Captain McLaggon to leave Barry Town United

Thursday, 17 April 2025 10:47

By Gareth Joy X @lookoutwales2

FAW (Perry Dobbins Photography)

Barry Town United captain Kayne McLaggon is leaving his hometown club after eight years.

The striker will play his final home game at Jenner Park on Saturday when they face Briton Ferry Llansawel on the last day of the regular season.

McLaggon has played a pivotal role since Barry returned to the Cymru Premier in 2017, under then-manager Gavin Chesterfield.

He scored 128 goals - including five hat tricks - from 245 appearances in yellow and blue.

He won three trophies with the club - including the Cymru South title and the inaugural Welsh Blood Service Cup in the 2022-23 season, and qualified for the Europa League twice.

He's also represented Wales at international level, earning two caps and scoring once for the semi-pro Cymru C squad in their annual games against England.

Although he's taken more of a back seat during his final season with Barry, he's still managed to score four goals from his 24 appearances - playing his part in securing an end-of season play-off spot.

A club spokesperson said: "His record speaks for itself but above all of that the way he has led our club on the field and as an ambassador in our community has been remarkable."

"We encourage all at the club and the local community to come out and join us to say thank you to Kayne for his service this coming Saturday."

A family fun day is being held at Jenner Park to mark the end of the regular season, starting at 11.30am on Easter Saturday with kick off at 12.45pm.

Barry will go onto face either Caernarfon Town or Cardiff Met away in their play-off semi final on Saturday 26th April (kick off tbc).

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