Ynyshir Albions FC Vs Cardiff Draconians FC Ardal South West League Saturday 29th January KO - 14:00pm The Oval
Ynyshir Albions FC Club Info Honours Founded
1992
Affiliation
South Wales Football Association
League
Ardal South West League
Club Colours
Home – Shirts: Red and Black Stripes, Shorts: Black, Socks: Red Away – Shirts: Orange, Shorts: Black, Socks: Orange
Home Venue
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 Manager - Craig Hopkins Coaches – Craig Hughes, Thomas Jones, Dane Williams, Sean Jones, Gavin Fry
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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
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
3
Home Kit Sponsor
Get In Touch Blue Flame Gas Solutions Ltd Penrhiw Tyncymmer Close Porth Rhondda Cynon Taff Mid Glamorgan CF39 9DE
Mobile: 07519 808 663 Phone: 01443 266722 Email: info@blueflamegassolutionsltd.co.uk Web: www.blueflamegassolutionsltd.co.uk
Our Services Heating Installation Radiator Repairs & Maintenance Boiler Servicing Central Heating Repairs Thermostats Underfloor Heating Gas Leaks
Clubs Home Kit Sponsor
A massive thank you to Gary Lloyd from Blue Flame Gas Solutions Ltd who has sponsored our new home kit for the 2021 / 2022 season, we really appreciate the support.
Match Day Kit Sponsor
A massive thank you to Ryan Harris from ARI Distribution Ltd who has sponsored our match day training tops for the 2021 / 2022 season, we really appreciate the support.
Post Match Kit Sponsor
A massive thank you Gerwyn Harries from ‘The Gourmet Butcher’ who has sponsored post game tops for the 2021 / 2022 season, we really appreciate the support.
Ynyshir Albions FC 2021 / 2022 Season Squad
Craig Hughes Forward
Steven Vaughan Midfield
Thomas Jones Midfield
Leon Anstee Forward
Mark Crutch Defender
Drew Caple Defender
Keiron Williams Goalkeeper
Alex Rees Defender
Dale Pritchard Goalkeeper
Jamie Rewbury Defender
Zack Philpott Defender
Liam Eason Midfield
Joe Eason Midfield
Josh Williams Defender
Scott Jones (Cpt) Midfield
Jacob Isaacs Midfield
Dane Williams Midfield
Sean Jones Defender
Andre Griffiths Midfielder
Lewis Fry Defender Lewis Fry Defender
Kailum Williams Defender
Liam Thomas Midfielder
Carn Thomas Defender
Cory Morgan Midfield
Jamie Williams Midfield
Jamie Price Midfield
Ynyshir Albions FC Committee
Craig Hopkins
Thomas Jones
Carol Fry
Ryan Oliver
Ceri Davies
Ceirion Mason
Mark Lock Mark Lock
Jordan Roberts
Gavin Fry
Andrew Davies
Craig Hughes
Josh Williams
Jamie Rewbury
Morgan Dallimore
Lee Scott
Sean Jones
Carol Fry
A huge thank you to those who behind the scenes help keep the club running, a lot of which goes unseen at times but ensures that the players only focus is securing the points come match day! #COTB
YNYSHIR & DISTRICT WORKINGMEN’S CLUB
‘THE BADEN’
Aberrhondda Road, Porth, CF39 0AU TEL: 01443 682117 * Function Hall Available * * Artist in Bar every Saturday * * Quiz every Wednesday * * Darts & Pool Teams * * Live Sports shown on Big Screens * * New members welcome *
Welcoming todays visitors to the Oval Cardiff Draconians
Club Colour's Back & White Home Venue Lydstep Park Manager / Phillip Booker, Darren Coaches Buttle, James Alloway, James Williams Carol Fry
Squad
Dan Hurton Harry Johnson Richard Noyes Jake Gammond Joshua Payne Lee Denner Shaun McCarthy
Phillip Quick Kieran Cotterill Callum Nippers Tom McClean Matthew Escott Jack Kane Callum Gunstone Matthew Hibbs Liam Williams © Joey Morelli Carol Fry Lloyd Toghill Alex Smith Rhys McCarthy Clayton Farrah Luke Cox
Todays Match Day Sponsor It’s truly humbling to see but once again its members of the local community who have shown their support to the club, this week we would like to say a massive thank you to ‘Marc Jones & Dai Brown’ who have kindly sponsored todays game.
