Mid Wales South Division 1

Last updated: 02 June 2008

Mid Wales South Division 1 Table.

*Knighton Reserves, Builth Wednesdays and St Harmon have been deducted three points.

your comments

mykaela price
penybont are gonna win the league
Tue Sep 29 15:55:22 2009

Laura, Llandod
Well done to Adam Wright for winning player of the year!! Well deserved hun, congratulations!!!
Thu Aug 13 15:27:13 2009

John Riley from Manchester
Adam Wright is the best keeper in the league.Dod for the title next year
Fri May 1 15:43:11 2009

Pasher
A good signing for Rhayader. Neville is a great signing. Think his Aunt lives in Cwmdauddwr.
Fri Jul 18 08:57:23 2008

Rhayader
Rhayader have signed neville southall who has links with rhayader.
Wed Jul 16 09:26:00 2008

statto
oh wiseone from hay, the league was a lot better then and many of those players were playing a better level anyway. what about chris lewis of talgarth,knighton and vale though?
Fri Jul 11 10:31:24 2008

sennybridge spy
Is it true that sennybridge may be signing a couple of gwernyfed players from last season? i heard one is definately interested but he is past it....any decent players?
Thu Jul 10 10:15:04 2008

Gilbert
Llandod Colts to finish in the top 8 next season... I'll put a pie on it !
Thu Jul 10 10:12:57 2008

WISEONE from hay
Just a quick reply to past comments about goalscorers. The game has changed & is not as physical as it once was - heres some players to remember:
Freddie Prendergast, Hay (no better poacher), Steve Owens, Vale Of Arrow (55 goals from centre midfield 1 season I recall, unbelieveable),along with Adie Nicholas (regularly 50 a season) & Edward Price Of Vale & Kington,Carl Tabberer definately, Trevor from builth, great forward, Barry Abbot again a good poacher. This could be contentious but I dont think the strikers in the league today would have scored as many back then!!
Wed Jul 9 15:06:20 2008

Saints Fan
Hay Saints Marys will be running 3 sides this season, one in mid wales and 2 in Hereford. Also the first person last night to sign up for next season was Rob Snedden which is pleasing for the club after several clubs tried to tempt him away.
Wed Jul 2 09:55:43 2008

Penybont Skipper
Penybont have confirmed at last nights AGM that we will be entering 2 teams in the league next year!!
Tue Jul 1 10:51:45 2008

Lloydy
Whats happening in the South?Landod?Builth?Hay?Rhosgoch?Any news?
Tue Jun 24 09:08:32 2008

oggie/llanfyllin
david villa the spanish striker has again told of his desire to join penybont !
Thu Jun 19 11:33:34 2008

Tom Rhayader
Ha ha ha Ken Mckenna, he'll have to be Paul Mckenna to sort the Llandrindod team out, ex Professionals i can see it now back 4 3 pros and Tom Broom lol!!
Thu Jun 19 11:12:58 2008

Mid Wales Sport
Latest News; Ken McKenna Ex-Saints (TNS) manager has recently told the Mid Wales Sport newspaper that hes looking to take charge of Llandrindod Wales football team, Ken McKenna spent 7 magnificent years at The New Saints leading them into Europe every season he was incharge, Ken Mckenna told the Sport that Llandod were his next step and he'll be bringing Ex-Professional players with him.
Thu Jun 19 09:06:49 2008

kc, knighton
any1 knw but any transfers 4 the new season
Tue Jun 17 12:22:10 2008

Observer
Still 1 game to play in the Mid Wales South, why hasnt it been played?, its now Mid June
Fri Jun 13 09:13:17 2008

Ernie, Rhayader
I cannot believe the latest news but rumors are the abbey are putting a side in this year, captained by george edwards, and rhys thomas from rhayader is going to be player manager!! can anyone from rhayader clarify this!! if so it will be all back to the happy union for one !!
Thu Jun 5 09:47:30 2008

Ryan Clapton
Just dropping a few lines about the Builth Spa game the other day with Hay and Presteigne - what a difference!!! Presteigne for most of the match looked the much better side and for a mad start and end to the first half worked like dogs and were looking good for the cup - Hay just had something else on the day. Maybe they took something from my last comment. Good luck to Presteigne and Filip's Hay love to see them up a level one day.
Thu May 29 09:13:11 2008

1 GAME TO GO
When is the final game of the season, Knighton Res v Rhosgoch going to be played.Its nearly June!!
Wed May 28 15:43:13 2008

Ernie, Rhayader
Apparently Dave Woods has signed for Builth Wednesdays, Cwmdauddwr is in an uproar!!
Fri May 23 12:08:30 2008

Reply to transfer news
Just heard Llandod skipper Tim Broom is moving to Knighton following their relegation. While striker Tom Rowlands is on his way to Newbridge.
Thu May 22 16:54:26 2008

Transfer News ??
Anyone know what transfers are being talked off ?
Thu May 22 16:54:00 2008

bb
FAO Penybont Skipper, Don't you boys in the council offices have any work to do ?! ;)
Fri May 16 14:05:50 2008

karl/kington
wasn't having a pop at anyone just stating a fact that poss/prob the opposition isnt as good as it was many moons ago although i don't think the quality of local footballers is as good either but you can blame playstations etc for that too score 40-50 goals a season is good by anyones standard but apart from maybe the top x4 sides the ans would be good effort....poor league !!!
Fri May 16 14:05:25 2008

Penybont Skipper
Karl, Can't believe you've left the great Carl Tabberer off that list. I'm sure anyone that knows him would have been told about his 70+ goal haul one season!!! (and also the goal against Kidderminster Harriers!!!) Very good point though that you have made. Fair play to the 2 kevins though still a very impressive record, and not the first time kev martin has recorded a season tally like that seem to remember him coming fairly close to that kind of goal tally whilst playing for Rhayader in the Spar a few years ago. Good luck to him next year in the Spar, sure you will score plenty there as well mate!!
Fri May 16 10:30:20 2008

Saints Fan.
Hay st Marys FC plan to have 3 sides next season, one in the Mid Wales South one in the Hereford Saturday league and also one in the Hereford Sunday league.
Fri May 16 10:29:51 2008

Kev Martin
RE: Karl. You obviously missed the point of my post, but there we go. It was a congratulations post to Kev Jones, Rob McNamara, Rhayader Town FC and a sarcastic mention of my own tally! Why talk about what happened 10/20/30 years ago? Everybody with even the minutest amount of footballing knowledge knows football has changed a great deal during the last few decades. Who’s better, Ronaldo or Best? Who would score more goals, Dixie Dean or Alan Shearer? Pointless hypothetical rambling because the comparatives will never take the field at the same time, against the same opposition!
Fri May 16 09:13:21 2008

Karl, Kington
Got to be honest & say considering some of the opposition faced 40 - 50 goals is not bad although years ago the likes of edward price, skippy, barrie abbott, billy sam etc would probably been nearing the 70 - 80 goals bracket sorry too rain on your parade kev oh & good players don't blow their own trumpets!
Thu May 15 12:53:12 2008

Kev Martin
Would just like to congratulate Kev Jones of Hay for bagging the Top Scorer award. Added a bit of extra excitement to the end of the league and to bag 50 goals he thoroughly deserves the cup. Personally getting 67 in all comps is not a bad feat (especially seeing as we only entered League Cup, Radnorshire Cup and Emrys Morgan Cup), 49 league goals isn't bad either ;-) but hay I could blow my own trumpet all day, it’s what strikers are good at! Would also like to congratulate Rob McNamara on a fantastic haul too, any player scoring 40+ goals in a league that has 30 games certainly deserves a lot of credit. Would also like to congratulate all the players, committee and fans at Rhayader for doing the double, it's been a fantastic season and roll on next year so we can prove our worth in the Spar Mid'
Ps the Rhayader fans are fantastic, the support they gave us this year just goes to show it’s a town that REALLY cares about its football team! Makes you proud to pull on the red of Rhayader Town FC on a Saturday.
Wed May 14 17:01:39 2008

Psafc Legend
Can anyone from Hay shed any light on what the clubs plans are for next season? I heard a rumour that you entering the Herefordshire football league?Also... anyone heard who won the semi of the penybont cup between newcastle and landrindod??
Wed May 14 16:25:32 2008

Colts Fan from Llandrindod
Just like to say well done Hay on finishing second in the league. And having the leagues top goal scorer with 61 goals. Most impressive. You showed our team last night the sort of standard of passing and movement with and without the ball we should aim for. The match itself was played in a good spirit which both teams and supporters enjoyed.
Wed May 14 09:08:23 2008

H the Saint
Congratulations to big fil and all the lads associated with hay st marys fc. although we didn't win the league, finishing second along with the cup runs put together and the three cups already won would be viewed as a succsessful season in most peoples book. not just the trophies but the way the boys have played this year has been a joy to watch. On another note a big congratulations to Kevin Jones for finishing as the leagues top scorer with a fantastic haul of fifty goals. commiserations to kevin martin of rhayeder with 49. Oh When The Saints....
Wed May 14 09:07:13 2008

Mike, Shrops
Just to say the newcastle v knighton game finished 1 each... Newcastle took the lead shortly after seeing a penalty saved by the knighton keeper, who then scored a penalty himself.
Tue May 13 09:55:46 2008

Phil, Builth
The gulf in class between the teams at the bottom and top is vast. Lets hope next season is better and the matches closer. Instead of 27-0 defeats.
Mon May 12 17:33:19 2008

oh no
No, havent heard a thing, but im sure someone will put some rubbish on here about them as usual, people can't help themselves!
Mon May 12 14:14:01 2008

Saints Fan.
Congrats to Big Fil and all the Hay players for winning the Ron Ellis Cup and the Alfred Sparey cup this weekend!
Mon May 12 13:07:46 2008

is this true?
I've recently heard that half the llandod team are leavin next season? anyone know any thing about this?
Mon May 12 08:45:34 2008

Curious Cat
Anyone out there know who won the Penybont Cup Semi-Final between Newcastle and Llandrindod on Tuesday night?And I totally agree with Ryan's summing up of the Presteigne V Hay game too.P.S. Congrats to Rhayader - I only hope that Hay follow them up with the promotion they deserve next season.
Fri May 9 12:11:09 2008

Ryan Clapton
Just come back from the Presteigne V Hay game down in Presteigne, which was a great game to watch with Hay knocking the ball round well to win 4-0. However to give Presteigne credit they battled well in the second half. Presteigne's main downfull is that they just gave some of the Hay players a little too much respect which is a downfall in any sport as it means the opo has that upperhand. They just need to look at the talented squad they have and they will be up there next year. Good Luck to Hay Next Season.
Thu May 8 09:49:39 2008

JULIO/BELGIUM
well done rhayader as for the rest remember 2nd is nowhere !!!
Wed May 7 12:43:56 2008

colts fan from llandrindod
congratulations rhayadar town on the double on monday in builth
Wed May 7 10:25:57 2008

Tom Rhayader
Well done the boys !!! the double get in!!anyway well done on winning yesterday both teams played well it was a good final to watch!!
Tue May 6 14:46:50 2008

Ryan b,from builth wells
I think that penybont have really done well this season and of course with the amount of youth team players playing in mid week they have really made an effort of mid week fixtures but not to mention them beating newbridge reserves 4-3 but they dominated the first hour and i personally think that the should ignore SH from newbridge if that is his real initials but i agree with Kev price that they have had a good relationship together over the years.
Tue May 6 11:16:26 2008

Kev Price Newbridge
To Penybont SkipperHave no intention of getting into a slanging match with Penybont, we have always had good relations between both clubs. I would ignore SH comments if I were you.Must point out though that there was only 1 first teamer playing from the previous first team game, Gavin Samuel. The other 2, Stu Kinrade and Luke Boundford did not play in the previous first team game. Robbo hasnt featured with the first team since xmas, no other first teamers were playing. I think Penybont have done well and have had a good season, and wish you the best for the future. Best left at that.
Mon May 5 20:12:40 2008

