Porthmadog F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Clwb Pel Droed Porthmadog / Porthmadog Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Port | ||
| Founded | 1872 | ||
| Ground | Y Traeth | ||
| Capacity | 3,000 (800 seated) | ||
| Chairman | Phil Jones | ||
| Manager | Chris Jones | ||
| League | Cymru North | ||
| 2021–22 | Ardal NW League, 2nd of 16 (promoted via playoff) | ||
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Porthmadog Football Club (also known as Port) is a football team from Porthmadog, Wales. The club was started in 1872, making it one of the oldest football clubs in Wales. They play their home games at Y Traeth, a stadium that can hold 3,000 fans.
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Who Runs the Club?
The club has a team of people who help manage it.
- The current manager is Chris Jones.
- The chairman, who leads the club's board, is Phil Jones.
Club History
How it All Started
Porthmadog Football Club began in October 1872. Their very first game was against a team from Pwllheli. The first captain of the club was Mr R Humphreys. In 1900, Port joined the North Wales League and won it in the 1902–03 season.
The years from the 1950s to the 1970s were very successful for Port. They won the Welsh Amateur Cup twice in a row, in 1955–56 and 1956–57. After becoming a professional team, they had even more success. In 1966, they played against Swansea City in the Welsh Cup. A huge crowd of 10,941 people came to watch the replay game! Port then won the Welsh League (North) five times in nine years.
In 1989–90, Port won the Daily Post Welsh Alliance. This win helped them become one of the first teams in the new Cymru Alliance League in 1990. In 1992, Port also became one of the first teams to join the League of Wales, which was then called the Konica League.
Playing in the League of Wales
When they first joined the League of Wales in 1992–93, the team found it tough. But they improved a lot towards the end of the season. This was thanks to a new striker named Dave Taylor. He helped the team finish in a good ninth place. In his second season, Dave Taylor became the top scorer in the league and even in Europe! He scored an amazing 62 goals in 66 games for the club.
In the 1993–94 season, Port scored 70 goals, but they finished eleventh. However, they set a new record for the biggest crowd in the League of Wales. About 3,250 fans came to watch Bangor City play for the league title. Bangor City won that game and the league.
The club faced some challenges with managers and finances in the following years. In 1995, the club almost closed down because of money problems. But fans and supporters helped raise £10,000 by buying shares. They also played friendly matches against big teams like Blackburn Rovers to raise more money.
In 1996–97, the team started well, winning all their home games until the New Year. A key player was Paul Roberts, who later joined Wrexham for £10,000. He was the league's top scorer and even played for Wales Under-21s. After he left, the team's performance dropped. However, they ended the season by winning the North Wales Coast Challenge Cup Final against local rivals Caernarfon Town.
The 1997–98 season was Port's last in the League of Wales for a while. They were relegated to the Cymru Alliance League.
Back in the Cymru Alliance
After being relegated, Port played in the Cymru Alliance. In the 1998–99 season, they finished second for a long time. They also won the League Cup that year. The club finished fifth in the 1999–2000 season.
The 2002–03 season was one of the most successful in Port's history! They won every home game and only lost twice. They secured promotion back to the Welsh Premier League with a 19-point lead at the top of the Cymru Alliance. They also won two more cups: the North Wales Coast Challenge Cup and the League Cup.
Return to the Welsh Premier League
In 2006, Porthmadog faced a challenge when the Football Association of Wales (FAW) took action against the club. This was because of unacceptable behavior from a supporter during a match. The club was fined and had points taken away. Many football fans protested against this decision. Porthmadog banned the individual from their stadium and appealed the decision. Their appeal was successful, and the points deduction was reversed. The fine was also greatly reduced.
In 2007, the management team left the club. Clayton Blackmore, a former Manchester United and Wales star, took over as manager but left after three months. Viv Williams then returned to manage the team. The team struggled at home but managed to stay in the league on the very last day of the season.
Paul Whelan became the new manager in May 2008. After eight months, he was replaced by Tomi Morgan. The team finished sixteenth, just avoiding relegation again. Marc Lloyd Williams, who had started his career at Port, rejoined the club and scored 24 goals in 33 games.
In the 2009–10 season, the FAW decided to change the Welsh Premier League. This meant that Porthmadog, along with six other clubs, was relegated back to the Cymru Alliance League for the 2010–11 season. Gareth Parry, a midfielder, became the new manager in June 2010.
Big Wins and Losses
- Biggest League of Wales win: 9–0 against Abergavenny Thursdays in 1993 and against Haverfordwest County in 1994.
- Biggest League of Wales defeat: 0–7 by Total Network Solutions in 2006.
Club Trophies
Porthmadog FC has won many trophies over the years:
- Huws Gray Cup
- Champions: 1998–99, 2002–03
- Cymru Alliance
- Champions: 2002–03
- Welsh Amateur Cup
- Champions: 1955–56, 1956–57
- Welsh League North
- Champions: 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69
- Welsh Alliance
- Champions: 1989–90
- Ardal Northwest
- Runners-up: 2021–22
- Ardal North
- Playoff – Winners: 2021–22
- Ardal North Cup
- Winners: 2024–25
- Cambrian Coast Football League
- Champions: 1919–20; 1959–60 (reserves); 1961–62 (reserves)
Current Players
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Fans
Porthmadog has a strong fan base. They are one of the most supported clubs in the Cymru Alliance. They even have fan clubs in places like Manchester and Leicestershire!
See also
In Spanish: Porthmadog Football Club para niños
