Welcome along to episode 61 of my FM21 building a nation story with Bangor City. Starting in 2012–13 the ground became known officially as "The Book People Stadium" after a three-year deal with the literary company. Nantporth has hosted various other Welsh youth and schools matches and also gone on to host more Wales U21 games. The match finished 1–1. Akranes won the tie 4–1. [48] The new ground hosted its first competitive international on 13 August 2013 as Wales U21 lost 5–1 to Finland U21,[49] the first U21 international held in Bangor since 1983. Now the Bangor boss has urged his men to set up a third-round showdown with Ireland's Sporting Fingal … Bangor City dominated the first half of this tie with Gary Taylor-Fletcher instrumental throughout. Bangor City's main rivalries are with Caernarfon Town and Rhyl. To meet UEFA regulations, Bangor have played some home European games at Belle Vue in Rhyl and the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham. The tie saw Bangor beaten 10–1 on aggregate. [29], In May 2019 the club were found in breach of various league and FAW regulations by the Football Association of Wales (FAW), fined and docked 42 points from their 2018–19 Cymru Alliance points total. Phone. Tyn-Y-Gongl, Gwynedd. In April 2019 the Supporters Association voted overwhelmingly to create a breakaway club in order to protect football in the city from the Vaughan's. [37], In June 2019 it was reported that the club had avoided the winding up order by paying the outstanding debt in full. Bangor City has youth sides at U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16 and U19 level. [30] Should the appeal be unsuccessful the club will be relegated to Tier 3 of the Welsh league structure for the 2019–20 season. Everton Williams. City's first participation in European competition was during the 1962–63 season, when they competed in the European Cup Winners' Cup after winning the Welsh Cup. Department Phone [45] The role also carries out the traditional roles of Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. Middle. Keep the faith.”[58] In part 61, we're in the Europa Conference knockout round against AIK. In 1979–80 Bangor City was invited to compete in the Alliance Premier League, which would become the English game's de facto fifth division. Ignacio Torres, Juan Garcia, Mariano Barufaldi and Santiago Micucci have all joined the Citizens in recent weeks. This was achieved by beating TNS, 1–0. 1985/86.-. Bangor were beaten 3–0 on aggregate. If you want to bet on the players, you should see who are the Bangor City top goal scorers and which players have a disciplinary problem with the the most yellow or red cards. “Owners” will come and go but the people remain. Teams of same strength are ND Adria Miren (1331.14) and Kurvin Vauhti (1330.86). In 1995 Bangor City retained the League of Wales championship and this time drew the Polish champions Widzew Łódź in the preliminary round of the UEFA Cup. Bangor City F.C. In addition, the City Director will be proactive with the communities, businesses and all stakeholders in Bangor, motivating and managing the council staff for the purpose of making the city attractive, safe and vibrant to live, work and invest in. [32] The FAW confirmed on 5 June that the club were unable to appeal against the FAW Panel's decision to place a transfer embargo on the club as the deadline for an appeal had lapsed - and as such the club was suspended from registering any professional players (or renewing current contracts) with immediate effect up to and including 31 December 2019. Back (l-r): Elen King, Louise Barlow, Nicky Davies, Siwan Elenid, Manon Lloyd-Williams, Keith Fearns (manager), Bev Bourner, Cheryl Foster. In 1994 as League of Wales Champions, Bangor City entered the UEFA Cup. Bradford City; Burnley; Cardiff City; Celtic; Chelsea; Dundee United; Everton; Fulham; Ipswich Town; Leeds United; Leicester City; Liverpool; Manchester City; Manchester United; Newcastle United; Newport County; Nottingham Forest; Queens Park Rangers; Rangers; TNS/The New Saints; Tottenham Hotspur; Watford; West Bromwich Albion; West Ham United; Wolverhampton Wdrs; Non-UK Clubs in Europe Kirsty Williams, Ailsa … “Remarkably, in their first foray into European competition, the 1962-63 Cup Winners’ Cup, Bangor City beat Napoli 2-0 at home, as a Cheshire league club. Association football club in Bangor, Wales, This article is about the football club in Wales. This tie brought together Norwegian Cup winners Fredrikstad - who had been relegated that season - and Bangor City who had been relegated a year earlier whislt reaching Wembley, but qualified for Europe after losing to Shrewsbury in The Welsh Cup Final. We are not disowning Bangor City FC or its history, the club is OURS, it belongs to the fans and local community. The first leg in Bangor was won 2–0 by Atlético. Bangor City Football Club's Official Facebook Page. In 1998 Bangor were back in the Cup Winners' Cup, having won the Welsh Cup under the management of Graeme Sharp. Share this Page. E-mail. They currently play in the Cymru North, the second level of the Welsh football league system, and host games at Nantporth. The Bangor community, at large, turned out in great numbers on Sunday (15th December) to support, what was again a very successful Christmas Market. The New Saints have had some wonderful times in European competition! The new stadium is away from the city centre, at the University's former Nantporth playing field near the Menai Strait. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Find out in which position is Bangor City in the latest world club ranking. In this series, we attempt to build Bangor City from the second tier in Wales, to the top of Welsh and European football! [26], In October 2018 the club' auditors, the accountancy firm Salisbury resigned, with a public letter citing 11 points of concern in relation to how the club's owners were managing the club's financial affairs. Bangor City F.C. The Citizens can now look forward to a European adventure as they join The New Saints, Connah’s Quay Nomads and Bala Town in qualifying for Europe. [39] On 16 August 2019, Bangor City won their appeal against the FAW in Birmingham and were reinstated the 21 points that were originally deducted from them in the 2018–19 Cymru Alliance season, a campaign they finished in fourth spot. [24], In June 2018 Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs issued up a second winding up petition against the club. Search for Europe flights on KAYAK now to find the best deal. In this series, we attempt to build Bangor City from the second tier in Wales, to the top of Welsh and European football! Bangor played their last match at Farrar Road, a 5–3 win over Prestatyn Town, on 27 December 2011 before moving to Nantporth. [38] However on 5 August of that year Bangor were suspended from playing competitive matches pending an arbitration hearing on 16 August following allegations that they fielded an ineligible player the previous season. [27] These concerns included gaps in the clubs' accounts, missing financial documents and around a lack adequate documentation received in relation to cash shares totalling £258,000. Fax. Bangor made it three Welsh Cup wins in a row in 2009–10 with a 3–2 success against Port Talbot in the Welsh Cup Final,[3] again held at Llanelli. A playoff had to be played, at Arsenal's Highbury Stadium, in London and AS Napoli won 2–1. Needing to fulfill their home fixtures in the league the club used the Bangor Cricket Club ground at Farrar Road. Formed in 2001, the Bangor City Football Club Supporters' Association (or BCFCSA) is independent of the club itself but its representatives are members of the management board,[56] giving the fans a voice in the running of Bangor City. In part 76, we're back with more transfer news from Bangor City, including a returning hero and some young stars. Łódź triumphed over Bangor City, winning 4–0 in Bangor and 1–0 in Łódź. In the away fixture, Bangor City were beaten 10–0 in the game and 13–0 on aggregate. The club's home colours have traditionally been royal blue shirts, royal blue shorts and royal blue socks, although over the years home colours have varied to include royal blue and yellow[2] and scarlet and Royal blue.[2]. Bangor City's Les Davies, Europe's best player (possibly) Credit: Photo: GETTY IMAGES. The club's first match was against Napoli of the Italian Serie A. Bangor did not compete again in Europe for 23 years until the 1985–86 seasonwhen they once again played in the European Cup Winn… [35] The FAW confirmed that at the meeting the appeal panel took the decision to adjourn the hearing until 24 June 2019, at which point the panel would be reconvened to consider the appeal submitted by the club. They lost 2-0 to the part-timers, who lay sixth in the then Cheshire League, and Bangor City became the first club in Wales to win in Europe. Les Davies, a 27-year-old winger who is a cult hero for his club Bangor City, has made it on to the 32-man list of players nominated for Uefa's best player in Europe award. However, visiting teams often protested about the condition of the playing area and the cramped conditions. Founded in 1876, Bangor City have been founder members of the North Wales Coast League, the Welsh National League, the North Wales Combination, the Welsh National League (North), the Northern Premier League, the Alliance Premier League and the League of Wales, as well as playing in the inaugural Welsh Cup. They were drawn to face Honka Espoo in the second qualifying round and were eliminated at the first hurdle losing 3–0 on aggregate. You can also follow us on Twitter @bangorcityfc info@bangorcityfc.com. City finishing third in the league, losing the Welsh Cup Final 3–1 after extra time to Prestatyn Town and then being defeated days later in the European playoffs by Bala Town. Between winning the Welsh Cup and playing their opponents, FC Haka, the manager and most of the team had left, so new manager John King had to put together a completely new side, a week before the start of the Welsh football season (and three-quarters of the way through the Finnish football season). In the return leg in Madrid, Bangor lost 1–0. The UEFA Champions League and Europa League draws will take place on 21 June. The new club, named Bangor 1876, were accepted into the Gwynedd League for the 2019/20 season.