| 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 ground improvements. |
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2004-05 |
Welsh
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34 |
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7 |
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49 |
55 |
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2005-06 |
Welsh
Premier League |
16th |
34 |
10 |
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2006-07 |
Welsh
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| Manager Bernard McNally (right) is hugely
experienced as both player and manager and will doubtless feel his
young side is just one result away from turning the corner. Shrewsbury born McNally made some
300 appearances for his home town club before moving to West Bromwich Albion in 1989 for
close to £400 000. The midfielder went on to make more than 150 appearances for The Baggies. Despite his Shropshire roots Bernard also earned five caps for Northern Ireland. In management he has been in charge of AFC Telford, Pune (India) and Hednersford Town. He took over at Newtown during this summer after Darren Ryan's sudden departure. |
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| Nick
Thomas |
A
promising young Powys based
goalkeeper Nick joined Newtown in the summer of 2011, following his
release by Hartlepool Town. (Dob: 02-02-1991) |
| Kevin
Davies |
A
well travelled fullback Kevin joined The Robins during the summer of
2011. His previous clubs include Weston-super-Mare, Swindon Town,
Swansea City and Cirencester Town. In Welsh Premier circles Kevin has
played for Welshpool Town, Caersws and Carmarthen Town. (Dob: 09-10-1985) |
| Max
Penk |
A promising
young defender Max is on loan from his home town club Wrexham FC. (Dob: 17-02-1993) |
| Lee
Hartshorn |
Centre
half Lee joined Newtown during the summer of 2010 having previously
played for Merthyr Saints and the better known Merthyr Tydfil. (Dob: 12-03-1987) |
| Shane
Sutton |
Former
Shrewsbury academy player Shane rejoined Newtown in June 2010 after a
brief spell with junior side Presteigne. (Dob: 31-01-1989) |
| Luke
Boundford |
A
summer 2011 signing Luke previously played for Newbridge on Wye in the
Spar Mid Wales League. (Dob: 30-01-1988) |
| Kieran
Mills Evans |
A
tall young defender Kieran signed for Newtown upon his release by
Shrewsbury Town during the summer of 2011. (Dob: 26-09-1991) |
| Jamie
Price |
A
former Birmingham City trainee Jamie also played for Cheltenham Town as
a schoolboy before moving to Gloucester, Tamworth and Worcester City.
Joined Newtown in January 2011. Has represented Wales at U17 and U19
level before appearing for the Wales U23 Semi Professional side. (Dob: 22-07-1988) |
| Connor
Courtney |
A
left footed midfielder Connor signed for Newtown on the final day of
the transfer window in August 2011, from Telford area side Wellington
Town. (Dob: 13-10-1991) |
| Gareth
Partridge |
A
Ruabon born midfielder Gareth began his football career with Shrewsbury
Town where he was a regular member of the youth and reserve teams.
Joined Newtown during the 2010-11 season. Capped by Wales at U17 level. (Dob: 26-09-1981) |
| Zac
Evans |
A Presteigne
born midfielder Zak was a youth team footballer with Cardiff City who
went on to play for Hereford United before moving to Latham Park in
March 2011. He has represented Wales at U17 and U19 levels. (Dob: 03-05-1991) |
| Robbie
Millington |
A
goalscoring midfielder Robbie joined Newtown from Bridgnorth Town in
January 2011 and made a great impact scoring ten goals in the second
half of the season. (Dob: 16-06-1992) |
| Josh
Evans |
Midfielder
or defender Josh joined Newtown upon his release by Shrewsbury Town
where he was a member of their academy. He is the son of former Robins
winger Phil Evans. (Dob: 23-12-1993) |
| Anwar
Olugbon |
Anwar
signed for Newtown in July 2011 having previously played for Shifnal
Town and Bridgnorth. (Dob: 22-07-1988) |
| Nick
Rushton |
A
young striker who spent a loan period at Airbus during the 2010-11
season, Nick moved to Newtown from Wrexham FC during the summer of 2011. (Dob: 03-02-1992) |
| Steve
Blenkinsop |
Striker
Steve joined Newtown during the summer of 2011, his previous clubs
include Shropshire side Ellesmere Rangers. (Dob: 03-02-1989) |
| Marcus
Ashley |
Shrewsbury
based striker Marcus joined Newtown from TNS where he had been a member
of the their academy and youth sides. (Dob: 22-06-1992) |
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| Dave Roberts |
Liverpool based
goalkeeper who was a member of the Liverpool FC FA Youth Cup winning
side of 2007 who was surpringly released at the end of that
season. Dave spent a few months with Bangor City before signing
for Weymouth Town. Joined Newtown from Aberystwyth in January
2010. (Dob: 10-12-1988) |
| Lee
Hartshorn |
A
defender whose previous clubs include Merthyr Saints, Lee joined
Newtown from Merthyr Tydfil in June 2010. (Dob: 00-00-1900) |
| Dave
Swanick |
Birkenhead
