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Four Crosses Fan
Ffraid Fan " didnt look like scorin " !!!!. Put 2 past half of u 1st team. Perhaps ur the ones in for a long season.. PS just heard Rays splashed the cash to get Gary Maredith.Remember paying players big money wont buy the Spar Mid Wales Leauge.
Fri Aug 14 10:33:20 2009

Ffraid Fan
Four crosses looked very poor tonight against our Ressie's, they are in for a long season and dont look like the same side as last year. Will miss the players that have left and didnt create enough or looked like scoring at all.Looked better when the big lad came on and looked more composed!
Sun Aug 9 17:17:03 2009

wise man
well 2 me it seems simple for the top spot!! monty,, but they will be pushed all the way by kerry.. who are looking strong? any one disagree?
Sun Aug 9 17:15:13 2009

footy fan
I've heard that that they are both at Llani too. Very quick partnership for Llani up front now.
Thu Aug 6 11:22:53 2009

football lover
Can anyone tell me is it true that tony meredith has joined llani ? if so who is going to replace him at monty ? and is it true that barry bellis has also gone to llani? if so who is going to replace him at berriew ?
Wed Aug 5 14:39:00 2009

footy fan
I know Llani have added players, but I've heard nothing about Monty except the usual... What are the chances of the teams that have been promoted/relegated into the league?
Tue Jul 21 11:10:13 2009

observer
I've heard martin phillips is signing for a very strong looking trefonen side who have promotion in mind. Can anyone confirm
Tue Jul 21 09:43:21 2009

lo fancal football
anybody heard any rumours about teams this year don't think the leauge will be as strong this year llansanffraid were a bit special most likely a battle between monty and llani both seem to have added to their teams
Mon Jul 20 16:53:04 2009

footy fan
monty won't fold, I know I put some wind up comments on here but that is one of the most ridiculous things ever written on this board.Any predictions for the season ahead?
Mon Jul 20 10:22:33 2009

Lake 4 eva
Both players mentioned are definatly leaving, two different scenarios, phillips has been injured for a few months therefore he will move once hes playing again,He will sign for Llanrhaeder or one of his old teams.Big blow to lose Aitken and Phillips and i can see them struggling next season.
Sun Jul 19 19:11:19 2009

division1-player
I can't believe that monty would fold as clive wud soon get some decent players in as he is probably one of the best managers int the area and ppl wud love to play for monty so i wud say. What a load of bull...
Sun Jul 19 18:59:40 2009

Alexander Graham
Heard a rumour that montgomery town may be folding due to lack of players. apparently a few of last years team are joining berriew, two to bishops castle, two to guilsfield and a couple retiring.
Thu Jul 16 15:13:00 2009

observer
to who ever 4xs rumours are rumours chris aitken has left martin phillips hasnt . pre season is always good fun as you say rumours rumours . why not wait until season starts before judging a club you never know you might be quite surprised i know of 6 players that have come in at the crosses plus rest of last years squad except for aitken who has gone to llansanffraid . the reason being he loves to train hard . and loves all the away trips to the aber region . something the crosses cant offer him . hope everyone has good season
Wed Jul 15 15:21:26 2009

4x's
Rumours from people who i've spoke to are 4x's look a very poor outfit in training lost 2 best players from last season aitken and phillips and have not strengthened anywhere. Shame good club deserve a goo side.
Tue Jul 14 17:52:11 2009

steve m
Abermule fc pre season training starts on wed 15th july at 7 pm, down at the pitch.All welcome ( if your up to the standard).
Tue Jul 14 13:55:42 2009

Paying Attention
MAFL Watcher....Were you the one that was sleeping in the corner at the AGM. It was 12-9.
Tue Jul 14 13:05:00 2009

MAFL Watcher
1st result of the season Bishops Castle win 10-9 and stay in Division 1.
Mon Jul 13 19:09:58 2009

Alex
Just wonering who the ups and downs are for division 1 for next year? was it just llansantffraid who went up?
Mon Jul 13 18:35:06 2009

observer
four crosses are training twice aweek dont think they have lost anyone . 5 or 6 new players coming in i hope they have a good season
Tue Jul 7 10:00:22 2009

footy fan
Calm down calm down, don't get your knickers in a twist. Just rumours which is why I didn't put any names. Any predictions for 09/10 season?
Mon Jul 6 10:15:12 2009

Makemelaugh
Footy Fan..I have been looking at your posts on here, what is it with you? So you have heard Monty have added to their squad. Come on then tell us who. You seem to be in the know.
Sun Jul 5 20:04:09 2009

footy fan
any transfer news? I heard Monty and Llani had added to their squads, also heard abermule had lost a few players. Should be a good season once again. Can't wait now
Fri Jul 3 15:41:30 2009

Addy Llanfechain
To Mike, crosses pre-season has started as far as i am aware, i have heard they have lost a couple of decent lads, a midfielder and striker iv heard. They will do ok thou i feel!
Fri Jul 3 14:53:44 2009

League 2 follower
Ok, season has been and gone... who is everyone's amateur league player of the season?How's everyone looking for next season?
Tue Jun 30 10:09:39 2009

Mike
Does any one know when four crosses are starting pre-season? heard they have lost alot of good players over the summer? any truth in this?
Mon Jun 22 09:33:48 2009

Llani Fan
No thanks for the runners up trophy from the mule, think our boys had enough of runners up trophies this season after the two dissapointing trips to newtown for two finals. Think Llani might bring in one or two players to try and push on this season. Few rumours around the town but nothing has coome out of the club, they have officially ruled themselves out of the carlos tevez affair.
Sun Jun 21 21:58:32 2009

Aber Donkey
People really do know how to get their knickers in a twist don’t they! ha. No one has criticised Llani or any other team for that matter for paying players, if they have the ability to do so then good luck to them! As for beating Llani 3 times, it got us nowhere, quite right! It didn’t get Llani anywhere either tho did it! Any transfer talk to discuss???
Thu Jun 18 14:38:15 2009

The New Originals
I personally couldn't care less if you pay players or not, our season doesn't revolve around beating Llani at all, ask any team here we played good football all season with a young side and no money.Maybe you would like a trophy for finishing 3rd ;) and wasting a load of money..oh and some runners up medals for getting beaten 3 times by The Mule..TAXI
Thu Jun 18 14:37:25 2009

Carlos
Who is this man pumping all the money into Berriw, they sure will be up there next year if there planning in bringing in top players.
Wed Jun 17 11:56:16 2009

local footy fan
can,t understand some of the rubbish been said on this site so what if llani or any other team want to pay players and after looking at the league table why are the mule lads so happy about beating llani 3 times they were still 8 points behind them and 27 behind the champions people should worry about there own teams not other ones
Wed Jun 17 09:59:19 2009

Llani Fan
Indeed Abermule did beat Llani 3 times, and that got them where? Perhaps if we ask nicely at the agm they might make a trophy for the mule since their whole season seems to have revolved around beating Llani!
Wed Jun 17 09:58:59 2009

Aber Donkey
Llani Fan, i was simply asking the question as rumour has that a few people have been offered money to go there! i certainly wasn’t having a go, if Abermule had the financial backing im sure we would do the same! Saying that, beating Llani 3 times last season was reward enough for us!ha. Still no response on the transfer front, any big signings going on, anyone attracting spar players?
Mon Jun 15 16:02:50 2009

The New Originals
Good luck Llansanfraid in the spar, nice bunch of lads, Im sure you will finish top half defo, Abermule don't have to pay players as we beat Llani 3 times last season, twice in your oun back yard FACT, Kerry wont finish top 3, enjoy pre season lads..
Mon Jun 15 14:58:27 2009

footy fan
why would abermule need to attract more players and spend money, didn't they beat Llani 3 times last season?
Mon Jun 15 12:52:23 2009

Llani Fan
Llani offering financial reward??? To who? I havent heard of any new players, and so what if we are. We also offer one of the best set ups, best managers and best support in mid wales so i doubt there is much financial reward going on, perhaps abermule should look down this avenue to attract people...
Sat Jun 13 20:41:45 2009

Turfmoorboy
Mid Wales Football Observer...I totally agree with you. If a club wishes to pay their players then thats up to them.I think you may be wrong about Llansantffraid paying last season though. I know you are wrong about Montgomery paying. Before you put messages on here about clubs please get your facts right.
Sat Jun 13 20:37:46 2009

Mid Wales football Observer
with referance to llanidloes using financial reward i feel that if a team has financial backing why not offer money?? (to players who deserve it) and were not talking mega bucks i feel a somewhat jealous tone, Lllnsantffraid have this year and have been rewarded with 2 trophies one being the league and promotion and will be a very strong team in the spar nx yr mayb top 3 and so have monty with a succesful campaign with 1 trophy and going very close to beeting n.town in the mont cup. All the best for all the teams in all the mid wales leagues nx yr.
Fri Jun 12 10:02:24 2009

C.Lion
Wiseman you don't sound very wise to me with your predictions. Kerry for the League, unless they get some new players they'll do well to stay in it...
Fri Jun 12 10:01:50 2009

Stffraid treflan
Wiseman - I'm afraid kerry havent got a hope in hell of competing with Monty or Llani next year.You'll be suprised of the standard of the top half of this league.I see kerry being in this league for many year to come im afraid!I think Abermule and llanfair will be 2 very competitive teams next season also if they keep their squads together and maybe add 1 or 2 faces!
Thu Jun 11 13:45:33 2009

footy fan
kerry will not be in the top 4.
Thu Jun 11 10:52:15 2009

wise man
i think kerry will be pushing monty all the way nxt yer for the title.. ne one diasgree???
Wed Jun 10 14:29:30 2009

Abermule barmy army
Is it true that Clive McNamee has replaced Danny Owens as Newtown Reserve Team Manager? If so what players will be following him to Latham Park from Monty? All the best to him if he has got the job.Also find it very funny that a club the size Llani have to use financial reward to attract players in their quest for promotion out of the amateur league (if rumours are to be true). Credit to the smaller teams in the league for making it so strong and forcing the bigger teams to take such action.
Wed Jun 10 09:33:01 2009

it'sintheblood
Can anyone let me know who won what this year?
Sun Jun 7 21:14:03 2009

Aber Donkey
So, any transfer news for the coming season, who has signed who? There are loads of rumours flying around, Llani looking to splash the cash this year? How will the new teams in the league be strengthening to compete? Let’s hope for another great season ahead
Sun Jun 7 20:36:17 2009

Llani Lad
Congrats to Llansaintffraid for cruising to the league, great achievement. Next season it could be closer with Llani and Monty going head to head for the league, dont think Kerry will feature in this promotion chase though. Hope everyone has good summer and see you all soon
Sun May 17 12:52:00 2009

Spy in the camp
To the insider worst keeper i have seen is the four crosses keeper......On another note lots of rumours coming out of crosses with managerial and the better players going!!! could be a funny old summer there, shame as its a top notch club with good facilities
Sun May 17 12:51:02 2009

Team observer
team of the year- gk s.Goodwin (monty) rb a.knight (waterloo) cb g.evens (llnstfraid)cb p.evans (monty) lb t.evans (monty) lm m.knight (Waterloo) rm k.evans (llnstfraid) cm s.kirkham (monty)cm l.jones (monty) cf g.meredith (llnstrfaid)t.meredith (monty). any complaints?diffrent views?who is the worst goal keeper in the league???
Thu May 14 10:00:11 2009

Treflan Saint
Just want to say what an enjoyable season this has been. So unpredictable! Enjoyed playing against Monty, Llani and Aberdonkey's. We had very competitive games against FourX's and Llanfair also. Wish everyone a fantastic summer.. not lonng until pre season surely??! lol
Thu May 14 09:47:38 2009

