UNDER 21: Friendly news
 MAY FRIENDLY
The FAW have been unable to secure an Under 21 friendly international in March.
Brian Flynn's side are set to play a friendly in May (set to be away from home) in preparation for the two remaining matches in their UEFA Under 21 qualifying group away to Hungary and Italy in September.
updated: Monday, 8th February 2010, 19:40 UK.
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UNDER 21: Bosnia & Herzegovina 2 Wales 1
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA 2 WALES 1.
The first defeat in Group 3 for Brian Flynn’s Under 21 side against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Sarajevo. Despite the loss the Under 21s remain top with two games to play.
GOALS: Allen 5', Haurdic 39, 66'.
WALES LINE UP:
1. Chris Maxwell (Wrexham), 3. Neil Taylor (Wrexham), 4. Andy King (Leicester City) (Capt), 5. Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), 6. Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), 7. Joe Allen (Swansea City), 8. Mark Bradley (Walsall), 9. Simon Church (Reading), 10. Ched Evans (Sheffield United), 13.Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), 18. Sam Vokes (Wolves).
Subs: 2. Ashley Richards (Swansea City), 11. Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), 12. David Cornell (Swansea City), 14. James Wilson (Bristol City), 15. Aaron Morris (Cardiff City), 16. Marc Williams (Wrexham), 17. Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City).
other information:
UEFA qualifier: Bosnia & Herzegovina v Wales.
Venue: Grbavica Stadium, Sarajevo.
Date: Wednesday 18th November 2009.
Kick off: 3pm UK.
Match referee: Petteri Kari (Finland)
updated: Wednesday, 18th November 2009, 16:52 UK.
There is and injury doubt over Shaun MacDonald (dead leg whilst playing over the weekend). If he is fit and plays he will break the Under 21 cap record (22 caps), beating James Thomas. The pitch is reported as poor in Sarajevo, with the squad in good spirits and looking forward to the game.
Brian Flynn, has named a revised 20 man squad for the trip to Sarajevo.
Revised 20 man squad:
Chris Maxwell (Wrexham), David Cornell (Swansea City), Darcy Blake (loan Plymouth), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Aaron Morris (Cardiff City), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), James Wilson (loan Brentford), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun MacDonald (loan Yeovil), Elliot Chamberlain (Leicester City), Simon Church (Reading), Ched Evans (Sheffield United), Jake Taylor (Reading), Sam Vokes (loan Leeds Utd), Marc Williams (Wrexham).
Squad meet up Sunday lunchtime (15th November).
Neal Eardley is rated doubtful with a knee injury. Andy King has suffered a suspected broken arm playing for his club.
Brian Flynn has named a bumper 27-man squad for the UEFA Under 21 qualifier against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: David Cornell (Swansea City), Chris Maxwell (Wrexham).
Defenders: Darcy Blake (loan Plymouth Argyle), Neal Eardley* (Blackpool), Gareth Bale* (Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Gunter*(Nottingham Forest), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Aaron Morris (Cardiff City), Lewin Nyatanga* (Bristol City), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), James Wilson (loan Brentford).
Midfielders: Joe Allen* (Swansea City), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Jack Collison* (West Ham United), Andy King* (Leicester City) Shaun MacDonald (loan Yeovil Town), Joe Partington (Bournemouth), Aaron Ramsey* (Arsenal).
Forwards: Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City), Simon Church* (Reading), Ched Evans* (Sheffield United) Casey Thomas (Swansea City), Sam Vokes* (loan Leeds Utd), Marc Williams (Wrexham).
An '*' by the name means the player is a senior international. A means he has one booking in the competition to date.
A final squad of 20 players will travel to Sarajevo.
Brian Flynn, will name the Under 21 squad for the UEFA Qualifier against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday 30th October.
The squad will include several 'senior' Under 21 players. A final squad of 20 players will travel to Sarajevo on Monday 16th November for the game on Wednesday 18th. |
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UNDER 21: Wales 2 Bosnia & Herzegovina 0
 WALES (0) 1 BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA (0) 0
Brian Flynn’s Under 21 side extended their lead at the top for Group 3 with a hard fought 2-0 win against Bosnia & Herzegovina at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham.
After a even first half, the home side took the lead after 56 minutes when Ched Evans headed from 6 yards. With Wales holding on for the vital win, Evans popped up to score his second, when his right foot volley from 15 yards took a deflection into the back of Bosnian net. Final score: 2-0.
GOALS: Evans 56', 90'+2.
Wales line up:
1. Chris Maxwell (Wrexham), 2. Aaron Morris (Cardiff City), 3. Neil Taylor (Wrexham), 4. Andy King (Leicester City), 5. Darcy Blake (loan Plymourth Argyle), 6. Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), 7. Ashley Richards (Swansea City), 8. Nathan Craig (Everton), 9. Marc Williams (Wrexham), 10. Ched Evans (Sheffield United), 11. Shaun MacDonald (loan Yeovil Town) (Capt).
Subs:
12. David Cornell (Swansea City), 13. Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), 14. Casey Thomas (Swansea City), 15. James Wilson (loan Brentford), 16. Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), 17. Jake Taylor (Reading), 18. Elliot Chamberlain (Leicester City).
updated: Saturday, 10th October 2009, 14:34 UK.
Adam Matthews is out with a foot injury. Also out are Joe Allen and Jack Collison. Billy Bodin (Swindon Town) has been called up.
Mark Bradley (Walsall) is suspended for the game. Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City) and Daniel Alfei (Swansea City) have also joined the squad as cover for Darcy Blake (Virus) and Christian Ribeiro (groin injury). Defender Kai Edwards (Wrexham) also joins up with squad. From the original Under 21 squad Gareth Bale, Lewin Nyatanga, Aaron Ramsey, Neal Eardley, Simon Church and Sam Vokes are now with the senior Wales squad for the game in Finland.
Revised squad:
Goalkeepers: David Cornell (Swansea City), Chris Maxwell (Wrexham)
Defenders: Darcy Blake (loan Plymouth), Aaron Morris (Cardiff City), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), James Wilson (loan Brentford), Kai Edwards (Wrexham), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City)
Midfielders: Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun MacDonald (loan Yeovil Town), Ryan Doble (Southampton), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Elliot Chamberlain (Leicester City), Nathan Craig (Everton)
Forwards: Ched Evans (Sheffield United), Casey Thomas (Swansea City), Marc Williams (Wrexham), Jake Taylor (Reading).
other information:
Under 21 Match: Wales v Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Venue: Racecourse Ground, Wrexham.
Date: Saturday 10th October 2009.
Kick off: 12.45pm.
LIVE: on Sky Sports.
Tickets:
On sale from Monday 28th September from Wrexham FC on 01978 262129 and will also be on sale at the stadium until kick off on the day of the match.
Ticket prices are £8 adult, £4 juvenile (under 16). - info from FAW.org.uk
Brian Flynn has named a bumper 23 man squad for the UEFA Under 21 qualifier against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Original Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: David Cornell (Swansea City), Chris Maxwell (Wrexham)
Defenders: Darcy Blake (loan Plymouth), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Aaron Morris (Cardiff City), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), James Wilson (loan Brentford)
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Jack Collison (West Ham United), Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun MacDonald (loan Yeovil Town), Joe Partington (Bournemouth), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal)
Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), Ched Evans (Sheffield United), Casey Thomas (Swansea City), Sam Vokes (Wolves), Marc Williams (Wrexham).
Stand by players:
Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), James Bloom (Falkirk), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Nathan Craig (Everton), Ryan Doble (Southampton), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Jake Taylor (Reading).
Wales will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 2011 UEFA Under 21 Championship qualifier at the Racecourse, Wrexham on Saturday 10th October 2009. Wales currently top Group 3 with three wins from four games. Game to be shown LIVE on Sky Sports. |
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UNDER 21 RESULT: Wales 2 Italy 1
 RESULT: WALES (1) 2 ITALY (1) 1:
Christian Ribeiro 8 mins.
Alberto Paloschi 23 mins.
Aaron Ramsey 68 mins.
The Under 21s remain top of Group 3 with another impressive victory this time against Italy at the Liberty Stadium. Goal scores for Wales were Christian Ribeiro after 8 minutes and Aaron Ramsey 68 minutes. Att: 5,366.
"I was delighted for the team as they played so well. The Italians were always playing catch-up. There is a long way to go, but the simple facts are that we are ten points ahead of Italy. We have the points on the board - it is for them to catch us now." - Brian Flynn.
Wales line up:
1. Chris Maxwell (Wrexham), 2. Neal Eardley (Blackpool), 3. Neil Taylor (Wrexham), 4. Andy King (Leicester City), 5. Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), 6. Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), 7. Mark Bradley (Walsall), 8. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), 9. Sam Vokes (Wolves), 10. Simon Church (Reading), 11. Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City) (Capt).
Subs:
 18. Ched Evans for Simon Church 61 minutes.
14. Aaron Morris for Darcy Blake 64 minutes.
List: 12. David Cornell (Swansea City), 13. Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), 14. Aaron Morris (Cardiff City), 15. Ashley Richards (Swansea City), 16. Joe Partington (Bournemouth), 17. Casey Thomas (Swansea City), 18. Ched Evans (Sheffield United).
