⚽️⚪️ Forden Utd Crowdfunding ⚫️⚽️
Forden Utd are seeking their tier 3 license next season, for that to happen we need to upgrade our facilities which we’ll be working on this summer.
If any of you could support us in this endeavour it would be greatly appreciated…(1/2)
📰TRANSFER NEWS📰
The club are delighted to announce that we've bolstered our ranks with the signing of Rob Cookson from Welshpool.
'Cookies' a great signing, adding top flight quality and experience to our team.
Thanks to Welshpool for helping with the process.
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ER Jenkins Cup 🏆
@MachynllethFC
1-2 Forden Utd
An absolutely fantastic result for the lads going away to top of the table Machynlleth mid week and grabbing a well deserved win!
On to the next round!
Scorers: Anderson x 2
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We're delighted to unveil our new fixture board which has gone up in the entrance to the school yard in front of the football pitch.
Are you interested in sponsoring the board and having your business/name seen by everyone who comes down to the ground? Get in touch!
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Fans Player of the Season
Our first award saw new signing Dillon Gill win the votes after a brilliant debut season.
Joining from W’pool, Dillon quickly cemented the left back role as his own, consistent, energetic, committed performances saw him become a fan favourite.
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Great to see this bench positioned overlooking the pitch.
The bench was bought by the junior section of the club.
It’s in memory of Andrew Lloyd, who sadly lost his life a number of years ago, a Forden player and local lad who’s sorely missed.
#ForeverOurNumberTwo
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It was a sad day for the Mid Wales footballing community when we heard about the passing of Clive McNamee.
Both teams held a minutes silence before our match today as a sign of respect.
Everybody at Forden Utd sends their thoughts & prayers to the McNamee family & friends 🤍🖤
Montgomeryshire Challenge Cup 🏆
Berriew 0-1 Forden
A huge result for the boys who all put in an absolutely massive shift across the pitch to secure the result.
All the best Berriew for the rest of the season.
Goal: J O'Donnell
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Notice the odd one out on the team sheet?
No not the gaffer on the bench, or Sutton in the number 10...
Jamie Loxam the cat! 🐱
Now played every position for Forden besides centre back! Nearly the complete Phil Neville!
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📰TRANSFER NEWS📰
We're delighted to announce the high profile signing of Tom Evans from Montgomery Town.
Tom brings a wealth of higher league experience with him, something we're looking forward to seeing in black and white.
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🥳Happy Birthday Mr Loxam🥳
Fondly known as 'Sir' by the vast majority of the team, our very own Phil Neville turns 74 today!
Still the fittest in the team as well!
All at the club want to wish the shot stopper a happy birthday!
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Result - MMP Mid Wales League 2
Abermule 1-5 Forden Utd
Great start to the league season as we get a good win away from home.
All the best for the season Abermule.
Goals: J.O'Donnell x 2, Morgan x 2 & Jenkins
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Transfer News ✍️
Top keeper Adam Clewlow joins from Welshpool Town as the gaffers latest recruit.
Adam’s played to a high standard and been a consistently important player at that level for a number of seasons, we’re looking forward to what he can bring to the side!
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Transfer News:
We're delighted to welcome Tom Francis to the club, who signs from
@AberUniFC
.
Thank you to the Uni team who helped the transfer go through so smoothly.
See our press release for an interview with Tom:
#Barcodes
#WelcomeFranny
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⚽️ 5️⃣0️⃣ ⚽️
Jake O’Donnell became the first player to reach the 50 goal milestone for the club since its reformation on Saturday.
His 4 goal haul took him to 51 goals in just 55 appearances for the club! 🔥
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We'll be holding a minutes silence before today's game in memory of Bob Williams. Bob was the president of the league, as well as being an ex chairman of
@LlanrhaeadrYMFC
. He was a huge personality in local football who will be missed.
#FootballFamily
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Brilliant to find out who we will face in the coming season!
There's good teams we're looking forward to facing.
Will be good to reacquaint ourselves with our old adversaries from the Amateur League as well
@bctownfc
and
@LlanfyllinFC
.
Bring on the season!
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New Signing ✍️
Energetic, attacking wing back Dillon Gill becomes the latest addition to the Forden ranks.
We’re looking forward to seeing him in the black and white this season, are you keen on sponsoring Dill?
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CWFA Senior Cup Result:
Forden 1-2 Caersws
An absolutely superb performance by the lads, matching their higher league opposition and giving them more than a good game.
