{"id":17266,"date":"2026-02-04T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/?p=17266"},"modified":"2026-02-10T21:46:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T21:46:42","slug":"jd-cymru-leagues-january-player-manager-month-shortlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/news\/jd-cymru-leagues-january-player-manager-month-shortlist\/","title":{"rendered":"JD Cymru Leagues January Player and Manager of the Month shortlist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260103-CQNomads_vs_BarryTownUnited_NCM_0091-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Connah's Quay Nomads' Rhys Hughes makes it 3-1 during the JD Cymru Premier fixture between Connah's Quay Nomads and Barry Town United at the Essity Stadium, Flint. 3rd of January, Flint, Wales\" class=\"wp-image-17267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260103-CQNomads_vs_BarryTownUnited_NCM_0091-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260103-CQNomads_vs_BarryTownUnited_NCM_0091-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260103-CQNomads_vs_BarryTownUnited_NCM_0091-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260103-CQNomads_vs_BarryTownUnited_NCM_0091-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The shortlist for the January Player and Manager of the Month awards in the JD Cymru Leagues has been confirmed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fans\u2019 vote will be combined with a league and independent voting panel to determine the winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-faw-card card-with-image-bg\"><div class=\"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group is-style-faw-card\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-block-button__link-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.campaignware.com\/cymru\/jdclmonthlyawardsjanuary\">Vote here!<\/a><div class=\"faw-cards__card__text p-4\"><h2 class=\"is-style-faw-h3 mb-4 faw-text--border\">JD Cymru Leagues January Awards<\/h2><div class=\"btn-w-auto wp-block-button \"><div class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vote here!<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-faw-card-background_bg\" style=\"background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-11-TNS-v-Bala-113.jpg);background-position:53% 42%\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background is-style-faw-hr-s\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-faw-l-text\"><strong>JD Cymru Premier<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manager of the Month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andy Dyer &#8211; Briton Ferry Llansawel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A perfect January for Andy Dyer\u2019s side with six goals in two games as Briton Ferry Llansawel claimed victories over Haverfordwest County and Llanelli Town to move level on points with Cardiff Met at the top of the Play-Off Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lee Fowler &#8211; Flint Town United<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite a defeat to relegation rivals Bala Town, Flint Town United claimed six points during January with an impressive 2-1 win away to Colwyn Bay before gaining revenge over Bala with a thrilling 4-3 win at Maes Tegid to begin Phase Two. <\/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\/20260131-FlintTownUnited_vs_TrearddurBay_NCM_0212-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Flint Town United's Manager, Lee Fowler speaks to his players following the JD Welsh Cup fixture between Flint Town United and Trearddur Bay at the Essity Stadium, Flint. 31st of January, Flint, Wales\" class=\"wp-image-17268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260131-FlintTownUnited_vs_TrearddurBay_NCM_0212-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260131-FlintTownUnited_vs_TrearddurBay_NCM_0212-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260131-FlintTownUnited_vs_TrearddurBay_NCM_0212-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260131-FlintTownUnited_vs_TrearddurBay_NCM_0212.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Craig Harrison &#8211; The New Saints<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The champions once again showed their title credentials in January by taking maximum points from three games. Craig Harrison\u2019s side conceded just once in victories over Bala Town, Colwyn Bay and Barry Town United to extend their lead at the top of the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Player of the Month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Billy Borge \u2013 Penybont<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever-present for Penybont in an undefeated January, Billy Borge has played an important role in Rhys Griffiths\u2019s side claiming five points with draws against Cardiff Met and Caernarfon Town following a 1-0 win over Llanelli Town. <\/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\/2025-12-13_Penybont-v-Flint-Town-United_168-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Billy Borge of Penybont ahead of kick off.\nPenybont v Flint Town United in the JD Welsh Cup at the DragonBet Stadium on the 13th December 2025\" class=\"wp-image-17269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-12-13_Penybont-v-Flint-Town-United_168-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-12-13_Penybont-v-Flint-Town-United_168-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-12-13_Penybont-v-Flint-Town-United_168-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-12-13_Penybont-v-Flint-Town-United_168.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan Brobbel &#8211; The New Saints<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brobbel played a key role in The New Saints claiming three wins from three games in January. The experienced forward scored the decisive goals in the 2-1 over Bala Town and in the 1-0 win over Barry Town United to take his league tally for the season to nine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhys Hughes &#8211; Connah\u2019s Quay Nomads<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With two goals and three assists for Connah\u2019s Quay Nomads this month, Rhys Hughes has made a telling contribution to their undefeated January with a 3-1 win over Barry Town United followed by a pair of 2-2 draws against Caernarfon Town and Colwyn Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Walters &#8211; Briton Ferry Llansawel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 29-year-old forward played a pivotal role in Briton Ferry Llansawel claiming six points from two games in January. Tom Walters was on target in the 3-2 win over Haverfordwest County and then provided two assists in the 3-1 win over Llanelli Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background is-style-faw-hr-s\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-faw-l-text\"><strong>JD Cymru North<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manager of the Month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark Allen &#8211; Airbus UK Broughton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An impressive four wins from four games in January from Mark Allen\u2019s side as the Wingmakers defeated Flint Mountain, Holyhead Hotspur, Gresford Athletic and Penrhyncoch. The side now head into February top of the JD Cymru North table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave Evans &#8211; Gresford Athletic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three wins from four games has eased Gresford Athletic\u2019s relegation worries as Dave Evans\u2019s side claimed a remarkable three 3-2 victories over Denbigh Town, Penrhyncoch and promotion challengers Holywell Town. Their only defeat came away to leaders Airbus UK Broughton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-10_ct_Gresford-Athletic_v_Penrhyncoch-173-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Dave Evans Manager of Gresford Athletic during the pre-game warmup ahead of the JD Cymru North game between Gresford Athletic and Penrhyncoch at The Hollingsworth Group Stadium in Broughton.