Ynyshir Albions FC Vs Ton Pentre AFC Ardal South West League Saturday 23rd April KO 14:30pm 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
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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
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Home Kit Sponsor
Get In Touch Blue Flame Gas Solutions Ltd Penrhiw Tyncymmer Close Porth Rhondda Cynon Taff Mid Glamorgan CF39 9DE
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Our Services Heating Installation Radiator Repairs & Maintenance Boiler Servicing Central Heating Repairs Thermostats Underfloor Heating Gas Leaks
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 our 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
Mark Crutch Defender
Thomas Jones Midfield
Leon Anstee Forward
Alex Rees Defender
Keiron Williams Goalkeeper
Dale Pritchard Goalkeeper
Jamie Rewbury Defender
Liam Eason Midfield
Joe Eason Midfield
Josh Williams Defender
Zack Philpott Defender
Andre Griffiths Midfielder
Sean Jones Defender
Nathan Applin Midfield
Lewis Fry Defender Lewis Fry Defender
Kailum Williams Defender
Liam Thomas Midfielder
Carn Thomas Defender
Scott Jones (Cpt) Midfield
Jacob Isaacs Midfield
Dane Williams Midfield
Cory Morgan Midfield
Jamie Williams 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
Welcoming todays visitors to the Oval ‘The Rhondda Bulldogs’ Ton Pentre AFC Club Colour's Red & black Home Venue Ynys Park Manager / Nickie Jones, John Morgan, Coaches Kevin James Carol Fry
Squad
Luke Evans (GK) Marc Edwards (GK) Keiran Bassett Josh Hardy
Mishary McCarthy Gareth Welsh (Cpt) Osian Howells Jamie Bebb Carol Fry
Keelan Fackrell Scott Jones Lee Owen Leroy Thomas
Jon Welsh Sam Davies Lee Price Cori Mabey
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 Gary & Angela Jones who have kindly sponsored todays game. Parents to club captain and future buns hall of famer Sean Jones they’ve spent countless hours over the years and continue to do so heading down to the Oval on match day to support the club. From all the players, management and committee we really do appreciate it.
Carol Fry
Club History / Achievements
Carol Fry
The Fach has caught up with the Fawr
As the we enter a new year its another huge milestone for the buns as it’s the 30th year since their formation, as we welcome today's visitors Ton Pentre to the Oval, in which we host a league fixture that over the last few decades was unthinkable to so many across the football community. Why unthinkable; well back in 1992 the ‘Bulldogs’ were invited to be a founding member of the league of Wales now the Cymru Premier. They declined this invite and opted to win promotion to the top flight which they achieved the following year. Successful seasons in the mid 90s provided a pathway into Europe in the now dissolved Intertoto Cup losing 7-0 to Dutch Eredivisie side Heerenveen. On the score sheet for the Dutch side that night was a young Danish striker Jon Dahl Tomasson who would go on to win the Eredivisie with Feyenoord, Serie A & Champions league with AC Milan as well as scoring a staggering 52 international goals for Denmark. All of this on top of the bulldogs 1986 FA Carolcup Fry run that saw them lose 4-1 to Cardiff city in the first round proper. The prospect of little old Ynyshir Albions making a trip to Ynys park for anything other than a cup tie or a pre-season friendly seemed out of the realms of what was achievable.
The Fach has caught up with the Fawr
However as we’ve seen over the years football has a funny old way of making the impossible become possible, fast forward nearly three decades later and both clubs fortunes have changed, Ton Pentre no longer hold the title of the Rhondda's premier football club that title undoubtedly now sits with Cambrian & Clydach who are currently setting the standard on and off the field. It’s a Rhondda Fach vs Rhondda Fawr derby, a win for the buns will be another huge milestone and testament in how far the club has come on and off the field especially over the last few seasons. For the bulldogs it’s a great a chance to build on past glory's but the main goal for both teams come 2:30pm Saturday is securing the three points on offer, as both clubs set about achieving their own personal goals as we head into the final few games of the season.
Carol Fry
Trip down Memory Lane
On this Weekend 3 Years Ago.. South Wales Alliance Premier - Garw SBGC 1-2 Ynyshir Albions Massive result in our Alliance Premier title running edging the Garw in a tough midweek battle. With 18 year old winger Cory Morgan the match winner with a brilliant double. 5 Years Ago.. South Wales Alliance One - Ynyshir Albions 1-0 Tonyrefail BGC Tense, tight and feisty derby as two Rhondda sides clashed both with promotion hopes. We would do a late league double over Tonyrefail to gain promotion as runners up, Leon Anstee with the all important goal. 6 Years Ago.. South Wales Alliance Two - St. Albans 0-1 Ynyshir Albions Carol Fry
Again another pivotal win of a title challenge. Hard battle, a tough and dull game looking to be points dropped until a cracking left footed Dale Hughes winner from outside the box in the final 10 minutes, 2nd goal for 3-3 setting up the grandstand finish that was completed with Joe Eason netting a late Ynyshir winner.
