Bryan Hughes says his Wrexham team are hurting after a run of five matches without a win which leaves them 16th in the Vanarama National League. The Dragons have earned only three points from a possible 15 and manager Hughes says: “It’s hurting everybody – the players, myself and fans.  “We are in a blip […]

The New Saints’ European odyssey looks dead and buried after they themselves were buried under an avalanche of goals in Bulgaria. The Welsh champions ran into red hot Ludogorets Razgard in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League qualifying round three clash against the Bulgarian champions – and lost 5-0. Already this summer their European road trip had taken them to Kosovo and Copenhagen, but in the searing heat of Bulgaria they were outclassed by a side that started with nine internationals from five different nations.

The New Saints require nothing less than a momentous comeback in the latest chapter of their summer 2019 European campaign, as they seek to overturn a first-leg deficit against FC Copenhagen tonight (6.45pm). Copenhagen flexed their muscles at Park Hall a week ago, recording a comfortable 2-0 win. The expectation is that the Danes will be even stronger back amidst their home surroundings, leaving Scott Ruscoe’s Saints with a considerable task ahead of them.

The New Saints 0, FC Copenhagen 2 Managers Scott Ruscoe and Stale Solbakken had differing views on a critical moment during the Uefa Champions League tie at Park Hall. The Danish visitors were 1-0 ahead when Austrian Alexander Harkam awarded a penalty against Cymru Premier League champions TNS on the hour. Defender Keston Davies was […]

by Matthew Burgess At 12/1 outsiders, The New Saints are going to need to an upset of Connah’s Quay proportions if they are to upset Danish Superliga champions FC Copenhagen in their first-leg tie at Park Hall this evening.  In the aftermath of the Nomads’ famous and soon-to-be folklore win over Kilmarnock, Saints’ own unlikely […]

By Matthew Burgess The New Saints were left stunned as FK Feronikeli made a sensational comeback to draw 2-2 – and deny the Welsh side what had seemed a certain first-leg victory in their Champions League clash. Second-half goals from Greg Draper and Aeron Edwards had put The New Saints in control of the home […]

If it’s early July, and most of the football world is heading back to pre-season training, then The New Saints must be playing in the Champions League. Their striker Greg Draper knows the storyline, but this time he wants a different ending, as Matthew Burgess reports. The Champions League qualifying rounds are familiar territory for Welsh Premier League champions The New Saints. This evening’s visit of Kosovan side Feronikeli marks their eighth successive season in the competition, and although it’s a well-trodden path, the club are yet to truly make their mark on the European stage.

The New Saints are going goal crazy during their pre-season build-up to European Champions League football. Manager Scott Ruscoe and his TNS players won 6-1 against fellow Welsh Premier League team Barry Town United at Jenner Park, taking their tally to 23 goals scored with two conceded in their first three fixtures. Kurtis Byrne (2), […]

Former Wales international Christian Edwards is preparing to drive a mammoth 1,000-plus miles to lead Cardiff Met’s challenge in Europe. Edwards will be on the road for around 20 hours making the round trip from Wales to Luxembourg, while fellow Met coaches and the players will be flying. “I’m petrified of flying,” admitted Met manager […]

Connah’s Quay boss Andy Morrison says his team must treat their remaining league fixtures as ‘cup finals’ as they attempt to wrestle the JD Welsh Premier League title from The New Saints.  The Nomads turn their attentions back to the title race and visit Caernarfon this evening (7.45) after reaching the JD Welsh Cup final last weekend.  “Every game feels like a cup final at this stage of the season and Friday night’s visit to Caernarfon will again be a huge game for the club,” said Morrison. 

  By Matthew Burgess The New Saints can edge closer towards retaining the JD Welsh Premier League title with a win over Bala Town tonight (7.45). Having comfortably defeated current leaders Connah’s Quay last time out, Saints will return back top of the table if they can maintain their rich vein of form. Scott Ruscoe’s […]

The New Saints 2, Cardiff Met University 1 Tomos Williams and James Parry scored the goals for TNS in their FAW Youth Cup semi-final against Cardiff Met University. Saints’ victory earns them a place in the final for the first time and they take on holders Swansea City with the date and venue to be […]