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UNDER 17, 19: UEFA draws
Tuesday 30th November 2010

UEFA DRAWS
The draws for the Under 17 and 19 UEFA Championships (2011-2012) have been made in Nyon, Switzerland.

At Under 17 level, Wales have been drawn in Group 9 with Serbia, Armenia and Lithuania. Serbia will host the mini-tournament with the matches being played on the 17th, 19th & 22nd October 2011.

At Under 19 level, Wales have been drawn in Group 8 with Belgium, Scotland and Slovenia. Slovenia will host the mini-tournament with matches being played on the 21st, 23rd & 26th September 2011.

poste: Tue, 30 November, 2010 10:17 UK.

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PLAYERS: Appearance weekend 27 Nov 10
Saturday 27th November 2010

Player	Club	Last game	Date	updated 27 Nov 10
Wayne Hennessey (Gk)	Wolves	v Sunderland	27 Nov 10	-
Boaz Myhill (Gk)	WBA	v Everton	27 Nov 10	-

James Collins	Aston Villa	v Arsenal	27 Nov 10	-
Chris Gunter	Nottm Forest	v Leicester	29 Nov 10	-
Neal Eardley	Blackpool	v Bolyon	27 Nov 10	-
Lewin Nyatanga	^Peterborough	v Bury	27 Nov 10	-
Sam Ricketts	Bolton	v Blackpool	27 Nov 10	-
Gareth Bale	Tottenham	v Liverpool	28 Nov 10	-
Craig Morgan	Preston	v Millwall	27 Nov 10	-
Ashley Williams	Swansea	v Portsmouth	26 Nov 10	played 90m
Danny Collins	Stoke City	v Man City	27 Nov 10	-
Darcy Blake	Cardiff	v QPR	27 Nov 10	-

Craig Bellamy	^Cardiff City	v QPR	27 Nov 10	-
Robert Earnshaw	Nottm Forest	v Leicester City	29 Nov 10	-
Joe Ledley	Celtic	v Inverness	27 Nov 10	-
Brian Stock	Doncaster	v Crystal Palace	27 Nov 10	-
Jack Collison	West Ham Utd	v Wigan	27 Nov 10	-inj
Aaron Ramsey	^Nottm Forest	v Leicester City	29 Nov 10	-
David Edwards	Wolves	v Sunderland	27 Nov 10	-inj
Andy King	Leicester City	v Nottm Forest	29 Nov 10	-
Andrew Crofts	Norwich City	v Ipswich	28 Nov 10	-
David Vaughan	Blackpool	v Bolton	27 Nov 10	-
Andy Dorman	Crystal Palace	v Doncaster	27 Nov 10	-
Ched Evans	Sheff Utd	v Bristol City	27 Nov 10	-
Sam Vokes	^Bristol City	v Sheff Utd	27 Nov 10	-inj
Simon Church	Reading	v Leeds Utd	27 Nov 10	-
Steve Morison	Millwall	v Preston	27 Nov 10	-
David Cotterill	Swansea	v Portsmouth	26 Nov 10	sub

Young Guns
David Cornell (Gk)	Swansea	v Portsmouth	27 Nov 10	-
Neil Taylor	Swansea	v Portsmouth	27 Nov 10	sub
Hal Robson-Kanu	Reading	v Leeds Utd	27 Nov 10	-
Joe Allen	Swansea	v Portsmouth	27 Nov 10	played 90m
James Wilson	Bristol City	v Sheff Utd	27 Nov 10	-inj
Christian Ribeiro	Bristol City	v Sheff Utd	27 Nov 10	-
Ashley Richards	Swansea	v Portsmouth	27 Nov 10	-
Adam Matthews	Cardiff	v QPR	27 Nov 10	-
David Stephens	Hibernian	v St Johnstone	27 Nov 10	-
Troy Brown	Ipswich Town	v Norwich	28 Nov 10	-
Jake Taylor	Reading	v Leeds Utd	27 Nov 10	-

*other players*
Lewis Price (Gk)	Crystal Palace	v Doncaster	27 Nov 10	-
Jason Brown (Gk)	^Leyton Orient	v Droylsden	29 Nov 10	-
Kyle Letheren	Kilmarnock	v Aberdeen	27 Nov 10	-
Ben Turner	Coventry City	v Scunthorpe	27 Nov 10	-
Gareth Roberts	Derby County	v Burnley	27 Nov 10	-
Rob Edwards	Blackpool	v Bolton	27 Nov 10	-
John Oster	Doncaster	v Crystal Palace	27 Nov 10	-
Owain Tudur Jones	^Yeovil	v Hartlepool	27 Nov 10	-
Paul Parry	Preston	v Millwall	27 Nov 10	-
Freddy Eastwood	Coventry City	v Scunthorpe	27 Nov 10	-
*David Jones*	*Wolves*	*v Bolton*	27 Nov 10	-

