Welshpool Town







  Maesydre
  Recreation Ground
  Welshpool
   Powys
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  Tel: 01938 553027

  Manager

  Graham Evans
 
Secretary
  Graham Breeze


  Welshpool is a market town on the Welsh/Shropshire border midway between Oswestry (to the North) and Newtown (South).

   Follow A483 to Welshpool, at roundabout adjacent to old Railway Station turn into exit signposted Town Centre and Railway Station.
   Immediately at the next - smaller roundabout - turn right (with old station clearly visible on left) and after 50 yards turn left into road signposted:  "Maesydre Recreation Ground". 
   Ample parking, very reasonable tea hut!
 
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Welshpool Town History & Honours
  Welshpool Town was formed in 1878 but adopted such colourful names as Welshpool Wanderers and Welshpool Warriors - although the latter may have been a separate club.  The club reformed as Welshpool AFC in 1889 after one season as Welshpool United and briefly flirted with the Shropshire League.
  After the First World (Great) War Welshpool competed in the Central Wales leagues winning the Central Section in 1921.  Four years later in 1925 the club stepped up to the First Divison (North) after finishing as runners up to Llanidloes Town. 
  After the Second World War Welshpool moved to the Welsh National League (Wrexham area).  Success followed including Welsh National League Champions 1955, 1956, 1962 & 1965.  The club then returned to the Mid Wales League which it won seven times between 1968-80, as well as The Welsh Amateur Cup in 1972.
  In 1990 Town were founder members of the Cymru Alliance, finishing second in 1993 and again in 1996.  The second occasion Champions Oswestry Town were not eligible for promotion, Welshpool took their place in the LoW instead.  The 1997 finish of 17th was to prove the best to date, the following season the club were relegated to the Cymru Alliance, their current competition.
  The club finished third in 2001 and then champions in 2002 and carried out sustantial ground improvements to return to the LoW for the start of the 2002-03 season.  The club are thought to be considering a move away from the shared facility which hinders progress due to the local cricket team.
  Controversially reprieved from relegation in 2003 after the clubs vote in their favour was initially overturned by the "golden share" vote of the FAW.  After a slightly better season in 2003-04 manager Russ Cadwallader was sacked to be replaced by much travelled Aberystwyth based Tommy Morgan.  Talk of an improved budget and big money approaches to WP suggest better times ahead for the Powys side.

 
 Welshpool Town Record 1991-2010
 
Season
Competition
Pos
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
1
1990-91
Cymru Alliance
7th
26
11
7
8
54
40
40
2
1991-92
Cymru Alliance
16th
30
20
7
3
74
23
1*
3
1992-93
Cymru Alliance
2nd
28
21
2
5
92
34
65
4
1993-94
Cymru Alliance
2nd
34
26
3
5
93
29
81
5
1994-95
Cymru Alliance
9th
34
13
7
14
57
61
46
6
1995-96
Cymru Alliance
2nd
36
23
7
6
83
40
76
7
1996-97
League of Wales
17th
40
10
9
21
50
80
39
8
1997-98
League of Wales
19th
38
6
7
25
55
97
25
9
1998-99
Cymru Alliance
8th
30
11
9
10
47
39
42
10
1999-00
Cymru Alliance
4th
32
17
6
9
60
41
57
11
2000-01
Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
3rd
32
19
7
6
86
35
64
12
2001-02
Huws Gray Fitlock Cymru Alliance
1st
34
25
5
4
101
29
80
13
2002-03
Welsh Premier League
17th
34
7
7
20
30
62
28
14
2003-04
Welsh Premier League
15th
32
6
7
19
35
71
25
15
2004-05
Welsh Premier League
9th
34
14
9
11
55
46
51
16
2005-06
Welsh Premier League
6th
34
15
9
10
59
48
54
17
2006-07
Welsh Premier League
4th
32
17
9
6
54
33
60
18
2007-08
Welsh Premier League
10th
34
12
10
12
49
52
46
19
2008-09
Welsh Premier League 11th 34
11
7
16
48
70
40
20
2009-10
Welsh Premier League
16th
34
6
5
23
30
70
23

 
Manager:  Chris Herbert

   After Mike Barton left in November 2010, Welshpool turned to Chester based Chris Herbert to take the reigns.
   Herbert had played for a number of



