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FAW: Speed named as new boss
Tuesday 14th December 2010
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NEW MANAGER
The FAW have confirmed the appointment of Gary Speed as the new Wales National Team Manager. "It's something that's very difficult to turn down when your country comes calling, I am a very proud man at this moment to be asked to be manager of Wales." - said Speed.
Gary Speed becomes the eleventh manager of the Wales International football team.
Gary played eighty-five times for Wales – a record for an outfield player. In addition, he captained the side on forty-four occasions. In an illustrious league career, he made 677 club Appearances, scoring 103 goals, either as a midfielder or defender.
Born in Mancot, Flintshire on 8th September 1969, he started his career with Leeds United in 1988, making his debut as a 19 year old. In 1992 he helped them win the First Division Championship and he was to make almost 250 league appearances for the Elland Road club. He also appeared in the 1996 League Cup Final.
In 1996 he joined Everton for a fee of £3.5m. His next move was to Newcastle United in 1998 for £5.5m He appeared in the club’s two FA Cup Final defeats in 1998 and 1999, as well as playing Champion’s League football.
His fourth club was Bolton Wanderers, who he joined in 2004 for a fee of £750,000. During his time at the club, he notched his 500th Premiership appearance. He was to go-on to make a then record 535 Premiership appearances. In 2007, he became First Team Coach at Bolton Wanderers for a short while, before reverting to a player-only role.
His final move was to Sheffield United in 2008, initially on loan. After making the decision to finish his playing career at 41, he concentrated on coaching at the club and was then promoted to manager early in the 2010-2011 season. He was awarded the MBE in 2010 in recognition of his services to Football. - statement from faw.org.uk.
Speed has yet to appoint an assistant or a backroom team.
updated: Tue, 14 December, 2010 14:10 UK.
The Football Association of Wales will hold a Media Conference at the Vale of Glamorgan Resort, Hensol at 2pm on Tuesday December 14th. Gary Speed is expected to be become the next Wales manager.
more news to follow.
The FAW are expected to announce further news from Tuesday (14/12) onwards when the FAW council meet to discuss the applicants for the Wales job.
According to reports Gary Speed will be named new Wales manager and will have his appointment confirmed imminently. [source dailymail 12/12/10]
Gary Speed will hold talks with the FAW within the next 24 hours. [source express.co.uk 13/12/10]
The FAW are set to appoint a new manager by mid-December. A committee, chaired by president Phil Pritchard, will begin interviewing with the aim of appointing a successor next month. According to reports the FAW have drawn up a shortlist.
Interviews for the job are set to take place over a two-day period over the next couple of weeks. The list includes four Welshmen in Brian Flynn, John Hartson, Dean Saunders and Chris Coleman, as well as Lars Lagerback, who has managed Sweden and Nigeria at international level, and Lawrie Sanchez, who impressed while in charge of Northern Ireland. With Ian Rush being ruled out. [source guardian.co.uk 22/11/10]
Reports are suggesting that Ian Rush is actually in the frame for the Wales job. [source football365.com 23/11/10]
The bookies' favourite Lars Lagerback has said: "I had a chat with the CEO of Wales, Jonathan Ford. Now I am waiting for something concrete. I don't have the job yet. I don't know if I will get it, and I don't know if I will accept it if I get it. I think it's too early to start talking." [source eurosport 02/12/10]
Football Association of Wales have made Gary Speed their No.1 choice in their search for a new manager. [source skysports 09/12/10]. Chris Coleman was interviewed on Tuesday. [source dailymail 09/12/10], Chris Coleman looks like he has now agreed a deal to be the new boss of Greek side Larissa. [source coventry telegraph 10/12/10].
“We are down to a strong shortlist and I’m happy with the level of candidates because I believe they are all capable of doing the job. It has been important to keep the process tight, but we want the best possible person. We’re looking to schedule the next stage which will be a presentation interview and then make the decision. After that, hopefully we have a short negotiation stage as we want to appoint someone by mid-December.” - FAW chief executive Jonathan Ford. [source dailystar.co.uk]
Over the next few weeks the Football Association of Wales will be looking to appoint a National Team manager. The process of looking for a manager will begin immediately and applications from Pro-Licence coaches are invited between now and the end f the first week of November.
