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 Buckley Town FC
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  Buckley Town   Manager:  Simon Sedgwick
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Globe Way
Buckley
Flintshire		   Buckley is located in North East Wales close to Chester. 
  Off the A55 signposted Buckley, turn instead at the last exit prior to rejoining the A55 - Drury Lane - and follow the road through Drury.  After exactly one mile turn right by The Parrot Pub and within 300 yards turn left opposite The Burntwood Pub (on the right) into Mount Pleasant Road.  Then within 250 yards turn right into Standard Road for the Industrial estate,  beyond the weighbridge, ground visible courtesy new floodlights & changing rooms and high mesh fence on left. (within 800 yards).
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 Colours:
 		Red & White Shirts White Shorts/ Socks
 		 Change:
 		 Yellow Shirts and Socks, Blue Shorts
    WEBSITE:   Buckley Town
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 Buckley Town
 History & Honours
   Records of football being played in Buckley date back to 1860 and early matches record a team known as Belmont Swifts who later became Buckley Victoria.  The team played at Mill Lane and enjoyed fixtures against local opponents including Mod Athletic, Wrexham Victoria and Rhyl Athletic.
   Buckley Victoria were superseded by Buckley Engineers who won The Welsh Amateur Cup on three occasions.  In 1887 Buckley Town FC was formed and in 1898 won the Wirral & District League.  Buckley Town joined the Welsh League North in 1925 and won the North Wales Amateur Cup in 1937.
   In 1949 both Buckley Wanderers and Buckley Rovers were playing competitive matches in the town.  In 1956 Buckley Rovers won the Welsh League North after scoring more than one hundred goals along the way.  In the early 1960s both Rovers and Wanderers played in the Welsh League North but by the 1970s it was agreed that both teams merge to form Buckley Town in 1977.
   In 1993 Buckley Town joined the Cymru Alliance and have been everpresent since with a constantly improving end of season position.
  The club moved to the current home at Globe Way for the start of the 1999-2000 season prior to which they occupied a town centre position of limited potential.  Both 2001 and 2002 saw Buckley finish in fifth position in the Cymru Alliance, by 2003 they had moved up to 3rd and seemed destined to make a realistic challenge for the title in 2003-04.  To this end the summer of 2004 saw work commence on introducing floodlights to provide a realistic opportunity of promotion to the Welsh Premiership. On 7th September 2004 Buckley entertained Bala in the Cymru Alliance for their first floodlit fixture at Globe Way.
   Buckley were Cymru Alliance champions in 2004-05 under the management of Dave Taylor but after due consideration of the ground improvements needed and expenses involved, opted to decline promotion to the Welsh Premiership. During the summer of 2007 Taylor left the club to be replaced by Simon Sedgwick.

  
 Buckley Town Playing Record 1991-2008
 
Season
 Competition
Pos
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
1
 		1991-92
 		Welsh National League Premier Division
 12th
 		26
 		7
 		4
 		15
 		38
 		66
 		25
2
 		1992-93
 		Welsh National League Premier Division
 		2nd
 		26
 		16
 		3
 		7
 		59
 		37
 		51
3
1993-94
 Cymru Alliance 
14th
 34
10
11
13
47
55
41
4
1994-95
 Cymru Alliance 
16th
 34
6
5
23
41
80
23
5
1995-96
 Cymru Alliance 
18th
 36
7
6
23
38
107
27
6
1996-97
 Cymru Alliance 
13th
 34
10
5
19
39
64
35
7
1997-98
 Cymru Alliance 
15th
 36
11
8
17
62
88
41
8
1998-99
 Cymru Alliance 
14th
 30
9
6
15
28
43
31
9
1999-00
 Cymru Alliance 
10th
 32
13
8
11
53
44
47
10
2000-01
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5th
 31
17
7
7
66
29
58
11
2001-02
 Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
5th
 34
21
4
9
72
38
67
12
2002-03
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3rd
 32
19
7
6
85
34
64
13
2003-04
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2nd
 32
20
6
6
74
33
66
14
 2004-05
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1st
 34
 23
 8
 3
 77
 36
 77
15
 2005-06
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2nd
 34
 20
 7
 7
 85
 52
 67
16
 2006-07
 Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
 8th
 34
 14
 10
 10
 57
 53
 52
17
 2007-08
 Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance 14th 32
 8
 9
 15
 45
 80
 33

 
 
Manager: Simon Sedgwick
  An experienced Cymru Alliance manager, Simon returned to Globe Way after the departure of Dave Taylor.
  Simon had spent the 2006-07 season as manager of Rhyl reserves in the Welsh Alliance.  He has also gained managerial experience with Holywell Town.


