The three Welsh clubs taking part in European competition this season have found out their fate after the draw was made earlier this week. It will be trips over the Irish Sea for The New Saints and Bala Town while Newtown will be making the trip over the North Sea to the Faroe Islands. HereContinue reading “Welsh clubs find out their European fate”
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European Championships 2020 – Oberhausen
Here’s a quick preview to the European Championships which starts today, in this piece I will be looking at the First Round games and how those could pan out. The event takes place in Oberhausen and could we see a new name on the trophy or will a previous name get their hands on itContinue reading “European Championships 2020 – Oberhausen”
Foreign Premier League players 2
The second instalment of my series that’s looking at foreign players in Premier League history, the impact they had and how influential these players were back in their home countries. This instalment will look at players from countries such as Australia, Austria and Belgium along with others to see the influence players from those countriesContinue reading “Foreign Premier League players 2”
Foreign Premier League Players – Part 1
The first part of probably many of a series I will be doing about foreign players who’ve played in the Premier League, many amazing players outside the UK have graced the Premier League and my series here will look at some of those players, the impact they’ve had in the league and what countries they’veContinue reading “Foreign Premier League Players – Part 1”
FAW Licensing – Where the issues lie?
As an avid Welsh football fan, I like to see football across the country develop in any form, whether it’s on a National stage or at grassroots level. Lately many clubs have been celebrating their achievements of being granted the appropriate licenses so their club can move on to the next level. The criteria forContinue reading “FAW Licensing – Where the issues lie?”
Wales 2016 European Championships squad – Where are they now?
4 years ago today, Chris Coleman picked his squad for the European Championships in France, little did we know the adventure that Wales would go on in their first major competition for 58 years, so where are the 23 players that were chosen to represent their country now? Wayne Hennessey – Hennessey is still withContinue reading “Wales 2016 European Championships squad – Where are they now?”
Bangor 1876 – 5 games that clinched the title
Bangor 1876 had an incredible first season of their history, winning the Gwynedd League title at an absolute canter and incredibly had a points per game ratio of 3 winning all of their 16 league games and were only knocked out of cup competitions by Llanrwst United who are two tiers above them and RuthinContinue reading “Bangor 1876 – 5 games that clinched the title”
Disastrous – Wales under Bobby Gould
Bobby Gould is most famous for leading the Crazy Gang of Wimbledon to one of the most famous upsets in FA Cup history. Gould managed the side that won the 1988 FA Cup after Lawrie Sanchez’s header secured a 1-0 victory against the superstars of Liverpool. By Welsh fans he is also remembered for aContinue reading “Disastrous – Wales under Bobby Gould”
John Charles – A career of legends
William John Charles was born in Swansea on December 27 1931 and during his 25 year footballing career, the giant Welshman became one of the best players ever to grace the field. His brother Melvyn also became a professional footballer, though Melvyn did write an autobiography called ‘In the Shadow of a Giant’, Melvyn scoredContinue reading “John Charles – A career of legends”
Ben Woodburn – An opportunity missed?
Ben Woodburn hit the headlines in November 2016, when he became Liverpool’s youngest ever goalscorer after netting in an EFL Cup tie against Leeds United, the sky seemed to be the limit for the youngster but fast forward three and a half years and things have not gone to plan for the Nottingham born youngster.Continue reading “Ben Woodburn – An opportunity missed?”
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