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Aaron Ramsey Needs Mood-Lifter, Says Cardiff City Boss Erol Bulut
Erol Bulut plans to help raise the morale of Aaron Ramsey by focusing his captain on immediate club matter for Cardiff City. The Bluebirds boss admitted Ramsey’s mood took a hit when Wales failed to make the Euro 2024 finals this week after heart-breaking defeat to Poland on penalties. Bulut has admitted he was surprised Ramsey wasn’t brought on by Wales manager Rob Page late in extra time in order to take a penalty.
Wales Will Face Red Roses Tended By England Captain Jamie George
Wales will face a Red Roses team boosted by input from England men's captain Jamie George in Bristol on Saturday. George has been helping prepare Wales’ opponents for their Women’s Six Nations meeting after volunteering his services to Red Roses head coach John Mitchell.
Wrexham Now Owe £9m To Owners Despite Promotion To Football League
Wrexham’s dependence on their American owners has been laid bare after it was revealed the club now owe nearly £9 million to Hollywood pair Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. The club lost £5 million in the year of their promotion to League Two last season.
On The Rise . . . Cardiff Dragons Bid To Go Fourth In Netball Super League
Cardiff Dragons captain Nia Jones has praised the impact of Australian coach Jill McIntosh as they bid to climb into the top four of Netball’s Super League this weekend. Jones, the Wales skipper, believes McIntosh has transformed the Dragons since her arrival 11 months ago.
New Boy Louis Rees-Zammit To Start At The Top By Joining Chiefs
Louis Rees-Zammit has signed for Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a report in the United States. Rees-Zammit is set to join the Chiefs’ practice squad, having impressed during his time on the NFL’s international player pathway.
Jess Fishlock Hailed As Welsh Icon As She Moves Towards 150-Cap Landmark
Jess Fishlock has been been hailed as a Welsh football icon as she closes in on becoming the first player from Wales to reach 150 caps. Fishlock will reach that landmark if she plays in both Wales’ upcoming Euro qualfiers against Croatia and Kosovo.
Jazz Joyce Insists Wales Can Uproot The Red Roses
Jazz Joyce knows Wales will go to Ashton Gate to face England in round two of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations as big underdogs, but claims that’s just the way they like it. Joyce and co. couldn’t have picked a tougher task than travelling to meet the reigning Grand Slam champions in their own back yard, especially when Wales are still licking their wounds after a first loss in 20 years on Welsh soil against Scotland.
Welsh Jockey Sean Bowen Will Chase All The Way To The Winning Post
Welsh jockey Sean Bowen is determined to take his quest to become champion jockey right to the final furlong - and hopes Ffos Las Racecourse plays a part. Bowen - who hails from Pembrokeshire - would love nothing better than to bag a few winners at Ffos Las on Easter Sunday, March 31.
Aaron Ramsey Faces Big Call Over His Wales Future
Aaron Ramsey will consider whether to continue his international career following Wales' failed bid to reach Euro 2024. Skipper Ramsey remained on the bench for the entire 120 minutes on Tuesday as Wales' attempt to qualify for this summer's tournament in Germany ended in a penalty shoot-out defeat to Poland in Cardiff.
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.
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Ken Owens Is Smiling Again . . . But Now The Serious Business Of A Daunting Trip To France For Wales
The delight at winning for the first time in this year’s Six Nations was writ large all over the faces of the Wales players, but the man wearing the biggest smile of them all was without doubt the captain, Ken Owens. What has appeared to be a poisoned chalice at... Read More
Gareth Thomas Insists The Foot Shooting Is Over And Wales Will Go All Guns Blazing Against England
Gareth Thomas insists Wales will go at England with “all guns blazing” on Saturday despite shooting themselves in the foot in an extraordinary build-up to their Six nations clash. The Ospreys prop admits he has never been involved in preparation as badly focused as the lead in to what is... Read More
Warren Gatland Admits He Wishes He'd Known The Extent Of Wales Players' Anger Over Stalled New Deals
Warren Gatland has admitted he was in the dark over the mood of militancy among the Wales squad before he returned as head coach. The New Zealander delayed the announcement of his team to face England on Saturday, having originally planned to name his side on Tuesday afternoon. The Six... Read More
Welsh Rugby Has Become "A Brutal Minefield" Says Ospreys Boss Toby Booth
Toby Booth, the English coach caught up in a very bloody Welsh rugby civil war, says he “would completely understand” if his Ospreys players went on strike. The top region in Wales last year, and conquerors of the French and English champions in the Heineken Champions Cup this season, the... Read More
Wales Players Are 9/2 To Go On Strike . . . 1/6 To Keep Their Boots On
Welsh rugby players have been priced at 9/2 to go on strike before their Six Nations clash at home to England. Leading Welsh bookmaker DragonBet make the chances of players downing boots in protest over contract delays and planned wage cuts an outside bet. They make the February 25 showdown... Read More
Wales Players Consider Strike After Delays And Wage Cuts As Dai Young Warns: Wearing The Shirt Is No Longer Enough
The upcoming Six Nations game between Wales and England could be in doubt as Welsh rugby players threaten to go on strike over contractual concerns. Talks between the Welsh Rugby Union and the country's four regions over a new budgetary deal have been ongoing, but nothing has been agreed upon... Read More
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