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SEMI PRO: International Challenge Trophy 2011-2013
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 WALES MATCHES.
The Under-23 Semi-professional side have two other matches to play in the International Challenge Trophy.
Having already won against Estonia last October Wales currently top the group. Also in Group B are Norway and Turkey.
Group B Results and Fixtures:
Estonia v Norway. (11/16th October 2012)
Wales v Turkey. (11/16th October 2012 - TBC by the FAW)
Norway v Wales. (5th June 2012 - TBC by the FAW)
Turkey 5 Estonia 0.
Group Table
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1 |
0 |
6 |
1 |
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4 |
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1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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0 |
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0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
7 |
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Players from the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League and English Conference and below, who were born in or after 1988 are eligible for the squad, group winners will proceed to the Final. In Group B are Belgium, England, Italy and Russia
posted: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 20:45 UK.
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Sunday 4th March 2012
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WOMEN: Under 19s v Portugal
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WOMEN UNDER 19 SQUDD
The Womens’ Under 19 side will play two matches in Portugal later this month.
The matches are in preparation for the Elite Round of UEFA qualifiers, these to be held in England at the end of March / early April. In Wales’ group are hosts England, Austria and Finland.
Portugal fixtures:
Tuesday 13th March: Portugal v Wales (Castro Verde)
Thursday 15th March: Portugal v Wales (Beja)
Wales squad:
Katy Maddock - Everton
Alice Evans - Cardiff City FC
Sophie Cole - Cardiff City Ladies FC
Danielle Oates - Blackburn
Lauren Price - Cardiff City Ladies FC
Leanne Jones - Watford
Lucy Thomas - Cardiff City FC
Sophie Davies – TNS
Josie Green - Manchester City Ladies FC
Hayley Ladd - Arsenal
Ellis Parsons - University Of East Tennessee
Megan Wynne - Watford
Angharad James - Arsenal
Amy Wathan - Cardiff City FC
Bethan Woolley - Tranmere Rovers
Ellie Curson - Bristol Academy
Hannah Keryakoplis - Liverpool
Amy Thrupp - Pilcs .
Players on stand by:
Gemma Jackson - Blackburn
Molly Furnival-Dorant - Bristol Academy
Alex George - Llanidloes
Siobhan Walsh - Trefelin
Lauren Hancock - Swansea City Ladies
Chloe Tucker - Reading
Jennifer Bury - Reading
Rachel Hignett - Bristol Academy
Emily Thomas - Tranmere
Phoebe Davies - Everton
Shanelle Edwards - Cardiff City FC
Jordan Guard - Cardiff City FC
Catherine Walsh - Trefelin
Emma Jones - Reading.
posted: Sun, 4 Mar, 2012 18:30 UK.
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Sunday 4th March 2012
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SCHOOLBOY: Wales 1 England 0
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 WALES WIN
The Wales Under 18's schoolboys earned a great win over England at Haverfordwest.
click here for more details. [faw.org.uk]
posted: Sat, 3 Mar, 2012 20:30 UK.
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Saturday 3rd March 2012
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SCHOOLBOY: Under 16 squad
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WALES UNDER 16 SQUAD
Boys Under 16 Team Manager Osian Roberts has announced the squad to attend a four day training camp which takes place in Cardiff from Tuesday 13 March to Friday 16 March.
Wales squad:
Luke Pilling (Tranmere Rovers FC University Academy)
Keighan Jones (Unattached Hawarden High School)
Joseph Massaro (Cardiff City FC Corpus Christi High School)
Ioan Evans (Sheffield United FC Wath Comprehensive)
James Graham (Everton FC Ysgol Maes Garmon)
Aaron Davies (Bristol City FC Llanedeyrn High School)
Cian Harries (Coventry City FC Arden School)
Shane Parry (Cardiff City FC Afon Taf)
Rollin Menayese Cardiff City FC St Joseph RC High School)
Dylan Thomas (Swansea City FC Glan Afan Comprehensive)
Tom Pearson (Cardiff City FC St Josephs High School)
Lloyd Humphries (Cardiff City FC Dwr y Felin Comprehensive)
Charly Edge (Everton FC The Marches)
Joe McNulty (Bristol City FC Duffryn High School)
Edward Speed (Wrexham FC Abbey Gate College)
Corrig McGonigle (Unattached Ysgol David Hughes)
Alex Penny (Hull City FC Withernsea High School)
Daniel James (Hull City FC South Hunsley)
Elijah Phipps (Cardiff City FC Mountain Ash Comprehensive)
Harry Wilson (Liverpool FC Ysgol Dinas Bran)
Joseff Morrell (Bristol City FC The Castle Thornbury)
William Abbots (Bolton Wanderers FC Manchester Grammar School)
Chris Whittaker (Wrexham FC The Maelor School)
Ellis Bellamy (Cardiff City FC St Johns College)
Clive Smith (Man City FC St Bede’s College)
Ryan Vos (FC Dordrecht TBC)
Tom Lowrey (Crewe Alexander FC Holmes Chapel Comprehensive)
Joe Pugh (Hull City FC Hungerhill School)
Nyasha Mwamuka (Shrewsbury Town FC Ysgol Uwchraddllanfair Caerinion)
posted: Sat, 3 Mar, 2012 20:30 UK.