Player
Team of the Year??GK Goodwin - Monty, DEF Evans - Stffraid, Emberton - Abermule, Morgan - GuilsRES, Davies - Stffraid, MID - Savage - Llani, Kirkham - Monty, Evans - Stffraid, Proctor - TNS, FOR Meredith - Stffraid, Tomkins - Stffraid.anyone I missed out?
Thu May 14 09:45:55 2009

Stephen Mid Wales
Question:WaterlooI've heard that llanfair kept there points after beating newtown rangers??is this true??if this is true and we get ours put back on we will stay up??Answer:All results involving Llanfyllin Res and Newtown Rangers are void after the teams pulled out of the league in October 2008 and January 2009 respectivvely.
Thu Apr 30 17:32:55 2009

G (Llangedwyn)
Congratulations to Llansantffraid on winning the league, great season fair play. All the best next year.
Thu Apr 30 10:06:03 2009

waterloo
iv heard that llanfair kept there points after beating newtown rangers??is this true??if this is true and we get ours put back on we will stay up??
Tue Apr 28 12:51:13 2009

Wendy
Lets hope they don't meet the Du along the way then eh?
Tue Apr 28 09:42:47 2009

Dave Wheeler
After watching Abermule this year i can see them dominating next year with a couple of additions. A young team with a bright future ahead of them. I hope to see them in the spar mid wales league soon.
Mon Apr 27 12:40:16 2009

Clive McNamee
Yes Alwyn it is right, you only got one!!!
Mon Apr 27 11:42:42 2009

williams8 s'ffraid
can some1 help me with this.We are unbeaten in leagues so fare 1 game to go and we only got 1 team of the month. Is that right or wrong???
Sun Apr 26 19:25:34 2009

C.Lion (Chester)
Would just like to say well done to Llansantffraid on winning the League. Whatever you think of them they've had an excellent season & best of luck in the SPar next season. Will be better going there than to Kerry I'm sure...
Tue Apr 21 10:38:17 2009

Question maker.
Because two teams have folded this season does that mean nobody will go down? or will some go down because it looks like two or three teams will be coming down from the spar? please fill me in..
Tue Apr 14 09:57:16 2009

Footy fan
I have been looking back at some of the comments earlier in the season, looks like some of the claims that Monty won't get promoted are coming true. Will they hold onto all their players if they don't get promoted????
Wed Apr 8 18:23:46 2009

footy fan
I've noticed the monty lot aren't as chirpy as they used to be on here about winning this league and having all the best players.
Mon Apr 6 09:33:12 2009

Aberdonkey
To Passer By, unfortunately we played Guilfield Res on the weekend and the behaviour of the supporters and particularly their linesman has much to be desired, as you commented the other day. The use of language was horrendous and it spilt out onto the pitch with 1 of their players being sent off late on in the game for kicking out and raising his hands. It’s a great set up there and there is a great deal of potential for the whole club but it will all be ruined if the attitude of all involved does not improve. You certainly wouldn’t want your children present! Cracking win for the Mule though.
Sun Mar 29 19:19:00 2009

Will Miss From 5 Yards Out
Another solid performance by Ffraid tonight,minus Jimmy who does give the back for a massive insurance policy!!!Evans and Williams were superb again, with Evans grabbing the first goal and Austin second,Shock Austins was a special!!!Special mention to the scraggy haired kid who played no 9 led the line superbly and the goal keeper was rumoured to had been offered £40 a week at Llani (very good source)
Sun Mar 29 18:11:37 2009

williams8 s'ffraid
Great win the other day boy's best performance in a long time.Get well Steve.T going to miss pal.Llansantffraid all the way
Fri Mar 27 12:44:43 2009

waterloville
Think bishops castle and bettws are afvs to go down after waterloo beat castle and nearly beat llanstfraid at the weekend. We propably deserved a draw agianst the top side. A great goal seen us 1-0 up. and with 20 minutes to go we fought we had a chance bbut tbf they were to strong for us. We got du at the weekend in the cup should be a very entertaining game. a must win for us. How many teams go down from div 1 this season????
Fri Mar 27 10:30:22 2009

Passer By
I watched the Guilsfield v Montgomery Central Wales Cup Tie the other week. Whilst I am a keen follower of the Gills it was my first game since mid December that I had attended. I must say I was somewhat embarrassed for Montgomery. Guilsfield were little short of awful on the day and only a "home" performance by the referee saw them into the next round. Montgomery to be fair to them played refreshing passing football and at times left the Gills in their wake. I was disappointed with the foul language heard coming from our dug-out aimed at the Montgomery supporters. Even our linesman, whom I have always had the utmost respect for, was chipping in. Whilst I was leaving I overheard Guilsfield officials telling the Montgomery manager that his team lacked discipline, well I thought they wont learn any from the manager and linesman here. Anyway I just wanted to wish Montgomery all the very best for the rest of the season and hope that some good comes out of a defeat that should never have been. Thankfully my team picked themselves up and won 4-0 at the weekend.
Wed Mar 25 16:28:29 2009

footy fan
ok, but from what I've heard, Llanidloes forgot to turn up. A win is a win though, and I'd prefer ffraidd to win the league more than monty.
Wed Mar 25 14:47:21 2009

Will Miss From 5 Yards Out
After some average performances in the last 3 or 4 games,i hope the result at Llani tonight serves i reminder for the rest of league, ffraid could have one alot more hansomly than 0-3, three times hit the bar twice from evans and once from austin,austin had one cleared off the line, also dont believe Llani tested Haynes in goal once,whilst missing tomkins,kynaston and rad we were far the better side,hard to put a name on m.o.m but either centre mid deserved it,now lets push on, and good luck to Llani
Wed Mar 25 10:27:40 2009

Nath Banks
Personally, i believe, for our team to progress in the league, we need to get rid of the insignificant, weak players in the team...
Tue Mar 24 16:31:36 2009

Steve Tomkins
thanks Clive, fair do's to you and the Monty lads.
Mon Mar 23 10:12:57 2009

Ken the Canary
Aberdonkey.....First may I also join you in congratulating Llani on their fine victory against Dolgellau. If you had been at our game you would have seen why we didn't win and it wasn't all down to us. We lost on penalties in the end but it should never have gone into extra time.
Fri Mar 20 09:29:18 2009

Clive McNamee
I was at the Llansantffraid v Four Crosses Mont Cup game on Wednesday evening and witnessed a bad injury to The Saints striker Steve Tomkins. Although we Montgomery need all the help possible in our quest to beat Llansantffraid to the championnship may I on behalf of everyone at our club wish Steve a very speedy recovery. May I point out that the Crosses player involved was in now way to blame whatsoever.
Fri Mar 20 09:29:07 2009

ml guils
guilsfield reserves game v waterloo was called off as our first team had a central wales cup fixture at home also and we didnt think it would be fair to squeeze waterloo and monty in one changing room
Wed Mar 18 17:06:33 2009

Aberdonkey
Congrats to Llani for reaching the EM cup final after last nights win against Dolgellau. Nice to see our league having representation, after all, it is the best league around! I am supprised that Monty didnt manage to beat Dolgellau in the last round however, they looked very unfit and Llani should have been out of sight after the 90.
Wed Mar 18 16:46:56 2009

St ffraid
Hope we dont drop any points from now to the end of season. Worked hard to get into this position. We got a tough run in with Monty (A), Llani (A) and Mule (A) amongst others!
Wed Mar 18 10:15:56 2009

footy fan
good result for mighty mule up in Meifod, even though they had lumps kicked out of them. ref wasn't great, always a scrap up there.
Mon Mar 16 15:13:33 2009

Abermule fc
I agree meifod is a difficult place to go and get a win, we had to work very hard for our 3 pts but the quailty came thru in the end. can't see meifod dropping many more points up there this season. Can anyone see L'fraid dropping any more pts this season.?
Mon Mar 16 15:00:05 2009

League follower
Anyone know why guisfield res game was called off sat.?????
Mon Mar 16 14:59:04 2009

X's Insider
For anyone knocking crosses, we have a major injury list at the mo with key players missing like Chris Aitken and Martyn Phillips, against Meifod Sebbi, Stewart Johnson were missing. Once we get the players mentioned back we will start getting results again!
Fri Mar 13 16:47:33 2009

ex-meifod player
have played with and against meifod and meifod is a damn hard place to get a result, when playing for them it seems to be the order of the day to make things difficult, disrupt play and make the kings head pitch a bit like going to old trafford, i used to hate playing against them there as you knew you were in for a hard contested match with a weaver and the likes waiting to pounce and slam in the goals to knock ur spirits.
Thu Mar 12 10:58:08 2009

local trefonen lad
can anyone please tell me if anymore teams than usual get relageted to league 2 if theis three league system comes in next season
Wed Mar 11 10:05:47 2009

insider
crosses had 6 players unavailable against miefod . due to injuries . and to say it must of been embarasing is not nice miefod are not a bad team . and for you to come out wiyh that sort of comment you obviously arent that well informed . iam sure anyone involved in that league would tell you that meifod is always a hard place to go or were you just trying to have a knock at four crosses
Tue Mar 10 10:15:24 2009

waterloo
great result for us on satday under new manager garry mosely. beat bishops castle 2 - 0. they had most of the play but never broke us down. and we hit them with some great football and counter attacks.puts us back in with a chance of staying up!!!!!!!
Mon Mar 9 09:56:07 2009

Anon
What has happened to four crosses, bubbles well and truly burst, losing 5-2 to meifod must have been embarrasing.
Mon Mar 9 09:32:37 2009

League Observer
Having seen Llanfair UTD's last few games I believe they will not only avoid relagation but finish in a safe mid table spot. They tore Newtown Colts apart on saturday, the newtown youngsters where played off the pitch by llanfair!
Thu Mar 5 09:47:18 2009

Gaz Jones , Crosses
Llani are that good, Played us off the park to be fair and it could have been more. True we missed our chances, but second half we were never in it. Has anyone got the fixtures for this wknd?Cheers
Tue Mar 3 15:40:07 2009

wallies FC
i reckon u r slightly biased there abermule fc, but u r doin ok i suppose. come on llanfair
Tue Mar 3 09:51:55 2009

the observer
watched the llanidloes v four crosses game saturday. llanidloes looked a good team very well organised. four crosses missed 4 very good chances llanidloes took there chances i did hear crosses had about 4 key players missing so dont realy know if llanidloes are that good or not. but all in all good game
Mon Mar 2 09:38:28 2009

Abermule fc
Looking at the in form teams in the league,its going to be a 2 horse race for the league between Llani and Abermule.Anyone agree.!
Sun Mar 1 21:33:46 2009

X's Insider
Lloyd Chaney is world class, not sure about TNS thou looking at him!! He is well up for impressing TNT for a new job. hes got a great left foot on him and great in the air, all round top footballer!! Must be the one you are talking about.
Tue Feb 24 13:45:05 2009

real observer
gareth its rude to write about yourself.good goal but dont get carried away. the big lad who come on looked classdont know his name . was a good game both teams tried to play football .
Tue Feb 24 09:41:22 2009

Mike Smith
Neutral Observer.....I think the striker you are talking about is Lloyd Chaney. He has been awsome this last few weeks. Don't know how long we will hold onto him as I hear TNS are keeping a close eye on him.
Mon Feb 23 16:43:38 2009

Abermule barmy army
Cracking season this is turning out to be. There are so many teams taking points off each other but it does look like Monty and ffraid are the most consistent at grinding out results when not playing at their best. Will feel for the sides that finally loose their top flight status as Town rangers and Llanfyllin were by far the worse teams at the start of the season. Looking forward to the business end of the campaign, all the best to everyone except for when playing the mule that is!
Mon Feb 23 16:26:38 2009

