Welsh Football

Cardiff City's Joel Colwill (centre). Pic. Alamy

Brian Barry-Murphy Praises Brave Bluebirds as Cardiff City Break 13-Year Drought

Brian Barry-Murphy hailed his Cardiff City side’s courage after they dumped Premier League Burnley out of the Carabao Cup with a memorable 2-1 victory at Turf Moor.

Gareth James | Sep 24, 2025
Craig Harrison Head Coach of The New Saints. Pic. Alamy

Life’s Certainties . . . Death, Taxes and The New Saints on Top of the JD Cymru Premier

The New Saints are back in their favourite position – on top, as Rob Cole reports.

Rob Cole | Sep 23, 2025
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has a hug for Issa Kabore. Pic. Alamy

Phil Parkinson Makes Bold Prediction as Wrexham Find Their Championship Feet

Phil Parkinson is convinced Wrexham will prove themselves competitive in the Championship once his new-look squad have fully bedded in.

Gareth James | Sep 22, 2025
Gareth Bale. Pic. Alamy

Gareth Bale: Family, Golf and Football Takeover Opportunities . . . In That Order

It famously used to be Wales, Golf, Madrid. In that order. These days, Gareth Bale has mixed it up a little, but golf and football are still vying for his attention as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Sep 22, 2025
Brian Barry-Murphy, head coach of Cardiff City. Pic. Alamy

Brian Barry-Murphy Insists Cardiff City Will Learn the Lessons of Top Spot Stumble

Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy has admitted his side’s failure to take their chances has cost them their place at the top of League One.

Paul Jones | Sep 22, 2025
Marco Stamenic of Swansea City. Pic: Alamy

Marko Stamenic Urges Swansea City to Bounce Back After Controversial Defeat at Birmingham

Marko Stamenic has urged Swansea City to quickly shake off the disappointment of their stoppage-time defeat at Birmingham City and prove themselves when they face Millwall.

David Williams | Sep 22, 2025
Manager David Hughes of Newport County. Pic. Alamy

Newport County Results Threaten To Deflate all Their Summer Buoyancy

Goodwill, optimism, shrewd recruitment and a progressive managerial appointment all made Newport County fans confident pre-season, but results have been underwhelming, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Sep 20, 2025
Dylan Lawlor of Cardiff city. Pic. Alamy

Dylan Lawlor Insists Brian Barry-Murphy Has Been Key to his Cardiff City Breakthrough

Cardiff City youngster Dylan Lawlor believes his rapid rise from potential loanee to first-team regular is down to the trust placed in him by head coach Brian Barry-Murphy.

Gareth James | Sep 20, 2025
Swansea City's Cameron Burgess. Pic. Alamy

Whisper it Quietly, But Something is Stirring Again at Swansea City

It may have been only a dramatic one-off Carabao Cup win over Premier League opposition but the midweek heroics for Swansea City felt significant, says Ian Mitchelmore.

Ian Mitchelmore | Sep 19, 2025
Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds. Pic. Alamy

Dreadpool . . . Wobbly Wrexham Start Poses Big Questions for Ryan Reynolds and Phil Parkinson

It’s been no Hollywood fantasy so far for Wrexham in the Championship with just one win in five patches, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Ian Mitchelmore | Sep 18, 2025
Cameron Burgess celebrates his dramatic winner for Swansea City. Pic: Alamy

Swansea City are Blazing and Alan Sheehan Intends to Pour Petrol on the Fire

Swansea City boss Alan Sheehan insists he is happy to fuel the rising expectations at the club after his team delivered an astonishing victory, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Sep 18, 2025
Ange Postecoglou Nottingham Forest. Pic. Alamy

Alan Sheehan Keen To Make it a Bumpy Landing for Parachuted Nottingham Forest Boss, Ange Postecoglou

Alan Sheehan insists Swansea City will go all out to condemn Ange Postecoglou to a miserable start to his reign as Nottingham Forest manager when the clubs meet on Wednesday night.

Graham Thomas | Sep 17, 2025
Swansea City coach Alan Sheehan. Pic; Alamy

Swansea City Set To Launch New Boys at Nottingham Forest

Swansea City are preparing to mix up their selection for the visit of Premier League Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Sep 16, 2025
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson. Pic. Alamy

Phil Parkinson Urges Patience as Wrexham Find Championship Life Tough

Phil Parkinson has called for calm and patience as Wrexham continue to find their feet in the Championship.

Paul Jones | Sep 15, 2025
Brian Barry-Murphy

Brian Barry-Murphy Hails Cardiff City’s Bravery as They Remain Unbeaten and Unbowed

Brian Barry-Murphy insisted his Cardiff City side showed the courage of table-toppers as they extended their unbeaten run at the summit of League One.

Gareth James | Sep 15, 2025
Ben Cabango looks frustrated after John Egan's late leveller for Hull City. Pic. Alamy

Alan Sheehan Tells Swansea City It’s Time to Get Tight

Alan Sheehan says Swansea City must quickly rediscover their defensive edge if they are to remain close to the early season Championship pace-setters.

David Roberts | Sep 15, 2025
Brian Barry-Murphy. Pic. Alamy

Brian Barry-Murphy Insists Cardiff City Must Sharpen Attacking Edge Despite Flying Start

Brian Barry-Murphy may have collected the League One Manager of the Month award for August, but the Cardiff City boss insists his team must improve their cutting edge.

Seb Kennedy | Sep 13, 2025
Celtic's Adam Idah. Pic. Alamy

Adam Idah Backed To Prove Switch From Celtic to Swansea City was to a Club on the Rise

Alan Sheehan believes persuading Adam Idah to swap Celtic for Swansea City underlines the strides being made at the club – and reckons the striker is determined to make his mark in south Wales.

Graham Thomas | Sep 12, 2025
Dylan Lawlor of Cardiff city. Pic. Alamy

Dylan Lawlor Insists: I’d Be Stupid to 'Turn My Head' From Cardiff City

Cardiff City’s Dylan Lawlor has insisted he has no intention of being distracted by interest from other clubs.

David Roberts | Sep 12, 2025
Llandudno manager Jordan Hadaway

Llandudno Aim to Continue Mean Start to JD Cymru North

The JD Cymru North resumes on Friday night and it's a chance for Llandudno to build on their solid start

Dave Jones | Sep 12, 2025