Gresford Athletic History & Honours |
Since relegation from
the Cymru Alliance in 1995 Gresford Athletic have gone from nearly
folding to the Welsh National Premier league champions and promotion
back to the Alliance. Founder members of the CA in 1990-91, but relegated in 1994 Gresford won the Welsh National Premier Division in 1997. In 1996-97 Gresford had won both the Premier League and Third Division of the Welsh National. They had three teams, First, Reserves and Colts. For season 1997 the Colts team was dropped and with the remaining two teams in place the new committee set about making the club viable. Local businessman Geoff Taylor became chairman, Chas Rowland returned to the club as secretary, Clive Williams, Roger Taylor, John Purdie became committee members, joining Ron Henessey who had stayed with the club through thick and thin. Dai Richards and Rob Ackerly took over the first team with Alan Jones and Ron Roden managing the Reserves. Season 2000/1 was one of the best in Gresford’s history winning the Welsh National Premier League and reaching the final for the first time of the FAW Trophy under the management of Alan Jones, Ady Roberts and Mark Evans. Off the field the club had a hard working committee of twelve men who should take a lot of praise in turning the club round from the dark days of not so long ago. The clubs playing record for the 2000-01 season reads :- Welsh National Premier League Champions, FAW Trophy Finalists, NE Wales Challenge Cup quarter finalists. Ground improvements are well under way with a new seated enclosure, two new dugouts the pitch has never looked better and the New Village Trust hall which houses the changing rooms probably the best in the area. In the 2000-01 season Phil Jones finished top scorer. Russell Pritchard made most appearances and Gareth Rowland was voted player of the season and the matchday programme was voted best in the Welsh National by the Wirral programme collectors. The 2001-02 haul of 37 points was a best yet at CA level which merited a highest ever finishing position of 11th which was improved upon in 2004-05 with 50 points and an 8th place. However in 2008 Gresford were only saved from relegation by the failure of would be promoted clubs from lower leagues to meet ground criteria. After succumbing to relegation in 20?? Gresford regained their CA status at the end of the 2014-15 season. |
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15 |
2004-05 |
Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru
Alliance |
8th |
34 |
15 |
5 |
14 |
70 |
62 |
50 |
16 |
2005-06 |
Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru
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45 |
64 |
36 |
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2006-07 |
Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru
Alliance |
12th |
34 |
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3 |
19 |
50 |
64 |
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18 |
2007-08 |
Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance | 17th |
32 |
4 |
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22 |
32 |
72 |
18 |
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2008-09 |
Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance | 15th | 32 |
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63 |
27 |
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2009-10 |
Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance | 17th |
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28 |
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2010-11 |
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2013-14 |
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2014-15 |
Welsh National League |
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2015-16 |
Huws Gray Cymru Alliance | 6th |
30 |
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2016-17 |
Huws Gray Cymru Alliance | 3rd |
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2017-18 |
Huws Gray Cymru Alliance * | 8th |
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Steve
stepped into the shoes of departed manager Ed Maurice Jones in November
2016, albeit initially on a temporary basis. He had previously been
involved with the club's reserve side having played as a centreback for
both first team and reserves over several seasons. After impressing in that short term opening he was appointed on a more permanent basis in December 2016. |
UPDATED AUGUST 2018 |
Gresford Athletic Player Pen Pictures 2018-19 |
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GOALKEEPER | |||||
Ben Jones |
Goalkeeper Ben joined Gresford from Mold Alexandra during the summer of 2018. His previous clubs include Rhyl, Ruthin, Flint Town United and Buckley Town.
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DEFENCE | |||||
Dean Bryan |
Defender Dean rejoined Gresford during the summer of 2018 after a season in the Welsh National League with Llay Welfare.
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Nathan Williams |
Left back Nathan rejoined Gresford from Denbigh Town towards the end of the 2017-18 season. He began his career on the Airbus UK academy.
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Kieran Evans |
A summer 2018 signing from Runcorn Town versatile Kieran began his career on the youth set up at Chester FC.
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Jack Jones |
A composed central defender Jack has Cymru Alliance experience with North East Wales rivals Buckley Town and Ruthin Town. More locally he has played for Castell Alyn Colts.
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MIDFIELD | |||||
Simon Smith |
A skilful left footed midfielder with an eye for goal Simon joined Gresford from Denbigh Town. His previous clubs include Welsh National League side Penyfford, Lex X1 and Llangollen.
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Tom Freeman |
An attack minded midfielder Tom first signed for Gresford during the
summer of 2016 and returned to the club in December after playing in
the Cymru Alliance with Chirk AAA.
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Jack Chaloner |
A
skilful midfielder with a good range of passes Jack joined Gresford
from Welsh National League side Brymbo during the summer of 2016, He has previously played in the Welsh Premier for Airbus UK and in the Cymru Alliance with Penycae.
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Josh Griffiths |
Former
Wrexham trainee Josh made 44 Welsh Premier appearances for Cefn Druids
and Airbus before joining Conwy during the summer of 2012. Has since
played for Buckley Town. A skilful tricky winger Josh can unhinge defences with his unpredictable running.
