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18/03/24
MICHAEL HOLT 1969-2024


The support from family, friends and followers of Mike, has been overwhelming. With your help, we were able to repatriate him to the UK. Thank you so much.

We would now like to invite you to join us for the funeral service. .

The service will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday the 3rd April at Landican Crematorium, Arrowe Park Road, CH49 5LW. It will be followed by an opportunity to share stories and memories of Mike at The Neston Club, Station Road, Parkgate. CH64 6TZ. .

Due to the circumstances we are uncertain of the numbers of people that will be attending, so please let us know if you are planning to attend by e-mailing djholt3@outlook.com - If you are coming along, please don't feel the need to wear black. .

Family flowers only please, however there will be a collection at the wake for Mike's beloved Porthmadog Football Club, if you would like to donate. .

Please note; The Neston Club is cashles.

Thank you once again to every one that has supported the family in this time. .

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Y neges uchod gan deulu Micael Holt

A message from the family of Michael Holt.
14/03/24
CEGIDFA / GUILSFIELD: Sadwrn / Saturday: Clos Mytton, SY21 9PF


GÊM YMLAEN / GAME ON


Gyda 4 gém yn unig yn weddill mae amser yn brin iawn yn y frwydr i aros fyny. Pnawn Sadwrn bydd Port yn parhau gyda’r ymdrech gyda taith i Cegidfa.
Dros nifer o dymhorau mae’r clwb o’r canolbarth wedi bod yn esiampl, gan ddangos i glybiau llai fod yn gystadleuol ar y lefel yma. Tymor ar ôl tymor mae’r rheolwr Nathan Leonard wedi adeiladu carfannau cry’ gyda enwau fel Bromley, Cathrall a Cook yn ymddangos yn rheolaidd. Mae Cegidfa yn gyfforddus yn y 7fed safle, sefyllfa sy’ ond yn freuddwyd i nifer o glybiau.
Pnawn Sadwrn gall Port ddim edrych ymhellach na gwneud ymdrech fawr i ennill y triphwynt yn erbyn gwrthwynebwyr cryf. Bu y Sadwrn diwetha’ yn siom ar ôl mynd ar y blaen yn gynnar,.ac yn siom eto i weld Danny Brookwell yn tynnu fyny a gorfod gadael y cae. Mae Danny, nid yn unig wedi bod yn creu cyfleoedd ond, yn y 9 gêm ddiwetha’ wedi rhwydo 7 gôl. Ymdrech enfawr gan rhedeg yn ddibaid.
Mae’r sefyllfa yn galw am frwydro mlaen a ... pe byddai canlyniadau eraill yn mynd o’n plaid pwy a wyr?
C’mon Port!!

.With only 4 games remaining time is running out in the fight for survival, On Saturday Port will continue the struggle with a visit to Guilsfield,.
Over many seasons the mid-Wales club has been a model for smaller clubs, showing the way to be competitive at this level. Manager Nathan Leonard has built a strong squad season after season, with names like Bromley, Cathrall and Cook featuring regularly in those squads. The Guils are comfortably placed in 7th spot. Now only a dream for many others.
On Saturday Port can look no further than putting in maximum effort to pull off a win against, strong opposition. After taking such an early lead, last Saturday it turnred into a disappointment for Port, It was also a huge disappointment to see Danny Brookwell pull-up and leave the pitch.. Danny, not only has he been key to opening up defences and set up chances, but has netted 7 goals in the last 9 games, making him joint top scorer. Truly a massive effort of non-stop action..
It is now a case of keep on battling and, if other results go in your favour, ... who knows?
. C;mon Port!!.
Lluniau / Photos: DANNY BROOKWELL & CAIO EVANS: cyfranwyr cyson mewn tymor anodd / consistent contributors in a difficult season.
. . 12/03/24
Clwb yn ennill mwy o Nawdd / Club wins more sponsorship


CPD Porthmadog Fel yr adroddwyd yn barod ar Facebook ac X, sicrhawyd mwy o nawdd gan y clwb. Yn barod mae Rob a Gerallt wedi gosod byrddau hysbysebu i ddau gwmni mawr sef SQUEAKY CLEAN CLEANING SERVICES and OIL4WALES.
Atgoffir ni gan ysgrifennydd y clwb, Chris Blanchard, yn ei golofn yn y rhaglen fod y clwb bob amser yn ddiolchgar i’r noddwyr hael ac hebddynt ni fyddai’n bosib symud ymlaen efo’n cynlluniau a gwella’r cyfleusterau ar Y Traeth.
Mae hyn eto yn cadarnhau y datblygiad sydd yn cael ei wneud oddi ar y cae, gan osod seiliau pellach at y dyfodol. Mae ein diolch yn fawr i’r Swyddog Marchnata, Dylan Rees am ei holl waith ac am sicrhau cefnogaeth y ddau gwmni yma.

As has already been reported on the club’s social media accounts, Port have won further frexh sponsorship. Rob and Gerallt have already put up advertising boards for two major companies, SQUEAKY CLEAN CLEANING SERVICES and OIL4WALES.
Club Secretary Chris Blanchard reminds us in his match programme column that the club is always very grateful to all our generous sponsors, without whom we couldn’t always push on with plans to improve favilities at our ground.
This further confirms that off field progress continues, laying further foundations for the future. Many thanks to our Marketing Officer, Dylan Rees for all his dedicated work and for ensuring the backing of these two companies.
07/03/24
Colli John Williams / Passing of John Williams


Gyda chryn dristwch derbyniodd y clwb y newyddion am farwolaeth ein cyn-reolwr John Williams yn 89 mlwydd oed.
Roedd John yn rheolwr rhwng Tachwedd 1972 a Mai 1976.
Yn ystod ei amser yma enillodd Cynghrair Cymru (Gogledd) ddwywaith yn 74/75 a 75/76, Cwpan Her Arfordir Gogledd Cymru a Chwpan Alves yn 73/74 a Chwpan Cookson yn 75/76.
Mae'r Clwb yn anfon eu cydymdeimlad dwys i'r Teulu.
Bydd munud o dawelwch cyn y gêm ddydd Sadwrn erbyn Bwcle.

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It is with the greatest regret that the club received the news of the passing of our former manager John Williams aged 89.
John was manager between November 1972 and May 1976.
During his time here, he won two Welsh League (North) titles in 74/75 and 75/76, the North Wales Coast Challenge Cup and Alves Cup in 73/74 and Cookson Cup in 75/76.
The Club send their condolences to the Family.
A minute's silence will be held before Saturday's match against Buckley Town.
09/03/24
AIL-Dîm / Reserves: Sadwrn / Saturday Y WAUN/CHIRK v Port 2.30pm LL14 5NA

GOHIRIWYD / CANCELLED

Bydd Ail-dîm Port yn teithio i chwarae Ail-dîm Y Waun pnawn Sadwrn. (09/03/24)
Bydd y gic gynta am 2.30 o’r gloch.
Pob lwc hogia’

The Reserves will be away to the Chirk AAA Res on Saturday. (09/03/24)
Kick of is at 2.30 pm
Best of luck lads.
07/03/24
BWCLE / BUCKLEY TOWN: Sadwrn / Saturday: Y Traeth: 2pm

Noddwyr / Sponsors: Toyota Harlech

5 Ffeinal Cwpan rhwng rwan a diwedd y tymor meddai Steve Williams gyda’r cynta o rhain yn dod pnawn Sadwrn pan fydd Bwcle yn ymweld â’r Traeth.
Mae Bwcle yn 11eg yn y tabl 4 pwynt ar y blaen i Port a bellach wedi chwarae un gêm yn llai. Nos Fawrth roedd Bwcle yn chwarae Treffynnon, un o geffylau blaen y gynghrair ac, er iddynt golli, mae’n werth nodi fod y sgôr yn gyfartal tan i 80 munud basio. Hyn yn awgrymu fod y clwb o Sir y Fflint yn barod i gwffio am y pwyntiau, yn union beth fyddech yn disgwyl gan glwb yn cael ei reoli gan Asa Hamilton.
Mae’r ddau glwb eisoes wedi cyfarfod ddwywaith y tymor hwn. Cyfartal 1-1 oedd hi yn y gêm gynghrair ar Globe Way gyda Telor Williams yn rhwydo i Port. Bwcle aeth a hi yn y gêm 4ydd rownd Cwpan JD Cymru i sicrhau lle yn rownd yr wyth olaf.
Colli cyfle am bwynt oedd hanes Port y Sadwrn diwetha’ yn erbyn Gresford a hyn diolch i gôl hwyr arall. Ie hynny eto! Sawl gwaith? Ond cadwch y ffydd mae Steve Wulliams yn mynnu fod yna ddigon o bwyntiau yn dal ar gael i sicrhau diogelwch.
Bydd y ddau glwb yn barod am y sialens pnawn Sadwrn. Gobaith eto’n fyw!
Cefnogwch yr hogia’!
C’mon Port!!

Buckley Town will be the visitors to the Traeth on Saturday for what manager Steve Williams has described as the first of five Cup Finals between now and the end of the season.
Buckley are in 11th place 4pts ahead of Port with one game in hand. Last time out in midweek they went down 3-0 to front runners Holywell Town. It is worth noting, however, that up until the 80th minute the scores were level which suggests that the Bucks will provide tough, battling opposition as you would expect from a team managed by Asa Hamilton.
The two clubs have played each other twice this season. The league fixture at Globe Way ended in a 1-1 draw with Telor Williams netting for Port. Buckley were 2-0 winners in the 4th round Welsh Cup tie to reach the last 8 of the competition.
. Port missed out on a point last time out when Gresford netted a late winner. How often have we said that this season? Manager Steve insists there are enough points left to keep Port in the Cymru North. Both sides will certainly be up for it on Saturday and where there’s life there’s hope.
Support the lads!
C’mon Port!!
Lluniau / Photos: Will Owen-Ford: gêm gynta ardderchog yn erbyn Gresffordd / the teenager made an excellent debut performance.
Telor Williams ; sgoriwr draw ym Mwcle / who netted at Globe Way.
05/03/24
Cymru NORTH: Gemau heno / Tonight’s games


Dyma ganlyniadau’r gemau allweddol a chwaraewyd heno. Mae’r TABL wedi’i diweddaru

Treffynnon/Holywell 3-0 Bwcle / Buckley
Prestatyn 1-1 Y Wyddgrug / Mold Ales
Cegidfa / Guilsfield v Caersws (Gohiriwyd / Postponed)

Above are the results of tonifgt’s key fixtures. The TABLE has been updated.
05/03/24
Gwaith ar Y Traeth / Work at the Traeth


Dywed Chris Blanchard, yn ei golofn yn y rhaglen, fod y gwaith ar y llifoleuadau LED i’w cwblhau yr wythnos hon. Y gwaith i’w wneud ar y prif faes a hefyd ar y maes hyfforddi.
Roedd Chris hefyd yn ychwanegu ‘Diolch y Fawr’ i Rob Bennett am y gwaith a wnaeth yn ail osod llawr toiled y dynion ac ardal y bar yn y clwb. Meddai Chris fod Rob yn un o’r arwyr tawel y clwb pêl-droed ac hebddynt byddem llawer yn dlotach.
Fel gwefan ychwanegwn ein diolch ni i Rob. O gwmpas y maes ym mhobman mae tystiolaeth o’i waith ymarferol. Un arall o brosiectau diweddar Rob oedd trosglwyddo’r offer cyhoeddi i’r brif Eisteddle. Gwnaed hyn er mwyn galluogi cefnogwyr ar ochr yr Eisteddle o’r cae glywed y cyhoeddiadau yn dipyn gwell.

Club secretary Chris Blanchard, in his programme column, tells us that work on the new LED floodlights is to be carried out this week. These are to cover both the main pich and the training pitch.
Chris also extends a big ‘Diolch yn Fawr’ to Rob Bennett for the work done on the flooring of the Gents toilet and the bar area in the clubhouse. Rob, he adds, is one of the many unsung heroes at the football club and it would be a poorer place without him.
As a website we add our thanks to Rob. All around the ground there is plenty of evidence of his practical work on behalf of the club. Another of Rob’s recent projects has been the transfer of the tannoy equipment to the main stand with all that has entailed. It enables supporters on the Main Stand side of the pitch to better hear what is being announced.
04/03/24
TELEDU PORTTV: Yn holi / Talks to: STEVE WILLIAMS


Aeth pennau lawr yn yr eisteddle ac o gwmpas y Traeth tua chwarter i bedwar pnawn Sadwrn wrth i gic rhydd Charley Edge droelli fewn i gornel y rhwyd ond mae un yn dal yn amharod i ildio sef ein rheolwr Steve Williams. Tra fod yna ddigon o bwyntiau yn dal ar gael mae’n ei gweld fel hyn-
“5 Cup Ffeinal arall i fynd, dal digon o bwyntiau i’n cadw yn y lîg ‘ma, a mae fyny inni gal y pwyntiau i fynd a ni dros y lein.”
Ond wnaeth o ddim cuddio ei siom am y canlyniad, “Rili yn siomedig heddiw ‘ma.” “Hanner cynta neud yn rili da. Ail hanner ddim yn trio chwarae o gwbl. Dim yn ddigon dewr i gal ar y bêl a chwarae.”
Byddai wedi’i fodloni efo pwynt gan ychwanegu “Dwi’n meddwl y bysa nhw (Gresffordd) yn hapus i fynd adra efo pwynt.”
Gwelodd y gêm fel adlewyrchiad o’r Cymru North, “Mae’r lîg i gyd yn agos heblaw am y tri ar y top,” a fawr felly i ddewis rhyngddynt pan y chwarae gilydd.
Yn wahanol i’r gweddill ohonom di Steve ddim yn edrych ar ganlyniadau eraill. “Dim interest yn risylts erill” meddai. “Di rheini ddim yn mynd i’n cadw yn y lîg. Perfformiadau a pigo pwyntiau fyny sy’n mynd i’n cadw yn y líîg”
Am ein diffyg canlyniadau adra’ meddai, “Dylsach chi enjoio chwara ar y Traeth roedd y syrffes heddiw ‘ma yn fendigedig”
Eironi y diffyg pwyntiau adra oedd fod “.... rhai o’n perfformiadau adra ni wedi bod yn well na’r rhai ffwrdd lle da ni wedi pigo pwyntiau fyny.”
Mae’n siwr bod y rhan fwyaf ohonom yn croesi bysedd am chydig o lwc fynd ein ffordd ond go brin fod lwc yn rhan o rhaglen hyfforddi Steve!!

Heads went down in the stand and around the Traeth at 3.45pm on Saturday when Charley Edge’s free kick curled inside Port’s back post but one who is still not prepared to give up is manager Steve Williams.
Whilst there ar sufficiaent points to play for he sees it as :
“Five more Cup Finals left to play, still enough points to keep us in the league. It is up to us to get these points to take us over the line.”
He did not conceal his disappointmnt at the result “We played really well in the first half but second half we did not try to play and were not brave enough”
He would have accepted a point saying, “ I think they would have been happy to take a point home with them.”
The game he saw as a reflection of the Cymru North where the whole of the league is so tight apart from the top three. Unlke most of the rest of us Steve is not looking to other results “They will not keep us in this league, only performances and picking up ponts.”
As for lack of homes wins he says “You should enjoy playing at the Traeth, the surface was really magnificent today.”
Ironically he saw many of our home performances as being better than those on the road which have brought points.
The rest of us might welcome a slice of luck for a change but I doubt Steve sees ‘luck’ as a part of his rescue programme!!
02/03/24
Michael Holt: Casgliad / Collectiom


Hoffai swyddogion y clwb ddiolch i'r cefnogwyr a'r chwaraewyr / tîm rheoli am godi swm anrhydeddus o £418 er cof am Michael Holt yn y gêm prynhawn 'ma.

Club officials would like to thank all the supporters and players / management team on raising an honourable sum of £418 in memory of Michael Holt at today's match against Gresford Athletic FC
02/03/24
Cofio Michael Holt / Remembering Michael Holt


Mae’n anodd rhoi geiriau at ei gilydd mewn sefyllfa fel hyn. ‘Dwi ddim yn meddwl fy mod wedi eistedd o flaen cyfrifiadur o’r blaen a cheisio trosglwyddo fy meddyliau, fel ar hyn o bryd. Mae defnyddio y gair ’roedd’ yn hytrach na ‘mae’ yn chwithig, yn sicr. Mae edrych yn ôl ar yrfa hogyn ifanc oedd newydd gropian dros yr hanner cant hefyd yn anodd.
Yn sicr, fe fydd y prynhawn Sul diwethaf hwnnw yn aros yn y cof tra byddaf ar y ddaear yma. Wedi setlo o flaen y teledu i wylio ffeinal fawr Cwpan Carabao gyda Lerpwl yn herio Chelsea oeddwn a’r gêm yn ei hanterth a’r meddwl yn troi o gwmpas fel dilledyn yn y peiriant golchi.
Ond, ac mae hwn yn ond MAWR, fe ddaeth llonyddwch go iawn wedi’r glec o dderbyn y neges ar y ffôn fach. Aeth y meddwl yn dywyll a’r llygaid ynghau wrth i mi ddarllen yr ychydig eiriau. Roedd y geiriau yma yn deud cyfrolau. ’Doedd y gêm ddim yn bwysig bellach. Do, fe sgoriodd Van Dijk ond nid dyna pam y cofiaf y prynhawn du yma – y neges honno am Michael Holt sydd wedi ei ysgythru ar y meddwl o hynny ‘mlaen.
‘Roedd nerth Michael yn anhygoel, o ystyried iddo gael ei lethu gan glefyd siwgr am flynyddoedd. ‘Roedd yr hyn oedd o’i flaen yn her a hanner, ond ‘doedd hynny ddim am ei rwystro, yn sicr. ‘Roedd ei ddyfalbarhâd i gwblhau’r sialens yn amlwg. ‘Roedd ei gymhelliant i gasglu arian er budd ei achosion da yn uchel a ‘doedd dim a ddywedai unrhyw un yn mynd i’w rwystro rhag cwblhau y dasg.
Bu ei baratoi yn drwyadl i’r eithaf, a hynny dros gyfnod hir iawn, o ymarfer ar y môr, yn y gampfa, ac mewn ystafell yn y ty. Ni welais unrhyw un gyda’r ffocws pendant yma o’r blaen. ‘Doedd dim troi’n ôl. Uchelgais bywyd iddo, er mwyn talu ‘nôl am y cymorth gafodd gyda’r afiechyd creulon yma.
Roedd ei gariad at Glwb Pêl-droed Porthmadog yn eithafol. Byddai’n cefnogi ar hyd y glannau a phellach. ‘Doedd Michael ddim am golli gemau, er ei fod yn byw bellach ymhell o’r Traeth. Cwblhawyd teithiau i’r Iwerddon ganddo er mwyn codi arian i’r Clwb. Cododd £1916 wrth rwyfo o Port i Wiclow yn yr Iwerddon llynedd. ‘Doedd dim stop arno. Hogyn llawn calon.
Mae’n anodd amgyffred yr hyn ddigwyddodd ar ei daith olaf. ‘Dwi ddim eisiau meddwl am hynny, ond byddaf yn cofio am Michael am amser hir. Gobeithio bydd nifer yn codi gwydryn iddo ar y Traeth wrth ddathlu bywyd a ddaeth i ben mor annisgwyl, allan ar y môr mawr.
Bydd colled enfawr ar dy ôl yn sicr gyfaill. Lejand Port. Cwsg yn dawel, Michael.

