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All weekend games are OFF

*SEE WEEKEND FIXTURES INFORMATION BELOW*

Ceredigion Under 12 squad for Saturday; Oliver Farebrother; Tudor Jenkins; Tomos Evans; Tom Constantine; Jo Jones; Matthew Merry; Harri Horwood; Iolo Thomas; Carwyn Morgan; Ianto Evans; Morgan Shaw; Dion Davies; Lewis Evans; Liam Doherty; Dylan Morgan.

ALEX SAMUEL SELECTED FOR WELSH SEMI-PROFESSIONAL UNDER 18 SQUAD

Alex who is still with our Under 16 Academy is in the squad to play Northern Ireland in a fortnights time and this will be a capped game so we hope he gets some pitch time. Alex is one of a crop of present and former Under 16 Academy players interesting the first team management including Rhydian Davies, Liam James, Adam Carvell and Ifan Burrell. Good luck Alex and looking forward to adding your name to the Honours page!!

WEEKEND FIXTURES - WE ARE EXPECTING THESE GAMES TO BE ON

SATURDAY

Ceredigion Schools v Cardiff & Vale Schools - Home

Under 12 - all Academy Under 12 players to be on standby for this fixture. The squad will be announced this evening (Thursday).

Under 14 - all Academy players to attend and Rhys Norrington-Davies, Liam Berner and Jack Rimmer from the Under 13's

Players to be at Blaendolau for 11.00 am.

SUNDAY - ACADEMY v PORT TALBOT (Home)

All players in the Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 squad to attend as well as Rhys Norrington Davies. Players to be at Blaendolau for 11.00 am

ALEX SAVES THE DAY AS UNDER 16 ACADEMY PLAYERS FEATURE IN WELSH CUP DRAMA

Under 16 Academy players Alex Samuel and Rhydian Davies both featured in Aberystwyth Town's dramatic Welsh Cup win over Llandudno Town FC at Park Avenue on Saturday.It was always going to be a difficult day for the first team and they were 0 - 1 down when in the second half Alex and and Rhydian entered the fray and it was Alex who saved the day with an equalising goal that sent the tie in to extra time and then penalties. Aber won the penalty shoot out to send them in to the quarter finals. Well done both of you - training Wednesday!!

CEREDIGION SCHOOLS v AFAN NEDD SCHOOLS

Under 12 - The performance was better than the result 2 - 6 suggests particularly in the first half. Facing a physically stronger Afan Nedd side Ceredigion matched their opponents scoring two goals through Jo Jones and Iolo Thomas and went in at half time just 3 - 2 down. In the second half Afan Nedd took control and ran away with it scoring another three goals without reply.

Under 14 - a very good performance away from home and despite the 0 - 2 scoreline, Ceredigion were always in this game and could have taken something from it. 1 - 0 for a long period, Ceredigion pressed hard for an equaliser but then conceded a late second goal. So, 2 - 0 to Afan Nedd but another encouraging performance from Ceredigion.

U12 match v South Ceredigion is OFF - pitches waterlogged at Blaendolau

Under 12 + Under 14 schools games are on

The pitches in Neath were playable today and they expect the pitches to remain playable tomorrow so the games are on. As I always say, check this page before you travel.

N.B. Under 12 Academy will play South Ceredigion at Blaendolau at 12 noon (Kick off) on Sunday. All U12 Academy players (INCLUDING CORONET PLAYERS!) to attend

UNDER 12 + UNDER 14'S CEREDIGION SCHOOLS V AFAN NEDD SCHOOLS

The Under 12 squad is;

Oliver Farebrother; Tudor Jenkins; Tomos Evans; Matthew Merry; Harri Horwood; Iolo Thomas (Swansea City); Ianto Evans (Swansea City); Morgan Shaw; Dion Davies; Lewis Evans; Joshua Mellor; Carwyn Morgan; Liam Doherty, Dylan Morgan.

Under 14's - all Under 14 Academy players to attend with the following Under 13 players; Rhys Norrington Davies; Liam Berner; Jack Rimmer.

SCHOOLS GAMES v AFAN NEDD SCHOOLS (NEATH) U12 + U14 (SATURDAY)

These games will kick off at 12.30 pm at Vivian Park Neath. Post Code SA12 6JA. A coach will leave Plascug Leisure Centre at 9.00 am on Saturday morning and will pick up en route. If you want to be picked up on the way make sure your coach knows where you will be. Picking up at the square in Aberaeron will be around 9.30 am.

UP AND COMING SCHOOLS GAMES

On Saturday 28th January the Ceredigion Under 12's and Under 14's will travel together to play Neath. Details of kick off time, venue and post code awaited but we will arrange a coach to take the teams.

