Taff's Well Association Football Club is a Welshassociation football Club founded in 1946. The team are based in Taff's Well, in Cardiff, and compete in the Cymru South, the second tier of Welsh football. The team is nicknamed the Wellmen and their home is situated at the Rhiw'r Ddar Stadium in Taffs Well.
Following the end of World War II, Elan Gough and Bill Newman initiated the idea of merging local clubs to improve the facilities and playing standards than experienced pre-war. This idea was warmly welcomed and Taffs Well AFC was born. The club was formed at St Marys Church Hall, Glan-y-Llyn in the summer of 1946. Two teams were formed and entered into the Cardiff and District League. The club's first ground was at the Gwaelod-y-Gareth cricket club. The team then shortly moved to a field provided by Dai Parry, a local farmer. Following the inaugural season the club joined the South Wales Amateur League. The club were champions twice and runners up 4 times between 1949 and 1956 and won the Corinthian Cup in 1954.
Taffs Well FC founders Elan Gough and Bill Newman
Following a successful initial period, Bill Newman died and the Club faced a difficult time. In 1960, Don James joined the Club as Secretary. The determination of Don and many others resulted in a change of fortunes for the team both on and off the pitch, with the club winning three titles in the 1970s. Don has now been with the Club for over 60 years and his fantastic efforts were rewarded in 2014 as the main stand was renamed the “Don James Stand”.
The Club won the South Wales Amateur League First Division in 1975, 1976 and 1977 as well as South Wales Intermediate Cup in 1975 and 1977. The Club entered the Welsh League in 1977. Malcolm Frazer joined the Club the same year and his hard work was recognised in 2017 with the unveiling of a new stand brandishing his name. In 1996 Norma Samuel became the Club’s Secretary having previously been a committee member and was a tremendous servant until her passing in 2024.
Under the management of Lee Bridgeman, the club's most successful spell in recent times saw the Club finish Division One runners up in 2011-12 and 2012–13 and winning the Nathaniel Car Sales League Cup four times in five seasons; 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014-2015 and 2015-16. In 2018-19 Taffs Well Youth side won the Welsh League Youth Division.[1] and in 2021/22 won the JD Cymru Premier Development League South and the Cymru Premier League National Playoff.[2]
The Club were members of the inaugural JD Cymru South League, which began in 2019, finishing 7th in the 2021/22 season.
In 2023 the first ever Taffs Well Women's team was established.[3]
Honoursedit
This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (September 2019)
The predominant club colours are yellow and black. The strip typically has a yellow top, with the shorts normally black.[8] The colours of blue, green and pink have been mainly used in the away strips.
Stadiumedit
Taffs Well Football Club
Taffs Well play their home games at the Rhiw'r Ddar Stadium in Taffs Well.[9] It is currently known as the Gentles Construction Stadium due to a sponsorship deal.[10] The 3000 capacity stadium was expanded to include two new stands between 2014 and 2017.
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Taff s Well Association Football Club is a Welsh association football Club founded in 1946 The team are based in Taff s Well in Cardiff and compete in the Cymru South the second tier of Welsh football The team is nicknamed the Wellmen and their home is situated at the Rhiw r Ddar Stadium in Taffs Well Taffs Well FCOfficial badgeFull nameTaff s Well Association Football ClubNickname s The WellmenFounded1946GroundRhiw r Ddar Stadium 3 000 ChairmanKevin FrancisManagerGeza Hajgato Nathan CotterrallLeagueCymru South2022 23Cymru South 11th of 16WebsiteClub websiteHome coloursAway colours Contents 1 History 2 Honours 3 Staff 4 Players 4 1 First team squad 5 Colours 6 Stadium 7 Club staff 8 References 9 External linksHistory editFollowing the end of World War II Elan Gough and Bill Newman initiated the idea of merging local clubs to improve the facilities and playing standards than experienced pre war This idea was warmly welcomed and Taffs Well AFC was born The club was formed at St Marys Church Hall Glan y Llyn in the summer of 1946 Two teams were formed and entered into the Cardiff and District League The club s first ground was at the Gwaelod y Gareth cricket club The team then shortly moved to a field provided by Dai Parry a local farmer Following the inaugural season the club joined the South Wales Amateur League The club were champions twice and runners up 4 times between 1949 and 1956 and won the Corinthian Cup in 1954 nbsp Taffs Well FC