Clubs folding because players are losing interest is sad. As someone who would still love to be playing competitively all I can say to those who are walking away is "remember your a long time retired. You'll miss it when you're too old"!
Wow! We may be great rivals on the pitch, but what a touch of class from
@AbercarnUnited
donating their winnings to our
@MindCharity
fund ππΌ
Nothing better than seeing the football community coming together for a greater cause. Thank you guys ππΌ
A memorable day for the club today as we qualify for the 1st Round of the Welsh Cup! A very proud day for all involved π
Thank you to a talented young
@officialbuds
for a great game. Final score - 4-1 β½οΈ
#ACP
ππ
Itβs the one weβve all been waiting for...Our very own long distance animals
@dave_cleere
& Luke Roberts have completed the 21...yes 21 mile runs to
@gilwernfc
&
@ClydachWasps
. What an effort that is ππΌππΌ
And with it comes the news that weβve hit the Β£2000 mark ππΌππΌππ
So another week goes by where we donβt get to train because the βall weatherβ pitch at Risca Leisure centre is flooded. Come on
@CaerphillyCBC
letβs have some investment in the town with a new 4G pitch. Itβll pay for its self in no time with local clubs queuing up to use it
What a way to open our league campaign as we bring three points home from Cwmbran Stadium. Every player a credit to the club this evening. Scorers
@joebaston_
(x2) &
@blaine_scfc
ππΌ ππ
#ACP
***CHALLENGE COMPLETED***
And just like that we are done! A massive thank you again to everybody who has taken part or donated to this amazing cause. Your support has been incredible ππΌ
@MindCharity
@MindCymru
Until next time...
#ACP
#MoreThanAGame
ππ
In a time when loyalty isnβt an easy thing to find, this means quite a lot to a club like us...
A fully retained squad going into the new season. We must be doing something right! π
Now give us grassroots players a chance to play
@WelshGovernment
@FAWales
#ACP
ππ
Huge thank you to GC Windows who will be sponsoring out 1st team kit this season. Having declined to have their name on the kit which is a fantastic gesture, we have chosen to use the advertising space to promote a local charity, The Catherine Roberts Fund, which raises funds
Thanks to the boys of
@LucasCwmbranFC
reserves for letting our club legend George for scoring his customary goal in the closing moments of yesterday's game. Like those who have done likewise previously, class actπππ
Huge congratulations to
@Lloyd_Randall
and his wife Madi on the birth of baby Florence who arrived earlier today. Both are doing well after an extremely difficult few hours.
Weβve only gone and done it. Weβve reached the final of the Gwent county amateur cup with a huge win
@mardy_fc
Backs to the wall stuff in the 2nd half after being reduced to 10 men but we defended heroically to claim the win. ππ
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of lifelong City fan Ron Wheeler, who sadly lost his fight with Covid on January 11th, 2021.
Ron loved going βdown the Cityβ and watched games with his son, grandchildren and their friends.
Fly high, Bluebird.
Delighted to confirm that subject to GCFL approval we will be playing our Gwent County league fixtures at Ty-Isaf Park, Risca this coming season. Big thank you to
@RiscaUtd
for being so helpful and accommodating during our negotiations.
#ACP
πππππ
Although unofficial we have been informed that we have retained our GCL division 1 status next season. Aiming to take full advantage of the opportunity. 2019/20 will be our 10th consecutive season in the top flight. A big achievement for a club like ours.
#ACP
πππππ
Not usually one for new signing posts, but the club are delighted to welcome this man back to the club today after a few years away. A fantastic player and a fantastic character to match. Big thanks to
@cwmcarnathletic
for their help with the transfer.
Welcome back Dan ππ
That's us done for the year. Time to think of our loved ones and others around us to ensure they all have the best festive period they possibly can. Thanks to all those clubs that helped our lads get their football fix. Hopefully we'll see normality return in 2021. Stay safe
Don't tend to single out individual players however Mike ''Mowie Howe deserves a special mention. At 40 Mow, not only put in an excellent shift for the 1st team in the morning but also played 90 mins for the reserves in the afternoon. Fantastic commitment and effort.
#ACPlegend
The draw is in!
We will host
@DinasPowysFc1
in the 1st Round of the Welsh Cup π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώπ
More details to follow shortly!
#ACP
ππ
#JDWelshcup
Another superb performance from the 1st team today who defeated
@NewportCity_FC
4-0 in the FAW Trophy. On target were
@wderraven90
@joshmclaughlin7
@Tonytwine3
and Dan Gunter. Bring on the 2nd round drawππ All the best to City for the coming season.
