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| Cardiff Met
History & Honours |
Cardiff Met was formed as recently as 2000 through the merger of Inter Cardiff and UWIC. The student side won promotion from the Welsh League in 2016 and took its place in the Welsh Premier in August 2016. |
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Competition |
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League of Wales |
18th |
34 |
3 |
4 |
17 |
26 |
104 |
13 |
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Welsh League South Division One | 3rd |
36 |
23 |
7 |
6 |
81 |
45 |
76 |
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Welsh League South Division One | 3rd |
34 |
23 |
7 |
4 |
67 |
33 |
76 |
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Welsh League South Division One | 4th |
34 |
21 |
6 |
7 |
72 |
33 |
69 |
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2004-05 |
Welsh League South Division One | 9th |
34 |
15 |
6 |
13 |
65 |
49 |
51 |
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2005-06 |
Welsh League South Division One |
5th |
34 |
16 |
6 |
12 |
61 |
52 |
54 |
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2006-07 |
Welsh League South Division One |
16th |
36 |
9 |
6 |
21 |
46 |
74 |
33 |
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2007-08 |
Welsh League South Division Two | 5th |
34 |
15 |
11 |
8 |
59 |
42 |
56 |
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2008-09 |
Welsh League South Division Two | 10th |
34 |
14 |
4 |
16 |
76 |
67 |
46 |
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2009-10 |
Welsh League South Division Two | 12th |
34 |
11 |
11 |
12 |
57 |
59 |
44 |
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2010-11 |
Welsh League South Division Three | 9th |
34 |
14 |
7 |
13 |
59 |
47 |
49 |
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2011-12 |
Welsh League South Division Three | 6th |
29 |
13 |
5 |
10 |
49 |
51 |
44 |
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2012-13 |
Welsh League South Division Three |
1st |
30 |
23 |
3 |
4 |
98 |
41 |
72 |
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2013-14 |
Welsh League South Division Two |
1st |
30 |
20 |
6 |
4 |
86 |
24 |
66 |
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2014-15 |
Welsh League South Division One | 3rd |
30 |
19 |
6 |
5 |
57 |
20 |
63 |
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2015-16 |
Welsh League South Division One |
1st |
30 |
19 |
5 |
6 |
63 |
26 |
62 |
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2016-17 |
Welsh Premier League |
6th |
32 |
10 |
6 |
16 |
41 |
41 |
36 |
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2017-18 |
Welsh Premier League | 6th |
32 |
12 |
7 |
13 |
46 | 41 |
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Caerphilly
born Christian Edwards enjoyed a lengthy playing career which included
one cap for Wales and began with Swansea and Nottingham Forest taking
in spells with both Bristol clubs and Forest Green. In 2007 he began a four year stint with Aberystwyth Town which included filling in as caretaker manager and then Director of Football. In 2011 he began his successful association with Cardiff Met. |
| UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2018 |
| Cardiff Met Player Pen Pictures 2018-19 |
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| GOALKEEPER | ||||||
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Will Fuller |
An Ipswich born goalkeeper Will was spotted by Ipswich Town whilst playing schools football for Suffolk. After being released by Ipswich he had trials at a number of clubs including Burnley and St Mirren before joining Salisbury City where he featured in the youth and reserve sides.
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Esa Aalto |
Goalkeeper Esa hails from Finland but joined Cardiff from USA side UTRGS Vaqueros during the summer of 2018. His previous clubs include Finnish side FC Inter where he was managed by former Bangor winger John Allen, and Pargas IF.
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Dylan Rees |
A defender who had Welsh Premier Dylan made half a dozen appearances for Aberystwyth Town during the 2016-17 season. A summer of 2017 signing Dylan began his career with Football League side Cardiff City where he spent years progressing through the club's academy structure.
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Kyle McCarthy |
A small left footed Ebbw Vale based defender Kyle played youth and reserve team football Hereford United. He represented Wales U19s in 2011 where featured alongside current Bangor goalkeeper Connor Roberts and former Llandudno Junction striker Jake Cassidy.