Welshpool Town Team Line ups from August 2010

at Flint on 24th August 2010

at Porthmadog on 19th February 2011

Dave Jones
1
Dave Jones
1

2
Josh Wood
2
Dan Barnett
2

3
Adam Knight
3
John Keegan
3

4
Scott Jones
4
Tom Evans
4

5
Glenn Evans
5
Lee McElmeel
5

6
John Harris
6
John Dowridge
6

7
Scott Bright
7
Jack Pickering
7

8
Tommy Lewis
8
Wes Kilgannon
8

9
Luke Smith
9
Nathan Mapletoft
9

10
Zac Manhire
10
Chris Melia
10

11
Matt Knight
11
Josh Evans
11

12
George Clifton
12
Andy Stockton
12

14
Craig Blakemore
14
Chris Herbert
14

15
Benji Evans
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Ben Graham
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Garry Foster
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Dave Jones (GK)
A highly promising young goalkeeper Dave signed for his home town team in August 2010 after making more than thirty Welsh Premier appearances for Newtown. Dave began his career as a youth team 'keeper with Shrewsbury Town.
(Dob:  3-02-1990)
Dan Barnett
A former Shrewsbury Town youth teamer Dan made more than seventy Welsh Premier appearances, chiefly for Cefn Druids, but included half a dozen for Welshpool. He rejoined The Lilywhites in January 2011 having also played for Market Drayton. A mobile centreback who is strong in the air.
(Dob:  09-09-1988)
Robbie Dean
Defender signed from Upton AAAs, a defender previously with Cefn Druids and Newtown. Robbie spent ten years with Shrewsbury Town working his way up through the various age group sides before his release in 2008.
(Dob:  19-11-1988)
John Keegan
A well travelled defender John rejoined Welshpool from Rhyl in January 2011. He has more than 130 Welsh Premier appearances to his name including ninety for The Lilywhites alongside thirty for Porthmadog and thirteen for Caernarfon Town. Centrehalf John has also played for York City, Chester, Scarborough, Hucknall Town and enjoyed a spell coaching soccer in the USA.
(Dob:  05-08-1981)
Paul Dowridge
A well travelled tough tackling defender, Paul returned to Welshpool in September 2010 having notched up more than 150 Welsh Premier appearances for 'Pool, Cefn Druids, Airbus UK and Connahs Quay. Twin brother of John Dowridge.
(Dob:  21-11-1977)
Jack Pickering
Newcastle under Lyme based midfielder or defender Jack signed for Welshpool in November 2010 from Vauxhall Motors FC.
John Dowridge
A defender formerly with Chester based Blacon Youth, John joined Welshpool in September 2010 having previously played for Cefn Druids and Airbus UK.  Twin brother of Paul Dowridge.
(Dob:  2111-1977)
Tom Evans
A product of the TNS academy system, Montgomery based Tom joined Welshpool from this home town side in December 2010. A tough tackling midfielder or fullback Tom is adept in defence and attack.
(Dob:  15-07-1989)
Josh Evans
A former Shrewsbury Town academy defender or midfielder, Josh joined Welshpool on loan from Newtown in January 2011.
(Dob:  24-08-1992)
Lee McElmeel
A midfielder who made eight Welsh Premier appearances for Airbus UK in 2005, Lee joined Welshpool in September 2010. His previous clubs include Chester based Blacon Youth.
(Dob:  21-08-1984)
Wes Kilgannon
A skilful passing midfielder who has Welsh Premier experience with Caernarfon Town, Connahs Quay and Airbus UK, Wes joined Welshpool in November 2010. Began his career with Chester City.
(Dob:  08-04-1982)
Nathan Mapletoft
A pacey striker Nathan scored three goals from six starts for Airbus UK during the 2006-07 season. Joined Welshpool in January 2011 having also played for Ellesmere Port and Newton.
(Dob:  29-10-1984)
Chris Melia
A former Winsford United striker Chris scored a dozen Welsh Premier goals in sixty games for Connahs Quay and Caersws. Has also played for St Werburghs and Cefn Druids.
(Dob:  20-02-1981)
Andy Stockton
  
  
A pacey winger Andy joined Airbus UK from Barrow Athletic in March 2007 but left after a handful of substitute appearances. Joined Welshpool in February 2011 having also played for Buckley Town.
(Dob:  10-12-1989)
Chris Herbert
Player manager Chris Herbert built up a reputation as a consistent goalscorer in Welsh Premier circles during his time with Connahs Quay Nomads. Chris has also played for Christleton and Flint Town United.
(Dob:  028-02-1978)

