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ISSUE 8
The first of the autumn issues spreads its wings slightly as it expands to take in, not only pure football, but the general football culture that surrounds it. There’s all the usual futures plus a little something on politics, music and beer.
We kick-off with Llion Carbis who previews our UEFA Nation’s League encounters with Ireland and Denmark. Will our exciting mix of experience and youth get one back over Ireland, and what can we expect in Denmark?
The excitement’s building ahead of the Women’s World Cup Qualifier against England. Haley Evans tries to contain herself as she looks forward to our final group game at Rodney Parade, Newport. If we win this one against the odds, we’ll be in France next summer. Who said lightening doesn’t strike twice?
Wales away stalwart, Tommie Collins, reflects on our friendly in Pasadena and ‘Mixing with the Mexicans’. If all goes to plan, Albania away will be his 100th away game!
James Thomas discusses a disappointing Euro 2019 campaign, but bright future, as the Under 21s prepare to take on Liechtenstein and Portugal at Nantporth, Bangor.
‘Jumping on the bandwagon’ – we’ve heard it so often in recent years. Aled Thomas owns up and reveals ‘I am Bandwagon’. He tells us why.
‘We’re Still Welsh; – Guto Llewelyn on that tweet from BBC Radio Wales.
Are you ‘For’ or ‘Against’? Mike Pearce and Dai Rees argue the case for playing, or not playing, at the Principality Stadium. Mumph chips in with one of his iconic caricatures.
With the Plaid Cymru, The Tories and Labour undergoing leadership elections, we thought it would be interesting to discover all the candidates’ views on Welsh football. We asked two simple questions, “What does the Wales international football team mean to you?”, and “Do you support a Team GB?” Find out what they said in Issue 8.
Who remembers Denmark away twenty years ago? Gary Jones does. He tells the tale of that trip and why Bobby Gould had to go.
Tuesday 15th May 2018 – a special date in the evolution of Welsh music? Dave Owens seems to think so. In Issue 8 he explains why.
Andrew Davies gives the background and aims of the newly formed, Welsh Football Fans for Independence, and why Wales should make the step from Independent Football Nation to Independent Nation.
Callum Ellis interviews Wales’s captain, Sophie Ingle, ahead of that qualifier against England. Having recently re-joined Chelsea from Liverpool, she talks about the future and inspiring the nation.
Welsh Hearts / Calonnau Cymru are our chosen charity for this issue. Find out how they aim to provide a life-saving defibrillator in every football ground in Wales.
If you’re watching Ireland in Cardiff or Denmark in Ceres Park, David Rees offers liquid refreshment advice in Cwrw Am Byth ahead of the UEFA Nations League fixtures.
Martin Evans opens up in Wales Fan Profile.