The New Saints F.C.
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The New Saints F.C. is a professional football club based in Oswestry, England, competing in the Cymru Premier.
The club plays in the Cymru Premier, which is part of the Welsh football system.
Originally formed as Llansantffraid F.C. in 1959, the club has a rich history in Welsh football.
Biography
Formation
The New Saints F.C., originally formed as Llansantffraid F.C. in 1959, was established to represent the village of Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Wales. The club began its journey in the Montgomeryshire Amateur Football League, where it quickly made a name for itself by winning the championship seven times. In the 1989-90 season, the club transitioned to the Central Wales League, and shortly thereafter, they earned promotion to the Cymru Alliance as runners-up in their first attempt.
Rise to Prominence
In the 1995-96 season, Llansantffraid achieved a significant milestone by winning the Welsh Cup, which allowed them to compete in the European Cup Winners' Cup for the first time. This marked the beginning of their European journey, where they faced Polish Cup winners Ruch Chorzów. In 1997, a pivotal sponsorship deal with Total Network Solutions led to the club rebranding as Total Network Solutions Llansantffraid, further elevating its profile.
Transition to The New Saints
The club eventually adopted the name The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club, commonly known as The New Saints or TNS FC. They currently compete in the Cymru Premier, part of the Welsh football system, while being based in Oswestry, Shropshire, England. Over the years, TNS has established itself as a dominant force in Welsh football, consistently performing well in domestic leagues and competitions.
Legacy and Achievements
TNS has a rich history of success, including winning the Shropshire Senior Cup and multiple titles in youth and reserve leagues. Their highest attendance record stands at 14,563 during a match against Liverpool in 2005, showcasing their ability to draw significant crowds. The club's first progression in European football came in 2010, where they achieved a 4-1 aggregate victory against Bohemians, marking a notable achievement in their European competition history.
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Career & Clubs
Llansantffraid F.C.
The club was formed as Llansantffraid F.C. to represent the border village of Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in 1959, and played at the Recreation Ground. They first played competitive football in the Montgomeryshire Amateur Football League, and went on to win the championship seven times. At the end of the 1989–90 season they applied for entry into the Central Wales League and joined the league for the new season. In pre-season they played against Welshpool Town (founder members of the new Cymru Alliance) in the "Powysland Cup", fielding six former Welshpool players. Welshpool won the match 4–2 on penalties. Their stay in the Central Wales League was brief, winning promotion to the Cymru Alliance as runners-up on their first attempt. Llansantffraid's progress continued and in 1992–93 they gained promotion to the League of Wales as champions and won the Welsh Intermediate Cup with a 3–0 win against Brecon Corinthians.
Total Network Solutions
In the 1995–96 season, Llansantffraid won the Welsh Cup and qualified for the first time for the European Cup Winners' Cup. In their first European tie they met Polish Cup winners Ruch Chorzów and earned a 1–1 draw at home before losing 5–0 in Poland. In 1997, a local computer company, Total Network Solutions of Oswestry, arranged a £250,000 sponsorship deal which involved incorporating the company name into the club name as Total Network Solutions Llansantffraid. The club qualified for European…
As of 14 December 2024
Overall
Matches
Notes QR: Qualifying round 1Q: First qualifying round 2Q: Second qualifying round 3Q: Third qualifying round PO: Play-off round
- League
- Cymru Premier
Legacy
Minor titles
Shropshire Senior Cup Winners (1): 2011–12
Reserves and development/ youth teams
FAW Reserve League North East – Champions: 2024–25 (reserves) Cymru Premier Development League National – Winners: 2023-24 (development team) FAW Reserve League North Cup – Winners: 2023–24 FAW National Academi North Development League – Champions: 2024–25 (development team) Cymru Premier Development League National North – Champions: 2017–18, 2023-24 (development team) FAW Welsh Youth Cup – Winners (2): 2021–22, 2022–23
Individual stats
Highest attendance: 14,563 against Liverpool, 2005 First progression in European football (4–1) aggregate vs Bohemians, 2010
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club, commonly known as The New Saints or TNS FC are a professional football club that play in the Cymru Premier, part of the Welsh football system, but are based completely within England, in Oswestry, Shropshire.
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