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Nominees confirmed for FAW Council election 

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The nominees seeking election to the Council of the Football Association of Wales have been confirmed with clubs having until 25 July to submit their voting papers ahead of the count on 28 July. 

The next term of the FAW Council runs from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2027. 

Below is a list of the nominated candidates, information on what clubs are able to vote, details on the election timetable and the responsibilities of a FAW Council Member. 

Nominated Candidates

CYMRU PREMIER (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following three (3) candidates have been nominated: 

CRUMP, Ruth 

NUTTALL, Rebecca 

WILLIAMS, Ian 

ADRAN PREMIER (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated: 

BRISLAND-HANCOCKS, Sophie 

POWELL, Gail 

CYMRU NORTH (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following one (1) candidate has been nominated: 

LAWRENCE, Stuart 

[Stuart Lawrence is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]

CYMRU SOUTH (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated: 

COLE, David 

JONES, Huw 

ADRAN NORTH (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following one (1) candidate has been nominated: 

GWILT, Lucie 

[Lucie Gwilt is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]

ADRAN SOUTH (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated: 

LEWIS, Annaliese 

STEPHENS, Wayne 

ARDAL NORTHERN LEAGUES (NWC) (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated: 

JAMES, David 

NEWPORT, Simon 

ARDAL NORTHERN LEAGUES (NEW) (one (1) representative to be elected)


The following one (1) candidate has been nominated:


ROWLAND, Chas

[Chas Rowland is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.] 

ARDAL NORTHERN LEAGUES (CW) (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following one (1) candidate has been nominated:


EVANS, Graham 

[Graham Evans is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]

ARDAL SOUTHERN LEAGUES (WW) (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated: 

JAMES, Lee 

REES, Alun 

ARDAL SOUTHERN LEAGUES (SW) (one (1) representative to be elected)


The following one (1) candidate has been nominated:


DYMOCK, Neil

[Neil Dymock is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.] 

ARDAL SOUTHERN LEAGUES (GC) (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following three (3) candidates have been nominated: 

JENKINS, Marcus 

LYNCH, Gareth 

PRICE, Martin 

NORTH WALES COAST FA (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated: 

GREENOUGH, Matthew 

JONES, Stephen Wyn 

NORTH EAST WALES FA (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated: 

HARRIS, John Andrew 

ROSS, Debi 

CENTRAL WALES FA (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated: 

DAVIES, David 

LEWIS, Wyn 

WEST WALES FA (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following three (3) candidates have been nominated: 

CAWTE, Barry 

ROBERTS, Karen 

WALTERS, Thomas 

SOUTH WALES FA (one (1) representative to be elected) 

The following two (2) candidates have been nominated: 

GORNICKI, Mandy 

SWEET, Philip David 

GWENT COUNTY FA (one (1) representative to be elected)


The following one (1) candidate has been nominated:


JONES, Kevin R
 

[Kevin Jones is automatically appointed to the Council without the requirement of an election.]

The role of an FAW Council Member

The FAW Council are responsible for: 

  • Promoting, regulating and controlling football in Wales while building on its ability to unite, educate and drive positive change in the country. 
  • Overseeing changes to the game in Wales to ensure it is constantly improving, from the grassroots game, through the domestic pyramid and up to international levels including youth teams.
  • Overseeing and advise on the organisation of competitions within Wales, including FAW affiliated competitions and those organised at Area Association level and their affiliated leagues. 
  • Advising on and reviewing regulations to ensure the FAW rules, measures and procedures are fit for purpose and enforced to ensure consistency across the game.
  • Engaging with members to ensure their concerns, suggestions and interests are heard and understood. 
  • Complying with and prevent any infringement of the Rules and Laws of the game.
  • Upholding the integrity of the FAW across all areas of the game and highlight any issues that could jeopardise the FAW or its members. 
  • Representing the FAW at various engagement and events, including domestic and international football matches. 

Clubs eligible to vote

NATIONAL LEAGUES

Cymru Premier 

Cymru North

Cymru South

Ardal Northern Leagues – NWC – NEW – CW

Ardal Southern Leagues – SW – WW  GC

Adran Premier 

Adran North

Adran South 

AREA ASSOCIATIONS 

North Wales Coast Football Association 

North East Wales Football Association 

Central Wales Football Association 

West Wales Football Association 

South Wales Football Association 

Gwent County Football Association 

Timetable for the 2023 Quadrennial Elections

30 June 2023: Voting Papers to be issued to clubs.  

25 July 2023: Completed voting papers to be returned to the FAW on or before this date. 

28 July 2023: Counting of the voting papers. 

1 August 2023: Nominations for the 6 Area Associations’ representatives to be received by the FAW no later than this date. 

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