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Porthmadog FC Manager:  Paul Whelan
Assistant:    
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Y Traeth
Porthmadog
Gwynedd
Tel:  01766 514687		 Regardless of approach to Porthmadog, procede to town centre.  At crossroads with Woolworths prominent, turn left (if from Cfon direction) into Snowdon Street.  Follow this road across the railway line and to ground which becomes clearly visible on the right. 
Ample parking at the end of the track, no social club but great tea hut! 
Capacity:  Nickname:  Port
Colours:  Red/Black  INTERNET   Porthmadog
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  CPD Porthmadog FC
 History & Honours
  Founded in 1884 Porthmadog rank as one of the oldest clubs in Wales, and even more so one still playing on the same pitch.  In 1897 Port lost the Cambrian Coast League to Towyn on goal difference and opted to move into the North Wales league and were champions in 1903.  In the 1922-23 season an amazing four replays were needed to settle a Welsh Amateur Cup tie against Barmouth.  Unhappily it was Barmouth who finally triumphed in extra time of the fourth replay at Aberystwyth!
   In 1927 Port won the Gwynedd League and eight years later entered the Bangor & District League followed by a move into the Lleyn & District League in 1937.  During the 1952-53 season Port bought The Traeth off Tremadog Estate.
  But it was the 1950s which saw the club experience real success, winning the Welsh Amateur Cup in 1956 and 1957.  In the 1960s Porthmadog turned professional and signed Mel Charles and featured in headline grabbing Welsh Cup runs.  Some famous football names joined Charles in being associated with Port, namely John Charles, Jimmy Hinch and Tony Waddington.  In the seventies trophies were won regularly, such as The Welsh League (North) in 1974 and 1976, alongside The NWCC in 19773, 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1978.  One famous name from English football circles was Steve Joel who played for Port, as did Steve Woodin who represented New Zealand at International level.
  In recent times the club were founder members of the Cymru Alliance in 1990/91 and founder members of the LoW in 1992/93 which coincided with the installation of floodlights at The Traeth.  Porthmadog have been managed by local favourite Meillir Owen, former Welsh Internationals Ian Edwards and Mickey Thomas, as well as previous boss Colin Hawkins.  In 1998 Port were relegated when the LoW made the controversial decision to reduce the league in size from 20 to 18 and sent down four rather than two clubs.
  Port have also been associated with some of the outstanding talents in North Wales football, as both Marc Lloyd Williams and his strike partner at Bangor, Paul Roberts, came into the LoW with the Traeth club. 
  Ground improvements have been carried out to include a new entrance, carpark, and shop/canteen facility.   Porthmadog won the Cymru Alliance title in 2003 to regain their place in the Welsh Premiership with popular Anglesey personality Viv Williams at the helm.

 
 Porthmadog Playing Record 1991-2008
 
Season
 Competition
Pos
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
1
1990-91
 Cymru Alliance
6th
26
12
5
9
65
40
41
2
1991-92
 Cymru Alliance
3rd
30
14
10
6
63
43
52
3
1992-93
 League of Wales
9th
38
14
11
13
61
49
53
4
1993-94
 League of Wales
11th
38
14
7
17
90
71
49
5
1994-95
 League of Wales
16th
38
11
7
20
57
73
40
6
1995-96
 League of Wales
13th
40
13
11
16
56
62
50
7
1996-97
 League of Wales 
10th
40
18
8
14
64
60
62
8
1997-98
 League of Wales
17th
38
10
5
23
55
77
35
9
1998-99
 Cymru Alliance
7th
30
12
7
11
52
49
43
10
1999-00
 Cymru Alliance
5th
32
17
5
10
64
40
56
11
2000-01
 Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
6th
31
16
6
9
62
37
54
12
2001-02
 Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
4th
34
20
8
6
88
45
68
13
2002-03
 Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
1st
32
28
2
2
106
19
86
14
2003-04
 Welsh Premier League
12th
32
11
3
18
41
55
36
15
 2004-05
 Welsh Premier League
11th
 34
 11
 12
 11
 38
 39
 45
16
 2005-06
 Welsh Premier League
11th
 34
 12
 8
 14
 57
 59
 44
17
 2006-07
 Welsh Premier League
11th
 32
 8
 11
 13
 40
 52
 35
18
 2007-08
 Welsh Premier League
 16th
 34
 7
 6
 21
 48
 70
 27