Penybont Skipper
In reply to SH NOWFC, where in bb's message did it say anything about newbridge playing 1st team players in the game. It didn't and we got lucky> we battered you for the first hour of the game and deserved our 4 goal lead, could have even been more than that. I'll admit for the last 20 mins or so you controlled the game, might well have had something to do with the 5 1st team players that were on the pitch. i understand a few of the regular reserve team players are a bit peeved that they weren't asked to play in this game due to the 5 lads being included...
Sun May 4 11:33:02 2008

Bernie, Llandod
Rhayader Boy - get your facts right. At no time did we consider calling the game against you off. I think the local grapevine has been at work again. As for the Gwernyfed game, the decision was left to Rob Evans (referee) as to whether the game went ahead. The best team has won the league, so please enjoy your success & celebrations and stop directing unecessary criticism towards Llandod.
Sun May 4 11:31:15 2008

bb
Poor old SH NOWFC. Maybe you need to read the leauge rule book as there is a limit on the number of senior players you can play in the reserves...
Fri May 2 07:24:44 2008

SH NOWFC
in reply to bbs comment on penybont vs newbridge reserves i think that this is totally pathetic because why would we need the gate money to pay for our first team? seriously theres nothing that says we cannot play first teamers so i just think penybount got lucky against us so who knows
Thu May 1 16:45:55 2008

Rhayader Boy
Well done Rhayader last night, dominating 90 minutes of football against arch rivals Llandod. It gets worse though as Llandod tries to call the game off because of a waterlogged pitch! What? They played Gwernyfed on it a month ago when no other sides in Mid Wales played! The reason - Gwernyfed were short for players. They tried to call it off last night! The reason - Youth game tonight. Worts needs to get a firm hold on this league as it is not on! No wonder they still have 5 games left to play! Anyway Llandod did battle and gave it 100% and 2 spot isn't out of their reach yet but keep an ! eye on Hay and Gwernyfed.
Thu May 1 16:23:34 2008

programme editor
re- steve from derbyshiresorry steve I thought you were gwernyfed manager dropping hints that I hadnt done a programme lately. If you give me your email address I'll send it through on email.
Wed Apr 30 15:13:05 2008

Bernie2 , Llandrindod
Reply to Fang,was a shame about Dan smith and Tom Bethel, and Peter Horn went cos he had moved,if the boys want to go u cant stop them.
Wed Apr 30 13:56:15 2008

Steve from Derbyshire
re gwernyfed programme editor. Thanks for replying. Unfortunately, getting to your game tomorrow isn't practical as I live in Derbyshire. Can you contact me through this site and I will write to you for a copy, enclosing an SAE.
Wed Apr 30 09:31:40 2008

passer by
anyone know when the league cup will be presented? i thought it wd have been at the end but have heard its at llandrindod on weds, surely that cant be right?whats the point of finishin the league if thats the case?
Tue Apr 29 14:36:40 2008

fang from rhayader
reply to bernie:- its a shame you couldnt keep some of your talented players earlier in the season...
Tue Apr 29 09:34:09 2008

Colts fan from Llandrindod
Congratulations to Rhayader Town on winning the league. Well done lads have fun in the Spar league. We hope to join you there soon lol.
Mon Apr 28 12:36:24 2008

Tom
Well done rhayader on sealing the league this weekend!! And well done to Noddy scoring a goal superb!! cant wait to see the highlights
Mon Apr 28 11:57:47 2008

gwernyfed programme editor
Steve, attend a game or speak to the manager, programmes are freely available. Last home game tomorrow in league, hope to have programmes at the game providing I get time to do em, manager always wants us at the ground 6 hours before kick off!
Mon Apr 28 09:37:25 2008

Rhayader Fan
CONGRATULATIONS to DYLAN & RHAYADER, CHAMPIONS of the league, lets get the icing on the cake by doing the double on the 5th May !!
Mon Apr 28 09:26:11 2008

senny keeper,brecon
Just like to say well done to all the boys at sennybridge fc. It's been a very difficult season, struggling for a team most weeks and a lot of luck going against us, but now going into the final couple of games the team is really pulling together and grinding out results. A huge victory against a determined llandod firsts this weekend was no less than we deserved as two weeks ago a 3-1 loss to gwernyfed was hard to take as we really deserved at least a point. Come on the bridge keep this up and we can really look forward to next season.
Mon Apr 28 09:24:03 2008

Steve from Derbyshire
Can anyone from Gwernyfed let me know how I can get hold of one of their programmes please?
Wed Apr 23 13:54:44 2008

mello
here we go again, Landod blah blah,give the lads a break, they have done well, they may not be the league winners but they have still done well. same old thing, have a dig at llandod, grow up. Well done Llandod!
Wed Apr 23 13:35:53 2008

Bernie, Llandrindod
Question for 'fang from rhayader' - why have llandod first team had a season of shame?
Wed Apr 23 10:11:28 2008

Saints Fan.
I agree we didn't test your keeper enough but what I said was that we dominated long periods of the game which meant keeping the ball and passing it around.We also did it in the second half up until the own goal. I don't thing using the ball over the top is a bad idea when you have the pace that the Rhayader front two have.To say we are a one man team is laughable,our striker is on 3 goals less than your Kevin and played about 10 games less. Ask your manager if he thinks we have any decent players, I know for a fact he rates several. I've not slagged Rhayader off they are top because they are the best side this season end of.
Tue Apr 22 15:16:11 2008

fang from rhayader
well done the colts lmaoooooo. poor llandod firsts they trying hard bless them. cmon then Rhayader its ours now lets take it at llandod and make their season of shame complete, get ready to applaud us llandod coz we on our way lol
Tue Apr 22 10:14:18 2008

att. saints fan
I dont think you were watching the same game, it was simply a game of two halves. The wind gave the team with the wind the advantage. Considering you domintated the game for a hour, how many saves did the rhayader keeper have to make? Not alot. As for a long ball team, thats a joke on its own. If you took Sneddon out of your team, it would be very average.
Mon Apr 21 14:47:27 2008

Rhayader Boy
Saints Fan - I am most disapointed with your views about Dylan lining up players because we rely on the long ball. We play that system at times against poorer opposition as a more direct approach against slow defenders is more effective that passing it through. When up against the likes of the Spar clubs, you can be assured that the style of football will amend from the effective long ball to a more patient passing approach. Why make the game hard for yourself. Also saying you dominated for an hour is slightly odd. Ok you were the better side for an hour, no question about that but Rhayader also had three clear cut chances. Anyway once again it came down to playing badly but still picking up points, as Sir Alex said on the weekend, 'the sign of true champions'. So lets go out there and lift the cup in the Dod!!
Mon Apr 21 12:23:38 2008

Tom
Well done Rhayader boys good come back!! lets see it out right till the end now!! Landod lost to the colts thats a shame!!
Mon Apr 21 10:45:23 2008

Saints Fan.
Well done to Rhayader for your comeback on Saturday after being totally dominated for an hour, a freak goal gave you a lift and we panicked.I think your current side wouldn't push for a top 3 place in the league above because you rely to much on long balls for Kevin Martin's pace. Saying that I'm sure Dylan will have players lined up for next season and carry on the clubs progression which he has started.
Mon Apr 21 10:13:33 2008

colts fan from llandrindod
Well done Colts, a most impressive game on Saturday,beating Llandrindod wells A.F.C 1-0 It must be said the better team on the day won,through pure determination and effort.
Mon Apr 21 10:01:59 2008

fang from rhayader
great come back rhayader, llandod slipped up so now its a walk in the park boys
Sun Apr 20 19:24:08 2008

Saints Fan.
I see the Mid-Wales journal is on about the big shoot out tomorrow between the two Kevin's of Hay and Rhayader,well it won't be happening because Kevin Jones of Hay along with a few others from Hay have gone on a stag do abroad for the weekend.What a weekend to miss,Rhayader tomorrow and Gwernyfed away Sunday in a semi-final. Shall I get my boots out Fil if your short?
Fri Apr 18 09:43:23 2008

Wednesday Warrior
Just like to say that there is a huge game at the bottom of the league this weekend, between the bottom two clubs Builth Wednesdays and St Harmon. I know the Saints have had a tough time of late, what with heavy losses and trouble getting a full team together but I hope they can get a full 11 for Saturday and if they do it could be a very passionate and enjoyable game.Also a special mention to the new teams who have come into the league this season, mainly reserve sides, who have many youthful and promising lads coming through. I know at the Wednesdays, in particular, we have a cluster of lads who could play for better teams, but hopefully next season the team can keep going and build on this season, even though we've taken some hammerings the whole experience has been enjoyable and I hope a few lads will stick around and new lads will come through for next season so we can build.
Wed Apr 16 14:23:43 2008

fan from hay
come on boys finish it off well done all season
Tue Apr 15 14:03:40 2008

BD Gwernyfed
Gwernyfed Fan something else happened in the game on Saturday Scott Powell HEADED the ball!!
Tue Apr 15 11:48:19 2008

bb
Well it look's to me like Penybont should be congratulated on supporting youth football in the area. Maybe Newbridge needed the gate money to pay for the 1st team.
Tue Apr 15 09:22:11 2008

Gwernyfed Fan
what a result on Saturday, Rhayader beaten for first time in league. Hopefully we can maintain this form until the end of the season and finish in top 3 and with a bit of silverware. Walshy booked again! Vernon catches the ball and Potts quiet, wots going on!!!!!
Mon Apr 14 14:29:13 2008

Penybont Skipper
It was not the case that we refused to play it at all, we could have played it no problem at all whether or not we had the 3 lads who are involved with the youth team. The 3 lads would have chosen to play for us over the youth team anyway, so the reason it was asked to be rearranged was so we didn't weaken the youth team who are in with a chance of winning their league. Emrys had spoken to Scott Oxford and Kev Price about this game and the message that was passed across was that the game wouldn't go ahead, we could have quite happily came thursday night, with or without the youth boys.
Fri Apr 11 14:37:00 2008

Llandod/Penybont hasbeen
I'd just like to congratulate my Brother-in-law (Kevin Martin) on being top goal scorer in the league. I'm not sure how many he's scored now because it changes every weak but I think it's near 60 in all competitions for the season and 37 ish in the league. I'm sure whichever team you play for you'll acknowledge that this is an extremely rare feat to accomplish and is worthy of nothing but praise from anyone! Well Done Kev!! Keep it up mate.
Fri Apr 11 14:33:15 2008

nb
That was not the case. Newbridge wanted it played, our Manager wanted it played, but Penybont refused to play it. Our Manager is mad about it. Penybont had a couple of players playing for Landod youth and said they coudnt rase a side, so both managers didn't agree to call it off. Penybont refused to play.
Fri Apr 11 10:36:45 2008

Penybont Skipper
Think someone needs to get their facts straight before they go blabbing on here about us not being able to raise a team!!!Both managers have spoken about the game and it was agreed to move the fixture!!!
Thu Apr 10 17:12:11 2008

Fed up
Newbridge v Penybont Tonight PostponedDue to Penybont not being able to raise a team. Will be a 3 points deduction for Penybont no doubt.
Thu Apr 10 14:09:33 2008

Saints Fan.
Well done last night Hay, I thought that was one of our best performances all season and we had Rhosgoch who are very good side chasing shadows.
Wed Apr 9 12:56:02 2008

Builth Wednesday
just you wait till some of the youth lads come up they are amazing they turn down wrexham, hereford, birmingham here some of the players to keep and eye out for lucas evans, jesse baker, elliot parker and some other lads
Wed Apr 9 09:57:33 2008

milit
ok for the record i am a Gwernyfed fan, nothing to do with llandod or rhayader, but your constant digs at llandod are wearing a bit thin now. seems to me that YOU are the 1 with a case of sour grapes
Fri Apr 4 09:18:27 2008

Rhayader fan.
Sorry Milit, but I am only telling the truth .If its struck a raw nerve with you and you can't face the facts then thats your problem.
Thu Apr 3 13:59:34 2008

milit
Rhayader fan, stop your stirring and talk sense for a change!
Thu Apr 3 09:02:16 2008

Gwernyfed Player
I can confirm a Llandod official said they had no problem calling the game off, Rob Evans who was the ref, said the game should go ahead. Rob is a decent ref and we go along with his verdict. Just a shame we were struggling for a team when we had a full squad available when the game should of been played.
Tue Apr 1 05:21:16 2008

