Games between the two often attract large crowds and are keenly contested. Gwynedd- Bala Town Long serving Bala Town manager Colin Caton (Image: Trinity Mirror, 14 Eastgate Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 1AG., Tel 01286 671111, Mob 07771345749) Colin Caton's Bala are now considered a permanent fixture in the Cymru Premier top six, with the Lakesiders one of the best sides in the division. Caton has been at the club for 18 years and has overseen an emphatic rise to prominence at Maes Tegid. When the former Colwyn Bay man took over the club were languishing in the third tier and what has followed has been nothing short of astonishing.
Llangefni Town are the only other side from the island in the top two tiers but are currently battling against relegation. Games between the two often attract large crowds and are keenly contested. Gwynedd- Bala Town Long serving Bala Town manager Colin Caton (Image: Trinity Mirror, 14 Eastgate Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 1AG., Tel 01286 671111, Mob 07771345749) Colin Caton's Bala are now considered a permanent fixture in the Cymru Premier top six, with the Lakesiders one of the best sides in the division. Caton has been at the club for 18 years and has overseen an emphatic rise to prominence at Maes Tegid. When the former Colwyn Bay man took over the club were languishing in the third tier and what has followed has been nothing short of astonishing.
Eardley made the switch to his hometown club from Caernarfon Town where he was a hugely popular figure. Many are already predicting that if Tudno are pipped to the title by Airbus this season then a Colwyn Bay-Llandudno title race could be on the cards next season. Denbighshire- Ruthin Town Ruthin Town FC at Ruthin Memorial Playing Fields. (Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live) Although not traditionally considered to be the biggest club in Denbighshire, Ruthin Town are having yet another good campaign in the Cymru North. Under the impressive leadership of former Brymbo duo Phil Hudson and Tommy Holmes, the Memorial Park outfit are handily placed in fifth spot ahead of the run in.
Denbighshire- Ruthin Town Ruthin Town FC at Ruthin Memorial Playing Fields. (Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live) Although not traditionally considered to be the biggest club in Denbighshire, Ruthin Town are having yet another good campaign in the Cymru North. Under the impressive leadership of former Brymbo duo Phil Hudson and Tommy Holmes, the Memorial Park outfit are handily placed in fifth spot ahead of the run in. The club have done incredibly well over the last twenty years to maintain an almost permanent presence in the top two tiers of Welsh football. Flintshire- Flint Town United Flint Town United boss Neil Gibson Neil Gibson's Flint Town United have not only managed to consolidate in the top flight this season- they are also in contention for a European spot. The former Welsh Cup winning Prestatyn Town boss is presiding over a strong side at Cae-y-Castell and many are tipping the Silkmen to be right up there come the end of the season.
Flint's local rivals Connah's Quay Nomads could still overtake them before the end of the campaign but the fact that Gibson's side currently sit higher in the table than the back to back Cymru Premier champions is an achievement in itself. Wrexham- Cefn Druids Cefn Druids FC (Image: Daily Post Wales) Of course, Wrexham AFC are the best team in Wrexham county, but as this article is about Welsh domestic football, we're going to leave the Dragons out of it. Regardless of that, it still seems strange to label Druids the best side in Wrexham county given their well documented struggles this season but the fact remains that as the only Wrexham representative in the top flight they are currently the top dogs in the borough.
The current best football teams in each North Wales countyNorth Wales football has seen some dramatic changes in recent years with some of the traditionally successful clubs going through some difficult times whilst some sides have progressed rapidly through the divisions. Clubs such as Rhyl and Bangor City have suffered from financial issues amongst other factors and are now plying their trade in lower divisions than they're accustomed to- with Bangor's future now looking increasingly bleak. On the flip side, teams such as Bala Town have established themselves as one of our top teams in the last decade or so and Caernarfon Town have returned to being a consistent presence in the top flight. READ MORE: Cymru Premier champions face potential 18-point deduction after FAW charge In this article we will take a look at the current top sides in each of the six North Wales counties.
The club have done incredibly well over the last twenty years to maintain an almost permanent presence in the top two tiers of Welsh football. Flintshire- Flint Town United Flint Town United boss Neil Gibson Neil Gibson's Flint Town United have not only managed to consolidate in the top flight this season- they are also in contention for a European spot. The former Welsh Cup winning Prestatyn Town boss is presiding over a strong side at Cae-y-Castell and many are tipping the Silkmen to be right up there come the end of the season. Flint's local rivals Connah's Quay Nomads could still overtake them before the end of the campaign but the fact that Gibson's side currently sit higher in the table than the back to back Cymru Premier champions is an achievement in itself.
Bala's fellow Gwynedd representatives are Caernarfon Town who could yet dismantle the Lakesiders as kings of Gwynedd this campaign. Conwy- Llandudno Llandudno manager Sean Eardley, pictured during his time with Caernarfon Town Perhaps the most closely contested in this unofficial county championship is Conwy. Llandudno, Conwy Borough and Colwyn Bay are all plying their trade in the second-tier Cymru North but it is Sean Eardley's men who are highest in the table- sitting in a lofty second place. Steve Evans' Bay side could yet catch the Maesdu Park men this campaign but it is believed that the Llanelian Road boys are happy to make preparations for a promotion push next season.
On the flip side, teams such as Bala Town have established themselves as one of our top teams in the last decade or so and Caernarfon Town have returned to being a consistent presence in the top flight. READ MORE: Cymru Premier champions face potential 18-point deduction after FAW charge In this article we will take a look at the current top sides in each of the six North Wales counties. Ynys Mon- Holyhead Hotspur A Holyhead Hotspur v Holywell Town game from a couple of years back (Image: Aled Jones) Darren Garmey's Holyhead Hotspur are currently top dogs on Ynys Mon, with the New Oval side occupying a mid table berth in the second tier Cymru North. With quality youngsters such as Dylan Summers-Jones complimenting the experience of the likes of Mel McGinness, Alex Lynch and Jay Gibbs, Hotspur are a formidable outfit and can beat anyone in the division on their day.
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Bala's fellow Gwynedd representatives are Caernarfon Town who could yet dismantle the Lakesiders as kings of Gwynedd this campaign. Conwy- Llandudno Llandudno manager Sean Eardley, pictured during his time with Caernarfon Town Perhaps the most closely contested in this unofficial county championship is Conwy. Llandudno, Conwy Borough and Colwyn Bay are all plying their trade in the second-tier Cymru North but it is Sean Eardley's men who are highest in the table- sitting in a lofty second place.
Steve Evans' Bay side could yet catch the Maesdu Park men this campaign but it is believed that the Llanelian Road boys are happy to make preparations for a promotion push next season. Eardley made the switch to his hometown club from Caernarfon Town where he was a hugely popular figure. Many are already predicting that if Tudno are pipped to the title by Airbus this season then a Colwyn Bay-Llandudno title race could be on the cards next season.
Ynys Mon- Holyhead Hotspur A Holyhead Hotspur v Holywell Town game from a couple of years back (Image: Aled Jones) Darren Garmey's Holyhead Hotspur are currently top dogs on Ynys Mon, with the New Oval side occupying a mid table berth in the second tier Cymru North. With quality youngsters such as Dylan Summers-Jones complimenting the experience of the likes of Mel McGinness, Alex Lynch and Jay Gibbs, Hotspur are a formidable outfit and can beat anyone in the division on their day. Llangefni Town are the only other side from the island in the top two tiers but are currently battling against relegation.
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