Squad 2024/25
Callum Brain
Goalkeeper
Joined: January 2024
Previous clubs: Yate Town, Newport County, Llanyrafon
2023/24: Appearances: 12 (3) / Goals: 0
Sponsor: www.cwmbrantownafc.co.uk
Young goalkeeper who joined the Crows from Yate Town mid-way through the 23/24 season. Callum joined Newport County as a teenager and made his professional debut for them in the EFL Trophy in 2020 versus Plymouth Argyle, aged just 17.
Adam Cueto
Goalkeeper
Joined: September 2024
Previous clubs: Lydney Town, Chepstow Town, Pill
2023/24: Appearances: 26 (1) / Goals: 0
Sponsor:
Experienced goalkeeper who re-joins the club after a short spell with Lydney Town. Adam of course began his career in senior football with the Crows back in 2009/10 in what was then the MacWhirter Welsh League Division Two. An influential character both on and off the pitch.
Johnathan Hanratty
Defender
Joined: August 2021
Previous clubs: Tranch
2021/22: Appearances: 24 (1) / Goals: 1
2022/23: Appearances: 24 (7) / Goals: 2
2023/24: Appearances: 15 (12) / Goals: 1
Sponsor:
Strong and experienced centre back or right-back who played a key role in the squad in a challenging 2021/22 season. Chips in with some unexpected goals from time-to-time. Best goal celebration in the squad!
Luke Upham
Defender
Joined: July 2024
Previous clubs: Caerleon, Panteg
Sponsor: Tony Smith
Experienced centre back who spent several seasons with Caerleon before joining the Crows in the summer of 2024. Also has experience of playing at tier 3 of the pyramid when with Panteg. Has an impressive long throw that makes him an asset at both ends of the pitch.
Harry Grinham
Defender
Joined: January 2023
Previous clubs: Cwmbran Celtic
2022/23: Appearances: 15 (3) / Goals: 1
2023/24: Appearances: 39 (0) / Goals: 1
Sponsor: Mark Cook & Leanne Erickson
Teenager who was with the club from under-6s to under-14s where he was part of the treble winning side. Comfortable at left back or left wing-back. Feature for Celtic's Cymru Premier Development and FAW Youth League sides.
Won the hotly-contested Young Player of the Season award for 2022/23 and followed it up with winning it again for 2023/24, plus the Players' Player of the Season award.
Luke Archer
Defender
Joined: October 2023
Previous clubs: Cwmbran Celtic
2023/24: Appearances: 14 (3) / Goals: 0
Sponsor: Paul Bassett
Luke played for Town from under-6s to under-14s where he was part of the treble winning team. He has experience of playing in the FAW Reserve League, the FAW Youth League and the Cymru South.
A versatile player who is an excellent addition to the club's talented cohort of players under the age of 21. Son of former player Michael Archer.
Kristian Wharton
Defender
Joined: July 2022
Previous clubs: Wattsville, Cwmbran Celtic
2022/23: Appearances: 24 (2) / Goals: 0
2023/24: Appearances: 0 (0) / Goals: 0
Sponsor: Mark Herbert
Tall and composed defender who is strong in the air and on the deck. Joined the Crows from Wattsville in the summer of 2022. Son of Town legend Sean Wharton.
Brandon Lovett
Defender
Joined: July 2024
Previous clubs: Lliswerry, Newport Civil Service
Sponsor:
Young right-back who joined the Crows in the summer of 2024. Previously with Lliswerry where he was part of the squad that won promotion from the Gwent Premier League in season 2022/23 and then played a full season in the Ardal South East.
Charlie Corten
Defender
Joined: August 2024
Previous clubs: Swansea University, Newport City
Sponsor:
Young left back who joined the Crows in the summer of 2024. Made his debut at home to Marshfield in the County Motors Challenge Cup.
Tomas Rutherford
Midfielder
Joined: October 2023
Previous clubs: Goytre, Trethomas Bluebirds, STM Sports
2023/24: Appearances: 26 (0) / Goals: 7
Sponsor: Mike Lewis
Combative defensive midfielder or centre back who gets his fair share of goals and is a danger at set-pieces. Had a short spell away after joining the Crows in pre-season 2023/24, but returned for the latter half of the season and went on to bag the Manager's Player of the Season award into the bargain. Captain.
Jaye Bowen
Midfielder
Joined: August 2022
Previous clubs: Ynysddu Welfare
2022/23: Appearances: 23 (1) / Goals: 7
2023/24: Appearances: 27 (6) / Goals: 7
Sponsor: BrandLab360
Influential and skilful playmaker who always seems to have time when on the ball. Scores some spectacular goals from open play and set-pieces. A critical cog in the Town midfield in his debut season. Won the Manager's Player of the Season award for 2022/23.
