Bangor appeal for FAW licence

BANGOR City have work to do if they are to remain in the Welsh Premier League.

The day before their crushing Welsh Cup semi-final defeat to Connah’s Quay Nomads last weekend, City learned they had failed to attain a Domestic Licence at the first time of asking.

The licence is a mandatory requirement to compete in the national league of Wales.

Both Bangor and Nomads, who were also rebuffed, have confirmed they will appeal against the FAW’s decision.

Bangor City said in a statement: “Following the licence refusal, the club will review the decision and await confirmation off the Football Association of Wales of where the club has failed to meet the licence requirements.

“We will then follow the appeals process to ensure we achieve the licences.”

The FAW Club Licensing First Instance Body met last Friday to consider UEFA and FAW Tier 1 applications for the 2018/19 season.

Fourteen of the 17 applications for a Tier 1 licence were successful, including Caernarfon Town, Airbus Broughton, Rhyl and Flint Town United of the Huws Gray Alliance, and Haverfordwest County of the Welsh Football League.

These clubs are now eligible for promotion to the Welsh Premier should they achieve it through their current league position.

Nine of the present 12 WPL clubs were awarded the Tier 1 Licence, all also achieving UEFA Licence status. Bangor, Nomads and relegated Prestatyn Town, who withdrew their application, were turned down.

Clubs are assessed on the following criteria: Sporting; Youth & Coaching; Infrastructure; Legal; Personnel & Admin; Financial and Codes of Practice.

An FAW Tier 1 Licence is required for clubs to participate in the Welsh Premier, and for those clubs who qualify for European competitions, a UEFA Licence is also a pre-requisite.