07-01-09: DANNY HUGHES REQUIRES OP
The club are sorry to announce that midfielder Danny Hughes is going to have to go under the surgeons knife next Wednesday. It was hoped that his injury was not as bad as first thought, but further x-rays on his ankle has proved he has a double fracture and will need a metal plate putting in place.

This scuppers any hope of Danny returning to football this season, but is still in reasonably high spirits and still hopes to get to the ground to support the squad.

30-12-08: YOUNG IN STRIKER SWOOP
Neil Young has added to his attacking options after securing the signing of 18 year-old Billy Webb from Warrington Town. Webb is described as a quick, energetic forward and has scored regularly for the Cheshire FA Youth representative side. Young commented: "Billy has been scoring regularly at County level and as with the other young players we have brought to the club, I believe, if given the opportunities he will score goals at this level".

Webb goes straight into the squad for the next home game against Trafford and they are likely to feature the leagues top scorer Scott Barlow who has scored 28 goals already this season. Colwyn Bay will be keen to avenge two previous defeats to Trafford this season having conceded 9 goals in 2 games against the visitors from Manchester. The Bay will also be looking to shrug off the disappointing Boxing Day result at Woodley Sports and return to the impressive form that was displayed prior to that game.

23-12-08: SPEARRITT SIGNS
Former Witton Albion skipper Tom Spearritt has signed from Warrington Town. Spearritt, who plays in defence, started his career at Wigan as a trainee and has also appeared for Cammell Laird and Runcorn FC Halton after being released by Southport.

In further squad news, Andy Moran has now completed his second loan spell and returns to Fleetwood Town. The club would like to thank Andy for his efforts during his time with us this season and wish him well for the future.

With Moran’s loan spell finishing and in an effort to add to the attacking options, Manager Neil Young has put in 7 days notice on a young striker and is hoping for a deal to be agreed in time for the New Years Day home clash against Trafford.  

15-12-08: CLUB MEMBERS TRAVEL HALF PRICE
All fans that hold a current membership card will be offered half price travel on the players coach for Colwyn Bay’s away match to Lancaster City on the 20th December.  This will be on a first come first served basis.

Trefor has already updated me to say seats are going fast for this one, so book early if you want to travel on the players coach. For further details please call Trefor Jones on 0776 529 8912  

11-12-08: RORY WHO?
After interviewing Colwyn Bay FC's Dave Challinor in November, December's issue of 4-4-2 carried a double page spread on the man with the world record breaking throw.

Move over Rory Delap! Meet former Tranmere defender Dave Challinor, world record holder and long throw specialist. Weekend Wonders went to find out his trade secrets…. Send these tips to your mates and help them chaos Sunday League chaos.

This season, pundits, players and managers have been fawning over Stoke City’s Rory Delap and his “Delap Special”, the missile he’s been firing with devastating effect at the rearguards of Premier League teams like Arsenal and Everton.

It’s also reignited the debate over whether the long throw is good or bad for football. But Challinor, 33, still holds the record, can chuck the ball much further than Delap, and few of his imitators are able to replicate the trajectory, speed and height he can achieve with a few steps and a dry ball.

For the full interview, visit the Weekend Wonders Website. click here >>>
Check out Dave Challinor's four step guide to long throw success. click here>>>
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All images courtesy of www.weekendwonders.co.uk

07-12-08: SANNA RETURNS
Colwyn Bay FC have signed former Welsh youth international goalkeeper Chris Sanna for a third time. Sanna will be hoping for better luck than his previous two brief spells with the Seagulls. He was injured in only his second game after being signed by Peter Davenport in January 2007, and then left the club, and earlier this year was signed by Steve Pope but suffered a back injury after only 5 minutes in his first game at Durham and was again replaced. Sanna was signed in time to feature in the Bamber Bridge game on Saturday which was cancelled due to a frozen pitch.

Previously a Stoke City reserve player, he has recently been playing for Halesowen in the British Business League Premier Division and was also offered a professional contract by Chester City in pre-season.

07-12-08: EX GAP CONNAHS QUAY CHIEF JOINS THE BOARD
Colwyn Bay Football Club can confirm that Stewart Roberts who last week resigned as CEO of GAP Connah’s Quay is now set to join the Board of Directors at Llanelian Road.

Stewart who has a background in retail management will assume the role of Operations Director and his initial task will be to assist in driving forward various ground improvement projects including “Raise the Roof” as well as contributing to a number of other areas. During his time working on behalf of GAP Personnel, Stewart was an integral part of GAP’s takeover of Queens Park and Connah’s Quay Nomads and implemented a number of initiatives in order to modernize both club’s. Stewart commented on his reasons for joining the club “"I am excited to be joining Colwyn Bay Football Club, the vision the Board of Directors have for the Club in areas such as Youth Development, Stadia, Commercially and most importantly on the progression of the 1st team to Unibond Premier and beyond is measured and achievable, I am looking forward to assisting in these areas and am looking forward to enjoying my Football at the Bay. My role will not be full time as it was with Gap Connah’s Quay but it will be more specific in what I am hoping to achieve. I am particularly looking forward to continuing the work already started on the raise the roof project and look forward to meeting supporters at the games.”  

Stewart is the second addition to the clubs off-the field management team this week following Mal Jackson’s appointment as Community Development Director.

03-12-08: COLWYN BAY FC APPOINT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Colwyn Bay FC are delighted to announce the latest addition to their off-the-field operations with the appointment of Mal Jackson as the club's new Community Development Director.

Mal has previous experience of implementing a number of community based initiatives during a previous position held at Rhyl Football Club. Boasting a CV which covers many years Sales & Marketing experience working in industry for a number of blue chip companies, Mal explained why he was attracted by the opportunity of joining Colwyn Bay Football Club;

“After several meetings with Darren Cartwright and members of the board I was impressed with their professional approach and the strategies in place to ensure the club develop successfully both on and off the field. The club’s plans to further their community engagement gave me the enthusiasm and motivation to want to be a part of the future success that we will develop over the coming years and I am looking forward to bringing in new community initiatives which will raise the profile of Colwyn Bay Football Club in the local area and further afield.”

Managing Director Darren Cartwright commented that he is looking forward to Mal taking up his role which begins with immediate effect:

"We are delighted that Mal has agreed to come on-board with us. In addition to introducing initiatives with the local schools & other community groups, Mal has also been tasked with developing a number of revenue streams which will be key drivers in helping us to take the club forward.”

“The time is right for the club to create this position and Mal has all the qualities needed to make it a success."

To contact Mal Jackson:

Telephone: 07501 474297

or email: mjackson@colwynbayfc.co.uk

COLWYN BAY FC HOST CAROL SERVICE

Churches Together in Old Colwyn
And
Colwyn Bay Football club

Warmly invite you to a
CHRISTMAS CAROL SING

SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER 2008 – 3PM
at
LLANELIAN ROAD FOOTBALL GROUND
With

• MR DILWYN PRICE
• THE BEULAH BRASS BAND

& CHOIRS FROM OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS
YSGOL BRYN ELIAN
& YSGOL IAU HEN GOLWYN

- Hot food and drinks
- Licensed Bar
- Disabled access
- Toilet facilities

 
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