Ruled out of the game are Joe Allen (hamstring), Lewin Nyatanga (virus), Chris Gunter (calf) and Nathan Craig.
There are late injury doubts over Jack Collison (calf), Simon Church (ankle) and Ched Evans (illness), though both Evans and Church should be ok. Shaun MacDonald will captain the side.
Brian Flynn has added Adam Matthews to the squad for the forthcoming UEFA Under 21 qualifier against Italy. He joins up with the squad as there are fitness doubts over both Lewin Nyatanga and Chris Gunter. Around 3,700 tickets have been sold.
other information:
Under 21 Match: Wales v Italy.
Venue: Liberty Stadium, Swansea.
Date: Friday 4th September 2009.
Kick off: 7.45pm.
Tickets:
Tickets are on sale from Tuesday 28th July from Liberty Stadium on 08700 400 004 and will also be on sale at the stadium until kick off on the day of the match. Ticket can also be purchased online at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=SWANSEAFC&organ_val=22377&schedule=list
Ticket prices are £8.00 for adults and £4.00 for juveniles. An administration fee may also apply. - info from FAW.org.uk
updated: Thursday, 3rd September 2009, 14:40 UK.
earlier:
Brian Flynn has named a 25-man squad for the UEFA Under 21 qualifier against Italy.
Original Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: David Cornell (Swansea City), Chris Maxwell (Wrexham).
Defenders: Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), James Bloom(Falkirk), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Arron Morris (Cardiff City), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), James Wilson (Bristol City).
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Jack Collison (West Ham United), Nathan Craig (Everton), Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), Joe Partington (Bournemouth), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal).
Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), Ched Evans (Sheffield United), Casey Thomas (Swansea City), Sam Vokes (Wolves), Marc Williams (Wrexham).
Stand by players:
Rhys Taylor (Chelsea) (Gk), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Ryan Doble (Southampton), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Jake Taylor (Reading).
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UNDER 21 RESULT: Wales 4 Hungary 1
 RESULT: Wales (3) 4 Hungary (1) 1.
Scorers:
MacDonald 16, Korcsmar 18,
Evans 36 , 42, King 90.
Att: 1,403.
Brian Flynn’s Under 21 side moved to the top of Group 3 with an excellent 4-1 win against Hungary at the Racecourse Ground. First half goals from Shaun MacDonald and two from Ched Evans gave Wales a 3-1 lead at the break. A late Andy King goal earned Wales the victory and gave the home side their second win in the group.
"There were a lot of good individual performances out there tonight and I'd be hard pushed to pick a man of the match, Individually they each have their strengths and collectively they are a very good, very tight group and we are fortunate that we have three or four who have a lot of experience of under-21 football. In tournaments like this it is important to win your home games. That's what we aim to do and then we'll hope to nick a result or two on our travels". - Brian Flynn.
Wales line up:
1. Chris Maxwell. 2. Darcy Blake, 3. Neil Taylor, 4. Andy King, 5. Christian Ribeiro, 6. Arron Morris, 8. Mark Bradley, 9. Ched Evans, 10. Marc Williams, 11. Shaun MacDonald (Capt), 16. Joe Partington.
Subs:
12. David Cornell, 7. Adam Matthews, 13. James Wilson, 14. Ashley Richards, 15. James Bloom, 17. Nathan Craig, 18. Casey Thomas.
updated: Wednesday,12th August 2009, 22:32 UK.
TEAM NEWS:
Both Rhys Taylor and Joe Allen are out after being being withdrawn by their clubs. There are call ups for David Cornell (Swansea City) and Adam Matthews (Cardiff City). Also goalkeeper Jonathan North (Watford) has a hand injury.
Shaun MacDonald is set to captain the side.
earlier:
Brian Flynn has named a 18-man squad for the UEFA Under 21 qualifier against Hungary.
Original squad:
Goalkeepers: Chris Maxwell (Wrexham), Rhys Taylor (Chelsea).
Defenders: Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), James Bloom (Falkirk), Arron Morris (Cardiff City), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), James Wilson (Bristol City).
Midfielders: Joe Allen* (Swansea City), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Nathan Craig (Everton), Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), Joe Partington* (Bournemouth).
Forwards: Ched Evans (Sheffield United), Casey Thomas (Swansea City), Marc Williams (Wrexham).
* on a yellow card.
Stand by players:
Jonathan North (Watford), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Ryan Doble (Southampton), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Jonathan Brown (Unattached), Kayne McLaggon (Southampton), Jake Taylor (Reading).
earlier:
Match to be played at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham on Wednesday 12 August 2009. Kick off 7.30pm.
Brian Flynn will name an 18 player squad on Wednesday 29th July 2009 around mid-morning.
Tickets will be on sale from Monday 20th July from Wrexham FC on 01978 262129 and will also be on sale at the stadium until kick off on the day of the match. Ticket prices are £8.00 for adults and £4.00 for juveniles.
The Racecourse Ground will also host Wales game against Bosnia-Herzegovina in October. | | |
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UNDER 21 RESULT: Wales 5 Luxembourg 1
RESULT: Wales (4) 5 Luxembourg (0) 1.
Eardley pen 10
Brown 11
King 23
Church 41.
Polidori 57.
Wilson 79.
Att: 2924.
REPORT:
An emphatic 5-1 win for Brian Flynn U21s against Luxembourg at Parc y Scarlets. Llanelli. "We played better in Luxembourg last week and couldn't score. This time the shots went in and it was a good all-round performance. We have given seven players their debuts at this level in the two matches, and they have all gained a lot of experience. This all helps for their development and we have another good bunch of lads coming through." - Brian Flynn.
Wales line up:
1. Chris Maxwell (Wrexham), 2. Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), 3. Neil Taylor (Wrexham), 4. Mark Bradley (Walsall), 5. Arron Morris (Cardiff City), 6. Rhys Williams (loan Burnley), 7. Joe Allen (Swansea City), 8. Andy King (Leicester City), 9. Simon Church (Reading) (Capt), 10. Jonathan Brown (loan Wrexham), 11. Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City)
Subs:
12. Jonathan North (Watford), 13. Lloyd James (Southampton), 14. James Wilson (Bristol City), 15. Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic), 16. Joe Partington (AFC Bournemouth), 17. Nathan Craig (Everton), 18. Jake Taylor (Reading).
Both Neal Eardley and Rhys Williams have joined the Under 21 squad in Luxembourg. The game kicks off at 6.30pm UK time.
Southampton's Kayne McLaggon is unavailable through injury and is replaced by 17 year old Reading striker Jake Taylor. young Cardiff City defender, James Bloom has been added to the squad following the decision to elevate central defender Rhys Williams to the senior squad.
Also out are Rhys Taylor (thigh injury)and Joe Partington, called up are Chris Maxwell (Wrexham) along with Casey Thomas (Swansea City). Ashley Richards (Swansea City) has been called up with a doubt over the fitness of Darcy Blake. The squad meet up in London on Monday ahead of the trip to Luxembourg for their opening UEFA Championship game on Friday evening.
The Under 21 squad has been named by Brian Flynn for the first two UEFA Championship matches against Luxembourg on 27th & 31st March 2009. The matches will be in Luxembourg on Friday 27th March and at Parc Y Scarlets, Llanelli on Tuesday 31st March.
Original Wales squad:
Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Jonathan North (Watford), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), James Wilson (Bristol City), Rhys Williams (loan Burnley), Lloyd James (Southampton),Aaron Morris (Cardiff City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic), Mark Bradley (Walsall),Joe Partington (Bournemouth), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City),Nathan Craig (Everton), Simon Church (loan Leyton Orient), Jonathan Brown (loan Wrexham), Kayne McLaggon (Southampton).
Wales fixtures:
Luxembourg v Wales - UEFA qualifier (Friday 27-Mar-09) - Ettelbruck, Luxembourg. kick off 6.30pm.
Wales v Luxembourg - UEFA qualifier (Tuesday 31-Mar-09) - Parc Y Scarlets, Llanelli. kick off 7.30pm.
posted: 11:22am Friday 13th March 2008. | | |
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UNDER 21: Result Luxembourg 0 Wales 0
RESULT: Luxembourg (0) 0 Wales (0) 0.
A goal less draw for Brian Flynn’s Under 21 side in their first UEFA Under 21 group qualifier away in Luxembourg.
Wales line up:
1. Chris Maxwell (Wrexham), 2. Lloyd James (Southampton), 3. Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic), 4. Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), 5. James Wilson (Bristol City), 6. Rhys Williams (loan Burnley), 7. Andy King (Leicester City), 8. Mark Bradley (Walsall), 9. Simon Church (loan Leyton Orient) (Capt), 10. Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), 11. Joe Allen (Swansea City).
