February 16, 2026 - 228 views
Colwyn Bay have confirmed a significant step in the club’s long-term development with the appointment of Mike Wilde as Director of Football on a five-year deal.
Wilde, who will continue as First Team Manager alongside his new responsibilities, has been central to the club’s recent resurgence.
After taking charge at The Blue Turtle Arena last season, he guided the Seagulls to promotion to the JD Cymru Premier. This term, Bay have gone a step further — securing a top-six finish in Phase One, keeping alive hopes of European qualification.
Since returning to the Welsh top flight, Colwyn Bay have shown notable stability and attacking intent. Wilde’s experience as a prolific striker — including spells in the English pyramid and in the Welsh Premier League — has translated into a clear identity on the pitch.
The club’s top-six finish marks one of their strongest league performances in recent years and represents a significant turnaround after seasons spent rebuilding following relegation from the Cymru Premier in 2023. The swift return to the top tier and immediate competitiveness has been widely credited to Wilde’s leadership and recruitment.
Wilde joins the boardroom structure after working within the Steven Gerrard Academy, and will now oversee the development of Colwyn Bay’s footballing infrastructure. The role is expected to include shaping recruitment strategy, strengthening pathways for young players and aligning long-term performance planning across the club.
The move signals ambition from a club with deep roots in North Wales football. Founded in 1881, Colwyn Bay have a long history that includes spells in the English non-league system before returning to the Welsh pyramid in 2019. In recent seasons, the club has invested in facilities and squad development as part of a wider push to establish itself consistently at the top level of Welsh football.
By finishing in the Championship Conference, Bay now have the opportunity to challenge for European qualification — something that would represent a landmark achievement in the modern era of the club.
The five-year commitment to Wilde underlines confidence in his vision as Colwyn Bay aim to turn recent progress into sustained success — both on the pitch and behind the scenes.
