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Connah's Quay Nomads to start season on a Sunday
From the Daily Post:-
GAP Connah's Quay will now kick off their Welsh Premier season on a Sunday after opponents Neath had the fixture put back 24 hours.
Nomads' clash at the Gnoll will now take place on Sunday, August 16 at 2.30pm.
Airbus UK Broughton will also play a Sunday fixture the following month as their match against Haverfordwest County has also been delayed 24 hours.
Fixture Changes
Sunday, August 16(originally August 15)
Neath FC v GAP Connah's Quay (14:30)
Sunday, September 6 (originally September 5)
Airbus UK Broughton v Haverfordwest County (14:30)
DEESIDE STADIUM MEETING CONFIRMS NOMADS TENANCY
By wivey - June 19 2009
THE DEESIDE STADIUM PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN RESOLVED AND NOMADS HAVE APPOINTED 2 NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS >
Stadium Authorities and Nomads Club Officials met at Deeside Stadium today and reached a satisfactory conclusion with regard to GAP Connah's Quay FC 's ongoing tenancy and continuing use of the Stadium. Welsh Premier League team and Nomads Reserve team home games will take place at the Stadium and subject to some minor details being ironed out, after-match hospitality will also be provided.
At last nights Public Nomads Meeting, two new Members, Ray Brown and Ron Baines were appointed to the Nomads Committee and only the appointments of a Vice Chairman and Commercial Manager are outstanding. Lots of positive contributions were made and the meeting was well attended.
Secretary Ally Bennett says that Nomads have had an encouraging enquiry from someone interested in producing the Nomads Programme and that is being followed up, but we still need a Commercial Manager, PA System Announcer and Assistant Secretary and Ally would welcome contact from people who are interested.
Ally's email address is:- allytheone53@aol.com
Story as reported by welsh-premier.com:-
| Nomads get Deeside Stadium reprieve |
| Thursday 18 June 2009 |
GAP Connah's Quay have resolved differences with their College landlords and will be back at the Deeside Stadium again next season.
The Nomads' whole Welsh Premier future was in doubt when the Deeside College gave the club notice to quit towards the end of last season.
A 10-year relationship broke down in a dispute over rent and the College's failure to provide promised facilities.
"Nomads have been informed all rights granted will be revoked with effect from the end of this season," a college spokeswoman said at the time.
"Following this we’ve received part payment for the outstanding debt. We’re still taking action to recover remaining monies owed."
A proposed merger with Flint Town United would have provided a solution, with a merged team playing at Cae-y-Castell, but both parties were unable to push a deal through in time to satisfy the league authorities.
Since then, MP Mark Tami and local Councillors have used their influence and a meeting between the club and their landlords today (Thursday) provided a satisfactory outcome.
Both first and reserve team games will be staged at the stadium with post-match hospitality also provided subject to some minor details being ironed out, according to the club.
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FAW COMPROMISE WITH CLUBS WITH INTERIM SUPER 12
By wivey - June 18 2009
NOMADS CHAIRMAN'S OPPOSITION TO SUPER 10 PROPOSALS YIELDS AN FAW COMPROMISE WITH AN INTERIM SUPER 12 CLUB LEAGUE:-
From welsh-premier.com:-
AGM votes for 12-club league |
| Saturday 13 June 2009 |
A LAST-minute compromise deal will see the Welsh Premier reduced to 12 clubs in 2010 following Saturday's annual general meeting in Llandrindod Wells.
The original rule change, which would have seen the league cut to 10 clubs, was withdrawn after a deal was brokered between the FAW, the Welsh Premier board and the 18 member clubs, who voted unanimously to accept the new structure.
Clubs will play 44 league games in season 2010/11, with the Loosemores League Cup reduced to a straight knockout format.
A maximum of eight clubs will now be relegated into the feeder leagues at the end of the next season, but the number could be as low as six, with no promotion applicant from the Welsh League or the Cymru Alliance expected to gain the FAW's domestic licence over the next 12 months.
The Welsh Premier board proposes to reduce the number of clubs to 11 in 2011 and 10 the following year to achieve the FAW's preferred league size.
