‘Successful couple of weeks’ for Welsh sides in Europe

“They have a really good chance and are potentially a couple of games away, worse case scenario, of qualifying for the Europa Conference.

“All eyes will be on New Saints to progress, but Caernarfon Town for the excitement and let’s see what the Cofis can do over in Poland.”

Caernarfon Town, appearing in European competition for the first time, beat Northern Ireland’s Crusaders on penalties to advance to the Europa Conference League second qualifying round.

The Canaries will face Polish giant Legia Warsaw, but the away leg will be played behind closed doors.

Legia have been punished by Uefa for the behaviour of fans during their game against Aston Villa in last season’s competition.

“What a massive club that is – previous European semi-finalists,” Jones said of Legia.

“But unfortunately that will be played behind closed doors because of the behaviour of their fans last year.

“Obviously it’s a good thing in a way but I think for the atmosphere, you work hard all season to play in Europe and to play against the big clubs and in big stadiums, unbelievable atmospheres.

“They’re going to miss out on that, which is a shame.”

ones, who played in Europe as a teenager for Bangor City, added: “Usually it has ended in disappointment and probably over the years it’s been four, five, sixes out of 10.”