C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 13th, August , 1971.
TOWN
NET SIX IN FINAL TRIAL
CAERNARFON
TOWN 6 - 1 LLANRUG UNITED
Caernarfon
Town played calmly and confidently in their final
pre-season match to gain a comfortable victory over
Llanrug United at the Oval on Saturday. They quickly
settled down into a commanding role and were allowed
to play the game at their own unhurried pace. And
it was this composure that kept them from making defensive
errors of any great significance. After 25 minutes
their trialist fullback David Horran, opened their
accounts with a fine shot just to the left of the
Llanrug goalie. After that came a series of Caernarfon
attacks, but a second goal eluded them for quite some
time. In fact, it was the seventh minute of the second
half that Maldwyn Lloyd, netted their second goal,
and it seemed to be the spur for their goal seeking
forwards. Less than a minute later John Hammond hit
the cross bar.
Very active up
front for Caernarfon was Owen Parry, who on a number
of occasions made some useful and dangerous crosses
from the wing, and was involved in setting up of two
of the goals. Eighteen minutes into the second half
an intended pass by Gerald Parry to one of his teammates
was deflected from a Llanrug defender to Caernarfon
inside forward Terry Smith, who netted easily. Five
minutes later Gerald Parry himself scored from 25
yards out with a low and hard drive into the back
of the net. In the 73rd minute came one of the best
moves of the game Terry Smith on the right hand passed
to Owen Parry who was running alongside him, Parry
dummied a Llanrug defender, and returned the ball
to Smith, who immediately sent it to Gerald Parry
who was completely unmarked, and he netted effortlessly.
However, Caernarfon
didn't have matters all their own way, Llanrug played
some attractive football on occasions, and had their
moments, even though they were few and far between.
Eifion Hughes was a keen tackler and a calculating
schemer. The degree of understanding between Llanrug
midfield players was at times extremely entertaining
and should prove to be a great facet for them in their
Caernarfon and District League fixtures. Inside forward
Meirion Hughes, was their busiest attacker and his
goal on the hour was well-deserved consolation.
Caernarfon ended
the scoring seven minutes from time when Terry Smith
scored his second goal. Caernarfon, in this game showed
the sharpness up front that they lacked for most part
of last season, and it this performance is anything
to go by, it looks as if their goal-scoring problem
has been solved.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 20th, August, 1971
CHAMPIONS CRASH
AGAINST STUDENTS - Llanberis, the Caernarfon Area
League Champions, were off to a bad start in the opening
game of the 1971-1972 season when they were thrashed
7 - 4 by Bangor Normal College at Bangor on Saturday.
The students led all the way and Llanberis will have
to improve if they are to retain the title. Meilir
Owen collected three of the student's goals and their
other marksmen were Billy Riddler, Eurwyn Morris,
Stephen Owen and Elwyn Jones. Goals for Llanberis
were scored by Gwilym Williams (2), Robin Bowden and
Derlwyn Jones.
CELTS GOOD START
- Talysarn Celts, who finished runners-up last season,
were off to a flying start, beating Criccieth Town
5 - 2 at Criccieth. The Celts have a strong and useful
team. The were 2 - 1 in front at the interval. Their
scorers were Rhodri Jones (2), Garry Davies, R.D.
Williams and G. Jones (own goal). The Criccieth scorers
were Michael Quaeck and A. Williams.
UNITED TOO STRONG
- Llanrug United were too strong for Harlech Town,
winning 4 - 1, Martin Thomas and Michael S. Jones
scored a couple of goals a piece for Llanrug, with
Harlech's solitary goal coming from M. Blanc. Peter
Davies had a chance to increase Llanrug's score but
he failed with a penalty kick.
HIRAEL TRIUMPH
- Hirael United also won 4 - 1 against visitors Penygroes
& District. On target for Hirael were Keith Edwards
(2), J. Williams and Hedd Williams.
WON IN SECOND-HALF
- Nefyn United, reputed to have a strong side this
season, had a shock in the first half when Caernarfon
YMCA went into a 2 - 0 lead at the interval with goals
by Dick Roberts and Eifion Griffiths. However, n the
second half Nefyn redoubled their efforts and snatched
a 5 - 2 win with goals by Ellis Wyn Jones, Eifion
Jones, Bill Roddick, Arwyn Roberts and Tony Roberts
(penalty).
GOAL IN EACH
HALF - A goal in each half by Pwllheli enabled
them to gain a smart 2 - 0 win away against Bangor
University College. Their goals were scored by G.
Hughes (penalty) and Richard Humphreys.
BIG WIN FOR
RANGERS - Caernarfon Town Reserves, at home, were
crushed by Mountain Rangers, who won 7 - 1. The Rangers
were four clear goals in front at the interval. The
scorers for the Rangers were Glyn Jones (3), Clifford
Jones (2), D Pierce and Reg Roberts.
C'fon
&Denbigh Herald - 27th August, 1971.
PWHELI THRASH
HIRAEL - There was high scoring in some of the
Caernarfon & District League games on Saturday.
The six played produced a total of 41 goals with home
teams claiming 28 of them.
Highest scorers of the day were Pwllheli who hammered
Hirael United 8 - 1. For Pwllheli who led 4 - 0 at
the interval M. Williams and T. Hughes scored three
goals apiece and P. Griffiths was on target twice,
while Hirael's solitary goal came from a penalty netted
by G. Hughes.
SCORED SEVEN
- Talysarn Celts, last season's runners-up, notched
a 7 - 1 home win against Caernarfon Town Reserves,
who have so far lost all their three games to give
them one of their worst starts to a season. They were
beaten 3 - 1 at Llanberis the previous Thursday. On
target for Talysarn, who led 5 - 1 at half-time, were
Dennis Williams (2), Harry Griffiths (2), Rhodri Jones,
Paul Davies and Alwyn Parry, with Ken Jones scoring
Caernarfon's lone goal.
RANGERS IN FORM
- Mountain Rangers, who the previous Thursday
had held Talysarn Celts to a 2 - 2 draw at Talysarn,
were again in form, beating Nefyn United 5 - 2. Arwyn
Roberts put them in front early on, but after left-winger
G. Hughes had levelled the score the Rangers hit three
quick goals through inside left Cliff Jones (2) and
centre forward Glyn Jones to give them a 4 - 1 interval
lead. But the best goal of the game came in the second
half by left half Adrian Roberts, who following a
brilliant run scored with a scorching shot. Bill Roddick,
who came on for Nefyn as substitute, pulled on back
for them.
AWAY WINNERS
- Llanberis the champions were the only team to
win away from home, and they did it in a convincing
manner, winning 6 - 3 at Penygroes. The champions,
who had a disastrous start the previous Saturday at
Bangor Normal College, led all the way in this game
with Gwilym Williams, Gwyn Edwards and D. N. Williams
netting two goals apiece for them. The Penygroes scorers
were Bob Griffith, Maldwyn Hughes and Arwyn Roberts.
NEW PLAYER'S
DOUBLE - Llanrug United ran out two clear goals
winners at home against Bangor Normal College. Their
hero was Roger Owen, the former Llechid Celts winger,
who scored both their goals, one in each half.
IMPROVED YM
- Caernarfon YMCA collected their second point
in three days when they held Criccieth Town to a 3
- 3 draw after being a goal down at the interval.
The previous Thursday they shared two goals with Bangor
University College at Bangor. Scorers for YMCA were
Hugh Hughes, G. M. Jones and Dick Jones and for Criccieth
D. A. Roberts (2) and A. Stoll.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 3rd September, 1971.
PWLLHELI RES
ON TARGET - Pwllheli Reserves maintained their
position at the top of the Caernarfon & District
League with a convincing 6 - 1 home victory against
Penygroes & District on Saturday. In their first
five games they have dropped only one point and are
setting a hot pace. They are also the League's highest
scorers. They were three goals up at the interval
and added a similar number in the second half. On
the target for them were Peter Griffiths and M. Williams
with two goals apiece and R. K. Williams and Geraint
Hughes with one apiece. Penygroes solitary goal came
from a penalty scored by Glyn Owen.
100% RECORD
- Llanrug United have made an impressive start
and are the only team with a 100% record. They handed
a strong Mountain Rangers team a 5 - 1 thrashing with
Arfon Lewis scoring three of their goals and Roger
Owen netting two. Rangers only goal, by Cliff Jones
came in the first half. The score at the interval
was only 2 - 1. However Llanrug put on the heat in
the second half.
DRAW - The
clash between Talysarn and Llanberis ended in a draw,
with the teams sharing four goals. Last season Llanberis
won the championship and the Celts were runners-up.
Llanberis, who had to call on their substitute early
on after Berwyn Jones had been carried off injured,
raced to a two goals lead at the interval, Gwyn Edwards
and Robin Bowden having scored for them. The Celts
fought back in the second half and drew level with
goals by Rhodri Jones and Gary Davies, but Llanberis
had only ten men for most of this period as left back
G. Owen had received his marching orders apparently
for arguing.
FIRST VICTORY
- Criccieth Town registered their first victory of
the season with a 2 - 1 win against Hirael United
at Bangor. All the goals came in the second half,
David Jones scoring for Hirael and inside left David
Roberts and new centre forward Gerallt Jones, who
was formerly with Nefyn United netting fro Criccieth.
AWAY VICTORY
- Nefyn United ran out deserved 3 - 1 winners
at Caernarfon against the Town Reserves, who up to
Saturday had not picked up a point in their first
five games. Tommy Roberts, Ellis Wyn Jones and Elwyn
Jones netted for Nefyn, with Ken Lewis scoring Town's
only goal.
NARROW WIN -
Bangor Normal College had to fight hard for their
2 - 1 home win against Harlech Town. Meilir Owen scored
both the students' goals.
CALLED OFF
- The match between Caernarfon YMCA and Bangor University
was called off because the college were unable to
raise a team.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 10th September, 1971.
PENYGROES SMASH
LLANRUG'S RECORD - The shock of the day in the
Caernarfon & District League on Saturday was Llanrug
United's home defeat by Penygroes & District.
Llanrug up to Saturday, was the only team with a 100%
record, while Penygroes had lost all their previous
matches. But the Penygroes boys sprang a big surprise
to run out 3 - 2 winners. They raced to a three clear
goals interval lead, their scorers being Glyn Owen
(2) and Robert Griffith Roberts, Llanrug fought back
hard in the second half and Roger Owen and Michael
Jones scored two goals for them but they were not
enough to avoid them suffering their first defeat.
EASY WIN
- Bangor Normal College ran out easy 5 - 1 winners
at home against Caernarfon YMCA. Ian Jones netted
three of the student's goals and Meilir Owen scored
the other two, with Norman Davies scoring YM's solitary
goal.
SHARED TWO GOALS
- Nefyn United and Talysarn Celts shared two goals
at Nefyn. Both goals were scored in the first half,
Griffith Williams for Nefyn and Alwyn Parry for Talysarn.
NARROW WIN -
Harlech Town at home defeated Bangor University College
4 - 3 in a closely contested match. On target for
Harlech were Ron Bright, Richard John, Bryn John and
Humphrey Williams, with Roger Goig (2) and Graham
Walker (penalty) getting the College's goals.