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NOMADS CHAIRMAN APPOSES SUPER 10 2nd DIVISION CUT By wivey - June 10 2009NOMADS CHAIRMAN'S OPPOSITION TO LATEST SUPER 10 PROPOSALS LOOK LIKELY TO FALL ON STONEY GROUND:- Chairman John Gray attends next Saturdays Welsh Premier League AGM knowing that opposition amongst WPL Clubs to the latest FAW proposals is crumbling.
After the WPL clubs agreed to a 2 divisional structure, the FAW stepped in and decided to take over direct control of the WPL and announced their decision to remove the 2nd division from the WPL structure (see last report below). A number of clubs spoke out against the proposals, mainly concerned about financial implications for the majority of clubs that won't make the cut. Concentration of FAW finances to the Super 10 clubs along with the strict licencing requirements, is likely to create a wealthy elite Super 10 group and make promotion to the league unviable for clubs below.
Nomads Chairman John Gray shares the concerns of Clubs such as Druids, Prestatyn, Porthmadog etc.. that the withdrawel of the existing significant funding for Academies, coaching qualifications, player medicals etc from clubs who do not make the cut off at the end of next season, will make it impossible for clubs outside of the super 10 to maintain these requirements for promotion back to the WPL. The FAWs determination to railroad their proposals through, regardless of opposition from existing WPL Clubs, feeder leagues and the majority of WPL Supporters, seems to have beaten some existing WPL clubs into submission. Clubs such as Newton, Haverfordwest, Aberystwyth and others that expressed reservations have come out in favour during the past week.
Bangor City's delapidated Farrer Rd ground has not met WPL requirements for some time, yet although their move to a new ground is further delayed, it seems to be taken for granted that they will make the Super 10 and with their Support base and long history of success in both the WPL and the English non league system, it is inconceivable that the FAW will prevent their admission to the new elite. Whilst we can rely on Chairman John Gray to cast his vote in Nomads best interest, it seems the fever affecting WPL clubs in the mad scramble to make the cut is causing them to overlook the consequences for the cubs that are removed from the WPL
For a succinct analyses of the implications facing the majority of clubs from the WPL downwards, read this debate among fans from various other WPL clubs:-
From welsh-premier.com:-
| Clubs prepare for 'Super 10' vote |
| Monday 08 June 2009 |
WELSH Premier clubs are preparing to vote on rule changes at Saturday's AGM that will produce a 10-club league the season after next.
The league's board of directors are proposing three revised rules:
- The eight highest placed clubs who have been awarded a FAW club license (sic) will remain in membership of the league for season 2010/11, with the remaining 10 clubs being relegated and allocated to either the Cymru Alliance or the Welsh Football League, as deemed appropriate by the Liaison Committee of the three leagues.
- Two clubs may be promoted to the league, one each from the Welsh Football League and the Cymru Alliance League, providing that each club is either the champion club, or runner-up and has a current FAW club license.
- In the event of only one club qualifying for promotion, only nine clubs will be relegated. If no club qualifies for promotion, only eight clubs will be relegated.
Following a meeting between FAW Councillor and WP club representative Mike Harris with around a dozen clubs last Monday, it appears that the majority are in favour of cutting the league to 10 clubs.
The main areas of concern are the lack of a second tier and the possible promotion of two clubs from the feeder leagues next year, which would see 10 existing clubs relegated.
One or more clubs may put forward an amendment to the rule revisions and the view of many is probably best summed-up by Newtown, who say: "The club supports this new league as it believes that improvements to standards will only help improve the product of Welsh league football.
"The club however believes this should be made up of the top 10 finishing Welsh Premier league clubs, not eight plus two promoted.
"In terms of promotion, the current situation would take the top eligible side (holder of domestic licence) from the CA and WL into the new 'Super 10', but the club would like to propose a change and introduce a play-off system so that the North/Mid Wales clubs would play-off against the South Wales clubs for two places into the Super 10.
"This would mean that the best 11th and 12th club would be promoted. The club feels this is a solution to many issues faced by the Welsh FA and takes into account the concerns of other clubs."
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WFA MOVE THE GOALPOST'S, WITH NO SUPER 10 SECOND DIVISION AFTER NEXT SEASON:- Nomads not only need to finish next season in the top ten, but also meet all other aspect of Super 10 registration and Stadium requirements.
