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    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod/Getting to Know Episode 31 - Jay Catton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 45:00


    We chatted to Connah's Quay Nomads' Director of Football Jay Catton about all things football in the latest episode of Getting to Know podcast.

    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod/Getting to Know Episode 30 - Gwyn Derfel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 28:27


    #WPWL Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 29 - Chloe O'Connor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 24:01


    The first episode of our 'Getting to Know' series in 2021 sees Jamie Thomas catch up with Cardiff Met Women's FC's Chloe O'Connor.  After two years out from football with a shock injury, Chloe rejoined the Archers last summer and well and truly hit the ground running, bagging five goals in her first five league games before lockdown brought WPWL action to a halt. On the podcast, Chloe discussed her beginnings in the game as a die-hard Swansea City fan, playing for the Swans' Ladies team, numerous UWCL appearances and representing Wales in the Cyprus Cup. She also discusses the circumstances behind her injury, and how delighted she is to be back on the pitch after two years out.  Hear more from Chloe in this latest episode of our 'Getting to Know' series!

    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 28 - Jordan Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 44:04


    Episode 28 of our Getting to Know series sees Jamie Thomas catch up with Newtown AFC's newest recruit, Jordan Evans, for a great episode discussing the 24-year-old's storied journey in the game to date, as well as his many passions outside football as a barber and a guitarist. Jamie and Jordan talk about the latter's beginnings in the game as a passionate young lad from Wrexham who later went on to sign for Fulham, to play at Wembley in front of 60,000 people for Oxford United, before playing for his hometown club and his country at the Racecourse, and then finding himself gracing the JD Cymru Premier with his talents.  Listen to the full episode to find out more about Jordan's journey so far and what his hopes are for the future as he looks forward to the next step of his career at Latham Park! 

    #JDCymruNorth Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 27 - Holywell Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 16:32


    In the latest episode as part of a special series of our 'Getting to Know' podcast, we introduce our listeners to another of the newly-promoted sides who will be competing in Tier Two next season! In this, the third episode of this feature, Jamie Thomas speaks to fellow Holywell Town boss Johnny Haseldin about the challenges that lay ahead for the Wellmen after securing an instant return to Tier Two level, having been relegated at the end of the 2018/19 season. Johnny discusses just why Holywell Town means so much to him, his passion for the club and taking the team as far as he can, and his hopes for the coming season. Tune in to find out more from Johnny! 

    #JDCymruSouth Dod i Nabod/Getting to Know Episode 26 - Trefelin BGC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 15:38


    We continue our 'Getting to Know' series with this episode, as we sit down with Trefelin BGC manager Richard Ryan. Trefelin BGC achieved a second consecutive promotion this season, as they secured promotion to the #JDCymruSouth. Ryan discusses his managerial style, how excited he is at being involved in the re-branded Cymru Leagues and the fierce competition in the Port Talbot area ahead of the new season. 

    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 25 - Christian Doidge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 22:18


    It is a landmark 25th edition of our 'Getting to Know' series with this episode, and we're delighted to have none other than one of our domestic game's greatest exports, Christian Doidge, joining us on the airwaves! Jamie Thomas speaks to Christian for this special 25th edition of the podcast about his beginnings in the game as a young player, how he nearly gave football up as a teenager (and became frighteningly good at basketball in the process!), before coming back to football and embarking on a journey that has taken him from his local club Croesyceiliog to the Scottish Premier League with Hibernian, where he is now banging on the door of the Wales national team! It is quite the story, and Christian shares it all in this special edition of our podcast. Tune in to find out more!

    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 24 - Alex Samuel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 25:11


    Eight days ago, he was in Wembley lifting the EFL League One Playoff trophy with his now-Championship club Wycombe Wanderers ... but today, former Aberystwyth Town prospect Alex Samuel joins Jamie Thomas on the JD Cymru Leagues podcast to look back on his incredible journey to date. From his senior debut at Park Avenue as a 16-year-old to Wembley and discussing everything else in between as Alex's rise through the footballing ranks continues with distinction, don't miss this excellent episode of our 'Getting to Know' series!