Tonightβs result
@PILLAFC
(1) - (2) AFC Pontymister
Goals
@wderraven90
β½οΈ
Colborne (OG) β½οΈ
What a team performance from all involved this evening! Massive 3 points picked up this evening. Thank you to the hosts for the food afterwards.
All the best for the season π‘π’β½οΈ
Huge thank you to Jason Carter of J's Garden Services who answered our call to attend to the pitch at Ty-Isaf Park after the groundsman's mower broke down. Top job from a top bloke
The club would like to send their best wishes to former 2nd team manager and player Anthony 'Bacho' Abraham who was taken I'll recently. We sincerely hope he makes a full and speedy recovery.ππ
Thatβs more like itβ¦
A great shift from the boys tonight earns us a 3-1 win against league leaders
@AbercarnUnited
β½οΈ
Every 3pts is sweet but a victory in the local derby is always that little bit sweeter! Well done lads ππΌ
#ACP
ππ
What a night!
Great character shown by the lads this evening against a Gwent Prem side
@WattsvilleFC
we come out eventual winners on penalties with the game ending 2-2.
Won on pens 4-2 didnβt even practice them.
Feels right to post this little tribute too!
ππ
What a day we had yesterday π A massive thank you as always to our loyal supporters you was immense during and after the game.
#12thman
#THEACES
π‘π’
Next up we have the 3rd team Players Player of the Year. Well done to
@KazAbdalla
who takes the award following some commanding performances. A great club member both on and off the pitch ππΌ
Introducing our new alternative shirt a massive thank you to
@ContractorsQ
for sponsoring this new shirt. This will be available to buy very soon from
@TeamTorSports
βͺοΈπ‘π’
#THEACES
After seeing George at the half way point I had my doubts, but him and
@djr1966
have dug in to make it to
@villadinofc
. Brilliant effort both ππΌ
Keep those donations coming in all, it all goes a long way to helping this great cause π
Unfortunately todayβs game is off due to unforeseen circumstances. We hope for some positive news. If there is anything we as a club can do to help
@ACPontymister
please let us know gents.
#itsokaynottobeokay
π
Onto the 1st team. Our Player of the Year goes to Dan Gunter. Dan is a physical striker who led the line extremely well for us from day 1. Top scorer and key to our on field success this season. Well done Dan ππΌ
Some great news tonight and the club can confirm it will be applying to enter an u18s team in next season GC league. A group of lads who were forced out of the area to play their football are coming home to once again play in the yellow & green of ACP.
#future
#ACP
ππ
After 16months without a competitive fixture, the 1st team started the new season with an impressive 3-0 win against
@PILLYMCA
. On target were Waz Derraven with a brace and Dan Gunter with the other. To a man the whole team were superb
#ACP
ππ
The 2nd team Players Player Award also goes to the impressive Shaun Brimble. The early end to the season unfortunately put a stop to his first team debut but this will be something that Brimble now pushes toward next season ππΌ
Wishing club treasurer and 3rd team stalwart
@lels808
a speedy recovery following the injury he suffered on Saturday. Lee has been admitted to hospital after the nasty gash he sustained to his knee became badly infected. Get well soon Lee.ππ
Huge thank you to
@WillmottDixon
and the Wales and West team at South Wales Police HQ for supplying the club with a defibrillator. Hope we never have to use it!
Some very sad news received from the N&D league today confirming the passing of former secretary and great person Dick Downes. Our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at the GCFA.
@CaerphillyCBC
could you please review and reverse your decision to close outdoor artificial pitches please. FAW and WAG say that we can continue training with a maximum of 30 people however with the night's drawing in we soon won't have anywhere to train! Help us clubs please.
π¨ CLUB NEWS π¨
The club are pleased to announce
@HavardLiam
as the our new Youth Team Manager. βGalβ has bags of footballing experience and is excited to begin his coaching journey with the young Aces. We are very excited to see him and the lads in action!
#ACP
#Youth
ππ
A good day for the club today as the 1sts earn their first 3pts of the season against
@newportcivil
Final score 2-0
The 2nds pick up a good point away from home, and the 3rds start their season with a 6-0 win!
Well done lads ππΌ
#ACP
ππ
Gimme Gimme a Ginger from Wattsville.
We are absolutely delighted
@Jreader07
has made the decision to return to the club. Everyone is over the moon to see him return.
He has Bags of potential and we canβt wait to see him back in the Yellow and Green of Pontymister.
#THEACES
Sending our condolences to the family and friends of Ben Taylor and all his team mates
@CwmffrwdoerFC
and his former club
@PantegAFC
such sad news. Stay strong all π
For the Brain Tumour Charity. Similarly J's Garden Services have turned down the opportunity to promote themselves so we will be promoting another fantastic charity, CRY Cardiac Risk in the Young on our Reserve team kit. 2 superb businesses for 2 fantastic charities.