From welsh-premier.com:-
| Clubs prepare for 'Super 10' vote |
| Monday 08 June 2009 |
WELSH Premier clubs are preparing to vote on rule changes at Saturday's AGM that will produce a 10-club league the season after next.
The league's board of directors are proposing three revised rules:
- The eight highest placed clubs who have been awarded a FAW club license (sic) will remain in membership of the league for season 2010/11, with the remaining 10 clubs being relegated and allocated to either the Cymru Alliance or the Welsh Football League, as deemed appropriate by the Liaison Committee of the three leagues.
- Two clubs may be promoted to the league, one each from the Welsh Football League and the Cymru Alliance League, providing that each club is either the champion club, or runner-up and has a current FAW club license.
- In the event of only one club qualifying for promotion, only nine clubs will be relegated. If no club qualifies for promotion, only eight clubs will be relegated.
Following a meeting between FAW Councillor and WP club representative Mike Harris with around a dozen clubs last Monday, it appears that the majority are in favour of cutting the league to 10 clubs.
The main areas of concern are the lack of a second tier and the possible promotion of two clubs from the feeder leagues next year, which would see 10 existing clubs relegated.
One or more clubs may put forward an amendment to the rule revisions and the view of many is probably best summed-up by Newtown, who say: "The club supports this new league as it believes that improvements to standards will only help improve the product of Welsh league football.
"The club however believes this should be made up of the top 10 finishing Welsh Premier league clubs, not eight plus two promoted.
"In terms of promotion, the current situation would take the top eligible side (holder of domestic licence) from the CA and WL into the new 'Super 10', but the club would like to propose a change and introduce a play-off system so that the North/Mid Wales clubs would play-off against the South Wales clubs for two places into the Super 10.
"This would mean that the best 11th and 12th club would be promoted. The club feels this is a solution to many issues faced by the Welsh FA and takes into account the concerns of other clubs."
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NOMADS FACE STIFF CHALLENGES FOR NEXT SEASON By wivey - June 10 2009WFA MOVE THE GOALPOST'S, WITH NO SUPER 10 SECOND DIVISION AFTER NEXT SEASON:- Nomads not only need to finish next season in the top ten, but also meet all other aspect of Super 10 registration and Stadium requirements.
From the Official Welsh Premier League Website:-
FAW Council Decide on Ten Club League from 2010/11
At a Council Meeting of the Football Association of Wales yesterday, the most significant decision since the inauguration of the League in August 1992 was taken.
The Council agreed that from the start of the Season 2010/11, the size of the League would be reduced to Ten Clubs.
The Council also agreed that each of these ten clubs would have to hold a valid FAW Domestic Club Licence for the Season. The clubs will be assessed between August 2009 and April 2010 for the Domestic Licence, with the decision taken by an Independent Body, who are sworn to Confidentiality and Independence agreements.
Furthermore, it was also decided that there would be just one Welsh Premier League. This means that those clubs who are not licensed, or those who do not gain entry into the re-structured Welsh Premier, would enter into the Cymru Alliance or Welsh League Division 1.
Club Licensing was introduced by UEFA for the UEFA Club competitions in 2003/04 Season and with a number of clubs continuing to improve in all aspects of the Licence, it notably contrasts to others, who have made very little progress. It was thus decided in an FAW Council Meeting in December 2005, that the FAW would introduce its own Licence for the Welsh Premier League, a decision which was commended by UEFA.
In his Preface in the FAW Domestic Licensing Manual, FAW President Peter Rees says; "The FAW is pleased to support the concept of Domestic Club Licensing, considering that it will enhance and improve a wide range of aspects of football at the highest level in the Principality."
In the 2008/09 Season, 72% of the 53 UEFA Member Nations implemented a Domestic Licensing system for entering domestic competitions. Some of those who Wales joined in the minority, who didn't have a system, were some of the top Nations such as England, Italy, Spain and France where standards are very high anyway. The Football Associations in Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland all have an obligatory Domestic Licensing system for their Top League , which was also the reason for re-structuring in recent years.
The Clubs will be assessed on six Criteria Subjects, which are Sporting (Youth structure and Player Medicals), Infrastructure (Stadium), Personnel and Administration, Legal, Financial and Codes of Practice, which include Child Protection and Club Charters.
The Domestic Licensing Manual can be viewed or downloaded by clicking the National Domestic Club Licensing Manual link here.
