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UNDER 21: Wales 4 Andorra 0
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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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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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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Rhys Taylor, Tom Bender, Lee Lucas and Elliott Hewitt have withdrawn due to injury.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.
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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.
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Monday 27th February 2012
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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
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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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