30-05-08: GROUND DAMAGE – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Due to series of recent incidents where trespassers have entered the ground and ruined the pitch as well as damaging club property the club would like to appeal for volunteers to run regular patrols during the summer evenings. Patrols will require just 5-10 minutes of your time and the more volunteers that we can get the easier it will be to fill the patrol slots and help deter the trespassers. Meanwhile, the club will be looking to activate the CCTV system and also improve the security of the ground.

Those willing to help please contact the Groundsman Elfed Morris on 07950 893494

30-05-08 : ARMSTRONG RETURNS AND TWO MORE SIGN
Manager Steve Pope and assistant Paul Ogden have moved to secure the return of Kyle Armstrong who returns to Colwyn Bay Football Club after a number of impressive performances for Leek Town in the UniBond Premier.

In addition, pacey left sided player Matty Wood, 19, has signed from Conference North play-off contenders AFC Telford along with 20 year old defender Scott Lycett from Halesowen Town who was also previously with Port Vale, Manchester City & Leicester City.

29-05-08 : PITCH RENOVATION
Sports pitch maintenance experts ALS today carried out extensive
renovation works to the playing surface to ensure that it is in tip top
condition for next season. The programme included soil decomposition, re-seeding and the addition of over 80 tonnes of sand. The pitch will now have a 6 week rest period prior to the pre-season matches.

The treatment will ensure that the Colwyn Bay pitch FC remains the best in the area and in the UniBond league.

28-05-08 : Four Nations Success
The Welsh FA were very impressed with the manner in which the fixtures hosted at LLanelian Road for the Semi Pro Four Nations Tournament were organised and conducted. They were quick to praise everyone invo l ved in the club for their professionalism and courteous manner, as well as, the condition of the pitch, the facilities and the welcome that all the competing teams received during their visits. This sentiment was further echoed by English, Scottish and Gibraltan FA representatives. Geoff Cartwright, Chairman of Colwyn Bay Football Club, stated, "I am delighted with with the way that everyone at the Club has worked so hard to ensure that the fixtures held at the ground were a success. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved at the Club who supported these fixtures."

Owing to this success the FA W will be looking to host more International games at Llanelian Road in the future. Darren Cartwright, Managing Director of Colwyn Bay Football Club, stated, " Hosting international matches are a great boost to the profile of the club and for the town in general as well as helping to bring in some additional revenue for the club. We would like to thank the FA W for choosing Llanelian Road as a venue for the tournament and to all of our volunteers and staff who helped make it such a success as well as Conwy Council who kindly sponsored the matches for us. " 

The semi-pro tournament was eventually won by England who defeated Wales 3-0 at Belle Vue.

19-05-08: FOUR NATIONS SQUADS ANNOUNCED
The following squads have been announced for the 4 Nations Tournament of which 2 fixtures are to be held at Llanelian Road :

WALES SQUAD
Lee Kendall (Rhyl, 2 caps), Ashley Morris (Merthyr Tydfil, 1), Kyle Critchell (Weymouth, 0), Gethin Jones (Bath City, 9), Paul Keddle (Carmarthen, 6), Danny Parslow (York City, 3), Lee Surman (Port Talbot, 0), Kris Thomas (Carmarthen Town, 2), Michael Byrne (Northwich Victoria, 2), Adie Harris (Bath City, 7), Chris Holloway (Llanelli, 7), Craig Jones (Llanelli, 0), Craig Jones (Rhyl, 0), Chris Venables (Welshpool Town, 2), Chad Bond (CF Balaguer, 0), Les Davies (Bangor City, 3), Graham Evans (Caersws, 19), Rhys Griffiths (Llanelli, 3).
Players on stand-by: Lee Idzi (Haverfordwest County), Lee Bevan (Neath Athletic), Sion Edwards (Bangor City), Paul Fowler (Carmarthen Town), Lee Hudgell (Haverfordwest County) and Marc Pritchard (Llanelli).

ENGLAND SQUAD
Adam Bartlett (Blyth Spartans), Scott Tynan (Northwich Vics), Daniel Gleeson (Cambridge Utd), John Brayford (Burton Albion), John Brayford, Wayne Hatswell (Cambridge Utd), Kevin Nicholson (Torquay Utd), Dean Moxey (Exeter City), Ben Harding (Aldershot), Chris McPhee (Ebbsfleet Utd), Russell Penn (Kidderminster), Lewis Chalmers (Aldershot), Mitchell Cole, John Martin (Stevenage Borough), Shaun Harrad (Burton Albion), Andy Burgess (Rushden & Diamonds), John Shaw (Halifax), Steve Morison (Stevenage).

SCOTLAND SQUAD
Scott Bennett (Edinburgh University), Andrew Shearer (Keith), Clark Bain (Cove Rangers), Mark Chisholm (Deveronvale), Stewart Fowlie (Spartans), Graham Lonie (Keith), Ross MacNamara (Edinburgh City), Kris Niddrie (Keith), Paul Coutts (Cove Rangers), Sean McAuley (Preston Athletic), Neil McLean (Inverurie Loco Works), Sam MacKay (Brora Rangers), David MacRae (Buckie Thistle), Kevin Motion (Spartans), Robert Duncanson (Clachnacuddin), Graham Johnston (Fraserburgh), Scott Michie (Inverurie Loco Works), Robbie Ross (Edinburgh City).

15-05-08: BAY PLACED IN UNIBOND FIRST DIVISION NORTH
Colwyn Bay FC today received a huge boost with news that they have been placed in the north section of the Unibond First Division for next season. The travel times and costs will now plummet, which should make th erecruitment of players that bit easier. Details of the splits can be found at http://www.tonykempster.co.uk/

04-05-08: Progress Report – First Team Manager
Club Chairman, Geoff Cartwright, has confirmed that he has already received a number of quality applications for the vacant manager’s post. The deadline for applications is 9th May and has been advertised in the non-league newspapers. “I’m very pleased with the response”, he said. “We are conducting interviews on a ongoing basis and are looking to confirm an appointment as quickly as possible in order to allow us to begin building for next season. The board of directors is being advised by ex professional goalkeeper & Unibond Premier League Manager Mark Cartwright along with our Academy Director Chris Whitley who was a Member of a four man group that shortlisted, interviewed and appointed Mark Hughes as Wales Manager. We will be calling upon plenty of football experience in order to guide us into making the right appointment for the club”

Interested parties are invited to send their CV's to:
THE CHAIRMAN
Colwyn Bay FC
Llanelian Road,
Old Colwyn,
Conwy
LL29 8UN

or email to: contact@colwynbayfc.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 9th May

03-05-08: VICE CHAIRMAN RESIGNS
After four years on the board, the club regret to announce that Vice Chairman and Director Andy Owens has announced his resignation due to increased work commitments in order to spend more time with his family.

Mr. Owens stated: “Following the end of the season I have taken stock of my various increasing personal commitments. As a result I feel unable to devote the time needed to serve the club. As such I will end my formal club role which will give me more time to spend with my family.

I would like to thank all those who have been so supportive to me personally and rallied to the various appeals I have made in recent seasons, especially in the difficult times we have had. The club has made massive strides in the last 4 years or so, it is something to take pride in, and without the backing from the supporters we would not be in the position we are. I look forward to taking up my spot on the terrace in the new season”

The club would like to take this opportunity to thank Andy for his valuable contribution and commitment to the club during his time on the board.

 
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