 
 
Manager:  Paul Whelan
    A well known name in North Wales footballing circles, both as player and manager.
    Bangor based Paul was a member of the Bangor City side which reached the 1984 FA Trophy Final at Wembley and is still fondly remembered by blues supporters.  He actually made on substitutes appearance for City in the first season of the WP but moved to Porthmadog for three seasons as a player, totting up 49 starts.  
    Paul made his name in management with Glantraeth whom he steered to the CA title, but given the clubs limited ambition jumped at the chance of managing Porthmadog in the Welsh Premier when long serving Viv Williams decided to step down - for the last time - during the summer of 2008.


      UPDATED AUGUST 2008

Porthmadog FC Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2008-09
Richard Harvey

 

 Former Macclesfield Town goalkeeper who re-signed for Port in May 2005 after the departure of Gerard McGuigan to Rhyl.
(Dob:  20-06-1978)
Matthew Parry
   
   
     
A former Liverpool FC apprentice, Matthew signed for Porthmadog in January 2008, initially as cover for Richard Harvey.  Matthew has experience at a number of clubs including Northwich Victoria, Colwyn Bay and local Welsh Premiership rivals Caernarfon Town and Bangor City.
(Dob:  30-03-1983)
John Gwynfor Jones
   

 		Defender joined the club towards the end of the 2001-02 season from Nefyn United. Has been a revelation with his no nonsense defending but work commitments may restrict his availability in the 2005-06 season.
(Dob:   17-11-1975)
Ben Ogilvy
 		Promising young leftback who joined Port from WP rivals Bangor City during the summer of 2008.  Ben has previously played for Aberystwyth and Caernarfon Town.
(Dob: 12-11-1988)
Ryan Davies
 Tall, confident central defender signed from Cymru Alliance side Glantraeth during the 2003-04 season. Older brother of left winger Les Davies.
(Dob:  31-02-1978)
Gareth Owen
 Defender or midfielder signed from Glantraeth who has further CA experience with Cemaes Bay and has played for Welsh Alliance side Bethesda Athletic.
(Dob: 06-05-1980)
Rhys Roberts
 Promising young defender who joined Llangefni from Bodedern during the summer of 2004, made a couple of Welsh Premiership substitute appearances with Bangor City during 2003-04.  Signed for Port in July 2005.
(Dob:  24-03-1986)
Mike Foster
       

 

 Mike Foster 24 began his career at Tranmere Rovers before returning to his home town side Porthmadog where he made around 200 LoW appearances.  Spent two seasons with Aberystwyth in the LoW before moving to Bangor City in July 2000.  A Welsh Under 21 International.
(Dob:  29-11-1973)
Barry Jones
   
   
 Promising young defender signed from Cymru Alliance side Bodedern during the summer of 2006.  Barry played for Bangor City in the Under 21 League and Final play off match during the 2005-06 season.
(Dob:  26-03-1986)
Marcus Orlik
 A former Sheffield Wednesday apprentice, Marcus joined Porthmadog in January 2007 having also played for Colwyn Bay, Rhyl and Caernarfon Town.
(Dob:  11-02-1985)
Steven Kehoe
 A former Llangefni youth team sweeper, Steven returned to Anglesey after experience in the USA with Rio Grande Redmen, Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Cincinnati Kings. Moved to Port during the summer of 2008.
(Dob:  09-01-1982)
Rogan Chester
 Promising young midfielder who has progressed through the club's reserve and youth sides.
(Dob:  22-12-1989)
Mark Thomas