Jack Mardon
Midfielder
Joined: August 2021
Previous clubs: Newport City
2021/22: Appearances: 25 (4) / Goals: 9
2022/23: Appearances: 16 (10) / Goals: 3
2023/24: Appearances: 6 (18) / Goals: 4
Sponsor:
Young midfielder or forward who can play centrally or wide. Can also play wing back. Scored some crucial goals in his debut season to help the Crows avoid relegation and finish as joint top scorer.
Josh Brown
Midfielder
Joined: July 2023
Previous clubs: Lliswerry, Goytre
2022/23: Appearances: 2 (1) / Goals: 2
2023/24: Appearances: 20 (8) / Goals: 13
Sponsor: Harding Evans Solicitors
A talented attacking midfielder with an eye for goal. Left the Crows after three games in season 2022/23 to play in the Ardal Southern with Lliswerry. Announced his return to the club with a beautiful 25-yard half-volley against Blaenavon Blues in the 2023/24 edition of the Welsh Cup.
Ieuan McCann
Midfielder
Joined: July 2023
Previous clubs: Cwmffwrdoer Sports
Sponsor:
Promising teenager who can play anywhere in midfield or up front. Scored 5 goals in 14 appearances for the under-18s in season 23/24. One to watch this season, whether it be for the under-18s, the seconds, or the first team.
Louis Feeley
Forward
Joined: July 2024
Previous clubs: Newport Corinthians, Aberbargoed Buds, Treowen Stars, Caldicot Town, Cwmbran Celtic.
Sponsor: Ian & Ethan Protheroe
With an eye for goal, Louis brings bags of quality and a wealth of experience having won the Gwent County League Premier Division with Aberbargoed Buds in season 2022/23 and then winning promotion from the same division a season later with Newport Corinthians.
Jack Pewtner
Forward
Joined: August 2022
Previous clubs: Ynysddu Welfare
2022/23: Appearances: 22 (3) / Goals: 21
2023/24: Appearances: 19 (5) / Goals: 22
Strong and experienced centre forward who proved to be a focal point in attack in his first season at the club, earning the Golden Boot award into the bargain. Deadly in and around the penalty box, and a natural penalty kick taker.
Missed out on the 23/24 Golden Boot by virtue of scoring fewer league goals.
Aysa Al-Doori
Forward
Joined: July 2023
Previous clubs: Caerleon, Llanyrafon
2023/24: Appearances: 26 (6) / Goals: 22
Sponsor: BrandLab360
Pacey forward who joined the Crows from Caerleon in July 2023. He joined Caerleon half was through 2022/23 and bagged an incredible 14 goals in 15 appearances. Made his Town debut at home to Blaenavon Blues in the Welsh Cup and went on to win the Golden Boot for season 23/24.
Harry Russell
Forward
Joined: October 2023
Previous clubs: Goytre
2021/22: Appearances: 2 (1) / Goals: 1
2022/23: Appearances: 0 (2) / Goals: 0
2023/24: Appearances: 13 (9) / Goals: 4
Sponsor: The official unofficial Cwmbrân Town supporters' club, The SNC
A versatile attacker who re-joined the Crows after a short spell at Goytre. Harry was part of Town's double-winning under-18s squad, where he ended season 22/23 as top scorer with 28 league and cup goals. He actually made his senior debut back in the turbulent 21/22 season where he also scored his first senior goal, at home to RTB Ebbw Vale.
Oliver Beckett
Forward
Joined: March 2024
Previous clubs: Undy Athletic, Caerleon, Newport YMCA
2023/24: Appearances: 2 (4) / Goals: 3
Sponsor:
Versatile attacker previously with Undy Athletic in the Ardal South, and had spells with Caerleon and Newport YMCA in their Welsh League days. The skilful forward scored 60 seconds into his Crows debut at home to Wattsville in March 24.
Sam O'Sullivan
Forward
Joined: August 2024
Previous clubs: Newport County, Yate Town, Merthyr Town, Carmarthen Town, Cinderford, Mangotsfield, Port Talbot Town, Aberdare Town, Goytre United, Taff's Well, Canton, Llanrumney
Sponsor: Chris Timm
Hugely experienced player who started his career at Newport County, coming through their academy system. Sam has played for many clubs at several different levels but at 38 he remains supremely fit and as enthusiastic as ever.
Impressively scored a 12-minute hat-trick on his Crows debut at home to Wattsville.
Ieuan Evans
Defender / Forward
Joined: September 2024
Previous clubs: Goytre, Alway, Aberbargoed Buds, Caerleon, Albion Rovers
2022/23: Appearances: 22 (2) / Goals: 10
Sponsor:
Versatile player who is equally comfortable in defence as he is in attack. Returned to the club after a season away playing in tier 3 and helping Alway win promotion to the Gwent Premier League.