SO with another typically captivating Welsh Premier League season out of the way, here is my team of the year. 

Claiming the goalkeeper’s jersey is Rhyl’s Alex Ramsay. 

In the face of stiff competition from Bala's Ashley Morris, TNS captain Paul Harrison and Bangor City newcomer Connor Roberts, the Llanfyllin shot-stopper gets the nod after another outstanding season between the sticks. 

The right-back berth of my team belongs to Simon Spender of TNS, a model of consistency for the champions, both in attack and defence. 

Making up the centre-half partnership are Airbus’ Mike Pearson and The New Saints’ Kai Edwards; both have been formidable at the heart of the league’s two toughest defences this season. 

Taking up the left-back position is Prestatyn Town’s Jack Lewis. 

In an otherwise disastrous campaign for the Seasiders, the 27 year-old was one of few bright sparks and even weighed in with some spectacular goals for his hometown club. 

The newcomer who has impressed me the most this season is Connah’s Quay flyer Sean Miller. 

He has terrorised countless defences this season with his lightning quick feet, deadly deliveries and eye for goal, and fully deserves his spot on the right flank. 

Next to him is Bala Town’s very own Steven Gerrard, Mark Connolly. 

Having operated and excelled in defence, midfield and attack this season, is there any job this man can’t do? 

His midfield partner is Tom Field of Airbus, who has netted 16 goals for the Wingmakers and once again played a pivotal role for his team in securing Europa League football for a third season on the bounce. 

Port Talbot’s Luke Bowen has been picked as my left-sided midfielder. 

The league’s player of the month in December, Bowen’s 16 goals were key in helping his side achieve a top-six berth. 

Assuming the position behind the frontman is Aberystwyth Town’s Chris Venables. 

The 29 year-old has once again thrived in his advanced midfield role for the Green and Blacks, claiming the top-flight’s golden boot with 28 goals. 

It's just a shame that a player of his calibre will not be representing the league in Europe this summer. 

And taking up the lone striker role in my team of the season is Newtown’s Jason Oswell. 

Unable to settle at Rhyl and Airbus, the attacker has seemingly found his rightful home at Latham Park and his 18 league goals have been instrumental in The Robins’ Europa League qualification. 

On a star-studded substitutes bench is Bangor City goalkeeper Connor Roberts, Newtown defender Shane Sutton, Rhyl’s Mark Cadwallader, and TNS quartet Chris Marriott, Aeron Edwards, Adrian Cieslewicz and Greg Draper. 


Goal of the Season 

Lee Beattie's blink-and-you'll miss it, swerving, rocket scissor kick for Prestatyn Town would be worthy of the goal of the season in any league in the world and is already arguably the most iconic strike the Welsh Premier League has ever witnessed. Only he knows how he pulled it off. Hard luck to Rhyl's Rob Hughes and Caernarfon Town's Darren Thomas, who both also scored individual goals of the highest quality, but miss out to the ex-Meliden striker on this occasion. 

Team of the Season 

Look no further than treble-winners The New Saints. The full-timers are simply streets ahead of the competition and have a squad that any Welsh Premier manager would give their right arm for. Second-placed Bala Town also deserve credit for achieving the highest finish in the club’s history. 

Manager of the Year 

This award goes to Newtown's Chris Hughes. After a solid first season at Latham Park, the ex-Prestatyn Town assistant has injected some self-belief to the Robins and further enhanced his side's fluid passing style. Clinching Europa League qualification on a modest budget, in only his second year as a manager, is a staggering feat. 

Player of the Season 

Although Airbus' Tom Field and Bala Town's Mark Connolly have excelled again this season, it was undoubtedly Aberystwyth Town's Chris Venables who was the league's outstanding player again. Topping the goalscoring charts for a second successive campaign, he has again shown his full repertoire of goals, netting from long-range, close-range, headers and his trademark free-kicks. Tying him down to a new contract may be the best piece of business Aber will do all summer.