U15 RCT SCHOOLS 4, U15 Ceredigion Schools 2

Due to a late pull out Ceredigion had to travel without a goalkeeper and with Jamie Butler playing for Swansea the Under 15's faced a tough task. The game was dominated by the wind which was in the favour of RCT in the first half. Scoring two very good goals and Ceredigion letting in one sloppy goal, RCT had a 3 - 0 halftime advantage. With the wind at their backs Credigion managed to score twice at at the end a respectable scoreline of 4 - 2 despite the defeat.

U15 Ceredigion Schools v RCT - SUNDAY

Minibus leaves Aberystwyth Town FC at 8.45 am Sunday. Pick ups in Llanrhystyd at 9.00 ish and Aberaeron at 9.15 ish.

SCHOOLS GAMES

Under 15 players please be prepared to go to Aberdare Sunday to play RCT with 12 noon kick off at the Ynys, Please be able to say at training tomorrow whether you are available.

No contact yet with Carmarthen,

Academy games start again on Sunday 5th Feb with the visit of Port Talbot,

SUNDAYS U13 SCHOOLS MATCH IS OFF!

This is not due to the weather but due to Pembrokeshire Schools pulling out of the fixture unable to raise a team, They are therefore conceding the tie.

U13 CEREDIGION SCHOOLS v PEMBROKESHIRE SCHOOLS

The squad for Sundays game at Blaendolau is;

Rhys Evans; Owain Evans; Sion Ewart; Liam Berner; Daniel Hopton; Ellis Lewis; Rhys Norrington-Davies; Dion Phillips; Mael Davies; Tomos Toft; Oghenetega Emeseh; Jack Rimmer; Sion Evans; Nial Coleridge; Ryan Edwards.

Player should be at Blaendolau by 12 noon. Check this page before travelling.

WEEKEND UPDATE

Newport have called off the games on Saturday because Cardiff City have arranged games against local league representative sides which is taking players from each of the Newport squads, we shall have to try and rearrange.

The U15 game v Swansea is being postponed which suits both teams.

Pembrokeshire Schools have confirmed the game for Sunday so a 12 noon kick off at Blaendolau. The squad will be announced soon

Academy games will start again in February and I will put 2012 fixtures up soon.

NO SCHOOLS OR ACADEMY FOOTBALL THIS WEEKEND

Training starts again on Wednesday

HAPPY NEW YEAR

We will not be continuing the futsal sessions in January due to the poor take up. We will rethink our approach to futsal and perhaps have a local futsal tournament. The Ceredigion Schools games look to be in some doubt this Saturday. Under 12 and Under 14 players should keep an eye on this page for any developments. At present the games are on but they are in some doubt.

Training begins again on Wednesday 11th January 2012.

UPDATE - 17.12.11

Futsal tomorrow - Sunday 18th December - don't forget!! - Under 12 + Under 13 at 9.00 am to 10.30 am then Under 14's and Under 16's from 10.30 am to 12 noon all at the Sports Cage. This will be the last Academy session of the 2011 and I take this opportunity to wish all associated with Aberystwyth Academy a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Ceredigion Schools Under 12's and Under 14's will have the first action of the new year when we travel to Neath to play Afan Nedd Schools - so be ready for that. The Under 12 Ceredigion Squad will be announced early in the New Year.

Under 15 Ceredigion Schools v RCT Schools is OFF

The Under 15's should attend Futsal

FUTSAL + FIXTURES

Futsal continues this Sunday morning at the Sports Cage. A disappointing turn out last Sunday, we expect better this Sunday. Under 12's and 13's 9.00 - 10.30 am and U14's and U16's 10.30 to 12 noon. If the Under 15 schools game is off the U15's should also attend the Futsal from 10.30 am to 12 noon.

Sunday

Under 15's Ceredigion Schools travel to the Michael Sobellm Centre Aberdare to play RCT Schools. The mini bus leaves Aberystwyth Town Football Club at 8.15 am on Sunday morning for a kick off in Aberdare at 12 noon.

Fixture changes. There are some schools fixture changes. Would the Under 13's Ceredigion Schools note that there is a very important weekend of 14th and 15th January when there are two home games on the bounce. First Newport Schools followed on Sunday against Pembrokeshire Schools. Could be a crucial weekend so please please ensure your availability for both games.

SATURDAY + SUNDAY PROGRAMME

No matches this weekend but FUTSAL (indoor 5-a-side with a special ball) starts on Sunday in the Sports Cage. If you carry on past the astroturf, the sports cage is down on the right just off the car park. The Under 12's and U13's to attend at 9.00 am until 10.30 am and the Under 14's and Under 16's to attend 10.30 am to 12 noon.