    #JDCymruNorth Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 23 - Holyhead Hotspur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 13:06


    In a special series of our 'Getting to Know' podcast, we want to introduce our listeners to the newly-promoted sides who will be competing in Tier Two next season! First up, Jamie Thomas speaks to fellow Anglesey native and current Holyhead Hotspur Manager Darren Garmey, after his side secured an instant return to Tier Two level, having been relegated at the end of the 2018/19 season. Dean talks to Jamie about what football means to a town like Holyhead, how relegation to Tier Three may well have helped the club in the long run, and what the club's hopes and ambitions are going forward. Be sure to listen to the full podcast to find out more!

    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 22 - Kayne McLaggon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 46:49


    From his beginnings in the game playing alongside the likes of Gareth Bale and Adam Lallana in Southampton's renowned youth set-up to playing against Wayne Rooney in the FA Cup and representing his hometown club Barry Town United on the European stage, this is a great episode of the 'Getting to Know' series with none other than Kayne McLaggon.  Listen to the full pod to hear more from Kayne and his full conversation on all of the above and more with Jamie Thomas. 

    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 21 - Iwan Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 40:50


    Episode 21 of our 'Getting to Know' series sees Jamie Thomas catching up with former Caernarfon Town and Llandudno FC Manager Iwan Williams - current Director of Football at Bangor 1876, who are making their own charge through Welsh football to try and reach the pinnacle of the Welsh game, Having started his managerial journey at just 29 years old at The Oval with the Cofis, Iwan took the JD Cymru North by storm in his first year at the club, taking the Canaries to a league-and-cup double, before masterminding many more memorable moments for the Gwynedd club ... eventually taking the opportunity to go and manage the club he spent much of his playing career representing: Llandudno FC. Jamie and Iwan discuss the latter's journey in the managerial game - covering all of the above and a little bit more in depth and so much more - in this latest podcast. Be sure to listen in and find out more! 

    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 20 - Eliot Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 42:40


    In the 20th episode of our 'Getting to Know' series, Jamie Thomas caught up with the man who scored the winning penalty to help Cardiff Met University secure a UEFA Europa League spot last summer - yes, it is Eliot Evans. Having gone to Met as an undergraduate student, it is fair to say the 28-year-old got a bit more than he bargained for from his time at Cyncoed, as he's since amassed over 300 appearances for the side, helped them reach the pinnacle of Welsh domestic football, and been a part of their historic adventure to Europe, too!  Jamie and Eliot discuss all of that in depth and so much more in this latest podcast. Be sure to listen in and find out more! 

    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 19 - Marc Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 53:14


    In the latest episode of our 'Getting to Know' series, Aberystwyth Town Captain Marc Williams joined Jamie Thomas for this edition to reflect on his career in the professional game and his storied adventure through the JD Cymru Leagues over recent years. Having come through the ranks at Wrexham AFC and had a good professional career, Marc came to the JD Cymru Premier in 2015 with a Llandudno FC that he would later help fire to European football for the first time in their history.  Jamie and Marc discuss all of that in depth and so much more in this latest podcast. Be sure to listen in and find out more! 

    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 18 - Niall McGuinness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 25:11


    For this latest edition of our 'Getting to Know' series, Jamie Thomas caught up with one of Welsh football's rising stars, Niall McGuinness - who has taken Flint Town United to the top tier of Welsh football for the first time in 22 years. Niall began his journey as a senior manager at just 24 years old when he took the helm at Rhyl FC, and now - still under 30 years old - he has achieved regular success with Flint, as they've improved year-on-year under his leadership, to the point where they will now be competing in the JD Cymru Premier next season.  Hear more from Niall's conversation with Jamie via the podcast!

    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 17 - Rob Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 21:52


    For this latest edition of our 'Getting to Know' series, Jamie Thomas caught up with probably one of the happiest men in Welsh football at the moment as his new side were promoted to the JD Cymru Premier on Tuesday - yes, the new Chairman of Haverfordwest County AFC, Rob Edwards, joined Jamie on the podcast this week.  Reacting to news of Haverfordwest's promotion, as well as detailing why he wanted to get involved with the club and what his aspirations are for the club's future, hear more from Rob's conversation with Jamie via the podcast!

    #JDCymruSouth Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 16 - Lee Kendall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 50:06


    We have another JD Cymru Leagues legend featuring in our 'Getting to Know' series this week as we catch up with new Taff's Well Manager, Lee Kendall.  Jamie Thomas catches up with the legendary shot-stopper in this episode to discuss his storied career both on and off the pitch that saw him qualify for Europe with every club he played for, and since go on to have a super coaching career too.  Catch up with Lee and his conversation with Jamie in this latest episode of our Getting to Know series.