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Joe Newton |
Midfielder Joe joined Gresford from Newtown during the summer of 2018. A product of the Tranmere Rovers academy Joe has also played for Denbigh Town and Colwyn Bay. More locaslly he had previously played for Oswestry Town.
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Ross Ankers |
Ross joined Gresford during the summer of 2018. A promising young defender who joined Cefn Druids in July 2013 following his release by Wrexham FC where he was a member of the youth and reserve set up.
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FORWARDS | |||||
Owen Roberts |
A goalscoring striker Owen was leading goalscorer for Gresford during the 2014-15 season. His previous clubs include Llay Welfare.
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Jordan McCarter |
Jordan joined Gresford from CA rivals Ruthin Town during the summer of 2018. A strong forward Jordan joined Ruthin as an eleven year old and went on to play for Melville United in New Zealand,
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Aaron Edwards |
A clever, ball playing inside forward who joined Gresford from Guilsfied during the summer of 2017. Aaron's previous clubs include Flint Town United, Cefn Druids, Lex X1 and Rhos Aelwyd.
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Sam Molyneux |
A goalscoring forward Sam joined Gresford from Welsh National League side Brickfield during the summer of 2018. Wrexham born Sam came through the youth system at Shrewsbury Town and has since played for Cefn Druids.
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Jake Eyre |
Chester born striker Jake lives in the Denbighshire of Llanferes and attended Ysgol Mold Alyn. A former Everton academy player and Sheffield United trainee, Jake was an unused substitute for United on four occasions as a teenager. He enjoyed a brief spell in Finland after leaving Sheffield. Capped seven times by Wales U17s Jake has also played locally for Airbus UK, Rhyl and most recently Denbigh Town.
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Gresford Athletic Player Pen Pictures 2017-18 |
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GOALKEEPER | |||||
Mike Platt |
A tall and experienced goalkeeper Mike joined Gresford during the autumn of 2016. His previous clubs include Newtown in the Welsh Premier and more recenlty Holywell Town. Better known as "Plank" he has also played for Gresford Athletic, both in goal and in central defence. Has also played for Llay Welfare, Penycae and Caernarfon Town.
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DEFENCE | |||||
Ben Burrows |
A
young defender or midfielder who was previously on the books of Wrexham
FC, Ben is on loan at Gresford from Welsh Premier side Cefn Druids.
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Max Peate |
Max
graduated through the Gresford Athletic youth system and played for the
club in the Welsh National and Cymru Allaince leagues. Wrexham born Max has also played for Cefn Druids and Welshpool Town in the Welsh Premier, and came back to Clappers Lane during the summer of 2015 after a spell with Denbigh Town.
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Adam Davies |
A left footed defender Adam began his career on The New Saints academy before moving to Cefn Druids and Penycae.
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Jack Jones |
A composed defender Jack has Cymru Alliance experience with Buckley Town and Ruthin Town. More locally he has played for Castell Alyn Colts.
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Jack Mountford |
A versatile member of the squad who can play in defence or midfield. Jack prevously played for Welsh National League side Lex.
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MIDFIELD | |||||
Simon Smith |
A skilful left footed midfielder with an eye for goal Simon joined Gresford from Denbigh Town. His previous clubs include Welsh National League side Penyfford, Lex X1 and Llangollen.
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Tom Freeman |
An attack minded midfielder Tom first signed for Gresford during the
summer of 2016 and returned to the club in December after playing in
the Cymru Alliance with Chirk AAA.
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Jack Chaloner |
A
skilful midfielder with a good range of passes Jack joined Gresford
from Welsh National League side Brymbo during the summer of 2016, He has previously played in the Welsh Premier for Airbus UK and in the Cymru Alliance with Penycae.
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Josh Griffiths |
Former
Wrexham trainee Josh made 44 Welsh Premier appearances for Cefn Druids
and Airbus before joining Conwy during the summer of 2012. Has since
played for Buckley Town. A skilful tricky winger Josh can unhinge defences with his unpredictable running.
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Gareth Williams |
Former Wrexham apprentice Gareth is an experienced member of the Gresford midfield. He scored six goals in 75 Welsh Premier appearances for Rhyl, Bangor City and Welshpool and has also played more locally for Cefn Druids.
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Tom Wells |
A hard working midfielder Tom rejoined Gresford after a brief spell with Chirk AAAs in the Welsh National League.
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Dave McIntyre |
A hard working midfielder Dave has Cymru Alliance experience with Denbigh, Ruthin Town and Rhos Aelwyd. Has also played for Castell Alyn Colts and - further afield - Gretna.
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FORWARDS | |||||
Owen Roberts |
A goalscoring striker Owen was leading goalscorer for Gresford during the 2014-15 season. His previous clubs include Llay Welfare.
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Obi Anoruo |
Nigerian born striker Obi was on Wrexham's books and spent a loan spell in the Welsh Premier with Newtown. He has since played for Vauxhall Motors, Barrow, Hinckley Town, Stalybridge Celtic, Colwyn Bay, Gloucester City and Stockport County.