Buckley Town Team Line ups from August 2008 (shows opponents and date)

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Sean Dodd
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Leigh Jones
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Stephen Jones
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Miles Todd
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6
John Dowridge
 6

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Simon Holloway
 7

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8
Jamie Rogers
 8

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9
Matty Roberts
 9

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10
Alan Dawson
 10

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11
Mark Roberts
 11

11

12
Ryan Butcher
 12

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14
Jo Garner
 14

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Jamie McNeil
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 Sam Grimster



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 Andy Kendrick





 UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2008



Buckley Town Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2007-08
Joe Makaruk
 Youthful goalkeeper who represented North Wales Under 18s during the 2007-08 season, a tall and highly promising local youngster.
(Dob: 13-07-1991)
Louis Mackin
 Promising young goalkeeper who began his career with Chester City.  Mobility and bravery make up for a lack of height.  Louis has Welsh Premier experience with Cefn Druids and Caernarfon Town.
(Dob:   29-02-1984)
Rhys Robbins
 Promising young defender who normally plays on the right.  Rhys progressed through Cefn Druids youth set up and previously played for Chester City junior sides.  Joined Buckley from the Ancients in February 2007.
(Dob:  14-10-1987)
Mattie Roberts
 Promising left back signed from Cymru Alliance rivals Mynydd Isa.  Wrexham born Mattie has also played in the Welsh Alliance with Rhyl reserves.
(Dob:  03-03-1987)
Stuart Cozzins
 Defender who joined Buckley from Chester area side Upton AA during the January 2008 transfer window.
Nick Whitely
   
     
 Chester born rightback who enjoys a tackle, Nick has experience with local rivals Mynydd Isa and Airbus UK during the Cymru Alliance years.
(Dob:  22-07-1976)
Leigh Jones
 Defender who joined Buckley after brief Welsh Premier experience with local rivals Airbus during the summer of 2007.
(Dob:  10-05-1985)
Steve Roberts
 Big strong defender who gives the side steel at the back, joined Buckley from Cymru Alliance rivals Lex. Previous clubs include Prestatyn Town.
Scott Piper
 Vastly experienced centreback who joined Buckley during the summer of 2007.  Walsall born Scott has previously played for Airbus UK.
(Dob:  31-12-1971)
Andy Neal
 Experienced midfielder who has returned to Buckley this season after a spell with other local clubs. Better known as "Bullet".
(Dob:  28-10-1975)
Miles Todd
   
   
Hard working midfielder who joined Buckley from Llandyrnog United during the summer of 2007. St Asaph born Miles has also played for Denbigh Town, and represented the North Wales Coast FA.
(Dob:  26-11-1987)
Robert Davies
 Joined Buckley from Flint Town United in January 2007.
(Dob:  23-03-1986)
Sam Roberts
 Creative midfielder who uses his left foot to open up opposition defences.
Mitchell Booth
 A creative midfielder, St Asaph born Mitchell joined Buckley from Rhyl during the January 2008 transfer window.  As a youngster Mitchell, who was associated with both Manchester United and Derby County, has represented Wales at both Under 17 and Under 19 level.
(Dob:  15-03-1988)
Mike Lewis
 Talented central midfielder who returned to the club after a brief spell with Mynydd Isa who has WP experience with local rivals Holywell Town in 1998-99.
(Dob:  03-09-1970)
Danny Walton
 Midfielder who signed from Bangor City in November 2007 whom he joined at the start of the season for his local team.  Danny is an attacking minded central midfield player but can play either wing or upfront.  Before signing for Bangor, over the past 11 years Danny has played for three sides locally on the Wirral and captained two of them.
(Dob:  16-04-1990)
Ashley Durham
 Signed from local junior side Brynford United in January 2008.
(Dob:  02-04-1985)
Matty Phillips
 A former Chester City youth player, Matty signed for Buckley from Connahs Quay Nomads in January 2008 having previously gained Welsh Premier experience with Airbus and Caernarfon Town.
(Dob:  23-11-1984)
Simon Holloway
 A former Everton and Liverpool youth team player who spent two seasons with Gresford Athletic before joining Rhyl in 2006 where he was a member of their Welsh Alliance based reserve side.  Joined Buckley during the summer of 2007 and returned to the club in January 2008 after a brief spell with Ruthin Town.
(Dob:  13-11-1987)
Phil Gray
 Young striker capped by Wales at Under 17 and 19 level whilst with Wrexham FC.  Phil has Welsh Premier experience with Rhyl and Caernarfon Town.
(Dob:  11-01-1987)
Mark Roberts
 A goalscoring striker who joined the club from Llandyrnog United, having previously played for local rivals Denbigh Town.
Alan Dawson
 An old fashioned centre forward signed from local rivals Mynydd Isa at the start of the 2007-08 season, Alan previously played for New Brighton.  




