Sport
Rampant Swifts tame Tigers

MONKTON SWIFTS stunned Johnston on Saturday afternoon as they came away with a win in a game littered with controversy.
On two occasions, one against each team, the linesman flagged for an offside but the referee overruled them and allowed both goals. Johnston had the first chance of the game when James Skudder put Nicky Woodrow through on goal but the usually reliable striker sent his shot wide.
The Tigers defence was caught napping when the Swifts took the lead in the sixth minute. Joe Lewis played the ball through to Wayne Brunton who stabbed the ball home from close range. The referee allowed the goal to stand despite the linesman flagging for an offside.
After 15 minutes the Swifts doubled their lead. A long ball forward was punched away by Tigers keeper Martin Langdon, but only as far as Lee Brockway who volleyed the ball in despite the best efforts of Chris Ormond to stop it going over the line.
The Swifts were not afraid to take shots and when Daniel Scourfield saw the keeper off his line he attempted to lob him but the keeper had it covered. With ten minutes to go before half time the Swifts took a three goal lead. Daniel Scourfield played the ball low into the box from a free kick and Ben Adams was on hand to poke the ball into the net. Johnston knew to make a game of it they needed to score before half time and they did just that when Joe John headed in Adam Hawkins’ cross.
The second half was a more open affair and it was Monkton, looking to kill the game off, who had the first chance, but Ben Adams headed narrowly wide. The Swifts had another good chance shortly after as Scourfield’s shot from the edge of the area was blocked but it deflected up and went just inches wide of the top left hand corner, much to the relief of the Tigers.
The home side were running out of time and a number of players were letting frustrations get the better of them as they were booked for dissent.
With 15 minutes to go the Tigers got the goal they had been looking for to get themselves back in the game. Nicky Woodrow played the ball into the box and Joe John got the final touch to set up a grand stand finish. Again the referee ignored his linseman who was convinced he had spotted an offside earlier in the move but the goal stood.
Johnston poured forward in the final minutes looking for an equaliser but Chris O’Toole volleyed wide before Joe John was denied his hat trick by a good save from keeper Lance Creese.
The Swifts held on for an impressive win while Johnston will feel disappointed they could not find an equaliser.
Sport
Henri Cynwyl claims podium in Wigan rally

Cardigan teenager secures second place in F1000 Junior battle
CARDIGAN rally talent Henri Cynwyl secured a well-earned second place at the Compbrake Motorsport Stages in Wigan over the weekend, in a tightly fought contest between the top three F1000 Junior drivers.
The 16-year-old Pembrokeshire College student, competing with co-driver Geraint Evans from north Wales, took to the track in his Citroën C1 against 12 other juniors under bright northern skies. Despite the circuit’s go-kart-style layout not playing to the car’s strengths, Henri put in a strong and consistent performance across the 12 two-mile stages.
“It was more of a go-kart track, which didn’t really suit the car that much,” said Henri. “But it was great to get seat time and earn more points for the overall British Championship. Any experience behind the wheel is invaluable, and I’m really grateful to my sponsors for making it possible.”
Henri, who works as an apprentice at DJ Hoyland Electricians in Cardigan, is part of the Teifi Valley Motor Club and currently leads the F1000 Junior Championship standings. With six rounds remaining—including a double-header in Scotland this July—the championship remains wide open, with drop scores and new venues adding to the challenge.
His mother, Anwen, praised the spirit of the event: “He drove well all day, and his times were consistent throughout. The young drivers all support each other—it’s like one big family. The parents all pitch in with food and drink, offering advice and encouragement. There aren’t many clubs or sports where you see that kind of camaraderie and sportsmanship. We’re lucky to be part of the F1000 community.”
As the season continues, all eyes will be on Henri to see if he can hold his lead and take the title in what promises to be a thrilling finish.
Sport
Manager reflects on unity, discipline, and a season built on belief

IN the days leading up to Sunday’s play-off final, Haverfordwest County manager Tony Pennock said one thing clearly: “The boys are looking forward to it and will be up for the challenge.”
He wasn’t wrong.
While supporters rightly celebrate a 3–1 win over Caernarfon Town and the return of European football to the club, it’s worth remembering that this moment was forged not in 90 minutes, but across a season built on togetherness, hard graft, and quiet conviction.
Pennock, reflecting before the final, pointed to signs he’d seen as early as last June.
“From the first session up at the Racecourse, then the beach the following week, you just saw a group that really wanted to work hard for each other,” he said.
That unity has defined the Bluebirds’ campaign. They achieved a club-record 51 points and finished with the best defensive record in the Cymru Premier — conceding just 26 goals in 32 games. It was a season not of flashy wins, but of collective discipline, focus, and belief.
And while Haverfordwest’s third-place finish guaranteed them a home final, it also meant an unusually long layoff — nearly four weeks without competitive football. For some, that might have spelled rust or lost momentum. For Pennock, it was opportunity.
“The break has given us a chance to get a few of the injured boys back fit,” he said on Friday. “No excuses from us — the boys are ready.”
Sunday’s performance proved that readiness, not just in energy but in character. It was a composed display from a squad that knew what was at stake and trusted in the process that had brought them this far.
Behind the scenes, there was also a challenge: keeping the squad focused and mentally prepared during the long wait. “Whatever happened in the previous 32 games doesn’t matter anymore,” Pennock said. “It’s all about Sunday.”
With the job now done and European qualification secured for the second year running, attention turns to logistics, the UEFA draw, and the question of whether Haverfordwest will again have to play at Cardiff City Stadium due to ground regulations.
But for now, the focus remains on a season that delivered on its promise — and on a manager who asked for belief and got it in return.

Photo caption: Stronger together: Haverfordwest’s season success rooted in unity and belief (Pic: HCAFC)
Cover photo by Pic by Craig Thomas/FAW
Sport
Bluebirds beat Caernarfon Town 3–1 to book place in UEFA Europa Conference League

HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY AFC will once again fly the flag for Pembrokeshire in Europe after a thrilling 3–1 win over Caernarfon Town in the JD Cymru Premier European play-off final on Sunday (May 18).
In front of a passionate home crowd of 1,717 at the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium, the Bluebirds produced a composed and clinical performance to book their place in the First Qualifying Round of the 2025–26 UEFA Europa Conference League.
Ben Ahmun opened the scoring for the hosts in the 17th minute with a composed finish, before Dan Hawkins doubled the lead shortly after the half-hour mark. Ahmun sealed the victory with his second of the afternoon in the 85th minute, rounding off a memorable display.
Caernarfon pulled one back deep into injury time through Louis Lloyd (90+4), but it was too little, too late for the visitors, as Haverfordwest celebrated back-to-back European qualifications — a historic achievement for the Pembrokeshire club.
This result means Haverfordwest will enter the UEFA Conference League at the First Qualifying Round, with the draw expected in mid-June and matches scheduled for July.
It continues an impressive rise for the club, who last summer thrilled supporters across Wales with their dramatic European ties against Shkëndija of North Macedonia, narrowly exiting the competition on penalties after a heroic second-leg performance in Cardiff.
The win also cements Haverfordwest’s growing reputation as a force in domestic Welsh football — with a strong squad, local support, and the experience of last year’s European campaign to build on.
Full-time: Haverfordwest County 3–1 Caernarfon Town
Scorers:
Haverfordwest – Ahmun (17, 85), Hawkins (32)
Caernarfon – Lloyd (90+4)
Attendance: 1,717
Venue: Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium, Haverfordwest
Competition: JD Cymru Premier European Play-Off Final
Photo caption:
Bluebirds flying high: Haverfordwest players celebrate after qualifying for Europe (Pic: HCAFC)
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