All the best to Caersws.
Goal: Anderson
#Barcodes
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📰 TRANSFER NEWS📰
The club are delighted to welcome Darryl Jones back after two seasons at
@MontgomeryTown1
.
Daz played a vital role in our first season back, winning the players player of the year gong after making 30 apps.
Thanks to Monty for the smooth transfer.
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⭐️MoM⭐️
Our star man rolled back the years yesterday as Jamie Loxam still looked the most energetic & covered the most ground at the grand old age of 94.
Long may it continue Mr Loxam, looking forward to many more years to come 🙌
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Result:
Newcastle on Clun 1-3 Forden United
Possibly the best team performance of the season. Absolutely brilliant match, in tough conditions, against good opposition, and the boys really dug in and battled through to win a great match!
Semi here we come!
League
Guilsfield Res 0-3 Forden Utd
A brilliant performance from the boys see's us beat the league champions.
With that win as well we finish our league campaign, guarantee 2nd and automatic promotion next season!
Goals: Webster, Jenkins, Harris.
#Barcodes
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📰NEW SIGNING📰
The club are delighted to announce the new signing of Sam Evans from Montgomery.
Sams an exciting highly rated young full back who we're looking forward to working with in Forden.
Thanks to Monty for the smooth transfer process.
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Friendly Result
Forden Utd 3-1
@MachynllethFC
A great start to the Darryl Jones era as Forden run out winners in a tightly contested fixture.
All the best for your season Mach & thanks for coming down 👍
Goals: J O’Donnell, Morgan (2).
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Forden United 2-0 Trefonen
Last league game of the season, another tough game against a good team.
History making team, Invincibles! Great achievement.
Goals: Josh Gethin x 2.
#Barcodes
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🏆BOYS AND BODENS LEAGUE CUP CHAMPIONS🏆
Forden Utd 4-3 Bishops Castle
A crazy game which saw us 2-0 up, to go 3-2 down, before finally winning it.
Great way to cap off the season!
#Barcodes
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Aled’s Wheelchair Fundraiser 🙌
Pictured is Ben Roberts and Mike Evans from our committee presenting young Aled Owen with a signed match day top ready for his fundraising evening yesterday.
See you at a game soon Aled! ⚪️⚫️
✍️ Transfer News
Our first signing of the 23/24 season sees exciting wide man Harvey Gill join the club from Welshpool Town.
Harvey is a versatile, energetic young player who becomes the latest “brother” to join the club, following Dillon last season.
Welcome Harvey 🙌
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✍️ Transfer News
Our first signing of the summer comes in the shape of explosive wide forward James Clewlow from Llansanffraid.
“We’re excited about what James can bring to our front line” said manager Darryl Jones, “We can’t wait to see him start with the team!”
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⭐️MoM⭐️
Our star man on our return to football yesterday had to be our electric striker Alex Morgan!
Alex caused havoc all game with his direct running, rattled the bar with a fierce free kick and got the goal his display deserved with a well struck penalty.
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Forden United 3-1 Llangedwyn
Fair do's to Llangedwyn, gave us one of our best games of the season.
But the lads came through, CHAMPIONS of the Mitsubishi Amateur Division 2!
Goals: Michael Henderson-Smith x2, Tom Anderson.
#Barcodes
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Roberts steps down ⚪️⚫️
The gaffer takes a back seat going forward into the new season to focus on his new career.
All at the club thank him for his efforts and wish new Player/Manager Darryl Jones all the best for the new season!
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MMP Mid Wales League 2
Rhayader 0-2 Forden Utd
Brilliant result for the boys to go away to a really solid team after 4 weekends without playing.
Scorers: Morgan, D.Roberts
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MMP Mid Wales League 2
Knighton 0-10 Forden Utd
Good win for the boys to get back on track after a couple of losses.
All the best for the rest of the season Knighton.
Goals: J.O'Donnell x 3, H-Smith x 2, Anderson, Morgan, Webster x 2, Jenkins.
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✍️ New Signing
Our first new signing of the 22/23 season is midfield general Damian Mann from Waterloo Rovers.
Damian will add steel, experience & creativity to our midfield.
Welcome to the club 🙌
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Player of the Month September📆
Captain fantastic Steve Roberts put in a string of fantastic performances to win the September player of the month award.
Consistently the driving force at the heart of the team, well done skip!
Sponsor: Davies, Roberts & Bowen Builders.
