WHEN I look around Colwyn Bay Football Club today, I can’t help but feel incredibly proud of what we are building together.

We now have almost 400 young players representing our Junior section, from six-year-olds taking their very first kicks of a football through to our U16s. Every one of those children is part of our club, our family, and our future.

This week also saw the launch of our new Academy, which has already grown to more than 85 talented players. It marks another important step in creating a genuine pathway for local players to develop and progress through Colwyn Bay FC.

Beyond our teams, our Colwyn Bay FC Foundation continues to make an incredible impact across our community.

We have now engaged with over 6,000 children, delivering football education in schools and providing free Street Seagulls sessions, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to enjoy the game regardless of their circumstances.

These numbers are something to celebrate, but they only tell part of the story.

Behind every player is a coach giving up their evenings, a volunteer helping behind the scenes, a parent standing on the touchline, a sponsor supporting our ambitions, and supporters who continue to back everything we do. Without you, none of this would be possible.

We are no longer simply building football teams, we are building a football club that sits at the heart of its community. A club that develops players, creates opportunities, inspires young people and gives everyone a place to belong.

Every season we continue to grow. Every challenge makes us stronger. Every milestone reminds us that we’re moving in the right direction.

The future of Colwyn Bay FC has never looked brighter, and I truly believe we are building something very special together.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

Brian Madden