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Dave Jones (GK)
A highly promising young goalkeeper Dave signed for his home town team in August 2010 after making more than thirty Welsh Premier appearances for Newtown. Dave began his career as a youth team 'keeper with Shrewsbury Town.
(Dob:  3-02-1990)
Jon Gamble
A no nonesense defender Jon is in his second spell with the club, previously with Shrewsbury Town and Guilsfield, Rejoins 'Pool after an earlier spell when he made one Welsh Premier appearance. Has more recenlty played for Dyffryn Banw.
(Dob:  02-05-1984)
Adam Knight
Defender Adam made a solitary Welsh Premier appearance for Welshpool during the 2009-10 season when he was more generally involved with the club's reserves.
(Dob:  09-05-1986)
Paul Dowridge
A well travelled tough tackling defender, Paul returned to Welshpool in September 2010 having notched up more than 150 Welsh Premier appearances for 'Pool, Cefn Druids, Airbus UK and Connahs Quay. Twin brother of John Dowridge.
(Dob:  2111-1977)
John Dowridge
A defender formerly with Chester based Blacon Youth, John joined Welshpool in September 2010 having previously played for Cefn Druids and Airbus UK.  Twin brother of Paul Dowridge.
(Dob:  2111-1977)
Scott Jones
Midfielder Scott signed for his home town team in August 2009.
(Dob:  08-10-1985)
Glenn Evans
Locally based defender Glenn has around a dozen Welsh Premier starts to his name, for Welshpool, Newtown and Caersws.
(Dob:  14-11-1986)
John Harris
Shropshire based midfielder John joined 'Pool in August 2010 after a brief stint with Cefn Druids. His previous clubs include Morda United and Berriew.
(Dob:  17-03-1983)
George Clifton A Shrewsbury born midfielder George joined Welshpool in January 2007 after playing for a number of local youth sides.
(Dob:  30-06-1990)
Craig Blakemore
A former TNS academy scholar, Craig has Cymru Alliance experience with local rivals Guisfield. He can play at full back, centre back or midfield.
(Dob:  02-05-1987)
James Neal
An Oswestry based utility player James prevously played under manager Barton at Guilsfield, and was reunited with his former boss at Welshpool in October 2010.  More recently played for Four Crosses.
Dan Tolley
Midfielder Dan joined Welshpool from Presteigne St Andrews in September 2010. His football career began on the Shrewsbury Town youth set up during which time Dan represented Wales U19s.
Tommy Lewis
   
  
A strong, passing midfielder, Tommy came through the TNS youth academy and has since played for Trefnonen in the Montgomeryshire Amateur League Division Two.
(Dob:  30-11-1989)
Aaron Stokoe
A Chester based midfielder, Aaron rejoined Welshpool in September 2010, having previously played for the club in the Welsh Premier. Also made half a dozen WP appearances for Porthmadog.
(Dob:  19-06-1985)
Lee McElmeel
A midfielder who made eight Welsh Premier appearances for Airbus UK in 2005, Lee joined Welshpool in September 2010. His previous clubs include Chester based Blacon Youth.
(Dob:  21-08-1984)
Scott Bright
A striker previously with Morda United and then Trefonen in the Montgomeryshire Amateur League Division Two.
Luke Hicks
A goalscoring striker Luke joined Welshpool from Ludlow Town in September 2010, having previously played for Shropshire County League side Woorferton.
(Dob:  18-04-1989)
Matt Knight
A striker who established a reputation as a goalscorer, Matt joined Welshpool from Montgomery League side Waterloo Rovers in 2009.
(Dob:  28-12-1988)
Andy Webb
Oswestry based Andy has played on either side of the border with Ellesmere Rangers and Shawbury in England, plus Defaid Ddu  and Guislfield in Wales. Andy also made thirty Welsh Premier appearances for Newtown in two different spells. He was manager Mike Barton's first signing in October 2010.
(Dob:  14-09-1984)
Callum Wright
A young forward signed from Newtown in October 2010, Callum scored four goals from nine starts for The Robins in Welsh Premier matches.
(Dob:  31-10-1989)

