SEP-29

Lido lose league cup replay

We found ourselves down 2-0 in the 1st 14 minutes and never got back on terms. we did get a goal on the day from Steve Davies but Caerleon ran out 3-1 winners.

To make matters worse the home team went down to 9 men with the score at 3-1, but we couldn't capitalise on the superior numbers.

Tony

SEP-28

Lido line up for Caerleon tie

There will be additions to the squad list below following tonight's Reserve game against Cambrian & Clydach.

Tony

SEP-28

Lido games this weekend

Tony

SEP-27

Afan Lido U19 0-2 Swansea U19

Swansea took the lead 12 mins into the second half. The Swans big centre forward received the ball with his back to goal just in the box, turned and smashed an unstoppable shot into the net Changes were made by both sides but the game flowed and it remained competitive. 

Cory Thomas had a great chance to level the score but with a one on one with the goalkeeper took his shot early and blazed over the bar. The game became a more open affair and both keepers pulled off fine one handed diving saves. 

With 10 mins remaining Swans secured the win after a misplaced pass in the Lido's last 3rd was pounced upon and another shot was rifled in . 

Overall the game was played in the spirit football matches should be played ! with the Lido playing their part in an enjoyable game.

Report by
Richard Barrett

Tony

SEP-25

The 3 Amigo's resign as coaches

They will all be sorely missed by every section of the club. They have all been great servants to the club for many years from youths to seniors and more recently as coaches.

And I wish them all the best for their future ventures as does the club for all they have done over the years.

Good luck lads.

Former manager Mark Robinson takes over first team affairs until a permanent outcome is decided. 

Tony

SEP-25

New daily record for the website

We attracted 1,461 visits to the site surpassing the previous record of 1,397 set on 7th May 2007 which was around the time of the welsh cup final, we have come close to breaking the record several times this month, but finally achieved it yesterday.

We are also poised to break the monthly record if trends continue until the end of the month, we should pass the 27,000 mark for the 30 day month.

Tony

SEP-24

U12's beat Cwmavon 10-1

It was supposed to a league match against the Lido Blues, but at the moment there is only one under 12 team and the Reds fulfilled the fixture.

Gaffer Phil stated " the lads played some fantastic soccer and we were really proud of the team"

Next up for the lads is an away league against Porthcawl BGC u12s next Saturday. 

Tony

SEP-24

Other Lido team news this weekend

Our two fixtures against Cambrian & Clydach in the welsh league have also been changed.

Cambrian v Afan Lido to be changed to Friday 30th November 2007 (from Sat 1st December) - Welsh League Division 1 - kick off 7.30pm

Afan Lido v Cambrian to be changed to Friday March 21st 2008 (from Sat 22nd March) - Welsh League Division 1 - kick off 7.30pm.

Both teams fixtures/results pages have been changed to cover the above games.

Our MacWhirter (Youth Division) Cup game yesterday away to West End was postponed due to fog. News on the replay will be given when date has been confirmed.

Tony

SEP-22

U19's take on Swansea City U19's

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SEP-22

Caerleon match abandoned after fisticuffs

From the restart Karl Lewis was involved with one of their players and this spilled over with everyone involved.

The referee sent off Karl Lewis and Brian Thomas and also Jason Price from Caerleon. He then abandoned the match as he said he couldn't guarantee the safety of the remaining players.

Since returning home we've heard the match will be replayed next Saturday probably with a different referee. 

For the record the Lido side was 
Brian Thomas  Chris Latham  Steve Parry  Kieran Howells  Justin Williams Craig Martin  Steve Davies  Andrew Wright  John Felton  Andrew Pearson  Karl Lewis
Subs Tomas Wellington  Corey Thomas  Paul Evans  Phil Holmes  Wyn Walters Bookings  Chris Latham 41  Steve Davies 45 + 3  Andrew Pearson 45 + 3  Karl Lewis 58

Red cards  Karl Lewis and Brian Thomas 74

Tony

SEP-22

Reserves beat Llwydcoed 1-0

The team maintain their 100% record with two win from two.

Tony

SEP-21

Team news for Caerleon league cup game

In: W Walters - B Thomas - C Martin - J Williams - S Parry - C Latham - T Wellington - P Evans
K Howells - A Wright - K Lewis - A Pearson - S Davis - C Thomas - J Felton - P Holmes  - B Thomas.

Out: C Evans - C Edwards - D Bodenham - L Harrington - D Thomas.

In other news this seasons under 12's take on Cwmavon on Saturday morning in what will be their first ever competitive league game for the side, They play away against Cwmavon at the Welfare Ground with a 10:30 kick off.

The lads are raring to go come Saturday after they beat our under 13's tonight 5-1.

Tony

SEP-21

This weekends Lido games

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Sep-20

Under 19's rattle off another win

Our under 19's recorded another league win last night when the beat Bryntirion 3-0 at the Marston stadium.

The win over Bryntirion takes us top of the youth's west division on goal difference ahead of Llanelli, Carmarthen Merthyr and west End who are all on 6 points.

Our scorers were Remi Whitelock, Carl Payne and Luke Borelli.

View table

Tony

SEP-17

Gaffer's relations over from Canada

Liam  played for the U13 side recently against Swansea City and scored twice for the Lido in a 5-2 win for Swansea. Dad Mike is a regular visitor to the Lido website from his home in Canada.

Visit the Lido gallery to view a few pic's of Mike and Liam. Click here

Tony

SEP-17

Lido get home tie in Welsh cup 2nd rd

The tie will be played on October 6th with a 2:30 kick off.

The full draw is

Tony

SEP-17

U19 Fixture change & 1st's friendly

The game will be played at the Marston Stadium this Wednesday (19th) night with a 7:30 kick off.