Saints Fan
I was at the game Saturday and I can assure you that Llandod officials did not want the game played.The referee decided it was playable and now the pitch is in a terrible state. This is from a Hay st Marys supporter who is not biased to any team but his own
Mon Mar 31 15:32:14 2008

Rhayader Fan.
Well done Llandod !!! pitch accually playable in awfull conditions,worse conditions than when you should of played Rhayader, must of been aware that Gwynyffyd were struggling for a team.
Mon Mar 31 11:58:03 2008

Penparcau player
Just curious... did Hay and St Harmon decide to play a rugby match instead?
Sun Mar 30 19:08:29 2008

Tom
Well done Rhayader boys good result last night could of been more but ur passing was superb!! Keep it goin boys lets do um!!
Fri Mar 28 11:13:30 2008

Saints Fan.
Well done to Fil and the lads for beating Crickhowell in the Brecon Town cup on Sunday.. First trophy of the season for the Saints.
Mon Mar 24 20:15:25 2008

Bernie, Llandrindod
To Rhayader God - i think you'll find that the Rhayader manager offered to call the game against us off. The offer was made on the thursday night after the E.M. Cup semi-final.
Sun Mar 23 11:20:46 2008

Mendo
from reading the comments on this site,i think its Rhayader who have a problem with Llandod, not the other way around. give it a rest,
Sun Mar 23 11:18:31 2008

CORRIES FAN
couple of gwernyfred players with the best days behind them we think. good luc monday.
Thu Mar 20 15:22:27 2008

Psafc8
Great result for Presteigne Reserves last night, 3 - 1 v Builth in the Builth Spa cup. Does anyone know who the remaining sides are in this cup?
Thu Mar 20 11:56:24 2008

Saints Fan.
Hay 5 Gwernyfed 0 in the semi-final of the Brecon Town cup,both sides had several key players missing.
Thu Mar 20 11:10:22 2008

Rhayader God
Come on Rhayader we have to win the league and make sure Llandrindod do not get promoted keep it up it is going well. They are to worried to play us coz we are the best.
Thu Mar 20 09:15:49 2008

Tom
Well done rhayader good result saturday, played well to come back from behind twice! But given the conditions both teams played well! Good luck on the weekend!
Wed Mar 19 16:28:08 2008

Presteigne Pieman
Mr Cooper, dont make me laugh! Awesome force of knighton never even heard of such a thing! anyway its about time your boys started catching us up, not to sure about your goal difference though! Cant wait to we meet you at llanandras park, its gonna be a sell out!
Wed Mar 19 10:36:13 2008

CORRIES FAN
Looking forward to seeing how brilliant this gwernfed side are tonight when they play hay in the brecon cup.
Wed Mar 19 09:12:41 2008

shad
rhayader fan...if you have a problem, take it up with the league. if they were happy to change the games whats the problem?
Tue Mar 18 09:12:14 2008

no name from llandrindod
y can llandrindod not just stop crying and get on with playing football
Tue Mar 18 09:09:50 2008

eioss from hay
well done 2 builth wednesday keeper he made some outstandin saves keep it up mate
Sun Mar 16 19:49:37 2008

scout hereford
any one know who kyle pickton is playing for i played against him when he played for hay under 14's.
Sun Mar 16 19:47:12 2008

psafc1
To all the Presteigne Reserve boys good luck mid week against builth and next sat against rhayader. You should get some peace while the ginger whinger is on loan to Bologna. See you next Sat
Sun Mar 16 13:12:49 2008

Rhayader fan
Well done Rhayader on your hard fought win against Rhos on saturday, excellent comeback after being behind twice, great winner from sparky. Five games on this pitch in 10 days ! well done to the groundsman. Should of played in Llandod on Saturday, their pitch was unplayable, so they say, I think not, players just too tired to take on the might of Rhayader... Anyway nice to see Llandod manager & players were not to tired to make the trip to Rhayader but unlucky,you did not get the result you needed. Well done Rhayader!!
Sun Mar 16 13:10:54 2008

Penrhyn
Well done to Llandod for making last night a very hard fought and entertaining game. You played well and nobody deserves to lose on penalties. All the best for the rest of the season. From all the boys at Penrhyn.
Fri Mar 14 09:52:34 2008

Cardiff City all the way to the FA cup final
Why dont you all grow up let your talking be done on the field with your feet. Or is it the case that you cant play stylish football and have to bring urself to slagging people off on message boards like these.
Fri Mar 14 09:07:59 2008

garycooper
The knighton reserves are really on the up these last few months with special performances weekly from young biffer and big man jammy. Presteigne reserves were on your tail so you better watch out before you feel the awesome force of Knighton.
Fri Mar 14 09:07:42 2008

Presteigne fc
We did lose I can't argue but we also didn't play anyone from the first team who lived more than 20 miles from our home ground.I'm sure the Radnorshire cup committee will check it's all above board. As long as you don't live more than 20 miles from Talgarth you have no worries!
Fri Mar 14 09:05:08 2008

Rhayader Boy
Just a message for football fan - You are right to say do the talking on the pitch, but at no time any player from Rhayader FC have slated Hay, so maybe the comments on here are from non-players. Like i have said we respect every club from Llandrindod down to Hay, St Harmon to Sennybridge. Lets hope we can now do the talking on the pitch. P.s. What is the ruling with the Radnorshire Cup as regards to travel? Will that hinder Gwernyfed? Or is it based on their local residence?
Thu Mar 13 12:37:08 2008

Toto from Pen Llithrig Y Wrach
Bow Street are on that Sport Wales programme tonight. BBC 2 Wales at 10pm. Meant to be quite amusing aparently.
Thu Mar 13 12:36:44 2008

Skipper, Gwernyfed
Yes i am a myles brother, an yeah i have played in the radnorshire cup as my home address an work address are 2seperate things, luckily in the job i do i can have both. thanks gaffer for all your support. an thanx prestigne player for raising that comment, you still lost though im afraid!!!
Thu Mar 13 11:39:30 2008

gwernyfed
i think people who write on here need 2 face up 2 facts no matter wot u say ur getting drop 4 better players who travel along way 2 play and turn up when asked MATT as not miss many games and uni boys do their best 2 get back .o by the way corries player bring ur sub suit 4 final
Thu Mar 13 09:16:44 2008

football fan
After reading the last few comments i think this is just stupid. I'm a Rhayader fan but we all know Hay are a good team which gives no one the right including a rhyader player/fan to slate there performance against Penparcau. Just get on with the rest of the season and then do you talkin! Good luck to all!!
Wed Mar 12 16:20:21 2008

Presteigne fc
Skipper of Gwernyfed I take it your a Myles brother after looking back on previous comments. I hope you haven't played in any of the Radnorshire cup games after saying you live 100 miles plus away because there is a 20 mile max radius ruling...
Wed Mar 12 13:50:49 2008

Sponge Tom Square Head
My last comment was intended for Rhayader Fanatic. I just thought his comment was brainless and lacked any dignity.
Tue Mar 11 14:17:54 2008

Skipper, Gwernyfed
I'm sick an tired of ppl slating myself, brother and the uni boys. As for myself and brother who work and live over 100miles + away an have nothing in talgarth apart from the love of the club and the players. And as for just the big games, I've played in well over 25 games this season, not all against quality opposition I might add. With regard to the 'own player conspiracy' I shall be having words this saturday. cheers boys
Tue Mar 11 12:06:27 2008

Rhayader Boy
I think you are getting the wrong idea about Rhayader FC. I know that the players go out onto the field for every game like it is the FA cup final irrospective of the team. What i said and what any other person should have said having been down there was that Penparcu were definately the best side and deserved to win. Yes we did break the rules and are obviously over that as we did withdrew from the competition and as regards to Hay, we have a good relationship with them but we think that on the night we would have put up a better fight. That is no disrepect to anybody.
Sun Mar 9 23:18:59 2008

eioss
Yea like you had your 2 bites at the cherry!!!
Sun Mar 9 21:19:16 2008

Sponge Tom Square Head
At the end of the day anything can happen in the cup, so to say that Rhayader definately would of beaten us is ridiculous. We are both doing equally as well in our respective divisions so on paper there is not much between us and even though Rhayader have the more successful history, that means nothing in the here and now. Hay are a very good side and on another night things might have gone differently but I think any TRUE NEUTRAL would agree that on the night, we were worthy winners and deserve credit irrespective of any if's and but's. DON'T BREAK THE RULES AND THEN MOAN ABOUT THE CONSIQUE! NCES. Good luck Hay..... Rhayader grow up!!
Sun Mar 9 21:19:02 2008

eioss from hay
rhayader fanatic...u had ur chance...get over it
Fri Mar 7 14:58:52 2008

arky fan
rhayader fanatic how can you say that? we beat hay 4-1, you beat them 2-0 at your home! cant wait to see you next season, we were dying to meet you this year but you took the easy way out and took yourself out the cup, we all know you only did it to avoid us!
Fri Mar 7 14:58:24 2008

saint
how do you know you would have progressed? you have to keep to the rules a bit like us not going up last year!
Fri Mar 7 14:56:58 2008

Rhayader Boy
Unlucky Hay on Tuesday night, to be perfectly honest I thought you just lacked the fight that the opposition had. One of Rhayader's attributes is being able to turn quite physical when needs be and I think Rhayader would have progressed into the final. I also think that Hay would have progressed if they were playing like I know they can but I was surprised to hear the bickering between players. Anyway unlucky Fil and the boys but I am still tipping you for 2nd place in the league.
Fri Mar 7 14:48:33 2008

penparcau player
I thought hay were a good team on tuesday but not as good as us. good luck in the central wales cup.
Thu Mar 6 11:21:08 2008

saints player
All the players held up their hands after the game tues and knew we gave it our best but played a very good team best team we have played for a long time. another tough game sat hopefully we can get a result. how did llan get on??
Thu Mar 6 10:19:40 2008

rhayader fanatic
Good to see hay go out last night, justice done. Rhayader would of progressed!!
Thu Mar 6 10:17:27 2008

Penparcau Goalie
Just wanted to say well done to the Hay St Mary goalkeeper, who I thought was fantastic in our cup tie last night. Good luck to the team for the rest of the season. That was by far the toughest match we have been involved in this campaign.
Wed Mar 5 12:19:19 2008

Jammy
Just want to say that penparcau outplayed st marys in the semi on tuesday it was a good gme but penparcau too strong for them .
Wed Mar 5 11:34:36 2008

Mr Chairman, Gwernyfed FC
Corries Player Gavin suspects you may be current Gwernyfed player unhappy at being dropped recently after returning from injury and has promised to speak to you this week. as for being a club that has struggled for a decade, I think you'll find under Vernon Weale we were regularly in the top 6 and had some relative success.
Tue Mar 4 10:09:31 2008

B. Dodds
Well Hay fan i see you know your football all you predictions were wrong with 1 result to come hope that is wrong to.I am sure every local football club has players comming in and out of uni thats the way it is now. We at Gwernyfed try to keep everyone happy it is not allways easy but Gavin does his best .By the way that comment by Brian Dodds about buying the beer after the Radnorshire Cup Final was not me but i will buy a round if we win i hope the person who added that comment will also step forward and buy a round as well.
Mon Mar 3 17:00:00 2008

Gwernyfed
I think u corries boys have got enough 2 worry about when was the last time u finsh in the top half of the table 4 such a big town its embarassing 4 the surrys .if any player has a problem they wud go 2 gavin .as 4 pickin boys over other boys u pick u best team and the results show...
Mon Mar 3 11:47:54 2008

Rhayader follower
Well done rhayader on winning sat 2-1 against builth, its good to see the boys that dont start week in week out getting a game, good rotation macca! I think there is one name for the future with his touch, skill and vision and thats Lance Jones, played a stormer i thought!! good luck in semi! Also well done to St Harmon that score line will turn a few heads!
Mon Mar 3 11:26:47 2008

Corries Player
Mr Chairman..If you think your regular younger players are happy at being dropped when the GAME SELECTIVE MOB pick and choose when to play then you mst have your head buried in the sand. Your having a great season for a team thats struggled for a decade so I was just saying what I was told by two of your players because I would like you to succeed being an ex player.As for NICKING one of ours does that mean another LOYAL regular on the bench or in the stands?
Mon Mar 3 10:18:34 2008

bb
So real deal do you think Knighton easily beat the Bont ?!! Seems that your in a minority of 1
Sun Mar 2 18:01:17 2008

