“The Quins” were formed in 1935, and came to prominence in the early 1990’s becoming the first Cardiff club to progress from “parks” football into the Welsh League proper, through the FAW Pyramid system.  Playing their football at Cardiff Athletic Stadium in Leckwith, the Quins won the Welsh League Challenge Cup in 1995, were first promoted to Division One in 1996, and returned in 2002 determined to make a big impact.
The club achieved Welsh Premier League status by finishing runners-up in 2004/05. Unfortunately the financial realities of competing in that league proved too much, and the Club were immediately relegated following the mid-season departure of the manager and the expensively assembled squad.
However, the club was blessed with a talented group of youth players, and a new committee was formed in the close season of 2006, determined to keep Welsh League football in Grangetown, to develop a new generation of local players and to work within the club’s budget. The tough decision to suspend its membership of Welsh League Reserve Division was taken to ensure survival in 2006-07, the cost of playing games at Leckwith being prohibitive.
Despite relegation to Division 2 in 2006/07, Quins remain committed to developing all areas of the club, and the return of youth football via The South Wales Youth League has raised enthusiasm throughout the club. The appointment of Quins legend Gareth Morgan to the position of first team manager at the start of 2008/09 season has emphasised the club's return to its roots.  90% of the first team lives locally.
The club is seeking its own permanent home to allow it to move forward and is in discussion with the local authority regarding potential sites. The club continues to seek financial solutions and is negotiating brand sponsorship opportunities with a number of companies. The closure of Cardiff Athletic Stadium, with its replacement inevitably delayed, has meant the Quins have been left homeless. Fortunately, neighbours Caerau Ely have kindly offered to share their facilities at Cwrt y Ala for the 2007/08 season.  The loss of a base has impacted the club in several ways, but there is a steely determination to emerge stronger from the difficulties we’ve had in the last 3 years.
We will return to the new Cardiff Athletic Stadium for the start of the 2008/09 season, and intend to enter a side in the Welsh League Reserve Division then, underlining the club’s ongoing commitment to improving our football structure.  The club currently operates a no-pay policy to players, and intends to invest funds raised towards the cost of the stadium, improved training facilities and youth development.
The club continues to compete in the Cardiff and District Premier League, and sees this team as the bedrock of our organization.