Cefn
Druids
History & Honours |
Cefn Druids was created in 1992 from a merger of Cefn Albion and Druids United. But the real history of the new club lies in both parent clubs, in particular Plasmadoc FC which was formed in 1869. In 1872 local Ruabon clubs Rovers and Volunteers were amalgamated to from a new club called Ruabon Druids under the guidance of Llewellyn Kenrick of Wynn Hall, Ruabon. In 1876 the newly formed Druids became the first Welsh club to enter the FA Cup, but before their match with Shropshire Wanderers could take place the Ruabon side withdrew. The 1887-88 season saw the launch of a new competition to be known as The Welsh Cup, the Druids took part in the first ever match at Newtown on 13th October 1887, just a week after playing Scottish giants Queens Park at Hampden Park! The Druids won the Welsh Cup eight times in a 25 year span, notably 1880, 81, 82, 85, 86,98, 99, and 1904! The beaten opponents reflected the nature of football during those early years; Ruthin, Northwich, Newtown White Star and Wrexham amongst others. The Welsh Amateur Cup was won in 1903, but the era of success was coming to an end. The next success was in 1957 when the club reached the final of The Welsh Amateur Cup. In 1967 Cefn Albion was formed and they won the Welsh National League Third Division in 1970, and then the First Division Championship in 1980 and 81. The new club was formed in 1982 and a new chapter in the life of both clubs opened, with immediate success in 1993, including the Welsh National League Championship, the NEWFA Cup and Presidents Cup. As Cymru Alliance Champions in 1999 Cefn Druids, now renamed under a lucrative sponsorship with Flexys, joined the the LoW. During the summer of 2001 long serving - and very successful boss - Gareth Powell stepped down to be replaced by Steve O'Shaughnessy whose local roots should serve the club well. During the summer of 2003 The Druids announced an arrangement with NEWI, the Wrexham based College, that saw the name of the club changed to NEWI Cefn Druids. This partnership designed to offer footballing opportunities for NEWI students whilst increasing the resources available to The Ancients. In September 2010 Cefn left their long term home at Plaskynaston and moved to the excellent Rock stadium. |
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2004-05 |
Welsh
Premier League |
17th |
34 |
5 |
7 |
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30 |
72 |
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2005-06 |
Welsh
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34 |
7 |
11 |
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42 |
58 |
32 |
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2006-07 |
Welsh
Premier League |
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7 |
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41 |
66 |
28 |
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2007-08 |
Welsh Premier
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34 |
12 |
2 |
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45 |
66 |
38 |
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2008-09 |
Welsh Premier League | 13th |
34 |
9 |
7 |
18 |
57 |
74 |
34 |
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2009-10 |
Welsh Premier League | 18th |
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6 |
27 |
16 |
77 |
9 |
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2010-11 |
Huws
Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance |
3rd |
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2011-12 |
Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance | 16th | 30 |
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2012-13 |
Huws Gray Cymru Alliance | 2nd |
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79 |
32 |
69 |
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2013-14 |
Huws Gray Cymru Alliance | 1st |
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2014-15 |
Welsh Premier League | 11th |
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Former
Wrexham youngster who played for The Druids before joining Bangor City
as a no nonesense centre half. Huw went on to make more than a hundred Welsh Premier League appearances before a serious knee injury cut short his playing career and hastened a move into coaching and management. When former Bangor team mate Simon Davies was appointed Chester manager he introduced Griffiths as his assistant. When the floundering border club imploded both departed with Huw resurfacing as manager of Welshpool Town following the departure of Tomi Morgan. That also proved a difficult experience on a stingingly mean budget and with 'Pool relegated a local manager was sought - which freed the likeable Griffiths to take up the reigns at Plaskynaston. In 2011-12 Cefn were Welsh Cup runners up which led to a European encounter with MyPa 47 in the Europa League. |
Cefn Druids Team Line ups from August 2015 | ||||||||
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at Gresford on 14 August 2015
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v Rhyl on 5 December 2015 |
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Adam McGee |
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Adam McGhee |
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Greg Mills |
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Fisnik Hajdari |
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Max Penk |
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Max Penk |
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Adam Hesp |
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Adam Hesp |
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Robbie James |
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Matty Holt |
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Dave Forbes |
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Robbie James |
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Mike Pritchard |
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Dave Forbes |
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Craig Whitfield |
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Steve Blenkinsop |
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Ryan Kershaw |
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Mike Pritchard |
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Fisnk Hajdari |
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Ryan Kershaw |
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Gareth Partridge |
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Gareth Partridge |
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Naim Arsan |
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Matty Hurdman |
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Matty Hurdman |
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Craig Whitfield |
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Ian Robertson |
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Craig Pritchard |
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Jack Edwards |
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Naim Arsan |
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Craig Pritchard |
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Mark Winslade |
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UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2015 |
Cefn
Druids Player Pen Pictures 2015-16 |
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GOALKEEPER | ||||||
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Adam McGee |
An
experienced goalkeeper Adam joined Cefn in September 2013 following an
injury to Dave Maguire. His previous clubs include Airbus, Connahs Quay and Flint Town United.
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Ian Robertson |
A tall experienced goalkeeper Ian joined The Druids during the summer of 2015. His previous clubs include Liverpool based East Villa.
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DEFENCE | ||||||
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Greg Mills |
A
promising young defender Greg broke into the Druids first team in the
Welsh Premier having progressed through the club's youth and reserve
set up.
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Max Penk |
A
Shrewsbury born defender Max joined the Wrexham academy from school and
was a regular member of their youth and reserve sides. He made twenty Welsh Premier appearances whilst on loan at Newtown during the 2011-12 season and made the switch permanent when released by Wrexham in July 2012. Joined The Druids during the summer of 2015.
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Adam Hesp |
A
tall, confident defender who lives in Wrexham and has progressed
through the Druids youth system to make 27 Welsh Premier starts during
the difficult 2009-10 season. Adam also poses a threat with his dangerous long throw.
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Matty Holt |
A
former Everton youth he gained experience in Welsh football with Rhyl
and Caersws, and is capable of playing at fullback or in central
defence. Matty has also played for Cammell Lairds FC and represented
Wales at U17 & U19 level. Joined The Druids during the summer of 2015.
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Robbie James |
A Oswestry
based defender Robbie spent four seasons with Newtown in the Welsh
Premier totting up more than 40 League appearances. Before moving to
Latham Park he played for Llanfyllin in the Spar Mid Wales league,
joining Cefn in September 2010.
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Jack Edwards |
A versatile youngster Jack can play at rightback or in midfield, has he progressed through the club's youth and reserves sides.
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MIDFIELD |
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Matty Hurdman |
A
Bangor born midfielder Matty joined The Ancients from his home "town"
team in September 2010. His career began on the Wrexham FC
academy but after loan spells with Colwyn Bay and Prestatyn Town Matty
was allowed to join Bangor, close to his Llanfairfechain home. Returned to The Rock in July 2013 after a year in Australia and then again during the summer of 2015 after a spell with Caernarfon Town.
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Ryan Kershaw |
A skilul young midfielder from the Wrexham area Ryan graduated through The New Saints academy system. Is currently on loan at The Rock from the Park Hall side.
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Naim Arsan |
A skilful and pacey left winger Naim came through The New Saints academy. He spent a few months at the start of the 2012-13 campaign with Cymru Alliance rivals Llanrhaeadr but rejoined Penycae and regained a first team berth after Christmas 2012. Joined Cefn during the summer of 2015.
