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MATCH REPORTS |
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SEASON 2000-01 |
| 1999-00 |
2000-01 |
2001-02 |
2002-03 |
2003-04 |
2004-05 |
2005-06 |
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Saturday 5th May 2001 |
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| BANGOR CITY |
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Inter
Cardiff
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| 1 | Paul Evans |
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Danny Embleton
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| 2 | Steve Cooper | Marc Lloyd Williams 2 |
Adam Pitcairn
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| 3 | Clayton Blackmore | og Lima |
Craig Lima
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| 4 | Paul Sellers |
Phil Joslin
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| 5 | Sean Hazelden |
Tom Williams
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| 6 | Richard Owen |
Gareth Wallowrk
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| 7 | Marc Lloyd Williams |
Dan Locke
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| 8 | Mark Thomas |
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Huw Neale
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| 9 | Craig Roberts | Paul Roberts |
Matt Mannering
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Davies
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| 10 | Rhodri Giggs | Matthew Bishop |
Phil Clark
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Matthew Williams
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| 11 | Aled Rowlands | Graham Brett |
Gavin Beddard
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Jason Hislop
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A bright sunny day at Farrar Road, a stiff
breeze, City brought the curtain down on their season and ended the
LoW existence of the club variously known as UWIC Inter Cardiff Cabletel.
This was never a contest as the visitors fielded a side more in keeping with their Abacus destiny than LoW past. Steve Cooper fashioned the first opening with a run and cross headed wide by Richard Owen before Marc Lloyd Williams notched his 99th LoW goal with a well timed run into the box and calm finish past Merseyside based Danny Embleton on 12 minutes. Further chances fell to Marc Lloyd Williams before Adam Pitcairn forced a good save from Paul Evans on 20 minutes. City responded through the mercurial Rhodri Giggs whose 25 yard effort drifted wide, then the little winger had a shot blocked and Marc Lloyd Williams fired wide. Five minutes before half time Marc Lloyd Williams notched his 100th LoW goal after he colmly slotted home after good approach work from Steve Cooper, Rhodri Giggs and Aled Rowlands. There was still time for Marc Lloyd Williams and Rhodri Giggs to narrowly miss and finally for Richard Owen to volley over as City opened up the Cardiff defence with ease. |
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| A distinctly one paced second period had one
bright spark when on 55 minutes a strange own goal signalled the final
act of the season. In a goalmouth scramble a UWIC defender thrashed
the ball against his team mate Craig
Lima who watched in disbelief as it
cannoned into the goal! Two minutes later Marc Lloyd Williams thought he his hatrick when he clamly beat Embleton from ten yards but referee Bevan had whistled for a foul by him on Joslin. In the relative tedium that followed City used all three substitutes, starting on the hour with Graham Brett for Clayton Blackmore. Five minutes later a superb 40 yard pass from Aled Rowlands found Marc Lloyd Williams but he shot over. Then Aled himself made way for Matthew Bishop as did Mark Thomas for a grinning Paul Roberts. The final ten minutes might have seen a red card for the giant Locke whose intial block on Paul Roberts was followed up by a repeat effort on Marc Lloyd Williams but - to his credit - the referee took the commonsense view and contented himself with a verbal warning. Chances came and went to Rhodri Giggs and Marc Lloyd Williams but to no avail. Season over and time to reflect and recruit.... |
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Mark Thomas |
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Dan Locke |
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Tuesday 1st May 2001 |
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| BANGOR CITY |
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Aberystwyth
Town
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| 1 | Paul Evans |
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Jason Matthews
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| 2 | Graham Brett | Marc Lloyd Williams |
Steve Mardenbrough
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Chris Hammond
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| 3 | Clayton Blackmore |
Aneurin Thomas
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| 4 | Sean Hazelden |
Gavin O'Toole
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| 5 | Paul Sellers |
Steve Pope
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| 6 | Richard Owen |
Gari Lewis
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| 7 | Marc Lloyd Williams |
Glyndwr Hughes
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| 8 | Matthew Bishop |
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Nigel Nicholas
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| 9 | Paul Roberts | Steve Cooper |
Andrew Caree
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Paul Evans
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| 10 | Rhodri Giggs | Craig Roberts |
Jon Tappin
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Steve Mardenbrough
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| 11 | Aled Rowlands | Mark Thomas |
Sean Hayes
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Mark Gornall
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| With both teams scoring once and failing to convert numerous
other chances a draw was probably about right in this end of season
run out. Aber started the stronger withGavin O'Toole prompting from midfield but it was a 25 yard screamer from Paul Roberts on the right that rattled the visitors crossbar as Jason Matthews could only stand and watch. On ten minutes a blow for the green & blacks as Nigel Nicholas hobbled off to be replaced by Andrew Caree. On 20 minutes Glyndwr Hughes missed a golden opportunity when he headed "down and over" from six yards, then Paul Evans made a good save from his namesake from 15 yards. The next incident involving Hughes was less savoury as a late challenge on Paul Evans left the Llangollen stopper needing treatment - and smelling salts. Before half time Aber forced a succession of corners which City survived and eventually cleared upfield. Next City's keeper pulled off a tremendous one handed save from Jon Tappin whose 25 yarder seemed destined for the back of the net. Paul Evans made another good stop from a Gari Lewis effort before referee Hutchinson issued yellow cards to Sean Hazelden and Lewis in the space of three minutes. |
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| After largely surviving the first period
Bangor grew in confidence as Marc Lloyd Williams shot at Jason Matthews
from close range in the first minute of the second period.
