Conwy Borough History & Honours

In 1977 Conwy Town and Conwy Royal British Legion, both of the Vale of Conwy League, joined forces to form Conwy United.   The club was elected to the Welsh League (North) that later became the Welsh Alliance League. In 1981/82 United won the Welsh Intermediate Cup (now called the FAW Welsh Trophy) also the Welsh Alliance League title in 1984/85 and 1985/86.   In 1990 Conwy became founder members of the Cymru Alliance League and finished in the top seven. Then in 1992 the club became founder members of the League of Wales.   The club finished a creditable seventh in its first season and in 1995/96 finished in third place under the guidance of John Hulse, with Ken McKenna setting a club goalscoring record of 49 goals in a season. Conwy qualified for the InterToto Cup and played Charleroi (Belgium) and SV Reid (Austria) at The Racecourse, Wrexham, and travelled to Zeglebie Lubin (Poland) and Silkeborg (Denmark).   In the following three seasons United reached the semi-finals of the Welsh Cup twice, and qualified for the FAW Premier Cup twice, most notably holding Swansea City to 0-0 draw at The Vetch. However the financial burden had began to take its toll and relegation followed in 2000.  United opted to drop into the Welsh Alliance League. In its second season the club was League runners-up and Cookson Cup runners-up.   The following two seasons were very difficult both on and off the field but the return of Nigel Roberts as manager kept the club up and the 2004-05 season started tremendously well with the club sitting at the top of the League. However, tragedy struck when Nigel Roberts was killed in a road accident, but the team showed great strength and character to keep fighting. The championship evaded them but under the guidance of Danny McGoona United reached the final of the Cookson Cup again, only to lose out 4-3 to Bethesda. The emergence of young players at the club has seen many progress to the first team.   In 2011 United won the Welsh Alliance and took the opportunity to return to the Cymru Alliance under the guidance of experienced pair Steve Jones and Dean Martin who took over the during the summer of 2011. Past players for the club who have gone on to the Football League include Neville Southall, Carl Dale and Kevin Ellison.   In the summer of 2012 the club changed its name to Conwy Borough.

Conwy United Record 1991-2012

	Season	Competition	Pos	P	W	D	L	F	A	Pts
1	1990-91	Cymru Alliance	5th	26	12	6	8	54	34	42
2	1991-92	Cymru Alliance	5th	30	15	5	10	62	45	50
3	1992-93	League of Wales	7th	38	16	9	13	51	51	57
4	1993-94	League of Wales	13th	38	13	6	19	55	70	45
5	1994-95	League of Wales	12th	38	14	7	17	60	65	49
6	1995-96	League of Wales	3rd	40	21	13	6	72	65	76
7	1996-97	League of Wales	7th	40	20	8	12	66	44	68
8	1997-98	League of Wales	9th	38	15	8	15	66	59	53
9	1998-99	League of Wales	7th	32	14	7	11	55	49	49
10	1999-00	League of Wales	17th	34	6	5	23	33	97	23
11	2000-01	Welsh Alliance	13th	26	4	8	14	38	86	20
12	2001-02	Welsh Alliance	2nd	24	18	2	4	57	28	56
13	2002-03	Welsh Alliance	15th	28	4	3	21	31	86	15
14	2003-04	Welsh Alliance	13th	30	8	1	21	44	89	25
15	2004-05	Welsh Alliance	5th	30	19	4	7	70	42	61
16	2005-06	Welsh Alliance
17	2006-07	Welsh Alliance	9th	28	11	4	13	58	70	37
18	2007-08	Welsh Alliance	5th	28	14	3	11	69	58	45
19	2008-09	Welsh Alliance	12th	32	12	4	16	63	64	37
20	2009-10	Welsh Alliance	6th	30	14	11	5	71	36	53
21	2010-11	Welsh Alliance Division One	1st	30	25	2	3	88	30	77
22	2011-12	Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance	10th	30	11	4	15	67	64	37

Managers:  Chris Herbet

Chris Herbert took over at Conwy during the summer of 2012.   With playing experience at both CA and WP level Herbert took over the management of doomed Welshpool Town and gained the respect of other clubs with commitment and determination in what was a near impossible situation.   After a season as assistant manager to Greg Strong at Rhyl he was given the chance to revitalise Conwy as a new broom swept through the former WP club in 2012.

