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Gareth Jones is Head of Lower School at Ysgol Gyfun Bro Myrddin. As well as being a regular supporter of Carmarthen Town AFC he is a respected 'mind' of information on sporting matters. Gareth is Chairman of the Ceredigion, Carmarthen & Pembrokeshire Schools Football Association. Each month, in his own inimitable way, he summarises League of Wales events for the Richmond Park supporters.

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23.02.02

 

Croeso i’r tîm o gyffiniau Wrecsam. Mae ei safle yn y Gynghrair siwr o fod yn achosi pryder i’w gefnogwyr ond gobeithio na fydd yn ennill unrhyw bwyntiau heddiw.

 

The situation at the top of the league is beginning to look very ominous with Barry establishing a gap between themselves and their nearest challengers. Rhyl who have caused a great deal of controversy in League Of Wales circles over the last two weeks and are second at present were not good enough to halt the top team last week. The other close challengers are Bangor and Caernarfon both of whom have been hammering home the goals recently with both Marc Lloyd Williams and Tommy Mutton to the forefront. TNS will be very disappointed with their recent form which has seen them drop back from their promising position at the top of the League. The next batch of challengers include Connah’s Quay Nomads who must sort their pitch out if they are to have any say in the league, Cwmbran who are receiving a lot of stick because of the condition of their ground at present, and Carmarthen Town who are playing well at the moment.  These are the teams who will form the top of the table by the end of the season.

 

Hoping to bridge the gap and to get into the Premier Cup are Caersws who if they had started the season in better form would be in a far better position in the League. Aberystwyth will be a problem for the top teams for the rest of the season but are too far behind to have more than nuisance value for the remainder of the season. Afan Lido continue to gain some very good victories but need to improve on their away form if they are to further their ambitions. Newtown have continued with their lack lustre performances that have characterised their season so far. Port Talbot have also been relying on their home form to kept them out of the relegation struggle.

 

The rest of the teams are left in a relegation dogfight. These include today’s visitors whose main advantage over the rest of the teams is that they do score goals. Flexsys Cefn Druids problem is that they concede too many goals. Llanelli, despite appointing a new manger to improve results, have not fared much better, whilst Haverfordwest who have taken the same escape avenue are also still struggling to improve, especially away from home having only gathered three points on their travels.  The other two teams at the bottom are Oswestry Town and Rhayader who have the worst goal difference records in the League. However, Rhayader will have been buoyed by a couple of very good results in recent weeks.

 

Dyma ni felly yn dod i ran bwysig o’r tymor. Mae’r gêmau yn mynd i ddod yn aml a bydd y timau â charfannau proffesiynol neu fawr gyda chryn fantais. Bydd gemau Cwpan Cymru a Chwpan y Gynghrair hefyd yn faich ychwanegol i rai ohonynt, ond dyma un o gostau llwyddiant. Ymlaen felly gan obeithio bod y Dewin wrth ei waith!

 

 

BOIS BARRI ’NÔL YN Y DRE 19.01.02

 

 PRAWF MAWR I’R DDAU DÎM heddiw gyda’r ymwelwyr heb wneud yn dda iawn yn ddiweddar ond meant yn dal i fod yn llinyn mesur i bob clwb arall. Ar ôl buddugoliaeth dda yr wythnos ddiwethaf rhaid i’r tîm cartref sicrhau rhywfaint o bwyntiau heddiw.

 

There appears to be a Premiership style battle at the top of the League of Wales. Eight teams have a genuine chance of winning the League. Current leaders T.N.S. have not enjoyed the best of runs recently, which means that the situation at the top of the League has tightened up. Bangor City have their scoring machine in full working order and will be a good bet if Marc Lloyd-Williams continues his rich vein of form throughout the season. Connah’s Quay Nomads have also retained their position with the front-runners while today’s visitors Barry appear to be inconsistent at present which must be a worry for their fans.

