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Ruthin Town FC

Manager: Adrian Jones

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Secretary: Tony Jones

Memorial Park Fields
Parc Y Dre
Park Road
Ruthin
Clwyd
LL15

Ruthin is a market town on the western edge of the Clwydian Range in North East Wales. It is at the junction of the A494 and A525. From the A525 (from Denbigh/Rhyl) turn left into Park Road. The ground is on the left within a quarter mile.

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Colours:

Navy Blue Shirts, Shorts and Socks

Change:

Red Shirts & Socks, Black Shorts

WEBSITE: RUTHIN TOWN

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Ruthin Town
History & Honours

Football in Ruthin dates back to 1880.
That year marked arguably the greatest achievement by a team from the town when they reached the Welsh Cup Final, only to lose 2-1 to Druids. This was the third year of the competition, the match was played at The Racecourse Ground in Wrexham and the Ruthin side is listed as:
H.Parry, J.Roberts, J.Halley, P.Maddocks, P.Mostyn, R.Williams, WP Owen, WH Roberts, A.Lloyd, U.Goodwin, GH Simon.
Goodwin scored their solitary goal in fron of a crowd of 4000. A player of note was Williams Pierce Owen (WP Owen) who was a pupil of Friars School in Bangor who spent his playing career with Ruthin and won 12 caps for Wales between 1880-84. He was a member of the Wales eleven which won their first ever international victory, a 1-0 defeat of England at Alexnader Meadow, Blackburn in February 1881. It was Wales' eighth international and broke a run of seven straight defeats.
However the present club was founded as recently as 1951. Honours include winning the North Wales Amateur Cup in 1967 and 1973.
Ruthin have played much of their football in the Welsh National League (Wrexham Area) as indeed their reserves do still. In 1979 the club began to climb towards their present position by winning the Third Division and the following year completed the double of winning the Second Division and winning the League Cup.
Ruthin were promoted to the Cymru Alliance in 1991-92 after finishing runners up in the Welsh National League (Wrexham Area) and winning the Premier Division Cup the same year.
Ever presents since, the club are one of the league's longest serving members.
The third place achieved in 2004 represents the best to date and vindicates the club's youth policy and the obvious links with local secondary school Ysgol Brynhyfryd.

Ruthin Town Playing Record 1991-2008

	Season	Competition	Pos	P	W	D	L	F	A	Pts
1	1991-92	Welsh National League Premier Division	1st	26	17	3	6	58	29	54
2	1992-93	Cymru Alliance	9th	28	9	7	12	43	58	34
3	1993-94	Cymru Alliance	15th	34	8	8	18	49	79	32
4	1994-95	Cymru Alliance	10th	34	10	9	15	41	51	39
5	1995-96	Cymru Alliance	16th	36	9	6	21	42	71	33
6	1996-97	Cymru Alliance	17th	34	7	3	24	39	68	24
7	1997-98	Cymru Alliance	12th	36	12	9	15	57	53	45
8	1998-99	Cymru Alliance	13th	30	7	15	8	36	37	36
9	1999-00	Cymru Alliance	11th	32	13	7	12	55	45	46
10	2000-01	Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance	12th	32	10	7	15	48	60	37
11	2001-02	Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance	6th	34	17	7	10	78	53	58
12	2002-03	Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance	6th	32	17	3	12	79	45	54
13	2003-04	Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance	3rd	32	19	7	6	78	48	64
14	2004-05	Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance	14th	34	11	7	16	57	70	40
15	2005-06	Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance	15th	34	7	13	14	43	55	34
16	2006-07	Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance	16th	34	8	5	21	41	71	29
17	2007-08	Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance	13th	32	10	6	16	41	63	36

Ruthin Town Team Line ups from August 2008 (shows opponents and date)
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UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2008

