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

• 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!

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Home Kit Sponsor

A massive thank you to Gary Lloyd from Blue Flame Gas Solutions

who has kindly renewed his sponsorship of the First Team Home Kit for

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.

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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 to the Oval

Fry

First Team Manager

Sampson

Taffs Well FC

A Charitable Connection

Today's visitors the wellmen are an established Welsh league club but in recent years it's a friendship with a club from the English pyramid that has brought them into the spotlight. Between 2017 & 2019 the Taff's hosted three pre-season fixtures with nearby neighbours Cardiff City one of which was in preparation for the bluebirds second spell in the Premier League.

All of witch came about due to fundraising by the club for the nearby vellindre cancer hospital notably playing in a pink kit to help raise awareness, this was noticed by Neil Warnock who for family reasons was attending vellindre and an unexpected friendship blossomed.

Thousands were present for all three fixtures as player's and coaches mixed with fans in a carnival atmosphere. A 1-0, 3-0 & 5-1 victory's for the bluebirds was irrelevant as all three matches gave the community a night to remember and charities a boost with the second fixture being in aid of the Ty-Hafan children's hospital.

Carol Fry

The friendship continued after Neil Warnock's departure from the Welsh capital as he stayed in touch with the wellmen helping with fundraising for a community defibrillator that now sits next to the main gate.

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 continued their sponsorship with the club, a business that has helped support a number of clubs within the valleys over the years.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with them, superb family run business!

Carol Fry

Buns Weekend Line Up

Overview of the Season

WBS Cymru South

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 last Friday nights fixture which was the clubs first on the new and very 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.

Carol Fry

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 £50.

Last season we ran a joint venture with Sport Wales which was so generously backed by you via our Crowdfunding campaign.

I think you will agree when you visit the ground that the work that has been undertaken will help push the club forward and enhance the facilities for everyone on a match day.

Ladies and Disabled Sanitary Facilities - a Community crowdfunding project in Porth by Cei Mason (crowdfunder.co.uk)

First

Results

First

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.

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 Fry

Opta Stats Buns Golden Boot

Opta Stats LyonsDen

Man of the Match

Opta Stats Assists

League

Venue

Taffs Well

Oval (14:30pm)

League

Goytre United Venue

Glenhafod Park (19:30pm)

League

Venue

Cwmbran Celtic AFC

Oval (14:00pm)

League

Venue

Swansea University

Swansea Uni Centre (14:00pm)

Match Day Refreshments Beaky’s

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