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Goodwick seal historic treble with draw at Hakin

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10 years ago

May 13, 2016

GOODWICK UNITED are champions of the Pembrokeshire League after they drew 1-1 with Hakin United on Friday night.

One of the biggest crowds ever for a Pembrokeshire League game gathered at the Observatory Field and they were treated to an excellent game.

Goodwick didn’t have it all their own way as they were a goal and a man down before securing the point they needed to win the league.

The draw also seals a memorable and historic treble following their successes in the West Wales Cup and the Senior Cup.

Going into the game Hakin knew they needed a win to seal a fourth-straight title in what was manager Gary Dawes’ last game in charge of the club.

Goodwick started the game well with Chris O’Sullivan going close with a free kick before Johnny Horgan headed wide after Rhys Dalling’s cross.

Hakin grew into the game and almost scored when Matthew Broome squared the ball for Ben Steele but his shot was over the bar.

James Stanmore came closest to scoring after 27 minutes but James Gwilt produced a stunning one-handed save to deny the fierce effort, which was heading for the top corner, before getting up to stop the rebound from Nicky Woodrow.

Stanmore then crossed into the box but Gwilt made another excellent save to deny Woodrow again.

Then with ten minutes to go until half time Hakin made the break through as Ashley Bevan played a neat through ball for Nicky Woodrow who ran on to slot the ball under the keeper.

They almost doubled their lead soon after but Bevan’s low drive was tipped round the post.

It remained 1-0 at half time but Goodwick knew they just needed a goal to put the title back in their hands.

Within two minutes of the restart Hakin should have doubled their lead again when Woodrow was put through but he blazed his shot wide of the right hand post.

Woodrow was at it again moments later crossing to the back post and with no one on the end of it the ball dropped just wide of the post.

Both sides were giving their all but ten minutes into the second half tempers boiled over when a late tackle came in.

Players squared up to each other and Chris O’Sullivan appeared to lean his head towards a Hakin player and after talking with his linseman, referee Angus Scourfield produced a red card for the midfielder.

After both sides had calmed down play resumed and Ben Steele came close but his shot was saved by Gwilt.

With twenty minutes to go Goodwick equalised despite being a man down as Adam Raymond’s free kick was headed in by Kieran O’Brien.

That goal meant Goodwick were back in pole position but Hakin responded well.

Ashley Bevan crossed for Nicky Woodrow but after he turned his shot was saved by Gwilt.

Matthew Broome sent a free kick into the box and Ashley Bevan’s header went over off the bar but it wouldn’t have counted had it gone in with the linesman raising his flag for offside.

Going into the final ten minutes, Goodwick seemed content to keep the ball in the corner but Hakin piled forward whenever they got the chance.

After seeing a header go narrowly over, Bevan had another free kick two minutes from time but his curled effort was headed away.

Goodwick held on and the final whistle went to spark jubilant scenes among the players, coaches and many fans who had made the trip from Goodwick.

Speaking after the match Goodwick manager Nigel Delaney said: “Unbelievable. We’ve won the treble, it’s never been done before and to win the league down here is just unbelievable.

“We had a bit of a chat at half time because we didn’t come out of the changing rooms, the team were well under the kosh and they were well on top. We needed to score a goal, we only needed the draw, we knew we’d get a chance and in the end we got the chance and defended like Trojans.”

Asked what’s next for Goodwick, Nigel added: “I don’t know really, this has never been done before and will probably never be done again, it’s just unbelievable.”

News

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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6 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.

Match results (Week 12):

Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
Badgers 2–8 St Johns
Reynalton 0–10 Carew
Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
Cosheston v Llanteg – postponed
St Twynnells – bye week

A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.

League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.

At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.

Full standings:

Team	P	W	D	L	S/D	Points
East Williamston	10	8	0	2	+125	72
Reynaltón	11	5	2	4	+35	58
St Johns	10	5	1	4	+32	54
Hundleton	10	5	1	4	-2	54
Carew	9	5	0	4	-25	49
St Twynnells	10	4	2	4	-34	48
Kilgetty	11	5	0	6	-44	46
Badgers	11	3	1	7	-59	45
Lamphey	11	5	0	6	-10	44
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	-5	41
Cosheston	9	3	1	5	-13	40

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Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

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4 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

HAVERFORDWEST Rugby Football Club has announced its latest Team of the Week, celebrating standout performers from across the junior age groups following another busy weekend of fixtures.

Players from the U7s through to the U16s Eagles have been highlighted for their work rate, teamwork and commitment on the pitch, with coaches praising the effort shown by all who took part.

The club said the selections recognise not only individual performances but the dedication shown by players at training and during matches throughout the season.

Parents and supporters were quick to share their congratulations online, with particular praise for U12s players George Bentley and Tom Wheeler, who impressed during their fixture.

Team of the Week – 14 December 2025

U7s: Ollie Bromham & Arthur Slee
U8s: Theo Headland & Lyla Phillips
U9s: Theo Canton & George Thornton
U10s: Rhys Davies
U10s Eagles: Frankie Campbell
U11s: Griff Jenkins & Ollie Edwards
U12s: George Bentley & Tom Wheeler
U12s Eagles: Cyra Ellis
U15s: Logan Keane
U16s Eagles: Laura Cichon

Coaches thanked players and families for their continued support as Haverfordwest RFC moves through the winter fixtures, saying the positivity around the club remains a key part of its success.

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Bluebirds’ European Journey Continues in Season Four of You Can Have It All

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Herald Sport

Club documentary series returns to document Haverfordwest County’s historic UEFA Conference League campaign

HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY has confirmed the return of their club documentary series, You Can Have It All (YCHIA), later this month, showcasing the thrilling journey of last summer’s European adventure.

YCHIA first began filming in 2021, with Season One covering a rollercoaster 2021-22 campaign for the Bluebirds. The season ended with a dramatic top-flight survival, following a challenging period. Season Two shifted focus to the 2022-23 season, which saw the club qualify for Europe for the first time since 2004. The Bluebirds’ stunning play-off victory, which included back-to-back penalty shoot-out wins against Cardiff Met and Newtown, marked manager Tony Pennock’s first season in charge as a major success.

The excitement intensified as the series continued to cover their historic European campaign, which began with a trip to North Macedonia to face KF Shkëndija. Returning to Cardiff City Stadium for the second leg, the Bluebirds made club history by winning their first-ever European tie on penalties. The drama then took them to the Faroe Islands to face B36 Tórshavn, where they were controversially edged out by a single goal in the return leg.

Now, with further continental success under their belts, YCHIA returns for its fourth season, documenting last summer’s European adventure. This season follows Haverfordwest County’s journey through the qualifying rounds of the newly rebranded UEFA Conference League (UECL).

Providing exclusive behind-the-scenes access, the series tracks the Bluebirds’ travels to Malta for the first leg of their UECL first qualifying round tie against Floriana, and the return leg at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli a week later. The season also covers the build-up to the competition, including a visit to Geneva for the UEFA draw and a match against reigning Northern Ireland champions Linfield at Windsor Park, the national stadium.

Season Four will be released in three episodes on December 18, December 23, and January 2. You can watch You Can Have It All on Haverfordwest County’s YouTube channel by following this link. The club will also share highlights and snippets of the documentary across their social media platforms, so be sure to follow them on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter)!