Aberystwyth Town FC have submitted all the required documentation ahead of the FAW's Licensing Panel meeting this Thursday. In doing so the Club acknowledges that it will not conform to UEFA Licence requirements, as First Team Manager Antonio Corbisiero is not currently on the UEFA Pro Licence course.
In practical terms the Black and Greens cannot qualify for European Football this summer anyway, so the effect is negligible, however the Club will ensure that the necessary steps are taken to comply with UEFA Licence requirements next season. Club Officials believe Aberystwyth Town FC are fully compliant with Tier One Licensing requirements and are hopeful of a positive outcome on Thursday. Haverfordwest County vs Aberystwyth Town
JD Cymru Premier Tuesday 5th April 7.45pm KO The Black & Greens are back in mid-week action again this coming Tuesday and face a visit to Bridge Meadow – home of Haverfordwest County. Antonio Corbisiero’s team come into the fixture on the back of a gutsy performance at reigning Cyrmu Premier Champions, Connahs Quay Nomads, where few could argue that Aber were good value for at least a point. Unfortunately, it was an astonishing penalty decision, converted by Callum Morris, that denied the Seasiders a share of the spoils on Friday night when their efforts deserved far more. Haverfordwest were in action on Saturday and fell to their first defeat in seven league games, going down 3-2 at Cardiff Met University. Substitutes Jack Williams and Alaric Jones were on target for the Bluebirds, who currently sit in 8th place in the league – three points ahead of ATFC and three behind Cardiff Met, who hold the all-important 7th spot which opens the door for a place in the end of season playoffs. This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides so far this season with the previous three all coming in the last couple of months. Goals from Mathew Jones & Sam Phillips gave Aber the victory in February on the night when the club celebrated becoming the first team to play 1000 Cymru Premier fixtures, before the two teams played out a 0-0 draw at Bridge Meadow ten days later. Haverfordwest then extracted revenge with a victory at Park Avenue in March. There are some familiar faces in the Bluebirds ranks this season. Ricky Watts and Elliot Scotcher both spent time at Park Avenue in the 2016/17 season under Matthew Bishop, whilst Haverfordwest’s current top scorer Alhagi Touray Sisay spent a few months at Park Avenue in 2019/20, netting 4 goals before the Covid pandemic curtailed the campaign. Bridge Meadow can be found by using Postcode SA61 2EX and tickets are priced at £7.50 for Adults / £5 for Concessions / Under 16’s free. This is the second of three successive trips on the road for ATFC and as the season nears its climax, the Green Army are needed more than ever! Come on Aber! JD Cymru Premier
Friday 1st April Connah’s Quay Nomads 1 Aberystwyth Town 0 Aberystwyth Town were left cursing their luck last night at the Deeside Stadium when an extremely controversial penalty award gifted Connah’s Quay a win, with the Black and Greens’ gutsy performance deserving a point at least. On a night of few chances Callum Morris’ 71st minute penalty proved crucial, with Cameron Allen going within inches of snatching a draw at the death. The visitors made a really positive start, having a lot of possession in and around Connah’s Quay’s area. Long throws from Ben Wynne and free kicks from Matty Jones and Jamie Veale threatened the hosts’ resolute back line, then Veale won the ball, found space and smashed a shot against the crossbar - a huge let off for Quay. Ben Wynne joyfully nutmegged Kris Owens down the right wing before finding Harry Franklin, whose effort was blocked, and Alex Darlington was inches away from picking out Franklin, but once again the defence held firm. Lee Jenkins then ghosted into a great position and his goalbound effort was desperately cleared off the line and Franklin appeared to be brought down in a great position in the box but alas no penalty came. Aber’s defence repelled some corners and long throws and Morris volleyed over the bar in injury time, but at the break Aber felt a little bit hard done by to be level, with keeper Gregor Zabret yet to make a save in goal. The hosts finally made a game of it into the second half as the direct long balls, free kick and corner count notably increased. Declan Poole had a free kick blocked and Darlington cleared off the line to keep Aber in it. A dangerous cross from Paulo Mendes evaded everyone in the box, and super Louis Bradford headed a last gasp clearance over his own bar, then in a rare attack down the other end Ben Wynne went wide. Bradford then flicked on Veale’s free kick to bring keeper Oli Byrne back into action, but then disaster struck as Lee Jenkins’ challenge outside the area was astonishingly given as a penalty to Connah’s Quay, and Morris gave the hosts the lead. Aber responded well with Veale’s set piece delivery dangerous on a number of occasions, Mendes hit the side netting from the right wing and Franklin volleying an attempt at the back post over the bar. With injury time approaching Lee Jenkins surged down the right wing and sent in a cheeky cross to sub Cameron Allen, whose cheeky header flicked just over the bar – agonising! Quay saw out injury time by running the ball into the corners, and Antonio Corbisiero’s men were infuriated as the final whistle indicated a desperately underserved defeat on Deeside. Aberystwyth Town fully played a part in this match, creating enough chances to feel they merited a point at least, but this was one of those nights when the stars seemed to be aligned against the Black and Greens, and they are certainly owed a bit of luck going into Tuesday evening’s match at Haverfordwest County (ko 7.45pm). Don’t go walking under any ladders! |
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