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Newtown AFC
 Manager:   Darren Ryan
Assistant:     
  Secretary:   Owen Durbridge    TEL:        01686 628627         MOBILE: 07967 979089
Latham Park
Newtown
Powys
Ground: 01686 623120
Fax: 01686 623813		 From North, follow A483 passed Welshpool, into Newtown.  Continue along this road across first roundabout and up to traffic lights signposted town centre.  Turn right here into Black Lane and take left run in 200 yards into Park Street. 
(Proceed for 600 yards, turn right into Park Lane  with traffic lights directly ahead do not go through lights!) - YOU CAN NOT LONGER TURN RIGHT AS DIRECTED
From South follow town centre signs to first traffic lights (excluding pedestrian lights) take left fork and turn left immediately into Park Lane as above.
Ground and ample car park along this lane beyond police station, social club inside ground. 
Capacity:  7000 Nickname:  The Robins 
Colours:  Red
Colours:  Yellow/Blue		  INTERNET Newtown FC
   email contact:  lyn@newtownfc.co.uk

 
  Newtown FC
 History & Honours
  Football in Newtown dates back to the birth of Welsh Football, with a Newtown side playing fixtures against the likes of Ruabon Druids and Wrexham in the 1870s.  Indeed Newtown participated in the first ever Welsh Cup fixture against Ruabon Druids in October 1877. 
  Early success was gained in 1879 Welsh Cup with a Final victory over Wrexham to receive the newly commissioned Welsh Cup Trophy which is still in use today.  By 1896 Newtown were competing in the Welsh League (North) against Druids, Brymbo, Rhostyllen, Westminster Rovers and Chirk.
  Over the years The Robins have played at a number of grounds, including "the Cunnings", "24 acres", "Racecourse Recreation Ground" and "Plantation Lane"  In 1951 Newtown moved to a new ground named after local sporting hero George Latham and beat Aberystwyth Town 4-0 in the Central Wales League before a crowd of more than 1200.  George Latham played for Liverpool, Stoke City and Cardiff City with whom he remained as trainer, a position he occupied during The Bluebirds historic FA Cup defeat of Arsenal in 1927.
  Ongoing ground improvements have been central to the development of Newtown, in 1979 floodlights were installed and opened on 24th September 1979 when the successful Second Division side Wrexham FC came to Latham Park.  The home side won before a crowd of more than 1500.
  The Welsh Amateur Cup was won in 1955 and in 1988 the club opted to join the NPL, and with it participation in the FA Cup and Trophy.  The record attendance at Latham Park is 5004 who were drawn by the visit of Swansea City in The Welsh Cup.  The Swans won 9-4 with Ivor Allchurch and Cliff Jones outstanding for the visitors.
  In 1992 the club became founder members of the LoW and have been ever present since.  During this time the club finished second in the league, gained European entry, and played against Sconto Riga of Latvia in 1996 and more recently Wisla Krakow of Poland.
  Off the field tremendous ground improvements have taken place which have seen Latham Park develop into the finest stadium in Mid Wales and amongst the best in the LoW.  The club have staged International matches at different age levels and look to continue the improvements under the guiding hand of new Chairman Phil Trenbath.
   The 2004-05 season contributed to an usual treble for The Robins, their third successive tenth place finish.

