2023–24 Cymru North Explained

Competition:Cymru North
Season:2023–24
Winners:Holywell Town
Promoted:Flint Town United
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The 2023–24 Cymru North season (also known as the 2023–24 JD Cymru North season for sponsorship reasons) was the fourth season of the second-tier northern region football league in the Welsh football pyramid.

The runners-up (Flint Town United) were promoted to the 2024–25 Cymru Premier (after league winners Holywell Town were refused a promotion licence). The bottom three teams (Chirk AAA, Llanidloes Town, and Porthmadog) were relegated to either the 2024–25 Ardal NE or 2024–25 Ardal NW.

Teams

The league consisted of 16 clubs - 11 teams remaining from the previous season, two teams relegated from the 2022–23 Cymru Premier, and three promoted from the Ardal Leagues.

Airbus UK Broughton and Flint Town United, who are both based in the North, were relegated from the 2022–23 Cymru Premier. Llanidloes Town were saved from having to move to the Cymru South, with the league board deciding to change the Cymru North into a 17-team league.[1] However, on the 20th of June, Cefn Druids announced their withdrawal from the league, following the decision of their playing squad and staff to leave the club a few weeks prior thus reverting the league to its regular 16-team format.[2]

Three teams were promoted from the Ardal Leagues, with Caersws and Denbigh Town promoted as champions of the 2022–23 Ardal NE and 2022–23 Ardal NW respectively. Bangor 1876 were promoted to the second tier for the first time, after defeating Cefn Albion in a promotion play-off.[3] They replaced the relegated Cymru North teams of Conwy Borough, Holyhead Hotspur, and Penrhyncoch.

Stadia and locations

TeamHome CityHome GroundCapacity
Airbus UK BroughtonBroughton1,600
Bangor 1876Bangor3,000
Buckley TownBuckleyThe Globe 1,000
CaerswsCaersws4,000
Chirk AAAChirkHolyhead Road 1,000
Denbigh TownCentral Park 1,200
Flint Town United3,000
Gresford AthleticGresford3,500
GuilsfieldGuilsfieldCommunity Centre Ground 1,100
Holywell TownHolywellHalkyn Road 2,000
LlandudnoLlandudnoOPS Wind Arena1,013
Llanidloes TownLlanidloesVictoria Park 4,000
Mold AlexandraAlyn Park 3,000
Y Traeth 2,000
Prestatyn TownPrestatynBastion Road2,500
Ruthin TownRuthinMemorial Playing Fields 2,000

Personnel and kits

TeamManagerCaptainKit manufacturerShirt sponsor (chest)
Airbus UK Broughton Mark Allen Steve TomassenAdidasGardner Aerospace
Bangor 1876 Michael Johnston Jamie PetrieJomaWatkin Property Ventures
Buckley Town Asa Hamilton Josh JonesTAG SportswearThomas Roofing
Caersws Luke Williams Harry CottamMacronGellidywyll Holiday Home Park
Chirk AAA Jack Ellis/ Gary Jones Ashton WilliamsMacronPlanet Vape
Denbigh Town Dewi Llion Paul FlemingAdidasTravelsport
Flint Town United Lee Fowler Jay OwenMacronEssity
Gresford Athletic Eddie Maurice-Jones Josh GriffithsMacronEurogold
Guilsfield Nathan Leonard Jojo HarriesMacronHardings Garden Centre
Holywell Town Johnny Haseldin James GrahamJomaAchieve More Training
Llandudno Jordan Hadaway Ross WeaverUmbroOffshore Painting Services
Llanidloes Town Andy Evans Ed ClarkeErreaHafren Furnishers
Mold Alexandra Mike Cunningham Rhys NashJomaVision
Porthmadog Craig Papirnyk Iddon PriceJomaAspects
Prestatyn Town Matty Roberts Jono CahillJomaLola's Bar
Ruthin Town Dave Evans Osian DaviesMacronGJ Teeson Ltd