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Aaron Edwards |
A clever, ball playing inside forward who joined Gresford from Guilsfied during the summer of 2017. Aaron's previous clubs include Flint Town United, Cefn Druids, Lex X1 and Rhos Aelwyd.
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Mike Latham |
A hugely experienced striker Mike rejoined Gresford from Queens Park in October 2017. Mike made a handful of substitute appearances for Cefn Druids during their Welsh Premier days. His previous clubs also include Caernarfon Town, Llangollen and Lex X1.
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Jake Eyre |
Chester born striker Jake lives in the Denbighshire of Llanferes and attended Ysgol Mold Alyn. A former Everton academy player and Sheffield United trainee, Jake was an unused substitute for United on four occasions as a teenager. He enjoyed a brief spell in Finland after leaving Sheffield. Capped seven times by Wales U17s Jake has also played locally for Airbus UK, Rhyl and most recently Denbigh Town.
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Gresford Athletic Player Pen Pictures 2016-17 |
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GOALKEEPER | |||||
Mike Platt |
A tall and experienced goalkeeper Mike joined Gresford during the autumn of 2016. His previous clubs include Newtown in the Welsh Premier and more recenlty Holywell Town. Better known as "Plank" he has also played for Gresford Athletic, both in goal and in central defence. Has also played for Llay Welfare, Penycae and Caernarfon Town.
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DEFENCE | |||||
Jamie Price |
A
defender who can also act as stand in goalkeeper, Jamie played in
America following his release by Wrexham FC. Closer to home has played
for Ruthin Town.
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Nathan Williams |
A left footed defender Nathan previously played in the Cymru Alliance with Buckley Town. He came through the Airbus UK academy
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Max Peate |
Max
graduated through the Gresford Athletic youth system and played for the
club in the Welsh National and Cymru Allaince leagues. Wrexham born Max has also played for Cefn Druids and Welshpool Town in the Welsh Premier, and came back to Clappers Lane during the summer of 2015 after a spell with Denbigh Town.
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Ben Nash |
A promising young defender Ben is on loan at Gresford from Welsh Premier club Connahs Quay. He previously enjoyed a loan spell with Buckley Town during the 2015-16 campaign. As a junior Ben played for Wrexham's centre of excellence and Mold juniors.
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Jack Jones |
A composed defender Jack has Cymru Alliance experience with Buckley Town and Ruthin Town. More locally he has played for Castell Alyn Colts.
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Graeme Sutcliffe |
A long serving clubman Graeme has progressed into the first team after playing for the reserves.
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Jack Mountford |
A versatile member of the squad who can play in defence or midfield. Jack prevously played for Welsh National League side Lex.
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MIDFIELD | |||||
Mike Latham |
An
attack minded midfielder Mike made a handful of substitute appearances
for Cefn Druids during their Welsh Premier days. Has also played for
Penycae and Lex X1.
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Tom Freeman |
An attack minded midfielder Tom first signed for Gresford during the
summer of 2016 and returned to the club in December after playing in
the Cymru Alliance with Chirk AAA.
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Jack Chaloner |
A
skilful midfielder with a good range of passes Jack joined Gresford
from Welsh National League side Brymbo during the summer of 2016, He has previously played in the Welsh Premier for Airbus UK and in the Cymru Alliance with Penycae.
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Josh Griffiths |
Former
Wrexham trainee Josh made 44 Welsh Premier appearances for Cefn Druids
and Airbus before joining Conwy during the summer of 2012. Has since
played for Buckley Town. A skilful tricky winger Josh can unhinge defences with his unpredictable running.
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Craig Pritchard |
An attack minded midfielder Craig joined Gresford fromWelsh Premier side Cefn Druids during September 2016. His previous clubs include Castell Alyn Colts and Airbus UK academy.
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Tom Wells |
A hard working midfielder Tom rejoined Gresford after a brief spell with Chirk AAAs in the Welsh National League.
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FORWARDS | |||||
Owen Roberts |
A goalscoring striker Owen was leading goalscorer for Gresford during the 2014-15 season. His previous clubs include Llay Welfare.
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Jake Eyre |
A
former Sheffield United trainee Jake was a regular in The Blades Under
21 side but did not feature in the first team. Was released in 2013 and
joined Stocksbridge Steels before signing for Airbus and then Rhyl
during the summer of 2015. Jake moved to Gresford during the summer of 2016.
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Jake Roberts |
A young striker Jake joined Gresford during the summer of 2016 from Welsh National League side Penycae. He previously played for Cefn Druids and was on the academy set up at Chester FC.
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Gresford Athletic Player Pen Pictures 2015-16 |
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Jon Hill Dunt |
A
powerful and agile goalkeeper Jon has appeared for Wales Schoolboys,
Rhyl, Llandudno and Chester City as a youth. He joined Prestatyn
in August 2002 as a sixteen year old. Jon is a larger than life character who is well respected up and down the Welsh football scene for both his goalkeeping and personality.