SUNDAY RESULTS

The huge shock and sadness of the death of Gary Speed overshadowed the day but for the record the results were;

Under 12: Aberystwyth 3, Haverfordwest 3

Under 14: Aberystwyth 6, Haverfordwest 1

Under 15: Ceredigion Schools 2, Bridgend Schools 3

SUNDAY GAMES ARE ON

GOOD DAY FOR CEREDIGION SCHOOLS

A good day was nearly a fantastic day as the Under 14 Ceredigion squad lost narrowly to Swansea schools 2 - 1. The same team that suffered a 10 - 1 defeat away at RCT produced a superb defensive performance full of determination and grit and almost produced a huge upset. Swansea had a lot of quality and pace in their team and throughout the match must have had at least 80% of the possession but Ceredigion set out to disrupt and defend and when Swansea had failed to score in the first 15 minutes Ceredigion began to warm to their defensive task. Time and again the Swansea attacks broke down around the Ceredigion penalty area. Ryan Jenkins and Ethan Kent were disrupting the attacks down the flanks; Ashley Butler and Jake Jones battled the Swansea midfield. and the central defensive pairing of Aaron McCarthy and Gwion Pugh Jones were outstanding and ably supported by full backs Rhys Stevens and Matthew Shaw. Liam Jaques and Dafydd Carruthers made the best of the little possession that came to the forwards and one superb jinking run from Jaques nearly produced a goal. Late in the first half a defensive mix up between the Swansea centre half and goalkeeper gave an opportunity for Jaques and he made no mistake to give Ceredigion a most unexpected but very welcome first half lead. The second half started with much the same pattern but it took a penalty award mid way through the second half for Swansea to register their first goal. With time ticking away Ceredigion suffered a cruel blow when a Swansea free kick took a big deflection to leave Keeper Isaac Williamson stranded and Ceredigion defeated. All the players played well and hopefully the squad can gain some much needed confidence from this performance. Well done.

Ceredigion Under 13's were away against Bridgend Schools and continuing their winning ways with an impressive 5 - 1 victory. There were two goals from captain Matthew Jones (Swansea City) and further goals from Dion Phillips and Mael Davies (both of Cardiff City) and one for Aberystwyth Academy player Ryan Edwards. The whole team played very well and coach Lee Jenkins commented that at times the football played by Ceredigion was outstanding. High praise indeed!

WEEKEND GAMES

All games are ON at present, including Academy games v Haverfordwest at U12 and U14 see fixtures page

Squad for U13 Ceredigion Schools v Bridgend Schools - (all Aber & District players to meet at Plascrug Leisure centre 9.30 am to make sure all players have transport). Rhys Evans, Sion Ewart, Daniel Hopton, Rhys Norrington - Davies; Matthew Jones (Swansea City), Liam Berner; Sion Evans; Jack Rimmer; Oghenetega Emeseh, Ryan Edwards; Mael Davies (Cardiff City), Dion Phillips (Cardiff City), Nial Coleridge, Tomos Toft.

All games are ON at present - see fixtures page. The U14 game v Swansea Schools will now kick off at 11.00 am. Just a reminder that the Ceredigion Under 13 match will be on a 3G pitch so only moulded studs or trainers.

SUNDAY GAMES RESULTS

Both the Under 12's and the Under 14's suffered 3 - 0 defeats, but despite the scorelines these are creditable results. Travel is a big factor and I'm told that both games were actually quite close and well contested. The Under 16's bucked the trend but they are much more used to travel and despite their victory it was another close game. Alex Samuel, Rhydian Davies and Ed Powl Jones were the scorers and there was a superb penalty save at the end from Conor Kenny.

SUNDAY GAMES

The games are ON. The bus leaves Plascrug at 8.45 am and will travel over Plynlimon.

The Under 14's and Under 16's will play at the ICI Fields, Bryniau Road, Merthyr CF48 2SR

The Under 12's will play at Penydre High School, Gurnos Estate, Merthyr CF47 9BY

UPDATE

We have Sunday cup games at Merthyr Tydfil. This will be the Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 age groups. A coach is arranged and will be leaving Plascrug Leisure Centre at 8.45 am. All Academy players to attend.

Schools games - we have arranged an U13 Ceredigion Schools game away against Bridgend Schools on Saturday 26th November at 12.45 pm at the Archbishop McGrath Comprehensive school, Brackla CF31 2PQ. This is a 3G pitch so only astroturf trainers or moulded studs will be permitted, no metal studs. On this occasion parents will need to take players and the changing rooms will be open from 12 noon.

We have also arranged a home fixture v Swansea Schools for the Under 14's on Saturday 26th November kick off 12 noon. I know how much the Under 14's look forward to this fixture!!! So, let's get it out of the way!

Ceredigion Under 15's will play Bridgend Schools at Blaendolau on Sunday 27th with a 12 noon kick off. It is unlikely that the scheduled friendly games will take place against Haverfordwest

SUNDAY RESULTS

Andy Roberts does rather better reports than me, here is his report on the Under 12's. If parents want to e-mail me reports on games please do so and I will try and put them up.

The Under 12's achieved another win in the Academy Cup with a hard thought 3 - 2 victory. No details of scorers as yet

The Under 14's were on fire with a 5 - 0 victory, goals from Joshua Evans (2), Liam Jaques (2) and Jake Jones

An impressive hatrick from Ed Powl-Jones gave the Under 16's their victory. The Under 16's had led 2-0 but Llanelli came back to 2-2 before Ed completed his hatrick giving the Under 16's a deserved win.

