July 29, 2021 - 1874 views
Seagulls' Manager Craig Hogg is relishing Colwyn Bay’s first competitive home game in 18 months when they host Ruthin Town in the JD Cymru North on Saturday with a 2.30pm kick off.
The Bay have not played a competitive game at Llanelian Road since a 2-0 win over Cowen in March 2020 and with Covid restrictions having been eased, Craig says playing at home in front of fans at the Four Crosses Arena will be “special.”
“To be back for our first game in front of our fans is going to be really special for us,” he said.
“We’ve got a fantastic stadium and fantastic supporters and we know how lucky we are to play for Colwyn Bay.”
Sion Edwards is a doubt for the Bay after suffering an ankle injury late on in the 0-0 draw at Holyhead Hotspur on Tuesday evening.
That result sees Bay occupy second spot in the table going to Saturday's game, while Ruthin’s first two leagues games have ended 1-1 – against Penrhyncoch in their opening game and at Holywell on Tuesday evening.
The Bay beat Ruthin 2-1 when the sides met at Llanelian Road in January 2020 – only a few weeks before the season came to a premature end because of the pandemic.
The current squad features former Ruthin players Llyr Morris and Ilan Hughes as well as the currently injured Gwion Owen.
It is 'pay at the gate' for spectators who are not season ticket holders or Registered Supporters club members, and the bar will open from 12:30pm.
Reproduced with thanks to Colwyn Bay FC.