Both have followed the buns home & away for many years and are also no strangers on a buns ‘Jolly Boys Outing’. From all the players, management and committee we really do appreciate it.
Carol Fry
Look Back at Previous Meetings Buns Vs Drac’s It’s safe to say that since the very first encounter back in the Alliance League Two through to present day there isn’t much love loss between the two clubs. A little over 15 miles separates the ‘Oval & Lydstep Park’ which to some might not class as a local derby but one thing for certain it has all hype and previous meetings justify it. Both clubs have risen through the leagues and achieved notable successes so let’s take a trip down memory lane to see how previous fixtures have faired; 2015/16 South Wales Alliance Two Cardiff Dracs 2-2 Ynyshir Albions Ynyshir Albions 1-5 Cardiff Dracs
2016/17 South Wales Alliance One Cardiff Dracs 1-2 Ynyshir Albions Ynyshir Albions 1-2 Cardiff Dracs
W. John Owen Cup Final Cardiff Dracs 4-0 Ynyshir Albions
2017/18 South Wales Alliance Premier
2021/22 FAW Amateur Trophy
Cardiff Dracs 0-3 Ynyshir Albions Ynyshir Albions 2-0 Cardiff Dracs
Cardiff Dracs 0-3 Ynyshir Albions
2018/19 Ynyshir Albions 1-0 Cardiff Dracs Carol Fry Cardiff Dracs 1-1 Ynyshir Albions
2021/2022 – Ardal SW League
TBC
Trip down Memory Lane On this Weekend 2 Years Ago Ynysygerwn 0-2 Ynyshir Albions One of our best results in our maiden Welsh League football season. Club legend Sean Jones opened the scoring early in this Friday night fixture, before we spent majority of the game under pressure against the league leaders. We defended superbly and Leon Anstee sealed 3 points late on the break. 3 Years Ago Cardiff Draconians 1-1 Ynyshir Albions Two title challengers went at it in a feisty South Wales Alliance Premier fixture. Dracs really needed the victory to put big pressure on ourselves and they looked on their way to doing just that until player manager Craig Wells brilliant late header sealed one of our most important points of our title winning season. 6 Years Ago Ynyshir Albions 3-1 Canton Liberal Carol Fry
Much anticipated W. John Owen Cup tie between the then Alliance 2 leaders v Alliance 1 leaders (both would go on to be champions) All the talk before hand was rightly about the Canton striker Chris Quick who was turning out ridiculous scoring figures but the star of the game was a striker of our own Craig Guppy Hughes rolling back the years with a 1st half hattrick on the way to a brilliant cup victory.
Club History The Exclusive 100 Club THE KING As mentioned earlier in the season there is a prestigious group of buns who've scored a hundred or more goals for the club we've already spoken with one Damian Roberts. Now it's time for another this week we caught up with the club's all time leading scorer none other than ‘The King’ Ceirion Mason. Who have you enjoyed playing with the most during your time at the club? There’s been so many to be fair but I’ll go Sean Jones because he’s been there from day one, through all the ups and downs, and there’s been plenty of F**king downs! Are there any goals that personally stand out for you? I think getting my last goal for the club on the Oval which meant that I had one in every league we’ve competed in was a great way to finish for me. Which has been harder playing or beingCarol an Fry integral part of the club's committee?
Playing is the easy part! There’s definitely a lot of challenges that the committee face to keep driving the club forward, but it’s something that I'm loving being a part of. Nothing compares to putting on that shirt and playing for the badge but it’s a good substitute that keeps me involved in the club and it’s rewarding in other ways.