 

The other team from North West Wales Caernarfon Town will be pleased with their progress, with another top class striker in Tommy Mutton in fine form at present. The form side at present are Cwmbran who continue to defy logic by winning all their games away from home except for a blip on Tuesday evening. They also have several games in hand, but of course these have to be won if they are to benefit. Another team still with a chance are Rhyl but I have a doubt about their credentials because they have lost far more games than any of the other front runners. The other team of course is Carmarthen Town. Perhaps my worry that we have not scored as many goals as the other teams will disappear after a fine hat trick last Saturday by Chris Summers ably assisted by his co- strikers Ryan Nicholls and Chris Miller.

 

The only other team with any chance of catching up with the top teams is Aberystwyth but until they get a full squad of players together they will find it difficult to close the gap even with their games in hand. Caersws are also in far better form than they were and could prove a stumbling block for any title contenders. Afan Lido appear to be happy as long as they are above Port Talbot in the League which their home form should ensure.  Both teams are good enough to stay out of the relegation battle but not much more. Last Saturday’s visitors Newtown are having their poorest season for some time and, although still playing attractive football, were disappointing.

 

The rest of the teams will be trying to avoid relegation. Flexsys Cefn Druids, until last Saturday, have conceded more goals than anyone in the League and that has to be sorted if they are to survive. Llanelli’s problems appear to be at the other end of the field with an average of a goal a game only. Haverfordwest have games in hand but they appear to play well against the better sides and poorly against the clubs near the bottom. Oswestry are another side that has a porous defence and will be looking to improve their win/loss ratio very quickly if they intend to survive. Rhayader Town are destined for relegation.

 

DIWRNOD MAWR i chwaraeon yng Nghaerfyrddin heddiw ond Parc Waun Dew yw’r lle i fod. Un o dimau gorau’r Gynghrair yn ymwelwyr ac arwyddion bod hud y  Myrddin yn dechrau cael effaith unwaith eto.

 

CROESO NADOLIGAIDD I BAWB 26.12.01

 

GOBEITHIO BOD PAWB wedi cael amser da ddoe ac mai dim ond Llanelli sydd yn mynd i gael stwffad heddiw.  Llongyfarchiadau iddynt am wneud mor dda lan yng Nghei Conna, ond gobeithio hefyd bod eu lwc wedi aros yno.

 

 In a totally nice situation at present are T.N.S. who have overtaken the shocked Connah’s Quay Nomads at the top of the table. I have a feeling that they will be difficult to replace. The Nomads were given a real hiding, score wise, by lowly Llanelli.  Bangor appear to be back on track and are in a threatening position with a game in hand. Barry despite the apparent lack of goodwill between the goalkeeper and defenders are also handily placed.

 

 Despite their pitch problems Cwmbran have continued to win most of their games on the road. They also have games in hand. Carmarthen will be glad to be back to winning ways although they do not appear to be at the top of their form. It has already been a long season. Last Saturday’s visitors Rhyl have been very inconsistent but will be a match for any team on their day. Caernarfon will have boosted by their win last weekend and will continue to hold their mid-table position for the rest of the season.

 

 Aberystwyth have gone through the mill recently having replaced their manager and also losing several members of their squad. They will find it difficult to catch up with the pacesetters at the top of the league. Newtown are finding it very difficult to score goals these days and are drawing too many games to be a threat. Afan Lido were very disappointing when they played here a few games ago but appear to be capable of better. Caersws have made great progress in the last few weeks and are the in-form side at the moment.

 

 Haverfordwest are apparently back on track and should improve on their position but their new team will take time to gel together. Port Talbot are just above the relegation spots and will be hoping to pick up a few precious points before long. Also down there are Oswestry who are struggling to score goals. 

 

Despite their great win last Saturday Llanelli cannot be happy with their position and their comparatively new managerial team will be looking over their shoulders ominously. Flexsys Cefn Druids have conceded more goals than any other side and not surprisingly occupy one of the relegation places. In a far more perilous position are Rhayader. An ominous gap is developing between them and the rest of the league. They are desperately in need of an upsurge in fortune.

