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Stuart Jones (footballer, Born 1984)
Stuart Jones (born 14 March 1984) is a Welsh football coach and former footballer who played as a defender. He was most recently a coach at Cymru Premier club Aberystwyth Town. Career A product of the Swansea City youth development system, Jones made his first-team debut on 22 October 2002 in a 2–1 defeat to Stevenage Borough in the Football League Trophy. He made over 30 appearances for the Swans between 2003 and 2005 but moved on at the end of the 2004–05 season. In 2005, he joined Llanelli, becoming the club's first full-time player since the Jock Stein era in the 1950s. At Llanelli, Jones was voted into the Welsh Premier team of the season for the 2007–8, 2008–9 seasons, 2010–11, 2011–12. Over the next 7 years, Jones made almost 200 appearances for the side and in that time at the club won the League, League Cup and Welsh Cup and qualified for the UEFA Europa League on several occasions. He has also earned caps for both the Wales Under 21s and the Welsh Semi Pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth () is a university and seaside town as well as a community in Ceredigion, Wales. Located in the historic county of Cardiganshire, means "the mouth of the Ystwyth". Aberystwyth University has been a major educational location in Wales since the establishment of University College Wales in 1872. The town is situated on Cardigan Bay on the west coast of Wales, near the confluence of the River Ystwyth and Afon Rheidol. Following the reconstruction of the harbour, the Ystwyth skirts the town. The Rheidol passes through the town. The seafront, with a pier, stretches from Constitution Hill at the north end of the Promenade to the harbour at the south. The beach is divided by the castle. The town is divided into five areas: Aberystwyth Town; Llanbadarn Fawr; Waunfawr; Llanbadarn; Trefechan; and the most populous, Penparcau. In 2011 the population of the town was 13,040. This rises to nearly 19,000 for the larger conurbation of Aberystwyth and Llanbadarn Fawr. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welsh Premier League
The Cymru Premier, known as the JD Cymru Premier for sponsorship reasons, is the national football league of Wales. It has both professional and semi-professional status clubs and is at the top of the Welsh football league system. Prior to 2002, the league was known as the League of Wales (LoW), but changed its name as part of a sponsorship deal to the Welsh Premier League. The league was rebranded as the Cymru Premier for the 2019–20 season. Formation Original League The league was formed in October 1991 by Alun Evans, Secretary General of the Football Association of Wales (FAW), as he believed that the Welsh international football team was under threat from FIFA. The FAW, along with the other three home nations' associations (The Football Association, Irish Football Association and Scottish Football Association), had a permanent seat on the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and it was thought that many FIFA members were resentful of this and pressing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013–14 Welsh Premier League
The 2013–14 Welsh Premier League (known as the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the 22nd season of the Welsh Premier League, the highest football league within Wales since its establishment in 1992. The season began on 23 August 2013 and ended on 17 May 2014 with the Europa League play-off final. The New Saints won the league after 29 games. The league's rules are contained as a section of the Handbook of the Football Association of Wales. Teams Llanelli A.F.C., Llanelli were relegated out of the Welsh Premier League The Cymru Premier, known as the JD Cymru Premier for sponsorship reasons, is the national football league of Wales. It has both professional and semi-professional status clubs and is at the top of the Welsh football league system. Prior to 20 ... 2012–13 Welsh Premier League, the previous season, while Rhyl F.C., Rhyl were promoted as winners of the Cymru Alliance. Stadia and locations League table Points deduc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011–12 Welsh Premier League
The 2011–12 Welsh Premier League season was the 20th season of the Welsh Premier League, the highest football league of Wales since its establishment in 1992. Bangor City were the defending champions, but lost their title to The New Saints in a meeting on the final game of the season. Teams Haverfordwest County were relegated to the 2011–12 Football League Division One at the end of the 2010–11 season after finishing at the bottom of the table. The club thus ended a fourteen-year tenure in the league. They were replaced by 2010–11 Football League runners-up Afan Lido, who returned to the Premier League after six seasons. Originally, Bala Town as 11th-placed team were going to be relegated as well; however, they were eventually spared as 2010–11 Cymru Alliance champions Connah's Quay Nomads were denied a Premier League licence. Stadia and location League table Results Teams played each other twice on a home and away basis, before the league was split into two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010–11 Welsh Premier League
The 2010–11 Welsh Premier League was the 19th season of the Welsh Premier League since its establishment in 1992 as the League of Wales. It was reduced to a size of 12 teams from this season following a unanimous decision by the Premier League clubs in June 2009. The league season began on 13 August 2010 and ended on 30 April 2011. The New Saints were the defending champions, but lost their crown to Bangor City. Teams Rhyl were denied the domestic licence for competing in this season's Welsh Premier League and were therefore relegated to the second tier. Welsh Premier League aspirants Llangefni Town (Cymru Alliance) and Afan Lido (Welsh Football League First Division) were also denied licences meaning that no team from the second tier was promoted. Since these three teams failed to obtain licences, the best three teams originally to be relegated, with all three obtaining their licences, were spared from relegation (Bala Town, Haverfordwest County and Newtown). Rhyl became the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008–09 Welsh Premier League
