2009–10 Welsh Premier League
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The 2009–10 Welsh Premier League was the 18th season of the Welsh Premier League since its establishment in 1992 as the League of Wales. It began on 14 August 2009 and ended on 24 April 2010. Rhyl
were the defending champions.
were promoted from the Cymru Alliance
and played in the top division for the first time in their history. Caersws
survived relegation for a second straight year after ENTO Aberaman Athletic
failed in their appeal to get a domestic licence after their floodlights were not up to the Welsh FA's expectations. None of the remaining top two teams in the Welsh Football League First Division
could meet ground regulations.
The league was reduced to a size of 12 teams after this season following a unanimous decision by the Premier League clubs in June 2009. As a result of this, six clubs were relegated. The number of relegated teams could also have been seven or eight (the maximum), depending on whether any Cymru Alliance
/ Welsh Football League First Division
clubs were eligible to be promoted to the 2010–11 Premier League. None of them were, so six teams were relegated, including last season's champions Rhyl
.
Liam McCreesh (Port Talbot Town
)
Steve Evans (The New Saints
), Martin Rose (Port Talbot Town
)
Craig Jones (The New Saints
)
Scott Barrow (Port Talbot Town
), Jamie Reed
(Bangor City
)
Neville Powell
(Bangor City
)
Andy Cale (The New Saints
), Mark Jones (Port Talbot Town
)
Source:
represented the league in the premier football competition, they started in the second qualifying round with a trick tie with Serbian club Partizan Belgrade
. They were beaten 4-0 at home in the first leg, and hammered 8-0 in Serbia in the second leg, thus ending their participation in Europe for the season.
and Llanelli started in the first qualifying round of the competition. TNS were drawn against Fram
from Iceland and Llanelli were handed an interesting tie with Motherwell
from Scotland.
In a good first leg for both sides, Llanelli produced the shock of the round with a 1-0 away win against Motherwell, giving them a wonderful chance of progression. TNS also had a good chance after a respectable 2-1 defeat in Iceland.
The second legs were disappointing however, as even though TNS took an early lead which would have earned them progression, Fram turned the game around and won 2-1, thus knocking out TNS from European competition for another season. Llanelli were also disappointed, losing 3-0 at home to Motherwell which put them out as well.
Bangor City
were the only Welsh side still in European competition when they started their Europa League campaign in the second qualifying round against FC Honka
from Finland. They had hope of progression and this was compounded by a positive 2-0 defeat in Finland, but unfortunately for them they lost the home leg 1-0, which knocked them out and ended Wales' participation in European competition for 2009.
The league was ranked 46th out of 53 leagues in Europe by UEFA after the 2009-10 season.
Rhyl F.C.
Rhyl Football Club is a Welsh football club, playing in the Cymru Alliance.The club was founded in 1882 and the team plays its home matches at Belle Vue, Rhyl, which can accommodate 3,000 spectators.- History :Few clubs in the Welsh Premier League have as distinguished a past as Rhyl's...
were the defending champions.
Teams
Bala TownBala Town F.C.
Bala Town Football Club are a Welsh football team that currently play in the Welsh Premier League. They play their games at Maes Tegid in Bala, Gwynedd, Wales...
were promoted from the Cymru Alliance
Cymru Alliance
The Huws Gray Alliance is a football league and forms the second level of the Welsh football league system in north and central Wales....
and played in the top division for the first time in their history. Caersws
Caersws F.C.
Caersws F.C. is a football team, playing in the Cymru Alliance.The club was founded in 1887 as Caersws Amateurs, and adopted the present name when amateur status was dropped in 1974. The team plays at the Recreation Ground, Caersws, which accommodates 4000 spectators .The team's first choice strip...
survived relegation for a second straight year after ENTO Aberaman Athletic
Aberaman Athletic F.C.
Aberaman Athletic Football Club is a Welsh football club that currently play in the Welsh Football League Division One. Their ground is situated on Cardiff Road, Aberdare, between the suburb of Aberaman and the village of Abercwmboi....
failed in their appeal to get a domestic licence after their floodlights were not up to the Welsh FA's expectations. None of the remaining top two teams in the Welsh Football League First Division
Welsh Football League First Division
The Welsh Football League Division One, known as the MacWhirter Welsh League First Division for sponsorship reasons, is a football league in Wales...
could meet ground regulations.