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Fisnki Hajdari |
A
Kosovan born but Liverpool based youngster Fisnik joined Cefn Druidson
loan from The New Saints in July 2015. Has previous experience with
Conwy Borough. The creative midfielder is a product of the Shropshire side's academy set up.
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Gareth Partridge |
A
Ruabon born midfielder Gareth began his football career with Shrewsbury
Town where he was a regular member of the youth and reserve teams.
Joined Newtown during the 2010-11 season and signed for his local side
Cefn during the summer of 2015. Capped by Wales at U17 level.
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FORWARDS |
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Dave Forbes |
A strong hardworking forward Dave joined Cefn from Rhyl during the summer of 2015. His previous clubs include Wirral based Heswall.
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Steve Blenkinsop |
Striker
Steve joined Newtown during the summer of 2011 and moved to Cefn during
the autumn of 2012 having scored five goals in 39 league outings for
The Robins. His previous clubs include Shropshire side Ellesmere Rangers.
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Mike Pritchard |
A
promising young Llay based striker who had scored goals in the Welsh
National
League, Mike joined Cefn during the summer of 2012 from Cymru Alliance
rivals Rhyl. Mike can also play in an attacking centre midfield position.
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Craig Whitfield |
A
pacey young striker, Craig broke into football with the The New Saints
academy having previously figured for both Shrewsbury and Wrexham at
schoolboy level. In Welsh Premier circles Oswestry born Craig has played for TNS and Cefn Druids before moving to Newtown on loan during the summer of 2010 and then coming back to Latham Park after a season with Airbus.
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Craig Pritchard |
A promising young striker Craig joined The Druids during the summer of 2015.
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Jimmy Jones |
An attack minded winger or midfielder Ruabon based Jimmy joined Cefn during the summer of 2015. He had previous experience with Penycae having played in The New Saints academy system.
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Jake Roberts |
A promising young striker Jake is a product of the club's academy structure.
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Mark Winslade |
A promising young striker signed
from CA rivals Flint Town during the summer of 2015. Liverpool based Mark has previously played for Vauxhall Motors and Nantwich Town.
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Cefn
Druids Player Pen Pictures 2014-15 |
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GOALKEEPER | ||||||
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Louis Gray |
A promising young goalkeeper Louis joined Cefn in January 2015 on loan from Conference side Wrexham. Capped by Wales at Under 17 level Wrexham born Louis has also made a couple of Welsh Premier appearances for North Wales rivals Rhyl.
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Callum Glover |
A Chester born goalkeeper Callum has youth team experience with Airbus and Connahs Quay.
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DEFENCE | ||||||
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Joe Culshaw |
A former
Wrexham youngster Joe Culshaw
comes from Carrog near Corwen. He came through the Racecourse club's academy system but was released as a teenager to join Morecambe, a step up from the Conference to Football League. Defender Joe played for Cefn Druids whilst on loan from Northern Premier League side Lancaster before joining The Ancients in January 2015 after half a season with Bangor City.
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Moses Barnett |
A Sierra Leone born leftback
Moses played for both Arsenal and Everton as a youth team player before
making a handful of appearances for Darlington in a brief loan spell in
2009. Moses made nine Welsh Premier appearances for Aberstwyth in 2011 before signing for Burscough in the Northern Premier League. Although born in Sierra Leone Moses has represented England at both Under 16 and 17 level.
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Chris Rimmer |
A tall
powerful central back Chris joined Rhyl in February 2013 from Northern
Premier
Division One side Prescot Cables. He moved to Cefn during the summer of 2014. Chris has previous experience with Tranmere Rovers, Hyde United and Ashton United.
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Bruno Fernadez |
A veteran Portugese born defender Bruno has 21 caps for West African minnows Guinea Bissau. He has played in his home country as well as Romania, closer to home he turned out for Droylsden and Workington before moving to The Rock during the summer of 2014.
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Adam Hesp | A
tall, confident defender who lives in Wrexham and has progressed
through the Druids youth system to make 27 Welsh Premier starts during
the difficult 2009-10 season. Adam also poses a threat with his dangerous long throw.
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Mark McGregor |
A hugely
experienced Chester born defender whose playing career involved more
than 400
appearances for Wrexham, Blackpool, Burnley and Port Vale. Of
these around 250 were made for Wrexham in a six year spell from
1995-2001 before moving to Turf Moor in 2001. After spending the 2008-09 season as an ever present with Altrincham in the Conference, Mark joined Connahs Quay as player manager in the summer of 2009 and moved to The Rock in January 2015.
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Antonie Bolland |
A promising young defender Antonie came through the Barnsley academy before linking up briefly with Tranmere Rovers. He joined Cefn on loan from the Prenton club during the summer of 2014.
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MIDFIELD | ||||||
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Jon Breeze |
A competitive midfielder Jon came through the Liverpool academy before moving on to Wigan Athletic. Capped at Under 21 level by Northern Ireland he has since played for Colwyn Bay, Rhyl and Witton Albion before joining The Ancients during the summer of 2014.
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Peter Doran |
A Liverpool born defender or midfielder Peter joined Druids during the summer of 2014. His previous clubs include Walsall and Worcester, then in Welsh football Caernarfon Town before stints with Connahs Quay, Welshpool Town, Bala Town and most recently Conwy Borough.
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Derek Taylor |
A
promising
young
attack minded midfielder
Derek re joined Buckley from Flint in November 2013
having previously played junior football on the Wirral. Derek moved to Flint from Globe Way along with manager Gareth Thomas in July 2013 and switched to The Rock during the summer of 2014.
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Tom Donegan |
A tough tackling midfielder Tom arrived at The Rock during the summer of 2014. Former Everton trainee Tom then moved to Fulham where he made one Europa League appearance before moving on to Farnborough. Joined Rhyl in the Welsh Premier prior to moving to Cefn.
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Craig Jones |
A Liverpool based midfieder, Craig joined Connahs Quay during the summer of
2007 having
previously played for
Penlake, Knowsley United and Congleton Town. After seven years at Connahs Quay he moved to Cefn during the summer of 2014.
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FORWARDS |
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Neil Harvey |
A former Barbados International Neil notched six appearances for his country. Has also played for Retford United, Macclesfield Town, Hednesford Town, Marine and Witton Albion before joining Cefn Druids in December 2014.
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Phil Marsh |
A goalscoring forward Phil joined The Ancients in January 2015. He began his career on the youth structure at Manchester United before moving to Blackpool. In non league circles he has played for Northwich Victoria, Hyde United, Leigh Genesis, FC United of Manchester, Forest Green, Hereford United, Guiseley, Barrow, Salford City and Ashton United.
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Dan Griffith |
A young striker who joined Cefn during the summer of 2014 after his release by Walsall. Has also played on loan at Barwell.
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Jamie Matthews |
A pacey winger Jamie joined Cefn in the January 2015 transfer window. A product of the FC United of Manchester youth system he enjoyed a three month trial with Chicago Fire in America. Has also played for Colwyn Bay, Droylsden, Trafford and Northwich Victoria
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Cefn
Druids Player Pen Pictures 2013-14 |
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GOALKEEPER | |||||
Dave
Maguire |
A former Shrewsbury Town
youth goalkeeper Dave joined The Ancients in July 2013. Dave also has 28 Welsh Premier League appearances roughly divided between Newtown and Welshpool, and has represented The Republic of Ireland at Under 17 level.
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Adam
McGee |
An
experienced goalkeeper Adam joined Cefn in September 2013 following an
injury to Dave Maguire. His previous clubs include Airbus, Connahs Quay and Flint Town United.
