Football NewsGiveMeSportUnverified source· 5 Aug 2026
New Saints' Early Exit Prompts Owner's Funding Plea
Welsh champions crash out early again, and owner Mike Harris says the league needs more cash.
The New Saints
team
Club
The New Saints
Owner
Mike Harris
Competition
UEFA competition
Outcome
Crashed out early
What happened. The New Saints were eliminated from a UEFA competition at an early stage, prompting owner Mike Harris to admit Welsh football is 'floundering' and call for more funding.
- Harris says Wales needs more money.
- He described Welsh football as 'floundering'.
- The early exit frustrated the owner.
“Welsh football is 'floundering'”
— Mike Harris
The club's early European exit highlights the financial gap between Wales and other leagues.
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