Newport County Manager Christian Fuchs. Pic. Alamy

Giving a Fuchs . . . How Christian Fuchs Intends to Match his Leicester City Miracle at Newport County

Christian Fuchs is not a proven manager, but he is a proven miracle-worker and he can see similarities in the faith held at Leicester City to that at lowly Newport County, as he tells Graham Thomas.

Graham Thomas | Nov 27, 2025
Wrexham players celebrate their side's second goal of the game. Pic: Alamy

Phil Parkinson Urges Wrexham to Aim Higher and Think Bigger as They Move to Edge of Play-Off Race

Phil Parkinson has urged his Wrexham side to aim even higher after climbing to the fringes of the Championship play-off race with a composed 2-0 win over Bristol City.

Gareth James | Nov 27, 2025
Newport County Manager Christian Fuchs. Pic. Alamy

It’s Back to Basics . . . Again, As Christian Fuchs Tries Old Lines on Newport County

It’s a common trope in football, the requirement to go "back to basics" in a bid to solve a club's pressing problems, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Nov 26, 2025
Derby County's Joe Ward (right) celebrates scoring his side's first goal. Pic: Alamy

£1m Paid but no New Manager Bounce Yet for Swansea City

There has been no new manager bounce so far for Swansea City after they paid close to £1m to bring Vitor Matos in to replace Alan Sheehan, reports David Roberts.

David Roberts | Nov 26, 2025
Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos. Pic: Alamy

Vitor Matos Needs to get Away to a Flier . . . and That Will Require More Fire From Wretched Swansea City

The Vitor Matos era begins on Tuesday night when Swansea City‘s head coach takes charge for the first time – and the club could do with a flier, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Nov 25, 2025
New Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos. Pic: Alamy

Trust Me . . . Vitor Matos Admits He's Seen as Swansea City's Big Gamble

Vitor Matos has admitted he understands why his appointment as Swansea City’s new head coach will be viewed as a major gamble, reports Graham Thomas.

Graham Thomas | Nov 24, 2025
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A new head coach and a new era for Swansea City this week after their appointment of Portuguese new boy, 37-year-old Vitor Matos.

David Williams | Nov 24, 2025
JD Welsh Cup log. Pic. Alamy

“I Love Scoring Against TNS” . . . Cardiff Met Hero Jasper Payne

Jasper Payne obviously enjoys the challenge of playing against The New Saints because he has now scored three goals in four games against them, reports David Roberts.

David Roberts | Nov 24, 2025
Newport County Manager Christian Fuchs. Pic. Alamy

Grim Start for Christian Fuchs but he Insists Newport County can Rise Again

Christian Fuchs insists he has seen enough spirit, work ethic and raw potential within his Newport County squad to convince him he can turn their season around.

David Williams | Nov 24, 2025
Cardiff City's Rubin Colwill. Pic. Alamy

Brian Barry-Murphy Praises Top Spot Cardiff City But Admits Rubin Colwill Blow Likely to be Heavy

Brian Barry-Murphy hailed his side’s resilience at Northampton Town, although the weekend victory was overshadowed by a worrying injury to Rubin Colwill.

Gareth James | Nov 24, 2025
Vitor Matos during his time on the Liverpool coaching staff, alongside Mohammed Salah. Pic: Alamy

Swansea City Backed to Stop the Rot as Darren O’Dea Heads Towards Exit

Swansea City’s interim manager Darren O’Dea insists the club’s squad has the quality to dig themselves out of their current rut - even as he prepares for what is expected to be his swift exit.

Paul Jones | Nov 24, 2025
Vitor Matos. Pic. Alamy

Vitor Matos on His Way to Swansea City After £900,000 Release Paid

Swansea City are on the verge of confirming Vitor Matos as their next head coach, with the club moving decisively to trigger the £900,000 release clause in his Marítimo contract.

David Williams | Nov 22, 2025
Wrexham hat-trick hero, Kieffer Moore. Pick Alamy

Wrexham Ready to Unleash Kieffer Moore on Tractor Boys

Kieffer Moore could boost Wrexham by returning to the squad, as Phil Parkinson’s side prepare for a historic first league meeting with Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Saturday.

Gareth James | Nov 22, 2025
Manager Brian Barry Murphy of Cardiff City. Pic. Alamy

Brian Barry-Murphy Commits to Cardiff City and Insists He’s Grateful to Bluebirds

Brian Barry-Murphy has told Cardiff City fans ‘I’m going nowhere’ following rumours linking him to other managerial jobs , including Celtic, as David Roberts reports.

David Roberts | Nov 22, 2025
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Ruthin Town Against Brickfield Rangers Takes Centre Stage on Friday Night

With the Welsh Cup taking centre stage, just one match is scheduled in the Cymru North this weekend, as Dave Jones reports.

Dave Jones | Nov 21, 2025
Vitor Matos. Pic. Alamy

Swansea City Turn to Darren O’Dea As Vitor Matos Approach is Blocked

Swansea City’s search for a new head coach appears to have hit a second roadblock.

David Williams | Nov 21, 2025
Charlotte FC defender Christian Fuchs. Pic. Alamy

New Newport County Boss Christian Fuchs Has Eyes on Premier League

Newport County chairman Huw Jenkins has revealed new manager Christian Fuchs aims to use the League Two club as a springboard to the Premier League.

Gareth James | Nov 20, 2025
World Cup trophy. Pic. Alamy

Wales Get Home Help For World Cup Clash . . . But Bosnia and Italy Lay in Wait

Wales have been handed the crucial benefit of home advantage even though their World Cup play-off opponents will be tough nuts to crack in Cardiff, as David Roberts reports.

Graham Thomas | Nov 20, 2025
Newport County fans have been through a lot. Pic. Alamy

When is Rock Bottom Not Quite Rock Bottom? . . . When You’re Newport County

When the club who sat alongside you in the relegation zone feel obliged to stick the boot in with a tongue-in-cheek match report, then you know a grim situation has got worse, reports Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | Nov 19, 2025
Wales players celebrate the assist by 13, Isaak Davies of Wales during the FIFA World Cup Group. Pic. Alamy

Wales are Only Two Victories Away . . . The Explainer

So, here it is . . . the Explainer - how Wales get to the World Cup

contributor | Nov 19, 2025