This will be an ongoing process but the FAW would hope to have a new National Team manager in place by December 2010.
The priority obviously is to qualify for the major finals but the manager will be expected to play a significant role in the overall development of Welsh football.
The Football Association of Wales will hold a press conference on Friday, October 15th to answer media questions regarding the process.
posted: Thu, 14 October, 2010 16:05 UK.
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FANS: Signed Ebay items
Tuesday 7th December 2010
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EBAY ITEMS
Official Nottingham Forest Auction 2010.
All proceeds gained from this auction will go towards the Nottingham Forest 2010/11 Toy appeal.
Click on the link (on the right) to bid for items such as Ramsey and Gunter's signed boots as well as a Robert Earnshaw signed shirt!
posted: Tue, 7 December, 2010 19:32 UK.
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SCHOOLBOY: France friendly matches
Monday 6th December 2010
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 FRIENDLY MATCHES
In view of the icy and freezing temperatures that the whole country is experiencing this week, the two Under 16 matches against France this week have been moved. They match will be played at the University of Glamorgan 3G playing facility at Treforest. - info from faw.org.uk
Revised fixtures:
Tuesday 7th December: Wales v France: kick off 4pm
Thursday 9th December: Wales v France kick off 4pm.
Both matches are free to supporters to attend.
updated: Mon, 6 December, 2010 20:40 UK.
The Under 16s will take on France in two friendly matches in early December.
The matches will be played on Tuesday 7th at The Gnoll, Neath, kick off 7pm. Wales will then face France again on Thursday 9th at Stebonheath Park, Llanelli, kick off 7pm.
The side has just completed three matches in the Victory Shield, that included an historic 4-0 win over England. Squad will be announced shortly.
posted: Tue, 23 November, 2010 20:26 UK.
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UNDER 17, 19: UEFA draws
Tuesday 30th November 2010
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 UEFA DRAWS
The draws for the Under 17 and 19 UEFA Championships (2011-2012) have been made in Nyon, Switzerland.
At Under 17 level, Wales have been drawn in Group 9 with Serbia, Armenia and Lithuania. Serbia will host the mini-tournament with the matches being played on the 17th, 19th & 22nd October 2011.
At Under 19 level, Wales have been drawn in Group 8 with Belgium, Scotland and Slovenia. Slovenia will host the mini-tournament with matches being played on the 21st, 23rd & 26th September 2011.
poste: Tue, 30 November, 2010 10:17 UK.
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PLAYERS: Appearance weekend 27 Nov 10
Saturday 27th November 2010
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Player |
Club |
Last game |
Date |
updated 27 Nov 10 |
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Wayne Hennessey (Gk) |
Wolves |
v Sunderland |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Boaz Myhill (Gk) |
WBA |
v Everton |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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James Collins |
Aston Villa |
v Arsenal |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Chris Gunter |
Nottm Forest |
v Leicester |
29 Nov 10 |
- |
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Neal Eardley |
Blackpool |
v Bolyon |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Lewin Nyatanga |
^Peterborough |
v Bury |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Sam Ricketts |
Bolton |
v Blackpool |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Gareth Bale |
Tottenham |
v Liverpool |
28 Nov 10 |
- |
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Craig Morgan |
Preston |
v Millwall |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Ashley Williams |
Swansea |
v Portsmouth |
26 Nov 10 |
played 90m |
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Danny Collins |
Stoke City |
v Man City |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Darcy Blake |
Cardiff |
v QPR |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Craig Bellamy |
^Cardiff City |
v QPR |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Robert Earnshaw |
Nottm Forest |
v Leicester City |
29 Nov 10 |
- |
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Joe Ledley |
Celtic |
v Inverness |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Brian Stock |
Doncaster |
v Crystal Palace |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Jack Collison |
West Ham Utd |
v Wigan |
27 Nov 10 |
-inj |
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Aaron Ramsey |
^Nottm Forest |
v Leicester City |
29 Nov 10 |
- |
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David Edwards |
Wolves |
v Sunderland |
27 Nov 10 |
-inj |
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Andy King |
Leicester City |
v Nottm Forest |
29 Nov 10 |
- |
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Andrew Crofts |
Norwich City |
v Ipswich |
28 Nov 10 |
- |
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David Vaughan |
Blackpool |
