CAMBRAIN & Clydach’s long unbeaten run was finally ended by Barry Town following a 3-1 defeat at King George’s New Field.Christian Doidge’s double strike and a goal from Nicky Jones inflicted the Rhondda club’s first loss of the season in Welsh League division one.That 15-game spell has taken Cambrian & Clydach to the top of the table, but with Cwmbran Celtic beating Ton Pentre 1-0 on Saturday their lead has been cut to a single point.Division one top scorer Jason Bertorelli did keep up his excellent scoring form for Cambrian & Clydach...
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Swalec League Round Up
With the Swalec Cup competitions taking precedent, there was a truncated League program with the only Division Two East match of the day seeing Abercynon bag a 32-24 home victory over Fairwater in a highly entertaining match at Y Parc.The hosts picked up a try bonus point in their sixth win of the season with Matthew Turner producing a man of the match performance, amassing 22 points through two penalties, three conversions and a brace of tries, while Luke Davies and Jack Perkins also crossed.Pontarddulais picked up only their second triumph in...
Reds taken to the edge in cup thriller
WELSH Cup holders Llanelli held their nerve to squeeze into this season’s quarter-finals after being taken to the wire by Rhyl at Belle Vue.
In one of three fourth round ties to go the distance, Reds boss Andy Legg saw his side progress thanks to a 5-4 penalty shoot-out victory against the former Premier League club.
Legg breathed a huge sigh of relief when Craig Williams converted the winning spot kick following a thrilling 3-3 draw at the end of extra-time.
The encounter had finished 2-2 after 90 minutes, Rhyl taking the lead through Tom...
Talywain power into fourth round
Talywain’s quest to emulate last year’s Swalec Bowl Champions Senghenydd remains at full throttle thanks to a 20-9 home victory over fellow Four East outfit Chepstow at Emlyn Park to move into the last 16.The hosts bagged three touchdowns through Mark Bromley, Jamie Parry and a penalty try, while Morgan Day landed a conversion and a penalty.Six Central pacemakers Glyncoch pulled off a big upset overturning Four South East highfliers Pontyclun at their base 15-10.The visitors put in a display that belied their league position as they outscored their...
Dunvant give Loughor the Blues
Dunvant produced the Cup upset of the day to move into the fourth round of the Swalec Plate when the Three West side overcame the odds to defeat highflying Two West outfit Loughor 17-14 at Villa Field.
The visitors crossed through Nick Charlier, while outside half Adam Williams stroked home four crucial penalties to seal victory and keep their Cup dreams alive.
The Blues' hopes of emulating Ammanford’s triumph of last year will have to be put...
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Last gasp pen sees Quins progress
Quins fullback Chris Banfield's last minute penalty clinched victory for the hosts
Photo courtesy of AlfiePicsCarmarthen Quins advanced to the third round of the Swalec Cup with a narrow 20-18 victory over Bridgend Ravens at Carmarthen Park.
It was second time in a week that the two sides faced off, with Quins also coming out on top 34-17 last week at the Brewery Field. This, however, was a much more tightly contested match with a last minute Chris...
Friday, 27 January 2012
David Williams’s Welsh Boxing Blog - No. 1
IT doesn’t seem long ago that the future of Welsh boxing wasn’t looking too rosy.
During the eight months or so from March to November 2008, the country, and Calzaghe gym in particular, saw its three world champions’ reigns come to an end.As the dust settled on Joe Calzaghe’s retirement - his last fight against Roy Jones followed title defeats for Enzo Maccarinelli and Gavin Rees – there were fears boxing in Wales would never reach the same heights again.In truth, for a country the size of Wales to have as many fighters at the top of their respective...
Super Mac set for Premier loan stint
WELSH League top scorer Daniel MacDonald will bid farewell to Monmouth Town after tomorrow’s match at Dinas Powys – but the striker won’t be away for too long.MacDonald, who has scored a remarkable 34 goals for the division two leaders this season, 13 more than anyone else, is off to Premier League Carmarthen Town on a month’s loan.And, when you look at his record so far this term, it’s not difficult to see why new Town boss Mark Aizlewood is keen to utilise his services as a prolific marksman.MacDonald has contributed nearly half of Monmouth’s...
Pressure is on Llanelli says Rhyl boss Strong
RHYL boss Greg Strong is happy to go into tomorrow’s Welsh Cup clash with Llanelli as underdogs and believes all the pressure will be on the reigning champions.
Andy Legg’s men are favourites for the last 16 tie at Rhyl’s Belle Vue home but go up against a side that already have a Premier League scalp to their name in the competition.
The Lilywhites beat Newtown 2-1 in the last round and are now just one win away from reaching the quarter-finals.
And manager Strong reckons that despite the standout match of the weekend being screened live on...
Swalec Plate Round Three Preview
The Swalec Plate enters the third round this weekend with 32 clubs vying to emulate Ammanford’s victory in Cardiff last season.
The regionalised draw provides a feast of local derbies, including Maesteg Quins welcoming neighbours Maesteg to South Parade, with the Three South West trailblazers looking to clinch their maiden win over their bitter rivals and with Maesteg struggling in Two West, few would call it an upset.
In an interesting clash, Three South East pacemakers Llanishen travel to last year’s Swalec Bowl Champions and Three East highfliers...
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Swalec Cup Round Two Predictions
Aberavon v Bargoed
The Wizards runners up last year will be keen to go one better this year, however they go into the match against the Division One East leaders on the back of two defeats. Both sides rely heavily on their big packs and I think the Wizards will have the edge in that department and will win convincingly.
Verdict-Aberavon by 15 points
Ammanford v Tata SteelAmmanford suffered a 67-6 drubbing at the hands of Division One West title contenders the Saints in the league last week. Although they have home advantage and cup pedigree...
Monday, 23 January 2012
Caton's keeper misfortune causes chaos
ANDY Preece’s reign as director of football at Airbus UK Broughton got off to the perfect start with a handsome 4-1 victory over Bala Town in the League Cup first round first leg.
However, it was a dismal night for Preece’s opposite number Colin Caton as Bala played nearly the whole match with 10 men after substitute ‘keeper Terry McCormick was sent off eight minutes after coming on the field.
His introduction came when first-choice goalkeeper Mark Pullman was stretchered following a collision with Wingmakers striker Craig Whitfield only two...
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