MELIDEN’s future looks incredibly bright thanks to the influx of key former personnel at Prestatyn Town.

The NWCFA Tier 4 (East) Premier Division side might not be playing any competitive football this season amid continuing fears surrounding COVID-19, but that does not detract from what an exciting structure they’ve assembled behind the scenes.

There has been plenty of comings and goings at the JD Cymru North champions since they were denied a Tier 1 Domestic Licence to take their place in the top-flight, and the Miners might be the ones who benefit most.

These new arrivals have the potential to improve coaching to a talented squad, recruitment of the standard of players needed in what is sure to be a highly competitive league once it does get underway and planning for the necessary licencing criteria and other important paperwork-related matters that also shouldn’t be overlooked.

The arrival of Martin Jones as director of football is a significant one. He boasts a wealth of experience and was a crucial component of Prestatyn’s incredible rise from a third-tier afterthought to participating in the Europa League after their first-ever JD Welsh Cup win.

If Jones can have even half of this success in his new role, it is going to benefit manager Gareth Jones and everyone associated with the club considerably.

Mark Boulton and Jonathan Price also spent a lengthy period at Bastion Gardens during this incredible period for the club, so this added knowhow in just what it takes to progress talent and get top the very top is another tremendous asset to call upon.

As for behind the scenes, getting someone like Tony O’Reilly on board is another shrewd move from the Miners, with the popular figure’s versatility in dealing with everything and anything as a member of Town’s committee is sure to stand the ambitious club in good stead.

Although they may have to wait a little while longer to start the next stage of their journey, Meliden can look forward safe in the knowledge that a solid foundation is now in place.