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Tag: Football

Sin bins to be rolled-out across grassroots football in Wales from next season

Wednesday, April 3, 2024Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Sin bins, will be rolled-out across grassroots senior and youth football starting from next season, following a successful trial.

‘Loved by all’: Outpouring of tributes for ‘larger than life personality’

Tuesday, April 2, 2024Tuesday, April 2, 2024

After suddenly passing away on his 40th birthday, the people of Caerphilly have come out in force to share their memories and pay their respects to local legend, Andrew Gomer.

Trethomas Bluebirds face toughest Amateur Trophy test yet in semi-final clash

Thursday, March 21, 2024Thursday, March 21, 2024

The Bluebirds will travel to Carmarthen on Saturday March 23 to face former Cymru North outfit, Penrhyncoch FC, in a mouth-watering semi-final clash.

Cascade Women finish with a flurry in dominant win over Caldicot Town

Monday, March 18, 2024Monday, March 18, 2024

In their final Adran South game of the season, Cascade Women ran out 9-0 victors over Caldicot Town at the Centre for Sporting Excellence.

Trethomas Bluebirds make it 20 league games unbeaten with win over Goytre

Monday, March 18, 2024Monday, March 18, 2024

Trethomas Bluebirds moved five points clear at the top of the Ardal South East with a hard fought 2-1 win over Goytre AFC on Saturday March 16.

Risca United edge past ten-men Lliswerry in seven-goal thriller

Monday, March 11, 2024Monday, March 11, 2024

Risca United claimed their first home win under new interim manager Nathan Bracegirdle, edging out Lliswerry in a seven-goal thriller.

Council signs off on new and ‘fair’ sports pitch booking policy

Wednesday, March 6, 2024Wednesday, March 6, 2024

A new and “fair” booking policy for Caerphilly’s council-run artificial sports pitches will prioritise clubs in higher divisions.

“Consistency is key”: New Risca United manager says promotion is still the goal

Wednesday, March 6, 2024Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Following the resignation of manager Simon Berry, Risca United’s new interim manager Nathan Bracegirdle got off to a perfect start after the Cuckoos beat Lliswerry 2-1.

Pitch fees to increase for all, but only senior sides will face full 20% hike

Tuesday, March 5, 2024Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Following backlash to a proposed 20% hike in pitch fees, the council has announced only senior sides will face the full brunt of the increase.

Trethomas Bluebirds extend undefeated streak with narrow win over Blaenavon Blues

Monday, March 4, 2024Monday, March 4, 2024

Undefeated league leaders Trethomas Bluebirds made it nine wins in a row to strengthen their grip at the top following a 2-1 victory over Blaenavon Blues.

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