v Bolton |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Andy Dorman |
Crystal Palace |
v Doncaster |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Ched Evans |
Sheff Utd |
v Bristol City |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Sam Vokes |
^Bristol City |
v Sheff Utd |
27 Nov 10 |
-inj |
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Simon Church |
Reading |
v Leeds Utd |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Steve Morison |
Millwall |
v Preston |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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David Cotterill |
Swansea |
v Portsmouth |
26 Nov 10 |
sub |
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Young Guns |
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David Cornell (Gk) |
Swansea |
v Portsmouth |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Neil Taylor |
Swansea |
v Portsmouth |
27 Nov 10 |
sub |
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Hal Robson-Kanu |
Reading |
v Leeds Utd |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Joe Allen |
Swansea |
v Portsmouth |
27 Nov 10 |
played 90m |
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James Wilson |
Bristol City |
v Sheff Utd |
27 Nov 10 |
-inj |
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Christian Ribeiro |
Bristol City |
v Sheff Utd |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Ashley Richards |
Swansea |
v Portsmouth |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Adam Matthews |
Cardiff |
v QPR |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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David Stephens |
Hibernian |
v St Johnstone |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Troy Brown |
Ipswich Town |
v Norwich |
28 Nov 10 |
- |
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Jake Taylor |
Reading |
v Leeds Utd |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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other players |
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Lewis Price (Gk) |
Crystal Palace |
v Doncaster |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Jason Brown (Gk) |
^Leyton Orient |
v Droylsden |
29 Nov 10 |
- |
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Kyle Letheren |
Kilmarnock |
v Aberdeen |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Ben Turner |
Coventry City |
v Scunthorpe |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Gareth Roberts |
Derby County |
v Burnley |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Rob Edwards |
Blackpool |
v Bolton |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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John Oster |
Doncaster |
v Crystal Palace |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Owain Tudur Jones |
^Yeovil |
v Hartlepool |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Paul Parry |
Preston |
v Millwall |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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Freddy Eastwood |
Coventry City |
v Scunthorpe |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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David Jones |
Wolves |
v Bolton |
27 Nov 10 |
- |
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WOMEN: Wales v Bulgaria.
Thursday 25th November 2010
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FRIENDLY: WALES v BULGARIA.
Wales take on Bulgaria on Wednesday 24th November. Match to be played at The Rock, Cefn Druids FC.
The match kicks off at 7.00pm. Admission is free.
RESULT: Wales 8 Bulgaria 1
updated: Mon, 22 Novembert, 2010 19:48 UK.
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SCHOOLBOY: Victory shield results
Monday 22nd November 2010
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VICTORY SHIELD
Results:
Northern Ireland 1 Wales 0.
Scotland 1 Wales 1.
Wales 4 England 0.
updated: Mon, 22 November, 2010 19:48 UK.
The Wales Under 16 squad has been named for the opening Victory Shield match against England at Haverfordwest. Match to be played on Friday 15th October 2010.
Wales squad:
Corey Stephens (Cardiff City), Gethin Jones (Everton, Josh Yorweth (Cardiff City), Declan Dalley (Cardiff City) Daniel Barrow (Plymouth Argyle), Jordan Williams (Liverpool), Declan Weeks (Wolves), Miles John (Bristol City), Tom O’Sullivan (Cardiff City), Callum Holden (Unattached), Luke Williams (Swansea City), Deion Evans (Tranmere Rovers), Rhys James (Cardiff City), Declan John (Cardiff City), Bradley Reid (Wrexham), Curtis Watkins (Cardiff City), Curtis Strong (Wrexham), Alex Lynch (Unattached), aye Bowen (Cardiff City).
Stand by players:
Oliver Emptage (Shrewsbury), Thomas John (Swansea City), Sam Evans (Swansea City), Ben Chandler (Unattached), Jack Hendry (Celtic), Ross White (Wrexham), Rhydian Davies (Aberystwyth Town), Max Jenks Gilbert (Wrexham), Callum Saunders (Crewe Alexandra), Alex Bray (Swindon Town), Cameron Clarke (Cardiff City), Harry Thomas (Cardiff City), Mike Williamson (Crewe Alexandra), Luke Fleming (Cardiff City), Lloyd Jones (Plymouth Argyle), Thomas Attyeo (Swansea City), Ryan Samuel (Cardiff City), Jordan Vickers (Swansea City).
posted: Sun, 3 October, 2010 11:00 UK.
