Connah's Quay Nomads F.C.
|
|
Connah's Quay Nomads F.C. is a football team, playing in the League of Wales.
The club was founded in 1947 as Connah's Quay Juniors and adopted the present name in 1951, and plays at Deeside Stadium, Kelsterton Road, Connah's Quay, Flintshire, which accommodates 5500 spectators (420 seated).
- The teams' first choice strip is white shirts, black shorts and socks.
- The second choice strip is maroon and navy blue shirts, maroon shorts, maroon/navy socks.
History
In 1990 Connah's Quay became founder members of the Cymru Alliance positioning them for admission to the League of Wales on its formation in 1992. Nomads reached the semi final of the Welsh Cup in 1993 but lost 1-2 to Rhyl F.C. on aggregate. They went one better in 1998, going to extra time but the Nomads lost out to Bangor after leading for a long spell.
The Nomads recently left their long-time home at the Halfway House - a ground that hosted football as far back as the 19th century - for a new ground at Deeside College.
Biggest victories and losses
- Biggest League of Wales win: 10-0 v Cemaes Bay in 1998.
- Biggest League of Wales defeat: 0-8 at Bangor City in 1995 .
External links
- Official website (http://www.nomadsfc.wales.com/)