OVER THE BORDER AND BRIDGE TO HAVERFORD

There is always a chance of a quiet few hours away from our loved other halves, and yesterday a trio found themselves in the Greyhound pub in Haverfordwest. Yes, Pembrokeshire and the Welsh National League Division One. The opposition was Briton Ferry Llansawel, an amalgamated club put together in 2009 and one that is playing for the fun of it with modest ambitions, presently 9th in the division whilst the home team, the Bluebirds, are 4th.

Haverfordwest County FC, apart from a number of domestic wins in Cups and Leagues, have the unusual honour of having played in the UEFA Cup qualifiers in 2003-4 by way of their previous league position. Having been elected to the Welsh League in 1936, the club plays at a very tidy ground, the Conygar Bridge Meadow Stadium, and clearly has much going in its favour. In their club house  team pictures and individual shits of those local who have played internationally, such as Ivor Alchurch, one of Wales' greatest "sons". They won their game against Briton Ferry 2-0, the first goal being a gymnastic overhead kick in the first few minutes and were refereed by a UEFA qualified ref, Mr Kris Hames.