***DAY 2 COMPLETE***
And thatβs a wrap for Day 2! Thank you again to everyone whoβs been kind enough to donate to the amazing
@MindCharity
The support shown has been incredible! We will go again tomorrow in an attempt to keep the pot rising π°
# ACP
#MoreThanAGame
ππ
We canβt really call it a promotion but the club are very happy to be a Tier 4 club for the first time in our history β½οΈ
We canβt wait to get going in a strong looking 20/21 Gwent Premier Division!
#ACP
ππ
2 from 2! Another battling performance sees us leave Newport with another 3 points against a tough
@NptCorries
outfit. Big thanks to them for hosting us in the Groundhopper. Goals today from
@joebaston_
&
@DECLANC94
(x2)
#ACP
ππ
Ladies & Gentleman is Game Day!
Todayβs the day, for the first time in a long time we take to the pitch to fight for some silverware.
We are travelling to Abergavenny to face Marshfield in the Gwent County Amateur Cup Final.
UPPA PONTY ππβ½οΈ
π¨ Welcome to the Aces Ethan π¨
We are Absolutely delighted to welcome the signing of Ethan Marsh.
Ethan has previous Gwent county experience playing with pentwynmawr.
We Canβt wait to see you scoring goals in the yellow and green of Pontymister π‘π’
#WelcomeEthan
#TheAces
First up we have the 3rd Team Player of the Year. Congratulations to James Harris who has led the line brilliantly for the 3rds in his first season with the club. Well done James ππΌ
Thanks to everyone for the likes and congrats following our GC1 league winning seasonπ
#envy
for those that didn'tπππ
πππππ
πin the bag
Tonightβs result sees us end the season with a 2-0 home win against
@NptCorries
.
Goals:
Gunter β½οΈ
@NeirunD
with a screamer β½οΈ
What a performance when needed.. absolutely outstanding from all involved tonight.
ππ
Congratulations to former player
@dave_cleere
who completed this mornings london marathon in under 3 and a half hours. Well done Dave great achievement. Now get your boots back on. Your along time retiredππ
As sad as the death of Kobe Bryant is, spare a thought for the 6 million innocent people who perished at
#Aushwitz
and all the other death camps during the 2nd world war
#NeverAgain
Don't tend to single out players however Mike 'Mowie' Howe deserves a big shout out. 40 years of age and still bossing the midfield for us in the Gwent County πππ
1st team pick up their 2nd win within the last 4 days and complete the double over title chasing
@PILLAFC
. Our scorers were Wazza β½οΈβ½οΈ, Shaun Lippiard and
@nogin84
. All the best to Pill for the remainder of the season.
Fantastic turnout again tonight with an equal mix of u16s and 18s in attendance. Plenty of talent too. Great to see our first team coaches helping out with the session as well.
Finally received confirmation from the Gwent County of our 5th place finish today. A very progressive season for usππΌ
Now we look forward to 20/21 Season and whatever that may bring
#ACP
ππ
Great effort and commitment by ACP through and through
@joeljackson1988
whoβs come over from Bristol to run a leg in our charity challenge for this great cause. He gets to
@newportcivil
to β another off the list.
#acp
#morethanjustagame
Home fixtures done for another season. Hopefully the summer will see
@CaerphillyCBC
@CaerphillyCBC
finally do something with the hovel that we call the longbridge or provide us with an alternative. Been talking with them for the best part of 5 years and got no where.
Onto the 2nd team Player of the Year now. Big congratulations to Shaun Brimble who has been a stand out performer for the 2nds all season. Much deserved ππΌ
Great day for the 1st team today as despite going 2 goals down early on, they hit 6 without reply to take all three points against
@WattsvilleFC
The 2nds went down 3-1 to
@NptCorries
while the 3rds lost out 6-1 to
@CourtFarm_AFC
#ACP
ππ
So it looks like we may finally get some sort of update on grassroots football in Wales during Fridayβs
@WelshGovernment
briefing. Fingers crossed for some good news!
Massive congratulations to our man
@joebaston_
who has been chosen to represent
@WelshSchoolsFA
during their next camp π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ Well done Joe ππΌ
#ACP
ππ
#KazisBack
Weβd like to welcome back
@KazAbdalla
to the club after a spell away at Cwmcarn.
Kaz will be a welcome addition on and off the field and very much likeable guy all round.
Look forward to seeing what the season brings for you Kaz.
ππ
This Saturday we host
@croesyafc
at the Longbridge fields in Risca. Looking forward to this one and the first competitive game for the club since the rebrand. We look forward to welcoming all players and spectators for this one! See you Saturday π₯ π‘π’