Barry Town United F.C.
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Barry | |||
Capacity | 3,500 (2,200 seated) | ||
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Manager | Steve Jenkins | ||
League | Adran Premier | ||
2023–24 | Adran Premier, 7th of 8 | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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Barry Town United Football Club (
History
Formation
Barry Town United's history dates back to 1892 when an association football team named Barry and Cadoxton District was formed in the area. During the early years, this side endured many upheavals, playing on five different grounds under various identities, including Barry Unionist Athletic, Barry United Athletic and Barry District. Players who featured during these years included
In November 1912, a meeting at The Windsor
On 6 September 1913, Barry played their first fixture; a Southern League match against Mid-Rhondda at Jenner Park. The game attracted 4,000 spectators, including 1,000 travelling supporters.
Fittingly, the new team would register a surprise, albeit merited, victory, with Barry's Ralph Isherwood scoring the very first goal at
The ensuing two seasons would see
Southern League success
The 1920–21 season ranks as one of the finest in Barry's history, as they surprised many by becoming champions of the Southern League's Welsh section. The achievement was all the more impressive when considering the small Barry squad played over 100 matches in all competitions during the course of the season. Competing simultaneously in both the Welsh and Western League, the Barry board gave priority to Southern League fixtures, swayed by aspirations of joining the new English Third Division.
Inspired by
Barry retained membership of the Southern League for more than 60 years – their highest finish being fourth in the 1930s. Among the notable players of the era were Johnny Gardner (with over 500 appearances),
FA Cup and Welsh Cup glory
At the end of the 1920s, a crowd of 6,000 at
Football again took a backseat in 1939, with the eruption of World War II . Barry's Chris Mason would be captured as a prisoner of war during the conflict, though would return to Jenner Park to resume his career afterwards; entertaining spectators thrilled by the adventures of players such as Derek Tapscott (who would later sign for Arsenal), celebrated striker Stan Richards and Gwilym 'Cannonball' Cain.
In the
In May 1955, following a 1–1 draw at the Racecourse in Wrexham, Barry beat Chester City 4–3 at Ninian Park to lift the Welsh Cup for the first time. Former Chelsea right-wing Charlie Dyke scored the winner, a dramatic late free-kick to take the cup back to Barry.
1960s, 1970s and 1980s
In the late 1950s, a host of Scandinavian stars made their way to Jenner Park, and dazzled Barry football enthusiasts with their skill. Among their number were Finland's Hannu Kankkonen and
During this period, the club embarked on an overseas tour, playing three games in Malta in 1960 against
1961 saw another big match as
In 1982, Barry would leave the Southern League, focusing on Welsh League competition and winning six Welsh League titles before the decade's end; thanks in no small part to the goals of striker Steve Williams. The most significant match of the decade though came on 17 November 1984, as 3,850 crammed into Jenner Park to see Barry vs
Exile and return
After insufficient floodlighting had stopped the club being able to compete in the Southern League for most of the 1980s, the tail end of the decade saw the necessary ground improvements to support a return to England. Barry entered the league's Midland Division and would consistently finish in the top six, yet were denied the opportunity to field a reserve XI in the Welsh League as they had done previously.
The creation of the
Decade of dominance
Barry's return to Jenner Park would spark the side's most successful period, as they earned immediate promotion to the top flight and a unique quadruple of Welsh League championship, Welsh League Cup, FAW Trophy and Welsh Cup (for the first time since 1955).
The latter was one of the Town's most famous achievements, as they upset
After one season in the
1996 saw the club create history as the first
Following victory in Latvia over
A memorable all-British tie with Scottish Premier League side Aberdeen was their reward and, after losing 3–1 to Roy Aitken's side at Pittodrie, the Welshmen were held to a pulsating 3–3 draw at a rain-swept Jenner Park; exiting the cup in thrilling fashion before a crowd of over 6,000.
