 It was decided, after permission from the Salisbury Hotel, to use the cellar as a base for the new club's membership.On September 2, 1989 the first game was played against Fleur De Lys on Ferndale's home ground at Blaenllechau Park, in front of several hundred people.Maerdy Junior RFC, members from Ferndale Male Voice, Cor Meibion Morlais, along with Maerdy Colliery and Tylorstown Silver Band provided pre match entertainment.