Sport

Bluebirds lose again

Published

9 years ago

September 22, 2015

Forward thinking: Luke Borelli sends the ball forward for the Bluebirds

Gap Connah’s Quay 2
Haverfordwest County 1

HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY slipped to their third defeat in as many games as they lost 2-1 at Gap Connah’s Quay on Saturday (Sep 5).

The home side started brightly and were ahead after just 11 minutes when a cross-come-shot from Les Davies found its way into the back of the net despite County keeper Scott James getting a hand to it.

The Nomads had a chance to double their lead but the Bluebirds were able to clear before Ashley Ruane could get to the ball.

With thirty minutes gone the Bluebirds started to get into the game and some good play saw Ricky Watts slide the ball through for Declan Carroll but an excellent tackle prevented him from getting his shot away.

The Bluebirds had done well to keep the Nomad’s at bay but with four minutes to go until half time they conceded a second goal.

Sean Williams failed to clear the ball and it fell to Ashley Ruane who poked the ball home to give the Nomads a 2-0 half time lead.

Boss Wayne Jones made two changes at the start of the second half and this gave the visitors a new lease of life.

The Bluebirds created a number of good chances with Ryan Batley’s long throws causing some danger for the Nomads.

With ten minutes of the second half gone their pressure finally told as Jack Christopher scored his and Haverfordwest County’s first goal of the season with a well-taken header.

Sean Pemberton tried his luck from long range but Nomads keeper Danby made a good save to keep his effort out.

The Bluebirds kept the pressure on and were unlucky not to equalise with twenty minutes to go as the ball bounced around in the box before Danby was able to clear the ball.

Taking a page out of the Bluebird’s book, Davies took a throw deep in the Haverfordwest half which was met by Miller who laid on Ruane, but the Nomads goalscorer was unable to convert the chance into his second of the game.

Haverfordwest pushed forward late on but could not find a way through a tight Nomads defense.

The Bluebirds are next in league action at home to Llandudno FC on Saturday, September 12, kick off at 2.30pm.

Sport

The stage is set – Senior Cup Final

Published

2 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Herald Sport

It’s the time of the year again, Saturday see’s Bridge Meadow host the senior cup final. The sun has been shining and both teams will be dying to get on the pitch. This year the final will be contested by Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road.

League champions Goodwick will go into the final as favourites, and most around the county expect a Goodwick win. It has been an outstanding season for Goodwick however cup success has evaded them so far. Clarbeston Road have impressed everyone this season and really deserve their place in this years final.

Neill Crawshaw will referee the game, with Tudor Walters and Stefan Jenkins running the line.

There will be a unique contest on the pitch as brothers Will Haworth and Laurie Haworth come face to face on opposing teams. Adrian their father was a great player in the county, and played in many cup finals himself.

The stage is set, Clarby will feel less pressure than Goodwick and will be a threat with Haworth, John and Davies in attack. Meanwhile Goodwick are also blessed with quality players in every department, there is no weak link in O’Sullivans team. Cup football and finals in particular never go as people predict. On paper Goodwick are firm favourites, Clarbeston Road will be happy the game will be played on grass though and not paper, anything can happen! Hopefully it’ll be a good crowd down at the Meadow for the show piece of Pembrokeshire football.

News

70 Pembrokeshire clubs benefit from Sport Wales funding

Published

12 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

SEVENTY Pembrokeshire clubs have been successful in receiving grants from the Be Active Wales Fund over the last financial year.

In total the clubs received more than £407,800 from the grants scheme from Sport Wales in 2023/24.

The fund backed 25 different sports, ranging from archery, basketball and cricket to sailing, short mat bowls and weightlifting and everything in between.

The Be Active Wales Fund is open to applications from not for profit community clubs and groups to help develop and sustain their activities.

Grants range from a minimum of £300 up to a maximum of £50,000.

The scheme will support coach education courses, the purchase of essential items of equipment right up to larger projects such as floodlighting and boats for sailing clubs.

For advice and support with your application contact Alan Jones or Lois Hilling at Pembrokeshire County Council’s Sports Development department, Sport Pembrokeshire on [email protected]

The Be Active Wales Fund is always open for applications.

More information is available on the Sport Wales website.

Sport

Clarby stand in the way of Goodwick double

Published

1 day ago

April 24, 2024

Herald Sport

Two thrilling semi finals last weekend has meant Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road will meet in the senior cup final this coming Saturday.

Goodwick faced Pennar Robins in their semi final who pushed the champions very hard. Carl Vincent will be disappointed but proud of the Robins as they gave a great account of themselves. However in the end Goodwick’s quality and experience just was too much for Vincent’s team.

The other semi was an absolute thriller, and after a nail biting game Matthew Fox’ Clarby progressed to the final. A offside call has sparked a lot of debate around the county. However it seems that linesman Jenkins made an absolute perfect call so credit to him for that.

Both teams would have wanted a nice week of preparation for the final, maybe without any games to play. Unfortunately this hasn’t been possible due to the fixture backlog and both outfits have played already this week.

Goodwick will be favourites of course, however if anyone can upset the apple cart Saturday it’s this Clarbeston Road team. Fox’ outfit have impressed over and over this season. Without too much pressure on them, they are in a good place going into the final.

The double at one staged looked like the minimum Goodwick would be aiming for this season. However losses in other cup competitions, means its Senior Cup success or just the league title for the outstanding team of the season. Oddly becoming champions with no cup success maybe seen as a huge disappointment considering their dominance this season. A unique pressure. However if anyone can handle that pressure it’s O’Sullivans outfit.