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Danny Jones
A Shropshire based goalkeeper Danny rejoined Welshpool in January 2010 after a spell with Shifnal Town.   He made his 50th Welsh Premier appearances on his return debut on 1st January 2010.  Danny has also played a handful or matches for local rivals Newtown.
(Dob:  23-04-1982)
Steff Edwards Young defender signed during the summer of 2009, previous clubs include Gresford Athletic and Cefn Druids where he made a couple of Welsh Premier appearances.
(Dob:  10-10-1989)
Martin Beattie
A calm and composed left footed defender who joined Welshpool from Bangor City during the first few weeks of the 2009-10 season.  Martin has totted up more than a hundred Welsh Premier appearances since moving to Cefn Druids in December 2004.  Liverpool based he has also played for Nantwich Town and West Kirby.
(Dob:  18-01-1983)
Peter Doran
Liverpool based midfielder Peter, twin brother of former Caernarfon Town defender  His previous clubs include Caernarfon, Connahs Quay and Leigh RMI, Worcester City and Walsall.
(Dob:  30-11-1988)
John Boardman
A former Liverpool FC youngster, John has also played for Burnley but signed for Llangefni in January 2008 from North Wales rivals Colwyn Bay, moving to Welshpool during the summer of 2008.  A no nonesense defender at leftback or at centreback.
(Dob:  06-09-1980)
Max Peate
A Wrexham born defender, Max joined Welshpool from Cymru Alliance side Gresford Athletic during the summer of 2009.
(Dob:  23-03-1989)
Geraint Windsor
Twenty four year old defender previously with Berriew and Kerry. Was named as first team captain prior to the start of the 2004-05 season and has proved to be a key member of the defence and a highly rated defender.
(Dob:  22-06-1980)
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.
(Dob:  30-03-1982)
Arron Pritchard
  
  
A promising young midfielder Arron joined Welshpool from Cymru Alliance hopefuls Llandudno Town during the summer of 2009. He has captained the North Wales Coast FA Under 18s.
(Dob:   17-02-1991)
Andy Davies
A Welshpool born midfielder who spent nine years with local rivals Caersws before moving to Welshpool during the summer of 2008.  Andy has around 240 WP appearances to his name at the start of the 2008-09 season.
(Dob:   30-10-1979)
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.
(Dob:  25-09-1990)
George Hughes
Hard working young midfielder who joined the club following his release from the Shrewsbury Town academy system.  
(Dob:  22-06-1980)
Jordan Kane
  
  
A member of the Wrexham FC academy Jordan joined Welshpool on a loan agreement in January 2010.  A keen sportsman who also plays cricket for Llandudno, centre forward Jordan has represented Wales Under 17s.
Mark Stewart
  
  
A Liverpool born striker Marc began his career as a member of the Wrexham youth system before switching to Cefn Druids during the summer of 2008 and then on to Welshpool in July 2009.
(Dob:  25-07-1990)

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Danny Jones
Goalkeeper who has also played for local rivals Newtown, Danny has experience with Shropshire side Shawbury United.
(Dob:  23-04-1982)
Andy Mulliner
Goalkeeper who has uniquely won Welsh Cup Winners Medals with two different clubs, TNS and Bangor City.  Signed in October 2002 from Connahs Quay Nomads.  Andy is closing in on 400 Welsh Premier appearances, with more than 430 to his name in March 2007..
(Dob:   03-01-1971)
John Boardman
A former Liverpool FC youngster, John has also played for Burnley but signed for Llangefni in January 2008 from North Wales rivals Colwyn Bay, moving to Welshpool during the summer of 2008.  A no nonesense defender at leftback or at centreback.
(Dob:  06-09-1980)
Phil Doughty
Centre half Phil joined Welshpool in January 2009 having started his career at Blackpool whom he played for as a 16 year old in the FA Cup, the club's youngest ever in that competition.  After loan spells at Leigh RMI, Barrow, Macclesfield and Accrington he was released to join Fleetwood Town.
(Dob:  06-09-1986)
Geraint Windsor
Twenty four year old defender previously with Berriew and Kerry. Was named as first team captain prior to the start of the 2004-05 season and has proved to be a key member of the defence and a highly rated defender.
(Dob:  22-06-1980)
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)
Kyle Jacobs
   
     
     
     
Midfielder who joined Bangor City from Macclesfield Town in September 2006.  He began his career at Oldham Athletic and spent a season with Mansfield Town where he made half a dozen first team appearances before moving to Moss Rose in August 2006. Kyle moved to Porthmadog in September 2007 and on to Welshpool in January 2008.
(Dob:  18-10-1986)
John Keegan
   
   
   
Liverpool born defender also on Unibond forms with Colwyn Bay who signed for Welshpool in November 2005 after a spell in America.  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.
(Dob:   05-08-1981)
Andy Davies
A Welshpool born midfielder who spent nine years with local rivals Caersws before moving to Welshpool during the summer of 2008.  Andy has around 240 WP appearances to his name at the start of the 2008-09 season.
(Dob:   30-10-1979)
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)
George Hughes
Young midfielder who joined the club following his release from the Shrewsbury Town academy system.  
(Dob:  22-06-1980)
Martin McCubbin
 
