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“Back where we belong”: Aberbargoed Buds promoted

News, Sport | Tom Hicks | Published: 12:17, Tuesday May 23rd, 2023.
Last updated: 12:17, Tuesday May 23rd, 2023

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Aberbargoed Buds will play in the Ardal South East next season
Aberbargoed Buds will play in the Ardal South East next season

Aberbargoed Buds FC have won the Gwent Premier League to secure promotion back into the Ardal South East – the third tier of Welsh football.

After a controversial ‘demotion’ last season, Aberbargoed Buds manager John Lewis is proud of his side, who have won a league-cup double in a season where the Buds lost just one league game.

Speaking to Caerphilly Observer, he said: “We’re back where we belong. We should never have been demoted but we didn’t moan and focused on the task at hand this year.”

The Buds were dealt a 30-point deduction last season after fielding two ineligible players, which saw them drop out of the Ardal South East.

Lewis continued: “We played some fantastic football this season, losing just one game early on. We beat Abercarn 4-1 to the secure the title which felt great.”

Aberbargoed also lifted the Gwent County Senior Cup after beating Newport Corinthians 2-0. On that result, Lewis said: “It was a close first-half but then we got the ball down and started playing some football.

“We have a great group of players and this confidence should take us into next season where our expectation will be to compete for the title.

“It’s been a good season for the club. Our youth team won their division and we’re looking to upgrade some facilities to keep growing. We’re excited for the future.”


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