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Ethan Ampadu Puts Leeds United Promotion Bid On Hold As He Chases Wales Landmark
Ethan Ampadu insists he has a lot more to achieve in football as he prepares to become the youngest Welshman to win 50 caps. Ampadu is set to break Chris Gunter’s record at the tender age of 23 in Thursday’s Euro 2024 play-off semi-final against Finland in Cardiff.
Defending Pirelli Welsh Rally Champion Matthew Hirst Wins Rally North Wales For Fourth Time
Matthew Hirst won the Get Jerky Rally North Wales for the fourth time in a row, when he dominated the opening round of the Motorsport UK Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship in his Delta Salvage/Witham Motorsport Ford Fiesta R5 last weekend. Co-driven by Declan Dear, the Doncaster ace set the fastest time through the morning’s loop of four stages through Gartheiniog, Dyfi, Dyfnant West and Dyfnant East forests to reach mid-day service 1min 34sec ahead of his nearest rival.
Pasta Master Chris Watkins Gives Swansea City’s Liam Cullen The Taste For Success
Liam Cullen aims to feast against Finland this week after devouring Cardiff City thanks to Swansea’s head chef. The Swans striker revealed he was inspired by Chris Watkins, who cooked up an inspiring pre-match team talk, not long after serving his regular eve-of-game pasta.
Danny Ward’s Leicester City Nightmare Is Not His Fault, Says Wales Boss Rob Page
Wales manager Rob Page has defended Danny Ward and blamed “politics” for the out-of-favour Leicester City goalkeeper not moving in the January transfer window. Ward, Wales’ number one, has not played for Leicester in over 12 months and finds himself third-choice goalkeeper at the Championship promotion-chasers.
Emma Finucane On the Golden Trail Again As Paris Olympics Beckons
Emma Finucane has spoken of her excitement at being right on track for the Paris Olympics after securing more cycling gold. The Welsh track star clinched victory in the women's keirin, securing her third gold medal at the Track Nations Cup in Hong Kong.
Keep The Faith, Says George North As Wales Wing Exits On Crutches
George North has urged Wales fans to keep the faith and believes victories are on the horizon – even though next up are South Africa and Australia. The retiring Wales wing delivered a message of hope for Welsh rugby as he departed the international game on crutches after Wales’ wooden spoon nightmare became reality.
Ethan Ampadu Is Wales' Captain In Waiting, Says Boss Rob Page
Ethan Ampadu can steer Wales towards the Euro 2024 finals on Thursday night – by underlining why he is their next Celtic warrior leader after Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey. Ampadu will win his 50th cap at the age of just 23 when Wales host Finland in their crunch play-off semi-final in Cardiff. It’s a landmark achievement which Wales manager Rob Page insists proves Ampadu is likely to be his country’s next long-term captain in succession to Bale and Ramsey.
Normal service was resumed in the South Wales derby as Liam Cullen and Jamal Lowe scored the goals that barely reflected the total dominance of Swansea City over rivals Cardiff in a 2-0 home win. Despite arriving on the back of a four-match winning streak - a run that had prompted optimism around a late promotion surge - Cardiff were second best in every aspect. "We won in a really positive way and I can't argue with the way we went about it today," said Swans head coach Luke Williams.
Warren Gatland insisted he can see light at the end of the tunnel – even though things looked so dark for him minutes before that he offered to quit. The Wales coach said he volunteered to fall on his sword after Wales hit rock bottom by picking up their first Wooden Spoon in 21 years, following the 24-21 defeat at home to Italy. Wales are now officially down among the dead men of world rugby after slumping to a second successive home defeat to Italians to end their Six Nations campaign without a win.
Wales Gear Up To Avoid “Embarrassing” Six Nations Wooden Spoon
Aaron Wainwright insists nothing but victory will be acceptable for Wales in Saturday’s wooden spoon decider against Italy. Wales must win in Cardiff to have any chance of not finishing bottom of the Guinness Six Nations table for a first time since 2003.
AFC Fylde
Face Up To Your Responsibilities Says Wrexham Boss
Dean Keates is demanding his Wrexham players face up to the Vanarama National League challenges ahead.
The Dragons’ manager is frustrated and reacted after their 1-0 home defeat against AFC Fylde at the Racecourse, saying: “When players go to block, one or two turn their back which is something that needs... Read More
Dragons 'Massive' Home Test Against Fylde
Wrexham have their next Vanarama National League match, at the Racecourse on Tuesday, Fylde under ‘massive’.
The Dragons have earned four points from their last two fixtures - against top four clubs, Bromley and Yeovil - and manager Dean Keates says: “If we can pick up maximum points against AFC Fylde... Read More
Wrexham Search For Fifth Manager In 18 Months
Wrexham have sacked manager Bryan Hughes and a club statement says: “Bryan has left his position of first team manager with immediate effect.”
The Dragons have launched a drive to appoint their fifth manager in 18 months after their decision was revealed around midnight.
Hughes left the club after a 3-2 midweek... Read More
Wrexham Manager Hughes Facing National League Pressure, But Says 'I Believe In My Players'
Wrexham manager Bryan Hughes admits he is under pressure, but insists: “I believe in my squad of players.”
The Dragons are without a win in seven Vanarama National League matches and lost 1-0 at Aldershot Town in their last outing. They are 19th in the table, a long way from achieving... Read More
Wrexham Dreaming With EFL Return Within Reach
Wrexham are still dreaming of a Football League return under manager Bryan Hughes.
The Dragons have been playing in the fifth tier for more than a decade, but have qualified for the Vanarama National League play-offs.
They will finished fourth or fifth and face Harrogate or Eastleigh in their opening play-offs fixture.
Ironically,... Read More
Dragons Defeat Leaves FA Trophy Finalists O's Smiling
Hartlepool United 1, Wrexham 0
Wrexham suffered a major blow to their promotion hopes by crashing to defeat against Hartlepool United at the Super 6 Stadium.
It was a bad day for the Dragons, but Vanarama National League leaders Orient were delighted.
They won 2-1 against Telford United in their FA Trophy semi-final... Read More
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