The future of Connah’s Quay Nomads begins with its people. It always has. It always will.
A club driven by community engagement, this event was the perfect opportunity to bring all fans, players, staff and partners together under one roof at Ty Calon and outline ‘The Quay Vision’ for the next five years.
As everyone took their seat, former Sky Sports correspondent Bryn Law began the presentation by praising Connah’s Quay’s setup and how much the club means to him.
“I have followed football in North Wales nearly all my life, and Connah’s Quay Nomads means an awful lot to me,” said Law.
“Everyone here today can clearly see that the Nomads are heading straight for success in the future, and that goes for all sectors of the club such as the senior men’s, senior women’s team and all academy sides, who are clearly dedicated to their programme as there is a sea of red here today.”
One of the main reasons for this event taking place was for the community to discover plans of where the Nomads will be hosting their games in the near future.
The Nomads currently play at the Essity Stadium located in Flint – two miles from Connah’s Quay.
It is almost impossible not to go to a Nomads game at the Essity nowadays without the questions ‘Are the club building a new stadium?’ or ‘Where are the Nomads going to play their home games next?’ being asked.
This event provided those answers, with everyone glued to the stage.
A clear plan, a clear vision – an appealing stadium with 4,000 seats at Ty Calon which would bring the local pride and community back to Connah’s Quay.
To add to the excitement, the Welsh Rugby Union would also back the project as the hybrid turf pitch would be shared with Shotton Steel RFC.
For many Nomads fans, this was not just a day about the vision for a new stadium, but it was the thought of coming back home that meant so much too.
It was a reminder of why the club exists – to represent the people of Connah’s Quay.
The idea gave those from different generations the chance to talk about the good old days and memories from playing in Connah’s Quay.
Aims of performing to a high standard on the pitch, winning trophies and reaching European qualifiers were also reiterated as success on the pitch will mean even more when it is achieved with the backing of an entire community behind it.
“We must remember this is still an idea and that nothing is confirmed yet,” said Connah’s Quay Nomads Director of Football Jay Catton.
“The key word for this project is potential and yes, early discussions are going well. We are delighted to have this partnership with Ty Calon, where all the changing rooms and medical facilities needed for Cymru Premier and UEFA licensing are already here for us, so that is credit to the fantastic team working here.”
As a reward for their loyal support this season and throughout the years, fans were able to voice their queries, opinions and questions.
Catton, along with First Team Manager John Disney and FA Wales Club Development Manager Joseph Donkor were all up on stage to provide the responses and give fans an insight into where they want Connah’s Quay Nomads to be in five years.
The main message to take from the event was clear – this was about more than football. It was about a sense of togetherness and having pride in a place many in attendance called home.
“Today has been magnificent to see our community come together,” said Catton. “We have been looking forward to this event for a long time and it has given us a great chance to lay out our foundations to fans, players, families, volunteers, sponsors and partners.
“Everyone is chatting, everyone is excited. This is just our vision and we as a whole community, are going to be working together to help try and make this a reality. The support from our fanbase has always been the heartbeat of this club, and that is what will drive us forward.”
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