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Andy Hughes
 Towering goalkeeper who is the brother of centre half Steve Hughes.  Andy has also played for Chester City, Telford United, Newtown and Connahs Quay Nomads.
(Dob:  06-11-1983)
Alan Edwards
 Promising defender who can play on either flank, previous clubs include Colwyn Bay and Holywell Town.
(Dob:  24-06-1984)
Rhys Robbins
 Promising young defender who normally plays on the right.  Rhys progressed through Cefn Druids youth set up and previously played for Chester City junior sides.  Joined Buckley from the Ancients in February 2007.
(Dob:  14-10-1987)
Ben McKean
 Versatile defender who can play rightback on in the centre of defence.  Crewe born Ben has previously played for Airbus UK and Christleton.
(Dob:  14-02-1983)
Steve McGowan
       
 Versatile defender who even made a couple of appearances in goal during the 2005-6 season.  Was restricted by injuries last year and will hope for better luck this time around.
Craig Goodwin
       
       
 Strong defender who has experience at both Cymru Alliance and Welsh Premiership level, including Lex, Halkyn and Oswestry Town.
(Dob:  12-02-1974)
Kyle Jones
 A promising youngster Kyle Jones made his first appearances in a Bangor shirt prior to the 2005-06 season, playing mainly in midfield.  Kyle, who was on Chester City's books as a schoolboy can play in defence or midfield.  Joined Colwyn Bay during the summer of 2006 and then moved to Buckley in November 2006.
(Dob:  03-09-1987)
Steve Hughes
 Very tall, competitive defender or midfielder who works hard in the Buckley midfield.  Scores on a regular basis.  Older brother of former Airbus and Holywell goalkeeper Andy Hughes.  Previously with Holywell.
(Dob:  31-07-1978)
Steve Cleary
 Young midfielder who joined the club during the 2005-06 season after moving into the area from Ireland.
Michael Sawtell
 Versatile young defender in his first season with the club, previously with Burscough and Northwich Vics.
(Dob:  00-00-1900)
Aaron Edwards
 Midfielder or striker who joined Buckley at the start of the 2006-07 season.
Simon Richards
   
     
 Versatile and highly experienced campaigner who can play in midfield or upfront.  Simon has Unibond experience with Colwyn Bay and Welsh Premier experience with Cefn Druids.
(Dob:  29-01-1979)
Mike Lewis
       
       
 Talented central midfielder who returned to the club after a brief spell with Rhydymwyn who has LoW experience with local rivals Holywell Town in 1998-99.
(Dob:  03-09-1970)
Ritchie Dermott
 Hard working midfielder who is a vital part of the Buckley engine room.
Adie Hoyle
     
     
 Strong, hard tackling midfielder who has been laid low by injury. Previous clubs include Ruthin Town and Llandudno.
(Dob:   20-12-1983)
James Morton
       
 Ball playing midfielder who was capped three times by Northern Ireland at Youth level.
(Dob:  29-06-1982)
Kevin Breeze
           
       
       
Experienced midfielder who is best remembered as an attacking wingback in the Cefn Druids side which won the Cymru Alliance title in 1999.  Has considerable Welsh Premiership experience.  Joined Buckley in the autumn of 2004 from Wrexham based Lex X1.
(Dob:  05-04-1978)
John Farrell
 Skilful winger who has Welsh Premiership experience with Broughton based Airbus UK.
(28-11-1980)
Jon Jones
 Tall young striker who joined the club from Sealand Rovers during the 2005-06 season.
Richard Smart

 

 Tall left sided attacker signed joined Airbus from Christleton during the summer of 2003 and moved to Buckley during 20-06.
(Dob:  16-03-1982)
Dave Taylor
       
       
Well travelled goalscorer best known for his "Golden Boot" season with LoW Porthmadog.  Has also played for Newtown and Holywell but joined Buckley from Oswestry Town.
(Dob:  25-08-1965)
Lee Dagher
         
 Skilful winger who is in his first season with the club, previously with Chester City and Northwich Vics.
(Dob:  06-03-1982)
Joe Desormeaux
 Skilful little striker who has Welsh Premiership experience with Cefn Druids and Newtown.  Brother of Newtown midfielder Dan Desormeaux.
(Dob:  14-04-1981)
Owain Roberts
 Goalscoring striker whose previous clubs include Ruthin Town and Holywell Town.




