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CA CLUB GUIDE
 Penrhyncoch FC
CA CLUB GUIDE

 Penrhyncoch FC  Manager:  Gavin Allen
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  Secretary:    Roger Thomas
 Cae Baker
 Penrhyncoch
 Aberystwyth

 Penrhyncoch is a village some five miles inland from Abersystwyth in Mid Wales.  From the North take the Penrhyncoch turn off A487 (from Machynleth) and go straight across the crossroad after approx one mile.  Follow the road into Penrhyncoch, past the looming IGER buildings, Cae Baker is at the far end of the village on the right, floodlights clearly visible from the roadside.
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  Penrhyncoch
 History & Honours
   The club was formed as recently as 1965 following a meeting in the old school, initially Penrhyn played in the Aberystwyth and Disrict League.  Between 1965 and 1982 the league championship was won five times and Penrhyn were runners up six times.
   The club settled to play their games at Cae Baker in 1975 and in 1981 the clubhouse was built and opened by Wales national team manager Mike England.  In 1982 Penrhyn became founder members of Central Wales League Division Two, new changing rooms were built and the following year promotion was won to the First Division.
   Following the construction of a new stand and barriers, Penrhyn were founder members of the Cymru Alliance in 1990 as the new Welsh pyramid began to take shape.  The first season was a disappointment as the new and unexpected standard took its toll.  However in 1992 Penrhyncoch were ninth of 16 clubs and then in 1993 one place better from fifteen.

   Their best finish in the CA came in 1998 with sixth but this was overshadowed by the decision to withdraw from the league, largely due to the time and finance needed to travel to North West and North East Wales.  On a more positive note 1998 was the year that floodlights were erected at Cae Baker as ongoing ground improvements continued.  
   Penrhyncoch were very competitive at Spar Mid Wales League level and their return to the second tier of Welsh football was inevitable.  During the spring of 2004 the decision was made to accept a promotion to the Cymru Alliance if the league position was high enough, and to enter into a ground breaking agreement with local rivals Aberystwyth Town.  This agreement would benefit both clubs with Penrhyncoch able to play Aberystwyth players who were out of the first team.  
   At the start of the 2004-05 season Penrhyncoch once again took their place in the CA and quickly made a good impression at the new level.

 
 Penrhyncoch Playing Record 1992-2008
 
Season
Competition
Pos
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
1
1990-91
Manweb Cymru Alliance
14th
26
4
5
17
27
59
17
2
1991-92
Manweb Cymru Alliance
9th
30
11
7
12
53
51
40
3
1992-93
Manweb Cymru Alliance
8th
28
10
5
13
56
71
35
4
1993-94
North Wales Joinery Cymru Alliance
10th
34
12
8
14
51
60
44
5
1994-95
North Wales Joinery Cymru Alliance
18th
34
12
5
17
53
65
2
6
1995-96
Cymru Alliance League
7th
36
18
10
7
74
45
64
7
1996-97
Cymru Alliance League
8th
34
15
9
10
71
56
48
8
1997-98
PA Rowlands Cymru Alliance
6th
36
16
8
12
72
67
56
9
1998-99
Spar Mid Wales League 5th  30 18
7
5
71
28
61
10
1999-00
Spar Mid Wales League
2nd
30
19
8
3
73
27
65
11
2000-01
Spar Mid Wales League 3rd 14 9 2 3 24 9
29
12
2001-02
Spar Mid Wales League
1st
28
21
5
2
117
27
68
13
2002-03
Spar Mid Wales League
1st
 26 22 1 3  99 28 67
13
2003-04
Spar Mid Wales League
2nd
26
19
3
4
76
28
60
14
2004-05
Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
15th
34
9
12
13
62
71
39
15
2005-06
Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
10th
34
13
4
17
62
78
43
16
2006-07
Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
15th
34
10
8
16
79
75
38
17
2007-08
Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance 15th 32
6
8
18
38
66
26

 
Carywn Jenkins/Gavin Allen
  First full year as manager, Carwyn was assistant for the last three years including the period when Lenny Elwill won back to back Mid  Wales titles. Previously manager of Penrhyncoch reserves in the Aberystwyth District league.
  Gavin Allen joined the club from Caernarfon Town in October 2005 and needs little introduction, full playing pen picture below.



