Newtown A.F.C.
Состав
- Charlie Bannisterсейчас
Paul Heffernanсейчас
George Latham1897–1902
Harry Beadles1919–1920- Mark Williams1991–1992
- Andy Cooke1992–1995
- David Taylor1995–1996
- David Taylor1997–1997
- Nick Ward1998–2000
- Dean Craven2000–2000
- Marc Lloyd Williams2007–2008
- Nick Ward2009–2010
- Marc Lloyd Williams2010–2011
- Wayne Evans2011–2011
- Nick Ward2012–2013
Newtown A.F.C. is an association football club based in Newtown, Powys.
The club currently plays in the Cymru North league.
Newtown A.F.C. was re-established in 1884 after a merger of earlier clubs, Newtown and White Stars.
Биография
Formation
Newtown Association Football Club, based in Newtown, Powys, has a rich history that dates back to the origins of two earlier clubs, Newtown and White Stars, both active since 1875. The White Stars achieved notable success by winning the 1878–79 Welsh Cup, which led to an attempt to merge the two clubs under the name Excelsior. Although Newtown folded into Excelsior, White Stars continued until it absorbed Excelsior in 1880. After a brief disbandment following a loss in the 1880–81 Welsh Cup final, a meeting at the Lion Hotel on July 23, 1884, led to the re-establishment of Newtown A.F.C., featuring many former players and officials from both predecessor clubs.
Key Achievements
The revived Newtown A.F.C. quickly made its mark by winning the Welsh Cup in the 1894–95 season, triumphing over Wrexham with a score of 3–2, despite facing adversity when their goalkeeper was sent off. However, by July 1900, the club faced significant challenges, losing its ground and struggling with finances, leading to a period of inactivity. The club was not recorded again until 1919, after which it primarily competed in the Mid-Wales League, achieving championship victories in the 1970s and 1980s.
Recent Developments
Newtown A.F.C. currently competes in the Cymru North league, showcasing its resilience and commitment to football in Wales. The club's storied past and its ability to adapt through various challenges highlight its significance in the local sporting community and Welsh football history.
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The club has its origins in two previous clubs, both active from 1875; Newtown and White Stars. The latter won the 1878–79 Welsh Cup and in the aftermath an attempt was made to merge the clubs under the name Excelsior. The Newtown club folded into the Excelsior, but White Stars continued, and absorbed the Excelsior in 1880. After losing the 1880–81 Welsh Cup final, the White Stars disbanded; but a meeting at the Lion Hotel on 23 July 1884 re-established a Newtown association football club, featuring many of the players and officials who had been involved with the White Stars, and, in some cases, with the original Newtown club beforehand. The revived club won the 1894–95 Welsh Cup, beating Wrexham 3–2 at Welshpool, despite Goodwin in goal being ordered off for retaliation before the second half (while Newtown was 2–1 down), but in July 1900 it lost the use of the Cunnings, and, with diminished gates and additional expenses, there were fears for the future of the club. Another article from March 1901 referred to Newtown being defunct, and hoped that Newtown Excelsior would resuscitate the club. Newtown North End and Royal Welsh Warehouse Newtown emerged in the town in their place. In 1910, they were still inactive. No records exist of Newtown Football Club again until 1919. For most of the years since the 1920s the club operated in the Mid-Wales League, or the Central Wales League as it was sometimes known, winning the championship in 1975–76, 1978–79, 1981–82, 1986–87 and…
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- Cymru Premier
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- Cymru North
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Newtown Association Football Club is a Welsh football club based in Newtown, Powys, which plays in the Cymru North
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