For full copy of GAP statement, see front page story
Report from The Evening Leader:-
Owners of Gap Connah's Quay Nomads call for support after controversial merger plans
Published Date: 22 April 2009
BOSSES at Gap Connah's Quay Nomads are urging fans and politicians who opposed the merger with rivals Flint to do more to support their team.
As we revealed last week, the controversial merger between Flintshire's two biggest football teams has been postponed.
Gary Dewhurst, managing director of Gap Personnel, which owns the Nomads, along with the club's general secretary, Trevor Green, have released an official statement exclusively to the Evening Leader.
The statement said: "The objectives for the merger were to save costs and maximise resources in the current economic climate, enhance the chances of Flintshire having a team that could seriously challenge the Welsh Premier League power base of Rhyl, TNS and Llanelli, and to improve the team's playing facilities.
"We realised such a concept would be viewed as controversial and radical.
"After consideration and consultation with both sets of fans and taking the advice of officials – together with an awareness of the time constraints involved – we have decided to postpone merger discussions at this time."
Gap bought the Nomads last summer and changed the name to Gap Connah's Quay. If the merger had gone ahead the new team, called Gap Flint Nomads, would have played at Flint's Cae-y-Castell ground.
Connah's Quay councillors Aaron Shotton and Bernie Attridge, as well as Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami, had expressed concern at the prospect of the Nomads leaving the Deeside Stadium.
The statement said: "We are still exploring ground options, given our disappointment with the facilities this season.
"However, after the involvement from the local MP and senior councillors we expect progress towards helping the Deeside Stadium provide at least the minimum standards we require for 2009/10.
"We expect this to be achieved and for our first team to play there next season. We look to the public of Deeside to support us with greater enthusiasm in 2009/10.
"We look to our MP and councillors to provide the help promised and we look forward to a better football experience at the Deeside Stadium."
Connah's Quay's reserve team will now form an independent club, which will play at Dock Road in the town free of charge while it becomes established.
The statement added: "A new board will be created, with a view to sourcing additional revenue to add to the committed funds provided by Gap Personnel.
"A commercial manager will be recruited and we will devolve the day-to-day running of the football affairs to a new football management committee."
Report from:- www.welsh-premier.org.uk
Deeside Merger 'Deferred not Withdrawn'
By Robert Stock
April 17 2009
In response to reports that the proposed merger between Flint and Connah's Quay had 'collapsed', Nomads secretary, Trevor Green has insisted this is not the case
Instead, Mr Green has informed www.welsh-premier.org.uk that:
'The Merger was unanimously approved by both clubs at Public Meeting. Howeever, it is vehemently opposed by one individual who has certain clout at the FAW.'
He added:
'Our legal opinion is that he would succeed in gaining an injunction to prevent us going ahead in the time available to complete the merger and gain FAW sanction for the 2009/10 season. The opinion is that we would win any court case though.'
'The Merger is therefore deferred not withdrawn. It certainly has not "collapsed"', as had been claimed in a story on www.welsh-premier.com on Thursday.
So, what does the future hold for both clubs, with the merger seemingly on hold for at least a season?
Green explains that Nomads' supporters fears for the worse will be alleviated in an announcement by the club's owners, GAP Personnel, on Monday:
'A statement will be made available on Monday by Gap, confirming their continued ownership and their generous five figure financial package for 2009/10. Its all steam ahead and the club is not in any danger of not competing at the top level in 2009/10.'
The Nomads' Secretary also questioned local politicians, such as local MP Mark Tami, who had fiercly opposed the merger.
' Perhaps we should supply local poiticians with directions because, even though we sent them complimentary tickets in September and October, none of them have been seen at any of our games so far!'
Stories from the Evening Leader:-
Flintshire football clubs to abandon merger plans
Published Date: 16 April 2009
THE controversial merger between Gap Connah's Quay Nomads and Flint Town United is off.
John Gray, president and acting chairman of the Nomads, said the proposed union of the two football teams collapsed after running into problems.
He said: "The main reason is we couldn't do it from a timing point of view. There were too many issues so it just couldn't happen.
"For it to happen the Welsh FA (Football Association) needed the details by the end of this month, and we can't make that."