Managerial changes

TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
Dan MooreResigned[4] 15 April 2023Pre-season Jason Aldcroft28 April 2023[5]
Andy PrydeResigned[6] 15 April 2023 Jack Ellis/ Gary Jones18 April 2023[7]
Chris DaviesResigned[8] 25 May 2023 Adam Worton/ Dave Jarman7 June 2023[9]
Adam Worton/ Dave JarmanResigned[10] 10 June 2023 Lawrence Wilson23 June 2023[11]
Llandudno Sean EardleyResigned[12] 5 June 2023 Jordan Hadaway7 July 2023[13]
Prestatyn Town Chris JonesSacked[14] 1 October 202313th Karl Clair2 October 2023[15]
Caersws Mark GriffithsResigned[16] 3 October 202310th Luke Williams
Buckley Town Jason AldcroftResigned[17] 10 October 202313th Asa Hamilton13 October 2023[18]
Lawrence WilsonSacked[19] 12 October 202315th Andy Evans2 December 2023[20]
Prestatyn Town Karl ClairResigned12 January 202413th Matty Roberts12 January 2024[21]
Ruthin Town Phil HudsonResigned[22] 20 March 202410th Dave Evans20 March 2024[23]
Notes

League table

Results

Teams play each other twice on a home and away basis.

Notes and References

  1. News: 2023/24 MEN'S NATIONAL LEAGUES ALLOCATIONS CONFIRMED . FA Wales . 6 June 2023. 6 June 2023.
  2. News: Cefn Druids withdraw from Cymru North for 2023-24 season . BBC Sport . 20 June 2023. 20 June 2023.
  3. News: Nick Harrison. Battling Cefn Albion miss out on Cymru North promotion . The Leader . 29 May 2023. 6 June 2023.
  4. News: Shaun Davies . Buckley return to Cymru North action with Prestatyn clash . The Leader. 7 April 2023. 6 June 2023.
  5. CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT. 1651919440232218625. BTFCofficial77. 28 April 2023. 6 June 2023.
  6. News: Shaun Davies. It's the end of an era for Chirk and Buckley managers. The Leader. 14 April 2023. 6 June 2023.
  7. News: Gavin Grosvenor . New management team takes the helm at Chirk as Pryde departs. Border Counties Advertiser. 18 April 2023. 6 June 2023.
  8. News: Gavin Grosvenor . Llanidloes Town pay tribute to outgoing manager Davies. County Times. 25 May 2023. 6 June 2023.
  9. Having finally got some stability around the place we are pleased to announce a new management team for the forthcoming season. . 1666495008160075776. LlaniTownfc. 7 June 2023. 7 June 2023.
  10. 1667428829541924866. LlaniTownfc. Due to family and work commitments we couldn't get Adam sorted so he wouldn't be able to take on the role, the knock on effect means that after chatting to Dave the whole club felt it would be better to look for a manager to come in and discuss their options for an assistant. 10 June 2023. 10 June 2023.
  11. 1672151014344908801. LlaniTownfc. After taking time to assess the situation and learning what league we were in on June 6th we are very happy to agree terms with @LozaWilson. 23 June 2023. 23 June 2023.
  12. Web site: 2023-07-05 . Sean Eardley Resigns. . 2023-07-05 . Llandudno FC . en.
  13. Web site: 2023-07-07 . Jordan Hadaway Appointed Interim Manager .
  14. Web site: 2023-10-01 . Today, the club have relieved Chris Jones of his duties as Manager. . 2023-10-04 . X . en.
  15. Web site: 2023-10-02 . Cymru North club make swift appointment after sacking manager 24-hours ago. 2023-10-04 . Y Clwb Pêl-Droed . en.
  16. Web site: 2023-10-03 . Griffiths calls time on career as joint-manager of Caersws. 2023-10-04 . County Times . en.
  17. Web site: 2023-10-10 . To confirm: 1st Team Manager, Jason Aldcroft, has today left BTFC. .
  18. Web site: 2023-10-13 . I am delighted to confirm our interim management team of Chris Roberts, Marc Evans, Morgan Griffiths, and Asa Hamilton. .
  19. Web site: 2023-10-03 . Llanidloes begin search for manager after Wilson departs s. 2023-11-19 . County Times . en.
  20. Web site: 2023-12-02 . After a transitional period within the management structure The club are happy to announce Andy Evans as first team manager. .
  21. Web site: 2024-01-12 . Welcome to Town, Matty Roberts! .
  22. Web site: 2024-03-20 . Following discussions between the committee and the First Team manager it has been mutually agreed that Phil Hudson will leave his role with immediate effect. .
  23. Web site: 2024-03-20 . We are pleased to announce that Dave Evans, our Assistant Manager, has agreed to step up to be First Team manager. .

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