Colwyn Bay Pen Pics
By Grahame Rowley and reproduced here with his kind permission.
Richie Roberts - Goalkeeper - Now in his 8th season at the club after signing from Christleton. Apart from a loan spell at Rhyl he has been first choice throughout that period.
Alex Hill - Goalkeeper - Reserve 'keeper who played for Floodlit League side and Conwy United last season. A local lad who is expected to push for a first team spot.
Dave Norman - Defender - Signed last season, Dave has played for Rhyl, Bangor City, Barry Town and Telford.
Colin Caton - Defender - Central defender, originally signed from Rhyl, in his second spell at the club after returning from Witton Albion where he was transferred for a club record fee. Supporters player of the year for the last two season. Club Captain and recently appointed Club Coach.
Mark Price - Defender - Central defender signed from Connah's Quay Nomads seven seasons ago.
Bevan Humphries - Defender - Now in the first team after playing for the Floodlit league team and Conwy United last term.
Paul Jones - Defender - Can play at full back or in central defence. Started his career at Wrexham and has had spells at Bangor City and Connahs Quay Nomads. Signed this Summer.
Owain Roberts - Young midfield player signed from local soccer - shows great potential for the future.
Mark Woods - Midfield - Long serving player who has turned out in virtually every position for the team. A great clubman.
Craig Lawton - Midfield - Now in his fourth season after signing from Port Vale. A midfield player who is a Welsh youth international and was a regular reserve team player for Manchester United.
Anthony Fenton - Central defender signed from Portsmouth. At Manchester City with his brother Nick as a youngster. Made his debut at Spennymoor United.
Marc Limbert - Midfield - Fifth season at the club apart from a loan spell at Altrincham. Signed from Connah's Quay Nomads. Ex Chester City player.
Jonathan Cross - Midfield - Started his career at Wrexham before moving to Tranmere Rovers. Joined this season from Chester City.
Stuart Gelling - Midfield - Signed last season from Lancaster City, Stuart is employed full-time by Liverpool F.C. at their school of excellence.
Peter Donnelly - Midfield - Peter has been at the club for eleven years and has been a consistent scorer from midfield in his time. Previous clubs: Northwich Victoria, Rhyl, Oswestry Town plus 1 appearance for Chester City. Longest serving player at the club.
Alun Evans - Forward - In his fourth year at the club after signing from Ebbw Vale. Alun is a consistent marksman and can play in any position. Previously played for Bangor City.
Graham Roberts - Forward - 'Percy' has been at the club for nine years, apart from a spell at Macclesfield Town, and regularly features among the goals. Previous clubs include Caernarfon Town, Flint Town United and Mold Alexandra.
James McIlvogue- Forward - Strong centre-forward signed from neighbours Conwy United last term. 'Gilly' was the Bay's top marksman last season with 17 goals. Has also played for Llandudno.
Deiniol Graham - Forward - Returned after a season with Cwmbran Town, Deiniol scored 29 goals for the Bay in the 1998/99 season. Has previously played for Manchester United, Barnsley and Emley.
Frank Gibbons - Forward - Talented young attacker signed this season from Tranmere Rovers.
THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Bryn Jones -Manager - Has been with the club since 1979, firstly as a player, before becoming player/manager and then manager in 1983. Played for Everton, Morton and several North Wales/North West clubs before joining the Bay. Dean Martin - Assistant Manager - Joined the club last season as assistant after gaining experience with Rhyl and Bangor City. Played for the Bay some years ago. Colin Edwards - Physio - Now in his second season with the Bay.