Mr Gray said Nomads stalwart Bobby Hunter, a fierce opponent of the merger plan, had mounted a legal challenge against it – making it impossible for the Welsh FA deadline to be met.
Mr Hunter told the Evening Leader: "I wouldn't call it a legal challenge, but I've objected to the Welsh FA.
"I've been accused of letting my heart rule my head, but I think this wasn't going to be good for Connah's Quay."
Mr Hunter said the news represented a stay of execution for the Nomads, adding: "If it's just about timing, are we going to have this again a year down the line?"
The new team, called "Gap Flint Nomads", would have played at Flint's Cae-y-Castell ground – signalling the end of top-flight Welsh football at the Deeside Stadium, which Connah's Quay rent.
The collapse of the merger has thrown up fresh questions over the future of the cash-strapped Nomads, who were bought by Gap Personnel last summer.
Mr Gray said: "Gap are not the bad boys in this situation.
"When you're talking about 30-odd supporters turning up to a match, it's difficult to finance that sort of thing. We have to find money from somewhere.
"I'm a businessman and I'm not as sentimental as some people. I don't think it will be a very successful club, the way things are going.
"It will always struggle and eventually drop down a division, unless there is some miracle around the corner."
But Mr Hunter hit back: "If we get relegated, so be it – it will be because we aren't good enough.
"But it has always been in our constitution to play at the highest level."
Flintshire MP 'shocked and saddened' by football teams' merger plans
Published Date: 14 April 2009 - By Michael Youds
AN MP has attacked the planned merger between Flintshire's two biggest football teams.
Mark Tami, MP for Alyn and Deeside, is "shocked and saddened" by proposals to merge Gap Connah's Quay Nomads with Flint Town United.
The new team, called 'Gap Flint Nomads', would play at Flint's Cae-y-Castell.
Mr Tami said: "I truly hope fans get the decisive say on the proposal to merge the clubs. The Nomads are at the heart of the Deeside community. To see them move to Flint and lose their proper name would be heartbreaking. Ultimately it looks like money is the driving force behind the proposal, but it is one that I disagree with. Connah's Quay is the biggest town in Flintshire and deserves a football club of its own. The fans have my full support and I will be helping all I can to ensure their concerns are given a priority."
Around 20 people attended a meeting on the merger at the Albion hotel in Connah's Quay on Thursday evening.
Connah's Quay Cllr Bernie Attridge said: "To be honest it was a complete farce. There wasn't sufficient notice and it was at the start of the bank holiday weekend, which meant not many people could come."
Fans could 'see off' merger says Connah's Quay Nomads' former boss
Former Nomads boss Nev Powell, now manager of Bangor City.
Published Date: 08 April 2009
THE former boss of Gap Connah's Quay Nomads says people power could be the key to seeing off a proposed merger with Flint Town United.
As the Evening Leader revealed yesterday, the rival football teams are considering joining forces and becoming 'Gap Flint Nomads'.
Nev Powell, who managed the Nomads for nearly 14 years before leaving two years ago, said: "With the present climate and the way football is financially, both clubs will look at it and think this might be the best option, especially with them being such a short distance apart.
"But a lot of people, especially the older fans, will be against it. There was such a fantastic rivalry between the two teams and they both have a proud history. We got crowds of 1,000 for Boxing Day derby games in the early days. A lot of people won't want to see this happen, and I think that's why this may not go ahead."
Both Connah's Quay and Flint were founder members of the League of Wales, but Flint were relegated in 1998 and have since played in the Cymru Alliance.
Gap Personnel took over the Nomads last summer, changing the club's name to Gap Connah's Quay.
If the controversial merger goes ahead, the new team will play at Flint's Cae-y-Castell ground which would get a new 300-seater stand, as well as a new drainage system and floodlights.
Club affairs would be controlled by a board made up of directors from both of the former clubs.
About 40 people attended a public meeting at Cae-y-Castell last night to hear more about the plans.
Fans in Connah's Quay can have their say at a meeting at 7pm tomorrow at the town's Albion Hotel.
Trevor Green, Connah's Quay's general secretary, said: "Currently Connah's Quay are struggling to get more than a handful of supporters through the turnstiles.
"They have to hire the Deeside Stadium and it's both badly maintained and prohibitively expensive. Recently, Connah's Quay ground-shared at Flint and the crowd averaged more 240 per game."
