Sport
New signings impress as Bluebirds beat Ammanford in friendly

HAVERFORDWEST County continued their preparations for the new season with a 2-1 win away at Ammanford on Tuesday night (July 13).
The Bluebirds began their pre-season schedule on Friday (July 9) with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Briton Ferry and they travelled to Ammanford on the back of announcing new signing Mason Jones-Thomas.
Jones-Thomas, who progressed through the Swansea City academy before signing, went straight into Wayne Jones’ side, while at the other end Swansea legend Leon Britton made his first start for Ammanford.
There was an early error from new keeper Lee Idzi whose loose kick was pounced on by Ammanford but the shot was sent wide of the net much to Idzi’s relief.
Henry Jones was then sent through for the Bluebirds but his shot was saved by the Ammanford keeper.
On 14 minutes, Kai Whitmore was brought down inside the box and a penalty was given. Whitmore picked himself up and scored the spot kick to continue his impressive start to pre-season.
New signing Jones-Thomas then won a penalty for the Bluebirds six minutes later but Elliot Scotcher saw his spot kick pushed wide by Ammanford keeper Craig Morris.
With two minutes to go until half time the Bluebirds were level as the ball was played over the top for Jones who held the ball well before passing to Scotcher who fired in to make amends for his penalty miss.
The Bluebirds started the second half the better of the two sides with Jones seeing an early chance fly over the bar before taking the lead six minutes in.
The referee waved play on after a foul and Jones laid the ball off to Jones-Thomas who slotted the ball in for his first goal in his first start for the Bluebirds.
Both sides made rolling substitutions on what was a warm evening and it meant chances were few and far between.
With just under fifteen minutes to go Jones-Thomas was instrumental again as he found Kurtis Rees but he saw his shot saved by Morris.
Ammanford pushed forward late on as they looked for an equaliser but a dangerous looking cross was cleared for a corner.
With six minutes to go Dylan Rees was sent off after he was adjudged to have been the last man when he made a challenge on the edge of the box.
Ammanford continued to search for a second goal but it never came as the Bluebirds dealt well with whatever the home side had to throw at them.
The full time whistle was blown giving the Bluebirds their first win of pre-season in what was a good run out for both sides.
Haverfordwest County continue their pre-season schedule on July 24 when they travel to Cardiff Met.
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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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