Prestatyn Town

 




  Bastion Gardens
  Bastion Road
  Prestatyn
   Clwyd
  LL19 7LU
  Ground:
  Tel: 01745 856905
  Manager
  Neil Gibson
  Secretary
  Steve Harris


   Prestatyn is a popular tourist resort on the North Wales coast a couple of miles east of Rhyl, the football team play on a pitch within a hundred yards of the seafront.
   Turn off the A55 at St Asaph and take the A525 towards Rhyl.  At Rhuddlan take the road signed for Meliden and Prestatyn.  This road variously becomes Ffordd Talargoch, then Meliden Road and finally Gronant Road.  After seven or eight miles, at the junction with Prestatyn Road turn left into Marine Road.
   After half a mile turn right into Bastion Road and then (second) right into Bastion Gardens. 		 
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Prestatyn Town History & Honours

Records show that football has been played in Prestatyn since the early 1890's, with games being played on an undeveloped field on Marine Road . Other pitches around town were also utilized, but the club as we now know it only came into being when it settled at the old Bastion Road ground behind what is now the Central Beach Club.
For a time in the late 1940's the club adopted the name Chandypore FC when they operated in the Dyserth Area League, but quickly reverted to Prestatyn Town, and apart from dabbling with sponsors names (Prestatyn Town Nova in 1990) have remained so ever since. Success in these early days was in short supply, the only triumph of note being the North Wales Coast FA Junior Cup in 1928/9.
In the early 1970's the club lost its old ground, and after considering using a field in the centre of the Prestatyn Raceway, now occupied by Pontins, moved to their present Bastion Road headquarters, which has been steadily improved and modernised since.
In 1993, Town finished as runners up in the Clwyd League, and gained promotion to the Welsh Alliance League for the third time in their history. During the 1993/4 season, Town finished in eighth place, but won the Alves Cup for the first time, beating St Asaph in an exciting final at Connahs Quay.
The following season saw Town set up an incredible end-of-season run of 14 straight wins to finish just 4 points behind Champions Rhydymwyn. They also reached the semi-final of the Alves Cup, while the reserve side won the Clwyd League's Clwyd Cup. 1995/96: Saw Town chasing eventual Champions Denbigh Town all the way, and finishing the season again in second place, this time only 3 points behind. The completion of the new Clubhouse meant Town now had its own self contained base. 1998/99: Saw a split at the club, which led to the formation of Prestatyn Nova, and Town resigning from the Welsh Alliance League. The following season, under the leadership of Tony Thackeray and Gwyn Jones, Town completed a Clwyd League treble, and the reserves reached the final of the NWCFA Junior Cup, losing on penalties to Abergele.
The next season saw Town once again competing in the Welsh Alliance League, finishing seventh, and again winning the Alves Cup. The reserves also won the Clwyd League REM Jones Cup. 2001/2: Graham Hunter was appointed manager, and Tony Thackeray became Club Chairman. Town were runners up in the Alves Cup, and the reserves won the Clwyd League REM Jones Cup again. 2002/3 saw managerial changes with Paul Thomas and Jamie Ainsworth appointed joint managers. 2003/4:
Once more saw changes with Jim Hackett and Steve Jones taking charge, and finishing the season again in third place, just missing out on promotion to the Cymru Alliance League. 2004/05 : Under the management team of Martyn Jones and Lenny Dunster, was a season of mixed fortunes, with a disappointing start to the season leaving the team with too much to do to catch the top places and gain promotion. Town eventually finished 6th in the League, but managed to get to the final of the North Wales Coast FA Challenge Cup for the first time. The final, played at Llandudno Town , was against Welsh Premier League opponents, Bangor City , who won the tie 3 – 0. Town were certainly not overwhelmed by their lofty opponents, and but for some poor finishing, could have made the final score-line a lot closer. 2005/06 : Under the new Chairmanship of Stephen Jones, Town appointed Dave Fuller as Player/Manager and retained Martyn Jones as Assistant. The Club looked forward to the season with new hope, and a 5 year plan to attain Welsh Premier League status.
A policy to concentrate on the league title paid off with the team winning the Welsh Alliance League Championship for the first time in their history, and in doing so secured promotion to the Cymru Alliance League. The team completed the league season without suffering defeat, and nine points clear of second place Denbigh Town . The season saw a financially rewarding run in the Welsh Cup, eventually ending in the 4 th Round, with defeat by Welsh Premier outfit Carmarthen Town by the odd goal in three. The season also saw the Reserves, under Manager Sean Pritchard, finish a strong 3 rd in the Clwyd Premier League, and winners of the Presidents Cup, beating Llandyrnog United Reserves 5-2 in the final at Halkyn.
Off the field the new Clubhouse was completed providing additional facilities for home and away supporters, and work continued on up-grading the ground to comply with the higher league's requirements.
Under the management of Neil Gibson, Prestatyn were champions of the CA in 2008 and replaced relegated Llangefni in the WP for the first time in their history.

