Ferry Overcome Barry In Pre-Season Friendly Football was back at the Old Road on Saturday afternoon with Carl Shaw's newly promoted Briton Ferry Llansawel welcoming last season's division three champions Barry Town in a testing pre-season friendly.
The club has retained nearly all of it's players from last years squad with the exception of Darius Waters who has moved to local neighbours Goytre Utd. The club has also been busy recruiting, welcoming back after short breaks away Gareth Evans and Daniel Kingdom, along with local striker Sam Baker from Giants Grave while also making a superb signing from neighbours Afan Lido in the shape of experienced centre half Dean Hudson.
Davey Stars In Hollywood Ending To Secure Reds Promotion
It was to be a night of destiny for Carl Shaw and his men against potential champions Garden Village at the Old Road in Welsh league Division 2 on Tuesday evening.
Both teams required a win but for different reasons, with a Ferry win gaining the club promotion and a Village win making them league champions. The crowd at the Old Road showed just what was on the game with excess of 300 people coming through the turnstyles to add to the drama of the occasion.
...and finally in case you missed it here is how Sky Sports News covered the biggest day in our history. (We wish)
THE MATCH 2
Reds Secure Second Place After Win
Dean Tristum's reserves secured second place in the Welsh League Reserve Division West after a 4-3 win over West End at the Old Road on the final day of the season.
Weaver Screamer
Sees Reds Into Final
BFL ladies won through to the final of The West Wales League cup with a never say die performance against Garden Village at Old Road. BFL had the early pressure but went behind in the fourth minute.
Richard Davis' youth team reached the S & R trophy final with a comfortable 2-0 win against Pontardawe. A superb performance was capped off with goals by man of the match Rhys Davis and forward Callum Palla.
Shawsy Named
Manager of the Month Briton Ferry Llansawel First Team manager Carl Shaw has been named Nathaniel Car Sales Manager of the Month for November.
This is a well deserved accolade for Carl and his coaching staff of Paul Evans and Martin Parker after a month of great results. Carl has been rewarded for guiding the Reds to wins over Penrhiwceiber Rangers, AFC Llwydcoed, Ammanford and Croesyceiliog respectively maintaining the Ferry's promotion push. The team scored a total of 12 goals while conceding just 3. Last Saturday prior to our game against Chepstow Town Carl was presented with his award by Wayne Griffiths, Managing Director of Nathaniel Cars.
Pictured with Carl are coaches Paul Evans & Martin Parker
LATEST NEWS
Ladies Show Off New Kit
Briton Ferry Llansawel Ladies Team pictured in their new kit kindly been sponsored by McDonalds Baglan.
With the 2013/2014 season coming to a close britonferryllansawelafc.com sat down with First Team Manager Carl Shaw to discuss the Reds pursuit of promotion going into the final stages of the season.
Dean Tristrum's reserve team ply they trade in Welsh League Reserve division West and the squad is a blend of experienced club men and the best youth players at the club...
Also newly formed this season led by Richard Davis and Mike Ellery the team currently play in the West Wales League and play on selected Sunday's at the Old Road...
The Old Road is slowly being restored to it's former self with significant investment being made over the past few years including a new bar, changing rooms and fencing.
Two become one at the Old Road. Well that was a few years ago now but it is always good to look back and appreciate the history of the two clubs prior to their merger in 2009
We have a special offer on match day hospitality including tickets, drinks, half-time meals, match-day programmes plus feature in our match day programme.
Situated in the Old Road Ground Bar Red is the clubhouse of Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC. Open 7 days a week it is the perfect place to watch live sports.