The league was reduced to a size of 12 teams after this season following a unanimous decision by the Premier League clubs in June 2009. As a result of this, six clubs were relegated. The number of relegated teams could also have been seven or eight (the maximum), depending on whether any Cymru Alliance
Cymru Alliance
The Huws Gray Alliance is a football league and forms the second level of the Welsh football league system in north and central Wales....
/ Welsh Football League First Division
Welsh Football League First Division
The Welsh Football League Division One, known as the MacWhirter Welsh League First Division for sponsorship reasons, is a football league in Wales...
clubs were eligible to be promoted to the 2010–11 Premier League. None of them were, so six teams were relegated, including last season's champions Rhyl
Rhyl F.C.
Rhyl Football Club is a Welsh football club, playing in the Cymru Alliance.The club was founded in 1882 and the team plays its home matches at Belle Vue, Rhyl, which can accommodate 3,000 spectators.- History :Few clubs in the Welsh Premier League have as distinguished a past as Rhyl's...
.
Team summaries
| Team | Ground | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Aberystwyth Town Aberystwyth Town F.C. Aberystwyth Town F.C. is a football team, playing in the Welsh Premier League.The club was founded in 1884, and plays at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, where their ground accommodates 5,000 spectators with 1,002 of that capacity seated.... |
Park Avenue Park Avenue (Aberystwyth) Park Avenue is a multi-use stadium in Aberystwyth, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Aberystwyth Town F.C.. The stadium capacity is 5,000 with 1,002 seats.... |
5,500 |
| Airbus UK Broughton | The Airfield The Airfield The Airfield is a football stadium in Broughton, Wales.It is home to Airbus UK Broughton F.C. who play in the Welsh Premier League.... |
2,100 |
| Bala Town Bala Town F.C. Bala Town Football Club are a Welsh football team that currently play in the Welsh Premier League. They play their games at Maes Tegid in Bala, Gwynedd, Wales... |
Maes Tegid Maes Tegid Maes Tegid is a community playing field in Bala, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Bala Town. The stadium holds 3,000 people, with 304 seats.... |
3,000 |
| Bangor City Bangor City F.C. Bangor City Football Club are a semi-professional Welsh football club from the City of Bangor. The club compete in the Welsh Premier League, being ever present since the league was founded in 1992.... |
Farrar Road Stadium Farrar Road Stadium Farrar Road Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bangor, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Bangor City F.C. The stadium holds 1,500 people, with 700 seats.... |
1,500 |
| Caersws Caersws F.C. Caersws F.C. is a football team, playing in the Cymru Alliance.The club was founded in 1887 as Caersws Amateurs, and adopted the present name when amateur status was dropped in 1974. The team plays at the Recreation Ground, Caersws, which accommodates 4000 spectators .The team's first choice strip... |
Recreation Ground Recreation Ground (Caersws) Recreation Ground is a multi-use stadium in Caersws, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Caersws F.C.. The stadium holds 2,500 people.... |
3,500 |
| Carmarthen Town | Richmond Park Richmond Park (Carmarthen) ----Richmond Park is a Welsh Premier League stadium in Carmarthen, Wales. Situated on Priory Street, It is currently used for football matches and is the home ground of Carmarthen Town AFC... |
3,000 |
| Elements Cefn Druids | Plaskynaston Lane Plaskynaston Lane Plaskynaston Lane is a football stadium in Cefn Mawr, Wrexham, Wales. It is the home stadium of Cefn Druids A.F.C. of the Cymru Alliance. The stadium holds 2,000 spectators.-External links:*... |
2,000 |
| Gap Connah's Quay | Deeside Stadium Deeside Stadium Deeside Stadium is a multi-sport stadium located in Connah's Quay, Deeside. It is the home stadium to Welsh Premier League side Connah's Quay Football Club.... |
5,500 |
| Haverfordwest County | Bridge Meadow Stadium Bridge Meadow Stadium New Bridge Meadow Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Haverfordwest, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Haverfordwest County F.C.. The stadium holds 2,000 people.-References:... |
2,000 |
