Newtown AFC legend Jason Oswell confirms retirement aged 33

Newtown AFC legend Jason Oswell has confirmed his retirement aged 33 - bringing an end to a 15-year playing career.

Oswell had two spells at Newtown and scored 50 goals in 94 appearances during his first between 2014 and 2017.

He entered Newtown folklore when he scored in either leg of their 4-2 aggregate victory over Valletta in the Europa League first qualifying round in 2015.

That saw them record their first ever European victory, although they eventually bowed out to Danish heavyweights FC Copenhagen in the next qualifying round.

The English-born attacker returned to Newtown for two seasons in 2023 - scoring a further 18 goals in 60 appearances.

In total, Oswell scored 73 goals and set-up 10 more in 166 matches across his two stints at Latham Park.

On Instagram, he revealed: “From a young kid dreaming of playing professional football, I can look back and say I did just that.

“I’ve had the privilege of playing in incredible matches, visiting some fantastic grounds, representing great clubs, sharing the pitch with brilliant players and creating memories that I’ll treasure forever.

“To everyone I crossed paths with along the way, thank you for playing a part in my journey.

“To my family and friends, thank you for your unwavering support. I couldn’t have done it without you, and I’m so grateful you were there to share the journey with me.”

Starting his journey with Crewe, Oswell had spells with Rhyl, Inverness and Airbus Broughton among others early in his career.

After leaving Newtown in 2017, he scored 28 goals in 47 appearances to help guide Stockport County to promotion from the National League North.

He had further stints with Morecambe, Wrexham and AFC Telford United, and finished his career with Connah’s Quay Nomads.