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It's hard to put words together in a situation like this. I don't think I've sat in front of a computer before and tried to put down what is in my mind right now. Using the word 'was' rather than 'is,' is certainly difficult. Looking back at the life of this young man who had only just crawled over fifty, is also surreal.
That last Sunday afternoon will certainly remain in the memory while I am on this earth. Settled in front of the TV to watch the Carabao Cup final, with Liverpool taking on Chelsea and the mind was swimming around like a garment in the washing machine.
But and this is a BIG, ‘but’ a real stillness came after the click of a message reaching the mobile phone. My mind went blank, and my eyes closed as I read the few words. These words were difficult to take in. The game didn't matter anymore. Yes, Van Dijk scored but that's not why I will remember that afternoon – it's that message about Michael Holt that will be etched in the mind from now on.
Michael's strength was incredible, knowing he had suffered with diabetes for years but, the challenge ahead of him was certainly not going to overwhelm him. His determination to complete the trip was evident. His motivation for collecting money towards his special causes was high and he wouldn’t listen to anyone suggesting he would fail in his challenge. His preparation had been rigorous to the fullest over a very long period. He had practised at sea, in the gym and in a room at his home. I haven't seen anyone with this so much focus before a challenge. There was no turning back. A lifetime’s ambition to pay back for the help he received with his cruel disease. In one word, he was indestructible!
His love for Porthmadog Football Club was extreme. He would show his support all over the country. He didn't want to miss games even though he now lived quite a distance from the Traeth.
A rowing trip to Ireland was completed by him in order to raise money for the Club. He raised £1,916 by rowing from Porthmadog to Wicklow in Ireland last year. There was no stopping him.
It's hard to grasp what happened on his last trip. I don't want to think about that, but I will remember Michael for a long time. I hope many will raise a glass to him at the Traeth, while celebrating his life, after it ended so unexpectedly out at sea.
You will certainly be sorely missed my friend. Port Legend. Rest in Peace, Michael.

Dylan Elis: Teyrnged Bersonol / A Personal Tribute
01/03/24
OLIVER FAREBROTHER: Chwaraewr y Mis / Player of the Month


Llongyfarchiadau i’r golwr Ollie Farebrother a enwyd yn Chwaraewr Mis Chwefror y cefnogwyr.
Ymunodd Ollie o glwb Y Waun yn ystod ffenest drosglwyddo mis Ionawr gan helpu gryfhau yr amddiffyn ar gyfer y frwydr i oroesi. Gwelwyd nifer o berfformiadau llawn cadernid ganddo gan adeiladu dealltwriaeth yn syth gyda’i gyd amddiffynwyr.
Chwaraeodd rhan allweddol wrth i Port ennill y 3 phwynt yn Llanidloes, yn arbed cic o’r smotyn a gwneud nifer o arbediadau arbennig mewn diweddglo llawn tensiwn.
Ardderchog Ollie!!

Congratulations to keeper Ollie Farebrother who has been voted supporters player of the month for February.
Ollie, who joined Port from Chirk AAA in the January transfer window, has helped solidify the defence in the battle for survival. He has put in some sterling performances, building an immediate understanding with his fellow defenders.
Played a key role in securing 3pts at Llanidloes, saving a penalty and making some vital saves in the closing stahges of a tense finish.
Well done Ollie!!
Noddir gan / Sponsored by: TELEDUPORTTV
27/02/24
CASGLIAD / COLLECTION: Sadwrn / Saturday


Bydd yna gasgliad yn cael ei wneud er cof am Michael Holt yn y gêm rhwng Port a Gresffordd ar Y Traeth pnawn Sadwrn.

Sylwer hefyd fod yna gasgliad yn cael ei drefnu ar GOFUND ME.COM gan Barry Hayes i ddod â Michael yn ôl.
I gyfrannu ewch i https://gofund.me/d7308f8a

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There will be a collection in memory of Michael Holt at Saturday’s game at the Traeth between Port and Gresford.

A fund has also been opened by Barry Hayes to bring Michael home. This is on GOFUND ME.COM
To contribute go to https://gofund.me/d7308f8a
29/02/24
GRESFFORDD: Sadwrn / Saturday: Y Traeth 2pm.

Noddwr / Sponsor: GARY FALCONER ELECTRICALS

. Pnawn Sadwrn bydd Port yn croesawu Gresffordd i’r Traeth gyda’r gic gynta am 2 o’r gloch. Gyda’r cyfri i lawr at ddiwedd y tymor bellach ymlaen mae 6 gêm yn weddill i Port ac 18 pwynt yn dal ar gael.
Yn ei gêm ddiwetha’ cyfartal oedd Gresffordd gyda Chaersws ac o’u 6 gêm ddiwetha’ maent wedi ennill 2 ac un yn gyfartal.
Yn y gêm gyfatebol ar Y Graig, sicrhaodd Port fuddugoliaeth hwyr, 3-2, diolch i ddwy gic o’r smotyn gan Shaun Cavanagh a gôl gan Ifan Emlyn yn yr amser ychwanegol. Er, ddim yn hollol rhydd o ofnau disgyn, mae’r clwb o ardal Wrecsam yng nghanol y tabl gyda 5 pwynt a dwy gêm mewn llaw dros Port. Ond gyda gymaint o’r gemau bellach yn rhai 6 phwynt gall pethau newid yn sydyn.
Sadwrn arall o frathu ewynedd yn y Cymru North. Bydd pob un o’r 16 clwb yn chwarae pnawn Sadwrn. Hyn yn cynnwys y ddau glwb sydd yn syth uwch eu pennau, gyda Caersws adra’ i’r Fflint a Prestatyn yn Treffynnon.
Mae buddugoliaethau gefn wrth gefn wedi rhoi gobaith i Port ond ni fydd amser i ymlacio gyda’r pwysau ymlaen tan y diwedd.
C’mon Port!!

On Saturday Port will welcome Gresford Athletic to the Traeth for a 2pm kick off. The countdown is now very much on and Port now have 6 games left -still 18 points to play for.
Last time out Gresford drew 1-1 with Caersws and they have won 2 and drawn one of their last 6 matches.
In the corresponding fixture at the Rock, Port gained a narrow 3-2 win thanks to two spot kicks by Shaun Cavanagh and a late, late winner from Ifan Emlyn. The Wrexham area club, though not entirely free of relegation worries, do hold a mid-table spot with 5 points advantage and 2 games in hand over Port. But things can change quickly with so many 6 pointers being played at this stage of the season.
It will again be a nerve wracking Saturday in the Cymru North. All 16 clubs will be in action this Saturday. These include the two clubs immediately above Port in the table, with Caersws at home to Flint and Prestatyn at Holywell.
Back to back wins have given Port a chance of survival but no time to relax as the pressure will be on to the very end.
C’mon Port!!
Lluniau /Photos: Rhys Alun: gôl bwysig / back on the scoresheet
Caio Evans: amseru ei gôl gynta’ yn berffaith / a well-timed first goal
27/02/24
Neges wrth David Holt / A message from David Holt


We have been working tirelessly to get help to Michael over the past four days but have found it incredibly difficult to do so. Last night the fishing vessel Noruego accepted a tasking from Cape Verde Joint Rescue Coordination Centre and made directly for Michael's coordinates.
Very sadly, upon arrival, Michael was found dead inside his cabin.
Of course this was not the ultimate conclusion we were looking for, but I am somewhat comforted knowing he died doing something he absolutely wanted to do with a passion and managed to row in excess of 700 miles in the process. An achievement in itself.
This is a huge shock to myself, his wife Lynne & daughter Scarlett and my parents, not to mention wider family and friends. Many thanks for the kind words & wishes that you have already sent us during the past few days. They mean a great deal to all the family.
Regards David.
27/02/24
Michael Holt: Cwsg yn Dawel / Rest in Peace


Mae’r clwb a’r dref yn drist iawn i glywed am farwolaeth Michael Holt tra yn rhwyfo ar ei ben ei hun ar draws Yr Iwerydd o Gran Canaria i Barbados yn ei gwch MYNADD. Bwriad Michael oedd codi arian at achos Mind a Gwasanaethau Gwirfoddol Lerpwl. Roedd o ei hun wedi dioddef o Diabetes Teip1 a tua 700 milltir i fewn i’r daith dioddefodd salwch ac yn anffodus iawn fe’i darganfuwyd yn farw yn caban ei gwch gan griw cwch pysgota a aeth i’w gynorthwyo.
Mae’r clwb yn ddyledus i Michael am y swm sylweddol a godwyd ganddo tuag at bêl-droed yn yr ardal tra ar daith noddedig o Borthmadog i Wiclo.
Estynnwn ein cydymdeimlad llwyraf a theulu a ffrindiau Michael.

The town and the club were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Michael Holt whilst on his single handed charity row across the Atlantic Ocean from Gran Canaria to Barbados in his boat MYNADD. He was raising money in aid of the charity Mind and Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services. Suffering from type 1 Diabetes Michael fell ill some 700 miles into his journey. Unfortunately he was found dead in his cabin by the crew of a fishing vessel which went to his aid.
The club is indebted to Michael for the substantial sum which he raised for football in the area whilst on a sponsored row from Porthmadog to Wicklow.
We extend our sincere and deepest sympathy to Michael’s family and friends.
CANLYNIAD / RESULT: PORT 0-6 YSN / TNS

22/02/24
AIL-Dîm / Reserves: Sadwrn / Saturday 1.00pm: Traeth: v TNS (Res)


CANLYNIAD / RESULT: PORT 0-6 YSN / TNS

Bydd yr AIL-Dîm yn chwarae Ail Dîm YSN, y clwb ar ben yr adran.
Pnawn Sadwrn nesa 24 / 02 / 24.
Os nad ydych yn teithio i Llanidloes dyma’r gêm ichi.
Cefnogwch yr hogia’ ifanc
Sylwer cic gynta’ 1.00pm.

The Rezzies take on TNS Res the top side in the division.
Next Saturday 24/12/24
If you are not travelling to Llanidloes this the game or you.
Support the young lads!!
Note the kick off time 1.00 pm.
21/02/24
LLANIDLOES TOWN: Sadwrn / Saturday: Parc Victoria: 2pm SY18 6AS


Jake Jones - CPD Porthmadog Teithio eto fydd Port pnawn Sadwrn i chwarae gêm anferth arall a hynny ar Barc Victoria Llanidloes gyda’r frwydr am ddiogelwch yn parhau.
Cyfarfu’r ddau 3 wythnos yn ôl pan gafwyd perfformiad cadarn gan y clwb o’r canolbarth a welodd hwy yn gadael y Traeth gyda’r 3 phwynt diolch i gôl hwyr Connor Bird. Roedd yn enghraiff arall o methiant Port i gymryd eu cyfleoedd a’u bod wedi dibynnu gymaint ar Danny Blockwell i sgorio goliau. Ond daeth tro ar fyd y Sadwrn diwetha ar Barc Latham ac, er iddi fod yn esiampl arall o Danny Brockwell yn canfod y rhwyd, cawn obeithio am berffomriad arall llawn cymeriad a phenderfyniad fydd yn arwydd o newid go iawn i’r clwb.
Roedd buddugoliaeth Y Daffs ar y Traeth yn lechen lân brin ac ond yr ail fuddugoliaeth iddynt sicrhau y tymor hwn. Wythnos diwetha’ colli oedd eu hanes o 5-1 adra i’r Wyddgrug.
Pnawn Sadwrn bydd angen perfformiad arall gyda’r un ysbryd a phenderfyniad a sicrhaodd y fuddugoliaeth y Sadwrn diwetha’. Wrth inni fynd at y 7 gêm sy’n weddil,l a felly 21 pwynt yn dal ar gael, bydd un lygad eto ar rhai o’r gemau eraill perthnasol.
Amdani. Cefnogwch yr hogia’
C’mon Port!!l

Gethin Thomas - CPD Porthmadog On the road again for Port on Saturday when they travel to Llanidloes for another huge one in the battle for safety.
The two clubs last met just 3 weeks ago when a fighting performance by the mid-Wales club saw them depart the Traeth with all three points thanks to a late winner by Connor Bird. That was another case of Port failing to convert their chances as they have depended to such an extent on Danny Brookwell for their goals. But the break through came last Saturday at Latham Park and, though it was another case of Danny Brookwell providing the goals, let’s hope that this show of character and determination will mark a real turning point in the club’s fortunes.
Last time out The Daffs suffered a 5-1 home defeat to Mold Alex but the win at the Traeth provided a rare clean sheet and only their 2nd league win of the season.
Saturday, it will be a case of going for it with the same spirit and determination which provded last Saturday’s win and, at the same time, eyeing other games as we enter the last 7 games with 21 points still to play for.
Go for it!! Support the lads!!
C’mon Port!!
Lluniau / Photos: Jake Jones & Gethin Thomas: dau o’r chwaraewyr newydd sydd wedi creu argraff. / two of the new signings who are making an impact.
19/02/24
DANNY BROOKWELL: JD CYMRU LEAGUES : TÎM YR WYTHNOS / TEAM of the WEEK


Llongyfarchiadau i Danny Brookwell a enwyd yn Tîm yr Wythnos y JD Cymru Leagues yn dilyn perfformiad arbennig ar Barc Latham yn erbyn Caersws y Sadwrn diwetha’. Perfformiad a oedd yn allwedol wrth helpu Port sicrhau y fuddugoliaeth.

GK - Alex Swindell (Y Wyddgrug / Mold Alexandra) DF - Taylor Jones (Cambrian & Clydach Vale) DF - Tom Kemp (Prestatyn Town) DF - Nic Arnold (Rhydaman / Ammanford) DF - Ellis Williams (Rhydaman / Ammanford) MF - Tyler Aylward (Pontardawe Town) MF - Kurtis Rees (Llanelli Town) MF - Ethan Davies (Ruthun) FW - Danny Brookwell (Porthmadog) FW - Jordan Edwards (Goytre United) FW - Alex Bonthron (Cwmbran Celtic) Manager - Gruff Harrison (Rhydaman / Ammanford)

Congratulations to Danny Brookwell named in the JD Cymru Leagues Team of the Week. This follows his match winning performance for Port at Latham Park last Saturday against Caersws.
19/02/24
TELEDU PORTTV: Yn holi / Talks to: STEVE WILLIAMS


“Hwyrach na’i gysgu heno” oedd ymateb Steve Williams i gwestiwn Dylan Elis yn syth ar ôl y fuddgoliaeth gynghrair hir ddisgwyliedig dros Caersws pnawn Sadwrn.
Roedd yn hapus i estyn y clod i gyd i’r chwaraewyr, “Hogia wedi gwneud yn rili da heddiw ‘ma. Dwi ‘di bod fel record wedi sticio (yn dweud) ‘ma hyn yn dod.Dyna’r bilif sy’ gan yr hogia’ ar ôl wythnos dwitha a mor dorcalonnus oedd hi”
“Dwi mor falch drostyn nhw. Ma nhw’n gweithio mor galed yn y training ac ar y cae ond heb cael y rewards -TAN HEDDIW.
Wrth edrych ymlaen meddai Steve “Saith gêm anferth ar ôl.
“Rhaid gwneud yn siwr bod ni’n paratoi at y nesa’, dim sbio at beth sy’n dod wedyn. Cymryd nhw un ar ôl y llall.”
A dyna mae pob cefnogwr yn dymuno, gan ddechrau yn Llanidloes y Sadwrn nesa.

“Perhaps I might sleep tonight” was a smiling Steve Williams’ comment, to Dylan Eis immediately following last Saturday’s nail biting finish at Latham Park.
He was happy to heap all the praise on his players whom he said had worked so hard in training and on the pitch. Though he must have sounded like that stuck record, he had kept saying that this was coming.
“I am so pleased for the players. They’ve worked so hard without getting the rewards -until today.
Looking ahead to the rest of the season he pointed to the seven huge games which remain.
“We must make sure we prepare well for the next game and not look towards what is coming after that”
Yes it’s time for the old adage ‘one game a t a time.’
That is the sentiment echoed by all suppoerters -starting at Llanidloes next Saturday.
17/02/24
O’r Diwedd -BUDDUGOLIAETH!! / At last -A WIN!!!