Neutral Observer
Went to watch Guilsfield vs Four crosses.Very close match with Guilsfield having the majority of possession, but crosses holding firm. Super first goal for crosses, must be goal of the season! How long has the lad up front been playing for you? He looks premiership quality! :-)
Mon Feb 23 12:12:10 2009

bettws staying up!!
beat waterloo res 4-0. they were the worst team weve played all season. i played centre half and it was the easiest game i had in years...they defended for 90 mins because they wouldnt pass to anyone and evrytime they got the ball they lost it trying to do some skills. surely there are better forwads than that in the team? the only chances they had were a volley from their left back from 40 yards just before half time and a header in the last few minutes. feel sorry for the waterloo boss. he had very talented players who just couldnt get into the game. helped us that the keeper made a few errors. which is apparantly getting a habit from i hear from a few of there lads. whats gone wrong for them?they were getting some great results early in the season? And theyve definetly brought in some better players. if we can stay up then we can build for next year.
Mon Feb 23 09:33:40 2009

Footy fan
Promotion is gone now Dave, and with it you can say goodbye to half your team next year
Fri Feb 20 11:55:01 2009

Jig
Eddie is obviously writing about himself there!! 'dont know who they were playing' but the lad scored two great goals!! One good game Ed this season and you think you are Alonso!!
Thu Feb 19 17:11:43 2009

Dave Brown
Footy Fan.. Think the Monty fans are preparing for their Emrys Morgan Cup quarter Final, Central Wales Cup, Town Cup, Mont Cup and the last hurdle of promotion. They are probably too busy to be on here. Unlike other clubs who are out of most things.
Thu Feb 19 11:31:17 2009

footy fan
it was four crosses, you can see all the fixtures and results from the links above
Wed Feb 18 15:44:02 2009

Footy Fan
Is it me or have the monty fans gone quiet?
Wed Feb 18 15:17:50 2009

The Mule
Was down at Abermule watching the local side Saturday and not sure who they were playing but one lad for the other team scored two great goals, and to be fair it was a very good match end to end stuff. Like i said not sure who they were playing but still a good watch.
Tue Feb 17 10:34:06 2009

Annonymous, Local area
After reading the comment from Grumpy old man recently regarding players having reached there level and the reaction of other users, I have to agree with the old man on this occasion. After watching many Llansantfraid games this year I can only base my views on them, and I believe Llansantfraid will have to bring many players in if they do get promoted to the spar next year. Many of there players have certainly found there level, I am of the opinion that only a select few of the current fraid team will be able to raise the bar and compete in the spar. Fraid are in need of a decent central midfi! elder capable of keeping the ball, currently playing two ball winners has worked due to the standard, but next year will be a shock if someone else is not brought in. It would seem to me that Steve L, Kynyston, Parkes, and Prescott(unless he can get himself fit, in which case I believe he is capable of playing at a decent level) have found there level in the monty 1st division. Players capable of competing next year in a spar league winning team will be Davies and Evans and the Forwards(not sure of the names) Other aswell as everyone at one point have to do have found there level.
Sun Feb 15 19:32:44 2009

markno3@banwres
i think that is the same for all clubs getting promotion into the spar mid wales league, it is such a step up that u do just have to look for that little bit more injection of talent into the club so i don't think any club that gets promotion can afford not too look for a few new players too stay in the league
Sat Feb 7 17:09:59 2009

ffraid player!
I'm not saying we get paid at treflan but our bank balances do look better after five on a sat!!!
Thu Feb 5 10:17:01 2009

Bryan Welshpool
C Lion .. I agree. Although Fraid look like they will go on and win the league therefore gain promotion I think they would struggle in the Spar without an injection of talent. I think Monty would probably fair better in the Spar as they have the more experienced player. Unfotunately I dont see them making it this year. If they dont will the players stay for another year in the amateur league...I doubt it !!!!
Wed Feb 4 13:21:22 2009

C.Lion (Chester)
Local fan I would be very surprised if St Ffraid finished in the top five of the Spar, unless they brought in some other players. They have done well in the last two years but I think the step up would be a big jump and going from playing Bettws at home to Newtown Reserves or Berriew away would be a step up.
Wed Feb 4 10:13:44 2009

Loose End
Neutral, how can you say too many of your influential players never got involved, from what i saw your a team of hard workers with a bit of ability, so dont say how your players could be more influential than they were on saturday? run around more? not sure if you were missing anyone from normal or who ya had on bench but players playing sat only one or 2 had real football quality the others were good honest lads who gave everything.
Wed Feb 4 10:02:44 2009

4x's
in response to the back pass on Saturday that seems to be getting so much attention i was at the game and the back pass was ok only problem was the keeper was injured and ok maybe the CB should of put it in ROW Z ( or the tennis courts ) but its quite easy to forget when playing that a certain player is injured. I cant believe one pass has taken up so much space n here! at the end of the day Ll'fraid won because they had better players. but signs are looking good for the x's to build on.
Wed Feb 4 10:02:27 2009

Local
I was at the game between crosses and Llansantffraid on Saturday. Decent enough game to watch. Was close until the crosses keeper had a nightmare with an easy back pass. As someone who goes to most of the crosses home games, I was surprised to see a few players either not playing (that big lad - Eddie I think) or playing out of posistion. Crosses would have benefited from having Eddie in the side, good on the ball and can pick a pass, rather than lump it in hope. Until the crosses players have more confidence on the ball (or get some players who are), they will always struggle againts better sides like Llansantffraid.
Wed Feb 4 10:02:05 2009

Beef Curtains
Yes i think loose end meant the CM as in Center Midfielder. who ever that was! both sides cancelled each other out really, just a mad couple fo minutes from Crosses that cost them the game! Every time i have seen crosses play Jig has started so to say he is a bit part player is harsh!
Tue Feb 3 16:02:16 2009

Ffraid
1. No players are getting paid2. Lucky to win on sat - yes3. Very poor 1st half performance - yes4. remember we had important players missing - ash, keo, missing jonesy etc5. Isnt that how u win leagues - play poor and win????6. think everything is now covered!!!!
Tue Feb 3 16:01:52 2009

jig
neutral...wasn't a mindless pass back, was straight at the keeper, near enough anyway. I play everyweek, hardly a fringe player. Don't think loose end was talking about me anyway.
Tue Feb 3 10:08:19 2009

peter, st ffraid
heard ffraid are paying players no different to chelsea trying to by a title
Tue Feb 3 09:29:35 2009

Local Fan
I too was a the ffraid crosses game. A very good battle with end to end action. Crosses were unlucky not to be 3-0 up with their chances. But ffraid did well to turn the game on its head. I also agree that a few more ball players are required for both teams, but was impressed with the crosses front line who made the ffraid defence look shaky at times. I look forward to seeing how the ffraid boys get on in the spar next yr, if they stick with the same team I believe they could have a top 5 finish. Bring home the title boys!
Tue Feb 3 09:28:40 2009

Crosses Insider
I agree that Jig had a shocker with his back pass on saturday, too many of our influential players didn't get involved on saturday, maybe due to the game resembling a Wimbledon Vs Bolton cup final!!! Saying that Llansantffraid were poor and crosses probably just edged it in my opinion.
Mon Feb 2 14:34:53 2009

neutral
loose end you obviously dont get out muchthe game on saturday was a very good game between to competitive sides. played in good spirit llansanfraid won 2.1 . but your star man c.m aka jig was the reason llansanfraid equalised because of his mindless back pass . he is only a fringe player so you obviously dont watch crosses much
Mon Feb 2 11:24:27 2009

Loose End
I was at a loose end saturday so went down to have a watch at Four Crosses Llansanffraid, a very entertaining game even though the quality was somewhat lacking from both sides, for a side that's quite well clear at the top I expected more from Ffraid but Four Crosses only really had the lad CM who wanted to play football the others were too nervous and too keen to get rid of possesion and just lump aimless balls over the opposition back 4. I think if the crosses believed in them selves a bit more and had another 1 or 2 ball players they could have quite easily won that match sat, but thats why the Ffriad are top because they can win ugly too. All in all though good game and a good battle.
Mon Feb 2 08:53:06 2009

Gerald White
Observer..."Heard Monty players aren't happy" Quarter finals of the Emrys Morgan, last sixteen of the Central Wales Cup, League Cup, Town Cup, Mont Cup still all to play for. 2nd in the League.Lost the first game since September 20th. They have every reason not to be happy!!!From what Ive heard from the Monty people Llani fully desrved their victory the other night and good luck to them. Remember its was only Monty's second league defeat in two seaons so credit to their boys for that great run. I think they will now start another. They are too organised to let that one defeat bother them.
Fri Jan 30 16:15:07 2009

P.Green-Soup
Llanidloes 3 - 2 Monty
Fri Jan 30 09:34:59 2009

Minor (Bishops Castl;e)
Mark Griffiths has signed for Dyffryn Banw, Andrew Green has signed for Montgomery and we have received 7 days notice from Caersws on Alex Jones according to Mark Scott (Manager) on our website.
Fri Jan 30 09:25:38 2009

observer
Llani beet monty 3.2 good result for the daffs . has the bubble burst at monty heard that some of their players not happy at the moment ? kerry being relegated is a cert unless they get a last minute reprieve again . heard the ffraid have now signed overseas players . who are they going to leave out . its ok signing all these players but you cant play them all any predictions for the weekend . some good games going on . the mighty ffraid champions elect at four crosses could be a good game . heard crosses have resigned gareth jones from guilsfield will be a good edition for the crosses . does anybody not think that the ffraid will win the league
Fri Jan 30 09:25:27 2009

Aber Donkey
Shame to see another team hit the wall this season! That makes plenty of room for Kerry to be relegated, so we must all look for the silver lining in such instances! Any more on the rumour mill, I hear Banw have nabbed a good centre half from BC? anyone know the score of last nights game up in Llani? Cracking season so far, credit to the amateur league.
Thu Jan 29 11:22:14 2009

Follower, Newtown
Not surprising the rangers dropping out. Anyone know whats going on with Newtown colts there players seem to be looking elsewhere?
Thu Jan 29 09:47:29 2009

Bruce
Chris really has his work cut out with only 1 point on the table. Rangers need to change their approach to the game, being mouthy thugs aint going to get anyone far these days...
Wed Jan 28 10:24:39 2009

footy fan
Rangers indiscipline has been their downfall the last 3 seasons. Chris the manager has got his work cut out.
Mon Jan 26 16:45:57 2009

the real observer
at the newtown rangers v four crosses match saturday . how dissapointing to see how rangers have got no respect for the officials of our game . they had one player sent off four foul language . but in fact they could have had at least 3 more sent off . i know there is one or two lads trying to keep the club going but what a thankless job that must be . i must say they are the most indisciplined team i have seen this season
Mon Jan 26 11:46:36 2009

League Follower
In response to 'grump old man's comment', i would like to make it clear that the Central Wales U18 squad was not picked on merit. With so many players from Aber.Youngsters such as Eric Ramsay (TNS) and Charlie Proctor (TNS) have represented Shropshire FA this year, while the likes of Matt Davies and Alwyn Williams from llansantffraid havn't had a chance. At least the English FA is giving some players the oppertunity to show league cluds their undoubted ability.
Sun Jan 25 16:35:49 2009

League Follower
I would also like to wish Richard Astley a quick and healhy recovery, he is a great player, wish him all the best with his recovery and hopes he can regain his full fitness and love for the game, as the league needs more players like him.
Sun Jan 25 16:35:04 2009

banwresno3
YES you're right hopefully it will encourage players to fight for first team places and improve the standard of mid wales football as there is alot of very talented players around who should and deserve their place in higher standards of football, maybe this will also get league of wales sides to stand up and start taking notice of this mid wales players
Sun Jan 25 16:26:35 2009

