The longest-serving managers in the Cymru North ranked as Rhyl 1879 continue search for new boss

The Cymru North managerial landscape features a mix of long-serving bosses and new appointments, with Rhyl 1879 still searching for a new manager after parting ways with Paul Moore on October 10.

The club have yet to announce a replacement ahead of their home clash with Newtown on October 24, meaning whoever takes charge will become the newest managerial appointment in the division.

But who has been in the job the longest? Darren Garmey tops the list as Holyhead Hotspur’s longest-serving manager, while Gareth Wilson at Brickfield Rangers and Gari Lewis at Penrhyncoch have also enjoyed lengthy spells in charge.

Figures supplied by Transfermarkt, which may not be fully accurate, show how long each manager has been in the job. Here is how they rank, from longest-serving to shortest-serving.

The longest-serving managers in the Cymru North

1. Darren Garmey – Holyhead Hotspur: 3,081 days
2. Gareth Wilson – Brickfield Rangers: 2,298 days
3. Gari Lewis – Penrhyncoch: 1,584 days
4. Sion Tudur – Llanuwchllyn: 1,506 days
5. Barry Owen – Mold Alexandra: 884 days
6. Chris Jones – Porthmadog: 790 days
7. Gavin Allen – Guilsfield: 702 days
8. Stephen Fieher – Bala Town: 381 days
9. Colin Caton – Ruthin Town: 344 days
10. Dave Evans – Buckley Town: 157 days
11. Anthony Weaver – Gresford Athletic: 142 days
12. Jay Owen – Newtown: 129 days
13. Neil Lewis – Caersws: 126 days
14. Eddie Maurice-Jones – Denbigh Town: 43 days
15. Huw Griffiths – Bangor City 1876: 26 days
16. Rhyl 1879 – No manager appointed

Garmey leads the way after more than 3,000 days in charge

Holyhead Hotspur manager Darren Garmey sits at the top of the rankings with 3,081 days in charge, putting him comfortably ahead of the division’s other managers.

Brickfield Rangers boss Gareth Wilson occupies second place with 2,298 days, while Gari Lewis of Penrhyncoch and Llanuwchllyn’s Sion Tudur complete the top four after spending more than 1,500 days in their respective roles.

Mold Alexandra’s Barry Owen and Porthmadog manager Chris Jones also feature prominently, with 884 and 790 days respectively. Gavin Allen of Guilsfield is seventh with 702 days in the job.

The figures demonstrate the different lengths of managerial tenure across the division, with some bosses having enjoyed several years at their clubs while others are only just beginning their spells in charge.

The newest managerial appointments in the Cymru North

At the other end of the rankings, Bangor City 1876 boss Huw Griffiths has spent 26 days in charge, while Denbigh Town’s Eddie Maurice-Jones has been in the role for 43 days.

Newtown’s Jay Owen and Caersws manager Neil Lewis have spent 129 and 126 days in their respective positions. Gresford Athletic’s Anthony Weaver has been in charge for 142 days, placing him ahead of those three managers.

Rhyl 1879 do not have a current manager following Moore’s departure on October 10. The club’s next appointment will therefore begin a new managerial tenure, with the challenge of building stability at the club.

The average managerial tenure in the Cymru North

The average managerial tenure in the Cymru North is 813 days, equivalent to approximately two years and three months, based on the 15 named managers with recorded figures.

The calculation uses a combined total of 12,193 days across those 15 managers, excluding Rhyl 1879 because the club currently have no manager.

The average managerial tenure in the Cymru North is 813 days, compared with 693 days in the Cymru South.

This means managers in the Cymru North have been in their current roles for an average of 120 days longer around four months more than their counterparts in the south.

While Garmey leads the way with more than 3,000 days in charge, the average highlights the contrasting experiences across the division, from established managers with lengthy tenures to those who have only recently taken over.