Subs:
12. Jonathan North (Watford), 13. Ashley Richards (Swansea City), 14. Aaron Morris (Cardiff City), 15. Neil Taylor (Wrexham), 16. Nathan Craig (Everton), 17. Jake Taylor (Reading), 18. Jonathan Brown (Cardiff City).
Southampton's Kayne McLaggon is unavailable through injury and is replaced by 17 year old Reading striker Jake Taylor. young Cardiff City defender, James Bloom has been added to the squad following the decision to elevate central defender Rhys Williams to the senior squad.
Also out are Rhys Taylor (thigh injury)and Joe Partington, called up are Chris Maxwell (Wrexham) along with Casey Thomas (Swansea City). Ashley Richards (Swansea City) has been called up with a doubt over the fitness of Darcy Blake. The squad meet up in London on Monday ahead of the trip to Luxembourg for their opening UEFA Championship game on Friday evening.
The Under 21 squad has been named by Brian Flynn for the first two UEFA Championship matches against Luxembourg on 27th & 31st March 2009. The matches will be in Luxembourg on Friday 27th March and at Parc Y Scarlets, Llanelli on Tuesday 31st March.
Original Wales squad:
Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Jonathan North (Watford), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), James Wilson (Bristol City), Rhys Williams (loan Burnley), Lloyd James (Southampton),Aaron Morris (Cardiff City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic), Mark Bradley (Walsall),Joe Partington (Bournemouth), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City),Nathan Craig (Everton), Simon Church (loan Leyton Orient), Jonathan Brown (loan Wrexham), Kayne McLaggon (Southampton).
Wales fixtures:
Luxembourg v Wales - UEFA qualifier (Friday 27-Mar-09) - Ettelbruck, Luxembourg. kick off 6.30pm.
Wales v Luxembourg - UEFA qualifier (Tuesday 31-Mar-09) - Parc Y Scarlets, Llanelli. kick off 7.30pm
UNDER 21: March UEFA matches
The Venue’s for Wales’s UEFA 2011 qualifying matches have been confirmed by the FAW. Wales travel to Luxembourg on Friday 27th March and will face Luxembourg at the Stade Am Deich, Ettelbruck. The second game in the group is at home against Luxembourg on Tuesday 31st March, with the match being played at Parc Y Scarlets, Llanelli. Kick Off will be at 7.30pm, ticket prices are: Adults £10, Juveniles (Under 16) £5. Tickets can be bought on the night.
Wales fixtures:
Luxembourg v Wales - UEFA qualifier (Friday 27-Mar-09) - Ettelbruck, Luxembourg. kick off 6.30pm.
Wales v Luxembourg - UEFA qualifier (Tuesday 31-Mar-09) - Parc Y Scarlets, Llanelli. kick off 7.30pm.
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UNDER 21: N Ireland v Wales, game postponed
 The Under 21 friendly against Northern Ireland has been postponed due to the weather. This is due to heavy snow in Northern Ireland that is not expected to clear before Tuesday evening.
There are 6 players out of the U21 squad to face Northern Ireland. Goalkeeper Jonathan North is wanted by Watford for a FA Youth Cup game. Chris Maxwell (Wrexham) comes-in as replacement. Also out is Nathan Craig (Everton)with an injury, called up is Ashley Richards (Swansea City).
Also out are Lloyd James (Southampton), Andy King (Leicester City), James Wilson (Bristol City) and Rhys Williams (called up to the senior squad. Called up as replacements are Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Aaron Morris (Cardiff City) and Kai Edwards (Wrexham).
Brian Flynn has named an 18-man squad for the Friendly international against Northern Ireland on Tuesday 10th February. The match is in preparation for 2011 UEFA Under 21 Championship. The draw for the championships will take place in Aarhus, Denmark, on 4th February, Denmark will host the tournament in the Summer of 2011. Qualifying matches are expected to start March/April.
Original Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Jonathan North (Watford), Rhys Taylor (Chelsea)
Defenders: Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Lloyd James (Southampton), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), Rhys Williams (loan Burnley), James Wilson (Bristol City)
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Nathan Craig (Everton), Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun MacDonald (loan Yeovil Town), Joe Partington (Bournemouth),
Forwards: Jonathan Brown (loan Wrexham), Simon Church (Reading), Jordan Follows (Llanelli), Marc Williams (Wrexham).
Match confirmed:
Northern Ireland v Wales (Tuesday 10th February 2009). Match to be played at the Showgrounds, Ballymena, kick off time 7.30pm. Game LIVE on Sky Sports. Brian Flynn to name an 18-man squad on Monday 2nd February.
The FAW is in talks with the Irish FA regarding an away friendly international against Northern Ireland on Tuesday 10th February 2009. Both sides are keen for the game to take place, as a warm-up match for the start of the new UEFA Under 21 Championships, the draw for which takes place in Denmark on February 4th. Further details of the Under 21 fixture will follow once venue and kick off time are confirmed.
updated: 11:23am Tuesday 6th January 2009.
The FAW expect to confirm shortly that the Under 21s will be in action again in February.
updated: 3:38pm Friday 28th November 2008.
Confirmation that there will not be an Under 21 friendly in November. The FAW were hopeful of playing Denmark, but they have already agreed another fixture. At this time, the FAW do not expect the Under 21's to play again now until possibly next February.
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UNDER 21: 2011 UEFA draw, Flynn delighted
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UNDER 21 UEFA DRAW |
 UEFA draw -uefa.com
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 Wales have been drawn in Group 3 alongside Italy, Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Luxembourg. "I am please we are going back to a happy hunting-ground in Bosnia-Herzegovina. I am also looking forward to mouthwatering fixtures with Italy, without disregarding Hungary and a resurgeant Luxembourg. Overall, I am delighted with the draw, which will not cause us too many problems from a travel point of view. Also it gives me my first chance to cross swords with Italy, as I never played against them in my international career, and up and till now, have not met them as a coach and manager." - Brian Flynn. The fixtures will be discussed at a meeting later this afternoon, where it is hoped that an agreement can be reached. Matches set to start next month. - faw.org.uk.
Wales fixtures:
27.03.09. Luxembourg v Wales
31.03.09. Wales v Luxembourg
12.08.09. Wales v Hungary
04.09.09. Wales v Italy
10.10.09. Wales v Bosnia-Herzegovina
18.11.09. Bosnia-Herzegovina v Wales
04.09.10. Hungary v Wales
07.09.10. Italy v Wales
Please note these dates will need to be ratified by UEFA and may be subject to change.
Draw procedure:
Each pot contains ten teams, apart from Pot E which has the 12 lowest ranked sides in the competition. One team from each of the five pots will be in each of the ten qualifying groups, with Groups 1 and 2, the ones featuring six teams, both having an additional team from Pot E. The pots will be drawn in reverse alphabetical order, with Pot E first and Pot A last.
Pot seedings:
A: Spain, England, Italy, Germany, Serbia, France, Austria, Turkey, Israel, Russia.
B: Belarus, Czech Republic, Portugal, Sweden, Finland, Wales, Switzerland, Ukraine, Romania, Croatia.
C: Netherlands, Belgium, Scotland. Hungary, Greece, Norway, Moldova, Armenia, Bulgaria, Northern Ireland.
D: Poland, Latvia, Slovakia, Albania, F.Y.R. Macedonia, Iceland, Slovenia, Republic of Ireland, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro.
E: Cyprus, Georgia, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Andorra, Faroe Islands, Estonia, Malta, San Marino, Azerbaijan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg.
posted: 9:07am Wednesday 4th February 2009.
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UNDER 21: UEFA draw, Pot B for Wales, other news
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UNDER 21 NEWS |
Wales has been placed in Pot 'B' for the 2011 UEFA Under 21 Championship draw. Brian Flynn U21s are ranked 16th in Europe after the last campaign. The draw for the championships will take place in Aarhus, Denmark, on 4th February 2009, Denmark will host the tournament in the Summer of 2011. Qualifying matches are expected to start March/April 2009.
updated: 3:54pm Friday 19th December 2008.
earlier:
The FAW understand from UEFA that the draw for the UEFA Under 21 2011 European championship is set to take place in early February and not on December 11th 2008 as first reported, venue for these championships to be confirmed by UEFA. The FAW are also set to confirm an Under 21 friendly international for Brian Flynn side also in February. |
posted: 8:23am Wednesday 3rd December 2008. | |
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UNDER 21: England 2 Wales 2
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RESULT:
England (2) 2 Wales (2) 2.
Huddlestone 13, Ramsey 24, Church 28, Vokes (og) 35.
Wales line up:
Owain Fon Williams, Neal Eardley, Rhoys Wiggins, Darcy Blake, Joe Jacobson, Jack Collison, Andy King, Shaun MacDonald, Aaron Ramsey, Simon Church, Sam Vokes.
Subs: Rhys Taylor, Nicky Adams, Lloyd James, Grant Basey, Mark Bradley, Jon Brown, Joe Allen.