       
Hard working midfielder who made 15 Welsh Premiership appearances for Bangor City, joined The Town from Cymru Alliance side Glantraeth shortly after the arrival of new manager Steve O'Shaughnessy.
Bangor born Mark has also played for Rhayader Town and Cemaes Bay.
(Dob: 21-10-1978)
Gareth Parry
 Calm central midfielder who joined the club in the summer of 2000 from CA rivals Llanfair PG.  Has Welsh Premier experience with Bangor City from whom he rejoined the club in September 2007.
(Dob: 04-02-1981)
John Rowley
 Bangor born but Bontnewydd based striker who played for Llanberis before joining Llangefni in the Cymru Alliance. Has earned a reputation as a consistent goalscorer in his short time in the CA.  Signed Welsh Premiership forms for Caernarfon in December 2005 and moved to Port in July 2008. John previously played for Llanberis.  Has appeared - and started - in the Welsh Premiership as a goalkeeper during the 2007-08 season.
(Dob:  17-05-1981)
Iwan Thomas
   
   
Attacking midfielder or striker who has progressed from the club's Under 21 and reserve side, previous clubs include Blaenau Ffestiniog
(Dob:  05-03-1987)
Chris Jones
     
     
     
 Former Leeds United youngster who has also played for Bournemouth, Limerick and most recently coast rivals Colwyn Bay.  A Welsh Under 19 and 20 International, Chris can play in midfield or attack. Moved to Port during the summer of 2008.
(Dob: 09-10-1985)





Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2008-09


Porthmadog FC Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2007-08
Richard Harvey

 

 Former Macclesfield Town goalkeeper who re-signed for Port in May 2005 after the departure of Gerard McGuigan to Rhyl.
(Dob:  20-06-1978)
Matthew Parry
   
   
     
A former Liverpool FC apprentice, Matthew signed for Porthmadog in January 2008, initially as cover for Richard Harvey.  Matthew has experience at a number of clubs including Northwich Victoria, Colwyn Bay and local Welsh Premiership rivals Caernarfon Town and Bangor City.
(Dob:  30-03-1983)
John Gwynfor Jones
   

 		Defender joined the club towards the end of the 2001-02 season from Nefyn United. Has been a revelation with his no nonsense defending but work commitments may restrict his availability in the 2005-06 season.
(Dob:   17-11-1975)
Ryan Davies
 Tall, confident central defender signed from Cymru Alliance side Glantraeth during the 2003-04 season. Older brother of left winger Les Davies.
(Dob:  31-02-1978)
Gareth Owen
 Defender or midfielder signed from Glantraeth who has further CA experience with Cemaes Bay and has played for Welsh Alliance side Bethesda Athletic.
(Dob: 06-05-1980)
Adam Docker
 Towering centre half who joined Bangor from Conference side Altrincham in February 2006. 6'3 tall, Adam was a regular member of the Bury FC youth team three years ago and has since played for Chaddeton in the North West Counties League and Runcorn Halton.  Joined Port in September 2007.
(Dob:  17-11-1985)
Rhys Roberts
 Promising young defender who joined Llangefni from Bodedern during the summer of 2004, made a couple of Welsh Premiership substitute appearances with Bangor City during 2003-04.  Signed for Port in July 2005.
(Dob:  24-03-1986)
Mike Foster
       

 

 Mike Foster 24 began his career at Tranmere Rovers before returning to his home town side Porthmadog where he made around 200 LoW appearances.  Spent two seasons with Aberystwyth in the LoW before moving to Bangor City in July 2000.  A Welsh Under 21 International.
(Dob:  29-11-1973)
Barry Jones
   
   
 Promising young defender signed from Cymru Alliance side Bodedern during the summer of 2006.  Barry played for Bangor City in the Under 21 League and Final play off match during the 2005-06 season.
(Dob:  26-03-1986)
Danny Hughes

 

 Twenty four year old midfielder released by Hartlepool for whom he made eight first team appearances, a former Wolves apprentice.
(Dob:  13-02-1980)
Marcus Orlik
 A former Sheffield Wednesday apprentice, Marcus joined Porthmadog in January 2007 having also played for Colwyn Bay, Rhyl and Caernarfon Town.
(Dob:  11-02-1985)
Richard Smart
 Tall left sided attacker signed who joined Airbus form Christleton during the summer of 2003 as a student at Chester College.  Signed for Port during the summer of 2007.
(Dob:  16-03-1982)
Rogan Chester
 Promising young midfielder who has progressed through the club's reserve and youth sides.
(Dob:  22-12-1989)
Mark Thomas


