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Cefn Druids FC
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NEWI Cefn Druids Manager:  Wayne Phillips
Assistant:    Lee Jones
  Secretary:    John H.Davies         TEL:        01978 820201
Plaskynaston Lane
Cefn Mawr
Wrexham
Ground:  01978 824332		 From Chester on A483 pass Wrexham & Ruabon, turn onto A539 signed for Llangollen.  Some 400 yards off A483 turn left at roundabout for Cefn Mawr.
One mile further turn right off the B5605 at The Plough Pub.  Find Kwik Save on left, then turn down single track road immediately on left, down short sloping lane to the ground.  From the South take A5 to B5605 one mile west of  Chirk, turn left at Pub as above.  Limited car park, friendly social club inside ground.
Capacity:  3000 Nickname:   The Ancients/Druids
Colours: Black/White  INTERNET          Cefn Druids
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  Cefn Druids
 History & Honours
  Cefn Druids was created in 1992 from a merger of Cefn Albion and Druids United.  But the real history of the new club lies in both parent clubs, in particular Plasmadoc FC which was formed in 1869.
   In 1872 local Ruabon clubs Rovers and Volunteers were amalgamated to from a new club called Ruabon Druids under the guidance of Llewellyn Kenrick of Wynn Hall, Ruabon.  In 1876 the newly formed Druids became the first Welsh club to enter the FA Cup, but before their match with Shropshire Wanderers could take place the Ruabon side withdrew.  The 1887-88 season saw the launch of a new competition to be known as The Welsh Cup, the Druids took part in the first ever match at Newtown on 13th October 1887, just a week after playing Scottish giants Queens Park at Hampden Park!
  The Druids won the Welsh Cup eight times in a 25 year span, notably 1880, 81, 82, 85, 86,98, 99, and 1904!  The beaten opponents reflected the nature of football during those early years; Ruthin, Northwich, Newtown White Star and Wrexham amongst others.
  The Welsh Amateur Cup was won in 1903, but the era of success was coming to an end.  The next success was in 1957 when the club reached the final of The Welsh Amateur Cup.  In 1967 Cefn Albion was formed and they won the Welsh National League Third Division in 1970, and then the First Division Championship in 1980 and 81.
  The new club was formed in 1982 and a new chapter in the life of both clubs opened, with immediate success in 1993, including the Welsh National League Championship, the NEWFA Cup and Presidents Cup.
  As Cymru Alliance Champions in 1999 Cefn Druids, now renamed under a lucrative sponsorship with Flexys, joined the the LoW.    During the summer of 2001 long serving - and very successful boss - Gareth Powell stepped down to be replaced by Steve O'Shaughnessy whose local roots should serve the club well.
   During the summer of 2003 The Druids announced an arrangement with NEWI, the Wrexham based College, that saw the name of the club changed to NEWI Cefn Druids.  This partnership is designed to offer footballing opportunities for NEWI students whilst increasing the resources available to The Ancients.

 
 Cefn Druids Playing Record 1991-2008
 
Season
 Competition
Pos
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
3
1992-93
 Cymru Alliance
7th
28
10
5
13
46
41
35
4
1993-94
 Cymru Alliance
8th
34
14
5
15
74
72
47
5
1994-95
 Cymru Alliance
5th
34
19
3
12
73
51
60
6
1995-96
 Cymru Alliance
8th
36
19
4
13
82
57
61
7
1996-97
 Cymru Alliance
5th
34
19
8
7
74
50
65
8
1997-98
 Cymru Alliance
3rd
36
21
12
3
100
30
75
9
1998-99
 Cymru Alliance
1st
30
22
3
5
105
36
69
10
1999-00
 League of Wales
13th
34
13
2
19
44
63
41
11
2000-01
 League of Wales
13th
34
11
5
18
60
70
38
12
2001-02
 League of Wales
14th
34
8
8
18
49
79
32
13
2002-03
 Welsh Premier League
13th
34
11
5
18
37
51
38
14
2003-04
 Welsh Premier League
13th
32
11
2
19
44
59
35
15
 2004-05
 Welsh Premier League
 17th
 34
 5
 7
 22
 30
 72
 22
16
 2005-06
 Welsh Premier League
14th
 34
 7
 11
 16
 42
 58
 32
17
 2006-07
 Welsh Premier League
13th
 32
 7
 7
 18
 41
 66
 28
18
 2007-08
 Welsh Premier League
 11th
 34
 12
 2
 20
 45
 66
 38

 
Manager:  Wayne Phillips

   Former Wrexham FC defender Wayne Phillips gained managerial experience with his home town side Caernarfon Town.  Along with Lee Jones he took over the reigns at Plaskynaston during the summer of 2007 after Dixie McNeil stepped down.
   In his first season Phillips led the Plaskynaston side to eleventh, their highest ever Welsh Premier finish.