 
A promising young striker on loan from Blackburn Rovers, Maritn has also enjoyed a brief stint with Vauxhall Motors before he arrived at Maesydre in January 2009.
(Dob:   07-03-1990)
Steve Rogers
     

 

Shrewsbury born striker best known for his goalscoring exploits with Oswestry Town, has also played for TNS, Newtown and Caersws.  Joined Welshpool from Cefn Druids in July 2003.  With 99 WP goals to his name at the start of the 2008-09 season Steve is close to joining the 100 club.
(Dob:  16-012-1978)
Paul Roberts
   
   
   
   
   

   
Cricieth based striker was a goalscoring sensation for his local side Porthmadog and attracted a £15000 move to Wrexham where he gained First Team experience and Welsh International honours.  He joined Bangor after a brief spell back at Porthmadog with their Football in The Community Scheme, having scored 14 goals for The Traeth club.  Paul scored the solitary goal in the 2000 Welsh Cup Final having also scored in the Quarter and Semi Final matches.  He also netted the solitary goal in the 1-0 win over Sartid Smederevo in the 2002-03 UEFA Cup at Wrexham.  Rejoined Port during the summer of 2007 but moved on to Welshpool during the summer of 2008.
A Welsh Under 21 International.

(Dob:  29-07-1977)

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Gerard McGuigan
Former Conwy United goalkeeper who also has Welsh Premiership experience with Holywell Town and Caernarfon.  A former Arsenal apprentice, on his day an outstanding goalkeeper, joined Rhyl from North Wales rivals Porthmadog in May 2005 and then moved to Welshpool in December 2005.
(Dob:  20-06-1978)
Paul Dowridge
Left footed defender whose previous clubs include Cefn Druids and Airbus UK.
(Dob:  21-11-1977)
Geraint Windsor
Twenty four year old defender previously with Berriew and Kerry. Was named as first team captain prior to the start of the 2004-05 season.
(Dob:  22-06-1980)
Kyle Jacobs
   
     
     
     
Midfielder who joined Bangor City from Macclesfield Town in September 2006.  He began his career at Oldham Athletic and spent a season with Mansfield Town where he made half a dozen first team appearances before moving to Moss Rose in August 2006. Kyle moved to Porthmadog in September 2007 and on to Welshpool in January 2008.
(Dob:  18-10-1986)
John Keegan
   
   
   
Liverpool born defender also on Unibond forms with Colwyn Bay who signed for Welshpool in November 2005 after a spell in America.  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.
(Dob:   05-08-1981)
Chris Venables
Creative young midfielder who began his career at Shrewsbury Town and established himself with Caersws before switching to Welshpool during the summer of 2007.
(Dob:  23-07-1985)
Ross Stephens
Goalscoring midfielder who began his career as an apprentice with Shrewsbury Town.  Llanidloes born Ross joined Caersws on loan and spent a brief spell with Redditch, came to Welshpool via Rhyl during the summer of 2007.  A freekick specialst with a precision left foot.
(Dob:   28-05-1982)
Dave Cunnah
Robust midfielder who joined Cefn Druids from CA side Lex X1 and then moved to Welshpool in July 2004.  Has more than 120 WP appearances evenly divided between his two clubs.
(Dob:  25-02-1975)
George Hughes
Young midfielder who joined the club following his release from the Shrewsbury Town academy system.  
(Dob:  22-06-1980)
Craig Wilkinson
 

 

Gifted midfielder whose career began at Ruthin Town but quickly rose via Cefn Druids to Preston North End.   Upon his release he retraced his steps through Cefn and onto Ruthin before joining Welshpool in September 2003.
(Dob:  03-08-1983)
Steve Rogers
     

 

Shrewsbury born striker best known for his goalscoring exploits with Oswestry Town, has also played for TNS, Newtown and Caersws.  Joined Welshpool from Cefn Druids in July 2003.  With over 90 WP goals to his name Steve is closing in on 100 goals and 200 games.
(Dob:  16-012-1978)
Ross Jefferies
       
       
Striker whose brother Brett plays in defence.  Wrexham born, Ross signed from Bangor City during the summer of 2004, previous clubs include Cefn Druids and Bala Town.
(Dob:  05-08-1979)
Aden Shannon
Pacey striker signed from Cefn Druids in November 2005.  Moved into Welsh football from Chester area club Blacon Youth.. Has quickly established himself with a good goalscoring record in Welsh Premiership circles.
(Dob:  09-04-1980)
Calvin Davies
Goalscoring striker who joined Connahs Quay during the summer of 2006 but returend to Welshpool in September. Calvin has previously played for Caernarfon Town and Cefn Druids in the Welsh Premier plus a season with Unibond side Colwyn Bay.
(Dob:  14-05-1983)

