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Time To Sustain Success
Following our footballing lesson by Spain and workman-like victory over a mediocre Ireland, Llion Carbis monitors our progress under Giggs’ stewardship. It’s time for more consistency.
Second Seeds
Can Wales make it two in a row and qualify for Euro 2020. James Thomas looks forward to the journey ahead which starts in Dublin on December 2nd. Who will we draw and have we got enough to get over the line?
Albania #WalesAway
Fifteen hours per day without electricity and a motorbike to power restaurant kitchen equipment, Perry Morgan recalls his trip to Albania in ’95 before his return this November, marking his 100th Wales away trip.
How Was It For You?
Our thoughts on the ‘event’ against Spain at the home of Welsh rugby. Did the Principality Stadium equal or even surpass the CCS experience, or did it fail miserably? Darren Jones reflects on his return to the city centre.
(No) Team GB
Yes, it’s the issue that just won’t go away. This time it’s the women’s team that’s in the spotlight. Haley Evans shows a women’s Olympic Team GB the red card, and gives a fan’s view as to why we need to preserve our identity.
World Cup 2030 Joint Bid
Ian Johnson assesses the prospects of a four nation bid and the possible consequences for our national team.
CONIFA
Even though we’re not an independent country, we’re lucky enough to have a national team as members of FIFA. Guto Llewelyn investigates those on the other side of the divide, the members of CONIFA (Confederation of Independent Football Associations); the international governing body for non-FIFA affiliated football associations.
No One Listens Until The Ground Shakes
John Carrier shares some of his research into the history of the women’s game in Wales. In part one, we travel from the late 1800’s to the early 1970’s. For anyone interested in the development of the game, it’s an interesting taster. Once completed, John is hoping to publish his research in full.
The Cost of Football
Callum Ellis takes a look at the costs of following Wales. Is it worth it? Of course it is!
Book Reviews – Toshack’s Way & Gary Speed Unspoken
Without giving too much away, it’s much better you read the reviews. Leon Barton takes an in-depth look at “Toshack’s Way, My Journey Through Football”, by John Toshack with Dan Sung and published by deCoubertin Books, while Mike Pearce reviews “Gary Speed Unspoken, The Family’s Untold Story” by John Richardson with Louise Speed and published by Trinity Mirror Sports Media.
Cwrw Am Byth
Our resident beer aficionado, David Rees, offers advice and suggests a drink or two for us to try in Cardiff and Elbasen.
Wales Fan Profile
Wales fan, Anne Morgan of Porthyrhyd, answers the questions to round off Issue 10 and the last publication of 2018.