THE Seagulls’ trip along the coast to face high scoring Connah’s Quay Nomads on Tuesday (Sept 26) at Flint’s Essity Stadium, rekindles memories of 19 months ago and the thrilling 2-0 Welsh Cup win away to Nomads in front of a huge Bay following.
Action from that day, with two great goals, on (3) Cei Connah 0-2 Bae Colwyn | Cwpan Cymru JD – YouTube
Only five of that team are still with the Bay and the current side look likely to be playing an even tougher opponent.
Since losing at Bala in August, the Nomads have won their last five league games, scoring 18 goals in the process, to put themselves in second place in the table behind The New Saints.
The Bay have struggled for goals in contrast, with defender Alex Downes currently the team’s top scorer this season with three goals,
Manager Steve Evans may have the option of introducing new signing Brandon Diau for his debut on a ground he knows well from his time at Flint and his huge 6ft 6ins frame could be an asset in both boxes.
Thats where the Bay struggled in their defeat to Newtown at the weekend, poor defending at one end and missed chances at the other costing them any chance of taking anything from the game.
Brandon scored a number of goals for Flint with headers from set pieces as well as being a big presence in his team’s own penalty area.
You can see some of the highlights of Brandon’s time at Flint on (3) Brandon Diau Flint Town United 22/23’ – YouTube
Evo knows it needs a big improvement from his side, but says: “We’ll dust ourselves down, do the preparation and be ready to go again.”