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Mark
Harris |
A
former Wrexham trainee, Mark has Welsh Premier experience with
Caernarfon Town and Bala Town whom he also helped gude to the CA title.
Mark is an attack minded right back who will be remembered for scoring
the first goal at The Rock.
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Matty
Hughes |
A composed left
footed defender or midfielder previously with Bethesda and
Anglesey side
Beaumaris Town, Matthew represented Anglesey in the 2009 Island Games. He joined Cefn from Buckley during the summer of 2013.
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Adam
Hesp |
A
tall, confident defender who lives in Wrexham and has progressed
through the Druids youth system to make 27 Welsh Premier starts during
the difficult 2009-10 season. Adam also poses a threat with his dangerous long throw.
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Gareth
Edwards |
A
tall, commanding centreback Gareth moved to The Rock from Cymru
Alliance rivals Buckley Town, having previously played for Chester
based Upton AAAs.
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Robbie
James |
Oswestry
based defender Robbie spent four seasons with Newtown in the Welsh
Premier totting up more than 40 League appearances. Before moving to
Latham Park he played for Llanfyllin in the Spar Mid Wales league,
joining Cefn in September 2010.
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Ross
Ankers |
A
promising young defender who joined The Druids in July 2013 following
his release by Wrexham FC where he was a member of the youth and
reserve set up.
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Matty
Hurdman |
A
Bangor born midfielder Matty joined The Ancients from his home "town"
team in September 2010. His career began on the Wrexham FC
academy but after loan spells with Colwyn Bay and Prestatyn Town Matty
was allowed to join Bangor, close to his Llanfairfechain home. Returned to The Rock in July 2013 after a year in Australia.
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Mattie Owen |
A talented young midfielder who hails from Whitchurch in Shropshire,
Mattie joined Cefn on
loan from Conference side Wrexham in January 2013. The deal was made permanent during the summer of 2013.
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Gavin
Cadwallader |
Tall
centreback or midfielder who first joined Aberystwyth upon his release
by Shrewsbury
Town in February 2007. He returned to Park Avenue during the summer of
2012 with 130 Welsh Premier appearances to his name after spells with
Newtown and Airbus. Gavin is the son of former Welshpool Town manager
Gareth
Cadwallader. A native of Shrewsbury, Gavin made a couple of Football League appearances for the then Gay Meadow side. Joined Cefn Druids during the summer of 2013.
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Warren
Duckett |
Former Lex
X1
midfielder Warren was a member of the Bala Town side which won
promotion to the Welsh Premier in 2010 and stayed on to make twenty odd
league appearances for the Lakesiders. Joined The Druids in June 2010.
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Nicky Ward |
An
experienced attacking left footer Nicky Ward played for both Wrexham
and Shrewsbury Town as a youth before moving into the Welsh Premier
with Newtown during the 1998-99 season. Since this time Nicky has
totted up 188 Welsh Premier league starts scoring 78 goals including
several successful seasons with full timers TNS and played in a big
part in the Bangor title win of 2011. He has played for Newtown on four occasions and spent a brief spell with Cefn Druids, and turned out for Welling United in the Conference South. Nicky joined Cefn from Airbus in October 2013.
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Lewis
Jones |
A
promising youngster who has come through the club's youth and reserve
structure.
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Andy
Pasco |
A pacey if diminutive winger Andy joined
Cefn in July 2013 upon his release by Wrexham.
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FORWARDS | |||||
Mike
Pritchard |
A
promising young Llay based striker who had scored goals in the Welsh
National
League, Mike joined Cefn during the summer of 2012 from Cymru Alliance
rivals Rhyl. Mike can also play in an attacking centre midfield position.
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Scott
Quigley |
Shrewsbury born
striker who has
impressed whilst on the club's youth academy and during a loan spell
with Caersws in the Cymru Alliance. Scott is a tall pacey striker who has also played Futsal for TNS and had made half a dozen Welsh Premier appearances for Carmarthen Town after a lengthy loan spell with Caersws in the Cymru Alliance.
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Steve Blenkinsop |
Striker
Steve joined Newtown during the summer of 2011 and moved to Cefn during
the autumn of 2012 having scored five goals in 39 league outings for
The Robins.
His previous clubs include Shropshire side Ellesmere Rangers.
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Craig
Whitfield |
Ellesmere based striker Craig
joined The Druids from Cymru Alliance rivals Flint in October 2013. Craig broke into football with the TNS academy having previously figured for both Shrewsbury and Wrexham at schoolboy level. In Welsh Premier circles Craig has played for TNS, Cefn Druids and Airbus UK scoring 18 goals friom 75 league starts.
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Ryan
Jones |
A tall and composed young striker with an
eye for goal Ryan
joined Cefn from The New Saints in January 2013 where he has come up
through the club's academy and
youth structure.
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Cefn
Druids Player Pen Pictures 2012-13 |
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GOALKEEPER | |||||
Chris
Mullock |
A Wrexham born goalkeeper
who began his career on the Youth system at The Racecourse, Chris
joined Cefn during the summer of 2007 and went on to make 54 Welsh
Premier appearances for the club before relegation brought all
concerned to the Cymru Alliance.
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Elliott
Power |
A
promising young goalkeeper Elliott joined The Ancients from Clwyd
League side Shotton Steel.
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DEFENCE | |||||
Mark
Harris |
A
former Wrexham trainee, Mark has Welsh Premier experience with
Caernarfon Town and Bala Town whom he also helped gude to the CA title.
Mark is an attack minded right back who will be remembered for scoring
the first goal at The Rock.
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Rees
Darlington |
A
former Buckley Town and Rhyl leftback, Rees began his career on the
Airbus UK academy. Rees joined Cefn from Bala Town during the summer of
2012.
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Adam
Hesp |
A
tall, confident defender who lives in Wrexham and has progressed
through the Druids youth system to make 27 Welsh Premier starts during
the difficult 2009-10 season. Adam also poses a threat with his dangerous long throw.
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Gareth
Edwards |
A
tall, commanding centreback Gareth moved to The Rock from Cymru
Alliance rivals Buckley Town, having previously played for Chester
based Upton AAAs.
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Robbie
James |
Oswestry
based defender Robbie spent four seasons with Newtown in the Welsh
Premier totting up more than 40 league appearances. Before moving to
Latham Park he played for Llanfyllin in the Spar Mid Wales league,
joining Cefn in September 2010.
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Jack
Edwards |
A
promising young defender who has progressed through the club's youths
and reserve sides.
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MIDFIELD | |||||
Tom
Allen |
A
promising young midfielder Tom joined Penycae from TNS in September
2011, having been a member of The Saints academy. After playing half a
season he moved to nearby Cefn Druids.
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Matthew Owen |
A young midfielder who hails from Whitchurch, Matthew joined Cefn on
loan from Conference side Wrexham in January 2013.
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Tom
McElmeel |
A midfielder who
joined Rhydymywn from
Hawarden Rangers in September 2009, Tom spent two seasons with the club
before joining Cefn during the summer of 2011.
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George
Hughes |
Hard
working young
midfielder who joined Welshpool Town following his release from the
Shrewsbury Town academy system.
Moved to Cefn during the summer of 2010. In January 2013 George joined Llanrhaeadr on loan
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Warren
Duckett |
Former Lex
X1
midfielder Warren was a member of the Bala Town side which won
promotion to the Welsh Premier in 2010 and stayed on to make twenty odd
league appearances for the Lakesiders. Joined The Druids in June 2010.
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Lewis
Jones |
A
promising youngster who has come through the club's youth and reserve
structure.
