JUL-30

Our under 10 side win again

U10’s won a tourney down in Llanelli today at Evans & Williams FC.

I've lost count of how many tournaments they have won, but it must be coming up to double figures, well done to all involved.

Squad: Ryan Hamer, Macaulay Evans, Corey Tristram, Sam Tucker, Lewis Holmes,

Conor O’ Callaghan, Mike Whetton, Kane Devonald, Gavin Thomas.

Beat Saron in S/F 3-1

Pic's to follow.

Tony

JUL-30

Town are coming

Tuesday night the visitors to the Marston Stadium are Carmarthen Town, while they had had a few players leave and their captain retire they will still be there or there about's next season in the WPL, so this will be another good run out for the squad.

Kick off is @ 7pm.

Tony

JUL-30

Aberystwyth friendly match report

This was our best performance of the pre season games to date and our best result.

We took the lead after 8 minutes when Liam McCreesh latched on to a through ball from Karl Lewis and calmly slotted it over the keeper as he advanced from his line.

Karl Lewis forced the keeper into a full length save when he shot from the edge of the area following a corner.

Scants in goal made a good save on 18 minutes to ensure we stayed one up and almost immediately the ball went the other end only for Liam to head wide.

On 31 minutes James Taylor was unlucky when his effort went the wrong side of the post before John Felton got on the end of a Greg Hurley cross only to direct his header just wide.

We went in at half time one goal to the good. Scants again saved on 51 minutes, cleared the ball and this time Liam McCreesh netted from 15 yards when again he hit it over the keeper.

We continued to have the better of the chances and sealed the win when Liam netted from the penalty spot on 65 minutes following a hand ball by an Aber defender.

We made numerous substitutions but despite this the home side failed to penetrate our defence.

A deserved victory over a Welsh Premier side, we meet another on Tuesday
when Carmarthen visit the Lido.

Gaffers reflections.

Boys played magnificent today. It was a very good contest with Aber having too many chances for our liking in the 1^st half. We nullified that in the 2^nd and also created a few more opportunities.

Tony

JUL-29

Aberystwyth go down to rampant Lido

We were missing a few strikers due to work commitments but that didn't stop a rampant Lido side beating their hosts by 3 goals to nil.

Our goal hero was young Liam McCreesh who bagged a hat-trick.

A good victory over higher league opposition.

More on the game to follow.

Tony

JUL-29

Aberystwyth team news

In comes Craig Jones, Paul Evans, James Taylor, John Felton. Matthew Lavis.

The game has been under way for 20 mins, and news of the score and hopefully scorers will follow later this evening. 

Tony

JUL-28

Corus match report

We looked unable to get the equaliser until Luke Harrington netted after 72 minutes following a goalmouth scramble.

Two minutes later Corey Thomas put us ahead with a candidate for goal of the season.

Now on a roll Liam McCreesh  put us 3-1 up on 77 minutes with a near post header before Corey rounded things of on 84 minutes to secure a 4-1 win that for 70 minutes looked an unlikely result.

Peter

JUL-28

Lido beat Corus after early scare

Things didn't go to plan in the first half as Corus took a 1-0 lead into the half time break.

But the Lido stepped up a gear in the second half with four unanswered goals to leave the final score line 4-1.

Our goal scorers were Corey Thomas with two, and Luke Harrington and Liam McCreesh with one apiece.

Next up is a tough away friendly at Aberystwyth this Saturday.

Tony

JUL-26

Ian Jones sign for Lido

Tony

JUL-26

Afan Lido Dragons tournament updates

However they won the prestigious Fair Play award, an accolade usually saved for a single player.  

The whole team played with such spirit that the referee could not distinguish one player from another and decided to award it to the whole team for the first time in the tournament's history.

The team organised their own tournament at the Aberavon Beach Festival on Saturday July 15th which was sponsored by Sandfields First.  

Heronsbridge won the under 12's and the Afan Lido Dragons won the under 16's.  All the players were presented with a medal and the team raised over £300 on the day enabling them to attend tournaments throughout the UK.

