Welsh Football

Tom Lawrence of Rangers. Pic: Alamy

Rangers’ Tom Lawrence Needs Hot Summer With Wales To Melt Hearts Of Other Clubs

Tom Lawrence has had a meandering career, full of peaks and troughs, but Craig Bellamy thinks there is talent there still to unlock for Wales, as Ian Mitchelmore explains.

Ian Mitchelmore | May 14, 2025
Charlton manager Nathan Jones. Pic: Alamy

Nathan Jones . . . The Marmite Manager Who Might Just Spice Up Cardiff City

Cardiff City’s hunt for a new manager has gone into its wide search phase, which may well include local boy made good and bad, Nathan Jones.

Ian Mitchelmore | May 13, 2025
Wrexham celebrate promotion. Pic: Alamy

Having Gone Up, Wrexham Owners Say It's Time To Go Down Under!

Wrexham have done the USA thing, so they are now doing the Australia thing instead. Kerching!

David Williams | May 13, 2025
Kieffer Moore of Sheffield United. Pic: Alamy

Wales Earn Big Kieffer Moore Boost As Sheffield United Book Wembley Date

Kieffer Moore is 90 minutes away from returning to the Premier League after his goal-scoring contribution for Sheffield United.

Seb Kennedy | May 13, 2025
Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones. Pic: Alamy

Nathan Jones Insists He’s Poised For Wembley Final

Nathan Jones, linked heavily with Cardiff City, could be on his way to the Championship with Charlton Athletic.

David Williams | May 12, 2025
Nathan Broadhead of Ipswich Town. Pic: Alamy

Ipswich Town Pair Nathan Broadhead And Wes Burns Should Tune Into DJ For Wales Boost

It has been a tough season in the Premier League for Nathan Broadhead and Wes Burns, but a return to the Championship may prove a blessing for Wales, says Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | May 10, 2025
David Hughes. Pic: Alamy

David Hughes Set To Take Charge At Newport County As Club Clears Decks For Fresh Start

Newport County have moved quickly to identify the man they want in charge at Rodney Parade next season.

Seb Kennedy | May 10, 2025
Bobby Gould. Pic: Alamy

A Quarter Of A Century On, Bobby Gould Finally Admits: I Wasn’t Good Enough For Wales

He was arguably the most controversial Wales manager in history, but now Bobby Gould has claimed his spell in charge should never have happened.

Graham Thomas | May 09, 2025
Wales’ Kieffer Moore. Pic: Alamy

Kieffer Moore To Push For Premier League . . . And A Re-Fresh For Wales

Kieffer Moore has sometimes become a spare part not needed by Sheffield United, but Craig Bellamy requires all options, as Ian Mitchelmore explores.

Ian Mitchelmore | May 09, 2025
Wales' Chris Mepham. Pic: Alamy

Chris Mepham On The March Back To The Premier League With Black Cats

Chris Mepham stepped down a level when he joined Sunderland, but his Wales chances could soon be on the rise again, says Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | May 08, 2025
The New Saints celebrate their JD Welsh Cup triumph. Pic: FAW

Craig Harrison Salutes The New Saints As Blundering Nomads Can’t Stop Them

The New Saints are still the dominant force in Welsh domestic football after winning the JD Welsh Cup to add to their Cymru Premier title and Welsh League Cup triumphs.

David Williams | May 05, 2025
Cardiff City Interim Head Coach, Aaron Ramsey. Pic: Alamy

Aaron Ramsey Puts Ball Back In Court Of Cardiff City

Aaron Ramsey had said his priority was playing not managing Cardiff City, but his final game in temporary charge has left the door open.

Seb Kennedy | May 05, 2025
Kyle Naughton of Swansea City. Pic: Alamy

Emotional Kyle Naughton Set To Bid Farewell To Swansea City After A Decade Of Service

Following Joe Allen out of the door for the last time this weekend is Swansea City’s Kyle Naughton as the club severs its last links with the Premier League era.

Paul Jones | May 03, 2025
Joe Allen

So Long, Joe . . . And Thanks For The Memories As Wales Legend Joe Allen Bows Out

Joe Allen has announced this weekend will be his last as a professional footballer as the 35-year-old Swansea City player intends to retire on Saturday. Graham Thomas hears why.

Graham Thomas | May 02, 2025
Ben Davies of Tottenham Hotspur. Pic: Alamy

Rock Solid Ben Davies Faces Busy Summer With Wales . . . But Uncertain Future At Spurs

Ben Davies has spent more than a decade with Tottenham but might be on the move at the end of the season as Ian Mitchelmore explains.

Ian Mitchelmore | May 02, 2025
Swansea City head coach Alan Sheehan. Pic:  Alamy

Alan Sheehan Says The Time Was Right To Start Calling The Shots At Swansea City

Alan Sheehan has gone from No.2 to No.1 for the first time in his coaching career - but believes he had served his time before taking the helm at Swansea City.

Graham Thomas | May 01, 2025
Cardiff City fans protest against the clubs owner Vincent Tan. Pic: Alamy

Cardiff City Bid Farewell To The Championship . . . And Wonder When They Will See It Again

There are six stages of relegation grief - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and finally, renewal of League One season tickets. Ian Mitchelmore takes stock.

Ian Mitchelmore | May 01, 2025
Swansea City head coach Alan Sheehan

Alan Sheehan's Swansea City Revival Rewarded With Three-Year Deal

Alan Sheehan has been given his first contract as a head coach after Swansea City's confirmation his Championship rescue mission has been rewarded with a three-year deal.

Paul Jones | Apr 30, 2025
Wrexham. Pic: Alamy

Love, Envy And Loathing . . . The Story Of Wrexham's Triple Promotion Triumph

Wrexham are history-makers and pioneers thanks to three successive promotions. But Ian Mitchelmore argues their real novelty lies in the attitude of their investor-owners.

Ian Mitchelmore | Apr 30, 2025
Vincent Tan of Cardiff City. Pic: Alamy

Vincent Tan Insists: “I DO Care About Cardiff City” But Offers No Role For Fans In Rebuild

Three days after his team were relegated to League One, Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan has tried to address the anger and frustration of Bluebirds fans.

Seb Kennedy | Apr 29, 2025