Daf@banw
I think the reserves issue is a good one. Maybe some of the good reserve players who want to progress with a team will be forced/encouraged to play for another team who have chances of promotion and not play a stagnant league? This is surely going to improve the quality and standard of play in the long term. I agree short term this will have an effect, but i think the decision is a good one for the future of mid Wales football and bring it in line with the rest of Wales. Bout time mid Wales football be taken seriously, and some investment to improve facilities throughout the region.
Fri Jan 23 14:39:37 2009

kinny @ St ffraid
From myself and the lads at treflan just want to wish rich astley a quick recovery from injury from the game at ours this weekend, didnt look much but just heard it was quite bad. hope to see you back soon!
Fri Jan 23 10:06:08 2009

footy fan
this has been discussed on the spar 606 forum. An alternative league for reserve teams is being set up, as for being as high as you can go, surely as a player in a reserves team you would want to achieve first team status, then you can start to move up further.
Thu Jan 22 15:06:48 2009

banwresno3
has anyone heard the latest about the spar stopping any reserve teams getting into the spar league, i for one disagree with this as now for any reserve teams this is as far as thery can go, i still think this will stop the league progressing in standard of play. anyone else have any comments
Sun Jan 18 18:04:17 2009

Scolari
Any transfer news so far? What teams are looking to strengthen?
Thu Jan 15 14:13:59 2009

meifodfollower
too weave of welshpool res, i think you need to take a step back mate and actually get promoted first as if my memory serves me correctly you were in the same sort of position at this point last year and yes it went down hill from here on in, and if u do get promoted then let ur footy and results do the talking... on another note where is that older lad that was playing centre mid at the beginning of the season for you?
Tue Jan 13 09:53:26 2009

midfootyfan
evans stffraid i completely agree with you there r alot of extremely talented youngsters in the mid wales area who simply don't seem to get the chances that they deserve, kirkham is one there is also butler of defaid du and steffan jones of banw, these players should get the chances they deserve as steffan being the wales under 18 goalkeeper u wud think wud be playing at a much higher level than the spar. come on welsh football time to start noticing these players
Sun Jan 11 16:59:51 2009

weave, welshpool res
welshpool res are guna get promoted then absultutly hamer every team in division 1.weve gota a class team
Thu Jan 8 15:16:34 2009

footy fan
League follower, I'm sure Nicky Trigg will be very happy to be classed as being included in a "young side"!!
Thu Jan 8 15:15:48 2009

long dong silver
Transfer news, Posrtsmouth have put 7 days on Kirkham, to replace DIarra. Word on the street is that they will double what Monty were paying him, so that's the 20m they got for Diarra gone!
Thu Jan 8 15:15:43 2009

league follower!
Not many Abermule players mentioned! they have a good young side and are doing well this season. there is a lot of good young talent in the league this year.
Thu Jan 8 09:54:55 2009

Striker
I've got to agree with grumpy old man... i myself played for central wales in the not too distant past and found the team then to be consisting o mainy aber lads... its just lazy on Mr Appletons behalf and highlights the entire problem with welsh football. I ont want to get too political but ive seen so much talent wasted from this area and not for lack of trying but for lack of chances, exposue, funding... i could go on. Welsh football is a bunch of old cronies who know nothing about the game.
Wed Jan 7 15:14:33 2009

Evans, Stffraid
Grumpy old man - all I can do is speak for myself and i consider Stffraid to be a good club to be at the moment....we're going places (touch wood). There are loads of players playing this level who have played at a higher standard; myself, Prescott, Lally, Kynny, Hayes, Meredith, Kirkham, Astley, Aitken to name a few...I can safely say that all of us are of the standard to play at the very least Spar football in the future! (Lets be honest, not a great standard anyway IMO)Why are we in Amateur Div1 - number of reasons; Teams being relegated, play for fun, future with teams, wanting to win trophy's, uni, travelling etc. the list is endless.I agree that players do get overlooked in our area and that is a shame - im afraid it's a case of where you live and where you're from!All the best to everyone in the 2nd half of the season!
Wed Jan 7 15:13:04 2009

Moyes
Llangedwyn's Edwards is defo a contender for best striker, great feet, holds the ball up well and has bags of experience. Llangedwyn are lucky to have him. Who are the leading scorers in the league anyway??
Wed Jan 7 10:23:12 2009

Grumpy Old Man
A lot of the teams of the season seem to include players who have played at a 'higher'level.If these players are so good why are they playing in this league?(its not money as so many of you think)perhaps it just that they have found their level.Has anybody watched them play or are they just being picked on reputation? With so much young talent in the area,Ramsay & Proctor TNS.Williams & Davies LLANSANTFFRAID,Hughes MEIFOD,Harris BERRIEW,Frane CARNO,Gethin LLANFAIR,Brookes WATERLOO and a lot more,how did Mr Appleton only manage to pick two Montgomeryshire lads for Central Wales Youth squad? (8 from Aber).Come on Meirion give our lads a chance.
Wed Jan 7 10:20:44 2009

Div 2 Follower
Dale - you obviously dont follow our league very well then!Since when does Aitken play right back??Ramsey and Proctor - play for Llansantffraid?? Try TNS!Evans for Stffraid has been injured all seasonAstley - hard working?? he plays centre half.I'm sorry but there are quite a few things to pick you up on there!How many games have you actually seen this year? and enlighten us on which teams you actually watch!
Tue Jan 6 16:45:45 2009

player
Best Strikers - Aitken (XXXX) Tompkins (Stffraid) Meredith (Stffraid) Proctor (TNS) Weaver (Monty) and would have said Meredith (Monty) if he was still there.Best Midfielders - Kirkham (Monty) Jones (Monty) Williams (Stffraid) Young Lad (Aberdonkey) Tall Lad (Castle) Savage (Llani)Defenders - 2Evans's (Monty) Evans (Stffraid) Roberts (XXXX) Wally (Guils) Buckley (Gedwyn) Astley (Llanfair)GK - Goodwin (Monty) Haynes (Stffraid) Andrew (Guils) Young Lad (Newtown Colts)
Tue Jan 6 16:26:12 2009

Player Div 1
The best strikers i have played with or against this season are:Aitken 4 crosses, Edwards Llangedwyn, Tomkins Llansantffraid, Bold chap from Meifod. Any views on best Central midfeilders or defenders select best 6
Tue Jan 6 11:12:48 2009

Dale Bishton
Having been a follower of Mid Wales football for a number of years, I have been heartened in seeing the enthusiastic posting on the site this year. However I disagree with alot of what is written. Team of the year so far:Hayns (ffraid), Aitkin (4xs, Prescott (ffraid), Lalley (ffraid), Astley (llanfair), Ramsay (TNS), Evans (ffraid), Evans (monty), Proctor (ffraid).Llansantffraid are by far the best team in the league, with Eric Ramsay and Charlie Proctor being some of the best young players produced in the area. Also very impressed with the hard working Richard Astley.
Tue Jan 6 09:45:53 2009

the observer
best 6 strikers in the league meredith (FRAIDD) aitken (4xs) weaver (meifod) weaver ( mont) edwards ( llangedwyn ) tompkins (ffraid)
Mon Jan 5 11:09:10 2009

league2=player
who would you say were the best 6 strikers in your league at the moment.
Sat Jan 3 13:24:58 2009

footy fan
well said Tony.
Tue Dec 30 10:24:51 2008

Player2
I completely agree with 'Player' regarding the team of the season; it seems that its just Monty and Ffraid who write on here! I'm not doubting some of the names mentioned by 'Carl Dean'i.e. kirkham, goodwin, lalley etc but the players mentioned such as Astley at Llanfair etc would easily walk into either side! They've always stood out as a class above the league standard when I've played against them!
Mon Dec 29 22:23:48 2008

churchstoke boy
Well tony merediths number 1 fan.i havent gone back to churchstoke for glory their my home town team and as for any1 scoring over 40 not just any1 can do it u have to have a good team behind u like i did last year.so if u aint got anything good to say dont say it at all...
Mon Dec 29 10:36:16 2008

Player
Team of The Year So Far...What about the following who are having great seasons -L Andrew (Guilsfield Res)Aitken (4X's)J Roberts (4X's)Phillips (4X's)Savage (Llani)Edwards (Llangedwyn)Astley (Llanfair)Stephans (Llani) - 1 to watch for the 2nd half of the seasonIt's easy naming St Ffraid and Monty players BUT would the players play at the same standard in a differant team?Seems like their is a gap between the teams in the league - Top 6!Any Transfer Goss?
Sat Dec 27 16:56:17 2008

#1 tony meredith fan
tony meredith will not be missed at monty!! he jus gone back to churchstoke to prove the same point as he did last year score 40 goals in division 2 which any tom dick or harry could do! As for replacing him monty have got plenty of options Shane Kirkham James Langford and Dan Hamer all played spar and luke weaver who is impressing this year!!
Tue Dec 23 14:28:03 2008

Iknowyousee
Footy Fan...Don't think Tony will be missed to be honest. I notice Monty have scored 12 goals in the 3 games since he's gone. If Claret Jug is who I think he is, he won't be bothered about upsetting people, he just tells it as it is.
Mon Dec 22 10:00:12 2008

Footy fan
Tony has left Monty, back to Churchstoke. Who will be replacing him up front, will Shane be pushing up? On another note about Monty, if anyone has seen the Spar forum on 606, who ever 'The Claret Jug' is, has not made many friends in the spar league for Monty IF they get promoted.
Sun Dec 21 11:41:50 2008

Carl Dean
Team of the Season so far:1. Goodwin Montgomery2. Parkes Guilsfield3. Lalley Llansantffraid4. Glen Evans Llansantffraid5. Paul Evans Montgomery6. Stuart Buckley-Robins Montgomery7. Mathew Jones Llansantffraid8. Shane Kirkham Montgomery9. Garry Meredith Llansantffraid10. Lee Jones Montgomery11. Tom Evans Montgomery12. Charlie Proctor TNS Colts13. Keiron Evans Llansantffraid14. Ed ? Llansantffraid
Sun Dec 21 11:32:43 2008

Saint Fried
Just like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Good luck in trying to catch us up in the new year......Ha Ha no chance.
Thu Dec 18 11:15:45 2008

Willie Johnson
Aber Donkey....I think you miss read my post. I didn't say he was put under pressure, I said he didn't like the pressure of playing for a top of the table side. As for the facilities at Montgomery I can assure you they are doing all they can to emulate you in that area. You must know with your experience that these don't happen overnight. It has taken you years to get that fine team and facilities at your place. You are the club that the others all aspire to!!!!
Fri Dec 12 09:21:10 2008

Aber Donkey
Players really shouldn’t be put under pressure to play for an amateur footy team, i commend him for leaving and i hope him all the enjoyment for the rest of the season. By the looks of your changing rooms and pitch a tsunami has already struck your beloved club so anything can happen. And as for playing in the spar, i wish both all the luck, im just looking forward to seeing kerry in the mule next yr!!!
Thu Dec 11 15:38:29 2008

Willie Johnson
Aber Donkey......I think you may be right. But if you speak to the player that has left it was because he didn't like the pressure of playing for Montgomery. He has been unhappy there for some time and has decided to call it a day. Monty let him go without seven days notice which was a nice gesture. As for Kirkham going back to mule and Bocking going back to Waterloo we would need a Tsunami for that to happen not a credit crunch. Those two boys are headed for the Spar Mid-Wales League WITH MONTGOMERY.
Thu Dec 11 10:27:14 2008

League Follower
Who has left Monty?
Thu Dec 11 10:26:25 2008

footy fan
who is the player that has been off loaded?
Thu Dec 11 10:26:15 2008

Aber Donkey
Well, i see the credit crunch is already starting to take effect, monty have offloaded one of their players back to his old hunting ground, Who is next for the axe! Kirkham back to the mule maybe, Bockin back to Waterloo, who knows!?! If they dont sell up quickly there will be no new carkpark or changing rooms next season, only administrators!
Tue Dec 9 10:28:02 2008

local fan
are monty going 2 do anything about there changing rooms and maybe a carpark if they are promoted?
Mon Dec 8 10:20:44 2008

