Richard Wilson
@hyfprw.bsky.social
All things Balkan football - particularly Croatia and Slovenia. Scout in the Austrian Bundesliga. Writer. Talker.
Good to see UEFA set up a potential Kosovo vs Romania playoff final. Always nice when they draw something with the minor threat of it absolutely kicking off into violence.
November 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Good to see UEFA set up a potential Kosovo vs Romania playoff final. Always nice when they draw something with the minor threat of it absolutely kicking off into violence.
Gallapeni a big winner given the injury to Paqarada that's kept him out much of the Autumn. Is he now ahead of him when both are fit? I'm not sure, but the crossover point isn't far away.
No player under the age of 23 has won more duels in the UEFA World Cup qualifiers than Dion Gallapeni – 46.
The 20-year-old Widzew Łódź left-back has quickly become a key figure for Kosovo. 🇽🇰💫
The 20-year-old Widzew Łódź left-back has quickly become a key figure for Kosovo. 🇽🇰💫
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Gallapeni a big winner given the injury to Paqarada that's kept him out much of the Autumn. Is he now ahead of him when both are fit? I'm not sure, but the crossover point isn't far away.
Sure I’ll watch this hundreds of times but have to say what a feeling it must have been for Steven Thompson to a) commentate this, b) scream at his colleague and friend to shoot from there and, c) him to actually shoot and stick it in from halfway to punch the ticket to the World Cup
What a moment.
What a moment.
Kenny McLean sends Scotland to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998. I love sports. This is what it’s all about.
November 19, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Sure I’ll watch this hundreds of times but have to say what a feeling it must have been for Steven Thompson to a) commentate this, b) scream at his colleague and friend to shoot from there and, c) him to actually shoot and stick it in from halfway to punch the ticket to the World Cup
What a moment.
What a moment.
A potential Romania-Kosovo tie as a final in the playoff path would be… feisty.
World Cup Playoff Pots CONFIRMED:
1 - Italy
1 - Denmark
1 - Turkey
1 - Ukraine
2 - Poland
2 - Wales
2 - Czechia
2 - Slovakia
3 - Ireland
3 - Albania
3 - Bosnia
3 - Kosovo
4 - Romania (NL)
4 - Sweden (NL)
4 - N. Macedonia (NL)
4 - N. Ireland (NL)
Pot 1 v Pot 4
Pot 2 v Pot 3
1 - Italy
1 - Denmark
1 - Turkey
1 - Ukraine
2 - Poland
2 - Wales
2 - Czechia
2 - Slovakia
3 - Ireland
3 - Albania
3 - Bosnia
3 - Kosovo
4 - Romania (NL)
4 - Sweden (NL)
4 - N. Macedonia (NL)
4 - N. Ireland (NL)
Pot 1 v Pot 4
Pot 2 v Pot 3
November 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
A potential Romania-Kosovo tie as a final in the playoff path would be… feisty.
That is three of the greatest goals I’ve ever seen Scotland score.
In the same game.
To reach the World Cup for the first time since I was 12.
That’s why this is the greatest sport in the world.
In the same game.
To reach the World Cup for the first time since I was 12.
That’s why this is the greatest sport in the world.
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
That is three of the greatest goals I’ve ever seen Scotland score.
In the same game.
To reach the World Cup for the first time since I was 12.
That’s why this is the greatest sport in the world.
In the same game.
To reach the World Cup for the first time since I was 12.
That’s why this is the greatest sport in the world.
It’s magic being Scottish.
Absolute magic.
Absolute magic.
November 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
It’s magic being Scottish.
Absolute magic.
Absolute magic.
Holy holy, Kieran Tierney. You amazing man
November 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Holy holy, Kieran Tierney. You amazing man
I now care.
This is the most absolute shithouse of a way to go to a World Cup
BUT I DO NOT CARE ONE BIT
BUT I DO NOT CARE ONE BIT
November 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I now care.
This is the most absolute shithouse of a way to go to a World Cup
BUT I DO NOT CARE ONE BIT
BUT I DO NOT CARE ONE BIT
November 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This is the most absolute shithouse of a way to go to a World Cup
BUT I DO NOT CARE ONE BIT
BUT I DO NOT CARE ONE BIT
Now, this? This is probably worse.
If we could just mess this up soon, because another 60 mins of trying to hang on to 1-0 is not good for a nation’s health.
November 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Now, this? This is probably worse.
If we could just mess this up soon, because another 60 mins of trying to hang on to 1-0 is not good for a nation’s health.