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Jamie Price |
A
defender who can also act as stand in goalkeeper, Jamie played in
America following his release by Wrexham FC. Closer to home has played
for Ruthin Town.
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Joe Garner |
A skilful left footer who can play in defence or midfield, Joe has previoulsy played for Lex and Ruthin Town.
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Max Peate |
Max
graduated through the Gresford Athletic youth system and played for the
club in the Welsh National and Cymru Allaince leagues. Wrexham born Max has also played for Cefn Druids and Welshpool Town in the Welsh Premier, and came back to Clappers Lane during the summer of 2015 after a spell with Denbigh Town.
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Nathan Peate |
Nathan
came through the youth system at Gresford Athletic but more recently
played for Denbigh Town and Flint Town United in the Cymru Alliance.
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James Jones |
A
tall pacey centreback James from the Wrexham area, James is with
Gresford on a season long loan from Welsh Premier side The New Saints.
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Kevin Hope |
A composed left footer defender Kevin returned to Clappers Lane during the summer of 2015. Began his career at Shrewsbury Town and more locally has played for Llay Welfare.
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Graeme Sutcliffe |
A long serving clubman Graeme has progressed into the first team after playing for the reserves.
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Andy Stockton |
A left footed defender Andy is a
Chester born defender or midfielder, Andy joined Gresford from Welsh
Premier side Airbus UK in January 2010. He made a solitary WP
appearance for The Wingmakers and featured in the Loosemores Cup side. He has also played more locally for Penycae and Denbigh Town.
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Gareth Williams |
Former Wrexham apprentice Gareth is an experienced member of the Gresford midfield. He scored six goals in 75 Welsh Premier appearances for Rhyl, Bangor City and Welshpool and has also played more locally for Cefn Druids.
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Simon Smith |
A skilful left footed midfielder with an eye for goal Simon joined Gresford from Denbigh Town. His previous clubs include Welsh National League side Penyfford, Lex X1 and Llangollen.
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Josh Griffiths |
Former
Wrexham trainee Josh made 44 Welsh Premier appearances for Cefn Druids
and Airbus before joining Conwy during the summer of 2012. Has since
played for Buckley Town. A skilful tricky winger Josh can unhinge defences with his unpredictable running.
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Corey Smart |
Defender or midfielder Corey joined Gresford from CA rivals Buckley during the summer of 2015. Previously played for Welsh National League side Queens Park.
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Hugh Jones |
A tough tackling midfielder Hugh began his football life on the Stoke City youth set up. He has since played for Gresford in several spells and is one of the most experienced members of thre squad.
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Lee Phelan |
A tricky midfielder Lee has Welsh Premier experience with Cefn Druids. He has also played for a host of local sides including , Gap Queens Park, Buckley, Mold, Penycae, Corwen, Llangollen, FC Cefn and Chirk AAAs.
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Owen Roberts |
A goalscoring striker Owen was leading goalscorer for Gresford during the 2014-15 season. His previous clubs include Llay Welfare.
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Mike Latham |
An
attack minded midfielder Mike made a handful of substitute appearances
for Cefn Druids during their Welsh Premier days. Has also played for
Penycae and Lex X1.
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Andrew Swarbrick |
A goalscoring striker Andrew has previously played for Denbigh, Chirk AAA, Cefn Druids and Glyn Ceiriog. Is also a good cricketer who regularly plays for his local side Chirk.
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Gareth Rowlands |
Progressed through the
youth team setup, made his Cymru Alliance debut at Mostyn in the 1993-4
at sixteen. Remains an agile and commanding goalkeeper. (Dob: 01-08-1977) |
Danny Brown |
A
promising attack minded rightback who has returned to the club after a
spell with now defunct GAP Queens Park. (Dob: 25-02-1990) |
Graeme
Sutcliffe |
A
defender who has stepped up from the club's reserves. |
Darren
Wallace |
A
former Norwich City apprentice signed during the summer of 2009, a
centreback who is a good organiser at the heart of the defence. |
Ben
Powell |
A
midfielder who hails from
Ellesmere Port, previously with Capenhurst Villa, Ben joined Mynydd Isa
from CA rivals Llandudno during the summer of 2007 and then Gresford
two years later. (Dob: 25-02-1990) |
Hugh Jones |
Competitive and determined
midfielder, a former Stoke City schoolboy, younger brother
of Wyn. (Dob: 06-08-1984) |
Wyn
Jones |
Skilful winger and hard working midfielder, brother of
Hugh. Has WP experience with
Caersws. Spent two years at Liverpool FC as a youngster. (Dob: 15-11-1979) |
Shaun Williams |
A
promising young midfielder who broke
into the side during the 2003-04 season, Shaun returned to Clappers
Lane after a spell with now defunct GAP Queens Park during the summer
of 2008. (Dob: 27-05-1986) |
Alun
Geraint Williams |
A
promising young midfielder, Alun moved to Clappers Lane at the end of
September 2009 from Welsh National League side Rhos Aelwyd. His
previous clubs include Castell Alyn Colts. (Dob: 31-07-1989) |
Nathan
Pugh |
A
hard working midfielder who has progressed from the club's reserves. |
Chris
Broadhurst |
An
experienced midfielder, Chris rejoined Gresford from Overton at the end
of September 2009. (Dob: 05-02-1976) |
Andy
Stockton |
A
Chester born midfielder, Andy joined Gresford from Welsh Premier side
Airbus UK in January 2010. He made a solitary WP appearance for The
Wingmakers and featured in the Loosemores Cup side. (Dob: 20-22-1989) |
Mike
Pugh |
A
promising midfielder who had youth experience with Wrexham and Crewe
Alexandra, great things are expected of Mike in 2009. |
Josh
Russell |
A
promising young midfielder, Josh joined Gresford from Welsh Premier
side Cefn Druids during the January 2009 transfer window. (Dob: 15-11-1990) |
Joe Garner |
A
promising left footed
youngster who can play in midfield or attack, Joe rejoined Lex from
Llangollen in August 2009 but then moved to Gresford in January 2010. (Dob: 20-07-1987) |
Einion
Edwards |
Einion
joined Gresford in August 2009 from Wrexham junior side Venture.
