Welsh Football

Swansea City caretaker head coach Alan Sheehan. Pic: Alamy

Alan Sheehan Awaits Green Light - Or Maybe Red - As Swansea City's Resurgence Continues

Swansea City continue to improve under caretaker boss Alan Sheehan, who now expects some big calls to soon be made over his future.

Paul Jones | Mar 09, 2025
Swansea City interim head coach Alan Sheehan. Pic: Alamy

Alan Sheehan Is The Swansea City Choice No-One Predicted But Could Yet Happen

Swansea City are in limbo . . . again. Alan Sheehan is their caretaker head coach - again - but should the Irishman be given the job on a full-time basis?

Ian Mitchelmore | Mar 06, 2025
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Omer Riza Left Proud But Pointless After Cardiff City’s Yousef Salech Proves His Worth

Cardiff City suffered a first defeat in seven home matches at the hands of Burnley, but new £3m striker Yousef Salech shows growing potential.

Graham Thomas | Mar 05, 2025
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Alan Sheehan’s Swansea City Repair Job Is Taking Shape

Swansea City are staying clear of relegation trouble as they grind out points under caretaker boss Alan Sheehan.

Paul Jones | Mar 05, 2025
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Steven Fletcher Rescues Wrexham And Keeps Promotion Dream Rolling

Wrexham are still clinging on in the chase to join the Championship next season, thanks to veteran striker Steven Fletcher.

Gareth James | Mar 05, 2025
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Omer Riza Tells Cardiff City To Prove Their Progress Against Burnley

Cardiff City are moving steadily away from the relegation zone, but Omer Riza reckons progress can be measured against the top teams.

Gareth James | Mar 04, 2025
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Neco Williams Makes It A Triple Welsh Bid For FA Cup Glory

Neco Williams has his eyes on Wembley after his team’s FA Cup victory over Ipswich Town, but he’s not the only Welshman.

Gareth James | Mar 04, 2025
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Craig Harrison Insists The New Saints Were Never Worried Despite Narrow Cup Final Win

The New Saints roll on with an 11th Welsh League Cup Final Triumph in the Nathaniel MG Cup and insists there’s more to come.

Paul Jones | Mar 03, 2025
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Nelson Jardim Has Run Out Of Patience With Newport County After Latest Feeble Display

Newport County came away from their trip to Doncaster with nothing but a blast in their ears from boss Nelson Jardim, who accused them of lacking fight.

Gareth James | Mar 02, 2025
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Omer Riza Tells Cardiff City Players To Hold Heads High, Despite FA Cup Defeat

Cardiff City are out of the FA Cup, but their confident, courageous display as Aston Villa has given manager Omer Riza plenty to work on.

Gareth James | Mar 01, 2025
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Wrexham Boss Phil Parkinson Aims To Remind Bolton What They Could Have Had

Wrexham are still on course for a third promotion on the bounce, but their next opponents are Bolton who know more than most about their rivals’ boss, Phil Parkinson.

Ian Mitchelmore | Feb 27, 2025
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Five Years On, FA Cup Clash Gives Cardiff City And Aston Villa Fans The Chance To Celebrate Peter Whittingham

Cardiff City travel to meet Aston Villa in the FA Cup on Friday night, two clubs most associated with the brilliant Peter Whittingham.

Ian Mitchelmore | Feb 27, 2025
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The New Saints Have Restored Normal Service But Aberystwyth Aim To Prove Shock Appeal

It’s the first final of the Welsh domestic football season and there are no prizes for guessing who will be favourites to lift the trophy.

Ian Mitchelmore | Feb 27, 2025
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Swansea City Sack Luke Williams As Club Crisis Deepens

Swansea City have sacked Luke Williams after seven losses in nine games, leaving them with a looming relegation fight. With the club in crisis, who will take charge next?

Paul Jones | Feb 17, 2025
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza. Pic: Andrew Orchard sports photography/Alamy Live News

Omer Riza Tells Cardiff City Players They Lack Bravery

Omer Riza accused his Cardiff City players of lacking of bravery after they lost 2-1 at fellow Championship strugglers Portsmouth. The result leaves the Bluebirds still in a relegation dogfight, just two points above the drop zone and still with just one away win all season in the league.

Gareth James | Feb 12, 2025
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Cardiff City Keeper Ethan Horvath Aiming For More FA Cup Heroics At Villa Park

Cardiff City’s FA Cup journey will continue against Premier League opposition after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Stoke City was rewarded in the draw by a fifth-round clash away to Aston Villa. The Bluebirds, currently battling to pull further away from the relegation scrap in the Championship, held their nerve at the Bet365 Stadium in a thrilling contest that ended 3-3 after extra time, with goalkeeper Ethan Horvath emerging as the hero.

Gareth James | Feb 11, 2025
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Luke Williams Backs Swansea City To Build On Shock First Win Of The Year

Luke Williams believes Swansea City have drawn a line in the sand after they gained their first victory of 2025. Josh Tymon’s second-half strike was enough to give the Swans a 1-0 Championship victory over Bristol City in a full-blooded Anglo-Welsh battle at Ashton Gate.

Gareth James | Feb 10, 2025
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Omer Riza Praises Rubin Colwill As Cardiff City Reach Last 16 of FA Cup

Omer Riza praised Rubin Colwill after Cardiff City banished the ghost of FA Cups past with a 4-2 win over Stoke to reach the fifth round for the first time in 11 years. Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath and midfielder Colwill were the heroes after an enthralling cup tie, which ended 3-3 after 120 minutes. The Bluebirds made it fourth time lucky at the bet365 Stadium as they finally got one over the Potters in the competition.

Paul Jones | Feb 09, 2025
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza. Pic: Andrew Orchard sports photography/Alamy

Cardiff City Can Use FA Cup Glory As Championship Fuel

Omer Riza insists Cardiff City will give the FA Cup their full respect and attention when they visit Stoke City on Saturday. The Bluebirds manager is unlikely to be judged on the length of any Cup run when owner Vincent Tan makes a call at the end of the season as to whether Riza stays in charge or not.

Graham Thomas | Feb 08, 2025
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Nelson Jardim Pays Tribute To Newport County Godsend Nick Townsend

Newport County head coach Nelson Jardim was a relieved man after his side took a vital step towards securing their League Two status. The County boss was content with a tense 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Morecambe at Rodney Parade.

Editor | Feb 05, 2025