Under the merger deal, the new club would retain its offices at the Dock Road ground in Connah's Quay.
The academy of football would continue to be based at Connah's Quay Sports Centre and play at Wepre Park.
The current Gap Connah's Quay reserve team would be supported to relaunch as a fully independent club, and granted permission to play at a refurbished Dock Road pitch rent-free for at least five years.
Flint's reserve team would join the new set up as its reserve team, while Flint and Bagillt juniors would not be affected.
Gap Connah's Quay Nomads and Flint Town United merger fury
Published Date: 07 April 2009
CONTROVERSIAL merger between Flintshire's two biggest football teams looks set to go ahead, in a move that would rock the county's sporting community.
Traditional rivals, Gap Connah's Quay Nomads and Flint Town United, are pressing ahead with plans to join forces and become 'Gap Flint Nomads'.
The new team would play at Flint's Cae-y-Castell, signalling the end of Welsh Premier League football at the Deeside Stadium.
Bosses announced yesterday that they are moving ahead with the merger, and fans will be able to have their say at public meetings this week.
The plan has sparked outrage among traditionalists.
Connah's Quay stalwart, Bobby Hunter, who has been involved with the Nomads since 1977, called the plan 'morally wrong'.
He said: "I'm totally against it and I will fight it tooth and nail.
"It would be an insult to our history.
"Just because one or two people think this is the way forward, that doesn't mean it is.
"I've got great admiration for Flint and the people of Flint, but it's a love-hate relationship – especially when we play them."
Flint's first-team manager, Paul Davies, said he was 'open minded' about the proposed merger.
He added: "This is in no way a done deal."
Flint are holding a public meeting at 8pm tonight at the clubhouse at Cae y Castell.
Fans in Connah's Quay can have their say at a meeting at 7pm on Thursday, at the Albion Hotel in the town.
Gap Personnel took over the 63-year-old Nomads last summer, and changed the name from Connah's Quay Nomads to Gap Connah's Quay.
Trevor Green, the club's general secretary, said: "In the current economic climate to have two senior football clubs competing for the same set of supporters and sponsors within five miles of each other makes little sense.
"Should this merger not go ahead then Connah's Quay may well lose its current sponsors and owners. It would prove difficult for the club to continue as a Welsh Premiership outfit."
Gap Connah's Quay and Flint Town United set to merge
Published Date: 06 April 2009
THE controversial merger between Flintshire's two biggest football teams looks set to go ahead, it has been announced.
Gap Connah's Quay and Flint Town United want to join forces and become 'Gap Flint Nomads'.
The new team will play at Flint's Cae-y-Castell, signalling the end of Welsh Premier League football at the Deeside Stadium.
Gap Connah's Quay general secretary Trevor Green said: "The owners and the president of Gap Connah's Quay Football Club and the chairman and committee of Flint Town United Football Club have resolved to propose unison between the two near neighbours.
"This will create a single entity capable of uniting to provide the highest quality of football possible to the populace of Flintshire.
"The proposed merged club would be named Gap-Flint Nomads.
"The restructured club would play first team home games at an improved Cae y Castle ground in Flint, this ground being 4.1 miles from Gap Connah's Quay's previous rented home ground of the Deeside College Stadium.
"New 500 Lux floodlights and a new 300 seater stand would be constructed this summer with a new drainage system ensuring a great playing surface for the next WPL season.
"The merged club would be controlled by a board comprising directors from each of the former clubs.
"Gap Connah's Quay's owner will not stand as a director of the new club but has contracted to generously support it as main sponsor for an initial period of three years."
He added: "The new club would retain its offices at the Dock Road ground in Connah's Quay.
"The club's academy of football would continue to be based at Connah's Quay Sports Centre and play at Wepre Park, Connah's Quay.
"The current Gap Connah's Quay reserve team would be supported to re-launch as a fully independent club under its own committee and officers.
"It will be granted permission to play at a refurbished Dock Road pitch rent-free for an initial period of five years.
"Flint Town United's reserve team would join the new set up as its reserve team with the Flint and Bagillt Junior club unaffected by the restructuring."
Explaining the thinking behind the move, he said: "In the current economic climate to have two senior football clubs competing for the same set of supporters and sponsors within five miles of each other makes little sense.