^ on loan = m = minutes; - = did not play, g= goal, t=tactical change, inj=injury, s=suspended, c=clean sheet

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WOMEN: Wales v Bulgaria.
Thursday 25th November 2010

FRIENDLY: WALES v BULGARIA.
Wales take on Bulgaria on Wednesday 24th November. Match to be played at The Rock, Cefn Druids FC.

The match kicks off at 7.00pm. Admission is free.

RESULT: Wales 8 Bulgaria 1
updated: Mon, 22 Novembert, 2010 19:48 UK.

Wales 8 Bulgaria 1 -faw.org.uk

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Archive: 2 Nov - 16 Dec
Thursday 25th November 2010

NEWS ARCHIVE

- Vokes injury heartache -16 Dec 10 20:29
- Speed: Players have nothing to lose -14 Dec 10 22:04
- Forest £2m bid for Morison -14 Dec 10 08:10
- Speed set for Wales job -13 Dec 10 19:08
- Speed to be named new Manager -12 Dec 10 11:56
- Speed heads for Wales -12 Dec 10 11:56
- Hennessey comes of age -12 Dec 10 11:56
- Edwards back from injury -10 Dec 10 18:00
- Speed 'unhelpful' speculation -10 Dec 10 11:20
- Collins fined for nightclubbing -10 Dec 10 11:20
- Morison heads shopping list -10 Dec 10 11:20
- Coleman waiting over job -9 Dec 10 22:54
- Wales target Speed swoop -9 Dec 10 22:40
- Speed to be Wales boss? -9 Dec 10 08:19
- Vokes on brink of return -8 Dec 10 18:00
- Been Dismisses Bellamy -7 Dec 10 08:54
- Hennessey is No 1 -29 Nov 10 18:56
- Bale wins BBC Wales award -6 Dec 10 22:54
- New boss to get 5-year deal -6 Dec 10 20:28
- Ribeiro tips Flynn -3 Dec 10 21:45
- Under 21 decision in January -3 Dec 10 21:45
- Ribeiro return boost -3 Dec 10 08:34
- Ramsey mentally stronger -30 Nov 10 18:45
- Lagerback interested -2 Dec 10 09:12
- Ribeiro injury worry -30 Nov 10 08:25
- Palace look at Birchall -1 Dec 10 19:03
- Ledley determined -1 Dec 10 15:05
- Lagerback is the new favourite -1 Dec 10 08:12
- Nyatanga is back with Bristol City -1 Dec 10 08:12
- Ramsey: I'm a man on a mission -30 Nov 10 18:45
- Bale interview -29 Nov 10 21:44
- Duffy backed for return -29 Nov 10 14:56
- Edwards turns to scuba -28 Nov 10 11:05
- Oster out to clip Eagles' wings -26 Nov 10 17:30
- Vaughan interest -26 Nov 10 17:30
- Ramsey Forest loan -25 Nov 10 18:30
- Swansea Easter loan deal -25 Nov 10 13:36
- FAW want games up North -25 Nov 10 11:30
- Ramsey makes return -23 Nov 10 20:15
- Bale can rival Messi -23 Nov 10 20:15
- Rush in running for job -23 Nov 10 14:58
- Liverpool move for Davies -23 Nov 10 14:58
- Rush pulls out of race -22 Nov 10 22:58
- Saunders expects to have interview -22 Nov 10 19:48
- Worry over King -22 Nov 10 19:48
- Stock hides heartache -20 Nov 10 08:55
- King happy at Leicester -19 Nov 10 22:15
- Lagerback in frame for job -19 Nov 10 15:56
- Williams at West Ham -19 Nov 10 15:56
- Hennessey’s loan hopes dashed -18 Nov 10 21:45
- Dorman struggles at Palace -16 Nov 10 18:47
- Leeds to decide on Brown future -14 Nov 10 18:10
- Bulgaria to UEFA U21 2013 -14 Nov 10 18:10
- Rush says he is capable of doing Wales job -11 Nov 10 18:28
- Church backing Flynn -2 Nov 10 21:12

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SCHOOLBOY: Victory shield results
Monday 22nd November 2010

VICTORY SHIELD
Results:
Northern Ireland 1 Wales 0.