England line up:
1 Joe Hart, 2 David Wheater, 3 Jamie O’Hara, 4 Lee Cattermole, 5 Steven Taylor (c), 6 Michael Mancienne, 7 James Milner, 8 Tom Huddlestone, 9 Gabriel Agbonlahor, 10 Mark Noble, 11 Adam Johnson,
Subs: 12 Andrew Taylor, 13 Tom Heaton, 14 Martin Cranie, 15 Fabrice Muamba, 16 Matt Derbyshire 17 Fraizer Campbell, 18 Adam Lallana.
Sam Vokes has joined the Under 21 squad for the UEFA U21 second leg match with England at Villa Park.
Wales squad: Goalkeepers: Owain Fon Williams (Stockport County), Rhys Taylor (Chelsea)
Defenders: Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Joe Jacobson (Bristol Rovers), Lloyd James (Southampton), Rhoys Wiggins (Crystal Palace), Mike Williams (Wrexham)
Midfielders: Nicky Adams (Leicester City), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Jack Collison (West Ham Utd), Andy King (Leicester City) , Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal)
Forwards: Jonathan Brown (Cardiff City), Simon Church (Reading), Josh Klein-Davies (Bristol Rovers), Marc Williams (Wrexham), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
RESULT: Wales (2) 2 England (2) 3
Church 13 44, Wheater 19, Johnson 35, Agbonlahor 61.
Wales line up:
Owain Fon Williams, Neal Eardley, Darcy Blake, Lewin Nyatanga, Rhoys Wiggins, Nicky Adams, Jack Collison, Andy King, Shaun MacDonald, Aaron Ramsey, Simon Church.
Subs: Rhys Taylor, Joe Jacobson, Lloyd James, Jonathan Brown, Joe Allen, Mike Williams, Marc Williams.
England line up:
Hart, Wheater, Mancienne, Taylor, O'Hara, Milner, Cattermole, Huddlestone, Johnson, Noble, Agbonlahor.
Subs: Heaton, Stearman, Cork, Bertrand, Campbell, Derbyshire, Ebanks-Blake.
kick off at Ninian Park 7.45pm.
Mark Bradley is the only Wales injury concern with a foot injury. Brian Flynn will name his side as close to kick off time as is allowed. Both Marc and Mike Williams (Wrexham) have been called up as additional cover for the two games. Wales will be in all red. The game is now SOLD OUT (2.15pm Friday)
Just under 6,000 tickets have been sold so far (as of Tuesday 7th October).
Brian Flynn has named a 18-man squad for the UEFA play off matches against England. "People over here disregarded our chances in Romania. We had to go there to win because a draw was not good enough Romania hadn't lost for 18 games. We are capable of upsetting the odds, that's for certain." - Brian Flynn.
"We have decided this time to name a stand-alone squad, it is better for squad team spirit to have a self-contained squad to concentrate on the play-off with England, We decided to go finally with 18 players" -FAW spokesman.
Original line up:
Goalkeepers: Owain Fon Williams (Stockport County), Rhys Taylor (Chelsea)
Defenders: Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Joe Jacobson (Bristol Rovers), Lloyd James (Southampton), Rhoys Wiggins (Crystal Palace)
Midfielders: Nicky Adams (Leicester City), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Jack Collison (West Ham Utd), Andy King (Leicester City) , Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal)
Forwards: Jonathan Brown (Cardiff City), Simon Church (Reading), Josh Klein-Davies (Bristol Rovers).
Standby list:
Jon North (Watford), James Wilson (loan Brentford), Mike Williams (Wrexham), Matthew Collins (Swansea City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), Levi Mackin (Wrexham), Joe Partington (Bournemouth)
The squad will meet-up on Tuesday 7th October.
Original England squad:
Hart (Manchester City), Heaton (loan Cardiff City), Lewis (Peterborough); Bertrand (Chelsea), Cranie (Portsmouth), Gardner (Aston Villa), Mancienne (Chelsea), Richards (Manchester City), Taylor (Newcastle), Wheater (Middlesbrough), Cattermole (Wigan), Huddlestone (Tottenham), Johnson (Middlesbrough), Lallana (Southampton), Lennon (Tottenham), Milner (Aston Villa), Muamba (Bolton), Noble (West Ham), O'Hara (Tottenham), Agbonlahor (Aston Villa), Campbell (loan Tottenham), Derbyshire (Blackburn), Ebanks-Blake (Wolves).
Fixtures:
Wales v England, Ninian Park. Friday 10th October 2008, kick off 7.45pm.
England v Wales, Villa Park. Tuesday 14th October 2008, kick off 7.45pm.
TICKETS: Wales supporters:
Tickets will be on sale from 10am on Wednesday 1st October from Cardiff City FC Ticket Office, 0845 345 1400. Personal callers welcome at the Ticket Office.
Tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for children (16 and under). Please note an admin fee of £1 per ticket and postage charge also apply. Credit/debit card and cash only.
Wales supporters are advised to book early as there will be limited tickets available.
Brian Flynn will name a 20-man for the UEFA U21 play off against England on Friday morning 26th September. Wales Under 21 squad will appear here around 9.30am.
The FA have confirmed that the second leg will be played at Villa Par on Tuesday 14 October. Kick-off is at 7.45pm, with tickets priced at £10 for adults and £5 for under-16s. "It is Ninian Park's last season so this is likely to be one of the last international matches played there, We hope to make it an occasion and make it an 11,000 sell-out". FAW spokesman Ceri Stennett told BBC Sport. Wales v England 1st leg will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports 1.
The UEFA Under 21 Championship play-off match between Wales and England will be played at Ninian Park, Cardiff. The game will played on Friday 10th October 2008. Kick off at 7.45pm.
Tickets will be priced at £5 for adults, £3 for juveniles (16 and under). Ticket sales and distribution information to be announced shortly. FAW to confirm details this week (week starting from Monday 22nd September).
The return leg is set to played at Villa Park on Tuesday 14th October 2008, kick off 7.45pm. TBC by the FAW.
Wales will face England in the play off matches for a place at the finals of the UEFA U-21 championship in Sweden next year. The matches are set to be played 10/11 October and 14/15 October 2008 on a home-and-away basis. The first leg will be at home. The date and venuw for the game set to be announced next week. "Welsh players and fans are always excited when we face England, and we are keen to make ammends after losing 2-0 in the friendly in May. Both matches promise to be great occassions." - Brian Flynn.
The draw for the Under 21 UEFA play-off matches will be made in Sweden on Friday 12th September. (11pm UK time).
The play-offs will be played on 10/11 October and 14/15 October 2008 on a home-and-away basis. The winners from each two-legged matches will join hosts Sweden in the finals from 15the to 29th June 2009.
Ten group winners
Italy, Turkey. England, Spain, Switzerland, Finland, Austria, Serbia, Germany, Wales.
Four best runners-up
Belarus, Israel, France, Denmark.
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UNDER 21: Romania 0 Wales 3
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A great away win for Brian Flynn’s Under 21 side, as they top Group 10 and go into the plays offs next month. Goals by Rhys Williams, Simon Church and Rhoys Wiggins gave Wales a 3-0 win. More news to follow later.
RESULT: Romania 0 Wales 3
90+2 Game over, Wales win and top the group
90 2 added minutes
89 Time nearly up, header over the Wales bar, goal kick taken by OF Williams
89 Cynical foul on Ramsey, yellow card Romania, free kick Wales half way line
88 Another Romania attack is cleared easily by Rhys Williams
88 Great play, after good work by Adams, Ramsey is palmed away for a corner
87 Home crowd are leaving in droves
85 Foul by Mike Williams, free kick 35 yards out, effort hits the Wales wall, clearance sets Church free, his shot is save by the keeper
85 Foul on Eardley, free kick for Wales
82 Game quiet again, as Wales have possession. Romania seem beaten, latest from other group game Bosnia 0 France 1
80 Ramsey wins the ball in midfield, Adams break and crosses, keeper saves
77 Both teams looking dangerous on the break, Romania break, good solid work by Wiggins.
76 Flynn on the touchline, encouraging his players to keep going and give nothing away.
75 Break on the Romania, a clear sight on goal, but the forward misses his kick, corner for Romania, cleared away.
74 Free kick for Wales, crowd are quiet
72 Game settled down again, as Wales look comfortable
71 Chance for Romania, foul, free kick for Wales taken by OF Williams
Romania 0 Wales 3
67 Wales break quickly, excellent play by Church and Bradley, as Wiggins taps in to make it 3-0. Goal Wales
66 Dangerous cross come shot on left, Williams tips the ball over the bar
65 Cross from the right, shot by Romania 12 yards out gathered well by OF Williams
64 Free kick Wales, 30 yards out central, Wiggins takes over the bar
62 Corner Romania, pressure on Wales, possession Romania, good work by Adams again,
foul on him, free kick Wales.