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

v  27th August 2009

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Toby Spain
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Mark Egan
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A Stephens
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4
Llyr Hughes
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5
Tim Turner
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6
Gari Lewis
6

6


7
Stuart  Flint
7

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8
Sion Meredith
8

8


9
Tony Jones
9

9


10
James Shields
10

10


11
Mark Gornall
11

11


12
Elwyn Edwards
12

12


14
Dylan James
14

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15
Chris Wilkins
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 UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2008

Penrhyncoch
Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2007-08
Toby Spain
Improving goalkeeper who rejoined the club from Aberystwyth Town during the summer of 2007. Toby was on the subs bench 24 times for Aber without making a WP start.
(Dob:  05-07-1982)
Richard Morgan
A Cheltenham born but locally based goalkeeper, Richard has also played for Carmarthen Town, Llanelli and Rhayader Town in the Welsh Premier totting up over a hundred league appearances.  He has Cymru Alliance experience with nearly Penrhyncoch.
(Dob:  14-02-1978)
Mark Egan
Mark graduated through the youth and reserve system at Penrhyncoch before moving to Aberystwyth Town where he was a member of the reserve side.
(Dob:  10-10-1982)
Dylan James
Local lad who began his career as a forward but has impressed at left back in recent years.
Elwyn Edwards
Strong centreback who has graduated from the clubs reserve sides and fought back from serious injury.
Llyr Hughes
Midfielder or defender who has Spar Mid Wales experience with Aber reserves and Cymru Alliance matches with Penhryncoch.  Has been a Welsh Premiership substitute on several occasions.  Llyr is a Wales Schoolboys Cap.
(Dob:  07-06-1979)
James Shields
Young defender who has progressed through the Aberystwyth Town academy and reserve set up and has played for local junior side Penparcau.
(Dob:  17-06-1985)
Ashley Stephens
Versatile youngster who has come through Penrhyncoch's youth and reserve sides.
Martin Naughton
Calm young defender who has previously played for Aberystwyth Town where he made a solitary Welsh Premier appearance during the 2006-7 season.
(Dob:  01-11-1986)
Joe Sherwood
Diminutive left footed midfielder who has also played for Aberystwyth Town reserves.
Iwan Roberts
Midfielder who has Spar Mid Wales experience with Aberystwyth Town and represented Penrhyncoch the last time they were in the Cymru Alliance.  
(Dob:  29-05-1974)
Tony Jones
A highly promsing youngster who can play in midfield or attack, Tony made a single appearance for doomed Cwmbran Town in the Welsh Premier during the 2006-07 season.
(Dob:  22-12-1982)
Stuart Flint
Midfielder Stuart previously played for and captained The University Wales Aberystwyth team.
Mark Gornall
Tough tackling left back or midfielder who has first team experience with Aberystwyth Town.  Very dangerous from set pieces.
(Dob:  07-09-1982)
Sion Meredith
Sion joined Aber after a lengthy career in the Welsh Premier which saw him total 168 starts and more than 50 substitute appearances for Carmarthen, Welshpool, Aberystwyth and Caersws.  Sion is a keen athlete, having represented Wales in the cross country event.
(Dob:  18-01-1978)
Gavin Allen
Vastly experienced midfielder with an eye for goal, brother of former Newcastle and Wales striker Malcolm Allen.  Gavin has WP experience with Bangor City, Carmarthen Town and Barry Town. Gavin has English League experience with Stockport County and Tranmere Rovers.
(Dob:  17-06-1976)
Tiago Da Silva A towering centre forward, Portugese born Tiago moved to mid Wales to attend Aberystwyth University where he caught the eye of Aberystwyth Town.
(Dob:  18-10-1981)
Tim Turner
An experienced old fashioned centre forward, Tim is strong in the air and has scored goals consistently throughout his career.  He was Welsh Premier experience with Aberystwyth and Rhayader Town.
(Dob:  07-06-1973)




