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DRAGONSOCCER - Welsh Football questions - last updated 30-Nov-06


Q. 15 Did Wales have a player capped for Wales who was either by birth or parentage an Italian?
- Mary
Answer: - Donato Nardiello's parents were Italian. He won 2 caps in 1977. - thanks to FAW 

Q. 14 Who was the youngest player to score for wales in a full international before Gareth Bale scored against Slovakia to take that accolade. - Melanie

Answer: - Graham Moore of Cardiff City, who scored on his debut for Wales against England in 1959 at Ninian Park. In the last minute too, to get a 1-1 draw. He was 18 years 224 days.  - thanks to FAW

Q. 13 Who is the oldest player to have turned out for Wales

Answer: - Billy Meredith. 45 years 229 days against England 1920.

Q. 12 How many full international caps did Eddie Niedzwiecki get?

Answer: - 2 caps

Q. 11 Can you name the sets of brothers who have played for wales since 1950?

Answer: - Ivor & Len Allchurch, John & Mel Charles and Neil & Stephen Roberts. 

Q. 10 Once a player has been capped for the U-21s (competitive match), can they play for any other nation if they are dual qualified?
Answer: - They still have the opportunity to play for another nation until they are no longer eligible to play at Under-21 level. 

Q. 9 Who was the Welsh national team manager before Mike England?
Answer: - Mike Smith
 

Q. 8 Could you tell me which against which team did Wales wear an all yellow kappa kit, and did Gary Speed wear the number 3 shirt?
Answer: - Friendly match v Croatia on 21st August 2002. No. 3 that night was Darren Barnard.
 

Q. 7 Can you tell me what the WHITE TEXT was that was written on the Welsh players shirts when they were playing England.
Answer: - G
êm Rhagbrofol, Pencampwriaeth y Byd 2006, Lloegr v Cymru, 9 Hydref 2004. - 11.10.2004

Q. 6 Who is currently helping Mark Hughes with coaching/managing the first team?

Answer: Assistant Manager - Eric Harrison - Coach - Eddie Niedzwiecki. 
posted 03.06.2004

Q. 5 Do we know when the U21 games against Germany will be?

Answer:
The home match against Germany U-21 has been moved to 8th February 2005 (venue: TBC Newtown or Wrexham).  posted 11.05.2004

Q. 4 Wales v Canada match at Wrexham. Is the game all ticket or can you pay at the ground on the day?

Answer:
If there are tickets left fans will be able to buy them from the ground on the Saturday and Sunday. The FAW are advising fans to buy them beforehand - tickets are on sale to the general public now from Ticketline on 08700 667799.  posted 11.05.2004

Q. 3 What has happened to Mark Aizelwood. Is he still working for the Welsh FA?

Answer:
Currently working with Ian Rush as assistant coach with the Wales U-17's. updated 03.06.2004

Q. 2 What is the current state of Matthew Jones's fitness?

Answer:
After a series of tests and visits to the specialists, Matthew will fly to the US to undergo a career saving operation on his back. Only then will we know whether we will see him on a football pitch again. posted 22.04.2004

Q. 1 When are World Cup tickets on sale?

Answer:
World Cup Tickets - No information available at the moment regarding tickets for the World Cup matches beginning in September. Hopefully the Welsh FA should have some news soon. posted 20.04.2004

 
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