founders Elan Gough and Bill NewmanFollowing a successful initial period Bill Newman died and the Club faced a difficult time In 1960 Don James joined the Club as Secretary The determination of Don and many others resulted in a change of fortunes for the team both on and off the pitch with the club winning three titles in the 1970s Don has now been with the Club for over 60 years and his fantastic efforts were rewarded in 2014 as the main stand was renamed the Don James Stand The Club won the South Wales Amateur League First Division in 1975 1976 and 1977 as well as South Wales Intermediate Cup in 1975 and 1977 The Club entered the Welsh League in 1977 Malcolm Frazer joined the Club the same year and his hard work was recognised in 2017 with the unveiling of a new stand brandishing his name In 1996 Norma Samuel became the Club s Secretary having previously been a committee member and was a tremendous servant until her passing in 2024 Under the management of Lee Bridgeman the club s most successful spell in recent times saw the Club finish Division One runners up in 2011 12 and 2012 13 and winning the Nathaniel Car Sales League Cup four times in five seasons 2011 12 2012 13 2014 2015 and 2015 16 In 2018 19 Taffs Well Youth side won the Welsh League Youth Division 1 and in 2021 22 won the JD Cymru Premier Development League South and the Cymru Premier League National Playoff 2 The Club were members of the inaugural JD Cymru South League which began in 2019 finishing 7th in the 2021 22 season In 2023 the first ever Taffs Well Women s team was established 3 Honours editThis list is incomplete you can help by adding missing items September 2019 Welsh Football League Division One Runners up 2011 12 2012 13 2014 15 2015 16 Welsh Football League Cup Winners 2011 12 2012 13 2014 15 2015 16 South Wales Amateur League Champions 1952 53 1953 54 4 1954 55 1974 75 1975 76 1976 77 5 South Wales Amateur League Runners up 1955 56 4 1971 72 1972 73 1973 74 South Wales FA Senior Cup Winners 2015 16 2016 17 6 South Wales FA Intermediate Cup Winners 1957 58 1974 75 1976 77 Corinthian Cup Winners 1953 54 4 Corinthian Cup Runners up 1950 51 4 1952 53 4 Staff editManager Nathan Cotterrall Geza Hajgato Goalkeeping Coach James McElvenneyPlayers editFirst team squad edit As of 3 November 2023 7 Note Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules Players may hold more than one non FIFA nationality No Pos Nation Player GK nbsp WAL Ed King GK nbsp WAL Vance Nichols DF nbsp WAL Vaughn Fowler DF nbsp WAL Harry Gidman DF nbsp WAL Harvey Sing DF nbsp WAL Liam Hutchinson DF nbsp WAL Adam Ward DF nbsp WAL Joe Davies DF nbsp WAL Cameron Gauci DF nbsp WAL Jak Carson No Pos Nation Player MF nbsp WAL Harry Treharne MF nbsp WAL Charlie Lewis MF nbsp WAL Ben Parry MF nbsp WAL Ellis Sage MF nbsp WAL Jac Simpson MF nbsp WAL Iolo Jones MF nbsp WAL Owain Edwards FW nbsp WAL Will Toms FW nbsp WAL Josh Pope FW nbsp WAL Sebastian ThomasColours editThe predominant club colours are yellow and black The strip typically has a yellow top with the shorts normally black 8 The colours of blue green and pink have been mainly used in the away strips Stadium edit nbsp Taffs Well Football Club Taffs Well play their home games at the Rhiw r Ddar Stadium in Taffs Well 9 It is currently known as the Gentles Construction Stadium due to a sponsorship deal 10 The 3000 capacity stadium was expanded to include two new stands between 2014 and 2017 Club staff editRole Name President nbsp Don James Chairman nbsp Kevin Francis Secretary nbsp Huw Jones Social Club Manager nbsp Malcolm Frazer Treasurer nbsp Richard Davies Media Manager nbsp Kevin Francis Groundsman nbsp Steve SamuelReferences edit Club History Taffs Well FC Francis Kevin March 27 2022 TAFFS WELL DEVELOPMENT TEAM WIN THE LEAGUE Taffs Well FC https www taffswellfc com post introducing taffs well women fc a b c d e Post war football was just as fiery as it is today Wales Online 27 June 2007 Retrieved 17 September 2021 Taffs Well FC Home wellmen leaguerepublic com Archived from the original on 2016 10 20 PDF handbook clean 1920 p 67 Archived from the original on 16 Nov 2020 First Team Taffs Well FC Retrieved 2021 07 12 Taffs Well FC Historical Kits TaffsWell F C Retrieved 11 Jan 2022 Location Taffs Well FC Francis Kevin 9 September 2021 Gentles Construction Become New Principal Partner of Taffs Well Football Club Taffs Well FC External links editOfficial website Taff s Well A F C on Twitter Taff s Well A F C s channel on YouTube Taff s Well A F C on Facebook Taff s Well A F C on Instagram 51 32 49 4 N 3 15 55 8 W 51 547056 N 3 265500 W 51 547056 3 265500 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Taff 27s Well A F C amp oldid 1218549612, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