Peter Reynolds

JUL-26

Ammanford friendly match report

Steve Parry made it three on 40 minutes when he scored directly from a corner. Right on half time Matthew Lavis made it four.

Within seconds of the restart Ian Jones made it five before Corey Thomas with two excellent strikes rounded it off. He scored on 61 and 84 minutes.

Craig Jones, Chris Piper, Ali Walkley, Steve Rogers and Gareth Scantlebury were newcomers from Saturday.

Peter Reynolds

Gaffers views on the game

        As you can see from the scoreline things went quite well in front of goal.
        What was more pleasing was we didn't concede as can happen when the game gets a bit
        easy. 

        Corey Thomas is a great prospect for us. He came up with 2 superb finishes.
        Chris Latham has made the jump from local league to Welsh league and worked
        hard in the centre of midfield. 

        When we had to keep the ball during spells of the game our experienced players
        excelled themselves with Shaun, Greg, Steve, Ian, Chris and young Liam all being composed
        and making the correct decisions. 

        We've got strength in depth which is evident from the additional players from Sat. 

        Being fair to Ammanford their heads didn't drop and they kept trying to get a consolation
        goal right to the end. 

JUL-25

Ammanford on the end of 7-0 defeat 

Goals came from Steve Parry, Ian Jones 2, Chris Latham, Matthew Lavis, Corey Thomas 2,

Next up is Corus this Thursday. 

More info to come on tonight's game.

Tony

JUL-25

Team news for Ammanford friendly 

There are 3 players unavailable, Richard Uffenbell out with a groin injury, Justin Williams with sore ankles but should be ok for Thursday game against Corus and Carl Edwards dislocated Knee could possible be out for 2 months.

Tony & Evo

JUL-25

Under 10 winners

Winning team in St. Joseph’s Tournament

Jack Curry, Luke Fleming, Lewis Holmes, Sam Tucker, Joseph Jones, Conor o’ Callaghan, Jack Dacey, (captain), Gavin Thomas, Jordan Doyle.

JUL-24

Llantwit Major 1-0 Afan Lido

Carl Evans coming close along with Ian Jones. Their keeper made some outstanding reflex saves.
Their goal came in the 2nd 1/3rd through a long ball outwitting our defenders.
Again in the final 1/3rd we kept creating chances Greg Hurley hitting the bar. Ian Jones coming close.
For the 1st game after a gruelling pre-season there were some pleasing performances.
Important that we keep creating opportunities to score and it hopefully won't be long before those chances become goals.

Squad

Wyn Walters, Carl Evans, Craig Martin, Justin Williams, Greg Hurley, Shaun O' Leary, Daniel Williams,
Steve Parry, Ian Jones, Liam McCreesh, John Felton, Chris Latham, Corey Thomas, Matthew Lavis,
Scott Bamsey, Paul Evans.

Phil Holmes

JUL-23

Another tournament win for Rangers

Some news in on the under 10's tournament in Joseph's Swansea.

Our under 10 Colts and Rangers sides entered the tournament, and the Rangers came out as tournament winners, yet another victory for the stars of the future.

Well done.

Tony

JUL-22

OutWited by Major

Our opponents Llantwit Major who finished in 3rd place in the south Wales amateur league held out for a 1-0 victory.

Lido did everything but score, which is why the Llantwit keeper got the man of the match award.

Next up for the team is a trip to the Rice Road ground of welsh league division 2 side Ammanford on the 25th.

Tony

JUL-21

The Lido are home in welsh cup 1st Rnd

The game is set for Saturday 16th September.

We will be looking to do better than last seasons welsh cup run which was halted in the first round with a 3-0 home defeat by welsh league newcomers West End. 

Tony

JUL-21

U10 teams enter another Tourney

Details to follow on how both teams get on. 

Tony

JUL-20

It all starts with Llantwit Major this Saturday

Ahead of Saturdays game Phil has only one injury to his squad with new signing Richard Uffenbell out for several weeks with a groin injury.