 
Newtown Playing Record 1991-2008
 
Season
 Competition
Pos
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
1
1990-91
 NPL First Division
13th
42
13
12
17
68
75
51
2
1991-92
 NPL First Division
14th
42
15
6
21
60
95
51
3
1992-93
 League of Wales
18th
38
9
9
20
55
87
36
4
1993-94
 League of Wales
6th
38
18
9
11
52
48
63
5
1994-95
 League of Wales
4th
38
20
8
10
78
47
68
6
1995-96
 League of Wales
2nd
40
23
11
6
69
25
80
7
1996-97
 League of Wales
5th
40
22
5
13
74
49
71
8
1997-98
 League of Wales
2nd
38
23
9
6
101
47
78
9
1998-99
 League of Wales
6th
32
13
10
9
45
35
49
10
1999-00
 League of Wales
8th
34
14
6
14
49
41
48
11
2000-01
 League of Wales
4th
34
18
4
12
68
37
58
12
2001-02
 League of Wales
13th
34
9
11
14
35
44
38
13
2002-03
 Welsh Premier League
10th
34
12
6
16
48
54
42
14
2003-04
 Welsh Premier League
10th
32
12
5
15
43
50
41
15
 2004-05
 Welsh Premier League
10th
 34
 13
 7
 14
 49
 55
 46
16
 2005-06
 Welsh Premier League
 16th
 34
 10
 6
 18
 42
 61
 31
17
 2006-07
 Welsh Premier League
 16th
 32
 6
 6
 20
 30
 63
 24
18
 2007-08
 Welsh Premier League
13th
 34
 9
 10
 15
 47
 66
 37

 
Manager:  Darren Ryan

   Gifted winger whose professional career took in a Stockport County, Rochdale, Chester and Shrewsbury.  Previous Welsh Premier clubs include Barry Town, TNS,  Haverfordwest and Grange Quins, from whom he joined Newtown on October 2005 after moving to live in the Oswestry area.
   Appointed manager at Latham Park following the departure of Roger Preece.
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     UPDATED AUGUST 2008


 Newtown FC Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2008-09
Dave Jones
 Hugely promising teenage goalkeeper who established himself as first choice at Latham Park during the first half of the 2008-08 season.  Dave began his career as a youth team 'keeper with Shrewsbury Town.
(Dob:  3-02-1990)
Craig Williams
     
       
Talented youngster who featured in the Football Icon tv show, Craig can play in defence or midfield and worked hsi way up to the first team from the NewtownFC academy.
(Dob:  21-12-1987)
Adam Worton
 Midfielder signed from local rival Caersws in November 2006. Redditch born Adam began his career at Hereford United.
(Dob:  10-04-1987)
Damien Daniels
   
Northern Ireland born defender whose previous clubs include Bridgend Town and Rhayader.
(Dob:   01-01-1979)
Dan March
 Tall  young central defender signed from Caernarfon Town in March 2006, previously with Aberystwyth and on the Shrewsbury Town FC Academy.  Joined Newtown from local rivals Welshpool Town.
(Dob:  20-04-1985)
Andy Thomas
 Reliable defender who joined The Robins from local rivals Caersws during the summer of 2008.
Andy has more than 420 Welsh Premiership appearances to his name, all obtained during a fifteen season stay at Caersws.
 (Dob:   26-01-1975)
Gavin Cadwallader
 Tall young centreback who joined Aberystwyth upon his release byt Shrewsbury Town in February 2007 and moved to Newtown during the summer of 2008.  Gavin is the son of former Welshpool Town manager Gareth Cadwallader.  A native of Shrewsbury, Gavin made a couple of Football League appearances for the then Gay Meadow side.
(Dob: 18-04-1986)
Hugh Clarke
     
     
     
     
 		Rugged centre half who broke into the first team squad as a striker but has earned a reputation as a no-nonesense defender. Hugh has more than 350 appearances in the Welsh Premiership - more than 300 of them with local rivals Caersws from whom he signed during the summer of 2007.  Has also played for Rhayader Town.
 (Dob:   15-06-1971)
Rob James
 Promising young defender Rob joined Newtown from Llanfyllin Town having played his youth team football with Walford & North Shropshire College.
(Dob:   21-12-1988)
Carl Seliaerts
     
Teenage defender who has progressed from the club's youth side.
(Dob:  11-07-1989)
Gary Price
 A promising young defender or midfielder who joined The Robins from Shrewsbury area side Hanwood United during the summer of 2006.
(Dob:  07-01-1986)
Mark Griffiths
Shrewsbury born midfielder signed from local rivals Caersws during the summer of 2008, Mark came through the ranks at Caersws and has also played for Llanfair United.
(Dob:  04-081-1977)
Matthew Lewis
     
     
     