DRAW GAME
- Criccieth Town were held to a 2 - 2 draw at home
by Caernarfon Town Reserves, who in mid-week registered
their first win of the season by defeating their neighbours
Caernarfon YMCA 5 - 0. there were no goals in the
first period. Peter Roberts and David Williams scored
for Criccieth and Alan Jones and R. J. Williams for
Caernarfon.
C'fon & Denbigh Herald - 17th September, 1971.
TOP SPOT FOR
LLANRUG - Llanrug United are the new leaders in
the Caernarfon & District League. They followed
up their massive mid-week eleven clear goals win against
Caernarfon YMCA, by defeating Nefyn United 2 - 0 on
Saturday. They scored a goal in each half through
Aneurin Williams and penalty by Michael S. Jones.
STUDENTS SCORE
FIVE - In second place two points behind Llanrug,
are Bangor Normal College, who following their 2 -
1 defeat at Caernarfon in midweek, had a convincing
5 - 2 home victory against Criccieth Town. For the
students, who led 3 - 1 at the interval, E. Powell
(2 penalties), Eurwyn Morris (2) and Ian Jones scored.
M. Quaeck (penalty) and Alan Humphreys replied for
Criccieth.
FIGHT BACK TO
WIN - Talysarn Celts, a goal down at the interval,
fought back to beat Harlech Town 2 - 1 in a rousing
game. Ron Bright scored Harlech's goal in the first-half.
Howyn Griffiths who came on as a substitute after
half an hour's play For Ronnie Thomas, who was injured,
and Glyn Jones scored the goals to give Talysarn the
points.
LATE WINNERS
- A goal ten minutes from the end by centre forward
Glyn Jones gave Mountain Rangers a 4 - 3 victory at
home against Llanberis in a fast entertaining game.
The teams were level at the interval, sharing four
goals. Glyn Jones scored another goal for the Rangers
and Adrian Roberts and Reg Roberts got the others,
while Robin Bowden, Gwilym Williams and Brian Edwards
scored for Llanberis.
ROBERTS HAT-TRICK
- Inside-left Dilwyn Roberts was Caernarfon Town Reserve's
hero in his side's 3 - 1 home win against Hirael United.
He scored all their goals to complete a smart hat
trick. Centre forward D. Evans netted Hirael's only
goal in the first-half. At the interval the teams
were level. Hirael are strengthening their side and
have signed five former Llechid Celts players - D.
Davies (goalkeeper), Phil Watts, Arwel Owen, John
Baston and Gwynfryn Davies.
ODD GOAL WIN
- Penygroes, who snatched a point at home in mid-week
against Bangor University College, went one better
on Saturday defeating Caernarfon YMCA 3 - 2. Elwyn
Thomas (2) and Glyn Owen were on the target for Penygroes
with Norman Davies and Colin Williams netting for
YMCA.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 24th September, 1971.
TALYSARN ARE
IN SECOND POSITION - Talysarn Celts jumped into
second place in the Caernarfon & District League
table as a result of their 5 - 2 home win against
neighbours Penygroes & District, on Saturday.
The Celts hit a bright patch between the 15 and 17th
minute when they scored three goals in as many minutes.
Penygroes however, were the first to score, but soon
came the Celts blitz with those three goals by Gary
Davies, Glyn Jones and Rhodri Jones with D. Williams
netting the fourth to give them a 4 - 1 interval lead.
The game became more even after the break with Penygroes
fighting back strongly. Gary Davies scored another
goal for the Celts, with D. Davies netting Penygroes
other goal.
CHAMPIONS HELD
- Llanberis the champions were held to a 2 - 2 draw
by Caernarfon Town Reserves at the Oval. Inside-right
Brian Edwards gave Llanberis the lead but centre forward
Ken Lewis headed Caernarfon to equality before the
interval. Then soon after the resumption centre forward
Gwilym Williams regained the lead for Llanberis, only
for centre forward Lewis, with yet another header,
to snatch a point for Caernarfon ten minutes from
the end.
LLANRUG GO NAP
- The other clubs in the League were engaged in the
first round of the North Wales Coast FA Junior Cup.
Llanrug United, the League leaders romped into the
second round of the competition with a five clear
goals victory at home against Caernarfon YMCA. For
Llanrug Arfon Lewis scored a hat trick and Michael
S. Jones (penalty), and M. Hughes got their goals.
EXCITING GAME
- Mountain Rangers defeated Pwllheli 3 - 0, paving
the way to their victory in the first-half when they
scored two goals. It was a fast, exciting game, full
of good football, particularly in the first-half.
The goals that took the Rangers to the second round
were scored by Glyn Jones (31 minutes), Ken Davies
(41) and Adrian Robert (47). Pwllheli fought back
spiritedly but they could not make any impressions
on the rangers defence.
AWAY VICTORY
- Nefyn United were 3 - 0 winners away against Harlech
Town. Nefyn were given a good start when the Harlech
centre-half, in trying to head the ball back to his
own goalkeeper, found the back of his own net as the
goalkeeper had advanced out of his goal. John H. Rowlands
scored Nefyn's two other goals. Harlech in fact, enjoyed
a great deal of the attack but they just could not
find the net.
CRICCIETH FORCE
VICTORY - Criccieth Town, a goal down at the interval
at home to Tarwsfynydd Power Station, who operates
in the Vale of Conway League, forced a replay, the
teams sharing two goals. C.Williams scored for Trawsfynydd,
with Mark Quaeck equalising.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 1st October, 1971.
LLANRUG SNATCH
A POINT AT LLANBER - Llanrug United by snatching
a point in a 2 - 2 draw away against champions Llanberis
on Saturday maintained their top position in the Caernarfon
& District League table. The teams were also level
at the interval, sharing two goals, Brian Edwards
and Peter Evison scored for Llanberis and the Llanrug
scorers were Arfon Lewis and Arwyn Roberts.
IN SECOND PLACE
- Pwllheli Reserves after being knocked out of the
Junior Cup the previous Saturday, came back to winning
form beating Bangor University College 5 - 2 at home.
Victory took them to second place in the table. Pwllheli
were only a goal in front at the interval but they
went right on top in the second half despite some
spirited play by the students. All Pwllheli's goals
were scored by Hywel Lewis and Meirion Williams the
former netting three of them. On e of the college's
goals was a gift from Pwllheli's Bill Jones.
JONES WINNING
GOALS - Michael Jones was Nefyn United's hero
for he scored both goals that gave his side a 2 -
0 home win against Caernarfon Town Reserves, Jones
scored a goal in each half.
HIRAEL SCORE
EIGHT - Hirael United romped to an 8 - 3 win at
Caernarfon against the YMCA. They were five goals
up at the interval. However, YM showed up better in
the second half and scored three goals, but Hirael
also scored three. Hirael's goals were scored by D.
Evans (3), Phil Watts (2), D. Eardley, J. Williams
and W. Williams with J. Parry, Nigel Hardwidge and
John Williams scoring for YMCA.
TALYSARN GO
NAP - Talysarn Celts romped into the second round
of the North Wales Coast FA Junior Cup with a five
clear goals victory over their neighbours, Penygroes
& District at Penygroes. All the goals were scored
in the second half through Dennis Williams (2), Joe
Williams, Ronnie Thomas and Gary Davies (penalty).
CRICCIETH KO
- Criccieth Town were knocked out of the competition
in the first round replay by Trawsfynydd Power Station,
who won 4 - 1 at home.
WELSH AMATEUR
CUP - Both Mountain Rangers and Harlech Town said
goodbye to any further interest in the Welsh Amateur
Cup for this season when they were knocked out in
the second round of the competition. The Rangers went
into an early lead away against Mostyn YMCA through
centre-forward Glyn Jones, but Mostyn fought back
and goals by Stuart Roberts, Richard Godbold and Bernard
Welsh put them in the third round. Harlech Town at
home were beaten 5 - 2 by Rhayadr.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 8th October, 1971.
PWLLHELI'S UNBEATEN
RUN END'S AT LLANBERIS - Pwllheli Reserves unbeaten
run in the Caernarfon & District League ended
on Saturday at Llanberis, where they were thrashed
7 - 1. It was a sad day for Pwllheli. Just before
half time they lost their goalkeeper, who was injured,
and in the second half another of their players was
injured, leaving them with ten men to finish the game.
The Llanberis scorers were Gwilym Williams (3), Derlwyn
Jones (2) and Brian Edwards (2).
IN SECOND PLACE
- Talysarn Celts, who beat Hirael United 5 - 0 at
Bangor, now remain the only unbeaten team in the League
and move into second position in the table. Alwyn
Parry scored three of their goals with Ronnie Thomas
and Dennis Williams netting the others.
ON TOP -
Llanrug United keep their position at the top of the
table following their convincing 6 - 1 win away against
Criccieth Town.
EASY WINNERS
- Nefyn United ran out comfortable six clear goals
winners at home against Penygroes & District.
Dei Jones scored three fro them and Griff Williams
scored two. The other goal was a penalty by Michael
Jones, who failed to score with another penalty.
SECOND HALF
GOALS - Mountain Rangers, a goal down at the interval
at Harlech, turned on the heat in the second half
and scored five goals without reply. On the target
for the Rangers were Glyn Jones (2), Cliff Jones,
Adrian Roberts and Arwyn Roberts.
YM WHIPPED -
In a bottom of the table clash Bangor University College
whipped Caernarfon YMCA 7 - 1. Scorers for the students
were J. Obyrne (4), G. Jones (2) and S. Clare, while
D. Rowlands scored the YM's solitary goal.
STUDENTS EARN
DRAW - Caernarfon Town Reserves and Bangor Normal
College will have to meet again to decide which of
them shall enter the second round of the North Wales
Amateur Cup after sharing six goals at Caernarfon.
Inside-right Eurwyn Morris gave Normal College the
lead in the fifth minute but by the 55th minute Ken
Lewis and John Joseph Williams (2) had given Caernarfon
a 3 - 1 lead. Caernarfon looked in a sound position
but the Students were game fighters. Morris pulled
one back for them in the 60th minute and a penalty
in the 70th minute by Eryl Powell earned them a replay.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 15th October, 1971.
RANGERS ON TARGET
- Mountain Rangers were highest scorers of the day
in the first round of the North Wales Coast FA Amateur
Cup in the Caernarfon Area on Saturday when they whipped
Criccieth Town by eight clear goals. Leading their
goal spree was centre-forward Glyn Jones, who scored
a treble, netting two in the first-half, when the
Rangers scored three goals, and getting the other
early in the second-half. The other marksmen were
Adrian Roberts (2), Cliff Jones, Reg Roberts and Gareth
Jones.
TREBLE -
Talysarn Celts romped into the second round of the
competition with a 5 -1 win away against Harlech Town.
Ritchie Jones scored a treble for the Celts, whose
other scorers were Dennis Williams and Paul Davies.
Jones scored the first goal and the last two goals.
Harlech's solitary reply came from H. Williams.