61 Good work by Adams, free kick for Wales, foul on Ramsey
Romania 0 Wales 2
57 Ramsey corner, comes to Church who taps in from 3 yards, Goal Wales
56 Foul on Ramsey, free kick taken, corner Wales
55 A poor clearance by OF Williams, nearly gifts a chance to Romania
54 Great defensive play by Eardley
52 Game settled down after a frantic start to the second half, Ramsey nearly gets in, as Adams shoots again, shot luckily blocked
49 Good work down the left, header over the bar for Romania
48 Foul by Rhys Williams, free kick Romania
47 Great chance for Adams breaking inside from the right, ball is cleared away
46 Game kicks off
HALF TIME: Romania 0 Wales 1
45+1 Quick Romania break, good work by Eardley to clear the danger
45+1 Great long-range shot by Adams, tipped over the goalkeeper, corner for Wales comes to nothing
45 1 minute added45 Foul on Bradley 25 yards out on left, free kick taken by Ramsey is cleared
44 Great chance for Romania, left wing cross, free header on the 6-yard line goes wide
43 Good work by Wiggins, as Ramsey breaks, throw in for Wales on the left
42 Handball, free kick for Wales, taken by Eardley
41 Free kick for Wales hits the wall, corner for Wales, cries of Wales from the travelling support
40 Wales holding Romania, cynical foul on Church, yellow card No 5 Romania
39 Foul on Church on the Wales left, free kick taken short, comes to nothing
38 Game now pretty even, no clear cut chances, the crowd are quiet as Romania give away possession easily
34 Possession lost by Wiggins, Mike Williams does well
33 Good work by Adams in midfield, MacDonald shot from outside the area goes over the bar
32 Free kick for Wales, foul on Eardley
31 Foul by Rhys Williams, yellow card
29 Danger for Wales, appeal for penalty not give, Romania corner comes to nothing
28 Disallowed goal for Romania, offside
27 Better Wales pressure and possession, with Ramsey influential
26 Good work by Church, nearly creates and opening in the box
25 Good work down the left by Wiggins who is getting forward well, Romania goal kick
24 Foul on Ramsey, Wales free kick, quickly taken, cross from Wiggins goes for a goal kick
23 A dangerous cross on the left is gathered well by OF Williams
21 Foul on Adams in the Wales half, possession at last for Wales
19 Nearly and equaliser for Romania a header goes narrowly wide
18 Blake off injury, Mike Williams on
17 Good work by Ramsey and Bradley on the Wales left
16 Another free kick for Romania on the right, Wales under pressure
15 Free kick for Romania, good save by Owain Fon Williams
14 Good defensive work by Wiggins on the left
12 Treatment for Darcy Blake
Romania 0 Wales 1
10 Corner for Wales, taken by Ramsey, Goal for Wales by Rhys Williams right foot shot on the volley from 8 yards
8 Long ball by Rhys Williams from the back comes to nothing
4 Corner for Romania is cleared
1 Game kicks off
Kick off 6:03pm UK time
Romania in Yellow, Wales in Red
Wales line up:
1. Owain Fon Williams (Stockport County), 2. Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), 3. Rhoys Wiggins (Crystal Palace), 4. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), 5. Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic) (Capt), 6. Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough), 7. Andy King (Leicester City), 8. Mark Bradley (Walsall), 9. Simon Church (Reading), 10. Sean MacDonald (Swansea City), 17. Nicky Adams (Leicester City)
Subs:
11. Joe Allen (Swansea City), 12. Jonathan North (Watford), 13. Grant Basey (Charlton),
14. Mike Williams (Wrexham), 15. James Wilson (Bristol City), 16. Jonathan Brown (Cardiff City), 18. Josh Klein-Davies (Bristol Rovers).
Both Aaron Ramsey and Rhys Williams will join Brian Flynn's Wales Under-21 squad for the game in Romania.
Revised Wales squad:
Owain Fon Williams (Stockport County), Jon North (Watford), Neil Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Mike Williams (Wrexham), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough), James Wilson (Bristol City/Brentford), Rhoys Wiggins (Crystal Palace), Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic), Nicky Adams (Leicester City), Andy King (Leicester City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Shaun McDonald (Swansea City), John Brown (Cardiff City), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Josh Klein Davies (Bristol Rovers), Simon Church (Reading/Wycombe).
The team will fly from Heathrow on Sunday (07/09).
Brian Flynn has named the squad for the UEFA Under 21 qualifying match against Romania in Iasi on Tuesday 9th September 2008. As the match is a UEFA qualifier, a larger than usual squad has been named to allow for all age qualified players to be nominated. The squad will be reduced to 18 names closer to the game. It is possible that some of the players involved with the Wales senior squad for the match against Azerbaijan in Cardiff on Saturday 6th September may be released to travel with the Under 21 squad for the match on Tuesday 9th September.
Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Owain Fon Williams (Stockport County)
Defenders: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Matthew Collins (Swansea City), Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Lloyd James (Southampton), Rhoys Wiggins (Crystal Palace), Mike Williams (Wrexham), Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough), James Wilson (Bristol City / loan Brentford)
Midfielders: Nicky Adams (Leicester City), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Jack Collison (West Ham Utd), David Edwards (Wolves), Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal).
Forwards: Jonathan Brown (Cardiff City), Simon Church (Reading), David Cotterill (Sheffield United), Ched Evans (Manchester City), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
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The Romania v Wales Under 21 UEFA qualifier will be played at the Emil Alexandrescu Stadium in Iasi. This is Romania's second largest city and is the north east of the country, close to the Moldovan border. Kick off is scheduled for 8pm local time on Tuesday 9th September 2008.
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UEFA has requested that all final round matches in the Under 21 qualification campaign in September must be played on the same day and with the same kick off time. Wales' away game against Romania will now take place on Tuesday 9th September, rather than the original date of Wednesday 10th September. The kick off times for all the matches has yet to be agreed by UEFA.
Fixtures 9th Sept:
Bosnia-Herzegovina v France
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UNDER 21: Wales 0 Romania 1
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 A disappointing 1-0 defeat for Brian Flynn against Romania at the Racecourse Ground.
Wales line up:
1. Wayne Hennesey (Wolves), 2. Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), 3. Gareth Bale (Totteham Hotspur), 4. David Edwards (Wolverhampton Wanderers) (Capt), 5. Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), 6. Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough), 7. Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), 8. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) , 9. Sam Vokes (Wolves), 10. Ched Evans (Manchester City), 15. Rhoys Wiggins (Crystal Palace).
SUBS:
11. Kyle Critchell (Wrexham), 12. Owain Fon Williams (Stockport County), 13. Lloyd James (Southampton), 14. Mike Williams (Wrexham), 16. Mark Bradley (Walsall), 17. Jonathan Brown (Cardiff City), 18. Simon Church (Reading)
TICKETS: are Adults: £5, Senior Citizens & Juveniles (Under 16) £3. These are available from Wrexham FC Ticket Office (01978 262129).
EARLIER TEAM NEWS:
Joe Ledley is out of the game against Romania with a back injury. Nicky Adams was originally called up as cover, but he is unfit. Kyle Critchell (Wrexham) has been called up.
Rhoys Wiggins is a called up as a replacement for injured Grant Basey (hamstring).
Joe Ledley is rated doubtful for the match against Romania. The midfielder has back problem after Cardiff's draw at Doncaster. Ledley will stay with Cardiff for treatment and be assessed on Tuesday. John Brown (Cardiff City) has been called up as replacement for Neal Eardley, who has been called up into the senior squad. Squad have meet up on Sunday evening.
Brian Flynn has selected a revised 18-man squad for the UEFA qualifier against Romania. Around four or five players from the original squad are expected to be promoted to the senior squad.
New squad line up:
Goalkeepers: Owain Fon Williams (Stockport County), Wayne Hennessey (Wolves)
Defenders: Darcy Blake (Cardiff City) , Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Mike Williams (Wrexham), Rhys Williams (Midlesbrough), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Neil Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic), Lloyd James (Southampton)
Midfielders: David Edwards (Wolves), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) , Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), Mark Bradley (Walsall)
Forwards: Sam Vokes (Wolves), Simon Church (Reading), Ched Evans (Manchester City)
Jack Collison misses out with a medial ligament injury.
Stand by players:
Jonathan North (Watford), Rhoys Wiggins (Crystal Palace), Andy King (Leicester City), Nicky Adams (Leicester City), John Brown (Cardiff City), Josh Klein Davies (Bristol Rovers).
Romania 18-Man Squad:
Costel Pantilimon (Timisoara), Ciprian Tatarusanu (Gloria 1922 Bistrita), Sergiu Homei (Dinamo 1948), Emil Ducu Ninu (Gloria Buzau), Alexandru Tudose (Gloria Buzau), stefan Mardare (Rapid Bucuresti), Stefan Radu (Ss Lazio Roma), Laszlo Sepsi (Racing Santander), Srdjan Luchin (Timisoara), Adrian Ropotan (Dinamo 1948), Cristian Tanase (Arges), Florin Patrascu (Farul Constanta), Gabriel Torje (Dinamo 1948), Alexandru Curtean (Cs Gaz Metan Medias), Claudiu Keseru (Nantes Atlantique), Razvan Ochirosii (Steaua Bucuresti), Hristu Chiacu (Cs Otopeni), Si Bogdan Stancu ( Steaua Bucuresti). -taken from Romania FA web site
updated: 1:42pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
earlier:
Brian Flynn has named a 28-man squad for the UEFA qualifier against Romania.
