16/1 outsiders.Written off before a ball was kicked.
But this group believed. Through the pressure, the noise, the setbacks, the late nights, the hard conversations and the moments nobody sees… we kept going.
Personally I feel like I gave this season everything I had. Every bit of energy, emotion and care. I love this group of boys and I’m proud of EVERY single one of them.
In football, when you push standards and demand everything, not everyone will always agree with you. You fall out, tough decisions have to be made and emotions run high. I never wanted to fall out with anyone, but every decision came from wanting the best for this club and this team.
And somehow, together, we turned 16/1 odds into champions 🏆
I miss you CM 🙏🏼
Tier 5 to Tier 2. What a ride.
#TheAs 💚
📸 @mac_morgan_70@archietoms
Caerphilly Athletic have officially been crowned champions of the Ardal South East and will be promoted to the Cymru South for next season.
The title was confirmed dramatically without Caerphilly Athletic even kicking a ball, as their promotion rivals’ Cwmbran drew with Brecon Corries a result that secured the title.
Two weeks ago, Caerphilly Athletic looked moments away from sealing the Ardal South East title during their 2-2 draw against Undy AFC. However, a late strike from Isaac Turner denied them victory and delayed the celebrations.
Heading into the final stages of the season, Caerphilly knew they needed Cwmbran Town to drop points in one of their remaining two fixtures to guarantee promotion to the Welsh second tier.
Cwmbran appeared on course to keep the title race alive after turning the game around against Brecon Corries. Trailing 1-0 heading into the 74th minute, Alex Davies equalised before substitute Jack Pewnter fired the visitors into the lead.
But the drama was not over. Just moments after Cwmbran’s comeback, Mitchell Davies scored for Brecon Corries to level the match, a decisive goal that confirmed Caerphilly Athletic as Ardal South East champions and secured their place in next season’s Cymru South.
It marks a historic achievement for Caerphilly Athletic, who now prepare for life in the second tier of Welsh football after an outstanding league campaign.
TOP-OF-THE-TABLE CLASH TONIGHT 👀
It doesn’t get much bigger than this… First vs Second in the Ardal South East as Caerphilly Athletic ( @caerphillyathleticfc ) host Goytre 👊⚽
Caerphilly boss Ian Butterworth has been doing his homework and knows the threat Goytre bring 💭
🔎 Forward Chris Ham ( @chrisham92 ) is the one to watch
🗣️ Barry Town United hero Troy Greening’s ( @tgreening8 )'s leadership continues to shine both on & off the pitch
All set for a HUGE night under the lights 💥
📸 @mac_morgan_70@rhsidelinesnaps
Movember 5k a Day Challenge Complete! ☑️
November, what a month! Early mornings, late nights! Plenty of ups, a few downs & 150k in the legs!
Thanks to everyone that supported, encouraged, donated, ran with me, it really means a lot!
Thanks to @bravendurance@damski002@grd07 & @ollieg90 for putting it together! 👏🏼 🏃♂️
Thanks to @jasmine.belson and the @twoshotsocial team for setting those alarms early on a Sunday and making sure the runners had coffees and brunch ready! ☕️ 🥞
Thanks to @dillonlewis3 for the last run promo video! 😂
Big thanks to @deancometson@mikeyry_fitness and the @caerphillyathleticfc Under 9s, when I turned the corner to see them standing there cheering, ready to run the last 300m was me, was amazing! 🤩💚
Lost the King of the family in my Grandad last Sunday, I know he was with me when those hard yards kicked in! ❤️
Popped in and seen the 96 year old queen after I finished the challenge and told her all about it! 👵
Thanks again to everybody that donated, there is still time left to donate, I’ll leave the link in my bio for a few more days, incase anybody is still feeling generous.
Spice 💚