He is the twin brother of TNS midfielder Aeron Edwards. (Dob: 16-02-1988) |
Simon Law |
A
midfielder signed from Welsh Premier side Airbus UK in November 2009,
Simon previously played for Chester area side Upton AAA. (Dob: 13-09-1986) |
Lee
Phelan |
A
skilful and well travelled midfielder, Lee has Welsh Premier experience
with Cefn Druids. (Dob: 27-08-1979) |
Ross
Hughes |
Ross
joined Gresford from local Welsh National League side Brymbo Broughton
in November 2009. (Dob: 06-02-1988) |
Danny Purdie |
Strong goalscoring striker,
nephew of former Wrexham defender Bernard Purdie. Has WP
experience with Cefn Druids but began in football as a schoolboy on
Manchester United's books. (Dob: 16-10-1979) |
Nathan
Buckley |
A
highly promising young striker who transferred from local junior side
Brickfield Rangers in November 2009, Nathan first caught the eye as a
youngster with Queens Park. (Dob: 30-03-1991) |
Craig
Williams |
Consistent
goalscorer who returned to Gresford towards the end of the 2004-05
season after travelling around
Australia. Craig has Welsh Premierhip experience with Airbus UK. (Dob: 30-12-1979) |
Gresford
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Gareth Rowlands |
Progressed through the
youth team setup, made his Cymru Alliance debut at Mostyn in the 1993-4
at sixteen. Remains an agile and commanding goalkeeper. (Dob: 01-08-1977) |
Danny Brown |
A
promising attacking rightback who has returned to the club after a
spell with now defunct GAP Queens Park. (Dob: 25-02-1990) |
Kevin Hope |
Tall left footed teenage
defender or midfielder who has given some assured performances for
Gresford after arriving from Shrewsbury Town. Returned
to the club in January 2008 after a brief spell with Llay Welfare. (Dob: 29-11-1988) |
Kevin
Todd |
Defender
who progressed from the reserves in the 2000-01 season, back at the
club after a spell with Brymbo Broughton. (Dob: 15-05-1980) |
Stephen
Rowland |
An
experienced and competitive defender Stephen joined Gresford in January
2009. Wrexham born he made more than 100 League appearances for
Port Vale before spending a season in the Conference North with
Southport. He has since played for Colwyn Bay but now opted to
turn out for his local side, much to the benefit of the Clappers Lane
club. (Dob: 02-11-1981) |
Craig Goodwin |
A
strong competitive centre
half, Craig has played most of his career as a goalscoring forward.