| Llanelli AFC Llanelli A.F.C. Llanelli Association Football Club is a Welsh semi-professional football club that plays in the Welsh Premier League for the 2010–11 season. The team has been based at Stebonheath Park since 1920, and as of 2009 is managed by Andy Legg.... |
Stebonheath Park Stebonheath Park Stebonheath Park is a multi-use stadium in Llanelli, West Wales with a capacity of 3,700. It is primarily used as a football ground and is the home of Llanelli Football Club.It is also used for athletics and Llanelli Amateur Athletic Club are based at the stadium... |
3,700 |
| Neath | The Gnoll The Gnoll The Gnoll in Neath, Wales is a sports ground, with a capacity of 5,000.In July 2009, Neath RFC presented plans for the redevelopment of the Gnoll, including building a community centre on the site, which were criticised as "too woolly".-Rugby union:... |
7,000 |
| Newtown AFC | Latham Park Latham Park Latham Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Newtown, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Newtown F.C.. The stadium holds 5,000 people and is named after former Liverpool footballer George Latham.-References:... |
5,000 |
| Port Talbot Town Port Talbot Town F.C. Port Talbot Town F.C. is a football club from Port Talbot in Wales and was founded in 1901, making Port Talbot Athletic as they were then one of the first association football clubs to be founded in Wales... |
Victoria Road | 2,500 |
| Porthmadog Porthmadog F.C. Porthmadog Football Club is a football team, playing in the Cymru Alliance.The club was founded in 1884 and plays at Y Traeth, Porthmadog, which accommodates 2,000 spectators .- History :... |
Y Traeth Y Traeth ' is a multi-use stadium in Porthmadog, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches as the home ground of Porthmadog F.C.. The stadium has a capacity of 2000 people, with 500 seated.... |
2,000 |
| Prestatyn Town Prestatyn Town F.C. Prestatyn Town Football Club is a Welsh association football club based in Prestatyn, Denbighshire.- History :Prestatyn town FC played their first-ever game on Thursday October 20th 1910 when they travelled to Rhyl Amateurs and got off to a flying start, winning 3-2 thanks to goals by Gratton,... |
Bastion Road Bastion Road Bastion Road, also known as Bastion Gardens, is a football stadium in Prestatyn, Wales. It is currently used for football matches and is the home ground of Prestatyn Town F.C.... |
2,500 |
| Rhyl Rhyl F.C. Rhyl Football Club is a Welsh football club, playing in the Cymru Alliance.The club was founded in 1882 and the team plays its home matches at Belle Vue, Rhyl, which can accommodate 3,000 spectators.- History :Few clubs in the Welsh Premier League have as distinguished a past as Rhyl's... |
Belle Vue Belle Vue (Rhyl) Belle Vue is a multi-purpose stadium in Rhyl, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Rhyl F.C.. The stadium holds 3,000 people.... |
3,800 |
| The New Saints The New Saints F.C. The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League... |
Park Hall Park Hall (football ground) Park Hall Stadium is the home ground of The New Saints in Oswestry.Oswestry Town first used the former council-owned stadium on 28 August 1993 but, after the club's financial problems and the merger with TNS, the ground fell into disrepair and was purchased by Mike Harris.After redevelopment at a... |
2,000 |
| Technogroup Welshpool Town | Maes y Dre Recreation Ground Maes y Dre Recreation Ground Maes y Dre Recreation Ground is a multi-use stadium in Welshpool, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Welshpool Town F.C.. The stadium has a capacity of 3,000.... |
3,000 |
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gap Connah's Quay |  Steve O' Shaughnessy |
Sacked | Pre-Season |  Mark McGregorMark McGregor Mark Dale Thomas McGregor is an English football defender, who is now player-manager at Welsh Premier League club Gap Connah's Quay... |
Pre-Season |
| Caersws Caersws F.C. Caersws F.C. is a football team, playing in the Cymru Alliance.The club was founded in 1887 as Caersws Amateurs, and adopted the present name when amateur status was dropped in 1974. The team plays at the Recreation Ground, Caersws, which accommodates 4000 spectators .The team's first choice strip... |
David Taylor |
Mutual Consent | Pre-Season | Mickey Evans Mickey Evans (Welsh footballer) Michael Graham "Mickey" Evans is a Welsh former footballer who had a long playing career in the Football League with Wrexham.-Career:... |
