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twin towns football club
Dear Welsh friends, As co-president of Saint Aubin Guérande Football Club. I would like to ask you to consider studying several possibilities to activate means of exchange with your local football club. Our sports association will celebrate its 110 years of existence next September. We have more than 400 licensees from 6 to 70 years old. Several Youth and Senior teams evolve at the regional level. In parallel with our sports activities, we have recently developed educational and societal actions with the Guérande population, as well as in schools and associations. We would like to know if you would be interested in setting up exchanges between our two structures. We have had the experience of doing this with our Portuguese friends for several years, we go with our Veterans team to Portugal to participate in a tournament every year, and every 2 years we welcome a team from Portugal. We also hope to do it with our German friends from next year for our young people aged 12 to 15 with a trip to Germany one year and welcoming young Germans the other year. We would be delighted if we could study this kind of action with your football club, which we follow on the Facebook page. Thank you in advance for your possible future exchanges. Sportingly, Luc BOISSINOT - 06 17 63 49 52 - lboissinot@buromat.com Facebook Guérande Football : SAG Saint-Aubin Guérande football President Saint Aubin Guérande cid: image001.jpg@01D509D1.6020E100 Teamsag since 1911 Solidarity Ambition Generosity
Jumelage Interceltique Guérande Dolgellau Aliette Averty
17 / 09 / 2021


2018-19
It gives us great pleasure to announce that Merfyn Burrough is our new first team manager! Merfyn has plenty of experience working with youth players in the Porthmadog and Meirionnydd area and is already a big part of the town, now running the Unicorn with his family. Our new manager says he cannot wait to get started. Pob lwc Merf! Preseason dates and friendlies to be announced soon. Also if numbers are great in training, and we anticipate there will be, Martin Roberts and assistance will be running a reserves again
OSP
05 / 06 / 2018


Season 2017-18
The club wish to announce that Kevin Jones, the First Team Manager, has handed in his resignation, with effect from end of this current season. We thank Kevin for his loyalty, commitment and professionalism and wish him all the best in his retirement! Please, all players, give him your support in the remaining fixtures as the committee seek a replacement for the 2017-18 season. Any interested parties, please contact via Contact Us on menu Thank you

03 / 05 / 2017
FIRST TEAM MANAGEMENT & PRE-SEASON:

Stephen Parry and Jonathan Bates will be assuming the 1st team Management duties. Training wil start on Tuesday 27 June, and thereafter on Tuesdays and Thursdays and it is expected that all who attend will be at a reasonable level of fitness. ALL past, present and future players are welcome to attend. Targets//expectations will be discussed at the first session. Preseason training times and friendlies will be announced nearer the time.

28 / 05 / 2017

Please, all interested in playing next season, meet with me and Jon B at the Pavilion on Wednesday, 7 June at 7pm, for a chat regarding communication/training/signings. Thank you
Editor
02 / 06 / 2017
Not a great turnout, however admit that the change of day did not help. A positive discussion took place and it was stressed that all should, and will, be encouraged to attend training as the first friendly is on 15 July. Attendance, and attitude, at training is important towards achieving success, therefore PLEASE make the effort. Thank you
Editor
10 / 06 / 2017


Season 2016-17
Promotion to SPAR II and what does it bring? Three key players injured, one retirement, SIX Dolgellau lads potentially playing for Barmouth! It makes you wonder why you bother, what you have done to upset these lads, is it the money, is it false promises, who knows?? The disappointment must be obvious, small committee working hard and this....!!!! Withdrew the Under 16s last season for similar reasons, now the Reserves are in doubt - again, players who want a game, and play for their home town club, will be deprived!
Editor
17 / 07 / 2016
Well said
Dan
17 / 07 / 2016
Expectation remains that team will compete in SPAR and efforts will then be made to man the Reserves!
Editor
21 / 07 / 2016


Team Photos 1980/81
Would any one have photos of the title and cup winning side of the early 80`s as this was a side that was full of very good players,hence the success that they had,and at a time when the club was playing at a level that was just one below the 3 senior leagues throughout Wales,and unsurprisingly,this squad of players beat a number of those senior sides in the Welsh Cup and Welsh Intermediate Cup,and of course went on to win the League title and had success in the Cup also.
Brian Harvey
03 / 07 / 2015


Season 2015-16
Any talk on new signings, hopes for the season, etc.? Under 6 and Under 8 teams need Manager - maybe one of ex. Under 16s will coach, but then will need administrator/team manager? Anyone interested in running a Ladies team? please contact a club official.
editor
21 / 06 / 2015
Potential U16s, please note that when you reach sixteen years you are eligible to play for the Reserves/First Team, but not wilst at Barmouth, and with a likelihood of only FOUR teams in Llyn & Eifionydd, how many games does that leave you??


