Croesyceiliog A.F.C.

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Croesyceiliog AFC
Full nameCroesyceiliog Association
Football Club
Founded1964
GroundWoodland Road
Capacity200 (stand)
ChairmanMarc Thomas
LeagueArdal SE League
2024–25Ardal SE League, 9th of 16
Websitehttps://www.pitchero.com/clubs/croesyceiliogfootballclubpattern_la1=

Croesyceiliog Association Football Club is a football club playing in Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, Wales. They currently play in the Ardal SE League. The club was formed in 1964 as a youth team for pupils of Croesyceiliog School. It later entered a senior team in the Newport and District Football League and reached the Welsh Football League for the first time in 2004.

History

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Croesyceiliog was formed in 1964 by pupils at Croesyceiliog School after they reached an agreement with the school for the use of its sporting facilities. The club was initially formed as a youth team and joined the under-18 division of the Newport and District Football League the same year and later merged with Cwmbran Wanderers. The team entered a team in the senior league for the first time the following season, joining Division 2B of the Newport and District League. For the 1967–68 season, the league launched the Premier Division, of which Croesyceiliog became a founder member.[1]

The club won the First Division of the Gwent County League during the 2001–02 season but were not promoted. The team achieved the feat again two seasons later and were subsequently promoted to the Welsh Football League for the first time in the club's history after finishing the campaign unbeaten.[2] Croesyceiliog enjoyed early success in the Welsh Football League, winning consecutive promotions in its first two season to reach the First Division. The club suffered relegation to the Second Division in the 2008–09 season.[2]

The 23/24 season became the clubs most successful season in its history. All senior teams were champions of their respective leagues with both the Reserves and Youth achieving league and cup doubles. The 1st team dominating the Gwent Premier, going on a 21 game unbeaten run with their star striker Owen Llewellyn scoring 40 league goals and the team over 100. The Reserves had a much tighter battle but still ended up winning the league by 9 points and securing the Vibez Senior Bowl 3-2 in a memorable game against their neighbours Croesyceiliog Athletic. The youth league came down to two teams fighting it out for the title with Croesyceiliog placing one hand on the trophy following a key 4-1 away win over 2nd placed Newport Corries with a few games remaining. The team scored 89 goals in only 14 matches with striker Jay Pelopida contributing 39 of those. As with the Reserves the Youth won the 'Youth Cup' with a dominant 6-2 display in the final.

For the first time in its history Croesyceiliog won 5 trophies in a single season with all 3 teams contributing to that landmark season.

During the club's history, four players have gone on to play professionally in the English Football League: Terry Cooper, Andy Dibble, Glyn Garner and Christian Doidge.[1]

Honours

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Club Officials

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PositionName
ChairmanWales Marc Thomas
SecretaryWales Stuart Brown
Vice ChairmanWales Andrew Howells
Commercial ManagerWales Chris Evans
TreasurerWales Sharon Williams
Lifelong President Wales Robert Urie
Committee MembersWales Alan Jones, Paul Couzens, “Bazza”, Sam Hoskin, Mario “Mbeumo” Natale, Jack “Tesco” Sainsburys, Kate Culleton

Ground

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The club is based at Woodland Road in Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran.

1st Team (Ardal Leagues South East)

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Squad

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PositionName
ManagerPaul Brown
Assistant ManagerLewis Clare
PhysioJames Kitson

The Development Squad

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Squad

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Coaching Staff

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PositionName
ManagerWales Stephen Culleton
Assistant ManagersWales Linze Meredith

Youth System

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Squad

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Coaching Staff

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Miscellaneous

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Notable former players

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Croesyceiliog". Archived from the original on 9 May 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ a b "Croesyceiliog". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
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51°39′21″N 3°0′41.4″W / 51.65583°N 3.011500°W / 51.65583; -3.011500

    Croesyceiliog AFC
    Full nameCroesyceiliog Association
    Football Club
    Founded1964
    GroundWoodland Road
    Capacity200 (stand)
    ChairmanMarc Thomas
    LeagueArdal SE League
    2024–25Ardal SE League, 9th of 16
    Websitehttps://www.pitchero.com/clubs/croesyceiliogfootballclubpattern_la1=

    Croesyceiliog Association Football Club is a football club playing in Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, Wales. They currently play in the Ardal SE League. The club was formed in 1964 as a youth team for pupils of Croesyceiliog School. It later entered a senior team in the Newport and District Football League and reached the Welsh Football League for the first time in 2004.

    History

    Croesyceiliog was formed in 1964 by pupils at Croesyceiliog School after they reached an agreement with the school for the use of its sporting facilities. The club was initially formed as a youth team and joined the under-18 division of the Newport and District Football League the same year and later merged with Cwmbran Wanderers. The team entered a team in the senior league for the first time the following season, joining Division 2B of the Newport and District League. For the 1967–68 season, the league launched the Premier Division, of which Croesyceiliog became a founder member.[1]

    The club won the First Division of the Gwent County League during the 2001–02 season but were not promoted. The team achieved the feat again two seasons later and were subsequently promoted to the Welsh Football League for the first time in the club's history after finishing the campaign unbeaten.[2] Croesyceiliog enjoyed early success in the Welsh Football League, winning consecutive promotions in its first two season to reach the First Division. The club suffered relegation to the Second Division in the 2008–09 season.[2]

    The 23/24 season became the clubs most successful season in its history. All senior teams were champions of their respective leagues with both the Reserves and Youth achieving league and cup doubles. The 1st team dominating the Gwent Premier, going on a 21 game unbeaten run with their star striker Owen Llewellyn scoring 40 league goals and the team over 100. The Reserves had a much tighter battle but still ended up winning the league by 9 points and securing the Vibez Senior Bowl 3-2 in a memorable game against their neighbours Croesyceiliog Athletic. The youth league came down to two teams fighting it out for the title with Croesyceiliog placing one hand on the trophy following a key 4-1 away win over 2nd placed Newport Corries with a few games remaining. The team scored 89 goals in only 14 matches with striker Jay Pelopida contributing 39 of those. As with the Reserves the Youth won the 'Youth Cup' with a dominant 6-2 display in the final.

    For the first time in its history Croesyceiliog won 5 trophies in a single season with all 3 teams contributing to that landmark season.

    During the club's history, four players have gone on to play professionally in the English Football League: Terry Cooper, Andy Dibble, Glyn Garner and Christian Doidge.[1]

    Honours


    Club Officials

    PositionName
    ChairmanWales Marc Thomas
    SecretaryWales Stuart Brown
    Vice ChairmanWales Andrew Howells
    Commercial ManagerWales Chris Evans
    TreasurerWales Sharon Williams
    Lifelong President Wales Robert Urie
    Committee MembersWales Alan Jones, Paul Couzens, “Bazza”, Sam Hoskin, Mario “Mbeumo” Natale, Jack “Tesco” Sainsburys, Kate Culleton

    Ground

    The club is based at Woodland Road in Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran.

    1st Team (Ardal Leagues South East)

    Squad

    PositionName
    ManagerPaul Brown
    Assistant ManagerLewis Clare
    PhysioJames Kitson

    The Development Squad

    Squad

    Coaching Staff

    PositionName
    ManagerWales Stephen Culleton
    Assistant ManagersWales Linze Meredith

    Youth System

    Squad

    Coaching Staff

    Miscellaneous

    Notable former players

    References

    1. ^ a b "Croesyceiliog". Archived from the original on 9 May 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
    2. ^ a b "Croesyceiliog". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
    • Official website

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