TRANMERE STRIKER JOINS ON LOAN
Colwyn Bay FC manager Neil Young has reached an agreement to sign promising Tranmere Rovers reserve team striker Josh MacAughley on a month’s loan. Josh, who is described as a powerful and quick centre forward, who is capable of scoring spectacular goals and also hold’s the ball up well.

For the past two seasons MacAughley has been the Tranmere youth teams leading scorer. The deal follows on from a similar arrangement last season with Tranmere to take Ashton Taylor on, what turned out to be, a very successful loan spell. Ashton has since gone on to become a Rovers first team regular.  

Manager Neil Young commented on securing the deal: “I was made aware of Josh's quality last season when we had Ashton and I am very grateful to John Barnes and Shaun Garnett for allowing us to take him on loan. Josh will be a big asset for us with his power and pace and he is a goal-scorer which, I believe, is something that we are a little short of at the moment”

“He should also reap the benefits of playing in competitive games week in and week out against good players and will return to Tranmere with a good experience under his belt, just as Ash did last season.” 

If the paperwork can be completed in time Josh will be in line for his debut at Rossendale Utd on Saturday were, co-incidentally, he scored for Tranmere reserves on Wednesday against Rochdale.  A win on Saturday will see the Bay take top spot in the Unibond First Division North.

MacAughley pictured here in action against the Bay during pre-season.

CLUB JOINS LOCAL ORGANISATIONS
Colwyn Bay Football Club is now affiliated to the following local organisations:

Sport Conwy
Sport Conwy is the voluntary forum for sports organisations in Conwy.
Renowned in Wales as the most progressive Local Sports Council, it is strengthened by its membership of over 100 clubs and organisations.

Sport Conwy members are made up from the voluntary, private and public sector, thus creating a truly holistic approach to sport in Conwy. Membership of Sport Conwy is expected to assist the club by providing a forum to network with other sports organisations in the county and for putting forward any concerns within the sporting community.

Benefits also include assistance with the sourcing of grant funding as well as offering special discount on a range of sport related courses which could be very beneficial to the football club.

For further information please visit the website here: www.sportconwy.org.uk
  

The Colwyn Chamber of Trade
The Colwyn Chamber of Trade provides a platform for local business to voice their opinion on local issues and provide strength through numbers.

The aim of the Colwyn Chamber of Trade is to promote Trade and Business and to deal with any relevant issues concerning members or prospective members.

Meetings are monthly and the Chairman of the Chamber of Trade is the Mayor of Colwyn Bay, Cllr Abdul Khan. Other key participants include; the Bay Life Project and the Town Centre Manager.

The Colwyn Chamber of Trade is made up of business’s is that operate within Colwyn Bay, Old Colwyn, Rhos-on-Sea, Llysfaen, Llanddulas, Mochdre, Glan Conwy and many of the outlying villages who pay rates to Conwy CBC.

For information on how to join you can contact the Membership Secretary, Marian Faragher on 01492 532173

GROUND DEVELOPMENT – UPDATE
The club would like to provide supporters with an update with regards future ground development plans.

Over the course of the last 12 months the club has investigated the various possibilities for the next stage of ground developments.  As a result, Colwyn Bay Football Club decided that it will be committed to the upgrade & development of Llanelian Road. The objective will be to incorporate complementary community sports and social facilities to vastly upgrade the Club’s existing infrastructure as well as developing existing and introducing new income streams which will be the key to the clubs future financial stability and to its role as a positive focus for the local community

As part of a phased development, the initial outline of the plans are to include; the construction of a main seated stand building which would incorporate social, community and changing room facilities. Additionally, plans will include; a cover for the Triact terrace, erection of a new south stand terrace and an upgrade to the existing north stand. There will also be scope to develop an additional leisure facility that will occupy land that is currently unused within the ground.

The facilities would be designed to Conference North standard with the ability to upgrade to Conference level should the club be in a position to challenge for that level of football.

In order to assist with the development of the plans and to carry out a feasibility study the club has appointed Alpha Projects Ltd. Alpha are a company with expertise & experience in the field of stadium development having successfully carried out the upgrade of Fleetwood Town FC’s stadium and Burton Albion’s impressive Pirelli Stadium.