Conwy United Team Line ups from August 2012
	at Penycae on 15th September 2012		a
1	Terry McCormick	1		1
2	Joe Williams	2		2
3	Lee Hammond	3		3
4	Peter Hoy	4		4
5	Mike Sharples	5		5
6	Chris King	6		6
7	Josh Griffiths	7		7
8	Todd Blayney	8		8
9	Eddie Jebb	9		9
10	Lee Davey	10		10
11	Josh Evans	11		11
12	Anthony Miley	12		12
14	Leigh Craven	14		14
15	Karl Dunbar	15
16	Matt Singleton	16
17		17

UPDATED AUGUST 2012

Conwy Borough Player Pen Pictures 2012-13
GOALKEEPER
Terry McCormick	A Liverpool born goalkeeper who began his career with Tranmere, Terry joined Connahs Quay in January 2009 and moved to Bala two years later.  His previous clubs include Marine, Skemersdale, Congleton and Rossett Park.   Joined Conwy during the summer of 2012. Dob 25 08 1983
Danny Jones	A promising young goalkeeper who previously played for Wrexham and more locally Llanrwst. Dob 00 00 1900
DEFENCE
Peter Hoy	A powerful defender whose trademark long throw unsettles defences, Peter is on loan from Bangor City where holds the club record number of 200 plus Welsh Premier appearances. Has also made a dozen European appearances for City and won Welsh Premier title and Welsh Cup winners medals.   Dob 06 05 1982
Joe Williams	A right footed defender or wingback Joe's previous clubs include Glan Conwy. Dob 17 02 1989
Matty Singleton	A Wirral based defender Matty brings versatility to the squad, having signed during the summer of 2012. His previous clubs include Heswall, Prenton and Ellesmere Port. Dob 00 00 1900
Chris King	Leftback Chris joined Conwy in September 2012 from TNS.   His initially joined TNS from Southport and went on to play for Accrington Stanley before returning to Park Hall during the summer of 2012. Dob 14 11 1980
Lee Hammond	Left footed defender Lee joined Borough during the summer of 2012. His previous clubs include Colwyn Bay, Runcorn Town, Cammel Lairds and Ashville. Dob 00 00 1900
Mike Sharples	A powerful defender who has progressed through Ruthin Town's youth sides and went on to play in the Cymru Alliance for Ruthin and Denbigh. Dob 23 05 1989
Anthony Miley	During the 2011-12 season Anthony entered the Samsung competition to “Win a contract with Swindon Town” and finished in the top ten out of 2500 entrees. He also represented winners Liverpool in the Dallas (International Youth) Cup.    A tall centre half Anthony was signed from North West Counties side Bootle in July 2012. Dob 00 00 1900
MIDFIELD
Andreas Alverado	A lively winger Andreas joined Borough from local junior football during the summer fof 2012 having caught the eye with the NWCFA League representative side.   His previous clubs include Kimnel Bay and Abergele. Dob 00 00 1900
Eddie Jebb	A dangerous attacking winger, Eddie Jebb joined Conwy from Bangor City.   Eddie first caught the eye with some impressive performances for Cammell Laird FC and signed for Colwyn Bay for an undisclosed tranfer fee in February 2009.    Eddie picked up a Welsh Cup winners medal during his first season with City. In 2011 Eddie added a Welsh Premier Championship winners medal and represented the club in the Champions League matches against HJK Helsinki at the beginning of the 2011-12 season. Dob 31 12 1981
Craig Griffiths	An experienced midfielder signed during the summer of 2012 from West Cheshire League champions Ashville. His previous clubs include West Kirby and Cammel Lairds. Dob 00 00 1900
Josh Griffiths	Former Wrexham trainee Josh made 44 Welsh Premier appearances for Cefn Druids and Airbus before joining Conwy during the summer of 2012.   A skilful tricky winger Josh can unhinge defences with his unpredictable running. Dob 19 09 1991
Todd Blayney	Midfielder Todd joined Conwy in July 2012 having previously played for Bootle and Cammell Laird. He also represented winners Liverpool in the Dallas (International Youth) Cup.  Dob 00 00 1900
Dan Desormeaux	A Chester based midfielder signed from Airbus UK in September 2012, previously with Cefn Druids and Chester area side Christelton Town.  Dan is the brother of former Airbus striker Joe Desormeaux. Dob 15 08 1982
FORWARDS
Stuart Frazer	Striker Stuart has Welsh Premier experience with Aberystwyth Town and Newtown, albeit primarily as a substitute. Was Penrhyncoch's joint  leading goalscorer during the 2010-11 season with seventeen goals.   Joined Conwy during the summer of 2012. Dob 28 03 1987
