Cymru Leagues can compete with Scottish system

Just six wins in 23 years of Champions League football speaks volumes about the strides Wales’ national league hasn’t taken since the tournament took shape in 1997-98, six years after the formation of the Cymru Premier as it is now known. Shamkir, B36, Bohemians, Tre Penne, Europa and Feronikeli hardly stand out amongst the also-rans…

Cup success a catalyst for European dreams

The dream didn’t quite happen for Cardiff-side STM Sports at the start of the month, when for the fourth time in five years a second-tier side finished runners-up in the Cymru Premier League Cup. Known as the Nathaniel MG Cup, the structure saw major modifications in 2014-15 to allow more sides from the Welsh Premier…

Colwyn Bay defect to Welsh way

After 35 tumultuous years in the English pyramid, Colwyn Bay became the first of the Welsh ‘exiles’ to transfer their loyalties back to the Welsh way after accepting a place in the Cymru North for its inaugural 2019-20 season. The Seagulls finished their final campaign in the English system in 11th place in Division One…