On the domestic scene, Barry were all-conquering, clinching a first treble of
1999 saw Barry become the first
Then, in the
Decline and turmoil
The golden era would not last forever, and the continual challenge of securing enough prize money to sustain their high standards set would eventually catch up with those running the club. After chairperson and backer Paula O' Halloran stood aside, former
In the summer of 2003, the club went into administration and the professional squad would quickly disintegrate. An interim management team was appointed, together with an amateur squad drawn primarily from local side N & M Construction of the
Fan-led fightback
While chaos reigned off the field for much of the decade, the roots of recovery began to grow in 2007, with the appointment of new manager Gavin Chesterfield. Chesterfield led Barry to promotion in 2008, with the hope that a winning run of form in the second tier would see the club's dwindling support return. After stumbling early on, Barry enjoyed a 21-match unbeaten streak and finished the season a credible third. Nevertheless, the team's achievements were continually overshadowed by events behind the scenes.
In December 2008, a crisis meeting at Jenner Park saw supporters come forward to pledge their commitment to operating the first team (forming a new company for this purpose), to allow Lovering to focus on finding a buyer. In one of a number of close calls, the club appeared on the verge of being sold in 2010, when businessman Clayton Jones appeared to strike a deal. However, this fell through at the eleventh hour, scuppering a plan to bring in Wales international
Undeterred, 2010 saw the Stand Up For Barry campaign launch, using new social media platforms such as Twitter to spread news of the club's plight with a wider online audience. The resulting support from across the football community proved an invaluable asset as supporters strived to keep the club alive.
Shortly after the close of the 2010–11 season, Lovering announced his fresh intent of withdrawing the first team from higher league competition. To prevent this, the Barry Town Supporters' Committee (BTSC) took complete control of all football and its funding; resulting in what became known to some supporters as the 'DIY Football' era. In the months that followed, the rejuvenated, fan-run Barry set-up enjoyed their most successful
2012 marked the 100th anniversary of the club's
In March 2013, following wins against
Survival and resurgence
On 7 May 2013, Lovering withdrew the senior team from the
There appeared hope for beleaguered Barry as second meeting was arranged for July 2013 at Maesmawr Hall in Caersws to hear new evidence as why the team should be able to continue on. At this second gathering, 15 of the FAW Councillors voted against discussing Barry's future, thus concluding the meeting in no more than five minutes and at considerable expense. Notably, it emerged that this decision went against the recommendations of the FAW's own Domestic Committee and legal team.
With their immediate and long-term future unclear, Barry began their pre-season with wins at
Eventually, a
In the years that have followed, Barry would win two consecutive league titles, reclaiming their place in the second tier, while continuing to develop as a club, on and off the pitch. Today, the club competes at senior, development, youth and junior levels, along with various ladies' teams and pan disability sides in the over and under-16 age groups. In the 2016–17 season, the first team reached the final of Welsh League Cup for the first time since 2001, becoming only the second side from outside the national top flight to achieve this feat since the competition was expanded several years prior. In April 2017, the club secured its return to the Welsh Premier as champions of the Welsh Football League, continuing this remarkable revival.
On Saturday 6 April 2019, a remarkable 5–2 victory at Bala Town, coupled with a 6–0 win for The New Saints away against Newtown, ensured Barry would finish at least third in the 2018–19 JD Cymru Premier and qualify for the preliminary round of the UEFA Europa League. This marked a remarkable transformation for the club, qualifying for European competition for the first time since winning the JD Cymru Premier in the 2002–03 season.
A second European appearance in as many years would follow, as Barry travelled to the
On 25 July 2023, Kendall resigned as manager after just nine months in charge, despite signing a two-year contract with the club following their promotion back to the Cymru Premier.[4] Kendall would be replaced by former Wales international defender Steve Jenkins.