Editor
03 / 08 / 2015



rest of season
It will be good to see all of you signed players really committing and helping the cause for the remainder of the season. I will appreciate all the help that you give - thank you. In the meantime we will work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that a Manager is in place as soon as practicable.

12 / 03 / 2015
If anyone out there is interested in managing the first team next season please contact a club official ASAP. Thank you
Editor
10 / 04 / 2015
TOO LATE - Kevin Jones re-appointed! A direct correlation between the tenure of the Editor as Manager and the increase in popularity of the previous manager!
Editor
13 / 04 / 2015


Guess the Year and theTeam (players and officials)
See Photo Gallery
Editor
20 / 10 / 2014


JUNIOR SECTION
Please contact the club if you are interested in helping out with any of the junior age groups. In particular, we are desperate for help with the Under 10 and Under 16 age groups and must have a Manager(ess) for the Under 14s as a matter of urgency. Thank you
Editor
09 / 07 / 2014
PLEASE HELP! All age groups are in need of more players, but particularly the Under 10s who will not have a team without more interest before the end of this month!
Editor
06 / 08 / 2014


NEW MANAGER
cracking news for the club, all the best to the both of them
john
28 / 05 / 2014
Kevin Jones will take on the role of First Team Manager for 2014-15, ably assisted by Rob Evans, who will assume the role of Head Coach, building on the success of the Under 19s (and playing Cymru Alliance soccer in his spare time!). It is undecided how many teams and league(s); this will be based on numbers, and views of those, attending training. Kevin wishes to add these words, "I have played and watched football all my life so now have over 40 years experience of the game. I was born in the East End of London so had little choice but to follow West Ham along with my Dad and Grandad. Unlike today, with Big Fat Sam, I have seen some of the most entertaining West Ham sides of the 70s and 80s. My personal favourite would be Trevor Brooking and I enjoyed MANY spells of brilliant combination play between him, Frank Lampard Snr and Alan Devonshire. This is how I would like the game to be played BUT you have to work with the players you have available, so pass it if you can but get it forward if you have Andy Carroll up front! At Swansea University I played, and coached, a team to the University Championship, outwitting Loughborough on the way, who were a very good side. We outfought them and the winner came from a much rehearsed near post corner. The team played in what was then called the Welsh League. After Uni I played for many teams often ending up as the player-manager. I would like the team to be a mix of young and experienced players. The youngsters need experience around them but also to play without fear of failing and to enjoy the game. Having lived here for only 6 years I can be objective about everyone`s ability so all those interested are guaranteed a chance to impress. I won`t mess people around and will give you a straight answer. Pre-season training starts Wednesday 25th June at 6.30pm. Rob Evans and myself will be there and we`ll make it work."
Editor
28 / 05 / 2014


Manager??
REGISTRATIONS & FINES - all registered players please note that you are now able to sign for another club with the exception of those of you who owe money for fines. These MUST be paid beforehand and MUST be paid before you are allowed to play this, or next, season. Thank you
Editor
02 / 01 / 2014
Don`t want to name individuals, YET, but all those cautioned or dismissed owe £10 for EACH occurrence. The players know who they are (or can check with me) and the FAW know who they are, therefore no registrations before payment. thanks
Editor
05 / 01 / 2014
REMINDER - those who have not paid fines will not be allowed to sign for ANY club next season until the club is reimbursed. A list of those owing will be added to the Forum shortly. thank you
Editor
20 / 04 / 2014
All outstanding fines to be paid BEFORE the League Cup Final on 6 May, PLEASE!
Editor
14 / 04 / 2015


