Ian Mitchelmore

Ian Mitchelmore

Ian Mitchelmore

Ian Mitchelmore

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Ian Mitchelmore

Craig Bellamy, the head coach/manager of Wales. Pic: Alamy

Craig Bellamy, Wales, and an Obsession with Detail That’s About to Face its Biggest Test

The crunch moment has arrived for Craig Bellamy, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | 2 hours ago
Harry Wilson of Wales. Pic. Alamy

King Harry . . . Wilson is Now Wales’ True Leader for Craig Bellamy

Craig Bellamy this week selected his 26-man squad for Wales' crucial World Cup play-off campaign and it is clear now who carries the hopes of the nation, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Mar 20, 2026
Nathan Boadhead, Wrexham. Pic. Alamy

Wrexham Under Pressure But Promotion Dream is Still Alive With 24 Points to Grab

Wrexham have been bundled out of the top six by Southampton, but they still have eight matches left – and sufficient resources – to make the play-offs, says Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | Mar 19, 2026
Rubin Colwill of Cardiff City. Pic. Alamy

No More False Dawns . . . Rubin Colwill is the Real Deal for Cardiff City

He used to hint at more than he delivered, but Rubin Colwill is finally producing consistent match-winning performances for Cardiff City, as Ian Mitcehlmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Mar 17, 2026
Ethan Ampadu of Leeds United and Wales. Pic: Alamy

Wales Foursome Have FA Cup, World Cup, and Survival Scrap on Their Mind

Wales will soon be turning to their honorary four Yorkshireman – Ethan Ampadu, Joe Rodon, Dan James and Karl Darlow – and be relieved to find they are fit and firing.

Ian Mitchelmore | Mar 13, 2026
Swansea City striker Zan Vipotnik celebrates. Pic: Alamy

Hey, Swansea City . . . What’s the Plan for Zan?

Zan is the man for Swansea City right now, but is that for the short or long term, considers Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | Mar 12, 2026
Newport County players. Pic. Alamy

Newport County Can Still Roll the Dice . . . But They Need Ladders, Not Snakes

With just 10 regular season games left to play in 2025-26, Newport County's season is fast approaching crunch time, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Mar 12, 2026
Wrexham's Kieffer Moore (centre). Pic. Alamy

Wrexham Ready for More Premier League Stress Testing as Chelsea Await

Wrexham's astonishing home record in the FA Cup under Phil Parkinson will face its sternest test yet this weekend, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Mar 05, 2026
Champions again: The New Saints F.C. had another message to send out.

The New Saints are Champions Again . . . But Barry Town United Will Take Some Forgetting

Two games – three days apart – showed the very best of Welsh domestic football, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Mar 04, 2026
Dylan Lawlor (48) of Cardiff City. Pic. Alamy

Lawlor the Ballon d'Or-er . . . Stats Show Cardiff City Star is Elite Performer

He’s the talk of the town, but it’s Dylan Lawlor’s match data that is really turning up the volume, says Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | Mar 03, 2026
Llanelli interim manager Terry Boyle. Pic: Sgorio

Boyle Point . . . Llanelli Can Bounce Back, Insists Veteran Boss After Awful Cymru Premier Season

With six game weeks still to be played before the Cymru Premier play-offs, the top tier of Welsh domestic football has already claimed its first victim, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Feb 26, 2026
Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart at the Women's Single Skating at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Pic: Alamy.

Big Dogg is in Town . . . And He’ll Be Sniffing for a Swansea City win Over Preston

Snoop Dogg and Swansea City are about to go public with their love, with the rapper taking in his first match at the club, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Feb 24, 2026