Cymru Premier set for seven figure significant investment from FAW
OSWESTRY, ENGLAND - 22 APRIL 2023: TNS celebrate winning the 2022/23 JD Cymru Premier after the conference championship fixture between The New Saints FC & Connahs Quay Nomads at Park Hall, Oswestry, England, April 22th, 2023. (Pic By John Smith/FAW)
The FAW has announced a significant investment of £6million in the top flight of Welsh domestic football.
The investment is the largest ever single investment into Wales’ top flight league.
The investment that has been made available “for the development of the league” will be available until the end of the 2026/27 season.
A statement from the FAW said: “In December 2023, the FAW appointed Jack Sharp as Head of Domestic Leagues which was the first step in the implementation of the JD Cymru Premier strategy that is based on consultations with key stakeholders including clubs, supporters and media.”
“This funding provides the foundations of delivering this strategy and is a key element prior to the timelines being publicly launched in the coming months.”
Speaking on the new investment Sharp stated: “It is fantastic to be able to bring this level of investment into the JD Cymru Premier, to start creating stronger outcomes for the league and our clubs who have been fundamental in this process.”
“These funds will allow us to build the profile, quality, and structure of our game on and off the field, to help raise collective standards and connections with local communities.”
“Over the next four years, it is vitally important that we work towards developing a high- performing league, with a clear identity, that the country can connect to and be proud of the JD Cymru Premier and the domestic football pyramid.”
“Since I have started my role at the FAW, the level of work that has already gone on behind the scenes towards formulating the strategy has been clear to see and everyone will see positive changes implemented very soon.”
FAW CEO Noel Mooney has also shared his thoughts on the new investment saying: “A huge amount of work has gone into the consultation process of formulating the JD Cymru Premier strategy. We are very excited to reveal our timelines for fundamental change to raise the profile of our top-flight league.”
“This is significant funding and the biggest commitment to the JD Cymru Premier in its 32-year history. Football is the number one interest sport in Cymru and the FAW wants to make the JD Cymru Premier a key pillar in this.”
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