 

Prestatyn Town Playing Record 1991-2010
 
Season
 Competition 
Pos
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
1
 1992-93
 Clwyd League Premier Division
 2nd
 		24
 14
 9
 1
 99
 30
 51
2
 1993-94
 Pentraeth Honda Welsh Alliance
 9th
 		34
 14
 7
 13
 74
 60
 49
3
 1994-95
 Pentraeth Honda Welsh Alliance
 2nd
 		34
 22
 5
 7
 91
 52
 71
4
 1995-96
 Pentraeth Honda Welsh Alliance
 2nd
 		28
 19
 3
 6
 70
 31
 60
5
 1996-97
 Pentraeth Honda Welsh Alliance
 9th
 		26
 8
 9
 9
 44
 30
 33
6
 1997-98
 Pentraeth Honda Welsh Alliance
 6th
 		26
 13
 3
 10
 50
 34
 42
7
 1998-99
 Clwyd League Premier Division
 1st
 		24
 17
 2
 5
 71
 30
 53
8
 1999-00
 Pentraeth Honda Welsh Alliance
 7th
 		24
 11
 2
 11
 48
 54
 35
9
 2000-01
 Pentraeth Honda Welsh Alliance
 6th
 		26
 12
 4
 10
 48
 56
 40
10
 2001-02
 Pentraeth Honda Welsh Alliance
 9th
 		24
 8
 5
 11
 40
 49
 29
11
 2002-03
 Pentraeth Honda Welsh Alliance
 12th
 		28
 7
 7
 14
 32
 58
 28
12
 2003-04
 Pentraeth Honda Welsh Alliance
 3rd
 		30
 21
 3
 6
 72
 28
 66
13
 2004-05
 Pentraeth Honda Welsh Alliance
 6th
 		30
 16
 5
 9
 61
 45
 53
14
 2005-06
 Pentraeth Honda Welsh Alliance
 1st
 		30
 25
 5
 0
 114
 28
 80
15
 2006-07
 Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
 4th
 34
 20
 4
 10
 98
 46
 64
16
 2007-08
 Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
 1st
 32
 24
 4
 4
 93
 29
 76
17
 2008-09
 Welsh Premier League
 15th 34
 8
 9
 17
 48
 70
 33
19
 2009-10
Welsh Premier League
 8th 34
 12
 12
 10
 53
 53
 48


Manager:  Neil Gibson
    An experienced player with Tranmere Rovers and  Sheffield Wednesday amongst his former clubs, Neil took over at Prestatyn following the resignation of the highly successful Dave Fuller. He has continued the club's tradition of playing football and making the most of local talent - with good success.
   Prestatyn won promotion in 2008 and survived the great cull of 2010 with player manager Gibson the man responsible. He now faces another tough test within the twelve club league as the 2010-11 season beckons.


