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Wales Come Out And Back Rob Page To Stay In Charge Despite Euro Failure
Wales have given their backing to Rob Page to remain as their manager despite the failure to qualify for Euro 2024. Page’s men agonisingly missed out on a place in Germany this summer as Poland won a play-off final 5-4 on penalties at Cardiff City Stadium following a goalless 120 minutes on Tuesday night. The defeat left question marks over Page’s future, but those not according to Football Association of Wales president Steve Williams.
“Old School” Scotsman Alex Craig Is Learning New Lessons With The Scarlets
Alex Craig is an “old school” rugby player enjoying a new lease of life. The second row’s move to the Scarlets has seen him secure a return to the Scotland squad, with his fine form earning him a call up for the Six Nations.
Rob Page Expects To Stay As Wales Boss As Steve Cooper And Osian Roberts Wait In The Wings
Rob Page wants to continue as Wales manager and expects the Football Association of Wales to keep him in post. Despite failing to make this summer’s Euro 2024 finals in Germany after losing Tuesday night’s play-off final against Poland in heartbreaking fashion on penalties, the national team boss is determined to stay on.
Rob Page Reflects On "Cruel" Defeat As Dan James Miss Ends Euro Dream
Wales manager Rob Page reflected on a “cruel” defeat after his side’s hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 ended in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out loss to Poland. Dan James missed the decisive spot-kick as Wales were beaten 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Cardiff City Stadium. Page told S4C: “It is a cruel game and that is what I have said to the players. One kick away from qualifying and it hurts.
Poland In Confident Mood Their Mental Strength Will Be Too Much For Wales
Poland manager Michal Probierz insists his team will have sufficient mental strength to end Wales’ Euro dream in Cardiff on Tuesday night. The Poles finished third in their qualifying group behind Albania and the Czech Republic but demolished Estonia 5-1 in their play-off semi-final to set up the Cardiff showdown.
Richie Pugh Names Wales U18s Squad With Steffan Emanuel As Skipper
Wales Under U18 men’s head coach Richie Pugh has selected his 26-player squad to travel to Parma, Italy for the 2024 U18 Men’s Six Nations Rugby Festival - captained by Steffan Emanuel. The third edition of the tournament, which sees Portugal and Georgia incorporated for the first time, opens on Saturday 30th March with each side playing three 70-minute matches across the week.
Young Blood Has Put Wales On Verge Of Another Euro Dream, Says Rob Page
Rob Page has admitted the World Cup in Qatar was an eye-opener that convinced him Wales needed younger, more athletic players if they were to make the Euro 2024 finals. That realisation could pay significant reward on Tuesday night when Wales host Poland in a play-off final at Cardiff City Stadium, with a place in Germany this summer at stake.
Wales And Poland Fans Warned Over Use Of Flares
Wales and Poland fans have been warned not to bring pyrotechnic devices to Tuesday’s Euro 2024 play-off final at Cardiff City Stadium. Seven Poland fans were arrested following a Nations League game between the two countries in Cardiff 18 months ago, including four for possession of pyrotechnics.
Osian Roberts Is The Welsh King Of Como . . . And Is Guiding Them Towards Italy’s Best
Kingmaker Osian Roberts – the coach who has guided the careers of Mikel Arteta, Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira – is finally wearing the crown himself in Italy and loving every minute. Roberts is currently head coach at Italian club Como and has taken them to fourth place in Serie B, poised for a promotion push over the next few weeks that could see him facing giants like Juventus, Inter and AC Milan next season.
Connor Roberts Looks To Avoid Any Close Shaves For Wales Against Poland
Connor Roberts insists he is bristling for a fight against Robert Lewandowski and Poland on Tuesday night. Roberts has embarked on long unbeaten Championship runs at Burnley and Leeds over the last two seasons after putting his razor away and growing a moustache.
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Cardiff City Boss Sabri Lamouchi Says Bluebirds Are Inching To Safety
Sabri Lamouchi admitted he would have settled beforehand for the priceless point Cardiff City earned from their 1-1 draw at home to West Bromwich Albion. The point stretched the Bluebirds’ safety buffer between themselves and the relegation zone to four points with nine matches remaining. It was a reward that... Read More
Jess Fishlock Insists Wales Will Be Fearless As Attention Turns To Swiss World Cup Mission
Jess Fishlock has told her Wales teammates to be fearless and carefree when they go to Switzerland next week for another step on the road towards their World Cup dream. Fishlock has realised one ambition – scoring a spectacular World Cup play-off winner for Wales against Bosnia and Herzegovina in... Read More
Rachel Rowe Says World Cup Play-Off Draw Gives Wales All The Incentive They Need
Rachel Rowe insists Wales have not finished making history ahead of their first-ever Women’s World Cup play-off tie. Wales host Bosnia and Herzegovina in Cardiff on Thursday, the first of three potential games needed to reach next summer’s World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand. “We’ve made history but... Read More
Gemma Grainger Insists "It's Our Turn" As Wales Move Closer To World Cup Finals Shoot-Out
Gemma Grainger believes it is “our turn” after her Wales team moved to within one point of World Cup play-off participation. The Wales manager has urged fans to turn out in their numbers on Tuesday night as the women’s national side bid to emulate the men’s team in reaching the... Read More
Ethan Ampadu Ready To End 64 Years Of World Cup Hurt For Wales . . . And Withstand Emotional Force Of Ukraine Challenge
The eyes of the world will be watching as Wales take on Ukraine in the World Cup play-off final at the Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday evening in a bid to secure a place in Qatar in November. It is set to be an emotional night for both teams, as... Read More
Joe Rodon Insists He's Not "Cried" Over Spurs' Snub . . . And Has Followed Gareth Bale In Focussing On Wales
Joe Rodon says he has taken a leaf out of Gareth Bale’s book and not “cried” over his club situation as the pair bid to take Wales to the World Cup. Like Bale at Real Madrid, Rodon has been under-employed by his club this season – making just 10 appearances... Read More
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