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Saturday 3rd March 2012
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WOMEN: Algarve Cup
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WOMEN: Algarve Cup.
RESULT: Hungary 1 Wales 2.
RESULT: Republic of Ireland 0 Wales 0.
RESULT: Portugal 0 Wales 1.
Jarmo Matikainen has named his women's squad for the annual invitation Algarve Cup Tournament in Portugal.
Wales will play four matches between the end of February and early March.
Wales Fixtures:
- Wednesday 29th February v Portugal in Parcah.
- Friday 2nd March v Republic of Ireland in Ferreiras.
- Monday 5th March v Hungary in VRS Antonio
-Wednesday 7th March - A final positional match against another group opponent.
The games will be ideal preparation for the next UEFA Women's Championships qualifier, that will be against France in Caen on Wednesday 4th April.
Wales squad line up:
Nicola Davies Rochdale
Rhian Nokes Cardiff City Ladies
Kylie Davies Chelsea
Kayleigh Green Cardiff City Ladies
Sophie Ingle Chelsea
Nia Jones Cardiff City Ladies
Hayley Ladd Arsenal
Helen Bleazard Chelsea
Katie Daley Chelsea
Loren Dykes Bristol Academy
Michelle Green Bristol Academy
Angharad James Arsenal
Jayne Ludlow Arsenal
Jessica Fishlock Bristol Academy
Sarah Wiltshire Watford
Natasha Harding Bristol Academy
Gwennan Harries Everton
Hannah Keryakopolis Liverpool
Helen Lander Chelsea
Amie Lea Cardiff City Ladies
Stand by players:
Sophie Dando UWIC
Danielle Oates Blackburn Rovers
Lauren Price Cardiff City Ladies FC
Lauren Townsend Cardiff City Ladies FC
Erin Vaughan Aston Villa
Sally Wade Barnet
Josie Green Manchester City Ladies FC
Laura May Walkley Bristol Academy
Megan Wynne Watford
Zoe Atkins Cardiff City Ladies
Ellie Curson Bristol Academy
Kate Edwards Wrexham
Cheryl Foster Liverpool
Emma Plewa Chelsea
Stephanie Taylor Wrexham.
posted: Mon, 20 Jan, 2012 11:40 UK.
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Saturday 3rd March 2012
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UNDER 21: Wales 4 Andorra 0
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 WALES 4 ANDORRA 0
GOALS:
Bodin 22, 33.
Vieira og 44.
Doble 59.
Two goals from Billy Bodin earned the Under 21s a comfortable 4-0 win in the UEFA Under-21 Championship Group 3 qualifier against Andorra.
The impressive Bodin struck after the 22nd and 33rd minutes, his second strike a thunderous volley from inside the box.
Wales were 3-0 up at half time when a David Stephens' header was diverted into the net by the unlucky Xavier Vieira. Ryan Doble added a fourth on the hour, firing home from an acute angle.
Final score: Wales 4 Andorra 0.
Att: 2,000 (source UEFA.com).
Wales line up:
1. Chris Maxwell, 2. Adam Henley, 3. Kieron Freeman, 4. Ashley Richards (Capt),5. David Stephens, 6. Troy Brown, 7. Billy Bodin, 8. Jake Howells, 9. Jake Cassidy, 10. Jake Taylor, 11. Ryan Doble
Subs:
12. Daniel Ward, 13. Joe Walsh, 14. Ashton Taylor, 15. Paul Dummett, 16. Tom Bradshaw, 17. Robert Ogleby, 18. Elliott Chamberlain.
