Berriew

 








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   Russ
   Cawallader
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  Berriew is located just south of Welshpool in Mid Wales.
  Take the A483 to a point four miles south of Welshpool. Go beyong (ie further south) the B4390 signed for Berriew and turn right immediately over the river bridge as you enter the speed limit some 800 yards further on).
  Ground visible after 300 yards on the left, good parking on the site and friendly welcome in The Talbot Pub afterwards.
  

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    Berriew History & Honours

   Football has been played in Berriew since the 1800'S and has always been a very popular sport in the area. The first game's on record in Berriew was Berriew v Garthmyl on Good Friday 1899 and Berriew v Chirbury in 1905. Until the Second World War most fixtures featuring Berriew appear to have been either friendlies or cup games.
From 1946-1962 Berriew played in the Montgomeryshire Amateur League winning the Village Cup in 1955 and the League in 1960.
   In 1962 the club entered the Mid-Wales League in which all major clubs in the area played at that time. An ex-professional footballer George Antonio who previously played for Stoke City among other top clubs was appointed as player/manager and under his guidance Berriew won the league in 1965 and the League Cup in 1966. When he finally retired in 1968 the famous Stanley Matthews played in Berriew in a Testimonial match for him.
   The club returned to the Amateur league in 1982 and during the next decade several trophies were won. This included the most decorated season in 1987-1988 when the League Championship, the League Cup and the Village Cup were all won.
   Since 1993 Berriew have played in the Mid-Wales league, with a reserve team recently being formed in the Montgomeryshire Amateur League. Berriew also have a thriving junior section with teams in various age groups. The recent years have seen Berriew First Team finish high up in the Mid Wales League, challenging for promotion to the Cymru Alliance and the Reserve Team chasing for promotion to League One of the Amateur League.
   Over the years players gaining international recognition include Pryce Jones, Dennis Evans and Colin Jones who all played at Welsh Schoolboy level.



 
 
 Berriew Playing Record 1992-2009
 
Season
 Competition
Pos
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
1
 		1992-93
 Spar Mid Wales League 9th
 36
 19
 5
 12
 68
 44
 62
2
 		1993-94
 Spar Mid Wales League 9th
 30
 11
 6
 13
 67
 55
 39
3
 1994-95
 Spar Mid Wales League 3rd
 28
 19
 5
 4
 75
 34
 62
4
 1995-96
 Spar Mid Wales League 4th
 24
 14
 5
 5
 54
 31
 47
5
 1996-97
 Spar Mid Wales League 11th
 26
 5
 4
 17
 28
 70
 19
6
 1997-98
 Spar Mid Wales League 13th
 28
 5
 2
 21
 32
 92
 17
7
 1998-99
 Spar Mid Wales League 16th
 29
 4
 4
 21
 33
 91
 16
8
 1999-00
 Montgomery League
 10th
 20
 1
 7
 12
 20
 56
 10
9
 2000-01
 Montgomery League Division Two 1st
 11
 9
 1
 1
 39
 12
 28
10
 2001-02
 Montgomery League Division Two
 2nd
 18
 10
 3
 5
 37
 20
 33
11
 2002-03
 Montgomery League
 2nd
 18
 11
 3
 4
 33
 22
 36
12
 2003-04
 Spar Mid Wales League 11th
 26
 6
 5
 15
 41
 71
 21
13
 2004-05
 Spar Mid Wales League 12th
 28
 7
 7
 14
 40
 56
 28
14
 2005-06
 Spar Mid Wales League 8th
 30
 13
 6
 11
 47
 39
 45
15
 2006-07
 Spar Mid Wales League 10th
 32
 11
 10
 11
 45
 40
 43
16
 2007-08
 Spar Mid Wales League 6th
 34
 17
 10
 7
 61
 31
 61
17
 2008-09
 Spar Mid Wales League
 2nd
 34
 26
 4
 4
 71
 21
 82

 
 
Manager:  Russ Cadwallader
  An experienced Cymru Alliance manager who spent several seasons in charge of local rivals Welshpool Town.
  In 2002 Russ led The Lilywhites to The Cymru Alliance championship so he knows what it takes to succeed at this level. As a player - and goalkeeper - Russ made more than fifty Welsh Premier appearances, mainly for Caersws but also Llansantffraid and Welshpool Town.


