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Trethomas Bluebirds A.F.C.

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Trethomas Bluebirds
Full nameTrethomas Bluebirds A.F.C.
Founded1903
GroundCCB Centre For Sporting Excellence
LeagueWelsh Football League Division Two
2018–19Welsh Football League Division Three, 5th (from 16)

Trethomas Bluebirds A.F.C. are a Welsh football team based in the village Llanfabon in the Caerphilly County Borough. They currently have a senior side in the Welsh Football League Division Two, having been promoted to the Welsh Football League in 2015–16 for the first time.

History

The club was formed in 1903 as Trethomas Football Club. The pitch was bought by the miners who worked at the mine and coke works of Bedwas & Trethomas. The name Bluebirds came from one of the founders who was a Cardiff City supporter. The club entered the Gwent County League in 2003, winning promotion to Division Two as Champions in 2005–06. Promotion to Division One followed after the club finished as runners-up in the 2012–13 season.[1]

Honours

  • Gwent County League Division One Champions (1): 2015–16[2]
  • Gwent County League Division Two Runners-up (1): 2012–13
  • Gwent County League Division Three Champions (1): 2005–06

References

Template:Welsh Football League Division Two teamlist