Caersws 1-2 Port
Dyna ichi ganlyniad i gynhesu eich calon gan ddod a rhediad o golli 9 gêm gynghrair yn olynol i ben.
Diweddariad Dylan Rees o Barc Latham oedd,: “Canlyniad a perfformiad gwych gan yr hogia, a buddugoliaeth gynta ers mis Hydref. Ymlaen i Llanidloes!! Dwy gôl wych gan Brookwell ac Ollie yn y gol yn arbennig.”
Ia dwy gôl gan Danny Brookwell i fynd a’i gyfanswm am y tymor i 11. Gyda’r cyfan sydd wedi mynd ymlaen mae Danny wedi rhwydo 6 gôl mewn yn y 7 gem ddiwetha’. Tipyn o record.
Diolch Danny a gwych hogia’.
Pleser i Treflyn heno yn disgrifio buddugoliaeth. Darllenwch yr adroddiad yn disgrifio'r frwydr gyffrous.https://www.porthmadogfc.com/adroddiad.htm#caerswsa



Caersws 1-2 Port
It’s a result which comes as music to our ears, bringing to an end a run of 9 straight league defeats.
Dylan Rees updates from Latham Park: “Fantastic result and performance from the lads. 2 great goals from Brookwell, Ollie outstanding in goal and all round team performance.”
Yes two goals from Danny Brookwell taking his season’s tally into double figures with 11 goals. With all tha thas been going on around him Danny has netted 6 times in the last 7 games.
Thanks Danny and well done lads!!
Quite a change for Treflyn tonight, describimg a victory! Read all about the exciting victory.https://www.porthmadogfc.com/adroddiad.htm#caerswsa


17/02/24
Noson dda ar Y Traeth / Successful Evening at the Traeth

Profodd y noson Holi ac Ateb ddwyieithog yng Nglwb y Traeth yn ymarferiad gwerthchweil. Mae’r Bwrdd yn haeddu ein diolch am drefnu’r noson a’r tîm rheoli am eu atebion gonest.
CPD Porthmadog Roedd yna nfer dda o gefnogwyr yn bresennol ac roedd yr ymateb positif yn sail i drafodaeth amrywiol ac eang o bynciau perthnasol. Mynegwyd consyrn gan Steve Williams a Haydn Jones, gyda’r clwb yn symud i ymarfer ddwy waith yr wythnos, am y diffyg cyfleusterau yn ardal Port gan fod hyn yn allweddol wrth edrych at y dyfodol. Dywedodd Haydn Jones for cae 3G maint llawn yn anghenrheidiol.
Wrth ymateb i gwestiynnau am the ffenest drosglwyddo disgrifiodd Steve yr un mis Ionawr yn un arbennig o anodd gyda ar gaeledd chwaraewyr, gofynion cyflog a sefyllfa daearyddol Port i gyd yn ychwanegu at y broblem. Dywedodd fod pob ymdrech wedi’i wneud u arwyddo Rhif 9 ac er fod sawl ymgais wedi dod yn agos, yn y diwedd ni ddaeth pethau i fwcwl.
Bu trafod am weledigaeth o greu a datblygu clwb cymunedol gyda’r Ail-dîm yn rhan bwysig. Pwysleiswyd yr angen i’r tîm gael rhestr gemau fwy rheolaidd. Pwysleiswyd hefyd cynnwys, o dan ymbarel y clwb, yr adran merched brysur a llwyddianus sydd yn chwarae eu gemau adra’ yn Harlech oherwydd y diffyg cae 3G yn ardal Port. O dan yr ymbarel hefyd y Porthmadog Juniors -adran brysul arall.
Soniwyd am ddatblygiadau oddi ar y cae gan yr is-gadeirydd Craig Hacking a rhaid dweud fod rhain yna i pawb eu gweld.
Diolch i bawb am eu presenoldeb ac am y cyfraniadau. Dyna’r oll sydd angen rwan ydy pwyntiau yn y bag.!!!

The Ouestion and Answer session at the Traeth Clubhouse proved a valuable exercise for the club. The Board deserve thanks and praise for organising the event and the management team for their honest responses.
There was a good turn out of supporters whose positive approach to the meeting led to a wide ranging number of related subjects being discussed. Concern was expressed by both Steve Williams and Haydn Jones at the lack of training facilities in the Porthmadog area and with the club already moving to training on two nights a week this was key looking towards the future. Haydn Jones stated that a full size 3G pitch was required.
Responding to questions on the Transfer Window, Steve described the January wndow as a particularly difficult one with availabity, money demands and geographical reasons all adding to the problem. Highlighting one problem he said that every effort was made to add a No 9 and though several attempts came very close, ultimately it proved fruitless.
A vision for the future as a community club was set out. The Reserves werea vital part of their one club vision and they clearly require a more regular fixture list. It should also include umbrella coverage of the thriving girls section and also the Porthmadog Junior set-up. It was pointed out that the Girls had to play home games in Harlech further emphasising the need for 3G facilities locally.
Club vice-chairman Craig Hacking outlined the off the pitch developments and this, it must be said, is clear for all to see.
Thanks to all present and all who contributed. All we need now is a few points in the bag!!
16/02/24
**NEWID LLEOLIAD / CHANGE of VENUE**

CAERSWS v PORT: PARC LATHAM PARK Y Drenewydd / Newtown SY16 1EN

Mae'r gêm gynghrair rhwng Caersws a Porthmadog yfory wedi cael ei symud i PARC LATHAM, Clwb Pêl-Droed Y DRENEWYDD oherwydd problemau â'r cae yng Nghaersws yn dilyn y tywydd gwlyb diweddar.
Dechrau am 2yp!!

Tomorrow's JD Cymru North league match between Caersws and Porthmadog has been moved to LATHAM PARK, NEWTOWN Football Club, due to ongoing problems with the pitch at Caersws, following recent heavy rain.
K.O.2pm!!
Parc Latham Park, SY16 1EN
15/02/24
NOSON o HOLI ac ATEB / QUESTION & ANSWER EVENING

CPD Porthmadog Mae NOSON o HOLI ac ATEB gyda'r Bwrdd a'r Rheolwr wedi ei drefnu ar gyfer nos Wener yma, Chwefror 16eg am 7.30yh yng Nghlwb Pêl-Droed Porthmadog.
Croeso i bawb!!

A QUESTION & ANSWER EVENING with the Board and Manager has been organised for this Friday evening 16th February at 7.30pm at Porthmadog Football Club.
All welcome!!
15/02/24
CAERSWS: Sadwrn / Saturday: PARC LATHAM PARK, Y Drenewydd / Newtown 2pm SY16 1EN

Bydd Port yn chwarae Caersws pnawn Sadwrn gan wneud ymgais arall i dorri ar rhediad o ganlyniadau sydd wedi arwain at yr argyfwng.
Y Sadwrn diwetha’ cafwyd newid tactegau, gan chwarae’n fwy uniongyrchol, a hyn yn gweithio. Hyd at 80 munud roedd Port yn edrych i sicrhau buddugoliaeth haeddiannol. Wedyn, o flaen ein llygaid aeth y cyfan yn llanast. Bellach 8 gêm sy’n weddill ond 24 pwynt yn dal ar gael. Amser am weddi dawel a bysedd wedi’i croesi gan edrych dros yr ysgwydd am ganlyniadau eraill.
Mae Caersws wedi cael tymor da yn ôl yn y Cymru North ac, er iddynt golli y tair gêm ddiwetha’ mae mantais o 8 pwynt ganddynt dros Port. Maent wedi elwa ar brofiad chwaraewyr fel Craig Williams a Neil Mitchell i wneud y naid o’r Ardal NE.
Gall chwaraewyr profiadol Port hefyd chwarae rhan bwysig dros yr wythnosau nesa’: Josh Banks -er wedi’i wahardd am y nesa’-ac Iddon Price yn y cefn gyda Gareth Jones Evans yn gyrru o ganol y cae --grêt i’w weld yn ôl- tra yn y blaen mae gan Danny Brookwell yn dod a digonedd o sgil a phenderfyniad. Gobeithio fydd Rob Jones -un arall profiadol- yn ôl a hefyd yr ifanc/profiadol Telor Williams.
Ond un ffordd i fynd rwan CEFNOGWCH yr HOGIA’.
C’mon Port!!

Port will play Caersws on Saturday making a further attempt to break the seqence of results which has blighted the club over recent months.
Gethin Thomas - CPD Porthmadog Last Saturday, a change of tactics, with a more direct approach, seemed to have worked a treat and even with the 80 minute mark having come and gone, Port looked set for a deserved win. Then before our eyes all went haywire. Now 8 games remain but 24 points still to play for. It’s hope and pray time now with an eye over the shoulder for the other results.
Caersws have had a good season back in the Cymru North and though slipping to 3 straight defeats recently, a gap of 8 points remains between them and Port. They have relied on the experience of players like Neil Mitchell and Craig Williams to assist that leap up from the Ardal NE.
Experienced players can also play a part in Port’s relegation struggle: Josh Banks-though missimg Saturday through suspension- and Iddon Price at the back with Gareth Jones Evans -great to see him back- driving from midfield, while up front Danny Brookwell brings a wealth of skill and determination. Another experienced performer Rob Jones will hopefully be back on Saturday together with the young experienced Telor Williams.
Only one way to go now-SUPPORT the LADS!!!!
C’mon Port!!!
LLUNIAU/PHOTOS: Gareth Jones Evans: croeso 'nol /welcome back.
Gethin Thomas: sgoriwr Sadwrn ar Y Traeth / scorer last Saturday
12/02/24
TELEDU PORTTV: Yn holi / Talks to: STEVE WILLIAMS

Diweddglo digalon pnawn Sadwrn ar ôl edrych ar y fin sicrhau buddugoliaeth ond, ar waetha hyn, allan daeth Steve Williams i ymateb i gwestiynnui Dylan Elis.
Beth aeth o’i le? Mae Steve yn cynnig tri peth, “Mae o gyd am rheoli’r gêm yn yr ail hanner.
Wedyn gan ganmol Llandudno, “Ma’ nhw’n dîm ffit, ifanc, willing. Ma’ nhw wedi dangos hynny y season yma lle ma’ nhw wedi dod yn ôl, ma honno y 4ydd, 5ed gêm ma nhw wedi curo yn y 10 munud ola, neu ar ôl 90 munud.
Yn drydydd, “Mae’n benalti i Danny pan mae’n 2-0 i ni. Mae’n reit o’n blaenau ni, ti’n clywed y glec heb y bêl. Os ydy hi’n mynd yn 3-0 fyny mae hi’n fynydd iddyn nhw gleimio.
Ychwanodd pe byddai wedi dod yn gyfartal, “Ti’n cymryd y pwynt ac yn bildio ar y pwynt yna. I gonsidio dau yn injury time ar ôl y shifft mae’r hogia di roi fewn heddiw, mae o’n un anodd i gymryd.
Edrychodd ymlaen at weddill y tymor, “Wyth gêm ar ôl a mae (pob un) o rheini yn medru rhoi 3 phywnt iti.
“Mae’n gêm newydd yn Caersws. Cathon ni gêm dda, gystadleuol yn erbyn nhw ar Y Traeth.
Am anafiadau a gohiriadau meddai “Rhain yn rhan o ffwtbol. Bydd Tel yn ôl yr wyrhnos nesa a gobeithio fydd Rob yn ôl’
Cloiodd Steve drwy ddymuno, “Siwrnai well adra wsnos nesa gobeithio.”

Though the depressing run continued on Saturday, with a defeat snatched from the jaws of victory, Steve Williams stepped up again to respond to a Dylan Elis’s questioning.
Asked what went wrong he highlights three matters “It was all about game management in the second half” he says. Secondly he praises Llandudno “They are a fit team, young ,willing who have proved that this season coming back 4 or 5 times to win in the last 10 minutes or after the 90 minutes.
Thirdly he is convinced that it was a penalty for the foul on Danny. He says “It happened right in front os us and we heard the sound of the tackle. If it had gone 3-0 it would have been a mountain to climb.
He adds saying even if it ended as a draw, You take a point and then move on but, considering that two goals come in injury time after such a shift put in by the lads, it is hard to take.
Looking ahead he says, “Eight games left, each one able to give 3pts. A new game against Caersws. a difficult place to go. We had a good, competitive game against them at the Traeth.
On injuries and suspensions he says they are part of the game “Tel will be back next week and hopefully Rob as well.”
He summed the feelings of all hoping for a better homeward journey next week.
12/02/24
Rhaglen y clwb yn cael Adolygiad / Match Programme reviewed

CPD Porthmadog Yn y rhifyn diweddara’ o’r WELSH FOOTBALL MAGAZINE mae eu erthygl ‘Programme Notes’yn cynnwys adolygiad o rhageln CPD Porthmadog ( Golygydd Rhydian Morgan). Isod gweler y sylwadau a gwnaed gan David Collins:

“..... reliable issuers CPD PORTHMADOG are managing to produce a 40-page programme priced at £2.00. A nice aerial shot of the Traeth adorns the cover, with the internal content mostly bi-lingual and including stats, news, match information and a little bit of history in a section highlighting the same week in random past seasons going back over half a century.”

The latest edition of the WALES FOOTBALL MAGAZINE in their Pogramme notes section, contains a review of the CPD Porthmadog match programme (edted by Rhydian Morgan). Above are the observations made by David Collins.
08/02/24
LLANDUDNO: Sadwrn / Saturday: Y Traeth 2.00pm

Noddwr y Gém / Match Sponsor: BELYN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Penwyrhnos eto, a gém holl bwysig arall yn y frwydr ar ben isa’r tabl. Llandudno bydd yn ymweld á’r Traeth, gyda’r gic gynta’ am 2 o’r gloch. Mae’r gemau sy’n weddill bellach i lawr i 9 a gyda’r bwlch rhyngom a’r cyd frwydwyr yn agor yn dilyn buddugoliaethau i Llandudno a Bwcle a pwynt gwerthfawr i Prestatyn y penwythnos diwetha’.
Daw Llandudno i’r Traeth ar gefn buddugoliaeth 6-1 swmpus dros Llanidloes gyda Alex Boss, a chwaraeodd i Port y tymor diwetha’, yn rhwydo hatric mewn 12 munud yn dilyn dod i’r cae fel eilydd. Mae Jordan Haddaway, y rheolwr ieuengaf y gynghrair wedi gwneud gwaith arbennig yn adfywio Llandudno yn dilyn y creisis yn yr haf. Bellach yn ól yn Maesdu, byddant yn barod am gém 6 phwynt pnawn Sadwrn.
I Port ychydig o lwc dda am newid yw’r gobaith, gyda 3 phwynt yn cymryd lle’r colledion un gól. Y sialens fydd troi cyfleoedd yn goliau i ddod a’r rhediad trychinebus hwn i ben.
Cadwch y ffydd a cefnogwch yr hogia’.
C’mon Port!!

Another weekend, another vital fixture in the battle at the wrong end of the table. Llandudno will be the visitors to the Traeth for a 2.00pm kick off. The remaining fixtures now down to 9 with the gap to fellow strugglers widening following wins last weekend for Buckley and Llandudno and a valuable point for Prestatyn.
Llandudno come to the Traeth on the back of a thumping 6-1 victory over Llanidloes with Alex Boss, who played for Port last season, netting a 12 minute hat-trick after coming on as a sub. Jordan Haddaway, the youngest manager in the league, has led a remarkable revival following a summer crisis. Now back at their Maesdu home they will do battle in a 6 pointer on Saturday.
For Port a change of fortune would be welcome, with 3 pts replacing narrow defeats now essentail. Turning opportunities into goals is the challenge to bring an end to this disastrous run which plunged us into the bottom three.
Keep the faith and support the lads.
C’mon Port!!
Llun / Photo: Nathan Williams: sgoriwr yn Dinbych / Scored at Denbigh
06/01/24
Golau LED ar y Traeth / LED lighting at the Traeth

Yn ei golofn yn y Rhaglen mae ysgrifennydd y clwb, Chris Blanchard, yn sgwennu fod datblygiad pellach i’r cyfleusterau ar Y Traeth, Yn dilyn profion cywasgu ar beilonau’r llif oleuadau presennol, dros yr wythnosau nesa,’bydd llifoleuadau LED yn cael eu cyflwyno. Bydd hyn yn sicrhau gwell golau a bydd hefyd yn rhatach i’w ddefnyddio. Bydd y gwaith yma yn cymryd lle ar y prif gae a hefyd y maes ymarfer.

Club Secretary Chris Blanchard, in his regular Match Programme Column, reports further off the pitch progress at the Traeth. Following the stress testing of the floodlighting pylons we can expect to see, during the next few weeks, the installation of LED floodlights. This will provide improved lighting which will also be cheaper to use. The new lighting will be introduced to both the main pitch and the training ground.
03/01/24
DANNY BROOKWELL: Chwaraewr Mis Ionawr / January Player of the Month

Mewn mis siomedig iawn i Port mae perfformiadau Danny Brookwell yn sefyll allan. Mae’r chwaraewr chwim creadigol wedi bod yn fygythiad i bob amddiffyn. Mewn mis lle mae goliau wedi bod yn brin iawn Danny ydy’r mwyaf tebygol i ganfod y rhwyd,. Yn ystod y mis sgoriodd mewn tair gêm yn olynnol. Llongyfarchiadau Danny yn sicrhau pleidlais y cefnogwyr yn Chwaraewr Mis Ionawr.