His many former clubs include Buckley Town, Lex X1, Holywell,
Llansantffraid, Oswestry Town and Cefn Druids. He joined Lex from CA rivals Mynydd Isa and moved to Clappers Lane in January 2009. (Dob: 12-02-1974) |
Max Peate |
Former youth player who
impressed last season with the reserves, this season will see him step
up to first team football. One to watch for the future. (Dob: 23-03-1989) |
Hugh Jones |
Competitive and determined
midfielder, a former Stoke City schoolboy, younger brother
of Wyn. (Dob: 06-08-1984) |
Wyn
Jones |
Skilful winger and hard working midfielder, brother of
Hugh. Has WP experience with
Caersws. Spent two years at Liverpool FC as a youngster. (Dob: 15-11-1979) |
Shaun Williams |
A
promising young midfielder who broke
into the side during the 2003-04 season, Shaun returned to Clappers
Lane after a spell with now defunct GAP Queens Park during the summer
of 2008. (Dob: 27-05-1986) |
Nathan
Pugh |
A
hard working midfielder. |
Mike
Pugh |
A
promising midfielder who had youth experience with Wrexham and Crewe
Alexandra, great things are expected of Mike in 2009. |
Josh
Russell |
A
promising young midfielder, Josh joined Gresford from Welsh Premier
side Cefn Druids during the January 2009 transfer window. (Dob: 15-11-1990) |
Phil
Jones |
Small,
pacey forward whose early football career was spent at Wrexham FC, has
since appeared for Brymbo Broughton and with local Welsh Premier side
Cefn Druids. (Dob: 21-01-1980) |
Ed
Maurice Jones |
A
promising midfielder who was a Welsh Under 16s International, where he
played alongside the likes of Gareth Bale and Chris Gunter. Ed joined
Gresford from Welsh National League side Brymbo. (Dob: 20-02-1989) |
Lee
Phelan |
A
skilful and well travelled midfielder, Lee has Welsh Premier experience
with Cefn Druids. (Dob: 27-08-1979) |
Owen Roberts |
Began his career as an
apprentice with Wrexham FC, a quick and skilful centre forward. Owen
was the leading goalscorer for Gresford reserves during the 2006-7
season. |
Danny Purdie |
Strong goalscoring striker,
nephew of former Wrexham defender Bernard Purdie. Has WP
experience with Cefn Druids but began in football as a schoolboy on
Manchester United's books. (Dob: 16-10-1979) |
Ian Matthias |
A pacey young striker who
has an eye for goal, Ian previously played for Welsh National League
side Llay Welfare. Joined Bala Town from Gresford in January 2006 and
rejoined Athletic during the summer of 2007. (Dob: 25-08-1987) |
Craig
Williams |
Consistent
goalscorer who returned to Gresford towards the end of the 2004-05
season after travelling around
Australia. Craig has Welsh Premierhip experience with Airbus UK. (Dob: 30-12-1979) |
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Gareth Rowlands |
Progressed through the
youth team setup, made his Cymru Alliance debut at Mostyn in the 1993-4
at sixteen. Remains an agile and commanding goalkeeper. (Dob: 00-0-1900) |
Kevin Hope |
Tall left footed teenage
defender or midfielder who has given some assured performances for
Gresford after arriving from Shrewsbury Town. Returned
to the club in January 2008 after a brief spell with Llay Welfare. (Dob: 29-11-1988) |
Steve Halliwell |
Reliable and commanding
centreback who progressed from the club's youth and reserve set up. (Dob: 05-12-1979) |
Max Peate | Former
youth player who
impressed last season with the reserves, this season will see him step
up to first team football. One to watch for the future. (Dob: 23-03-1989) |
Jamie Pugh |
Promising young defender
who joined Gresford from local Welsh Premier side Cefn Druids
where he was a member of the reserve set up. |
Josh Page |
Another
youth team player who progressed well with the reserves last season who
will look to establish himself as a first team regular this season. |
Rob Rondel |
Ron joined Gresford in
January 2008 from Welsh National side Brymbo. He is the brother
of Lex player Andre Rondel. (Dob: 03-06-1984) |
Stef Edwards |
A midfielder who progressed
into the first team from the youth side, Stef has represented Wales
Schools Under 18 side. |
Luke Kavangh |
Luke joined Athletic from
Welsh National League side Cefn United during the January 2008 transfer
window. (Dob: 04-10-1988) |
Chris Woodward |
Central midfielder Chris
joined Athletic from Shotton Steel in October 2007, he had previously
played
for Wepre Rangers. (Dob: 21-09-1989) |
Alan Williams |
Experienced midfielder who
spent the 2003-04 season after a lengthy association with Welsh
Premiership rivals Cefn Druids. Assistant to manager Sammy Jones from
the 2006-07 season. (Dob: 25-01-1969) |
Jon Paul Wood |
Joined Gresford from Welsh
National League side Chirk AAA in January 2008. (Dob: 24-08-1985) |
Tomos Dolben Hughes |
Promising youngster who
returned to the club after half a season with Bala Town. (Dob: 30-08-1990) |
Owen Roberts |
Began his career as an
apprentice with Wrexham FC, a quick and skilful centre forward. Owen
was the leading goalscorer for Gresford reserves during the 2006-7
season. |
Danny Purdie |
Strong goalscoring striker,
nephew of former Wrexham defender Bernard Purdie. Has WP
experience with Cefn Druids but began in football as a schoolboy on
Manchester United's books. (Dob: 16-10-1979) |
Ian Matthias |
A pacey young striker who
has an eye for goal, Ian previously played for Welsh National League
