Gareth James

Gareth James

Gareth James

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Dylan Johnston (centre), trainer Sam Thomas (right) and connections after winning the the DragonBet 'Welsh Champion' Hurdle with Celtic Dino. Pic: Alamy

Proud Sam Thomas Savours Home Success With Celtic Dino in Welsh Champion Hurdle

The three-day DragonBet Welsh Racing Festival enjoyed a rousing finish as Welsh trainer-owner combination of Sam Thomas and Dai Walters triumphed again at Chepstow.

Gareth James | Oct 13, 2025
Wales manager Craig Bellamy. Pic. Alamy

Craig Bellamy Admits England “Kicked His Arse” But Insists No Pain, No Gain for Wales

Wales boss Craig Bellamy says humbling defeat was ‘exactly what we needed’ before crunch qualifier with Belgium.

Gareth James | Oct 10, 2025
David Hughes, head coach of Newport County. Pic. Alamy

Defiant David Hughes Vows to Fight on After Newport Fans Turn on Chairman

David Hughes insists he can still turn things around at Newport County after a 1–0 defeat to Swindon Town plunged his side to the bottom of League Two.

Gareth James | Oct 06, 2025
Wrexham v Birmingham City. Pic. Alamy

Phil Parkinson Insists Wrexham are “Growing” Despite Birmingham City Stalemate

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says his side are adapting well to life in the Championship, despite being held to a third successive 1-1 draw – this time at home to Birmingham City.

Gareth James | Oct 04, 2025
Swansea City Head Coach Alan Sheehan. Pic. Alamy

Alan Sheehan Says Swansea City Have Played Better and Got Nothing After Blackburn Win

Swansea City head coach Alan Sheehan admitted his side “have played a lot better in other games and not got wins” after watching them beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at Ewood Park.

Gareth James | Oct 01, 2025
Wrexham's Lewis O'Brien. Pic. Alamy

Lewis O’Brien’s Hot Streak Offers Wrexham Fresh Momentum

Lewis O’Brien admits even he has been surprised by his scoring touch at Wrexham – but says what hasn’t come as a shock is how quickly the club has felt like home.

Gareth James | Sep 29, 2025
Cardiff City's Joel Colwill (centre). Pic. Alamy

Brian Barry-Murphy Praises Brave Bluebirds as Cardiff City Break 13-Year Drought

Brian Barry-Murphy hailed his Cardiff City side’s courage after they dumped Premier League Burnley out of the Carabao Cup with a memorable 2-1 victory at Turf Moor.

Gareth James | Sep 24, 2025
Zoe Backstedt shows the gold medal, flanked by silver medallist Slovakia's Viktoria Chladonova, left, and bronze medallist Italy's Federica Venturelli. Pic: Alamy.

Wales Star Zoe Backstedt Admits She Went Through The Pain Barrier to Claim “Brutal” World Title

Zoe Backstedt may still be only 20 years old but she has already collected four world titles at age group level, as Gareth James reports.

Gareth James | Sep 23, 2025
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has a hug for Issa Kabore. Pic. Alamy

Phil Parkinson Makes Bold Prediction as Wrexham Find Their Championship Feet

Phil Parkinson is convinced Wrexham will prove themselves competitive in the Championship once his new-look squad have fully bedded in.

Gareth James | Sep 22, 2025
Dylan Lawlor of Cardiff city. Pic. Alamy

Dylan Lawlor Insists Brian Barry-Murphy Has Been Key to his Cardiff City Breakthrough

Cardiff City youngster Dylan Lawlor believes his rapid rise from potential loanee to first-team regular is down to the trust placed in him by head coach Brian Barry-Murphy.

Gareth James | Sep 20, 2025
Brian Barry-Murphy

Brian Barry-Murphy Hails Cardiff City’s Bravery as They Remain Unbeaten and Unbowed

Brian Barry-Murphy insisted his Cardiff City side showed the courage of table-toppers as they extended their unbeaten run at the summit of League One.

Gareth James | Sep 15, 2025
Geraint Thomas reacts to the final race of his professional career. Pic: Aamy

It Really is the End of the Glittering Road for Geraint Thomas and There’s Hardly a Dry Eye in the House

Geraint Thomas brought down the curtain on one of Welsh sport’s greatest careers with an emotional final ride at the Tour of Britain on Sunday.

Gareth James | Sep 08, 2025