St ffraid
Well done to Llanfechain on sat. played very well against us, seemed more up for it. glad we got the win though and can push forward in the cup. if llanfechain can keep those performances up they will be certainly moving up a league very soon! Well done and keep it going! Ffriad 4 the league!
Mon Dec 8 10:16:10 2008

Fixture Update
St ffraid Vs Newtown Rangers - Tues Dec 9th, 7.30KO
Mon Dec 8 10:15:50 2008

fantasyteam
any ideas on a xmas fantasy team from the league would love to hear all your points of view on best players and maybe full 11 teams
Sat Dec 6 18:14:01 2008

Willie Won'the
Wonderer Mark II.......Hardly think conceding 17 goals in 12 games is a tight defence!!!!
Thu Dec 4 15:44:07 2008

Unamused Neutral
When I seen the Guilsfield abermule match two weeks ago, there was no problem with the management or anyone on the sideline, it was purely on the pitch where they lost the rag!
Wed Dec 3 12:25:13 2008

wonderer mark II
im curious as to who this 1 man is for stffraid?? surely the whole team contributes.... one of the tightest defenses in the league coupled up with one of the most prolific attacks?? must be one big man?
Wed Dec 3 09:26:43 2008

the observer
sts unhappy. i was at the ffraid v guils game on saturday and i am somewhat puzzled as to what you were watching . both teams were competitive but as for bad feelings between the teams i didnt see that the guils started off well but faded in the second half . the ref wasnt at his best . but from what i saw all the players shook hands after the match and all enjoyed a pint in the pub after . it is people like you that cause friction between teams . have you ever played football or do you just like to cause trouble
Wed Dec 3 09:24:40 2008

footy fan
it's gone all quiet on here. Any new topics of discussion: Guilsfield's behaviour, team/managers/players of the months, best goals, injuries, transfer spec... anything because I get bored in work!
Tue Dec 2 14:43:40 2008

wonderer
just wondering jt hughes.... if llansantffraid are a one man team who is it?
Tue Dec 2 14:43:16 2008

ml@guils
in reply to saints unhappy, i think we all know who you are and it sounds like a bad case of sour grapes, there was no bad feeling on the pitch between the both sets of players and the opposing managers had a lengthy chat before and after the game and no bad feelings were expressed there either. everyone at guilsfield welcomes opposing players and supporters, we do not think we are above anyone, far from it, why should we...
Tue Dec 2 11:39:23 2008

saints unhappy
after all the bad press that guilsfield got last weekend i was hoping it was down to a one off but watching the game on sat it wasn't the players who let the club down it was the attitude of the management and fans that need to be addressed, i'm not too sure when guilsfield f.c became bigger than most teams in the champions league but judging by the way that they talk,abuse and belittle everyone that has the nerve to set foot on their sacred ground they have reached the dizzy hieghts of your man u and liverpools. don't know what has gone on there recently but i think people at the club need to look long and hard at themselves because when they get relegated at the end of this season they might just realise that they aren't the only big club in mid wales!
Sun Nov 30 21:11:02 2008

banwreservsno3
just a note to say that myself and all the lads wud like to thank tnscolts all the luck in the league as they r a very good bunch of lads who we enjoyed playing in the emrys morgan cup, well organised bunch of youngsters who will do better as they get older, stronger and more experience. hope you can do well in the cup and the league.
Thu Nov 27 15:34:56 2008

tnscolts
fixture against Montgomery Town F.c on fri 28th Nov at the Venue (park hall) 7pm ko
Thu Nov 27 10:26:57 2008

The New Originals
Ive got to agree, a total disgrace, they should have had 4 players sent off, I used to have a lot of respect for Guilsfield and they used to play good football, I think a few of their players and their manager were a bit embarased by some of the things that went on, I hope they sort it out and get back to being a good popular club again
Tue Nov 25 10:26:35 2008

Unamused neutral
After watching the Abermule Guilsfield reserves match I have to comment on the behaviour of the Guilfield players. Their team was totally dominated in the first half and resorted to arguing and whinging about every challenge and decision the ref made. Off the ball incidents were happening all over the pitch, and the ref could only penalise what he saw. One of their players was sent off for throwing a punch, he was supposedly a first teamer, but looked like he didn't deserve to be in their reserve team. Abermule should have scored a lot more, but they'll be happy with the 3 points and their legs still intact.
Mon Nov 24 09:29:45 2008

Wenger
Emrys Morgan looks a class draw, hopefully someone from our league can go all the way! Any guesses?
Wed Nov 19 09:39:49 2008

The New Originals
It's true, 3 points is 3 points, nice of you to say Abermule play good football, thought it was a good game up your gaff, I can't see you not going up this season, good bunch of lads as well, all the best
Wed Nov 19 09:37:02 2008

Jt Hughes Neutral
Llansanttfraid are a one man team. Went to watch Newtown Colts against Llansantffraid which ended 2-2. Newtown Colts dominated them throughout the game, a bad mistake by the left back cost them but the Colts should have won comfortably.
Mon Nov 17 16:12:17 2008

St ffraid
haha, if you think any team outside of the top4/5 play "football" (except for abermule) you must be crazy! Teams outside the top 4/5 'THINK' they can play but never get anywhere! The main thing is to win...how you do that is irrelevant! I'd take the play badly and win, over the play well and lose every day of the week!At St ffraid we play the way that works for us - Yes, we play long and with width but we can carve teams open through the middle as well (ask Bettws, Guilsfield Res, Llanidloes)! Ask any team who we have beaten this year and they should tell you they were well beaten (only Monty can say maybe they deserved a draw)! No disrespect but the table doesnt lie!
Mon Nov 17 16:11:56 2008

Emrys Morgan Boy
what are the odds on montgomery winnin the emrys this season? four crosses v Tregaron will be a gd game! howd u think the outcome of that game will be?
Mon Nov 17 16:08:08 2008

The Groundsman
You may be top of the league,but how can you sleep at night when you play like Bettws,only with quicker players mind you.
Mon Nov 17 10:19:08 2008

The ffraid still going!
All though the offer of swapping grounds with some of "Arsenals" of the league is very attractive i think we might just stick with treflan mr groundsman but thank you very much of thinking of us!! just so i can remind you that with our long ball game, which includes no footballing talent other than the possesion of a good boot we still remain unbeaten and of those magical teams of football you talk about they are included of the teams we have beaten!!! hope our tactics of lumping the ball as high as the floodlights (and we have them!) still serves us good till the end of the season! !
Sun Nov 16 20:19:47 2008

miffdog
come on the mighty daffs lets get out of this league and get to spar and work from there... goodman kenyon sav squiz and crazy craig ashton all legends and i hope the feet and phill greh still joining in the fun on the sidelines.. up the mighty daffs xx
Sun Nov 16 20:15:12 2008

The New Originals
I hope TNS colts take some points off them but I cant see it, I hope you prove me wrong but I think they will be too physically strong for you, they will route one it a lot, against us all their play was from out wide, not much down the middle, their right winger is quick and he scored two headers at the back post so watch out for that, good luck
Fri Nov 14 16:42:31 2008

Footy Fan
Any transfer, injuries, news? This board is getting boring!
Fri Nov 14 11:51:35 2008

player
the big game is soon upon us, TNS Colts v The Ffraidany predictions?
Fri Nov 14 09:25:12 2008

The Groundsman
Llansantffraid has the best pitch in the league,Its a shame they waste it by playing the long ball game.It would be more suited to teams like meifod,abermule or montgomery who like to keep it on the deck. would you like to swop pitches.?
Thu Nov 13 10:02:06 2008

Meathead Llanymynech
Llangedwyn vs four crosses on saturday was a tasy game indeed, anyone else take it in? two sent off, tackles flying in and some good football on show. D.Edwards of Llangedwyn had one of those days where whatever he hit seemed to go in, although the free kick of his should have been saved. Great game for the neutral.
Mon Nov 10 14:32:50 2008

Footy fan
I have to agree with Carl Dean, there is a long way to go yet, especially with the winter months coming up. There are a lot of points to be won and lost yet.
Sun Nov 9 21:23:51 2008

The New Originals
You talk about Banw and then say our pitch isn't good enough!? You honestly think their pitch is better?
Sun Nov 9 21:21:45 2008

C.Lion (Chester)
The New Originals have to agree with the Observer & Willie Jonhson, scandalous statement about not winning the league because you're not playing players. What about Banw last year? Don't think many of them were taking huge salaries from the football club.The reason you won't win the League is because you don't have enough quality there, no support (on or off the field), your pitch isn't good enough and the club as a whole isn't geared for winning the league in the same way that Monty & Llansantffraid are....and you don't pay any players.
Thu Nov 6 13:23:27 2008

The New Originals
Were you at the game on Friday? I think we did compete in the first and second half,good game of football, the third goal we conceeded was a shocker and we had a few good chances but no complaints about the results. We were suprised how much they route oned it, our mistake as none of us watched them before the game.As for paying...in your everday job, if someone offered you more money to do the same thing you would do it which means you would have an advantage..see how many bite on that...
Wed Nov 5 14:49:33 2008

observer
why the new originals should it make a difference because you dont pay players .trewern beet the ffraid last season and i am sure they dont pay players so are you saying if you dont pay you cant play and compete. why dont you get off the band wagon of paying players it is becoming boring. if you were the better team second half what changed did you offer your players a bonus
Tue Nov 4 16:28:45 2008

Willie Johnson
New Originals......So no one has predicted Abermule will win the league because you don't pay players!!!!What a stupid statement. Are you saying to win this league you have to pay players? I think you will find that no one has predicted Abermule to win the league simply because anyone with any kind of football knowledge knows they are just no where near good enough.You keeping praising yourself up you might make the top half of the table.....but I doubt it.
Tue Nov 4 16:25:49 2008

Carl Dean
I find it hard to believe that people are talking about league winners, runners up, top three after just one third of the season gone. Llansantffraid have 57 points to play for, or put it another way 57 points to lose!!!!.Anyteam from the top 10 can put together a run between now and the end of the season. In fact the best two sides I have seen of late (apart from Llansantffraid and Montgomery) are Llanidloes and Guilsfield Res. But to write teams like Abermule, Four Crosses and even Meifod and Bishops Castle off at this stage would be foolish. I will predict my league winners in April. As it stands I think you would have to fancy the top two but a lot can and I'm sure WILL change.
Tue Nov 4 12:54:50 2008

The New Originals
Nobody has predicted Abermule will win the league because we dont pay players, first half we could have played better, second half I think we were the better team and I think 3-0 flatred them a bit.Beautiful pitch and I thought it was a good, competitive game of football
Tue Nov 4 09:21:34 2008

observer
Anybody take in ffraid and abermule game the weekend. another win for the ffraid against what was suposed to be a team going to win the league this year .Looking at the league table it is now starting to get true reflection of were teams may be come the run in . Can any team catch the ffraid ? They are looking good some say that they have been lucky to win a coulpe of there games but thats how you win leagues not always pretty but grinding out results. good luck to them . monty going well a couple of games in hand . four crosses are up there lost a couple of silly games early on. but having seen them against meifod i am sure they will be up there hard team to beat . newtown colts good crop of youngsters always hard to beat as for the rest i think they will be chasing shadows
Mon Nov 3 15:14:26 2008

biggins st fraid
i would like to know how many people hate welshpool res??iv heard an excuse that everyone hates welshpool res because there a big club and what not!!but i beleive its because a few of there players think that their great and should be getting into the 1st team when in reality there in a worse league than last year and still only 2nd!Theyve lost all their best players to other surrounding clubs and to be honest better clubs!luke weaver and dat stu lad have gone to monty!them brothers are naw both at waterloo neil breeze and mike cockram have gone to banw!so basically their best players were snapped up by better clubs!hope berriew and trewern go up!!
Mon Nov 3 14:29:39 2008

doser
completely agree with mouriniho's sentiments if there are teams in the league with the finances and resources to pay there players then good luck to them, just shows that there are teams in this division with ambition as wanted to strive to higher grades of football, good luck to all teams this season
Fri Oct 31 17:39:36 2008