Colours
For many decades, Barry wore green as their primary colour – thought to be due to officials securing the club's first kit from
Two of the club's most memorable home strips are the
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Stadium
Jenner Park occupies the space of land between Gladstone Road and Barry Road in central Barry and has been the setting for the evolution of Barry's senior football club for more than 100 years.
Named after the Jenner family who had gifted the land, the ground was built by the Barry football enthusiasts for their representative side to compete at the highest possible level and was completed between the landmark meeting of 1912 and the opening fixture of 1913–14.
Among the most notable Barry matches played at Jenner Park have been European ties, domestic cup finals, major semi-finals and quarter-finals, FA Cup fixtures, televised matches, testimonials, high-scoring thrillers and friendlies against high-profile opposition.
Comprised initially of two wooden stands, popular bank terracing was added in 1923 and floodlights added in the 1940s, allowing Jenner Park to host Wales' first floodlit football match between Barry and
During the 1980s, the local council rebuilt Jenner Park, installing a synthetic running track, a new all-seater stand and improved floodlights.
To bring
Recent years have seen the addition of a special viewing area for wheelchair users in the grandstand (known colloquially as the 'Old Stand'), accessible via the stadium's Devon Avenue entrance. Meanwhile, October 2015 saw work completed on a new, state-of-the-art
Current squad
- As of 21 January 2024[5]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Technical staff
Position | Name |
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Manager | Steve Jenkins |
Coach | Mike Cosslett |
Coach | Damian Flynn |
Coach | Lawrence Badman |
Kitman | Matthew Case |
Notable former players
For all players with a Wikipedia article see Category:Barry Town United F.C. players.
Championships
Welsh League Division One / Cymru South (10)
1926–27, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1988–89, 1993–94, 2016–17, 2022-23
Welsh League Division Two (3)
1951–52, 1957–58, 2014–15
Welsh League Division Three (1)
2013–14
Southern League, Welsh Section (1)
1920–21
Championship seasons
Season | League | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Manager | Goalkeeper(s) | Top Goalscorer |
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1920–21 | Southern League | 20 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 12 | +23 | 30 | Syd Beaumont | Bill Bowen | Bill Sanders |
1982–83 | Welsh League Division One | 34 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 103 | 35 | +68 | 55 | Alan Harrington | John Macey | Steve Williams |
1983–84 | Welsh League Division One | 30 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 85 | 24 | +61 | 47 | Les Dickerson | Matt Simpson | Steve Williams |
1984–85 | Welsh League Division One | 32 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 91 | 29 | +62 | 71 | Les Dickerson | Trevor Nott | Steve Williams |
1985–86 | Welsh League Division One | 32 | 23 | 9 | 0 | 84 | 26 | +58 | 78 | Richie Morgan | Trevor Nott | Martin Goldsmith |
1986–87 | Welsh League Division One | 32 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 81 | 20 | +61 | 83 | Richie Morgan | Chris Sander | Martin Goldsmith |
1988–89 | Welsh League Division One | 32 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 20 | +76 | 88 | Mel Donovan | Chris Sander | Paul Evans |
1993–94 | Welsh League Division One | 34 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 94 | 28 | +66 | 85 | Andy Beattie | Steve Morris | Dai Withers |
1995–96 |
League of Wales | 40 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 92 | 23 | +69 | 97 | Paul Giles | Mark Ovendale | Paul Hunter |
