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Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Wales Boss Rob Page May Leave It Late For Rambo Rescue Act

Wales manager Rob Page insists he will leave it to the last possible moment to decide if Aaron Ramsey will be used against Finland in next week’s crunch Euro 2024 play-off semi-final. Ramsey was named in Wales’ squad on Wednesday, despite not starting a match for six months.

Gareth James | Mar 14, 2024

Tuck In To Your Favourite Language, Said QPR . . . So, Chwarae Teg, Alfie Did

Alfie Tuck doesn’t just want to walk the walk on the pitch for Wales, he wants to talk the talk off it, too. The 17-year-old QPR midfielder is taking weekly Welsh lessons in a bid to immerse himself in the nation’s culture.

Dianna Cuesta | Jan 23, 2024
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Rob Page Insists Wales Know The Play-Off Road Map . . . And It Can Lead To Germany

Rob Page insists Wales can still reach Euro 2024 by drawing on their successful World Cup play-off history. Page’s team were consigned to the Euro play-offs in March after a controversial 1-1 draw with Turkey in Cardiff.

Gareth James | Nov 22, 2023
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Rob Page Orders Wales To Smash Down The Front Door, Not Go Around The Back

Wales’ players have been told to forget about the back door and knock down the front. Manager Rob Page has insisted there is no talk within his squad of play-offs as they head into their final Euro qualifying pool match against Turkey in Cardiff on Tuesday night.

Gareth James | Nov 21, 2023
Aaron Ramsey training at Cardiff - Credit Alalmy

Aaron Ramsey Is The Ghost In Wales’ Machine In Armenia

Rob Page hopes the presence of Aaron Ramsey can help Wales realise their Euro 2024 dream after the injured captain joined them on their long trek to Armenia. Midfielder Ramsey has not played since mid-September after damaging a knee tendon, missing last month’s stunning victory over World Cup semi-finalists Croatia that has left automatic qualification in Wales’ own hands entering the final two games.

David Williams | Nov 18, 2023

Two Games, Two Routes And The Chance For Wales To Make A Third Euro Finals

Life after Gareth Bale initially appeared bleak for Wales, but Rob Page’s men have the chance of a third consecutive appearance at the European Championship in their own hands after a remarkable turnaround in Euro 2024 qualifying. Page’s job was reportedly in danger after a damaging 4-2 home defeat to Armenia was followed by a 2-0 loss away to Turkey in June.

David Williams | Nov 17, 2023
Gareth Bale, Welsh Former Footballer. Pic: Every Second Media/Alamy Live News/Every Second Media

Wales’ Harry Wilson Says Gareth Bale Farewell Meant It Was Time To Step Up

Harry Wilson admits the onus was on him to step out of Gareth Bale’s shadow and keep Wales on track for major tournaments. Boss Rob Page revealed recently he spoke to Wilson last summer and told him he was no longer simply a squad member and that he is a “big player” for Wales.

Paul Jones | Nov 17, 2023
Ben Davies on the pitch - 2025 - Credit Alamy

Ben Davies . . . Still Here, Still Fighting For Wales To Reach Fourth Finals Out Of Five

Ben Davies insists Wales are determined to prove the doubters wrong by making Euro 2024 and reaching a fourth major tournament in five attempts. Wales are preparing for decisive Euro 2024 ties against Armenia and Turkey knowing qualification for next summer’s finals is in their own hands.

Paul Jones | Nov 14, 2023
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Wales Boss Rob Page Held Blunt Talks With FAW Chief Noel Mooney After “Unnecessary” Intervention

Rob Page says he has cleared the air with Football Association of Wales chief Noel Mooney after their public spat last month. Mooney put Page’s future in the spotlight four days before the Euro 2024 qualifier against Croatia by saying the manager’s position would be reviewed if Wales did not qualify for Euro 2024 automatically.

David Williams | Nov 09, 2023
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Harry Wilson Joins Ben Davies In Calling Out Wales Chief Over Lack Of Support For Rob Page

Wales’ two-goal hero Harry Wilson has repeated the claims of his captain and teammate Ben Davies that comments from FAW chief Noel Mooney were “not helpful” prior to their stunning Euro 2024 victory over Croatia. Wilson celebrated his 50th cap with a brilliant double as Wales boosted their Euro 2024 automatic qualification hopes with a 2-1 win in Cardiff.

Gareth James | Oct 16, 2023
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Wales Captain Ben Davies Tells FAW Boss Noel Mooney To Zip It Over Rob Page

Wales captain Ben Davies has told the boss of the Football Association of Wales to zip it over the future of manager Rob Page. Davies and his squad are fuming that Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney has undermined Page on the eve of their crunch Euro 2024 qualifier at home to Croatia on Sunday night. Tottenham defender Davies had wanted all the focus to be on how Wales were going to beat the Croatians for the first time in seven attempts to keep alive their hopes of automatic qualification for the finals in Germany.

David Williams | Oct 15, 2023
Ben Davies on the pitch - 2025 - Credit Alamy

It’s Win Or Bust, Admits Wales Captain Ben Davies

Ben Davies has urged Wales to summon up the spirit of reaching the World Cup to beat Croatia and keep their European Championship qualification hopes alive. Turkey’s shock win in Croatia on Thursday night damaged Welsh prospects of claiming a top-two place in Group D.

Gareth James | Oct 14, 2023