    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 15 - Rhys Griffiths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 44:20


    This latest episode of our 'Getting to Know' special series see us catching up with one of the JD Cymru Leagues' most prolific goal-scorers, Mr Rhys Griffiths! Jamie Thomas catches up with the current Penybont Manager in this episode to discuss his storied playing career in the Welsh domestic game and the lessons learned that helped set him up for a career on the touchline, where has has - unsurprisingly - accomplished many a feat in his short managerial career to date. Catch up with Rhys and his conversation with Jamie in this latest episode of our Getting to Know series.

    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 14 - Aeron Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 23:27


    In this latest episode of our 'Getting to Know' special series, we catch up with the man of the moment, Aeron Edwards, fresh from his move to Deeside to join Connah's Quay Nomads.  Jamie Thomas speaks to Aeron in this episode about his journey from part-time football to an incredible 11 years at The New Saints - winning everything it is possible to win in Welsh domestic football over and over again - before discussing his recent blockbuster move to the Deeside Stadium to join the new JD Cymru Premier Champions, Connah's Quay. Hear more from Aeron and his conversation with Jamie in this latest episode of our Getting to Know series.

    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 13 - Mike Wilde

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 41:12


    The fifth and final episode of our 'Getting to Know' specials this week, celebrating some of the success stories in the JD Cymru Leagues this season, is here, as we catch up with one of the Welsh game's all-time great goal-scorers, Michael Wilde. Mike chats with Jamie in this episode about his storied career in Welsh football, picking out some of the glorious highlights along the way, and looking at what motivates 'Wildey' to keep playing, having achieved everything there is to achieve in the Welsh game - including helping guide Connah's Quay Nomads to their first ever JD Cymru Premier League title this season. Hear more from Mike and his conversation with Jamie in this latest episode of our Getting to Know series.

    #JDCymruSouth Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 12 - Dafydd Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 29:46


    Time for another one of our Getting to Know special episodes, as we catch up with the manager of the story of the JD Cymru South this season, Dafydd Evans of Swansea University FC.  In this edition, Jamie Thomas speaks to Dafydd about his beginnings in the game, transitioning into a coaching career that took him across the pond to the United States for 16 years, before coming back to Wales to work with Cardiff Met and eventually Swansea University, who he has this season led to glory in winning the JD Cymru South title.  Hear more from a great conversation between Dafydd and Jamie in this latest of our Getting to Know specials!

    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 11 - Andy Morrison

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 36:47


    We're bringing you another one of our Getting to Know special episodes this week as we catch up with the manager of the new JD Cymru Premier champions - Connah's Quay Nomads boss, Andy Morrison. In this edition, Jamie Thomas speaks to Andy about his Scottish routes, his journey through the professional game as a player and working with some of the most prominent managerial and playing figures of our time, before stepping into management and recollecting Andy's journey on the touchline.  Hear more from Andy and his conversation with Jamie in this latest episode of our Getting to Know series.

    #JDCymruNorth Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 10 - Chris Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 16:11


    We're bringing you another one of our Getting to Know special episodes this week as we catch up with the manager of one of the stories of the JD Cymru North this year. In this edition, Jamie Thomas speaks to fellow Anglesey native Chris Roberts, manager of Llangefni Town FC, after he led his side on their first season back at Tier 2 level and managed to finish above the relegation zone and secure JD Cymru North status for next season.  We caught up with Chris briefly about his thoughts on the season coming to a close, his delight at securing survival, the blueprint for the future for Llangefni Town and more! Tune in to hear more from Chris. 

    #JDCymruNorth Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 9 - Neil Gibson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 44:08


    We're bringing you another one of our Getting to Know special episodes this week as we have a great conversation with a JD Cymru Leagues legend. In this edition, Jamie Thomas speaks to Neil Gibson, the man who has just led his hometown club Prestatyn Town to their third JD Cymru North title. A great conversation with Neil touches upon his beginnings in management at an early age after stepping out of the professional game, his love for his hometown club and how Prestatyn went from a side content with being in Tier 4 and 5 of the Welsh game to JD Cymru Premier regulars, JD Welsh Cup winners and European hopefuls.  Hear more from 'Gibbo' and his conversation with Jamie in this latest episode of our Getting to Know series.