Presteigne player
Congratulations to presteigne res for a great semi final win in the Bucknell cup against a strong ludlow colts side. Both sides were evenenly matched throughout and after extra time at 1-1, presteigne finaly won 4-1 on penalties! does any one know who is in the other semi final?
Sun Mar 2 18:00:05 2008

billy
could someone enlighten me here? i must have missed something along the way, why have St Harmon been deducted 3 points?
Sun Mar 2 17:58:08 2008

Chairman, Gwernyfed F.C.
no problem here Corries player, in fact we just nicked one of your players. Final of Radnorshire Cup for first time in our history, fighting for 2nd spot in league.
Sun Mar 2 17:56:39 2008

hear hear
Yes totally agree with you corries player. They only show there faces when they have a big game. Should stick with the loyal players that turn up every week!! If they came week in weeek out then I wouldnt quibble, but this aint the case.
Sun Mar 2 17:48:26 2008

Corries player.
I was talking to a couple of Gwernyfed players recently and all is not well there.A few of the younger players are sick of being dropped for the uni boys and the Myles brothers when they decide to play in the big games.They commented on the Uni boys and Myles brothers are never seen when it's St Harmorn or Builth Wednesday etc!
Fri Feb 29 14:33:24 2008

the real deal
rhayader boy, it may have taken a couple of late goals to win it but apart from the first 10 minutes the difference in leagues was evident. your 2nd and 3rd goals came from defensive slips (the story of our season) apart from that you never looked like threatening.as for bb it beggars belief that you could think you played us off the park!! i'm all for backing your own club but there must be some limits!
Thu Feb 28 14:16:29 2008

Hay fan
My Predictions for the league cup quarter finals..Hay St Marys 3 v Rhosgoch 1Llandrindod Wells 2 v Gwernyfed 1Rhayader Town 4 v Builth Wells 0St Harmon 1 v Radnor Valley 3
Thu Feb 28 13:45:29 2008

Saints Fan.
I agree Rhayader will win the title now. I think we at Hay are playing for runner up but could struggle with that due to our cup runs in the Central Wales and Emrys Morgan.We are going to have a backlog of fixtures to catch up on.
Wed Feb 27 13:19:36 2008

Dylan Mcphee
I don't think the league is wrapped up yet for ourselves we still have 12 games to play and against the top sides anything can happen in football we just need to keep playing well and winning, and hopefully the other sides will take points off each other and make it easier for us.
Wed Feb 27 13:19:06 2008

Mike
Surely rhayader have the league now, but the race for second looks interesting with Hay,Llandod Gwernyfed and Rhosgoch battling it out...its a hard one to call...what does everyone think?
Tue Feb 26 17:02:30 2008

Penybont Skipper
So the apparent crisis is over at Penybont, although this crisis only was only actually known about in Hay, somehow!!! No problems, 7-0 win at radnor saturday in difficult conditions, playing good football, Still very optimistic of a top 4 finish at the racecourse. If there was this so called crisis going on, why would there be players showing interest in signing for the club. Come on the Bont, another big performance needed this weekend!
Tue Feb 26 10:44:44 2008

rhayader follower
I just like to say that the Rhayader, Hay game was the best game ive seen in a long time in the mid wales south, i did miss the Gwernefyd game mind.Also well done to Hays keeper i thought there would of been quite a few mor goals if it wasnt for lurch being in goal.Well done to Murph 3 goals last 2 games from a centre back Keep it goin boys!!!
Tue Feb 26 10:08:41 2008

Brian Dodds, Talgarth
So its a battle between Knighton and Gwernyfed for the Radnorshire Cup. I hear it will be held at Rhayader F.C. on 24th March. Good choice, but I hope Rhayader have beer at the club house this time cos Gwernyfed boys can drink, especially if they beat Knighton. If they do win, the drinks are on me!!
Tue Feb 26 10:03:47 2008

Rhayader supporter
Can i just congratulate rhayader on that fantastic win on sat. The boys were excellent, beat hay 2-0 and that flattered them to be honest. Two outstanding goals aswell. On this form no team will touch us. Well done the lads!!!!!
Mon Feb 25 07:57:57 2008

Rhayader Boy
What is Keith "the real deal" on about, looks like he has been dealt a prile of 2's! Not even suited! A struggling Knighton easily beating Rhayader? I am not sure what planet you are on! Rhayader were 3-2 up with 9 minutes to go! Two very late goals from Knighton meant they were the final victors! If you think that is an easy win then i think you should keep your opinion to yourself!
Fri Feb 22 13:45:19 2008

Penparcau Player
I can confirm that the quality of the Spar Mid is not great. Over the past 4 seasons we've sent numerous teams crashing out of the cup. Sometimes with heavy defeats. You only have to look at what an average team bow st are and how high up the table they are to see this. Sure sometimes some of the big reserve teams eg. aber and tns can be really strong with some first teamers in, but they too slip up against the small sides. if we get promoted I fully expect to finish top half in our first season or mid table at least.
Fri Feb 22 09:31:58 2008

Curious Cat
And in fairness Presteigne did play 60 of the 120 minutes with 10 men apparently.Having said that, fair play to Gwernyfed it does sound like a good result for them!
Thu Feb 21 15:16:22 2008

bb
Well Keith you must have been watching a different match to me if you think Knighton easily beat Penybont in the cup!! Knighton were played off the park 1st half! Also Tony the Tiger I think someones been giving you some duff gen if you think there's a crisis at the Bont. Fair enough there's been a dip in form and Tom Goodwin has gone to Newtown with the best wishes of all the players but there's still a strong dressing room there.
Thu Feb 21 12:28:39 2008

keith the real deal
You cant read too much into shock one or two off results in the cup. surely a struggling knighton side easily beating rhayader, penybont and builth means the spar is much better!
Thu Feb 21 10:21:25 2008

Offside
Massive game this weekend in rhayader.Should be another close game, as two of the top teams lock horns. Just hope its a more open affair. The last game was quite scrappy, but then theres a lot riding on these games!!!
Thu Feb 21 10:15:45 2008

the harmon!!
st Harmon are going to be the team to beat next season as we have a quality up and coming youth acadamy!!
Wed Feb 20 12:39:15 2008

Gwernyfed afc fan
Gwernyfed 2 Presteigne 1 aetAnother great result for the mid wales south it goes to show that there is not much difference between the 2 leagues as both Hay and Gwernyfed have beaten top teams in the spar come on the south.
Tue Feb 19 14:13:51 2008

Rhayader Boy
Hay won 5-0, just a typo.
Tue Feb 19 09:11:05 2008

bridge man
Ye it waz the other way around!! not really a fair result as newbridge had there chances and shud of scored probably 3 goals. Impressed with the set up there but dont think that team would compete in the spar league mind.
Tue Feb 19 09:10:26 2008

saints player
not sure what you but hay won 5-0
Tue Feb 19 09:09:42 2008

Saints Fan
Hay 5 Newbridge res Congratulations to Gwernyfed on beating a team from the league above. The Mid Wales South teams are showing the leagues strength this season.
Mon Feb 18 14:46:31 2008

Pencil from Llandrindod
Congratualtions to Gwernyfed on reaching the final of the Radnorshire Cup. Must have played extremely well to beat what must have been a strong Presteigne side. Nice to see a side from the South league in the final so all the best for a good result on the day!!
Mon Feb 18 12:55:22 2008

Pencil from Llandod
In response to another bearly readable comment from Up the bridge. I think they were complaining about one team playing by the rules and another not. Was a very good game to play in and I enjoyed it which Newbridge won. Can't argue with that. But I remember not too long ago when Newbridge refused to play Llandod because we had 1st teamers in. Amazing how short memories can sometimes be.
Mon Feb 18 12:55:11 2008

Curious Cat
Can anyone enlighten us about the Hay V Newbridge game please? That has to be shock result of the season if it's right!
Mon Feb 18 11:06:22 2008

Bernie (Llandod)
At the end of the day rules are rules. To me it was a good game to play in, eventually won by the lottery that is penalties. Remember, your 1st team may well come up against a similar situation when playing one of the reserve teams in their league. I'm sure you would be the first to speak out if the result went against you and had a bearing on what is to date a very good season for Newbridge 1st team.
Mon Feb 18 11:05:58 2008

up the bridge!!
in that case why where your players complaining and also the mananger?? before and also after the game?
Fri Feb 15 17:56:02 2008

Dodman
Penybont CupLlandrindod 1sts 1, Newbridge Reserves 1.Newbridge won on penalties.A close game, but Newbridge just edged it, and deserve to go through. I just wish our Manager and Committee would accept defeat gracefully and not moan and groan about Newbridge putting in a couple of 1st teamers.It gets embarrasing .
Fri Feb 15 13:05:29 2008

Bernie (Llandod)
A response to 'up the bridge'. The game you refer to on wednesday night was played in good spirit by both teams. From a players point of view it was good for us to play against 3/4 Spar players. If you look at the game, Newbridge were quick out of the blocks and took a 1-0 lead. From then on Llandod dominated the game, but failed to take advantage of all their possession, eventually losing 5-4 on penalties. Personally i have a lot of respect for the progress Newbridge have made over the last few years, and don't think comments like yours are helpful to the relationship between the 2 clubs. 0D
Fri Feb 15 09:23:13 2008

Bont player
So much for this crisis at penybont! ye results are going our way at the moment. Its been a tough month fixtures wise but we know we're good enough to play through it and show that we deserve to be where we are in the league. As for young players leaving, ye tom g has gone, and good luck to him, but i know that the boys that have made a difference this season are all committed to the club. we are strong enough to play through this. End of.
Fri Feb 15 09:20:38 2008

Knightonfc
Re-phrase from PSAFC8. 2 players(one from each team) dislocated their knee in the first 25 mins. The first ambulance took about 25mins to come and remove the player and the second ambulance had to come from an off place so took about an hour. The ref decided to call it of because he had to be gone by 5 which is fair enough
Thu Feb 14 12:41:07 2008

up the bridge
Landod afc what a bunch of whiners!!!if u are as good as you think you are whats the problem with a few of the 1st playing tonight?a quilty club like you should have no problem beating the old little village that newbridge is!!!!
Thu Feb 14 09:17:57 2008

PSAFC8
A Knighton player broke his leg/knee in the first 10 minutes then 20 mins later a player from Rhos did the same thing.
Wed Feb 13 10:06:36 2008

In the Know
What a result for Presteigne Reserves on saturday, i know that Builth arent having a great season but it does take some good football to break them down, and to win 7 - 1 away against them is just magnificent!
Wed Feb 13 10:06:29 2008

PSAFC11
I see that the Knighton Reserve game was abandoned after 20 minutes. Does anyone know what the cause of this was?
Mon Feb 11 13:51:19 2008

Penparcau Player
I look foward to a great cup tie then. Thats IF we beat Dolgellau, who themselves are rather a good cup side. Oh yeah congrats to Hay for and excellent victory on Sat against our old rivals.
Mon Feb 11 13:12:22 2008

Saint player
Great win for the saints yesterday proving there is not much between the two leagues.on a roll at the moment comin to get you rhadyer
Sun Feb 10 22:03:57 2008

Saints Fan.
Rhayader's ground and pitch is second to none. It's a lovely set up good enough for the League of Wales which of course they were in not that long ago. It is also about half way between both clubs thats if you win your quarter-final tie, which on paper you should.
Fri Feb 8 14:19:52 2008

Tony the Tiger, Hay
I have heard rumours that there is a possible crisis at penybont. The results are going down hill and players are looking for transfers. Tom Goodwin has already left and the other young players who have been so influencial in the clubs success this season, will surely be on there way soon.
Thu Feb 7 14:35:44 2008

Penparcau Player
I wasn't aware that the semi finals were pre-determined, but I guess it doesn't make a difference when we meet. In order to lift the trophy one of us is gonna have to beat the other at some point. I haven't got a clue on the venue sorry. Whats Rhayaders surface like?
Thu Feb 7 11:36:25 2008