1996–97 |
League of Wales | 40 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 129 | 26 | +103 | 105 | Gary Barnett | Mark Ovendale | Tony Bird |
1997–98 |
League of Wales | 38 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 134 | 31 | +103 | 104 | Gary Barnett | Mark Ovendale | Eifion Williams |
1998–99 |
League of Wales | 32 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 82 | 23 | +59 | 76 | Gary Barnett | Dave Wells | Eifion Williams |
2000–01 |
League of Wales | 34 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 84 | 30 | +54 | 77 | Peter Nicholas | Lee Kendall/Tony Tucker | Jamie Moralee |
2001–02 |
League of Wales | 34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 82 | 29 | +53 | 77 | Kenny Brown |
David Forde/Simon Rayner | Jamie Moralee |
2002–03 |
Welsh Premier League | 34 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 84 | 26 | +58 | 83 | Kenny Brown |
Abi Baruwa | Jamie Moralee |
2013–14 | Welsh League Division Three | 36 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 116 | 29 | +87 | 90 | Gavin Chesterfield | Dan Bradley | Jordan Cotterill |
2014–15 | Welsh League Division Two | 30 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 77 | 32 | +45 | 72 | Gavin Chesterfield | Dan Bradley | TJ Nagi |
2016–17 | Welsh League Division One | 30 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 69 | 18 | +51 | 66 | Gavin Chesterfield | Mike Lewis | Nagi/Drew Fahiya |
2022-23 | Cymru South | 30 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 78 | 25 | +53 | 78 | Lee Kendall | Mike Lewis | Kayne McLaggon |
Championship play-offs
Season | Competition | Date | Country | Club | Score | Scorers | Attendance | Venue |
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1920–21 | Southern League | 22/09/21
19/10/21 |
Brighton & Hove Albion
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1–1
1–2 |
Sanders
Beaumont |
2,000
Unknown |
Millwall
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This match pitted the winners of the Southern League's English and Welsh sections against each other to determine an overall champion.
Cups
- Welsh Cup (6)
- 1954–55, 1993–94, 1996–97, 2000–01, 2001-02, 2002–03
- League of Wales Cup (4)
- 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000
- FAW Trophy (1)
- 1993–94
- Welsh League Cup (6)
- 1934–35, 1946–47, 1978–79, 1982–83, 1986–87, 1993–94
- South Wales Senior Cup (15)
- 1925–26, 1926–27, 1937–38, 1938–39, 1952–53, 1953–54, 1958–59, 1959–60, 1965–66, 1975–76, 1977–78, 1983–84, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1991–92
- West Wales Senior Cup (1)
- 1927–28
- Welsh Blood Service Cup, National (1)
- 2022-23
- Welsh Blood Service Cup, Southern (1)
- 2022-23
Cup finals
Season | Competition | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Attendance | Venue |
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1926–27 | South Wales Senior Cup | 02/05/27 | Ebbw Vale
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4–0 | Brittan (2), Cowie (2, 1P) | Unknown | Barry |
1927–28 | West Wales Senior Cup | Unknown | Swansea Town | 3–0 | Condon, Brown, B. Davies | Unknown | Barry |
1929–30 | Welsh League Cup | 28/04/30 | Llanelly
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0–1 | N/A | Unknown | Barry |
1934–35 | Welsh League Cup | Unknown | Gelli Colliery | 2–0 | Unknown | Unknown | Treorchy |
1935–36 | South Wales Senior Cup | 09/05/36 | Swansea Town | 3–0 | Whitlow (2), Carless | 4,500 | Barry |
1937–38 | South Wales Senior Cup | 07/05/38 | Lovells Athletic
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3–0 | Carless (2), W. Jones | 3,000 | Barry |
1938–39 | South Wales Senior Cup | 03/05/39 | Swansea Town | 2–0 | Carless, Green | 4,000 | Barry |
1946–47 | Welsh League Cup | 05/10/46 | Milford United | 1–0 | Clayton | Unknown | Haverfordwest |