side Llay Welfare. Joined Bala Town from Gresford in January 2006 and
rejoined Athletic during the summer of 2007. (Dob: 25-08-1987) |
Tim Steele |
Well travelled striker
whose reputation as a goalscorer has taken to many WP clubs, including
Rhyl, Flint, Conwy United and Caernarfon Town. Joined
Gresford during the summer of 2007. (Dob: 14-05-1969) |
Simon Smith |
Previously with Wrexham FC
now in his first season at the Club, his performances in pre season
make him once to watch. Simon was selected by Wales for the
Victory Shield in 2005 and has also played for Flintshire Schools. |
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Gareth Rowlands |
Progressed through the
youth team setup, made his Cymru Alliance debut at Mostyn in the 1993-4
at sixteen. Remains an agile and commanding goalkeeper. (Dob: 00-0-1900) |
Chris Newman |
Defender who has recently
returned to Clappers Lane after travelling in Australia. (Dob: 03-03-1980) |
Kevin Hope |
Tall left footed teenage
defender or midfielder who has given some assured performances for
Gresford after arriving from Shrewsbury Town. (Dob: 29-11-1988) |
Gary Robinson |
Powerfully built left
footed defender who previously played for Rhos Aelwyd. |
Matt Williams |
Defender or midfielder who
has graduated from the club's reserve side. (Dob: 29-07-1975) |
Max Peate |
Former youth player who
impressed last season with the reserves, this season will see him step
up to first team football. One to watch for the future. |
Steve Cowap |
Tall centre back who has
Welsh Premier experience with Cefn Druids. Steve has also played
on Anglesey for a number of junior teams. (Dob: 05-08-1977) |
Matt Cooper |
Returned to Gresford after
a spell with Cefn Druids where he made a couple of dozen first team
appearances
over two seasons. (Dob: 15-12-1988) |
David Lloyd |
Left sided midfielder who
made his first team debut during the 2001-02 season, a regular with the
reserve side and now forcing his way into the first eleven. (Dob: 11-03-1982) |
Kevin Todd |
Defender who progressed
from the reserves in the 2000-01 season, back at the club after a spell
with Brymbo Broughton. (Dob: 15-05-1980) |
Mark Gronnow |
Stylish defender who has
played for Athletic since his debut as a 16 year old, other than when
he spent a year with Sport Perth of Australia. (Dob: 23-12-1978) |
Darren Jones |
Talented young midfielder
who has progressed from the club's reserves. (Dob: 10-12-1987) |
Jon Taylor |
Graduated
from the youth set up. Scored two goals on his first team debut at
Holyhead last season and voted young
player of the season (Dob: 12-05-1989) |
Russell Pritchard |
"Duster"
returned to the squad last season after a troublesome two years of
injury, looking to re-establish himself as a first team regular. |
Matt Davies |
Former
youth team midfielder who has fought to establish himself as a first
team regular. |
Josh Page |
Another
youth team player who progressed well with the reserves last season who
will look to establish himself as a
first team regular this season. |
Paul Jones |
Progressed
through the youth set up and impressive performances with the reserves
will see him pushing for a first team place this season. Reserves
Player of the season 2005-06. (Dob: 17-05-1984) |
Hugh Jones |
Competitive
and determined
midfielder, a former Stoke City schoolboy, younger brother
of Wyn. (Dob: 06-08-1984) |
Wyn Jones |
Skilful
winger and hard working midfielder, brother of Hugh. Has
WP experience with Caersws. Spent
two years at Liverpool FC as a youngster. (Dob: 15-11-1979) |
Jon Ratcliffe |
A Gresford youth team
player who returned to Clappers Lane after a spell with Brymbo
Broughton. (Dob: 16-08-1980) |
Shaun Williams |
Promising young midfielder
who broke
into the side during the 2003-04 season. (Dob: 27-05-1986) |
Alan Williams |
Experienced midfielder who
spent the 2003-04 season after a lengthy association with Welsh
Premiership rivals Cefn Druids. Assistant to manager Sammy Jones for
the 2006-07 season. (Dob: 25-01-1969) |
Craig Williams |
Consistent goalscorer who
returned to Gresford towards the end of the 2004-05 season after
travelling around
Australia. Craig has Welsh Premierhip experience with Airbus UK. (Dob: 30-12-1979) |
Danny Purdie |
Strong goalscoring striker,
nephew of former Wrexham defender Bernard Purdie. Has LoW
experience with Cefn Druids but began in football as a schoolboy on
Manchester United's books. (Dob: 16-10-1979) |
Phil Jones |
Small, pacey forward whose
early football career was spent at Wrexham FC, has since appeared for
Brymbo Broughton and in the LoW with Cefn Druids. (Dob: 21-01-1980) |
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Michael Price |
Former Aston Villa
apprentice who has Welsh Premier experience with Caersws, more recently
has turned out for his local side Brymbo. Joined Gresford during
the summer of 2005. (Dob: 28-05-1981) |
Craig Trow |
Promising young goalkeeper
signed from Rhostyllen. (Dob: 18-11-1983) |
Chris Newman |
Defender who has recently
returned to Clappers Lane after travelling in Australia. (Dob: 03-03-1980) |
Kevin Hope |
Tall left footed teenage
defender who has given some assured performances for Gresford this
season after arriving from Shrewsbury Town. |
Matt Williams |