   UPDATED JANUARY 2010


Prestatyn Tn
 		Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2009-10
Jon Hill Dunt
 		Promising young goalkeeper who has appeared for Wales Schoolboys, Rhyl, Llandudno and Chester City as a youth.  Joined Prestatyn in August 2002 as a sixteen year old.
(Dob:  13-05-1986)
Ben Rowley
 Reserve goalkeeper Ben was outstanding in the NWCFA Cup win over Rhyl during the 2006-97 season, but is normally involved with the club's reserve side.
(Dob:  14-06-1988)
Matthew Towns
 Former Macclesfield goalkeeper who joined Prestatyn during the summer of 2009, Matt has also played for Derby University in local league football.
(Dob:  12-09-1982)
Jack Lewis
 A left footed defender Jack joined Prestatyn in June 2008, having previously played for Welsh Colleges and Rhyl Youths.  
(Dob:  18-05-1988)
Andy Davies
 Andy joined Prestatyn during the summer of 2008 having previously played for Colwyn Bay and Rhyl. An attacking right back, he has represented Wales Under 18s.
(Dob:  12-09-1984)
Adrian Moody
 A former Wrexham trainee who spent several seasons with Rhyl, centrehalf Adie joined Prestatyn during the summer of 2009. He has more than a hundred Welsh Premier appearances to his name, two thirds or more during a three season stint with Newtown.
(Dob:  29-09-1982)
Paul O'Neill
 Bolton born Paul began his career with Macclesfield for whom he made 36 League appearances before moving over the border with Gretna in July 2003.  He has been on loan with Northwich Victoria and Scarborough.  Paul is a no nonesense centrehalf who made his Football League debut as a 17 year old.
Joined Prestatyn from close rivals Rhyl during the summer of 2009, having previously played for Bangor City.
 (Dob:  17-06-1982)
Russ Jones
 Captain Russ began his career with Manchester City and Tranmere Rovers, and more recently Rhyl and Colwyn Bay.  A leader on the field from centre of defence.
(Dob:  31-05-1982)
Neil Gibson
 		Skilful and well travelled midfielder who is also assistant to manager dave Fuller.
Neil played for Tranmere Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday before Southport and Leigh RMI.  
(Dob:  11-10-1979)
David Hayes
 		Midfielder and team captain Dave previously played for Rhyl and Prestatyn Nova.
(Dob:  15-01-1982)
Adie Hoyle
 Signed from Llandudno during the summer of 2007 who has Unibond and Lancashire League experience with local rivals Colwyn Bay. Previous clubs include Ruthin Town.
(Dob:   20-12-1983)
Ross Hannen
 A promising young midfielder Ross is the son of well known former Prestatyn player Stuart Hannen.
(Dob: 29-04-1986)
Steve Harris
 		Can play as winger or fullback, Munster born Steve has played for Rhyl and the NWCFA Under 19s.
(Dob:  05-02-1986)
Ian Griffiths
 A strong running striker who began his career with Rhyl youths, Ian is a former Welsh Schoolboy Boxing Champion. He has made a positive impression in his first season in the Welsh Premier and played a central part in Prestatyn's first campaign.
(Dob:  02-01-1985)
Gareth Davies
 A goalscoring striker who has previously played for host of clubs including Rhyl, Newtown, Leek, Llandudno and Rhuddlan Town.
(Dob:  14-03-1980)
Jon Fisher  Cooke
 Talented striker who has Welsh Premier experience with Rhyl and Cefn Druids,  and has played for coast rivals Colwyn Bay in the Unibond League.
(Dob:  13-05-1982)
Gareth Wilson
 A seasoned Welsh Premier campaigner with more than 250 appearances, Gareth has won Championship medals with both TNS and Rhyl where he stayed fo reight seasons.  After coming through the youth system at Wrexham FC he has also payed for coast rivals Colwyn Bay.  Joined Prestatyn during the summer of 2009 after spending a brief loan spell at Welshpool the previous season.
(Dob:  23-05-1978)
Michael Parker
 		A tall and stylish young midfielder or striker previously with Rhyl, Mike signed Welsh Premier forms with Bangor City in December 2006 but returned to Bastion Road after an unsuccessful spell at Farrar Road. One of the outstanding young midfielders in the Welsh Premier.
(Dob:  31-10-1987)
Andy Moran
 Striker bought by Rhyl from Unibond side Bamber Bridge in December 2001, a former Everton apprentice with a good goalscoring record.   Switched to Prestatyn during the summer of 2009, Andy began the 2009-10 season needing one league goal to pass the 100 mark in the Welsh Premier.
(Dob:  07-10-1979)
Steve Rogers
 Shrewsbury born striker best known for his goalscoring exploits with Oswestry Town, has also played for TNS, Newtown and Caersws.  Joined Welshpool from Cefn Druids in July 2003.  Steve has passed the 100 goal mark during this 12 seasons in the Welsh Premier and signed for Prestatyn during the summer of 2009.
(Dob:  16-012-1978)
Steve Hoult
 A St Asaph born winger who began his career as a youth teamer at Crewe Alexandra, Steve has also played for close rivals Rhyl.
(Dob:  17-01-1981)
Dan Evans
 A tricky young winger previously with Wrexham as a youth team player, Dan gained experience with local rivals Rhyl.  St Asaph born and highly rated by everyone at Bastion Road.
(Dob:  01-03-1987)