Ruthin Town	Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2008-09
Simon Williams	Simon joined Queens Park in January 2008 from Welsh Premier side Llangefni and moved to Ruthin in January 2008. His previous clubs include Chester City, Northwich Vics and Airbus UK. (Dob: 15-11-1982)
Martin Dyer	A hugely experienced goalkeeper who began his career with Ipswich Town. Came out of retirement to provide cover for the all important number one shirt. (Dob: 01-09-1967)
Dafydd Jones	A skilful attacking rightback who was awarded the Managers Player of the Season for 2007-08
Sion T Roberts	Versatile defender who has returned to the squad after a lengthy absence through injury.
Rob Render	Calm defender signed from Prestatyn Town during the 2005-06 season. (Dob: 21-03-1983)
Aled Roberts	Tough tackling defender or midfielder who signed from Prestatyn Town during the 2005-06 season, now established in the left back berth. (Dob: 13-01-1981)
Mark Entwhistle	Mark progressed through the club's youth and reserve structure, having also been on the books of Wrexham FC as a schoolboy. A determined, enthusiastic character who can play in midfield or defence. (Dob: 03-08-1981)
Mike Garrod	Versatile player signed from Chester area side Upton AA in January 2008.
Ben Collins	Left footed midfielder signed from Chester area side Christleton in January 2008.
Mike Robinson	Teenage midfielder who joined Ruthin from Chester area side Upton in January 2008.
Matt Davies	Attack minded midfielder rated as a dead ball specialist, Matt's availablity has been hampered by his University commitments in the past. (Dob: 26-07-1985)
Liam Jones	A former Shrewsbury Town academy player, Liam played for Colwyn Bay and his local side Ruthin in the Cymru Alliance, spent a brief spell with Llangefni Town during the 2007-8 season. (Dob: 06-01-1987)
Eilir Edwards	Promising young midfielder and former Wrexham FC Youth team player, made his Cymru Alliance debut whilst with Bala Town at the age of 16. Eilir has also played for Corwen.
Justin Harden	Justin joined Ruthin from Corwen during August 2008. (Dob: 25-09-1986)
Simon Hulse	Attack minded winger or right side midfield player whose previous clubs include Buckley Town and Llandyrnog United, who returned to Ruthin during the summer of 2008.
Kevin Breeze	A talented attacking midfielder or rightback, Kevin has Welsh Premier experience with Cefn Druids but joined Ruthin from GAP Queens Park during the summer of 2008. (Dob: 15-04-1978)
Ilya Haycock	A midfielder formerly with Chester area side Upton AAAs who joined Ruthin from the now defunct GAP Queens Park during the summer of 2008.
Will Roberts	Promising youngster from Corwen, brother of Welsh International Gareth, Will has represented Wales at Under 18 schoolboy level. (Dob: 09-07-1989)
Gary Ellison	Liverpool born centre forward. Gary Ellison leads his line and has a great work ethic. Captained his District and County at schoolboy levels. Gary spent seven years at Tranmere Rovers before signing youth forms at Shrewsbury Town. A regular member of the reserves squad at the Gay Meadow Gary joined Ruthin from Bangor City in October 2007. (Dob: 23.11.88)
Tryfan Prosser	Goalscoring striker who has previously played for then Cymru Alliance rivals Llangefni Town. (Dob: 08-11-1978)
Garmon Rhys	A promising young midfielder who has graduated through the club's youth and reserve sides, Garmon has represented Wales Under 16s. (Dob: 29-06-1991)
Garmon Hafal	Teenage midfielder who has graduated through the Ruthin youth system, a hard working youngster with an eye for goal. (Dob: 21-05-1990)
Lennox Beddows	A striker signed from Chester area football during the summer of 2008, Lennox has previously played for Ellesmere Port, Christleton and Hoole Rangers.

Ruthin Town	Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2007-08
Simon Williams	Simon joined Queens Park in January 2008 from Welsh Premier side Llangefni and moved to Ruthin in January 2008. His previous clubs include Chester City, Northwich Vics and Airbus UK. (Dob: 15-11-1982)
Martin Dyer	A hugely experienced goalkeeper who began his career with Ipswich Town. Came out of retirement to provide cover for the all important number one shirt. (Dob: 01-09-1967)
Tom Wilcox Jones	Denbigh based defender who has also played for Denbigh Town. (Dob: 16-02-1984)
Mike Sharples	Promising young defender who has progressed through the club's youth sides. (Dob: 23-05-1989)
Edwart Jones	Experienced defender whose previous clubs include Bala Town. (Dob: 14-05-1971)
Dewi Roberts	Hard working central defender with a good turn of pace, formerly with Brynhyfryd and Llandyrnog United. A student at Liverpool University. (Dob: 13-09-1983)
Mark Jones	Young defender who played with Cymru Alliance side Bodedern before switching to Welsh Premier side Llangefni. Joined Ruthin in January 2008. (Dob: 22-02-1985)
Rob Render	Calm defender signed from Prestatyn Town during the 2005-06 season. (Dob: 21-03-1983)
John Jones	Midfielder who joined Ruthin from local rivals Llandyrnog United. (Dob: 10-11-1986)
Aled Roberts	Tough tackling defender or midfielder who signed from Prestatyn Town during the 2005-06 season, now established in the left back berth. (Dob: 13-01-1981)
Mark Entwhistle	Mark progressed through the club's youth and reserve structure, having also been on the books of Wrexham FC as a schoolboy. A determined, enthusiastic character who can play in midfield or defence. (Dob: 03-08-1981)
Mike Garrod	Versatile player signed from Chester area side Upton AA in January 2008.
Ben Collins	Left footed midfielder signed from Chester area side Christleton in January 2008.
Mike Robinson	Teenage midfielder who joined Ruthin from Chester area side Upton in January 2008.
Matt Davies	Attack minded midfielder rated as a dead ball specialist, Matt's availablity has been hampered by his University commitments in the past. (Dob: 26-07-1985)
Will Roberts	Promising youngster from Corwen, brother of Welsh International Gareth, Will has represented Wales at Under 18 schoolboy level. (Dob: 09-07-1989)
Gary Ellison	Liverpool born centre forward. Gary Ellison leads his line and has a great work ethic. Captained his District and County at schoolboy levels. Gary spent seven years at Tranmere Rovers before signing youth forms at Shrewsbury Town. A regular member of the reserves squad at the Gay Meadow Gary joined Ruthin from Bangor City in October 2007. (Dob: 23.11.88)
Tryfan Prosser	Goalscoring striker who has previously played for then Cymru Alliance rivals Llangefni Town. (Dob: 08-11-1978)
Garmon Rhys	A promising young midfielder who has graduated through the club's youth and reserve sides, Garmon has represented Wales Under 16s. (Dob: 29-06-1991)
Garmon Hafal	Teenage midfielder who has graduated through the Ruthin youth system, a hard working youngster with an eye for goal. (Dob: 21-05-1990)
Craig Williams	Consistent goalscorer who signed for Ruthin from Queens Park during the January transfer window. Craig returned to Gresford towards the end of the 2004-05 season after travelling around Australia but joined Queens Park during the summer of 2007. Craig has Welsh Premierhip experience with Airbus UK. (Dob: 30-12-1979)
Aled Hodge	Signed from local rivals Llandyrnog United. (Dob: 30-08-1984)
Gareth Martin	Pacey young forward who lives in Llanbedr, was captain of Brynhyfryd School in 2003-04, previous clubs include Llandyrnog United. (Dob: 30-03-1985)

