Jordan Hughes netted his fourth goal in six seasons as Pure Swansea defeated Llanelli Town 3-0, marking his 10th season with the club. The captain, 27, opened the scoring with a header and was named man of the match, with manager Jack Midwinter publicly praising him for the first time. Hughes said, 'I don’t get many, to be fair. I think I’ve scored about four or five in the last six seasons.' The win extended Pure's unbeaten run to three games, with nine goals scored and no goals conceded.
Hughes highlighted the team's continuity, noting the core squad from last year's Ardal South West title win remained intact. 'They’ve all been like mates,' he said, adding that new signings integrated quickly. The captain emphasized the club's philosophy: 'We want to play football, not be defensive.' This ethos, consistent across three rebrands, has kept Hughes at the club for a decade.
Leading a squad averaging 23 years old, Hughes downplayed his role as a leader. 'A lot of the boys have become leaders,' he said, noting the team's competitiveness. Pure, top of the Novira Cymru South, faces Caerau Ely next. Hughes cautioned against overreacting: 'It’s only three games in.'
