Welsh football news - January 2001.

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Wales football news - January 2001.

Request granted.

The FAW have given their consent to Mark Hughes's request to take the Wales squad on a training camp to La Manga in Spain next month.

"	This will be our last chance to fine-tune our preparations before the two big games in March and I regard it as vital to our preparations.	"
	Mark Hughes.

Thursday, January 25th 2001.
in the sun.

Here comes the Sun.

Mark Hughes wants to take the Welsh squad to La Manga again, but he must await a FAW full council meeting decision on Thursday.

Sunday, January 21st 2001.
in the sun.

Sparky's Hopes.

Mark Hughes is hoping that Coventry City complete the transfer of John Hartson this week. Hughes
admitted he is desperate to see the Hartson/Bellamy partnership at the Premiership club.

Hughes has said that Coventry will be getting their hands on a star. Both players could feature in attack for the World Cup matches against Armenia and Ukraine in March.

Hartson has said he wants the move sorted out once and for all.

"	Managers have bought John because they know they are getting a player with the ability to get goals as well as lead an attack.	"
	Mark Hughes.

Monday, January 15th 2001.
in the sun.

Transfer on hold.

John Hartson's transfer from Wimbledon to Coventry is on hold after he had agreed personal terms, but the move was held up by a Coventry player reluctance in
part-exchange deal.

Hartson has said he has agreed all personal terms, and hopes the deal will go through next week.

"	I have agreed personal terms and now we will have to wait and see what happens.	"
	John Hartson.

Friday, January 12th 2001.
in the sun.

La Manga again?

The full FAW council meet in Cardiff on Monday.

Manager Mark Hughes is keen to take the squad again to La Manga but the Finance Committee has already refused permission. The full council will have to decide whether to back Mark Hughes or go with the Finance Committee decision and refuse the manager permission.

If that is the decision then there is a possibility that a friendly maybe arranged. [see news in brief]

Monday, January 8th-10th 2001.
in the sun.

Massive blow.

Central defender Chris Coleman has broken his right leg in a car crash. According to reports Coleman's Jaguar sports car collided with a tree at around 9.45 on Tuesday night. He is expected to miss the rest season therefore missing crucial World Cup matches in March and June.

Wednesday, January 3rd 2001.
in the sun.