Pre-Season |
| Aberystwyth Town Aberystwyth Town F.C. Aberystwyth Town F.C. is a football team, playing in the Welsh Premier League.The club was founded in 1884, and plays at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, where their ground accommodates 5,000 spectators with 1,002 of that capacity seated.... |
 Brian CoyneBrian Coyne Brian Coyne is a Scottish former professional footballer and manager.Coyne played for Celtic in his native Glasgow before joining Shrewsbury Town in June 1979. However, he played just once for Shrewsbury, his only Football League side... |
Resigned | 26 September 2009 | Alan Morgan Alan Morgan (footballer born 1973) Alan Morgan is a Welsh former professional footballer and Wales under-21 international. He is the current manager of Welsh Premier League side Aberystwyth Town.-Playing career:... |
4 November 2009 |
League table
Results
Top scorers
Source: welsh-premier.com| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhys Griffiths Rhys Griffiths (footballer) Rhys Griffiths is a Welsh footballer, currently playing for the Welsh Premier League club Llanelli. He is also the captain of the club.Griffiths is a six-time winner of the Welsh Premier Golden Boot award... |
Llanelli AFC Llanelli A.F.C. Llanelli Association Football Club is a Welsh semi-professional football club that plays in the Welsh Premier League for the 2010–11 season. The team has been based at Stebonheath Park since 1920, and as of 2009 is managed by Andy Legg.... |
30 |
| 2 | Jamie Reed Jamie Reed (footballer) Jamie Lee Reed is a footballer who plays for York City as a striker. Reed made seven appearances for Wrexham in Football League Two.-Early career:... |
Bangor City Bangor City F.C. Bangor City Football Club are a semi-professional Welsh football club from the City of Bangor. The club compete in the Welsh Premier League, being ever present since the league was founded in 1992.... |
24 |
| 3 | Chris Sharp Chris Sharp (footballer) Chris Sharp is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Conference National side AFC Telford United. He is the son of former Scotland international footballer Graeme Sharp.-Rhyl:... |
The New Saints The New Saints F.C. The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League... |
23 |
| 4 | Matthew Williams Matthew Williams (footballer) Matthew Williams is a Welsh footballer, currently playing as a striker for Welsh Premier League side The New Saints.-Manchester United:... |
Rhyl Rhyl F.C. Rhyl Football Club is a Welsh football club, playing in the Cymru Alliance.The club was founded in 1882 and the team plays its home matches at Belle Vue, Rhyl, which can accommodate 3,000 spectators.- History :Few clubs in the Welsh Premier League have as distinguished a past as Rhyl's... |
20 |
| 5 | Luke Bowen |
Aberystwyth Town Aberystwyth Town F.C. Aberystwyth Town F.C. is a football team, playing in the Welsh Premier League.The club was founded in 1884, and plays at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, where their ground accommodates 5,000 spectators with 1,002 of that capacity seated.... |
17 |
| 6 | Marc Lloyd-Williams |
Airbus UK Broughton | 16 |
| Martin Rose |
Port Talbot Town Port Talbot Town F.C. Port Talbot Town F.C. is a football club from Port Talbot in Wales and was founded in 1901, making Port Talbot Athletic as they were then one of the first association football clubs to be founded in Wales... |
16 | |
| 8 | Mark Connolly |
Rhyl Rhyl F.C. Rhyl Football Club is a Welsh football club, playing in the Cymru Alliance.The club was founded in 1882 and the team plays its home matches at Belle Vue, Rhyl, which can accommodate 3,000 spectators.- History :Few clubs in the Welsh Premier League have as distinguished a past as Rhyl's... |
15 |
| Lee Hunt Lee Hunt (footballer) Lee Hunt is an English footballer currently playing for the Welsh team Bala Town of the Welsh Premier League.-Career:... |
Bangor City Bangor City F.C. Bangor City Football Club are a semi-professional Welsh football club from the City of Bangor. The club compete in the Welsh Premier League, being ever present since the league was founded in 1992.... |
15 | |
| 10 | Jack Christopher |
Haverfordwest County | 14 |
| Andy Moran |
Prestatyn Town Prestatyn Town F.C. Prestatyn Town Football Club is a Welsh association football club based in Prestatyn, Denbighshire.- History :Prestatyn town FC played their first-ever game on Thursday October 20th 1910 when they travelled to Rhyl Amateurs and got off to a flying start, winning 3-2 thanks to goals by Gratton,... |
