Neil Lewis takes charge at Caersws

Caersws have confirmed that Neil Lewis will lead their push for glory in the Cymru North next season.

The Bluebirds have handed Lewis the first team manager's role on a full-time basis after impressing last season when he took charge on an interim basis following the departure of Craig Williams.

In order to take up the job, Lewis has stepped down from his role as chairman.

A club statement said: "The board are unanimous in their belief that Neil is the right man to lead the team forward.

"Neil's record over the past two seasons in his significant contribution to leading the team to a strong set of results in difficult circumstances speaks for itself.

"We look forward to continuing our journey as a Mid Wales football club that showcases Mid Wales talent, with Neil at the helm. Neil's staff team will be announced in due course."

Lewis's on-field leader will be Sam Phillips after he was named skipper with George Mitten taking on the vice-captain role.

Phillips has spent the last three years with the Bluebirds, while Mitten joined the club in 2023.

Phillips will fill the role vacated by the departure of former captain Harry Cottam, who has joined Aberystwyth Town along with midfielder Dillon Browne.

And boss Lewis has also seen a number of players commit their future to the club.

Midfielder Tom Edwards, front-runner Rhys Hesden, goalkeeper Max Williams and defender Ash Harries have all signed on for next season.

Supporters of Cymru North outfit Penrhyncoch will have plenty of opportunity to see how their squad is shaping up prior to the big kick off.

Penrhyncoch have finalised five pre-season friendlies of which four will be at home.

They host Llanidloes on July 7, Builth Wells on July 11, Llanystumdwy on July 18 and Tregaron on July 22. Their one away trip sees them head to Ammanford on July 25.

In the Ardal North East League, Knighton Town had added to their squad by signing Flynn Morris.

Morris has previously played for Newtown, Llanfair and more recently Bishops Castle.

Meanwhile, Jack Jones was a double winner at Llanfair United's end of season awards.

Jones headed home with the players' and manager's player of the year trophies.

The first team young player of the year award went to Tomos Jones, while the supporters' accolade was picked up by Ryan McVeagh.

The ladies' first team player of the year award went to Sophie Cook with Tania Wylde collecting the supporters' player of the year, Millie Evans the young player trophy and Harriet Davies the players' player award.

The reserve team manager's player of the year award went to Callum Evans with Jack Lewis collecting the players' player trophy.

Llanrhaeadr have pulled off an impressive move in the transfer market by re‑signing proven tier two striker Iwan Matthews from Guilsfield.

Matthews will be looking to hit the ground running during Llanrhaeadr pre-season programme.

The fixture list sees them host Dyffryn Banw on July 10 before travelling to Forden United on July 14 before two home games against Talysarn Celts on July 18 and Waterloo Rovers on July 21.