Ruthin Town	Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2006-07
Jeremy Porter	Goalkeeper who joined Ruthin during the summer of 2005, previous clubs include Sealand Leisure and Buckley Town.
Gareth Whitley	Goalkeeper signed from Wrexham area side Coedpoeth during the summer of 2006.
Mark Entwistle	Busy defender midfielder, good crosser from wide positions, a former Wrexham FC schoolboy.
Justin Harden	Promising young defender who has just broken into the first team set up.
Rhys Jones	Strong defender who has progressed from the club's reserves. Young Player of The Year 2004-05.
Edwart Jones	Experienced defender whose previous clubs include Bala Town.
Meilir Thomas	Defender whose appearances for Ruthin are restricted by University commitments.
Darren Williams	Defender re-signed after as spell with local rivals Llandyrnog United.
Rob Render	Calm young defender signed from Prestatyn Town during the 2005-06 season.
Aled Roberts	Tough tackling midfielder who signed from Prestatyn Town during the 2005-06 season.
Liam Jones	Former Shrewsbury Town academy player who joined his home town team during the summer of 2004, also signed Unibond forms with Colwyn Bay. (Dob: 06-01-1987)
Ruddi Sporl	Czeck Republic midfielder who previously played for CZE Pelsen. Signed for Ruthin in January 2006.
Simon Jones	Midfielder signed from local side Denbigh Town in October 2005.
Andrew Roberts	Powerful striker whose previous Cymru Alliance experience came with his hometwon side Corwen Amateurs.
Will Roberts	Promising youngster from Corwen whose Welsh International brother Gareth Roberts has played for Tranmere and Doncaster.
Dafydd Jones	Pacey left winger who returned to the club from Llandyrnog United.
Mark Lewis	Striker who has progressed through the club's youth system.
Osian Jones	Promising winger re-signed for Cefn Druids during the summer of 2005 after a spell with Caernarfon Town, a former Wrexham FC junior. On CA forms with Ruthin. (Dob: 15-10-1984)
Owain Roberts	A proven goalscorer signed from Holywell Town in October 2005, previously with junior side Mynydd Isa, a tall pacey striker.

