Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:20 pm on 13 February 2019.
Diolch, Deputy Llywydd. Sport has a massive part to play in inspiring generations and communities as well as having huge positive impacts on improving mental health. They are just some of the reasons why I want to wish local football team Connah's Quay Nomads from my own constituency all the best for their semi-final match against Edinburgh City in the Irn Bru Cup. The communities of Alyn and Deeside are very proud of what the club has achieved so far, but let's hope we can reach that final in Glasgow and bring the cup home.
Deputy Llywydd, I also want to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to Newport County AFC in their fifth round FA Cup match against Premier League champions Manchester City. Both matches are taking place this Saturday, so as much as I would like to join colleagues Jayne Bryant and John Griffiths at Rodney Parade, I will be at the Deeside stadium hoping for a Connah's Quay win.
I urge Members and our communities to take part and watch both games as much as possible and however they can.
Deputy Llywydd, from all of us here in the Senedd Chamber: 'Come on, County', 'Come on the Nomads.'