Wrexham celebrate promotion. Pic: Alamy

Wrexham In At The Deep End With Blockbuster Return To The Championship

Wrexham have been handed one of the toughest starts possible to their Championship campaign, an away trip to Southampton, who were in the Premier League last season.

Graham Thomas | Jun 26, 2025
Joe Ralls of Cardiff City. Pic. Alamy

In Praise Of A Dying Breed . . . Cardiff City’s One Club Hero, Joe Ralls

When Cardiff City held their roll call for 2025-26 pre-season training this week, one very familiar face was missing – Joe Ralls, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jun 26, 2025
David Hughes. Pic: Alamy

Newport County v Cardiff City . . . It's Back After 17 Years Away

One of the oldest rivalries in Welsh football is back, with Newport County and Cardiff City set to meet next season for the first time in 17 years, as David Williams reports.

David Williams | Jun 25, 2025
Gareth Bale, the Prince of Wales. Pic. Alamy

Gareth Bale . . . The Flashing Blue Light At The End Of Cardiff City’s Darkest Tunnel

He rode to the rescue so many times for Wales and now Gareth Bale wants to do something similar for Cardiff City. There will be blood, says Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jun 24, 2025
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Gareth Bale: "Cardiff City Is Close to My Heart" – Wales Legend Confirms Bid To Buy Boyhood Club

Gareth Bale has confirmed he is part of a bid trying to buy Cardiff City, although the identity of the group he is with remains a mystery.

Graham Thomas | Jun 24, 2025
Brian Barry-Murphy, head coach, Cardiff City. Pic: CCFC

Brian Barry-Murphy Brings Guardiola And Maresca Blueprint To Cardiff City

Brian Barry-Murphy may not have much of a track record as a head coach, but as an assistant he has learned from the best, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Jun 23, 2025
Joe Ralls of Cardiff City. Pic. Alamy

Joe Ralls Backs Cardiff City To Progress Under Brian Barry-Murphy . . . Despite Big Exit

He was Cardiff City’s longest-serving player, but Joe Ralls doesn’t figure in the future being mapped out by new boss Brian Barry-Murphy.

Seb Kennedy | Jun 23, 2025
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Gareth Bale Linked With Cardiff City Purchase Is Just The Latest Twist In Strange Year For The Buebirds

Gareth Bale was recently linked with Plymouth Argyle. This week's it's Cardiff City and a role in a sensational bid to buy his home-town club.

David Williams | Jun 21, 2025
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Wrexham Don’t Need The Ball . . . Just Someone To Put It In The Net

Wrexham are not a team who will dominate possession in the Championship next season, but with the shrewd judgement of Phil Parkinson that may not matter, says Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jun 20, 2025
Rhian Wilkinson of Wales. Pic. Alamy

Rhian Wilkinson Aims To Keep Climbing To New Heights With Wales

It was more than just a marketing wheeze when Rhian Wilkinson went back to a place with special personal memories as the countdown starts to Wales at Euro 2025, reports Hannah Blackwell.

Hannah Blackwell | Jun 20, 2025
Wales' Sophie Ingle. Pic. Alamy

Sophie Ingle Makes Wales’ Euros Squad After Year Out Injured

Wales have been given a huge lift on the eve of their first major tournament finals - the inclusion of fit-again Sophie Ingle.

Hannah Blackwell | Jun 19, 2025
Cardiff City's new head coach, Brian Barry-Murphy. Pic: Seb Kennedy

Brian Barry-Murphy Insists He Can Survive Storm Vincent At Cardiff City

Brian Barry-Murphy has held his first press conference as the new head coach of Cardiff City and like many a sportsman from Cork, he talks a very good game, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Jun 18, 2025
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Brian Barry-Murphy Will Lean On Youth To Improve Cardiff City, But Big Questions Remain

As so often with Cardiff City, the focus is on the manager. But will Brian Barry-Murphy be given the backing for a bold policy, asks Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jun 18, 2025
Plymouth Argyle's Ryan Hardie. Pic. Alamy

Ryan Hardie Believes His Championship Wisdom Can Boost Wrexham

Wrexham’s latest striker is proven at the level they have moved into, which is a big plus, according to Ryan Hardie.

Seb Kennedy | Jun 17, 2025
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Plymouth Refuse To Comment On Gareth Bale Ownership Talks

First it was Luka Modric, now Gareth Bale is said to be the figurehead for more wealthy Americans needing glamour to add to their banknotes.

David Parsons | Jun 17, 2025
New Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy. Pic: Alamy

Vincent Tan Insists Brian Barry-Murphy Was Always The Right Man For Cardiff City

Cardiff City have confimred the appointment of Brian Barry-Murphy as their new manager after going down a long and winding road.

Graham Thomas | Jun 16, 2025
Ipswich Town's Cameron Burgess. Pic. Alamy

Cameron Burgess Backed To Bring Top Flight Know-How To Swansea City

It’s become a busy early summer for Swansea City, but their latest recruit, Cameron Burgess, could prove their best business so far.

Paul Jones | Jun 16, 2025
New Swansea City assistant coach Darren O’Dea (left) with Alan Sheehan and first team coach Richard Stearman.

Brendan Rodgers Played Key Role In Darren O’Dea’s Switch To Swansea City

Swansea City have completed their coaching team for next season with Darren O’Dea moving from Celtic

Paul Jones | Jun 14, 2025
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy. Pic. Alamy

Series Two Of Craig Bellamy, Wales Manager, Might Be Even Better Than The First

Craig Bellamy is having a few weeks off and not many would suggest he doesn’t deserve it after a remarkable first 12 months in charge of Wales, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jun 13, 2025
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Swansea City In Shrewd Pre-Season Planning Shock

Stung by recent transfer disasters, Swansea City appear to have got their act together well before the slamming of any windows, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jun 13, 2025