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 – 156 Goals For – 18 Goals Against - 6 Local derbies & a trip to Caersws the buns next face Baglan Dragons in the last four on the 19th March Miles covered – 338 Goals For – 72 Goals Against – 34 18 different scorers & 12 MOM’s (Ardal South West league)
Miles covered – 0 (All home fixtures) Goals For – 4 Goals Against – 1 Semi Final TBC
This weekends will see the buns play their final home fixture which is the 22nd game on the Oval this season across league & cup competitions. Regardless of what happens on the field the next few weeks if we cast our minds back less than 12 months ago there was an army of helpers just trying to get the playing surface and surrounding facilities to the standard to meet Tier 3 requirements. The buns have always had a loyal following the past 30 years however I think for anyone who’s come to watch the boys this season, we can confidently say we have the best following of any club in this division. With attendances regularly pushing 175+ spectators p/w we’ve not only seen the loyal fan base continue to turn up week in week out but there’s now a new group of fans of all ages, wanting to come down and support the boys on a match day. The old cliché of a 12th man and the difference it can make to the players is 100% true, from all the players, management and committee at the club we would like to say a massive thank you to everyone that has supported us both on & off the field the season. Carol Fry
We’d like to think that whether its at the Oval, an away trip on Beaky tour’s or back at the club house after a match, it’s a club that we want everyone to feel apart of. There’s still a lot to play for and the boys are continuing to put the hard work in but seeing as it’s the last match day programme from us we wanted to give a special mention to our fans and sponsors.
2021 / 2022 Fixtures & 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 Fixtures & 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
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
6-0
Liam Eason x2, Scott Jones, Cory Morgan x 3,
Carn Thomas
29th Jan
Cardiff Dracs
Home
Ardal South West League
Lost
1-3
Liam Eason
Dre Griffiths
5th Feb
Ton Pentre
Away
Ardal South West League
Won
1-4
Liam Eason, Cory Morgan, Leon Anstee, Joe Eason
Cory Morgan
12th Feb
Penydarrren
Home
Ardal South Cup Qtr Final
Won
1-0
Jacob Issacs
Dre & Alec (Joint MOM)
19th Feb
Ynysygerwn
Away
Ardal South West League
Postponed
26th Feb
Monmouth
Home
FAW Amateur Trophy Qtr Final
Won
2-0
Liam Eason x2
Leon Anstee
2021 / 2022 Fixtures & Results Date
Opposition
Home / Away
Competition
Result
Score
Scorers
MOM
5th March
Cwmamman Utd
Away
Ardal South West League
Won
2-4
Crutch, L. Eason, Cory, Jacob
Crutch & Jacob (Joint MOM)
12th March
Penydarren
Home
Ardal South West League
Won
3-2
Anstee, Joe Eason, Jacob
Jacob Issacs
19th March
Baglan Dragons
Penybont
FAW Amateur Trophy Semi Final
Lost
3-0
Home
Ardal South West League
Lost
1-2
Scott Jones
Jacob Issacs
26th March Treharris Athletic
Dre Griffiths
2nd Apr
Ynysygerwn
Home
Ardal South West League
Won
2-0
Liam Eason, Joe Eason
Jacob Issacs
9th Apr
Dinas Powys
Home
Ardal South West League
Won
3-1
L. Eason, Anstee, Morgan
Jacob Issacs
12th Apr
Pontardawe
Home
Ardal South West League
Drew
2-2
Jacob Issacs, Mark Crutch
Jacob Issacs
15th Apr
Penydarren
Away
Ardal South West League
Drew
2-2
Leon Anstee, Liam Thomas
Cory Morgan
20th Apr
Ynysygerwn
Away
Ardal South West League
Won
2-0
Cory Morgan, Jamie Rewbury
Leon Anstee
23rd Apr
Ton Pentre
Home
Ardal South West League
26th Apr
Cardiff Dracs
Away
Ardal South West League
3rd May
AFC Porth
Away
Ardal South West League
7th May
Pontyclun FC
Away
Ardal South West League
*TBC date & opposition for the semi final of the Ardal South Cup
Ardal South West League
Race for the Golden Boot & MOM’s Golden Boot Steven Vaughan Liam Thomas Jamie Rewbury Dre Griffiths Zack Philpott Carn Thomas Alex Rees Kailum Williams Mark Crutch Huw McGregor Jacob Isaacs Drew Caple Jamie Price Joe Eason Cory Morgan Scott Jones Leon Anstee Liam Eason
Man of the Match
1 1 1
Kailum Williams Zack Philpott 2 2 2 2 2
Joe Eason Alex Rees Carn Thomas Drew Caple
3 3
Cory Morgan 4 4
Leon Anstee 5
Dre Griffiths 9
Liam Eason
10 10
Mark Crutch 14 33
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Jacob Isaacs 0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Final League Fixtures *subject to cup games* Tues 26th Apr League – Cardiff Draconians Venue – Lydstep Park (18:45pm KO) Tues 3rd May League – AFC Porth Venue – Dinas Park (18:45 KO) Sat 7th May
League – Pontyclun FC Venue – Ivor Park (14:30pm KO) TBC Ardal South Cup (Semi Final) Venue –
ARI Distribution Ltd – Ryan Harris
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 *
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.
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
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
Match Day Refreshments Beaky’s
Refreshments are available at our shop, which is located just outside the home teams changing room. Pop over and 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 either; Ryan ' Beaky' Oliver - 07936 878321 Ceirion Mason - 07528 969805 Carol Fry - 07772891349