Saints End Season With a Win.

The Saints finished their season with a 4-2 victory against Penybont.

Mr Versatile (Josh Davies) opened the scoring midway through the first half when he outpaced the visitors defence after being put through by Kevin Jones, Davies who was in goal on Saturday and plays most Saturdays in defence or midfield played as a makeshift centre forward tonight.

Penybont hit back ten minutes later to make it 1-1 and then went 1-2 up when stand in keeper Tom Weaver was beaten at the near post, both sides had chances to add to their tally but the score stayed 1-2 at half time.

The Saints brought on Garry Keeble and Sam Bradley early in the second half but it was the introduction of Phil Davies which made a big difference, he made an immeadiate impact by scoring with his first touch after being put in by Jones who claimed his second assist of the night.

Both sides saw plenty of possession for the next ten minutes, the third Saints goal came when brothers Phil and Stu Davies combined the latter hitting a 25 yard lob which gave the keeper no chance.

The win was finally sealed when Jones beat the offside trap and placed a right foot shot past the diving keeper to make the final score 4-2.

It was the older players who scored the goals tonight but two youngsters stood out for me, Adam Finn and Rory Hackett had excellent games, I’m pretty sure both are no older than 17 so the future looks good for the Saints.

Youngster Rory Hackett who impressed tonight.

Adam Finn who was my man of the match.

Saints captain Chris Preece being presented with the Mid Wales South runners up trophy.

Hay St Mary’s Fc.

Saints v Penybont.

The Saints play their last game of the season on Tuesday night at home against Penybont, kick of is 6.45 pm.

Saints Win Builth Spa Cup.

The Saints came from a goal down to win 1-2 against host club Builth.

Hay had the better of the first half with Kevin Jones, Jake Atkinson, Lewis Pritchard and Phil Davies all going close, Builth came into the game towards the end of the first period but found Saints keeper Josh Davies in fine form. The game was held up for a while after Builths Lee James unfortunately had to be stretchered off with a suspected broken leg. ht 0-0

The home side started the second half the stronger, Adam Oakley went close with a long range effort but Josh Davies pulled off a great double save when another Builth player pounced on the rebounded first save.

Builth opened the scoring on the hour mark when the Saints defence didn’t deal with a cross and the loose ball was bundled over the line.

Hay brought on Brendan Hackett and this immediately paid divends when he equalised with a wonder strike which curled into the top corner of the net from the edge of the box.

Both sides had chances in the closing stages, with Davies pulling off a great save with his feet and from the resulting Bulth corner a Saints defender headed off the line for what was a certain goal, up the other end Kev Jones missed a sitter when put through by Hackett and twice Pritchard found himself one on one with the keeper but the youngster pulled both shots wide.

With around eight minutes to go Stuart Davies won a crunching tackle and burst into the box and scored a sweet left foot drive to win the cup for the Saints.

Ft Builth Wells Res 1 Hay St Marys 2.

Captain Chris Preece with the Spa Cup.

Back row left to right, Chris Preece(c), Jamie Howard, Stu Davies, Adam Finn, Sam Bradley, Kevin Jones, Tom Weaver.

Front row left to right, Jake Atkinson, Phil Davies, Brendan Hackett, Josh Davies, Marc Jones, Rory Hackett, Lewis Pritchard.

Builth Spa Cup Final.

The Saints head to Builth tomorrow(Sat) where they will play the hosts in The Builth Spa Cup Final.

Kick off is at 3pm.

Game Off.

Tonight’s match against Penybont is off due to a waterlogged pitch.

Now on Tuesday 7.30pm ko.

Runners Up Guaranteed.

The Saints were guaranteed runners up spot in the league after champions Newcastle finished their campaign with a 2-0 victory over third placed Builth Wells.

John Goodridge’s men made it 14 wins out of 14 with 2 goals in the first half from Matt Malley and Richard Williams, Builth finished the game with ten men after having a player sent off in the second half.

The Saints will now host Penybont on Thursday ko 7.30pm.

Game Off.

Saints v Penybont OFF. (Rain).

To be re-arranged.

Saints Through in Cup.

A young Saints side travelled to Radnor Valley on Wednesday night and came away with a 3-5 win.

It was a couple of old heads who scored the goals on the night, Josh Davies(2) and top scorer Kevin Jones netting himself a hat-trick.

Hat-trick man Kev Jones.

Unfortunately I’m not sure what cup it was in, I will update this as soon as I find out.

The Saints play their last fixture on Tuesday night when they host Penybont, a win will secure runners up spot and promotion should the club decide to go up to Spar League 2.

Saints v Penybont k.o. 7.30pm (Tuesday May 1st).

Junior Festival Off.

Due to the torrential rain we have had the last few days tomorrows festival has had to be cancelled.

Gareth Davies of Hay Jfc told me he was hoping to re-arrange it for July when hopefully it will be a bit warmer and more importanly a bit drier.

Junior Football Festival.

Hay Junior Fc are hosting the South Powys junior league end of season football festival.

The festival is on Saturday kicking off at 12 midday. There will be over 500 juniors taking part with teams entered from Brecon, Hay, Llandrindod, Builth, Llangynidr and many more.

If you’re not doing anything come and support the future Saints who will have over 100 players taking part from the ages of 6 to 14.

Car parking will be on the Forest Road entrance to the ground.

Hay Jfc Under 12’s who will be taking part this Saturday.