Mark Pitman

Chris Venables became the outright record appearance holder in the JD Cymru Premier on Tuesday evening as he played his 537th match and fittingly scored the only goal of the game in spectacular style as his Penybont side defeated Barry Town United…

It was 30 years ago that the Nathaniel MG Cup was won for the first time as Afan Lido and their talented squad of local players defeated Caersws 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out at Aberystwyth. David Rees was player-manager of Afan Lido at the time, while…

Wales finally return to the top table of international football after a 64-year wait ”It’s hard to put it into words,” said midfielder Joe Allen as the rain poured down at the Cardiff City Stadium back in June. ”This is what we’ve been dreaming of…

Over the course of the last 30 years, Barry Town and The New Saints have dominated the domestic game across two different eras, winning 21 of the 30 league titles between them during that time while enjoying some memorable European nights in the…

Owain Tudur Jones is a recognisable figure in the JD Cymru Premier as a pundit on Sgorio, but he is also one of the real success stories of the domestic top-flight. Earlier this week he sat down with us to reflect on how important the league was in…

Words by Mark Pitman Overview “It’s the greatest result in the history of Welsh football,” said Wales talisman and captain Gareth Bale following the 1-0 play-off final victory over Ukraine in June that confirmed that Wales will end a 64-year wait to…

It was on this day 30 years ago, 15 August 1992, that a new era began for the domestic game in Wales as the first national top division kicked off with 20 teams in action across the country. However, the launch of the Konica League of Wales was not…

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we're highlighting some of the fantastic work being carried out by clubs across the JD Cymru Leagues in this area. It was back in September 2019 that Darren Phillips, a volunteer at Trefelin BGC, took his own…

There is little to separate Cardiff Met and Connah's Quay Nomads as they battle it out to lift the first silverware of the domestic season in Sunday's Nathaniel MG Cup final. The Nomads are the current holders of the Nathaniel MG Cup having lifted…

A new era for the domestic game begins this weekend as the Genero Adran Leagues kicks-off with a live televised match between champions Swansea City and Cardiff Met on Sgorio on Sunday, 5 September (4.15pm). Following a major restructure and…

Swansea City Ladies of the Genero Adran Premier head to the Cypriot city of Limassol this week to compete in their fifth UEFA Women's Champions League campaign with an opening match against CSKA Moscow on Wednesday, 18 August, at the Tsirion…

European football returns to the capital this week as The New Saints take on Viktoria Plzeň at the Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday, 5 August (7.45pm) in the 3rd qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League. Anthony Limbrick's side made…

As a self taught journalist and football writer, Mark Pitman is a perfect example of making your passion a full time and successful career. From the pitch to the press room Mark has worked for various organisations, starting off as a volunteer at…

Bale and co. chasing highs of 2016 once againOVERVIEWSemi-finalists at Euro 2016, this is a new-look Wales team hoping to at least emulate that success. While some of the star names of that tournament remain, Ryan Giggs’ faith in youth has been…

Up until June this year that had been a bit of a cloud over Port Talbot Town Football Club. The famous old Welsh side had become a staple of the Welsh Premier League in the modern era, but in 2016 it had become embroiled in controversy. Heading into…

The 2020/21 UEFA Women's Champions League season starts this week as Orchard Welsh Premier Women's League champions Swansea City head to Cyprus to take on Apollon FC on Wednesday, 4th November. The Cypriot champions are regular contenders on the…

The announcement marks another important milestone in the history of the national league as it will be the first women's domestic match in Wales to be televised live. Swansea City regained the league title last season, and while manager Colin Staples…

A major first for the domestic women's game in Wales will take place on Sunday, 27 September, with the first live televised fixture in the history of the Orchard Welsh Premier Women's League. The headline match of the opening weekend takes place at…

The new JD Cymru Premier season kicks-off with a full round of opening day fixtures on Saturday, 12 September, as Connah's Quay Nomads begin the defence of their title against Bala Town live on S4C Sgorio (5.45pm). Andy Morrison's side were crowned…

FEATURED IMAGE: NCM MEDIA Connah's Quay Nomads will face FK Sarajevo in the Cardiff City stadium on 19th August in the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round of the 2020/21 edition of the competition. Only six clubs have represented Wales in…