IN SECOND HALF
- Llanrug United booked a passage into the second
round with a 4 - 1 win away against Bangor University
College. The teams were level at the interval, sharing
two goals, but in the second half the League leaders
turned on the heat to score three goals without reply,
Llanrug's goals were scored by Gary Edwards, Aneurin
Roberts and Arfon Lewis and an own goal by a College
defender.
EARLY GOALS
- Nefyn United at home also entered the second round
with a 2 - 1 victory against their neighbours, Pwllheli.
Len Jones and Michael Jones scored Nefyn's goals early
in the game. Geraint Hughes pulled one back for Pwllheli,
but there was no further scoring.
STUDENTS MAKE
SURE - Bangor Normal College made sure of a place
in the second round when the beat Caernarfon Town
Reserves 4 - 2 at Bangor in the replay. The previous
Saturday at Caernarfon the teams had shared six goals
after Caernarfon had been 3 - 1 up at one stage. On
target for the Student's were J. Davies (2) and Meilir
Owen and their other goal was an own goal by a Caernarfon
defender. Caernarfon's goals were scored by Vernon
Pitts and Ken Lewis.
YMCA WIN
- In the only League game played Caernarfon YMCA registered
their first win of the season when they beat Penygroes
& District at Penygroes 4 - 2.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 22nd October, 1971.
LLANRUG
WIDEN GAP AT TOP
- In atop of the table clash in the Caernarfon &
District League on Saturday Llanrug United beat Talysarn
Celts by two clear goals. As a result of this win
Llanrug opened up a four points lead at the top of
the table. A goal in each half by Meirion Hughes and
Derek Sayer clinched the points for Llanrug in a game
full of excitement.
NARROW WIN
- Pwllheli Reserves at home pulled off a narrow 2
- 1 victory over champions Llanberis. All the goals
were scored in the second half, Peter Griffiths and
Meirion Williams netting for Pwllheli and Gwilym Williams
for Llanberis.
LATE WINNER
- In a thrill packed game Mountain Rangers, 3
- 1 down 20 minutes from the end away against Nefyn
United, staged a great rally to win 4 - 3. Nefyn led
2 - 1 at the interval and early in the second half
went into a 3 - 1 lead. But the Rangers were not finished
and scored three goals to take the points. The NetFind
marksmen were M. Jones, G. Jones and Dai Jones, with
Adrian Roberts (2), Ken Davies and Cliff Jones netting
for the Rangers, the latter scoring the winner following
a mix up in the Nefyn defence in the last minute.
LONE GOAL DECIDER
- A goal was enough to decide the local derby
at Bangor between the University College and Normal
College. D. Powell's second half goal gave Normal
College the points.
CRICCIETH VICTORY
- In a late change of fixture Hirael United who were
to receive Caernarfon Town Reserves visited Criccieth
where they fell 3 - 2.
YMCA LOSE AGAIN
- Caernarfon YMCA lost 3 - 1 at Harlech. Scorers
for Harlech, who led 2 - 1 at the interval, were Stan
Roberts, H. Williams and Richard John, with Arfon
Thomas scoring YM's solitary goal.
CRUSHED
- Penygroes & District crushed Nantlle Vale 8
- 1 in a one sided North Wales Coat FA Amateur Cup
first round tie. E. Thomas led Penygroes's goal spree,
netting a treble, while M. Hughes and Glyn Owen got
two goals apiece and Ken Eames scored the other. Gwynfor
Hughes scored Nantlle's consolation goal in the first
half. Penygroes were 5 - 1 up at the interval.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 30th October, 1971.
LLANRUG BOOST
GOAL AVERAGE - Llanrug United consolidated their
position at the top of the Caernarfon & District
League and boosted their goal average with a runaway
eight clear goals win against Caernarfon YMCA on Saturday.
Derek Sayer scored four of their goals and other scorers
were Roger Owen (2), Gwyn Edwards and Aelwyn Allsopp.
Llanrug centre forward Michael S. Jones, who fell
awkwardly during the game, was taken to hospital for
treatment.
INTO SECOND
PLACE - Pwllheli Reserves moved to second place
in the table as the result of their 3 - 1 win away
against Hirael United, whose solitary goal was scored
by David Evans in the second half. Pwllheli were two
clear goals in front at half time.
NARROW WIN -
Caernarfon Town Reserves gained a narrow 3 - 2 win
away against Penygroes & District. Both Penygroes
goals were scored by Ken Eames, and the scorers for
Caernarfon were Ken Lewis (2) and Bryn Jones.
NEW SIGNING
SCORES - Bangor University College ran 4 - 1 home
winners against Criccieth Town for whom new signing
Spiros Parry scored their only goal.
CALLED OFF -
Harlech's home game with Nefyn United was called off
because Harlech were unable to field a team.
TALYSARN PROGESS
- Talysarn Celts made sure of a place in the third
round of the North Wales Coast Junior Cup with a decisive
4 - 1 wain away against Trawsfynydd Power Station,
who in the first round after a re-play had knocked
out Criccieth Town. After John Dee had given Trawsfynydd
a 20th minute lead the Celts hit back strongly and
scored three goals through Dennis Williams, Alwyn
Parry and Richie Jones before the interval. Two minutes
after the resumption Joe Williams made it four for
Celts, who afterwards eased off.
TO MEET AGAIN
- Llanberis and Mountain Rangers will have to
meet again to decide which of them will go forward
to the third round after sharing six goals at Llanberis.
The Rangers were 2 - 1 in front at the interval but
at one stage in the second half Llanberis had gone
3 - 2 in front. Llanberis goals were netted by Gerald
Roberts (penalty), Owie Williams and Ken Davies (own
goal) and the scorers for the Rangers were David Noel
Williams, Adrian Roberts and Cliff Jones.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 5th November, 1971.
TALYSARN JUMP
TO SECOND PLACE - Talysarn Celts took over the
second position in the Caernarfon & District League
table from Pwllheli Reserves by beating them 3 - 1
at Talysarn on Saturday. Pwllheli have the same number
of points as them but the Celts have a slightly better
goal average. Pwllheli went in front after 11 minutes
through G. Hughes and this lead they held until a
minute from the interval when Ritchie Jones brought
Talysarn level with a brilliant goal. The Celts held
the upper hand in the second half and clinched the
issue with goals by Alwyn Parry and Dennis Williams.
WON IN FIRST
HALF - Nefyn United paved the way to their 3 -
1 success away against Harlech Town in the first half
when they scored three goals without reply through
Len Jones (2) and Arthur Wyn Roberts. H. Williams
scored Harlech's lone goal.
NARROW WIN -
Penygroes & District collected the points with
a 2 - 1 win away against Bangor Normal College. Penygroes's
goals, one each half, were scored by E. Thomas and
R. G. Jones. Meilir Owen scored Normal's solitary
goal in the second half.
SCORED FOUR
- Bangor University College ran out four clear goals
home winners against Hirael United. Bryn Jones scored
all the four goals for the University College.
YOUTH CUP
- Caernarfon Unite Youth proved too powerful for Dolwyddelan
in the first round of the Welsh Youth Cup. Outside-right
Kevin Davies gave them a goal lead before the interval,
and right-back Kenneth Jones added a second after
the break. Nefyn lost at home 2 - 3 by Criccieth.
RANGERS MARCH ON
- Mountain Rangers made sure of a place in the third
round of the North Wales Coast FA Junior Cup when
they beat Llanberis 2 - 1 in a closely contested second
round replay at Bontnewydd. Glyn Jones scored both
the Rangers goals and Gwilyn Williams netted Llanberis
only goal.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 12th November, 1971.
LLANRUG STRETCH
LEAD AT THE TOP - Llanrug United stretched their
lead at the top of the Caernarfon & District League
to six points with their lone goal victory at home
against Pwllheli Reserves on Saturday. Their points
winning goal was scored by Arfon Lewis, three minutes
after the interval. Pwllheli had a chance of earning
a point when they were awarded a penalty but goalkeeper
Gwilym Williams brilliantly saved Jones's spot kick.
HAPPY DEBUT
- It was a happy debut by J.A.Bright for Harlech Town
for he scored the two goals that sunk Caernarfon YMCA
at Caernarfon. Bright scored both his goals in the
second half.
PENRHYN CUP
- Talysarn Celts cruised into the second round with
a 5 - 1 victory against Mountain Rangers at Bontnewydd.
This was the first time in 13 clashes between the
clubs for the Celts to be victorious. The Celts were
put on the victory path with an own goal by centre-half
D.J.Williams and it was a deflection by Williams from
an Alwyn Parry shot that led to another Celts goal.
The other goals came from Parry, Joe Williams and
Alwyn Lloyd. Rangers solitary goal came from a penalty
netted by Adrian Roberts, five minutes from the final
whistle following a handling offence.
SECOND HALF
GOALS - Caernarfon Town Reserves stepped into
the next round with a two clear goals win at home
against Bangor University College. After a goal-less
first half the Town turned on the heat and Peter Jones
and Alun Jones scored their goals.
CRICCIETH BEATEN
- Although Criccieth Town were first on target
away against Hirael United they were knocked out of
the competition by the Bangor side, which won 3 -
1. Hirael's scorers were Walter Williams, David Davies
and Tony Metcalfe.
LLANBERIS MARCH
ON - Llanberis reached the third round of the
North Wales Coast FA Amateur Cup with a narrow 2 -
1 win away against Penygroes & District. Llanberis
scored their goals, one in each half, through Brian
Edwards and Gwilym Williams, and Penygroes's goal,
which came in the second half, was scored by B.Davies.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 19th November, 1971.
HIRAEL SHOCK
FOR RANGERS - The shock result of the day in the
Caernarfon & District League on Saturday was the
home defeat of Mountain Rangers by lowly placed Hirael
United. Hirael won by three clear goals. This was
the Rangers second defeat in successive Saturday's
and they can have no excuses for Hirael fully deserved
their success. The Rangers never lived up to their
reputation and even when Hirael were down to nine
men at a late stage in the second half they failed
to score. Hirael were a goal up at the interval and
added two more in the second period, their scorers
being David Davies (2) and Phil Watts.
LED ALL THE
WAY - Criccieth Town led all the way in beating
Penygroes & District 4 - 1. This was Criccieth's
third victory in as many games and they fully merited
the points. Spiros Parry, who comes from Penygroes
and only recently joined Criccieth, banged two goals
into the net of his home side's team and other goals
were scored by Peter Roberts and Alan Wyn Williams.
E.Thomas netted Penygroes's solitary goal.
DRAW - Bangor
University College after leading 2 - 1 at the interval
were held to a 2 - 2 draw by Halrech Town. Buckley
and Littlejohn got the students goals.
PENRHYN CUP
- Six clubs were engaged in the first round of the
League's Penrhyn Cup and two of them, leaders Llanrug
United, and Llanberis, made sure of a place in the
next round. Nefyn United and Bangor Normal College
will have to meet again after sharing four goals.
Llanrug United ran out 5 - 2 winners against Pwllheli
Reserves at Pwllheli, their scorers being Arfon Lewis
(2), Alan Vincent Owen, Roger Owen and Gwyn Edwards.