Original squad line up:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Owain Fon Williams (Stockport County), Rhys Taylor (Chelsea).
Defenders: Gareth Bale (Tottenham), Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Rhoys Wiggins (Crystal Palace), Joe Jacobson (Bristol Rovers), Mike Williams (Wrexham), Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough).
Midfielders: Nicky Adams (Leicester City), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Jack Collison (West Ham United), David Edwards (Wolves), Andy King (Leicester City), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal).
Forwards: Jonathan Brown (Cardiff City), Simon Church (Reading), David Cotterill (Sheffield United), Craig Davies (Oldham Athletic) , Ched Evans (Manchester City), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
earlier:
The Under 21 UEFA qualifier against Romania at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham will be a 6.00pm kick off on Wednesday 20th August.
Game LIVE on Sky Sports 2. Tickets are Adults: £5, Senior Citizens & Juveniles (Under 16) £3. These are available from Wrexham FC Ticket Office. Tickets on sale from Monday 7th July. Brian Flynn will name the Squad on Monday 4th August.
earlier:
Wales v Romania - UEFA qualifier (Wed 20-Aug-08) - Racecourse Round, Wrexham. kick off tbc - please note this still tbc by FAW.
posted: 9:36am Thursday 27th March 2008.
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UNDER 21: RESULT - Wales 0 England 2
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Result: Wales..0 England..2
Att: 6,831
Wales line up:
Wayne Hennessey, Neal Eardley, Chris Gunter, Lewin Nyatanga, Joe Jacobson (capt), David Cotterill, Jack Collison, David Edwards, Shaun MacDonald, Sam Vokes, Ched Evans.
Subs:
Owain Fon Williams, Grant Basey, Mike Williams, Christian Ribeiro ( Eardley 62), Nicky Adams ( Cotterill 77), Mark Bradley, Simon Church ( Vokes 66), Marc Williams, Craig Davies ( Evans 77)
updated: 11:44pm Thursday 15th May 2008
earlier:
Ched Evans who was originally withdrawn by his club, is now available and has rejoined the squad. Marc Williams (Wrexham) has also been added.
updated: 10:34am Tuesday 13th May 2008
earlier:
Two changes to the squad for the Nationwide Under 21 international against England. Out are Ched Evans (club commitments) and Rhys Williams (groin injury). Called up are Craig Davies (Oldham Athletic) and Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic), the squad meet up on Monday ahead of the game.
updated: 1:54pm Friday 9th May 2008
Brian Flynn has named a squad of 18 players for the Nationwide friendly international against England on Thursday May 15th 2008.
Returning from the senior squad are Wayne Hennessey, Neal Eardley, Lewin Nyatanga, David Edwards and David Cotterill. There is a recall for Nicky Adams. Squad meet up on Monday 12th May, both Darcy Blake, Aaron Ramsey and Jonathan Brown have not been considered due to FA Cup commitments. "Using a game against England as a warm-up shows how far we've come. Three years ago they beat us 4-0, but the way the lads have improved since then is a credit to them. I could have picked two squads, such is the strength in depth we have." - Brian Flynn.
Original squad line-up:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Owain Fon Williams (Crewe Alexandra).
Defenders: Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Joe Jacobson (Bristol Rovers), Lewin Nyatanga (Barnsley*), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Mike Williams (Wrexham), Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough).
Midfielders: Nicky Adams (Bury), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Jack Collison (West Ham United) , David Edwards (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City).
Forwards: Simon Church (Yeovil Town*), David Cotterill (Sheffield United*), Ched Evans (Manchester City), Sam Vokes (Bournemouth).
*players on loan
Called up: Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic), Craig Davies (Oldham).
Stand by players:
Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), Rhoys Wiggins (Crystal Palace), James Wilson (Bristol City), Andy King (Leicester City), Joe Partintgton (Bournemouth), Kai Edwards (Wrexham), Marc Williams (Wrexham), Josh Klein Davies (Bristol Rovers), Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic) Joe Allen (Swansea City)
updated: 12:02pm Thursday 24th April 2008
earlier:
The Wales Under 21 squad for the friendly match with England (Match to be played at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham, Thursday 15th May 2008, Kick off 7.30pm) will be named by Brian Flynn at a media conference mid-day on Thursday 24th April 2008. The match will be the 100th Wales Under 21 international. Match set to be shown LIVE on Sky Sports 2.
Tickets are on sale from Wrexham FC on 01978 262129 and will also be on sale at the turnstiles until kick off on matchday.
Ticket prices are £5.00 for adults and £3.00 for juveniles in all areas of the ground.
posted: 12:46pm Monday 21st April 2008
earlier:
The FAW have announced a friendly Under 21 international against England on Thursday May 15th 2008 at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham. Match set to be shown on Sky Sports.
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UNDER 21: Wales v Romania, Early kick off
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EARLY U-21 KICK OFF |
The Wales Under 21 UEFA qualifier against Romania at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham will be a 6.05pm kick off on Wednesday 20th August. This is an early kick off time with Wales senior side facing Georgia at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea (kick off tbc).
Please note these details yet to be confirmed by the FAW. |
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UNDER 21: Same day clash
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 The crucial Under-21 UEFA qualifier against Romania is set to clash with Wales’ senior international against Georgia.
The Football Association of Wales are happy to back manager Brian Flynn's wish to play at the Racecourse, Wrexham on Wednesday 20th August for the crucial match against Romania, subject to the ground meeting UEFA requirements.
Plans will be in place to stagger kick off times with the senior international against Georgia on the same evening (venue to be confirmed). The FAW should be able to confirm the Under 21 venue in the next few weeks, with the Georgia venue sorted soon. 28-Mar-08 [18:34]
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UNDER 21: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1 Wales 2
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 RESULT: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1 Wales 2.
Match details:
Good possession for Wales in the first 20 mins, but Bosnia nearly take the lead on 23 mins as Petar Jelic shoots over the bar from the right side of the area. Corner for Wales on 28 mins has the ball in the net but it is disallowed for a foul by Mike Williams. Yellow card for Joe Allen diving in the box after 30 mins. Approaching half time at a sunny Sarajevo still 0-0, with neither team in control. 1 added min.
Half Time: 0-0.
Teams come out for the 2nd half. Yellow card for Rhys Williams. Wales appeal for a penalty, not given.
49 mins: Free kick for Wales on the right, Jacobson to take. Keeper punches clear.
50 mins: Another free kick on the right, Jacobson with it, A Vokes effort goes wide.
53 mins: Good play on the Wales right between Gunter and Ramsey, poor cross by Gunter.
54 mins: Corner for Bosnia-H comes to nothing.
55 mins: Sub: Allen off - Brown on.
56 mins: Good work by Evans, corner Wales.
57 mins: Good defensive work by Mike Williams.
58 mins: Goal for Bosnia-H left foot shot by Dialiba from just outside the area. Bosnia-H 1 Wales 0
61 mins: Yellow card for Sam Vokes.
64 mins: Corner for Bosnia-H, nearly results in Wales going 2-0 down.
65 mins: Free kick for Bosnia-H, easily gathered by Williams in goal.
67 mins: Long range effort by MacDonald goes wide.
69 mins: Cross by Jacobson, a tame header by Vokes is gathered by the keeper.
70 mins: Good save by Williams from a long range effort.
71 mins: Sub: Vokes off - Church on
71 mins: Sub: Ramsey off - Bradley on
74 mins: Free kick for Wales on the left, comes to nothing.
78 mins: Chance for Bradley from 6 yards out goes wide.
79 mins: Chance for Bosnia-H goes wide of Williams' left hand post.
80 mins: Mistake by Rhys Williams lets Zec in, he is fouled free kick 20 years out in front of goal for Bosnia-H.
82 mins: Bosnia free kick hits the wall and away for a corner.
83 mins: A Good Wales a break with an excellent chance for Bradley, his left shot is saved by the keeper, and away for a corner.
84 mins: Another Wales chance is blocked and cleared for a corner.
87 mins: Goal for Wales. Simon Church left foot shot from 12 yards out. Bosnia-H 1 Wales 1
88 mins: Goal for Wales. Ched Evans, right foot turn and shot from 12 yards. Bosnia-H 1 Wales 2
90 mins: 4 added mins.
Full Time score: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1 Wales 2
Ball possession: Bosnia-H 36% Wales 64%
Wales starting line up:
1. Owain Fon Williams, 5. Chris Gunter, 14. Mike Williams, 6. Rhys Williams ( 46), 3. Joe Jacobson (capt), 7. Joe Allen ( 30), 4. Jack Collison, 8. Aaron Ramsey, 11. Shaun MacDonald, 9. Sam Vokes ( 62), 10. Ched Evans ( 88).