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Our very own Tom Francis sharing how COVID and the Lockdown period has affected his health and wellbeing 🙌
Top man Franny - glad to see you’re keeping fit 😉
#worldhealthday2021
Result:
Forden 9-0 Talybont (Emrys Morgan)
Cracking result for the barcodes on their return to action after a month with no game.
Brilliant pitch at park avenue suited the lads down to the ground who dominated with their quick passing game.
On to the next round!
#Barcodes
MMP Mid Wales League East
@BreconCorriesFC
2-3 Forden
We flew in to an early 2 goal lead only for Brecon to come back in the 2nd half to equal the scores at 2-2. Up stepped Captain Fantastic Chris Price to win us the game at the death!
O’Donnell, S.Roberts & Price.
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Last night before our game with Llansantffraid we were presented with our new kit by Simon from SDW Construction 🙌
Thank you so much for your continued support.
Thank you to
@MacronWrexham
for the fantastic kit and the efficient supply!
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⭐️ MoM ⭐️
Our star man for our first fixture back was Captain Fantastic Steve Roberts.
His first outing with the armband was memorable, a normal all action performance capping it with 2 goals.
Sponsors: Margaret Goodwin & Davies Roberts & Bowen Builders
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Transfer News 📰
We're delighted to announce the signing of young forward Alex Morgan from Welshpool Town. Thank you Welshpool with your help making the transfer happen.
Read more about his signing on our website:
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⭐️ MoM ⭐️
A fantastic performance from new signing Harvey Gill saw him collect the mom award from last nights game.
Dangerous every time he got the ball he put in a number of brilliant crosses before grabbing the winning goal!
Sponsors: Dean Gill & Welshpool Brickwork.
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All of us at Forden United were sad to hear of the passing of Montgomeryshire Amateur League legend Bernie Jones today.
Bernie devoted his life to local football and the simple fact of the matter is the Amateur League would’ve been in a much worse position without him.
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✍️ Transfer News
Starlet Alistair Williams signs his first adult deal with us having turned out for Newtown Youths even after significant interest from other teams.
Al is an exciting young midfielder who we’re looking forward to seeing turning out for his home side!
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MMP Mid Wales League North
Four Crosses 0-2 Forden Utd
Another fantastic result for the boys away from home against high flying Four Crosses.
Goals: J O’Donnell & Edwards.
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✍️ RETAINED
After returning to his home club when he finished playing for his uni team in Aber, Tom made an instant impact before going off to a different uni!
We're looking forward to having him around for an entire season as his leadership has already proved vital.
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MMP Mid Wales League East
Forden Utd 4-3
@st_ffraidfc
We pick up our first 3 points in a thrilling game that saw all the goals scored in the second half!
All the best for the rest of the season Llan.
Goals: Morgan, J. O’Donnell, D.Roberts, Jones.
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1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Club Games
Star striker Jake O’Donnell becomes the latest centurion at the club.
Jake’s also the clubs top goalscorer, amassing a phenomenal 95 goals in his 100 apps!
He grabbed a brace yesterday to mark his 100 in typical fashion.
Sponsor: Oakwood Manor Meats.
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📅December Player of the Month📅
Star player for Forden during the festive season was young Alex Morgan.
The forward was excellent in our cup win against Berriew & then stole the show on boxing day at Waterloo with 2 goals & an assist.
Sponsor: Darryl Jones Bricklaying
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Great session tonight courtesy of
@CoachingHughes
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Lads enjoyed a thoroughly professional and quality coaching session, hopefully we'll see the benefits now on the pitch!
Highly recommend for any teams/individuals wanting some brilliant sessions 👌🏻
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⭐️MoM⭐️
He’s come close to getting MoM the last few games, but another top performance saw Dill get the award last night.
He covered every blade of grass in an all action game, laying on 2 assists in the process!
Sponsors: Dean Gill, Lingen Davies, Keith & Gill Davies.
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✍️ Transfer News
Jake O’Donnell returns to the club after moving to Berriew over a year ago.
Jake was instrumental in our team before he left and we’re really pleased he’s returned for the 21/22 season now.
Thanks to Berriew for making the transfer so smooth.