League Follower
I have to agree with C.Lion, a couple of years ago this league was much stronger than what it is now.
Wed Oct 29 14:03:30 2008

observer
can someone please tell me why so much time is taken on wether monty or llansanfraid players are getting paid ? Should it matter to any other club . surely it is a personal agreement between the club and players it isn't against the laws of the game. and I believe both sets of players have said they arent getting paid. But people ignore this and still insist on saying they are getting paid. Shouldn't you all just put it to bed and concentrate on writing about match reports and predictions
Wed Oct 29 14:03:21 2008

Minor (Bishops Castle)
Was in attendance to watch the Bishops Castle v. Llansaintffraid match on Saturday, given the very windy conditions it was a fairly entertaining game, the visitors shading it 2-0, the first goal was a tad fortunate taking a big deflection, each side had a good one on one chance before half time, Castle to make it 1-1 and Ffraid to make it 2-0, but it remained 1-0 at HT, the 2nd half didn't produce all that many chances but a well worked opportunity was well taken to make it 2-0.Looking back on the game, I would say that a battling display by Bishops Castle probably deserved a draw,with Mark Griffiths especially outstanding and Matthew Ellison turning in a good display in goal, the visitors tried to over elaborate and play too much 'training pitch' football when a bit more of a determined approach would have probably brought them more benefit, particularly impressed with their lad up front (Tomkins ??).The visitors were blessed by the fact that the legend that is Chris Bodenham was in a fairly good mood, or there could have been a coiple of needless yellow cards for over exuberant use of their vocal chords.I would think that the 'ffraid will be there or thereabouts in the top 3/4 come the end of 2008/2009, possibly an old head in midfield or at centre half wouldn't go amis! s with a bit more experience.
Tue Oct 28 16:45:10 2008

Monty Treasurer
Just to let you know we do NOT pay players, thank you!
Tue Oct 28 14:16:23 2008

C.Lion (Chester)
Mourinho I personally don't think the League is as strong as it was last season & certainly not about 2-3 years ago. You had TNS Reserves in there, Banw, a strong Llanfair team, a stronger Meifod & Llangedwyn teams, without mentioning Bettws. Granted Monty & Llansanffraid are strong teams but the rest are pretty ordinary with all of the rest of the teams losing players. Especially true of Bishop's Castle who now basically have a reserve team as opposed to the high-flyers of two years ago.
Tue Oct 28 11:52:38 2008

Mourinho
Being a follower of the league, it is clear that this year’s league is the strongest it has been for many years and that is a credit to the players of the area. There are no real weak teams with even Llangedwyn narrowly missing out on point’s vs both Llansanfraid and Monty. With regards to paying players, good luck to teams with the resources to do so and I wish them the best of luck in reaching a higher level of football, nothing wrong with a little ambition.
Tue Oct 28 09:19:17 2008

lorret de mar
The New Originals.....I will tell you how far you have come mate, very little improvement from last season. You have been hammered by Montgomery, and beaten Llanidloes (8th from bottom) Llanfyllin Res (Dropped Out) Meifod (3rd from bottom) Llanfair (4th from bottom)Bettws (2nd from bottom)and as you say a hard fought draw against Llanfair (Still 4th from bottom). You keep praising yourselves up but when you look at the statistics of it all you will be lucky to finish in the top half. I think you may be sorry for dissing the top teams come Friday night when the saints put 6 past you. Yea thats about right they are two goals better than monty. Best of luck in your season long basement battle.
Tue Oct 28 09:11:42 2008

The New Originals
As I said previously I don't think it's all about the top 2 teams, there is a lot of quality in this division, on a good day a lot of them could cause a few upsets in the spar.Well done to Llanfair they battled hard on Saturday and not many teams will enjoy going there but we had a bad day at the office, I look forwards to them taking points off quite a few teams, good young hard working side, shame about the pitch.As I said Meifod will do well great result for them, look forwards to them beating Monty and Llansanfraidd.A big game for us on Friday in Llansanfraidd to see how far we have come.
Mon Oct 27 10:57:46 2008

observer
Why is it that every time i log on to this forum llansanffraid are telling us how good they are . I agree they are quite a good team made up of players who mostly have only played in the lower leagues . Yet all of a sudden because they won div2 they are superstars... after watching most of the teams this year my predictions are 1st montgomery 2nd four crosses 3rd llansanffraid . dark horses to win something abermule
Mon Oct 27 10:07:45 2008

Mr Ferguson
Speaking as a Llansantffraid supporter i think we will win the league this year..on the evidence of last saturday at Llanfair who in fairness have some very good young players,the centre half stood out..Rich Astley i think! I just think there is too much quality throughout the team to just be to good for most teams i.e. with Kynaston, Prescott, Evans etc! Good luck!
Sat Oct 25 22:42:42 2008

doser
observer how can u write teams off in a higher league already, ppl wrote banw off but they are holding there own so far the proof has always got to be in the pudding hasn't it?
Sat Oct 25 22:35:44 2008

Footie fan original
I am footie fan, The Original. Many imposters but there is only one original.My prediction for the league goes like this:1. Llansantffraidd2. Abermule3. Four Crosses4. Newtown Colts5. TNS Colts6. Guilsfield7. LlanidloesI will not include montgomery in this line-up as I believe they should not be allowed to play in this league, with their atttitude towards paying players. There is a credit crunch going on, and Kirkham and Bocking get free ale after a game, I'm not having it.Bernie will be receiving my letter of complaint Monday morning, as I could only afford a 2nd! class stamp.
Fri Oct 24 17:02:23 2008

Bryan, Welshpool
All I want to know footy fan is it Monty, Four Crosses, Llansantffraid, Abermule, Newtown Colts or TNS Colts for you as you seemed to have tipped them all during the past months? Don't tell me there is more than one "footy fan" on here. Or is it the same one just winding different clubs up.
Fri Oct 24 09:53:26 2008

gwh wright
Observer..I think you are dead right in your assumption. I think both clubs know that they will have to strengthen if they get promoted. Im sure Monty will realise that just because they have beaten Berriew, Waterloo Rovers, Tywyn/Bryncrug, Dyffryn Banw, Llanfyllin and Newtown Reserves this season, it will mean nothing for next season.
Fri Oct 24 09:53:02 2008

Willie Johnson
I have heard that Monty have lost a player to Berriew. Personally I don't think Rabbit will fit in at the Rheiwsiders but who am I....I also heard that they were lucky against Newtown Colts. They won the darts, the draw, the yard of ale and were first in for their food....Now that is lucky.
Thu Oct 23 15:19:27 2008

2nd League Observer
Llanfair - very poor, Four Crosses - will be quite high in the table. Yeah, seems all about the top 2. Monty, lucky, never. I have seen many a game as wel and from what I gather Monty are a more experienced team but not as talented as Llansantffraid, the latter lack experience. need a couple of older heads. Impressed with Newtown Colts, young quick talented group of players.
Thu Oct 23 14:29:07 2008

Daily Sport Editor
Any transfers on the rumour mill??I heard Monty have lost an influential midfielder to Berriew. also heard Monty got lucky against the Newtown Colts last weekend, and didn't deserve the victory. 3 points is 3 points though! What sort of team has Four Crosses and llanfair got this year?
Thu Oct 23 11:31:59 2008

observer
Is this site all about mont and llansanfraid i have watched most teams in div 1 play and i think there are quite a few teams who will challenge them this year. do the big two think with the teams they have got that they could compete in the spar. From what i have seen they will both struggle beware boys you may think your invincable now lets see how many of you will be first choice next season if you go up.
Thu Oct 23 11:16:25 2008

Graham Graham
New Originals.......Nobody likes us and we don't care. Respect..Going now to start "Meford". Keep takin the tablets.
Wed Oct 22 10:36:23 2008

Mr Treflan
Cant wait to play Aberdonkey - sounds like they have quite a promising team! Be good to test ourselves against them! Played Llanfair on sat... Terrible pitch as well! BC on sat...you boys are looking ok this season - any true promise there?p.s. I'll back tommo up - no players of note that get paid; if they do it's hush hush! and I admit, we do 'wind' people up by saying we do get paid etcetc!
Wed Oct 22 10:32:18 2008

Aber Donkey
Graham Graham, no relationship is being spoilt on this forum! Lighten up, everyone is having a bit of banter and if its in the direction of Montgomery im sure they are big enough to come back.Everyone knows monty are one of the teams to beat so just enjoy your sucess because next season will be much harder for you!Hope to see you at the top of the league with us very soon x
Wed Oct 22 10:29:43 2008

The New Originals
I think you will find it's your team thats ruined the relationship between the two sides by showing no respect to any team in this division, we will see when we play you again, Llani will do well this season and can take points off anyone, Meford can also cause a few upsets and even Llanfair on a good day, I don't think Bishops Castle are strong enough to challenge the top 3 but are capable of taking points off quite a few teams, it's a very strong league this season, Top 6 1st Llansanfraid 2nd Abermule 3rd Newtown Colts 4th Llanidloes 5th Guilsfield res 6th Four Crosses or New Saints Colts%! 2C don't think Ive missed any teams from that.
Tue Oct 21 12:59:07 2008

footy fan
Monty will not win this league. Not enough depth in their squad...
Tue Oct 21 12:15:11 2008

football fan
Thanks for telling the truth tommo about not being payed respect to you mate.
Tue Oct 21 10:55:01 2008

C.Horse (Pool)
Nice to see the mules doing well and chirping up on the message boards after years in the wilderness. Will they have enough to win the League? Doubt it. Can't see them replacing mid-wales' top two clubs, Way'sWovers or Mac's Marvels.
Tue Oct 21 09:24:34 2008

Graham Graham
Aber Donkey... Its what comes out of the tin shed that counts as you saw with your own eyes at your place this season when you were on the wrong end of a 4-0 drubbing. Incidently, I understand Monty are in the process of upgrading their changing facillities. Don't ruin a good relationship between the two clubs with your pointless comments.
Tue Oct 21 09:24:24 2008

footy fanatic
if players are getting paid then good for them, what is the problem if they are JELOUSY comes into it i reckon. i think monty and llansantffriad are the teams to beat this year, play such a very attractive game of football and r very well organised good luck to them both
Tue Oct 21 09:23:42 2008

J Edwards Llandrinio
What a title race we will have this year in Div 1, in my opinion 6 teams will be up there and beating each other.I managed to catch Four crosses and Meifod on sat, crosses won 4-2 and deservdly so, Weaver of Meifod scored a decent goal, crosses have a few quality players in Roberts, Aitken, Whittaker and Philips???... i think. The top 6 will be in this order and in my opinion:1/ Monty2/ Llansantffraid3/ Crosses4/Newtown Colts5/Abermule6/TNS Colts or Llandiloes.I maybe stating the obvious here but all 6 teams are capable of beating each other and it ! is going to be some season
Tue Oct 21 09:18:49 2008

Avid football watcher
I took in the local derby of 4 crosses and meifod on saturday, good game with the result going in the way of crosses (deservedly so)Some good goals on show and weaver of meifod notched a good goal, for crosses i think they are a little short to mount a challenge this year but they have quality players in Aitken, Whittaker, Philips? i think...... Roberts etc etc.. Anyway my predictions:1/Llansantffraid2/Monty3/Abermule4/ Four crosses or Newtown ColtsTough league some good sides in there, will be intersting because i have missed out TNS colts and Llandloes who are handy as well
Mon Oct 20 15:24:31 2008

Aber Donkey
i agree, Montgomery still change in a tin shed. Hardly a good set up!!Not even Llangedwyn would be happy with that. Saying that, impressive win against the league leaders on the weekend i see
Mon Oct 20 14:27:43 2008

happy meal
does anyone know how many teams go up/down in the 1st and 2nd division?please let me know!
Mon Oct 20 12:13:52 2008

themanintheknow
so `i knoww!!` you seriously think montgomery have a better set up than guilsfield. dream on...
Mon Oct 20 10:00:58 2008