Group 3
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 Czech Republic |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
12 |
1 |
11 |
10 |
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Wales |
6 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
7 |
4 |
3 |
10 |
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 Montenegro |
5 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
13 |
6 |
7 |
9 |
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 Armenia |
5 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
4 |
2 |
8 |
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 Andorra |
6 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
23 |
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0 |
TEAM NEWS:
Rhys Taylor, Tom Bender, Lee Lucas and Elliott Hewitt have withdrawn due to injury. Called up are Danny Ward (Liverpool), Ashton Taylor (Tranmere Rovers), Joe Walsh (Swansea City) and Paul Dummett (Newcastle United).
The Under 21 squad will have a media session on Tuesday 28th February at 1.30pm. Ashley Richards will captain the side.
- Flynn: Prepares to face Andorra - sportinglife.com
Wales squad:
Chris Maxwell (Wrexham), Rhys Taylor (Chelsea) (loan Rotherham United).
Tom Bender (Colchester United) (loan Accrington), Troy Brown (Rotherham United) (loan Aldershot Town), Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest) (loan Notts County), Adam Henley (Blackburn Rovers), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), David Stephens (Hibernian).
Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Ryan Doble (Southampton) (loan Bury), Elliott Hewitt (Macclesfield Town), Jake Howells (Luton Town), Lee Lucas (Swansea City (loan Burton Albion).
Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town), Jake Cassidy (Wolves), Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City), Robert Ogleby (Wrexham), Jake Taylor (Reading) (loan Exeter City).
Stand by players:
Jonathan Bond (Watford), David Cornell (Swansea City) (loan Hereford United), Daniel Ward (Liverpool), Paul Dummett (Newcastle United), Alex Evans (Cardiff City), Jonathan Meades (Cardiff City), Aston Taylor (Tranmere Rovers), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Tom Lawrence (Manchester United).
Full Wales squad to be confirmed on Monday 20th.
Called up according to their clubs are Jake Howells, Tom Bradshaw, Jazz Richards, Lee Lucas, Chris Maxwell, Robert Ogleby and Tom Bender. Daniel Alfei is suspended.
The Wales v Andorra Under 21 UEFA qualifier will be played at the Glyndwr University Racecourse Stadium, Wrexham on Wednesday, February 29th 2012.
Kick off will be at 4pm, with free admission.
click here for more information
The FAW had hoped to move the game back 24 hours to avoid a clash with the Senior International against Costa Rica.
After consultation with UEFA, it was not possible to do this, buy an earlier kick off has been agreed.
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Wednesday 29th February 2012
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FRIENDLY: Wales 0 Costa Rica 1
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 WALES 0 COSTA RICA 1
GOALS: Joel Campbell 7.
Defeat for Wales against Costa Rica in the Gary Speed Memorial International. On an emotional night in Cardiff, a goal after 7 minutes from Joel Campbell earned the visitors the win.
Att: 23,193.
Wales line up:
Lewis Price, Chris Gunter, Adam Matthews, Andrew Crofts, Darcy Blake, Ashley Williams, David Vaughan, Craig Bellamy (CAPT), Steve Morison, Joe Allen, Hal Robson-Kanu.
Subs: Jason Brown, Sam Vokes, Neil Taylor, Sam Ricketts, Danny Gabbidon, Joe Ledley, Rob Earnshaw, Jack Collison.
TEAM NEWS:
Jason Brown (Aberdeen) has been called up with Wayne Hennessey out as well, he has a sore ankle.
Craig Bellamy will captain Wales in the absence of Aaron Ramsey. "For obvious reasons Craig will lead the side. He knew Gary better than anybody, he is a close friend of the Speed family and it seems only right that he should lead Wales on the night" - Osian Roberts.
The squad will train at the CCS on Tuesday 28th February at 4pm. Osian Roberts will hold a press conference earlier at 1:30pm, this at a different venue.
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey, will miss the match with Costa Rica. Aaron was injured for his club Arsenal against Stoke City and will not be available for selection. Boaz Myhill is a doubt, he has an achilles injury.
- Charities that will benefit
MEDIA NEWS:
- Earnshaw says we must maintain the winning habit [27 Feb 12]
earlier:
Chris Coleman has announced the Wales squad to face Costa Rica.