 

 AR ÔL CHWARAE mewn local derbies fel C N Emlyn yn erbyn Bargod Rangers,  Bont yn erbyn Tregaron ar Ddydd San Steffan rwy’n edrych ymlaen am gêm gyffrous iawn heddiw, gyda crowd da hefyd yn cyfrannu i’r awyrgylch. Mae’n siwr  bod y ddau dîm yn ysu am fuddugoliaeth arall heddiw ac mae’r gêmau diweddar rhwng y ddau wedi bod yn rhai da iawn. Gobeithio bod ffon hud y rheolwr wedi ei hatgyfnerthu dros y Nadolig

 

CROESO NÔL I GWMBRAN 23.11.01

 

ER BOD DROS WYTHNOS ers y gêm yn y Cwpan Cenedlaethol mae’r atgofion yn cael eu dominyddu gan gerdiau coch. Er bod y gêm yn galed ac yn gorfforol nid oedd y cardiau am ymosodiadau corfforol ac felly yn adlewyrchiad annheg o’r gêm.

 

 Connah’s Quay Nomads still lead the table and are the most impressive side to have appeared in the League at Richmond. T.N.S. are making very steady progress and are very likely to remain as title contenders for the rest of the season. In third place are Carmarthen Town but more about them later on. Rhyl remain near the top but their away form does not compare favourably with their home performances. Having suffered at the hands of the better teams in the League Bangor have dropped from their previous heady heights.

 

 Today’s visitors have played fewer games than the rest of the teams and are therefore in a false position. I have yet to see a poor side from Cwmbran and tonight’s game will be a pleasure to watch if previous encounters are any yardstick, with a fast flowing game predicted. That has probably put an end to a high scoring spectacle! Caernarfon also appear to be slipping down the table with their good form at the start of the season a distant memory.

 

 I must mention Aber after their tremendous performance last week. Aberystwyth must be still in a state of shock following their defeat by Aberaman in the Cup. Afan Lido is another side with difficulties at present. They appear to find it difficult to put the ball in the onion bag. Haverfordwest meanwhile face different problems. What is most worrying about this situation is that the teams who play them at present are not playing a side at full strength. What effect will this have on the League by the end of the season?

 

 Port Talbot Town have made changes to their managership and will be a team to keep an eye on in the near future. Newtown have continued with their poor form which must be worrying for all concerned. Oswestry Town did not look like a side destined for relegation when they very nearly shocked the Richmond Park faithful. Flexsys Cefn Druids appear to have forgotten how to win at home this year. This was their strong point in previous seasons. Llanelli have this week appointed a new manager. Hopefully they will have somebody who will get them out of trouble! Rhayader Town having also appointed a new manager have picked themselves off the bottom of the League but there is still a long hard haul ahead of them. Caersws remain the enigma of the League at present. Having performed admirably in all cup competitions their League form seems to have deserted them. They need a boost before the gap becomes too large.

 

 WEL DYMA NI ‘nôl unwaith eto. Cwpan Cymru a’r Cwpan Cenedlaethol heb fod yn broblem er yr holl boeni. Felly ymlaen yn y Gynghrair. Bydd heno’n brawf gwahanol eto yn erbyn tîm cryf a chyflym. Bydd rhaid i bawb fod ar eu gorau os am sicrhau tri phwynt.  Gobeithio bydd ddim rhaid i’r dewin ddefnyddio gormod o’i hud heno!

 

CROESO I GEI CONNAH 20.10.01

 

 Ar ôl yr holl gêmau cwpan yn ddiweddar mae’n braf cael croesawu arweinwyr y Gynghrair i Gaerfyrddin. Bydd heddiw yn brawf da i’r ddau dîm.

 

 Connah’s Quay Nomads must be very proud of their achievements so far this season. Not only do they top the League but they are also the leading goalscorers as well. Let’s see how they cope with one of the meanest defences in the League. Bangor have continued to please their supporters with their impressive start to the season. T.N.S. have made progress as well and will be one of the main challengers throughout the season.

 

Afan Lido have surprised a few people with their start. They are a team I have always admired because of their attitude to all levels of football within the club.  Caernarfon are pleasantly surprising their supporters with their early season form. Rhyl were neat and tidy when they appeared in the Premier Cup but were lacking up front. Probably a different proposition on their home patch. Haverfordwest were made to struggle in the Cup last week but are becoming more difficult to beat.  Newtown have been disappointing of late and need to regain their confidence.