Subs: 21. Rhys Taylor, 2. Kai Edwards, 12. Grant Basey, 15. James Wilson, 16. Mark Bradley ( 7. Aaron Ramsey 72), 17. Jonathan Brown ( 7. Joe Allen 55), 18. Simon Church( 87) ( 9. Sam Vokes 72).
earlier:
Wayne Hennessey has withdrawn from the squad with a slight groin strain. Rhys Taylor (Chelsea) has been called up. Also out is Darcy Blake (groin injury), called up is Kai Edwards of Wrexham -24-Mar-08 [15:12]
earlier:
The Wales Under 21 squad has arrived at the Vale Hotel in advance of the UEFA qualifying match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday afternoon (3pm UK, 4pm local time). One change in the squad for the match with Bosnia-Herzegovina in Sarajevo on Wednesday. Defender Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City) has a slight groin injury and is replaced by club team mate James Wilson. -23-Mar-08 [21:33]
Brian Flynn has named a squad of 18 players for the UEFA Under 21 qualifier against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Sarajevo on Wednesday March 26th 2008. Squad meet up on Saturday evening ahead of the game.
Called up from the senior squad are Wayne Hennessey and Chris Gunter, there is also a call up for Charlton left back Grant Basey.
Original squad line-up:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Owain Fon Williams (Crewe Alexandra)
Defenders: Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Joe Jacobson (Bristol Rovers), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Mike Williams (Wrexham), Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough),
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Jack Collison (West Ham United), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City).
Forwards: Jonathan Brown (Cardiff City), Simon Church (Yeovil Town*), Ched Evans (Norwich City*), Sam Vokes (Bournemouth)
Stand by players:
Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Rhoys Wiggins (Crystal Palace), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), Andy King (Leicester City), Nicky Adams (Bury).
* players on loan
earlier:
Match to be played at Asim Ferhatovic-Hase Stadium, Sarajevo. kick off 4pm local time.
The FAW has received confirmation from UEFA of the venue and kick off time for the Bosnia-Herzegovina v Wales U21 match on 26th March 2008. The game will be played at Asim Ferhatovic-Hase, Sarajevo, kick off 4pm (local time).
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UNDER 21 RESULT: Malta 0 Wales 4
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Tuesday 5-Feb-08 UEFA U-21 qualifier - kick off 12:30pm UK time:
RESULT: Malta..0 Wales..4
goal correction: goal: Jack Collison 3rd goal
In the end a comfortable win for Wales as four second half goals gave Brian Flynn Under 21 side the victory in Malta.
A Ched Evans header from a free kick gave Wales the lead, before goals from substitute Simon Church and defender Rhys Williams put Wales 3-0 up, a late Ched Evans penalty wrapped up the points and have put Wales top of Group 10. Wales travel to Bosnia-Herzegovina for their next group game on March 26th.
Match action:
goal: Ched Evans (pen) - update 14:19
goal: Rhys Williams - update 14:16
sub: King on Allen off - update 14:10
goal: Simon Church - update 14:06
sub: Church on Vokes off - update 14:02
goal: Ched Evans - update 13:47
sub: Brown on Ramsey off - update 13:45
Second half: Ched Evans goal for Wales from a free kick, things are turning nasty
Half time score 0-0.
First half: Wales started to dominate mid-way through the first half, played some good possession football, Brian Flynn side playing well within themselves with half time approaching, also missed two good chances both headers.
Wales line up:
Owain Fon Williams (Crewe), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Joe Jacobson (Bristol Rovers) (Capt), Mike Williams (Wrexham), Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Jack Collison (West Ham), Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), Ched Evans (on loan Norwich City), Sam Vokes (Bournemouth).
Subs: Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), Andy King (Leicester City), Lloyd James (Southampton), Jonathan Brown (Cardiff City), Simon Church (Reading).
GROUP 10 table:
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Teams |
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
Pts |
| Wales |
5 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
4 |
12 |
| Romania |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
9 |
1 |
11 |
| France |
6 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
10 |
5 |
11 |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina |
5 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
13 |
3 |
| Malta |
7 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
3 |
19 |
3 | |
earlier:
There are two withdrawals from the Wales Under 21 squad to face Malta on Tuesday. Nicky Adams (Bury) and Mark Bradley (Walsall) were injured this afternoon (Saturday) and have been replaced by Jonathan Brown (Cardiff City) and Lloyd James (Southampton). The under 21 party flies to Malta from Heathrow on Sunday morning. - 2-Feb-08 [23:02]
Brian Flynn has named a 18-man squad for the UEFA Under 21 qualifier against Malta on Tuesday 5th February. The squad meet up on Saturday before flying out on Sunday.
Original squad line up:
Goalkeepers: Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Owain Fon Williams (Crewe)
Defenders: Joe Jacobson (Bristol Rovers), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), Mike Williams (Wrexham), Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough)
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Jack Collison (West Ham Utd), Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City), Nicky Adams (Bury)
Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), Ched Evans (Man City, loan Norwich City), Sam Vokes (Bournemouth). - 28-Jan-08 [12:00]
Stand-by players:
Kyle Letheren (Barnsley), John North (Watford), Grant Basey (Charlton Athletic), Rhoys Wiggins (Crystal Palace), James Wilson (Bristol City), Kai Edwards (Wrexham), Lloyd James (Southampton), Owain Warlow (Lincoln City), Stuart Fleetwood (Forest Green Rovers), John Brown (Cardiff City)
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UNDER 21 RESULT: Wales 4 France 2
 RESULT: Wales..4 France..2
Evans 45,79 pen, 90+ pen, Bradley 82
Gourcuff 72 pen, Payet 77.
Wales Team
1. Owain Fon Williams (Crewe)
2. Darcy Blake (Cardiff City)
3. Joe Jacobson (Bristol Rovers) (Capt)
4. Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City)
5. Mike Williams (Wrexham)
7. Joe Allen (Swansea City)
9. Sam Vokes (Bournemouth)
10. Ched Evans (Manchester City)
11. Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City)
15. Jack Collison (West Ham Utd)
12. Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City)
Subs: 27. Rhys Taylor (Chelsea) (GK), 6. Marc Williams (Wrexham), 8. Mark Bradley (Walsall), 14. Neil Taylor (Wrexham), 17. Lloyd James (Southampton), 18. Simon Church (Reading), 16. Nicky Adams (Bury).
earlier:
The Under 21 squad has one change. Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough) is out with an ankle injury. He is replaced by Marc Williams (Wrexham).
Correct Admission prices: details from the FAW on Sunday.
Adults - £5
Juvenile (age 16 and under) - £2.
Please note that the poster for the game was produced by the FAW
Original squad line up:
Goalkeepers: Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Owain Fon Williams (Crewe)
Defenders: Joe Jacobson (Bristol Rovers), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), Mike Williams (Wrexham), Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough)
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Jack Collison (West Ham United), Lloyd James (Southampton), Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun McDonald (Swansea City), Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City)
Forwards: Simon Church (on loan Crewe), Ched Evans (Manchester City), Sam Vokes (Bournemouth).
Called up are Nicky Adams (Bury) and Marc Williams (Wrexham)
Tuesday, 20th November – Wales v. France at Ninian Park, kick-off at 8pm - LIVE ON Sky Sports 1, Highlights on S4C (23:55) with highlights of the Bosnia game. |
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UNDER 21: Wales 4 Bosnia-Herzegovina 0
 RESULT:
Wales 4 Bosnia-Herzegovina 0
Goals scored by:
Jack Collison 86, Ched Evans 72, Sam Vokes 54, Shaun MacDonald 29.
Match report from the FAW (Karl Pedersen):
Coach Brian Flynn will have been delighted to see his U21 side collect a second straight victory in their quest for qualification in the European Championship and this win will stand them good stead for Tuesday night’s return fixture with France at Ninian Park. Three goals in the second half were enough to see off a decent Bosnia-Herzegovina side that battled throughout the 90 minutes, but just did not possess the goal threat that Wales did with their twin strike force of Sam Vokes and Ched Evans.
Wales opened the game brightly and took the game to their opponents and the deadlock was broken on 29 minutes after concerted pressure from the home side finally told. A Joe Jacobson corner from the right was only partially cleared by the Bosnian defence and Mike Williams’ follow up with a shot from outside the box that took a wicked deflection off midfielder Shaun MacDonald and trickled over the line as visiting keeper Novica Berak was left flat footed. It was no more than Wales deserved after efforts from Jacobson, Joe Collison and Evans had all threatened the visitors’ goal.
Bosnia had hardly been seen as an attacking force, but twice from corners the giant OFK Beograd striker had seen efforts go narrowly close, the second being saved on the line by Wales keeper Owain Fon Williams on 37 minutes. Despite some spirited play by Bosnia in the minutes after half time, it was Wales who scored a second on 54 minutes, when the tall figure of Sam Vokes headed home from close range after good work by Swansea City’s Joe Allen on the right wing. The game was put beyond the Bosnian’s on 72 minutes when a 50-yard run down the left touchline saw Bournemouth forward shake off two challenges before finally pulling his pass back into the path of Ched Evans for the Manchester City frontman to curl an effort round the keeper inside the far post.
