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| Welshpool Town | Manager: Tommy
Morgan (app May 2004) Assistant: Terry Boyle |
| xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | Secretary: Rachel Joseph Tel: 01686 625422 (email: rachel.joseph@stevehughes.co.uk |
| The Maesydre Recreation Ground Welshpool Powys Ground: 01938 553027 |
Welshpool is a market town on the Welsh/Shropshire
border midway between Oswestry (to the North) and Newtown (South).
Follow A483 to Welshpool, at roundabout adjacent to old Railway Station turn into exit signposted Town Centre and Railway Station. Immediately at the next - smaller roundabout - turn right (with station clearly visible on left) and after 50 yards turn left into road signposted: "Maesydre Recreation Ground". Ample parking, very reasonable tea hut! |
| Capacity: 2000 | Nickname: The Lilywhites |
| Colours: Black/White
Colours: Purple/White |
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Welshpool Town History & Honours |
| Welshpool
Town was formed in 1878 but adopted such colourful names
as Welshpool Wanderers and Welshpool Warriors - although the
latter may have been a separate club. The club reformed
as Welshpool AFC in 1889 after one season as Welshpool United
and briefly flirted with the Shropshire League. After the First World (Great) War Welshpool competed in the Central Wales leagues winning the Central Section in 1921. Four years later in 1925 the club stepped up to the First Divison (North) after finishing as runners up to Llanidloes Town. After the Second World War Welshpool moved to the Welsh National League (Wrexham area). Success followed including Welsh National League Champions 1955, 1956, 1962 & 1965. The club then returned to the Mid Wales League which it won seven times between 1968-80, as well as The Welsh Amateur Cup in 1972. In 1990 Town were founder members of the Cymru Alliance, finishing second in 1993 and again in 1996. The second occasion Champions Oswestry Town were not eligible for promotion, Welshpool took their place in the LoW instead. The 1997 finish of 17th was to prove the best to date, the following season the club were relegated to the Cymru Alliance, their current competition. The club finished third in 2001 and then champions in 2002 and carried out sustantial ground improvements to return to the LoW for the start of the 2002-03 season. The club are thought to be considering a move away from the shared facility which hinders progress due to the local cricket team. Controversially reprieved from relegation in 2003 after the clubs vote in their favour was initially overturned by the "golden share" vote of the FAW. After a slightly better season in 2003-04 manager Russ Cadwallader was sacked to be replaced by much travelled Aberystwyth based Tommy Morgan. Talk of an improved budget and big money approaches to WP suggest better times ahead for the Powys side. |
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2004-05 |
Welsh
Premier League |
9th |
34 |
14 |
9 |
11 |
55 |
46 |
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2005-06 |
Welsh Premier League |
6th |
34 |
15 |
9 |
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2006-07 |
Welsh Premier League |
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| Tommy
Morgan was appointed manager during May 2004 after the departure
of Russ Cadwallader. Morgan is a well known and vastly experienced character whose lengthy playing career centred on Aberstwyth but also included an Indian summer with Llansantffraid. He moved into management with varying degrees of success, culminating in dismissal by Carmarthen during the 2003-04 season. The Welshpool job has proved a difficult one for most manager so far, it remains to be seen how he will fare from his Mid Wales base. |
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AUGUST 2008 |
| Welshpool Town | Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2008-09 |
| Danny Jones |
Goalkeeper who
has also played for local rivals Newtown, Danny has experience with Shropshire
side Shawbury United. (Dob: 23-04-1982) |
| John Boardman |
A former Liverpool FC youngster, John has also played
for Burnley but signed for Llangefni in January 2008 from North Wales rivals
Colwyn Bay, moving to Welshpool during the summer of 2008. A no nonesense
defender at leftback or at centreback. (Dob: 06-09-1980) |
| Geraint Windsor |
Twenty four year old defender previously
with Berriew and Kerry. Was named as first team
captain prior to the start of the 2004-05 season and has proved to
be a key member of the defence and a highly rated defender. (Dob: 22-06-1980) |
| Kyle Jacobs |
Midfielder who joined Bangor City from Macclesfield
Town in September 2006. He began his career at Oldham Athletic
and spent a season with Mansfield Town where he made half a dozen
first team appearances before moving to Moss Rose in August 2006.
