The winners of April’s Player and Manager of the Month awards across the JD Cymru Leagues have been confirmed.
JD Cymru Premier
Manager of the Month
Richard Davies – Caernarfon Town
Despite starting the month with a 3-1 defeat against Penybont, the side responded with a 2-1 win over Cardiff Met to complete their Championship Conference campaign to head into the European Play-Offs on a high. A resounding 5-2 win over Barry Town United followed as Richard Davies’ side booked their place in the semi-final.
Player of the Month
Louis Lloyd – Caernarfon Town
It was a memorable month for Louis Lloyd as the 21-year old scored in all three of Caernarfon Town’s games during April, scoring six goals in total. On target against Penybont and Cardiff Met to share the league’s golden boot with Bont’s James Crole, Lloyd claimed the headlines in the Play-Off victory over Barry Town by scoring four of the goals in the 5-2 win.
JD Cymru North
Manager of the Month
Dave Evans – Ruthin Town
Ruthin Town claimed four points from their final two games of the season in April and did not concede a single goal in the process. Following a 0-0 draw away to top half Buckley Town, Dave Evans’ team ended the campaign with a 1-0 win at home to Bangor 1876 to secure survival and relegate the Citizens in dramatic style.
Player of the Month
Dan Atkins – Colwyn Bay
After opening the scoring in the 3-0 win over Llandudno, Dan Atkins netted the only goal to defeat Penrhyncoch on the final day which clinched the title for Colwyn Bay. It also meant that Atkins has scored in each of his last five JD Cymru North games.
JD Cymru South
Manager of the Month
Garry Taylor – Afan Lido
After a difficult start to the year, Garry Taylor’s side confirmed their JD Cymru South status for another season in April. An impressive 1-0 win over title challengers Trethomas Bluebirds ended their opponents’ hopes of catching Llanelli Town, and Lido then completed the campaign with a 3-1 win at relegated Taffs Well to finish in 11th place.
Player of the Month
Kofi Rowe – Newport City
An impressive end to the season for Newport City was boosted by the contribution of Kofi Rowe. After providing an assist in the 2-0 win over Cwmbran Celtic, Rowe then scored the second and third goals in the 3-0 win over relegated Goytre United in the final match of the campaign.
