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Craig Bellamy with his shirt

No Ordinary Joe . . . Allen Backed By Craig Bellamy To Roll Back The Years With Wales

Joe Allen has come out of international retirement and will be involved in Wales’ upcoming Nations League double-header with Iceland and Montenegro. Allen quit international football in February 2023 saying “time and injuries” had taken their toll, but the 34-year-old has been persuaded to rejoin the Dragons’ fold by new manager and former team-mate Craig Bellamy.

Paul Jones | Oct 02, 2024
Wales goalscorer Brennan Johnson. Pic: Josh Thomas.

Brennan Johnson Answers Critics By Rescuing Spurs And Ange Postecoglou

Brennan Johnson and his Tottenham teammates earned the praise of manager Ange Postecoglou after the Wales striker struck with a 93rd minute winner to avoid an embarrassing Carabao Cup exit at Coventry City. The Wales striker delivered just a day after his manager had defended him in the wake of social media abuse over recent performances.

Gareth James | Sep 19, 2024
Craig Bellamy with his shirt

Rain Man Craig Bellamy Needs A New Jacket, But Is Proud After Wales Weather Storm

Craig Bellamy expressed pride over Wales’ win in Montenegro after facing what he said were the toughest conditions in his career. Torrential rain in Niksic saw the City Stadium pitch cut up from the early stages, with players regularly losing their footing and the ball skidding everywhere on the sodden surface.

Gareth James | Sep 10, 2024
Wales goalscorer Harry Wilson. Pic: Josh Thomas.

Harry Wilson Insists Wales Will Seek Revenge Against Turkey For Euros Exit

Harry Wilson believes Wales have a score to settle with Turkey after missing out on Euro 2024. Wales finished behind group winners Turkey and Croatia in Euro 2024 qualifying, forcing them down the play-off route where they eventually succumbed to Poland on penalties.

Gareth James | Sep 05, 2024
Craig Bellamy with his shirt

Leeds United’s Karl Darlow Is Wales’ New Boy As Craig Bellamy Considers Captaincy Options

Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow has joined the Wales set-up by being named in Craig Bellamy’s first squad. Northampton-born Darlow – the grandson of former Wales international and 1958 World Cup squad member Ken Leek – turned down the chance earlier in his career to join the Dragons’ squad when choosing to focus on club football.

David Williams | Aug 28, 2024
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Downbeat Rob Page Admits His Fate Is In Hands Of Others After Latest Wales Blow

Rob Page appears to be bracing himself for bad news after another blow to his reputation and job security as Wales manager. The under-fire boss apologised to fans after a 4-0 thrashing to Slovakia and said it is “up to the powers that be” to decide if he stays in the job.

Gareth James | Jun 10, 2024

Ethan Ampadu Poised To Wear Wales Captain’s Armband

Ethan Ampadu seems set to end his marathon season with the Wales captaincy. Wales are without regular skipper Aaron Ramsey for this week’s friendlies against Gibraltar and Slovakia as the veteran midfielder has stayed at home following an injury-plagued campaign at Cardiff.

Gareth James | Jun 04, 2024
Steve Cooper . Pic: PA Images / Alamy

Rob Page Expects To Stay As Wales Boss As Steve Cooper And Osian Roberts Wait In The Wings

Rob Page wants to continue as Wales manager and expects the Football Association of Wales to keep him in post. Despite failing to make this summer’s Euro 2024 finals in Germany after losing Tuesday night’s play-off final against Poland in heartbreaking fashion on penalties, the national team boss is determined to stay on.

David Williams | Mar 27, 2024
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Young Blood Has Put Wales On Verge Of Another Euro Dream, Says Rob Page

Rob Page has admitted the World Cup in Qatar was an eye-opener that convinced him Wales needed younger, more athletic players if they were to make the Euro 2024 finals. That realisation could pay significant reward on Tuesday night when Wales host Poland in a play-off final at Cardiff City Stadium, with a place in Germany this summer at stake.

Paul Jones | Mar 26, 2024
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Dan’s The Man For Rob Page As Wales Set Sights On Chopping Down Poles

Rob Page has pinpointed Dan James as a symbol of why Wales will go into Tuesday night’s Euro 2024 play-off final against Poland with huge confidence. Wales have not beaten the Poles for over 50 years, but are just one more home victory from making their fourth major tournament finals out of the last five.

Gareth James | Mar 22, 2024
Robert Page wants Wales to end their Nations Cup campaign in style against Finland. Pic: FAW.

Robert Page Says Wales Have Pace To Burn As He Eyes Polish Test

Robert Pages is ready to unleash his Welsh speedsters on Poland as he looks to book qualification for this summer’s European Championships.

Ian Gordon | Mar 21, 2024
Sheffield United Crest on the wall at Bramall Lane Credit Alamy

Ethan Ampadu Puts Leeds United Promotion Bid On Hold As He Chases Wales Landmark

Ethan Ampadu insists he has a lot more to achieve in football as he prepares to become the youngest Welshman to win 50 caps. Ampadu is set to break Chris Gunter’s record at the tender age of 23 in Thursday’s Euro 2024 play-off semi-final against Finland in Cardiff.

David Williams | Mar 19, 2024