JD Cymru Leagues latest: Barry welcome back a former favourite as clubs make their first signings of the summer

All of the latest news from across the JD Cymru Leagues as the summer transfer window has officially opened.

JD Cymru Premier

Ammanford AFC’s Owain Davies says his love for the Black and Whites made re-signing for the club a no-brainer, and insists there is more to come from the side as prepare to return to the JD Cymru Premier. The 21-year-old made 25 appearances to help the club secure promotion last season and said: “I’m over the moon to have signed for another season! There was never any doubt as I love playing for the club. Achieving promotion with this group was an unbelievable feeling and I’m really looking forward to the upcoming challenges and to continue building with this group.”

Experienced JD Cymru South goalkeeper Kelland Absalom has made the switch to Cambrian United after featuring for Penybont and Aberystwyth Town last season. Cambrian have announced the re-signings of club captain Kyle Jones, Frazer Thomas and striker Alex Bonthron. 

It’s one in and one out ad Airbus UK Broughton, who have unveiled midfielder Sean Moscrop as their first signing of the summer following an impressive campaign with North West Counties outfit Didsbury & Chorlton AFC. “I was really keen after speaking with the management team and hearing about the plans. I am delighted to be joining and hopefully I can help the team continue the success they achieved last season,” he said. The Wingmakers have also announced the departure of defender Blaine Hudson who leaves the club after a single season, where he played a key role in the side’s promotion push and WBS Cup success. 

Former Wales Under-21 international Sion Spence has re-joined Barry Town United seven years after leaving the Jenner Park side. Spence, 25, featured for Gloucester City last season. The Linnetts have also announced the signing of young Trethomas Bluebirds forward Jack Shaw. 

Flint Town have announced first-team regulars Harry Owen, Jack Flint, Ben Hughes, Elliott Reeves, Jack Thorn, Lee Jonas and Mike Burke have all been retained, whilst Trefelin have re-signed teenage shot-stopper Harlie Jones. 

JD CYMRU NORTH

Former JD Cymru Premier winner Jay Owen has taken on his first senior management role having been appointed as Nathan Leonard’s successor at Newtown. Owen departs Colwyn Bay where he worked as part of Michael Wilde’s backroom staff last season. 

Bala Town have boosted their hopes of an immediate return to the JD Cymru Premier with the signing of Jake Phillips from Flint Town United. The 29-year-old ends a three-year spell with the Silkmen to become Bala’s second signing of the summer following the arrival of Naim Arsan. 

Midfielder Luke Johnston says he wants to repay the faith shown to him by Denbigh Town last season after the club stood by him during an injury hit campaign. The 20-year-old was limited to just 15 JD Cymru North appearances last term and said: “Last season was frustrating for me personally, but I was happy to come back and finish the season strong. The support from the club during that time was brilliant and confirmed where I want to be. I’m hungry to get a full season under my belt, help the team push on repay the faith the club have shown in me.”

Bangor City 1876 forward Sam Jones has become the latest new arrival at Holyhead Hotspur. “He’s capable of operating across the forward line and brings pace, work rate and creativity in the final first. The management team have been so impressed by Jones’ quality and attitude and believe he will be be excellent addition to the squad,” said a club statement. Meanwhile, Bangor City 1876 have announced key centre midfielder Cai Owen has extended his stay at the Bangor City Stadium after making the switch from Colwyn Bay last summer. 

Elsewhere, Mold Alexandra have announced the return of Dafydd Griffith following a spell with Llanuwchllyn, whilst former Wrexham academy product Josh Jones has joined Rhyl 1879. the striker has previously featured for Bala Town, Llandymog , Ruthin Town and Flint Town United, where he made 28 appearances for the Silkmen last season. 

JD CYMRU SOUTH

Former academy product Dan Owen has returned to Aberystwyth Town after a four-year absence from Park Avenue. The winger is tipped to play a key-role with the Green and Blacks this season and has spent the past four seasons at neighbours Penrhyncoch. He returns to Park Avenue, where he is keen to link up with manager Craig Williams: “I’m delighted to return having come through the academy. After speaking to Craig about his vision and ambitions, I wanted to be a part of the team.”

Pontardawe Town have re-signed Luke Roberts and striker Sammy Harrison following a promising debut season with the club. Harri Lawson also returns whilst long-serving Kyle Cockings will re-join the squad’s playing staff. Ponty have also announced they have beat several clubs to secure the signature of 17-year-old Jay Farrell-Ali, who played in the JD Cymru Premier for Llanelli Town last season. 

Pontypridd United have raided JD Cymru South rivals Newport City to make a trio of signings. Clayton Farrah arrives along with defensive duo Richard Noyes and James Bloom. Llantwit Major have moved to sign Jack Tiesar from Cefn Cribwr, whilst Treowen Stars have announced signings of former Llanelli and Cambrian Unted forward Thomas Hillman and defender Ryan Wheeler from Goytre AFC.