Our reformed under 14s have welcomed a Ukrainian refugee into their group recently!
The club discovered that he didn't have any boots or shin pads. So we did what any other club would do and bought him some new kit. Boots, pads, shorts, socks, etc.
βΌοΈNew Signing βΌοΈ
We're pleased to announce the signing of prolific goal scorer Chris Ham!
Chris joins us from Goytre where he has finished the league's top scorer two seasons running!
His former clubs include Carmarthen Town, Westfields and Cwmbran Celtic.
#Blues
Just a quick tweet to wish
@LliswerryFC
all the best in their final league game tomorrow!
Regardless of the result its been a fantastic battle over the season between ourselves, Lliswerry,
@RTBEbbwValeFC
&
@PILLYMFC
and shows what a strong league the Gwent Premier league is.
Final score
#Blues
12-1
@HayStMarysFC
Debutant Chris Ham hit a double hat-trick as the Blues overran the visitors from mid Wales.
Matt Burns also hit a hat-trick, with the other goals coming from Jake Bull, Jude Bull and Kallem Berry.
@ArdalSouthern
@YClwbPelDroed
This is a long post put worth a read! The mammoth task of upgrading the Memorial ground to attain a tier 3 license!
Follow the link to our Facebook page.
We hope this small gesture makes this young man feel comfortable and safe not just within Blaenavon Blues, but our small town and Wales as a whole.
Welcome to Blaenavon Blues!
The next
#Shevchenko
Confirmation that we finish runners up in Gwent Premier league, Premier division!
We await our ground inspection from the
@FAWales
and the protocols that surround the licensing.
Massive congratulations to
@LliswerryFC
who have won the league on a superior goal difference.
β½οΈNew Signingβ½οΈ
We are pleased to announce that Jordan Dibble has signed for the club!
The 23 year old goalkeeper joins us after spells with Risca United and Cwmbran Celtic in Wales as well as Cinderford Town and Malvern Town across the border!
Welcome to the
#Blues
Jordan!
The club are truly saddened to hear that
@FairfieldUtd
won't be competing in the Gwent County league this season. We are big rivals on the pitch and we will miss the local derby; but we are friends off the pitch. If we can help in anyway give us a shout.
#Gwentcounty
Congratulations lads. We are naturally disappointed we couldn't complete the season, but we stand by the final decision by the powers that be. We will always remember how you helped us during that dark December afternoon. Good luck for the future from everyone at the
#Blues
2/2
So with the league being decided on PPG this means we have done what we set out to do at the beginning of the season. We like to thank everyone involved at the club. Players, Coaching staff for all teams and the Committee for all your hard work in making this happen
We're pleased to announce the signing of Morgan Pugh who arrives at the Blues via New Inn!
Morgan is 22 years of age a defensive midfielder who has previously played at Panteg!
Welcome to the
#Blues
Morgan!
Good morning
#Blues
!
There's a few sore heads in Blaenavon this morning!
A massive thanks to everyone that came out to support us last night, another cracking crowd.
Also thank you for all the messages and comments! My phone hasn't stopped!
#Bluesaregoingup
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After yesterday's win over Villa Dino we have progressed to the final of the
@GwentCountyFA
Senior Cup for the first time in the clubs 73 year history.
The final is due to be played on Saturday 16th May.
When it hits you that the club has gone a league campaign unbeaten and just won the Senior Cup for the first time in the clubs long history!
#MrChairman
@puddleduck80
Big thanks to
@CwmbranTown
for coming up the valley this evening for a pre season friendly!
An impeccable moments silence in memory of Tom Moreton before the game!
Thank you to Alex Jacklin for travelling from Pontypridd last minute to referee the game, an excellent young ref
It is with much sadness that we must announce that our former treasurer and club member Mick Brenton has sadly passed away.
Please follow the link to our Facebook page.
RIP Mick!
The Memorial ground looking fantastic in the autumnal sun!
All ready for tomorrow's home Gwent Premier league fixture against
@RTBEbbwValeFC
kick off 3pm.
As a club we'd like to wish
@SpikeBaugh
and Harriet best wishes and good luck for their wedding tomorrow!
We hope that club sponsor Richard Freeman has a fantastic day, and thank you for all the support of the club!
Final score!
@BreconCorriesFC
0-1
#Blues
16 year old Jude Bull proved the difference between the two sides as the youngster fired home after an excellent attack down the right.
Defensively the Blues back 4 looked solid with skipper Williams leading them well.
After lots of hard work, we are happy to see our clubhouse extension nearing completion.
The new extension has allowed us to make the away changing room bigger and install its own toilet facilities
Also the clubhouse now has a new male and female/disabled toilet facilities.