Tommo, Llansantffriad
Hi, just to add to a couple of below, Nobody at Llansantfraid get paid (if they do i don't no about it and it would be VERY hush hush so very doubtful). true i think some of the lads probably do it to wind people up, abit silly but goes on everywhere. on another note hope 4 crosses have a good season this year to get them back on there feet from last season! good luck
Mon Oct 20 09:51:23 2008

The New Originals
You know nothing!!! Tipped Abermule for the drop..won the last 8 games so thats looking good, thanks for the motivation though...
Sun Oct 19 18:33:23 2008

willie johnson
Footy Fan wake up and smell the coffee. Amateur status finished in the 70's its just that they never changed the name of the league. All this talk about teams paying players is joke. No one would dream of telling an individual how to spend his wages so why should anyone tell a club how to spend their money. If a club has a benefactor that wants to pump money in and pay players to achieve something for his home town team then good luck to him. Personally I don't like differentiating players with money but Im not against any club paying if they want to regardless of what league they play in. If Llansantffraid or Montgomery are paying players then good luck to them I say. I wouldn't mind betting that neither club are though. They just love to wind you lot up. All you do by accusing them of paying players is put them on a pedestal and they love it.
Sun Oct 19 16:55:40 2008

I know!!
I think you will find nobody gets paid at Montgomery!! All just jealous as they have a better set up than everyone and the team spirit is the best around!! Good Luck to you all trying to catch Montgomery this year!!
Fri Oct 17 14:32:20 2008

Legend, newtown
who said that dave jones is the best striker in the league?...What about that dan weaver from welshpool hes class!!!best centre mid at that club bar none!!
Fri Oct 17 10:03:53 2008

footy fan
I thought this was the AMATEUR league, am I right in thinking a paid plyer is not an amateur?I'd love it if Monty and Llansantffraidd won nothing this year! Love it!
Fri Oct 17 09:27:16 2008

football fan
I heard llansantffraid are paying 2 players to play is that true...i think no player should be payed in this league or spar mid wales you should play for the love of the game not money
Fri Oct 17 07:13:36 2008

St Ffraid Legend
Haha, love the teams the monty lads have chosen! They'd still lose at the treflan 3-2 though!! We had such a bad day at the office on sat - but still outplayed Guils in my opinion! Still lost tho! Early days but we must be up their with favourites to getting promotion; Monty, Newtown, 4X's all in the hunt! What a Season we have in store!!
Wed Oct 15 14:46:56 2008

Footy Fan
Monty will have bought promotion not earned it!
Wed Oct 15 12:18:54 2008

Willie Johnson
Footy fan...I think you are correct in saying Monty lost to Llansantffraid a few weeks ago what does that prove?Guilsfield Res beat Llansantffraid on Saturday and Monty beat Guilsfield earlier in the season. Dont quite know what you are getting at.New Originals...Cant think why you say Monty DEFO wont get promoted. Thats a brave statement considering they have only played 4 games. I think we best wait till March of next year before handing out predictions.I wouldn't take too much notice of the dream teams posted on here its just a few lads havin the crack. You are right about Kirkham though hell of a player.Just might get Monty promoted!!!!!!
Tue Oct 14 17:23:49 2008

Big Mac
Maldini, thanks for the info. Once again it looks like Welshpools poor attitude has got them into trouble whilst their strong standing with certain FAW members has got them out again. In regards to the match, you will have to forgive me as i wasn't there, but did a player not have his nose broken during these "handbags"?
Tue Oct 14 14:49:06 2008

The New Originals
quite a few monty players in those teams...self praise is no praise at all, id have kirkham out of those teams and thats it..it shows no class boasting and you defo wont be promoted.
Tue Oct 14 09:34:31 2008

Footy fan
Is there only Monty fans on here, because seems to think they have a dream team, didn't they lose to Llansantfraidd a few weeks ago?
Tue Oct 14 09:20:21 2008

Maldini
To those interested llanfair res have been awarded the 3 points from the welshpool game, no points deducted as the game was abandoded due to the ref getting fed up with all the abuse from the welshpool players after every decision. There was a little fight after the game when 1 welshpool player abused llanfair fans! Little scuffle on the pitch after a bad challenge by a llanfair player too....... handbags really and not the free for all or violence you might think!
Tue Oct 14 09:20:13 2008

I KNOW!!
Division 1 dream team would be:1.Goodwin - Monty2.C.Jones - Monty3.T.Evans - Monty4.P.Evans - Monty5.N.Rawlings - Monty6.L.Jones - Monty7.L.Tanner - Monty8.S.Kirkham - Monty9.T.Meredith - Monty10.J.Langford - Monty11.S.Buckley Robbins - Monty12.G.Hamer - Monty13.J.Bocking - Monty14.L.Weaver - MontyManager: Clive Mac
Mon Oct 13 15:12:16 2008

Al Jones Llanfechain
I have not been to many games this season but hear the standard has been raised due to a number of decent teams in this league.I did manage to take in 4 crosses and bettws on saturday, crosses won 2-1, they looked pretty comfortable on the ball and seem a decent side, they have a few good players also and the number 7 Right Mid, who i didn't recognise had a very good game, very useful on the ball, also Aitken up front caused problems all day. Bettws played fairly well also and competed in all areas.Not a bad game at all really!
Mon Oct 13 11:38:15 2008

1/4 pounder with cheese & bacon
noihaventfootyfanatic
Mon Oct 13 10:30:11 2008

Tony meredith
dream team: 1.goodwin-monty,2-pete mills-monty.-3.darryl-monty.-4.chris jones-monty-5.paul evans-monty,6.luke tanner-monty,7.tom evans-monty,8-lee jones-monty,9shane kirkham, 10,gareth rowlands, 11. andrw lloyd(If carlsberg did sat league this would be it)
Mon Oct 13 09:29:23 2008

footy fanatic
have you heard of punctuation and maybe using the space bar in the right places 1/4 burger with cheese. Completely agree with your comments thou big mac, what does happen with instance of llanfair and welshpool does that have to be replyed or do llanfair get the three points due to them being 1-0 up?
Sun Oct 12 17:01:30 2008

footy fan
It's because the powers that be are a joke! I fully support the fact the referees have a difficult job, but respect needs to be earned. And the female referee...is not up to the job, I have seen her change her mind over decisions. Can't handle the pressure.
Fri Oct 10 15:28:27 2008

1/4 pounder with cheese
Big Mac, Surely your comment about welshpool and llanfair should be posted under division 2 table not divison 1 table as both teams are in division 2.My Division 1 team would readSteve GoodwinAndrew WatkinsNeil PrescottGlenn EvansSteve LallyDave WillisShane KirkhamRichard AstleyStuart Buckley RobinsChris AitkenGary Meredith
Fri Oct 10 15:19:51 2008

Big Mac
can anyone explain how meifod, newtown rangers and banw reserves have all been fined points for failing to fulfill a fixture and yet nothing has been done about the llanfair vs welshpool reserves game which was not played to a finish due to violence! In a season where discipline is so high on the agenda should the league not be looking to make an example of these teams and not those who can simply not field a team?
Fri Oct 10 10:14:41 2008

footy fanatic
yes the commitment has to be there and i obviously llanfyllin reserves just didn't have that, different at banw from what i can make out same team turning up week after week yet just can't seem to get a result at the momment, in need of a couple of players to be forcing results, new striker as no goals being scored at all maybe a work horse in midfiels too from what i saw against llani reserves
Thu Oct 9 11:40:40 2008

Aber Donkey
local footballfollower you are right in saying its a tough league, there are a lot of teams in this league who would do some damage in the Spar. I also agree with the teams you are impressed with, most teams are playing attractive football and doing things the right way! Just wanted to know your opinion on Abermule this season. We have now won 6 in 6 and some of the football has been really good! 2 clean sheets in a row now also, things are looking good, COME ON THE MULE
Wed Oct 8 20:16:44 2008

mid-wales footballer
Here's me team sorry but don't know the surname of all the players.Goodwin (Monty), sean (abermule CB), Bud (Monty), Chris Jones (monty), Andy Jarmen (abermule), Bocking (monty), Scott Jones (Newtown Colts), Gareth Turner (Newtown Rangers), Kirkham (Monty), Huw Mcgrath (abermule) and Tony Meredith (Monty).I haven't played against Llansanttfraid yet. But these players have stood out for me in the games I've played.
Wed Oct 8 20:11:34 2008

C.Lion (Chester)
Nice to see a different perspective on the League Select team I love Local footy.Although would have to ask whether Sam Griffiths is a better bet than Gary Meredith of the Ffraid.Footy Fanatic & Minor Morris on the issue of Reserve teams I'm sure Llanfyllin had the same or a tidy level of interest at the start of the season as Banw did. The commitment is the biggest issue that both clubs have found, with players doing other things on a Saturday.I would say Minor you'd better look over your shoulder also or you could well be in the second division come nect season, but still enjoying every minute I'm sure...
Tue Oct 7 16:44:08 2008

Local Footballfollower
so far i've been to watch most of the sides in the league and 3 so far have stood out, Llansantffraid for they're attacking football and organisation esp the young side they have lots of good players esp Kieron CM very good player, Four Crosses for the way they want to play football and the way they take they're chances the four player for them tat have stood out have been chris Morris the CB James Robberts CM great in the air and great energy Aitkin up front movement and pace exceptional and the big lad andy edwards CM whos touch and vision is of a much higher level just the lack of fitness%! 20lets him down at times but ability wise noone better in this league, and fianlly Newtown Colts i watched them Saturday and even the conditions were against them they still tried to play football which is testimony to them as a club, all in all a tough tough league to win this year, looking froward to see how it pans out.
Tue Oct 7 16:43:43 2008

Local Footballfollower
so far i've been to watch most of the sides in the league and 3 so far have stood out, Llansantffraid for they're attacking football and organisation esp the young side they have lots of good players esp Kieron CM very good player, Four Crosses for the way they want to play football and the way they take they're chances the four player for them tat have stood out have been chris Morris the CB James Robberts CM great in the air and great energy Aitkin up front movement and pace exceptional and the big lad andy edwards CM whos touch and vision is of a much higher level just the lack of fitness lets him down at times but ability wise no one better in this league, and fianlly Newtown Colts i watched them Saturday and even the conditions were against them they still tried to play football which is testimony to them as a club, all in all a tough tough league to win this year, looking froward to see how it pans out.
Tue Oct 7 16:43:39 2008

I love Local footy
G. Goodwin monty RB Luke Tanner monty LB Jack Hughes nwtown colts CB Nick Rawlings monty CB. Rich Astley Llanfair CM Shane Kirkham monty CM Sam Grif Guilsfield res RM Stuart buckley Robins monty LM Tom Evans monty S.Lee Jones monty S.Tony Meredith monty
Tue Oct 7 09:26:46 2008

footy fanatic
yes but if there weren't all these local teams then there would be alot of lads out there who simply wouldn't be able to play the game they love. YES banw reserves are struggling at the momment but i think that with a win or two and a decent striker i think they could become better team. did like their left back against llani this weekend lacks fitness but aint scared of getting into a challenge. seems to read players runs well. fitness and speed got the better of the backs last 10 mins.
Tue Oct 7 09:25:55 2008

Minor (Bishops Castle)
If that's the case, then questions should have been asked at the start of Pre-Season about availability and commitment so as to ascertain whether it was feasible to run a side in the first place then you wouldn't end up resigning from the League would you.Mind you if the 1st team don't buck their ideas up you'll be in the MAFL in 2009/10 anyway.
Mon Oct 6 15:20:55 2008

