Thursday 12 January 2012

Strugglers set for key six-pointer

THERE'S no question where the big six-pointer in Welsh League division two is tomorrow as Treharris Athletic Western and Newcastle Emlyn square up in west Wales.
Both have 11 points with the Merthyr Valley club only at the foot of the table courtesy of a much worse goal difference.
The one advantage Treharris will have is that they won the first meeting this season at the Athletic Ground, one of only three wins all season. And boss Joey Clyne has also been boosted by three new signings who will be very familiar to the Treharris faithful.
Former player/manager Craig Reddy returns from Troedyrhiw, Ian Batten is back after six months with Nelson Cavaliers while Richard Williams signs following eight years in Australia where he coached Manly FC.
Runaway leaders Monmouth Town can put a big dent in the hopes of one of the chasing pack this weekend at the Chippenham Sports Ground.
The home side are 17 points clear of second-placed Newport YMCA and take on Croesyceiliog, the team lying third, this Saturday knowing a win will be a big hammer blow to any title aspirations their opponents may have.
Monmouth have won their last five in a row in the league, scoring 22 times in the process and boosting their goal difference to +56, nearly 40 more than the next best, Tata Steel.
One of the many highlights of a fantastic season for Monmouth so far was the reverse fixture in Croesyceiliog last September when they romped to a 5-0 triumph.
Another positive result tomorrow would almost certainly put Croesy out of the running for the league crown.
Aberbargoed Buds, two off the bottom, face a tricky tie against Caerau while Bettws, who need to pick up points to move away from the danger zone, visit Tata Steel. Elsewhere, Caldicot Town play Dinas Powys, Garden Village face Ely Rangers and fourth-placed Penrhiwceiber Rangers entertain Ammanford.
By David Williams

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