Barry Town United: Josh Gould and Sam Bowen return to parent clubs

Barry Town United loanees Josh Gould and Sam Bowen have returned to their parent clubs respectively.

The JD Cymru Premier is currently suspended as a result of its elite status being rescinded, owing to a rise in coronavirus cases in Wales.

As a result, professional clubs Cardiff City and Swansea City have recalled their two young players, to ensure game time.

05/12/2020 – Barry Town United v Flint Town United © Mike James

Gould has been recalled by Swansea City, as a result of an injury to Swans goalkeeper Steven Brenda, with the former Taffs Well goalkeeper now in contention to play for their academy side again.

The 23-year-old made four appearances for the Linnets, as well as five bench appearances, working in an rotating role with Mike Lewis.

In a short social media post, Barry Town United tweeted: “Thank you to Josh Gould, who has returned to parent club Swansea City due to the current suspension of the #JDCymruPremier.”

Wales Online journalist Ian Mitchelmore confirmed that the Swans are looking to send Gould on loan elsewhere this month, which means a return to Jenner Park Stadium is unlikely.

05/12/2020 – Barry Town United v Flint Town United © Mike James

Bowen meanwhile made seven appearances, scoring on two occasions, including a superb solo goal in Barry’s last played fixture, a 4-1 victory over the Cefn Druids.

The 19-year-old made an immediate return to Cardiff City’s U23s side as they suffered a 4-0 defeat to Charlton Athletic.

“Good luck to Sam Bowen, who has returned to parent club Cardiff City due to the current suspension of the Cymru Premier,” tweeted the club.

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