born defender Dave played for Conference sides Altrincham, Morecambe and
Manchester based Woodley
Sports before switching to Connahs Quay and then Bangor City where he
was player coach. Joined Newtown in August 2010. (Dob: 16-09-1979) |
| Paul
Keddle |
A well travelled
defender Paul joined Newtown during the summer of 2010 from Merthyr
Tydfil. A Welsh Non League International he has also played for
Rhayader Town, Carmarthen, Bath City and Newport County. (Dob: 18-11-1983) |
| Mike
Jackson |
A
well travelled centreback signed by new manager Andy Cale to add height
and steel to his defence. Mike has previously played for Southport
before switching to the Welsh Premier and totting up some 150 WP
appearances for Rhyl, TNS, Welshpool and Caernarfon before returning to
England to play for Marine and Droylsden. (Dob: 14-12-1979) |
| Shane
Sutton |
Former
Shrewsbury academy player Shane rejoined Newtown in June 2010 after a
brief spell with junior side Presteigne. (Dob: 31-01-1989) |
| Adam Worton |
Midfielder
signed from local rival Caersws in November 2006. Redditch born Adam
began his career at Hereford United. (Dob: 10-04-1987) |
| Gavin Cadwallader |
Tall
centreback who joined Aberystwyth upon his release by 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) |
| 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) |
| Tom
Jones |
A
Weston Rhyn youngster who began his career on the TNS academy before
switching to Newtown during the summer of 2009. Tom is a composed
and mobile midfielder. (Dob: 00-00-1900) |
| Dylan
Blain |
Haverfordwest
born midfielder Dylan made half of his 200 plus WP appearances for his
home town side, but has since played for Port Talbot and Newtown in two
different spells. (Dob: 11-10-1982) |
| Craig
Davies |
Whiston born
Craig has played for a handful of clubs either side of the border and
signed for Newtown in August 2010. Before that he turned out for
Burscough, Connahs Quay, Lancaster and Morecambe. (Dob: 21-12-1988) |
| Richard
Harris |
Cultured
midfielder whose early football years were spent at Manchester City and
Shrewsbury Town. More recently he has totted up just over 100 league
starts for Newtown and Welshpool, has also played for Guilsfield in the
Cymru Alliance. Re-signed for Newtown in January 2010. (Dob: 14-09-1984) |
| Jamie
Breeze |
A
Llanidloes born winger Jamie has progressed through the Latham Park
youth system and impressed with his pace and control on the flanks. (Dob: 10-01-1992) |
| John
McKenna |
Liverpool
born but raised
in Oswestry, John is a product of the Walford and North Shropshire
College based academy. A hugely promising centrehalf he can also
play in midfield. Represented England colleges during the 2007-08
season. John joined Newtown from TNS in January 2010 with nineteen
Welsh Premier starts to his credit. (Dob: 15-05-1990) ON LOAN AT NEWTOWN FROM AUGUST 2010 |
| Craig
Whitfield |
A
pacey young striker, Craig broke into football with the TNS academy
having previously figured for both Shrewsbury and Wrexham at schoolboy
level. In Welsh Premier circles Craig has played for TNS and Cefn
Druids before moving to Latham Park on loan during the summer of 2010. (Dob: 16-08-1989) |
| Chris
Hartland |
Chris
came through the Newport County youth system before joining Cinderford
Town and moving North to Newtown during the summer of 2010. (Dob: 20-06-1990) |
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| Dave Roberts |
Liverpool based
goalkeeper who was a member of the Liverpool FC FA Youth Cup winning
side of 2007 who was surpringly released at the end of that
season. Dave spent a few months with Bangor City before signing
for Weymouth Town. Joined Newtown from Aberystwyth in January
2010. (Dob: 10-12-1988) |
| David
Maguire |
Former
Shrewsbury Town youth goalkeeper who has represented the Republic of
Ireland at Under 17 level. David signed for Newtown during the
summer of 2009. (Dob: 09-10-1990) |
| 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) |
| Michael
Collister |
A
skilful leftback who began his career on the TNS adacemy, Michael
gained first team experience with Newbridge in the Spar Mid Wales
League before joining Newtown durng the summer of 2009. (Dob: 00-00-1900) |
| Dan
Dawson |
A
young defender born in Bishops Caslte, Dan signed from local rivals
Caersws during the summer of 2009. (Dob: 21-10-1991) |
| 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 |
A Northern Ireland born defender whose
previous clubs include Bridgend Town and Rhayader, Damien has usually
occupied the leftback berth. (Dob: 01-01-1979) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Tom
Jones |
A
Weston Rhy youngster who began his career on the TNS academy before
switching to Newtown during the summer of 2009. Tom is a composed
and mobile midfielder. (Dob: 00-00-1900) |
| Ross
Stephens |
Goalscoring
midfielder who began his career as an
apprentice with Shrewsbury Town. Llanidloes born Ross joined
Caersws
on loan and spent a brief spell with Redditch, moved to Welshpool via
Rhyl
during the summer of 2007
and on to Aber in January 2009.
