

Druids show their grit in spite of decisions
10 man Druids showed their grit and determination to hold on to a 0-0 draw with Llanelli Town AFC. Druids who have twice lost to Llanelli in phase 1 knew they were in for another hard fought game when ex-swansea and Premier League player Leon Britton stepped down from the coach at The Rock. Druids who were missing Naim Arsan, due to international call up. Fielded and experienced side who would want to make sure the Ancients started Phase 2 in the best possible way. This came

BULMER JOINS DRUIDS
The January Transfer window delivers another new signing for Cefn Druids, this time in the shape of a new reserve keeper. Nik Bulmer brings with him a whole wealth of experience playing for Rhyl, Connahs Quay Nomads, Airbus and most recently with Bangor City. The Chester-born 'keeper signed for Manchester United as an 11 year old, spending five years there, before joining Queens Park Rangers. A regular member of The R's U18s side, he was loaned to Hayes and Yeading before bei

A glimmer of last season at Latham Park
Druids arrived at the last game of Phase 1 already knowing they had been consigned to the Relegation Conference (Bottom 6) where as Newtown had long secured Top 6 football. An unbeaten record at Latham Park and some impressive results on the road have shown a strong resilient Newtown side, who would be looking to brush the Ancients aside. Huw decided to mix things up benching Arsan, Mudimu & Rittenberg regular starting XI players, introducing Jack Kenny, making his debut - wi

KENNY JOINS DRUIDS
The club is pleased to announce the signing of forward Jack Kenny from Connahs Quay Nomads. Kenny had previously played in the Welsh Premier League at both Rhyl and Prestatyn Town with a record of nine goals in 25 starts. Kenny had also previously played at Alsager Town and Atherton Collieries. Huw Griffiths said on the signing " It's a really good signing ... He's a good age, he's a teacher - so he's a leader - and he's got fantastic work rate and a fantastic work ethic."He'

JOHN OWEN JOINS THE ANCIENTS
Cefn Druids are pleased to announce the signing of John Owen from Llandudno, the Club has had interest in the forward for some time and has followed his progress since his summer move to the seasiders. Welsh speaker Owen, from the Porthmadog area spent six years at Bangor City moving on to Porthmadog, Rhyl, Llandudno before a move to Aberystwyth, where he was a prolific goal scorer. Owen will add some real quality to this Ancients side as they prepare for a Phase 2 battle and


TNS show their class over Christmas
The New Saints 7-0 Cefn Druids Attendance: 281 Referee: Iwan Griffith The champions sealed a top six place after they thrashed Cefn Druids at Park Hall. Ryan Brobbel's opener ten minutes into the game set the tone for the afternoon, the midfielder beating a couple of defenders before his shot went in via a deflection. Striker Kurtis Byrne then added a second on 18', latching onto a Simon Spender pass before slotting home. Jamie Mullan sprang the offside trap to make it three

The Call goes out: "BACK THE BOYS"
Druids delivered the best possible gift for fans before christmas with an away win at Aberystwyth over Nev Powell's men. The Ancients head into their last 4 games of Phase One and its a tough test with TNS twice followed by Barry Town and Newtown. The confidence of the team is high and they will be heading into those games expecting points - That is why we need your help, the atmosphere created away at Park Av boosted the side to victory and we need to keep that momentum goin


Druids impress despite loss to Quay!
Druids headed into this game with a 'Free Pass' entertaining a top of the table side with an in form squad is never easy and Huw and the boys knew anything from this match would be a huge bonus in what has been a tough Phase 1. Nomads on the other hand couldn't afford to drop points as they hoped to strengthen their hold at the top of the JD Welsh Premier League. The opening minutes of the game came as bad news for Druids as a high tempo Nomads had all the play and pressed ha


Druids show real spirit to fight back to secure a draw!
The Lakesiders had raced into a two goal lead early on, Mike Hayes and Henry Jones having them two up inside twenty minutes. Two could have been three five minutes later when a chance was cleared off the line by Druids, before Anthony Miley fired over on the rebound. Further first half pressure failed to yield more goals, and Druids will be thankful. The Ancients responded after the break. James Davies brought them back into the game on 55' with a a close range finish, after


CEFN DRUIDS AFC TAKES PART IN STONEWALL’S RAINBOW LACES CAMPAIGN
* Druids laces up to show support for LGBT equality in sport * Thousands set to lace up for Wear Your Laces day on Wednesday 28 November The Welsh Premier League joins Stonewall’s award-winning Rainbow Laces campaign this month to back LGBT equality in sport. This year’s campaign from Stonewall, the UK’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality, is challenging fans and athletes to be ‘active allies’ and to play their part in ensuring LGBT people feel included