However Paul Evans again saved well - this time from a Gavin O'Toole
30 yarder. Moments later the keeper let the ball slip from his
grasp but help was on hand. On 50 minutes Marc Lloyd Williams raced past Mark Gornall on City's left and crossed to the oncoming Rhodri Giggs whose shot was too close to Jason Matthews. Five minutes later one of those contentious issues where the referee cannot win. Paul Roberts raced at and nearly past Aneurin Thomas on the attacking right only for the giant defender to block his path. Free kick, card - but what colour? Yellow. Home fans howled their derision for what was a lenient application of the law. On the hour another good save from Paul Evans as Chris Hammond drove cleanly from 25 yards. Then Steve Mardenbrough chased a through ball to clip home as home defenders failed to intercept. Immediately Bangor replaced the tiring Matthew Bishop with Mark Thomas. Aber might have gone 2-0 up but for some brave defending, young Paul Sellers to the fore, and another good save from Paul Evans from a Gavin O'Toole shot. Paul Evans had a narrow escape as he dropped a right wing cross which Andrew Caree skied from close range. Moments later on 73 minutes Marc Lloyd Williams latched on to superb through ball from Rhodri Giggs to beat Jason Matthews from 15 yards. Bangor might have snatched a victory when Rhodri Giggs bewildered "right back" Chris Hammond to supply Marc Lloyd Williams who untypically missed from 5 yards! Stephen Pope was booked for a foul on the little winger as he became more dominant, the final significant act was a header from substitute Mark Thomas after Paul Roberts won a corner. The proverbial fair result? It all depends... |
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Richard Owen |
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Gavin O'Toole |
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Tuesday 24th April 2001 |
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| BANGOR CITY |
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Aberystwyth
Town
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| 1 | Paul Evans |
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Jason Matthews
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| 2 | Steve Cooper | Paul Roberts |
Chris Hammond
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| 3 | Clayton Blackmore | Steve Cooper |
Gary Finlay
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| 4 | Sean Hazelden |
Gavin O'Toole
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| 5 | Paul Sellers |
Stephen Pope
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| 6 | Richard Owen |
Gari Lewis
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| 7 | Marc Lloyd Williams |
Glyndwr Hughes
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| 8 | Matthew Bishop |
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Nigel Nicholas
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| 9 | Paul Roberts | Craig Roberts |
Aneurin Thomas
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Paul Evans
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| 10 | Rhodri Giggs | Mark Thomas |
Andrew Caree
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Steve Mardenbrough
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| 11 | Aled Rowlands | Terry Boyle |
Jon Tappin
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Mark Gornall
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| Forget the ghosted newspaper reports, this was an entertaining
clash between two committed sides who fought for the points throughout.
Bangor deserved to win. The defence, built around the towering Sean Hazelden, stood firm with the quietely impressive Paul Sellers and Clayton Blackmore also standing out. City also did well in midfield where the tenacious Matthew Bishop tackled for his life alongside Rhodri Giggs and Aled Rowlands. The Valley lad ran at and past his opposite number time after time whilst Giggs worked hard at denying Glyndwr Hughes time and space. City might have gone ahead in the fifth minute when a rare wayward pass from Nicholas was intercepted by Aled Rowlands who ran through but shot too close to Matthews. A couple of minutes later Marc LLoyd Williams hit a clean strike from 25 yards again too close to the keeper. Any nerves the visitors might have had were dispelled as Sean Hazelden won a number of aerial duels with the impressive Paul Evans, whilst the lively Glyndwr Hughes was largely contained by some hard work and tackling. Paul Roberts and Marc Lloyd Williams again had chances but to no avail, then on 20 minutes Paul Evans saved well from Hughes on the right. Just before the interval Marc Lloyd Williams raced down the left and crossed for Rhodri Giggs but header sailed narrowly wide. At the other end Paul Evans slipped his marker to send a header off target. |
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| Deep breath, a clean sheet after 45 minutes.