Penrhyncoch
Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2007-08
Toby Spain
Improving goalkeeper who rejoined the club from Aberystwyth Town during the summer of 2007. Toby was on the subs bench 24 times for Aber without making a WP start.
(Dob:  05-07-1982)
Richard Morgan
A Cheltenham born but locally based goalkeeper, Richard has also played for Carmarthen Town, Llanelli and Rhayader Town in the Welsh Premier totting up over a hundred league appearances.  He has Cymru Alliance experience with nearly Penrhyncoch. [ON LOAN FROM ABERYSTWYTH TOWN]
(Dob:  14-02-1978)
Mark Egan
Mark graduated through the youth and reserve system at Penrhyncoch before moving to Aberystwyth Town where he was a member of the reserve side.
(Dob:  10-10-1982)
Dylan James
Local lad who began his career as a forward but has impressed at left back in recent years.
Elwyn Edwards
Strong centreback who has graduated from the clubs reserve sides and fought back from serious injury.
Llyr Hughes
Midfielder or defender who has Spar Mid Wales experience with Aber reserves and Cymru Alliance matches with Penhryncoch.  Has been a Welsh Premiership substitute on several occasions.  Llyr is a Wales Schoolboys Cap.
(Dob:  07-06-1979)
James Shields
Young defender who has progressed through the Aberystwyth Town academy and reserve set up and has played for local junior side Penparcau.
(Dob:  17-06-1985)
Ashley Stephens
Versatile youngster who has come through Penrhyncoch's youth and reserve sides.
Martin Naughton
Calm young defender who has previously played for Aberystwyth Town where he made a solitary Welsh Premier appearance during the 2006-7 season.
(Dob:  01-11-1986)
Joe Sherwood
Diminutive left footed midfielder who has also played for Aberystwyth Town reserves.
Iwan Roberts
Midfielder who has Spar Mid Wales experience with Aberystwyth Town and represented Penrhyncoch the last time they were in the Cymru Alliance.  
(Dob:  29-05-1974)
Tony Jones
A highly promsing youngster who can play in midfield or attack, Tony made a single appearance for doomed Cwmbran Town in the Welsh Premier during the 2006-07 season.
(Dob:  22-12-1982)
Anthony Hartnell
Anthony progressed through the Aberystwyth Town academy but managed only one subsitute's appearance for the club before moving to Penrhyncoch.
(Dob:  23-09-1988)
Mark Gornall
Tough tackling left back or midfielder who has first team experience with Aberystwyth Town.  Very dangerous from set pieces.
(Dob:  07-09-1982)
Ceirion Cotter
Promising youngster who has progressed through the club's youth and reserve structure. Voted Young Player of The Season for Penrhyncoch for 2006-07.
Sean Gorman
Sean joined Penrhyncoch from local junior side Penparcau during the January 2008 transfer window.
(Dob: 12-08-1986)
Gavin Allen
Vastly experienced midfielder with an eye for goal, brother of former Newcastle and Wales striker Malcolm Allen.  Gavin has WP experience with Bangor City, Carmarthen Town and Barry Town. Gavin has English League experience with Stockport County and Tranmere Rovers.
(Dob:  17-06-1976)
Chris Wilkins
A pacey striker who has also played for local junior side Penparcau, Chris joined the club from Aberystwyth Town where he gained brief Welsh Premier experience.
(Dob:  22-03-1988)
Tim Turner
An experienced old fashioned centre forward, Tim is strong in the air and has scored goals consistently throughout his career.  He was Welsh Premier experience with Aberystwyth and Rhayader Town.
(Dob:  07-06-1973)
Josh Shaw
Promising young striker in his first season with the first team squad.