Scotland 1 Wales 1.

Wales 4 England 0.

updated: Mon, 22 November, 2010 19:48 UK.

The Wales Under 16 squad has been named for the opening Victory Shield match against England at Haverfordwest. Match to be played on Friday 15th October 2010.

Wales squad:
Corey Stephens (Cardiff City), Gethin Jones (Everton, Josh Yorweth (Cardiff City), Declan Dalley (Cardiff City) Daniel Barrow (Plymouth Argyle), Jordan Williams (Liverpool), Declan Weeks (Wolves), Miles John (Bristol City), Tom O’Sullivan (Cardiff City), Callum Holden (Unattached), Luke Williams (Swansea City), Deion Evans (Tranmere Rovers), Rhys James (Cardiff City), Declan John (Cardiff City), Bradley Reid (Wrexham), Curtis Watkins (Cardiff City), Curtis Strong (Wrexham), Alex Lynch (Unattached), aye Bowen (Cardiff City).

Stand by players:
Oliver Emptage (Shrewsbury), Thomas John (Swansea City), Sam Evans (Swansea City), Ben Chandler (Unattached), Jack Hendry (Celtic), Ross White (Wrexham), Rhydian Davies (Aberystwyth Town), Max Jenks Gilbert (Wrexham), Callum Saunders (Crewe Alexandra), Alex Bray (Swindon Town), Cameron Clarke (Cardiff City), Harry Thomas (Cardiff City), Mike Williamson (Crewe Alexandra), Luke Fleming (Cardiff City), Lloyd Jones (Plymouth Argyle), Thomas Attyeo (Swansea City), Ryan Samuel (Cardiff City), Jordan Vickers (Swansea City).

posted: Sun, 3 October, 2010 11:00 UK.

Northern Ireland 1 Wales 0 - faw.org.uk

Scotland 1 Wales 1 - faw.org.uk

Wales 4 England 0 - faw.org.uk

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PLAYERS: Appearance weekend 20 Nov 10
Saturday 20th November 2010

Player	Club	Last game	Date	updated 20 Nov 10
Wayne Hennessey (Gk)	Wolves	v Blackpool	20 Nov 10	sub
Boaz Myhill (Gk)	WBA	v Stoke	20 Nov 10	sub

James Collins	Aston Villa	v Blackburn	21 Nov 10	-inj
Chris Gunter	Nottm Forest	v Cardiff	20 Nov 10	-
Neal Eardley	Blackpool	v Wolves	20 Nov 10	-
Lewin Nyatanga	^Peterborough	v Southampton	20 Nov 10	-
Sam Ricketts	Bolton	v Newcastle	20 Nov 10	-
Gareth Bale	Tottenham	v Arsenal	20 Nov 10	played 90m-1g
Craig Morgan	Preston	v QPR	20 Nov 10	-
Ashley Williams	Swansea	v Doncaster	20 Nov 10	-
Danny Collins	Stoke City	v WBA	20 Nov 10	-
Darcy Blake	Cardiff	v Nottm Forest	20 Nov 10	-

Craig Bellamy	^Cardiff City	v Nottm Forest	20 Nov 10	-
Robert Earnshaw	Nottm Forest	v Cardiff	20 Nov 10	-
Joe Ledley	Celtic	v Dundee Utd	20 Nov 10	-
Brian Stock	Doncaster	v Swansea	20 Nov 10	-
Jack Collison	West Ham Utd	v Liverpool	20 Nov 10	-inj
Aaron Ramsey	Arsenal	v Tottenham	20 Nov 10	-inj
David Edwards	Wolves	v Blackpool	20 Nov 10	-
Andy King	Leicester City	v Bristol City	20 Nov 10	-
Andrew Crofts	Norwich City	v Leeds Utd	20 Nov 10	-
David Vaughan	Blackpool	v Wolves	20 Nov 10	-
Andy Dorman	Crystal Palace	v Sheff Utd	20 Nov 10	-
Ched Evans	Sheff Utd	v Crystal Palace	20 Nov 10	-
Sam Vokes	^Bristol City	v Leicester City	20 Nov 10	-inj
Simon Church	Reading	v Watford	20 Nov 10	-
Steve Morison	Millwall	v Middlesbrough	20 Nov 10	-
David Cotterill	Swansea	v Doncaster	20 Nov 10	-