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Gerard McGuigan
Former Conwy United goalkeeper who also has Welsh Premiership experience with Holywell Town and Caernarfon.  A former Arsenal apprentice, on his day an outstanding goalkeeper, joined Rhyl from North Wales rivals Porthmadog in May 2005 and then moved to Welshpool in December 2005.
(Dob:  20-06-1978)
Wayne Evans
Vastly experienced defender who returned to his home town side after a long professional career.  Born in Welshpool, Wayne made 445 League appearances for Walsall and Rochdale. He also gained Conference experience with Kidderminster Harriers. He spent a short spell coaching in the USA and has also worked in the Wrexham FC youth set up.  Wayne signed for Welshpool in February 2007.
(Dob:  25-08-1971)
Ryan Williamson
   
Defender signed from Connahs Quay Nomads in November 2005, previously played on the Isle of Man.
(Dob:  20-05-1982)
Brett Jefferies
Wrexham born defender or midfielder, twin brother of striker Ross.  Previous clubs include Castell Alyn Rhydymwyn, Oswestry Town and Cefn Druids
(Dob:  05-04-1978)
Geraint Windsor
Twenty four year old defender previously with Berriew and Kerry. Was named as first team captain prior to the start of the 2004-05 season.
(Dob:  22-06-1980)
Ceri James
     
     
Powerfully built central midfielder who joined Welshpool from Cymru Alliance side Llandyrnog United during the summer of 2005.  Ceri has also played for Denbigh Town.
(Dob:  01-12-1983)
Aaron Stokoe
     
Midfielder signed from West Cheshire League side Blacon Youth of Chester.
(Dob:  03-02-1973)
Mark Thomas

 

Hard working utility man who progressed from Newtown's youth system to spend ten years with The Robins.  Joined Welshpool in July 2002.
(Dob:  03-02-1973)
John Keegan
Liverpool born defender also on Unibond forms with Colwyn Bay who signed for Welshpool in November 2005 after a spell in America.  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.
(Dob:   05-08-1981)
Stuart Vernon
Pacey young winger born in St Asaph who signed from Cymru Alliance side Llandyrnog United during the summer of 2006.
(Dob:  20-12-1987)
Dave Cunnah
Robust midfielder who joined Cefn Druids from CA side Lex X1 and then moved to Welshpool in July 2004.  Has more than 120 WP appearances evenly divided between his two clubs.
(Dob:  25-02-1975)
George Hughes
Young midfielder who joined the club following his release from the Shrewsbury Town academy system.  
(Dob:  22-06-1980)
Craig Wilkinson
 

 

Gifted midfielder whose career began at Ruthin Town but quickly rose via Cefn Druids to Preston North End.   Upon his release he retraced his steps through Cefn and onto Ruthin before joining Welshpool in September 2003.
(Dob:  03-08-1983)
Mark Roberts
     
 
Hard working midfield veteran whose reputation as a tough tackling midfielder was acquired at Newtown and TNS in the LoW.  
(Dob:  20-07-1971) 
Steve Rogers
     

 

Shrewsbury born striker best known for his goalscoring exploits with Oswestry Town, has also played for TNS, Newtown and Caersws.  Joined Welshpool from Cefn Druids in July 2003.  With over 90 WP goals to his name Steve is closing in on 100 goals and 200 games.
(Dob:  16-012-1978)
Ross Jefferies
       
       
Striker whose brother Brett plays in defence.  Wrexham born, Ross signed from Bangor City during the summer of 2004, previous clubs include Cefn Druids and Bala Town.
(Dob:  05-08-1979)
Aden Shannon
Pacey young striker signed from Cefn Druids in November 2005.  Moved into Welsh football from Chester area club Blacon Youth.. Has quickly established himself with a good goalscoring record in Welsh Premiership circles.
(Dob:  09-04-1980)
Calvin Davies
Goalscoring striker who joined Connahs Quay during the summer of 2006 but returend to Welshpool in September. Calvin has previously played for Caernarfon Town and Cefn Druids in the Welsh Premier plus a season with Unibond side Colwyn Bay.
(Dob:  14-05-1983)