1952–53 | South Wales Senior Cup | 09/05/53 | Cardiff City | 3–0 | Richards, Tapscott, Dyke | 4,500 | Barry |
1953–54 | South Wales Senior Cup | 08/05/54 | Tonyrefail | 7–0 | Dyke (2), Allen, Powell, Foxton, Richards, Bright | 2,600 | Barry |
1954–55 | Welsh Cup | 15/05/55
19/05/55 |
Chester City | 1–1
4–3 (R) |
Niblett
Niblett (2), Goodfellow, Dyke |
6,766
8,450 |
Wrexham
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1958–59 | South Wales Senior Cup | 09/05/59 | Gwynfi Welfare | 3–2 | Sheffield (2), Bowkett | Unknown | Ton Pentre |
1959–60 | South Wales Senior Cup | 07/05/60
29/08/60 |
Ton Pentre | 2–2 (A)
1–0 (H) |
Sheffield, Loader | Unknown
Unknown |
Ton Pentre
Barry |
1965–66 | South Wales Senior Cup | 23/08/66
07/09/66 |
Abergavenny
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3–2 (A)
2–0 (H) |
Clark (2), Watkins
Curtin, Bright |
Unknown
Unknown |
Abergavenny
Barry |
1975–76 | South Wales Senior Cup | 27/04/76
03/05/76 |
Ferndale Athletic | 1–1 (H)
2–1 (A) |
D. Batt
Evans (2) |
Unknown
Unknown |
Barry |
1976–77 | South Wales Senior Cup | 16/05/77
23/05/77 |
Merthyr Tydfil | 3–3 (H)
1–2 (A) |
Ayres, D. Batt, Smith
Ayres |
Unknown
Unknown |
Barry |
1977–78 | South Wales Senior Cup | 15/05/78
18/05/78 |
Cardiff City | 2–0 (H)
2–0 (A) |
D. Batt, Hancock
D. Batt, Ayres |
Unknown
Unknown |
Barry |
1978–79 | Welsh League Cup | Unknown | Pontllanfraith | 0–0 AET* | N/A | Unknown | Ton Pentre |
1982–83 | Welsh League Cup | 24/03/83 | Merthyr Tydfil | 2–1 | Green, Griffiths | Unknown | Bridgend |
1983–84 | South Wales Senior Cup | 30/04/84
05/05/84 |
Ton Pentre | 7–1 (H)
2–1 (A) |
Redwood (3P), Foley (2), McNeil, Griffiths
Redwood (P), Smith |
Unknown
Unknown |
Barry
Ton Pentre |
1986–87 | Welsh League Cup | 30/04/87 | AFC Cardiff
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2–0 | Waddle, Giles | Unknown | Maesteg |
1986–87 | South Wales Senior Cup | 18/05/87
21/05/87 |
Ton Pentre | 2–0 (N)
2–1 (A) |
Sullivan, Randall
Dowd, Smith |
Unknown
Unknown |
Cardiff
Ton Pentre |
1987–88 | Welsh League Cup | 07/04/88 | Bridgend Town
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0–2 | N/A | Unknown | Ton Pentre |
1987–88 | South Wales Senior Cup | 07/05/88
14/05/88 |
Cardiff City | 3–0 (H)
2–1 (A) |
Davies (2), Preece
Davies, Pontin |
Unknown
Unknown |
Barry
Cardiff |
1988–89 | Welsh League Cup | 09/05/89 | Haverfordwest County
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0–3 | N/A | Unknown | Ebbw Vale |
1991–92 | South Wales Senior Cup | 06/05/92 | Maesteg Park | 2–1 | Ph. Evans, R. John | 210 | Bridgend |
1993–94 | FAW Trophy | 07/05/94 | Aberaman Athletic
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2–1 | Sanderson, Threlfall | Unknown | Porth
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1993–94 | Welsh Cup | 15/05/94 | Cardiff City | 2–1 | D'Auria, Hough | 16,000 | Cardiff |
1993–94 | Welsh League Cup | 17/05/94 | Treowen Stars | 4–1 | Wimbleton (2), Sanderson (2) | Unknown | Bridgend |
1995–96 | Welsh Cup | 19/05/96 | Llansantffraid
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3–3 AET** | Lloyd, Pike, Bird | 3,500 | Cardiff |
1996–97 | League of Wales Cup | 10/05/97 | Bangor City
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2–2 AET* | Ryan (2) | 1,000 | Aberystwyth
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1996–97 | Welsh Cup | 18/05/97 | Cwmbran Town
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2–1 | Griffith (2) | 1,590 | Cardiff |
1997–98 | League of Wales Cup | 04/05/97 | Bangor City | 1–1 AET* | Jones (P)
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1,000 | Bangor
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1998–99 | League of Wales Cup | 03/05/99 | Caernarfon Town
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3–0 | Jones (3)
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Unknown | Aberystwyth |