Berriew Team Line ups from August 2009

at Buckley 25 August 2009
at Guilsfield on 28 December 2009
1  Lee Andrew
 1
Lee Andrew
 1

2
Carl Phillips
 2
Christian Webster
 2

3
Joe Coulson
 3
Mark Jones
 3

4
Ed Baldwin
 4
Rob Pritchard
 4

5
Dan Bowen
 5
Joe Coulson
 5

6
Mark Probert
 6
Mark Probert
 6

7
Rob Pritchard
 7
John Harris
 7

8
Neil Pryce
 8
Martin Ziemann
 8

9
Chris Gethin
 9
Will Thomas
 9

10
Ian Probert
 10
Dan Probert
 10

11
Christian Webster
 11
Shane Davies
 11

12
Martin Ziemann
 12
Carl Phillips
 12

14
Mark Jones
 14
Dan Bowen
 14

15
Russ Cadwallader
 15
Neil Pryce

16
16
 Ed Baldwin

17
17
 Chris Gethin



  UPDATED JANUARY 2010



Berriew Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2009-10
Lee Andrew
 Goalkeeper signed from local Cymru Alliance rivals Guilsfield during the summer of 2009.
Russ Cadwallader
 Veteran goalkeeper (and player manager) who made more than fifty Welsh Premier appearances for locals sides Welshpool, Llansanttraid and Caersws.
(Dob:  01-10-1966)
Carl Phillips
 Long serving club captain Carl has been with Berriew since the age of sixteen.
Joe Coulson
 A strong tackling defender who can play fullback or centreback, Joe was on the books of both Chester City and Shrewsbury Town as a youth, along with older brother Tom Coulson.
(Dob:  22-03-1988)
Mark Jones
 An attack minded left footed defender Mark has been with Berriew since the age of sixteen.
Dan Bowen
 A centre half signing from local rivals Welshpool Town, Dan joined Berriew during the summer of 2009.
(Dob:  24-09-1986)
Mark Probert
 A tall centreback, Mark was Berriew's 2008-09 Player of The Season.  His previous clubs include Kerry, Caersws and Newtown. Mark has some 50 Welsh Premier appearances to his name, but with 39 from the substitute bench.
(Dob:  29-08-1984)
Ed Baldwin
 Meifod based midfielder who can upset defences with direct runs from the middle of the park, another to be with the club since the age of sixteen.
(Dob:  26-07-1987)
Rob Pritchard
  
A hard working midfielder Rob has progressed through the club's youth system. Hugely committed and a tireless worker at the heart of the team.
Neil Pryce
 An experienced and hard working midfielder, Neil has previously played for Welshpool Town, Newtown and Guilsfield, making some twenty Welsh Premier appearances for 'Pool.
(Dob:  05-01-1980)
John Harris
 Talented midfielder whose previous clubs include Morda United, John is the brother of Newtown midfielder Richard Harris.
Ian Probert A creative midfielder, Ian joined Berriew from Montgomery Town, having previously played for Caersws where he made half a dozen Welsh Premier starts.
(Dob:  08-06-1987)
Christian Webster
 A summer 2009 signing from Welshpool Town, Christian is a skilful left winger who should boost the teams chances of creating chances. Began his career with Shrewsbury Town.
(Dob:  19-01-1990)
Martin Ziemann
 Bishops Castle based striker or midfielder Martin is in his second season with the club.
Chris Gethin
 A hard working striker, Chris rejoined Berriew during the summer after a spell with Newtown. Chris has also played for Carno.
(Dob:  14-05-1984)
Will Thomas
 Pacey little winger who joined the club during the summer of 2009 from Welshpool Town. Will made eleven Welsh Premier starts for the Maesydre club.
(Dob:  23-04-1987)