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Cardiff City - the Year in Review and Hopes for 2026

It's been a case of so far, so good for Cardiff City under Brian Barry-Murphy.

Ian Mitchelmore | Dec 26, 2025
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Swansea City - the Year in Review and Hopes for 2026

There was precious little for Swansea City supporters to shout about during what was at times a tortuous 2025.

Ian Mitchelmore | Dec 26, 2025
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Wrexham Braced for Bad News on Lewis O’Brien

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson will learn this week just how long he will have to wait before Lewis O’Brien can return to action.

Rob Cole | Dec 22, 2025
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John Disney Happy as Nomads Keep in Touch with the New Saints

Connah’s Quay Nomads kept the pressure on JD Cymru Premier leaders The New Saints by moving to within 10 points of the summit.

Rob Cole | Dec 22, 2025
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Brian Barry-Murphy Urges Cardiff City Players to Learn From Muscular Imps

Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy has admitted his side struggled to deal with Lincoln City’s physical edge as he reflected on his team’s latest defeat, reports Gareth James.

Gareth James | Dec 21, 2025
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Oh, Okonkwo! . . . But Arthur Wins Backing of Phil Parkinson After Howler at Swansea City

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has backed Arthur Okonkwo to recover from a devastating late mistake that cost his side defeat to Swansea City in the ‘Battle of Wales."

Rob Cole | Dec 20, 2025
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Newport County Boss Christian Fuchs Makes Fans Plea

Christian Fuchs has urged Newport County supporters to stay united behind him and his players as they bid to escape from the foot of League Two.

Gareth James | Dec 19, 2025
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Bluebirds and Vultures . . . January Could be Different, and Difficult, for Cardiff City

Cardiff City travel to Lincoln on Saturday, with wind in their sails after their impressive display against Chelsea, but there could be fresh storms ahead, reports Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | Dec 19, 2025
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Wrexham Point the Way with Ownership, but Swansea City Already Have a Strong DNA

Swansea City host Wrexham on Friday night in a Welsh derby not seen for 22 years, with the clubs looking in different directions on and off the field, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Dec 19, 2025
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Wales Get Ready to Chase World Cup Dreams . . . But Will it be Worth the Debt for Fans?

For Wales fans, World Cup finals appearances are rare - even if the team reached the last one - but Ian Mitchelmore reckons the price of being there is a shameful outrage.

Ian Mitchelmore | Dec 18, 2025
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Llandudno Look to Keep Room at the Top of JD Cymru North

Llandudno can extend their lead at the Cymru North summit to seven points if they can make it rapid back-to-back wins over Mold Alexandra on Saturday.

Dave Jones | Dec 18, 2025
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca (right) and Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy. Pic. Alamy

Brian Barry-Murphy Insists Cardiff City Have a Taste for the Big Time . . . Although They Don’t Quite Taste Blood

Brian Barry-Murphy admitted Cardiff City’s dramatic Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat to Chelsea has only sharpened his appetite for more nights like it.

Graham Thomas | Dec 17, 2025
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Mo Salah Clamour is Nothing New . . . Robbie Savage Got There First

Mo Salah may have more assists than anyone else and more goals than most, but when it comes to media manipulation he came to the party after Robbie Savage, as Andrew Weeks explains.

Andrew Weeks | Dec 16, 2025
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca. Pic. Alamy

Cardiff City Kids out to Give Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca Another Headache

Brian Barry-Murphy insists his Cardiff City players will approach their Carabao Cup quarter-final against Chelsea with “no fear” on Tuesday night.

Gareth James | Dec 16, 2025
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JD Welsh Cup Round Up . . . Who Played, Who Got Slayed

There were the usual mix of thrills, spills, upsets and slayed giants in the last 16 of the JD Welsh Cup, as David Roberts reports.

Rob Cole | Dec 16, 2025
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DragonSports Welsh Sporting Calendar

Cardiff City may be top of League One and have promotion as their key priority, but only a Christmas Scrooge - or Swansea City fan - would deny them some Cup glory.

contributor | Dec 15, 2025
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Phil Parkinson Claims Wrexham Owners Provide Play-Off Boost

Phil Parkinson believes Wrexham’s owners helped the draw specialists to salvage a point that keeps them still within a couple of wins of the Championship play-off places.

Paul Jones | Dec 15, 2025
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Vitor Matos Urges Swansea City Players to Change Their Mentality for Relegation Scrap

Vitor Matos has challenged his Swansea City players to question their own mentality if they are to move away from danger zone in the Championship.

Gareth James | Dec 14, 2025
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Brian Barry-Murphy Praises Cian Ashford and Joel Bagan as Cardiff City Pair Combine to Deny Doncaster

Brian Barry-Murphy praised Cardiff City’s battling qualities after they clinched a dramatic 4-3 victory over Doncaster Rovers to maintain their healthy lead at the top, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Dec 13, 2025
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Wrexham Vow to Hit Back Hard to Keep Pace With Championship Promotion Hopefuls

Phil Parkinson insists Wrexham are well placed to respond quickly to their midweek setback at Hull City when they host Watford on Saturday.

Gareth James | Dec 13, 2025