"Currently Connah's Quay are struggling to get more than a handful of supporters through the turnstiles.
"They have to hire the Stadium and it's both badly maintained and prohibitively expensive.
"Recently Connah's Quay ground shared at Flint and the crowd averaged more 240 per game.
"Should this merger not go ahead then Connah's Quay may well lose its current sponsors and owners.
It would prove difficult for the club to continue as a Welsh Premiership outfit.
"The football club will be holding private initial consultation with its current first team, reserve team, youth team and academy officials, players and ground staff in the next few days.
"This will be followed with a public open meeting to be held at the Albion Hotel in Connah's Quay on Thursday, April 9 at 7 pm.
"All are welcome and all questions will be answered to the best of our ability. "
Paul Davies, Flint's first-team manager, said a meeting on the proposed merger will take place at the clubhouse at the Cae y Castle ground at 8pm on Tuesday.
Merger rumour quashed by Flintshire football clubs
Published Date: 25 February 2009 - By Michael Youds
GAP Connah's Quay and Flint Town United football clubs have quashed rumours they are set to merge.
Senior figures from both football clubs have denied that any merger has been agreed, following speculation which has been rife across Flintshire.
It was reported that the merger would see the Nomads leaving the Deeside Stadium and permanently moving to Flint's Cae-y-Castell, where they ground-shared two seasons ago.
But Nomads' spokesman Bobby Hunter told the Evening Leader: "Connah's Quay is the biggest town in Flintshire and it will not lose its football team.
"That would be morally wrong. I believe that talks have taken place with Flint but I would personally fight any merger tooth and nail. It is not the way forward."
Flint chairman Alan Baines said today: "I don't know where this rumour has come from but it's not true.
"As far as I'm concerned Flint is still Flint, and Connah's Quay are still Connah's Quay."
From welsh-premier.com:-
| Nomads' merger story "a complete lie" |
| Monday 23 February 2009 |
GAP Connah's Quay general secretary Trevor Green has denounced welsh-premier.com's story about a merger with Flint Town United as "a complete and utter lie".
"We are holding in-house discussions about how best to strengthen to see a Flintshire side compete in Super 10 but this story is factually and wildly incorrect," writes Green on a website forum.
"Maybe this malicious attempt to cause trouble will end up being the seed of something positive.
"I can confirm that no deal has been agreed let alone signed. We are keen to explore all of the options open to see a Flintshire side compete in the Super 10 and that would be an option."
Green has also denied that Gap Connah's Quay were suspended from football last week following payment of a fine.
"Our Reserve team owed the NWCFA £9 and because they have a separate secretary it was overlooked. When it was drawn to our attention it was paid immediately," he added.
However, the FAW's suspensions report for February 17 confirmed "GAP Connah's Quay have been suspended from all aspects of football". |
NOMADS AGREE FLINT MERGER DEAL
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| Nomads spent a season at Flint two years ago. | GAP Connah's Quay have agreed a merger deal with Cymru Alliance neighbours Flint Town United.
The Nomads view the tie-up as essential to securing a place in the Welsh Premier's new "Super 10" the season after next, while it will also accelerate the Silkmen's ambitions of a return to the top flight, from which they were relegated in 1998 after six seasons as founder members.
Beset by poor attendances at the Deeside Stadium, which they rent for games from the local College, the Nomads need to move stadiums to meet the ground grading criteria for the new league structure.
The deal brings an end to Welsh Premier football in Connah's Quay after 17 years, with the new club playing next season at Flint's Cae-y-Castell, a relatively new ground where Nomads ground-shared two seasons ago while their pitch was being re-laid and attracted an attendance increase of more than 36%.
Current funds paid for the use of their Deeside Stadium home will contribute towards construction of a new stand and other improvements at Flint, which currently has a seating capacity of 250.
The name of the new club is expected to be Gap Flint Nomads, with current Connah's Quay club owners Gap Personnel converting future support into sponsorship.
Also founder members of the League of Wales, Nomads played at the Halfway Ground before switching to their current ground 10 years ago.
The club had considered construction of a new stadium at Dock Road, which is currently used by their reserve and academy sides but a merger with Flint, just 10 minutes down the A548, will provide a more viable option.
The new club will initially have six directors, three from each club.23 February 2009
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