The 2008–09 Welsh Premier League was the 17th season of the Welsh Premier League since its establishment in 1992 as the League of Wales. It began on 15 August 2008 and ended on 25 April 2009. Llanelli were the defending champions. Team changes from 2007–08 Prestatyn Town were promoted from the Cymru Alliance and played in the top division for the first time in their history. Caersws survived relegation after none of the top two teams in the divisions below could meet ground regulations. Overview League table Results Top goalscorers ''Sourcewelsh-premier.com' ;31 goals * Rhys Griffiths ''( Llanelli AFC)'' ;25 goals * Martin Rose ''(Port Talbot Town)'' ;24 goals * Marc Lloyd-Williams''( Porthmadog FC)'' ;20 goals * Chris Sharp ''(Bangor City)'' * Neil Roberts ''(Rhyl FC)'' * Jack Christopher ''(Haverfordwest County)'' ;18 goals * John Toner ''(The New Saints)'' ;15 goals * Steve Rogers ''( Welshpool Town)'' * Paul Roberts ''( Welshpool Town)'' ;14 g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007–08 Welsh Premier League
The 2007–08 Welsh Premier League was the 16th season of the Welsh Premier League since its establishment in 1992 as the League of Wales. It began on 17 August 2007 and ended on 19 April 2008. The league was won by Llanelli, their first league title. League table Results Top scorers Monthly awards References External linksSoccerway {{DEFAULTSORT:2007-08 Welsh Premier League Cymru Premier seasons 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009–10 In Welsh Football
National team Friendlies ---- ---- ---- FIFA World Cup 2010 Qualifiers ---- ---- ---- Welsh Cup Bangor City beat Port Talbot Town 3-2 at Parc y Scarlets. Welsh League Cup The New Saints beat Rhyl 3-1 in the final of the Welsh League Cup. Welsh Premier League * Champions: The New Saints In line with the restructuring of the league the bottom 8 teams were relegated: Haverfordwest County were relegated to the Welsh Football League Division One whilst Bala Town, Newtown, Connah's Quay, Porthmadog, Welshpool Town, Caersws and Cefn Druids were relegated to the Cymru Alliance. Welsh Football League Division One * Champions: to be confirmed Cymru Alliance League * Champions: Langefni Town - Promoted to Welsh Premier League The Cymru Premier, known as the JD Cymru Premier for sponsorship reasons, is the national football league of Wales. It has both professional and semi-professional status clubs and is at the top of the Welsh football league sy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008–09 In Welsh Football
National team FAW Premier Cup The FAW Premier Cup was discontinued, 2007-08 being the last season the competition was run. Welsh Cup Bangor City won the 2009 Welsh Cup beating Aberystwyth Town 2–0 in the final. Welsh League Cup The New Saints won the 2009 Welsh League Cup beating Bangor City 2–0 in the final. Welsh Premier League * Champions: Llanelli * Relegated to Cymru Alliance: Caernarfon Town Welsh Football League Division One * Champions: Aberaman Athletic - not promoted as failed Welsh Premier League ground requirements. Cymru Alliance League * Champions: Bala Town - promoted to Welsh Premier League The Cymru Premier, known as the JD Cymru Premier for sponsorship reasons, is the national football league of Wales. It has both professional and semi-professional status clubs and is at the top of the Welsh football league system. Prior to 20 ... {{DEFAULTSORT:2008-09 in Welsh football Seasons in Welsh football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007–08 In Welsh Football
National team 2007-08 saw Wales continue their quest for qualification to Euro 2008 in Austria and Switzerland. They played the Republic of Ireland, San Marino, Cyprus, Germany, Czech Republic and Slovakia. They did not qualify for the finals tournament FAW Premier Cup In March 2008, Newport County won the FAW Premier Cup beating Llanelli 1–0 in the final. Welsh Cup Bangor City won the 2008 Welsh Cup beating Llanelli in the final 4-2 after extra time. Welsh League Cup Llanelli won the 2008 Welsh League Cup beating Rhyl 2–0 in the final. Welsh Premier League 2007-08 was the first since 2005 that the top division had 18 teams as a result of Neath Athletic's promotion from the Welsh Football League. This meant that all teams were in action on every matchday whereas for the previous 2 seasons there were 17 teams with one team inactive every weekend. * Champions: Llanelli * Relegated to Cymru Alliance : Llangefni Town Welsh Football League Division One Cw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006–07 In Welsh Football
National team Wales failed to reach the 2006 FIFA World Cup. FAW Premier Cup Losing semi-final teams each received £25,000. The losing finalists received £50,000 with the winners receiving £100,000. The New Saints won the FAW Premier Cup beating Newport County. Welsh Cup The final was played on 6 May 2007 between Afan Lido and Carmarthen Town. Carmarthen Town won 3–2. Welsh League Cup Caersws won the Welsh League cup by beating Rhyl in the final. The score at full-time was 1-1 but Caersws won 3–1 on penalties. Welsh Premier League Llanelli won their first league title. Cwmbran Town were relegated to the Welsh Football League Division One Welsh Football League Division One * Champions: Goytre United - did not apply for promotion to Welsh Premier League, Neath Athletic promoted to Welsh Premier League. Cymru Alliance League * Champions: Prestatyn Town - did not apply for promotion to Welsh Premier League The Cymru Premier, known as the JD Cymru Prem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005–06 In Welsh Football
This article lists major events during the 2005-06 season in Welsh football. National team Wales failed to qualify for the World Cup held in Germany. John Toshack's side had finished 2nd bottom of a group that contained England, Poland, Austria, Northern Ireland, Azerbaijan and themselves. The side only managed to beat Azerbaijan and draw with Northern Ireland. Welsh Cup Rhyl beat Bangor City 2–0 in the final of the Welsh Cup. Welsh League Cup Total Network Solutions beat Port Talbot Town 4–0 in the final of the Welsh League Cup. Welsh Premier League Total Network Solutions won the Welsh Premier League and the full-time professional club met Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers in the summer of 2005. TNS lost both legs 3–0. In May 2006 the club changed their name to The New Saints F.C. Llanelli revealed plans to become only the 2nd full-time side in the League of Wales. Llanelli then finished in their highest ever position in the league of Wales. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
