13 is lucky for Morrison as Nomads claim record
ANDY Morrison brought up four years in charge of Connah’s Quay Nomads by steering his side to a new club record 13th game unbeaten in the JD Cymru Premier.
The 1-1 draw with champions The New Saints on Deeside also means his side lead the way again on goal difference from Barry Town United, who crashed at Caernarfon Town.
The Nomads had to come from behind after Dean Ebbe put TNS in front just past the hour mark after good work from Ryan Brobbel.
There was drama on 78 minutes when referee Mark Petch awarded TNS a penalty after the ball appeared to strike Danny Holmes on the arm, but after consulting with his assistant, he reversed the decision.
Three minutes later, the Nomads were level when Mike Wilde tucked home the rebound against his former club after Jamie Insall’s shot was saved by Paul Harrison.
“I only realised after the game,” said boss Morrison on his side’s new record. “It’s another pleasing accolade for the group of players and the club. It’s no mean achievement to be this many games into a season and still be unbeaten, so we’re absolutely delighted.”
Quay are the only unbeaten side left after Barry fell to a thumping 4-1 loss at Caernarfon Town. Darren Thomas, Gruffydd John, a Nathan Craig penalty and Sion Bradley were the Cofis scorers. Kayne McLaggon replied for Barry from the spot.
There are just four points separating the top five teams, although Barry have a game in hand on the other four.
TNS and Caernarfon are both within touching distance while Bala, inspired by a Louis Robles hat-trick, maintained their decent start with a 4-0 home win over Newtown. Henry Jones grabbed the other goal.
Cardiff Met, who drew 1-1 at home with Penybont, make up the top six. The students had to settle for a point after Kostya Georgievsky’s 90th-minute leveller cancelled out Will Evans’s first-half opener.
Carmarthen Town are still without a win following a 2-1 home defeat by Cefn Druids. Luke Bowen put Carmarthen ahead but Druids hit back through Jamie Davies and a Lee Surman penalty.
Aberystwyth Town enjoyed a 5-1 win at Airbus UK Broughton. Paulo Mendes (2), Adam Hughes, Ryan Edwards and a Stephen Tomassen own goal were their scorers. Andy Owens gave Airbus the lead.