Llanberis whipped Caernarfon YMCA 7 - 1 with goals
from Gwilym Williams (3), Brian Edwards (2) and Robin
Bowden. Nefyn United, at home were a goal up at the
interval, but Bangor Normal College fought back to
force a replay, Nefyn's marksmen being Tony Roberts
and Dei Jones while Elwyn Davies and Meilir Owen were
on target for the students.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 26th November, 1971.
LLANRUG, TALYSARN
MARCH ON - Of the five Caernarfon & District
League clubs engaged in the third round of the North
Wales Coast FA Junior Cup on Saturday two of them,
Llanrug United and Talysarn Celts, made sure of a
place in the next round with smart away victories.
Mountain Rangers were knocked out of the competition
by Rhyl Wanderers, who beat them 4 - 2 at Rhyl. Nefyn
United were leading by a lone goal at home against
Llanddulas, but the match was abandoned after 25 minutes
owing to the weather conditions, which prevailed.
So the game will have to be played again. Bangor Normal
College were leading by five clear goals at home against
Bagillt Hotspurs with only 15 minutes play remaining
when the game came to a halt. Some of the Bagillt
players left the field unable to continue. A decision
on this game is awaited.
HAMMERED
- Llanrug United, the League leaders, were in great
form, hammering Vale of Conwy League side, Diamond
Stylus 7 - 1. Llanrug United were three goals up at
the interval and continued to show their mastery in
the second period. Derek Sayer and Roger Owen collected
three goals apiece and Selwyn Allsopp scored the other.
CELTS FIGHT
BACK - Talysarn Celts trailing 4 - 2 at the interval
away against Vale of Conway League side Old Colwyn
fought back in grand style to win 6 - 4. Gary Davies
headed the Celts in front after 5 minutes but two
minutes later Robinson equalised. Alwyn Parry restored
the Celts lead in the 21st minute, but goals by Neale
(2) and Chapman ensured a 4 - 2 interval lead for
Old Colwyn. The Celts went right on top in the second
half and clinched a place in the fourth round with
goals by Joe Williams (60 minutes), W.Lloyd (65 minutes),
Gary Davies (penalty 70 minute) and Alwyn Parry (80
minutes).
EMPHATIC STUDENTS
- Bangor Normal College won comfortably 5 - 0 at home
against Bagillt Hotspurs, the students scorers were
E.Thomas (2), Ian Jones, Meilir Owen and Phil Brown.
Glyn Jones and Cliff Jones were the scorers for Mountain
Rangers, beaten 4 - 2 by Rhyl Wanderers.
HIRAEL HELD
- Because of the bad weather conditions only one of
the three scheduled League games was completed. This
was the match between Hirael United and Bangor University
College, which ended in the teams sharing four goals.
Hirael raced to a 2 - 1 interval lead with goals by
Phil Watts and David Evans. The students fought back
in the second half when they scored the goal that
earned them a point.
MATCH ABANDONED
- Harlech's home game with Pwllheli Reserves was
abandoned after 15 minutes with the score sheet blank,
but Llanberis home game with Criccieth Town was abandoned
before the kick-off.
C'fon & Denbigh Herald - 3rd December, 1971.
LLANRUG SET
HOT PACE AT TOP - Llanrug United are setting a
hot pace at the top of the Caernarfon & District
League, and their 4 - 2 win against Harlech Town on
Saturday gives them a five points lead. The match
was evenly poised at half time at 2 - 2. But Llanrug
soared to victory in the second period, the scores
were Arfon Lewis (2), Arwyn Roberts and Derek Sayer,
with Humphrey Williams and Billy Jones netting for
Harlech.
SMART RECOVERY
- Talysarn Celts, who are also challenging strongly
for honours, were 3 - 2 down at the interval at home
against Bangor Normal College, but they recovered
smartly in the second half to clinch a 4 - 3 victory.
Phil Brown hit an early goal for the students. Talysarn
equalised in the 20th minute through Dennis Williams,
but Eurwyn Morris restored the students' lead in the
27th minute and added another five minutes later.
Dennis Williams reduced the lead before the interval
and further goals by Glyn Jones (75th minute) and
Gary Davies (79th Minute) ensured the valuable points
for the Celts.
BIG WIN -
Bangor University College romped to a seven clear
goals home victory against Penygroes & District.
The scorers for the students, who led 3 - 0 at half
time, were S.Pritchard (3), E.Pritchard (2) and G.Jones.
LLANBERIS HELD
- Llanberis, after being twice ahead, were held to
a 2 - 2 draw at home by Mountain Rangers in an exciting
game on a pitch made heavy by the rain. Llanberis
led 1 - 0 at the interval through a Gwilym Williams
goal, centre-forward Glyn Jones brought the Rangers
level in the second half. Gerald Roberts restored
the lead for Llanberis but Jones ensured a point for
the Rangers with his second goal of the match.
NEFYN ADAVNCE
- Nefyn United booked a place in the fourth round
of the North Wales Coast FA Junior Cup with a resounding
4 - 1 victory against Llanddulas. When the teams first
met the previous Saturday the game was abandoned after
25 minutes owing to the atrocious weather conditions
with Nefyn one goal up. In the second meeting Nefyn
lead all the way. They were two goals up at the interval;
on target for them were T.Roberts, S.Roberts, Dai
Jones and Glyn Owen. Llanddulas's solitary goal was
scored by L.Cory.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 10th December, 1971.
PWLLHELI
KEEP UP CHALLENGE
- In the only League game in the Caernarfon &
District League on Saturday Pwllheli Reserves kept
up their challenge for honours by defeating Caernarfon
Reserves at Caernarfon. It was an interesting and
evenly contested struggle with Pwllheli snatching
the points with a goal in the dying minutes. Caernarfon,
playing neat constructive football in the opening
period, created many anxious moments for the Pwllheli
defence and should have scored more than one goal
by centre forward Martin Thomas. Pwllheli came on
terms with a great goal by centre forward Geraint
Hughes. Pwllheli supplied strong pressure in the second
period and Caernarfon goalkeeper Maldwyn Williams,
brought off many good saves. But Caernarfon were desperately
unlucky in not going in front midway through this
period. After Martin Thomas had forced goalkeeper
John V.Lewis, who come from Caernarfon, to a great
save, Thomas retained possession, but his shot hit
the post and Pwllheli had an escape. With time running
out everything looked like the game ending in a draw
when Pwllheli forced a corner on the right and Howell
Lewis netted with the flag kick.
ALVES CUP
- The twelve other clubs were engaged in the first
round of the Alves Cup. Mountain Rangers, the holders,
after being 1 - 2 down at the interval staged a tremendous
late rally to win 5 - 2 away against Harlech Town.
Reg Roberts put the Rangers in front, but Humphrey
Williams and Gerald Roberts were on the target for
Harlech before the interval. Centre forward Glyn Jones
levelled the score early in the second half and Jackie
Williams gave them the lead, with Glyn Jones making
sure for the Rangers with a further two goals.
WILLIAMS'S TWO
- Talysarn Celts, who were beaten in the final of
the competition by the Rangers last season, made sure
of a place in the second round with a 2 - 0 away victory
against Bangor University College. Dennis Williams
was the hero scoring both the goals for the Celts.
SURPRISED
- The big surprise in the competition was Bangor Normal
College's two clear goals triumph over League leaders
Llanrug United. Both the students' goals came in the
last ten minutes of the match through John Davies
and E.Morris.
BIG WIN
- Criccieth Town romped into the second round with
an 8 - 1 away thrashing of Caernarfon YMCA. This was
Criccieth's biggest win of the season and sharing
in their goals haul were R.Jones (3), R.W.Taylor (2),
A.Humphreys (2) and M.Quaeck, YM's solitary goal was
scored by G.Hughes.
EXCITING MATCH
- In an exciting game Llanberis beat Nefyn United
2 - 1 at Nefyn. Roger Morgan gave Nefyn the lead but
Brian Edwards equalised. Gwilym Williams scored the
second half goal that booked a place for Llanberis
in the second round. Nefyn had a chance to equalise
when they were awarded a penalty, but Roger Morgan
failed with the spot kick.
IN THE FIRST
HALF - Penygroes & District at home were knocked
out of the competition by Hirael
United, who beat them by three clear goals; all scored
in the first half.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 17th December, 1971.
LLANRUG HAVE
A SEVE POINTS LEAD - Llanrug United are galloping
away at the top of the Caernarfon & District League,
and their 4 - 2 win against Mountain Rangers at Bontnewydd
on Saturday gives them a lead of seven points. Unaffected
by their surprise dismissal from the Alves Cup in
the first round by Bangor Normal College the previous
Saturday, the Llanrug boys stormed through to a merited
win, and took a big step in their bid to lift the
championship. The Rangers were the first to score,
Cedric Williams giving them an early lead, but by
the interval Llanrug were 3 - 2 up and added another
in the second half to clinch victory. Their goals
came from Arfon Lewis, Michael S.Jones, Roger Owen
and an Islwyn Jones own goal. Rangers other goal was
scored by Glyn Jones.
TALYSARN HELD
- although they surprisingly dropped a point at Bangor
against the University College, Talysarn Celts are
still in second place. The previous Saturday, at Bangor,
the Celts beat the students 2 - 0 in the first round
of the Alves Cup, but this time the students held
them to a goal-less draw. The Celts consider that
they were unlucky in not collecting both points for
Joe Williams, Dennis Williams, Alwyn Parry and Richard
Jones each hit the gaol framework.
SET-BACK
- Pwllheli Reserves also challenging for honours suffered
a setback when they were beaten 3 - 2 at Harlech Town.
The South Caernarfonshire side were a goal up through
Peter Griffiths at the interval, but Harlech staged
a strong rally in the second half and slammed three
goals into the Pwllheli net, Gareth Roberts scoring
twice and Meirion Williams netting the other.
CRICCIETH POINT
- Criccieth Town sprang a surprise by holding champions
Llanberis to 1 - 1 draw at Llanberis. Criccieth are
showing improved form as their new players are settling
down in the team. Their latest signing is Harry Griffiths,
the former Talysarn Celts leader. Right-half Arwyn
Humphreys scored Criccieth's goal in the first half
and Llanberis equalised in the second period through
Dennis Jones.
LOCAL DERBY
- In a local derby clash Caernarfon YMCA were
thrashed 4 - 0 by their neighbours Caernarfon Town
Reserves. The Town team's scorers were G.Jones, M.Thomas,
R.Williams and K.Roberts.
PENRHYN CUP
- Penygroes & District stepped into the third
round of the Penrhyn Cup with a decisive 5 - 1 home
win against Hirael United. It was sweet revenge for
Penygroes as the previous Saturday they had been knocked
out of the Alves Cup at home by the Hirael boys. Scorers
for Penygroes, who had led 3 - 0 at the interval,
were R.Jones (2), R.Roberts, Maldwyn Hughes and Bryn
Jones with E.Jones scoring Hirael's solitary goal.
THRASHING
- Bangor Normal College were sure of a place in the
second round of the Penrhyn Cup by thrashing Nefyn
United 7 - 1 in the first round replay. Scorers for
the students, who led 2 - 0 at the interval were M.Owen
(3), Ian Jones (2), Phil Brown and Phil Roberts. Nefyn's
lone goal came from a penalty by T.E.Jones.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 24th December, 1971.
