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CA CLUB GUIDE
 GRESFORD ATHLETIC FC
CA CLUB GUIDE






 Gresford Athletic FC Manager:   Alan "Sammy" Jones
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Secretary:  Chas Rowland
  Clappers Lane
  Gresford
  Wrexham
  LL12
On the A483 between Wrexham and Chester follow signs for Gresford.  In the village follow signs or directions to the Community Centre which is a new development.  The football pitch is adjacent to the centre which is to the west of the main road (old A483) was it passes through the village.
Parking on the field adjacent to the pitch is via Clappers Lane which is on the Wrexham side of the village.
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 Colours:
 		 Red Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks
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  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.

 
 Gresford Athletic Playing Record 1991-2008
 
Season
 Competition
Pos
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
1
1990-91
 The Manweb Cymru Alliance
13th
26
4
8
14
28
53
20
2
1991-92
 The Manweb Cymru Alliance
13th
30
8
6
16
34
55
30
3
1992-93
 The Manweb Cymru Alliance
14th
28
6
1
21
36
116
19
4
1993-94
 The Manweb Cymru Alliance
18th
34
4
5
25
36
100
17
5
1994-95
 Welsh National League Premier
6th
26
11
6
9
77
47
39
6
1995-96
 Welsh National League Premier 
1st
26
21
3
2
81
23
66
7
1996-97
 Welsh National League Premier 
11th
26
9
0
17
56
73
27
8
1997-98
 Welsh National League Premier
5th
24
11
4
9
54
36
37
9
1998-99
 Welsh National League Premier
3rd
28
18
5
5
65
29
59
10
1999-00
 Welsh National League Premier 
4th
30
18
7
5
81
33
61
11
2000-01
 Welsh National League Premier
1st
30
21
6
3
86
34
69
12
2001-02
 Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
11th
34
10
7
17
47
59
37
13
2002-03
 Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
13th
32
8
6
18
52
64
30
14
2003-04
 Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
13th
32
10
4
18
48
64
34
15
 2004-05
 Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
 8th
 34
 15
 5
 14
 70
 62
 50
16
 2005-06
 Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
14th
 34
 9
 9
 16
 45
 64
 36
17
 2006-07
 Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
 12th
 34
 12
 3
 19
 50
 64
 39
18
 2007-08
 Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance 17th
 32
 4
 6
 22
 32
 72
 18

 
 
Manager:  Sam Ainge
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Gresford Athletic Team Line ups from August 2008(shows opponents and date)

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Danny Brown
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Neil Jones
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Max Peate
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Steve Cowap
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Shaun Williams
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Simon Smith
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Darren Wallace
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Craig Williams
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Dan Hughes
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Phil Jones
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Hugh Jones
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Mike Pugh
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  UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2008


Gresford A
 		Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2008-09
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)
Danny Brown
 A promising attacking rightback who has returned to the club.
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)
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.
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)
Darren Wallace
 Army based midfielder who joined the club during the summer of 2008.
Nathan Pugh
 A hard working midfielder.
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.
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)






Gresford A
 Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2007-08
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.
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.
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.




Gresford A
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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.
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)




Gresford A
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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)



 
Gresford A
 		Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2004-05
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)