Aberystwyth Town FC are delighted to announce the recruitment of local boy Harri Rowe.

19 year old Harri returns to the Club after 18 months with Haverfordwest County in the Cymru South. A left sided defender or midfielder, Harri developed through the Club’s Academy to become one of the stand out players in Aberystwyth Town’s all conquering Under 19s side which won the Welsh Premier Development League two seasons running, in 2017/8 and 2018/19.

He played for Shrewsbury Town’s Academy side for four years before returning to the Black and Greens set up, and has also represented Welsh Schoolboys and Welsh Academy select sides.

Harri has remained closely involved at Park Avenue during his time with the Bluebirds and is also an Academy Coach at the Club.

He told atfc.org.uk this afternoon: “I am delighted to be rejoining my hometown club. I had a great experience going away and playing at Haverfordwest, and now I can’t wait to be back at Park Avenue in an Aber shirt playing in the Cymru Premier.”
 
Everyone at Park Avenue welcomes Harri back to the First Team set up as Aber’s recruitment of local talent continues.

Aberystwyth Town are delighted to announce that young starlet Lee Jenkins signed a one year contract extension with the Black and Greens, and will remain at Park Avenue for the 2020/21 season.
 
At just 18 years of age, Lee is one of the club’s most promising talents, and has already made 39 Cymru Premier appearances since making his full JD Welsh Premier League debut in Town’s home victory against Llandudno in August 2018. He has also scored one goal, and what a legendary strike it was, as the Aberaeron based Centre Back sneaked in at the back post to get the goal which beat Champions TNS in November 2018.

Lee played a pivotal role as Captain of Bari Morgan's Under 19's double-winning squad in seasons 2017/18 and 2018/19 and produced a number of impressive performances for Aber's development sides in recent seasons. Lee stands at 6 feet tall, and is a no-nonsense defender with a physical presence who also possesses the technical ability to play the ball to feet. He was selected to play for Wales' u18 School Boys side in 2017/8, where he excelled in the central defensive position against old enemy England.
 
Arguably Aberystwyth Town’s stand out player of the past season, Lee was selected for the Welsh Semi Pro squad due to face England at Caernarfon in March, a match that sadly never took place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Lee told atfc.org.uk this evening: “It’s great to be able to play with my local Club in the Cymru Prem for another season. I can’t wait to get going again and to meet the new squad that’s being built. I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead this season and help achieve our target of Top Six!”.
 
Croeso nol Lee – rwyt ti’n llawer gwell na gweddol! Welcome back Lee – always better than average!

Aberystwyth Town are delighted to announce the arrival of Centre Back Sam Barnes, who joins from Widnes FC of the Northern Premier League.

28 year old Sam began his career with Liverpool Schoolboys before joining Stockport County, and he made his debut for the Hatters in League One at the age of 18, before going on to train with Manchester United. 

Barnes then moved to Hednesford Town, with whom he won the Evo Stick Play Offs, before joining to Colwyn Bay where he was Club Captain for three years. he then moved to Bangor City before entering the Cymru Premier arena with Newtown, whom he helped to a Top Six finish.

Sam left Newtown in January and most recently played for Widnes, before agreeing terms to join the Seasiders for the 2020/21 season. He has also played for Northwich Victoria, Marine and Glossop North End.

Sam told atfc.org.uk: "I am really excited to join Aberystwyth. I came close to joining in January, so I'm glad to get it over the line, and try to help the club reach the Top 6. With the squad being built by the Management, we have every chance".

Everyone at Aberystwyth Town FC welcomes Sam to Park Avenue, as Manager Gavin Allen's squad takes shape.

Aberystwyth Town are delighted to announce the arrival of talented 19 year old left back Rhys Davies.

Rhys, from Talgarth in mid Wales is a highly rated defender who joins the Club from National League side Hereford FC. Davies joined Shrewsbury Town in July 2017 straight from school, signing a two year scholarship with the Shrews, after playing Youth Football for Hereford FC.

Whilst at Shrewsbury Rhys reportedly attracted the attention of Premier League and Championship Clubs, having spent time on trial at Southampton, where he impressed, as well as being watched by Bournemouth and Norwich. He also went out and starred on loan in non-league at an impressive level for his age, playing close on 30 games for National League North outfit Nuneaton Borough and National League South Chippenham Town.

Davies joined Hereford in July 2019 from Shrewsbury Town and also spent time on loan with Merthyr Town last season, but will travel west for his football this coming season in the Cymru Premier.

Rhys’ father Gareth was also a professional footballer for Crystal Palace, Cardiff City, Reading and Swindon, and now works for the FAW Trust.

Rhys told www.atfc.org.uk today: “I am really excited to be signing for Aberystwyth and playing in the Cymru Premier League, looking forward to getting started and showing everyone at Park Avenue what I can do and having a successful season.”

Everyone at Park Avenue welcomes Rhys to Aberystwyth Town as we look forward to a successful 2020/21 season.

Aberystwyth Town FC are delighted to announce their first new arrival of the season, as Wales Under 21 International Owain Jones moves to Park Avenue.

23 year old Welsh speaker Owain, who features as a winger or a striker, was born in Swansea and played junior football for Pontardawe Town Juniors AFC before signing for Swansea City at the age of 10.

Jones scored 16 goals in 20 appearances for Swansea City’s U18s team and was offered his first professional contract in 2014. Owain was named as Swansea City Under 18s Player of the Year in 2014-15. In January 2017, Jones signed for Yeovil Town on loan and made his English Football League debut for Yeovil against Hartlepool United, on 4 February 2017.

Owain then moved from Swansea to Merthyr Town, had a spell with National league North side Nuneaton Borough and was loaned back to Merthyr Town in September 2018, where he scored 8 goals from 57 appearances.

On the International field Jones has represented Wales at U16 level at a triangular tournament in Belgium involving the hosts, Wales and Switzerland. In 2012–13 he was called up into the Wales U17 squad in the European Championship Qualification Group stage against England, Northern Ireland and Estonia.

Jones was selected for the Wales U19s squad the following season for their European Championship Qualification Group stage in Georgia scoring the first goal in a 6–0 victory in their final game against Moldova - a win which ensured qualification for the Elite Round in Portugal where Jones made 2 further appearances. In 2014–15, Jones was again selected for the U19s quad U19 European Championship Qualification Group campaign and started in all 3 games in Portugal.

Still aged 18, Jones was called into the U21 squad for the European Championship fixture against Bulgaria at the Cardiff City Stadium on 31 March 2015. He was an unused substitute in a 3–1 win. Later in the qualification campaign, Jones made his debut in a 2–1 win over Armenia.

Owain told atfc.org.uk this morning: "I am really excited to make the move to Aberystwyth. After some great conversations with Gav and Baz over the last year I feel that this is the right move for me. I can’t wait to get going when it’s safe to do so.’

Everyone at Park Avenue welcomes to Aberystwyth Town and we look forward to an excellent season together. Croeso Owain!