Prestatyn Tn
 		Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2008-09
Jon Hill Dunt
 		Promising young goalkeeper who has appeared for Wales Schoolboys, Rhyl, Llandudno and Chester City as a youth.  Joined Prestatyn in August 2002 as a sixteen year old.
(Dob:  13-05-1986)
Ben Rowley
 Reserve goalkeeper Ben was outstanding in the NWCFA Cup win over Rhyl during the 2006-97 season, but is normally involved with the club's reserve side.
(Dob:  14-06-1988)
Jack Lewis
 Left footed defender whose played for Welsh Colleges and Rhyl Youths.  
(Dob:  18-05-1988)
Andy Davies
 Andy joined Prestatyn during the summer of 2008 having previously played for Colwyn Bay and Rhyl. An attacking right back, he has represented Wales Under 18s.
(Dob:  12-09-1984)
Jamie Duffy
 		Brave central defender who joined the club from local rivals Rhyl where he was a member of The Lilywhites reserve side.
(Dob:  08-05-1989)
Russ Jones
 Captain Russ began his career with Manchester City and Tranmere Rovers, and more recently Rhyl and Colwyn Bay.  A leader on the field from centre of defence.
(Dob:  31-05-1982)
Neil Gibson
 		Skilful and well travelled midfielder who is also assistant to manager dave Fuller.
Neil played for Tranmere Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday before Southport and Leigh RMI.  
(Dob:  11-10-1979)
David Hayes
 		Midfielder and team captain Dave previously played for Rhyl and Prestatyn Nova.
(Dob:  15-01-1982)
Adie Hoyle
 Signed from Llandudno during the summer of 2007 who has Unibond and Lancashire League experience with local rivals Colwyn Bay. Previous clubs include Ruthin Town.
(Dob:   20-12-1983)
Ross Hannen
 Promsing youngster who is the son of former Prestatyn player Stuart Hannen.
(Dob: 29-04-1986)
Steve Harris
 		Can play as winger or fullback, Munster born Steve has played for Rhyl and the NWCFA Under 19s.
(Dob:  05-02-1986)
Ian Griffiths
 A strong running striker who began his career with Rhyl youths, Ian is a former Welsh Schoolboy Boxing Champion. He has made a positive impression in his first season in the Welsh Premier and played a central part in Prestatyn's first campaign.
(Dob:  02-01-1985)
Gareth Davies
 A goalscoring striker who has previously played for host of clubs including Rhyl, Newtown, Leek, Llandudno and Rhuddlan Town.
(Dob:  14-03-1980)
Jon Fisher  Cooke
 Talented striker who has Welsh Premier experience with Rhyl and Cefn Druids,  and has played for coast rivals Colwyn Bay in the Unibond League.
(Dob:  13-05-1982)
Stephen Bowes
 		Birmingham born striker whose career took in spells with West Bromwich and Notts Forest youth sides.
Steve signed Welsh Premier forms for Bangor City in December 2006.  A prolific goalscorer destined for a tilt at a higher level.
(Dob:  26-04-1986)
Michael Parker
 		Young midfielder or striker previously with Rhyl, Mike signed Welsh Premier forms with Bangor City in December 2006 but returned to Bastion Road after an unsuccessful spell at Farrar Road.
(Dob:  31-10-1987)
Steve Hoult
 Winger who began his career at Crewe Alexandra, other previous clubs also include Rhyl.
(Dob:  17-01-1981)
Dan Evans
 A tricky young winger previously with Wrexham as a youth team player,Dan gained experience with local rivals Rhyl.
(Dob:  01-03-1987)