There was another hatrick this time in the Under 13's Ceredigion schools game against Rhondda Cynnon Taff. Dion Phiilps of Ysgol Dyffryn Teifi school, Llandysul grabbed three in the 4 - 0 win for Ceredigion and Academy player Sion Evans of Ysgol Gyfun Aberaeron completed the scoring with a cracker.

SUNDAY SCHOOL + ACADEMY GAMES ARE ON

I have been told by the ground staff that the games tomorrow will go ahead. If any body wants to double check before travelling the Blaendolau number is 01970 623835. I am off to Jamie Olivers restaurant in Cardiif as it is my birthday and he keeps on to me to go down! Enjoy the football.

THE SATURDAY SCHOOLS GAMES ARE OFF

Cardiff have called off the Saturday Under 12 and Under 14 schools games. Hopefully the selected players still have time to turn out for their Junior League clubs

Sunday games still on - but check here before travelling. I am not here after 11.00 am Saturday so I will put up the number for Blaendolau so that anyone who has to travel some distance on Sunday can ring Blaendolau beforehand but I don't expect any problems

WEEKEND SQUADS

For the Saturday Under 12 and Under 14 matches v Cardiff & Vale Schools, all selected players to be at Blaendolau for 11.00 am. The Under 12 squad is;

Oliver Farebrother; Tudor Jenkins; Tomos Evans; Thomas Constantine; Ifan Llywelyn; Matthew Merry; Harri Horwood; Iolo Thomas (Swansea City); Ianto Evans (Swansea City); Morgan Shaw; Dion Davies; Lewis Evans; Joshua Mellor; Carwyn Morgan; Liam Doherty (Cardiff City)

All Under 14 Academy players to attend for the Under 14 schools match v Cardiff schools and to be at Blaendolau for 11.00 am

For the Sunday Academy Cup games against Llanelli all Academy Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 players to attend and to be at Blaendolau for 11.00 am

For the Sunday Under 13 Ceredigion Schools game v RCT the selected players to be at Blaendolau for 11.00 am. The squad is;

Rhys Evans, Owain Evans, Sion Ewart, Daniel Hopton, Ellis Lewis, Rhys Norrington - Davies; Matthew Jones (Swansea City), Liam Berner; Sion Evans; Jack Rimmer; Oghenetega Emeseh, Ryan Edwards; Mael Davies (Cardiff City), Dion Phillips (Cardiff City), Nial Coleridge.

SCHOOLS REPORT

There was a farce to say the least for the Under 13's who had to get off the coach in Aberaeron due to a very late cancellation by Pembrokeshire Schools. This cancellation was particularly frustrating as there had been no sudden or overnight weather event to contend with. We have let our disappointment be known to Pembrokeshire Schools.

The Under 15 game was held and at one time it looked as if they would win the game comfortably as they led 1 - 3. However, they conspired to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory as they let in 3 goals to lose the tie 4 - 3.

The Under 14's were overwhelmed by a physically stronger RCT side

REMEMBER - THIS WEEKEND THE SCHOOLS GAMES ARE ON SUNDAY!!

Under 13 Pembrokeshire Schools v Ceredigion Schools (SUNDAY)

The squad I have been given is; Rhys Evans, Owain Evans, Sion Ewart, Daniel Hopton, Ellis Lewis, Rhys Norrington - Davies; Matthew Jones (Swansea City), Liam Berner; Sion Evans; Jack Rimmer; Oghenetega Emeseh, Ryan Edwards; David Newton, Nial Coleridge.

PEMBROKESHIRE SCHOOLS v CEREDIGION SCHOOLS (SUNDAY) U13 + U15 and Rhondda Cynon Taff Schools v Ceredigion Schools U14 (SUNDAY)

Back to Havefordwest and Bridge Meadow again for schools games at Under 13 and Under 15. The coach will leave Plascrug Leisure Centre at 9.00 am and we'll pick up at Aberearon on the way.

All Under 13's to be on standby as the Ceredigion boys with pro clubs will not be available. I will put the squad up as soon as I have it. All under 15 players to attend.

There will be a bus leaving Plascrug Leisure Centre at 8.30 am for the Ynys Stadium the Michael Sobell centre Aberdare CF44 7RP for the Under 14's Ceredigion Schools game v Rhondda Cynon Taff schools. The kick off in Aberdare is at 12 noon. All Under 14 players to attend.

HAVERFORDWEST ACADEMY v ABERYSTWYTH ACADEMY

The Under 12's came down to earth with a hard bump as they were overwhelmed by a very good Haverfordwest team.

The Under 16's did well with a good 3 - 1 win with goals from Rhydian Davies, Jake Williams and Ollie Snaith

NEWS UPDATE

British bike trials champion and Under 16 Academy player Owen Gawthorpe from New Quay has broken his ankle and is not likely to play football again until next year. We all wish him well and a speedy recovery.