November 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
If we could just mess this up soon, because another 60 mins of trying to hang on to 1-0 is not good for a nation’s health.
Fucking hell, McTominay
November 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Fucking hell, McTominay
Karic CAN play.
Huge boost for Bosnia to have this sorted after dragging on for too long. The script is there for him to make a big impact for his adopted country vs his spurned one tonight.
Huge boost for Bosnia to have this sorted after dragging on for too long. The script is there for him to make a big impact for his adopted country vs his spurned one tonight.
Austrian media say it's sorted.
Bosnian side haven't confirmed.
KO in 13 hours and still not really closer to knowing if Karic is eligible to play tonight.
Bosnian side haven't confirmed.
KO in 13 hours and still not really closer to knowing if Karic is eligible to play tonight.
24 hours to go before arguably the most crucial game of UEFA's entire WC qualifying campaign and Karic STILL hasn't been authorised to play by FIFA.
World Cup placement could be decided on back of one FA (allegedly, per Bosnia side) dragging their heels so a player can't play for their opponents.
World Cup placement could be decided on back of one FA (allegedly, per Bosnia side) dragging their heels so a player can't play for their opponents.
November 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Karic CAN play.
Huge boost for Bosnia to have this sorted after dragging on for too long. The script is there for him to make a big impact for his adopted country vs his spurned one tonight.
Huge boost for Bosnia to have this sorted after dragging on for too long. The script is there for him to make a big impact for his adopted country vs his spurned one tonight.
Austrian media say it's sorted.
Bosnian side haven't confirmed.
KO in 13 hours and still not really closer to knowing if Karic is eligible to play tonight.
Bosnian side haven't confirmed.
KO in 13 hours and still not really closer to knowing if Karic is eligible to play tonight.
24 hours to go before arguably the most crucial game of UEFA's entire WC qualifying campaign and Karic STILL hasn't been authorised to play by FIFA.
World Cup placement could be decided on back of one FA (allegedly, per Bosnia side) dragging their heels so a player can't play for their opponents.
World Cup placement could be decided on back of one FA (allegedly, per Bosnia side) dragging their heels so a player can't play for their opponents.
One of the more intriguing subplots ahead of the final round of WC qualifiers will be that of Emir Karic in Austria vs Bosnia.
Karic switched from Austria to Bosnia for this window and was pulled from the side to start yesterday last minute because the Austrian FA dragged their heels and...
Karic switched from Austria to Bosnia for this window and was pulled from the side to start yesterday last minute because the Austrian FA dragged their heels and...
November 18, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Austrian media say it's sorted.
Bosnian side haven't confirmed.
KO in 13 hours and still not really closer to knowing if Karic is eligible to play tonight.
Bosnian side haven't confirmed.
KO in 13 hours and still not really closer to knowing if Karic is eligible to play tonight.
Croatia had three CBs playing for two spots on the plane to the US.
On behalf of Luka Vuskovic and the injured Martin Erlic, thanks to Duje Caleta-Car for ruling himself out by having an absolute mare so far
On behalf of Luka Vuskovic and the injured Martin Erlic, thanks to Duje Caleta-Car for ruling himself out by having an absolute mare so far
November 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Croatia had three CBs playing for two spots on the plane to the US.
On behalf of Luka Vuskovic and the injured Martin Erlic, thanks to Duje Caleta-Car for ruling himself out by having an absolute mare so far
On behalf of Luka Vuskovic and the injured Martin Erlic, thanks to Duje Caleta-Car for ruling himself out by having an absolute mare so far
24 hours to go before arguably the most crucial game of UEFA's entire WC qualifying campaign and Karic STILL hasn't been authorised to play by FIFA.
World Cup placement could be decided on back of one FA (allegedly, per Bosnia side) dragging their heels so a player can't play for their opponents.
World Cup placement could be decided on back of one FA (allegedly, per Bosnia side) dragging their heels so a player can't play for their opponents.
One of the more intriguing subplots ahead of the final round of WC qualifiers will be that of Emir Karic in Austria vs Bosnia.
Karic switched from Austria to Bosnia for this window and was pulled from the side to start yesterday last minute because the Austrian FA dragged their heels and...
Karic switched from Austria to Bosnia for this window and was pulled from the side to start yesterday last minute because the Austrian FA dragged their heels and...
November 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
24 hours to go before arguably the most crucial game of UEFA's entire WC qualifying campaign and Karic STILL hasn't been authorised to play by FIFA.
