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Jack Collison shines for West Ham

By: j | November 8th, 2008 | No Comments »

Jack Collison’s development continues for West Ham as the academy product scored a brilliant goal for the Hammers today in their 3-1 defeat to Everton. Wales skipper Craig Bellamy fed him a slick pass just past the hour mark before the twenty year-old struck a perfect curling drive to the top right-hand corner of the Everton goal. A great sign of the future for a fixture in Wales lineup.

Tags: Craig Bellamy, Everton, Jack Collison, Wales Team News, West Ham

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pride

By: j | October 15th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

I suppose I could have have said it differently but simply stated amongst the wins and losses, the teams who have succeeded and those that have fallen short so far, John Toshack has taught pride and cemented a squad that will never surrender.
The byline could have read how Wales lost 1-0 to Germany in Mönchengladbach on a powerful strike by ... [read]

grabbing points in Germany

By: j | October 14th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Ahead of Wales match against Germany in Mönchengladbach, John Toshack will be employing a tight defensive strategy akin to their recent match against Russia. Against Russia, the Dragon’s put on a brilliant display and narrowly missed gaining a point. Wales supporters can expect a counter-attack ready, defensive net using a 4-5-1 with Craig Bellamy as the lone striker.
Die Mannschaft is ... [read]

a valiant effort falls short

By: j | October 14th, 2008 | No Comments »

With much of their squad handed strategic duties for the Senior’s World Cup qualifying match against Germany, Wales U-21 fought to 2-2 draw against England in the U-21 Euro qualifications today. The draw ends Wales Euro qualification hopes as the lost 5-4 in the aggregate loss. However while disappointment is only natural their extraordinary efforts will not be forgotten as ... [read]

Gareth Bale ready!

By: j | October 14th, 2008 | No Comments »

Ahead of Wednesday’s crucial match against Germany, John Toshack has good news that Tottenham’s Gareth Bale is recovered from his ankle injury and will be ready for Wales. After injuring his ankle against Liechtenstein it was first thought he would be unable to go but based upon today’s training, everything seem a go. Given that Wales is likely to employ ... [read]

must win for U21’s

By: j | October 13th, 2008 | No Comments »

With England’s U-21 holding a 3-2 lead, Wales U-21 squad head to Villa Park with a date to the UEFA U-21 Euros on the line. Wales Under-21 manager Brian Flynn has swapped-in Sam Vokes from the Senior squad with Lewin Nyatanga called-up for John Toshack’s efforts against Germany on Wednesday. Stuart Pearce will have Middlesbrough Andrew Taylor, who missed the ... [read]

Wales climbs to second in Group 4

By: j | October 12th, 2008 | No Comments »

With a comfortable 2-0 victory over Liechtenstein at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium Wales climbs to second-place, a single point behind Germany. However while the three points are welcomed, John Toshack knows this was far from an optimal performance and they will need to play considerably better in their match against Germany on Wednesday.
Liechtenstein, who were erroneously described as a “pub team” ... [read]

Liechtenstein will see Craig Bellamy from the start

By: j | October 11th, 2008 | No Comments »

The good news leading up to tonight’s match in Cardiff against Liechtenstein is that Captain Craig Bellamy will start the match after nearly a year on the shelf with injuries. Wales manager John Toshack will also have Jason Koumas and Wayne Hennessey available at Millennium Stadium in this must-win match against European minnows Liechtenstein. They will however be without Joe ... [read]

U21 suffer a tough loss

By: j | October 10th, 2008 | No Comments »

Wales U21 lost a tough 3-2 match to Stuart Pearce’s English squad in the first-leg of their play-off in Cardiff.
Wales took the early lead with Simon Church scoring at the thirteen minute mark before David Wheater and Adam Johnson of Middlesbrough put England out in front. One minute before the break Simon Church leveled the match again. However Wales valiant ... [read]

U21 Squad named for match against England U21

By: j | October 7th, 2008 | No Comments »

Ahead of this Fridays critical U-21 match against England in Cardiff, Brian Flynn has named his squad. Gareth Bale, Chris Gunter, Wayne Hennessey, Joe Ledley (although injured) and Sam Vokes were called up to the senior squad however Wales received a boost with Jack Collison and Joe Jacobson fully fit.
Wales U-21 squad:
Owain Fôn Williams (Stockport County), Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Neal ... [read]

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Wales World Cup hopes dim

Comment by Laura
I felt really bad for Wales after match was over.
Wales World Cup hopes dim

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Dreadful loss really and far from recent performances. Thanks for joining-in and I like your site ...[read more]
Wales World Cup hopes dim

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I really had a good feeling before the match. The crowd were really up for it and I thought all was ...[read more]
Wales loses close match to Poland

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Wales loses close match to Poland

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I won't say I'm upset with the result. I will say that your boys did play very well. For most the ma ...[read more]
friendly against Poland announced

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Euro 2016?

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wales and scotland and ireland are capably but then the three would automatically qualify. what a jo ...[read more]
Euro 2016?

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So that means that Wales and Scotland automatically qualify? No thanks. ...[read more]
grabbing points in Germany

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The lone striker. Best defense strategy? Or desperate attempt to make something happen? I think the ...[read more]
pride

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Wales is an exciting young team. If Bellamy can get on a bit of a run, they ould snatch 2nd. Will ha ...[read more]
grabbing points in Germany

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Wales aint grabbing anything. Only thing Wales is good as is dreamin. Lost against Russia and German ...[read more]
a brilliant performance

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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

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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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Chris Coleman doesn't care

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