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Kieran
Quinn |
A hard
working
midfielder, Kieran began his football career with Wrexham where he was
a member of the youth and reserve sides. He made 64 league
appearances for Caernarfon during a three year spell, then spent a
season with Connahs Quay before joining Cefn during the summer of 2009.
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Josh
Dures |
A skilful midfielder signed from West
Cheshire side Ashville, Josh can also play in attack. Previous clubs
include Heswall.
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Mike
Pritchard |
A
promising young Llay based striker who had scored goals in the Welsh
National
League, Mike joined Cefn during the summer of 2012 from Cymru Alliance
rivals Rhyl.
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Mike
Burke |
A
goalscoring striker Mike moved into Welsh football when he joined
Bangor City from Ashville Youth during the 2005-06 season. Mike has
also played in the Unibond League for Colwyn Bay. Joined Buckley from
CA rivals Rhos Aelwyd during the summer of 2011 after finished leading
goalscorer with Aelwyd. Mike repeated the feat with Buckley and was second in the CA leading goalscorer chart with 29 goals but then switched to The Ancients in July 2012.
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Steve
Jones |
Merseyside
based striker Steve signed for The Ancients during the summer of 2012,
having previously played for AFC Liverpool and Newtown in the Welsh
Premier scoring seven goals from twelve appearances.
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Steve Blenkinsop |
Striker
Steve joined Newtown during the summer of 2011 and moved to Cefn during
the autumn of 2012 having scored five goals in 39 league outings for
The Robins.
His previous clubs include Shropshire side Ellesmere Rangers.
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Ryan
Jones |
A tall and composed young striker with an
eye for goal Ryan
joined Cefn from The New Saints in January 2013 where he has come up
through the club's academy and
youth structure.
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Chris Mullock |
A Wrexham born goalkeeper
who began his career on the Youth system at The Racecourse, Chris
joined Cefn during the summer of 2007 and went on to make 22 league
appearances during that first season. (Dob: 16-09-1988 |
Mark
Harris |
A
former Wrexham trainee, Mark has Welsh Premier experience with
Caernarfon Town and Bala Town whom he also helped gude to the CA title.
Mark is an attack minded right back who will be remembered for scoring
the first goal at The Rock. (Dob: 15-12-1986) |
Josh
Evans |
A skilful young
left footer, Josh began his career on the Shrewsbury Town academy. Upon
his relese he moved to Welsh Premier side Newtown and in July 2011
began a year long loan move to Cefn Druids. (Dob: 24-08-1992) |
Max
Peate |
A
Wrexham born defender, Max joined Welshpool from Cymru Alliance side
Gresford Athletic during the summer of 2009 and moved to Cefn a year
later. (Dob: 23-03-1989) |
Robbie
James |
Oswestry
based defender Robbie spent four seasons with Newtown in the Welsh
Premier totting up more than 40 league appearances. Before moving to
Latham Park he played for Llanfyllin in the Spar Mid Wales league,
joining Cefn in September 2010. (Dob: 20-12-1988) |
Adam
Hesp |
A
tall, confident defender who lives in Wrexham and has progressed
through the Druids youth system to make 27 Welsh Premier starts during
the difficult 2009-10 season. (Dob: 30-08-1991) |
John
Keegan |
Liverpool
born defender also on Unibond
forms with Colwyn Bay who signed for
Rhyl in July 2010 from Porthmadog, having previously spent four seasons
at Welshpool Town. John began
his career with York City and enjoyed a brief spell with Chester before
moving into the English non league system with Runcorn, Hucknall and
Burscough. Moved to Cefn during the summer of 2011. (Dob: 05-08-1981) |
Tom
McElmeel |
A midfielder who joined Rhydymywn from
Hawarden Rangers in September 2009, Tom spent two seasons with the club
before joining Cefn during the summer of 2011. (Dob: 11-04-1989) |
George Hughes |
Hard
working young
midfielder who joined Welshpool Town following his release from the
Shrewsbury Town academy system.
Moved to Cefn during the summer of 2010. (Dob: 22-06-1980) |
Ashley Wilson |
Experienced
and highly competitive midfielder previously with Bala Town who signed
for Cefn during the summer of 2010 after a season with local rivals
Llangollen Town in the Cymru Alliance. (Dob: 12-02-1981) |
Joe
Price |
Wrexham
born midfielder who made around a dozen Welsh Premier appearances for
Cefn Druids before joining Welshpool during the summer of 2009. Has
also played for Acrefair Youth in the Welsh National League, returned
to The Ancients during the summer of 2010. (Dob: 25-09-1990) |
Kieron
Duckett |
A
midfielder signed from Penycae during the summer of 2011, younger
brother of Warren. (Dob: 17-01-1987) |
Warren
Duckett |
Former Lex X1
midfielder Warren was a member of the Bala Town side which won
promotion to the Welsh Premier in 2010 and stayed on to make twenty odd
league appearances for the Lakesiders. Joined The Druids in June 2010.
Brother of Kieron. (Dob: 31-05-1984) |
Matty
Hurdman |
A
Bangor born midfielder Matty joined The Ancients from his home "town"
team in September 2010. His career began on the Wrexham FC
academy but after loan spells with Colwyn Bay and Prestatyn Town Matty
was allowed to join Bangor, close to his Llanfairfechain home. (Dob: 23-01-1991) |
Andrew Swarbrick |
Goalscoring
striker signed from local Welsh National League side Chirk AAAs in
September 2010 where he had led the line with conviction during the
2009-10 season. (Dob: 29-10-1988) |
Paul
Speed |
A
summer of 2011 signing who marked his Cymru Alliance hatrick against
newly promoted Llanrhaeadr on 12th August 2011, Paul was a member of
the Tranmere Rovers youth set up, |
Tony
Cann |
Tony
progressed through the Connahs Quay academy and has since featured for
Welsh Premier sides Bangor City and Cefn Druids. He has also played for
St Werbughs and rejoined The Druids during the summer of 2011 from
Llandudno. (Dob: 06-07-1987) |
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Chris Mullock |
A Wrexham born goalkeeper
who began his career on the Youth system at The Racecourse, Chris
joined Cefn during the summer of 2007 and went on to make 22 league
appearances during that first season. (Dob: 16-09-1988 |
Dave
Maguire |
A
Republic of Ireland U17 International goalkeeper, Paul began his
football career with Shrewsbury Town before linking up with Newtown and
Welshpool in the Welsh Premier League. Joined Cefn during the summer of
2010 after a trial spell with Telford United. (Dob: 09-10-1990) |
Dan
Gibbon |
A very promising
young defender who has progessed the The Ancients academy system. (Dob: 20-04-1994) |
Paul
Dowridge |
A
calm left footed fullback Paul rejoined The Ancients in July 2010 after
several seasons away from the club, during which time he totted up 150
Welsh Premier appearances for Airbus, Welshpool and Connahs Quay in a
number of spells. (Dob: 21-11-1977) |
James
Taylor |
A
former Scunthorpe United youngster,
James first came into the Welsh Premier with Cefn Druids, making around
30 appearances during the 2006-07 season. He then moved to
Shawbury Town but after a brief trial period with Wrexham signed for
Caersws during the January 2009 transter window. (Dob: 10-12-1984) |
Adam
Hesp |
A
tall, confident defender who lives in Wrexham and has progressed
through the Druids youth system to make 27 Welsh Premier starts during
the difficult 2009-10 season. (Dob: 30-08-1991) |
Max
Peate |
A
Wrexham born defender, Max joined Welshpool from Cymru Alliance side
Gresford Athletic during the summer of 2009 and moved to Cefn a year
later. (Dob: 23-03-1989) |
Arron
Pritchard |
A
promising
young midfielder Arron joined Welshpool from Cymru Alliance hopefuls
Llandudno Town during the summer of
2009 and moved to Cefn a year later. He has captained the North Wales
Coast FA Under 18s. (Dob: 17-02-1991) |
George Hughes |
Hard
working young
midfielder who joined Welshpool Town following his release from the
Shrewsbury Town academy system.