       
Hard working midfielder who made 15 Welsh Premiership appearances for Bangor City, joined The Town from Cymru Alliance side Glantraeth shortly after the arrival of new manager Steve O'Shaughnessy.
Bangor born Mark has also played for Rhayader Town and Cemaes Bay.
(Dob: 21-10-1978)
Gareth Parry
 Calm central midfielder who joined the club in the summer of 2000 from CA rivals Llanfair PG.  Has Welsh Premier experience with Bangor City from whom he rejoined the club in September 2007.
(Dob: 04-02-1981)
Dave Hughes
 A pacey young striker who joined Port during January 2008 from WP rivals Airbus UK, having previously played for Coventry University.  
(Dob:  08-02-1982)
Iwan Thomas
   
   
Attacking midfielder or striker who has progressed from the club's Under 21 and reserve side, previous clubs include Blaenau Ffestiniog
(Dob:  05-03-1987)
Carl Owen
       
       
 Pacey striker who signed from Bangor City.  Scored 23 goals for CA rivals Glantraeth in the 1999-2000 season. Notched 16 goals in as many games in the 2000-01 season, top scorer again in 2003-04.
(Dob:  09-04-1980)
Jason Sadler
 Consistent Cymru Alliance goalscorer re-signed from CaernarfonTown in February 2006, previous clubs include Llangefni Town.
(Dob:  25-04-1980)
Paul Roberts
 Cricieth based striker was a goalscoring sensation for his local side Porthmadog and attracted a £15000 move to Wrexham where he gained First Team experience and Welsh International honours.  He joined Bangor after a brief spell back at Porthmadog with their Football in The Community Scheme, having scored 14 goals for The Traeth club.  Paul scored the solitary goal in the 2000 Welsh Cup Final having also scored in the Quarter and Semi Final matches.  He also netted the solitary goal in the 1-0 win over Sartid Smederevo in the 2002-03 UEFA Cup at Wrexham.  Rejoined Port during the summer of 2007. A Welsh Under 21 International.
(Dob:  29-07-1977)

Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2007-08
 

Porthmadog FC Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2006-07
Richard Harvey

 

 Former Macclesfield Town goalkeeper who re-signed for Port in May 2005 after the departure of Gerard McGuigan to Rhyl.
(Dob:  20-06-1978)
Richard Hughes
     
Tall defender, a Chester chemist whose previous clubs include Amlwch, Cemaes Bay and Briton Ferry.
(Dob:  30-09-1975)
John Gwynfor Jones
   

 		Defender joined the club towards the end of the 2001-02 season from Nefyn United. Has been a revelation with his no nonsense defending but work commitments may restrict his availability in the 2005-06 season.
(Dob:   17-11-1975)
John Peris Jones
 Promising young defender whose father Gwyn Peris Jones won an NPL Championship medal in 1982 with Bangor City.  A student at Bangor University.
(Dob:  04-11-1986)
Geraint Mitchell
 A pacey young defender who first represented the club at Under 21 level, Geraint previously played for Mountain Rangers and Bontnewydd where he was captain.  Made his Welsh Premier debut at Welshpool in December 2005.
(Dob:   14-10-1985)
Ryan Davies
 Tall, confident central defender signed from Cymru Alliance side Glantraeth during the 2003-04 season. Older brother of left winger Les Davies.
(Dob:  31-02-1978)
Rhys Roberts
 Promising young defender who joined Llangefni from Bodedern during the summer of 2004, made a couple of Welsh Premiership substitute appearances with Bangor City during 2003-04.  Signed for Port in July 2005.
(Dob:  24-03-1986)
Mike Foster
       

 

 Mike Foster 24 began his career at Tranmere Rovers before returning to his home town side Porthmadog where he made around 200 LoW appearances.  Spent two seasons with Aberystwyth in the LoW before moving to Bangor City in July 2000.  A Welsh Under 21 International.
(Dob:  29-11-1973)
Barry Jones
   
   
 Promising young defender signed from Cymru Alliance side Bodedern during the summer of 2006.  Barry played for Bangor City in the Under 21 League and Final play off match during the 2005-06 season.
(Dob:  26-03-1986)