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This week’s football preview as league action returns

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11 months ago

November 24, 2023

LEAGUE action returns throughout the majority of the county this weekend, following a few weeks of various cup action. Players, coaches and grounds staff across the county will be hoping for a dryer weekend and more football than last weekend.

The league leaders Goodwick United however are not in league action, they travel to Cardiff for the third round of the FAW Amateur Trophy. Grange Albion will be there opponents in a 14.00 kick off, with O’Sullivans men in outstanding form they will be confident as ever heading into this tie. The Pembrokeshire outfit will be well supported too in the capital as there is a bus for supporters going from Goodwick tomorrow.

Closer to home Hakin United travel to Carew in a reverse of last weekends fixture. The Vikings came out 2-1 winners last weekend but it was a tight game. With home advantage and having added former Hakin player Jonty Bennett to their ranks the Rooks will be aiming for an upset here.

Merlins Bridge host Milford United in what is set to be a good game played on 4g, and very unlikely not to go ahead! Milford United sit four points behind Bridge who are third, however they have two games in hand. Steve Parks’ men will be looking up the table rather than over their shoulder and a win here would be a statement.

Neyland host Monkton Swifts and both teams seem unable to put a run of good results together. The Swifts especially will feel like they are underachieving so far this season and they’ll be keen to turn that around. The hosts however are a well organised outfit who you can never count out.

Tenby travel to Carl Vincent’s Pennar Robins who have had a steady start to the season. Both teams have games in hand over most in the league. The visitors have plenty of quality in their ranks, with the likes of Finlay, Ferney and Muskatt along with the Mansbridge brothers, and are a very dangerous team. However the Robins will be well organised and well drilled as all Vincent’s teams are, and will be relying on good home form to keep them away from the bottom two this season.

Into the second division and things are really hotting up in the promotion race. Herbrandston host Hakin in a local derby which will be pivotal in the promotion battle. The hosts remain unbeaten and drew 2-2 in the reverse fixture, Galdo’s men will want to go one better at home this weekend. Leaders Monkton Swifts Reserves host Carew Reserves who are struggling and past results would point towards a comfortable home win.

Ever improving Broad Haven host St Clears, they sit nine and tenth respectively as it stands. An interesting class that both teams will be keen to get full points from. Camrose host St Ishmaels who are only separated by a point in mid table as it stands, this should be an evenly matched clash.

In the second division cup Narberth host Merlins Bridge Reserves, both teams are doing well in the league and will be targeting the cup as a very winnable competition. A exciting clash at Jessie Road, the hosts lost 4-0 the the Bridge first team last time out and will be looking to put that right this weekend. Narberth ended that tie with 9 men and no manager after Tony Evans, Kyle Quartermaine and manager Ryan Williams were all dismissed, discipline will be key for them tomorrow.

In the other cup tie Johnston host struggling Cosheston in a game the Tigers will be expecting to win. Again a team more than capable of going all the way in this competition. Keith McNiffe will be officiating this tie which is likely to be a feisty affair.

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5 days ago

October 2, 2024

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HAVERFORDWEST Tennis Club’s ninth annual veterans tournament proved to be the most popular yet with a record 42 entries.

Running from 9 September to finals day on 14 September, players over the age of 45 competed in singles, doubles and mixed doubles competitions.

David Roch James beat Marc Thompson to claim the men’s singles title, while Liz Green edged Jenny Guard in the ladies’ final.

Marc was consoled in the men’s doubles, where he and partner Gwyn Scale defeated Louis Warren and Peter Brooker.

Meanwhile Liz enjoyed double delight, with she and Angela Scourfield beating Helen Groves and Jane Groves in the ladies’ final.

Jane Allen and John Parker triumphed in the mixed doubles, beating Ruth Moss and Richard Davies in a hugely entertaining finale.

The traditional finals day dinner took place in the clubhouse afterwards, with the trophies presented by club president Brian Hearne.

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Don’t miss Sport Pembrokeshire Awards nominations deadline

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6 days ago

October 1, 2024

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THE deadline for nominations for the Sport Pembrokeshire Awards is fast approaching.

Anyone thinking of putting a sportsman or woman, coach, club, team or organisation forward for any of the categories is urged to do so before the closing date of Sunday October 13^th.

The Awards will be held at Folly Farm on Friday November 29^th.

The award categories are:

Coach of the Year
Female Sporting Achievement
Male Sporting Achievement
Boys (U16) Sporting Achievement
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Disability Sport Award
Junior (U16) Disability Sport Award
Unsung Hero
Club Organiser of the Year
Team Achievement of the Year
Junior (U16) Team Achievement of the Year
Young Volunteer of the Year
Club of the Year
Lifetime Achievement

An additional award announced on the night is the Schools Award, which recognises a local school which works extra hard to make sport and physical activity fun, inclusive, and innovative – and forges strong bonds with the local community.

Thanks go once again to the Awards sponsors, Valero, Pure West Radio and Folly Farm for ensuring that the celebration of Pembrokeshire sport can continue.

To make a nomination, go to: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/forge/index.asp?x=F53021F86D

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Division 4 West sees high-scoring affairs and tightly contested fixtures

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7 days ago

September 30, 2024

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THE latest round of matches in the division 4 west saw some high-scoring affairs and tightly contested fixtures, as the table starts to take shape early in the season. Neyland and Narberth Athletic continue to set the pace, while Llangwm’s struggles continued, and Teirw Crymych recorded a dominant win. Here’s a breakdown of all the action.

Llangwm 17-19 Dreigiau Emlyn

In a closely fought contest, Dreigiau Emlyn narrowly edged Llangwm 19-17. Llangwm put up a brave fight, with tries from Calum Jenkins and George James, both converted by Harry Makepeace, who also added a penalty. However, Dreigiau Emlyn’s scorers were not available, though their performance was enough to secure the victory. Llangwm, despite showing flashes of quality, remain winless after three games.

Pembroke Dock Harlequins 22-40 Neyland

Neyland continued their unbeaten run with a commanding 40-22 victory over Pembroke Dock Harlequins. Damien Miller was in fine form for the Quins, scoring two tries, while Ben Gibby also crossed the line. Ben Hathaway added a conversion and a penalty. However, Neyland proved too strong, with Ben Williams, Josh Watts, and Owen Hamer each contributing tries, while Oli Rothero starred with two tries of his own. Rothero also slotted over three conversions and three penalties, guiding his team to a comprehensive win and cementing their position at the top of the table.

St Davids 0-40 Narberth Athletic

Narberth Athletic dominated St Davids in a one-sided affair, winning 40-0. The scoring started early, with Harry Phillips and Shane Rossiter each scoring two tries. Harry Williams and Kyle Williams also crossed the line, while Rossiter’s reliable kicking saw him add five conversions. St Davids, who struggled to make an impact, were simply outclassed by a Narberth side that looks like serious title contenders after their second consecutive victory.

Teirw Crymych 42-21 Llanybydder

Teirw Crymych produced one of the performances of the weekend with a resounding 42-21 win over Llanybydder. Tomos Lewis led the charge with two tries, while Hedd Jones, Griff Lloyd, Luke Freebury, and Osian Thomas each scored a try apiece. Elgan Wilson was flawless with the boot, converting all six tries. Llanybydder did respond, with Osian Roberts crossing the line twice and Will Evans also adding a try. Roberts converted all three scores, but Teirw Crymych were too strong on the day, earning their first win of the season.