    SEASON SO FAR: Goytre's Lee John on recruiting for the NHS and next season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 13:51


    #JDCymruPremier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 8 - Gavin Chesterfield

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 42:03


    We're bringing you another one of our Getting to Know special episodes this week as we chat with one of the JD Cymru Premier's top managers! In this edition, Jamie Thomas speaks to Adam Gavin Chesterfield, the man who led Barry Town United from the lower rungs of Welsh domestic football and into the Europa League, about his experiences in the game. Enjoy! 

    SEASON SO FAR: Llandudno's Matty Jones on ending the season now and karaoke classics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 18:20


    #JDCymru Premier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 7 - Adam Roscrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 38:47


    We're bringing you another one of our Getting to Know special episodes this week as we chat with one of the JD Cymru Premier's most recent exports. In this edition, Jamie Thomas speaks to Adam Roscrow, the pacey forward who set the JD Cymru Premier alight during three years in the league with Cardiff Met before bagging a big move to AFC Wimbledon last summer. Jamie talks to Adam about his beginnings in the game and early exposure to elite level football at Swansea City, stepping away from that and finding a new path at Cardiff Met under the tutelage of Christian Edwards, before looking at his move to English Football's League One with AFC Wimbledon and more. 

    #JDCymru Premier Dod i Nabod / Getting to Know Episode 6 - Chris Venables

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 47:49


    We're bringing you another one of our Getting to Know special episodes this week as we have a great conversation with a JD Cymru Leagues legend. In this edition, Jamie Thomas speaks to Chris Venables, prolific forward for Bala Town FC, formerly of Aberystwyth Town, Llanelli, Welshpool and Caersws. Chris talks us through his storied career to date, from beginning as a five-year-old in Caersws's Under-9s, to Shrewsbury, to Welsh football and all of the history he has been a part of since. 

    SEASON SO FAR: Porthmadog's Craig Papyrnik

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 16:06


    SEASON SO FAR: Pontypridd's Jonathan Jones on USW & South Wales regions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 19:46


    SEASON SO FAR: Niall McGuinness on Flint Town United

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 19:03


    SEASON SO FAR: Aberystwyth's Marc Williams on inconsistency and raising money for NHS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 13:52


    SEASON SO FAR: Jamie Insall from Connah's Quay Nomads

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 16:07


    SEASON SO FAR: Carl Shaw on Briton Ferry Llansawel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 17:37


    SEASON SO FAR: Scott Ruscoe on TNS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 6:54


    SEASON SO FAR: Colin Caton on Bala Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 15:43


    Lakesiders manager talks about planning to get back into Europe, the chase for the title and training whilst games are off.

    Steve O' Shaughnessy after Airbus beat Old Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 1:21


    Carmarthen's Kristian O'Leary after Airbus defeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 2:15


    Cardiff Met’s Christian Edwards after Penybont defeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 3:02


    INSTANT REACTION: Penybont’s Lewis Harling celebrates win over Cardiff Met

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 1:28


    JD Cymru Premier Podcast 2019/20 - Phase Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 13:28


    JD Cymru SOUTH Podcast - Ep 23 New Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 13:44


    UEFA Regions manager selected and new blood off to Cardiff from the Cymru South? 

    JD Cymru NORTH Podcast - Ep 23 My Spidey Senses Tell Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 16:56


    JD Welsh Cup Quarter Final Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 19:07


    Briton Ferry's Shaw looks forward to celebrating a special weekend for the Reds.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 1:02


    POST MATCH REACTION: Neil Gibson after league win over Flint

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 2:25


    INSTANT REACTION: Penybont’s Lewis Harling after win at Aberystwyth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 1:34


    JD Cymru NORTH Podcast - Ep 22 1,2,3,4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 19:07


    JD Cymru Premier Podcast Play Off and Relegation Ep 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 9:09


    JD Cymru Premier Podcast Top 6 Ep3 - The Big One

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 12:32


    Webber and Jonah preview Nomads v TNS plus the other games in this weekend's Top 6. 

    JD Cymru SOUTH Podcast - Ep 22 Tea for Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 17:43


    Jonah orders tea for two (or is it four) as we look at who may be coming up to Cymru South.  Joined by Nathan Cadette from Bridgend Street and Nick Davies from the FAW 

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