Saints Fan.
It won't be the final thats for sure because we've been paired in the semi-final.I think it will be a very tough match for us looking at your league form.When top teams have met from both leagues in the past it's been tight games so it will all depend on who performs on the night. Our website says the game should be played at Rhayader is there any confirmation on this?
Wed Feb 6 10:33:10 2008

Cambrian Tyres Player
Just a quick prediction for you guys, don't get too upset as it's only my opinion. Penparcau to play Hay St Marys in the final of the Emrys Morgan and a very close game I think it will be. It's difficult to call mind as none of us know if there is a big difference in quality between the 2 Divisions. The impression I get of your Div. is that the top six teams are quality and then the rest should really have their own league. What do the remaining participants in the Emrys think? Do you think we at Penparcau will be pushovers if we meet? Just curious.
Tue Feb 5 15:56:10 2008

SKP CHAIRMAN
Well done to Tom Goodwin in joining Newtown of the Welsh Premier League and although we are all sad to lose a quality player such as Tom, we all wish him well in the future from the club. Much speculation has been in the press recently about other payers leaving the club. I can assure all players that we value their committment and efforts to the club, and we will continue our plans to make Penybont one of the top junior clubs in Mid Wales
Tue Feb 5 08:11:57 2008

Tom (Penparcau)
RTFC07 how can you say its the goal of the season so far? Have you got a special localised match of the day programme running in your area? You've only seen Rhayaders matches
Mon Feb 4 14:28:26 2008

RTFC07
Great advert for the mid wales south on saturday. Both Rhayader and Gwernyfed played some excellent football, especially Rhayader in the second half. Superb goal by Callum, missed two 1v1's then scored the goal of the season so far! Well done both teams I look forward to the return match.
Wed Jan 30 15:35:46 2008

BJ
Are you trying to say that you dont think Dylan would have checked up with the plank first. Come on, macca does check on these things...
Wed Jan 30 09:42:13 2008

Joe
I have spoken to the player and he was not aware of the rule. Lets be honest here it is an out dated rule which should have been taken out when the one club rule came in. Why would he think that because he played over 6 games for Taffs that it would affect him playing in the cup for Rhayader?
Mon Jan 28 11:31:42 2008

bwgyboy, Rhayader
Just heard that although Rhayader held their hands up over playing an inelegible player and doing the honourable thing by withdrawing and letting hay through, CWFA have fined them £50 and £25 costs not for playing an ineligible player but for withdrawing from the competition!!!
Mon Jan 28 08:01:59 2008

Set in stone
Rhayader were correct to withdraw, they held their hands up and said we have made a mistake, but its the player himself who should take the blame, surely he must have known how many games he had played for Taffs, the rules are set, so its a shame.
Fri Jan 25 11:00:03 2008

RTFC07
Seems a little bit ridiculous that Rhayader should have to withdraw from the competition because of a rule which should have been taken out when this one club rule started. The rule was put in place to stop teams playing senior players from welsh premier clubs in competitions to help them out when there prem team didn't have a game or they weren't involved in first team games. As for Rhayader Town doing the honerable thing, Hay St Marys were beaten on the day and could have done the honerable thing and not reported the them, they should have held there hands up and said we were beaten on the day end of. I suggest whoever runs the competiton should take a good look at the rule and abolish it next season, a farce!
Wed Jan 23 14:50:54 2008

Filip Wisniewski from Hay St Mary's
It was regretable that we progressed to the next round despite being beaten on the day and our club thank Dylan and his club for doing the honourable thing.
Tue Jan 22 14:40:15 2008

Dylan Mcphee
Yes Rhayader did play a illegible player which was Callum Mckenzie, he had played too many senior games for Taffs Well, it was an honest mistake and Rhayader have now withdrawn from the competition with Hay progressing to next round.
Mon Jan 21 14:38:46 2008

Whats Going On At Rhayader
Just heard that Rhayader have been reported for playing an illegible player against Hay in the Emrys Morgan Cup, can anyone confirm this?
Mon Jan 21 08:34:19 2008

Stan Park from Knighton
Referees - referees! We all know without them we can't play but what a lot of problems a weak ref causes.
Wed Jan 9 17:07:21 2008

Rhayader V Colts
Very brave and determined effort by Llandod Colts whom will soon be Llandods 1st team
Mon Jan 7 08:37:29 2008

bb
Well said CC. And I hear the Bont have there strongest squad for years with the bench looking very strong. A big test on Saturday again tho. But i'm sure Llandod won't be looking forword to going to the Racecourse.
Wed Jan 2 09:43:41 2008

Rhayader Boy
Well done also to Rhayader, winning again on Saturday against a strong Newcastle side. One point behind Penybont with 4 games in hand cant be to bad! And another local side who don't pay players, I seriously dont know one club who are paying any player in this league and i can guarantee that the committee Rhayader have now, there is no chance any player here are being paid. So keep it going Rhayader! 12 from 12 cant be that bad!
Mon Dec 31 12:03:16 2007

CC
Well done the Bont. Top of the pile at Christmas with a local team as well and no payment of players. Thats the way it should be in this League. At least this management team unlike some of our neighbours dont go out and buy players. Thats the art of good management. No, we wont win the League but well done the so called "smaller clubs"
Mon Dec 31 10:25:09 2007

Old Dog
Well what a game on Boxing Day, the old timers beating Gwernyfed 4-2, even i had 10mins and i`m 57
Thu Dec 27 12:46:48 2007

Rob
Penybont top for Christmas! Nice to see even if it doesnt last! Well done boys
Tue Dec 25 19:53:48 2007

Gordan the gofa, Gwernyfed
I think Rhayader are absolute pure class, stop being jealous and get on with trying to win more games. I love Rhayader they're pure class and will deserve to win the league. Up the Rhayader.
Wed Dec 12 15:28:44 2007

Rhayader Boy
O look all these games postponed! All of them are fine bar Rhayaders, surely they could have played, do you think they asked Presteigne to swap it? Lets be honest the team at the top of the league has to play or they are slated. Come on Rhayader, big weekend ahead...
Tue Dec 11 09:15:32 2007

Cwmddaudwr king
Gwernyfed 2,u would be the first to complain if 1 of your players got badly injured on rhayaders pitch wats the point in taking the risk no fixtures are cramming up.
Tue Dec 11 09:08:45 2007

Everpresent, Gwernyfed
Why all this jealousy about Rhayader??? They are at present top of the league which makes them the best side in the league??? If they win the league that makes them the best side overall throughout the campaign surely that's commonsense? Instead of picking holes in everything they're trying too achieve try spending your time thinking of a way of taking points off them!!!!
Tue Dec 11 09:03:37 2007

H the saint
In regards to Rhayader calling off their game last week, i happened to take my junior side to Rhayader last week and although we didn't play on the same site as the seniors i can only agree that the pitches i saw were in a terrible mess. the fect that we got a game out of it at all was a minor miracle although it did result in one of the lads making a trip to A&E. Come on people i don't get all this sniping at other clubs, as a Hay St Mary's lad i'd rather come on here and talk about the great job Phill Wizz is doing in running the side this year. Even though we've lost some key players (no not you macca) we're still in my opinion the best football playing side in the league. As well as having some great Facillities (and we only charge a quid!)
Sun Dec 9 13:30:41 2007

Gwernyfed 2
I think you are spot on "striker" from Brecon. Rhayader were scared of playing us on a slippery surface. All i'm saying is, is if that game was off then they have not got much chance of playing at home again until about March or perhaps they want to play summer football. Yes, why didn't they switch it to our ground...
Sun Dec 9 13:28:59 2007

Fang24,rhayader
What a season so far. Rhayader are where they belong and playing quality football again. This is definitely a great year for the mid wales south. ok so there a few sour grapes about, who cares lol. Well done dylan mac you done great job so far. great support for the town too. Good to see the old faces back at the far side of the pitch again (dai thomas,bonzo,mo,buster,mark,ann) keep up the shouting fans and get behind the best team in the league .......
Sun Dec 9 13:26:18 2007

pitch???
Why is it whenever rhayader do something, it is critised? Builth game called off, not a single comment. Rhayader call off a game, the end of the world!!!!!Rhayader win a game, jealous comments circulate. It's about time people worried about their relevant clubs. If all gave their own clubs as much concern as they seem to be giving rhayaders, then they would have a better club.
Fri Dec 7 10:08:49 2007

Fillook
Luke Offa, Wednesday, I saw the match last sat, encroachment, look it up in the how to play football book, and foul language from players towards the ref is a definate no no. I hope the colts get the points, after all, the Weds denied them the chance of maybe scoring from a penalty, which would have put the colts 3-2 up, and they could have scored again with the weds being 2 men down.
Fri Dec 7 09:54:12 2007

JMD, Rhayader
In response to 'striker, Brecon', you seem to be very knowledgeable about Rhayaders pitch! Maybe your style of football is better suited to a mudbath, but Rhayader along with a number of other teams in this league like to play football and I would rather spend my time & money watching a good game of football played on a good surface. As for paying a referee to travel to a ground just to make the obvious decision to cancel a game, this isn't the premier league, why can't we allow the groundsmen who put in a lot of time & hard work, to make the decision. They are, after all, the people who have got to put pitch right afterwards.
Thu Dec 6 15:37:51 2007

Striker! from brecon
Cannot understand why the Rhayader game was called off at all! Agree with a couple of comments! Up to the Ref surely to call the game off, as he wasnt there he was obviously called/notified well in advance!!! However, IF and I suspect its a very bif IF, that the pitch was unplayable why did they not earlier in the day arrange to switch the fixture to Gwernyfyd - league are always harping on about fixture build up! this would have been a simple solution?? everyone knows the pitches that are historically wet, Sennybridge, Newbridge etc, Rhayader I doubt it! As one comment said a Rhayader player actually told them they had never known the pitch to be unplayable, maybe in 1963! but not now, come on play the game!
Thu Dec 6 12:05:18 2007

Gareth Price, Newbridge
Young Dave Thomas is looking sharp up front for builth wednesdays. I run a small football club and it would be an honour to have him on board.
Thu Dec 6 10:12:11 2007

Luke Offa, Wednesday
What a shocking ref 4 sats game between colts n wednesdays ...I think the game shld be replayed...
Thu Dec 6 10:11:33 2007

Brian Dodds
I went to Rhayader on Saturday morning and the pitch looked a mess to me and to be fair who wants to play football in a mud bath.Gwernyfed like to play football the same as Rhayader so lets play on a good pitch.Yes Gwernyfed where without several players but so where we against Newbridge and still beat them .I say best of luck to Rhayader if they are the best team then they will win the league who can argue then.
Thu Dec 6 09:49:10 2007

Turf Moor Boy
In my experience the Llandod Colts v Builth game will have to be re-played. The laws of the game state a game must be at least 80 minutes played before the result stands.I think Builth could be in a spot of bother though! As for the Rhayader game being called off, I thought a registered ref had to be called in to make that decision. I don't think Rhayader would want to call the game off as they are going so well and would not want a free week. Never mind you will be without them next season, come on Macca keep it going.
Wed Dec 5 10:00:13 2007

The janitor/uwic
As for uni boys not being home I think you'll find Gwernyfed were in the same position as a lot of their boys are uni too!
Wed Dec 5 09:54:08 2007

Gwernyfed 2
Its just a shame that Rhayader's pitch does not seem up to scratch. A few of our supporters turned up there on Saturday and said that the pitch was perfectly playable.Aslo, an ex Rhayader player who i spoke to on Saturday evening reminded me that no Rhayader games had been postponed during the time that he had played there. I dont know who is responsible for calling their games off but it does not seem very "professional".
Tue Dec 4 15:26:46 2007

Colts Fan
Well what a game. It had everything a supporter could ask for. The match itself was not a bad game to watch except when it came to the penalty. Tabsey took the penalty and hit the apex of the goal.Just as the colts thought their luck had run out the ref blew the whistle and said take it again. The ref explained to the players why, he told them it was for encroaching into the penalty box when it was being taken, the ref booked a builth player and sent him off. Now builth are down to ten men. Dave Corefeild stepped up and took the second penalty. and the colts fans could not believe it. he hit the ou! tside of the post once again...the ref said take it again, once again the builth players encroached into the penalty area before the ball was struck and he awarded a third penalty for the colts. As soon as the ref pointed to the spot he was surrounded by the builth players, that was when the ref then showed a red card to another builth player. The linesman for builth walked on the pitch and gave the flag to the ref and called off all the builth players...and the third penalty could not be taken...the ref abandoned the match. Do we get the points or not?
Tue Dec 4 13:05:04 2007

bwgyboy
Anon...How many uni players have Rhayader got? With regards to the pitch you may have noticed that there were also a number of other games called off. Was this due to no uni players eg builth v penybont. You obviously dont know a lot.
Tue Dec 4 10:34:07 2007

