Despite finishing 6th in the First Division during the 2011/12 season, league changes and new team entries has meant Garth Vader FC have been promoted to the Bridgend District Sunday League Premier Division, along with Red Cow, Saint Patrick’s Rovers, Nantymoel Whitestars, Llantwit Major Lions and Bush Kangaroos.

The news has come with mixed emotions, with many fearing the longer distances to travel to away games, but the Vaders will welcome the increase in the level of football and competition. Our aim will be to find our feet and battle it out with our fellow promoted clubs and get a respectable position, before progressing on in following seasons.

A nice Cup run and a Winners medal would be nice to replace the Runners Up medal of last season.