Club History The Exclusive 100 Club
Who would be in your buns all time 11? I’m not going to go there because I’ll upset a few people, I could quite easily pick two starting 11’s that would be just as good as each other. If you could come back for one game and get a hat trick to reach 150 goals in front of the new stand is there a specific team you’d want to do it against? Don’t rub it as I’ll need four goals because I’m on 146! Probably be a big cup game against a Tier 1 or 2 team or derby game. We never won a cup in my time at the buns so it’s long overdue but for me nothing beats scoring on The Oval, its Special place that has brought me so many good memories both on and off the field. Finally from everyone at the club past & present we just wanted to take a moment not only to congratulate Mason for his on field achievements over the years but most recently these past 2-3 years. His desire and commitment to Carol Fry make sure the club secured Tier 3 Welsh league status was nothing short of a miracle, many others would of given up hope years ago. What must have been hundreds of hours of emails, phone calls, meetings at the Oval we are forever grateful for not making yours but so many others dream become a reality. No pressure but next task for you king is the Community Hub #COTB
To help you get to know the players & committee throughout the season, this week we managed to catch up with one of the most in-form strikers in European football not just the Ardal leagues. His new years resolution was to be more positive, don’t think we are too bothered if he sticks to that as along as he continues to replicate his form as we enter the second half of the season. Name / Age – Liam Eason (23) Position – Midfielder / Forward Favourite Buns Memory – Got to be the Cefn Cribwr game, Murf running down the touchline, knew it was on after that! Most Intelligent at the Club – Very tough that, got to be Alex Rees he's a mental character fair play Future Buns Hall of Famer – Kailum Williams Least Intelligent – The two D’s aka Drew or Dre both thick ASF Worse Memory in a Buns Shirt – Pre-Season this year, post COVID break it was not going to plan Best Player you’ve played with – Cory / Joe / Rewbs too close Worse Dress Sense – Ooofffttt Zacky P has some mental socks & clobber to match Longest in the Shower – Anstee Hard Man – Zacky P Best Trainer – Joe Eason Carol Fry The Joker – C.Hughes aka Guppy Worse Trainer – There's a few and I’ve told them…Crutchy, Carn, Jacob, Mr Rewbury the main one we had a chat about it Best Tekkers – Joe Eason when we haven’t been running to the North Pole & back before a game, can hand out hotdogs like sweets in the changing room before a game
Overview of the Season Miles covered – 183 Goals For – 10 Goals Against - 5 Two superb trips run by Beaky’s tours to Aberaeron FC & Penrhyncoch FC (lost in R4)
Miles covered – 124 Goals For – 16 Goals Against - 3 Local derbies and a trip to Caersws the buns face Monmouth in the Qtr final in February Miles covered – 184 Goals For – 50 Goals Against – 19 15 different scorers & 12 MOM’s (Ardal South West league)
Miles covered – 0 Goals For – 3 Goals Against – 1 Home Qtr final in February against Penydarren Seniors (Ardal South Cup)
Club News Sponsorships Renewed Whilst the players and management continue to focus on match day preparation, the buns committee are working tirelessly behind the scenes to continue to push the club forward off the field. We are delighted to announce that the following businesses have decided to renew their sponsorship deals with the club.
Carol Fry
Our design team are working hard to make sure that both new & existing boards are ready to be advertised at the Oval, it’s a message that we’ve shared numerous times but as a club we are truly grateful for this support. Without it not just now but in years gone by we simply would not be able to operate as a club and we’d like to think those dark days are over and the buns are now making what was a dream to so many become a reality.