Evans showed his ability again on 83 minutes when opening up the Bosnian defence with three blue shirts trying to close him down, but he was still aware enough to pick out the unmarked Nicky Adams, although the substitute, with his first touch in the match, blazed high over the bar with the goal at his mercy. The evening was capped with a superb solo goal from newly discovered Welshman Jack Collison, when he danced through three challenges inside the Bosnian penalty area before firing home from just a couple of yards out. After the final whistle Brian Flynn said: "I’m really excited about the players coming through, as I think we have a talented bunch who will only get better as they progress. We gave a very good display this evening, after working hard all week and this performance has showed that with the quality of our display and finishing. The boys are now really relishing Tuesday night’s clash with the French in Cardiff."
Wales: 1.Owain Fon Williams, 2.Darcy Blake, 3.Joe Jacobson,4. Aaron Ramsey (8.Mark Bradley 65), 5.Mike Williams, 6.Rhys Williams (12.Christian Ribeiro 38), 7.Joe Allen (16.Nicky Adams 82), 9.Sam Vokes,10. Ched Evans, 11.Shaun MacDonald, 15.Jack Collison.
Subs: Simon Church, Neil Taylor, Lloyd James, Rhys Taylor.
Bosnia-Herzegonia: Novica Berak, Boris Pandda, Vukasin Benovic, Ilija Ristanic, Mehmedalija Covic, Predrag Papaz, Avdija Vrsajevic (Fenan Salcinovic 53), Emir Kasapovic (Said Husejinovic 79), Ermin Zec, Petar Jelic, Semir Stilic (Ozren Peric 57). Subs: Jasmin Buric, Adnan Likic, Vlado Zadro, Kenan Cejvanovic.
Referee: Stefano Podeschi (San Marino)
Attendance: 759 Booked - Bosnia: Papaz (45, foul)
earlier:
Nicky Adams (Bury) has been called up. Both Andy King and Christian Ribeiro have withdrawn (info from the BBC)
Marc Williams and Kai Edwards (both Wrexham) have been called up to help out with the Under 21 training session's. Striker Ched Evans is with the senior squad for a few days for experience. He will rejpin the Under 21's in time for the Bosnia game. - 14-Nov-07 [08:12]
Brian Flynn's has called up West Ham reserve captain Jack Collison for the first time, the midfielder qualifying through his grandfather, born in Bedwellty. Bristol City's Christian Ribeiro, 17, has also been called up. Wales face Bosnia-Herzegovina (Sat 17-Nov-07) at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham, and then France (Tue 20-Nov-07) at Ninian Park, Cardiff. LIVE ON SS2
Original squad line up:
Goalkeepers: Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Owain Fon Williams (Crewe)
Defenders: Joe Jacobson (Bristol Rovers), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), Mike Williams (Wrexham), Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough)
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Jack Collison (West Ham United), Lloyd James (Southampton), Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun McDonald (Swansea City), Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City)
Forwards: Simon Church (on loan Crewe), Ched Evans (Manchester City), Sam Vokes (Bournemouth).
Saturday, 17th November – Wales v. Bosnia-Herzegovina at Wrexham, kick-off at 6pm.
Tuesday, 20th November – Wales v. France at Ninian Park, kick-off at 8pm - LIVE ON SKY |
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UNDER 21: Wales 3 Malta 1
RESULT: Wales 3 Malta 1
Wales scorers:
Mike Williams, Simon Church, Sam Vokes
Malta scorers:
Zammit
Wales starting line up:
Owain Fon Williams, Chris Gunter, Rhys Williams, Mike Williams, Joe Jacobson, Mark Bradley, Joe Allen, Aaron Ramsey, David Cotterill, Sam Vokes, Simon Church.
Referee: Igor Kister (Kazakhstan), Att: 1,112
Earlier team news:
Rhys Taylor is out with a groin injury, Kyle Letheren (Barnsley) has been called up. After being called up last week Andy King is also out with an injury. Nicky Adams (Bury) also called up. Kai Edwards (Wrexham) has also been called up this morning.
David Edwards has withdrawn from the senior squad due to injury. Andy King (Leicester City) has been called up. - 10-Oct-07 [10:57].
David Edwards has been called up to the senior squad for the games in Cyprus and San Marino, more news on any Under 21 call ups later. - 9-Oct-07 [16:00]
Brian Flynn has named an 18 man squad for the U-21 UEFA qualifier against Malta (Wed 17-Oct-07) at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham. There is one immediate change to the squad that was announced today (Monday 1-Oct-07). Rhoys Wiggins (Crystal Palace) has still not recovered from injury, so he is replaced by Simon Church (Reading). S4C will have highlights of the game on the Wednesday evening.
Original squad line up:
Goalkeepers: Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Owain Fon Williams (Crewe)
Defenders: Mark Bradley (Walsall), Chris Gunter (Cardiff City), Joe Jacobson (Bristol Rovers), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), Rhoys Wiggins (Crystal Palace), Mike Williams (Wrexham), Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough)
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), David Edwards (Luton Town), Lloyd James (Southampton), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), Arron Ramsey (Cardiff City)
Forwards: David Cotterill (Wigan Athletic), Chedwyn Evans (Manchester City), Sam Vokes (Bournemouth). |
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UNDER 21: France 1 Wales 0
The Under 21s put-up a hard fight before being defeated 1-0 in a UEFA Under 21 Championship match in Grenoble this evening (Friday). The Wales team held a talented French side to 0-0 at half time, before a 50th minute own goal by defender Neal Eardley put them behind. The full back deflected a cross from the right past his own goalie from eight yards. Despite sending-on another attacker in Sam Vokes, the Wales youngsters were unable to get an equaliser. This was the opening game for Wales in a group that also includes Bosnia-Herzegovina, Romania and Malta. Wales will play Malta next, at the Racecourse, Wrexham on the 17th October 2007.
Wales lineup:
Owain Fon Williams (Crewe Alexandra), Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Joe Jacobson (Bristol Rovers), Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City), Chris Gunter (Cardiff City), Mike Williams (Wrexham), Joe Allen (Swansea City), David Edwards (Luton Town - Capt), Ched Evans (Manchester City), David Cotterill (Wigan Athletic), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City).
Subs: Neil Taylor (Wrexham) for MacDonald (67m), Sam Vokes (AFC Bournemouth) for Allen (67m), Lloyd James (Southampton) for Ramsey (81m). Subs not used: Mark Bradley (Walsall), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Simon Church (Reading), Rhys Taylor (Chelsea). |
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UNDER 21: Sweden 3 Wales 4
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Sweden v Wales - Friendly (Tue 21-Aug-07) - Halmstad
Result: Sweden..3 Wales..4
BBC Wales Report - news.bbc.co.uk 21-Aug-07 [20:42]
Wales line up: 1 Owain Fon Williams, 2 Darcy Blake, 3 Joe Jacobson, 4 Matthew Collins, 5 Rhys Williams, 6 Mike Williams, 7 Joe Allen, 8 David Edwards, 9 Chedwyn Evans, 10 David Cotterill, 11 Shaun Macdonald
Subs: 12 Arron Ramsey, 14 Owain Warlow, 15 Simon Church, 16 Sam Vokes, 17 Neil Taylor, 18 Mark Bradley, 21 Rhys Taylor
Sweden line up: 1 Johan Dahlin - 2 Jesper Westerberg, 3 Mattias Bjarsmyr [Capt], 4 Gustav Svensson, 5 Jonathan Hellstrom - 6 Robert Ahman-Persson, 7 Sebastian Castro-Tello, 8 Denni Avdic, 9 Andres Vasquez - 10 Johan Oremo, 11 Ola Toivonen.
Subs: 12 Pär Hansson - 13 Mikael Lustig, 14 Oskar Ronningberg, 15 Pontus Wernbloom, 16 Rasmus Elm, 17 Rawez Lawan, 18 Marcus Pode.
earlier:
All members of the Under 21 squad have reported to their Heathrow training base before flying to Sweden. - 20-Aug-07 [08:25]
Both Neil Taylor (Wrexham) and Mark Bradley (Walsall) have been called up to replace Chris Gunter and Neal Eardley who have promoted to the senior squad. One further change in the Under 21 squad to play Sweden in Halmstad on Tuesday evening: Rhoys Wiggins has withdrawn with an injury. Owain Warlow (Lincoln City) has been called up.
earlier:
Brian Flynn has named an 18-man squad for the friendly in Sweden next week. The match to be played next Tuesday evening at the Orjans Vall stadium in Halmstad, kick off 7.30pm local time.
Goalkeepers: Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Owain Fon Williams (Crewe)
Defenders: Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Chris Gunter (Cardiff City), Joe Jacobson (Bristol Rovers), Mike Williams (Wrexham), Rhoys Wiggins (Crystal Palace), Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough)
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Matthew Collins (Swansea City), David Edwards (Luton Town), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), Arron Ramsey (Cardiff City)
Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), David Cotterill (Wigan Athletic), Chedwyn Evans (Manchester City), Sam Vokes (Bournemouth). |
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