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Disney and Sugarman Honored as Managers of the Season in Welsh Football

John Disney and Jenny Sugarman received managerial awards after successful first seasons, with players Jordan Williams and Katie Barker also honored in the 2026 FAW National League Awards.

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John Disney (left) and Jenny Sugarman with their awards

Managerial Awards Recognize John Disney and Jenny Sugarman

John Disney of Connah's Quay Nomads and Jenny Sugarman of Wrexham have been acknowledged with managerial awards following their impressive inaugural seasons at their respective clubs.

Disney, who took charge of the Nomads last summer, successfully led the team to a second-place finish in the JD Cymru Premier, securing qualification for the upcoming Conference League qualifiers.

Sugarman guided Wrexham to their first Genero Adran Premier title, ensuring their participation in the UEFA Women's Champions League, in addition to winning the Adran Trophy.

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Player and Young Player of the Season Awards

Jordan Williams of The New Saints was named Cymru Premier Player of the Season, while Ieuan Owen from Barry Town United received the Young Player of the Season award.

In the Adran Premier, Katie Barker of Wrexham was honored as Player of the Season, with Cardiff City's Lily Bellingham awarded Young Player of the Season.

JD Cymru North Manager of the Season

Jordan Haddaway, the 24-year-old manager of Llandudno, was recognized as the JD Cymru North Manager of the Season after leading his club to the league title.

2026 FAW National League Awards Winners

  • Player of the Season – Jordan Williams (The New Saints)
  • Manager of the Season – John Disney (Connah's Quay Nomads)
  • Young Player of the Season – Ieuan Owen (Barry Town United)
  • Player of the Season – Jamie Breese (Holywell Town)
  • Manager of the Season – Jordan Haddaway (Llandudno)
  • Young Player of the Season – Connor Owen (Holyhead Hotspur)
  • Player of the Season – Liam Eason (Cambrian United)
  • Manager of the Season – Andy Hill (Trefelin)
  • Young Player of the Season – Dan John (Ammanford)
  • Player of the Season – Katie Barker (Wrexham)
  • Manager of the Season – Jenny Sugarman (Wrexham)
  • Young Player of the Season – Lily Billingham (Cardiff City)
  • Player of the Season – Tania Wylde (Llanfair United)
  • Manager of the Season – Jordan Parry (Connah's Quay Nomads)
  • Young Player of the Season – Rosie Hughes (Flint Town United)
  • Player of the Season – Esme Kilburn-Thompson (Cardiff Met)
  • Manager of the Season – Jonathan Nash (Cardiff Met)
  • Player of the Season – Ophelia Jenkins (Carmarthen Town)

This article was sourced from bbc

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