Under 16 Acadeny player Jamie Butler from Llanon is set to sign to Swansea City's new Academy. Jamie has impressed the Swans during his recent trial period and the word is he will sign this week. Jamie started this season very well both with the Academy and Ceredigion Schools and scored some quality goals. We wish him all the best with his new club.

Under 13 Academy player Rhys Norrington-Davies spent his half term attending trials at Manchester United which will have been a great experience for him. Rhys was one of sixteen trialists of which only three were from the UK!!

UNDER 14 v Haverfordwest OFF

UNDER 12 + UNDER 16 v Haverfordwest ON

The pitch for the Under 14 match is waterlogged. The pitches for the other games are so far OK. Check back on this page before you travel.

HAVERFORDWEST v ABERYSTWYTH - U12, U14 and U16

These games are ON. The games will be played at Haverfordwest first team ground at Bridge Meadow Haverfordwest with 12 noon kick offs. This means the coach will be leaving Plascrug Leisure Centre aqt 9.00 am. All Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16's to attend as these are cup matches. We will pick up at the square in Aberaeron at around 9.30 am.

WEEKEND GAMES v CARMARTHEN

These games are OFF - However the games v Haverfordwest a week on Sunday are ON and you must during half term keep your eyes on this latest news section for details. We will be arranging a coach which will leave from Plascrug Leisure Centre and we can pick up at points on the way. More details as I get them

No training in half term week - but make sure you look at this page

GOOD LUCK!

Young Rhys Norrington-Davies will be spending his half term in trials with Manchester United. Rhys goes there on Monday and he will be there for 4 days. Good luck from all at the Academy, do your best and enjoy yourself!!

U12 Carmarthenshire Schools 3, Ceredigion Schools 6

Report from Andy Roberts

U13 AIRBUS ACADEMY v ABERYSTWYTH ACADEMY

It is disappointing to note that only 10 boys travelled to Airbus and although they created enough good chances to win the game they went down 2 -1. Our thanks to Airbus for hosting this friendly and to parents for taking players to the match. All the players did well but Liam Berner in midfield and Rhys Norrington- Davies at left back caught the eye.

CEREDIGION SCHOOLS v CARMARTHENSHIRE SCHOOLS

This match is confirmed with an 11.30 am kick off on Sunday at the Recreation Ground, Manor Road, Ammanford SA18 3AP. Selected players should be at the Recreation ground for 10.30 am. The team will be coached by Andy Roberts.

UNDER 13's v AIRBUS

Would parents/players convene at the Placrug Leisure Centre for 8.30 am so that we can ensure every player has a lift. The match will take place at The Airfield, Broughton, Nr Chester, CH4 0DR. Kick off 12 noon

CEREDIGION SCHOOLS UNDER 12 SQUAD

The squad I have been given for the schools match v Carmarthen Schools on Sunday is; Oliver Farebrother; Tudur Jenkins; Tomos Evans; Tom Constantine; Ifan Llywelyn; Mathew Merry; Harri Horwood; Iolo Thomas; Ianto Evans; Morgan Shaw; Dion Davies; Lewis Evans; Joshua Mellor; Carwyn Morgan and Liam Doherty. See details below.

PHOTOS v CAMBRIAN & CLYDACH

See if you can spot yourself - follow this link http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm230/abertownfc/ACADEMY%20OCTOBER%209TH%202011/

NEXT SUNDAY

Ceredigion Schools U12 will play Carmarthenshire Schools at 11.30 am in Ammanford on Sunday 16th October. As soon as I know the squad I will put it up here. We will be reliant on parents to take cars for this game. Please discuss this now so you can tell me on Wednesday how we are all travelling there.

U13's v Airbus

We have arranged for the Academy Under 13's squad to play Airbus at the Airfield ground Airbus Broughton on Sunday 16th October with a kick off time of 12 noon. However, it will be nescessary to travel in cars and therefore we are hoping that parents will help with transport and that players can pal up to travel together. If you can volunteer please let us know at training on Wednesday.

ABERYSTWYTH ACADEMY v CAMBRIAN & CLYDACH ACADEMY

Under 12's - solid defence was the key to this first and well deserved victory for the Under 12's who are improving with each performance. Morgan Shaw opened the scoring with a well taken goal but Aber needed two very good saves from Oliver Fairbrother to keep the lead going in to half-time. The second half was very close with good performances from Ifan Llywelyn and Lewis Evans but it was Mathew Merry who sealed the victory with another well taken goal following a Harri Horwood corner.

Under 14's - a much better performance from the Under 14's with an improved attitude. Despite going 0 - 2 down Aber kept battling and Liam Jaques pulled one back. Even when Cambrian went 3 - 1 ahead still Aber didn't let their heads go down and clawed another goal back again through Liam Jaques to leave the final score 2 - 3.