 

Barry have eventually replaced their manager with an internal appointment. Why did they take so long to do this? Was Kenny Brown the first choice? They will be glad to have the chance of gaining a few League points during the coming weeks. Aberystwyth appear to be settling more as a side as the players get to know each other better and will offer a stern challenge to any team during the next few months. Cwmbran are another team who have played fewer games than many other sides and are difficult to judge at present.  Flexsys Cefn Druids are in a happier position than a month ago and will be hoping to continue with their present form.

 

Llanelli have also flattered to deceive and will be becoming rather anxious.  Port Talbot will be rather worried as well, especially as they are a number of goals down.  Caersws do not appear to be firing on all cylinders at present mainly due to injuries to several key players. Oswestry are another club with problems in defence having conceded the highest number of goals so far this season.  The Rhayader committee have taken a gamble with their new managerial appointment. It is important for the League to have characters like Meirion Appleton but we shall have to wait and see what he manages to do for Rhayader. Croeso ‘nôl Meirion.

 

Yn edrych ymlaen yn fawr iawn am gêm heddiw. Mae Caerfyrddin wedi dechrau’r tymor yn arbennig o dda gan ystyried y gêmau a’r anafiadau. Mae safon y chwarae’n dderbyniol iawn a’r cydweithio’n adlewyrchu’r teimlad fod pawb am chwarae i’r clwb.

 

 

DIWRNOD ‘DERBY’ UNWAITH ETO! 22.09.01

 

 I mi mae gêm heddiw yn adlewyrchu pob dim sy’n dda am Gynghrair Cymru.  I’r bobl sy’n beirniadu’r safon, y cyfleusterau a’r torfeydd, dylent fynychu gêmau fel un Caerfyrddin yn erbyn Aberystwyth.  Cyn dyfodiad y Gynghrair byddai bron yn amhosibl i’r ddau dîm yma gwrdd mewn gêm gystadleuol.

 There is some good news for North Wales at present with their sides dominating the top of the League, but please do not have false hopes because Bolton were also top of the Premiership for a short time! Bangor have started impressively especially with going to T.N.S. and gaining a point.  Connah’s Quay also will be very pleased with their present position while Caernarfon will be shocked.!  Having listened to several interviews with Caernarfon officials before the season started , I am most surprised to see them near the top of the League. Perhaps they too have flattered to deceive.

 

One of the teams who have employed several full time players lead the struggle against North Walian supremacy. T.N.S. also appear to be leading the arguments for further developments in the League’s future. Today’s visitors have also seen major developments off the field with the appointment of a new manager who is also new to the LoW scene. Aberystwyth have also seen the arrival of a number of new players. Afan Lido also appear higher up the table than usual, boosted by better away form.

 The usual suspects are in mid table at present. Rhyl having lost two games already will not be too pleased with their position. While Newtown have rather spoilt their fine start to the season. Llanelli were firmly put in their place by Cwmbran recently but will surely fare better than last year. Carmarthen themselves have faced a difficult fixture list further emphasised by today’s visitors. They could easily have lost all their games.

 

The interesting team at present is Barry and we’ll see how they will manage without their manager. Peter Nicholas admitted that it took him time to work out how to be successful at this standard. It will not be easy to follow in his footsteps as he appeared to be running more than the football side of the club. His successor faces a difficult task.

 

 Our neighbours from Pembrokeshire have made a steady start to the season and I will await their results with interest. Haverfordwest have the facilities to become one of the leading contenders in the League. Cwmbran face a difficult season having to play every game away from home but I believe that their squad is good enough and experienced enough to overcome this problem.

 

 The rest of the teams I think are in for a long and difficult season. Port Talbot will need to gain points away from home to ensure their safety. My tips for the two relegation positions are Rhayader who do not appear to have the squad to compete at this level at present, Oswestry who were fortunate to survive last season and have not started as well this year, and Flexsys Cefn Druids who have had a disastrous start to the season.

 Felly dyma’r sylwaadu cyntaf am y tymor. Bydd rhywun yn sicr o fod yn anhapus ar ôl eu darllen ond maent yn creu trafodaeth! Cawn weld beth fydd gan y Black and Green Army i‘wd dweud heddiw. Cyfle arall i’r Myrddin eu profi’n anghywir!