Name and Shame
From the picture in the gallery, i`ll go for Parry in goal, Glen Harris top left. Don`t recognise any others, Huggsy maybe??
Sion Williams
05 / 10 / 2012
In order, from left, top- Glen Harris, Stephen Smithies, John Williams, Martin Barrow Evans, Neil Thomas, Peter Edwards, front- Wyn Jones, Ken Ellis, Gareth Evans, Gwyn Williams, Steven Jones, Huw Ellis. (oops, forgot the keeper!!)(oops, oops, Cader Rovers!)
Editor
05 / 10 / 2012
Who`s Martin Barrow Evans? in the Name & Shame? it`s Martin Phillips!! There was only one Cader Rovers!! until half of us left & signed for Dolgellau Cubs!!
Gareth Evans
14 / 12 / 2012
Brother is Nigel (Huws Gray), lived in Maes Brith. (parents still do!)
Editor
15 / 12 / 2012
I know Nigel Evans and younger brother, but in the picture "name & shame" it`s Martin Phillips,(Felix)
Gareth Evans
15 / 12 / 2012
I stand corrected, hopefully Mr Phillips or Mr Evans will confirm. Sure both played for Cader Rovers at one time?
Editor
15 / 12 / 2012
deffo, Martin Phillips, the picture was taken just before a midweek evening game at Barmouth Rangers mid 70`s. I put the photo on flickr a few yrs ago. can`t remember the score though, could have been 8.0 to the Rovers?? poss Glen Harris getting 2 hatricks??
gareth evans
17 / 12 / 2012


spar midwales
how come the club does not have a link with the spar mid wales website to show all the facts and figures of the club
C. P. Jones
15 / 02 / 2012
Pleased you have raised this. Under `Documents` there are the club`s policies and website links. Should probably be re-named `Documents and Links`. Thank you.
Editor
15 / 02 / 2012


Some History
[1930] 1930 November. Dolgellau FC beat Aberdovery 6-5 in the Cambrian Coast Amateur League. Weather was a strong factor in the result with driving rain and slippery conditions.The return fixture two weeks later saw Dolgellau beaten 10-2, with conditions again wet and slippery. Sandwiched between these games was a 2-1 defeat at Machynlleth. Dolgellau`s team then was (5-3-2); T. Parry; E Evans, H.P. Harris; R.W Parry, Archie Jones, E. Brown; H.P. Evans, I Jones, R.L. Roberts, R.G. Lewis, Joe Roberts
Phil Humphreys
28 / 03 / 2010
To prevent confusion, Phil is the contributor not one of the players! It is working with the Reserve team Manager that has aged him! Thank you Phil- will add to the History pages. Anyone any more??
Editor
28 / 03 / 2010
[1939] Dolgelley Albion Football Club lost 3 v 0 to Machynlleth in the first ever final of the Gresham Cup, held at Dyffryn on Sea
Phil Humphreys
29 / 03 / 2010


old cup and medal trophies from 1952-54
just thought the photo might have been of interest for the gallery or history,but it seems that it is going to far back with DAAFC being a new formed football club
Pam
09 / 11 / 2009
Yes, photo of interest. Will use on side of one of web pages. Discussion Topic was opened, but no comments received, therefore until now, knew nothing about photo! You can send using Contact Us on control bar please. Thank you. PS - any more out there?
Editor
09 / 11 / 2009


Multi purpose-All weather pitch
Seen as this was brought up in another topic,I do feel it`s high time we had one of the above in the town,It would not only benefit the Dolgellau Football but all other sporting activities in the town. Sooner or later someone is going to get hurt in that cage,some of the juniors parent`s voiced their concerns last year,I know it`s all we`ve got,now`s the time to push for something better,Blaenau,Port,Tywyn and Bala all have one. Where we start is open to suggestions??

05 / 11 / 2009
As stated under another topic, lobby the local/county Councillors! Another option is to start a fund, bearing in mind that a location will have to be identified, e.g., school hockey pitch or merely re-surfacing the cage??
Editor
05 / 11 / 2009
I think if it is to be of benefit to all it has to be a new facility as the cage is to small for adult training anyway,the hockey pitch would be an idea,I don`t think it get`s that much use???
Dai Lloyd
05 / 11 / 2009
Following a near injury to one of the Under 11s in the cage last Wednesday due to the slippery surface when damp, the incident has been reported by the club to Gwynedd County Council. No feedback to date.
Editor
13 / 11 / 2009
It probably won`t surprise you, but we were advised that if we considered the surface unsafe we shouldn`t use it!
Editor
08 / 10 / 2012
This topic is now coming up to three years old. Have any of the concerns been actioned upon or have we had any feedback from Gwynedd County Council, with current weather conditions it is gettin very close to the time where training will be moved to an alternative location to the Marian.
Sion Redgrift
08 / 10 / 2012