Moved to Cefn during the summer of 2010. (Dob: 22-06-1980) |
Ashley Wilson |
Experienced
and highly competitive midfielder previously with Bala Town who signed
for Cefn during the summer of 2010 after a season with local rivals
Llangollen Town in the Cymru Alliance. (Dob: 12-02-1981) |
Joe
Price |
Wrexham
born midfielder who made around a dozen Welsh Premier appearances for
Cefn Druids before joining Welshpool during the summer of 2009. Has
also played for Acrefair Youth in the Welsh National League, returned
to The Ancients during the summer of 2010. (Dob: 25-09-1990) |
Gareth
Williams |
A
Wrexham born
midfielder Gareth joined Welshpool during the summer of 2009 after a
period of study in the USA. He began his career with Gresford
before spending a season with Wrexham FC and then moving to Bangor City
after a solitary appearance for Rhyl. Gareth can play in central
midfield or on the wing and is a skilful energetic competitor, joined
Cefn during the summer of 2010. (Dob: 30-03-1982) |
Kieran
Quinn |
A hard working
midfielder, Kieran began his football career with Wrexham where he was
a member of the youth and reserve sides. He made 64 league
appearances for Caernarfon during a three year spell, then spent a
season with Connahs Quay before joining Cefn during the summer of 2009. (Dob: 20-03-1986) |
Matty
Hurdman |
A
Bangor born midfielder Matty joined The Ancients from his home "town"
team in September 2010. His career began on the Wrexham FC
academy but after loan spells with Colwyn Bay and Prestatyn Town Matty
was allowed to join Bangor, close to his Llanfairfechain home. (Dob: 23-01-1991) |
Ritchie
Cooke-Williams |
A
strong goalscoring striker Ritchie rejoined Denbigh from Welsh National
League side Rhos Aelwyd in January 2010 and moved to Cefn six months
later. Ritchie began his footbal career on the Everton Academy and has
since played for Ruthin Town, Trefnant Village, Lex X1 and Chirk
AAAs. He has also notched up 30 Welsh Premier appearances for
Newtown. (Dob: 25-01-1980) |
Andrew Swarbrick |
Goalscoring
striker signed from local Welsh National League side Chirk AAAs in
September 2010 where he had led the line with conviction during the
2009-10 season. (Dob: 29-10-1988) |
Chris
Melia |
Diminutive Chester
born striker whose goalscoring for
Winsford United in the Second Divison of the North West Counties
attracted
the attention of then Connahs Quay Nomads boss Neville Powell.
Signed
for Caersws during the summer of 2008 and then on to Cefn during the
summer of 2010. (Dob: 20-02-1981) |
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Chris Mullock |
A Wrexham born goalkeeper
who began his career on the Youth system at The Racecourse, Chris
joined Cefn during the summer of 2007 and went on to make 22 league
appearances during that first season. (Dob: 16-09-1988 |
Wayne
Phillips |
Vastly experienced defender who made 267 English
Football League appearances, 22 for Stockport County and the remainder
for Wrexham FC. Joined Cefn from Caernarfon Town in September
2006. A Wales B International. (Dob: 15-12-1970) |
Aled Rowlands
|
Druids longest serving player and club
captain signed from his local club Rhos Aelwyd in 1993. One of
Aled's greatest accomplishments must be playing for Wales Under 18's
against Scotland, Switzerland, Northern Ireland and Austria. (Dob: 12-07-1971) |
Dan Barnett |
A former Shrewsbury Town
apprentice, centre half Dan joined Cefn from WP rivals Welshpool Town
in January 2008. (Dob: 09-09-1988) |
Andrew Edgar |
Competitive midfielder
signed from Pavillion FC during the summer of 2004. Andrew's
previous clubs include Warrington Town and Runcorn Halton. (Dob: 04-12-1983) |
James Hussaney |
Pacey striker who had
spells with Notts County and Chester City, more locally with Flint Town
United and Buckley Town. Joined Connahs Quay during the summer of
2005 and Airbus in October 2005 before moving to Plaskynaston in July
2008. (Dob: 14-12-1978) |
Kieran
Quinn |
A hard working
midfielder, Kieran began his football career with Wrexham where he was
a member of the youth and reserve sides. He made 64 league
appearances for Caernarfon during a three year spell, then spent a
season with Connahs Quay before joining Cefn during the summer of 2009. (Dob: 20-03-1986) |
Martin
Welsh |
Midfielder
who joined Cefn from Liverpool area side Birchfield during the summer
of 2009. (Dob: 00-00-1900) |
Ricky Wright |
Promising left footed
defender or midfielder
who signed for The Ancients during the 2006-07 season. (Dob: 18-03-1982) |
Marius
Prochenka |
A
Polish left winger working in the Wrexham area, Marius joined Cefn from
Welsh National League side Llay Welfare during the summer of 2009. (Dob: 00-00-1900) |
John
Rush |
A
tall mobile striker, John joined The Druids from Rangers Brakes FC
during the January 2009 transfer window. He is the son of former
Welsh international Ian Rush. (Dob: 13-06-1989) |
Lee Jones |
Experienced striker who scored 50 goals in 229 games
for a number of English League clubs including Wrexham, Liverpool,
Crewe, Tranmere Rovers and Barnsley. Joined Cefn from Caernarfon
in the Autumn of 2006. Won 2 Full Welsh Caps along with B, U21
and Youth honours. (Dob: 29-05-1973) |
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Carl Edwards |
Wrexham born goalkeeper who
joined The Ancients during the summer of 2006. Carl has
previously played junior football in North Shropshire for his local
village side St Martins. (Dob: 18-11-1982) |
Chris Mullock |
A Wrexham born goalkeeper
who began his career on the Youth system at The Racecourse, Chris
joined Cefn during the summer of 2007 and went on to make 22 league
appearances during that first season. (Dob: 16-09-1988 |
Aron Aby |
A promising youngster who
has played for Wrexham and Shrewsbury at youth level, Aron has also
represented Wales Schools. (Dob: 07-02-1990) |
Lee
Bamber |
A
Liverpool born former Maghull defender, Lee first came into Welsh
Premier football under manager Wayne Phillips at Caernarfon. He
has since played for Connahs Quay and switched to Plaskynaston in
January 2009. (Dob: 18-01-1973) |
Mark Powell |
Versatile defender signed from Rhyl
during the summer of 2007, Mark has experience with Winsford and TNS.