Under 16's - the performance of the day with a fine 4 - 0 victory. There were goals for Dion Kohler, Ed Powl Jones, Alex Samuel and a very well worked goal for Rhydian Davies. Tom Price and Orlando Martin also caught the eye.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Under 16 player Alex Samuel who made his debut for Aberystwyth Town first team in the Welsh Premier League against Llanelli. Alex who turned 16 in September came off the bench for the last 20 minutes and performed very well.

Congratulations to former Academy Director Martyn Griffiths who is now living in Austrialia and has just had a new baby boy!! Mother (Angela) and baby doing well.

CEREDIGION SCHOOLS v NEWPORT SCHOOLS

Both the U12 and U14 games are off

Academy games are ON - Under 12, U14 and U16 squads to attend. Keep an eye on this site in case the weather intervenes.

WEEKEND RESULTS

Ceredigion Schools - the Under 13's came down to earth with a bump when they went down 3 - 1 to a very good Cardiff & Vale schools team. The Under 13's were under pressure from the start but it was Ceredigion who took the lead with a goal from Tega. Cardiff had a very strong portugese midfielder who gave them control of midfield but it was two balls over the top of the Ceredigion defence that caught them out and allowed Cardiff to score twice before half time. The second half saw Cardiff still on top but unable to extend their lead until near the end to give Cardiff a 3 - 1 win.

The Under 15's achieved a very creditable 1 - 1 draw. Cardiff had most of the possession but Ceredigion worked hard to keep them out and there was no score at half-time. In to the second half and the pressure from Cardiff told as they took the lead. In the final quarter of the game Ceredigion enjoyed their best period and Jamie Butler levelled the scores with a header from a free kick. Ceredigion created two further chances to steal a win but they'll be satisefied with a point.

There were mixed results for the Academy at Carmarthen. The Under 12's are beginning to find their feet but suffered a narrow defeat going down 3 - 2 at Carmarthen with a brace for Harri Horwood. They were good going forward but will need to work on their defending. The Under 14's had a difficult time and went down 7 -1 to a very good Carmarthen side. The Under 16's did very well to win their game and it was two goals from the impressive Alex Samuel that gave Aber the win.

WEEKEND ARRANGEMENTS

U13 + U15 CEREDIGION SCHOOLS v CARDIFF & VALE SCHOOLS

The bus leaves Plascrug Leisure Centre at 8.30 am and I believe it will be travelling via Builth Wells rather than the coast road. The Under 13 squad is the same as the squad that played against Swansea Schools and coach Barry Williams will be in touch with the Under 15 players. I know it's a long trip but travel is a part of football at the higher levels and players should not shy away from these games just because of the traveling involved. The games have a 12.30 pm kick off at the University Playing Fields Llanrumney near Cardiff. The players will wear the Green shirts of the Academy kit because there is a clash with Cardiff who play in Blue and White shirts and they do not have an alternative.

CARMARTHEN ACADEMY v ABERYSTWYTH ACADEMY

The U12, U14 and U16 squads travel to Carmarthen on Sunday for cup games. The bus leaves Plascrug Leisure Centre at 8.15 am and will pick up at the square Aberaeron (opposite Y Popty) en route. We have yet to be informed of the venues for the games which are due to kick off at 11.00 am. Two of the games will be at Richmond Park and the third at Trinity Fields, we believe.

All squad players and trialists should attend.

Regarding the Under 16's the Board of Aberystwyth Town FC has unanimously agreed that the management of players turning or who have already turned 16 is in the sole discretion of Academy Director Gari Lewis and he informs me that the players affected are to play for the U16 Academy in the cup matches and he will give me further information soon and will be talking to the players affected at Academy training sessions.

WEEKEND FIXTURES

We have Ceredigion Schools fixtures at Under 13 and Under 15 away against Cardiff and Vale Schools. I have organised a bus which will leave Plascrug Leisure Centre at 8.30 am. This is because the kick offs in Cardiff are at 12.30 pm and the matches will take place at the University Playing Fields in Llanrumney. I will put up the squads as soon as I am given them.

As yet Carmarthen have not confirmed the games on Sunday. I have e-mailed for confirmation but nothing as yet.

WEEKEND SCHOOLS RESULTS

U13 Ceredigion Schools 4, Swansea Schools 0

A stunning result for the Ceredigion U13's on Saturday. A victory against Swansea Schools is a rare event indeed and Ceredigion were fortunate to have three players who are signed to pro club academies available to play. But it was the all round team performance that so impressed coach Lee Jenkins describing the performance and the result as a credit to the team. Captain Matthew Jones (Swansea City) opened the scoring direct from a free kick and Ceredigion established a 2 - 0 lead before half time when Tomos Toft who is just beginning trials with Swansea scored for Ceredigion. The result was put beyond doubt in the second half when Mael Davis (Cardiff City) added a third again direct from a free kick. Another Cardiff City Academy player Dion Phillips rounded off a superb team performance with a fourth for Ceredigion. Full back Rhys Norrington-Davies had a busy weekend, playing for Ceredigion on Saturday and then for Birmingham City against Everton. Rhys played very well but this time he was on the wrong end of a 4-0 scoreline.

