank to one of our new sponsors this year, Stephen Willis of Bluebird CF39 Taxi’s for their sponsorship of our new away kit for the 2022/2023 season

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

Harry Webber

Ynyshir Albions FC

First Team Squad

Jago Norton

Joseff Haig

Ethan Evans

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. #COTB

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

First Team Manager – Lee John

Assistant Manager – Dylan Blain

Coaches – Matthew Rees

Physio / First Aid – Gareth Jones

Trip Down Memory Lane

Competing on the European front

As we welcome Llanelli Town to the Oval today we once again face another of the Cymru league clubs who have qualified for UEFA competition. The reds qualified for European competition for seven consecutive seasons between 2006 – 2013 featuring in the Intertoto cup, Europa League & Champions League.

Despite falling to make it past the qualifying rounds the club did get some memorable moments making the second qualifying round and getting victories before going out on aggregate. Most notably a second leg away 1-0 win over Scottish premiership Motherwell at airdronians Excelsior stadium thanks to a Stuart Jones goal in 09/10.

Though their finest hour came the previous season having been crowned champions in 07/08 the reds entered the champions League qualifying rounds.

In front of a sold out Stebonheath crowd defender Stuart Jones goal sealed a 1-0 victory over Latvian champions FK Ventspils to give the club a debut champions League victory before going down 4-0 at the Ventspils Olimpiskais Stadions in the second leg.

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 Easter Monday fixture we would like to thank our match day sponsor ‘Darryl Price’ who is one of the clubs longest supporters, not only helping the club off the field but a loyal fan come match day.

Agreat family run business who offer first class service don’t hesitate to contact them for all your travel needs.

Supporting Blood, Sweat & Cheers Campaign

Overview of the Season

Miles covered - 22

Goals For – 1

Goals Against – 4

(R1 defeat to Taffs Well)

Miles covered – 600+

Goals For – 26

Goals Against - 56

Miles covered – 25

Goals For – 0

Goals Against – 4

(R1 defeat to Penydarren)

WBS Cymru South League Cup

Miles covered – 64

Goals For – 14

Goals Against - 6

Back by popular demand

To help you get to know more about the players, management and committee throughout the season we’ll be asking them a few questions.

In the hot seat for the very first time is one of the clubs summer signings who its safe to say has settled into the club really superbly…our cat in the sticks!

Name / Age – Luke Evans (28)

Position – Goalkeeper

Favourite Buns Memory – Mark Crutch 1st goal against Ammanford away our very first in the Cymru South

Most Intelligent at the Club – Alex Rees

Least Intelligent at the Club – Could have picked a few but has to be Steven Vaughan (sorry butt)

Worse Memory in a Buns Shirt – Cup loss to Taffs Well

Hard Man – Zacky & Deacon don’t do a high five before the game they’ll take your hand off

Best Trainer – Joe Eason

The Joker – Dre

Worse Trainer – Cory Morgan literally never there and has every excuse not to do a 5k

Carol Fry

Best Tekkers – Jacob Issacs

Quickest in the Team – Cory Morgan

Who goes noticed behind the scenes – Leon Anstee & Jake Thomas

Expectations for this Season – 100% Staying Up

The Illustrious100 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

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.

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.

Carol Fry

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 a few weeks ago he broke the 150 milestone and hasn’t stopped there as he sets his sights on 200+

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 are the new sponsor for our Reserves Team home kit.

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

First Team Results

First Team Results

First Team Results

First Team Results

Club Sponsors

ARI Distribution Ltd – Ryan Harris

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.

Ground Regulations & Conduct Policy

Match Day Parking

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.

Carol 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

Inc. Dane Williams & Joseff Haig

Match Day Refreshments Beaky’s

Refreshments are available at our newly built shop, which is located just outside the home team changing room.

Pop over and see Ryan‘ Beaky’ Oliver who will help keep you fed and watered during the game.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Become

We rely heavily on the generous support from local businesses to help run our club and are always on the look out for anyone that would like to get involved.

There are different way in which you can help and we are happy to discuss the costs involved and what your business can get out of it.

*Playing Kit*

*Training Kit*

*Club Tracksuits*

*Equipment*

*Match Balls*

*Advertising Boards*

*Seating in the Stand*

So if you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Ynyshir Albions FC, get in touch with either;