{"id":13085,"date":"2025-06-27T14:26:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T13:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/?p=13085"},"modified":"2025-06-27T15:08:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T14:08:43","slug":"jd-cymru-leagues-latest-defender-makes-efl-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/news\/jd-cymru-leagues-latest-defender-makes-efl-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"JD Cymru Leagues latest: Defender makes EFL switch as Caernarfon Town confirm ground switch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2024-12-13-Haverfordwest-v-Llanelli-106-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Haverfordwest County's Lee Jenkins has left the JD Cymru Leagues to join Newport County\" class=\"wp-image-13090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2024-12-13-Haverfordwest-v-Llanelli-106-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2024-12-13-Haverfordwest-v-Llanelli-106-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2024-12-13-Haverfordwest-v-Llanelli-106-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2024-12-13-Haverfordwest-v-Llanelli-106.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The new JD Cymru Leagues campaign is edging ever closer &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/news\/nathaniel-mg-cup-round-one-round-two-draws-2\/\">with the first and second round Nathaniel MG Cup draws confirmed this week<\/a> &#8211; so keep up to date with the latest news below. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>JD Cymru Premier<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Haverfordwest County defender Lee Jenkins has become the latest player to make the switch from JD Cymru Leagues to the English Football League, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newport-county.co.uk\/news\/lee-jenkins-arrives-rodney-parade\">putting pen to paper with Newport County<\/a>. The 23-year-old follows in the footsteps of Priestley Farquharson, Will Evans, Nathan Wood and Kai Whitmore who have also moved to Rodney Parade from the top-flight in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been a busy week off the pitch at Caernarfon Town, who have confirmed that they will be playing their home fixtures at Llandudno&#8217;s Go Goodwins Stadium while renovation works take place at The Oval in preparation for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\/under19\/\">2026 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.<\/a> Manager Richard Davies has also added to his coaching staff with the appointment of former Aberystwyth Town and Llandudno assistant boss Guy Handscombe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-1-11-Bala-Town-vs-Caernarfon-Town-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A general view of the Go Goodwins Stadium, home to Llandudno and now Caernarfon Town. \" class=\"wp-image-13091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-1-11-Bala-Town-vs-Caernarfon-Town-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-1-11-Bala-Town-vs-Caernarfon-Town-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-1-11-Bala-Town-vs-Caernarfon-Town-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-1-11-Bala-Town-vs-Caernarfon-Town-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Caernarfon Town will play their home fixtures in Llandudno while renovation works take place at The Oval<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There has also been high praise for Davies this week from Champions League winner and former Brazil international Dante, following their time together on the FAW\u2019s UEFA Pro Licence course. &#8220;We are like a family,&#8221; Dante explained to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/football\/articles\/c2d567xj7jeo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BBC Sport Wales<\/a><\/em>. &#8220;We learn together, we do everything together. 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I was amazed to see the emotion he speaks with, and I think every coach needs this emotion inside.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harry Franklin says he is relishing the opportunity to play under former team-mate John Disney having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-nomads.co.uk\/news\/2025-06-24\/franklin-returns-to-the-nomads\/\">rejoined Connah\u2019s Quay for an undisclosed fee<\/a> from Northern Irish side Crusaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Franklin departed the Nomads last summer and said: &#8220;I&#8217;m really looking forward to coming back to Connah&#8217;s Quay and can&#8217;t wait to get started &#8211; I really enjoyed my time at Crusaders but being closer to home was a big draw in coming back and after speaking to Dis I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of again and I&#8217;m really excited for the upcoming season!&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2024-04-28-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-v-TNS_ac_128-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Connah's Quay Nomads Harry Franklin posing with the JD Welsh Cup\" class=\"wp-image-13093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2024-04-28-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-v-TNS_ac_128-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2024-04-28-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-v-TNS_ac_128-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2024-04-28-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-v-TNS_ac_128-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2024-04-28-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-v-TNS_ac_128.