Following the appointment, Alan Herbert - Managing Director of Alpha Projects commented: “Alpha Project Management is delighted to be helping Colwyn Bay FC to develop their plans for the improvement of Llanelian Road. As with other recently completed ground upgrades for Burton Albion FC and Fleetwood Town FC, we intend to provide our expertise in this specialist area to make sure that the Club and its supporters, as well as the wider local community, benefit in both the short and long term from the construction of the exciting facilities the Club plans to continue its development both on and off the pitch”.

Managing Director Darren Cartwright “The starting point for the development plan is to conduct a detailed feasibility study as to what ground development plans will achieve maximum benefit for the club and its supporters, but which are also realistic, achievable and sustainable.”

“Over the years, the club has done very well to improve and maintain the ground to its current standard. This would not of been possible without the help of volunteers and the support from local businesses and community as a whole.”

“However, in order to continue to move the club forward both on and off the field, it is vital that we produce a long term plan to develop the stadium into a top-class facility and we are already going through the process of exploring the necessary funding avenues to try and turn that into reality.”

Draft design plans have already been drawn up and the club is now shortly due to commence exploratory excavations around the ground in order to conduct a sub-surface survey which will help determine the feasibility of the proposed ground development.
In demonstration of support for the clubs plans, the supporters behind the “Raise the Roof” fundraiser, which was led by Arthur Holden, have decided to make available the funds raised in order to help assist the club develop its plans.

Arthur is pictured left handing over a cheque to club director Darren Cartwright at Saturdays Colwyn Bay vs. Garforth game.

As part of the initial plan, the club are looking to establish an office base at the ground which, in the short term, will greatly assist in the co-coordination of the clubs various day-to-day operations as well as providing a project base for the ground development plans.

In a further development, the club has also very recently been “sounded out” over a potential move to the new “Parc Eirias” Rugby development. The club are due to hold talks with council representatives shortly and will look to explore and thoroughly assess every possible avenue before deciding on the option that will be in the best interests of the football club. In the meantime, existing plans will continue to be developed.
Further updates will be provided in due course.

ELFED RECEIVES UNIBOND GROUNDSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Colwyn Bay Football Club’s Groundsman Elfed Morris received the UniBond league Groundsman of the Year award at the recent home match vs. Leigh Genesis. Elfed was also a runner up in the national awards.

The awards were presented by UniBond League secretary Phil Bradley (pictured right).

Elfed, who lives in Colwyn Bay, is a former professional footballer who played in the football league for Wrexham, Chester and Halifax.

Elfed joined Wrexham in May 1960 after starting out with his hometown club Colwyn Bay. Two years later he moved to local rivals Chester, where he was to spend the majority of his professional career.

Morris scored 69 league goals over the next six years, leaving him as the club's fourth highest Football League scorer in their history. 24 of them came in 1964–65, when Morris and fellow attackers Jimmy Humes, Mike Metcalf, Hugh Ryden and Gary Talbot all managed at least 20 goals each in league and English cup matches.

Morris scored an identical tally the following season, amid rumors he would be leaving for a bigger club.

Morris ended his league career at Halifax Town, before spending time in non-league football with Caernarfon Town, Bethesda Athletic, Llandudno Borough and Colwyn Bay.

He managed both Caernarfon and Colwyn Bay before becoming the club Groundsman with the Bay.

On behalf of all at the club we would like to congratulate Elfed on achieving this award which is a just reward for his hard work over the years.

We would also like to thank those who have also helped to contribute to ensuring that the club produces an excellent, and now award winning, playing surface.

SEAGULLS LAUNCH “FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY”
Colwyn Bay FC are pleased to announce they are looking to build upon their existing community strategy with the creation of a community interest company ‘Colwyn Bay Football in the Community’ and have made two new appointments in order to drive the initiative forward.

The club has created the new community interest company (CIC) in order to offer a more diverse and extensive outreach programme within the area. CBFITC aims to promote all areas of football development and will use the motivational power of football and the inspirational setting of the football ground (Llanelian Road) to educate and promote positive lifestyle messages.

The new organisation replaces the existing club’s community department and allows the community team to bid for grant aid which is available to non-profit making organisations.