THREE CLUBS
MARCH ON IN AMATEUR CUP - Three Caeranrfon &
District League clubs made sure of a place in the
fourth round of the North Wales Coast FA Amateur Cup
on Saturday, and another club lived to fight another
day. Two clubs were knocked out of the competition.
Llanrug United the League leaders, playing at home
won the third round tie with a three clear goals victory
against Pydew Rovers, the Vale of Conway Club. Leading
by one goal in the first half when Pydew put up a
strong challenge. Llanrug made sure with two further
goals after the break, Meirion Hughes (2) and Michael
S.Jones were their marksmen.
HARD FIGHT -
Nefyn United, also at home, had to fight hard for
a place in the fourth round against Flint Youth Centre,
the unbeaten Halkyn Area League club, whom they defeated
2 -1. Tom Roberts put Nefyn in front in the first
half and Einion Jones settled the issue for them with
a second half penalty. John Gilzean scored Flint's
only goal. After a ten weeks absence Robin Parry returned
to the Nefyn goal and brought off many fine saves.
For the last stage of the match the visitors were
reduced to ten men as one of their players received
his marching orders.
STUDENTS IN
FORM - Bangor Normal College, away to Flint Old
Boys, ran out convincing 5 - 2 winners and are hotly
tipped to go far in the competition this season. The
students are playing well as a team and they thoroughly
deserved their passage into the next round at Flint.
Their goals were scored by Meilir Owen (2), Phil Brown
(2) and Daniel Roberts.
REPLAY -
Llanberis forced replay by drawing 1 - 1 away against
Rhos United, a Vale of Conway team.
KNOCKED OUT
- Out of the competition went Talysarn Celts, who
were beaten by three clear goals at Beaumaris. Also
knocked out were Mountain Rangers beaten 4 - 1 away
by Soughton, a Halkyn Area side. Keuith Barron (3)
and Gareth Davies netted for Soughton, and R.Roberts
for Rangers.
PWLLHELI RESERVES
HELD - Pwllheli Reserves, chasing for honours
in the Caernarfon Area League dropped a valuable point
when they were held to a 4 - 4 draw at Penygroes &
District. Penygroes were leading 2 - 1 at the break.
For the hosts, Rhodri G.Jones and Emlyn Williams scored
two goals apiece, while G.Hughes (2), M.Williams and
Peter Griffiths were on target for Pwllheli.
GOAL-LESS DRAW
- Caernarfon Town Reserves were held to a goal-less
draw at home by Bangor University College in a game
spoilt by a strong wind. Caernarfon applied strong
pressure on the College goal during the second half,
but the students defended well. Caernarfon however,
were unlucky in not getting a points winning goal
when a shot by Kevin Roberts had the students goalkeeper
beaten mid-way through the second half, but the ball
hit the post.
HARLECH SCORE
FIVE - Harlech Town registered their second successive
home victory when they beat improved Hirael United
5 - 3. Scorers for Harlech who led 3 - 2 at the interval
were Gwynedd Roberts (2), Gwilym Roberts and Humphrey
Williams with Phil Watts (2) and D.Evans netting for
Hirael.
GRIFFITHS'S
TWO - thanks to two goals, one in each half by
new signing Harri Griffiths, the former Talysarn Celts
player, Criccieth Town beat Caernarfon YMCA 2 - 1,
Trefor Jones netted YM's solitary goal.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 31st December, 1971.
LLANRUG TIGHTEN
GRIP ON TOP - Llanrug United consolidated their
position at the top of the Caernarfon & District
League by beating their neighbours, Llanberis 2 -
1 on Boxing Day. So at the half way stage of the season
Llanrug United are in a strong position. They are
seven points in front and setting a hot pace at the
top. The local derby at Eithin Duon was an exciting
affair. The teams were level at the interval and Llanrug
scored the decider in the second half. The scorers
for Llanrug were Gwyn Edwards, a former Llanberis
winger, and Arfon Lewis, with Derwyn Jones scoring
Llanberis's solitary goal.
IN SECOND PLACE
- Pwllheli Reserves took over the second position
in the table as the result of their two clear goals
home win against their neighbours Nefyn United. Pwllheli
paved the way to their success in the first half when
they scored both their goals. Their hero was Geraint
Hughes, who scored both goals.
RANGERS ON TARGET
- Talysarn Celts dropped into third position in the
table after crashing away against Mountain Rangers.
The Rangers ran out convincing four clear goals winners
with Glyn Jones and Ken Davies scoring two apiece.
The Rangers were three goals up at the interval, and
are now only two points behind Talysarn Celts.
NORMAL GO NAP
- Bangor Normal College continue to show up well and
they were in great form crushing Caernarfon Town Reserves
5 - 0. They were only one goal up at the interval
but in the second half they turned on the heat. On
target for the students were Ian Jones (2), Gareth
Wyn Williams, Elwyn Hughes and Meilir Owen. Victory
took the Normal to fourth place in the League.
HOME DEFEAT
- Criccieth Town was the only side to lose at
home. They were beaten 4 - 3 by Harlech Town. Harlech's
scorers who led 2 -1 at the interval were Humphrey
Williams (2), William Roberts and Gareth Roberts,
with Alun Wyn Williams, Alan Himphreys and Harry Griffiths
netting for Criccieth.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald -7th January, 1972.
LLANBERIS
MAKE SURE IN REPLAY -
Llanberis booked a place in the fourth round of the
North Wales Coast FA Amateur Cup with a 5 - 2 win
in a third round replay at home against Vale of Conway
club Rhos United on Saturday. Brian Edwards starred
in the Llanberis attack scoring three goals. The other
scorers were Iolo Owen and Adrian Jones. T.Turner
scored both Rhos United's goals.
NEFYN DISMISS
LEADERS - One of the surprises of the day was
the dismissal of Llanrug United, the Caernarfon &
District League leaders from the North Wales Coast
FA Junior Cup by Nefyn United, who beat them 4 -1
at Llanrug in the fourth round tie. For Nefyn, who
were a goal in front at half time, Tony Roberts scored
three goals, and Glyn Owen scored the other. Llanrug's
only goal was scored by Meirion Hughes.
CELTS THRASHED
- Talysarn Celts were also dismissed from the competition
when they were thrashed by five clear goals away against
Flint Old Boys. The Celts were holding the host to
a goal-less draw at the interval, but in the second
half they wilted under the relentless pressure.
EARNED REPLAY
- Bangor Normal College, a goal down at the interval
in the second round of the Caernarfon & District
League's Penrhyn Cup away against Harlech town, fought
back to earn a 2-2 draw. Humphrey Williams and John
Roberts scored for Harlech, with Elfed Hughes and
Ian Jones replying for the students.
PWLLHELI CONSOLIDATE - In a League fixture
Pwllheli Reserves consolidated their position in second
place in the table with a convincing 6-2 victory against
Caernarfon YMCA at Caernarfon. The YM failed to score
with a penalty, but Pwllheli made no mistake with
two spot kicks that they were awarded. J.E.Jones scored
both goals for YMCA.
LONE GOAL WINNER
- Penygroes & District had a tremendous struggle
at home against Hirael United before emerging 1-0
winners. A Rhodri G.Jones goal in the first half securing
valuable point for hosts.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 14th January, 1972.
VALUABLE POINT
FOR LLANRUG - Llanrug United, the Caernarfon &
District League leaders, collected a valuable point
in their bid for the League title when they drew 0-0
away against Talysarn Celts on Saturday. As a result
of the point they gained Llanrug maintained their
five points lead at the top of the table, and are
now in a strong position. The clash at Talysarn was
an exciting affair, for Celts, in third position,
are also challenging for honours. They have played
two games fewer than Llanrug but they are still nine
points behind the leaders. The Celts did find the
back of the Llanrug net, but the Referee disallowed
the goal on the grounds of offside, to the disappointment
of the Celts fans.
EIGHT GOALS
SHARED - Pwllheli Reserves, also challenging for
honours, were surprisingly held to a 4-4 draw by lowly
placed Criccieth Town. Pwllheli have played one more
game than Llanrug but dropping a point at Criccieth
was a setback for them in the title race. Criccieth
were 2-1 in front at the interval but Pwllheli fought
back to earn a draw in a game which had plenty of
goals to keep the spectators happy. On the target
for Criccieth were Mark Quaeck (2, one a penalty),
Alun Williams and Harry Griffith. And the Pwllheli
marksmen were Geraint Hughes (2), Meirion Williams
and Tony Evans.
HIT FOR SIX
- mountain Rangers must not be ignored in the title
chase and as the result of their crushing 6-1 defeat
of Bangor University College they are now only a point
behind Talysarn Celts. The Rangers were in full cry
during the first period when they slammed five goals
without reply into the Collegians net. Scorers fro
Rangers were Ken Jones, Dafydd Pierce, Gwyndaf Jones,
Ken Davies, Glyn Jones and Arthur Williams. And the
student's lone goal coming from the penalty spot.
BIG WIN
- Harlech Town registered the biggest victory of the
day when they trounced Penygroes & District 9-1.
It was Harlech's biggest win of the season, and it
came as a surprise as Penygroes have had some good
performances of late. Harlech led 3-1 at the interval,
and they turned on the style in the second half, netting
six goals without reply. On the target for them were
left wing pair Billy Jones and John Roberts with three
goals apiece, and Gareth Jones, Gwilym Jones and Ronnie
Wright, who came on as substitute. R.G.Jones scored
Penygroes's lone goal.
CLIMBING
- Llanberis as the result of their 3-1 home victory
against Nefyn United jumped to seventh position in
the table where they displaced the South Caernarfonshire
side. All the goals came in the second half with Brian
Edwards (2) and Gwilym Williams scoring for Llanberis
and Tony Roberts for Nefyn.
IN SECOND HALF
- after a goal-less first half lowly placed Hirael
United playing at home thrashed Caernarfon Town Reserves
3-0. On the score sheet for the hosts were David Evans,
Garry Black and Gwyn Griffith.
STUDENTS KO'd
- Bangor Normal College's recent success run was halted
by Anglesey League club Beaumaris, who beat them 3-0
at Bangor in the fourth round of the North Wales Coast
FA Junior Cup, a competition in which the students
had been tipped to go far this season. Beaumaris scorers
were D.Looms, G.Jones and G.Denham.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 21st January, 1972.
LLANRUG GALLOP
CONTINUES - Llanrug United's gallop at the top
of the Caernarfon & District League continues.
Following the two point they collected with a 2-1
win away against Nefyn United on Saturday they have
now stretched their lead at the top to seven points
and look in a strong position to carry off the title.
They have collected 32 points from 18 games. They
have lost only one game and have an impressive goal
average of 63 goals for and 15 against. Only some
bad slips in their next eight games can jeopardise
their chances. Goals from Meirion Hughes and Arfon
Lewis gave them an interval lead, Nefyn pulled one
back through Tom Roberts in the second half.
HAMMERED
- Mountain Rangers hammered bottom club Caernarfon
YMCA 7-0 and as a result displaced Talysarn Celts
in third place. They were four goals ahead at the
interval and added another three after the break.