[59]. Hans Deunk. Bangor City have made a quartet of signings ahead of the new Cymru North season. Correct as of the end of the 2010–11 UEFA Europa League campaign. Bangor City's Les Davies has been nominated for Uefa's best player in Europe award. [14] Gary Taylor-Fletcher then became player-manager. Bangor City Squad. [20] Fellow criminal[21] Although convicted criminal[19] Stephen Vaughan Sr. was present at the launch of the new ownership, the new chairman Ivor Jenkins insisted that Vaughan – who is banned from being a company director – was not involved with running the club. Since the formation of the League of Wales in 1992. In the 2010–11 Europa League campaign, Bangor City were drawn against Honka Espoo. +44 (7818) 413 949. The association has been responsible for raising almost £70,000[57] for the club since its inception and regularly arranges travel for fans to away matches. In part 6, we face Llantwit Major in the Welsh League Cup, after a … The Farrar Road ground served as home to the club for many years afterwards and has hosted two Welsh Senior Cup Finals, in 1928 and 1953. They overcame the Finnish side in the Europa League second qualifying round with a 3–2 aggregate scoreline. Bangor City striker Les Davies stunned by Uefa's best player in Europe nomination ... was yesterday named as one of the contenders for the Best Footballer in Europe … Due to Wigan Athletic having installed crush barriers, Bangor missed out on promotion. The 2008–09 Welsh Cup success meant that Bangor participated in the inaugural Europa League competition at the start of the 2009–10 season. is a Welsh football club based in Bangor, Gwynedd, who currently play in the Cymru North, the second tier of organised football in Wales. It heralded a slide during which the side was in real danger of relegation for much of the season. The new club is a creative and positive solution for an ever-changing and precarious situation. Residential housing now stands on the site. Find out in which position is Bangor City in the latest world club ranking. [40], In September 2019 the club announced that VSM had sold their shares in the club to an Italian-based consortium headed up by Argentine musician Domenico Serafino. The club was also left facing a transfer embargo until 31 December 2019 and was facing a third winding up order from HMRC over further unpaid tax. They won their opening 15 games of the season, eventually winning their first league title in 16 years on the final day of the season. Bangor City Football Club | 338 followers on LinkedIn. City did not see regular European action until the formation of the League of Wales (now Welsh Premier League) in 1992. The first leg in Norway was a 1–1 draw, while the return leg in Bangor was a 0–0 draw, resulting in Bangor progressing to the second round on the "Away Goal Rule", where the club was drawn against the Spanish side Atlético Madrid. Bangor City v Napoli on September 5, 1962 - police clear pitch invasion after Bangor's first goal. Bangor City Hall 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401 Phone: 207.992.4200 Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Departments > Departments. Bangor ended the 2008–09 season with yet more silverware as they retained the Welsh Cup by defeating Aberystwyth Town 2–0 in a match held at Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli. In June 2016 it was announced that a Cheshire-based consortium[9] was to take over, promising large investment in the team, plus ground improvements. With the formation of the League of Wales in 1992 Bangor City were one of the Welsh sides playing in the English pyramid to transfer over - they finished in fifth place in the first season and then top in 93/94 which qualified them for the 94/95 UEFA Cup where they lost to Icelandic side IA Akranes and lost 1-4 on aggregate. [10] His departure in November 2016 due to his inability to commit to a full-time contract[11] paved the way for Ian Dawes. The club won back the Welsh Cup in 2008 defeating Llanelli 4–2 after extra time at Latham Park, Newtown. The Bangor City squad that competed in the Uefa Women’s Cup in Poland back in 2002.