Barry Johnston’s stunning strike kept Cliftonville in contention as The New Saints flattered to deceive in this Europa League opener at Park Hall.

Disappointed boss Mike Davies felt The New Saints failed to seize a golden opportunity as their hopes of progressing in this season’s Europa League hang in the balance.

Boss Mike Davies is confident The New Saints are in good shape as they kick off this summer’s Europa League campaign at home to Cliftonville tonight.

New Zealand international striker Greg Draper has signed for The New Saints ahead of this month’s Europa League opener.

The New Saints got their European preparations underway in earnest with a comfortable 4-0 success over Anglesey side Ynys Mon in their opening friendly at Park Hall, writes JOHN BRIDGWATER.

Defender Steve Evans has made a shock return to The New Saints after a long-running contractual dispute with the Welsh Premier club.

The New Saints’ former manager Ken McKenna has been appointed assistant boss of Morecambe.

The New Saints have snapped up a second summer signing by capturing former Wales under-21 international Simon Spender.

The New Saints’ managing director Mike Harris has warned of summer changes after the Oswestry club missed out on their sixth Welsh Premier title, writes JOHN BRIDGWATER.

Manager Mike Davies believes tomorrow’s title showdown at Bangor City is a fitting way to finish a thrilling Welsh Premier campaign.

TNS in last day title clash

Having seen The New Saints move clear at the top of the Welsh Premier, boss Mike Davies had double reason to smile after landing the league’s manager of the month award.

The New Saints saw their hopes of lifting the Welsh Premier crown receive another boost after closest rivals Bangor City suffered a 2-1 home loss to Prestatyn last night.

A minute’s silence was observed by players and fans of two Shropshire soccer clubs over the weekend following the death of Trevor Storton, who played for them both.

The New Saints need to recapture their ruthless streak at Park Hall tonight as they bid to ignite their Welsh Premier League title charge against Prestatyn.

The New Saints return to their home comforts as they bid get their Welsh Premier League title pursuit back on track against tomorrow’s visitors Port Talbot.

The Saints’ title aspirations suffered a setback after dropping priceless Welsh Premier points as lowly Newtown upset the formbook with a plucky display at Latham Park.

Sub Richie Partridge flew to The New Saints’ rescue with a stunning winner after this Welsh Cup fourth round affair at boggy Belle Vue somehow survived atrocious conditions.

The weather jinx struck again as The New Saints’ showpiece Loosemores Cup final with Llanelli at Aberystwyth was left out in the cold.

On a night of controversy and full-blooded commitment, the Saints dropped their first home Welsh Premier points of the season in a pulsating draw with leaders Bangor City.

The New Saints boss Mike Davies was left fuming after his side’s Welsh Premier title quest was frustrated by two key decision in last night’s 2-2 draw with Bangor City at Park Hall.

A return to a four-team Shropshire Senior Cup was welcomed today – by the two new sides to enter the fray next season.

Newtown coach Andy Cale returns to his old haunt when a depleted Robins fly in to tackle The New Saints at Park Hall tomorrow.

The snow may have disappeared but the Shropshire sporting programme isn’t quite back to normal just yet.

The New Saints will be hoping for third time lucky as they bid to get back to action in tonight’s clash with Llanelli at Park Hall (7.45pm).

Shrewsbury Town’s League League Two clash at Oxford was today the latest victim off the freezing weather.

The New Saints seek a maximum return on the road when they travel to Carmarthen Town tomorrow – their second Welsh Premier trek in the space of four days.

The New Saints cemented second spot in the Welsh Premier with victory over Neath – despite being disrupted by a double injury blow.

The New Saints will aim to avoid any travel sickness as they head to Prestatyn tonight looking to close the gap on the Welsh Premier leaders Bangor City.

Former international footballer Steve Evans has been fined and stripped of the captaincy of Oswestry’s The New Saints’ after he was charged with urinating in the street.