Match Preview: Briton Ferry Llansawel v The New Saints
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Briton Ferry Llansawel to The Renewable Centre Stadium in their final Adran Premier home match.
After a trip north last weekend the Reds return home knowing that second place in their first season back in the Adran Premier is secure.
Last weekend saw the team put in an outstanding performance to come away from Stok Cae Ras with a 3-1 win. Tija Richardson, Jade Crofts and Laura-May Walkley with the goals for the Reds.
Despite having second place secured the team will be looking to pick up a home against the Saints. The two side have met five times across the season with Ferry having the only league win between the sides, but The Saints have two wins in cup competitions.
Rhys James is looking forward to this clash saying,
“I have really enjoyed our games with TNS this season.
“It's never nice working full time and then having to travel north at the weekends but I've genuinely looked forward to each of those games.
“They'll be desperate to get back to winning ways which ultimately makes them more dangerous.
“If we don't give everything, it will make for a tough afternoon.”
The New Saints have struggled since the start of Phase two suffering defeats in all four of their matches. They still have plenty to play for and no doubt Shaunna Duffy will have her team well prepared for this match. TNS could still claim third place in the table as they sit two points behind Wrexham. (Wrexham will face Cardiff City this weekend).
James also is not prepared to allow his team to drop off heading into their final two games.
“There is certainly less pressure on us I understand that but I will still be demanding the performance levels from the team.
“We've still got two games to play and we wouldn't want to end our season in disappointing fashion.
“I will demanding that they give everything on our home pitch for the final time this season.”
Sunday game will also be the final game in a Briton Ferry shirt for Lexi Clayton. Clayton will be hanging up her boots after Sundays game.
Rhys James had this message for Lexi,
“ I would also like to say this will be Lexi Clayton's last game for Briton Ferry as she will retire after the TNS game.
“Lexi has been an unbelievable asset for us over the past 5 seasons and been a pleasure to coach her.
“ I will never forget her fantastic season to help us get promoted and the work she does to keep the team morale always high!
“She will be greatly missed - thank you Lex!
Lexi made her debut for Ferry in 2020 in a Welsh Premier League game against Swansea City and going on to make over 60 appearances for the club scoring four goals. Everyone at Briton Ferry Llansawel would like to thank Lexi for commitment and hard work over the years. A fantastic player and person we wish you all best, Thank you.
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