He is the brother of former Lilywhites team mate Gary Powell. (Dob: 08-05-1975) |
Wayne
Phillips |
Vastly experienced defender who made 267 English
Football League appearances, 22 for Stockport County and the remainder
for Wrexham FC. Joined Cefn from Caernarfon Town in September
2006. A Wales B International. (Dob: 15-12-1970) |
Aled Rowlands
|
Druids longest serving player and club
captain signed from his local club Rhos Aelwyd in 1993. One of
Aled's greatest accomplishments must be playing for Wales Under 18's
against Scotland, Switzerland, Northern Ireland and Austria. (Dob: 12-07-1971) |
Dan Barnett |
A former Shrewsbury Town
apprentice, centre half Dan joined Cefn from WP rivals Welshpool Town
in January 2008. (Dob: 09-09-1988) |
Paul Mazzarella |
Skilful attacking
midfielder who joined Connahs Quay from Wrexham FC in the summer of
1999, moved to Plaskynaston in the summer of 2005. Paul
has more than 200 WP apperances including around 50 from the subs bench. (Dob: 08-08-1980) |
Andrew Edgar |
Competitive midfielder
signed from Pavillion FC during the summer of 2004. Andrew's
previous clubs include Warrington Town and Runcorn Halton. (Dob: 04-12-1983) |
James Hussaney |
Pacey striker who had
spells with Notts County and Chester City, more locally with Flint Town
United and Buckley Town. Joined Connahs Quay during the summer of
2005 and Airbus in October 2005 before moving to Plaskynaston in July
2008. (Dob: 14-12-1978) |
Ricky Evans |
A hugely talented central midfielder Ricky
began his football career as an apprentice with Oldham Athletic under
manager Graeme Sharp. He moved into Welsh football with Flint
before playing for a host of clubs including TNS, Bangor City,
Aberystwyth, Caersws, Welshpool and Cefn Druids. During that time
the big schemer has scored 38 goals from some 250 WP appearances. (Dob: 24-09-1976) |
Ricky Wright |
Promising left footed
defender or midfielder
who signed for The Ancients during the 2006-07 season. (Dob: 18-03-1982) |
Mike Heverin |
Striker signed from
Warrington Town in Decmeber 2005. Mike began his career at Crewe
Alexandra and has played for Skemersdale, Runcorn, Northwich and Leek
Town. Often misses the first few weeks of the new season due to
coaching commitments in America. (Dob: 13-10-1979) |
John
Rush |
A
tall mobile striker, John joined The Druids from Rangers Brakes FC
during the January 2009 transfer window. He is the son of former
Welsh international Ian Rush. (Dob: 13-06-1989) |
Marc Stewart |
A
Liverpool born striker Marc began his career as a member of the Wrexham
youth system before switching to Cefn during the summer of 2008. (Dob: 25-07-1990) |
Lee Jones |
Experienced striker who scored 50 goals in 229 games
for a number of English League clubs including Wrexham, Liverpool,
Crewe, Tranmere Rovers and Barnsley. Joined Cefn from Caernarfon
in the Autumn of 2006. Won 2 Full Welsh Caps along with B, U21
and Youth honours. (Dob: 29-05-1973) |
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Carl Edwards |
Wrexham born goalkeeper who
joined The Ancients during the summer of 2006. Carl has
previously played junior football in North Shropshire for village side
St Martins. (Dob: 18-11-1982) |
Aron Aby |
Promising youngster who has
played for Wrexham and Shrewsbury at youth level. (Dob: 07-02-1990) |
Mark Powell |
Versatile defender signed from Rhyl
during the summer of 2007, Mark has experience with Winsford and TNS.
He is the brother of former Lilywhites team mate Gary Powell. (Dob: 08-05-1975) |
Wayne
Phillips |
Vastly experienced defender who made 267 English
Football League appearances, 22 for Stockport County and the remainder
for Wrexham FC. Joined Cefn from Caernarfon Town in September
2006. A Wales B International. (Dob: 15-12-1970) |
Timmy Edwards |
A tall commanding
centrehalf Timmy began his career with Wrexham FC and has also
played for Rhyl and Bangor City. Timmy has 375
WP appearances to his name and joined Cefn from Rhyl in December 2006.
Lives in the Wrexham area where his father is groundsman at The
Racecourse. (Dob: 24-04-1972) |
Aled Rowlands
|
Druids longest serving player and club
captain signed from his local club Rhos Aelwyd in 1993. One of
Aled's greatest accomplishments must be playing for Wales Under 18's
against Scotland, Switzerland, Northern Ireland and Austria. (Dob: 12-07-1971) |
Dan Barnett |
A former Shrewsbury Town
apprentice, centre half Dan joined Cefn from WP rivals Welshpool Town
in January 2008. (Dob: 09-09-1988) |
Paul Mazzarella |
Skilful attacking
midfielder who joined Connahs Quay from Wrexham FC in the summer of
1999, moved to Plaskynaston in the summer of 2005. Paul
has more than 200 WP apperances including around 50 from the subs bench. (Dob: 08-08-1980) |
Matthew Cook |
A former Welsh Under 19
International who has played for Leigh RMI, Matthew joined Cefn Druids
from Chester City in the summer of 2005. Unhappily Matt has been
sidelined with injury and would seem set to miss much of the 2007-08
season. (Dob: 07-09-1985) |
Andrew Edgar |
Competitive midfielder
signed from Pavillion FC during the summer of 2004. Andrew's
previous clubs include Warrington Town and Runcorn Halton. (Dob: 04-12-1983) |
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.
His versatility has been a boost for Cefn during an injury hit
season as Osian has filled in at fullback and wingback as well as
midfield, often during the same match! (Dob: 15-10-1984) |
Kevin Holsgrove |
A highly promising left winger, Kevin
began his career
with Everton FC and signed for Cefn Druids during the summer of 2007. (Dob: 09-01-1988) |
Ricky Wright |
Promising left footed
defender or midfielder
who signed for The Ancients during the 2006-07 season. (Dob: 18-03-1982) |
Mike Heverin |
Striker signed from
Warrington Town in Decmeber 2005. Mike began his career at Crewe
Alexandra and has played for Skemersdale, Runcorn, Northwich and Leek
Town. (Dob: 13-10-1979) |
Karl Connolly |
A veteran striker with a
lengthy professional career, Karl joined Cefn during the January 2008
transfer window. After 88 League goal and 358 appearances for
Wrexham he moved to QPR and then Swansea City before injure ended his
full time career on 101 goals in 440 games. In recent seasons
Karl has turned out for his local side Prescott Cables. (Dob: 09-02-1970) |
Mike Thompson |
A well travelled left
winger Mike first siged for Rhyl from West Cheshire club Mond Rangers
in 2005. He has since totalled more than seventy WP appearances for
Welshpool and Cefn Druids whom he joined in January 2008. (Dob: 05-01-1984) |
Lee Jones |
Experienced striker who scored 50 goals in 229 games
for a number of English League clubs including Wrexham, Liverpool,
Crewe, Tranmere Rovers and Barnsley. Joined Cefn from Caernarfon
in the Autumn of 2006. Won 2 Full Welsh Caps along with B, U21
and Youth honours. (Dob: 29-05-1973) |
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Matthew Hogg |
Former Connahs Quay Nomads
goalkeeper who signed for The Druids dring the summer of 2006. Matt
began his career as a youth teamer at Liverpool and Southampton, (Dob: 13-09-1982) |
Carl Edwards |
Wrexham born goalkeeper who
joined The Ancients during the summer of 2006. Carl has
previously played junior football in North Shropshire for village side
St Martins. (Dob: 18-11-1982) |
Rhys Robbins |
Promising young defender who normally
plays
on the right. Rhys progressed through the clubs youth
set up but also played for Chester City junior sides. (Dob: 14-10-1987) |
Wayne
Phillips |
Vastly experienced defender who made 267 English
Football League appearances, 22 for Stockport County and the remainder
for Wrexham FC. Joined Cefn from Caernarfon Town in September
