‘Best interest…’ – Second Cymru Premier managerial departure confirmed
ABERYSTWYTH, CEREDIGION, WALES - 7th SEPTEMBER 2024 - Aberystwyth's Anthony Williams after Aberystwyth Town vs Flint Town United in Round 6 of the JD Cymru Premier at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth (Pic by Sam Eaden/FAW)
Aberystwyth Town have announced that they have gone their separate ways with Anthony Williams after he tendered his resignation.
Williams, known among the Welsh football public as Taff, leaves Park Avenue with the Black and Greens currently bottom of the Cymru Premier. His last game in charge was a 3-0 defeat to Connah’s Quay on Friday night.
Aberystwyth have played 11 games this season, but are six points adrift of safety. The Cymru Premier season is halfway through Phase One,
He’s the second manager to depart his post this season, following Neil Gibson’s departure from the Connah’s Quay Nomads. Former Leeds United forward Billy Paynter succeeded Gibson in the Essity Stadium hot seat.
“It is with great sadness that we have accepted Taff’s resignation,” said chairman Donald Kane.
“Unfortunately, a series of injuries in recent weeks have hindered our progress. Anthony was not just a great manager but a person everyone grew to respect and admire, which makes this decision even harder.
“We hope to see him return to football in the future and extend our best wishes to him. He will always be a friend of Aberystwyth Town FC.”
Anthony William’s parting statement to Aberystwyth
The 47-year-old departs having been in his position for little under two-and-a-half years. His record is 25 wins, 11 draws, and 48 defeats in 84 matches, picking up 86 points. Aberystwyth twice finished 10th under Williams, finishing two points ahead of 11th last season, and three points in 2023.
In his parting statement, he said: “I have enjoyed every moment of my time at Aberystwyth Town, and it has been a privilege to work with such a passionate group of players, staff, and supporters.
“Despite the challenges we’ve faced, I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved together.
“Unfortunately, the recent run of injuries has made it difficult to maintain our momentum, and I feel it’s in the best interest of the club to step aside at this time.
“I wish the club every success moving forward and will always remain a supporter of the Black and Greens.”
Aberystwyth are next in action when they host Penybont in the Cymru Premier on Saturday, October 12 at 2.30 pm.
