Wales Football Team Articles

Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Pressure Mounts On Rob Page As Bookies Circle And Slovakia Lay In Wait For Wales

Rob Page will be keen to move on from the boos and jeers aimed at the Wales manager in his last match when his team face Slovakia on Sunday. The embattled Wales boss was the target for a small group of supporters who followed their team to Portugal in midweek to see them struggle in an acutely embarrassing 0-0 draw against Gibraltar. That result – even in a friendly – and adverse reaction has turned the pressure back on Page and prompted Welsh bookmakers DragonBet to offer close to even money odds on Page still being charge by September.

Paul Jones | Jun 09, 2024

Gibraltar Draw May Have Been Uninspired, But Jay Dasilva Is Glad He Swapped England For Wales

Jay Dasilva says he is “grateful” to have completed the journey from England youth cap to senior Wales international. Luton-born Dasilva was capped at every level by England from under-16 to under-21 level before making the switch to Wales.

Gareth James | Jun 08, 2024
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Wales Boss Rob Page Needs Big Pick-Me Up In Slovakia After Gibraltar Flop

There are plenty ready to turn the Page on the current Wales manager, but appearances can sometimes be deceptive. At first glance, a goalless draw against Gibraltar is an embarrassing scoreline for any national team that comprises full-time professional players.

Graham Thomas | Jun 08, 2024
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

“We’re Doing Okay” Says Rob Page After Wales Draw With Gibraltar

Rob Page has insisted Wales’ form is “okay” even though his spell as manager appears to be entering a crisis point following an embarrassing 0-0 draw with Gibraltar. The Wales manager faced up to the jeers directed at him after his team were held to a draw and promised not to lose focus on his long-term plan.

Paul Jones | Jun 07, 2024
Rodney Parade Stadium Established 1877 Credit: Andrew Orchard/Alamy

New Wales Skipper Josh Sheehan Admits Captaincy Is A Dream

Josh Sheehan has admitted he will have to put aside his surprise on Thursday evening when he pulls on the captain’s armband for Wales. The Bolton Wanderers midfielder will lead a young and experimental Welsh side in a friendly against Gibraltar in Portugal.

Paul Jones | Jun 06, 2024
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

We Are Still A Team In Transition, Insists Wales Manager Rob Page

Rob Page has defended his assertion that Wales are in transition after failing to reach Euro 2024. Wales end their season this week by playing Gibraltar and Slovakia, having missed out on a glamour friendly with two-time world champions France.

David Williams | Jun 05, 2024
Cardiff City manager Erol Bulut. Pic: Cardiff City FC

Vincent Tan Turns Up The Volume After Silence For A Month Over Erol Bulut’s Cardiff City Future

Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan insists manager Erol Bulut has made “clear progress” during his year in charge – even though it took a month to agree a new contract for the Bluebirds boss. Bulut has signed a new two-year deal to extend his stay as Cardiff manager.

Gareth James | Jun 05, 2024
Rhian Wilkinson holding her shirt

Hayley Ladd Admits New Rhian Wilkinson Era For Wales Is Posing Challenges

The latest Wales captain Hayley Ladd has admitted the team is suffering teething problems under new head coach Rhian Wilkinson. Back-to-back draws against Ukraine have secured Wales a place in the Euro 2025 play-offs.

Hannah Blackwell | Jun 05, 2024
Rhian Wilkinson holding her shirt

Rhian Wilkinson Insists Revolving Captaincy For Wales Will Grow Leadership

Hayley Ladd will become Wales’ fourth captain in as many games under new boss Rhian Wilkinson against Ukraine on Tuesday. Wilkinson has yet to settle on a permanent skipper since long-time captain Sophie Ingle stepped down after her first game in charge, April’s 4-0 Euro 2025 qualifying victory over Croatia. Jess Fishlock and Angharad James subsequently led the side in qualifiers against Kosovo and Ukraine.

Hannah Blackwell | Jun 04, 2024

Ethan Ampadu Poised To Wear Wales Captain’s Armband

Ethan Ampadu seems set to end his marathon season with the Wales captaincy. Wales are without regular skipper Aaron Ramsey for this week’s friendlies against Gibraltar and Slovakia as the veteran midfielder has stayed at home following an injury-plagued campaign at Cardiff.

Gareth James | Jun 04, 2024
Scarlets players in a team talk during game against Bristol Bears. Pic : Scarlets.

Angharad James Takes Wales Armband . . . But Only To Face Ukraine

Angharad James will captain Wales against Ukraine in Friday’s Euro 2025 qualifier, but may not get the job on a full-time basis. Wales have been without a permanent skipper since Sophie Ingle stepped down after Rhian Wilkinson’s first game in charge, a 4-0 victory over Croatia in their opening Euro 2025 qualifier last month.

Gareth James | May 31, 2024
Rob Page will assist Ryan Giggs. Pic: FAW.

Rob Page Leaves Out Aaron Ramsey . . . But Keeps Door Open For Quick Return

Rob Page is confident Aaron Ramsey will play for Wales again after leaving his veteran captain out of the squad for two summer friendlies. Ramsey has been plagued by injury since returning to hometown club Cardiff last summer.

David Williams | May 30, 2024