14 | |
| Craig Stiens |
Neath | 14 |
Monthly awards
| Month | Manager of the Month | Player of the Month | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | Club | Player | Club | |
| September | Greg Strong Greg Strong Gregory "Greg" Strong is an English professional footballer who is player-manager for Rhyl. He is a defender.... |
Rhyl Rhyl F.C. Rhyl Football Club is a Welsh football club, playing in the Cymru Alliance.The club was founded in 1882 and the team plays its home matches at Belle Vue, Rhyl, which can accommodate 3,000 spectators.- History :Few clubs in the Welsh Premier League have as distinguished a past as Rhyl's... |
Marc Lloyd-Williams |
Airbus UK Broughton |
| October | Andrew Dyer |
Neath | Lee Surman |
Port Talbot Town Port Talbot Town F.C. Port Talbot Town F.C. is a football club from Port Talbot in Wales and was founded in 1901, making Port Talbot Athletic as they were then one of the first association football clubs to be founded in Wales... |
| November | Andy Cale |
The New Saints The New Saints F.C. The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League... |
Paul Smith |
Bangor City Bangor City F.C. Bangor City Football Club are a semi-professional Welsh football club from the City of Bangor. The club compete in the Welsh Premier League, being ever present since the league was founded in 1992.... |
| December | Neville Powell Neville Powell Neville Powell is a Welsh football manager and former professional player, currently managing Welsh Premier League side Bangor City-Career:... |
Bangor City Bangor City F.C. Bangor City Football Club are a semi-professional Welsh football club from the City of Bangor. The club compete in the Welsh Premier League, being ever present since the league was founded in 1992.... |
Steve Evans |
The New Saints The New Saints F.C. The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League... |
| January | Colin Caton |
Bala Town Bala Town F.C. Bala Town Football Club are a Welsh football team that currently play in the Welsh Premier League. They play their games at Maes Tegid in Bala, Gwynedd, Wales... |
Luke Sherbon |
Aberystwyth Town Aberystwyth Town F.C. Aberystwyth Town F.C. is a football team, playing in the Welsh Premier League.The club was founded in 1884, and plays at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, where their ground accommodates 5,000 spectators with 1,002 of that capacity seated.... |
| February | Andy Legg Andy Legg Andrew "Andy" Legg is a Welsh footballer and Wales international who is currently player-manager of Welsh Premier League side Llanelli. He has previously played for Swansea City, Notts County, Birmingham City, Ipswich Town, Reading, Peterborough United, Cardiff City and Newport County... |
Llanelli Llanelli A.F.C. Llanelli Association Football Club is a Welsh semi-professional football club that plays in the Welsh Premier League for the 2010–11 season. The team has been based at Stebonheath Park since 1920, and as of 2009 is managed by Andy Legg.... |
Ricky Evans |
Bala Town Bala Town F.C. Bala Town Football Club are a Welsh football team that currently play in the Welsh Premier League. They play their games at Maes Tegid in Bala, Gwynedd, Wales... |
| March | Alan Morgan Alan Morgan (footballer born 1973) Alan Morgan is a Welsh former professional footballer and Wales under-21 international. He is the current manager of Welsh Premier League side Aberystwyth Town.-Playing career:... |
Aberystwyth Town Aberystwyth Town F.C. Aberystwyth Town F.C. is a football team, playing in the Welsh Premier League.The club was founded in 1884, and plays at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, where their ground accommodates 5,000 spectators with 1,002 of that capacity seated.... |
Jamie Reed Jamie Reed (footballer) Jamie Lee Reed is a footballer who plays for York City as a striker. Reed made seven appearances for Wrexham in Football League Two.-Early career:... |
Bangor City Bangor City F.C. Bangor City Football Club are a semi-professional Welsh football club from the City of Bangor. The club compete in the Welsh Premier League, being ever present since the league was founded in 1992.... |
Player of the season
- Winner:
Liam McCreesh (Port Talbot Town
Port Talbot Town F.C.