Up the bridge
In relation to a few comments about the Spar not being that much different to this league Newbridge first team beat Rhayader, the unbeaten side in the league and probable league winners at a canter, 3-1, in pre-season i think that proves there is a difference in the standard of football.Not bad for a little village eh??!!!
Tue Dec 4 10:30:42 2007

Racecourse Heroes
The place to be for entertainment on saturday was at the Broadway for Llandod Colts vs Builth Wednesdays. To cut a long story short, this is what happened, Game is poised at 2-2 llandod win a penalty around the 70 minute mark, Penalty was missed but had to be retaken due to builth players being in the area before ball was kicked, builth player went mad and a bit nuts at ref, straight red card. Penalty retaken by a different player, put it wide, again builth players in the area, penalty to be retaken, another builth player went nuts, straight red. Builth Manager who was running the line walked o! n the pitch handed his flag in and told his players to leave. ref takes flag then off llandod linesman and abandons the game. Seems a bit harsh if llandod aren't awarded the game as they were in a good position to win had they eventually scored the penalty. Anyone got any ideas as to what will happen, see the result is on here.
Mon Dec 3 17:26:20 2007

Fabrizzio from Pennal
As a neutral, i'm amazed with all this anti Rhayader feeling but not in the least bit surprised. Jealousy is a terrible thing. They have a good manager who should be commended on the professional way he has approached this season under difficult circumstances due to what has happened at the club in the past. Keep dodging the sour grapes Macca and you'll win the league with ease!!!
Mon Dec 3 11:21:26 2007

fang24 from rhayader
Unlucky mid week boys. Hope this rain stops in time to entertain Gwernyfd. Great goal matty morgan. Good to see the old uns having a run out...
Mon Dec 3 08:32:33 2007

Anon
The rumour on the street is that Rhayader called off this weeks game with Gwernyfed due to a water-logged pitch, when in fact they didnt want to play because they had a rubbish team due to no uni players being back, is this true?
Mon Dec 3 08:30:47 2007

The Gate collector
Why do people come to games and claim they have no money at all to pay the gate. Its not as if clubs are profiteering, they just need funds to pay the refs, floodlights, kit washing, insurance etc. I find it embarrasing for the visiting clubs to have supporters spluttering out lame excuses for why they shouldnt/cant pay. Its a small fee for 90 minutes of quality entertainment. Lets leave the tight fans behind when we play away shall we, shameing your clubs,tut tut tut...
Mon Dec 3 08:19:17 2007

Tony Rhayader
Rhayader are absolute quality.
Fri Nov 30 10:05:27 2007

Anon (No 7)
Ok, I lied about the meal allowance, but everybody stretches the truth a bit don't they.
Thu Nov 29 09:42:38 2007

gwernyfeds no1
Looking forward to playing the leaders this weekend. Been reading all the comments on how they pay their players and other teams not be too pleased with that.who cares? Personally im glad rhayader are in this league gives us a chance to play on a decent pitch against a decent team. This game will give our boys a chance to prove just how far we've come this season, one loss in the league and that in our first game. I'm feeling an upset on the cards!
Wed Nov 28 09:01:46 2007

Jonny/govilon
Watched the Gwernyfed - Newbridge game Sun. Thought FGwernyfed were by far the better side & the standard of football obviously isn't that different in fact Gwernyfed were missing possibly about x4 of their regulars was surprised the quality of football was quite good although both sides at times seemed to complicate what is actually a simple game.
Tue Nov 27 09:10:33 2007

Local Football Watcher Shropshire
Have heard on the grapevine that Saturdays game between Sennybridge & Newcastle was rather shockingly abandoned after 65 minutes because the game had degenerated unto a total free for all, can anybody confirm this ?
Mon Nov 26 16:11:11 2007

Local Football Watcher Shropshire
Have heard on the grapevine that Saturdays game between Sennybridge & Newcastle was rather shockingly abandoned after 65 minutes because the game had degenerated unto a total free for all, can anybody confirm this ?
Mon Nov 26 15:07:45 2007

Gwernyfed
Flying high could have put a few more on the score yest without sum of our better players danny g done well with rob, gavin perry run the show far to good 4 this league and the lads at the back were class. Keep goin boys good luck against Rhayder they will take sum stopin at their place.
Mon Nov 26 14:48:51 2007

Wise One From hay
There seems to be a lot of comments about Rhayader at the moment! Any I have another, there is an air of inevitability that they will win the league and lets face it they should... if Linford Christie started his run 10 yards on side he would be off! However, I thin we should all feel a little sorry for St Harmon, bereft of some decent players and really struggling, progression of a town side at the expense of a village side in one way unfortunately but thats what happens. Stick with it St Harmon it may benefit you in time and I understand some youngsters are getting a real chance. Having thought about all the clubs I do have one worry! I think some clubs bubbles are going to burst ie: Rhayader, Llandrindod x 2, Builth x 2, Newbridge x 2 & St Harmon, cant all keep going! Hope I'm wrong? Lastly, I ve commented enough on Rhayader so far this season but thats it, I think we should all just leave them to it from now on and concentrate on the sides we support.
Mon Nov 26 14:42:39 2007

Gav, Talgarth
Well we played Newbridge on Sunday and if that is a Spar league team then who wants to go up, better standard in the Mid Wales South.Why do people keep getting onto Mr Worts he does a great job for this league and for Welsh football .
Mon Nov 26 14:39:16 2007

bb
Anon (No 7) are you serious ? I get £10 to play and £5 for training. So please stop spreading rumours that we pay players... that made me laugh all day !
Mon Nov 26 08:16:36 2007

Rhayader FC Player
ANON (NO 7) - What are you on about, i do really play for Rhayader and the only money that exchanges hands is from players to the Club Captain. At the end of the day these comments are unreal. Why would Rhayader FC make the same mistake of paying players 1 year after they folded! They have got players who have come to the club because of the professional attitude from the manager and quality of local talent that are playing there. SO STOP TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE PAYING PLAYERS! Lets be honest, nobody should be getting paid in this division, the Spar, Cymru Alliance and should only be getting a small amount in the Welsh Premiership.Keep it going Rhayader! All these comments will only make the club stronger!
Mon Nov 26 08:09:30 2007

The saint
Fed up with all the Rhadyer talk there are other teams in the league!!
Mon Nov 26 08:06:57 2007

PSAFC
Well obviously he needs a transfer from Knighton and to be honest i dont no how it was completed in a couple of days when every other transfers take a week or so + i might be wrong but isn't the transfer window closed or is that just for the spar division.
Fri Nov 23 17:18:12 2007

RTFC
In what way do you think the paper work wasnt signed? Do you know something we don't?
Fri Nov 23 15:40:52 2007

Anon (No 7)
Look let me put the record straight about Rhayder paying players. I play for them and I don't get 20/30 quid a game. All I get is £5 for going training plus £10 for playing. I am also allowed £5 on match days for food but I don't claim that. So please stop spreading rumours that we pay players.
Fri Nov 23 15:40:04 2007

PSAFC
No it wasn't an accusation but if the paperwork wasn't all signed surely he shouldn't play but this is for the league to look into if needs be not me...
Fri Nov 23 09:24:45 2007

moit
PSAFC, great point, lets hope someone looks into it
Thu Nov 22 08:30:24 2007

To psaf
One player that isnt within 10 mile of rhayader, well done, good point. You lot are trying your best to knock Rhayader. Think its time you shut up, and give them some praise...
Thu Nov 22 08:27:33 2007

BB
Being that Rhayader are starting to pay again so my learned friend tells me, it will be interesting to see how many local players remain at Rhayader next season. I suggest half will not be good enough and the money will have to come into play again as it used to before they packed in
Wed Nov 21 16:01:57 2007

Racecourse Heroes
Thanks Kev, Yeah Penybont are going very well at the moment, up to 3rd and looking to go 2nd this weekend. We have now become a team that plays decent football and should no longer be classed as a hoof and chase team. Very strong squad and in a position we deserve to be in. Keep it up Bont and lets start getting the praise we deserve.
Wed Nov 21 16:00:38 2007

Response to PSAFC
I think you will see that the comment from KT is just illustrating that Rhayader are playing a good standard of football without having to pay players like in previous years. This is one thing that is adding to their success, the players that turn out week in week out are doing it because they want to play for Rhayader and not looking for £20/£30 to play. There have been a lot of rumours that Rhayader are paying players to play! What is this about?? I think personally that other clubs can't understand why so many good local players are at the Weirglodd and the only way of getting them there is with money! I can speak for all of the boys, players are there for numerous reasons, there is an amazing team spirit, quality manager and coaching staff in Macca and Gareth Hughes, the committee are fully behind the local side commitment from Macca and you are treated like a professional from conditioning through to social events. Lets just get on and play football and not worry what Rhayader are doing. Also all the paperwork wasn't done... is that an accusation? I think P.Worts would have something to say about things like that being thrown into the air!
Wed Nov 21 13:11:45 2007

PSAFC
KT you might have a recognised goalkeeper but didn't you just say Rhayader have local players. I live in Knighton and Nicky lives here too and if he played for his local team it would be Knighton, he is not local to Rhayader, Also was he even signed on for Saturday as I thought some of the paperwork wasn't done.
Wed Nov 21 08:09:25 2007

Ray Adder man
Well done to both teams for the Saturday game, good to see competitivness. Maybe Llandod will miss out this year, but we will see them next year without a doubt. My concern is that if the reserve sides in the Spar have to play in this league next year, how many of the present team of Rhayader will be playing in the spar and how many of the reserve team players will push them out back to the Watsons league so they can still play in the spar league. Dyl.... dont do the full circle...keep up the football.
Tue Nov 20 16:12:04 2007

K Martin Rhayader
Penybont are doing good now they are a hard club to play at the racecourse
Tue Nov 20 14:06:54 2007

KT
Great result Rhayader last saturday - at least it is done with free local talent (Lou) - the players that were bought in are local - Rhayader have struggled for a recognised goalkeeper all season and have now put that right.
Tue Nov 20 08:53:23 2007

Response to Lou
Drafting in players? Dan Field had been signed all year and had played every time he is back from Uni - that is not sad, that is called wise I am sure. Callum Mckenzie has been linked to the Weirglodd for three months but he wanted to approach his club on his own to leave, when talks broke down 7 days were put on him, I think you call that basics. This was also the case with Cadwallader. I think it sounds like there is some kind of jealousy coming out here once again. I am sure Rhayader don't want to be playing in that league and the same with Llandod and Hay. Players from Hereford have joined Hay, Llandod have tried to sign players during the season. It is a tough league and if you want to win it you have to strengthen your side. When was the last time Rhayader were doing well when they had 10 out of 14 players in the squad who came from Rhayader? What is the problem with people? Just get on with it, Rhayader adhere to the rules and that is that. The linesman made one decision that upset the Llandod camp, the player had to beat another two players and there was a minute to go and Rhayader were winning 3-1?? He also had an eye test on Friday afternoon, thanks for the concerns. What comes around goes around!
Tue Nov 20 08:16:28 2007

no1 gwernyfed
Scotty Powell out with a metatarsal injury(3rd and 4th) can anyone please donate an oxygen tent! Gets more like the premier league every week!
Tue Nov 20 08:13:53 2007

Mike
Hey lou, talking about doing it fairly... Your boys should've been down to 9 men, some shocking tackles!As for drafting in players? Sounds like a sore loser to me.
Tue Nov 20 08:13:33 2007

Tom, Upper Cwm Scwt
So Lou, next time you are offered the chance to run the line you will be up like a shot, yes? By the way - Saturday- great game played by two committed sides, wanting to play football, well referreed by Millsy and yes terrific atmosphere from a crowd that would have beaten a number of Welsh Premier matches. Oh and yes Rhayader have signed a couple of new players.
Mon Nov 19 15:53:10 2007

