Vitor Matos Manager of Swansea City embraces Ji-Sung Eom of Swansea City. Pic: Alamy

Vitor Matos Could be Championship Manager of the Month for December . . . and Maybe January, too

Vitor Matos has been nominated for the Championship manager of the month award for December after four wins from six games, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jan 15, 2026
Christian Fuchs, manager of Newport County. Pic. Alamy

James Crole Aims to Prove Cymru Premier Goals Can Transform into Newport County Survival

James Crole insists his move to Newport County is the natural next step in a journey shaped by rising standards in the Cymru Premier, as Paul Jones reports.

Paul Jones | Jan 14, 2026
FAW chief executive Noel Mooney. Pic: Alamy

FAW and Noel Mooney Have Plenty to Aim for and Improve in 2026

Noel Mooney may have penned a new deal with the FAW last week, but the progress made in many areas needs to be reflected across the whole of Welsh football, reports Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jan 14, 2026
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi in action for Sheffield United. Pic. Alamy

Swansea City Still Hopeful of Signing Crystal Palace’s Jesurun Rak-Sakyi

Swansea City are still keen on signing Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on loan, despite Vitor Matos suggesting other clubs were in the queue.

Gareth James | Jan 14, 2026
Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo celebrates with teammates. Pic: Alamy.

Wrexham’s Greatest . . . The Five Wonders of the Phil Parkinson Universe

Whenever Wrexham appear to have hit their peak, Phil Parkinson's side go on to achieve the unthinkable, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jan 13, 2026
Andy Fisher of Swansea City is beaten in the penalty shoot-out. Pic: Alamy

Vitor Matos Admits Swansea City Blew it After Wasteful FA Cup Exit

Vitor Matos admitted Swansea City squandered a golden opportunity to progress in the FA Cup after their dramatic third-round exit on penalties against West Brom.

Rob Cole | Jan 12, 2026
Yousef Salech of Cardiff City. Pic. Alamy

Brian Barry-Murphy Insists Cardiff City can Last the Pace

Brian Barry-Murphy has insisted there remains a lot more to come from League One leaders Cardiff City, despite another draw that has trimmed their lead at the top of the table.

Gareth James | Jan 12, 2026
Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo celebrates with Dominic Hyam and team-mates. Pic: Alamy

Wrexham Savour New FA Cup Heroes . . . Arthur Okonkwo, Phil Parkinson and Ryan Reynolds

Phil Parkinson hailed a “special” night for Wrexham after his side dumped Premier League Nottingham Forest out of the FA Cup on penalties.

Gareth James | Jan 10, 2026
Wrexham players hope to be celebrating again in the FA Cup. Pic. Alamy

Wrexham Ready to Measure the Reality of Their Premier League Dream

Phil Parkinson believes Wrexham’s long-awaited meeting with Premier League opposition on Friday night offers the perfect yardstick for his side, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Jan 09, 2026
JD Cymru North

Seasiders Llandudno Aim to Turn the Tide Against Newtown

Can Cymru North leaders Llandudno bounce back from their first league defeat of the season when they visit high-flyers Newtown on Saturday?

Dave Jones | Jan 09, 2026
Joel Ward of Crystal Palace. Pic. Alamy

Swansea City’s First Window Deal Will be Half a Season for a 36-Year-Old

Swansea City are set to make their first move of the transfer window by bringing in 36-year-old defender Joel Ward.

Paul Jones | Jan 09, 2026
Fulham's Harry Wilson. Pic. Alamy

In Praise of Harry Wilson . . . Fulham Folk Hero and Wales’ World Class Wizard

Harry Wilson is playing the football of his life, and it is no exaggeration to say that Wales and Fulham currently have a player operating at genuine world-class level, as David Roberts reports.

Rob Cole | Jan 08, 2026
Terry Yorath – who has died at the age of 75 – alongside his daughter, Gabby Logan. Pic: Alamy

Terry Yorath Hailed as Welsh Football Icon as Tributes Paid to Former Captain and Manager

Former Wales captain Ashley Williams has led the early tributes to Welsh football legend Terry Yorath, who has died at the age of 75.

Graham Thomas | Jan 08, 2026
Sam Smith of Wrexham AFC. Pic. Alamy

Wrexham In Best Shape Possible to Test Premier League Ambition

Wrexham are enjoying a stunning first season back in the Championship, but this weekend they can enjoy a pleasant diversion into FA Cup giant-killing, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jan 08, 2026
Swansea City manager Vitor Matos. Pic. Alamy

Vitor Matos is Moving Swansea City Onwards and Upwards While Others Fall

It’s FA Cup time this weekend and for Swansea City it’s a chance to gauge their progress with a third meeting in six weeks with West Bromwich Albion, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jan 07, 2026
Wales captain Ben Davies. Pic. Alamy

Craig Bellamy Backs Ben Davies to Lead Wales Despite Tottenham Uncertainty

Craig Bellamy insists Wales captain Ben Davies remains central to his plans - despite limited game time at Tottenham ahead of March’s World Cup play-offs.

Graham Thomas | Jan 07, 2026
Newport-born striker Ricardo Rees. Pic: FGRFC

Ricardo Rees . . . the Welshman in England They’re Calling the Non-League Haaland

He’s already been called “the non-league Haaland” and now Ricardo Rees is showing Forest Green Rovers fans why he was a folk hero at Merthyr, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Jan 06, 2026
John Disney of Connahs Quay. Pic. Alamy

Disney World is Proving a Big Attraction for Connah’s Quay Nomads

The last time Connah’s Quay Nomads won the JD Cymru Premier title, John Disney was at the heart of the defence for the Deeside club.

Rob Cole | Jan 06, 2026
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You can’t beat the early January whiff of a giant-killing in the FA Cup and Wrexham will he hoping the air is pungent on Friday night.

David Parsons | Jan 05, 2026
Brian Barry -Murphy, the head coach/manager of Cardiff city. Pic. Alamy

Brian Barry-Murphy Insists he’s Very Happy at Cardiff City but Leaves Door Open to Strasbourg

Brian Barry-Murphy has insisted his focus remains firmly on Cardiff City, declaring his affection for the club amid growing speculation linking him with a possible move to Strasbourg.

Gareth James | Jan 05, 2026