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Finishing 8th in the new national competition in 1992 – 93 was a fine achievement after a poor start as was Nomads ’ appearance in the semi-final of the Welsh Cup despite the disappointment of a 2 – 1 aggregate defeat against Clwyd rivals Rhyl.

Neville Powell joined the club as player / manager in the summer of 1993 though he suffered a bad injury very early in his career at Connah's Quay the would end his playing career.

Nevertheless he steadily built his team into one capable of challenging for a European place.

Within twelve months of Powell ’ s arrival, Nomads won the North Wales Coast F. A.

Cup and, in 1995 – 96, won the League of Wales League Cup, beating Ebbw Vale in the final at Caersws.