How would City perform in the second period? As the
first five minutes elapsed Rhodri Giggs showed excellent control
to race clear on the right, cut inside and shoot across goal.
Moments later Marc Lloyd Williams shot at Matthews from 25 yards whilst
an effort from Glyndwr Hughes again went just wide.
On 56 minutes Paul Roberts took a pass from Marc Lloyd Williams to confidently beat the exposed Matthews from the edge of the box. Next Aled Rowlands created a wonderful opening for Marc Lloyd Williams but his shot went wide from ten yards. Not to worry. On 65 minutes another cross from Aled Rowlands on the left arrived at the feet of Steve Cooper who composed himself before dispatchinga low drive past Matthews. Moments later the tiring Rhodri Giggs was replaced by Mark Thomas who added his considerable presence to the midfield battle. Next Paul Roberts ran through - despite a clear handball - to shoot over the bar. As time started to run out Criag Roberts replaced the exhausted Matthew Bishop with legend Marc Lloyd Williams unseflishly dropping into midfield. The dependable no-nonesense Richard Owen also stood firm as Glyndwr Hughes tried to run down the right channel. That was about it. Aberystwyth created half chances and kept playing, but City deservedly held on and picked up three priceless points. Both the result and performance offer genuine hope. |
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Sean Hazelden |
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Nigel Nicholas |
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Saturday 21st April 2001 |
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| BANGOR CITY |
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Port
Talbot Ath
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Paul Evans |
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Gareth Scantlebury
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Steve Cooper | Paul Roberts |
David Brain
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Billy Timothy
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Clayton Blackmore | Rhodri Giggs |
Richard Ryan
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Hanford
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Sean Hazelden |
Morgan
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Clive Brown |
David Brain
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Richard Owen |
Cockings
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Marc Lloyd Williams |
Pocketl
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Mark Thomas |
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Chapman
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Paul Roberts | Craig Roberts |
Richard Ryan
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Lewis
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Rhodri Giggs | Ian Burgess |
Vaughan
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Hajgato
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Aled Rowlands | Terry Boyle |
Bishop
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Kevin Bartleyt
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| A valuable point for Bangor who led 2-0 at half time but
were hanging on by the final whistle.
City opened the scoring on the quarter hour. Mark Lloyd Williams ran into the right side of the box, Scantlebury half saved his low shot which ran for Paul Roberts to tap into the empty net from close range. On the half hour mark Rhodri Giggs doubled the advantage with a super goal. Again Marc Lloyd Williams was in the thick of the action, the ball broke for the little winger who lifted a superb effort over and slightly wide of the despairing Scantlebury from some 25 yards. City also had Sean Hazelden and Richard Owen yellow carded whilst scoring both goals. City had the bulk of possession but could not increase their lead and went in 2-0 ahead. |
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| A very different second half as the
home side took over and reduced the deficit within two minutes through
David Brain whose powerful header beat Paul Evans.
Port Talbot drew level on the hour mark thanks to a well struck shot from half time substitute Richard Ryan but then failed to secure the winner their dominance deserved. Rhodri Giggs was yellow carded as City endured periods of pressure; with five minutes remaining Craig Roberts replaced the tiring Richard Owen. Overall a point could make the difference, a much better performance from keeper Paul Evans, and something to take forward to Aber on Tuesday night. |
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Clive Brown |
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Monday 16th April 2001 |
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| BANGOR CITY |
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Paul Evans |
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Mark Deegan
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Steve Cooper |
John Toner 2
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Colin Webster
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Clayton Blackmore |
Anthony Wright
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Lee Coathup
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Graham Brett |
Nicky Ward
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Tim Alexandra
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Sean Hazelden |
Timmy Edwards
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Richard Owen |
Maurice Doyle
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Marc Lloyd Williams |
Gary Powell
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Aled Rowlands |
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Maksim Rotskov
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Paul Roberts | Anthony Hughes |
Mark Powell
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John Toner
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