Ross joined Newtown during the summer of 2009. A freekick specialst with a precision left foot. (Dob: 28-05-1982) |
| 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) |
| Stuart
Fraser |
An
attacking midfielder with an eye for goal, Stuart joined Newtown from
Aberystwyth during the summer of 2009. (Dob: 00-00-1900) |
| Richard
Harris |
Cultured
midfielder whose early football years were spent at Manchester City and
Shrewsbury Town. More recently he has totted up just over 100 league
starts for Newtown and Welshpool, has also played for Guilsfield in the
Cymru Alliance. Re-signed for Newtown in January 2010. (Dob: 14-09-1984) |
| Ryan
Marriott |
A
Londer who graduated through the Walford
& North Shropshire College base academy, Ryan is a ball playing
midfielder who was on the books of both Chelsea and Arsenal as
a youngster. Ryan joined Newtown from TNS in January 2009 with five
Welsh Premier starts to his credit. (Dob: 19-11-1988) ON LOAN AT NEWTOWN FROM JANUARY 2010 |
| John
McKenna |
Liverpool
born but raised
in Oswestry, John is a product of the Walford and North Shropshire
College based academy. A hugely promising centrehalf he can also
play in midfield. Represented England colleges during the 2007-08
season. John joined Newtown from TNS in January 2010 with nineteen
Welsh Premier starts to his credit. (Dob: 15-05-1990) ON LOAN AT NEWTOWN FROM JANUARY 2010 |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
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| Dave Jones |
Hugely promising teenage
goalkeeper who established himself as first choice at Latham Park
during
the first half of the 2008-09 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
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| 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) |
| 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) |
| Chris Evans |
A January signing from
Llangefni, Chris began his career with Wrexham FC where he had been
part of the academy and reserve set up. Chris is a talented
midfielder and the son of former Bangor City player Medwyn Evans and
has previous Welsh Premier experience with Porthmadog. (Dob: 18-07-1987) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Tommy Mutton |
Tommy
began his football career with Burnley but made his name with
home town side Denbigh Town for whom he was top scorer during the
1998-99
season. He signed for Bangor City in the management of Lee
Williams
and was soon on his way to Swansea City for a club record £22500
transfer fee. After half a dozen league appearances for The Swans
he variously played for Rhyl, Caernarfon, Connahs Quay and most
recently
Bangor City, totalling around 100 goals from 200 starts. (Dob: 17-01-1978) |
| 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) |
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| Dave Jones |
Goalkeeper signed from Welsh League side
Taffs Well having also been on the books of Mid Wales rivals Caersws. (Dob: 29-04-1984) |
| 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) |
| Mark Probert |
Promising young defender
signed from local league side Kerry, has Welsh Premier with local
rivals Caersws. (Dob: 29-08-1984) |
| 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) |
| Dale Raven |
Cardiff born midfielder signed in
December 2006 from Cwmbran Town. Previous clubs include Bridgend
Town, Maesteg Park and Grange Quins. (Dob: 19-02-1985) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Alan Hooley |
Skilful left footed
midfielder who hails from the Chester area and has played
for Airbus during their Cymru Alliance days. Alan joined Newtown
from Christleton in October 2005. (Dob: 13-10-1978) |
| Nicky Jones |
Midfielder signed from Port
Talbot Town in February 2007, previous clubs include Afan
Lido and Torquay United. Left sided player who has also played for
Neath AFC in the Welsh League. (Dob: 24-01-1982) |
| Gareth Hughes |
Hard working midfielder who has become a
regular in The Robins midfield. Gareth began his career with
