Sport
Sport Awards Nominations Announced

THE waiting is over and the nominations for the 2018 Sport Pembrokeshire Awards have been revealed.
A total of 192 nominations have been received – nearly 50 more than last year – in 14 categories for individuals and teams involved in different sports across the County.
The three finalists in each category will be announced in the Western Telegraph on November 21. The overall winners will be unveiled at a gala ceremony at Folly Farm on November 30, organised by Sport Pembrokeshire.
The awards are sponsored by Valero, the Western Telegraph, Folly Farm, and Radio Pembrokeshire.
Cllr Paul Miller, Cabinet Member for Economy, Tourism, Leisure and Culture, said: “We’re pleased that so many people have yet again taken the time to nominate individuals and teams from our sporting community to be recognised in the Sport Pembrokeshire awards.
“The awards are a great opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of our coaches and volunteers and to celebrate the achievements of our local sportspeople.”
The nominations are as follows:
(some individuals/teams received more than one nomination)
Contribution to School Sport
- Duncan Hart
- Jonny Williams
- Nicola Hayton
- Staff at Ysgol Gelli Aur
- Matthew Vaughan
- Adam Lewis (Ysgol Harri Tudur)
- Victoria Planner (Milford Haven Comprehensive)
- Ysgol Bro Gwaun students
- Mary Immaculate School
- Adele Bevan
- Ell Lewis
- Gemma Tawn
- Jonny Evans and Justin Richards
- Bruce Evans
Student Contribution to School Sport
- Millie Arnold
- Paddy Gallagher
- Jazz Miller (Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi)
- Efa Wilson (Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi)
- Lucy Harding & Sophie Williams (Haverfordwest High VC)
- Izzy Huddlestone, Kya Gillane-Heywood and Rhian Powell (Haverfordwest High VC)
- Alfie Wheeler (Squash)
- Morgan Williams (Ysgol Harri Tudur)
- Ellee Dunning (Ysgol Greenhill)
Club Organiser
- Wayne & Kelly Griffiths (Pembrokeshire Harriers)
- Alison Dixon (Haverfordwest Tennis Club)
- Kathy Hicks (Narberth Netball Club)
- Steve Whitmore (Pembrokeshire Disabled Bowlers)
- Jeff Arnold (Milford Tritons Cycling Club)
- Carol & Wesley Cole (Carew Running Club)
- Tracey Keane (Zumba)
- Rob John (Canoeing)
- Stefan Jenkins (Cricket)
- Phil Jackson (Target Shooting)
Senior Team
- Fishguard & Goodwick Ladies Hockey Club
- Neyland Cricket Club
- Cleddau Crusaders Cricket Team
- Steph and Gemma Amos (Bowls)
- Hook Ladies Cricket Team
- Pembrokeshire Puffins Disability Swimming Squad
- Ysgol Greenhill Senior Rugby Team 2017/18
- Neyland Ladies Bowls Team
- Pembroke RFC 1st XV
- Goodwick United AFC
Junior Team
- Ysgol Dewi Sant under 16’s Rugby Squad
- Penrhyn School
- Neyland AFC under 12’s
- STP Inclusive Zone Basketball Team
- Just Tri Junior Triathlon Club
- Mia Walsh and Tom Richardson (Gymnastics)
- Pembroke School u15 Football Team x2
- Pembroke Octopush Club under 16’s
Unsung Hero
- Jon Mills (Tenby Cycles)
- William McGarvie (Neyland Judo Club)
- Laurence Worth (Pembrokeshire Harriers)
- Richard Cox (Porthmawr Surf Lifesaving Club)
- Paul Howard (Milford Athletic Football Club)
- Kristian Speake
- Andrew Williams (Herbrandston Football & Cricket)
- Rhodri Lewis (Crymych Cricket Club)
- Ben Mathias-Milsom (Neyland Cricket Club)
- Trefor Evans (Cricket)