Port Talbot Town F.C. is a football club from Port Talbot in Wales and was founded in 1901, making Port Talbot Athletic as they were then one of the first association football clubs to be founded in Wales...
)
- Nominated:
Steve Evans (The New Saints
The New Saints F.C.
The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League...
), Martin Rose (Port Talbot Town
Port Talbot Town F.C.
Port Talbot Town F.C. is a football club from Port Talbot in Wales and was founded in 1901, making Port Talbot Athletic as they were then one of the first association football clubs to be founded in Wales...
)
Young player of the season
- Winner:
Craig Jones (The New Saints
The New Saints F.C.
The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League...
)
- Nominated:
Scott Barrow (Port Talbot Town
Port Talbot Town F.C.
Port Talbot Town F.C. is a football club from Port Talbot in Wales and was founded in 1901, making Port Talbot Athletic as they were then one of the first association football clubs to be founded in Wales...
), Jamie Reed
Jamie Reed (footballer)
Jamie Lee Reed is a footballer who plays for York City as a striker. Reed made seven appearances for Wrexham in Football League Two.-Early career:...
(Bangor City
Bangor City F.C.
Bangor City Football Club are a semi-professional Welsh football club from the City of Bangor. The club compete in the Welsh Premier League, being ever present since the league was founded in 1992....
)
Manager of the season
- Winner:
Neville Powell
Neville Powell
Neville Powell is a Welsh football manager and former professional player, currently managing Welsh Premier League side Bangor City-Career:...
(Bangor City
Bangor City F.C.
Bangor City Football Club are a semi-professional Welsh football club from the City of Bangor. The club compete in the Welsh Premier League, being ever present since the league was founded in 1992....
)
- Nominated:
Andy Cale (The New Saints
The New Saints F.C.
The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League...
), Mark Jones (Port Talbot Town
Port Talbot Town F.C.
Port Talbot Town F.C. is a football club from Port Talbot in Wales and was founded in 1901, making Port Talbot Athletic as they were then one of the first association football clubs to be founded in Wales...
)
Team of the Season
| Nat. | Position | Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
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GK | Lee Kendall | Port Talbot Town Port Talbot Town F.C. Port Talbot Town F.C. is a football club from Port Talbot in Wales and was founded in 1901, making Port Talbot Athletic as they were then one of the first association football clubs to be founded in Wales... |
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RB | Danny Holmes Danny Holmes Daniel Holmes is an English professional footballer who plays for Fleetwood Town on loan from Tranmere Rovers in his second spell at the club... |
The New Saints The New Saints F.C. The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League... |
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CB | Steve Evans | The New Saints The New Saints F.C. The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League... |
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CB | Michael Johnston | Bangor City Bangor City F.C. Bangor City Football Club are a semi-professional Welsh football club from the City of Bangor. The club compete in the Welsh Premier League, being ever present since the league was founded in 1992.... |
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LB | Scott Barrow | Port Talbot Town Port Talbot Town F.C. Port Talbot Town F.C. is a football club from Port Talbot in Wales and was founded in 1901, making Port Talbot Athletic as they were then one of the first association football clubs to be founded in Wales... |
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RM | Craig Jones | The New Saints The New Saints F.C. The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League... |
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CM | Scott Ruscoe | The New Saints The New Saints F.C. The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League... |
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CM | Liam McCreesh | Port Talbot Town Port Talbot Town F.C. Port Talbot Town F.C. is a football club from Port Talbot in Wales and was founded in 1901, making Port Talbot Athletic as they were then one of the first association football clubs to be founded in Wales... |
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LM | Geoff Kellaway | Aberystwyth Town Aberystwyth Town F.C. Aberystwyth Town F.C. is a football team, playing in the Welsh Premier League.The club was founded in 1884, and plays at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, where their ground accommodates 5,000 spectators with 1,002 of that capacity seated.... |
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ST | Martin Rose | Port Talbot Town Port Talbot Town F.C. Port Talbot Town F.C. is a football club from Port Talbot in Wales and was founded in 1901, making Port Talbot Athletic as they were then one of the first association football clubs to be founded in Wales... |
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ST | Rhys Griffiths Rhys Griffiths (footballer) Rhys Griffiths is a Welsh footballer, currently playing for the Welsh Premier League club Llanelli. He is also the captain of the club.Griffiths is a six-time winner of the Welsh Premier Golden Boot award... |
Llanelli Llanelli A.F.C. Llanelli Association Football Club is a Welsh semi-professional football club that plays in the Welsh Premier League for the 2010–11 season. The team has been based at Stebonheath Park since 1920, and as of 2009 is managed by Andy Legg.... |
Source:
UEFA Champions League
After winning the league in 2008/09 RhylRhyl F.C.