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PLAYERS: Appearance weekend 20 Nov 10
Saturday 20th November 2010
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Player |
Club |
Last game |
Date |
updated 20 Nov 10 |
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Wayne Hennessey (Gk) |
Wolves |
v Blackpool |
20 Nov 10 |
sub |
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Boaz Myhill (Gk) |
WBA |
v Stoke |
20 Nov 10 |
sub |
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James Collins |
Aston Villa |
v Blackburn |
21 Nov 10 |
-inj |
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Chris Gunter |
Nottm Forest |
v Cardiff |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Neal Eardley |
Blackpool |
v Wolves |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Lewin Nyatanga |
^Peterborough |
v Southampton |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Sam Ricketts |
Bolton |
v Newcastle |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Gareth Bale |
Tottenham |
v Arsenal |
20 Nov 10 |
played 90m-1g |
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Craig Morgan |
Preston |
v QPR |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Ashley Williams |
Swansea |
v Doncaster |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Danny Collins |
Stoke City |
v WBA |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Darcy Blake |
Cardiff |
v Nottm Forest |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Craig Bellamy |
^Cardiff City |
v Nottm Forest |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Robert Earnshaw |
Nottm Forest |
v Cardiff |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Joe Ledley |
Celtic |
v Dundee Utd |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Brian Stock |
Doncaster |
v Swansea |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Jack Collison |
West Ham Utd |
v Liverpool |
20 Nov 10 |
-inj |
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Aaron Ramsey |
Arsenal |
v Tottenham |
20 Nov 10 |
-inj |
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David Edwards |
Wolves |
v Blackpool |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Andy King |
Leicester City |
v Bristol City |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Andrew Crofts |
Norwich City |
v Leeds Utd |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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David Vaughan |
Blackpool |
v Wolves |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Andy Dorman |
Crystal Palace |
v Sheff Utd |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Ched Evans |
Sheff Utd |
v Crystal Palace |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Sam Vokes |
^Bristol City |
v Leicester City |
20 Nov 10 |
-inj |
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Simon Church |
Reading |
v Watford |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Steve Morison |
Millwall |
v Middlesbrough |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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David Cotterill |
Swansea |
v Doncaster |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Young Guns |
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David Cornell (Gk) |
Swansea |
v Doncaster |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Neil Taylor |
Swansea |
v Doncaster |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Hal Robson-Kanu |
Reading |
v Watford |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Joe Allen |
Swansea |
v Doncaster |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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James Wilson |
Bristol City |
v Leicester City |
20 Nov 10 |
-inj |
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Christian Ribeiro |
Bristol City |
v Leicester City |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Ashley Richards |
Swansea |
v Doncaster |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Adam Matthews |
Cardiff |
v Nottm Forest |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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David Stephens |
Hibernian |
v Inverness |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Troy Brown |
Ipswich Town |
v Hull |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Jake Taylor |
Reading |
v Watford |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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other players |
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Lewis Price (Gk) |
Crystal Palace |
v Sheff Utd |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Jason Brown (Gk) |
^Leyton Orient |
v Norwich |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Kyle Letheren |
Kilmarnock |
v Rangers |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Ben Turner |
Coventry City |
v Burnley |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Gareth Roberts |
Derby County |
v Scunthorpe |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Rob Edwards |
Blackpool |
v Wolves |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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John Oster |
Doncaster |
v Swansea |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Owain Tudur Jones |
^Yeovil |
v Charlton |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Paul Parry |
Preston |
v QPR |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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Freddy Eastwood |
Coventry City |
v Burnley |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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David Jones |
Wolves |
v Blackpool |
20 Nov 10 |
- |
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UNDER 21: Wales 1 Austria 0
Wednesday 17th November 2010
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 UNDER 21: WALES 1 AUSTRIA 0
GOALS:
Elliott Chamberlain 74'
Wales line up:
1. Rhys Taylor (loan Crewe), 2. Ashley Richards (Swansea City), 3. James Bloom (Falkirk), 4. Lee Lucas (Swansea City), 5. David Stephens (Hibs), 6. Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), 7. Joe Partington (loan Eastbourne) (Capt), 8. Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), 9. Robert Ogleby (Hearts), 10. Ryan Doble (Southampton), 11. Nathan Craig (Everton).