      UPDATED AUGUST 2008


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Carl Edwards
 Wrexham born goalkeeper who joined The Ancients during the summer of 2006.  Carl has previously played junior football in North Shropshire for his local village side St Martins.
(Dob:   18-11-1982)
Chris Mullock
 A Wrexham born goalkeeper who began his career on the Youth system at The Racecourse, Chris joined Cefn during the summer of 2007 and went on to make 22 league appearances during that first season.
(Dob:  16-09-1988
Aron Aby
 A promising youngster who has played for Wrexham and Shrewsbury at youth level, Aron has also represented Wales Schools.
(Dob:  07-02-1990)
Rob Dean
 A Shrewsbury born defender who joined the Salop sides youth set up, Rob made a handful of appearances for Newtown before switching to Plaskynaston during the summer of 2008.
Mark Powell
     
   
 Versatile defender signed from Rhyl during the summer of 2007, Mark has experience with Winsford and TNS.  He is the brother of former Lilywhites team mate Gary Powell.
(Dob:  08-05-1975)
Wayne Phillips
 Vastly experienced defender who made 267 English Football League appearances, 22 for Stockport County and the remainder for Wrexham FC.  Joined Cefn from Caernarfon Town in September 2006.  
A Wales B International.
(Dob:  15-12-1970)
Timmy Edwards
 A tall commanding centrehalf Timmy  began his career with Wrexham FC and has also played for Rhyl and Bangor City.  Timmy has 375 WP appearances to his name and joined Cefn from Rhyl in December 2006.  Lives in the Wrexham area where his father is groundsman at The Racecourse.
(Dob:  24-04-1972)
Aled Rowlands
 

 

 Druids longest serving player and club captain signed from his local club Rhos Aelwyd in 1993.  One of Aled's greatest accomplishments must be playing for Wales Under 18's against Scotland, Switzerland, Northern Ireland and Austria.
(Dob:  12-07-1971)
Dan Barnett
 A former Shrewsbury Town apprentice, centre half Dan joined Cefn from WP rivals Welshpool Town in January 2008.
(Dob:  09-09-1988)
Paul Mazzarella
 Skilful attacking midfielder who joined Connahs Quay from Wrexham FC in the summer of 1999, moved to Plaskynaston in the summer of 2005.  Paul has more than 200 WP apperances including around 50 from the subs bench.
(Dob:  08-08-1980)
Matthew Cook
 A former Welsh Under 19 International who has played for Leigh RMI, Matthew joined Cefn Druids from Chester City in the summer of 2005. Unhappily Matt has been sidelined with injury and would seem set to miss much of the 2007-08 season.
(Dob:  07-09-1985)
Andrew Edgar
 Competitive midfielder signed from Pavillion FC during the summer of 2004.  Andrew's previous clubs include Warrington Town and Runcorn Halton.
(Dob:  04-12-1983)
James Hussaney
 Pacey striker who had spells with Notts County and Chester City, more locally with Flint Town United and Buckley Town.  Joined Connahs Quay during the summer of 2005 and Airbus in October 2005 before moving to Plaskynaston in July 2008.
(Dob:  14-12-1978)
Nicky Ward
     
     
     
 Former Shrewsbury and Wrexham left footed striker who joined Cefn during the summer of 2008,prevous clubs include TNS and  local rivals Newtown.  A pacey striker equally dangerous on the wing or in a more central role.
(Dob:  30-11-1977)
Ricky Wright
 Promising left footed defender or midfielder who signed for The Ancients during the 2006-07 season.
(Dob:  18-03-1982)
Mike Heverin
 Striker signed from Warrington Town in Decmeber 2005.  Mike began his career at Crewe Alexandra and has played for Skemersdale, Runcorn, Northwich and Leek Town. Often misses the first few weeks of the new season due to coaching commitments in America.
(Dob:  13-10-1979)
Chris McGinn
 Chris had played for Marine and Cammell Laird in the English system before joining Rhyl in 2002.  Since which time he has scored 34 goals from 90 starts for Connahs Quay, Rhyl, Bangor and Cefn whom he joined in September 2007 after a brief spell back across the border with West Kirby.
(Dob:  26-11-1976)