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Brad Woolridge |
Long serving defender and club captain who usualy plays as sweeper.
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Emlyn Lewis |
A rugged centreback who worked his way through the Aberaeron youth
system before joining Aberystwyth Town. Did not make a league
appearance in two seasons at Park Avenue but has established himself
with Cardiff Met whom he joined in 2016.
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Joel Edwards |
A
summer 2017 signing Joel was captain of Hereford United as they rose
back through the ranks of English Non League football. He captained The
Bulls in their FA Vase Final Wembley appearance of May 2016. Hereford born Joel hs also played for Hereforshire junior side Westley.
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Guto Williams |
Utility man Guto joined Cardiff from Bangor City during the summer of 2018. Guto, who hails from Abergele in North Wales, came through the club's youth and development structure to play regularly for the Welsh Premier side.
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| MIDFIELD |
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Ben Bowler |
A midfielder with experience with Debenham Leisure Centre of the Eastern Counties League in Suffolk. Ben joined Cardiff in July 2015.
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Chris Baker |
A Neath born midfielder Chris came through the Tonna AFC youth system
and went on to play for Neath academy sides and Neath area side
Ynysygerwn.
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Charlie Corsby |
An energetic midfielder Charlie previously played for Hampshire based Brockenhurst.
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Will Evans |
A Mid Wales based midfielder Will has experience with Caersws,
Llanidloes, Llansantffraid Village and his home village Llangedwyn. Will captained the Caridf Met side to the British Universities and Colleges Championship in 2016-17.
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Mart Swindlehurst |
A defender or midfielder, a first year student at Cardiff who made his debut in February 2017.
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| FORWARDS |
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Elliot Evans |
Chepstow based Elliot was previously on the Bristol City academy set up.
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Adam Roscrow |
A south Wales based winger Adam has experience with Neath, Llantwit Major and Pontardawe Town youth team.
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Dan Spencer |
Dan has previous experience with Dorset side Hamworthy United in the Wessex League.
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| 17 | Gwion Howell | A South Wales based striker Gwion came through the youth system at Haverfordwest County and has also played for Maesglas FC.
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Harry Owen |
A Gloucester born striker Harry joined Cardiff Met from Cirencester Town during the summer of 2015.
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| Cardiff Met Player Pen Pictures 2017-18 |
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| GOALKEEPER | ||||||
| 1 |
Will Fuller |
An Ipswich born goalkeeper Will was spotted by Ipswich Town whilst playing schools football for Suffolk. After being released by Ipswich he had trials at a number of clubs including Burnley and St Mirren before joining Salisbury City where he featured in the youth and reserve sides.
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Dan Evans |
A promising young goalkeeper Dan is a product of the Haverfordwest County youth set up.
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| DEFENCE | ||||||
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Dylan Rees |
A defender who had Welsh Premier Dylan made half a dozen appearances for Aberystwyth Town during the 2016-17 season. A summer of 2017 signing Dylan began his career with Football League side Cardiff City where he spent years progressing through the club's academy structure.
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Kyle McCarthy |
A small left footed Ebbw Vale based defender Kyle played youth and reserve team football Hereford United. He represented Wales U19s in 2011 where featured alongside current Bangor goalkeeper Connor Roberts and former Llandudno Junction striker Jake Cassidy.
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Brad Woolridge |
Long serving defender and club captain who usualy plays as sweeper.
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| 5 |
Emlyn Lewis |
A rugged centreback who worked his way through the Aberaeron youth
system before joining Aberystwyth Town. Did not make a league
appearance in two seasons at Park Avenue but has established himself
with Cardiff Met whom he joined in 2016.
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Joel Edwards |
A
summer 2017 signing Joel was captain of Hereford United as they rose
back through the ranks of English Non League football. He captained The
Bulls in their FA Vase Final Wembley appearance of May 2016. Hereford born Joel hs also played for Hereforshire junior side Westley.
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Josh Barnett |
Winchester
born defender or midfielder Josh was previously on the books of
Salisbury City where he was a member of their youth side.