On target for the Rangers were Gareth Jones (2), Arthur
Williams (2), Reg Roberts, Ken Davies and Cedric Williams
(penalty).
IN SCORING MOOD
- Bangor University College were also in scoring mood,
crushing Caernarfon Town Reserves 5-1. Victory took
the students to the seventh spot in the table. Caernarfon
were sharing the goals with them at the interval,
both teams having scored a goal apiece. But in the
second half the students turned on the style and scored
four goals without reply. Their scorers were Brian
Jones (3), Dave Pritchard and Mike Littedyke.
CRICCIETH CUP
KO - In the Alves Cup second round tie Criccieth
Town at home were beaten 5-1 by Bangor Normal College,
were T.A.Jones (2), E.Morris, Billy Riddle and Phil
Brown, with Mark Quaeck netting Criccieth's solitary
goal with a penalty kick just over ten minutes before
the end.
HIRAEL FORCE
REPLAY - Hirael United forced a replay against
Pwllheli Reserves by drawing 1-1 at Pwllheli. Both
the goals were scored late in the second half. Meirion
Williams netting for Pwllheli and David Evans for
Hirael.
CALLED OFF -
The League match between Penygroes and Harlech and
the Penrhyn Cup second round tie between Llanberis
and Talysarn Celts were postponed because of the state
of the grounds following heavy rain.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 28th January, 1972.
EDWARD'S TREBLE
FOR LLANBERIS - Llanberis knocked Mountain Rangers
out of the Caernarfon and District League's Alves
Cup in the second round tie played at Bontnewydd on
Saturday with a 4-2 victory. The hero for Llanberis
was Brian Edwards, who scored three of their goals,
and Peter Evison scored their other goal. Both Rangers
goals were scored by Arthur Williams. The teams were
level at the interval, sharing two goals and in this
period the Rangers had a slight edge. However, in
the second half Llanberis moved better and deserved
their success.
TOWN HIT FOR
SIX - Talysarn Celt powered their way into the
third round of the competition with a six clear goals
victory over Caernarfon Town Reserves at the Oval.
Caernarfon's young side put up a good fight in the
first period and limited Talysarn to one goal scored
by Richie Jones. However, in the second half, Talysarn
turned on the heat and scored five goals through Ron
Thomas (2), Gary Davies, Glyn Jones and Dennis Williams.
During the latter stages of the match Caernarfon were
reduced to nine men as two of their players Ken Jones
and A.P.Jones, had to be helped off the field injured.
But before they left the field the Celts had scored
all their goals.
LEADERS OVERCOME
STUDENT SETBACK - Llanrug United's success run
at the top of the League continued with a 4-2 home
victory against Bangor University College. Things
did not look to well for the League leaders at half
time for the students were on level terms with them
sharing two goals. But in the second half Llanrug
stepped up their play to win convincingly. Llanrug's
scorers were Arfon Lewis (2), Roger Owen and Derek
Sayer, with Bryn Jones netting twice for the students.
PWLLHELI'S BIG
WIN - Pwllheli Reserves hammered bottom of the
table Caernarfon YMCA 8-2 to maintain their second
place in the table, seven points behind the leaders.
Geraint Hughes scored four and Meirion Williams and
Howell Lewis scored two goals apiece. YMCA's goals
were scored by Norman Davies and Emlyn Williams.
COLLEGE STUN
NEFYN - Eurwyn Morris scored four goals for Bangor
Normal College, who beat Nefyn United 5-1, and Meilir
Owen scored the other as Dei Jones scored Nefyn's
consolation goal. As a result the student climbed
to fifth position in the table
PENYGROES HIT
FORM - Penygroes & District whipped Criccieth
Town 6-1 to register one of their best wins of the
season. Ken Eames scored three goals of their goals,
who led 3-1 at the interval, while the other goals
were netted by Eurig Evans (2) and Bryn Jones, with
Douglas Williams scoring's Criccieth's lone goal.
SURPRISE RESULT
- Lowly placed Hirael United, who beat Harlech Town
3-0, provided the surprise result of the day. On target
for Hirael were Phil Watts, Walter Williams and Tony
Metcalfe.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 4th February, 1972.
NORMAL COLLEGE
MARCH ON - For Caernarfon and District League
clubs were engaged in the North Wales Coast F.A. Amateur
Cup on Saturday, but only Bangor Normal College succeeded
in gaining direct entry into the next round. The three
other clubs have to play again to decide which of
them will go forward into the fifth round. Normal
College scraped through by the odd goals in nine in
an exciting and closely contested struggle with Gele
Athletic. The student's scorers were Meilir Owen (2),
Ian Jones, D.A.Jones and John Davies.
LAST MINUTE
EQUALISER - Llanrug United playing at home were
forced to replay by Colwyn Bay, who scored their equaliser
in a 2-2 draw in injury time. This was bad luck for
Llanrug for they had shown fine form against a strong
Bay side, which included several players who appear
regularly for the club in Division One of the Welsh
League. Llanrug were 2-1 up at the interval and it
looked as if they were set for the next round until
that late equaliser by the Bay. Gwyn Edwards scored
both Llanrug goals.
SHARED SIX GOALS
- Nefyn United and Llanberis shared six goals
in another exciting tussle. Nefyn were 2-1 up at the
interval, but Llanberis fought back to force a replay.
The Nefyn scorers were Tony Roberts, Geraint Jones
and Elwyn Jones, with Brian Edwards (2) and Ellis
Wyn Williams replying to force a replay at Llanberis.
A THIRD CLASH
- Hirael United and Pwllheli Reserves failed to settle
which of them will go forward into the third round
of the Alves Cup for the second round replay at Bangor
on Saturday ended in a 1-1 draw, the same score as
when the clubs meet at Pwllheli. There were no gaols
in the first half but in the second half they each
scored a goal, Walter Williams for Hirael and D.Humphreys
for Pwllheli. The third clash will be played this
Saturday at Mountain Rangers ground in Bontnewydd.
HARLECH'S BIG
WIN - In the League matches, Harlech Town registered
the biggest win of the day thrashing Caernarfon Town
Reserves by eight clear goals. This was Caernarfon's
heaviest defeat of the season. Harlech's hero was
Gareth Roberts, who scored five of his side's goals.
The other scorers were Gwilym Roberts, Humphrey Williams
and Robert Bright.
TOO STRONG
- Mountain Rangers were altogether too strong for
Bangor University College, beating them 5-1 at Bangor.
The Rangers led all the way and their scorers were
Arthur Williams (3), Martin Thomas and R.Roberts with
a penalty.
POINTS FOR CELTS - Talysarn Celts, at home defeated
Criccieth Town 4-1 after leading 2-1 at the interval.
J.Williams (2), Dennis Williams and Alwyn Parry were
the scorers for Talysarn, with R. Williams netting
Criccieth's solitary goal.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 11th February, 1972
HIRAEL
MAKE SURE IN THIRD CLASH
- The marathon second round tie of the Caernarfon
& District League's Alves Cup between Pwllheli
Reserves and Hirael United was settled on Saturday
when Hirael emerged as victors. In the first meeting
at Pwllheli the teams shared two goals and this was
the score also at Hirael in the replay. So there had
to be a second replay and this on the ground of Mountain
Rangers F.C. at Bontnewydd resulted in a 4-3 win for
Hirael, their winning goal coming in the fading minutes
of the game. Altogether the teams played 270 minutes
before the deadlock was broken. Both teams were again
evenly matched and at the break they were sharing
two goals. If the first half had been a rather tame
affair there was plenty of excitement in the second
period when five goals were scored. After Hirael had
raced to a 3-1 lead Pwllheli struck back in grand
style and scored two goals to bring the score level.
It appeared that the game would go to extra time,
but less than five minutes from time alter Williams
clinched the issue for Hirael and Gary Black scored
the other three. Pwllheli's Meirion Williams scored
his side's three goals to complete a smart hat trick.
LLANBERIS THROUGH
- In another closely contested match Llanberis knocked
Nefyn United out of the North Wales Amateur Cup in
the fourth round replay at Llanberis winning 2-1.
The teams were level at the interval, sharing two
goals, and Llanberis got the decider in the second
half. Brian Edwards and Gwilym Williams scored for
Llanberis and Gerallt Jones scored Nefyn's solitary
goal.
STUDENTS' GOAL
SPREE - Bangor Normal College made sure of a place
in the third round of the Penrhyn Cup when they trounced
Harlech Town by nine clear goals in the second round
replay. On target for the Students were Meilir Owen
(3), Ian Jones (2), T.Brown (2), J.Davies and D.R.Jones.
RANGER HAT TRICK
- In the only League match Mountain Rangers kept up
their challenge for honours with a convincing 5-1
win away against Caernarfon YMCA. The highlight of
the game was a fine second half hat trick by centre
forward Arthur Williams. The YM shock the Rangers
by taking the lead after 15 minutes, but Rangers fought
back to gain a 2-1 interval lead with goals by Martin
Thomas. The Rangers' team included four players from
their youth side.
NO TEAM AT TOWN
- The match between Llanrug United, the leaders,
was called off, as their opponents, Caernarfon Town
Reserves, could not raise a team.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 19th February, 1972
RANGERS MOVE
TO SECOND PLACE - Mountain Rangers kept up their
challenge for honours in the Caernarfon & District
League with a 3-1 win away against Pwllheli Reserves
on Saturday. As a result the Rangers displaced Pwllheli
in second position in the League table. After Meirion
Williams had given Pwllheli the lead, centre forward
Arthur Williams scored two goals to give the Rangers
an interval lead. Reg Roberts with a penalty in the
second half made the issue safe for the Rangers.
ODD GOAL VICTORY
- Bangor Normal College are not out of the reckoning
for honours and they gained two valuable points as
a result of their 2-1 home win against Talysarn Celts.
They are now in fifth position, three points behind
Talysarn and have a number of games in hand. The teams
were level at the interval sharing two goals, Meilir
Owen having scored for the Students and Jackie Smith
for Talysarn. Smith has rejoined the Celts after a
spell with neighbours Nantlle Vale. The match winner
was Daniel Roberts, who scored the points winning
goal for the Students.
NEFYN FIGHT
BACK - There was an exciting game at Nefyn, where
the United, 2-1 down at the interval, fought back
to win 4-3. Tom Roberts, Tony Roberts, Dei Jones and
Michael Jones netted for Nefyn, with H.Williams (2)
and John Roberts replying fro Harlech.
CONVINCING
- Llanberis ran out convincing 5-2 winners against
Penygroes & District. For Llanberis, who led 4-1
at half time, the scorers were Owie Williams (2),
Gwilym Williams, D.R.Hughes and Brian Edwards. The
latter injured his shoulder shortly after scoring
and was taken to hospital. C.Roberts and Ken Eames
netted for Penygroes.
KEEPER SVES
PENALTY - Hirael United beat bottom of the table
Caernarfon YMCA 5-3, their scorers being Phil Watts,
Walter Williams, Nigel Evans, Garry Black and David
Evans (penalty). Evans had another penalty saved by
the YM goalkeeper. On target for the YM were Norman
Davies (2) and John Jones.