#T3
Final score
#Blues
1-0
@NptCorries
L.Penry with the goal that takes the Blues into the final of the Gwent Fa Senior Cup
A tough encounter in horrible conditions,the visitors battled for everything
Excellent support from the sides again this evening with over 200 in attendance
We are pleased to announce Lee Penry has returned to the club in a player/coach role.
A gifted footballer, but has been troubled by knee injuries over the past few season. His previous club's include Cwmbran Celtic, Croesyceiliog and Newport Co.
Welcome back to the
#Blues
Lee!
We are pleased to announce that Spike Baugh has signed for the club.
Spike's previous club's include Cwmbran Celtic, Croesyceiliog and in his early days Southampton. An attack minded player, with an eye for goal. Can play both midfield or attack
Welcome to the
#Blues
Spike
We're pleased to welcome Harri Lloyd to the club!
Harri joins us from
@PontyUnitedM
academy!
He started his football career within our mini and junior set up, before joining Newport County academy.
A young lad with bags of ability!
Welcome to the
#Blues
We are pleased to announce the re- signing of talented youngster Jude Bull!
Jude made his senior debut for the club a few days after his 16th birthday last Jan, while still at school.
He scored on his 2nd appearance!
He's been at Newport County academy since mid-Feb
After 5 years of service with the
#Blues
we are sorry to say that Alex Haines has decided to leave the club!
The club would like to thank Alex for his big contribution in his time with us and we wish him well in his new challenge.
Good luck
@AlexHaines5
π
#Blues
@GoytreFC
1-2
#Blues
Two 1st half screamers through M.Baugh & J.Bull gave the Blues an early lead, the home side got one back just before half time
Goytre dominated 2nd half possession without ever finding away past the resolute Blues defence. Goytre reduced to 10men at the end
Work has began on upgrading the Memorial ground. We are currently in the process of extending the width of the pitch to meet the FAW criteria.
Plenty of other areas to improve on and we will keep you updated over the coming weeks.
A big thank you to the first team boys and committee members who put in a shift this morning moving 6 cubic metres of concrete.
Another job ticked off the list.
#Progress
#Thatwilldomun
Adding a further 4 metres to the width. π€·ββοΈπ€¦ββοΈβ½οΈ
Big thanks to all the volunteers and helpers giving up their time for the club.
Sad to hear another of our local rivals have been forced into withdrawing from the Gwent County league good luck
@MardyAFC
slowly but surely the league is dwindling down to two divisions. Player commitment just isn't what it was 15 -20 years ago.
We're pleased to announce a new signing in goalkeeper George Lohfink
24 year old George made his debut yesterday in our Ardal league opener.
George has previously played for Panteg, Croesyceiliog, and Pentwynmawr.
Welcome to the
#Blues
George!
Good luck to Blaenavon's very own
@MasonJones1995
as he makes his UFC debut tomorrow!
The whole club are behind you!
Imagine thanks to
@designs_freeman
The club are pleased to welcome new signing Ben Jones to club!
The 23 year old midfielder made his debut in the FAW Welsh Cup defeat at Chepstow Town.
His former clubs include Croesyceiliog and New Inn!
Welcome to the Blues Ben!
Some exciting developments at the Memorial ground!
Work is underway on the clubhouse/changing room extension!
The new extension will house new male and female toilets for the clubhouse, and a toilet and bigger away changing room.
#Blues
#Tier3
#Progress
We are pleased to announce the signing of keeper' Brandon Powell!
Last season Powell played at Goytre before transferring to PILCS in Jan.
Previous clubs include Hereford Fc and Hereford Pegasus.
A Blaenavon lad who grew up less than 200M from the Memorial ground!
#Blues
First home game of the Gwent Premier division tomorrow for our 1st team as we welcome
@RTBEbbwValeFC
to the Memorial Ground. Kick off at 6pm Clubhouse open from 5 oβclock ππ»
Gwent Premier league; Premier division table after last night's result.
Also a list of our 1st team goal scorers to date.
@SpikeBaugh
leads the way with 20 goals in all competitions.
We're pleased to announce that Lloyd is on the mend after a nasty collision in yesterday's game, which saw him take a serious knock to the head!
He returned home from hospital last night and is feeling a little better today!
We're pleased to announce the signing of Calum Gwillim from Aberbargoed Buds!
Calum scored for the Buds at the Memorial ground just a few weeks ago.
His previous clubs include Westfields Fc and Hereford Fc academy.
Welcome to the
#Blues
!
Tomorrow evening we travel around the
#Coitymountain
to face
@Aber_Excelsiors
in a 1st v 2nd in the Gwent Premier league. Kick off 7.45pm at Abertillery leisure centre 3G.
