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| Prestatyn Town Bastion Gardens Prestatyn LL19 7LU Tel: 01745-856905 |
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 firs time in their history. |
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Competition |
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| 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 |
| 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. |
| UPDATED AUGUST
2008 |
| Prestatyn Town |
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 wh 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 |
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 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) |