- Paul Webb (Cricket)
- Richard Brazell (Merlins Bridge Junior Football Club)
- Jane Sposito (Pembs Hurricanes Wheelchair Basketball)
- Ted Sanders (Neyland Bowls Club)
- Simon Morgan (Neyland FC)
- Gareth Thomas (Fishguard FC)
- Richard Arthur (Cresselly CC)
- Darren Rogers (Weightlifting)
- Alex John (Weightlifting)
- Stephen Donovan (Weightlifting)
- Brian and Colin Thomas (Football)
- Becky Thomas (Haverfordwest Ladies Hockey Club)
Disability Sport Award
- Ryan Foot (Rugby)
- Alex Gulliksen (Sailing)
- Simon Eaton (Bowls) x2
- Pembrokeshire Special Needs Gymnastics Club
- Matthew Evans (Target Shooting)
- Robbie Jamison (Target Shooting)
- Raymond Lillicrop (Bowls)
- Jonathan Hubbard (Bowls)
- Rhys Davies (Swimming)
- Jack Wood (Swimming)
Junior Disability Award
- Lily Rice (WCMX) x2
- Emma Wilkinson (Sailing and Swimming)
- Kirsty Jones (Swimming)
- Millie Randall (Boccia, Swimming and Gymnastics)
- Libi Phillips (Wheelchair Basketball, Rugby and Racing) x2
- Leon Davies (Target Shooting)
Girls U16’s
- Chloe Hale (Athletics)
- Seren Thorne (Shooting and Tetrathlon)
- Kasumi Tran (Golf) x2
- Flavia Jenkins (Athletics) x2
- Katie Dickinson (Bowls)
- Kasia Cook (Athletics)
- Carys Worby (Golf)
- Seren Mitchell (Weightlifting)
- Emily Roberts (Football)
- Tirion Eynon (Cricket)
- Seren Rowlands-Higgins (Gymnastics)
- Lowri Hart (Badminton)
- Lucy Wintle (Athletics)
- Ella Wintle (Athletics)
Boys U16’s
- Dylan Phillips (Athletics and Rugby)
- Kieran Fox (Scooter)
- Rhys Daley (Football & Cricket)
- Gruff Green (Sailing)
- John Probert (Boxing)
- Loui Davies (Cricket)
- Evan Watts (Cricket)
- Dan Davies (Weightlifting)
- Alfie Luger (Gymnastics)
- Joshua Maynard (Athletics and Boxing)
- Sam Hodgson (Surf Kayaking)
- Iori Humphreys (Athletics)
- Kyle Kenniford (Football)
- Tomos Griffiths (Triathlon)
- Alex O’Sullivan (Boxing)
Male Achievement
- Simon Holliday (Cricket)
- Sean Hannon (Cricket)
- Seth Morris (Surfing) x2
- Dylan Scott (Boxing)
- Wil Lloyd (Athletics)
- Rhys Davies (Swimming)
Female Achievement
- Heather Lewis (Athletics / Race Walking)
- Caryl Jones (Athletics / Marathon)
- Steph Amos (Bowls)
- Marie Tilley
- Chloe Hood (Weightlifting)
- Swyn Williams (Rowing)
- Gabrielle Ridge (Canoe Slalom)
- Alice Bevans (Autograss Racing)
Club of the Year
- Tenby Aces Cycle and Tri Club
- Pembrokeshire Special Needs Gymnastics Club
- FF Dancers (x 14 nominations)
- Carew Cricket Club
- Saundersfoot Bowling Club
- Just Tri Junior Triathlon Club (x2)
- Clarbeston Road AFC
- Milford Haven Gymnastics Club
- Cleddau Gymnastics Club
- Cresselly Cricket Club
- Hermon Tug of War Club
- Pembrokeshire Puffins
- Strength Academy Wales
- St. Florence Girls AFC
- Pembroke RFC
- Hakin United AFC
- Park Run Haverfordwest
Coach of the Year
- Amy Yelland (Pembs Special Needs Gymnastics Club)
- Rob Lewis (Kilgetty Football Club and Lawrenny Cricket Club)
- Rob Williams (Lawrenny Cricket Club)
- Simon Roach (Weightlifting)
- Finola Findlay (FF Dancers)
- Rosie Myers (Sailing)
- Sarah McGillivray (Gymnastics)
- Gemma Tawn (Gymnastics)
- Martin Dyde (Athletics)
- Richard Owens (Sailing) x8
- Jim Horner (Weightlifting)
- Bill Davies & Gary Phillips (Tug of War)
- Tamara O’Leary (Pembs Puffins)
- Wayne Griffiths (Athletics)
News
Pembroke Dock boy walks out with Spurs captain at Stamford Bridge

AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD boy from Pembroke Dock had the experience of a lifetime on Thursday night (Apr 4), when he was selected as the official mascot for Tottenham Hotspur in their Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Joey Williams, a pupil at Pembroke Dock Community School, walked out onto the pitch hand-in-hand with Spurs’ team captain, Son Heung-min, in front of a packed stadium and millions of viewers watching around the world.

The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was part of Tottenham Hotspur’s official mascot programme. Joey, who recently turned eight, travelled to London with his family to take part in the unforgettable event.
His proud mum, KatieJane Solomon, told The Herald: “My son lives in Pembroke Dock and was chosen to be mascot for the Chelsea vs Tottenham game tonight. He walked out with Son Heung-min!”
“He’s a very big Spurs fan so we signed him up to be a member on there website about a year ago and he was very lucky selected at random last month.”
The Premier League clash ended in high drama, but for Joey, the biggest highlight was walking out alongside his football heroes.


Sport
Narberth and Crymych suffer humbling defeats

Heavy losses dealt to both Pembrokeshire sides
PEMBROKESHIRE rugby teams Narberth and Crymych endured punishing defeats on Saturday (Mar 29) as both clubs came up against dominant opposition in their respective leagues.
Welsh Premiership: Merthyr 78–17 Narberth
In the top tier of Welsh club rugby, The Otters were overwhelmed by a clinical Merthyr side who ran in 12 tries. Despite the heavy defeat, Narberth showed flashes of resilience, with second-row Will Blackburn scoring twice and fly-half Jonathan Rogers adding a conversion.
There was a sliver of consolation for Narberth as fellow relegation rivals Bonymaen also lost, though the Swansea-based club managed to secure a valuable bonus point.
Championship West: Llanelli Wanderers 68–12 Crymych
Crymych’s afternoon was equally difficult as they were soundly beaten by Llanelli Wanderers. The home side dominated from the outset, racking up a 32–0 lead by half-time. Despite tries from flanker Tom Taylor and hooker Lee Griffiths in the second half, Crymych were unable to mount a serious comeback.
Adding to their woes, relegation rivals Gowerton produced a big win over Maesteg Quins, piling further pressure on Crymych as the battle for survival intensifies.
Both Pembrokeshire clubs now face uphill tasks in the final weeks of the season as they fight to maintain their league status.
Sport
Goodwick United seal third consecutive league title

Goodwick United 2 – Pennar Robins 0
GOODWICK United have been crowned league champions for the third season in a row, following a composed 2-0 victory over Pennar Robins.
Manager Chris O’Sullivan praised his side for getting “over the line” and is now urging them to complete the season unbeaten. Should they win their final two matches, Goodwick will have lost just once in three league campaigns—an extraordinary run that underlines their dominance in Pembrokeshire football.
After a tightly contested first half, the deadlock was broken three minutes after the restart. Will Haworth delivered a pinpoint cross that was met with a superb 12-yard volley from Matthew Delaney. The lead was doubled in the 68th minute when midfielder Rhys Jones curled a trademark free-kick into the bottom corner, sparking early title celebrations.
Goodwick’s dominance in recent seasons has been nothing short of remarkable. With just one league defeat in three years, they are now pushing to go down as one of the county’s all-time great sides.
Merlins Bridge cruise as Milford United turn attention to Cup
Merlins Bridge 4 – Milford United 1
MERLINS Bridge made light work of struggling Milford United, sealing a comfortable win at the Pembrokeshire Sports Village to claim their eighth league victory of the season.
The Wizards took control late in the first half, with Jason Griffiths smashing in a volley from Nathan Evans’ cross before Jordan Thomas added a second moments later, glancing in a Hayden Dimond free-kick.
Milford showed some resilience after the break and pulled one back on 63 minutes when Scott Reid slotted home following a clever assist from Joey Jones. But the hosts hit back almost immediately, with Nathan Evans finishing from close range. Substitute Ben Davies, returning from injury, completed the scoring in stoppage time after an unselfish square ball from Dimond.
Although league survival appears unlikely for The Robins, their attention now turns to the Senior Cup Final, where they face fierce rivals Hakin United in a bid to salvage their season with silverware.
Devonald’s late equaliser lifts St Ishmaels in relegation scrap
St Ishmaels 2 – Kilgetty 2
A LAST-GASP strike from captain Brennan Devonald kept St Ishmaels’ survival hopes alive, as they clawed back a vital point after trailing Kilgetty by two goals.
Teenager Mason Abbott looked to have secured all three points for the visitors with a goal in each half, putting Kilgetty firmly in control. But Tish weren’t done. They reduced the deficit when Kyle Marsh scored past his brother—Kilgetty goalkeeper Kurtis Marsh—in a family twist to the relegation drama.
Then, deep into stoppage time, Devonald pounced on a loose ball to fire home a dramatic equaliser, sparking jubilant scenes and securing what could be a crucial point in their battle for safety.
St Ishmaels are now three points clear of the drop zone, but must await other results to confirm their survival.
Leahy double pushes Carew closer to danger
Tenby 3 – Carew 1
TENBY delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat local rivals Carew, who now sit just two points above the relegation places.
Shaun Whitfield set up Jonty Bennett to open the scoring for the hosts in the 17th minute, but Carew responded swiftly. Former Tenby man Curtis Hurlow levelled matters after good work from Jerome Williams.
The second half, however, belonged to Joe Leahy. The Tenby striker struck in the 57th and 81st minutes with two composed finishes, sealing all three points for The Seasiders and leaving Carew looking nervously over their shoulders.
Relegation picture: Advantage Tish as Milford target cup glory
St Ishmaels’ dramatic draw leaves them in a stronger position in the fight for survival, three points clear of the relegation zone with just one game remaining. While their fate isn’t yet sealed, the late equaliser could prove decisive.
Milford United, meanwhile, face near-certain relegation, but their attention is now firmly fixed on the Senior Cup Final. A win over Hakin United would offer a welcome silver lining to a difficult season and the chance to lift silverware against their greatest rivals.
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