Prestatyn Town
 		Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2007-08
Jon Dunt
 		Promising young goalkeeper who has appeared for Wales Schoolboys, Rhyl, Llandudno and Chester City as a youth.  Joined Prestatyn in August 2002 as a sixteen year old.
(Dob:  13-05-1986)
Ben Rowley
 Reserve goalkeeper Ben was outstanding in the NWCFA Cup win over Rhyl during the 2006-97 season, but is normally involved with the club's reserve side.
(Dob:  14-06-1988)
Jack Lewis
 Left footed defender whose played for Welsh Colleges and Rhyl Youths.  
(Dob:  18-05-1988)
Andy Davies
 Andy joined Prestatyn during the summer of 2008 having previously played for Colwyn Bay and Rhyl. An attacking right back, he has represented Wales Under 18s.
(Dob:  12-09-1984)
Jamie Duffy
 		Brave central defender who joined the club from local rivals Rhyl where he was a member of The Lilywhites reserve side.
(Dob:  08-05-1989)
Russ Jones
 Captain Russ began his career with Manchester City and Tranmere Rovers, and more recently Rhyl and Colwyn Bay.  A leader on the field from centre of defence.
(Dob:  31-05-1982)
Neil Gibson
 		Skilful and well travelled midfielder who is also assistant to manager dave Fuller.
Neil played for Tranmere Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday before Southport and Leigh RMI.  
(Dob:  11-10-1979)
David Hayes
 		Midfielder and team captain Dave previously played for Rhyl and Prestatyn Nova.
(Dob:  15-01-1982)
Adie Hoyle
 Signed from Llandudno during the summer of 2007 who has Unibond and Lancashire League experience with local rivals Colwyn Bay. Previous clubs include Ruthin Town.
(Dob:   20-12-1983)
Ross Hannen
 Promsing youngster wh is the son of former Prestatyn player Stuart Hannen.
Steve Harris
 		Can play as winger or fullback, Munster born Steve has played for Rhyl and the NWCFA Under 19s.
(Dob:  05-02-1986)
Ian Griffiths
 Young striker who began his career with Rhyl youths, Ian is a former Welsh Schoolboy Boxing Champion.
(Dob:  02-01-1985)
Gareth Davies
 A goalscoring striker who has previously played for host of clubs including Rhyl, Newtown, Leek, Llandudno and Rhuddlan Town.
(Dob:  14-03-1980)
Jon Fisher  Cooke
 Talented striker who has Welsh Premier experience with Rhyl and Cefn Druids,  and has played for coast rivals Colwyn Bay in the Unibond League.
(Dob:  13-05-1982)
Stephen Bowes
 		Birmingham born striker whose career took in spells with West Bromwich and Notts Forest youth sides.
Steve signed Welsh Premier forms for Bangor City in December 2006.  A prolific goalscorer destined for a tilt at a higher level.
(Dob:  26-04-1986)
Michael Parker
 		Young midfielder or striker previously with Rhyl, Mike signed Welsh Premier forms with Bangor City in December 2006 but returned to Bastion Road after an unsuccessful spell at Farrar Road.
(Dob:  31-10-1987)
Steve Hoult
 Winger who began his career at Crewe Alexandra, other previous clubs also include Rhyl.
(Dob:  17-01-1981)
Dan Evans
 Pacey young winger previously with Wrexham as a youth team player and Rhyl.
(Dob:  01-03-1987)