\" class=\"wp-image-17270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-10_ct_Gresford-Athletic_v_Penrhyncoch-173-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-10_ct_Gresford-Athletic_v_Penrhyncoch-173-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-10_ct_Gresford-Athletic_v_Penrhyncoch-173-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-10_ct_Gresford-Athletic_v_Penrhyncoch-173.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul Moore &#8211; Rhyl 1879<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhyl 1879 scored five goals in their two JD Cymru North fixtures in January as Paul Moore\u2019s side claimed maximum points with an impressive 3-2 win against previously unbeaten Llandudno and a 2-1 victory over Buckley Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Player of the Month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jamie Breese &#8211; Holywell Town<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Striker Jamie Breese continued his excellent form in front of goal for Holywell Town in January as the 34-year-old scored against Holyhead Hotspur, Ruthin Town and Gresford Athletic. Breese now has 18 league goals for the season and leads the charts for both goals and assists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan Knott \u2013 Guilsfield<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although he only joined the club two weeks ago, Ryan Knott has made a huge impression at Guilsfield with four goals in his first three games. The 24-year-old opened his account in the defeat to Denbigh Town before scoring twice in the 3-2 win against Ruthin Town and the only goal of the game against Buckley Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jack Parry &#8211; Rhyl 1879<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 20-year-old was on target twice during his two JD Cymru North game for the club in January. After scoring the third goal in the 3-1 win over Llandudno, Parry then scored the winner in the 2-1 victory over Buckley Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-31_ct_Rhyl_1879_v_Barry_Town_United-215-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Jack Parry of Rhyl 1879 shoots on goal during the JD Welsh Cup between Rhyl 1879 and Barry Town United at the Hops and Barley Community Stadium in Rhyl\" class=\"wp-image-17271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-31_ct_Rhyl_1879_v_Barry_Town_United-215-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-31_ct_Rhyl_1879_v_Barry_Town_United-215-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-31_ct_Rhyl_1879_v_Barry_Town_United-215-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-31_ct_Rhyl_1879_v_Barry_Town_United-215.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>George Peers &#8211; Airbus UK Broughton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leading scorer for Airbus UK Broughton in the JD Cymru North this season, George Peers added four more to his total in January with goals against Flint Mountain and Gresford Athletic either side of scoring both goals in the 2-1 win away to Holyhead Hotspur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background is-style-faw-hr-s\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-faw-l-text\"><strong>JD Cymru South<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manager of the Month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andy Hill \u2013 Trefelin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was another perfect month for Andy Hill\u2019s Trefelin as the promotion challengers defeated Trethomas Bluebirds, Caerau Ely and Ammanford, scoring nine goals in three games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Craig Williams &#8211; Aberystwyth Town<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Williams has made an impressive start to life in the Aberystwyth Town dugout and his side enjoyed an undefeated January as they drew 1-1 with Carmarthen Town before claiming victories over Cardiff Draconians and Newport City to boost their promotion hopes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liam Williams &#8211; Cambrian United<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current JD Cymru South leaders maintained their status at the top of the table in January without conceding a single goal. Liam Williams\u2019s side continued to show their title credentials with wins over Pontypridd United, Cardiff Draconians and Newport City.<\/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\/2026-1-10_Cardiff-Dracs-v-Cambrian-United_193-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cambrian Untied manager Liam Williams arrives.\nCardiff Draconians v Cambrian United in the JD Cymru South at Lydstep Park on the 10th January 2026.\" class=\"wp-image-17272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-1-10_Cardiff-Dracs-v-Cambrian-United_193-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-1-10_Cardiff-Dracs-v-Cambrian-United_193-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-1-10_Cardiff-Dracs-v-Cambrian-United_193-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-1-10_Cardiff-Dracs-v-Cambrian-United_193.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Player of the Month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liam Eason &#8211; Cambrian United<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leading goalscorer in the JD Cymru South this season, 27-year-old Liam Eason scored his 16<sup>th<\/sup> goal of the league campaign in the 1-0 win over Pontypridd United before contributing assists in both of their remaining January fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jonathan Evans &#8211; Aberystwyth Town<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impressive Jonathan Evans played every minute of every game for Aberystwyth Town in January and scored the opening goal in the 3-2 win over Cardiff Draconians to take his total for the season to seven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kyle Jones &#8211; Cambrian United<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The captain has been a key player for Cambrian United this season and was ever-present for the league leaders in January as they did not concede a goal. Jones was also on target for his side in the 2-0 win over Newport City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lewys Ware \u2013 Trefelin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 21-year-old has been in excellent form for Trefelin during the campaign and played every minute of every game for his team in January. Ware also opened the scoring in the 2-1 win over Caerau Ely to help maintain their promotion push.<\/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\/2026-01-23-Ammanford-AFC-v-Trefelin-BGC_094-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Lewys Ware of Trefelin BGC during the 2025\/26 JD Cymru South league fixture between Ammanford AFC &amp; Trefelin BGC at Ammanford Recreation Ground, Ammanford, Wales\" class=\"wp-image-17273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-23-Ammanford-AFC-v-Trefelin-BGC_094-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-23-Ammanford-AFC-v-Trefelin-BGC_094-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-23-Ammanford-AFC-v-Trefelin-BGC_094-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-23-Ammanford-AFC-v-Trefelin-BGC_094.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" 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