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Brian Barry-Murphy, head coach, Cardiff City. Pic. Alamy

We Got Bullied, Admits Cardiff City Boss Brian Barry-Murphy

A youthful Cardiff City were thrashed 5–1 by Wimbledon in the EFL Trophy — a defeat that prompted head coach Brian Barry-Murphy to admit his side were simply overpowered.

Gareth James | Dec 03, 2025
Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos. Pic: Alamy

Smells Like Team Spirit Needed . . . and Also Like a Relegation Fight for Swansea City

Vitor Matos has admitted he recognises what he has walked into at Swansea City – a relegation fight, reports Gareth James.

Gareth James | Nov 30, 2025
Wrexham players celebrate their side's second goal of the game. Pic: Alamy

Phil Parkinson Urges Wrexham to Aim Higher and Think Bigger as They Move to Edge of Play-Off Race

Phil Parkinson has urged his Wrexham side to aim even higher after climbing to the fringes of the Championship play-off race with a composed 2-0 win over Bristol City.

Gareth James | Nov 27, 2025
Elfyn Evans. Pic. Alamy

Elfyn Evans Goes For World Title Glory But Desert Shoot-Out is a Trip Into the Unknown

Elfyn Evans believes his 2025 World Rally Championship bid will be settled in unchartered territory.

Gareth James | Nov 25, 2025
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South Africa Insist They are not Favourites to Beat Wales . . . No, Really, They Do

South Africa have insisted they are not favourites for Saturday’s Test against Wales — despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

Gareth James | Nov 25, 2025
Cardiff City's Rubin Colwill. Pic. Alamy

Brian Barry-Murphy Praises Top Spot Cardiff City But Admits Rubin Colwill Blow Likely to be Heavy

Brian Barry-Murphy hailed his side’s resilience at Northampton Town, although the weekend victory was overshadowed by a worrying injury to Rubin Colwill.

Gareth James | Nov 24, 2025
Wrexham hat-trick hero, Kieffer Moore. Pick Alamy

Wrexham Ready to Unleash Kieffer Moore on Tractor Boys

Kieffer Moore could boost Wrexham by returning to the squad, as Phil Parkinson’s side prepare for a historic first league meeting with Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Saturday.

Gareth James | Nov 22, 2025
Charlotte FC defender Christian Fuchs. Pic. Alamy

New Newport County Boss Christian Fuchs Has Eyes on Premier League

Newport County chairman Huw Jenkins has revealed new manager Christian Fuchs aims to use the League Two club as a springboard to the Premier League.

Gareth James | Nov 20, 2025
Harry Wilson of Wales. Pic. Alamy

Harry is a Wizard . . . Craig Bellamy Hails Magical Wilson as Wales Near World Cup Clincher

Craig Bellamy heaped huge praise on captain Harry Wilson after the Fulham forward delivered a masterful hat-trick in Wales’ 7-1 demolition of North Macedonia, reports Gareth James.

Gareth James | Nov 19, 2025
Harry Wilson of Wales. Pic. Alamy

Craig Bellamy Hails “Perfect” Wales as Harry Wilson Inspires Golden World Cup Opportunity

Craig Bellamy hailed Wales’ 7–1 demolition of North Macedonia as a near-flawless display, insisting the emphatic victory was as close to perfect as he has managed.

Gareth James | Nov 19, 2025
Craig Bellamy, head coach of Wales. Pic. Alamy

Home is Where the Heart is For Craig Bellamy . . . and Wales’ World Cup Chances

Craig Bellamy says securing a home fixture in the World Cup play-offs is of enormous significance as his Wales side prepare for a decisive showdown with North Macedonia, reports Gareth James.

Gareth James | Nov 18, 2025
Manager David Hughes of Newport County. Pic. Alamy

David Hughes Admits it Was Time to go at Newport County

Newport County’s grim slide to the foot of League Two has cost David Hughes his job – a departure he not only accepts, but openly admits he can understand, reports Gareth James.

Gareth James | Nov 16, 2025