Penrhyncoch
Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2006-07
Dan Pritchard
Goalkeeper signed when the Aberystwyth partnership was still intact and has resigned this season. A very promising talent who gives his all and is a superb shot stopper.
Peter Hughes
Returned to the club during the summer of 2006 after a break from football.
Luke Berridge
Powerful young defender also signed from Aberystwyth Town where he was a member of their youth side.
Joined Penrhyncoch from Newtown in September 2004.
(Dob:  16-08-1985)
Joe Sherwood
Midfielder turned defender, a popular member of the first team squad.
James Shields
Young defender who has progressed through the Aberystwyth academy and reserve setup.
Mark Egan
Locally based defender who has progressed through the youth system, renowned for his fitness.
(Dob:  10-10-1982)
Mark Gornall
Tough tackling left back who has first team experience with Aberystwyth Town.  Very dangerous from set pieces.
(Dob:  07-09-1982)
Jon Foligno
A former Aberystwyth defender who returned to Cae Baker and Park Avenue in October 2005 after a brief spell with WP rivals Caernarfon Town.
(Dob:   26-01-1981)
Antony Foligno
Versatile player who can play in defence or midfield.
Llyr Hughes
Midfielder or defender who has Spar Mid Wales experience with Aber reserves and Cymru Alliance matches with Penhryncoch.  Has been a Welsh Premiership substitute on several occasions.
(Dob:  07-06-1979)
Geraint Passmore
Midfielder signed during the summer of 2006 from Aberystwyth University,  a passing midfield player.
Tony Jones
Promising youngster, midfield or striker.
Joe Sherwood
Diminutive left footed midfielder also on Aberystwyth's books.
Gavin Allen
Vastly experienced midfielder with an eye for goal, brother of former Newcastle and Wales striker Malcolm Allen.  Gavin has WP experience with Bangor City, Carmarthen Town and Barry Town. Gavin has English League experience with Stockport County and Tranmere Rovers.
(Dob:  17-06-1976)
Huw Jones
Skilful forward who has Welsh Premiership experience with Rhayader and Aberystwyth Town.
(Dob:  13-03-1981)
Andrew Caree
Experienced forward who has has played for both Aberystwyth Town and Rhayader Town in the Welsh Premiership.  Has a deserved reputation as a consistent goalscorer.
(Dob:  06-11-1974)
Liam Hinton Jones
Goalscoring striker who has Spar Mid Wales experience with Aberystwyth Town, who pace is always a threat to opposition defences.
(Dob:  17-04-1984)
Jason Rees
Promising young striker who is on the verge of the first team.
(Dob:  23-03-1986)


Penrhyncoch
Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2005-06
Simon Cole
Promising young goalkeeper formerly with Aberystwyth Town reserves in the Spar Mid Wales league. Began his career as a Swansea City YTS and represented Welsh Schools before gaining brief Welsh Premiership experience with Llanelli.
(Dob:  06-04-1984)
Richard Morgan
An experienced goalkeeper signed from Aberystwyth Town in the autumn of 2004, also has Welsh Premiership experience with Rhaayder Town.
(Dob:  28-01-1979)
Luke Berridge
Powerful young defender also signed from Aberystwyth Town where he was a member of their youth side.
Joined Penrhyncoch from Newtown in September 2004.
(Dob:  16-08-1985)
Martin Naughton
A promising young defender who has also played for Aberystwyth Town reserves.
Steffano Antoniazzi
Promising young defender who has been involved with the Aberystwyth youth system.
Mark Egan
Locally based defender who has progressed through the youth system, renowned for his fitness.
(Dob:  10-10-1982)
Mark Gornall
Tough tackling left back who has first team experience with Aberystwyth Town.  Very dangerous from set pieces.
(Dob:  07-09-1982)
Jon Foligno
A former Aberystwyth defender who returned to Cae Baker and Park Avenue in October 2005 after a brief spell with WP rivals Caernarfon Town.
(Dob:   26-01-1981)
Antony Foligno