To drive the CBFITC forward working alongside Mal Jackson (CBFC Community Director) the club have appointed Kelly Davies as General Manager. Kelly (pictured below) holds a BA Honours in Sports Science as well as an MBA in football industries. Kelly is also a talented footballer having gained 19 full caps for Wales Ladies whilst playing professionally, as well as coaching, for Arsenal and Liverpool Ladies. Kelly also has previous experience of setting up and working within successful FITC schemes.

“I am delighted to have been appointed to the post, and I welcome the opportunity to build on the club’s commitment to improve the quality of the local community it serves.” said Kelly on her new role.

Kelly added: ”Coming from a football and community based background, and after discussions with the clubs directors, I can see the huge potential Colwyn Bay Football Club and its community programme has.”

“My aim is continue the expansion of the programme and by implementing various social engagement activities. Additionally, I hope to form strong relationships with local partners and work together on projects that can help address issues such as anti-social behaviour, education and unemployment. I also have other ‘innovative’ ideas that I will look to implement in the near future!”

Christian Fontana has also been appointed to the position of Projects Manager. Christian, who is a graduate from Bangor University, has previous experience as Operations Manager for a Sports Tours company which involved dealing with a number of football clubs, world-wide and brings with him strong organisational skills. 

CBFITC will continue to offer all the existing “Fun Football” activities which will continue to be overseen by Chris Whitley, an “A” licensed UEFA coach who has many years experience working with Welsh international youth squads. Chris will assume the role of “Head of Youth Development” in the new organisation. The fun football activities include the Under 9’s programme & holiday soccer camps, with the addition of a schools coaching programme.

October will see the start of an entirely new initiative ‘Little Stars Kick Start’ - a carefully designed football program for youngsters under the age of five years to help them develop basic motor and communication skills.

The full FITC year planner detailing all “Fun Football” course dates will be released shortly.

 “A strong community focus is imperative for any football club at any level, therefore, the club has assembled a strong team to ensure that we are able to create and maintain stronger links within the community through a number of initiatives & projects.” said Darren Cartwright, CBFC Managing Director.

“We will also be looking to provide football development opportunities at all levels of the game. We believe that our efforts will produce positive outcomes for the area and for the club itself”

A new FITC website is set to be launched in the near future which will detail all fun football and community initiatives at the club.

For further information on any of the schemes or if you would like to enquire as to how your organisation could get involved please contact:
Kelly Davies, Colwyn Bay FITC General Manager:
Mob: 07725576997 
Email: Kelly@cbfitc.co.uk

YOUNG SLAMS TEAM'S LACK OF DESIRE
FURIOUS Colwyn Bay manager Neil Young has slammed the application and lack desire of some of his players after Tuesday's 2-1 Presidents Cup defeat at Cammell Laird.

He and assistant Gary Jones kept the players in the dressing room for 45 minutes after the game. "To say we are angry is the understatement of the year," he said today. "I have put the team together and I'm the one in charge, but I don't want my name associated with that rubbish last night.

"There was nothing but negatives from that performance. It takes a lot to get Gary (Jones) riled, but he has just had enough of it as well and we left the players in no doubts about how we felt.  "I can accept defeat if I feel the players have given 100 per cent, but there can be no excuse for a lack of desire, and the application of some of the players last night was a disgrace.

"Some of the players we have brought in are not giving enough back to the club and that has disappointed and dismayed me."

The manager is now working hard to try and bring in a centre half on loan in time for Saturday's big game at Skelmersdale United so that he can move Rob Hopley back into an attacking postion.

He is also hoping that Carl Clampitt, Jimmy Kelly and Jamie Dunn will be fit to make a return after injury along with skipper Dave Challinor.

CBI CONTINUE TRACKSUIT SPONSORSHIP
Colwyn Bay Football Club are pleased to announce CBI Insurance Consultants are to continue sponsoring the tracksuits for 2009/10 season. The deal will see the CBI logo on the brand new first team tracksuits this season.

Peter Blundell Director commented “We are happy to be continuing our relationship with the Bay. After going so close to promotion last season I feel that this season it should happen especially as Neil will have a full pre season to bring in new talent in the areas he feel cover is needed and to develop his style of play.

CBI’s contribution is only small but it is part of a community effort to help bring success to a club which needs the involvement and support of everyone in the area. “

Colwyn Bay F C Commercial Manager Carol Beard said, “ We are all absolutely delighted that  local company CBI Insurance have continued the sponsorship of our first team tracksuits.

