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| Welshpool deny rumours of demise |
| Thursday 12 August 2010 |
 WELSHPOOL coach Benji Evans has insisted rumours of the club's demise are wide of the mark on the eve of the new Huws Gray Alliance season.And the newly-appointed head coach says he plans to return happier days to Maesydre. "We have some committed people both on and off the pitch and I believe it can help move Welshpool forward," says Evans, who has joined Graham Evans at the helm in place of Huw Griffiths and Terry Ingram. Off the pitch the club has also re-organised with Michael Dawkins unveiled as chairman in the summer with son Nigel his vice chairman. “For many years Technogroup Welshpool have been a club which have finished in the top half of the Welsh Premier and competed against some of the best teams in Wales," he added. “Due to the re-structure of Welsh football, Technogroup Welshpool find themselves in the Huws Gray Alliance, having finished above the relegation zone which would have been enough to maintain top flight status in any other year.” Evans’ main aim is to consolidate in the coming season while building bridges with the community. Attendances dwindled in the club’s final season in the top flight with Evans underlining the club’s priority was to re-connect with the town. “The main aim of the club is to be the best in Mid Wales and compete in the highest standard to provide local players with a platform to progress and develop. “In order to achieve this aim the club wishes to build relations with the local community of Welshpool. “We have lots of ideas to bring people together through football and wish to work in partnership with other sports teams, businesses and organisations to build and develop in the community." On the pitch the Lilywhites have lost all of last season’s squad with Evans admitting the club was now racing against the clock to assemble a new squad to take Welshpool forward. “Myself and Graham have come in fairly late and it has been a challenge over the past five weeks. “We have made progress with several local players on board and we are in the process of signing several more. “For my part I am looking forward to creating a professional environment at the club which will allow local players to develop with us and ultimately enjoy playing for Welshpool.” |