Kyle moved to Porthmadog in September 2007 and on to Welshpool
in January 2008. (Dob: 18-10-1986) |
| John Keegan |
Liverpool
born defender also on Unibond forms with Colwyn Bay who signed for
Welshpool in November 2005 after a spell in America. John began
his career with York City and enjoyed a brief spell with Chester before
moving into the English non league system with Runcorn, Hucknall and Burscough. (Dob: 05-08-1981) |
| Andy Davies |
A Welshpool born
midfielder who spent nine years with local rivals Caersws before moving to
Welshpool during the summer of 2008. Andy has around 240 WP appearances
to his name at the start of the 2008-09 season. (Dob: 30-10-1979) |
| 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, came to Welshpool via Rhyl
during the summer of 2007. A freekick specialst with
a precision left foot. (Dob: 28-05-1982) |
| George
Hughes |
Young
midfielder who joined the club following his release from the Shrewsbury
Town academy system. (Dob: 22-06-1980) |
| Mark Rogers |
Shrewsbury
born striker or attacking midfielder who joined 'Pool from Shropshire side
Shawbury Town, Mark is the younger brother of centre forward Steve Rogers. (Dob: 19-12-1981) |
| Steve Rogers
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Shrewsbury
born striker best known for his goalscoring exploits with
Oswestry Town, has also played for TNS, Newtown and Caersws.
Joined Welshpool from Cefn Druids in July 2003. With 99 WP
goals to his name at the start of the 2008-09 season Steve is close to joining
the 100 club. (Dob: 16-012-1978) |
| 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 but moved on to Welshpool
during the summer of 2008. A Welsh Under 21 International. (Dob: 29-07-1977) |
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| Welshpool Town | Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2007-08 |
| Gerard McGuigan |
Former Conwy United
goalkeeper who also has Welsh Premiership experience with Holywell
Town and Caernarfon. A former Arsenal apprentice,
on his day an outstanding goalkeeper, joined Rhyl from North Wales rivals
Porthmadog in May 2005 and then moved to Welshpool in December 2005. (Dob: 20-06-1978) |
| Paul Dowridge |
Left footed defender whose previous clubs include
Cefn Druids and Airbus UK. (Dob: 21-11-1977) |
| Geraint Windsor |
Twenty four year old defender previously
with Berriew and Kerry. Was named as first team
captain prior to the start of the 2004-05 season. (Dob: 22-06-1980) |
| Kyle Jacobs |
Midfielder who joined Bangor City from Macclesfield
Town in September 2006. He began his career at Oldham Athletic
and spent a season with Mansfield Town where he made half a dozen
first team appearances before moving to Moss Rose in August 2006.
Kyle moved to Porthmadog in September 2007 and on to Welshpool
in January 2008. (Dob: 18-10-1986) |
| John Keegan |
Liverpool
born defender also on Unibond forms with Colwyn Bay who signed for
Welshpool in November 2005 after a spell in America. John began
his career with York City and enjoyed a brief spell with Chester before
moving into the English non league system with Runcorn, Hucknall and Burscough. (Dob: 05-08-1981) |
| Chris Venables |
Creative young midfielder
who began his career at Shrewsbury Town and established himself with Caersws
before switching to Welshpool during the summer of 2007. (Dob: 23-07-1985) |
| 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, came to Welshpool via Rhyl
during the summer of 2007. A freekick specialst with
a precision left foot. (Dob: 28-05-1982) |
| Dave Cunnah |
Robust midfielder who joined Cefn Druids
from CA side Lex X1 and then moved to Welshpool in July 2004.
Has more than 120 WP appearances evenly divided between his two
clubs. (Dob: 25-02-1975) |
| George
Hughes |
Young
midfielder who joined the club following his release from the Shrewsbury
Town academy system. (Dob: 22-06-1980) |
| Craig Wilkinson
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Gifted midfielder
whose career began at Ruthin Town but quickly rose via Cefn
Druids to Preston North End. Upon his release he
retraced his steps through Cefn and onto Ruthin before joining
Welshpool in September 2003. (Dob: 03-08-1983) |
| Steve Rogers
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Shrewsbury
born striker best known for his goalscoring exploits with
Oswestry Town, has also played for TNS, Newtown and Caersws.
