New Connah's Quay Nomads signing, Gareth Owen, believes his new club have what it takes to capture the Welsh Premier title this season

In an interview with the 'Evening Leader' Owen enthuses about how thrilled he is to be following in the footsteps of his childhood heroes and his father Don, who captained the Deesiders to the Welsh Cup in 1952.

Owen, 31 reveals that he turned down offers from Conference club Leigh RMI and Premier rivals Bangor City , who are looking to replace Simon Davies, to join his hometown club. There was even an offer to take his first steps into management, with Unibond First Division outfit Ossett Town offering him their vacant assistant manager position. Despite being 'flattered' by this offer Owen explained "I felt that it would have been a step too far for me at the moment."

"For me there is a lot of sentiment involved." said the former Wales 'B' International. "At 11 years-old I would go to watch them at the Halfway. I had 12 great years at Wrexham, but Nomads were my first love and the club I supported as a boy."

Owen has now set his sights on winning the Welsh Premier. "As a club we have got to aim for the sky and hit the ceiling. There is no point in me or any of the other lads being here if we don't believe that we can win the league this season." With an attitude like this, it's obvious why Nomads manager Nev Powell was so pleased to bring Gareth back to the Deeside Stadium.

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