CBI Insurance was founded in 1991 and in the following years have acquired a wide range of clients. This means they have a wealth of experience to deal with all aspects of personal and commercial insurance, whatever your requirements.

We are a comprehensive, professional, insurance service with a warm, friendly touch. We have the expertise to cater for a diversity of business ranging in size from sole traders to large employers.
 As independent consultants we can search the market and for the right cover at the right price, whatever your business sector ... please feel confident to contact us    with your requirements.

For more info contact:
CBI Insurance:
35 Conway Road,
Colwyn Bay,
Conwy, LL29 7AA
Tel: 0870 777 5073
Fax: 01492 531378
e-mail: enquiries@cbi-insurance.com

COLWYN BAY FC CONTINUE TO HOST COLEG LLANDRILLO FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Colwyn Bay Football Club is pleased to announce that they will continue to host the Coleg Llandrillo Football Development centre for the 2009/10 season.

Llandrillo Football Development coach Tudur Morris complemented the club: "I would like to thank Darren Cartwright (MD), the club and everybody who has been directly involved on Wednesdays, especially Brian Kelly (Kit Man) and Elfed Morris (Groundsman) for all of their help last season”

“As a whole, the club has been extremely flexible and accommodating, we only ever receive positive feedback from our opponents and we are keen to continue our excellent relationship."

Coleg Llandrillo compete in the English Colleges league and finished 4th overall in their league last season. A number of Colwyn Bay players have appeared for the Coleg Llandrillo side in recent years.

Colwyn Bay Football Club and Coleg Llandrillo plan to continue to develop ongoing links within the football development centre and also other departments within the college in the coming months.

Coleg Llandrillo fixture list for home games the 2009/10 season is as follows:

- 09/09/09 vs. Liverpool

- 30/09/09 vs. TBC

- 04/11/09 vs. Coleg Menai/ Myerscough

- 11/11/09 vs. Myerscough/Coleg Menai

- 13/01/10 vs. Archbishop Beck

- 27/01/10 vs. Preston

- 10/03/10 vs. Townley (East Lancs)

- 14/04/10 vs. Stockport

- 28/04/10 vs. St Helens

Matches played on Wednesdays at Colwyn Bay Football Club, Llanelian Road.
Kick-off times are 2pm

Spectators are welcome.

Further information on courses that are available at the college can be found here:

http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/

UniBond League Promotion & Relegation 2009-2010
A statement from the Unibond League:

Following the demise of Newcastle Blue Star in the summer which left the UniBond (Northern Premier) League one club short of its full complement of 66 clubs the Football Association’s League’s Committee has agreed the following procedures for promotion and relegation at the end of the current season.

At the conclusion of season 2009/2010 three clubs will be relegated from NPL Step 3 to NPL Step 4. Four clubs will be promoted from NPL Step 4 to NPL Step 3 as normal.
In addition at the conclusion of season 2009/2010 the clubs occupying the bottom positions in each of the NPL Divisions at Step 4 will be relegated to Step 5 together with the club finishing in 21st position of the two NPL Step 4 Divisions with the worst playing record.
Therefore, two clubs will be promoted from the Unibond Division One North which will consist of the Champions & play-off winners.

NEW SIGNING CONFIRMED
Neil Young has continued efforts to strengthen the squad with the signing of Stuart Graves from Blue Square North side, Droylsden.

Graves is a versatile left sided player who can operate in both defence and midfield and was a member of Rhyl’s 2003/04 quadruple winning team. He has also appeared for Bradford Park Avenue & Cammell Laird.

Neil Young commented on the signing ”I am happy we have finally been able to complete the signing of Stuart as he is a player I have been trying to sign since he left Bradford Park Avenue during last season.  Stuart gives us plenty of options and has great passing ability and an excellent attitude.”

“Stuart also brings with him vast experience and will be a great addition to the squad which I believe is almost complete, although, I would still like to add an additional centre half over the coming weeks if the right one becomes available.”

After a bank holiday weekend which could not of produced more contrasting results, Young had promised to make a number of changes to the side following the shock FA Cup home defeat to St Helens. Five changes were made to the side at Radcliffe Boro and resulted with an astounding 7-0 victory with a number of the younger players making their full league debuts for the Bay turning in superb performances.