Wrexham FC and has WP experience with Aberystwyth and Rhayader. (Dob: 08-08-1981) |
| Justin Wickham |
Skilful right winger who
rejoined The Robins from Leominster in September 2006, Justin has made
more than 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) |
| James Haynes |
Midfielder who joined the club during
the summer of 2006, James began his career as a member of the
Shrewsbury Town youth system and made a handful of Unibond League
appearances for Colwyn Bay. (Dob: 04-03-1988) |
| Marcus Sharrard |
Ludlow born striker who began his career
with Shrewsbury Town before moving to Cheltenham Town. He signed
for Newtown on 31st January 2007. (Dob: 06-03-1989) |
| Tony Bird |
Well travelled and vastly
experienced striker who has a hard earned reputation as
a goalscorer. He has Football League experience with Cardiff City
and Swansea and has represented Wales at Under 21 level.and has played
for Kidderminster Harriers and Barry Town, hwere he scored 42 league
goals in 38 games during the 1996-97 season. (Dob: 01-09-1974) |
| Brian Showederry |
Versatile campaigner who joined The
Robins from Butetown in November 2006,
previous clubs include Bridgend Town and Grange Quins, for whom he
scored their first ever WP goal. (Dob: 02-10-1983) |
| Christian Courtney |
Pacey striker who began his
career at Shrewsbury Town and joined Welshpool during the summer of
2003. After sixty
appearances for The Lilywhites he moved to Newtown in August 2006. (Dob: 14-05-1984) |
| 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) |
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| John Rowley |
Goalkeeper signed from Wrexham based
Cymru Alliance side Queens Park. Made a couple of Welsh
Premiership appearances for Oswestry Town
during the 2002-03 season. (Dob: 09-03-1984) |
| Dave Littleford |
Promising young goalkeeper who has
represented England Youth sides, signed from Guilsfield during the
summer of 2004, previously with Morda United. (Dob: 14-04-1986) |
| Martin Giles
|
Left footed defender signed from
Shropshire junior side Shawbury FC during the summer of 2003.
Martin has Football league experience with Chester City. (Dob: 01-01-1979) |
| Oliver Williams |
Defender signed from Ludlow
Town during the summer of 2004. (Dob: 09-09-1984) |
| Mark Allen |
Strong central defender signed from Cefn
Druids, previously with Bangor City and Watford. (Dob: 02-09-1976) |
| Adrian Moody |
Former Wrexham youth team player who
joined Rhyl after a brief spell with Colwyn Bay in the Unidond League,
and then Newtown in the Autumn of 2003. (Dob: 29-09-1979) |
| Glenn Evans |
Strong young centreback who
has played for a number of Mid Wales clubs, joined Welshpool during the
2004-05 season. Moved to Latham Park in November 2005. (Dob: 14-11-1986) |
| Gareth Watkins |
Midfielder who has graduated from the
club's youth system. (Dob: 28-04-1983) |
| Alan Hooley |
Skilful left footed
midfielder who hails from the Chester area and has played for Airbus
during their Cymru Alliance days. Alan joined Newtown from
Christleton in October 2005. (Dob: 13-10-1978) |
| Gareth Hughes |
Hard working midfielder who has become a
regular in The Robins midfield. Gareth began his career with
Wrexham FC and has WP experience with Aberystwyth and Rhayader. (Dob: 08-08-1981) |
| Dylan McPhee
|
Midfielder who
signed from local rivals Newtown during the summer of 2003.
Previously with Rhayader Town. Reputed to be a talented
cricketer. (Dob: 10-03-1976) |
| Callum McKenzie |
Promising young midfielder who has Welsh
Premiership with Rhayader Town. (Dob: 08-10-1981) |
| Mickey Brown |
Birmingham born winger best
known for his lengthy association with Shrewsbury Town. Has also
played for Bolton, Preston North End and Rochdale. Joined Newtown
during the summer of 2004. (Dob: 08-02-1968) |
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Danny Desormeaux |
Chester based midfielder signed from
Cefn Druids during the summer of 2004, previously with Chester
area side Christelton Town. Brother of Airbus striker Joe Desormeaux.