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Danny Jones
Tall young goalkeeper.
(Dob:   23-04-1982)
Gerard McGuigan
Former Conwy United goalkeeper who also has Welsh Premiership experience with Holywell Town and Caernarfon.  A former Arsenal apprentice, on his day an outstanding goalkeeper, joined Rhyl from North Wales rivals Porthmadog in May 2005 and then moved to Welshpool in December 2005.
(Dob:  20-06-1978)
Grant Dawson
Promising young goalkeeper re-signed from Cefn Druids in October 2005 after joining The Plaskynaston club in June 2005 from The Lilywhites.
(Dob:   04-01-1984)
Steve Goodwin

 

Acrobatic goalkeeper regained his first team place following the departure of Lewis Solly to Aberystwyth,, previously with Llansantffraid and Newtown reserves.
(Dob:   02-10-1979)
Mike Barton
     
       
       
Experienced goalkeeper who is the Guilsfield player manager, signed on as cover on second forms. Mike began his career at Shrewsbury Town before a long affiliation with Newtown and then briefer stays at Rhayader and Oswestry Town.
(Dob:   23-09-1974)
Nick Parry
Strong tackling fullback who joined Welshpool from local rivals Newtown in October 2005.  Nick is a former Shrewsbury Town apprentice who also had brief Unibond experience with Kidsgrove before linking up with Cefn Druids in the WP.
(Dob:   16-02-1982)
Dan March
Tall  young central defender signed from Caernarfon Town in March 2006, previously with Aberystwyth and on the Shrewsbury Town FC Academy.
(Dob:  20-04-1985)
Ryan Williamson
   
Defender signed from Connahs Quay Nomads in November 2005, previously played on the Isle of Man.
(Dob:  20-05-1982)
Brett Jefferies
Tough tackling defender or midfielder, twin brother of striker Ross.  Previous clubs include Castell Alyn Rhydymwyn and Cefn Druids
(Dob:  05-04-1978)
Geraint Windsor
Twenty four year old defender previously with Berriew and Kerry. Was named as first team captain prior to the start of the 2004-05 season.
(Dob:  22-06-1980)
Ceri James
     
     
Powerfully built central midfielder who joined Welshpool from Cymru Alliance side Llandyrnog United during the summer of 2005.
(Dob:  01-12-1983)
Gerard Smith
Midfielder signed from Unibond outfit Colwyn Bay in March 2006.  Previous experience in the English non league system with Hyde United, Rossendale and (Liverpool based) Marine.
(Dob:  28-03-1982)
Gethin Lloyd
       
         
Left footed midfielder who joined Welshpool from Bala Town during the summer of 2005.  Previously with Chester City and Llandyrnog United.
(Dob:  14-11-1983)
Rob Cookson
         
Gifted young leftback who adds width and balance to the side, previously with Kingswood.
(Dob:  09-12-1982)
Mark Thomas

 

Hard working utility man who progressed from Newtown's youth system to spend ten years with The Robins.  Joined Welshpool in July 2002.
(Dob:  03-02-1973)
John Keegan
Midfielder also on Unibond forms with Colwyn Bay who signed for Welshpool in November 2005 after a spell in America.
(Dob:   05-08-1981)
Chris Roberts

 

Gifted midfielder who has LoW experience with Rhayader, Aberystwyth and Newtown.  Brother of midfield team mate Mark.
(Dob:   28-02-1975)
Mark Briggs
Robust midfielder who joined Welshpool during the summer of 2005, his previous clubs include Nortwhich Vivtoria and West Bromwich Albion.
(Dob:  16-02-1982)
Dave Cunnah
Robust midfielder who joined Cefn Druids from CA side Lex and then moved to Welshpool in July 2004.
(Dob:  25-02-1975)
Calvin Davies


Goalscoring striker who joined Connahs Quay during the summer of 2006 but returend to Welshpool in September. Calvin has previously played for Caernarfon Town and Cefn Druids in the Welsh Premier plus a season with Unibond side Colwyn Bay.
(Dob:  14-05-1983)
Craig Wilkinson
 

 

Gifted midfielder whose career began at Ruthin Town but quickly rose via Cefn Druids to Preston North End.   Upon his release he retraced his steps through Cefn and onto Ruthin before joining Welshpool in September 2003.
(Dob:  03-08-1983)
Mark Roberts
     
 
Hard working midfield veteran whose reputation as a tough tackling midfielder was acquired at Newtown and TNS in the LoW.  
(Dob:  20-07-1971) 
Mike Thompson
Winger signed from Rhyl in October 2005, previously with Welsh premier rivals Cefn Druids.
(Dob:  05-01-1984) 
Steve Rogers

 

Shrewsbury based striker best known for his goalscoring exploits with Oswestry Town, has also played for TNS, Newtown and Caersws.  Joined Cefn in January 2003.
(Dob:  16-012-1978)
Ross Jefferies
       