Tom McGill	A tall centre forward Tom joined Flint during the summer of 2012 from Flint. He began his career with Chester City before playing for Capenhurst, Cammell Laird and Colwyn Bay. Dob 12 08 1989
Mark Jones	A proven goalscorer in junior football Mark was signed by Welsh Premier side Airbus UK during the summer of 2011 after catching the eye with Bodedern. He moved to Porthmadog during the Autumn of that  year and on to Conwy in the summer of 2012. Dob 04 02 1981
Karl Dunbar	Birkenhead born striker Karl began his career with Tranmere Rovers and has also been on Connah Quay's books before arriving in Conwy during the summer of 2012. Dob 04 10 1983
Leigh Craven	A Bangor born striker Leigh made a handful of Welsh Premier appearances for Airbus and Llangefni. His career began on schoolboy forms with Manchester United, and has since played for LA Legends in the USA and more locally Llandudno Town. Dob 08 09 1987
Lee Davey	Former Heswall striker Lee joined Conwy from local rivals Colwyn Bay in September 2012. Lee was a proven goalscorer at both his previous clubs. Dob 20 02 1987
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Danny Stanton	Goalkeeper Danny previously played for Rhydymwyn and briefly in the Welsh Premier for Connahs Quay and Airbus UK. (Dob:  13-01-1987)
Gary Higham	Goalkeeper previously with Prestatyn Rovers who signed during the summer of 2011. Liverpudlian Gary also played for Rhuddlan Town and Llandyrnog United.
Joey Jennings	A versatile defender or midfielder Joey rejoined United during the summer of 2011 having previously played for Mochdre and Llandudno Junction since leaving The Morfa. (Dob:  18-08-1989)
Joe Williams	Right footed defender or wingback whose previous clubs include Glan Conwy. (Dob:  17-02-1989)
Jamie Jones	Left footed defender who can also play wingback. (Dob:  01-02-1983)
David Sam Sinkinson	Left footed defender or midfielder signed from local rivals Glan Conwy in September 2010. (Dob:  15-01-1989)
Chris Quinn	A promising young centreback Chris came through the Conwy United youth system. He has represented Wales U18 Schools and captained the North Wales Coast FA U18 side. (Dob:  11-05-1990)
Mark Orme	Rated as one of the best defenders in the league for many years. A tall and commanding central defender, also very dangerous at set pieces. Equally adept playing in midfield Mark has Welsh Premiership experience with Conwy United and has now played for the club in all three levels, Welsh Alliance and now Cymru Alliance. Previous clubs include Buckley Town, Bala Town and Denbigh Town. (Dob:  23-10-1982)
Danny Roberts	A left footed defender Danny can also play in midfield. (Dob:  02-02-1983)
Ian Patterson	Midfielder Ian is Conwy United club captain and one of the clubs longest serving players, at the start of the 2011-12 season he has been with United for seven campaigns.
Scott Reid	A versatile midfielder, Scott can play down the middle or on either side. (Dob:  19-10-1991)
Tom Rooney	Tom can play on either wing, his previous clubs include Glan Conwy. (Dob:  26-11-1990)
Aron Jones	Forward who built up a goalscoring reputation during his time with local rivals Llanrwst. (Dob:  26-04-1989)
Michael Lundstram	Former Bangor City forward with a reputation as a consistent goalscorer Mike has also played for Bethesda Athletic and Llandudno Junction. (Dob:  02-02-1983)
Liam Endaf 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. Liam joined Conwy during the summer of 2011. (Dob:  06-01-1987)
Leigh Craven	A Bangor born striker Leigh made a handful of Welsh Premier appearances for Airbus and Llangefni. His career began on schoolboy forms with Manchester United, and has since played for LA Legends in the USA and more locally Llandudno Town. (Dob:  08-09-1987)
Jack Higgins	A promising young forward Jack has previously played for Llandudno Junction. He began his career on the successful Coleg Llandrillo football academy and was selected to represent Wales Colleges in February 2011. (Dob:  06-11-1991)
Rob Marshall Jones	Rejoined Conwy after spending last season in the Cymru Alliance with Llangefni Town. (Dob:  10-11-1988)
Jordan Kane	A former Wrexham FC youth and reserve team player, Jordan made half a dozen Welsh Premier appearances for Welshpool Town during the 2009-10 season before joining his local side Llandudno. Signed for Conwy in October 2011. (Dob:  03-12-1991)
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