Wales
James Collins and Craig Bellamy return
Ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Germany, John Toshack Wales squad is pleased to note that both James Collins and Craig Bellamy will return.
James Collins long injury rehab concluded with his return to the pitch for West Ham’s reserves as they faced West Brom. In a match that featured Freddie Sears outstanding four goal night, James moved well over sixty-nine minutes.
Unfortunately Middlesbrough’s Rhys Williams and Nottingham Forest’s Arron Davies are still excluded.
John Toshack borrowed heavily once again upon the U-21 squad in naming the following squad to face Liechtenstein and Germany:
Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Craig Bellamy (West Ham United), James Collins (West Ham), David Cotterill (Sheffield United), Andrew Crofts (Gillingham),Simon Davies (Fulham), David Edwards (Wolves), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), Ched Evans (Manchester City), Freddy Eastwood (Coventry City), Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace),Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur),Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City),Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Lewis Price (Derby County), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), Sam Ricketts (Hull City), Carl Robinson (Toronto FC), Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers), David Vaughan (Blackpool), Sam Vokes (Wolves), Ashley Williams (Swansea City)
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a brilliant performance
It would be foolish to deny the simple truth that in reviewing yesterday’s 2-1 loss to Russia, Wales has come a very long way. Playing with a squad split with injuries and littered with teenagers, the Dragon’s put on a stunning display of grit, tenacity and ability. While the match finished with a heartbreaking decision, all of Wales should hold ... [read]
Wales U21 head to playoff round
With the daunting task of upending Romania’s eighteen match unbeaten streak and having many of the upper-echelon players assigned to the senior squad, Wales U-21 defeated Romania 3-0.
With goals from Simon Church (Reading), Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough) and Rhoys Wiggins (Crystal Palace), Wales books its place in the UEFA Euro U-21 play-offs.
In a theme that would be repeated Aaron Ramsey’s corner ... [read]
Russia match preview
John Toshack leads Wales into Lokomotiv Stadium today to face a very convincing Russian squad. With the series of injuries and shocker retirement of Paul Parry, Wales stern test is complicated with key losses. Russia’s manager Guus Hiddink will employ a voracious attack in contrast to the Dragons who will look to stack the midfield and slow the opposition.
With the ... [read]
Wales v Romania U-21
Brian Flynn’s U-21 side have a extremely tough challenge ahead this evening against Romania in Iaşi as not only do they have to contend with the squad that they lost to last month in Wrexham.
Regarding last months match, Brian Flynn commented:
“The boys did enough to win, but we did not take our chances. But we have another chance out in ... [read]
Ched Evans to Cardiff?
The Mirror reported today that Cardiff City are considering trying to lure Wales striker Ched Evans on-loan from Manchester City. With the influx of cash from the new ownership at City, his position has become quite crowded and he certainly won’t be seeing the same amount of playing time as he has. While Ched is adamant about fighting for playing ... [read]
Paul Parry retires
In a shocker, Cardiff City’s Paul Parry has announced his retirement from international football two days before a crucial match against Russia.
This is a stunning reversal as he was informed by John Toshack that he would start in Moscow as the lone striker in a 4-5-1 formation.
With Craig Bellamy and Freddy Eastwood out Wales is in dire straights ... [read]
not comfortable taking penalty
It appears highly unlikely that Wigan’s Jason Koumas will be fit for Wednesday’s key match against Russia. While he originally appeared to be highly questionable for yesterdays match against Azerbaijan, given an ongoing ankle injury, he was a surprise late addition.
After the match he revealed:
“I needed three different injections before the Azerbaijan game and I’m definitely struggling for ... [read]
Wales defeats Azerbaijan 1-0
Wales defeated a feisty Azerbaijan squad 1-0 in Cardiff on the strength of Sam Vokes goal with seven minutes left in the match. While Wales had most of possession and scoring opportunities but couldn’t seem to break through and the match seemed destined to go to a nil draw.
With Rob Earnshaw as the lone striker in a 4-5-1, John Toshack’s ... [read]
World Cup quest starts with Azerbaijan
Wales quest for the World Cup as John Toshack’s Wales face an upstart Azerbaijan squad in the start of Group 4 action. While it is difficult to choose which is the most difficult group to get through, this section which includes Russia, Germany and Finland is surely high on the list. Points will be a extreme premium and Wales must ... [read]
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I liked the draw. I wonder if the U21s will get some of the full internationals back again. It didn' ...[read more] - a brilliant performance
Just seen the draw for the U21's. Oh dear. This team is undboutedly very, very good, but knocking ou ...[read more] - Chris Coleman doesn't care
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