Graham Potter may not have got the money he wanted to buy big in the summer, but he intends to pull out all the stops to hang on to two of Swansea City’s golden products. Locally produced rising stars Connor Roberts and Joe Rodon are both out of contract at the end of the season and Potter has opened discussions to keep them at the Liberty Stadium long-term. With Manchester City already rumoured to be casting envious eyes at centre back Rodon, the manager will be hoping to convince both players to stay put.

Welsh hopes of qualifying for the Uefa Under-21 Championship finals are over. Goals from Andre Horta and Joao Felix earned Portugal a 2-0 victory at Nantporth Stadium, Bangor. Wales are eight points behind joint leaders Romania and Bosnia with two group fixtures left. Portugal could still finish top and they eased to victory despite having […]

It’s boom or bust for Wales in the 2019 Euro Under-21 championships. They needs wins and points to keep alive slim hopes of making progress. Bosnia and Herzegovina lead the way in group eight, ahead of Romania, Portugal and Wales. Manager Robert Page and his Welsh team have three group fixtures left and can’t afford […]

James Chester has told Wales fans they will need to be patient as Ryan Giggs goes about building a new team. The Aston Villa defender insists the national side are heading in the right direction under their recently appointed manager and that Sunday’s defeat to Denmark was only a bump in the road. Christian Eriksen’s brace condemned Wales to a 2-0 UEFA Nations League defeat in Aarhus after the euphoria of a scintillating display against the Republic of Ireland three days earlier.

Ryan Giggs branded the decision to award a penalty for a handball by Ethan Ampadu “harsh” after his side lost 2-0 to Denmark. Wales slipped to UEFA Nations League defeat as Christian Eriksen continued his incredible goalscoring form in Aarhus. The Tottenham midfielder scored in each half – the second a contentious penalty – to make it 15 goals in his last 18 appearances for Denmark.

Ben Davies insists Wales are relieved to be testing themselves against the best Denmark have to offer on Sunday night. After a strange build-up to an international match that has included a strike threat from the leading Danish players and a flight delay for Wales out of Cardiff on Saturday night, the UEFA Nations League tie in Aahus has a surreal backdrop. At one point it appeared that Wales would be taking the field against a bunch of part-timers. A few hours later and mechanical aircraft issues suggested Wales may even struggle to be there at all.

Ethan Amapdu has revealed his heart was always set on playing for Wales – despite being able to choose both England and Ireland. The Chelsea midfielder – who does not turn 18 until next week – produced a masterful central midfield performance in Wales’ 4-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Ireland on Thursday. Ampadu’s appearance against Ireland ended any lingering doubts over his international future.

Michael Flynn has urged his Newport County players to maintain momentum when they take on Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on Saturday (3pm). The Exiles are second in League Two and, like hosts Oldham, are both unbeaten in five League Two matches since the opening day of the season. Oldham are sixth and County manager […]

Ethan Ampadu and the other bright young things who shone for Ryan Giggs on Thursday night have been told they must keep their sparkle. Having helped Wales thrash the Republic of Ireland 4-1, the foursome who made their first competitive starts – Amapdu, Connor Roberts, David Brooks and Chris Mepham – have set an impressively high standard. It’s one that their manager wants them to maintain as they face Denmark on Sunday in their second UEFA Nations League match in Aahus.

Ryan Giggs has paid tribute to the youngsters who have ignited his new era in change of Wales – and admitted he never had it this good as a player. Giggs saw his youthful team thrash the Republic of Ireland 4-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday night in his first competitive match in charge. Tom Lawrence, Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Connor Roberts scored the goals that put Wales 4-0 ahead in their first UEFA Nations League tie.

Ashley Williams insists grudges are like regrets – best left in the past – and he will be focussed only on the future when Wales face Ireland at Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday night. The captain who led his country to the Euro 2016 semi-finals has himself had a traumatic past few months, losing his health for a time as well as his form. But Williams, currently playing in the Championship on loan at Stoke City, believes Wales have to focus on the road ahead rather than think about settling any scores against the Irish.

Ryan Giggs has admitted he is in the dark over just what or who will be facing Wales when they head to Denmark next week. The Wales manager is preparing for Wales to enter the unknown against a Denmark side consisting of lower-league and futsal players. Denmark’s preparations for their UEFA Nations League opener against Wales in Aarhus on Sunday are in chaos following a dispute between the Danish Football Association and their Players’ Association.