In a very disappointing month for Port Danny Brookwell’s performances have stood out. The pacy, skilful forward has posed a threat to every defence. In a month where goals have been decidedly thin on the ground he has always looked the most likely to find the net. During the month he netted in three consecutive matches. Congratulations Danny on being voted the supporters Player of the Month for January.
Noddwyd y Wobr gan / Award ponsored by: Teledu PortTV
. 03/01/24
AIL-DÎM / RESERVES: Y TRAETH: HEDDIW / TODAY (03/02) 2.00pm

CPD Porthmadog I gwblhau penwythnos siomedig i CPD Porthmadog collodd yr Ail-dîm 1-3 i‘r ymwelwyr o'r Rhuthun. Adeiladwyd mantais o 3 gôl gyda Tom Griffiths yn sgorio gôl gynnar â Gruff Hughes-Owen a Caelan Harms yn rhwydo yn yr ail hanner. Sgoriodd Deio Hughes gôl hwyr i Port.

The Reserves completed a disappointing weekend for CPD Porthmadog going down 1-3 to the visitors from Rhuthin. The visitors built a 3 goal lead with Tom Griffiths scoring and early goal followed by Gruff Hughes-Owen and Caelan Harms netting in the second half. Deio Hughes netted a late goal for Port.

HEDDIW (Pnawn Sadwrn) bydd yr Ail-Dîm yn croesawu Ail-Dîm RHUTHUN i’r Traeth am gêm yn Y Gynghrair Ail-dîmau Haen 1/2.
Bydd y gic gynta’ am 2 o’r gloch.
Dewch lawr i gefnogi hogia’ ifanc yr Ail-dîm.

TODAY (Saturday) the Reserves will welcome RUTHIN TOWN RES to the Traeth for Reserve League tier 1/2 fixture.
Kick off will be at 2.00pm.
Come down and give your support to the the young reserves.
31/01/24
TRI yn ARWYDDO / THREE NEW ARRIVALS

Gyda’r ffenest trosglwyddo yn cau mae’r rheolwr Steve Williams yn cyhoeddi tri ychwanegiad pellach i’w garfan cyn y gêm bwysig nos Wener yn erbyn Dinbych.

Croeso Will, Gareth a Charley
Rwy’n hapus i gyhoeddi fod tri arall yn ymuno â’r clwb gan gwblhau’r trosglwyddiadau am y ffenest hon.
Yn gynta’ WILL OWEN-FORD sy’n ymuno o Llanrwst. Rwy’n adnabod Will ac wedi dilyn ei ddatblygiad o gyfnod ifanc yn academi Llandudno. Mae wedi datblygu o fod yn chwaraewr ifanc cyffrous gyda ardaloedd Cymru i chwarae gêm rhyngwladol Dan 18 i Gymru. Llynedd roedd yn rhan o garfan llwyddianus Llandudno yn y Cymru North gan chwarae 8 gêm tîm cynta’. Mae ei arwyddo yn dangos lle ‘da ni am fod fel clwb, yn denu y chwaraewyr ifanc lleol i’r clwb.
Mae GARETH JONES EVANS yn ail ymuno gyda'r garfan yn dilyn cyfnod i ffwrdd o bêl-droed ers ddiwedd y tymor diwetha’. Daw Gaz a digonedd o brofiad, gan gynyddu ein opsiynau o rwan tan ddiwedd y tymor a mae’n grêt i’w weld yn ôl. ‘Da ni wedi ei fethu ar y cae ac yn y ‘stafell newid.
Mae CHARLEY MACMILLAN yn ymuno o College 1975 (Gibraltar). Mae’n flaenwr profiadol sydd wedi chwarae i nifer fawr o glybiau yn ystod ei yrfa gan gynnwys cyfnodau gyda Port Vale ac Ebbsfleet United a hefyd clybiau draw yn Albania, Gibraltar ac Estonia. Hefyd mae wedi ennill dau gap rhyngwladol i’r British Virgin Islands.
Rwy’n edrych ymlaen i groesawu’r tri i’r clwb ac i weithio gyda nhw am weddill y tymor. Bydd y tri yn cryfhau’r garfan ac yn cynyddu ein opsiynau wrth symud ymlaen.
C’mon Port!!


With the transfer widow closing manager Steve Williams has announced three more additions to his squad ahead of Friday’s vital clash at Central Park Denbigh:

Welcome Will, Gareth and Charley.
I’m pleased to announce further signings and that will conclude the transfer activity for this window.
Firstly WILL OWEN-FORD joins us from Llanrwst. I’ve known Will and have been tracking his progress from his junior academy days at Llandudno. He’s progressed from an exciting young Wales regional player into an Wales Under 18’s international. Last year he was part of the successful Llandudno Cymru North squad making 8 first team appearances. He also demonstrates where we want to go as a club, by attracting the best local young talent in to the club.
GARETH JONES EVANS rejoins the squad having taken time away from football since the end of last season. Gaz will add a wealth of experience and also to our playing options from now until the end of the season and it’s great to see him back. He has been missed on the field and wthin our changing room.
CHARLEY MACMILLAN joins us from College 1975 (Gibraltar). Charley who’s an experienced forward, has played for a breadth of clubs throughout his career including spells at Port Vale and Ebbsfleet United. He’s also played for clubs over in Albania, Gibraltar and Estonia. Charley has represented the British Virgin Islands and has two international caps.
I’m looking forward to welcoming the lads and working with them this season, they will strengthen the squad and add to our playing options moving forward.
Cmon Port!!
01/02/24
DINBYCH / DENBIGH: Gwener / Friday Central Park: 8.00pm LL16 3EW

Bydd y frwydr am aros yn y Cymru North yn parhau nos Wener draw ar gae Dinbych gyda’r gic gynta’ am 8 o’r gloch.
Deg gêm gynghrair sy’n weddill a felly 30 pwynt yn dal ar gael ond, os ydy Port yn mynd i gasglu eu rhan o rheini, bydd rhaid torri ar y rhediad ofnadwy sydd wedi dwyn eu hyder. Collwyd y 3 gêm ddiwetha o drwch blewyn un gôl a wir mae’n amser i’r lwc droi .
Gellir dychmygu gemau haws i wneud hyn nag ymweld â Dinbych. Ers i’r ddau glwb gyfarfod ar y Traeth mae Dinbych wedi bod ar rhediad ardderchog ond wedi diodde’ colled drom yn erbyn Y Wyddgrug mewn gêm Gwpan y Sadwrn diwetha’. Gyda Nathan Brown a Mark Worrall yn y blaen mae goliau wedi llifo i Ddinbych tra fod Port ddim yn cael yn hawdd i ganfod cefn y rhwyd.
Fel ddywedodd Treflyn yn ei adroddiad, “Credwch neu beidio roedd yna bethau cadarnhaol yn dod o’r gêm gyda’r chwaraewyr cymharol newydd i gyd yn gwneud yn dda. Da hefyd oedd gweld Josh Banks yn ôl yn y gorlan.”
Yn wir roedd yn dda cael Josh yn ôl, bu bob amser yn allweddol yn y cefn Gobeithio y wnaiff ysbrydoli’r garfan a, gyda tri wyneb arall newydd yn ymuno ddoe, ein gyrru ymlaen i godi pwynt neu well fyth pwyntiau.
C’mon Port!!
The battle for Cymru North safety continues on Friday evening when Port travel to Central Park Denbigh for an 8pm kick off.
10 league games remain and still 30 points available but if Port are to collect a share of those, then they will need to break a run of form which seems to have sapped their confidence. The last 3 games have all been lost by the odd goal and surely the run of bad luck must soon end.
There are easier games than a visit to Denbigh to achieve this. Since the two clubs met at the Traeth Denbigh have gone on an excellent run of form though they did suffer heavily in the Cup-tie with Mold Alex last Saturday. With Nathan Brown and Matthew Worrall up front goals have flowed for Denbigh while Port have struggled to find the net.
But as Treflyn says in his match report of last Saturday, “Believe it or not, there were a few positives to take from the match ... all our relatively ‘new boys’ acquitted themselves well. It was also nice to see Josh Banks back in the fold .”
Indeed, it was good to see Josh back, always a dominant figure at the back and, with three more new faces in the squad, let’s hope he can help provide the drive and inspiration needed for lift off.
C’mon Port!!
Lluniau / Photos: Josh Banks & Rob Jones
29/01/24
Tri yn gadael / Three departures

Mae Steve Williams wedi rhyddhau y datganiad isod yn dilyn ymadawiad tri aelod o’r garfan:

Yn anffodus mae Tom Mahoney wedi penderfynu gadael y clwb a symud i Bangor 1876. Rwy’n siomedig i weld Tom yn mynd gan iddo fod yn ffigwr allweddol yn y garfan ar, ac oddi ar, y cae.
Bydd Stuart Rogers yn gadael carfan y brif dîm i chwilio am fwy o gyfleon i chwarae ond, rwy’n falch i gadarnhau y bydd yn parhau a’i rôl yn hyfforddi gyda’r ail-dîm. Mae’n rhan allweddol o’r hyn da ni’n geisio gyflawnu yma wrth symud yn ein blaenau. Gwnaeth Stu gyfraniad ardderchog yn y cyfnod rwy' wedi bod gyda'r clwb ac roedd yn rhan o’r garfan a sicrhaodd guro’r gêm ail gyfle a chael ni yn ôl yn Haen 2.

Penderfynodd Alex Ward hefyd adael er mwyn chwarae pêl-droed tîm cyntaf. Mae hyn yn siom gan iddo fod yn ardderchog ers dod i’r clwb yn dilyn anaf Matty ynghynt yn y tymor.

Er yn siomedig i weld y tri yn mynd, yn y pendraw ry’m angen chwaraewyr sydd am fod yma er mwyn ein helpu i aros yn y gynghrair.
Carwn ddiolch i’r tri am eu hymdrechion yn ystod y tymor a dymuno’r dda iddynt am weddill y tymor.

Steve Williams has released this statement following the departure of three squad members

Unfortunately, Tom Mahoney has decided to leave the club moving to Bangor 1876. I‘m disappointed seeing Tom go as he’s been a key figure within the squad both on and off the field.
Stuart Rogers will be leaving the first team squad to look for more playing opportunities but I’m glad to confirm that he will continue his role as coach within the reserves set up. He’s an integral part to what we want to achieve moving forward as a club. Stu has been excellent in the time I’ve been with the club and was part of the squad that won the play off to get us back into Tier 2.
Alex Ward has also decided to leave to pursue first team football. This is a shame as he’s been excellent since coming into the club and into the team following Matty’s injury early in the season.
Whilst it’s disappointing seeing the three leave, ultimately, we need players that want to be here and want to help the club stay in the league. I’d like to thank the three for their efforts this season and wish them well for the reminder of the season.
Llun / Photo: Stuart Rogers: yn aros yn ei rôl hyfforddi / will remain in coaching role.
29/01/24
POST-MORTEM ar / on TeleduPortTV

Anodd iawn ydy post mortem yn dilyn unrhyw golled ond, yn dilyn colli gêm bwysig fel yr un yn erbyn Llanidloes, gallwn ond edmygu Steve Williams a’i barodrwydd i wynebu cwestiynau Dylan Elis ar Teledu Port TV pnawn Sadwrn.
“Y canlyniad sy’n anodd i’w gymryd .. da ni wedi bod yn bildio’n dda off y cae” meddai.
Wrth droi at y diffyg goliau “...wedi bod yn bryder drwy’r season dyna pam da ni yn y lle ryda ni rwan, ddim yn rhoi’r bêl yng nghefn y rhwyd. Dechrau heddiw, dau gyfle rili da, y ddau’n mynd i fewn a mae’n gêm wahanol. Lle da ni yn y gynghrair am bod ni ddim yn sgorio. Da ni’n creu digon wsnos ar ôl wsnos.
Canmolodd Steve Llanidloes “Chwarae teg, yn dod efo gêm plan. Smash and grab victory a dim byd i fychanu yn hynny.
Wrth edrych ymlaen at nos Wener meddai “Pob un gêm yn anferth ... Dinbych, gyda carfan gry’ wedi bod ar run o ganlyniadau da ers inni ei curo. Byddai 3 phwynt yn well ond byddai pigo pwynt yn anferth at ddiwedd y tymor. Rhaid inni wneud ein gwaith cartref, paratoi’n dda ac edrych am well perfformiad na heddiw ‘ma.”

When you lose any match the post mortem is difficult but becomes even more difficult when you go down to fellow relegation battlers. But Steve Williams did not hide and spoke to Dylan Elis, Teledu Port TV, straight after the game.
“It is the result that is difficult, said Steve, we have been building well off the pitch”. Turning to the lack of goals “.. it has been a concern throughout the season and that is why we are where we are, failing to put the ball in the net. At the start today we had two really good chances; the two go in and it is a different game. Our position in the league comes through a lack of goals. Week in week out we create enough chances.
Steve praised Llanidloes, “They came with a game plan. A smash and grab victory and nothing to belittle in that.
Looking ahead to Friday he said “Every game is huge ... Denbigh have been on a great run of results since we beat them. They have a good squad. Three points would be better but picking up a pont could be huge looking towards the end of the season. We have to do our homework and prepare well and hope for a better performance than today.
28/01/24
Steve i gwrdd â’r cefnogwyr / Steve to meet the fans

CPD Porthmadog Er fod Steve Williams yng nghanol brwydr i aros yn y Cymru North nid yw’n bwriadu cuddio, ac mae’n cynllunio at y dyfodol gan drefnu i gyfarfod cefnogwyr er mwyn ei cadw yn y cylch am ei gynlluniau.
Meddai Steve yn ei ‘View from the Bench.’:-
“Byddwn yn edrych i drefnu digwyddiad ‘CWESTIWN ac ATEB / NOSON AGORED’ ar Y Traeth yn ystod yr wythnosau nesa’, lle fyddwn yn croesawu chi ein cefnogwyr ffyddlon i ymuno gyda staff y clwb a gwirfoddolwyr i drafod datblygiadau a rhannu ein cynlluniau am lle y dymunwn fynd â’r clwb yn ogystal a’r weledigaeth sydd gennym at y dyfodol.”
Cewch fanylion y trefniadau unwaith y byddwn ar gael.

Though Steve Williams finds himself in a battle for survival he does not intend to hide away and is planning for the future and will arrange to meet fans to keep them on board.
Steve said in his ‘View from the Bench:-
“We will be looking at arranging a ‘QUESTION and ANSWER / OPEN EVENING’ event at Y Traeth in the next few weeks, where we would welcome you our loyal fans to join club staff and volunteers to discuss progress and share our plans of where we want to take the club, as well as our vision for the future.”
We will pass on futher details once they are available.
25/01/24
LLANIDLOES TOWN: Sadwrn / Saturday: Y Traeth 2pm

Noddwr y Gêm / Match Sponsor: HARLECH TOYOTA

Llanidloes bydd yn ymweld â’r Traeth pnawn Sadwrn. Disgrifiodd Steve Williams y gêm hon a phob un tan ddiwedd y tymor yn gemau ‘huge’ .
Bydd hon yn gêm rhwng dau glwb sydd yn y 3 isa’ ac yn brwydro i gadw eu lle yn y Cymru North. Mae Port ar rhediad siomedig iawn yn colli chwe gêm yn olynol gan syrthio i drafferthion. Ers cychwyn y tymor mae Llanidloes wedi stryglo gan sicrhau ond un buddugoliaeth yn ystod y tymor. Ond mae Llani wedi chwarae pedair gêm yn llai na Port.
Os fyddwch yn disgwyl rhyw gêm braidd yn ‘despyret’ bu y rhai oedd yn bresennol ar y Traeth y Sadwrn diwetha’ yn dyst i berffomiad o safon gan Port, y gorau efallai ers curo Dinbych yn ôl ym mis Medi. Er colli, gyda ond un gôl eto yn gwahaniaethu’r ddau glwb, y tro yma yn erbyn tîm cry’ Y Wyddgrug cawsom gêm o safon lle roeddem yn haeddu llawer mwy.
Bu’r rheolwr yn prysur gryfhau ei garfan er mwyn cynnig mwy o opsiynau a mwy o ddyfnder wrth i’r frwydr barhau.
Dewch lawr i’r Traeth i gefnogi’r hogia’. Gyda’n Gilydd!
C’mon Port!!

Llanidloes will be the visitors to the Traeth on Saturday. Manager Steve Williams has described every game now as being huge and Saturday’s encounter certainly comes into that category.
This will be a game between two clubs in the bottom 3 and fighting to retain their place in the Cymru North. Port are on a really bad run of six straight defeats which has plunged them into serious trouble. Llanidloes have struggled from the start of the season and have recorded just one league win all season. But Llani have played four fewer games than Port.
An air of desperation might be expected on Saturday but. those present last Saturday, will have seen Port put in what was perhaps their best performance since beating Denbigh at the end of September. Though again beaten by the odd goal, this time against a very strong Mold team, we saw some excellent football which deserved much more.
The manager has added to his squad giving far mor options and greater cover in what is going to be a battle royal to the end of the season.
Be at the Traeth for this six pointer between two clubs with all to play for. Together!
C’mon Port!!
Lluniau /Photos: Danny Brookwell sgorio mewn 3 gêm yn olynol / netted in 3 consecutive games.
Manager Steve Williams: prysur yn cryfhau ei garfan / busy adding to his squad
23/01/24
Pob gêm yn un fawr / Every game’s a big one

Wrth ymateb i gwestiwn Dylan Elis ar Teledu Port TV ynglyn â gem y Sadwrn nesa’ gyda Llanidloes meddai Steve Williams fod pob gêm yn wahanol ac yn brawf gwahanol:
“Mae pob gêm yn ‘huge’ ac yn dest gwahanol.
“Y test yn erbyn Llanidloes, clwb yn cwffio am eu bywydau fel ni, cyn meddwl am gael y bêl i lawr a chwarae, bydd rhaid cwffio am yr hawl i wneud.
“Yn erbyn Wyddgrug, tîm da yn fflio yn y lîg, roedd dim pwynt mynd yn hir ... mae Daf (Griffith) a’r hogia’ yn y cefn yn lapio rheini fyny.
“Fine margins, nhw yn cymryd hanner cyfle a ni ddim yn cymryd siawnsiau gwell
“Yn Prestatyn sut ti’n chwarae yn dibynnu ar syrfes y cae.
“Mae digon o positifs a mae wedi bod yn bildio dros yr wythnosau diwetha’ ‘ma.”
Wrth iddo baratoi at ddydd Sadwrn y sialens iddo fydd troi colledion agos a perfformiadau da yn bwyntiau. Pob lwc.
C’mon Port

Responding to questions from Dylan Elis, on Teledu Port TV, regarding next Satruday’s clash with Llanidloes, manager Steve Williams says that each game requirea a different approach.
“Every game is huge now and every game presents it’s own different kind of test.
“The test against Llanidloes, a club, like us, fighting for their lives and before we even think of getting the ball down and playing we will need match that fight.
“Against Mold Alex, a good team flying in the league, there was no point going long ... Daf (Griffith) and the boys at the back would have lapped that up.
“It was fine margins they took half chances while we failed to take what were probably better chances.
“At Prestatyn how we played was dictated by the surface.
“There were positives today (Mold Alex) its been building over the last few weeks.”
As he prepares for Llanidloes Steve now faces the challenge of turning odd goal defeats and good performances into points. Good luck.
C’mon Port!!
22/01/24
Haydn Jones: A View from the Bench

Haydn Jones - CPD Porthmadog A ni erbyn hyn yn ddwfn mewn brwydr i aros i fyny, da ydy gwybod gymaint mae’n olygu i’r ‘hogia’ lleol’ wrth y llyw. Isod gweler geiriau ysbrydoledig yr is-reolwr Haydn Jones yn rhaglen y Sadwrn diwetha’.