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Harry Franklin has returned to Connah&#8217;s Quay Nomads from Crusaders<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Saints have continued to add to their squad with the double signing of goalkeeper Nathan Shepperd from QPR and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolfc.com\/news\/dominic-corness-signs-new-saints-fc\">Liverpool midfielder Dominic Corness<\/a>. Shepperd, a former Cymru Under-21 goalkeeper, is a product of Swansea City\u2019s academy, while Corness had a brief loan spell at Gillingham in EFL League Two last season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Briton Ferry Llansawel kicked off their summer transfer business with no fewer than five new arrivals announced on Tuesday. Aberystwyth Town stalwart Jonathan Evans has made the switch to the Reds along with Sam Snaith, Marley Bishop-Wisdom, Dan Jefferies and Connor Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>JD Cymru North<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Newtown have unveiled a new third shirt to celebrate their 150th anniversary which will go on sale on Saturday 5 July, while the Robins have also been actively engaging with local schools to celebrate the club\u2019s history and status within the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buckley Town manager Asa Hamilton is confident new signing Oli Blayney can make a big impact at The Globe this coming season having beaten a host of clubs to sign the former TNS and Airbus youngster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/Gt6LMk7XgAALN0D-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Oli Blayney poses alongside Buckley Town manager Asa Hamilton. \" class=\"wp-image-13092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/Gt6LMk7XgAALN0D-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/Gt6LMk7XgAALN0D-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/Gt6LMk7XgAALN0D-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/Gt6LMk7XgAALN0D.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Asa Hamilton has tipped new Buckley Town signing Oli Blayney for a big season<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019m over the moon to get Oli on board,\u201d Hamilton said. \u201cHaving spoken a bit last season, three or four of the top clubs in the Cymru North were after him and I\u2019m chuffed that he chose us. He\u2019s a great kid and he started his football life in our junior section, he\u2019s a Buckley lad through and through and I\u2019m delighted to get him on board. He\u2019s great in tight areas, he creates goals, he scores goals and he might just be the piece of the jigsaw we were missing last season. I\u2019ve put a lot of pressure on him because I think he can be exceptional and one of the contenders for Player of the Season.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TNS product Luke Johnston becomes Denbigh Town\u2019s fourth new arrival of the summer whilst Ruthin Town have announced they have completed the signing of Joel Giblin from Colwyn Bay. Will Cooke and Tom Salisbury have also been added to Dave Evans\u2019 side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Former Connah\u2019s Quay Nomads and Flint Town United veteran goalkeeper John Danby has agreed terms with Holywell Town, while elsewhere in Flintshire, 18-year-old Harry Cartwright has secured a loan move to Mold Alexandra from Flint Town United until the end of 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>JD Cymru South<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Louis Bradford has thanked Aberystwyth Town after announcing his departure following five years with the club, while midfielder Ben Guest and defender Kosta Mario have become the Seasiders\u2019 latest new recruits. Guest featured for Newtown last season whilst Mario arrives from the English lower league system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2024-8-16_Penybont-v-Newtown_94-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Guest (L) in action for Newtown against Penybont in the JD Cymru Leagues Premier. \" class=\"wp-image-13089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2024-8-16_Penybont-v-Newtown_94-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2024-8-16_Penybont-v-Newtown_94-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2024-8-16_Penybont-v-Newtown_94-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2024-8-16_Penybont-v-Newtown_94.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Ben Guest moves to Aberystwyth Town following time at Newtown<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carmarthen Town&#8217;s summer business has began with the signings of Alex Giardelli &#8211; who won the JD Cymru South title with Llanelli Town last summer &#8211; and former Cardiff Met and Pontypridd United defender Joe Evans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff Draconians have secured the services of goalkeeper Harry Noaks, Dom Anderson, Myles Corson and Luke Evans as they prepare for life in the second tier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Promising striker Tai Watts and Morgan Andrews have been unveiled as Afan\u2019s Lido\u2019s latest new signings. 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