Chris Ham commits to Cwmbran as Leo Ross arrives at Celtic
Cwmbran Celtic have retained the services of influential midfielder Chris Ham, whilst signing forward Leo Ross.
Chris Ham will remain at the club for a third consecutive season, whilst striker Leo Ross has followed manager Nicky Morgan to Cwmbran Celtic from Monmouth Town.
Ross, scored 28 goals for the Division Two side last season and finished as the leagues top goalscorer on 22 goals.
The 27-year-old has previously played before Chepstow Town and Gwent County League side Pill before a prolific spell with Monmouth Town.
“This lad has all the promise to play at the highest level in the welsh pyramid and I’m sure if he keeps improving at the rate he has been he will be playing Welsh Premier League very soon.
“He is a natural finisher scored 28 goals for me last season and hopefully he can make the step up to the new championship south level with the same strike rate and hunger to achieve.”
Ham was the top goal scorer in Division One of the Welsh League in 17/18, despite being a midfielder. Last season he was Cwmbran Celtic’s top goal scorer, having scored 16 goals in 29 appearances.
The 27-year-old rejoined the club back in 2017 after returning from English non-league side Westfields.
Ham will be without friend and striker Josh Bull after moving to Carmarthen Town but manager Nicky Morgan is delighted to keep Chris Ham at Celtic Park.
“My main target this summer was to retain as many players from last years squad as possible and not lose anyone, unfortunately after only a few days in the job we lost Josh Bull to Carmarthen Town which personally was disappointing.
“After listening to our ambitions Chris has agreed to sign for another year. A signing which really excites myself and my staff going into the pre-season.”
