Richard Haig
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Richard Neil Haig is a Welsh
former professional footballer, who is currently manager of Welsh Football League Division One side Cambrian & Clydach Vale
.
, making his debut towards the end of 1988–89 season as a substitute during a match against Brentford
. The following season he made four appearances, including his first start against Shrewsbury Town
, as the club suffered relegation to Division Four
. At the end of the season, Haig was released and joined Merthyr Tydfil
. After three seasons with Merthyr, Haig moved into the Welsh Premier League with Ton Pentre
, his most prolific scoring year coming during the 1994–95 season when he finished the year with 19 goals. He left Ton Pentre in 1996, spending two years with Inter Cabletel
.
, having previously acted as both assistant manager and reserve team manager at the club.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
former professional footballer, who is currently manager of Welsh Football League Division One side Cambrian & Clydach Vale
Cambrian & Clydach Vale B. & G.C.
Cambrian & Clydach Vale Boys & Girls Club is a Welsh football club based in Clydach Vale in the Rhondda Valley. After playing their football in the South Wales Amateur League for a number of years, they joined the Welsh Football League in 2005, and have risen through the divisions by finishing in...
.
Playing career
Haig began his career at Cardiff CityCardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
, making his debut towards the end of 1988–89 season as a substitute during a match against Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
. The following season he made four appearances, including his first start against Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
, as the club suffered relegation to Division Four
Football League Fourth Division
The Fourth Division of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958–59 season until the creation of the Premier League prior to the 1992–93 season...
. At the end of the season, Haig was released and joined Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil F.C.
Merthyr Tydfil Football Club was a Welsh football club based at the Penydarren Park ground in Merthyr Tydfil. In 2010 the club was liquidated and reformed under the name Merthyr Town, which was accepted into Division One of the Western League.-History:...
. After three seasons with Merthyr, Haig moved into the Welsh Premier League with Ton Pentre
Ton Pentre F.C.
Ton Pentre Football Club is a football team based in Ton Pentre, Wales, which plays in the Welsh Football League Division Two.Nicknamed the "Rhondda Bulldogs", the team plays at Ynys Park, Ton Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff, which once accommodated 2700 seated spectators...
, his most prolific scoring year coming during the 1994–95 season when he finished the year with 19 goals. He left Ton Pentre in 1996, spending two years with Inter Cabletel
UWIC Inter Cardiff F.C.
UWIC Inter Cardiff F.C. are a Welsh football club. Their name is inspired by Internazionale The club is currently in the Welsh Football League Division Three, though they have played as high as the League of Wales...
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Management career
During the 2007–08 season, Haig was appointed manager of Welsh Football League Division One side Cambrian & Clydach ValeCambrian & Clydach Vale B. & G.C.
Cambrian & Clydach Vale Boys & Girls Club is a Welsh football club based in Clydach Vale in the Rhondda Valley. After playing their football in the South Wales Amateur League for a number of years, they joined the Welsh Football League in 2005, and have risen through the divisions by finishing in...
, having previously acted as both assistant manager and reserve team manager at the club.