Marc Lloyd‑Williams, the prolific striker who once wore the colours of Stockport County, has announced a playing return at the age of 53, signing for his former side CPD Llanberis ahead of the 2027/28 campaign. The move ends more than a decade away from competitive football for a player widely regarded as one of the most successful scorers in the domestic Welsh game.
Record goalscorer back on the roster
Lloyd‑Williams finished his previous spell at Llanberis in 2014 and will now rejoin the Fford Padarn outfit as they prepare for cup and league fixtures. The club, which concluded last season in 11th place in the North Wales Coast Football League, will begin the new campaign with a Welsh Cup tie on 25 July against Amlwch Town, followed by a league fixture at home to Cemaes Bay four days later.
The striker's career totals remain remarkable: across more than two decades in senior football he accumulated 319 goals from 467 appearances in Cymru Premier competition. His résumé includes multiple spells with Bangor City and appearances in the English Football League with teams such as Stockport County, Halifax Town and York City, as well as time in the Conference with Southport and Altrincham and a brief loan in Norway.
- Age on return: 53
- Cymru Premier record: 319 goals in 467 games
- New (old) club: CPD Llanberis
- First fixtures: Welsh Cup v Amlwch Town (25 July); league v Cemaes Bay (29 July)
For supporters in Stockport who recall Lloyd‑Williams’ time across the border, the news will prompt memories of his spell with County among several stints in English football. While his highest profile achievements came in Wales, his career included time in the English league system and a trophy-winning loan in Norway.
What Lloyd‑Williams’ role will be at Llanberis — whether as a regular starter, an experienced presence among younger players, or a part‑time contributor — has not been detailed in the club announcement. Local followers will be watching the opening fixtures closely to see how he adapts to competitive matches after such a long retirement.
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Cymru Premier goals | 319 |
| Cymru Premier appearances | 467 |
| Age | 53 |
Whether this will be a short‑term cameo or the start of another extended chapter remains to be seen. For now, the return of a name familiar to Stockport football fans provides a talking point ahead of the new domestic season in Wales.
