Cardiff Amateur Football teams of the past

St Pats - Trevor Nott
Following on from the post about St Pats football team we have one of the players who went onto better things.

Trevor Nott played for St Pats in goal before moving to Barry Town. He became an instant success and a great shot stopper, going on to make over 300 club appearances. He also gained two Welsh caps and is seen here sporting one of the caps from 1983-84 season.

Any other information about him please let us know.
Pictures courtesy of his daughter Rhian.

Llanrumney Athletic 1977

Division 2 Cardiff Combination

Back row L/R Adrian ? , Nigel Spencer, Steve Doner O'Connell , Steven Keene , Mike Rapa , Dean Longdon , David Buckland RIP. Front Row L/R John Greatham , Paul Bebb , Paul Norman , Mike ? Ged O'Connell.
Peter Blackwell Manager Red Coat.

St Patrick’s FC - Grangetown’s Glory Days

St Patrick’s FC (often referred to as the "all-greens" due to their kit) was described in a newspaper article as a legendary amateur football club based in Grangetown, Cardiff, that dominated local "park football" during the 1960s and 70s.

The club emerged as a major force in the 1964–65 campaign. They famously monopolised the Cardiff and District Premier Division, winning the title for 12 consecutive seasons until 1977. They also won the City Supporters’ Cup and Ninian Stuart Cup. The Greyhound Cup and Barry and District Cup. The Amateur Cup and the Combination Cup.

Their quality was borne out by the fact that several of their number went on to more illustrious things.

Gil Rees progressed to the ranks of Cardiff City, Sheffield United and Wales and returned to play for St Patrick's after his professional days were over.

City's record appearance holder Phil Dwyer was also associated with the club, while Mike Hancock, Gary Jones, Derek Redwood, Trevor Nott and Clive Ayers also went on to a much higher level of football.

Were they the greatest? Well, it's difficult to argue against that, although there are plenty who would.

Yet it was the stalwarts who contributed so much to the success of St Patrick's.

Players like Mike Fitzgerald, Yanto Monks, Mike Murphy, Dai Jones, Robert Reece, Colin Deans, Frank Evans, Charlie Jeakin, Clive Clifford and Robert O'Leary were more unsung heroes.

Les Smith Phillips, who was secretary of the district league for more than 40 years, believes the 'Pats' were the finest side the parks have ever seen. His father Bertie, who managed Grange Harlequins agreed, as did Echo columnist David Giles.

Canton’s football Legacy.
Here we have Victoria Park FC who played in the Cardiff and District league. In the 1990s they were in the Premier Division.
Picture is from the 1996/97 season.

Chris Burnell. Julian Symes. Roy Champion Mark Gayle. Steve Allison. Paul Fish Junior. Dave Venables RIP. Darren Cross.

Picture courtesy of Paul Fish.

Bank Holiday Thank you.
I just wanted to say thank you to all you amazing followers who have liked and commented on our posts. Also a big thank you to those that have sent in team photos, please keep them coming, without you this site would not be possible. Just message us your old team photos.
We have had some requests for photos, so if you or someone you know have any of the following please ask them to message us.
Canton United
Bernie Plain Sports
New St Mellons 1980s early 90s Connie's and Meadens from the 50's?
GlanTaf United 1972 firsts or seconds

Here is an old one Grange Villa from 1919 - any information greatly appreciated.