Blue Eyes
Well done Rhayader for saturday's big derby win top result and as have done all season played nice attacking football which was pleasent to watch, all the best for the season by far and away best two in the league on show on saturday. Llandrindod need a forward and Rhayader should not be playing in that league too many good players being wasted at a lower level Dylan, Callum, Mark Davies, Dan Field, Kev Martin for example, the sooner they climb the ladder better for all concerned.
Mon Nov 19 14:02:34 2007

Bwgyboy, Rhayader
Lou How do you draft players in with one team rule? Well done Rhayader, keep it going
Mon Nov 19 13:56:16 2007

Sour Grapes
Is that Llandod showing sour grapes tut tut!! Its a sad world when you see excuses coming out when you lose, just get over it, to be fair it only ever seems to be other teams worried about what is happening with Rhayader Town F.C. Just a suggestion and concentrate on how your own teams perform and don't worry yourself with Rhayader. At the end of the day its just football and why Llandod continually look for conspiracy theories in other local teams like complaining about 1st teamers playing in reserve sides when they had already won, is it any wonder your not a liked club, come on Llandod grow up a bit!!!
Mon Nov 19 13:27:57 2007

Lou
Comes to somethin when the team at the top of the league have to draft in players to win the tough games, bit sad. your lino needs to get his eyes tested. If your gonna win, do it fairly boys
Mon Nov 19 08:24:40 2007

The wise, joners green valley army
Mark Simcock (sooty) outstanding season for the valley.....keep it up boys.
Mon Nov 19 08:20:39 2007

Si
Great win rhayader on sat. Keep up the good work!
Mon Nov 19 08:13:04 2007

Gwernyfed fan
Dont listen to them Ben, maccer's all talk, and gav's been missing a couple inf ront of goal lately. Well done potts for last week...
Thu Nov 15 09:11:02 2007

cfasp
Newbridge Scott!! your playing presteigne colts tonight old boy, (not the reserves) in the cup, so dont think youl b picking up too many points! best of luck see ya l8r!
Wed Nov 14 16:14:38 2007

bb
Scakky & Barry I agree 100% but this could quite easily leave the committe wide open if any problems were to crop up or if any team wanted to use it against the league rightly or wrongly. Its a very cloudy issue. And I do appreciate how hard it is to get refs these days.
Wed Nov 14 15:37:13 2007

The Dodinian
Come on the Dod for this weekends Derby. Play the game and earn the top spot.
Wed Nov 14 10:39:06 2007

Nantmelman
Paul Worts has a hell of a job trying to get referees. Many from this area, Corfield, Mills, Baynton etc have done well and progressed to higher leagues, so there are fewer referees available. Why don't the ones moaning on here about Neil Holder reffing a game at the last minute, take up the referees course which is always on offer?
Wed Nov 14 10:32:41 2007

Scott, Newbridge
Come on Newbridge. We have a tough game tonight against Prestigne Reserves but I know that we can pick up some points.Although the next game will be a really difficult one because it is Penybont and they have been on good form lately but i think we could get something from it not a thrashing anyway
Wed Nov 14 10:32:20 2007

Gwernyfed
Goin well so far boys just make sure u put in the right net this week.
Wed Nov 14 10:31:47 2007

psafc res manager
Well said scakky. About the refs,Noddy did ref us at sennybridge and hay, he had no other decision to make than send both players off. At hay he reffed as good as any other ref we have had this season. Its about time players were more like the rugby boys and just except the refs decision and get on with the game without moaning and groaning. Without the boys in black we dont play. Also lets stop giving the club linesmen such a hard time. Good to see the other banter on this site.
Wed Nov 14 09:10:59 2007

Me
BB- i was wondering the same thing as Bri? how can you be so sure the league is won already? its only November! And what makes you so sure Llandod wont come and kick ass this Sat? I sooooooooo hope they do :oD Cant wait
Wed Nov 14 09:10:24 2007

gwernyfed fan
would like to ask ben rees if hes goin 4 top scorer with own goals hes scored 2 and hit our own bar 4 times watch out rob and gav
Wed Nov 14 09:10:11 2007

bb
Since when has Rhayader had a rightful place in any league ?! You have to earn that right !! And you wonder why people seem irked with Rhayader. I think a few other teams might have a say yet as we're not even halfway through the season.
Wed Nov 14 09:09:36 2007

cfasp
Noddy reffed Sennybridge v Presteigne in which he sent a player off from both sides, so sounds like hes reffed more than 1 game Mr Worts.
Tue Nov 13 16:17:00 2007

Bri
How can you say that BB? League will only be 1/3 of the way through. Still 20 games to play...
Tue Nov 13 15:31:49 2007

scakky/builth
hear! hear! for wortsy he does put in an awful lot of his time...
Tue Nov 13 15:18:17 2007

Empty
I also agree with Lundy on the fact that both sets of players moan to the ref but my point is I've yet to see a any Hay players running up to the ref demanding a Rhos player booked everytime there is a challenge which I can't say for Rhos because two certain players do it in every derby.As for the referee situation as long Noddy doesn't ref any of the top title chasing sides I don't see a problem.There is a shortage of referees we all know that and Paul Worts does his best every week to make sure we all play. He's done more for this league than anyone in the last Ten years FACT.
Tue Nov 13 09:48:25 2007

Filip Wisniewski from Hay St Mary's
I agree John, both teams had to make changes for this game and we know that the league encounter will be a very different prospect. However, you can only play the opposition in front of you and the Rhayader boys that came in did not disgrace their manager. It was good to see the atmosphere after the game and the friendly banter. We look forward to the next encounter and as you say we look to gain the consistency of performance that has put Rhayader on top and unbeaten...in the league that is good luck to all.
Tue Nov 13 09:16:26 2007

JTEJ
As a spectator who has watched numerous Rhayader games so far this season, I beleive that they should be merited on the way the play the beautiful game. They are a team who keep the ball on the deck a play a very attackive passing game. The only way teams can try and stop this is by resorting to kicking the likes of talented players such as Kevin Martin and Mark Davies three feet in the air i.e. the treatment of Ronaldo in the premiership.If these boys keep playing the way the are at the moment, there is no doubt in my mind that they shall gain promotion at the end of the season.
Tue Nov 13 09:14:41 2007

BB
Once Rhayader win on Saturday - the league is basically all over bar the shouting. Once Rhayader get in their rightful position in the Spar League, then the fun will start.
Tue Nov 13 09:14:10 2007

nantmelman
Huge game on Saturday between Rhayader and Llandrindod, a game that could decide which one of them go up to the Spar League. Should be a good game.
Tue Nov 13 09:13:55 2007

John Williams from Llanwrthwl
Wise one from Hay, I watched Rhayader play Hay on saturday in the Cental Wales cup, they were without key players (7 regular first teamers), I don't think you can comment on who is the better side until we meet in the league. It was only 1-0 until Phil Bridger dislocated his shoulder in the last 10 minutes, granted it could have been 3-0 by then but Rhayader could have also been in the lead. I am sure the current position is that you are 7 points adrift from the top and Rhayader have a game in hand?? Maybe relating to them would help you on your way to find the most consistent club at this point. I think Dylan Mcphee will take a lot away from that game as it does show that he does have some strength in depth. Anyway one good thing that came from Saturday was that it seems both teams get along very well and it is nice to see a good atmosphere in the pub after the game. Good luck to Hay but dont think that with that win you will walk over Rhayader as it just isn't going to happen.
Mon Nov 12 14:18:32 2007

Paul Worts
Neil Holder has not refereed a league match since registering as a player with Rhayader Town FC. The match I referred to was actually a League Cup tie between Hay St Marys and Presteigne Reserves on October 13.
Mon Nov 12 14:10:25 2007

Knighton Res
I seem to recall Noddy was ref when we played Llandod. He didnt really have much to do because they hammered us. Im sure Llandod wouldnt have cared about this one.
Mon Nov 12 11:50:43 2007

Ben Rees, Gwernyfed
Gwernyfed are looking stronger with every game and omly a few more weeks til the boys from university are back and we'll have a full squad!! Gwernyfed for the title!!
Mon Nov 12 11:50:35 2007

Wise One from HAY
Does anyone know what KDM is on about! I must admit it is a little strange Rhayader having so many Mid Week Fixtures and there is certainly an air of willingness lets say from the league to ensure their progression! However, having watched Rhayader twice, they are a good side, they don't play football as well as Hay as was showed yesterday in the cup albeit they had a few missing as did Hay!. KDM seems to think that they are way above anything else in the league & lets face it they damn well should be! Big big squad, Graham Hughes? ex presteigne man playing last Thursday! pulling them as they need too? As for Noddy I wonder if he will be in goal all season KDM? I bet not!!Great to hear Lundy's honest comments from Rhosgoch, I for one had also moaned at Rhos but I have to agree Lund you are right!
Sun Nov 11 18:14:16 2007

Wise One from Hay
To our league secretary Mr Worts - If noddy has refereed one game since 28th Sept - then that's one too many. Shortage of Refs or not that shouldn't happen - could you enlighten us all as to which game this was?
Sun Nov 11 18:13:33 2007

Paul Worts
Regarding the position of Neil Holder, he began the season as a referee and did not register as a player with Rhayader Town FC until September 28. Since then he has officiated only in one Mid Wales League (South) match which would have otherwise had to be cancelled due to the shortage of officials.
Fri Nov 9 15:58:30 2007

Lundy
With regards to the Hay v Rhos game and comments from Empty I agree that there are too many times when players are screaming at the ref regarding fouls etc and it does need to be controlled (beleive me I do try). But the screaming comes from both sides and escalates as it is always a passionate game. Nevertheless I love playing in these games and I think that at the end of the day most of the players get on well and respect each other.
Fri Nov 9 12:04:15 2007

King of Hay, Hay
We found that with Rob Mac his finishing was poor...
Fri Nov 9 10:23:57 2007

hay
I hear that gavin perry aint fully fit yet austin and still bangin the goals in and with both mlys brothers it cud be a good seasons 4 u boys unlucky against tns but u done us at our place so good luck to u
Fri Nov 9 09:13:51 2007

Austin Mellor from Gwernyfed
So far so good for the mighty gwernyfed fc, the defence is stronger than ever, lets hope rob mac upfront can finish more chances, because missing 6 or 7 open goals aint good for the team...
Thu Nov 8 09:33:10 2007

Empty
A great win after extra time for Hay against local rivals Rhosgoch last night. The fixture was in the past a friendly derby but has now turned into a hatred game due to certain players from Rhosgoch running and screaming at the referee to book a Hay player every time there was a foul. There was hatred coming from support on both sides. The referee was excellent throughout well done Mr Baynton. Rhos boys cut it out you know who you are, you're good footballers so why the childish behaviour?
Thu Nov 8 09:20:47 2007

A Neutral
One last thing. Before I say it though, I must clarify that I believe that Noddy is a decent ref and a decent fella and that I am making a general point and not one specifically related to him. However, if I was a team hoping to challenge Rhayader for the League title I would not be happy to have someone reffing my game or any other that could influence who wins the League, who was registered as a player for one of my rivals.Can you imagine the uproar if that person gave a last minute penalty against Llandrindod, Hay or Rhosgoch that cost one of these teams points. I feel they would have every right to ask serious questions about whether a referee should be put in that position. Personally I believe that would be a difficult situation for both the ref, and the teams involved to be put in.Does that make sense? And if this situation has already been looked at by the League commitee then I apologise!
Wed Nov 7 16:02:16 2007

bb
Well considering i have nothing at all to do with Presteigne F.C and didn't watch the match that other's are talking about i'd find it hard to "iron out" whatever problems they may have there !! I was just making a point thats all. Good luck to Rhayader i've no problem with them at all it just seems a very poor situation that the league committee have let happen which lets the rest of the teams in the league view with suspicion. I can remember when Radnor had Rob Evans running the club and then turned to reffing he wasn't allowed to ref Radnor for 2 seasons !!! How time's have changed !!
Wed Nov 7 13:46:28 2007