Now that we have to face up to the fact that we are in a relegation dogfight it is good to know that the ‘local boys’ in charge have a deep committment to the cause. Here are the inspiring words of assistant manager Haydn Jones in Saturday’s match programme:

"Returning to my hometown football club is a profoundly emotional experience rekindling cherished memories and a deep connection to a place that shaped my passion for the sport. The familiar sights and cameradarie at the Traeth evoke a sense of nostalgia, making it a truly special journey back to the club dear to my heart."
Wedyn wrth edrych ar y dasg sy’n gwynebu’r tîm rheoli newydd mae hefyd yn sgwennu isod:

Then looking at the task which faces the new management team he also writes

"It’s a challenging phase but maintaining a positive mindset, knowing our purpose, and having a clear shape and style of play, can pave the way for improvement and success in the future. Together let’s stand strong throughout the rest of the season."
C’mon Port!!
20/01/24
Ail dîm yn colli / Defeat at Denbigh for Reserves

Colled drom o 7-2 i’r Ail-dîm yn erbyn Dinbych heddiw. Y nodyn cadarnhaol i Port oedd dwy gôl gan Deion Hughes.

Reserves suffered a heavy 7-2 defeat at Central Park today. The positive for Port was a brace from Deion Hughes

Port squad / Carfan: Liam Hughes, Iwan Havelock, Aron Hughes, Aron Catlin Roberts, John Williams, Dion Williams, Deio Hughes, Mason Lloyd, Deion Hughes, Ekis Puw, Aaron Jones,. Eilyddiom / Subs: Manon Owenn, Trystan Davies.
18/01/24
AIL-DÎM / RESERVES @ Dinbych / Denbigh Sadwrn / Saturday 2pm LL16 3EW


Noddwr Ail-dîm / Reserves Sponsor: O.J JONES & SON HAULAGE PORTHMADOG

GÊM YMLAEN: yn dilyn archwiliad o'r cae
GAME ON: following pitch inspection


Bydd yr Ail-dîm yn teithio i Ddinbych pnawn Sadwrn (20 Ionawr).
Bydd y gic gynta’ am 2 o’r gloch.

The Reserves travel to Denbigh on Saturday (20 January).
Kick off will be at 2pm.
C’mon Port!!
18/01/24
Y WYDDGRUG / MOLD ALEX: Sad / Sat: Y Traeth 2pm.

Noddwr / Match Sponsor: TANRONNEN INN BEDDGELERT

Bydd clwb Y Wyddgrug yn ymweld â’r Traeth pnawn Sadwrn ar gyfer gêm bwysig arall yn y Cymru North.
Bu’n dymor arbennig i’r clwb o Sir Y Fflint, ond ychydig tu ôl i’r 3 sydd wedi dominyddu’r gynghrair dros y tymor. Eisoes mae Port wedi colli’n drwm draw ar Barc Alyn a daw’r Wyddgrug i’r gêm hon yn dilyn 4 buddugoliaeth allan o’u 5 gêm gynghrair ddiwetha’
Hon fydd y gynta’ o ddwy gêm yn olynol ar Y Traeth ac yn un anodd iawn wrth i Port geisio torri ar y rhediad o ganlyniadau gwael. Er yn anlwcus i beidio rhannu’r pwyntiau yn y ddwy gêm ddiwetha’, rhaid gweld y cadarnhaol hefyd ac, ar ôl rhediad o sgorio ond un gôl mewn 4 gêm, daeth 4 gôl mewn dwy gyda Danny Brookwell yn rhwydo yn y ddwy.
Ond mae camgymeriadau yn y cefn wedi costio’n ddrud i Port wrth iddynt ail adrodd yr hyn a alwodd Steve Williams yn ‘5 munud gwallgo’ yn Nantporth. Amser efallai inni gofio’r hen ystrydeb -rhaid i amddiffyn gychwyn yn y blaen.
Mae yna 12 gêm yn weddill i sicrhau diogelwch a rhaid tynnu at ein gilydd ar, ac oddi ar, y cae a thrwy hynny dangos dipyn o’r hyn a soniodd Treflyn amdano yn ei adroddiad PENDERFYNOL / DETERMINED.
Gyda’n gilydd
C’mon Port!!

Mold Alex will be the visitors to the Traeth on Saturday for another vital Cymru North fixture.
The Alex are having an outstanding season lying just outide a top three that have dominated the leaguue this season. Already they have inflicted a heavy defeat on Port over at Parc Alyn and they come to this game on the back of 4 wins in their last 5 league fixtures.
They will provide really difficult opposition in the first of two successive home fixtures as Port attempt to break a sequence of poor results. Unlucky not to take a share of the points in the last two, there are positives to takee as goals have re-appeared following a very lean spell. After netting just once in 4 performances, Port have scored 4 in the last two, with Danny Brookwell netting in both.
Defensive errors have however cost Port dearly as they have gone on to repeat what manager Steve Williams described as the ‘mad 5 minute spell’ at Nantporth. A time perhaps for remembering that old chestnut -defending begins at the front.
There are 12 games left to collect the points needed to secure safety and now is the time to pull together on, and off the pitch, a time to show those qualities Treflyn described in his match report PENDERFYNOL / DETERMINED.
Together Stronger!!!
C’MON PORT!!
Lluniau / Photos: Tom Mahoney & Danny Brookwell: rhwydo yn Prestatyn / scorers at Prestatyn.
13/01/24
Mwy o wynebau Newydd / More new Arrivals – Steffan Gittins & Jacob Barratt


Steve Williams yn dal ati i gryfhau’r garfan a dyma ei ddatganiad:-
Rwy’n hapus i gyhoeddi enwau dau wyneb newydd arall sy’n ymuno yn ystod y ffenest drosglwyddo bresennol.
Un ydy STEFFAN GITTINS sy’n ymuno o glwb Bolton Lads and Girls. Daeth Steffan, sy’n chwaraewr ymosodol asgell chwith, drwy academi Aberystwyth a treuliodd y 3 tymor diwetha’ yn y Cymru North gyda Penrhyncoch a hefyd Gresffordd.
Ymuno o Runcorn Town mae JACOB BARRATT. Daeth drwy academi Cei Connah. Ymosodwr hefyd ydy Jacob gyda digonedd o brofiad yn y gyfundrefn yng Nghymru, wedi iddo chwarae i Ddinbych, Y Wyddgrug a Gresffordd.
Mae’n dda iawn gen i fedri cadarnhau’r trosglwyddiadau gan y buom yn aros am y caniatâd rhyngwladol i'r ddau a fydd yn ychwanegu at ein opsiynau ymosodol. Mae Steve a Jacob yn chwaraewyr creadigol gyda llygad am gôl a sydd hefyd yn adnabod y gynghrair yn dda,
Bydd y ddau yn y garfan ar gyfer Y Wyddgrug pnawn Sadwrn.
Bydd yna gyhoeddiadau pellach yn y dyddiau nesa’.
C’mon Port!!

Steve Williams continues to strengthen his squad. Here is his announcement.
I’m pleased to announce the next new signings of this transfer window.
STEFFAN GITTINS joins the club from Bolton Lads and Girls club. Having come through the academy system at Aberystwyth, Steff who’s a left sided attacker has been playing these last three seasons within the Cymru North with Penrhyncoch and Gresford.
JACOB BARRATT joins the club from Runcorn Town. Having come through the academy system at Connahs Quay Nomads, Jacob who is another attacker that has wealth of experience within the Welsh system having previously played for Denbigh Town, Mold and Gresford.
I’m made up to finally being able to confirm the signings of Steff and Jacob as we’ve been waiting for international clearance for both players these last couple of weeks. Both will bolster the squad and add to our attacking options. Both are creative players with an eye for goal and know the league well.
Both will go straight into the squad against Mold this weekend.
We will have further announcements over the next few days.
Cmon Port!!
Lluniau / Photos: Steffan Gittins (top) & Jacob Barratt.
13/01/24
Ail dîm yn colli / 2-1 defeat for Reserves


Gêm agos ar Y Traeth ond yr Ail-dîm yn colli o 2-1 i’r Waun. Gôl gynnar gan Jack jones i’r Waun gyda Mabon Owen yn ei gwneud yn gyfartal. Dal yn gyfartal ar yr hanner ond Tom Freedman yn sicrhau’r 3 phwynt i’r Waun gyda gôl yn yr ail hanner.
Carfan Port isod.

A narrow 2-1 defeat for the Reserves at the Traeth this afternoon. Jack Jones gave Chirk an early lead with Mabon Owen netting the equaliser. It remained 1-1at half-time but the visitors restored their lead in the second period with Tom Freedman netting.
Below is today’s squad

Liam Hughes, Iwan Havelock, aron ones, Aron Catlin Roberts, John Williams, Dion Williams, Jake Jones, Mason Lloyd, Deio Hughes, Deion Hughes, Mabon Owen Aaron Jones, Jakub Romanowicz,Kieran Fitzjohn, Leon Williams
13/01/24
ROB JONES: yn arwyddo / signs for Port


Mae Steve Williams wedi rhyddhau datganiad arall am arwyddo chwaraewr

Rwy’n hapus iawn i gyhoeddi fod chwaraewr arall wedi arwyddo i’r clwb.
Mae Rob Jones yn ymuno gyda’r clwb a ganddo ddigonedd o brofiad o’r drefn yng Nghymru. Un sydd yn adnabod y gynghrair yn dda a bydd yn dod a'r hyn rwy’n chwilio amdano, ar ac oddi ar y cae, ac rwy’n edrych ‘mlaen i weithio gyda Rob.
Dwi wedi sgwrsio yn hir gyda Rob yn ystod yr wythnos a mae’r ddau ohonom yn cytuno am yr hyn ry’m yn ceisio gwneud yn y clwb wrth symud ymlaen. Mae’n gyfarwydd gyda sawl un o’r hogia’ a bydd yn setlo yn syth.
Bydd yn y garfan heddiw yn Prestatyn.
Bydd yna gyhoeddiadau pellach yn y dyddiau nesaf



Steve Williams has released a further statement regarding a new signing.

I’m pleased to announce the next new signing of this transfer window
Rob Jones joins the club with a wealth of experience of the Welsh system. He is someone that knows the league well and someone that I know will deliver what I’m looking for on and off the pitch and I’m really looking forward to working with him.
I’ve had long conversations with him this week and we are both on the same wavelength when it comes to what I want to achieve with the club and wants to be a part of that moving forward. He also knows a few of the lads within the squad so will settle in immediately.
He will go straight into the squad against Prestatyn.
We will have further announcements over the next few days.
C'mon Port!!
12/01/24
OLLIE FAREBROTHER: yn arwyddo / signs for Port


Mae Steve Williams wedi gwneud y datganiad isod ynglyn ag arwyddo golwr sef Oliver Farebrother

Rwy’n hapus i gyhoeddi’r diweddara’ am arwyddo chwaraewr.
Mae Oliver Farebrother wedi ymuno a’r clwb o glwb Y Waun. Buom yn cadw llygad arno ers dipyn a mae’n awyddus i ddatblygu a bydd yn ffit perffaith i’r garfan. Mae’n golwr sicr ac hyderus ac yn ticio’r blychau i gyd. Eisoes yr wythnos hon mae wedi ymarfer yn dda gyda'r garfan.
Mae’n gyfarwydd â’r gynghrair a bydd yn barod amdani yn syth.
Bu Alex yn wych ers dod fewn i’r garfan ond rwy am greu diwylliant cystadleuol yn y garfan ac yn edrych ymlaen i weld y ddau yn gwthio’u gilydd am weddill y tymor
Carwn ddiolch i glwb Y Waun am y trosglwyddiad hwylus.
Dros y dyddiau nesaf bydd gennym gyhoeddiadau pellach
C'mon Port!!


Steve Williams has released the following statement regarding the signing of keeper Oliver Farebrother

I’m pleased to announce the next new signing of this transfer window
Oliver Farebrother joins us from Chirk. He is someone that we have been monitoring for a while and is keen to progress and will fit into the squad perfectly. He is an assured goalkeeper that ticks all the boxes and trained well with the squad this week.
He knows the league well and will hit the ground running.
Young Alex has been unbelievable since coming into the squad but I want to create a culture where competition for places runs across the whole squad and looking forward to seeing both push each on for the reminder of the season.
I’d also like to thank Chirk for the smooth transfer.
We will have further announcements over the next few days.
C'mon Port!!
11/01/24
PRESTATYN: Sad / Sat: Bastion Gardens: 2pm LL19 7LU


Bydd Port yn teithio i Brestatyn pnawn Sadwrn am gêm bwysig yn y Cymru North;
Gyda'r clybiau yn 12fed a 13eg yn y tabl a dim ond un safle uwchben y 3ydd safle disgyn, bydd rhai yn gweld y gêm fel un ‘rhaid ennill’ ond cofiwch mae yna 13 o gemau yn dal yn weddill.
Gwelodd y ddau glwb newidiadau yn ddiweddar, gyda James Benbow, yn Prestatyn, yn cymryd drosodd yn gadeirydd a pherchennog y clwb gan ddilyn Jamie Welsh. Gallwn ddisgwyl mwy o newidiadau i ddilyn. Nos Fawrth collodd Prestatyn y cyfle i symud fyny’r tabl. Ar ôl mynd ar y blaen o 2-0 colli oedd ei hanes o 3-2 gyda Alex Boss yn sgorio yn yr amser ychwanegol i Llandudno.
I Port, mae tim rheoli Steve Williams yn dal i setlo ond eisoes gwelwyd dulliau a chynllun gêm wahanol ar y cae. Mae hyn i ddisgwyl, ond bydd angen ychydig o amynedd wrth i bethau ddatblygu.
Y Sadwrn diwetha’ gall Port ystyried eu bod yn anffodus i beidio codi, beth bynnag, bwynt o’r gêm ond rhaid ceisio torri allan rhai o’r camgymeriadau sy’n costio’n ddrud. Bydd hyn yn flaenoriaeth pnawn Sadwrn mewn gêm allweddol.
C’mon Port!!

Port travel to Prestatyn on Saturday for a vital Cymru North fixture.
With the clubs lying 12th and 13th in the table, just a place above the 3rd relegation spot, this game takes on extra significance and some will look at it as a ‘must win’ fixture though 13 games of the season remain.
Both clubs have seen change recently. At Bastion Gardens, James Benbow has succeeded Jamie Welsh as Chairman and owner of the club with further changes no doubt to be expected. On Tuesday Prestatyn missed an opportunity to move up the table when after going 2-0 up over Llandudno they eventually lost 3-2 thanks to an added time goal by Alex Boss.
For Port, Steve Williams and his new management team are still settling in, though already we have seen signs of a new approach on the pitch. This is to be expected and a new game plan and tactics will need to be given a little time to have the desired effect.
Last Saturday Port can consider themselves unfortunate not to pick up a point at least but ruling out errors will now be a priority as they visit Bastion Gardens in a key contest
C’mon Port!!
Lluniau / Photos: Danny Brookwell & Nathan Williams: sgorwyr y Sadwrn diwetha’ / last Saturday’s scorers.
09/01/24
AIL-DÎM / RESERVES: Y Traeth: Sadwrn / Saturday 2pm


Bydd yr Ail-dîm yn chwarae ei gêm gynta yn 2014 pnawn Sadwrn (13 Ionawr). Yr ymwelwyr fydd Ail-dîm Y WAUN
Bydd y gic gynta’ am 2 o’r gloch.
Cefnogwch yr Hogia’ C’mon Port!!