Defender or midfielder who
has graduated from the club's reserve side. (Dob: 29-07-1975) |
Matt Cooper |
Returned to Gresford after
a spell with Cefn Druids where he made a couple of dozen first team
appearances
over two seasons. (Dob: 15-12-1988) |
David Lloyd |
Left sided midfielder who
made his first team debut during the 2001-02 season, a regular with the
reserve side and now forcing his way into the first eleven. (Dob: 11-03-1982) |
Kevin Todd |
Defender who progressed
from the reserves in the 2000-01 season, back at the club after a spell
with Brymbo Broughton. (Dob: 15-05-1980) |
Mark Gronnow |
Stylish defender who has
played for Athletic since his debut as a 16 year old, other than when
he spent a year with Sport Perth of Australia. (Dob: 23-12-1978) |
Darren Jones |
Talented young midfielder
who has progressed from the club's reserves. (Dob: 10-12-1987) |
Hugh Jones |
Competitive
and determined
midfielder, a former Stoke City schoolboy, younger brother
of Wyn. (Dob: 06-08-1984) |
Wyn Jones |
Skilful
winger and hard working midfielder, brother of Hugh. Has
WP experience with Caersws. Spent
two years at Liverpool FC as a youngster. (Dob: 15-11-1979) |
Jon Ratcliffe |
A Gresford youth team
player who returned to Clappers Lane after a spell with Brymbo
Broughton. (Dob: 16-08-1980) |
Shaun Williams |
Promising young midfielder
who broke
into the side during the 2003-04 season. (Dob: 27-05-1986) |
Alan Williams |
Experienced midfielder who
spent the 2003-04 season after a lengthy association with Welsh
Premiership rivals Cefn Druids. (Dob: 25-01-1969) |
Craig Williams |
Consistent goalscorer who
returned to Gresford towards the end of the 2004-05 season after
travelling around
Australia. Craig has Welsh Premierhip experience with Airbus UK. (Dob: 30-12-1979) |
Danny Purdie |
Strong goalscoring striker,
nephew of former Wrexham defender Bernard Purdie. Has LoW
experience with Cefn Druids but began in football as a schoolboy on
Manchester United's books. (Dob: 16-10-1979) |
Phil Jones |
Small, pacey forward whose
early football career was spent at Wrexham FC, has since appeared for
Brymbo Broughton and in the LoW with Cefn Druids. (Dob: 21-01-1980) |
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Gareth Rowlands |
Goalkeeper
who has progressed through the club's youth system. Club player
of the season for the past two campaigns. (Dob: 01-08-1977) |
Michael Price |
Former Aston Villa
apprentice who has Welsh Premier experience with Caersws, more recently
has turned out for his local side Brymbo. Joined Gresford during
the summer of 2005. (Dob: 28-05-1981) |
Peter Olsen |
Goalkeeper who was reserve
team Player of The Year in 2003-04. |
Craig Trow |
Goalkeeper signed from
Rhostyllen. |
Paul Jones |
Defender who progressed
through the clubs' youth system but spent a year at Brymbo Broughton
before re-signing in the 2001-02 season. (Dob: 21-10-1975) |
Richard Carr |
Defender signed from
Rhostyllen during the summer of 2004. |
Kevin Todd |
Defender who progressed
from the reserves in the 2000-01 season, back at the club after a spell
with Brymbo Broughton. (Dob: 15-05-1980) |
Mark Gronnow |
Stylish defender who has
played for Athletic since his debut as a 16 year old, other than when
he spent a year with Sport Perth of Australia. (Dob: 23-12-1978) |
Steve
O'Shaughnessy |
Former Cefn Druids and
Oswestry Town player manager, a commanding central defender.
Better known for a lengthy Football League career which saw him amass
more than 200 appearances. (Dob: 13-10-1967) |
Huw Jones |
Competitive
and determined
midfielder, a former Stoke City schoolboy, younger brother
of Wyn. |
Wyn Jones |
Skilful
winger and hard working midfielder, brother of Hugh. Has
WP experience with Caersws. Spent
two years at Liverpool FC as a youngster. (Dob: 15-11-1979) |
Darren Hilson |
Midfielder signed from
Queens Park during the summer of 2004. |
Carl Andrews |
Talented midfielder, a
former Wrexham FC academy player who signed from Welsh Premiership side
Cefn Druids during the 2001 summer break. (Dob: 06-09-1980) |
Ian Ratcliffe |
A Gresford youth team
player who returned to Clappers Lane after a spell with Brymbo
Broughton. |
Shaun Williams |
Promising young midfielder
who broke
into the side during the 2003-04 season. |
Andy Hughes |
Young midfielder who began
his career in the Wrexham FC Academy side. |
Alan Williams |
Experienced midfielder who
spent the 2003-04 season after a lengthy association with Welsh
Premiership rivals Cefn Druids. (Dob: 25-01-1969) |
Dave Lloyd |
Left sided midfielder who
made his first team debut during the 2001-02 season, a regular with the
reserve side and now forcing his way into the first eleven. (Dob: 11-03-1982) |
Danny Purdie |
Strong goalscoring striker,
nephew of former Wrexham defender Bernard Purdie. Has LoW
experience with Cefn Druids but began in football as a schoolboy on
Manchester United's books. (Dob: 16-10-1979) |
Phil Jones |
Small, pacey forward whose
early football career was spent at Wrexham FC, has since appeared for
Brymbo Broughton and in the LoW with Cefn Druids. (Dob: 21-01-1980) |
Ben Jones |
Promising young striker who
joined
the club from Cefn Druids, now in his second season with Gresford.
Began his career as a member of the Wrexham FC youth set up. (Dob: 05-09-1986) |