2006. A Wales B International. (Dob: 15-12-1970) |
Lee Martin |
Best
remembered by Manchester United followers for his winning goal against
Crystal Palace in the 1990 FA Cup replay, Lee Martin spent eight
seasons at Old Trafford under Ron Atkinson and then Sir Alex Ferguson
making 114 first team appearances including 73 in the First
Divison/Premier League. In 1994 he moved to Glasgow Celtic making
twenty first team appearances before shorter stays at Bristol Rovers
and Huddersfield. The famous Wembley goal won Alex Ferguson his
first Manchester United trophy. An English Under 21 International. (Dob: 05-02-1968) |
Timmy Edwards |
Tall commanding centrehalf,
began his career with Wrexham FC and has also played for Rhyl and
Bangor City. Timmy has 375 WP appearances to his name and joined
Cefn from Rhyl in December 2006. Lives in the Wrexham area where
his father is groundsman at The Racecourse. (Dob: 24-04-1972) |
Matthew Dabbs |
Former Wrexham FC
apprentice signed from Caernarfon Town in November 2004. (Dob: 07-11-1983) |
Aled Rowlands
|
Druids longest serving player and club
captain signed from his local club Rhos Aelwyd in 1993. One of
Aled's greatest accomplishments must be playing for Wales Under 18's
against Scotland, Switzerland, Northern Ireland and Austria. (Dob: 12-07-1971) |
Paul Mazzarella |
Skilful attacking
midfielder who joined Connahs Quay from Wrexham FC in the summer of
1999, moved to Plaskynaston in the summer of 2005. Paul
has more than 200 WP apperances including around 50 from the subs bench. (Dob: 08-08-1980) |
Alec Stacey |
Skilful young midfielder previously with
Wrexham FC, has Cymru Alliance experience with local rivals Gresford
Athletic. (Dob: 29-01-1984) |
Ian Williams |
Diminutive midfielder signed from
Penycae during the summer of 2004. Composed on the ball and
willing to graft to win the ball back. (Dob: 24-07-1979) |
Matthew Cook |
A former Welsh Under 19
International who has played for Leigh RMI, Matthew joined Cefn Druids
from Chester City in the summer of 2005. (Dob: 07-09-1985) |
Andrew Edgar |
Competitive midfielder
signed from Pavillion FC during the summer of 2004. Andrew's
previous clubs include Warrington Town and Runcorn Halton. (Dob: 04-12-1983) |
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.
His versatility has been a boost for Cefn during an injury hit
season as Osian has filled in at fullback and wingback as well as
midfield, often during the same match! (Dob: 15-10-1984) |
Ben Jones |
Promising young striker, Based in
Hawarden, who joined The Druids from the Wrexham FC academy. (Dob: 05-09-1986) |
Jamie McNeil |
Experienced goalscorer
signed from Coedpoeth United in November 2004, also on CA forms with
local rivals Lex X1. (Dob: 13-11-1978) |
Ian Andrews |
Forward who made his name
as a goalscorer with Penycae in the Welsh National League. (Dob: 31-01-1979) |
Mike Heverin |
Striker signed from
Warrington Town in Decmeber 2005. Mike began his career at Crewe
Alexandra and has played for Skemersdale, Runcorn, Northwich and Leek
Town. (Dob: 13-10-1979) |
Alun Evans |
Well travelled left footer
who was once transfered from Flint Town to bangor City for £500.
Went on to play for Colwyn Bay in the Unibond League and more
recently Flint in the Cymru Alliance. Signed for Cefn in November
2005
and made his debut in the 2-2 draw with Bangor at Plaskynaston. (Dob: 02-05-1973) |
Steve Watkins |
Vastly
experienced striker with over 400 English Football League appearances
for two Welsh clubs, Wrexham and Swansea City. Scorer of some
famous FA Cup goals who signed for Caernarfon in December 2003
and then Cefn Druids in September 2006. (Dob: 16-07-1971) |
Lee Jones |
Experienced striker who scored 50 goals in 229 games
for a number of English League clubs including Wrexham, Liverpool,
Crewe, Tranmere Rovers and Barnsley. Joined Cefn from Caernarfon
in the Autumn of 2006. Won 2 Full Welsh Caps along with B, U21 and Youth honours. (Dob: 29-05-1973) |
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Louis Macken |
Promising young goalkeeper
who began his career with Chester City. Mobility and bravery make
up for a lack of height. Suffered a broken leg in November
2005 and looks set to miss most of the remainder of the season. (Dob: 29-02-1984) |
Phil Cross |
Signed for Cefn in December
2005 after a brief spell with Bangor City at the start of the season. (Dob: 08-09-1984) |
Peter Pahulyi |
Towering, lanky goalkeeper
who joined The Druids from Slovakian side FC Tatran Presov in the
summer of 2005. (Dob: 26-03-1984) |
Rhys Robbins |
Promising young defender who normally
plays
on the right. Rhys progressed through the clubs youth
set up but also played for Chester City junior sides. (Dob: 14-10-1987) |
Lee Martin |
Best
remembered by Manchester United followers for his winning goal against
Crystal Palace in the 1990 FA Cup replay, Lee Martin spent eight
seasons at Old Trafford under Ron Atkinson and then Sir Alex Ferguson
making 114 first team appearances including 73 in the First
Divison/Premier League. In 1994 he moved to Glasgow Celtic making
twenty first team appearances before shorter stays at Bristol Rovers
and Huddersfield. The famous Wembley goal won Alex Ferguson his
first Manchester United trophy. An English Under 21 International. (Dob: 05-02-1968) |
Chris Roberts |
Left footed defender who
gained Cymru Alliance experience with Buckley Town before moving to
Unibond side Colwyn Bay. Joined Druids in Decemebr 2005. (Dob: 14-08-1985) |
Matthew Dabbs |
Former Wrexham FC
apprentice signed from Caernarfon Town in November 2004. (Dob: 07-11-1983) |
Mark Hobson |
Tall
defender who was spotted playing junior football in the Chester area by
then Oswestry Town manager Dave Norman. Has WP
experience with Oswestry and Caernarfon Town. (Dob: 08-09-1974) |
Chris Lightfoot |
Hugely experienced defender
who joined The Druids in July 2005. Chris began hsi career at
Chester City before moving to Wigan Athletic, Crewe and Oldham.
In non league circles he has played for Morecambe and Runcorn.
FORCED TO RETIRE DUE TO INJURY IN
SEPTEMBER 2005 (Dob: 01-04-1970) |
Aled Rowlands
|
Druids longest serving player and club
captain signed from his local club Rhos Aelwyd in 1993. One of
Aled's greatest accomplishments must be playing for Wales Under 18's
against Scotland, Switzerland, Northern Ireland and Austria. (Dob: 12-07-1971) |
Paul Mazzarella |
Skilful attacking
midfielder who joined Connahs Quay from Wrexham FC in the summer of
1999, moved to Plaskynaston in the summer of 2005. (Dob: 08-08-1980) |
Martin Chalk |
Midfielder who
joined Rhyl
after being released by Wrexham FC during the summer of 2002.
English Football League experience with Derby
County & Stockport County before moving to The Racecourse. Moved
to Plaskynaston via Caernarfon in
August 2005. (Dob: 04-11-1980) |
Alec Stacey |
Skilful young midfielder previously with
Wrexham FC, has Cymru Alliance experience with local rivals Gresford
Athletic. (Dob: 29-01-1984) |
Ian Williams |
Diminutive midfielder signed from
Penycae during the summer of 2004. Composed on the ball and
willing to graft to win the ball back. (Dob: 24-07-1979) |
Paul McDonnell |
Midfielder re-signed from
Connahs Quay in November 2005 after less than six months with the
Deeside club.. Previous clubs include Cammell Laird FC. (Dob: 07-03-1981) |
Matthew Cook |
A former Welsh Under 19
International who has played for Leigh RMI, Matthew joined Cefn Druids
from Chester City in the summer of 2005. (Dob: 07-09-1985) |
Andrew Edgar |
Competitive midfielder
signed from Pavillion FC during the summer of 2004. (Dob: 04-12-1983) |
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.