The Reserves return to action on Saturday (13 January) when they welcome the CHIRK AAA Res to the Traeth.
Kick off will be at 2pm.
Support the lads. C’mon Port!!
09/01/24
Gethin Jones : Chwarae i Awstralia / Plays for Australia


Llongyfarchiadau i Gethin Jones sydd wedi’i ddewis i chwarae dros Awstralia. Chwaraeodd Gethin ei gêm gynta yn y fuddugoliaeth o 2-0 dros Bahrain ddydd Sadwrn.
Er yn un o hogia’ Port cafodd Gethin ei eni yn Perth, Awstralia ac yno treuliodd ei flynyddoedd cynnar cyn symud yn ôl i Port. Chwaraeodd Gethin i bob grwp oed Cymru a bu’n gapten ar y tîm Dan21. Cafodd ei alw fyny hefyd i’r brif garfan.
Bydd Gethin, amddiffynnwr Bolton Wanderers, yn y garfan pan fydd Awstralia yn cychwyn Cwpan Asia yn Qatar ar 13 Ionawr gyda gêm yn erbyn Yr India.
Pob lwc Gethin

Congratulations to Gethin Jones on his selection for Australia and on making his debut in their 2-0 win over Bahrain last Saturday.
Port boy Gethin qualified as he was born in Perth, Australia and spent his early years there before the family returned to Porthmadog. Gethin played for Wales at all age group levels and captained the U21 team and has been included in the Wales senior squad.
. The Bolton Wanderers defender has been selected for the Asia Cup in Qatar and the opening game takes place on 13 January when they take on India.
Good luck Gethin.
07/01/24
Diolch i YMDDIRIEDOLAETH REBECCA / Thanks to THE REBECCA TRUST


Dymuna swyddogion y clwb ddiolch i Ymddiriedolaeth Rebecca am eu rhodd o £1000.
. Bydd yr arian yn mynd ar gyfer uwchraddio'r llifoleuadau i oleuadau LED.
Gwerthfawrogwn eu haeliondeb a chefnogaeth yn fawr iawn.
Elusen lleol yw Ymddiriedolaeth Rebecca sydd yn cefnogi clybiau a mudiadau lleol yn ardal Porthmadog a Phenrhyndeudraeth yn flynyddol.

Club officials would like to thank the Rebecca Trust for their generous donation of £1000.
The money will go towards upgrading the floodlights to LED lighting.
The club appreciate their generosity and support.
The Rebecca Trust is a local charity which has annually supported local clubs and organisations in the Porthmadog and Penrhyndeudraeth area.
05/01/24
CAIO EVANS: Chwaraewr Mis Rhagfyr / December Player of the Month




Llongyfarchiadau i CAIO EVANS sydd wedi ei bleidleisio yn Chwaraewr y Mis am Rhagfyr gan y cefnogwyr. Cyfnod llwyddiannus i Caio sydd wedi ei enwi am yr ail fis yn olynol.


Congratulations to Caio Evens who has been voted by supporters their Player of the Month for December. This marks a very successful period for Caio who was also the November player of the month.

Noddwyd y wobr gan / Award sponsored by: TELEDU PORT TV


04/01/24
RHUTHUN: Sadwrn / Saturday: Y Traeth: 2pm.


Pnawn Sadwrn byddwn yn croesawu Rhuthun i’r Traeth am gêm yn y Cymru North gyda’r gic gynta’ am 2 o’r gloch.
Mae’r ddau glwb wedi cyfarfod ddwywaith yn barod y tymor hwn. Yn y gêm yng Nghwpan y Gynghrair sicrhaodd y clwb o Ddyffryn Clwyd fuddugoliaeth haeddiannol tra, ar y Caeau Coffa, gêm gyfartal 1-1 cafwyd, diolch i gôl Cai Jones yn yr amser a ychwanegwyd.
Daw Rhuthun i’r gêm hon yn dilyn buddugoliaeth ardderchog o 4-0 dros y cymdogion o Ddinbych o flaen torf o 728. Mae’r fuddugoliaeth hon yn codi Rhuthum dau safle a 3 phwynt yn uwch na Port.
Ar ôl ail golled yn erbyn Bangor 1876 dros y gwyliau, bydd y tîm hyfforddi newydd yn ymwybodol for yna waith i wneud, gyda’r 3ydd safle o’r gwaelod yn llawer rhy agos bellach. Ond darn bach o oleuni, llwyddodd Rhys Alun rhwydo gôl gynta’ Port ers tair gêm, felly gobeithio fod mwy i ddilyn.
Croeso a phob lwc i’r ddau wyneb newydd, Gethin Thomas a Jake Jones.
C’mon Port!!

On Saturday we welcome Ruthin Town to the Traeth for a Cymru North league fixture with a 2pm kick off.
The two clubs have faced each other twice already this season. In the League Cup-tie at the Traeth back in early September the Vale of Clwyd club gained a convincing victory whie in the Cymru North fixture at the Memorial Grounds resulted in a hard fought 1-1 draw thanks to an added time Cai Jones equaliser.
Ruthin come to this game on the back of a fine 4-0 win over neighbours Denbigh, in front of a crowd of 728 supporters. This win puts them 3 points and 2 places above Port in the table.
Following a 2nd holiday defeat to Bangor 1876, the new management team at the Traeth will know that they have much work awaits them with the 3rd relegation spot far too close for comfort. Rhys Alun, however, netted Port’s first goal for 3 games so let’s hope that there will be more to follow.
Good luck also to newcomers to the squad, Gethin Thomas and Jake Jones.
C’mon Port!!
Lluniau / Photos: Cai Jones & Rhys Alun
02/01/24
Dau wyneb newydd / New Arrivals – Jake Jones & Gethin Thomas


Jake Jones - CPD Porthmadog Ar nodyn cadarnhaol mae’r rheolwr wedi cyhoeddi enwau dau o wynebau newydd yn ymuno â’r clwb.

Mae’n bleser gen i gyhoeddi y ddau arwyddiad cynta’ o’r ffenest drosglwyddo hon.
Yn gynta Jake Jones, sy’n ymuno o glwb Y Waun ond sydd wedi bod yn gweithio a theithio yn Seland Newydd dros y misoedd diwetha’. Hogyn lleol ydy Jake sydd eisoes wedi chwarae i Port. Chwaraewr ochr dde ydy Jake a bydd yn ffit perffaith i’r garfan.
Mae Gethin Thomas yn ymuno o glwb Bangor 1876 ac, fel Jake, mae’n gyn chwaraewr i glwb Port. Mae Geth yn chwaraewr canol cae ymosodol gyda llygad am gôl. Mae’n methu aros i gychwyn ac yn chwaraewr rwy’n ‘nabod yn dda ar ôl gweithio efo fo o’r blaen ac mae’n ticio’r blychau i mi. Carwn ddiolch i Johnno a chlwb bangor 1876 am adael i’r trosglwyddiad fynd drwodd mor gyflym.
Rwy’n edrych ymlaen i’w croesawu ac i wetihio gyda’r ddau am weddill y tymor. Maent yn hogiau ifanc ffit a chry’ a byddant yn cryfhau’r garfan, gan ychwanegu at ein opsiynau wrth fynd ymlaen.
Bydd ynagyhoeddiadau pellach dros y dyddiau nesa’

Gethin Thomas - CPD PorthmadogOn a positive note the manager also announces two new arrivals at the club.

I’m pleased to announce the first two new signings of this transfer window.
Firstly, Jake Jones joins us from Chirk, but has been working and travelling in New Zealand these past few months. Jake is a local lad that’s played for the club before. He is a right sided player and will fit into the squad perfectly.
Gethin Thomas joins us from Bangor 1876, and like Jake he has also played for the club previously. Geth is an attacking midfielder with an eye for goal. He’s chomping at the bit to get started and is someone I know well having worked with him previously and ticks all of the boxes for me. I’d like to thank Johnno and Bangor 1876 for allowing the transfer go through quickly.
I’m looking forward to welcoming both and working with them this season, they are strong fit young lads that will strengthen the squad and add to our playing options moving forward.
We will have further announcements over the next few days.
Cmon Port!!
02/01/24
Yn Gadael / Departures – Morgs and Cav


Mae Steve Williams wedi rhyddhau newyddion heno a fydd yn siom i gefnogwyr y clwb:

Yn anffodus mae Morgan Owen a Shaun Cavanagh wedi penderfynu gadael y clwb gan symud i Gaernarfon ac Aberystwyth. Er mod i’n siomedig i weld y ddau yn mynd, mae’n dda eu gweld yn symud i fyny lefel i’r Cymru Premier lle rwy’n gwybod bydd y ddau yn llwyddiannus.
Carwn ddiolch i’r ddau am eu ymdrechion y tymor hwn gan ddymuno dda iddynt gyda’u clybiau newydd am weddill y tymor.

Manager Steve Williams has released news tonight which will be a disappointment to all Port supporters:

Unfortunately both Morgan Owen and Shaun Cavanagh have decided to leave the club, moving to Caernarfon and Aberystwyth. Whilst I‘m disappointed seeing both go it’s good to see them get their moves up a level and into the Cymru Premier league where I know both will do well.
I’d like to thank them both for their efforts this season and wish them well in their new clubs and for the reminder of the season.
Pob lwc ogia!
31/12/23
Steve yn apwyntio Haydn Jones / Steve adds to his Management Team


Haydn Jones - CPD Porthmadog Dyma ddatganiad pellach gan y rheolwr, Steve Williams wrth iddo adeiladu ei dîm rheoli.

Mae’n dda gen i gyhoeddi ychwanegiad arall i’r tîm rheoli. Haydn Jones fydd yr is-rheolwr newydd. Mae’n gyfarwydd iawn â’r clwb, yn gyn chwaraewr a hefyd wedi hyfforddi yn y drefn academi cynt ar Y Traeth. Hefyd mae’n fab i cyn gadeirydd Porthmadog sef Ioan Jones.
Am y 10 mlynedd ddiwetha’ bu Haydn gyda Chaernafon gan chwarae rhan holl bwysig wrth sefydlu a datblygu’r academi, yn y lle cynta’ fel Cyfarwyddwr yr Academi ac yn fwy diweddar yn hyfforddwr yn arwain grwpiau oedran. Bydd yn chwarae rôl allweddol yn y clwb wrth symud ymlaen, yn cynorthwyo gyda datblygiad ieuenctid gan greu llwybr clir i’r talent lleol gorau wneud cynnydd a dod yn eu blaen yn yr ail-dîm a wedyn y tîm cynta. Dyma hogyn lleol arall sydd yn gwybod beth mae’n olygu i wisgo’r crys coch a du.
Yn bersonol rwy’n gyffrous wrth sicrhau’r apwyntaid hwn. I ddod a Hayds fewn, yn ogystal a Fozzy, rwan mae gennyf ddau hogyn lleol i’m cefnogi er mwyn symud y tîm ymlaen.
Bydd yna gyhoeddiadau pellach dros y dyddiau nesaf ynglyn â fwy o wynebau newydd yn cyrraedd.
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i chi gyd, a diolch am eich cefnogaeth.
C’mon Port!!


A further announcement from manager Steve Williams as he builds his management team.

I’m pleased to announce my next addition to the new management team and a new assistant manager, Haydn Jones. Haydn again is no stranger to the club having previously been a player and also coached within the previous academy set up here at Porthmadog FC. He is also the son of previous Porthmadog Chairman, Ioan Jones.
Haydn has spent the last 10 years at Caernarfon Town FC playing an instrumental role in establishing and developing the academy initially as Academy Director and more recently as an age group lead coach. He will play a key role within the club moving forward to help promote youth development and create a clear pathway for the best local talent to thrive and progress through our reserve and first team. He’s also another local lad that knows exactly what it means to wear that famous red and black Port shirt.
Personally, I am made up in getting this appointment done. To bring Hayd’s in along with Fozzy, we now have two local lads supporting me and the team moving forward.
There will be further announcements over the next few days regarding further new arrivals.
Happy New Year everyone and thank you for the continued support!
C’mon Port!!
30/12/23
BANGOR 1876: Dydd Llun / Monday: 01/01/24: Nantporth: 2.00pm LL57 2HQ


Ar Ddydd Calan bydd yr ail rhan o Ddarbi Gwynedd, gyda’r gic gynta’ am 2 o’r gloch. Bydd y gêm hefyd yn fedydd i Steve Williams yn ei rôl newydd fel rheolwr y clwb. Wrth ei ochr fydd Mike Foster a bydd cefnogwyr yn gobeithio am ganlyniad gwahanol wrth i’r ‘hogia’ lleol’ gymryd yr awennau.
Un ystadegyn poenus i Port ydy’r methiant i ganfod cefn y rhwyd yn eu 3 gêm ddiwetha’. Cyfunwch hyn gyda’r camgymeriadau yn y cefn ac mae gennych broblem. Dyma ddwedodd Treflyn yn ei adroddiad o’r gêm:

“... roedd y sgôr terfynol yn filain, yn gamarweiniol iawn a ddim yn adlewyrchiad o’r hyn a ddigwyddodd mewn gêm rhwng dau dîm digon cyfartal. Ond all amddiffynwyr ddim disgwyl ymddwyn fel Siôn Corn a dod i ffwrdd a hi ... hyd yn oed ar Wyl San Steffan!.”

Roedd ein gwrthwynebwyr yn wahanol iawn yn dynn yn y cefn ac yn glinigol wrth gymryd mantais o’r camgymeriadau. Gyda 4 buddugoliaeth yn y 5 gêm ddiwetha’ mae Bangor yn dringo’r tabl a byddant yn sicr yn edrych i gwblhau’r dwbl dros Port.
Bydd y rheolwr newydd yn gwybod yn iawn fod ganddo chwaraewyr da yn ei garfan, a fod yna ddigon o dalent i adeiladu arno a chryfhau safle’r clwb.
Gallwn ddisgwyl torf dda arall yn dilyn y 700+ ar Y Traeth.
Pob lwc Midge a C’mon Port!!

On New Year’s Day we have Part 2 of the Gwynedd Derby kicking off at 2 pm. The game also marks Steve Williams’ first game in charge and, with Mike Foster at his side, carrying Port supporters’ hopes that the local duo can bring about a change of fortunes following the 4-0 Boxing Day defeat.
A worrying stat for Port is that they have failed to find the net in their last 3 fixtures. Combine this with errors at the back and we have a problem. Treflyn in his match report summed it up like this:

“.....the final scoreline was simply savage as it was an extremely misleading reflection of the balance of play between two very evenly matched sides. However, defenders cannot behave like Santa Claus and expect to get away with it …..even on Boxing Day! “

The Boxing Day opponents were, in contrast, tight at the back and clinical when taking advantage of any slip-ups. With 4 wins in their last 5 games they are moving up the table and will be looking to perform a holiday double.
But the new manager will know that he has quality players in his squad and that there is real potential for a change of fortunes.
Another big crowd is expected following the 700+ at the Traeth.
Good luck Midge & C’mon Port!!
Lluniau / Photos: Steve Williams yn cychwyn ar y sialens / takes up the challenge
Danny Brookwell: bygythiad i unrhyw amddiffyn / poses a threat to any defence
28/12/23
ROLY EVANS: sylw gan gyn chwaraewr / a query from a former player


CPD Porthmadog Gweler isod neges a dderbyniwyd gan un o gyn chwataewyr y clwb sef Roly Evans. Mae yn un o arwyr y clwb o’r 1970au pan wnaeth y clwb fwynhau llwyddiant mawr yn ennill Cynghrair Cymru (Gogledd) yn 1974, a colli dim ond unwaith ar y ffordd i frig y tabl, i ffwrdd i Pwllheli. Buont yn bencampwyr eto y tymor canlynol, ac yn ail yn 1976/77 a 1977/78 ac yn drydydd y tymor wedyn. Roedd arwyr megis Ted Turner, Steve Joel, Jimmy McCarthey, Steve Woodin ac amddiffynwr amlwg Roly Evans yn aelodau blaenllaw o'r timau buddugoliaethus yma.
Byddai dda derbyn ymatebion i’w gwestiwn a wedyn wnawn eu cyhoeddi ar y wefan
Mae bob amser yn dda derbyn un o negeseuon Roly ac fel arfer mae’n gorffen gyda dymuniadau i’r clwb mae’n ei garu.
Good luck always. Roly.

We have received a message from former player Roly Evans. He is a club legend from the 1970s when the club enjoyed unparalleled success, winning the Welsh League North in 1974/75, being beaten only once to the title by Pwllheli and District away. They were champions again the following season. They ended up runners up the following two seasons and third in 1978/79. The championship winning sides included players like Ted Turner, Steve Joel, Jimmy McCarthey, Steve Woodin and defensive linchpin Roly Evans.

Here is the query: The reason fo my email: regards tree behind goal at the Traeth. When I played our groundsman Idwal died and I, along with members of Idwal’s family, planted a tree in his memory in that very spot. Does anyone know if it is that tree? Also, due to its close proximity to the pitch, have the club ever considered removing it? I realise I maybe the only one left standing who recalls this.

It would be interesting to receive any responses so that we can include them on the website.
It is always good to receive occasional messages from Roly and as ever he ends his e-mail with his best wishes to the club he lovse so much.
Good luck always. Roly.
27/12/23
MIDGE: Arwyddiad Cynta’ / First signing


Steve Williams: Datganiad / Statement
Rwyn falch i gyhoeddi fy arwyddiad cyntaf; un o arwyr mawr y clwb i fod yn hyfforddwr y tîm cynta’. Mae Mike Foster neu ‘Fozzy’ i’w gyfeillion yn adnabyddus iawn i bawb yn y clwb wedi iddo chwarae mwy na 350 o weithau ac yn gyn capten. Chwaraeodd i gyd dros 400 o gemau Cynghrair Cymru. Daw Fozzy a chyfoeth o brofiad a gwybodaeth o’r gêm a’r hyn sydd angen i berfformio ar y lefel yma. Mae hefyd yn hogyn lleol ac yn ymwybodol o’r hyn a olygyr i wisgo coch a du Port.
Yn bersonol rwyf wrth fy modd i groesawu Fozzy ac yn edrych ymlaen i weithio’n agos gyda fo i ddod a’r tymor yn ôl i drefn gan gychwyn gyda’r Ddarbi Dydd Calan yn erbyn Bangor 1876.
Bydd yna gyhoeddiadau pellach dros y dyddiau nesa ynglyn â’r tîm hyfforddi a chwaraewyr newydd.
C’mon Port!!