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🎉Happy Birthday Mr President🎊
All at the club send their best wishes to club President Eddie Davies 🎂🎁
Have a great day and stay safe during lockdown, the chairman says he'll buy you a pint once all this has blown over! 🍻
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For some reason the ref abandoned our Emrys Morgan semi today 🤔 ❄️ 😂
We were leading Four Crosses 1-0 just before half time, now we'll have to meet again because of the snow ⛄️🌨𗁀
#Barcodes
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We've just had word from across the border that the sun is shining brightly in Newcastle 🙄☀️ ☔️
Game is ON! Massive quarter final in the Emrys Morgan.
All the best to
@fourcrossesfc_
as well in their quarter final
#RepresentingMontgomeryshire
#LetsGoBarcodes
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MMP Mid Wales League North
Forden Utd 6-1 Waterloo Rovers
A brilliant early season result against a tough side for the lads tonight.
All the best for the rest of the season Waterloo.
Goals: J O’Donnell (2), H O’Donnell (2), Evans & Pryce.
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⚽️ Forden United 2-1 Meifod
We won a really entertaining friendly against a strong Meifod side, both teams played really well seeing as neither had played a game for months!
All the best for the season Meifod and thanks for playing 👏
Goals: A.Morgan (2)
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⭐MoM⭐
Our main man last night against Churchstoke was all action midfielder Tom Francis.
Franny covered every blade of grass, was strong in defense and decisive in attack, capping his performance with our first goal!
Sponsored by: Kieran Harris, IF Image Cymru
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MMP Mid Wales League North
Forden Utd 5-0 Carno FC
A comprehensive win for the boys as we bounce back from our loss last weekend.
A great display to get us back to winning ways.
Goals: J O’Donnell (2), H Gill (2) & Williams.
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✍️ New Signing
Manager Jones continues to add to his squad by signing up exciting wing back Joel Pryce from Welshpool.
Joel’s a Forden lad so will fit in well with our policy of giving local youngsters games & we’re looking forward to seeing what he can add to the team!
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Friendly Result
Forden 2-0 Welshpool
A brilliant end to our pre season with a strong performance against a good W’pool side.
Ready for the start of the season now in a weeks time at home to Barmouth!
All the best for your season Welshpool.
Goals: J.O’Donnell & S.Roberts
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Last Thursday night we were privileged as a club to be invited along to the Montgomeryshire Sports Awards and nominated for Senior Sports Team of the Year 2018.
We are delighted to say we won the award for our stellar first season back after reformation... (1/3)
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Goals ⚽️
The first player since our reformation, Jake O’Donnell reached the milestone of 100 goals for the club against Newcastle Saturday.
100 goals in just 104 games, here’s to the next 100!
Sponsor: Oakwood Manor Meats.
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Emrys Morgan 🏆
Forden 13-1 Llanfechain
Fair play to Llanfechain turning up today with 11 men and scrapping it out all the way to the end. All the best for the season.
Goals: T.Evans (3), H.O’Donnell (3), J.O’Donnell, Jones, S.Evans, Gethin, B.Roberts, Jenkins, J.Roberts.
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⭐️ MoM ⭐️
Rob Evans starred in a fantastic display as we beat Waterloo yesterday evening.
Rob put in a typical barnstorming display, causing the opposition issues all game & capping his performance with a goal.
Sponsor: Gary Jones Painting & Decorating
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⭐MoM⭐
Our star player last night was Jamie Loxam.
Jamie rolled back the years to produce a fine display out wide for us last night, almost capping off a brilliant performance with an overhead kick! But it was saved!
Sponsors: Hanratty & Co
#Barcodes
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#DareToZlatan
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Congratulations to Ross and Sarah on their engagement!
Rossi is a star player for the team and committee member, alongside his fiancé Sarah who is also a committee member!
Everyone at the club sends their congratulations and wishes you all the best! 💍
#Barcodes
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MMP Mid Wales League East
We start our league campaign with a home fixture against our former amateur league rivals Bishops Castle tomorrow evening.
Supporters will be allowed in as long as they adhere to social distancing guidelines!
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Forden Utd 2-0 Bishops Castle.
A brilliant result for the boys to get a win against a really good Bishops Castle team.
They're the sort of games we were looking forward to in this league!
Scorers:
Jenkins & Evans.
#Barcodes
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⭐️ MoM ⭐️
Outstanding young winger Harvey Gill picked up the man of the match award in our win yesterday after an exciting attacking performance.
Harvey grabbed the winning goal in injury time to top off a great match!
Sponsors: Dean Gill & Welshpool Brickwork.