Ynyshir Albions FC 30th Year Celebrations An Evening with Bruce Grobbelaar
We are pleased to announce that Saturday 5th March we will be welcoming Liverpool goalkeeping legend Bruce Grobbelaar to ‘The Baden’. Any one interested please get in touch via the club page or contact Andrew ‘Murf’ Davies, tickets are £35 pp which includes; • • • • • Carol Fry
Guest Speaker Hog Roast Buffet Memorabilia Auction Raffle & Prized Games Plus live music from the brilliant local acoustic duo Father – Son
We’ve missed so much these past two years, hopefully we’ll get to see you there as part of our 30th year celebrations.
Thank You We are yet again as a club overwhelmed by the generosity shown by our supporters, members of the local community, local businesses and Sport Wales who have kindly donated to our Crowdfunding campaign.
We will be in touch shortly with people who selected one of the reward packages and please stay tuned to our social media pages as we’ll share progress of the work being undertaken to improve the facilities we are able to offer on match days. Ladies and Disabled Sanitary Facilities - a Community crowdfunding project in Porth by Cei Mason (crowdfunder.co.uk)
Carol Fry
2021 / 2022 Results Date
Opposition
Home / Away
Competition
Result
Score
Scorers
MOM
9th July
Blaenrhondda
Away
R1 FAW Welsh Cup
Won
0-4
Anstee x2, Vaughan, Price
Leon Anstee
17th July
Blaenrhondda
Home
R1 FAW Amateur Trophy
Won
7-2
Morgan, L. Eason x2, Anstee, J. Eason, McGregor, Thomas
Cory Morgan
23rd July
Cwmbach
Away
R2 FAW Welsh Cup
Won
2-0
S. Jones, Anstee
Joe Eason
31st July
Penrhiwceiber
Away
Ardal South West League
Won
2-4
S. Jones x2, Caple, Rees
Carn Thomas
3rd Aug
West End
Home
Ardal South West League
Won
5-0
Morgan, Anstee, McGregor, L. Eason, Caple
Drew Caple
7th Aug
Merthyr Saints
Away
R2 FAW Amateur Trophy
Won
0-2
S. Jones, Anstee
Mark Crutch
10th Aug
Caerau Ely
Away
Ardal South West League
Won
0-2
Anstee, K. Williams
Leon Anstee
14th Aug
Aberaeron FC
Away
R3 FAW Welsh Cup
Won
1-3
Scott Jones x2, L. Eason
Liam Eason
21st Aug
Cardiff Dracs
Away
R3 FAW Amateur Trophy
Won
0-3
McGregor, J.Eason, L. Eason
Liam Eason
24th Aug
Garden Village
Home
Ardal South West League
Won
1-0
Liam Eason
Liam Eason
28th Aug
AFC Llwydcoed
Away
Ardal South West League
Won
2-4
Morgan, l. Eason x2, Kailum
Jacob Issacs
4th Sept
Penrhyncoch FC
Away
R4 FAW Welsh Cup
Lost
1-4
Jamie Price
Dre Griffiths
2021 / 2022 Results Date
Opposition
Home / Away
Competition
Result
Score
Scorers
MOM
11th Sept
Cwmaman
Home
R4 FAW Amateur Trophy
Won
2-0
S. Jones, L. Eason
Mark Crutch
18th Sept
Newport City
Home
R1 Ardal South Cup
Won
3-1
L. Easonx2, Anstee
Jacob Issacs
25th Sept
Pontardawe Town
Away
Ardal South West League
Lost
3-1
Jamie Price
Jacob Issacs
2nd Oct
Caersws FC
Away
R5 FAW Amateur Trophy
Won
1-2
Liam Eason, Joe Eason
Jacob Issacs
9th Oct
Dinas Powys
Away
Ardal South West League
Lost
2-1
Joe Eason
Mark Crutch
16th Oct
Cwmamman Utd
Home
Ardal South West League
Won
4-3
Carn Thomas, Liam Easonx2, Alex Rees
Zack Philpott
22nd Oct
Penydarren BGC
Away
Ardal South West League
Postponed
30th Oct
