LLANGOLLEN FOOTBALL CLUB
updated on Sunday 10th September - 16.25
PICTURE - This is the influential figure of the Reserve Team Manager, Towyn Evans during his holiday in Faliraki. A fine figure of a man !
Welsh National League - Wrexham Area
First Team - Premier Division
Premier Division League Cup Winners 1999 / 2000
Reserves - Division Two
Llangollen FC 6 - 1 Chirk AAA
Scorers:- Wayne Harrington 4
Gareth Lloyd 1
Dave Millar 1
Sent Off - Marc Tobin
Both teams agreed that the Referee had a nightmare and spoilt the game.
Brief Club History
Llangollen Football Club was formed as early as 1908 but clubs such as Arosfa and Berwyn Rangers were the pioneers of football in the Vale of Llangollen at the turn of the century.The present club came to prominence in the 1950's and enjoyed success until the mid seventies when a decline seems to have set in after winning the North East Wales Cup in 1974 more than 20 years elapsed before they won the next real honours. During it's heyday the Club was managed by Scotsman Jim Birrell and retained his connections with the club until 1992 when along with other committee members resigned from the club.
It was under the guidance of ex-player Chris Tobin, who took over the reigns in 1992, that the club reached the final of the Horace Wynne Cup in his first season in charge losing to Saltney after extra time. Three years later, they reached the final of the same cup and won by defeating Brickfield Rangers, they also won the Division One League Cup defeating Bala Town in the Final and gained promotion back to the Premier Division.
The 1999 / 2000 season - The previous season seen Llangollen FC struggling near the bottom of both Division's. At the AGM, Chris Tobin stepped down as first team Manager and was replaced by Kevin Richards. Kevin had worked as Chris' no.2 for a few years and realised the potential the club had within it's ranks. One of Kevin's first signings was Goalkeeper Simon Clemence who brought a vast amount of experience to the team. After finishing in 6th position in the league, the highlight of the season was when Llangollen won the Premier Division League Cup defeating Penley in the Final 3-1.
The Reserves also changed Manager's at the AGM with Roger Thomas handing over to Towyn Evans. In his first season of management Towyn's fledglings finished the season in 6th place and he has brought through a great deal of youngsters from Arosfa Youth.
Ground:
Tower Fields, off Dinbren Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire
Kit Colours:
Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts, Blue Socks
Kit Sponsors:
Banks Brewery, Smithfield Hotel, Llangollen
Chairman:
Phil Jones
Vice Chairman:
Chris Tobin
Treasurer:
Dave Williams
Secretary:
Kevin Richards
1st Team Manager:
Kevin Richards
Assistant Manager:
Mike Rogers
Reserve Team Manager:
Towyn Evans
Assistant Manager:
Chris Tobin
Friday 18th August 2000 Corwen (league)Away
Won 4-2
Tuesday 22nd August 2000 Brymbo Broughton(league) Home
Lost 3-2
Saturday 26th August 2000 Penley (league) Away
Won 4-2
Tuesday 29th August 2000 Brickfield (league) Away
Drew 2 v 2
Saturday 2nd August 2000 Hand Hotel (league) Away 2.30pm
Postponed
Saturday 9th August 2000 Chirk AAA (league) Home
Won 6-1
1. Simon Clemence
2. Rob Evans
3. Damien Tobin
4. Gary Burgoyne
5. Tom Lewis
6. Marc Tobin
7. Dave Millar - 1 goal
8. Richard Jones
9. Gareth Lloyd - 1 goal
10. Wayne Harrington - 4 goals
11. Kevin Jones
12. Tom Erratt
14. Ashley Wilson
15. Glyn Roberts
Saturday 16th September 2000 Flexsys Cefn Druids(league) Home 2.30pm
Saturday 23rd September 2000 Brymbo Broughton (league) Away 2.30pm
Saturday 30th September 2000 Castell Alun (league) Away 2.30pm
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Saturday 26th August 2000 Borras Park (League) Home 2.30pm
Won 6 - 3
Wednesday 30th August 2000 Bala Town (League) Home 6.30pm
Won 4 - 3
Saturday 2nd September 2000 Mold Reserves (league)Away 2.30pm
Won 3-1
Saturday 9th September 2000 Overton Rec. (league) Away 2.30pm
Postponed
Saturday 16th September 2000 Coedpoeth (league)Away 2.30pm
Saturday 23rd September 2000 Llay Welfare Res. Home 2.30pm
Saturday 30th September 2000 Rhos Aelwyd Reserves Home 2.30pm
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First Team Squad
Simon Clemence - Goalkeeper
Has been one of the top goalkeepers in the area for many years. Spent most of his career at Brymbo but has played at Conwy, Rhyl and Cefn Druids. In his second season at Llangollen where he has been a major influence. Voted Players Player of the Season 1999/2000.