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I’m pleased to announce my first signing for the club in the form of club legend and new first team coach, Michael Foster. Mike or ‘Fozzy’ as he’s known to his friends is no stranger to the club having made over 350 appearances and was also a previous first team captain. He also has over 400 appearances in the then League of Wales. Fozzy will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge of the game and what it takes to perform at the required level. He’s also a local lad and knows exactly what it means to wear that famous red and black Port shirt.
Personally I am made up to bring Fozzy in and looking forward to working closely with him and getting our season back on track starting with the New Years Day clash at Nantporth against Bangor 1876.
There will be further announcements over the next few days regarding the management team and new players.
C’mon Port!!
27/12/23
STEVE ‘MIDGE’ WILLIAMS: y rheolwr newydd / the new manager takes charge


Mae’r clwb yn croesawu Steve i swydd y rheolwr gan ddilyn Craig Papirnyk yn y rôl. Penderfyniad mawr ond, ar lawer ysytyr, penderfyniad hawdd unwaith i’r Bwrdd ddilyn yr un cwrs â llawer tro yn y gorffennol, sef apwyntio o fewn i’r clwb.

Meddai’r cadeirydd, Phil Jones, “ Dyna’r penderfyniad a gymerwyd wrth apwyntio Craig ac a wnaed sawl tro yn y gorffennol hefyd.”

Yn sicr mae Steve Williams yn dilyn y patrwm hwn. Un o ‘hogia Port’ sydd wedi chwarae i’r clwb cyn mynd ymlaen i weithredu fel hyfforddwr ar bob lefel yn y clwb.

Ei brofiad eang a berswadiodd y Bwrdd i estyn gwahoddiad i Steve i sedd y rheolwr ac am fod ganddo’r cymwysterau am y swydd, Trwydded Hyfforddi ‘A’ UEFA a hefyd digonedd o gysylltiadau ym mhêl-droed dosbarth cynta’ a ieuenctid.

Mae ei brofiad hyfforddi yn estyn yn ôl dros ddau ddegawd gan gychwyn tra yn dal yn chwarae i’r clwb. Bu’n hyfforddi Porthmadog Juniors cyn cymryd drosodd fel Cyfarwyddwr yr Academi ar Y Traeth gan sefydlu academi a gymeradwywyd gan y Gymdeithas Bêl-droed.

Treuliodd gyfnod gyda Academi'r Bala a dau gyfnod gydag Academi Caernarfon, yn 2015 am y tro cynta, gan ddychwelyd yno yn 2020 i hyfforddi’r tîm datblygol a’r ail-dîm. Rhwng y ddau gyfnod yma, treuliodd 2-flynedd yn brif hyfforddwr y tîm cynta' yn Llandudno yn ystod y cyfnod llwyddiannus i’r clwb yn Uwch Gynghrair Cymru.

Mae ei gariad at hyfforddi yn amlwg gan iddo hefyd hyfforddi ieuenctid Nantlle Fêl yn ogystal â merched canolfan datblygol Porthmadog. Mae'n dal i hyfforddi hogiau Dan 12/13 carfan llwyddianus Ysgolion Gwynedd. Bywyd prysur iawn!!

Mae ei brofiad fel chwaraewr, yn ogystal a gyda’i glwb cartref, yn cynnwys gyda Treffynnon, Llangefni, a Nantlle Fêl, tra yn chwaraewr ifanc bu yn Academi Man Utd am 2-flynedd a cynrychiolodd Ysgolion Gogledd Cymru.

Bu Steve yn gweithio gyda nifer o reolwyr profiadol gan baratoi ei hun at y foment hon pan fydd yn arwain ei glwb cartref. Bydd yn cychwyn ar y dasg yn y gêm ym Mangor ar Ddydd Calan. Bydd angen cefnogaeth pawb arno.
Amdani Midge!!


The club welcomes Steve to the role of club manager succeeding Craig Papirnyk, a very big decision but in many ways an easy one, once it was decided to follow a policy which the club have used over many years, that of promoting from within.

Chairman Phil Jones said, “ It is what we did when we appointed Craig and we have made similar decisions several times in the past.”

Steve Williams certainly fits this pattern, a Port boy, who represented the club as a player before going on to serve as coach at all levels within the club.

His wealth of coaching experience persuaded the board to invite Steve to take over the role stating he is “...well qualified for the job as he has a UEFA "A" coaching licence and an array of contacts in senior and junior football.”

His coaching experience goes back over two decades starting while still a player at the club, coaching the Porthmadog Juniors before taking over as Academy Director at the Traeth in 2003, overseeing the establishment of an FAW accredited academy.

He has spent a period with the Bala Academy and two spells at the Caernarfon Academy, the first in 2015 before returning in 2020. Here he has coached the development squads as well as the Reserves. In between these two spells he gained WPL experience during a 2-year spell coaching Llandudno’s senior team during their successful period at the top level.

His committment and love of coaching is clear as, in addition, he has coached the juniors at Nantlle Vale as well as the girls development centre at Porthmadog.He remains coach to the successful Gwynedd Schools U 12s/13s. A lot to fit in, in what is obviously a busy life!!

His own senior playing experience, in addition to his hometown club, includes Holywell, Llangefni and Nantlle Vale. while at a junior level he spent two seasons at the Man Utd Academy and represented North Wales Schools.

Steve has worked with many experienced managers as he seems to have been preparing for this moment. And now he will be in charge of his hometown club. His stint will start with the return derby fixture with Bangor 1876. We will all need to give hm our fullest support.

Go for it Midge!!
23/12/23
BANGOR !876: Dydd Mawrth / Tuesday: Y Traeth 2.30pm

Noddwr / Sponsor: HAYDN E WILLIAMS Syrfewr Adeiladu Siartredig / Chartered Building Surveyors

Ymunwch gyda ni i ddathlu Gwyl San Steffan yn y Ddarbi Gwynedd gynta’ rhwng Port a Bangor 1876. Am y ddarbi ddiwetha Port/Bangor City rhaid mynd yn ôl i dymor 2019/20.
Bydd y gêm ddarbi hon hefyd yn ddiweddglo addas i gyfnod 9 mlynedd o rheolaeth Craig Papyrnyk ar Y Traeth. Wrth ei ochr fydd Steve ‘Midge’ Williams yn paratoi i gymryd fyny awennau’r rheolwr.
Y gêm hon fydd yr hanner ffordd drwy dymor y Cymru North.
Daw’r ddau glwb i’r gêm bwysig hon yn dilyn colli eu gêm gynghrair ddiwetha’ i’r Fflint, un o geffylau blaen yr adran. Ond, yn dilyn rhediad cynt o 3 buddugoliaeth yn olynnol, mae Bangor 1876 wedi codi i’r 6ed safle yn y tabl.
Yn dilyn rhediad siomedig diweddar o un buddugoliaeth mewn 5 gêm mae Port wedi mynd i lawr i’r 12fed safle a felly angen pwyntiau yn ystod y gemau dros y gwyliau.
Fawr o syndod, mewn gemau darbi, gweld enwau sydd wedi chwarae i’r ddau glwb a byddwn yn croesawu Sion Edwards, Tom Clarke, Iolo Hughes a Gethin Thomas ‘nol i’r Traeth. Hyn yn ychwanegu ychydig mwy o sbeis i’r achlysur.
Edrychwn ymlaen at dorf dda ddydd Mawrth a C’mon Port!!

Join us at the Traeth to celebrate the Boxing Day Holiday at the first ever Gwynedd Derby between Port and Bangor 1876. We have to look back to season 2019/20 for the last Port/BangorCity derby game.
Adding to the significance of the occasion, after 9 years as manager, it will mark Craig Papirnyk’s last day in charge at the Traeth. By his side will be Steve ‘Midge’ Williams getting ready to take over the mantle of manager.
The game also marks the half-way point of the season for both clubs.
Both come to this game on the back of defeats against front runners Flint but a previous run of 3 straight league victories has seen Bangor push up to 6th spot.
Port’s recent form of one win in five matches has seen them drop to 12th place, so points from the holiday fixtures are certainly needed.
The derby fixture will unsurprisingly bring us up against former Port players which include Sion Edwards, Tom Clarke, Iolo Hughes and Gethin Thomas, all of which all adds spice to the occasion.
Let’s hope for a good holiday crowd and C’mon Port

Llun / Photo Craig Papirnyk & Steve ‘Midge’ Williams -cyfnod y trosglwyddo cyfrifoldeb / passing the baton time at the Traeth.
21/12/23
CRAIG PAPIRNYK: diwedd cyfnod arbennig / a special era draws to a close


“Mae yna gyfnod wedi dod i’w therfyn,” meddai’r cadeirydd Phil Jones wrth edrych yn ôl ar yrfa Craig Papirnyk yn sedd y rheolwr ar Y Traeth. “ Yn union fel daeth yr amser a chyfnod llwyddiannus Viv ac Osian wrth y llyw i ben, ry’m wedi dod i ddiwedd cyfnod arwyddocaol arall yn hanes y clwb hwn, gyda phenderfyniad Craig Papirnyk i adael swydd y rheolwr;”
Yn dilyn cyfnodau fel chwaraewr a chwaraewr-hyfforddwr gyda’r clwb daeth yn rheolwr am y tro cynta’ yn nhymor 2014/15. Aeth ymlaen wedyn i wneud y swydd am y rhan helaetha’ o’r ddegawd. Er na lwyddodd yn ei brif uchelgais, sef dychwelyd y clwb i Haen 1 y pyramid, roedd yna gyfnodau pan oedd hyn yn edrych yn fwy na phosib’. Yn nhymor 2018/19 cafwyd y canlyniad gorau, yn gorffen yn y 3ydd safle tu ôl i Airbus.
Fel ym mhob gyrfa, mae na siomedigaethau yn ogystal ag uchafbwyntiau a’r siom i Paps oedd pan gollodd y clwb eu lle yn Haen 2 yn 2019/20. Ond, fel pob rheolwr da, aeth ati i gynllunio bod y clwb yn dychwelyd i’r Haen uwch yn syth. Pwy wnaiff anghofio’r diwrnod braf, heulog yn Y Bermo a’r perfformiad gwych ar Wern Mynach – cynefin Paps ei hun - o flaen 3,000 o gefnogwyr? Atgofion da yn wir ...
“Rwy bob amser wedi edmygu a diolch i Paps am ei onestrwydd,” meddai Phil, “byth yn cuddio tu ôl i esgusodion gwan a bob amser yn barod i gymryd y penderfyniadau anodd”
Dros y cyfnod, daeth enw Paps yn un ag enw’r clwb, gyda Phil ei hun yn cyfaddef fod y Bwrdd yn gallu ymlacio gan wybod, tra roedd Craig wrth y llyw, byddai pob penderfyniad yn cael ei wneud o safbwynt yr hyn oedd yn cynnig y gorau i’r clwb a’i ddyfodol. Roedd hyn yn cynnwys penderfyniadau ar y cae ac oddi arno, gan bob amser ystyried fod rhaid rheoli adnoddau prin yn ofalus.
O ran personoliaeth, cafodd Craig ei eni i arwain, hawdd i fynd ato, ffeind ac yn agored gyda doniau amlwg y cyfarthrebwr. Yn ddyn pêl-droed go-iawn mae wedi cyflawnu’r swydd gydag urddas. Gallwn ond dweud diolch yn fawr am yr amser a’r gofal a roddodd i’r gwaith, gan ddymuno iddo popeth da yn ei yrfa gan hefyd ddymuno pob bendith i’w deulu i’r dyfodol.
Yn syml iawn ...... diolch Paps.

In the words of the chairman Phil Jones “An era draws to a close. Just as we can look back at that highly successful period in the early years of the century when Viv and Osian led the club, now we have again reached the end of a very significant period in our history with Craig Papirnyk relinquishing his role as club manager.”
He first became manager in season 2014-15, having previously been a player and player-coach at the club, and has been in charge for the best part of a decade, Though not achieving what was his greatest ambition to take Port back to the top tier, there were times when it was very much on the cards with his best finish, in what was then the Huws Gray Alliance, coming in 2018/19 with the club 3rd to Airbus UK.
Like in all walks of life there are highs and lows and, the low point for Craig came when the club were relegated to the 3rd Tier in 2019/20, but like all good managers he plotted an immediate return to the 2nd tier. Who will ever forget that beautiful sunny day in Barmouth, and the super performance at Wern Mynach - Craig’s own stamping ground - before 3,000 supporters. Memories indeed...
“I have always appreciated Paps for his honesty,” said Phil “never shirking tough decisions or trying to hide behind lame excuses.”
Over the period Paps’s name has become synonymous with that of the club, with Phil admitting that the board were able to relax knowing, while Craig was in charge, everything would be done in the best interests of the club, both on the pitch and off it, always aware scarce resources had to be managed carefully.
As a person Paps was born to lead, engaging approachable and outgoing, a brilliant communicator and a real football man who has filled his role with dignity. We can only thank him for the time, care and committment he has given to the task and wish him well in his future career and also wish his family all the very best.
Put simply ...... Thanks Craig.
21/12/23
CRAIG PAPIRNYK: Datganiad o ymddiswyddiad / Resignation Statement


Isod gweler ddatganiad Craig Papirnyk wrth iddo gyhoeddi ei fod yn gadael swydd y rheolwr gyda chlwb CPD Porthmadog.

Below is Craig Papirnyk’s statement of resignation from his post as manager of CPD Porthmadog.


It is without regret or disappointment that I have decided to resign from my post as Manager at Porthmadog FC, in fact, it is quite the opposite, I feel honoured & privileged to have represented the club over the years, I have met so many wonderful people who shared the same love & passion towards the club and who all wanted to see Port FC successful, I have put the clubs interest first as I am the type of person who is either all in or not at all. I raised my feelings with the club recently and was as always transparent, open and honest about the situation, I gave my advice and offered to support any decision that they felt was best for the club.

There are so many I would like to thank but I would be here all day doing so, I only hope those who are reading this really do understand how much I have appreciated their support over the years, The club has always been special to me being a Barmouth lad, Port was always the pinnacle of the area and to say I have played a small part in its history makes me extremely proud and grateful for the opportunity.

One thing no one could ever say about me is that I didn’t give it my all, I have sacrificed more than most will ever know and only those who are in similar roles will understand the amount of time, dedication, effort and energy it takes to fulfil being a football Manager.

When I joined in the 2013/14 season as a player I never had any ambition to one day take on the reins and lead from the front, and in fact when that opportunity came I never really did it for myself, those who know me best, understand that I just love football, everything about it but as a Manager the outlook is slightly different, I never wanted any personal accolades or recognition for the hard work, after all being a Manager is a thankless job ! What I enjoyed was seeing a community pull together for the club and of course watching young local talent come through and giving them opportunities, I love nothing more than watching talented players with potential improve and having played a part in their development is what I have always most enjoyed. This is the greatest compliment any Manager can have, and I know all my teams over the years have done that, but it takes seriously hard work to continuously rebuild teams.

I am resigning and stepping aside because as always, I am putting the club first, over the years I have been selfish and sacrificed time away from my family and in truth my personal career which previously allowed me to dedicate more hours to the role as manager, which is what is needed. Over the last 12 months I have been lucky enough to get a new job which involves a lot more work and effort and as I am sure everyone will agree is something I have to take seriously. My main reason is my Son Leo who is coming of age and developing as a talented player who may even one day play for Porthmadog! haha but for now he is aiming his sights a little higher while currently at Wrexham U15s and representing Wales U15s. It is his time now and I want to be fully supportive and enjoy watching him grow, which, while Manager at Port, is something I struggle to do, unfortunately you cannot just switch off after a loss and think ‘ah well, there’s always next week’ a poor performance or loss can affect me for long periods which then affects my mood outside of the game (selfish again I know) but those who are actively doing Management roles in the game will understand fully the passion we carry and the affects it can have on us.

So, my decision comes from the heart, it is for the best of the club, doing it now allows the new Manager time to bring in lads he can believe in and trust, I have left him with an extremely talented group of players, who have shown so much potential already this season, It is a new group and it is taking time, while being affected by injuries, absenteeism and bad luck but with some revived energy and hard work I have no doubt about this current group.

Finally, I would like to thank players old and new who have joined the club to play for me, I take my hat off to you all for the hard work and commitment you have given over the years, I managed with my heart on my sleeve and have made good friends within the game. To the loyal and hard-working volunteers, you are the soul of the club and I urge you to keep striving to improve on & off the pitch. To the supporters, I hope I have given you more highs than lows, entertained you and shown the passion the badge deserves.

That one day in my hometown of Barmouth will live long in the memory, a little bit of history in winning the 1st ever play-off final and in style, what a day, what an occasion, what an achievement. I think the club has evolved on and off the pitch and that is testament to the hard-working volunteers who continually put in the time to improve the facilities, I have no doubt successful times will return to the Traeth one day, I am very proud to say I have left the club in a much better position than when I joined.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to be part of such a great club.
Merry Xmas and a Happy new Year
COME ON PORT
Paps
20/12/23
DATGANIAD gan y CLWB / CLUB STATEMENT


CPD Porthmadog Cytunodd Craig Papirnyk a Bwrdd Cyfarwyddwyr y clwb ar y cyd, i ryddhau Craig o’i rôl fel Rheolwr Tîm Cyntaf CPD PORTHMADOG.
Fel Bwrdd dymunwn yn ddiffuant i ddiolch o galon i Craig am ei holl waith caled a’i ymroddiad ar hyd y naw mlynedd gyda’r clwb.
O ganlyniad i nifer o ffactorau, gan gynnwys ystyriaethau teuluol a gyrfa newydd, cytunwn i gyd mai hwn ydy’r amser iawn i newid.
Bydd hyn yn caniatau i’r rheolwr newydd gael un ffenest drosglwyddo cyflawn yn Ionawr 2024 i gryfhau’r garfan ar gyfer ail hanner y tymor.
Bydd Craig yn gyfrifol am y tîm yn ei gêm adref olaf yn erbyn Bangor 1876 ar Rhagfyr 26 ar Y Traeth.
Yn camu i rôl Rheolwr y Tîm Cyntaf fydd Steve ‘Midge’ Williams. Mae gan Steve y cymwysterau am y swydd gan fod ganddo Drwydded Hyfforddi ‘A’ UEFA a hefyd digonedd o gysylltiadau ym mhêl-droed dosbarth cynta’ a ieuenctid.
Fel clwb, dymunwn iddo bob llwyddiant yn y rôl newydd hon gan ofyn ichi i’w gefnogi wrth iddo baratoi i symud y clwb ymlaen.
Bydd diweddariadau pellach yn dilyn yn y dyddiau nesaf.
Dymunwn Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i’n holl gefnogwyr ac edrychwn ymlaen i’ch gweld i gyd ar Wyl San Steffan.