We are pleased to announce that Alex Haines had returned to the club after a season at Treowen Stars.
Alex was an integral part of the promotion winning squad, and we are delighted to see him return to the
#Blues
Well come back Hainzy!
Another Saturday, another day of work. Railings installed, drainage channel off the embankment installation almost complete.
All for 4 metres of extra pitch. π
βΌοΈ Announcement βΌοΈ
We are excited to announce that our new First Team Manager is Michael 'Spike' Baugh
No introductions required!
We will announce his backroom team in the near future!
Good luck Spike!
Everyone at the Blues are very sorry to hear of the passing of Ben Taylor!
We send our condolences to
@CwmffrwdoerFC
and Ben's family!
If anyone is struggling with their mental health the club are here to to listen and support you!
Please reach out!
A big thank you to club captain Jamie Brankley for giving up his Sunday morning to block up the steps in the stand, in readiness for the installation of the seats.
Another job ticked off.
#Progress
#Blues
We are pleased to announce goalkeeper Rob Watkins will be putting pen to paper and signing for the club.
Rob who was a product of the Cwmbran Town academy and last season was at Cwmbran Celtic he's also had a spell at local rivals Cwmffrwdoer
Welcome to the
#Blues
Rob!
This afternoon's reserve team against
@RiscaUtd
at the Memorial ground has been POSTPONED!
After the FAW have appointed 16 (sixteen) different referees, all of which have turned it down, the game won't go ahead without an FAW official.
Blaenafon in February isn't for everyone!
Unfortunately Tier 4 in Gwent doesn't get much exposure in the local media or on social media. So I'll try to post some stats, tables, results & fixtures weekly!
@Caerleon_afc
young striker Gibson leads the goal scoring charts on 26, with
@LucasCwmbranFC
Butcher just behind on 24
A bit more preparation work towards the pitch extension, we should be in a position to get the railings back in next week.
Special mention to Louisa for giving the clubhouse a deep clean yesterday and to Abi who has done the same with the changing rooms today.
Off season usually means a rest.... but not for hundreds of club volunteers throughout Wales. And it's no different at Blaenavon Blues.... committee members and volunteers working hard on pitch maintenance, grass cutting and strimming to name just a few of these tasks.
Not the best of afternoons but work still needs to be done.
The Memorial ground having a trim thanks to
@Ryankee39012243
this was after he cut the Cricket pitch too! And spent time working on the changing rooms!
Without volunteers there would be no football!
1st team come from a goal down to take all three points against a strong Caerleon team.
A first half goal from M.Burns, and late 2nd half strikes from L.Jefferies and K.Burton gave the home team all 3 points, as they dominated the second period.
#Blues
3-1
@CaerleonAFCclub
Well done to our under 10s who have had an excellent season, a squad of 24 players enjoying their football and developing week in week out.
Also a big well done to the coaches and all the other volunteers who contribute every week to ensure the children are able to play!
#Blues
Good luck and best wishes to our first team manager
@DarrenDazpiero
and his soon to be wife Genna who are getting married tomorrow from everyone at the club.
Full Time at the Memorial ground!
#Blues
1-0
@PILLYMFC
R.Williams
A first half goal from Williams who headed home a pin point free kick from Baugh was enough for the Blues to pick up all three points.
Pill threw everything at the Blues in the final 10 minutes without success
Final score
#Blues
4-0
@MonmouthTownFC
M.Burns with two first half headers and a well taken second half strike secured the hat-trick and three points. H.Archer sealed the win with a well taken goal from a tight angle.
Next up
@TredegarTownFC
on Tuesday evening.
Final score
@ACPontymister
2-7
#Blues
The Aces opened the scoring after 2 minutes, and had a good share of possession in the opening 20 minutes. Before the Blues got on top, the goals coming from M.Waite, L.Jefferies, M.Burns and M.Baugh (4)
Saturday we host
@RTBEbbwValeFC
A crowd of 150 saw the Blues first home game at tier 3 in over 30 years this evening!
Thank you for the support!
We will back at the Memorial ground this Saturday for a 2.30pm kick off!
Abertillery football fans are spoilt for choice this weekend; we travel to
@Aber_Excelsiors
in a Gwent Premier league top of the table clash. While down the road our old friends
@AberBluebirdsFC
are taking on the might of the
@CymruLeagues
in
@the_nomads
. Good luck lads!
Congratulations to πππ₯π₯ππ¦π’π‘ ππ₯ππππ§ who becomes the latest member of the Academy to sign professional terms at Rodney Parade!
#NCAFC
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