Jamie Bygold, Welshpool
Yes I agree with most of your comments about the reformed Rhayader. Strong committee, good local players willing to run their hearts out for the club, thats how it should be. Now let me tell you how the fairy tale unfolds. Rhayader win the league and a couple of cups this season. Enter the spar league get promoted to the Cymru alliance and gain massive sponsorship from a local company. Gain promotion to the LOW, massive work is taken in on the ground to make it a 1500 seater. Start losing so the locals are dumped and in a desperate effort to keep their LOW place they pay large bonuses to south wales based has beens, this fails and they fold. Two seasons later a local lad is asked to resurect the club............................................and so on. Sounds familiar to me.
Wed Nov 7 13:42:36 2007

Presteigne Angels
I can't believe I am hearing all of this negative news about Rhayader's players trying to ref the game. When a game is marred by bad decisions from the line and pressure that players have to win for Rhayader growing, the game does get heated. I can't believe that bb is clinging on to everything that he can as he/she knows that Presteigne were beaten by a better side (the best side won) and It wasn't that long ago I went to watch Presteigne play Newbridge in Rhayader. You want to iron out things in your own club's behaviour on the field before commenting about others "bb". Anyway the point from bb about Rhayader playing Mid Week so Noddy can play is the biggest load of false allegations I have ever heard. Rhayader's fixtures included mid week games before Paul Worts even knew that Noddy was playing for us!! And prior to Noddy playing we had mid week games. I think you will find it is because the club don't mind facing any team in mid week as we accept whatever team is put in front of us, unlike other teams higher in the division. Also look at the cup fixtures... don't you think we play any games on a Saturday?? Who plays for us then.... Yes thats right Noddy!! So.. great point!
Wed Nov 7 09:23:49 2007

BB, Rhayader
When Rhayader win the league this season, it will give the rest a chance next year!!
Tue Nov 6 13:20:28 2007

Extra Fusion
BB, come on. Noddy is a player first ref second! Whether Rhayader play on a Saturday or Wednesday he'll still play first, then ref if Rhayader have no game!!! And regarding the comments about the Presteigne game, well surely they are a joke? Anybody who was at the game and knows football would have seen the Presteigne players getting on the ref's backs following the most blatant decisions right throughout the game, including when the last defender took out a forward who would have been clean through on goal!!! No debate - blatant red card if ever i've seen one! And let's be honest, if the linesman had been fair first half, the score could have been higher! You don't get 5-0 scores unless the score is deserved. Did presteigne have more than one shot on goal? How many did Rhayader have 15-20 maybe?To me it's no surprise people are talking about Rhayader, because they are top of the league and playing football the way it should be played. Good luck boys you deserve to be where you are and play the best football in the league without question.
Tue Nov 6 10:43:48 2007

KDM
What’s with the Rhayader bashing? Best facilities in the league. Wonderful footballing team, with dedicated players and committee and have scored 55 goals in 9 league games. A fair team who play football the right way, attacking and with ball on deck. I think some fans of this league should learn the basic essence of what football is about before trying to criticise teams. Play it the right way it’s far more enjoyable! And to say the ref was the difference between Rhayader and Presteigne the other day is laughable. Rhayader played Presteigne off the park with quality football. A fact highlighted by the Presteigne players' time wasting with throw-ins etc from the 2nd minute!!!! What was that all about I think a few of them have been watching too much Sky Sports! Presteigne lost the plot in that game directly after the sending off by putting one of their other quality defenders as centre forward!!! And surely Rhayader playing more mid-week games is a detrimental thing, because teams they play, like Newbridge and Presteigne, can play first-teamers in mid-week!!! It seems like a hint of jealously is filtering through this forum!
Tue Nov 6 10:43:06 2007

bb
It seems Rhayader have a lot of people wanting them to win the league including the league committee !! A ref playing in goal and most of their games in mid-week when he can play...
Tue Nov 6 08:56:11 2007

Ben Rees
C'mon gwernyfed young guns! I'm lovin Rob Mac up front!!!
Mon Nov 5 13:52:03 2007

A Neutral
There doesn't seem any doubt that Dylan is putting a decent side together but the way they attempted to pressure the ref into the sending off left a bad taste in the mouths of many of the people that were watching.I suppose it was a compliment to how well Presteigne had battled up until that point though.I don't doubt that Rhayader have a good team ethic and personally I'm pleased they have reformed and are back in local football, I just thought it was a shame that their performance at Presteigne was marred by several of their better players attempting to ref the game as well as play in it, and also in applying pressure to the ref in an effort to get an opposing player sent off.
Mon Nov 5 12:54:42 2007

Level, Upper Cwm Scwt
Here we go again - Rhayader bashing! Yes Rhayader have been in better shape on the field - those times were great and we won't forget that - shame others don't aspire the same way. But Macca and the whole club is now making strides to get back to the be the best they can. Trying to play a brand of football that is easy on the eye with a good team ethic. Keep it up, fellas.
Mon Nov 5 10:12:29 2007

PSAFC
It wasn't just the one decision he did wrong it was throughout the whole game he got them wrong. Prestiegne were up to the pace till Bobby Bird got sent of and that completely changed the game then. If he had stayed on the result would never had been 5-0
Sun Nov 4 21:01:11 2007

A Neutral
As far as I could see only one of the offsides was a really poor decision whereas the others were touch and go I would say. The sending off could also have gone either way I thought because although the Rhayader player was clear, Presteigne's right back was coming round to cover and may have made a tackle. What several people around me found disappointing was the fact that several Rhayader players were having a go at the ref and were demanding a red card for the Presteigne player. Until they applied the pressure two or three Presteigne players thought that the ref had only got his yellow card out.For a team that is likely to win the League this was a disappointing reflection on their attitude and it was a shame that during the game so many of the Rhayader players were trying to ref it. This seemed to influence what was a poor performance from the ref I thought.Fair do's to Rhayader you couldn't argue that they deserved to win in the end but they were struggling to break Presteigne down until the sending off.
Sun Nov 4 19:41:33 2007

Guy Fawkes
Llanadras watcher, shows how much you watched game, same liner ran the line for the full match. While having a go at the officals, is it allowed for a ref who sent a Presteigne player off earlier in the season to play in goal against the same Presteigne player, do we need the rule book out?
Fri Nov 2 16:27:24 2007

Llanandras Watcher
Watching the game, I can't believe Becks says this score flattered Rhayader. Lets be honest Rhayader had more chances in the first half than they did in the second, only for the linesman (who may i add was replaced at half time) to give 13 offside decisions, 9 which were totally out of order.Rhayader dominated the whole game, Noddy in the Rhayader goal did not have 1 save to make.Also Kev martin and Dylan Mcphee both scored from free kicks, the other three goals were from open play, so i dont know what game you were watching.All credit to Rhayader, another clean sheet and winning games that the other top clubs slip up in. And I feel Presteigne should be looking to finish mid table.P.s. How is a foul from the last defender never been a red card before?? Bad decision, maybe worth reading the rule book!
Fri Nov 2 13:15:20 2007

Becks
Rhayader beat Presteigne Res 5-0 last night but being there this results flatters Rhayader. But for a poor reffing decision to send off a Presteigne player in the first moments of the 2nd half when the score was 0-0, Presteigne were in the game. Rhayader had lots of possesion but scored 4 of their goals from dead ball situations. Credit to Presteigne they battled away but I got the feeling that the referee bottled it somewhat just to keep the Rhayader boys happy. Such is life though, I suppose!!! Adios
Fri Nov 2 09:33:45 2007

Wise One, HAY
Watching the likes of Hay, Rhayader, Llandrindod playing great football. Gwernyfyd, Penybont, Rhosgoch just behind, its a good league this year. Just wanted to comment on a past observation made by Ron Teh Rhos (obviously never played the game), claiming HAY's centre forward not playing game in right way. He obviously doesnt watch his own team very carefully! Hay are a team that are prepared to play local players week in week out, play football at all times,and are a progressing club looking to build great things for the future, they probably have the best support week in week out as well. Rhos need to show much more ambition themselves if they are to continue to be up there with the rest! Well done to Penybont!
Tue Oct 30 13:24:52 2007

Gwernyfeds number 1 fan
New manager,great new summer signings, jose you ain't got nothing on the pez.
Tue Oct 30 08:11:58 2007

Jack Dodds, Gwernyfed
New manager,great new summer signings, jose you ain't got nothing on the pez.
Tue Oct 30 08:11:28 2007

Jack Dodds
Great result for Gwernyfed beating Hay. I am sure there is more to come, well done the lads.
Mon Oct 29 14:56:17 2007

Chairman Grunt
Llandod Colts............. Class! Getting better and better. Well done Portly, Sven and the lads.
Sun Oct 28 09:49:07 2007

Bri
Come on Rhayader, you boys are flying right now. Watched you the other night. Played exciting football and scored some outstanding goals!!Seen a lot of teams this season, they're not a patch on you.Keep up the good work.
Sat Oct 27 10:14:00 2007

Denzil from Radnor
Ian Jones Green and White Army March on up the league. Come on the Valley!
Wed Oct 24 09:27:32 2007

Rob, Llanyre
Come on the bont, breaking into the top 4.
Wed Oct 24 09:25:34 2007

Fred Perry from Llandod
In team we trust! Go Llandod.
Tue Oct 23 11:20:27 2007

Sven of the Colts
Well done Llandrindod, played 10 men for 95% of the match. Best you've played in the last 3 games. Good viewing.
Sat Oct 20 17:36:09 2007

Brain Shaw
Good to see the top teams dropping points. Against the so called "weaker teams" Come on the bont
Sun Oct 14 11:01:48 2007

Water rat / newbridge
I understand what your saying Filip although those who get beat 6,7,8-0 most weeks tend too lose interest and drift away as for the so called top teams you will notice they will therefore just go through the motions?
Tue Oct 2 14:52:42 2007

Filip Wisniewski from Hay St Mary's
I am not sure I would describe it as a joke, although I understand your point. However, there are a lot of people getting football where they wouldn't otherwise. Well done to those lads who turn up every week despite being on the wrong end of a big score. Keep going things can only get better.
Tue Oct 2 08:16:30 2007

KDM, Llandod
Some good teams in this league, Rhos, Hay, Rhayader, Llandod all good enough to be in the Spar Mid...the likes of Builth, Newcastle, Gwernyfed play some good football too and have a few class players...also some poor teams that are there for the crack, but they are just as important to the league as the so called "top clubs". All in all it's a great league this year and looks like it's gonna be tight at the top and tight at the bottom too - keep it up guys and well done one and all.
Mon Oct 1 14:36:15 2007

Water rat, Newbridge
Looking at sat results a 6-0 7-0 8-0 11-1 & a 14-0 the leagues become a bit of a joke don't you think?
Mon Oct 1 10:14:34 2007

Pencil
Good to see some great football being played too from the likes of Gwernyfed, Hay, Rhos, Llandod & Rhayader.
Wed Sep 26 08:31:00 2007

Filip Wisniewski from Hay St Mary's
Well both the club and the CWFA have taken action over that matter.
Fri Sep 21 12:34:04 2007

Ron teh Rhos/Rhosgoch
If Mr Wisniewski believes that's the way to play the game i think his centre-forward missed something somewhere?
Thu Sep 20 14:05:07 2007

The Farmer, Sennybridge
Don't exactly know what's going on but this really aint good enough boys come on !!!!
Thu Sep 20 09:22:29 2007

Filip Wisniewski from Hay St Mary's
I am exceptionally proud to be chairman and manager of Hay St Mary's, a team who try to play the game the way it is supposed to be played well done lads and keep it up.
Wed Sep 19 13:11:35 2007

Willy from Hay
Watched hay v llandod mon night & must say the floodlights are impressive although there was no need to launch the ball skywards half the game we could all see the lights,talk about a "hot potato".
Wed Sep 19 13:06:55 2007

Razor, Talgarth
Good start to season.Potter playing well at the back keep it up lads.
Mon Sep 17 12:39:43 2007

K
Get in there Llandod!
Sun Sep 16 20:35:01 2007

Kav
Up there colts.
Tue Sep 11 08:48:37 2007

Empty Hay.
Keep it going Wiz.
Tue Sep 4 08:22:29 2007

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