Young Guns
David Cornell (Gk)	Swansea	v Doncaster	20 Nov 10	-
Neil Taylor	Swansea	v Doncaster	20 Nov 10	-
Hal Robson-Kanu	Reading	v Watford	20 Nov 10	-
Joe Allen	Swansea	v Doncaster	20 Nov 10	-
James Wilson	Bristol City	v Leicester City	20 Nov 10	-inj
Christian Ribeiro	Bristol City	v Leicester City	20 Nov 10	-
Ashley Richards	Swansea	v Doncaster	20 Nov 10	-
Adam Matthews	Cardiff	v Nottm Forest	20 Nov 10	-
David Stephens	Hibernian	v Inverness	20 Nov 10	-
Troy Brown	Ipswich Town	v Hull	20 Nov 10	-
Jake Taylor	Reading	v Watford	20 Nov 10	-

*other players*
Lewis Price (Gk)	Crystal Palace	v Sheff Utd	20 Nov 10	-
Jason Brown (Gk)	^Leyton Orient	v Norwich	20 Nov 10	-
Kyle Letheren	Kilmarnock	v Rangers	20 Nov 10	-
Ben Turner	Coventry City	v Burnley	20 Nov 10	-
Gareth Roberts	Derby County	v Scunthorpe	20 Nov 10	-
Rob Edwards	Blackpool	v Wolves	20 Nov 10	-
John Oster	Doncaster	v Swansea	20 Nov 10	-
Owain Tudur Jones	^Yeovil	v Charlton	20 Nov 10	-
Paul Parry	Preston	v QPR	20 Nov 10	-
Freddy Eastwood	Coventry City	v Burnley	20 Nov 10	-
*David Jones*	*Wolves*	*v Blackpool*	20 Nov 10	-

^ on loan = m = minutes; - = did not play, g= goal, t=tactical change, inj=injury, s=suspended, c=clean sheet

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UNDER 21: Wales 1 Austria 0
Wednesday 17th November 2010

UNDER 21: WALES 1 AUSTRIA 0
GOALS:
Elliott Chamberlain 74'

Wales line up:
1. Rhys Taylor (loan Crewe), 2. Ashley Richards (Swansea City), 3. James Bloom (Falkirk), 4. Lee Lucas (Swansea City), 5. David Stephens (Hibs), 6. Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), 7. Joe Partington (loan Eastbourne) (Capt), 8. Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), 9. Robert Ogleby (Hearts), 10. Ryan Doble (Southampton), 11. Nathan Craig (Everton).

Subs: 12. David Cornell (Swansea City), 13. Troy Brown (Ipswich Town), 14. Paul Dummett (Newcastle United), 15. Tom Bender (Colchester United), 16. Casey Thomas (Swansea City), 17. Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), 18. Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City).

Other information:
Friendly: Wales v Austria.
Venue: Newport Stadium. Newport.
Date: Wednesday 17th November 2010.
Kick off: 7.45pm
Referee: -
Other: _.
LIVE: -.

updated: Wed, 17 November, 2010 22:07 UK.

TEAM NEWS:
There are four changes to the squad. Out are Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town), Jake Taylor (Reading), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City) and Joe Allen (Swansea City). Called up are Robert Ogleby (Hearts), Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City), James Bloom (Falkirk) and Tom Bender (Colchester United).

Brian Flynn, has named his squad, there is doubt about the fitness of Tom Bradshaw who has an ankle injury, he is expected to be out for around three weeks.

Wales squad line up:
Goalkeepers: Rhys Taylor (Crewe Alexandra), David Cornell (Swansea City).

Defenders: Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Paul Dummett (Newcastle United), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Troy Brown (Ipswich Town), David Stephens (Hibernian).

Midfielders: Nathan Craig (Everton), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Joe Partington (loan Eastbourne Borough), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace).

Forwards: Ryan Doble (Southampton), Jake Taylor (Reading), Casey Thomas (Swansea City), Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town).

Stand-by players:
Jonathan Bond (Watford), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Tom Bender (Colchester United), Robert Ogleby (Hearts), Jonathan Meades (Cardiff City - FK Moss).

Troy Brown, Paul Dumett and Tom Bradshaw are all uncapped at this level.

Manager Brian Flynn: "We played Austria in Parndorf at the end of last season in a friendly and had a very good work-out. We lost the game by a single goal, but it gave me the chance to start looking at potential new players for the future. This continues now with the return friendly. I need to replace the likes of Shaun MacDonald, Mark Bradley, Hal Robson-Kanu etc who are now too old for the squad, but I am happy that we have some good youngsters ready to step-up. Some were with me last week in our Under 19 mini-tournament qualifiers in South Wales, so I know plenty about them. I hope that the Newport fans will turn-out in strength to support the match at their local club, as well as other from across South Wales and the rest of the country too. These lads are the future and deserve our support".

updated: Fri, 29 October, 2010 12:05 UK.

