Back-to-back victories as Dragons roar again! (From Barry And District News)

Back-to-back victories as Dragons roar again!

WHILE the rest of the nation watched the Six Nations decider between Wales and Ireland, some 35 people were at Gwynfi United's Welfare Ground in Blaengwynfi to see Barry Town register back-to-back wins.

Gwynfi, it could be argued, have had somewhat of a poorer season than Barry Town.

As yet, they have yet to record a win, a losing streak Barry ensured was extended on Saturday.

It was far from plain sailing though for the Dragons.

But for some rather inept finishing up front from the home side, this could have been a particularly tricky fixture for Barry.

However, the visitors were having their own problems up front, and the lack of conviction in front of goal was a source of frustration to the fans who had made the journey at the expense of watching rugby history being made at home.

Gwynfi had several chances to embarrass Barry early on and continued to threaten throughout the match.

It was a tight game with both teams evenly matched, and there was always the feeling that one goal for either side would be the winner.

As it was, Barry took the lead on the hour mark when a Gwynfi clearance struck a fellow teammate and the ball fell neatly at the busy feet of Leonne Jeanne, who quickly made progress down the Gwynfi right flank.

Confusing two defenders with his dancing feet, Jeanne crossed an excellent ball into the box and young Rhys Attley was on hand to crash the ball into the back of net.

It was a fabulous move, and with the insertion once more of Leonne Jeanne into the team we may yet get to see a few more wins before this season is finished.

At 1-0 up and with half an hour remaining, the burden of a getting a victory eased somewhat and Barry began playing their best football of the match, Ramadan linking up well with Jeanne on several occasions.

It was also a pleasure to see Anstee and goalkeeper Lack back in the fray and both performed as well as they have been over the previous several months, with Lack once more having to pull off an excellent save or two once the Barry defence had been breached.

With ten minutes remaining, another good midfield passing manoeuvre saw Barry make strides towards the Gwynfi goal, and it was defender Osborne who got that all important second goal for Barry to seal the win for the Dragons.

This was the first series of back-to-back wins now for Barry Town since those heady days in November 2004 when Town were appearing invincible and seemingly on their way to Welsh League glory.

The youngsters playing for Barry at the moment have tremendous potential, and their pride and commitment to the cause has impressed the fans who have watched them play over the past several months.

However, if the club are to challenge for any kind of honours next season, or even League survival, it surely must be with a few more senior and experienced heads in the squad.

Barry Town's next game will be at Treforest, entertaining struggling Ely Rangers.

Rangers currently find themselves in the relegation zone at the foot of the table, but could be reprieved at the end of the season if a planned merger between Skewen and Neath goes ahead.