Rhyl Football Club is a Welsh football club, playing in the Cymru Alliance.The club was founded in 1882 and the team plays its home matches at Belle Vue, Rhyl, which can accommodate 3,000 spectators.- History :Few clubs in the Welsh Premier League have as distinguished a past as Rhyl's...
represented the league in the premier football competition, they started in the second qualifying round with a trick tie with Serbian club Partizan Belgrade
Partizan Belgrade
Jugoslovensko Sportsko Društvo Partizan, commonly abbreviated as JSD Partizan is a sports association from Belgrade, Serbia. Founded on 4th October 1945, it's an umbrella organization featuring 26 clubs in 26 sports.-Sports/Clubs:-History:...
. They were beaten 4-0 at home in the first leg, and hammered 8-0 in Serbia in the second leg, thus ending their participation in Europe for the season.
UEFA Europa League
The New SaintsThe New Saints F.C.
The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club , also known as The New Saints or simply TNS is a full-time-professional British football club representing Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys, Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire, England . They play in the Welsh Premier League...
and Llanelli started in the first qualifying round of the competition. TNS were drawn against Fram
Knattspyrnufélagið Fram
Knattspyrnufélagið Fram is an Icelandic sports club, best known for its football team. In European competitions it is known as Fram Reykjavík. It was founded on 1 May 1908 in Reykjavík. Based at Safamýri, located in the Laugardalur district of Reykjavík City Center. They are currently playing in...
from Iceland and Llanelli were handed an interesting tie with Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
from Scotland.
In a good first leg for both sides, Llanelli produced the shock of the round with a 1-0 away win against Motherwell, giving them a wonderful chance of progression. TNS also had a good chance after a respectable 2-1 defeat in Iceland.
The second legs were disappointing however, as even though TNS took an early lead which would have earned them progression, Fram turned the game around and won 2-1, thus knocking out TNS from European competition for another season. Llanelli were also disappointed, losing 3-0 at home to Motherwell which put them out as well.
Bangor City
Bangor City F.C.
Bangor City Football Club are a semi-professional Welsh football club from the City of Bangor. The club compete in the Welsh Premier League, being ever present since the league was founded in 1992....
were the only Welsh side still in European competition when they started their Europa League campaign in the second qualifying round against FC Honka
FC Honka
FC Honka is a Finnish football club, based in Tapiola, Espoo. It was promoted into the Finnish premier division , for the first time in its history, at the end of the 2005 season. The club's manager is Mika Lehkosuo, and it plays its home matches at Tapiolan urheilupuisto...
from Finland. They had hope of progression and this was compounded by a positive 2-0 defeat in Finland, but unfortunately for them they lost the home leg 1-0, which knocked them out and ended Wales' participation in European competition for 2009.
UEFA Ranking
The Welsh league picked a disappointing 0.250 for their participation in European competition in 2009, the only points coming from Llanelli's away win against Motherwell.The league was ranked 46th out of 53 leagues in Europe by UEFA after the 2009-10 season.
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