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| MIDFIELD |
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Ben Bowler |
A midfielder with experience with Debenham Leisure Centre of the Eastern Counties League in Suffolk. Ben joined Cardiff in July 2015.
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Chris Baker |
A Neath born midfielder Chris came through the Tonna AFC youth system
and went on to play for Neath academy sides and Neath area side
Ynysygerwn.
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Charlie Corsby |
An energetic midfielder Charlie previously played for Hampshire based Brockenhurst.
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Will Evans |
A Mid Wales based midfielder Will has experience with Caersws,
Llanidloes, Llansantffraid Village and his home village Llangedwyn. Will captained the Caridf Met side to the British Universities and Colleges Championship in 2016-17.
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Mart Swindlehurst |
A defender or midfielder, a first year student at Cardiff who made his debut in February 2017.
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| FORWARDS |
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Elliot Evans |
Chepstow based Elliot was previously on the Bristol City academy set up.
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Adam Roscrow |
A south Wales based winger Adam has experience with Neath, Llantwit Major and Pontardawe Town youth team.
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Jordan Lam |
Jordan hails from the South West of England where has played for Buckland Athletic in the Toolstation Western League.
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Dan Spencer |
Dan has previous experience with Dorset side Hamworthy United in the Wessex League.
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| 17 | Gwion Howell | A South Wales based striker Gwion came through the youth system at Haverfordwest County and has also played for Maesglas FC.
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Harry Owen |
A Gloucester born striker Harry joined Cardiff Met from Cirencester Town during the summer of 2015.
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| Cardiff Met Player Pen Pictures 2016-17 |
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| GOALKEEPER | ||||||
| 1 |
Will Fuller |
Goalkeeper previously with Salisbury City and Ipswich Town.
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Rich Morgan |
Vastly
experienced goalkeeper whose Welsh Premier clubs include Aberystwyth
Town, Rhayader Town, Llanelli, Carmarthen and Porthmadog.
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| DEFENCE | ||||||
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Isaac Philpot |
A defender previously with Sutton United in the Southern Premier League, and Aylesbury Town.
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Kyle McCarthy |
An Ebbw Vale based defender Kyle has played youth and reserve football for Cardiff City and Hereford United, He has also represented Wales Under 18s.
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Brad Woolridge |
Defender and club captain.
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Emlyn Lewis |
A defender previously with Aberaeron and Aberystwyth Town.
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Joel Letori |
A Devon based defender Joel has experience with Exeter area side Cullompton Rangers.
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Josh Barnett |
Defender Josh previously played for Salisbury City.
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Gareth Emanuel |
A South Walian defender Gareth has experience with Merthyr Town.
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| MIDFIELD |
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Ben Bowler |
A midfielder with experience with Debenham Leisure Centre of the Eastern Counties League in Suffolk.
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Chris Baker |
A south Wales based midfielder Chris has previously played for Ynysygerwn and Neath.
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| 10 |
Charlie Corsby |
An energetic midfielder Charlie previously played for Hampshire based Brockenhurst.
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Will Evans |
A Mid Walian Will has experience with Caersws, Llanidloes, Llansantffraid and Llangedwyn.
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| 40 |
Mart Swindlehurst |
A defender or midfielder, a first year student at Cardiff who made his debut in February 2017.
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| FORWARDS |
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Elliot Evans |
Elliot was previously on the Bristol City youth set up.
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| 9 |
Adam Roscrow |
A south Wales based winger Adam has experience with Neath, Llantwit Major and Pontardawe.
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| 11 |
Jordan Lam |
Jordan hails from the South West of England where has played for Buckland Athletic in the Toolstation Western League.
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Dan Spencer |
Dan has previous experience with Dorset side Hamworthy United in the Wessex League.
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John Littlemore |
A former Bangor City youth team and first team squad member John later played for Anglesey based Glantraeth. After half a dozen substitute appearances for Bangor he made his full Welsh Premier debut for Cardiff on the opening day of the 2016-17 season at Airbus.
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Gwion Howell |
A south Wales based striker Gwion came through the youth system at Haverfordwest County and has also played for Maesglas FC.
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