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Long-serving Caton steps down as Bala manager

Colin CatonFAW/Sam Eaden

Colin Caton managed Colwyn Bay before ing Bala in 2003

Bala Town boss Colin Caton, the Cymru Premier's longest serving manager, has stepped down after 22 years and 880 games in charge at Maes Tegid.

Caton, 54, was appointed manager in 2003 and oversaw the club's rise from the Welsh National League (Wrexham Area) to the Cymru Premier, where they have spent the last 16 years.

The former Rhyl and Colwyn Bay defender guided Bala to a first ever Welsh Cup in 2017, defeating the New Saints 2-1 in the final, as well as the Nathaniel MG Cup in 2023.

Under Caton, Bala finished runners-up in the Cymru Premier on three occasions and qualified for European competition nine times, facing Standard Liege in 2020.

Bala finished sixth last season but failed to qualify for next season's Europa Conference League after losing to Cardiff Met in the play-offs.

"The club will be forever grateful to Colin for his outstanding service, his complete commitment to the position, his dedication, his enthusiasm, his determination, his professionalism and his outstanding achievements," Bala said in a statement.

"His resignation will not affect the bond of friendship and family which he has with so many within the club.

"His resignation will never lessen the wonderful memories and his resignation will certainly never dim the iration, the respect and the gratitude which Bala Town holds for Colin."

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