Craig Papirnyk and the club’s Board of Directors have jointly agreed to release Craig from his role as First Team Manager of C.P.D. Porthmadog F.C.
As a board we would sincerely and wholeheartedly like to thank Craig for all his hard work and dedication over the past nine years with the club.
Due to a number of factors which include family and new work commitments we all agree now is the right time for a change.
This will allow the new manager a full transfer window in January 2024 to strengthen the squad in preparation for the second half of the season.
Craig will take charge of his final home game against Bangor 1876 on December 26th at Y Traeth.
Stepping into the First Team Managers role is Stephen "Midge" Williams. Stephen is well qualified for the job as he has a UEFA "A" coaching licence and has an array of contacts in senior and junior football.
As a club we wish him every success in his new role and ask you to support him as he prepares to take the club forward.
Further updates will follow in the coming days.
We would like to wish all our supporters Nadolig Llawen and a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda and look forward to seeing you all on Boxing day.
17/12/23
Ail-dîm / Res v Cei Connah / Connah’s Quay Res

Colli’n drwm wnaeth yr Ail-dîm o 12-0 yn erbyn Cei Connah ddoe (Sadwrn). Roeddent yn disgwyl gêm anodd yn erbyn y clwb sydd ar ben y gynghrair. Ychwanegwyd at yr anawsterau gyda gymaint o’r garfan hefyd wedi bod ar ddyletswydd gyda’r tîm cynta yn y Fflint ar y nos Wener. Ymlaen at y nesa'.

A heavy 12-0 defeat for the Reserves away at Connah’s Quay yesterday (Sat.). It was always going to be a difficult game against the Reserve League leaders and made more difficult with so many of the squad having provided cover for the first team at Flint on Friday evening.On to the next.
14/12/23
FFLINT: Nos Wener / Friday: Cymru North: Cae y Castell: 7.30pm CH6 5PJ


Gêm Nos Wener i Port y penwythnos hwn yng Nghae y Castell, sef cartref un o geffylau blaen y Cymru North, a’r gic gynta am 7.30pm.
Byddant yn teithio yno ar gefn perfformiad a ddisgrifiwyd gan y rheolwr, Craig Papirnyk, yn un a oedd ymhell o fod yn ddigon da, wrth golli i Bwcle yng Nghwpan Cymru, a felly yn taflu siawns gwych i gyrraedd rownd yr 8-olaf. Bydd gan y garfan felly bwynt i brofi nos Wener.
Ond bydd ganddynt hefyd dasg anodd yn erbyn clwb a record wych yn y Cymru North eleni. Er iddynt golli yn y Gwpan yn erbyn Cei Connah maent ar rediad cynghrair arbennig gyda 5 buddugoliaeth yn olynol ac yn ddiguro yn dilyn 11 gêm yn y Cymru North.
Mae’r ddau glwb eisoes wedi cyfarfod ar Y Traeth ac, er iddynt golli o 3-1, cafwyd perfformiad da gan Port, gyda’r sgôr o 3-1 ddim yn rho’r clod dyladwy am berfformiad y tîm cartref. Meddai Treflyn yn ei adroddiad o’r gêm “Port yn gweithio’n galed i agor amddiffyn disglybiedig Fflint ..... gyda’r ymwelwyr yn beryg yn gwrth ymosod.” Dyna’r math o gêm a gafwyd.
Gobeithio cawn weld perfformiad o’r math yma nos Wener, gweithgar, llawn ymdrech er mwyn gosod sialens i’r ceffylau blaen.
C’mon Port!!

A Friday evening fixture at the home of one of the Cymru North’s pacesetters awaits Port this weekend with a 7.30pm kick off .
Port travel on the back of a performance, at home to Buckley Town, which manager Craig Papirnyk described as “... well short, not good enough” in the JD Welsh Cup Round 4 tie last Satruday. The squad will feel that they have a point to prove following the way in which they spurned what the manager described as a “...great chance to progress to the quarter final.”
They will however need to do it against an in-form Flint side. Despite the Welsh Cup defeat to Connah’s Quay Nomads, their league record speaks for itself. They are on a run of five straight league victories and remain unbeaten following 11 league games.
The two clubs have already met at the Traeth in a keenly contested game. Flint came out on top with a 3-1 scoreline which slightly flattered them. Treflyn Jones in his match report said that while “....Port kept on trying to breach a disciplined Flint defence .... the visitors were often dangerous on the break.” It was that kind of game.
Port will need to get back to that kind of performance if they are to challenge the high flyers.
C’mon Port!!
09/12/23
CAIO EVANS: Chwaraewr Mis Tachwedd / Player of the Month.


Caio Evans ydy Chwaraewr y Mis am fis Tachwedd yn dilyn pleidlais y cefnogwyr. Sicrhaodd y bleidlais gyda nifer o berfformiadau cadarn a chreadigol yn nghanol y cae, gan hefyd ymddangos ar dro fel cefnwr de pan fod angen. Ymunodd Caio â’r clwb yn ôl yn yr haf o Gaernarfon lle bu yn aelod rheolaidd o’r garfan ddatblygol.
Mae’n un o grwp o chwaraewyr ifanc addawol sydd gan Craig Papirnyk yn y garfan, ac mae’r chwaraewr 18 oed yn dilyn Gruff Ellis (19), Medi, ac Alex Ward-Jones (18) yn enillwyr Chwaraewr y Mis yn ddiweddar.
Llongyfarchiadau Caio.

Caio Evans has been voted the Supporters Player of the Month for November. He has earned his award with some strong, creative midfield performances, while also featuring at right back when needed. Caio joined the club in the summer from Caernarfon where he was a regular in their Development Squad.
Caio is one of the clutch of promising young players Craig Papirnyk has in his squad, and the 18 year-old follows Gruff Ellis (19), September, and Alex Ward-Jones (18), October, as recent Players of the month.
Congratulations Caio.
07/12/23
BWCLE / BUCKLEY: Sad / Sat: Cwpan JD Cymru / JD Welsh Cup Rd 4 Y Traeth 2 pm.

Noddwr y Gêm / Match Sponsor: CARIAD CARE HOMES
Noddwr y Bêl / Match Ball Sponsor: GROSVENOR BEAUMONT Financial Services Ltd. & TATWS TRADING

Cyffro’r Gwpan pnawn Sadwrn ar Y Traeth pan fydd Bwcle. ein cyfeillion o’r Cymru North, yn ymweld â’r Traeth. Brwydr fydd hon am y le yn rownd 8 ola Cwpan Cymru.
Mae’r ddau wedi cyfarfod unwaith yn barod y tymor hwn mewn gêm gynghrair ar Y Glôb. Cyfartal oedd honno ac, o ystyried pwysigrwydd y gêm hon, medrwn ddisgwyl gêm arall gystadleuol. Erbyn hyn Asa Hamiltpn, cyn chwaraewr i Port, sydd yn sedd y rheolwr yn Bwcle a ganddo mae’n siwr bwynt i’w brofi.
Yn eu gemau diweddara’ cawsant golled ddwbl i CPD Bangor 1876. Y Sadwrn diwetha colli o 3-2 ar ôl bod dwy gôl ar y blaen oedd hanes Bwcle. Er yn cael rhediad siomedig yn ddiweddar mae gêm gwpan yn anifail gwahanol iawn a bydd y ddau glwb yn awyddus i fanteisio ar eu lwc yn osgoi clybiau o’r Cymru Premier. Cyrhaeddodd Bwcle y rownd yma trwy guro Bow Street a Llanuwchllyn.
Y tro diwetha' i Port gyrraedd yr 8-ola' oedd yn 2013/14 cyn colli 2-1 yn Nhreffynnon.
Daw Port i’r gêm hon ar ôl methu allan ar ddwy gêm gynghrair yn ystod y pythefnos ddiwetha, y rhai gyda Llanidloes a Caersws.
C’mon Port!!

It’s Cup Day on Saturday when our Cymru North rivals, Buckley Town, will visit the Traeth to do battle for a place in the Quarter Finals of this year’s competition.
The two clubs have already met once this season, in a league fixture at The Globe which ended in a 1-1 draw and, given the importance of Saturday’s tie, another tight, competitive contest is anticipated. The familiar figure of Asa Hamilton is now in the hot sest at Globe Way and he will have a point to prove.
In their most recent matches Buckley have suffered a double defeat to Bangor 1876. In the latest, going down 3-2 last Saturday, after having taken an early 2-0 lead. Though they have not enjoyed the best run of form in the league recently, form is a commodity that. in the Welsh Cup. goes notoriously out of the window and both clubs will be looking to strike form at the right time. Both clubs will also be very keen to take advantage of what have favourable draws. avoiding Cymru Premier opposition. Buckley reached this stage with wins over Bow Street and Llanuwchllyn.
Port last reached the quarter-finals in 2013/14 before going out by 2-1 at Holywell.
They come into this game on Saturday having missed out on the last two fixtures, with the Llanidloes and Caersws games being postponed.
C’mon Port!!
Lluniau / Photos: Rhys Alun: un o’r sgorwyr yn Rd 3 / who netted in the last round
Alex Ward-Jones : wedi chwarae rhan bwysig yn y rhediad / played a key part in the cup run.
05/12/23
Nadolig wrth ymyl / CHRISTMAS comes closer


Het / Hat Gall Siop Arlein y Clwb gynnig yr ateb
Gall yr holl chwilota am anrhegion orffen YMA.
Cewch ddewis da o ddillad ac eitemau eraill yn y Siop.
Mae’n hawdd ei defnyddio a cewch hyd iddi gyda un clic ar SIOP yn y Fwydlen ar y chwith.
Pob lwc wrth chwilio

Sgarff / Scarf
The Club Online Shop could could be the answer.
Your search for presents this Christmas could well end HERE.
A good selection of items clothing and souvenirs can be found there.
The online store is easy to use and can be accessed with a click on SHOP in the menu on the left of the page.
Good luck in your search
04/12/23
LLANIDLOES: dyddiad newydd / new date


Trefnwyd dyddiad newydd ar gyfer y gêm yn y Cymru North gyda Llanidloes. Chwareir y gêm ar Y Traeth ar Sadwrn, 27 Ionawr.

The postponed Cymru North fixture with Llanidloes Town has been rearranged for Saturday, 27th January at the Traeth.
02/12/23
GOHIRIO / POSTPONED: Caersws v Port & Ail-dîm / Reserves v Rhuthun OFF


Gohiriwyd y ddwy gêm heddiw rhwng Caersws a Port a oedd i’w chwarae ar y Rec a'r gêm rhwng yr Ail-dîm ac Ail dîm Rhuthun ar Y Traeth oherwydd fod y caeau wedi rhewi.

Today's fixture at the Rec between Caersws and Port has been postponed due to a frozen pitch and also the Reserve fixture with Ruthin Town at the Traeth.
30/11/23
CAERSWS: Sadwrn / Saturday: Recreation Ground: GOHIRIWYD / POSTPONED


Bydd Port yn chwarae Caersws eto pnawn Sadwrn gyda’r gic gynta am 2 o’r gloch
. Dyma’r ymweliad cynta â’r Rec ers 2017 a byddai ail adrodd y sgôr o 5-2 ar y diwrnod hwnnw yn dipyn o benawd ond, o nodi perfformiad cry’ y Gleision ar y Traeth yn ddiweddar, yn anhebygol . Er hynny byddai unrhyw fath o fuddugoliaeth yn mwy na derbyniol!
Y sgorwyr i Port nol yn 2017 oedd Cai Jones, Joe Chaplin (3) a Meilir Williams.
Pan gyfarfu’r ddau bythefnos yn ôl roedd yn gêm rhwng y 9fed a 10fed yn y tabl ond yn dilyn y gêm roedd mathemateg canol y tabl yn rhyfedd iawn. Roedd pwynt Caersws yn ddigon i’w symund fyny i 7fed yn y tab,l tra roedd pwynt Port yn fodd iddynt ddisgyn i’r 10fed safle! Yn ychwanegu at y troeon rhyfedd yma, a Port heb gêm y Sadwrn diwetha’, dyma nhw yn CODI un safle yn ôl i 9fed, a hynny diolch i fuddugoliaeth Caersws o 3-1 dros Gresffordd, â Gresffordd yn symud lawr i 10fed ar wahaniaeth goliau.
Y gêm honno oedd buddugoliaeth gynta’ o’r tymor oddi cartref i Gaersws, a hwy bellach yn 6ed ac yn arwain y grwp canol tabl. Hyn i gyd yn awgrymu gêm dynn arall pnawn Sadwrn, gyda mwy efallai o symud o gwmpas yng nghanol y tabl.
C’mon Port!!

It’s Caersws again for Port on Saturday when they travel to the Rec for a 2 pm kick off
This will be the first visit since 2017 and. a repeat of the winning 5-2 scoreline on that day would be a wow, though, given the Bluebirds strong performance at the Traeth, unlikely. Any winning scoreline, however, would be more than acceptable. For the record Port scorers on that day were Cai Jones, Joe Chaplin (3) and Meilir Williams.
When the two clubs met at the Traeth a fortinght ago, it was 9th against 10th but such are the vagiaries of the mid-table battle, the Caersws point saw them move up the table to 7th spot, while Port’s point meant a drop to 10th in the table!! Adding to these strange twists, Port didn’t play last Saturday only to move UP one place in the table, back to 9th and that thanks to Caersws’s 3-1 victory over Gresford, who slip to 10th on goal difference.
It was a first away win of the season for Caersws at Gresford and they now lie in 6th spot, leading the mid-table group. All of which points to another tight contest on Saturday and perhaps more jockeying of positions!!
C’mon Port!!
Llun / Photo: Morgan Owen: sgoriwr yn erbyn Caersws / scorer recently against Caersws
29/11/23
Ail-dîm / Reserves v Rhuthun: Sad / Sat: Traeth: 2pm


Bydd yr Ail-dîm adra pnawn Sadwrn gan groesawu Ail-dîm Rhuthun i’r Traeth.
Nodwch: Bydd y gic gynta am 2 o’r gloch.
Os na fyddwch yn teithio i Gaersws cefnogwch yr hogia ifanc ar Y Traeth.
C’mon Port!!

The Reserves will at home again on Saturday when they welcome Ruthin Town Res to the Traeth.
Note that the game will kick off at 2pm.
If you aren’t travelling to Caersws give your support to the young reserves at the Traeth.
C’mon Port!!
Llun / Photo: Meilir Ellis: dod a’i brofiad ihelpu’r garfan ifanc. / keeper brings experience to young squad.
28/11/23
Colli Huw Trefor Jones / Passing of Huw Trefor Jones


Gyda thristwch mawr y cawsom y newyddion am farwolaeth Huw Trefor Jones.
Chwaraeodd Huw i Port yn ystod y 50au a'r 60au ac roedd yn gyn Ymddiriedolwr ac Is-Lywydd y clwb a chyn athro yn Ysgol Eifionydd.
Cydymdeimlw yn ddiffuant â'r Teulu.

It is with great sadness that we received the news of the passing of Huw Trefor Jones.
Huw played for Port during the 50's and 60's and was a former Trustee and Vice President of the Club and teacher at Ysgol Eifionydd.
Sincere condolences to the Family.
27/11/23
Noddwyr i'r ail-dîm - O J Jones - Sponsors for the Reserves


Mae cwmni cludo O J Jones & Son LTD, Porthmadog wedi noddi hwdis Ail Dîm Porthmadog. Diolch arbennig i Now John a'r teulu am eu cyfraniad.

Haulage company O J JONES & Son Ltd, Porthmadog have sponsored the hoodies for Porthmadog Reserves. Many thanks to Now John and family for their support.
Lluniau / Photos: Dylan Rees
26/11/23
Cynnal a chadw'r maes / Mainenance at Y Traeth


Mae Swyddogion Clwb Pêl-Droed Porthmadog yn falch o gyhoeddi fod y clwb yn ddiweddar wedi prynu nifer o beiriannau newydd ar gyfer cynnal a chadw y cae yma ar y Traeth. Llwyddwyd i ennill grant sylweddol gan y 'Cymru Football Foundation' drwy gronfa 'Fit-For-Future Equipment Fund' tuag at eu prynu a mae defnydd wedi ei wneud o un wythnos diwethaf. Mi fydd ein cefnogwyr yn siwr o weld gwellhad yng nghyflwr y cae yma ar Y Traeth dros y misoedd nesaf wrth i'r peiriannau newydd ddangos eu gwerth.


Porthmadog Football Club Officials are pleased to announce that they have recently purchased new pitch maintenance equipment thanks to a substantial grant from the Cymru Football Foundation through the 'Fit-For-Future Equipment Fund'. One of the machines has already been in use slitting the surface prior to last weekends visit by Caersws. Supporters will see a marked improvement in the playing surface here at the Traeth Stadium over the coming months as the full benefit of the new machines is seen.
Lluniau / Photos: Dylan Rees

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