His versatility has been a boost for Cefn during an injury hit
season as Osian has filled in at fullback and wingback as well as
midfield, often during the same match! (Dob: 15-10-1984) |
Kieron Durkan |
Experienced midfielderwho
made 275 English
League appearances for a number of clubs including Wrexham, Stockport
County, Macclesfield and Swansea City. Chester born, Kieron
represented The Republic of Ireland at Under 21 level.
Signed for Cefn Druids during the summer of 2005. (Dob: 01-12-1973) |
Ben Jones |
Promising young striker who joined The
Druids from the Wrexham FC academy. (Dob: 05-09-1986) |
Marc Griffiths |
Promising young striker who
has played for Welshpool Town reserves where he also made a handful of
Welsh Premeirship appearances. Lives in the Oswestry area. (Dob: 16-05-1984) |
Gareth Roberts |
Goalscoring forward who joined The Bluebirds during
the summer of 2005 from Welsh National League side Bradley Villa. (Dob: 27-09-1979) |
Darren Williams |
Tall, hard working striker
joineded Buckley Town during the summer of 2004, previously with Cefn
United where he initially gained his goalscoring reputation. Moved
to Cefn from Connahs Quay Nomads in March 2005. (Dob: 04-11-1981) |
Jamie McNeil |
Experienced goalscorer
signed from Coedpoeth United in November 2004, also on CA forms with
local rivals Lex X1. (Dob: 13-11-1978) |
Kevin Leech |
Powerful striker who has
Welsh Premiership
experience with Oswestry Town & Airbus who rejoined The Druids
in December 2005. Previously played for Chester area side
Christleton and is on Cymru Alliance forms with Flint Town United. (Dob: 10-03-1974) |
Ian Andrews |
Forward who made his name
as a goalscorer with Penycae in the Welsh National League. (Dob: 31-01-1979) |
Mike Heverin |
Striker signed from
Warrington Town in Decmeber 2005. Ian began his career at Crewe
Alexandra and has played for Skemersdale, Runcorn, Northwich and Leek
Town. (Dob: 13-10-1979) |
Alun Evans |
Well travelled left footer
who was once transfered from Flint Town to bangor City for £500.
Went on to play for Colwyn Bay in the Unibond League and more
recently Flint in the Cymru Alliance. Signed for Cefn in November
2005
and made his debut in the 2-2 draw with Bangor at Plaskynaston. (Dob: 02-05-1973) |
Samuel Kehinde |
Young Nigerian born striker
who joined The Ancients after a brief spell training with Wrexham FC. (Dob: 07-12-1987) |
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Michael Price |
Former Aston Villa apprentice who has
Welsh Premier experience with Caersws, more recently has turned out for
his local side Brymbo. (Dob: 28-05-1981) |
Louis Macken |
Goalkeeper. |
Matthew Cooper |
Promising young defender in his second
season with the club after joining from Wrexham FC. (Dob: 15-12-1986) |
Gareth Evans |
Promising young defender. (Dob: 10-01-1987) |
Tom Coulson |
Promising young defender who joined Caersws from
Chester City during the summer of 2004, moved to Guilfield and
then onto Cefn in march 2005. (Dob: 28-07-1985) |
Tony Dunn |
Defender signed from Leigh
RMI in December 2004. (Dob: 24-08-1983) |
Matthew Dabbs |
Former Wrexham FC
apprentice signed from Caernarfon Town in November 2004. (Dob: 07-11-1983) |
Phil Salmon |
Young defender signed from
Wirral junior football in August 2004. (Dob: 16-06-1984) |
Steven Brook |
Defender signed from Penycae during the
summer of 2004. (Dob: 12-08-1977) |
Nick Parry |
Tough tackling fullback who joined the
club from Shrewsbury Town. (Dob: 16-02-1983) |
James Barlow |
Defender signed from
Chester area side Blacon Youth during the summer of 2004. (Dob: 10-02-1979) |
Aled Rowlands
|
Druids
longest serving player and club captain signed from his local club Rhos
Aelwyd in 1993. One of Aled's greatest accomplishments must be
playing for Wales Under 18's against Scotland, Switzerland, Northern
Ireland and Austria. (Dob: 12-07-1971) |
Alan Morgan |
Former
Tranmere Rovers defender or midfielder signed from Porthmadog middway
through the 2003-04 campaign. Brother of Aberystwyth midfielder
Bari Morgan. A Welsh U21 International. (Dob: 02-11-1973) |
Paul McDonnell |
Midfielder signed from
Cammell Laird FC in August 2004. (Dob: 07-03-1981) |
John Main |
Midfielder in his second season with the
club, signed from Warrington Town. (Dob: 05-02-1974) |
Alec Stacey |
Skilful young midfielder previously with
Wrexham FC, has Cymru Alliance experience with local rivals Gresford
Athletic. (Dob: 29-01-1984) |
Craig Salisbury |
Young midfielder who has returned to
Plaskynaston after a spell with Caersws. (Dob: 23-08-1983) |
Ian Williams |
Midfielder signed from Penycae during
the summer of 2004 (Dob: 24-07-1979) |
Kevin Evans |
Midfielder signed from
Denbigh Town during the summer of 2004. (Dob: 13-02-1987) |
Jason Farrington |
Midfielder signed from
Pavillion FC during the summer of 2004. (Dob: 02-06-1978) |
Andrew Edgar |
Midfielder signed from
Pavillion FC during the summer of 2004. (Dob: 04-12-1983) |
Paul Gilder |
Midfielder signed from
Manchester City in November 2004. (Dob: 05-11-1983) |
Angel
Jimenez |
Midfielder
signed
from CF Dinamo De Estrecho in November
2004. (Dob: 27-01-1981) |
Sam Baker |
Midfielder who joined
Druids from Manchester area football in October 2004. (Dob: 31-07-1980) |
Phillip Almond |
Midfielder signed from
Bebbington Athletic during the summer of 2004. (Dob: 04-12-1983) |
Mike Thompson |
Promising young striker
signed from Mond Rangers in the summer of 2004. (Dob: 05-01-1984) |
Ben Jones |
Promising young striker who joined The
Druids from the Wrexham FC academy. (Dob: 05-09-1986) |
Roy Cardus |
Promising young striker who is also on
Cymru Alliance forms with Bala Town. (Dob: 21-05-1986) |
Anthony Williams |
Talented young striker with an eye for a
goal, previously with Lex X1 in the Cymru Alliance. (Dob: 04-08-1982) |
Darren Williams |
Tall, hard working striker
joineded Buckley Town during the summer of 2004, previously with Cefn
United where he initially gained his goalscoring reputation. Moved
to Cefn from Connahs Quay Nomads in March 2005. (Dob: 04-11-1981) |
Kevin Leech |
Experienced striker who
joined Druids from Christleton in November 2004, previous Welsh
Premiership experience with Oswestry Town. (Dob: 10-03-1974) |
Jamie McNeil |
Experienced goalscorer
signed from Coedpoeth United in November 2004, also on CA forms with
local rivals Lex X1. (Dob: 13-11-1978) |