Ruthin Town	Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2005-06
Jeremy Porter	Goalkeeper who joined Ruthin during the summer of 2005, previous clubs include Sealand Leisure and Buckley Town.
Mark Entwistle	Busy defender or midfielder, good crosser from wide positions, a former Wrexham FC schoolboy.
Justin Harden	Promising young defender who has just broken into the first team set up.
Rhys Jones	Strong defender who has progressed from the club's reserves. Young Player of The Year 2004-05.
Edwart Jones	Experienced defender whose previous clubs include Bala Town.
Ian Rickard	Promising young defender.
James Davies	Returned to the club during the summer of 2005, James has previously played for Corwen Amateurs and Wrexham Youth sides.
Mark Lewis	Versatile young player who has represented the Wrexham Youth League.
Aaron Knights	Utility player recently re-signed from Llandyrnog United.
Liam Jones	Former Shrewsbury Town academy player who joined his home town team during the summer of 2004, also signed Unibond forms with Colwyn Bay. (Dob: 06-01-1987)
Ruddi Sporl	Czeck Republic midfielder who previously played for CZE Pelsen. Signed for Ruthin in January 2006.
Simon Jones	Midfielder signed from local side Denbigh Town in October 2005.
Andrew Roberts	Powerful striker whose previous Cymru Alliance experience came with Corwen Amateurs.
Geraint Jones	Genuine clubman who will play in any position to good effect.
Simon Brown	Goalscoring forward who was on the Wrexham FC academy as a youngster.
Mark Lewis	Striker who has progressed through the club's youth system.
Osian Jones	Promising winger re-signed for Cefn Druids during the summer of 2005 after a spell with Caernarfon Town, a former Wrexham FC junior. On CA forms with Ruthin. (Dob: 15-10-1984)
Rob Marsh-Evans	Promising teenage centre forward who has Unibond experience with Colwyn Bay where he is a member of their Llandrillo College academy side. Signed professional forms with Chester City in August 2005. (Dob: 13-10-1986)
Owain Roberts	A proven goalscorer signed from Holywell Town in October 2005, previously with junior side Mynydd Isa, a tall pacey striker.

Ruthin Town	*Pen Pictures Pen Pictures Pen Pictures 2004-05*
Emlyn Jones	Goalkeeper who won the Welsh Alliance with Bala Town before switching to Ruthin, previously with Llanwchlyn.
Llyr Williams	Goalkeeper who originally comes from Anglesey.
Phil Hinchcliffe	Experienced defender who formed clubs include Welsh Premiership sides Flint Town United and Connahs Quay Nomads. (Dob: 05-02-1971)
Mark Entwistle	Busy midfielder, good crosser from wide positions, a former Wrexham FC schoolboy.
Ryan Dunnan	Left winger recently signed from Holywell Town, previously with Unibond side Lancaster City. Once played before a 57,000 strong crowd at Wembley Stadium in the England Schools Cup Final.
Jon Cross	A former Chester City professional who took over as player manager at Ruthin having previously been with local rivals Mold Alexandra.
Rhys Jones	Defender who has progressed through the ranks at Ruthin.
Lee Jones	Powerful centreback who is a tower of strength in the Ruthin defence. Has Welsh Premiership experience with Holywell Town, other clubs include Mold Alexandra and Oswestry Town. (Dob: 03-06-1975)
Lee Ferguson	Left fullback or wingback who has experience with Rhyl, joined Ruthin after three seasons with local rivals Mold Alexandra.
Liam Jones	Former Shrewsbury Town academy player who joined his home town team during the summer of 2004, also signed Unibond forms with Colwyn Bay. (Dob: 06-01-1987)
Andrew Roberts	Powerful striker whose previous Cymru Alliance experience came with Corwen Amateurs.
Kristian Evans	Tall skilful striker whose height and pace cause problems, scored 24 goals for Holywell in the 2001/02 season. Joined Ruthin from Flint Town United. (Dob: 20-09-1983)
Simon Brown	Goalscoring forward who was on the Wrexham FC academy as a youngster.
Mark Lewis	Striker who has progressed through the club's youth system.
Lee Feeney	Promising youngster who was on the Blackpool academy and played for Morecambe. Lee has played for the British Colleges representatives side.
Rob Marsh-Evans	Promising teenage centre forward who has Unibond experience with Colwyn Bay where he is a member of their Llandrillo College academy side. (Dob: 13-10-1986)

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Gary Harris	Goalkeeper who lives in the Wrexham area, previously with Cefn Druids.
Dyfan Lloyd	Promising local defender who broke into the first team towards the end of last season.
Geraint Lloyd	Composed and hard working central midfielder. Brother of Dyfan.
Roger Beech	Locally based defender, very reliable and committed.
Richard Cooke	Promising young midfielder, tall and comfortable on the ball. A formidable free kick specialist.
Mark Entwistle	Busy midfielder, good crosser from wide positions.
Calvin Davies	Promising teenage striker whose turn of pace has created many goals this season for himself and team mates. Has Unibond Premier league experience with Colwyn Bay.
Tim Dyer	Experienced striker and former player manager.
Andy Roberts	Goalscoring striker who has CA experience with Corwen Amateurs.
Gary Penlington	Goalscoring striker who can also play in goal when required, signed from CA rivals Lex X1 in January 2004.
Dave Cooke	Great club man who has operated in goal, outfield and as physio.
Ryan Harden	Skilful right winger who has represented Wales U18s. Re-signed from local rivals Buckley Town during the summer of 2003.