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Farai Jackson
         
       
 Promising young goalkeeper who hails from Hammersmith, London. Farai won three England caps at youth level is also on Unibond forms with Colwyn Bay.
(Dob:  19-07-1982)
Paul Turner
 		Tall goalkeeper who returned to Globe Way after a spell with local junior clubs.
Alan Edwards
 Promising defender who can play on either flank, previous clubs include Colwyn Bay and Holywell Town.
(Dob:  24-06-1984)
Jimmy Harrison
   
..		 Attacking fullback who signed from Hawarden Rangers, also in his fourth season with the club.  Recovering from serious injury suffered in car accident.
(Dob:  21-03-1980)
Neil Bennett
       
 Strong defender who joined Buckley in November 2003 from Skelmersdale, has also played for Burscough.
(Dob:  01-09-1980)
Paul Murphy
       
       
 Tough tackling defender who joined Buckley from Airbus during the 2003-04 season.  Previous clubs include Holywell Town.  Is on Unibond forms with Colwyn Bay.
(Dob:  08-11-1979)
Steve Hughes
 Very tall, competitive defender or midfielder who works hard in the Buckley midfield.  Scores on a regular basis.  Older brother of former Airbus and Holywell goalkeeper Andy Hughes.  Previously with Holywell.
(Dob:  31-07-1978)
Geoff Hinchcliffe
 Vastly experienced defender who retains his enthusiasm and commitment.  Has Welsh Premiership experience with a number of clubs including Flint Town, Holywell, Connahs Quay and Caernarfon Town.
(Dob:  17-06-1967)
Michael Sawtell
 Versatile young defender in his first season with the club, previously with Burscough and Northwich Vics.
(Dob:  00-00-1900)
Gareth Hanson
       
 Attacking defender whose signed from Connahs Quay Nomads during the summer of 2002.
(Dob:  07-04-1977)
Mike Williams
     
 Tough tackling midfielder who is also a consistent goal scorer.
(Dob:  14-07-1979)
Mike Lewis
       
       
 Talented central midfielder who returned to the club after a brief spell with Rhydymwyn who has LoW experience with local rivals Holywell Town in 1998-99.
(Dob:  03-09-1970)
Andy Neal
..		 Experienced midfielder who has returned to Buckley this season after a spell with other local clubs.
(Dob:  28-10-1975)
Darren Jones
       
 Former Wrexham FC apprentice who joined Buckley from Cymru Alliance rivals Llandudno.
(Dob:  22-10-1982)
James Morton
       
 Ball playing midfielder who was capped three times by Northern Ireland at Youth level.
(Dob:  29-06-1982)
Kevin Breeze
           
       
       
Experienced midfielder who is best remembered as an attacking wingback in the Cefn Druids side which won the Cymru Alliance title in 1999.  Has considerable Welsh Premiership experience.  Joined Buckley in the autumn of 2004 from Wrexham based Lex X1.
(Dob:  05-04-1978)
John Farrell
 Skilful winger who has Welsh Premiership experience with Broughton based Airbus UK.
(28-11-1980)
Rene Pinaud
 Skilful winger or midfielder whose close control unsettles defences.  Rene has Welsh Premiership experience with Bangor City and Cefn Druids, and has played for Cymru Alliance rivals Llandudno.
(Dob:  19-01-1971)
Graham Randles

 

 Tall goalscoring forward whose previous clubs include Rhydymwyn and Porthmadog, has LoW experience with Connahs Quay.   Scored 78 goals in three seasons in a previous spell with Buckley.
(Dob:  29-09-1977)
Dave Taylor
       
       
Well travelled goalscorer best known for his "Golden Boot" season with LoW Porthmadog.  Has also played for Newtown and Holywell but joined Buckley from Oswestry Town.
(Dob:  25-08-1965)
Lee Dagher
         