The FAW have confirmed the Under 21's will play Austria in November.

The match will be on Wednesday 17th,
at the Newport Stadium, kick off at 7.45pm.

The game is a return fixture for the friendly that was played in Parndorf in May. Austria won that game 1-0.

The Wales squad will be selected from players who are qualified for the next UEFA Under 21 Championships. Brian Flynn's squad will be announced later this week.

Admission will be £5 for adults, £3 for senior citizens and juniors (Under 16).

posted: Tue, 26 October, 2010 17:13 UK.

Wales 1 Austria 0 - faw.org.uk

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FAW: Flynn questions and answers
Thursday 11th November 2010

FLYNN Q&A
Brian Flynn, will hold a Q&A session at the Newport County FC Social Club - Bar Amber - On Tuesday 16th November at 7pm.

The evening will be an informal one and hosted by the FAW's Ian Gwyn Hughes. Brian Flynn will be on-hand to answer fans questions and tell a few stories too!

The evening will finish around 8.15pm to allow Brian to return to the team hotel to continue preparations for the Under 21 match with Austria that will be at the Newport Stadium the following evening at 7.45pm.

The admission is free of charge for the Q&A evening and there will be a chance to win a signed Wales football from the recent senior match with Bulgaria.

posted: Thu, 11 November, 2010 15:58 UK.

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EURO 2012 NEWS: Bunjaku blow, Frei retirement, other news
Friday 5th November 2010

updated: Fri, 5 November, 2010 07:34 UK.

Albert Bunjaku: photo linked from zulva.com

Bunjaku ruled out for six months -16 Sep 10 07:28
Switzerland striker Albert Bunjaku has been ruled out for six months.

Matthaus ready for Wales -7 Oct 10 21:22
Lothar Matthaus takes charge of Bulgaria for the first time on Friday admitting his side face a cup final in Wales.

Toshack wants Cardiff City Stadium for England -27 Aug 10 15:20
John Toshack wants Wales to host England in their Euro 2012 qualifier in March at Cardiff City Stadium, not the Millennium Stadium.

- Frei reveals retirement -5 Nov 10 07:34

- Blow for Montenegro -4 Aug 10 14:45

- Matthaus - No Berba return -30 Sep 10 20:37

- Matthaeus to take over as Bulgaria coach -21 Sep 10 15:43

- Switzerland denied Senderos for 6 months -12 Aug 10 08:45

- England clash at Cardiff City Stadium -27 Aug 10 17:22

- Boskovic called into Montenegro squad -27 Aug 10 07:08

- Toshack point to prove -15 Aug 10 09:25

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UNDER 19: Kazakhstan 1 Wales 1
Monday 25th October 2010

KAZAKHSTAN 1 WALES 1

Wales qualify for the Elite round.

Wales line up:
12. Daniel Ward (Wrexham), 2. Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), 3. Max Penk (Wrexham), 5. Adam Matthews (Cardiff City) (Capt), 7. Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest), 8. Lee Lucas (Swansea City), 10. Billy Bodin (SWindon Town), 11. Reece Jones (AFC Wimbledon), 14. Kayelden Brown (WBA), 17. Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town), 18. Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City)

Subs: 1. Jonathan Bond (Watford), 4. Joe Walsh (Swansea City), 6. Tom Bender (Colchester United), 9. Aaron Holloway (Bristol City), 13. Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), 15. Josh Dawkin (Norwich City), 16. Ibrahim Farah (Cardiff City).

Other group result: Turkey 2 Iceland 1.

GROUP 1 TABLE

Teams

Pld

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

Turkey 3 2 1 0 10 5 7

Wales 3 1 2 0 6 5 5

Iceland 3 1 0 2 6 4 3

Kazakhstan
3 0 1 2 2 10 1

updated: Mon, 25 October, 2010 19:14 UK.

ICELAND 1 WALES 2

Iceland:
Thorarinsoon 35' (pen)

Wales:
Bodin 56' (pen), Chambarlain 79'.

Wales line up:
1. Jonathan Bond (Watford), 2. Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), 4. Joe Walsh (Swansea City), 5. Adam Matthews (Cardiff City) (Capt), 7. Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest), 8. Lee Lucas (Swansea City), 9. Aaron Holloway (Bristol City), 10. Bily Bodin (Swindon Town), 13. Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), 14. Kayelden Brown (WBA), 17. Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town).

