Due to off-the-field problems currently being experienced by Grange Harlequins, the Crows will now face third division side Porthcawl Town at 14.00.

The venue for this friendly match remains the same, the University playing fields at Llanrumney. Click here for directions.

The unfortunate Grange Quins look set to quit the Welsh League due to a delay with their proposed new ground: the rebuilt Cardiff Athletics Stadium at Leckwith. It seems the stadium will not be ready until October leaving the Quins essentially homeless...

The Crows face UWIC in the first round of the 2008/09 Welsh Senior Cup, which is to be played on Saturday 13th of September.

Giant-killers Newport YMCA will face the winners of the preliminary round tie between Aberbargoed Buds and Cwmaman Institute.

£500 is the reward for clubs making it to the second round at least.

Full preliminary and first round draw here.

The Crows won their first pre-season friendly, recording a 4-2 victory over Newport Civil Service on Saturday afternoon.

Cwmbrân took an early lead with centre back Steve Arthur heading in from a crossed free-kick. The hosts were level before the break though, as they were awarded a penalty kick for a hand-ball offence. The spot kick was duly converted.

The Crows dominated the second half but didn't have things all their own way. Substitute Joey Carless made an immediate impact, tapping in from close range after good work down the right allowed Ricky Hodge to cross from the by-line.

Winger Lee Bishop fired the Crows further ahead before Newport pulled a goal back. However, the result was put beyond doubt when Bishop notched his second. A great run towards goal saw him beat two defenders before clipping the ball passed the advancing keeper.

Some goodnews for the hosts is that their appeal to win promotion to the Welsh League was won on Friday, so they'll be lining up in division three for the 2008/09 season.

Cwmbrân Town's next match is on Sunday the 20th versus Grange Harlequins, as the  Haverfordwest County match will have to be re-arranged.

The Crows kick-off their pre-season campaign this Saturday at Newport Civil Service’s Shannon Road ground.

With a new management team in place and an almost entirely new playing squad, this first outing is highly anticipated. Gary Proctor has cast his eye over 50+ players during pre-season training, and will look to finalise his squad over the coming matches.

Newport Civil Service are currently awaiting a verdict on their appeal to join the Welsh League third division after winning the Gwent County League Premier division last season. Having erected a stand - which Cwmbrân Town will help to open – they’re just waiting for the green light from the powers that be. We wish them the very best of luck.

Directions to the ground can be found here.

Kick-off is at 15.00.

Cwmbrân Town AFC will have a presence at this weekend's carnival and will once again be offering treats and prizes aplenty!

The CTAFC stall will stick with the winning formula of a Pick 'n' Mix sweets area and a multi-prize raffle. 

The more details see here.

CWMBRÂN TOWN AFC ARE OFFERING LOCAL BUSINESSES THE OPPORTUNITY OF BECOMING ONE OF THEIR OFFICIAL SPONSORS FOR THE 2008/09 SEASON FOR ONLY £75!

The sponsorship draw allows smaller businesses to compete with larger companies to have their name on the first team shirts, tracksuits and warming up tops.

Sponsorship Draw - What do I get for my £75?

* 10 Sponsorship draw tickets
* 2 tickets for a home league game including half time refreshments and an after match meal back at the club house
* Acknowledgement in the match day programme and on this website

The winning company of the sponsorship draw will have their company logo across the first team shirts (away shirts only), a full-page advert for the entire season as well as the company logo on the front of the programme, two season tickets valid for league matches, plus two free tickets to the Sportsman Evening in October.

Two runner up prizes are also on offer – company name/logo on:
(1) official club tracksuit – (2) official club warming up tops

THE DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE AT CWMBRÂN TOWN CLUB HOUSE ON SATURDAY 19th OF JULY 2008 @ 8.00PM, AND WILL BE DRAWN BY THE 1st TEAM MANAGER, GARY PROCTOR

All you need to do is contact Carolynn Purcell on 07727 198300, or via carolynn@purcell29.fsnet.co.uk, or fill out this form.

Unfortunately, the proposed friendly with Carmarthen Town has had to be put on hold until further notice.

More details on the friendly with Newport Civil Service is due shortly...

The Crows are one of ten lucky clubs that have received a bye into the second round of this season's Nathaniel Car Sales League Cup. The second round takes place on the 08/11/08, so we already have to re-arrange the league fixture that was due on that day - Afan Lido at home.

Torfaen neighbours Croesyceiliog and Cwmbrân Celtic were not as fortunate, drawing Britton Ferry and Monmouth Town respectively (both away).

Click here for the full draw.

Cwmbrân Town AFC will have a presence at this weekend's carnival and will be offering treats and prizes aplenty!

The CTAFC stall will consist of a Pick 'n' Mix sweets area for the young and the not-so-young who just love sweets! For those without a sweet tooth, there will be a multi-prize raffle in operation, where it will be difficult NOT to win a prize, as there'll be literally scores of prizes on offer! 

The details: 

When? Saturday 21st of June 2008.

Start time? 13.00 (Procession). 14.00 (Carnival)

Where? Cwmbrân Stadium.

What's on offer? Usual carnival items with floats and stalls. The Cwmbrân Town AFC stall will feature a Pick 'n' Mix sweets area, and a raffle area with food, drink, video games etc. up for grabs.

The Crows will again face Taff's Well on the opening weekend of the season (16/08), but this time it'll be at Cwmbrân Stadium. Three days later and the Crows will be involved in their first Gwent derby of the campaign when they travel to Newport YMCA.

A daunting August is in prospect, as the month is rounded off with clashes with three clubs expecting to challenge for the title: Dinas Powys (H), Aberaman (H), and Ton Pentre (A).

The Torfaen derbies with Croesyceiliog take place at Woodland Road on the 22/11/08 and at Cwmbrân Stadium on the 21/03/09; and we re-acquaint ourselves with Barry Town on the 15/11/08 (H) and the 14/03/09 (A).

The full list is on-line now.

The Crows will be helping Newport Civil Service open their new stand on Saturday the 12th of July, as they hope to make the step up to the Welsh League after winning the Gwent County League first division.

After this, the crows will travel to face WPL opposition in the form of Haverfordwest County on the 19th and WPL champions Llanelli on the 26th.

There are a few more fixtures in the pipe-line, including a home game before the season opener.

Cwmbrân Town AFC requires a suitable person to manage the newly developed Under 18s section, and a Fitness Coach for the forthcoming season.

See the Vacancies section for more details and contact information.

Official press release:

Cwmbrân Town AFC has parted company with first team manager Guillermo Ganet by mutual consent, with immediate effect.

Guillermo took over the hot seat at the beginning of the season. He appeared for Valencia in his playing days, and has since been involved with Welwyn Garden City, Kettering Town, Berkhamsted Town and UWIC amongst others, before landing at Cwmbrân Stadium.

He brought into the Welsh League some high quality players, and there has been a lot of skilful entertaining football played at Cwmbrân Stadium this season. However, as he and a lot of the players he signed were London based, the travelling involved had been harder than Mr Ganet had anticipated.

Cwmbrân Town chairman Mike Lewis said: "The club would like to place on the record its thanks to Guillermo for his contribution to Cwmbrân Town and wish him all the best for a successful future.”

Gary Proctor, who was recently appointed Director of Football, will take over the managers position.