SHARED EIGHT
GOALS - In a ding-dong struggle Criccieth Town
and Bangor University College shared eight goals.
The teams were also level at the interval sharing
six goals. Harry Griffith and Mark Quack netted two
gaols apiece for Criccieth and for the Students the
scorers were Mike Littledyke (2), Bryn Jones and Steve
Clare (penalty).
LLANRUG KNOCKED
OUT - Llanrug United, the League leaders, put
up a strong fight before they were beaten 3-0 by Colwyn
Bay in the fourth round replay of the North Wales
Coast F.A. Amateur Cup at Colwyn Bay. The BAY, fielding
a team which included most of the players who play
for them in Division One of the Welsh League, were
a strong outfit and won with goals by Mike Smith,
Mel Wright and a penalty by Mike Salt.
C'fon & Denbigh Herald - 26th February, 1972
LLANRUG HELD
BY HIRAEL - Llanrug United, the Caernarfon &
District League leaders were held to a 1-1 draw by
Hirael United at Bangor on Saturday. Llanrug were
off to a flying start, Gwyn Edwards netting for them
after only ten minutes. This good start led the Llanrug
supporters to think that the leaders would run away
with the game. However Hirael had other ideas and
they fought back to share the points with a second
half goal scored by Dafydd Evans. Hirael are a much
improved side these days.
FINE FORM
- Mountain Rangers were in fine form beating Penygroes
& District 7-1 at Bontnewydd. Centre forward Arthur
Williams scored four of their goals with Martin Thomas
netting twice and Dafydd Pierce once.
HIGHEST SCORERS
- The day's highest scorers were Bangor Normal College,
who thrashed Caernarfon YMCA with an 8-0 result at
Caernarfon. Leading the Students goal spree was Ian
Jones who netted four. Their other scorers were Meilir
Owen (3) and D.A.Jones.
CASTLEMEN HIT
FOR SIX - Llanberis ran out easy 6-0 home winners
against Harlech Town. It was in the second half that
Llanberis really turned on the heat, scoring four
goals, the scorers were Gwilym Williams (3), Owie
Williams, Robin Bowden and a G.Roberts own goal.
CELTS
REVIVAL - Talysarn Celts
after being held to a 1-1 draw at the interval fought
back to beat Bangor University College 4-1. Jackie
Smith netted two of their goals, one in each half.
The other scorers were Joe Williams and Gary Davies
(penalty) with R.White netting for the Students.
SCORED FIRST,
THEN WELL BEATEN - Although Criccieth Town scored
first through Alun Williams away against Caernarfon
Town Reserves they were beaten 5-1. Caernarfon included
several prominent young players.
NEFYN CUP KO
- Nefyn United, the League's last remaining hope in
the North Wales Coast F.C. Junior Cup, were knocked
out of the competition at home in the quarter finals
by Mostyn YMCA. Nefyn more than held their own in
the first period, but were unable to find the net.
The Flintshire side won with two second half goals
by J.Wood and B.Brander.
C'fon & Denbigh Herald - 3rd March, 1972
LLANRUG ARE
FIVE POINTS IN FRONT - Llanrug United strengthened
their grip at the top of the Caernarfon & District
League with a decisive 6-2 win against Caernarfon
Town Reserves on Saturday. They are five points ahead
of their nearest challengers, and are in a favourable
position to carry off the championship. They have
five more games to play. Caernarfon put up a strong
fight in the first half and only one goal separated
the teams at the interval. However in the second half
Llanrug turned on the heat and scored four goals.
Their scorers were Arfon Lewis (2), Roger Owen (2),
Gwyn Edwards and Peter Davies, with John Hammond and
A.Jones scoring for Caernarfon.
RANGERS AWAY
VICTORY - Mountain Rangers maintained their second
position with a 4-2 win away against Criccieth Town.
Centre forward Arthur Williams scored a hat trick
for the Rangers, who led 3-1 at the interval, and
Gwyndaf Jones scored their other goal. On target for
Criccieth were Robin Williams and Mark Quack.
CELTS BIGGEST
WIN - Talysarn Celts ran riot against bottom of
the table Caernarfon YMCA thrashing them by 13 clear
goals to register the biggest win of the season in
the League. Jackie Smith scored six, but the player
who created a big impression in the Celts team was
inside forward Dennis Williams. Williams not only
scored two goals himself but also made most of the
goals scored by Smith. Even goalkeeper Jeff Daniel
came on the scoring act for he netted with a penalty.
The rest of the goals were scored by Alwyn Parry,
Clifford Roberts, Gary Davies and Glyn Jones. The
YM are firmly entrenched at the foot of the table
with only four points from 23 matches.
STUDENT SCORE
SIX - Bangor Normal College, who are in with a
chance of honours thrashed Pwllheli Reserves 6-1 with
Meilir Owen, Ian Jones and Euryn Morris scoring two
goals apiece for them. The Students have only played
16 matches and have collected 24 points.
LLANBERIS CRASH
- Bangor University College, with a goal in each half,
beat Llanberis 2-0. Their scorers were Steven Clare
and Bryn Jones.
UNITED SCORE
IN EACH HALF - Nefyn United, also with a goal
in each half, beat Hirael United 2-0. Scorers for
Nefyn were Dei Jones and Tony Roberts.
C'fon & Denbigh Herald - 10th March, 1972
RANGERS STEP
UP BID FOR HONOURS - Mountain Rangers stepped
up their challenge for honours in the Caernarfon &
District League with a 5-1 home win against Pwllheli
Reserves on Saturday. It was in the second half that
the Rangers showed their superiority when they banged
four goals without reply into the Pwllheli net. And
playing a big part in their success during this period
was Dafydd Pierce, who came on as a substitute for
Peter Jones. There was a battle between the teams
in the first period and at the interval they were
sharing two goals. The Rangers scorers were MARTIN
Thomas (2), Dafydd Pierce, Ken Davies and Reg Roberts,
with Alwyn Morris netting Pwllheli's lone goal.
CELTS IN SCORING
FORM - Talysarn Celts were again in scoring form
thrashing Hirael United 6-1. So their last two matches
Talysarn have scored 19 goals to greatly boost their
goal average. Scorers for Celts were inside right
Ronnie Thomas; centre half Gary Davies; right half
Clifford Roberts; and centre forward Jackie Smith.
HIGH SCORING
AT NEFYN - In a high scoring match Nefyn United
defeated Bangor University College 7-4. Nefyn were
6-1 up at the interval and looked like running up
a big score. But the Students had other ideas and
in a fight back scored three goals. The Students were
awarded two penalties. They scored with one but Robin
Evans; Nefyn's keeper saved another. Scorers for Nefyn
were Dei Jones (2), Len Jones (2), Tony Roberts, Tom
Roberts and Einion Jones (penalty), with S.Clare,
G.Jones, J.White (penalty) and an own goal gave the
Students their goals.
DESERVED WIN
FOR COFIS - Caernarfon Town Reserves deserved
their 5-2 home success against Harlech Town in a game
in which all the goals came in the first half. Scorers
for Caernarfon were A.Jones (3), John Hammond and
Geraint Williams.
CALLED OFF
- The League match between Penygroes & District
and Llanrug United was called off because of a waterlogged
pitch.
LLANBERIS THRASHED
- Llanberis said goodbye to any further interest in
the north Wales Coast F.A. Amateur Cup for this season
when they were beaten 5-0 by Denbigh Town at Denbigh
in the quarterfinals.
POSTPONED
- The quarter final between the League's other representatives,
Bangor Normal College and Vale of Conwy club Dolwyddelan,
Dolwyddelan was called off because of the state of
the ground following the snow and rain.
C'fon & Denbigh Herald - 17th March, 1972
LLANRUG BOOST
TITLE BID - Llanrug United boosted their chances
to carry off the championship of the Caernarfon &
District League with a 4-3 win in a closely contested
struggle away against Pwllheli Reserves on Saturday.
Llanrug are five points ahead of their nearest challengers
and are in a strong position to carry off the title.
They have four more matches to play. At the interval
at Pwllheli the teams were level sharing two goals.
Llanrug's hero was Roger Owen, the former Llanllechid
Celts player, who scored a treble for them. Arfon
Lewis scored the other goal, with Emlyn Roberts (2)
and R.Humphreys scoring for Pwllheli.
BIG SHOCK FOR
RANGERS - The big shock of the day was the home
defeat of second place Mountain Rangers by Harlech
Town. At the break the teams were level, sharing two
goals, but in the second period Harlech clinched the
points. The Rangers goal came from a penalty by Reg
Roberts, and the Harlech scorers were K.Owen, B.Jones
and Gwynedd Roberts.
DECISIVE CELTS
- Talysarn Celts maintained their recent good form
with a decisive 4-0 win away against Caernarfon Town
Reserves. Jackie Smith scored two for them and their
other scorers were Gary Davies and Ronnie Thomas.
HIRAEL THRASHED
- Llanberis thrashed Hirael United 5-1 in a match,
which they led from start to finish. Scorers for Llanberis
were Owie Williams (2), Gwilym Williams (2) and Robert
Williams, with David Davies scoring Hirael's lone
goal towards the end of the match.
TOO STRONG FOR
YM - Nefyn United were too strong for Caernarfon
YMCA, who had only ten players throughout the match,
winning 6-2, J.R.Jones and Norman Davies scored for
the YM.
STUDENTS GO
NAP - Bangor Normal College, the League's last
representative left in the North Wales Coast F.A.
amateur Cup competition, powered their way into the
semi-final with a five clear goals victory away against
Dolwyddelan, the Vale of Conway League club. In the
semi-final they will meet Denbigh Town. They were
in great form at Dolwyddelan and emphasised their
superiority in the second half when they scored four
of their goals. Their marksmen were Ian Jones (2),
Meilir Owen, E.Powell (penalty) and centre half Gary
Gill, whose goal was the first of the season.
C'fon & Denbigh Herald - 24th March, 1972
LLANRUG'S TITLE
HOPES ARE BRIGHT - Llanrug United brightened their
hopes of pulling off the Caernarfon & District
League championship with a 2-0 home victory against
Hirael United on Saturday. Hirael, an improved side
o f late, held the League leaders in the first period,
but after the break Llanrug clinched two valuable
points with goals by Selwyn Allsopp and Gwyn Edwards.
The victory stretched Llanrug's lead at the top to
seven points.
RANGERS BEATEN
AGAIN - What has happened to Mountain Rangers
? For the second successive Saturday they crashed
at home when they were beaten by two clear goals by
Caernarfon Town Reserves. The previous Saturday Harlech
Town beat them at home. Caernarfon collected the points
with two second half goals by Ken Jones and Alan Roberts.
CONVINCING CELTS
- The Rangers remain in second place, but Talysarn
Celts, who ran out convincing 5-1 winners away against
Caernarfon YMCA, are only a point behind them with
a game in hand. Scorers for Talysarn were Gary Davies,
Ronnie Thomas, Glyn Jones, Jackie Smith and Joe Williams,
with L.G.Williams netting YM's solitary goal.