1998–99 | FAW Premier Cup | 23/05/99 | Wrexham
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2–1 | Perry, Barrow | 3,142 | Wrexham
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1999–00 | League of Wales Cup | 01/05/00 | Bangor City | 6–0 | Jones , P. Evans, Perry (2), Ja. Jenkins
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Unknown | Aberystwyth |
2000–01 | League of Wales Cup | 07/05/01 | Caersws
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0–2 | N/A | 820 | Aberystwyth |
2000–01 | Welsh Cup | 25/05/01 | TNS
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2–0 | Moralee, Lloyd | 1,022 | Wrexham |
2001–02 | Welsh Cup | 05/05/02 | Bangor City | 4–1 | Moralee (2), French, Flynn | 2,560 | Aberystwyth |
2002–03 | Welsh Cup | 11/05/03 | Cwmbran Town | 2–2 AET* | Phillips
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852 | Llanelli
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2016–17 | League of Wales Cup | 21/01/17 | The New Saints
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0–4 | N/A | 1,116 | Cardiff |
2022-23 | WBS Cup, Southern | 10/04/23 | Briton Ferry Llansawel
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1-0 | Press | 926 | Trefelin |
2022-23 | WBS Cup, National | 29/04/23 | Colwyn Bay | 6-0 | Greening, Graham, McLaggon, K. Jones, McDonald, A. Lewis | 157 | Newtown |
Awards
- BBC Wales Sport Team of the Year
- 1996
European competition
Barry have played 27 competitive games in European club competitions; in the
Season | Competition | Round | Date | Country | Club | Score | Scorers | Attendance | City/Town |
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1994–95 | European Cup Winners' Cup | Q | 11/08/94
25/08/94 |
Žalgiris Vilnius
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0–1
0–6 |
N/A
N/A |
1,914
2,900 |
Cardiff | |
1996–97 | UEFA Cup
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1Q | 17/07/96
24/07/96 |
Dinaburg | 0–0
2–1 |
N/A
Pike, T. Evans |
2,500
2,250 |
Barry | |
2Q | 06/08/96
20/08/96 |
Budapest Vasutas
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1–3
3–1* |
T. Evans
Pike (P), O' Gorman, C. Evans |
2,000
2,500 |
Budapest
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1R | 10/09/96
24/09/96 |
Aberdeen | 1–3
3–3 |
Jones
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13,500
6,500 |
Aberdeen
Barry | |||
1997–98 | UEFA Champions League | 1Q | 23/07/97
30/07/97 |
Dynamo Kyiv
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0–2
0–4 |
N/A
N/A |
12,000
2,380 |
Kyiv
Barry | |
1998–99 | UEFA Champions League | 1Q | 22/07/98
29/07/98 |
Dynamo Kyiv
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0–8
1–2 |
N/A | 11,800
890 |
Kyiv
Barry | |
1999–00
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UEFA Champions League | 1Q | 13/07/99
21/07/99 |
Valletta | 0–0
2–3 |
N/A
Sloan (2) |
2,005
2,996 |
Barry | |
2000–01 | UEFA Cup | Q | 10/08/00
24/08/00 |
Boavista
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0–2
0–3 |
N/A
N/A |
3,039
1,372 |
Oporto
Barry | |
2001–02 | UEFA Champions League | 1Q | 11/07/01
18/07/01 |
FK Shamkir
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2–0
1–0 |
York, French
Phillips
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1,992
7,000 |
Barry | |
2Q | 25/07/01
01/08/01 |
FC Porto | 0–8
3–1 |
N/A
Phillips, Flynn , Lloyd (P)
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55,000
2,377 |
Oporto
Barry | |||
2002–03 | UEFA Champions League | 1Q | 17/07/02
24/07/02 |
Skonto Riga
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0–5
0–1 |
N/A
N/A |
3,500
1,507 |
Riga
Barry | |
2003–04 | UEFA Champions League | 1Q | 16/07/03
23/07/03 |
Vardar Skopje
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0–3
2–1 |
N/A | 5,000
1,400 |
Skopje
Barry | |
2019–20 | UEFA Europa League | PR | 27/06/19
05/07/19 |
Cliftonville | 0–0
0–4 |
N/A
N/A |
2,106
1,946 |
