Club News

After last nights MMP league AGM “The Saints” first team have been promoted to division 1 (step 3) in the pyramid.

It’s the last season the leagues will run before the new format come into place which could see us going south but nothing has been confirmed yet.

Midfielder Jack Biggs was presented with the top scorer award from the leagues executive committee after scoring 34 goals (31 league), (3 cup), a brilliant total from midfield.

Biggsy

The first team finished the season as the top scorers out of the two leagues scoring 90 goals in the process.

The Saints ladies were just pipped for the title losing 4-2 in their final game against Belmont Ladies who clinched the title on the day. Our goal scorers were Gemma Bradford and Kirsty Lewis. Congratulations to Rhys Edwards and his players for a successful season.

The veterans side have started their summer campaign, if anyone is interested in joining please get in touch with the manager Julian Assirati.

The club are also looking into entering a walking football side for the not so nimble oldies. More details to follow

Pre season won’t be long so enjoy the rest of your break.

Next seasons MMP Division 1

Hay Senior Cup

The Saints retained ‘The Hay Senior Cup’ after a 3-2 extra time win over Shobdon FC.

Shobdon took the lead through a well worked goal which Harry Bowen headed in at the back post 0-1.

The Saints equalised on 22 minutes, Greg Preece played a lovely through ball to strike partner Matty Tong who finished from 16 yards out. (1-1).

The rest of the half was end to end with both sides having chances.

Ht 1-1

The second half saw The Saints get on top but Shobdon defended well. It was the visitors who went back in the lead after a shot from the winger saw keeper Tom Bevan get a hand to it but the ball found the back of the net. (1-2)

With just three minutes to go midfielder Jack Evans scored the equaliser from 10 yards out after a lot of pressure in the last few minutes.

Ft 2-2

The winner came in the first half of extra time, Harry Hooper pressed high up the pitch and won the ball off the full back, he burst into the box and shot which the keeper got a had to only for Matty Tong to slide in at the back post and score.

‘The Dons’ tried to get back in the game but if anything it was ‘The Saints’ who looked more likely to score another.

Ft 3-2

Match sponsor Andrew Harris chose Jack Evans as his man of the match. Jack was excellent the last 20 minutes and in extra time. A special mention to 18 year Liam McNally who filled in at centre back and had a top class game throughout.

Well done lads

Team –

Tom Bevan, Adi Lawford (Harry Ratcliffe), Frazer McAnally(Rory Hackett),Liam McAnally, Will Goodwin(Harry Hooper), Jack Biggs(Richard Meredith), Brendan Hackett, Callum Maddy, Jack Evans, Matty Tong, Greg Preece, Gareth Jenkins

Ron Ellis Cup Final

Runners up Presteigne Reserves

Winners Welli Colts

Wellington Colts FC retained ‘The Ron Ellis Cup’ after a dramatic 95th equaliser by a Presteigne Reserves player saw the final go to penalties. The Colts held their nerve to win the shoot out 4-1.

The match had ended 2-2, two first half goals the Colts gain control but back came Presteigne with goals on the 70th then that late late equaliser .

Borth Beat The Saints

The Saints went down 4-1 away at Borth FC in their final league game. To make matters worse Jack Biggs and Callum Maddy left the field injured and Matty Tong was involved in a nasty clash of heads with a Borth player( speedy recovery Bryn)

After Jack Biggs had given us an early 0–1 lead the hosts came back into the game to take a 3-1 lead, mainly due to errors from us.

The second half saw us dominate possession due to the wind but we couldn’t force a goal, Tong put the ball in the net in twice but was flagged for offside, the second was definitely on but hey who would be a club linesman. The hosts always looked dangerous on the break and wrapped things up in the last minute to make the final score 4–1

Weekend of Action

Hay Senior Cup

A busy weekend awaits with the first team heading to Borth FC on Saturday for their final league fixture of the season. Then on Sunday it’s Cup Final day at Forest Road.

The first final is ‘The Ron Ellis Memorial Cup’ which will be contested between current holders Wellington Colts and Presteigne Reserves. After that will be ‘The Hay Senior Cup’ final between current holders Hay St Mary’s and Shobdon FC. This should be a cracker, the two sides played a friendly earlier in the season which finished 6-6.

Saturday

Borth FC v Saints Kick off 2.30pm

Sunday

Presteigne Reserves v Wellington Colts Kick off 12.30pm

Match Sponsor David Cope

Hay St Mary’s FC v Shobdon FC Kick off 3pm

Match Sponsor Andrew Harris

20 page colour programme

A 20 page colour programme has been kindly put together by Stuart Townsend

Refreshments available throughout the game.

Club News

The club have extended the grandstand, we now have over 100 spectator seats. Once again Phil and his team from Stadium Solutions have a done a brilliant job on time as promised. The quality of the product is second to none, they have recently completed a whole ground redevelopment at Salford City FC.

Thanks also to Dai and Shane Ellis for digging the footings, it was then over to ‘Gammon’ and his boys to lay the concrete.

Below are the stages of the work from start to finish.

Weekend

The first teams game at Borth FC on Saturday fell foul to the weather. This well now be rescheduled for next Saturday May 4th.

The reserves drew their final game of the season away to Builth reserves. After being 3-0 down at one stage they fought back to secure a 3-3 draw.

Last League Game For Both Sides

The first team and reserve team are in action tomorrow when both play their last league game of the season.

Gareth Jenkins takes his side to Borth FC tomorrow(Saturday) and unfortunately will be without several regulars. Whatever the outcome it’s been an enjoyable season and  with the team being very young it bodes well for the future when the regions are changed.

The reserves are also on their travels with a trip to Builth Wells reserves tomorrow(Saturday).

Both matched kick off at 2.30pm

Saints Win Final Home League Fixture

Two more goals for ‘Biggsy’.

The Saints ran out comfortable winners this afternoon against a battling Dolgellau FC.

Goal scorers were Jack Biggs(2), Matty Tong, Liam McNally, Adi Lawford and Greg Preece

On a roasting hot day the Saints took control of the game from the off. Striker Matty Tong opened the scoring in the 14th minute, a Brendan Hackett corner was cleared to the edge of the area where Tong drilled it into the bottom left corner 1-0.

Top scorer Jack Biggs added another to his seasons tally to put us 2-0 up and youngster Liam McNally got on the score sheet again netting the third to see ‘The Saints’ go in at the break 3-0 up.

Ht 3-0

‘Dol’ had a chance early in the second half to pull a goal back which could of changed the outcome of the game but the chance went begging! The Saints got a bit sloppy resting on their laurels with a three goal lead.

Replacement Adi Lawford netted not long after coming on and that was quickly followed by Biggs’ second of the match. 5-0

Striker Greg Preece finished off the scoring with the sixth of the game in our final league home game of the season.

Ft 6-0

Weekend Fixtures

The first team play their last home league fixture of the season tomorrow when they host Dolgellau FC.

The reserves are on their travels hoping to build on last weeks performance, they are away at St Harmon FC

Both games kick off at 2.30pm

The first team match has been kindly sponsored by Jamie Evans.

There is a race night after which has been organised by first team manager Gareth Jenkins.