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Tag: Football

The Caerphilly groundsman who spent his summer working on the world’s biggest stage

Monday, July 20, 2026Monday, July 20, 2026

Rhys Cleverly spent nine weeks working at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles – one of the host venues at this summer’s FIFA World Cup.

‘Days like this are part of the answer – they remind us that we still belong somewhere’

Monday, July 13, 2026Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Caerphilly Athletic’s over-35s hosted a team of Ukrainian refugees in a friendly football match celebrating a community’s hospitality and a nation’s spirit.

Michael Chopra makes Trethomas Bluebirds debut in charity legends match

Monday, July 6, 2026Monday, July 6, 2026

Michael Chopra made his first Trethomas Bluebirds appearance as his new side took on Cardiff City Legends in Ystrad Mynach.

Cardiff City legend Michael Chopra comes out of retirement to sign for Trethomas Bluebirds

Wednesday, July 1, 2026Wednesday, July 1, 2026

In an exclusive interview with Caerphilly Observer, former Premier League striker and Cardiff City legend Michael Chopra has announced his return to football in the Cymru South.

‘We wanted to be involved in something special’: Caerphilly Athletic over-35s to host Ukrainian side

Thursday, June 25, 2026Thursday, June 25, 2026

Caerphilly Athletic’s over 35’s team will welcome FC Tryzub next month; a football team based in South Wales, made up of Ukrainian citizens who had to vacate from their home country due to conflict.

Ex-Wales captain Aaron Ramsey gets first head coach role

Wednesday, June 24, 2026Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Caerphilly’s Aaron Ramsey has been appointed head coach of League One club Oxford United.

Churches unite for free World Cup-themed community weekend

Monday, June 15, 2026Monday, June 15, 2026

For a fifth year, several churches across the borough will unite to provide a free, fun‑filled weekend of activities on Owain Glyndŵr Fields on Crescent Road.

FC Caerffili U14s side win South Wales FA Cup trophy

Wednesday, June 10, 2026Thursday, June 11, 2026

FC Caerffili’s U14s have become the first team from the Taff and Ely Rhymney Valley (TERV) League to win the South Wales FA Cup.

Graig y Rhacca man to lead Wales at Transplant Football World Cup

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Harry Bailey, from Graig y Rhacca, will lead the Wales transplant football team to the latest World Cup instalment this Autumn.

Aber Valley U10s lift trophy at Birmingham City’s home ground

Monday, June 8, 2026Monday, June 8, 2026

Aber Valley U10s competed in a tournament at the historic St Andrew’s stadium, home to Birmingham City Football Club, winning the final on penalties in a nerve-jangling shootout.

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