Prestatyn Town
 		Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2006-07
Jon Dunt
 		Promising young goalkeeper who has appeared for Wales Schoolboys, Rhyl, Llandudno and Chester City as a youth.  Joined Prestatyn in August 2002 as a sixteen year old.
(Dob:  13-05-1986)
Andy Jones
 		Right footed defender who joined the club from Prestatyn Nova in July 2003.
(Dob:  18-05-1988)
Jack Lewis
 Left footed defender whose played for Welsh Colleges and Rhyl Youths.  
(Dob:  10-05-1986)
Dave Fuller
 Player manager whose playing career took in a long spell with Southport FC and one at Bangor City where he played in just about every position during the club's NPL era..  Tremendously fit and a well respected figure in North Wales football.
(Dob:  20-11-1964)
Craig Griffiths
 		Former Wales Unders 15s defender who was associated with Liverpool as a youngster, has since played for Connahs Quay Nomads and Holywell Town. Joined Prestatyn in October 2004.
(Dob:  20-02-1984)
Paul Welburn
 		Midfielder who began his career by representing Wrexham an Under 15 and 16 level.  Ha since played for Rhyl and Halkyn United.
(Dob:  26-09-1984)
Jamie Duffy
 		Brave central defender who joined the club from local rivals Rhyl where he was a member of The Lilywhites reserve side.
(Dob:  08-05-1989)
Peter Evans
 		Experienced midfielder whose previous clubs include Rhyl FC.
(Dob:  16-08-1979)
Neil Gibson
 		Skilful and well travelled midfielder who is also assistant to manager dave Fuller.
Neil played for Tranmere Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday before Southport and Leigh RMI.  
(Dob:  11-10-1979)
Dale Milne
 		Well travelled midfielder whose previous clubs include Llandudno.
(Dob:  12-09-1975)
David Hayes
 		Midfielder and team captain Dave previously played for Rhyl and Prestatyn Nova.
(Dob:  15-01-1982)
Steve Harris
 Can play as winger or fullback, Steve has played for the NWCFA Under 19s.
Greg Hawley
 		Stoke born youngster whose previous clubs include Point of Ayr and Connahs Quay Nomads.
(Dob:  21-07-1987)
Steve Hoult
 		Winger who began his career at Crewe Alexandra.
(Dob:  17-01-1981)
Ian Griffiths
 		Young striker who began his career with Rhyl youths.
(Dob:  02-01-1985)
Jon Fisher Cooke
 		Talented striker who has Welsh Premier experience with Rhyl and Cefn Druids,  and has played for coast rivals Colwyn Bay in the Unibond League.
(Dob:  13-05-1982)
Stephen Bowes
 		Birmingham born striker whose career took in spells with West Bromwich and Notts Forest youth sides.
Steve signed Welsh Premier forms for Bangor City in December 2006.  A prolific goalscorer destined for a tilt at a higher level.
(Dob:  26-04-1986)
Michael Parker
 		Young striker previously with Rhyl, Mike signed Welsh Premier forms with Bangor City in December 2006.
(Dob:  31-10-1987)
Gari Thomas
 		Bangor born striker previously with Rhyl FC.
(Dob:  12-10-1987)