Under 14 Caerphilly Schools 4, Ceredigion Schools 2

The Under 14's took time to adjust to the 3G pitch and although they had good chances to score they went in at half time 2 - 0 down. It got worse for Ceredigion when, just after half-time Caerphilly scored a very fortunate goal. Ceredigion then began to get the better of the game and pulled back two goals, the first from Ethan Kent then one from Ashley Butler. As Ceredigion went in search of the equaliser Caerphilly caught them on the counter attack and added a fourth. Coach Jonathan Evans was very pleased with the performance of the Under 14's noting that they'd had a long way to travel and had been unfamiliar with the 3G surface. Had Ceredigion taken more of the chances they created that might have come back with a point.

CEREDIGION SCHOOLS - UNDER 14 v CAERPHILLY

This match takes place on Sunday and we are travelling by Bus. The Bus will leave Plascrug Leisure Centre at 9.30 am on Sunday morning and will travel via Builth Wells to Bargoed near Cardiff. Plenty of room for parents. Coach Jonathan Evans will be travelling on the bus. The match takes place at the Heolddu Leisure Centre, Bargoed CF81 8XL. We are playing on a 3G pitch so only mouldeds or trainers please. The kick off is 1. 30 pm. The squad is;

Isaac Williams - Evans; Joshua Evans; Brandon Kent; Ashley Butler; Ethan Kent; Dafydd Carruthers; Matthew Shaw; Rhys Stevens; Jake Jones; Liam Jacques; Gwion Pugh Jones; Ryan Jenkins; Cai Fitter; Aaron McCarthy

CEREDIGION SCHOOLS U13 v SWANSEA SCHOOLS (SATURDAY)

The squad I have been given is; Owain Evans; Rhys Evans; Daniel Hopton, Ellis Lewis; Liam Berner; Rhys Norrington - Davies; Dion Phillips; Mael Davies; Matthew Jones; Tomos Toft; Jack Rimmer; Sion Evans; Oghenetega Emeseh; Sion Ewart; Liam Lewis. The match kicks off at 11.00 am at Blaendolau. Players should be at Blaendolau by 10.15 am.

Ceredigion Schools U14 play Caerphilly on Sunday. It is now likely we will be travelling by bus. I will put details of squad and travel arrangements tomorrow.

ABERYSTWYTH ACADEMY v AFAN LIDO ACADEMY 19.09.11

In atrocious conditions at Blaendolau all of the players deserve special mention for battling on through the elements and producing some good games and good football.

Under 12 - the Under 12's had their first introduction to Academy football with a tough encounter against a talented and well organised Afan Lido side. It was the visitors who opened the scoring and created one or two good chances. Aberystwyth were playing very much on the break and close to half - time Cameron Watt seized on an opportunity to level the scores. Afan Lido dominated the game after half-time and added three further goals without reply. Aber did settle the ship but couldn't make any impact on the score line.

Under 13 - the Under 13's had an unexpected encounter with Afan Lido but showed good form overcoming Afan Lido 7 - 1. Jack Rimmer hit 4 and there was a brace for Tega and one for Ryan Edwards

A Ryan Jenkins goal seperated the Under 14's in a very close encounter against Afan Lido and when they failed to clear a first half corner the ball fell to Ryan Jenkins on the edge of the area and he fired home. It was enough to give Aber the win as the second half remained goaless.

CEREDIGION SCHOOLS U15 2, CAERPHILLY SCHOOLS 0 - 18.09.11

A man of the match performance from Ollie Snaith helped Ceredigion Schools record a victory against Caerphilly. Goalless at half - time the deadlock was broken by new boy David Jones and the win secured with a 20 yeard 'screamer' from Jamie Butler. Jamie now begins a six week trial period with Swansea so we wish him all the best with that.

UNDER 16 MATCH v AFAN LIDO IS OFF

Due to illness of the Afan Lido Under 16 coach, this game has had to be postponed but will be rearranged hopefully in October

BREAKING NEWS - UNDER 13'S GAME SUNDAY

Under 13's - Afan Lido will be bringing an Under 13 team on Sunday - we will aim to play that game in the training kits. Would the goalkeepers bring green training tops and a goalkeepr shirt. All Under 13 players to attend

CHANGES TO SCHOOLS FIXTURES

The Under 13 schools match which had been scheduled for Saturday 17th September will now be played on Saturday 24th September at Blaendolau at 11.00 am.

