It's difficult but I'm sure we'll give a really good account of ourselves like we did against Larne last year. " Can Bala emerge victorious from their two-legged tie against Sligo Rovers? Have your say in the comments section Despite being in charge at Bala for nearly 20 years, Caton insists he still has plenty of drive and appetite for success. He is also the father of 19-year-old Shrewsbury Town forward Charlie Caton.
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.
Bala Town v Sligo Rovers: Caton confident ahead of UEFA Conference League clashBala Town face a tough test in the UEFA Europa Conference League this Thursday, as they take on League of Ireland side Sligo Rovers at Park Hall, Oswestry (7pm kick off). The Lakesiders will be underdogs going into the two-legged tie but will be confident of upsetting the odds given their previous decent showings in Europe.
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.
Caton is confident his side can get a positive result to take over to Ireland. He said: "It's a really tough draw for us, they're a full-time team. The other disadvantage is that they're halfway through their domestic campaign. "We've been in pre-season for around a month now, we played TNS in a friendly and we played Cliftonville as well. It's difficult because if the lads don't have a break now they don't have a break at all. "Our pre-season is always hampered with lads going away, but we do the best we can.
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. Denbighshire- Ruthin Town Ruthin Town FC at Ruthin Memorial Playing Fields.
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"We've got an agreement that when he becomes established we'll have to sit down and talk about it. I've still got loads of drive though, I've been watching slides of Sligo games and we're going to have them watched. "It's still a big part of my life and always will be til it's time to finish. There'll be no chance of me finishing anytime soon though. " READ NEXT: New Wrexham AFC signing Jordan Tunnicliffe 'really impressed' with new teammates Stadium for the North campaign heads to 10 Downing Street with 16, 000 strong petition Fresh facemask advice issued by Wales' chief medical officer following Covid surge Cars go up in flames after vehicle fire spreads near Anglesey school Surviving 48 hours in North Wales resort seeking a return to its former glory Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.
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The Irish outfit hold the upper hand going into the matches, as they are already over halfway through their league campaign, with their league running from February to November. Bala, on the other hand have just started pre-season a few weeks ago. Bala Town boss Colin Caton told North Wales Live that despite the odds stacked against his side, he says his team will "give a good account of themselves". The legendary Lakesiders boss has been in charge at Maes Tegid since 2003. READ MORE: Survey shows where Wrexham AFC fans come from - with some surprising results Because Bala's Maes Tegid home doesn't meet UEFA requirements, Thursday night's home leg will be played at The New Saints' Park Hall ground in Oswestry.
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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. 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.
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 said: "I've still got lots of drive and passion, if I lose that it's time to go. I've still got a lot of drive with my son (Charlie Caton) who is doing well at Shrewsbury. "But if he becomes established in the Football League then that would be a strain on me to miss that. He grew up behind the goal at Bala, he was born the season I went to Bala so the last thing he wants is for me to step down.
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