PWLLHELI THRASHED
- Bangor Normal College continue to show good form.
They thrashed Pwllheli Reserves 8-2 at Pwllheli after
leading 4-0 at the interval. On target for the Students
were Meilir Owen (3), Ian Jones (2), Daniel Roberts,
William Riddler and P.Brown (penalty) with Cliff Jones
netting both goals for Pwllheli.
HIGH SCORING
AT HARLECH - In a high scoring game Llanberis
defeated Harlech Town 6-4 at Harlech. Gwilym Williams
scored a hat trick for Llanberis, and after the Llanberis
goalkeeper was injured Williams took over in the goal.
The other Llanberis scorers were G.Jones, A.Jones,
and Owie Williams, and the marksmen for Harlech were
Gareth Roberts (2), Graham Goodchild and Humphrey
Williams.
NEFYN FIGHT
BACK - Nefyn United, two goals down at the interval
fought back to earn a point in a 2-2 draw at Bangor
against the University College.
News
Of The World - 27th March, 1972
STRONG RALLY
- A strong second half rally, in which they scored
four goals, earned Llanrug United a semi-final place
in the Penrhyn Cup at Caernarfon Town Reserves. Both
teams were guilty of ineffective passing in the first
period, but after the break Llanrug went right on
top, with goals by Gwyn Edwards (2), Roger Owen and
Derek Sayer.
C'fon & Denbigh Herald - 31st March, 1972
LEADERS HELD
BY STUDENTS - Llanrug United, the Caernarfon &
District League leaders, after leading 2-0 at half-time
were held to a 2-2 draw by Bangor Normal College at
Llanrug on Saturday. Llanrug however are in with an
excellent chance of winning the League championship.
Roger Owen and Cedric Williams shot Llanrug into their
interval lead, with Meilir Owen and Jeffrey Gill netting
the goals that earned the Students a point.
COFIS THRASED
- Pwllheli Reserves thrashed Caernarfon Town Reserves
by six clear goals, their marksmen being E.Roberts
(3), M.Williams (2) and Selwyn Roberts.
RANGERS LED
ALL THE WAY - Mountain Rangers led all the way
against Criccieth Town and ran out 5-2 winners. Scorers
for the Rangers were Gwyndaf Jones (2), Reg Roberts,
Arthur Williams and Len Jones, with S.Parry and A.W.Williams
netting for Criccieth.
AWAY VICTORY
AT NEFYN - Llanberis did well to beat Nefyn United
3-1 at Nefyn. On the target for Llanberis were Owie
Williams, Robert Williams and Gwyn Owen, and Tony
Roberts scoring Nefyn's solitary goal in the second
half.
LONE GOAL WINNER
- But on Easter Monday at home Llanberis were
beaten 1-0 by Talysarn Celts. The Celts points winning
goal was scored just before the interval by R.J.Williams.
Talysarn's Saturday game away against Harlech Town
was called off because the Harlech ground was waterlogged
following heavy rain.
PENYGROES WIN
- Harlech travelled to Penygroes on Easter Monday
when they were beaten 6-3 by the home team for whom
Robert Roberts scored a treble. The other goals were
scored by Glyn Owen (2) and R.G.Jones, with Richard
Edwards and H.Williams scoring for Harlech.
HOME DEFEAT
- Nefyn United crashed to their second successive
Easter holiday defeat when they were beaten 4-2 at
home on Monday evening by Bangor Normal College. The
Students were leading by one goal at the interval.
Tony Roberts and Tom Roberts scored for Nefyn, with
G.Powell (2), Ian Jones and Meilir Owen scoring for
Normal College.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 14th April, 1972
PENYGROES HAMMERED
- Llanrug United powered their way to a runaway victory
to make sure of the championship of the Caernarfon
& District League at Penygroes on Saturday. Needing
only a point to clinch the title they gave a real
championship performance against Penygroes, the only
team to have beaten them in the league this season.
Penygroes never looked capable of repeating that performance
as they were outplayed in every department. Llanrug
dominated the exchanges throughout and the man who
had the least to do on the field was their goalkeeper,
Gwilym Williams. Williams, who lives in Penygroes,
was playing his 100th game for Llanrug, and no doubts
if he ever had a match with so little to do. Llanrug
attacked from the start and only a goal line clearance
from a Selwyn Allsop strike prevented them taking
the lead after only five minutes. Centre forward Arfon
Lewis gave them the lead five minutes later when he
headed in a cross by left winger Gwyn Edwards, and
in the 22nd minute he added a second when he chased
and tapped in a through ball by inside right Aneurin
Roberts, as the home defenders stood still appealing
for off-side. Richard Jones, the Penygroes custodian
did well to save a fierce drive by right-winger Roger
Owen in the 17th minute, but was completely beaten
by a header by inside left Arwyn Roberts in the 27th
minute, which hit the woodwork. Penygroes only scoring
opportunity came in the 42nd minute, when centre forward
Rhodri Gwyn Jones whacked a drive past Gwilym Williams
only to see the ball hit the post. Selwyn Allsop put
United further ahead in the 56th minute with a fine
shot, and Roger Owen scored their fourth in the 70th
minute following a good run when he beat two defenders.
Four minutes later Arfon Lewis scored his third goal
with a shot to the corner of the net following good
work by Gwyn Edwards, and in the 80th minute substitute
Michael S.Jones hit a fine goal with a shot to the
roof of the net. With only two minutes remaining Roger
Owen scored the best goal of the match, when in full
flight he connected with a through ball by Gwyn Edwards
to hit an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net.
LLANRUG ARE
CHAMPIONS - Llanrug United are the champions of
the Caernarfon & District League for this season.
They clinched the title with a runaway 7-0 victory
at Penygroes on Saturday. Victory was sweet revenge
for Llanrug as Penygroes & District were the only
team to have beaten them in the league campaign so
far this season, back in September with a 3-2 win
at Llanrug. Scorers for the champions, who have one
more match to play in the league, were Arfon Lewis
(3), Roger Owen (2), Selwyn Allsopp and Michael S.Jones.
So Llanrug have won the title, having collected 44
points from 25 matches. Their goal average is also
impressive having scored 89 goals and conceded only
25. Their last league match is this Saturday when
Criccieth Town are the visitors to Llanrug, and the
championship cup will be presented to them.
CELTS IN SECOND
PLACE - Who will be the runners-up ? This is a
question, which has yet to be decided. Talysarn Celts
disposed of Mountain Rangers in second position with
a 3-2 win away against Harlech Town. The Rangers have
the same number of points but Talysarn have a superior
goal average, and the also have a game in hand on
the Rangers. At Harlech the Celts were two goals up
at the interval but they had a fight on their hands
in the second half as the Castle men came prominently
into the picture. R.J.Williams (2) and R.T.Jones scored
for the Celts with brothers Gerallt and Gareth Roberts
netting a goal apiece for Harlech.
LLANBER CLEAR
CUT WIN - Llanberis, with a goal in each half,
beat Bangor University College 2-0. Owie Williams
and Gwilym Williams scored for Llanberis. The Students
owe a lot to their goalkeeper that Llanberis did not
run up a bigger score.
HARD FIGHT AT
NEFYN - Nefyn United had to fight hard for their
2-1 home win against Criccieth Town. The scorers for
Nefyn, who led 1-0 at the interval, were Gerallt Jones
and Tony Roberts, with Harri Griffiths the former
Talysarn Celt player netting Criccieth's solitary
goal.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - 21st April, 1972
LLANRUG FINISH
ON WINNING NOTE - Llanrug United, the new champions
of the Caernarfon & District League, completed
their league programme on Saturday on a winning note,
betting Criccieth Town 3-1. The champions deserved
their success but the Castlemen gave them a hard fight.
All the goals came in the first half Michael S.Jones
and Roger Owen with a goal apiece put the champions
ahead, but Criccieth were in with a chance when Spiros
Parry pulled one back for them. However, Roger Owen
scored Llanrug's clincher just before the interval.
The championship cup was presented to Llanrug United
captain Elfyn Richards, by Mr Wilfred Davies, of Caernarfon,
the League's secretary, and Mr Bobby Haines, a member
of the League's Management Committee, presented the
trophies that goes with the championship cup to each
member of the Llanrug team.
SET-BACK FOR
NORMAL - Bangor Normal College suffered a setback
in their bid for the runners-up position when they
were held to a 2-2 draw by Mountain Rangers at Bontnewydd.
Centre forward Martin Thomas scored both goals for
the Rangers, who completed their League programme,
and Meilir Owen scored the College's two goals.
CLEAR CUT WINNERS
- Llanberis ran out five clear goals winners away
against Hirael United. Llanberis raced to a two goals
interval lead and after the break banged three more
into the Hirael net. The Llanberis scorers were Robert
(2), Brian Edwards, Adrian Jones and Gwilym Williams.
PENYGROES HELD
- Penygroes & District after leading 2-1 at the
interval at home against Nefyn United were held to
a 2-2 draw. Richie Jones and R.G.Jones scored for
Penygroes with Roger Morgan and Peter Griffiths replying.
C'fon
& Denbigh Herald - May 1972.
CHAMPIONS
LOST ONLY ONE GAME
In winning
the championship of the Caernarfon and District League
this season, Llanrug United lost only one of their
26 matches and held the top spot in the table from
September.
When they rejoined
the League in 1968 after a lapse of ten years, their
capital was only £1.12 ½ (£1 2s
6d). But there was plenty of enthusiasm. Their main
problem in re-starting was finding a suitable field,
but this was soon resolved when Mr William Pritchard
, Cefn Llwyd Farm, a former Llanrug player, came to
club's aid by allowing them the use of Eithin Duon
field.
In 1970 the club
were offered a chance of buying the field and after
making extra efforts to raise the money, not only
for the purchase of the field, but for new dressing
rooms, reseeding, refencing and the erection of gates
and barriers, this year the club achieved both their
targets and still boast a healthy bank balance. And
that balance would be used for further improvements
to the field and to provide even better facilities
both for the players and supporters.
Mr Bob Thomas the
club chairman, stated that the club's policy is to
develop, encourage and provide facilities for boys
under 15, youths under 18 and seniors to actively
participate in amateur football. He paid tribute to
the work put in by the secretary Mr Arfon Davies and
treasurer Mr George Lovatt, but stressed that success
was largely due to an active, enthusiastic and hard
working committee, where every one had their part
to play.
He praised the
fine efforts of the ladies committee under the chairmanship
of Mrs Nancy Lloyd Jones, who had provided refreshments
at all the home games, organised whist drives, concerts
and raffles, and also thanked the people of the district
for their encouragement and active support.
The team manager
Mr Gwilym Lloyd Jones and captain Elfyn Richards both
feel that the work put in by the ladies and men's
committees has been reflected in the team, who have
responded magnificently, as a past performances have
proved. In addition to the players natural ability,
the right blend of experience and youth has resulted
in a highly successful team of which they are very
proud .
The president of
the club Mr Ernest Fildes, Rhythallt Hotel, summed
up the reason for their success by quoting the club's
motto " In unity there is strength ".
CYN DYMHORAU / PAST SEASONS