Cardiff | |
2020–21 | UEFA Europa League | PR | 20/08/20 | NSÍ Runavík | 1–5 | McLaggon | 0 | Toftir |
FA Cup qualification
The club competed regularly in the
Season | Date | Round | Country | Club | Score | Scorers | Attendance |
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1929–30 | 30/11/29
04/12/29 |
1 | Dagenham Town | 0–0
1–0 |
N/A
Jones |
Unknown
6,000 | |
14/12/29 | 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion
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1–4 | Ward | Unknown | ||
1934–35 | 24/11/35 | 1 | Northampton Town
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0–1 | N/A | 5,327 | |
1951–52 | 24/11/52 | 1 | Newport County
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0–4 | N/A | 11,844 | |
1961–62 | 04/11/62
07/11/62 |
1 | Queen's Park Rangers
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1–1
0–7 |
Sheffield
N/A |
7,000
11,328 | |
1984–85 | 17/11/84 | 1 | Reading
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1–2 | Love | 3,850 |
Team records
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High-scoring matches
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Hall of Fame
The club's Hall of Fame was established by the Barry Town Supporters Committee in the 2011–12 season to celebrate the achievements of past players, managers and other influential figures. Further additions are set to be made each year.
Year | Name | Position | Significant achievements | Years of service | Other notable clubs |
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2012–13 | Chris Mason | Defender |
A POW in WW2, amassed 400+ appearances either side of war. | 1937–1951 | |
2012–13 | Ashley Griffiths | Defender |
22-year association, appearances in finals, Europe and FA Cup | 1973–2005 | Bristol Rovers
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2014–15 | James Wightman | Captain | First club captain and decorated victim of World War I. | 1913-14 | |
2012–13 | Neil O' Halloran | Various | Player, boss and chairman, launched an era of success | 1958–1996 | Cardiff City
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2012–13 | Charlie Dyke | Right-wing | Welsh Cup winner in 1955, associated with club forty years on. | 1951–1964 | Chelsea |
2012–13 | The Batt Brothers | Various | John/"Percy" and Richard/"Dicky", the club's most famous siblings. | 1972–1980 | Merthyr Tydfil |
2012–13 | Bill Bowen | Goalkeeper |
Goalkeeper, manager and secretary in inaugural era of success. | 1919–1927 | |
2012–13 | Derek Tapscott | Forward | Barry-born Welsh international who found fame with Arsenal. | 1949–1953 | Cardiff City
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2011–12 | Bill Jones | Manager |
Manager in the golden 1950s, played before and after war. | 1934–1953 | Worcester City
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2011–12 | Mark Ovendale | Goalkeeper | Record-setting keeper, 1000+ league minutes without conceding. | 1995–1998, 2003 | Luton Town
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2011–12 | Eifion Williams | Forward | Record signing, dynamic first Champions League goalscorer. | 1997, 1999 | Hartlepool United
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2011–12 | Fred Whitlow | Forward | Three stints, with two-season spell of 13 hat-tricks and 100+ goals. | 1922–23, 24–25, 35–37 | Exeter City
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2011–12 | Ernie Carless | Forward | Barry-born footballer and cricketer, played in four decades. | 1929–1953 | Plymouth Argyle
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2011–12 | Dai Ward | Forward | Top marksman for eight seasons with over 300 goals. | 1926–1935 | Cardiff City, Newport County
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2011–12 | Johnny Gardner | Defender | 500+ appearances, including in FA Cup first and second rounds. | 1921–1932 | |