World Cup placement could be decided on back of one FA (allegedly, per Bosnia side) dragging their heels so a player can't play for their opponents.
World Cup placement could be decided on back of one FA (allegedly, per Bosnia side) dragging their heels so a player can't play for their opponents.
That’s a Gattuso-ing. Watched more than enough to know one when I see it.
November 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
That’s a Gattuso-ing. Watched more than enough to know one when I see it.
Viktor Orban?
More like Loser Orban. Troy Parrott, what a guy.
More like Loser Orban. Troy Parrott, what a guy.
November 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Viktor Orban?
More like Loser Orban. Troy Parrott, what a guy.
More like Loser Orban. Troy Parrott, what a guy.
One of the more intriguing subplots ahead of the final round of WC qualifiers will be that of Emir Karic in Austria vs Bosnia.
Karic switched from Austria to Bosnia for this window and was pulled from the side to start yesterday last minute because the Austrian FA dragged their heels and...
Karic switched from Austria to Bosnia for this window and was pulled from the side to start yesterday last minute because the Austrian FA dragged their heels and...
November 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
One of the more intriguing subplots ahead of the final round of WC qualifiers will be that of Emir Karic in Austria vs Bosnia.
Karic switched from Austria to Bosnia for this window and was pulled from the side to start yesterday last minute because the Austrian FA dragged their heels and...
Karic switched from Austria to Bosnia for this window and was pulled from the side to start yesterday last minute because the Austrian FA dragged their heels and...
Reposted by Richard Wilson
AM: Romanian far-right ultras pose in Belgrade with a banner celebrating the convicted genocidaire Ratko Mladic and the Srebrenica Genocide.
PM: Bosnia and Herzegovina eliminates Romania 3-1 in World Cup qualifying.
PM: Bosnia and Herzegovina eliminates Romania 3-1 in World Cup qualifying.
November 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
AM: Romanian far-right ultras pose in Belgrade with a banner celebrating the convicted genocidaire Ratko Mladic and the Srebrenica Genocide.
PM: Bosnia and Herzegovina eliminates Romania 3-1 in World Cup qualifying.
PM: Bosnia and Herzegovina eliminates Romania 3-1 in World Cup qualifying.
Winner takes all Tuesday
Kosovo vs Switzerland
Austria vs Bosnia
Scotland vs Denmark
Plus Wales Vs North Macedonia for playoff spot.
Hook it to my veins.
Kosovo vs Switzerland
Austria vs Bosnia
Scotland vs Denmark
Plus Wales Vs North Macedonia for playoff spot.
Hook it to my veins.
November 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Winner takes all Tuesday
Kosovo vs Switzerland
Austria vs Bosnia
Scotland vs Denmark
Plus Wales Vs North Macedonia for playoff spot.
Hook it to my veins.
Kosovo vs Switzerland
Austria vs Bosnia
Scotland vs Denmark
Plus Wales Vs North Macedonia for playoff spot.
Hook it to my veins.
Strikes me as a suboptimal result for Burundi, there
November 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Strikes me as a suboptimal result for Burundi, there
Fortunately a dead rubber, but Montenegro-Croatia on Monday is a fair bet to be interrupted. Heavy rain forecast in the run up to and during the game itself - Podgorica is generally wet anyway, but it's getting about 2 weeks worth of rain in a few hours on game day.
November 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Fortunately a dead rubber, but Montenegro-Croatia on Monday is a fair bet to be interrupted. Heavy rain forecast in the run up to and during the game itself - Podgorica is generally wet anyway, but it's getting about 2 weeks worth of rain in a few hours on game day.
Obviously it's early for this particular market but those odds for Brazil to win the WC are wildly short. More favoured than the reigning champs who we ten points ahead of them in qualifying. More favoured than the side who knocked them out last time (that 100/1 is value).
November 15, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Obviously it's early for this particular market but those odds for Brazil to win the WC are wildly short. More favoured than the reigning champs who we ten points ahead of them in qualifying. More favoured than the side who knocked them out last time (that 100/1 is value).
Ivan Ilic, who went off injured in the Serbia-England game, is done for the season - while they're awaiting swelling to go down to scan fully, the expectation is an ACL rupture and that will mean start of next season is a reasonable estimate for getting back to action.
November 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Ivan Ilic, who went off injured in the Serbia-England game, is done for the season - while they're awaiting swelling to go down to scan fully, the expectation is an ACL rupture and that will mean start of next season is a reasonable estimate for getting back to action.