The Gaffer stated "The Boys have been training hard for last couple of weeks and now is the time for players to stake a claim for the 1st team"

He is hoping to have a squad for this season of 20/22 players.

Tony

JUL-17

Lido Ladies in top division

On Sunday the AGM of the Women's league was held. 

This season there will be 18 teams competing, it has been decided that there will be two divisions, division one will have ten teams, and division two with eight.

The Lido Ladies have been put in division one, and fixtures kick off in September.

Our Ladies squad have been training for the past few weeks, which takes place at the Lido @ 6pm on Wednesdays. 

Tony

JUL-14

Youth's cup draw announced

The first round consists of twelve games with four teams having bye's (AFC Llwydcoed, Pontypridd Town, Port Talbot Town and Risca United)

the games will be played on Sunday 24 September 2006.

Our opponents are newcomers to the youth league in Pentwyn Dynamo, the game will be played at home.

Last season's winners and the team who knocked us out Haverfordwest have a home tie against Caerleon.

Tony

JUL-14

Reserves Harris cup draw announced

The draw for the first round of Harris Printers reserve division shield has been made.

Our reserves have been drawn away to division one side Newport YMCA (who I ran a website for before teaming up with The Lido) 

Last season we made an early exit losing 3-2 away to Caerleon, lets hope for a longer run this season. No dates have been set for the first round, will publish them when available.

Draw for Round One

Tony

JUL-11

Pic's from Sunday's Landore tournament

Page is saved in under 10 menu click here to view the pic's

Tony

JUL-10

The under 10's win another tournament 

Young Joseph Jones won the man of the match award in the final.

Tony & Phil Holmes

JUL-8

New welsh youth league set up

This season's welsh league set up has changed to just two divisions, an east and west division. Each division will comprise of 14 teams.

Newcomers that we didn't play last season are AFC Llwydcoed, Carmarthen Town, Aberaman Athletic and Merthyr Tydfil.

The full line ups for both divisions are.

Tony

JUL-8

Reserve division west line up confirmed 

It will consist of 16 teams (last season was 15) the same 15 teams that were in the division last season are joined by Llanelli reserves.

Our reserves fixtures will be out next week as will those for our welsh youth league side.

Tony

JUL-8

Under 10's pictures

Also included is the winning team pic from their tournament win in Margam.

Click here to view the pic's. It can also be accessed from the under 10 menu.

Tony

JUL-7

It's only rock n roll but I like it

Don't give up the day job Evo.

Tony

JUL-6

Under 10's pictures

Also included is the winning team pic from their tournament win in Margam.

Click here to view the pic's. It can also be accessed from the under 10 menu.

Tony

JUL-6

New signing for Lido

Richard joins us from Bryntirion and is a midfielder. Richard is 32 and a teacher at Cefn Hengoed.

JUL-5

Jacob receives player award

Picture sent in by Gaffer Holmes - click picture for original size

Tony

JUL-4

1st's presentation night player awards

Tony

JUL-2

Under 11 tourney at Ferry

What made it even more gratifying was we didn't have a recognised goalie, so Conor O'Callaghan went in goal.
The Colts went to Bryntirion and won 2 lost 2 and drew 2.

Gaffer & Tony

JUL-2

Under 10's player presentations

Rangers Clubman                          Conor o' Callaghan
Rangers Most Improved Player         Jack Curry
Rangers Supporters player of year    Joseph Jones
Rangers Player of the Year              Jordan Doyle
Colts Clubman of the year               Ryan Hamer
Colts Most improved player             Jacob Flynn
Colts  Supporters player of year       Kane Devonald
Colts Player of the year                  Joshua Evans

Penalty King                                 Lewis Holmes

Tony & Gaffer

JUL-2

Fixture changes for new season

Once I have the new fixture list available I will put them up on site.

Tony

JUL-2

Friendly games confirmed

22 July - Llantwit Major - A
25 July - Ammanford - A
27 July - Corus - A
29 July - Aberystwyth - A
01 Aug - Carmarthen - ?
05 Aug - Midlands team - H
08 Aug - Port Talbot - H
11 Aug - Neath - H

Tony