Much travelled winger whose home is in Llanidloes but began his football career with Coventry and played against West Ham United in the 1999 FA Youth Cup Final.  Has since played for Team Bath, Kidderminster Harriers, Hinckley United, Evesham United and Solihull Borough.
(Dob:  01-03-1982)
Marcus Sherrard
 Ludlow born striker who began his career with Shrewsbury Town before moving to Cheltenham Town. Marcus first signed for Newtown on 31st January 2007 and returned to Latham Park after a season with Shropshire side Shawbury in July 2008.
(Dob:  06-03-1989)
Glenn Tolley
 A former Shrewsbury Town apprentice, Knighton born Glenn Tolley joined Newtown under manager Roger Preece after failing to claim a regular first team berth at Telford United.  Whilst with Shrewsbury he gained Wales Under 19 recognition.  He made half a dozen League appearances for the Salop side and had a loan spell with Conference side Northwich Victoria.
(Dob:  24-09-1983)
Ritchie Cooke Williams
   
   
     
 		A powerfully built attacking midfielder, Ritchie signed for Newtown during the summer of 2007 from Cymru Alliance newcomers Denbigh Town.  He has also played for Trefnant Village, Ruthin Town, Lex X1 and Chirk AAA.
(Dob:  25-01-1980)
Justin Wickham
 Skilful right winger who rejoined The Robins from Leominster in September 2006, came back again in January 2008 after a brief spell with local rival Caersws. Justin has made more than  60 goals in 200 League appearances for the club.  He began his career at Ludlow Town and has also played for
Welshpool Town and Cwmbran.
(Dob:   21-11-1975)
Craig Moses
 Promising young striker signed from Merthyr Tydfil during the summer of 2007, Craig has represented Wales Colleges and Under 19s in the Milk Cup tournament.
(Dob:  12-04-1988)
Neil Mitchell
 Neil spent four seasons in the first team squad at Caersws before making the short journey to Newtown during the summer of 2008.  A pacey striker he has 16 goals from 84 starts prior to the offset of the 2008-09 season despite being just twenty years of age.
(Dob:  01-04-1988)
Darren Ryan
 Gifted winger whose professional career took in a Stockport County, Rochdale, Chester and Shrewsbury.  Previous Welsh Premier clubs include Barry Town, TNS,  Haverfordwest and Grange Quins, from whom he joined Newtown on October 2005 after moving to live in the Oswestry area.
 (Dob:  03-07-1972)
 Newtown FC
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 Newtown FC Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2007-08
Ian Havard
   
   
Former Shrewsbury Town apprentice whose home is in Ludlow, Ian has Welsh Premier experience with Bangor City and appeared briefly for Unibond based Colwyn Bay.
(Dob:  14-10-1987)
Dave Jones
 Hugely promising teenage goalkeeper who established himself as first choice at Latham Park during the first half of the 2008-08 season.  Dave began his career as a youth team 'keeper with Shrewsbury Town.
(Dob:  3-02-1990)
Craig Williams
     
       
Talented youngster who featured in the Football Icon tv show, Craig can play in defence or midfield and worked hsi way up to the first team from the NewtownFC academy.
(Dob:  21-12-1987)
Adam Worton
 Midfielder signed from local rival Caersws in November 2006. Redditch born Adam began his career at Hereford United.
(Dob:  10-04-1987)
Damien Daniels
   
Northern Ireland born defender whose previous clubs include Bridgend Town and Rhayader.
(Dob:   01-01-1979)
Dan March
 Tall  young central defender signed from Caernarfon Town in March 2006, previously with Aberystwyth and on the Shrewsbury Town FC Academy.  Joined Newtown from local rivals Welshpool Town.
(Dob:  20-04-1985)
Hugh Clarke
     
     
     
     
 		Rugged centre half who broke into the first team squad as a striker but has earned a reputation as a no-nonesense defender. Hugh has more than 350 appearances in the Welsh Premiership - more than 300 of them with local rivals Caersws from whom he signed during the summer of 2007.  Has also played for Rhayader Town.
 (Dob:   15-06-1971)