Subs: 12. David Cornell (Swansea City), 13. Troy Brown (Ipswich Town), 14. Paul Dummett (Newcastle United), 15. Tom Bender (Colchester United), 16. Casey Thomas (Swansea City), 17. Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), 18. Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City).
Other information:
Friendly: Wales v Austria.
Venue: Newport Stadium. Newport.
Date: Wednesday 17th November 2010.
Kick off: 7.45pm
Referee: -
Other: _.
LIVE: -.
updated: Wed, 17 November, 2010 22:07 UK.
TEAM NEWS:
There are four changes to the squad. Out are Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town), Jake Taylor (Reading), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City) and Joe Allen (Swansea City). Called up are Robert Ogleby (Hearts), Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City), James Bloom (Falkirk) and Tom Bender (Colchester United).
Brian Flynn, has named his squad, there is doubt about the fitness of Tom Bradshaw who has an ankle injury, he is expected to be out for around three weeks.
Wales squad line up:
Goalkeepers: Rhys Taylor (Crewe Alexandra), David Cornell (Swansea City).
Defenders: Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Paul Dummett (Newcastle United), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Troy Brown (Ipswich Town), David Stephens (Hibernian).
Midfielders: Nathan Craig (Everton), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Joe Partington (loan Eastbourne Borough), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace).
Forwards: Ryan Doble (Southampton), Jake Taylor (Reading), Casey Thomas (Swansea City), Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town).
Stand-by players:
Jonathan Bond (Watford), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Tom Bender (Colchester United), Robert Ogleby (Hearts), Jonathan Meades (Cardiff City - FK Moss).
Troy Brown, Paul Dumett and Tom Bradshaw are all uncapped at this level.
Manager Brian Flynn: "We played Austria in Parndorf at the end of last season in a friendly and had a very good work-out. We lost the game by a single goal, but it gave me the chance to start looking at potential new players for the future. This continues now with the return friendly. I need to replace the likes of Shaun MacDonald, Mark Bradley, Hal Robson-Kanu etc who are now too old for the squad, but I am happy that we have some good youngsters ready to step-up. Some were with me last week in our Under 19 mini-tournament qualifiers in South Wales, so I know plenty about them. I hope that the Newport fans will turn-out in strength to support the match at their local club, as well as other from across South Wales and the rest of the country too. These lads are the future and deserve our support".
updated: Fri, 29 October, 2010 12:05 UK.
The FAW have confirmed the Under 21's will play Austria in November.
The match will be on Wednesday 17th,
at the Newport Stadium, kick off at 7.45pm.
The game is a return fixture for the friendly that was played in Parndorf in May. Austria won that game 1-0.
The Wales squad will be selected from players who are qualified for the next UEFA Under 21 Championships. Brian Flynn's squad will be announced later this week.
Admission will be £5 for adults, £3 for senior citizens and juniors (Under 16).
posted: Tue, 26 October, 2010 17:13 UK.
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FAW: Flynn questions and answers
Thursday 11th November 2010
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 FLYNN Q&A
Brian Flynn, will hold a Q&A session at the Newport County FC Social Club - Bar Amber - On Tuesday 16th November at 7pm.
The evening will be an informal one and hosted by the FAW's Ian Gwyn Hughes. Brian Flynn will be on-hand to answer fans questions and tell a few stories too!
The evening will finish around 8.15pm to allow Brian to return to the team hotel to continue preparations for the Under 21 match with Austria that will be at the Newport Stadium the following evening at 7.45pm.
The admission is free of charge for the Q&A evening and there will be a chance to win a signed Wales football from the recent senior match with Bulgaria.
posted: Thu, 11 November, 2010 15:58 UK.
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EURO 2012 NEWS: Bunjaku blow, Frei retirement, other news
Friday 5th November 2010
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