S4C really is the fucking tops

if the likes of Crew and Andrews* haven't done enough to justify time in the full squad then it's silly to deprive Matty Jones of their services

*didn't realise he was still eligible at u21 level

let's be honest it's only the English fans and press that dislike them. Other 'big' countries take their home games around their nation and make an effort

It's also a reminder that the tedium of football is increased when there's jeopardy and risk (sporting not financial) involved

International breaks get so much hate, but ones like these are good. So many stories, so many incredible moments:

Nigeria coming from nowhere to secure a qualifying berth
South Africa qualifying for the first time since they hosted
Cape Verde becoming second smallest nation to ever qualify

Penblwydd hapus Ben Woodburn, 26 today

Has won 11 Cymru caps and scored 2 goals, both winners, vs Austria in 2017 and Trinidad & Tobago in 2019

Last cap came in Sept 2021 as a late substitute away to Finland

Now with @salfordcityfc.bsky.social in EFL League 2

Cape Verde are going to the World Cup.

The planning to ensure this happened, the diaspora, the distances people travelled to be there, the celebrations & the life-affirming joy.

All of that & more in my piece from an incredible few days in Praia.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

So far in WC qualifying, Erling Haaland is outscoring 39 countries

Great result and a rare clean sheet

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

WALES UNDER 17s (2009+)

MD1 Result

Italy 1:1 Wales

dragonsoccer.co.uk/newsite/inde...

That's us in the play offs 10,000% :)

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He's had easier windows though. Struggled at times

Lack of game time at Spurs catching up with him?

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We need to talk about the u21s too

Wales Under 17s (v Italy)
Wales Under 19s (v England)
Wales Under 21s (v Austria)

all in action thru the day

updates on the website as per normal

I remember it well :)

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Not giving up on Pêllamy.But Craig needs to learn & adapt.Acknowledge the players he has might not be able to play to his style+system.Page was accused of being conservative,defensive & unambitious.Bellamy could be accused of being the opposite: open,overambitious & naïve.A painful night. Nos da 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⚽️🇧🇪

That 1998 Belarus game was a right old ding dong affair. Last full international at Ninian Park

Karl Darlow conceded 3 goals in his first 6 caps

And 11 in his last 4

They even trolled us by sending on Axel Witsel

He left the pitch quicker than any of the departing Belgian substitutes

2nd in the group

If we finish on 14pts and NM finish on 14pts its down to goal difference

Pragmatism is an under-rated quality

Wheels have come off a lot quicker than anyone was expecting