C.Lion (Chester)
Footy fanatic I think the talk of pulling the reserve team out at Dyffryn Banw is a bit misguided.They have struggled to put a team out but have now signed on a couple more players which should hold them in better stead.Personally I think that there are too many local teams in the Leagues and it's difficult to put two teams out in such a small catchment area.
Mon Oct 6 10:34:14 2008

footy fanatic
I agree with minor(bishops castle) isn't football all about fun and being with ur mates yes it's nice to win but is it the objective NO i don't think it is. there has been talk of the dyffryn banw committee pulling the plug on there reserves, i think this wud be a shame as they have pulled out some good results in past years and the lads always look a good knitted club. lets start enjoying footy again and not making it all about winning, losing and the profitable gains of succsess
Sun Oct 5 18:04:17 2008

Fyllin FC
Minor - dont comment on things you dnt knw about!!!Llanfyllin simply didnt have the interest to keep the reserves going! Most of the team are away at uni and cant commit to return every w'end! Last w'end they had 2 over 50's playing!!You just concentrate on Bishops Castle before slatting Llanfyllin Reserves and the kids of this area!!
Sun Oct 5 18:03:30 2008

montyFC
We all respect ur opinion (Chester) but doesnt mean we all agree with it. Owens is doing a real good job at bettws.....1 point from 1st few games....must be class.
Sun Oct 5 18:02:59 2008

Minor (Bishops Castlle)
A couple of poor defeats and Llanfyllin Reserves pack it in, can't kids take losing these days, get on with it and have a laugh, we spent more time than I care to remember holding up Div 2 of the MAFL and enjoyed every minute of it making lots of friends and some great days out.
Fri Oct 3 11:44:43 2008

footy fanatic
with what ive seen of llanfair i think they will struggle also rangers i think everyone else has enough depth in there squads to pull them through.
Fri Oct 3 09:52:45 2008

joe
goodwin monty/ lalley fraid/ wallly guils/ glenn evans ffrai/ rich astley llanfair/ tom evans monty/ lee jones monty/ k evans ffraid/ meredith monty/ merredith ffraid/ langford monty/kirkham monty/ lyn own betws/ andrew weaver meifiod/ whittker xxxx/ kynston ffraid
Fri Oct 3 09:52:06 2008

The New Originals. Newtown
haha what a joke monty fan, abermule have won the last 5 games averaging 5 goals a game conceading 1 maximum, sour grapes because we are above you in the league?...i'll bet you any money we finish at least top 6 minimum.
Thu Oct 2 17:25:01 2008

footy fanatic
weaver missing because of the distance of travelling and work commitments unfortunately, what is this talk of playing in the higher league does that matter surely it is who is on form and playing at the top level and not who has been there and done it
Thu Oct 2 10:00:17 2008

monty fan
abermule, rangers and llanfyllin will struggle this year. I don't know how many go down tho.
Wed Oct 1 15:51:41 2008

C.Lion (Chester)
Sir Alex Lyn has played for Caersws & Rhayader in the League of Wales (probably around 100 appearances)and Carno in the Spar. I think he is of higher pedigree than Mr Prescott & Mr Evans. I agree with you about Weaver though, his attitude isn't what it was & he's been missing a few times this season for no apparent reason.It would be nice to see the 'Ffraid in the Spar though to see jow they would fare.
Wed Oct 1 12:40:59 2008

Sir Alex
Well, that's jus my opinion....Lyn Owens - who has he played for worth noting about? I'll be honest, I've seen Bettws play a number of times over the years and no1 has stood out for them!Weaver - looked as if he's lost that hunger..doesnt seem interested!Haha, well Prescott has played for TNS Res in the Spar since he was 16! Evans has played at a higher standard also...that's fact...but again, we appreciate every1's opinion here!!
Wed Oct 1 09:33:14 2008

Mid Wales Follower
How many teams will be relegated?? Who do you think will go down??and on another point..what does everyone think of splitting the amaeur league into 3 leagues??
Wed Oct 1 09:33:02 2008

Sir Alex
L Andrew Guils, Parkes ffraid, Weaver Meifod, G Evans Ffraid, Lalley FfraidM Jones Ffraid, Willis Guils, Owen Bettws, Astley Llanfair, Wilcock Guils, Whittaker xxxx'sSubs:L Jones montyGoodwin montyAitken xxxx'sSpragg WaterlooP Evanstried my best not to put llansantffraids players in but having played against teams last and this season they are the strongest in the league.
Wed Oct 1 09:31:29 2008

footy fanatic
Weaver is defianately not past it seems to put away the goals no matter what standard he plays at, have played alangside him and against and is one of the rare talents of mid wales football
Wed Oct 1 09:30:41 2008

League Follower
meifod have had a problem with discipline this season and have had a few injuries.about players in teams, can you discount lyn owen from bettws?
Tue Sep 30 09:56:33 2008

G.Raff (Chester)
Not sure about that team Sir Alex. You must be a Raymond in disguise. Are there no other players further down the table.Lee Jones (Bud) Monty, Tom Evans Monty surely has to be some better players than Prescott & Glen Evans. What about Lyn Owen (Bettws) Andrew Watkin (Guilsfield), players who've played at a much better standard.See the bigger picture Sir Alex and footy fan.
Tue Sep 30 09:55:15 2008

League Follower
meifod have had a problem with discipline this season and have had a few injuries.about players in teams, can you discount lyn owen from bettws?
Mon Sep 29 16:50:16 2008

footy fan
weaver is past it. There are better strikers in this league. good start of the season for Abermule.All this talk of Monty and santffraid, but Newtown colts TNS colts, abermule are strong young teams too.
Mon Sep 29 16:40:05 2008

Footy fanatic
good team choice but i would defianely have andrew weaver in that team from meifod as he has shown that he knows where that net is already this season and has demonstrated in the past that he can do it in the spar mid wales league, which is why he has been on those books at tns in previous years
Mon Sep 29 09:53:06 2008

Footy fanatic
On another note what has happened to meifod this season should have fought there way into the spar last season but just could not capitalise on it this season they are showing none of the geoff whittall magic at all, come on meifod show us that magic of old and start to fight your way back up that league
Mon Sep 29 09:52:56 2008

Sir Alex - My Team
Goodwin - Monty, Parkes - Stffraid, Evans - Stffraid, Prescott - Stffraid, Lally - Stffraid, Morris - Llangedwyn, Astley - Llanfair, Evans - Stffraid, Aitken - 4Crosses, Meredith - Stffraid, Meredith - Monty ... Subs; Kirkham - Monty, Savage - Llani, Hughes - Meifod, Tomkins - Stffraid, Haynes - Stffraid.This team would easily compete in the Spar - most of these players have played in that league and should easily be now!
Sun Sep 28 18:06:59 2008

footy fan
going on Meifod position in the league, none of their players should be in there.
Fri Sep 26 12:26:29 2008

C.Lion (Chester)
Not sure about that team. Glen Evans - prefer Glen Madeiros. Where's Andrew Weaver, Matty Holmes & the Hughes brothers (all Meifod) & should be managed by Geoff Whittall (genius).
Thu Sep 25 13:24:17 2008

Willie Johnson
1. Goodwin Monty2. Parkes Llansant3. Lalley Llansant4. Glen Evans Llansant5. Williams Llansant6. K Evans Llansant7. L Jones Monty8. Kirkham Monty9 Meredith Monty10.Meredith Llansant11. Tom Evans MontyThat team would win the Spar!!!!
Wed Sep 24 15:40:08 2008

footy fan
who do you think are the best players in the league?
Tue Sep 23 16:41:08 2008

IKNOWUSEE
Pool Lad...Don't worry I can understand your comments. If my club had no Managing Director, No ground at the end of this season,No hope of Europe because they didn't bother gaining the required license and No future I would be trying to find clubs to talk about.Keep your pecker up, you could even come and support Newtown if you wish.
Thu Sep 18 14:22:01 2008

Pool lad
NEWSFLASH...Shane Kirkham is playing for the love he has for Monty FCHe's not getting a penny!!Ye, I believe that....dont you??!
Fri Sep 12 16:03:33 2008

footy fan
What's happened to the back 4 of rangers then, why so dodgy the team hasn't changed has it?I know your keeper has but same 4 at back as always isn't it?
Wed Sep 10 15:19:43 2008

Mighty Muler
Played bishops castle on Sat, and they are not good enough to win this league. Quite a few teams with more quality. Newtown Colts are a skillful team, but will struggle physically against some teams I think.My money is on Abermule to be a surprise package this year, but I'm biased!
Tue Sep 9 14:16:54 2008

IKNOWUSEE
I fancied Meifod and Bishops Castle to do well but both have had terible starts. Its early days but I suppose Llansantffraid won't be far away, alongside Newtown Colts. With Montgomery and TNS Colts in the mix as well. But it will be a close league this year. Depends which clubs get bogged down in cup matches.
Tue Sep 9 09:21:40 2008

footy11
IKNOWUSEE should probly tell montgomery players to stop goin around telling people they are getting paid, if they are in fact not!!??
Tue Sep 9 09:20:58 2008

Footy Fan
Fair enough, then What's your predictions for the season?
Mon Sep 8 09:45:55 2008

football fan
newtown rangers look like jelly at the back,esp ther gk,what a nightmare he had against newtown colts.....
Mon Sep 8 09:44:11 2008

IKNOWUSEE
I can honestly say that, yes. And don't believe all you read on "Facebook". There's nothing Montgomery players like more than a good wind up and lets face it you lot out there are sooooooo easy to wind up.For everyone that reads this post please listen carefully once and for all "MONTGOMERY PLAYERS DO NOT GET PAID FOR PLAYING".
Fri Sep 5 09:48:39 2008

Footy fan
you sound like your in the know IKNOWUSEE, so you can honestly say Langford doesn't get £20 less in his packet than Bocking?
Thu Sep 4 10:30:52 2008

Iknowusee
He probably has, but not at Montgomery.
Tue Sep 2 09:43:04 2008

Footy fan
So Shane hasn't been paid to play?
Mon Sep 1 09:26:20 2008

Wonderboy5
I think you boys are doing gr8 job and it's gr8 there's so much competition in the league this year!! Fair play - good luck to wot you boys!
Sun Aug 31 14:09:44 2008

footy fan
not sure whats happening at Llani, but I think 4 crosses will do well, be another tough team.
Fri Aug 29 11:21:21 2008

IKNOWUSEE
I think Monty have spent wisely. £10k for Shane Kirkahm was a snip. To be able to attract James Langford and Darryl Jones from Berriew for £5k was brilliant busines. But the cherry on the cake for me was Daniel Lewis and Tom Evans from TNS for a mere £7k. Stuart Buckley-Robins and Luke Weaver came cheap at £4k. What planet are you lot on. Where the hell fo you think a club like Montgomery can get their hands on money to pay players. It was the same story this time last season. Is it because your'e all jealous of what little montgomery are trying to achieve. Give them a break.Have you heard how much Kerry Reserves are paying...
Fri Aug 29 10:24:31 2008

Motty
four crosses and llanidloes droped down, surely there contenders? or have they lost most of there top players? tought league this year!
Thu Aug 28 13:27:13 2008

Wonderboy5
Couple of games in....looks like Llansantffraid will do ok again this season, Montgomery starting with a win..very competitive league!! Doesnt look good for Llani at the mo - is there BIG £ there, doesnt look like they're spending it well!
Tue Aug 26 09:23:23 2008

footy fan, Newtown
Have Rangers been able to get the signing in forms in yet?
Thu Aug 21 09:17:24 2008

Rangers Fan
Newtown Rangers for top 5 come on lads!!
Tue Aug 19 11:57:13 2008

footy fan
Bishops castle struggling to get a team together I hear. I think Monty will be tough to beat this year. Any predictions??
Tue Aug 19 11:25:17 2008

footie fan, Newtown
Any predicitions then? I think monty will be tough to beat this year with the money they've got.
Mon Aug 18 09:32:29 2008

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