       
Striker whose brother Brett plays in defence.  Signed from Bangor City during the summer of 2004, previous clubs include Cefn Druids.
(Dob:  05-08-1979)
Aden Shannon
Pacey young striker signed from Cefn Druids whom he moved to from Chester area football. Has quickly established himself with a good goalscoring record in Welsh Premiership circles.
(Dob:  09-04-1980)
Calvin Davies
Former Caernarfon Town striker, Calvin joined Welshpool from Colwyn Bay during the summer of 2005. He first came to prominence as a pacey young goalscorer for Ruthin Town in the Cymru Alliance.
(Dob: 14-05-1983)

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Grant Dawson
Goalkeeper signed in November 2004 after impressing in the club's reserves.
(Dob:   04-01-1984)
Dave Hewitt
Experienced goalkeeper signed from Speke FC in March 2005.
(Dob:   08-11-1972)
Steve Goodwin

 

Acrobatic goalkeeper regained his first team place following the departure of Lewis Solly to Aberystwyth,, previously with Llansantffraid and Newtown reserves.
(Dob:   02-10-1979)
Mike Barton
     
       
       
Experienced goalkeeper who is the Guilsfield player manager, signed on as cover on second forms. Mike began his career at Shrewsbury Town before a long affiliation with Newtown and then briefer stays at Rhayader and Oswestry Town.
(Dob:   23-09-1974)
Lee Davies
     
     
Defender who normally plays at rightback, singed from local rivals Newtown.  Is on Cymru Alliance forms with Guilsfield Town.
(Dob:  30-09-1977)
Paul Dowridge
Left footed defender signed from Airbus UK during the autumn of 2004, twin brother of John Dowridge. Previous clubs include Cefn Druids
(Dob:  21-11-1977)
Brett Jefferies
Tough tackling defender or midfielder, twin brother of striker Ross.  Previous clubs include Castell Alyn Rhydymwyn and Cefn Druids
(Dob:  05-04-1978)
Michael Jackson
Defender signed during the summer of 2004 from Rhyl, previously with Southport.  Can operate as a fullback or in central defence.
(Dob:  14-12-1979)
Dave Norman
     
     
Much travelled and widely respected former Oswestry Town manager who signed from Caernarfon during the summer of 2004.  Previous clubs include Macclesfield, TNS, Rhyl and Bangor City. 
(Dob:  21-11-1973)
Geraint Windsor
       
         
Twenty four year old defender previously with Berriew and Kerry. Was named as first team captain prior to the start of the 2004-05 season.
(Dob:  22-06-1980)
Rob Cookson
         
Gifted young leftback who adds width and balance to the side, previously with Kingswood.
(Dob:  09-12-1982)
Mark Thomas

 

Hard working utility man who progressed from Newtown's youth system to spend ten years with The Robins.  Joined Welshpool in July 2002.
(Dob:  03-02-1973)
Chris Roberts

 

Gifted midfielder who has LoW experience with Rhayader, Aberystwyth and Newtown.  Brother of midfield team mate Mark.
(Dob:   28-02-1975)
Dave Cunnah
Robust midfielder who joined Cefn Druids from CA side Lex and then moved to Welshpool in July 2004.
(Dob:  25-02-1975)
Justin Wickham
Skilful right winger best known for his lengthy association with local rivals Newtown.  Joined Welshpool from Ludlow Town in March 2005.
(Dob:   21-11-1975)
Craig Wilkinson
 

 

Gifted midfielder whose career began at Ruthin Town but quickly rose via Cefn Druids to Preston North End.   Upon his release he retraced his steps through Cefn and onto Ruthin before joining Welshpool in September 2003.
(Dob:  03-08-1983)
Mark Roberts
     
 
Hard working midfielder whose reputation as a tough tackling midfielder was acquired at Newtown and TNS in the LoW.  Brother of midfield team mate Chris.
(Dob:  20-07-1971) 
Steve Rogers

 

Shrewsbury based striker best known for his goalscoring exploits with Oswestry Town, has also played for TNS, Newtown and Caersws.  Joined Cefn in January 2003.
(Dob:  16-012-1978)
Ross Jefferies
       
       
Striker whose brother Brett plays in defence.  Signed from Bangor City during the summer of 2004, previous clubs include Cefn Druids.
(Dob:  05-08-1979)
Aden Shannon
Pacey young striker signed from Cefn Druids whom he moved to from Chester area football. Has quickly established himself with a good goalscoring record in Welsh Premiership circles.
(Dob:  09-04-1980)