Joined Welshpool from Cefn Druids in July 2003. With over
90 WP goals to his name Steve is closing in on 100 goals and 200 games. (Dob: 16-012-1978) |
| Ross Jefferies |
Striker
whose brother Brett plays in defence. Wrexham born,
Ross signed from Bangor City during the summer of 2004, previous
clubs include Cefn Druids and Bala Town. (Dob: 05-08-1979) |
| Aden
Shannon |
Pacey
striker signed from Cefn Druids in November 2005. Moved into
Welsh football from Chester area club Blacon Youth.. Has quickly
established himself with a good goalscoring record in Welsh Premiership
circles. (Dob: 09-04-1980) |
| Calvin Davies |
Goalscoring
striker who joined Connahs Quay during the summer of 2006 but returend
to Welshpool in September. Calvin has previously played for Caernarfon
Town and Cefn Druids in the Welsh Premier plus a season with Unibond
side Colwyn Bay. (Dob: 14-05-1983) |
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| Welshpool Town | Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2006-07 |
| Gerard McGuigan |
Former Conwy United
goalkeeper who also has Welsh Premiership experience with Holywell
Town and Caernarfon. A former Arsenal apprentice,
on his day an outstanding goalkeeper, joined Rhyl from North Wales rivals
Porthmadog in May 2005 and then moved to Welshpool in December 2005. (Dob: 20-06-1978) |
| Wayne Evans |
Vastly experienced
defender who returned to his home town side after a long professional
career. Born in Welshpool, Wayne made 445 League appearances for
Walsall and Rochdale. He also gained Conference experience with Kidderminster
Harriers. He spent a short spell coaching in the USA and has also worked
in the Wrexham FC youth set up. Wayne signed for Welshpool in February
2007. (Dob: 25-08-1971) |
| Ryan Williamson |
Defender
signed from Connahs Quay Nomads in November 2005, previously played
on the Isle of Man. (Dob: 20-05-1982) |
| Brett Jefferies |
Wrexham born defender or midfielder, twin brother
of striker Ross. Previous clubs include Castell Alyn Rhydymwyn,
Oswestry Town and Cefn Druids (Dob: 05-04-1978) |
| Geraint Windsor |
Twenty four year old defender previously
with Berriew and Kerry. Was named as first team
captain prior to the start of the 2004-05 season. (Dob: 22-06-1980) |
| Ceri James |
Powerfully
built central midfielder who joined Welshpool from Cymru Alliance
side Llandyrnog United during the summer of 2005. Ceri has also
played for Denbigh Town. (Dob: 01-12-1983) |
| Aaron Stokoe |
Midfielder
signed from West Cheshire League side Blacon Youth of Chester. (Dob: 03-02-1973) |
| Mark Thomas
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Hard working
utility man who progressed from Newtown's youth system to
spend ten years with The Robins. Joined Welshpool in July
2002. (Dob: 03-02-1973) |
| John Keegan |
Liverpool born
defender also on Unibond forms with Colwyn Bay who signed for Welshpool
in November 2005 after a spell in America. John began his career
with York City and enjoyed a brief spell with Chester before moving into
the English non league system with Runcorn, Hucknall and Burscough. (Dob: 05-08-1981) |
| Stuart Vernon |
Pacey young
winger born in St Asaph who signed from Cymru Alliance side Llandyrnog
United during the summer of 2006. (Dob: 20-12-1987) |
| Dave Cunnah |
Robust midfielder who joined Cefn Druids
from CA side Lex X1 and then moved to Welshpool in July 2004.
Has more than 120 WP appearances evenly divided between his two
clubs. (Dob: 25-02-1975) |
| George
Hughes |
Young
midfielder who joined the club following his release from the Shrewsbury
Town academy system. (Dob: 22-06-1980) |
| Craig Wilkinson
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Gifted midfielder
whose career began at Ruthin Town but quickly rose via Cefn
Druids to Preston North End. Upon his release he
retraced his steps through Cefn and onto Ruthin before joining
Welshpool in September 2003. (Dob: 03-08-1983) |
| Mark Roberts
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Hard working
midfield veteran whose reputation as a tough tackling midfielder
was acquired at Newtown and TNS in the LoW. (Dob: 20-07-1971) |
| Steve Rogers
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Shrewsbury
born striker best known for his goalscoring exploits with
Oswestry Town, has also played for TNS, Newtown and Caersws.
Joined Welshpool from Cefn Druids in July 2003. With over
90 WP goals to his name Steve is closing in on 100 goals and 200 games. (Dob: 16-012-1978) |
| Ross Jefferies |
Striker
whose brother Brett plays in defence. Wrexham born,
Ross signed from Bangor City during the summer of 2004, previous
clubs include Cefn Druids and Bala Town. (Dob: 05-08-1979) |
| Aden
Shannon |
Pacey
young striker signed from Cefn Druids in November 2005.
Moved into Welsh football from Chester area club Blacon Youth.. Has
quickly established himself with a good goalscoring record in Welsh
Premiership circles. (Dob: 09-04-1980) |
| Calvin Davies |
Goalscoring striker who joined Connahs Quay during the summer of 2006 but returend to Welshpool in September. Calvin has pr |