Llyr Hughes
Midfielder or defender who has Spar Mid Wales experience with Aber reserves and Cymru Alliance matches with Penhryncoch.  Has been a Welsh Premiership substitute on several occasions.
(Dob:  07-06-1979)
Aneurin Thomas
Towering centre half - better known as Ffred - who joined Aberystwyth after spells with TNS, Newtown and Carmarthen Town. Plays for Penrhyncoch on the second forms ruling.
(Dob:  27-01-1973)
Shaun Jenkins
Promising fulback or back from Aberaeron who has Spar Mid Wales experience with Aberystwyth Town.
His competitive nature overcomes a lack of height; amongst the best long throw experts in the league.
(Dob:  26-09-1983)
Joe Sherwood
Diminutive left footed midfielder also on Aberystwyth's books.
Gari Lewis
Aberystwyth Town club captain signed from Penrhyncoch, a hard working centre midfielder with more than 150 LoW appearances for the Aber.  Plays for Penrhyncoch on the second forms ruling.
(Dob:  24-07-1974)
Bari Morgan
Carmarthen born defender or midfielder signed from Swansea City in August 2001, determined attitude overcomes a lack of height.  Aberystwyth regular, brother of Cefn Druids manager Alan Morgan, who plays for Penrhyncoch on the second forms rule.
(Dob:  13-08-1980)
Richard Thomas
Midfielder who joined the club upon his release by Swansea City where he was a member of The Swans youth set up.  Has made a handful of substitute appeances for Aberystwyth Town in the Welsh Premier.
(Dob:  20-10-1986)
Carwyn Jones
Tall skilful midfielder who has Welsh Premiership experience with Barry Town during 2003-04.
(Dob:  10-10-1979)
Steve Hughes
Strong tackling midfielder with a no-nonesense approach, has previous experience in the Cymru Alliance.
(Dob:  28-06-1976)
Peter Griffiths
Midfielder who has Welsh Premiership experience with Aberystwyth Town.
(Dob:  01-12-1978)
Dylan James
Skilful left footed mifielder who has played for the club at youth level.
(Dob:  26-10-1981)
Gavin Allen
Vastly experienced midfielder with an eye for goal, brother of former Newcastle and Wales striker Malcolm Allen.  Gavin has WP experience with Bangor City, Carmarthen Town and Barry Town. Gavin has English League experience with Stockport County and Tranmere Rovers.
(Dob:  17-06-1976)
Huw Jones
Skilful forward who has Welsh Premiership experience with Rhayader and Aberystwyth Town.
(Dob:  13-03-1981)
Andrew Caree
Experienced forward who has has played for both Aberystwyth Town and Rhayader Town in the Welsh Premiership.  Has a deserved reputation as a consistent goalscorer.
(Dob:  06-11-1974)
Liam Hinton Jones
Goalscoring striker who has Spar Mid Wales experience with Aberystwyth Town, who pace is always a threat to opposition defences.
(Dob:  17-04-1984)
Jamie Morris
Locally based young striker who has experience with a number of Mid Wales clubs including Caersws and Llanidloes.
(Dob:  22-02-1985)
Iwan Roberts
Striker who has Spar Mid Wales experience with Aberystwyth Town and represented Penrhyncoch the last time they were in the Cymru Alliance.  Assistant to manager Carwyn Jenkins.
(Dob:  29-05-1974)
Jason Rees
Promising young striker who is on the verge of the first team.
(Dob:  23-03-1986)

