Brennan Johnson Articles

Wales Earn Osian Approval For Finland Clash

Osian Roberts is backing Wales to continue on the journey he started with Chris Coleman in 2016 by moving a step closer to another Euros finals qualification tonight (Thurs) Roberts was assistant manager to Chris Coleman when Wales broke new ground eight years ago by reaching the tournament finals in France – their first tournament appearance for 58 years.

Editor | Mar 21, 2024

Wales Reminded To Be Ruthless If They Are To Finish The Finns

Rob Page insists Wales need their A-game to eliminate Finland and make the Euro 2024 play-off final. Wales start as clear favourites in Cardiff on Thursday to beat opponents ranked 60th in the world – 31 places below them – and progress to a home play-off final against Estonia or Poland.

David Williams | Mar 21, 2024
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
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Rob Page Tells Players, Let’s Make Sure We Party Like It’s 2024

Rob Page has called on his Wales team to give their supporters the chance to enjoy the Euro 2024 experience. Wales are still two wins away from qualification but now know that if they can make it to the tournament they face mouthwatering matches against the Netherlands, Austria and France in Group D.

David Williams | Dec 04, 2023
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
Wales goalscorer Brennan Johnson. Pic: Josh Thomas.

“Extreme Demands” Being Placed On Brennan Johnson At Spurs By Ange Postecoglou

Brennan Johnson is benefiting from the “extreme” demands placed on him by Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou and proving himself to be an elite player, says his Wales manager Rob Page. Johnson has taken time to settle at Spurs following his £47.5million move from Nottingham Forest during the closing minutes of the summer transfer window.

David Williams | Nov 10, 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
Ben Davies on the pitch - 2025 - Credit Alamy

Ben Davies Wants Wales To Be A Bit More Spursy

Ben Davies has taken over the Wales captaincy hoping his club Tottenham’s rise to the top of the Premier League can benefit the Dragons’ Euro 2024 ambitions. Davies replaces the injured Aaron Ramsey as skipper for Wednesday’s friendly with Gibraltar and the vital European Championship qualifier against Croatia in Cardiff on Sunday.

Paul Jones | Oct 10, 2023
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Rob Page Backs David Brooks, Harry Wilson And Kieffer Moore To Plug Wales’ Big Gaps Ahead Of Croatia Clash

Rob Page has described the loss of “big players” Aaron Ramsey and Brennan Johnson for Wales’ vital Euro 2024 qualifier with Croatia as a “blow. But the Wales manager is confident the pair will be fit for final group games in November. Skipper Ramsey misses out with a knee tendon problem that has forced him to miss Cardiff’s last five games, while Tottenham’s new £47.5million forward Johnson is sidelined by a hamstring injury sustained in the north London derby draw at Arsenal.

Paul Jones | Oct 05, 2023