The FA Cup kicks-off this weekend with Newport County carrying the flag for Wales in the first round and hoping not to suffer any alarms away at Met Police. Owen Morgan salutes the slayers of giants in the competition by recounting a Welsh killing that’s among history’s best. David, or perhaps more appropriately Dai, has been responsible for many FA Cup giant-killing feats against football’s Goliaths here in Wales over the years. Who could forget that little scamp Micky Thomas’ terrific free-kick to set Fourth Division Wrexham on their way to humbling English Champions Arsenal at the Racecourse in 1992?

To quote Osian Roberts – assistant manager to Ryan Giggs with the the senior Wales team – after his Wales U16 side had won the 014 Victory Shield outright for the first time in 65 years, “it shows that the Welsh football future is in good hands and is moving in the right direction.” Roberts described the Class of four years ago as a “special group of players”. Too right! No fewer than four of the squad that clinched the title for the first time since 1949 were involved in the back-to-back Nations League victories over the Republic of Ireland – Matt Smith, Ethan Ampadu, Ben Woodburn and Tyler Roberts. Opponents on that night four years ago, England, can count only Mason Mount as a breakthrough achievement.

Former Wales international David Cotterill says he will devote his time to “helping others” following his decision to retire. Cotterill – whose last professional club was Indian Super League team ATK – has decided to call time on his playing days at the age of 30. The forward, who won 24 caps for Wales and was a non-playing squad member at Euro 2016, spoke recently about his experiences of depression and anxiety.

Barry Town United’s Mo Touray was the pride of JD Sports Welsh Premier League football when he was sent on for Wales during their 3-1 Uefa Under-21 Championship win against Switzerland. The match was at Rodney Parade, home of Touray’s parent club Newport County, and the striker was one of two WPL players in the […]

Manager Robert Page is delighted with his Wales young guns. Their 3-1 win against Switzerland at Rodney Parade ended their Uefa Under-21 championship qualifying campaign on a high note and Page said: “They deserved that. “We have finished fourth on our group and after our opening game win in Switzerland that is disappointing, but to […]

Harry Wilson’s dazzling goal in Dublin on Tuesday night has shone more bright light on the illuminating young talent Ryan Giggs has at his disposal. Wales’ so-called ‘Golden Generation’ reached the semi-finals of Euro 2016, with Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey leading the way. Now, Wales have more emerging talent under manager Giggs, with several youngsters helping them to top spot in their Nations League group after a 1-0 away win against the Republic of Ireland.

Ryan Giggs compared Harry Wilson to David Beckham after the Wales youngster’s brilliant free-kick earned his team victory over the Republic of Ireland. Wilson’s stunning set-piece proved the difference between the sides in Dublin as a 1-0 victory took Wales to the top of their Nations League group. The 21-year-old followed up his magnificent free-kick for Derby against Manchester United last month with another memorable set-piece strike – his 25-yard effort flying past Darren Randolph in the 58th minute.

Teenage striker Mo Touray has been called into the Wales squad for their Uefa under-21 Championship clash with Switzerland at Rodney Parade, Newport this evening (Tuesday, 6pm). The talented Touray plays for Welsh Premier League Barry Town United on loan from Newport County and also had a spell with Merthyr Town. Wales finish their Euro […]

Brennan Johnson, an English-born teenager who has chosen to play for Wales, underlined his quality during the under-19 international win against Poland. Johnson, the son of former Jamaica, Ipswich and Nottingham Forest player David, scored two outstanding goals in a 2-0 friendly win against the Poles at Nantporth, Bangor. Brennan started his international career with […]

Ryan Giggs has told Wales it is time to prove they are much more than a two-man team. The Wales manager will send his country into Nations League duty against the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday night, without their two biggest influencers – Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey. It will be the first time neither has played in a competitive fixture since Ramsey made his debut in 2008 and the omens in Dublin are not encouraging.

Wales players believe the fury of Ryan Giggs can provide the fuel for victory against the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday night. Defender Ben Davies has revealed that manager Giggs angrily confronted his players at half-time during last week’s 4-1 home defeat to Spain. That showdown, believes the Spurs defender, has re-focused the team on the job of securing points for their Nations League campaign in Dublin.

Wales suffered a fourth defeat in their Euro Under-21 qualifying campaign, losing 2-0 against group leaders Romania at the Dr Constantin Rădulescu Stadium, Cluj-Napoca. Manager Rob Page and his team now aim to finish their campaign on a high note when they play Switzerland at Rodney Parade, Newport next Tuesday. Welsh chances of earning a […]