The Under 14 match away against Caerphilly schools has been arranged for Sunday 25th September at 1.30 pm at the Heolddu Leisure Centre, Bargoed, CF81 8XL. The Under 14's will be playing on a 3G Pitch and players must wear either moulded football boots or Astroturf trainers (blades or studded boots are not permitted). We will need to travel in cars so please give some thought to this as I will be able to re-imburse travel expenses where parents are taking at least 2 players. Coach Jonathan Evans will take an additional 2 players in his car so we need parent volunteers to make sure we get all the players there. We will have a chat on Wednesday to see how many cars we have.

TRAINING COMMENCES - WEDNESDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER at UNIVERSITY ASTROTURF

Under 12 + Under 13 = 6.30 - 8.00 pm

Under 14 + Under 16 = 8.00 - 9.30 pm

MORE FIXTURES CONFIRMED

The Cup games v Afan Lido are confirmed.

The Under 15 Schools match at home to Caerphilly is confirmed for Saturday 17th September at 12 noon at Blaendolau

CEREDIGION SCHOOLS FIXTURES CONFIRMED

The following Ceredigion Schools fixtures are now confirmed. Under 13 v Swansea Schools 17th September at Blaendolau kick off 11.00 am

Under 13 and Under 15 v Cardiff Schools, 1st October away at University Playing fields Llanrumney kick off 12 noon (trying to extend this to 12.30).

CEREDIGION SCHOOLS U13 + U15

The first confirmed Ceredigion Schools games are the Under 13 and Under 15 away games v Pembrokeshire Schools on Sunday 6th November 2011.

TRAINING KITS & TERM FEES

Unfortunately, the cost of the training kit for players has risen from £25.00 to £32.50. This will affect the new intake of Under 12 players, new players coming in to older age groups and any players wishing to renew their kit. Training kit is compulsory. The term cost for training and games will be £30.00 per term and there are two terms. This means that players who need a training kit will pay an annual total for training and kit of £92.50 whereas players who do not need a kit will pay an annual cost of £60.00. At the beginning of September we will be invoicing for the first term covering September to December (£30.00) plus the costs of a training kit if required.

FIXTURES - CEREDIGION SCHOOLS (Clarification)

I have now put up the Under 15 fixtures and I have given Saturday dates for the Ceredigion Schools games so they have a more familiar look.

As I have pointed out some Ceredigion Schools games have Monday dates. It has been clarified that they are the dates the games must be played by. So the games could be arranged for either a Saturday or a Sunday.

SQUADS

Under 12 - Oliver Farebrother, Harri Horwood, Cameron Watt, Morgan Shaw; Tomos Evans, Dion Davies, Tom Constantine; Matthew Merry, James Hopson, Ioan Wyn Jones, Lewis Evans, Tudor Jenkins, Mikey Winter-Bruce, Joseff Jones, Ifan Llewelyn, Dylan Morgan, Gareth Pearce.

Under 13 - Owain Evans, Rhys Evans, Jack Rimmer, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Liam Lewis, Ryan Edwards, Oghenetega Emeseh, Liam Burner, Guto Roberts, LLion Thomas, Aaron Bull, Ellis Lewis, Sion Ewart, David Newton, Guto Havard, Daniel Hopton, Sion Evans, Tomos Toft.

Under 14 - Isaac Williams Evans, Joshua Evans, Brandon Kent, Ashley Butler, Ethan Kent, Dafydd Carruthers, Matthew Shaw, Rhys Stevens, Jake Jones, Liam Jaques, Gwion Pugh- Jones, Ryan Jenkins, Aaron McCarthy, Cai Fitter

Under 16 - Conor Kenny, Alex Samuel, Rhydian Davies, Michael Fitzpatrick, Jake Williams, Emlyn Lewis, Gareth Davies, Iolo ap Dafydd, Ed Powl Jones, Callum Ferreira, Ollie Snaith, Jamie Butler, Tomos Williams, Owen Gawthorpe, Dion Kohler, Harry Whalley, Orlando Martin.

Certain players will be disappointed not to have been selected but we will be keeping an eye on the players and particularly at Under 15 we will be looking at players in Ceredigion Schools with a view to bringing them back in at Under 16 level.

ACADEMY FIXTURES

We have now recieved Cup and Friendly fixtures from FA and I have put these up to the end of November as we are due to be playing futsal through November and December. There are one or two problems with Ceredigion Schools fixtures as some are set for Mondays rather than Saturdays so I will get this sorted.

UNDER 14 SCHOOLS

Under 14 Ceredigion Schools fixtures have now been added to the fixture list - remeber these are Saturday games.

A NEW SEASON DAWNS!!

We are still awaiting the Academy fixtures for next season and these will be put on the fixtures page as soon as they are available. I have started to put the Ceredigion Schools fixtures up and I will complete these over the next few days. I will also be confirming the squads and the start of training for the new seasons. Some player particularly those seeking a place in the Under 16 squad have not been retained as we have to squeeze two squads into one, but there is every cahnce to come back in to the Under 16 squad at a later stage or next season and we will be keeping a close eye on the Under 15's in the Ceredigion Schools squad. There will now be regular updates, so watch this space.