The new JD Cymru Leagues season is little over a week away and there has been a flurry of activity across the divisions in preparation for the campaign.
JD Cymru Premier
Caleb Demery has completed a dream move from Briton Ferry Llansawel to boyhood club Swansea City. The 19-year-old, who helped the Reds win the FAW Youth Cup in 2023/24, scored five goals in 21 JD Cymru Premier appearances last season and now links up with the Swans’ academy.
Llanelli Town boss Lee John has backed new signing Alex Bonthron to make an impact for the Reds this season. The striker won the JD Cymru South Golden Boot in 2023/24 with Cwmbran Celtic, before scoring 26 goals for Cinderford Town last season.
“He’s one of the most natural goal scorers I’ve seen over recent years and what’s impressed me even more is his desire to succeed in the Cymru Premier,” John said. “He’s had offers from both England and the Cymru South, but he’s determined to prove himself at the highest level in Wales.”
Llanelli have also announced the signing of Sam Parsons, who returns following three seasons with Carmarthen Town, along with experienced goalkeeper Mike Lewis.
New Connah’s Quay Nomads boss John Disney was encouraged by his side’s 2-1 friendly victory over Newtown on Tuesday night: “They’re ahead of us by a number of weeks but it was a really good workout. I’m really happy with the night’s gone, I want to make sure we’re winning games and it’s really positive.
24-year-old midfielder Abdi Sharif is the latest player to put pen-to-paper as the Nomads transition into a hybrid training model. Sharif, formerly of Liverpool and Wigan Athletic, became the first Somali-born player to play in the EFL Championship when he featured for the Latics against Rotherham United. He also briefly featured for Aberystwyth Town last season, making 10 appearances.
Penybont trio Billy Borge, Nathan Wood, and Kane Owen were caught ‘blue-handed’ as they took time out from their side’s European preparations to help deliver local football sessions in partnership with South Wales Police at Coity Primary School.
Former The New Saints goalkeeper Connor Roberts has been tempted out of his brief retirement to join Caernarfon Town, while Bala Town have confirmed the return of Egyptian forward Hussein Mehasseb and the signing of Harry Dean from Wrexham. Former Lakesider Louis Robles has put pen-to-paper with newly promoted Colwyn Bay.
JD Cymru North
Guilsfield have confirmed the signing of striker Sam Flory, in a move first-team manager Gavin Allen has described as ‘a coup’ for the club.
“We’ve been tracking him for some time, so we’re delighted to have secured his signature. He’s a proven goalscorer with excellent aerial ability and valuable experience, so it’s a real coup to bring him on board,” said a delighted Allen.
The Guils have also announced a new stadium naminging sponsorship agreement that will see their Clos Mytton home rebranded as the PRS Recruitment Stadium.
Caersws skipper Harry Cottam says new boss Craig Williams is making a positive impact during his first pre-season in charge of the Bluebirds.
Speaking after the side’s friendly victory over Aberystwyth Town, Cottam explained: “He’s doing really well to be fair to him. We all knew him anyway and what sort of person he was and he’s come in and put his own stamp on things. We’ve had a few meetings about what we need to do and we’re slowly implementing them.We ended last season on a fairly good season and hopefully we can extend that into this season.”
Elsewhere around the league, defender Billy Nicholas has joined Gresford Athletic following two seasons with Llandudno, Mold Alexandra have signed veteran midfielder Luke Edwards, full-back Callum Graves has joined Holyhead Hotspur and Rhyl 1879 have added attacking midfielder James Farr to their squad.
JD Cymru South
Newport City continued to bolster their squad for the new season with the high-profile signings of ex-Barry Town United strikers Kayne Mclaggon and Nat Jarvis.
Mclaggon departed Jenner Park earlier this summer having made almost 250 appearances for the club but says he’s quickly settled with the Steelmen.
“It’s good to be here, it’s a growing club,” he said. “I saw how well they did towards the end of last season and it’s a good time to be joining. I know a lot of people here, the staff have been great and welcoming. I’ve played with five or six of the players at Barry and it’s a place I’m comfortable with already and hopefully I’ll bed in quickly. I spent too much time not playing last season and you want to start as many games as you can.”
The club have also confirmed the arrivals of Clayton Farrah, Eduardo Bregua and Charlie Davies over the past week.
Afan Lido have announced the double signing of Jordan Langley and Lewis Reed, who leaves Ammanford following two highly successful seasons. Reed scored 46 goals in 70 outings before making the decision to leave the Recreation Ground.
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“No words can really explain what Ammanford has meant to me since I joined two years ago,” he said. “I’ve made some unbelievable memories and friendships that I will always cherish. I’ve found it difficult recently so after plenty of consideration, discussions with my family and sleepless nights, I’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to move on.”
Meanwhile, Carmarthen Town have moved to sign Noah Osbourne following a successful trial spell andJosh Joda has also agreed terms with the Old Gold.
Former Taffs Well and Caerau goalkeeper Shaun Gardener and young midfielder Elliot Humphries have made the switch to Treowen Stars. Caerau Ely have added centre-back Vaughn Fowler.