Whilst this will be the first match for new manager Chris Coleman to be involved-in, he intends to ask coaches Osian Roberts and Reymond Verheijen to take charge of the team on the night.
David Vaughan is back in training after an ankle problem. [25 Feb 12]
There are currently slight injury doubts over Aaron Ramsey, David Vaughan and Joe Allen. [20 Feb 12]
MEDIA NEWS:
Ramsey doubtful - bbc sport [21 Feb 12]
Wales squad:
Goalkeepers:
Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (WBA) (loan Birmingham City), Lewis Price (Crystal Palace).
Defenders:
Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), James Collins (Aston Villa), Danny Gabbidon (QPR), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Adam Matthews (Celtic), Sam Ricketts (Bolton Wanderers), Neil Taylor (Swansea City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).
Midfielders:
Joe Allen (Swansea City), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Jack Collison (West Ham United), Andrew Crofts (Norwich City), David Edwards (Wolves), Joe Ledley (Celtic), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading), David Vaughan (Sunderland).
Forwards:
Craig Bellamy (Liverpool), Robert Earnshaw (Cardiff City), Steve Morison (Norwich City), Sam Vokes (Wolves (Brighton & Hove Albion).
Stand by players:
Jason Brown (Aberdeen), Danny Collins (Stoke City), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Adam Henley (Blackburn Rovers), Craig Morgan (Preston North End), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Rhoys Wiggins (Charlton Athletic), David Cotterill (Barnsley), Andy Dorman (Crystal Palace) (loan Bristol Rovers), Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers), Jermaine Easter (Crystal Palace), Ched Evans (Sheffield United).
The Football Association of Wales has announced the staging of the Gary Speed Memorial match on Wednesday, February 29th 2012, kick off 7:45 pm.
- Super Furry Animals and Bryn Terfel among performers
Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto has named a 19 man squad.
COSTA RICA SQUAD:
Goalkeepers:
Keilor Navas (Levante), Daniel Cambronero (Herediano)
Defenders:
Jose Salvatierra (Alajuelense), Michael Umaaa (Chivas) (USA), Roy Miller (New York Red Bulls) (USA), Heiner Mora (Honefoss) (NOR), Junior Diaz (Wisla Krakow) (POL), Bryan Oviedo (FC Copenhagen) (DEN)
Midfielders:
Randall Azofeifa (Genclerbirligi (TUR),Michael Barrantes (Aalesund) (NOR), Jose Miguel Cubero (Herediano), Yeltsin Tejeda (Saprissa), Pablo Antonio Gabas (Alajuelense). Kenny Cunningham (Gainare Tottori (JPN)
Forwards:
Bryan Ruiz (Fulham) (ENG), Joel Campbell (FC Lorient) (FRA), Randall Brenes (Khazar Lankaran) (AZE), Rodney Wallace (Portland Timbers) (USA), Jonathan McDonald (Kalmar) (SWE)
The opponents will be Costa Rica. Gary made his international debut for Wales against Costa Rica back in May 1990 at Ninian Park in Cardiff, and Wales won by a goal to nil.
Cardiff City Stadium will host the game . Tickets will be priced at ten pounds for adults and five pounds for juniors and senior citizens.
Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, January 11th and are available from the Cardiff City Ticket Office on 0845 345 1400 and online at www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk.
Ten per cent of all profits will go to charities.
This will be an opportunity to celebrate the life and achievements of a great servant to Welsh football both as a player and as a manager.
Ticket sales update: 19.3k sold - 28/02/2012 [source FAW]
Ticket sales update: 15.5k sold - 15/02/2012 [source FAW]
Ticket sales update: 3k sold - 12/01/2012 [source FAW] |
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FRIENDLY: Costa Rica v Wales.
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.
Date: Wednesday 29 Feb 2012.
Kick off: 7:45pm.
Referee: Howard Webb (England).
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Wednesday 29th February 2012
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FAW: Wales v Costa Rica - Ticket update
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WALES v COSTA RICA
One last push for the Gary Speed Memorial Match tomorrow night at Cardiff City Stadium. Kick off at 7.45pm, entertainment from 6.30pm.
STADIUM BARS OPEN!
19.3k tickets have been sold as of Tuesday morning (28th), Capacity is just over 26k.