Caldicot Town
Home
R2 Ardal South Cup
Won
0-0 FT
Buns progress with a 4-2 victory on pens
Alex Rees
6th Nov
AFC Porth
Home
Ardal South West League
Won
5-0
S. Jones, Philpott, Caple, Price, L. Eason
Drew Caple
13th Nov Treharris Athletic
Away
Ardal South West League
Won
1-6
L. Eason x3, Price, J. Eason, Crutch
Mark Crutch
20th Noc
Pontyclun
Home
Ardal South West League
Lost
1-2
Liam Eason
Liam & Jacob (Joint MOM)
27th Nov
Penrhiwceiber Rangers
Home
Ardal South West League
Won
2-0
L. Eason, Anstee
Kailum Williams
2021 / 2022 Fixtures & Results Date
Opposition
Home / Away
Competition
Result
Score
Scorers
MOM
4th Dec
West End
Away
Ardal South West League
Won
1-2
Liam Eason & Leon Anstee
Mark Crutch
11th Dec
Caerau Ely
Home
Ardal South West League
Lost
2-3
Liam Eason & Dre Griffiths
Dre Griffiths
17th Dec
Garden Village
Away
Ardal South West League
Won
0-4
Liam Eason, Joe Eason, Drew Caple, Zack Philpott
Liam Eason
Liam Eason x2, Scott Jones, Cory Morgan x 3,
Carn Thomas
Christmas Break 8th Jan
Cardiff Dracs
Away
Ardal South West League
Postponed
15th Jan
Ton Pentre
Home
Ardal South West League
Postponed
22nd Jan
AFC Llwydcoed
Home
Ardal South West League
Won
29th Jan
Cardiff Dracs
Home
Ardal South West League
5th Feb
Ton Pentre
Away
Ardal South West League
12th Feb
Penydarrren
Home
Ardal South Cup Qtr Final
19th Feb
Ynysygerwen
Away
Ardal South West League
26th Feb
Monmouth
Home
FAW Amateur Trophy Qtr Final
6-0
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 Carol Fry immediately. 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. We want the match day experience for all players, managements and spectators to be an enjoyable and safe one, so on behalf Carol Fry of the committee we’d like to thank you for adhering to the clubs’ conduct & ground regulations
Ardal South West League
Race for the Golden Boot & MOM’s Man of the Match
Race for the Golden Boot Steven Vaughan
Kailum Williams
1
Dre Griffiths
2
Alex Rees
Zack Philpott
2
Zack Philpott
Carn Thomas
2
Joe Eason
Alex Rees
2
Cory Morgan
Kailum Williams
2
Huw McGregor
Carn Thomas
3
Drew Caple
Drew Caple
4
Jamie Price
Leon Anstee
5
Cory Morgan
6
Andre Griffiths
Joe Eason
6
Liam Eason
Scott Jones
9
Leon Anstee
Mark Crutch
10
Jacob Isaacs
Liam Eason
26 0
5
10
15
20
25
0 30
1
2
3
4
5
6
Upcoming Fixtures *subject to cup games* Sat 5th Feb League – Ton Pentre Venue – Ynys Park Sat 12th Feb Ardal Cup Qtr Final – Penydarren Seniors Venue – Oval Sat 19th Feb
League – Ynysygerwen AFC Venue – Llandarcy Academy of Sport Sat 26th Feb FAW Amateur Qtr Final - Monmouth Town FC Venue – Oval
Match Day Refreshments
Refreshments are available at our tuck shop, outside the Home changing room. So come see Ryan ‘ Beaky’ Oliver who will help keep you fed and watered during the game.
Prices Tea Coffee Chocolate Bar Sweets Crisps Cans Fruit Shoots
£1 £1 50p 50p 50p 70p 70p
Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a sponsor of Ynyshir Albions FC 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 any of the below: Ryan ' Beaky' Oliver - 07936 878321 Ceirion Mason - 07528 969805 Carol Fry - 07772891349