First team friendly
Seeing as our first team players are starting to get a little ring rusty with no game over the weekend, Garden Village have come generously come to our aid and will play the Lido in a friendly tomorrow night at the Marston, with a 7:00 PM kick off.

Tony

SEP-17

U18 Put eight past Cowbridge

Next up for the U18's is a home game against Cogan Coronation on Sept 23rd. 

Tony

SEP-14

Bryntirion U19 fixture changed

Tony

SEP-12

More Lido players sponsored

We now have 4 players sponsored.

Dan Williams - DT Williams Associates Ltd
Kieron Howells - Impress Merthyr Tydfil
Carl Evans - REMAX Darren Vaughan 07847484109
Chris Latham - Port Talbot Town FC Under 11

Sponsor your favorite player now before someone else does.

Tony

SEP-10

Mixed news for Lido's youth trialists 

Carl Payne and Remi Whitlock were unsuccessful with their recent trials with Swansea City, but there was good news for Last years under 16's centre half Jordan Goodwin, he had a successful trial with Bristol City and has signed a 2 year apprenticeship with the Championship league side.

Tony

SEP-10

Under 18's hit Ystrad for ten in SWFA Cup

South Wales F.A. Youth League Cup under 18,s

Afan Lido 10 ..Ystrad Mynach B.C..0

From the out set it looked like it was going to be a very one sided affair and in the first minute Lido scored through Sam N who scored from close range. On 10 mins Remi hit the bar directly from a corner and after constant pressure Lido scored 2 in as many minutes both from Luke P.

On the half hour mark Steve made to 4 nil after smashing in a shot from in side the box . The second half began with the Lido continuing the onslaught but some wayward finishing meant the score stayed the same, on 51 minutes Ystrad had their first shot on goal which was well saved by Rory MC ,a minute later Matt B turn centre forward headed Lido into a 5 nil lead .

On 55 mins Chris p came on for Sean J and the goals continued to go in . Luke P completed his Hat-trick on 56 mins. Two mins later Chris p scored after rounding the keeper and finishing with a neat low shot . 

In the 63rd min Chris scored Lido's 8th with a fine shot from the edge of the box . The only negative moment in the game when Ceri C was helped from the field, which looked like a painful foot injury. Ceri was replaced by Cory T,  who had been on the field for only 1 min before scoring Lido 9th.

On 71 mins Chris P completed his 2nd half hat-trick. 

Despite the 10-0 victory I think all the Lido players had hoped for a more competitive game.

Report By Richard Barrett        

Tony

SEP-10

Under 10's tour results 

1st game
Bridgewater VPR 0 - Lido 4

2nd Game
Bridgewater Wolves 0 Lido 3

3rd Game
Bridge Water VPR [B] 1 - Lido 5

4th Game
Bridge water VPR A & B 0 - Lido 6

Excellent performances by the following Lido Players

Regan Taylor
Matthew James
Regan Brown
Riley Brown
Corey Evans
Liam Kilnan
Nathaniel Golding
Nathon Andrews
Ryan Morgan
Thomas Johns

We would like to thank Bridgewater VPR for their Hospitality during the day a good friendship has been forged between the two clubs and we hope to see them again in the near future.
We would also like to thank all parents and players from all teams who without their participation events such as these would not be possible.

Tony

SEP-8

Our U13's all kitted out for new season 

Tony

SEP-7

Our youth sides were in action 

The under 18's had a game Wednesday night and had a comfortable win beating Kenfig Hill 11-1 Ceri Cook top scored with 4 goals.

Welsh League action kick off for the under 19's on Sept 12th with a home against near neighbours Briton Ferry.

Tony

SEP-6

Jonah leaves to turns pro with the Reds 

Mark (Jonah) Jones was Afan Lido's top scorer with six of the fourteen league goals this season.

It was always on the cards that young Jonah would be moving on to play in the professional arena, just a matter of when.

He came through the ranks of the Afan Lido youth system before joining Cardiff City, and was released at the end of last season, and didn't hesitate to join up with his former club while keeping up his hopes of turning pro again.

Jonah had trials during the summer with several league clubs in England including Millwall, in his search for full time soccer, but now his chance has come with Llanelli.

The club wishes it's former youth star all the best with his new club, and are desperately trying to secure his transfer clearance in time for him to join the Reds in their trip up north Friday night for their welsh premier clash with newly promoted Llangefni.

Mark has been told "The door is always open for a return to the club"

In other news on the playing staff at the Lido, we wish under 19 players Remi Whitlock and Carl Payne all the best of luck with their trials at Swansea City.

Tony

SEP-6

Liverpool set to play at the Marston 

It fact it isn't Liverpool that's coming to the Lido but Baggy Trousers, and its on September 8th.

The club are trying to raise funds for the club and for the players pool, and if Saturday night is a success it will be repeated in the future.

I would come over myself but what with the plane fair and hotel bill, it would be a dear night out for me, but for you it will only set you back £3.5 and what better cause than to support your favorite soccer club. The band start playing at 8:30 you can pay at the door.

So turn out on Saturday night and enjoy the music and raise a few bob for the club as well, go on you know it makes sense.

Tony

SEP-5

Game end goalless at Tudor Park 

More on the match 2moz.

Tony

SEP-5

Tonight's squad for the Maesteg game 

Into the squad for the first time this season is Darren Bodenham and Keiron Howells, oh and Gaffer Phil, (things must be bad;) full line up is.

Tony

SEP-3

No Ladies team this season 

Good luck to the Girls, not sure what they intend doing soccer wise, but I would like to thank Bambi and Lianne who kept me up to date with all the Ladies Info over the past two seasons :(

Tony

SEP-1

Website stats for August 

Full web stats menu

Tony

SEP-1

Lido Reserves beat Trefelin 

Tony

SEP-1

Last weeks under 10's results

Tony