BARRY TOWN 2, OSWESTRY 0

BARRY TOWN gained a sixth championship success with a disciplined 2-0 win over an Oswestry side fighting for League of Wales survival.

On an uneven and bumpy surface it was difficult for the champions to put their passing game together, but they were altogether too professional for the North Wales side to overcome.

Bangor City failed to win for the second successive match and Barry fans were cheering wildly at the end as Bangor slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Afan Lido.

The atmosphere in the Oswestry clubhouse was electric as the travelling fans sang victory songs to their heroes.

"Kenny Brown's barmy army", they sang. "Jenner Park, the home of champions", they chanted.

There were broad grins on the faces of the players as they received the plaudits.

BBC cameras filmed away whilst interviews took place with Kenny Brown and the players. It was deserved attention for the hard work put in over a long season and the first silverware to be established for their efforts.

Just one more league game at Newtown next Saturday, when the players will officially receive the trophy. Following that game, on Sunday, May 5 Barry will defend the Welsh Cup against second placed Bangor.

Lee Phillips and Jamie Jenkins missed the Oswestry game, recovering from their respective injuries but both could figure against Newtown. Meanwhile, Dave Toomey could miss the last two games after sustaining a calf injury in the 18th minute.

Nicky Burke, who replaced Toomey, chased and challenged for every ball and his physical presence worried the home defence.

The first chance of the game came in the 23rd minute when some good interplay between Jamie Moralee and Mike Flynn in the box saw Danny Embleton save Moralee's close range shot.

It was 1-0 to Barry in the 31st minute when Moralee scored his 32nd goal of the season from the penalty spot. Mark Mobson handled in the box trying to stop Jon French.

Mike Flynn, stung by criticism in the last match, responded with some strong running and he picked up a through ball from Gary Lloyd and crossed a great ball into the box which was cleared, just before the interval.

Phil Johnson, the ex-Barry wingback, had a great chance to level, but his chip after an intercepted backpass was just over.

In the second half, Nicky Burke trapped on the corner flag by two defenders, neatly turned them inside out, his cross earning a corner.

Home keeper Danny Embleton made several good stops and denied Burke a goal with a smart save from his close range shot.

A throw-in by Gary Lloyd found the lively Flynn who hit an excellent 25 yarder into the corner of the net to make it 2-0 on 55 minutes.

Flynn was causing problems for a tiring home side setting up Burke, who almost scored with a flick. Again Flynn outpaced Gary Curtis but his on-target shot was charged down by the keeper.

Gary Lloyd hit the bar with a curling free kick but the score was kept down to 2-0 mostly through the sterling efforts of keeper Embleton.

Mike Flynn and Nicky Burke shared man of the match for their impressive workrate.

Supporters will want to cheer the club on Saturday as they receive the League trophy and a larger than usual travelling contingent is expected. Ring Tim on 734050 to book your place on the buses.

Kenny Brown and the players merit the cheers and the singing and will be boosted by your support for the last league match of the season.

Book for the Bangor trip at Aberystwyth as well, as Barry are chasing the cup and league double for the second year running.

Interestingly, except for the defeat against Swansea in the FAW Premier Cup, Barry are undefeated in 20 games and in the last 16 league games have recorded 13 wins and 3 draws, a total of 42 points.

In the first 17 league games, Barry recorded 9 wins, 5 draws, 3 defeats, for a total of 32 points.