Appearances 5
Goals 0
Damien Tobin - Defender
Started last season playing right midfield but reverted to full back due to defensive injuries.
Appearances 5
Goals 0
Tom Lewis - Defender
New signing who has progressed through the Arosfa Youth setup. Made his debut as centre-half against Morda. Played center midfield against Brickfield.
Appearances 2
Goals 0
Rob Evans - Defender
Played most of last season in the Reserves but made a couple of first team appearances towards the end of the season. Looking to make left back his position this season and so far has not let the Manager down on any occasion. Does like a drink on a Friday night though !
Appearances First Team 1 + (4)sub
Appearances Reserves 2
Goals First Team 0
Goals Reserve Team 1
Lee Richards - Defender
Was a regular for Cefn Druids in their early days in the Cymru Alliance and has had a tremendous season considering he has been out of the game for two years. His main asset is his pace and he has all the abilities to play as sweeper. Misses Chirk AAA due to 3 match ban.
Appearances 4
Goals 0
Richard Hughes - Defender
Did not break into the first team until late last season but has not looked back since making his season. His positional play is exceptional. He will miss the first few games of the new season due to cricket commitments. No-one has seen him since Sunday's 3-legged race !
Appearances (2)
Goals 0
Gary Burgoyne - Defender
Finished last season on a bad note after breaking his collarbone playing against Chirk AAA in League Cup Semi-Final. Played his first comeback game coming on as sub against Morda. A regular in the side so far this season.
Appearances 5
Goals 0
Dave Millar - Midfield
In his fourth season at the club after signing from OC Fibreglass. Free kick specialist who has scored some vital goals. Playing left back at the moment
Appearances 5
Goals 1
Marc Tobin - Midfield
Has the potential to become one of the top midfielders in the area. Spent all his career at Llangollen but made his League of Wales debut last season for Caersws. Scored two already this season. Went off injured against Brickfield.
Appearances 5
Goals 2
Scott Francis - Midfield
Started his career as centre forward at Cefn Druids but suffered a serious knee injury three years ago. Misses Chirk game due to going on holiday with his father-in-law Manager, Kevin Richards.
Appearances 4
Goals 3
Kevin Jones - Midfield
Played all of last season in the Reserves but has told the Manager I feels it is time to move up to the first team. Played against Brickfield at right midfield.
Appearances 3 + (2) sub
Goals 0
Wayne Burgoyne - Midfield
Missed most of last season due to a number of injuries, a season to forget. He will be out of action until October.
Appearances 0
Goals 0
Glyn Roberts - Midfield
Electric pace and scores at least a dozen goals each season from right midfield. Missed last 3 games.
Appearances 2 + (1) sub
Goals 0
Ashley Wilson - Midfield
Although a Llangollen lad he played for Flexsys Cefn Druids last season. Tough tackling midfielder who made his debut coming on as sub against Penley.
Appearances First Team (2) sub
Appearances Reserves 2
Goals 0
Gareth Lloyd - Forward
A relative newcomer to the side after playing for Rhos Aelwyd . Scored more than 20 goals last season and has a bright future in the game. Won Young Player of the Season last year. Scored another two against Brickfield.
Appearances 5
Goals 6
Paul Johnson - Forward
In only his third season with the club and has scored some vital goals last season. Fast attacking player who is a valuable member of the squad. Scored two against Corwen. Injury doubt for Saturday.