 Skilful winger who is in his first season with the club, previously with Chester City and Northwich Vics.
(Dob:  06-03-1982)
Rueben Moutlong
 South African winger in his first season with the club, a very skilful attacking player.
(Dob:  20-04-1983)
Dean Hardstaff
 Hardworking striker who has recently returned to the squad following injury.
(Dob:  01-01-1981)
 

 
Buckley Town Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2004-05
Farai Jackson
         
       
 Promising young goalkeeper who hails from Hammersmith, London. Farai won three England caps at youth level.
(Dob:  19-07-1982)
Paul Whitfield
 Former Wrexham goalkeeper who made 18 first team appearances for The Racecourse side.  He made a total of 25 Welsh Premiership appearances for Connahs Quay & Newtown whilst with The Dragons and joined Bangor during the summer of 2004.  A Welsh Under 21 International who signed on CA forms for Buckley in October 2004 and then switched his WP allegiance to Airbus in October 2004.
(Dob:  06-05-1982)
Alan Edwards
 Promising defender who can play on either flank, previous clubs include Colwyn Bay and Holywell Town.
(Dob:  24-06-1984)
Jimmy Harrison
..		 Attacking fullback who signed from Hawarden Rangers, also in his fourth season with the club.
(Dob:  21-03-1980)
Neil Bennett
       
 Strong defender who joined Buckley in November 2003 from Skelmersdale, has also played for Burscough.
(Dob:  01-09-1980)
Paul Murphy
       
       
 Tough tackling defender who joined Buckley from Airbus during the 2003-04 season.  Previous clubs include Holywell Town.  Is on Unibond forms with Colwyn Bay.
(Dob:  08-11-1979)
Geoff Hinchcliffe
 Vastly experienced defender who retains his enthusiasm and commitment.  Has Welsh Premiership experience with a number of clubs including Flint Town, Holywell, Connahs Quay and Caernarfon Town.
(Dob:  17-06-1967)
Michael Sawtell
 Versatile young defender in his first season with the club, previously with Burscough and Northwich Vics.
(Dob:  00-00-1900)
Gareth Hanson
       
 Attacking defender whose signed from Connahs Quay Nomads during the summer of 2002.
(Dob:  07-04-1977)
Mike Williams
     
 Tough tackling midfielder who is also a consistent goal scorer.
(Dob:  14-07-1979)
Mike Lewis
       
       
 Talented central midfielder who returned to the club after a brief spell with Rhydymwyn who has LoW experience with local rivals Holywell Town in 1998-99.
(Dob:  03-09-1970)
Andy Neal
..		 Experienced midfielder who has returned to Buckley this season after a spell with other local clubs.
(Dob:  28-10-1975)
Darren Jones
       
 Former Wrexham FC apprentice who joined Buckley from Cymru Alliance rivals Llandudno.
(Dob:  22-10-1982)
James Morton
       
 Ball playing midfielder who was capped three times by Northern Ireland at Youth level.
(Dob:  29-06-1982)
Kevin Breeze
           
       
       
Experienced midfielder who is best remembered as an attacking wingback in the Cefn Druids side which won the Cymru Alliance title in 1999.  Has considerable Welsh Premiership experience.  Joined Buckley in the autumn of 2004 from Wrexham based Lex X1.
(Dob:  05-04-1978)
Rene Pinard
 Skilful winger or midfielder whose close control unsettles defences.  Rene has Welsh Premiership experience with Bangor City and Cefn Druids, and has played for Cymru Alliance rivals Llandudno.
(Dob:  19-01-1971)
Graham Randles

 

 Tall goalscoring forward whose previous clubs include Rhydymwyn and Porthmadog, has LoW experience with Connahs Quay.   Scored 78 goals in three seasons in a previous spell with Buckley.
(Dob:  29-09-1977)
Dave Taylor
       
       
Well travelled goalscorer best known for his "Golden Boot" season with LoW Porthmadog.  Has also played for Newtown and Holywell but joined Buckley from Oswestry Town.
(Dob:  25-08-1965)
Lee Dagher
         
 Skilful winger who is in his first season with the club, previously with Chester City and Northwich Vics.
(Dob:  06-03-1982)
Rueben Mountlong
 South African winger in his first season with the club, a very skilful attacking player.
(Dob:  20-04-1983)
Dean Hardstaff
 Hardworking striker who has recently returned to the squad following injury.
(Dob:  01-01-1981)