 
Penrhyncoch
Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2004-05
Simon Cole
Promising young goalkeeper formerly with Aberystwyth Town reserves in the Spar Mid Wales league. Began his career as a Swansea City YTS and represented Welsh Schools before gaining brief Welsh Premiership experience with Llanelli.
(Dob:  06-04-1984)
Richard Morgan
An experienced goalkeeper signed from Aberystwyth Town in the autumn of 2004, also has Welsh Premiership experience with Rhaayder Town.
(Dob:  28-01-1979)
Luke Berridge
Powerful young defender also signed from Aberystwyth Town where he was a member of their youth side.
Joined Penrhyncoch from Newtown in September 2004.
(Dob:  16-08-1985)
Jon Folligno
Llanrhystud born defender who has played for Aberystwyth Town reserves in the Spar Mid Wales League.  Has been with the club for three years.
(Dob:  26-08-1981)
Mark Egan
Locally based defender who has progressed through the youth system, renowned for his fitness.
(Dob:  10-10-1982)
Mark Gornall
Tough tackling left back who has first team experience with Aberystwyth Town.  Very dangerous from set pieces.
(Dob:  07-09-1982)
Llyr Hughes
Midfielder or defender who has Spar Mid Wales experience with Aber reserves and Cymru Alliance matches with Penhryncoch.  Has been a Welsh Premiership substitute on several occasions.
(Dob:  07-06-1979)
Aneurin Thomas
Towering centre half - better known as Ffred - who joined Aberystwyth after spells with TNS, Newtown and Carmarthen Town. Plays for Penrhyncoch on the second forms ruling.
(Dob:  27-01-1973)
Shaun Jenkins
Promising fulback or back from Aberaeron who has Spar Mid Wales experience with Aberystwyth Town.
His competitive nature overcomes a lack of height; amongst the best long throw experts in the league.
(Dob:  26-09-1983)
Gari Lewis
Aberystwyth Town club captain signed from Penrhyncoch, a hard working centre midfielder with more than 150 LoW appearances for the Aber.  Plays for Penrhyncoch on the second forms ruling.
(Dob:  24-07-1974)
Bari Morgan
Carmarthen born defender or midfielder signed from Swansea City in August 2001, determined attitude overcomes a lack of height.  Aberystwyth regular, brother of Cefn Druids manager Alan Morgan, who plays for Penrhyncoch on the second forms rule.
(Dob:  13-08-1980)
Richard Thomas
Midfielder who joined the club upon his release by Swansea City where he was a member of The Swans youth set up.  Has made a handful of substitute appeances for Aberystwyth Town in the Welsh Premier.
(Dob:  20-10-1986)
Carwyn Jones
Tall skilful midfielder who has Welsh Premiership experience with Barry Town during 2003-04.
(Dob:  10-10-1979)
Steve Hughes
Strong tackling midfielder with a no-nonesense approach, has previous experience in the Cymru Alliance.
(Dob:  28-06-1976)
Peter Griffiths
Midfielder who has Welsh Premiership experience with Aberystwyth Town.
(Dob:  01-12-1978)
Dylan James
Skilful left footed mifielder who has played for the club at youth level.
(Dob:  26-10-1981)
Huw Jones
Skilful forward who has Welsh Premiership experience with Rhayader and Aberystwyth Town.
(Dob:  13-03-1981)
Andrew Caree
Experienced forward who has has played for both Aberystwyth Town and Rhayader Town in the Welsh Premiership.  Has a deserved reputation as a consistent goalscorer.
(Dob:  06-11-1974)
Liam Hinton Jones
Goalscoring striker who has Spar Mid Wales experience with Aberystwyth Town, who pace is always a threat to opposition defences.
(Dob:  17-04-1984)
Jamie Morris
Locally based young striker who has experience with a number of Mid Wales clubs including Caersws and Llanidloes.
(Dob:  22-02-1985)
Iwan Roberts
Striker who has Spar Mid Wales experience with Aberystwyth Town and represented Penrhyncoch the last time they were in the Cymru Alliance.  Assistant to manager Carwyn Jenkins.
(Dob:  29-05-1974)
Jason Rees
Promising young striker who is on the verge of the first team.
(Dob:  23-03-1986)