GRUFF
SEDGWICK

16-year-old local lad Gruff came through Town’s Academy until Under-13 age group before joining The Robins’ Academy at Under-14s age. He soon progressed through U15 to U16s and frequently played ahead of his age for the Club’s U19 Development side in the FAW National Academi North Development League.

He was named in his first senior squad on New Year’s Day 2026 away at Caersws FC before making his senior debut in the Welsh Blood Service League Cup as a late substitute in February. He was awarded his first minutes in the JD Cymru North the next month against Gresford Athletic and CPD Y Rhyl 1879 respectively.

Later in Spring, Gruff was one of four Ceredigion representatives selected to the Welsh Schools U16s squads that first travelled to face Manchester United Academy at Carrington and later facing England Independent Schools at Burnham FC, Buckinghamshire.

Gruff now returns to his hometown club to continue his progression in the senior game.