2011–12 | Clive Ayres | Forward | Goalscorer. 46 goals in one season and three straight hat-tricks. | 1972–1978 | Cheltenham Town
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2011–12 | Basil Bright | Manager |
One-man dynasty as player/coach, signed many key players. | 1951, 1952–67, 1971–78 | Tottenham Hotspur
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2011–12 | Stan Richards | Forward | 130 goals in 174 outings, set scoring records everywhere. | 1952–1955 | Swansea City
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2011–12 | Gwilym Cain | Forward | Dubbed 'Cannonball' for penalty prowess, scored over 150 goals. | 1947–1956, 1960 | Haverfordwest County
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2011–12 | Stanley Cowie | Defender | Key part of Barry's only Southern League title-winning side. | 1920–1927 | Exeter City
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2012–13 | Steve Williams | Forward | Trophy-winning goalscorer, netting 166 times in 230 appearances. | 1982–85, 89–90, 94–95 | Bideford
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2012–13 | Gary Barnett | Manager |
Player-manager for European wins, brought passing philosophy | 1996–99 | Coventry City, Fulham
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2012–13 | Gary Lloyd | Defender | Free-kick specialist, with European appearances and Wales call-up | 1994–2003 | Carmarthen Town
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2012–13 | Ken Gully | Forward | Prolific Barry goalscorer in Welsh and English leagues alike. | 1960–65 | Kettering Town
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2012–13 | Mike Cosslett | Defender | Defender and coach, 40+-year association with the club. | 1974– | Aberystwyth Town , Weymouth
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2012–13 | Bobby Smith | Midfielder |
True clubman, over 500+ outings across a 20-year stint. | 1975–94 | |
2013–14 | Billy Jennings | Manager |
First Barrian to be capped for Wales, managed Barry twice. | 1930–49 | Cardiff City
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2013–14 | Derek Redwood | Defender | All-time leading penalty taker, won much silverware in the 1980s. | 1980s | |
2016–17 | George Green | Defender | International, Wembley goalscorer, first Welshman to play in Spain. | 1930s | Charlton Athletic
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2022–23 | Idris Niblett | Forward |
Town's only Barry-born Welsh Cup Final goalscorer, netting three in 1955. | 1951-1962 | Hereford United
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2017–18 | Dan Bradley | Goalkeeper | Goalkeeper, Barry's all-time record Welsh League appearance holder. | 2006–2017 |
Other information
- The paperback book The Linnets – An Illustrated, Narrative History of Barry Town AFC, 1888–1993 by Jeff McInery was published in 1993, and is available locally.
- A number of fanzinesdevoted to the club have been published, including The Unofficial Programme, 38 Hours From Vilnius, Yma O Hyd and Keep It Going, Cohen.
External links
References
Citations
- ^ "Battered Barry ship eight". Guardian. 25 July 2001. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "Clockwatch: FC Porto 8–0 Barry Town". BBC Sport. 25 July 2001. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "Barry show pride to sink Porto". BBC Sport. 2 August 2001. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ Kendall leaves Barry Town United, broradio.fm, 25 July 2023
- ^ "Squad". Barry Town United F.C. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
Bibliography
- McInery, Jeff (1993). The Linnets – An Illustrated, Narrative History of Barry Town AFC, 1888–1993. Nomad Books. ISBN 9780952284604.
- Grandin, Terry (1998). Red Dragons in Europe, 1961–1998 – A Complete Record. Desert Island Books. ISBN 1-874287-01-5.