Tickets £10 adults and £5 juniors/seniors - on sale tomorrow night subject to availability.
Book early to avoid disappointment. Tel. 0845 345 1400
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Tickets will be on sale at the ticket office and at cash booths outside the ticket office tomorrow evening.
Tel. 0845 345 1400
The FAW is advising fans to either phone up to book tickets and collect in the evening, or call into the ticket office at stadium earlier in the day to avoid queues later on.
info from FAW Ticket office.
posted: Tue 28, Feb 2012, 18:42 UK
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Tuesday 28th February 2012
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NEWS: May and August matches
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 WALES FRIENDLY
Wales are set to play only two other friendly internationals ahead of the first 2014 World Cup qualifier against Belgium in September.
Wales face Mexico in May and Bosnia Herzegovina in August, and at the moment have no other friendly matches planned.
May.
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Tuesday 28th February 2012
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FAW: Gary Speed memorial international - Charities
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CHARITIES THAT WILL BENEFIT
Several charities will benefit from the Wales v Costa Rica Gary Speed Memorial International on Wednesday 29th February 2012 at Cardiff City Stadium.
List of charities are as follows:
MacMillan (Cancer support charity)
C.A.L.M. (Campaign Against Living Miserably - a charity involved with helping to reduce suicides amongst men under 35)
The Craig Bellamy Foundation (Receiving kit and equipment for Craig's Foundation in Sierra Leone)
The Daisy Garland (A charity involved with lives touched by epilepsy)
Wrexham FC Under 15 Boys Academy (Gary's son, Ed, is a member of this academy)
All the above have been nominated by Gary's family and will receive a financial benefit from the match, other than the Craig Bellamy Foundation who have asked for a donation of playing kit and equipment.
In addition, former Wales international, Matthew Jones, will be completing a half marathon at the stadium and collection funds for the Spinal Injuries Association. He will be competing in full marathons in the future having originally been encouraged to do so by Gary Speed.
posted: Mon 27, Feb 2012, 22:58 UK
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Monday 27th February 2012
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EX-PLAYERS: Southall autobiography
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updated: Fri, 24 Feb, 2012 21:15 UK.
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Friday 24th February 2012
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FAW: Statment - Raymond Verheijen
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 FAW STATEMENT
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) wishes to announce that it has today received the resignation of Raymond Verheijen.
Raymond was the assistant manager to Gary Speed with the Wales national team.
The FAW accepts the resignation with regret, as Raymond was due to assist the Wales squad this week with the match against Costa Rica, a game being staged in honour of the Wales manager who tragically left us in November of last year.
In light of the forthcoming match, and the sensitivities of it, the FAW has no further comment to make at this time.
The FAW would like to take the opportunity to thank Raymond for his work over the last twelve months and wishes him well for the future.
info from the FAW
posted: Fri 24, Feb 2012, 20:35 UK
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Friday 24th February 2012
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FAW: Assistant manager Kit Symons
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 FAW CONFIRM KIT
The FAW has confirmed that former international Kit Symons will become the assistant manager to Chris Coleman.
Kit is currently working with Fulham.
The Club can confirm that Fulham FC Academy Manager, Kit Symons, will be joining the backroom staff of the Wales national team on a part-time basis. Symons’ role with Wales will not impact upon his duties at Fulham FC.
Kit will not be officially involved with the team for the Gary Speed Memorial match against Costa Rica, and will link up with Wales’ for their friendly against Mexico in May.
“The Club has been fantastic and given me their blessing to go,” Symons told fulhamfc.com. “It was very important to me that the Chairman and Chief Executive, Alistair Mackintosh, were happy with the situation. It’s a tremendous opportunity for me and one that I can’t wait to take on and I’m delighted that I can continue my role at Fulham.” .
info from the FAW
posted: Fri 24, Feb 2012, 20:35 UK
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Friday 24th February 2012
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FAW: World Cup tickets, Supporters club
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Wales Supporters Club.
The 1876 Wales Supporters Club is now open.
Please note information has been posted to Members from the last qualifying campaign on Monday 27th February 2012.
click here for more information. - [faw.org.uk]
The FAW are releasing the membership information early next week and sending details out to last campaign’s members by post.
Ticket info will be confirmed probably a month or two later.
info from the FAW
posted: Fri 24, Feb 2012, 15:30 UK
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Friday 24th February 2012
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