Jack Walsh has left Holyhead Hotspur, a key departure for Bala Town's next opponents. The 24-year-old midfielder's exit was confirmed by the club, citing work commitments as the reason.
Walsh made his final appearance as an 89th-minute substitute in a 3-1 win over Penrhyncoch on October 31. That was his eighth appearance of the season for Hotspur, who sit 10th in the FAW Championship table.
His four-year spell at Holyhead saw him make 144 appearances, including 62 in the Cymru North. He was a consistent figure in the side that finished second in the Ardal North West last season and earned promotion through the play-offs, missing only two league matches in that campaign. The club stated he had been a fantastic part of their set-up and remains welcome to return.
Walsh joined Holyhead at the start of the 2022-23 season after spells with Conwy Borough, Bangor City and CPD Pentraeth. He also earned a call-up to represent a Ynys Môn XI during his time with the club.
For Bala Town, the news comes as they prepare to travel to face Holyhead Hotspur on November 21. The Lakesiders, currently fifth with 24 points from 14 games, will be looking to avenge a 4-3 defeat in the reverse fixture at Maes Tegid on October 17. Their recent form has been mixed, with a 1-0 win over Guilsfield last time out followed by a draw and two losses. That victory, secured by a second-minute goal from C. Lindfield, was their only win in their last five matches, a run of one win, two draws and two losses. Across the season, Bala have recorded seven wins, three draws and four losses, scoring 27 goals but conceding 24.
Bala Town's next match is that trip to Holyhead on the 21st, a key game as they aim to close a ten-point gap to leaders Brickfield Rangers. Their recent results include a 1-1 draw with Brickfield Rangers on October 31, a 3-3 draw at Llanuwchllyn on October 24, and defeats to Holyhead Hotspur and Buckley Town prior to the win over Guilsfield.
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