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⭐MoM⭐
On his 1st start for the club, young wing back Sam Evans stood out against a side top of the league, not shying away from a challenge & always an option up and down the wing.
Sponsor: Tom Evans Building contractors
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Transfer News ✍️
Commanding centre half Joey Jones makes the short switch across to Forden from Montgomery Town.
Joey comes in to bolster our second half of the season as we look to push on into 2024.
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New Kit Presentation 🟢⚪️
A huge thank you to SDW for sponsoring our new away kit!
Pictured is Simon from SDW presenting the kit to club chairman Phil Davies.
A big thank you to Mid Wales Sign & Print for supplying the kit as well and to Ian Francis for taking the photos!
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🎉Happy Birthday🎊
HUGE Happy 18th Birthday to electric forward
@AlMorg10
🥳
Make sure you have a beer 🍺 on your sofa tonight for him, looking forward to the party when this has blown over! 🍻
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⭐️ MoM ⭐️
Our star striker Jake O’Donnell picked up the man of the match award today.
Involved in all 5 goals he starred with a fantastic hat trick & 2 assists, he was a constant threat to the Llanfyllin back line throughout the game.
Sponsor: Oakwood Manor Meats
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Forden United 10-0 Welshpool Reserves.
Another brilliant performance from the boys in the league, a great game to get the Division 2 trophy presented as well! 🏆
Goals: H-Smith x2, McWhinnie x2, Webster x2, Edwards, S.Roberts, Anderson & Carr.
#Barcodes
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Polite Notice 🙋🏻♂️
We LOVE being able to provide a facility for locals to enjoy a kick around, but we kindly ask that people are sensible when choosing a time to play on the pitch, when it’s bad weather it creates a bit of a nightmare for our volunteers…(1/2)
✍️ Transfer News
Forden Utd welcome young goalkeeper Jared Pugh to the club from Llanfair Utd.
The exciting young keeper has plenty of potential and we look forward to see him develop at Forden.
Thanks to Llanfair for the smooth transfer 🙌
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⭐️ Men of the Match ⭐️
They couldn’t be split in two fantastic performances yesterday, so they both get the recognition!
Dillon Gill: Dean Gill, Lingen Davies, Keith & Gill Davies.
Steve Roberts: Margaret Goodwin, Davies Roberts & Bowen Builders.
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MMP Mid Wales League North
Forden Utd 2-1 Berriew
A tightly contested fixture against two well matched sides saw us just edge the contest against local rivals Berriew.
All the best for the rest of your season lads.
Goals: Morgan, Joel Pryce.
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Official Club Statement:
Forden United would like to officially state that the Price camp has not been formally approached by anyone at the club.
The club is exploring their options this season, & will be looking at a number of potential players before making an announcement.
BREAKING: Could
@alfiepricef1
be making a move this summer to newly promoted side Forden UTD, this photo has been leaked by Forden Star
@Jake_ODonnell7
. Alfie has described himself as 6ft 3, 17 stone, somehow quick, form is temporary class is permanent.
#UTB
#Priceisright
This brave, brave little lad needs some support - anything you can spare to help him and his wonderful family out would be greatly appreciated 🙌
Stay strong Dougie 💪 we’re all with you buddy
Dougie's Fundraising Page
2 years ago yesterday we were presented with the Mitsubishi Amateur Division 2 title after we made Mid Wales history by becoming the only team to go an entire season without dropping a point!
Great achievement for our first full season back in action for Forden Utd!
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Everybody at the club want to say a massive congratulations to our flying winger Christian Webster, who plucked up the courage to get engaged to his partner yesterday!
Well done mate and all the best for the future!
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Central Wales Cup 🏆
Forden Utd 4-3
@Kerry_LambsFC
A brilliant result for Forden after we edged a closely fought game with Kerry. 2 late Josh Gethin goals sealed the victory.
All the best for the rest of the season Kerry.
Goals: J. O’Donnell, S. Roberts, Gethin (2).
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Transfer News ✍️
We’re pleased to announce another local Forden lad joining the side with Ryan Edwards moving from Welshpool.
Ryan’s a pacy, exciting forward with an eye for goal, we’re looking forward to seeing him make an impact in the side!
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⭐MoM⭐
Jake O'Donnell continued his rich vein of form by bagging a hat-trick against Presteigne yesterday and picking up the man of the match award.
Those 3 goals have taken Jakes total to 18 in 19 matches in our first season in the Mid Wales League, a brilliant achievement!