(Dob: 15-08-1982) |
| Danny Field |
Promising young striker who has
graduated from the club's academy side. Has impressed both in
first team outings and
in representative matches for Mid Wales Youth. (Dob: 14-04-1987) |
| Danny Barton
|
Goalscoring forward signed from
Caernarfon Town in July 2003, best known for a productive spell with
Rhyl. Began his career at Oswestry area Morda United as did
former City favourites Paul Hughes and Frank Mottram. (Dob: 21-06-1974) |
| Andy Webb |
Promising young striker who is on Cymru
Alliance forms with Guilsfield. (Dob: 14-09-1984) |
| Peter Smith |
Former Crewe Alexandra
professional, Peter Smith re-joined Newtown in June 2005 after a
largely unsuccessful season at Rhyl. The St Asaph born marksman
is
rated amongst the league's top strikers and should form a dangerous
partnership with Dan Barton. (Dob: 18-09-1978) |
| 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) |
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| Paul Edwards
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Vastly experienced
Liverpool born goalkeeper whose career moved from St Helens Town to
Crewe Alexandra and then Shrewsbury Town. (Dob: 22-02-1965) |
| Dave Littleford |
Promising young goalkeeper who has
represented England Youth sides, signed from Guilsfield during the
summer of 2004, previously with Morda United. (Dob: 14-04-1986) |
| Martin Giles
|
Left footed defender signed from
Shropshire junior side Shawbury FC during the summer of 2003.
Martin has Football league experience with Chester City. (Dob: 01-01-1979) |
| Gareth Sudlow |
Tall young defender previously with
Buckley Town and Wrexham FC. (Dob: 06-10-1983) |
| Oliver Williams |
Defender signed from Ludlow
Town during the summer of 2004. (Dob: 09-09-1984) |
| Mark Allen |
Strong central defender signed from Cefn
Druids, previously with Bangor City and Watford. (Dob: 02-09-1976) |
| Adrian Moody |
Former Wrexham youth team player who
joined Rhyl after a brief spell with Colwyn Bay in the Unidond League,
and then Newtown in the Autumn of 2003. (Dob: 29-09-1979) |
| Steve Futcher |
Chester born midfielder from a famous
footballing family, previously with Rhyl, Cwmbran Town and Connahs
Quay. Renowned for his skilful passing game and as the scorer of
"long range" goals. (Dob: 24-10-1976) |
| Gareth Watkins |
Midfielder who has graduated from the
club's youth system. (Dob: 28-04-1983) |
| Gareth Hughes |
Hard working midfielder who has become a
regular in The Robins midfield. Gareth began his career with
Wrexham FC and has WP experience with Aberystwyth and Rhayader. (Dob: 08-08-1981) |
| Richard Harris
|
Former Manchester City apprentice who
signed for Newtown upon his release by Shrewsbury Town. Very
gifted midfielder yet to fulfil his considerabel potential. (Dob: 14-09-1984) |
| Callum McKenzie |
Promising young midfielder who has Welsh
Premiership with Rhayader Town. (Dob: 08-10-1981) |
| Mickey Brown |
Birmingham born winger best
known for his lengthy association with Shrewsbury Town. Has also
played for Bolton, Preston North End and Rochdale. Joined Newtown
during the summer of 2004. (Dob: 08-02-1968) |
|
Danny Desormeaux |
Chester based midfielder signed from
Cefn Druids during the summer of 2004, previously with Chester
area side Christelton Town. Brother of Airbus striker Joe Desormeaux.
(Dob: 15-08-1982) |
| Danny Field |
Promising young striker who has
graduated from the club's academy side. Has impressed both in
first team outings and
in representative matches for Mid Wales Youth. (Dob: 14-04-1987) |
| Danny Barton
|
Goalscoring forward signed from
Caernarfon Town in July 2003, best known for a productive spell with
Rhyl. Began his career at Oswestry area Morda United as did
former City favourites Paul Hughes and Frank Mottram. (Dob: 21-06-1974) |
| Andy Webb |
Promising young striker who is on Cymru
Alliance forms with Guilsfield. (Dob: 14-09-1984) |
| Joe Desormeaux |
Skilful little striker who
has Welsh
Premiership experience with Cefn Druids. Brother of Newtown
midfielder Dan Desormeaux, signed from
Airbus UK in December 2004. (Dob: 14-04-1981) |