Appearances 3 + (1)sub
Goals 2
Richard Jones - Forward
Equally at home on either flank and has lightening pace. Another player who could make a name for himself in local football. Only has 2 games to play before he goes to University.
Appearances 5
Goals 0
Wayne Harrington - Forward
Signed pre-season from Llay Welfare. He played at Llangollen about 4 years ago and scored his fair share of goals. Scored four against Chirk AAA.
Appearances 1 + (1) sub
Goals 4
New Signings
Ashley Wilson - Midfield
Wayne Harrington - Forward
Jimmy Connelly - Midfield
Tom Lewis - Defence
Phil Bathers - Midfield
Manager - Kevin Richards
His second season in charge and has been associated with Llangollen since a 14 year old, apart a short spell at Cefn Albion. He would like to make Llangollen a force they once were. He has carried on where Chris Tobin left off.
Mike Rogers - Coach
Well known in local football, Mike was assistant to Ken Roberts in his spell at Cefn Druids. A former professional and has been a great influence in Kevin's first season in charge. Looking at the performances so far in friendlies it seems Mike's pre-season training of running up Dinbren and Llantysilio hills are paying off.
RESERVES TEAM SQUAD
Paul Owens - Goalkeeper
Appearances 3
Goals 0
Alex Hughes - Goalkeeper / Forward
Appearances 1 + (2) sub
Goals 2
Rob Lomas - Defender - ** Man of the Match vs Mold**
Appearances 2
Goals 0
Dave Lloyd - Defender
Appearances 3
Goals 0
John Evans - Defender
Appearances 1
Goals 0
James Richards - Defender
Appearances 3
Goals 0
Christian Elwell - Midfield
Appearances 2
Goals 1
Rob Claybrook - Midfield
Appearances 3
Goals 1
Harvey Pritchard - Midfield
Appearances 3
Goals 0
Matthew Quinn - Midfield
Appearances - (1) sub
Goals - 0
Ian Grindley - Midfield
Appearances 2
Goals 3
Matthew Stanczyszyn - Midfield
Appearances (2) sub
Goals 0
Paul Curran - Midfield
Appearances 0
Goals 0
Towyn Evans - Midfield
Appearances - Reserves (1) sub
Appearances - First Team (1) sub
Goals 0
Tom Erratt - Forward
First Team Appearances (1) sub
Reserve Team Appearances 3
Goals 1
John Grindley - Forward
Appearances 3
Goals 3
Wayne Maybury - Forward
Appearances (2)
Goals 1
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Football managers explain...
Sir Alex Ferguson
"As far as I'm concerned he crossed the road at least a minute early according to my watch."
George Graham
"I want good, solid team chickens who'll cross the road in a straight line when they're told and how they're told. There's no room at this club for a prima donna chicken running around aimlessly - he's not worth it!"
Gianluca Vialli
"When the fish are down, he'll just be one of the chaps. It doesn't matter to me whether he's an Italian, French or English chicken as long as he's willing to die on the pitch for Chelsea."
Peter Reid
"Just cross the f***ing road, you chicken f***!"
Glenn Hoddle
"The chicken was hit by the lorry when crossing the road because in a previous life it had been a bad chicken."
Brian Clough
"If God had wanted chickens to cross roads he'd have put corn in the tarmac. Anyway, I'm more interested in Wild Turkey."
Ron Atkinson
"Spotter's badge, Clive. For me, Chicko's popped up at the back stick, little eyebrows, and gone bang! And I'll tell you what - I've got a sneaking feeling that this road's there to be crossed."
Ruud Gullit
"I am hoping to see some sexy poultry."
Gordon Strachan
"I'm really proud of the wee fella. Let's face it, if it had been one of the big chickens everyone would be saying how well he'd done, but as it's one of the wee chickens it must be luck."
John Gregory
"Two months ago that chicken was saying he was happy here. Now he tells me he wants to cross the road. I feel like shooting him."
Kevin Keegan
"OK, so the chicken's dead, but I still feel, hey, he can go all the way to the other side of the road."
100 Club Winners - Saturday 9th September 2000
Dave Williams - £20
Lee Richards - £10
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