Back Row: Rob Pearce, Steve Dyer, Mark Hopkins, Ian Broad, Jamie O'Keeffe, Kyle Jacob, John Mann, Craig Whitehouse, Jason Jones, Josh Granelli, Steve Griffiths,
Steve Agnew, Jo, Matthew Ellis, Gareth Dyer, Michael Evans
Front Row: Billy (mascot) Steve Binding, Ian Thomas, David Jones, Lee Driscoll, Neil Morgan, Martyn King, Dai Shepard, Mark Lloyd, Jack Morgan (mascot)
With the international break from the league fixtures this weekend Graig FC have organised a friendly against South Wales Senior League side and old rivals Hopkinstown FC.
Kick Off is 2pm at Hopkinstown cricket club. Meeting time to be arranged.
This weeks training starts with some fitness at Sardis Road Car Park starting at 7.30pm followed by an hour up at the astro turf.
A new feature has been added to the website that allows users to get directions from any club in the SWAL Division 2 to any other club in the SWAL Division 2, these directions will also be highlighted on a map.
This feature will allow users to view the location of all SWAL Division 2 clubs and even a birds eye view of the ground (change map to satellite and zoom in).
Click Here to view directions or it can also be found under the 'other' link on the menu.
The Graig was formed in 1980 and started their fledgling career as Maesycoed Vics under the chairmanship of Mikey Moore who has stayed Chairman until the present day. Alwyn Wilcox overseen the secretarial work and ran the side as a player manager in those days, and the early days were a bit of a struggle. The junior teams then elevated a lot of young players to the senior team, John Mann, Steve Binding, Jonathan Glass,Mark Hopkins, Huw Barrett, Stephen Davies and Ashley Jones to name a few were bled alongside Derek and Wayne Gooch, Gynta Kosteira, Jeff Evans, Mikey Hunt and Mikey Hughes. The Graig then brought in their own Roman Abramovich in the form of Gerald Selby and the name changed to Graig Metals. From here the Metals started to become noticed. A Ponty league division 2 title in 1992 and a cup final loss to Rhydyfelin put the Graig on the footballing map.

A first Pontypridd league title (unbeaten) in 1995 under the stewardship of 'The Gull' Terry Jones and the rock that is Alwyn Wilcox lofted the Metals into the dizzy heights of the South Wales senior league. A couple of barren seasons saw the Metals relegated back to the Pontypridd league. From here the club went from strength to strength. Clive Mansell had taken over the reigns and a new era was about to begin. The youngsters from yesteryear were now experienced footballers and along with a bit more experience in Neil Morgan, Matthew Ellis and Carl Harris, coupled with the signings of a few more youngsters in Anthony Solly, Chris Solly and Dewi Frelford ensured that The Metals completed an unprecedented Millenium Treble. League title (again unbeaten) The Horniman Bowl and The Greyhound Cup. Scoring 226 goals in aseason and conceding only 30 was the catalyst for this success. This pushed the Graig into the South Wales Amateur League.
Early days in the Amateur league were good for the Graig. Finishing 4th in their first two season in division 2, after leading the league both times after Christmas. But, as the legs got older and the younger players failed to develop the club suffered again. A merger with local team the 'Castle Ivor' changed the name to 'Graig Castle Ivor' but the relationship failed to blossom. Abramovich (Gerald Selby) had gone and the side were about to struggle. Two poor seasons came and went and the Graig Castle Ivor merged again. Graig FC who were under the stewardship of Shane Leyshon and John Mann took over the reigns and along with a handful of players from Graig Castle Ivor formed the team that will be competing for honours for the current season. With fantastic facilities, an excellent backroom set-up and a lot of young blood within the ranks. With a new secretary in Mike Evans and manager Neil Morgan, Graig FC are looking to get back to, and better the glory days of yesteryear.
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Are you looking for a cost effective way of marketing your business that also supports our local community? This could be the answer for you.
Graig FC are seeking the assistance of local companies, organisations, suppliers interested in helping the club provide the infrastructure to push on in the South Wales Amatuer League.
Potential sponsors are invited to come along to one of our matches at Ynysangharad Park and see for yourself the excellent facilities and experience the great atmosphere we have within the club.
Graig FC has sponsorship packages for everyone, these include:
If you wish to take this opportunity to support the club in its endeavour to provide the best facilities possible for the local community, both on and off the pitch, please contact Mike Evans (details on contact us page) or by using our contact us form
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