Subs: 3. Max Penk (Wrexham), 6. Tom Bender (Colchester United), 11. Reece Jones (AFC Wimbledon), 12. Daniel Ward (Wrexham), 15. Josh Dawkin (Norwich City), 16. Ibrahim Farah (Cardiff City), 18. Elliot Chamberlain (Leicester City).

Other group result: Turkey 5 Kazakhstan 1.

updated: Fri, 20 October, 2010 20:49 UK.

TURKEY 3 WALES 3.

Turkey:
Engin 7, Özbek 59, Muhammet Demir 61

Wales:
Holloway 57, Bradshaw 90+, Matthews 90+ (Pen)

A draw for the Under 19s in their opening UEFA qualifier against Turkey. Two goals in injury time secured a point for Brian Flynn’s side. More to follow and final score TBC.

Other group result: Iceland 4 Kazakhstan 0.

Wales line up:
1. Jonathan Bond, 2. Daniel Alfei, 4. Joe Walsh, 5. Adam Matthews (Capt), 6. Tom Bender, 8. Lee Lucas, 9. Aaron Holloway, 10. Billy Bodin, 11. Reece Jones, 15. Josh Dawkin, 18. Elliott Chamberlain.

Subs: 3. Max Penk, 7. Kieron Freeman, 12. Daniel Ward, 13. Jonathan Williams, 14. Keyelden Brown, 16. Ibrahim Farah, 17. Tom Bradshaw.

Out from the original squad is Richard Peniket (ankle injury), called up as replacement is Ibrahim Farah (Cardiff City).

The Under 19s will be in action in October when Carmarthen, LLanelli and Bridgend host the UEFA Under 19 Qualifier's for the 2010/11 season. Wales are in Group 1 with Turkey, Iceland and Kazakhstan. Admission is free to all games.

Wales squad:
Daniel Ward (Wrexham), Jonathan Bond (Watford), Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest), Reece Jones (AFC Wimbledon), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Aaron Holloway (Bristol City), Tom Bender (Colchester United), Max Penk (Wrexham), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Josh Dawkin (Norwich City), Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town), Kayelden Brown (WBA), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City), Richard Peniket (Fulham).

Wales fixtures:
Turkey v Wales: Wednesday 20 October 2010, Kick-off: 17:00 Venue: Richmond Park, Carmarthen.

Iceland v Wales: Friday 22 October 2010, Kick-off: 17:00 Venue: Stebonheath Park, Llanelli.

Kazakhstan v Wales: Monday 25 October 2010, Kick-off: 17:00 Venue: Brewery Field, Bridgend.

Group matches:
The top two in each qualifying round section, plus the two third-placed sides with the best record against the top two in their group, will progress to the elite round, which will be played in the spring of 2011.

earlier:
The draw for the Under 19 first qualifying rounds of the 2010-2011 championship has been made. Wales are in Group 1 with Turkey, Iceland and Kazakhstan.

The matches will be played between 19th - 26th October 2010.

Kazakhstan 1 Wales 1 -faw.org.uk

Iceland 1 Wales 2 -faw.org.uk

Turkey 3 Wales 3 -faw.org.uk

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FAW: New Wales away kit
Friday 22nd October 2010

NEW AWAY KIT
Wales captain, Ashley Williams and Joe Allen will be on hand to launch the new Wales away kit at the JJB stores in Union Street, Swansea, from 4.30pm on Thursday 28th October.

The new white kit was worn by Wales in Switzerland for the recent Euro Qualifier.

The players will be happy to sign autographs and chat to fans.

posted: Fri, 22 October, 2010 15:08 UK.
updated: Fri, 29 October, 2010 09:52 UK.

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Archive: 10 Oct - 9 Nov
Sunday 17th October 2010

NEWS ARCHIVE

- Bolton eye Ramsey capture -9 Nov 10 20:54

- Vaughan outlines target -9 Nov 10 20:54
- Wiggins hails Bale force -9 Nov 10 20:54
- Ramsey to feature in reserves -8 Nov 10 08:42
- Gunter signs new contract -5 Nov 10 19:22
- Edwards wants more goals -5 Nov 10 19:22
- Bale was touted to Barcelona by Tosh -5 Nov 10 19:22
- Saunders: Bale in Giggs mould -5 Nov 10 19:22
- Earnshaw keen to extend stay -2 Nov 10 17:50
- Davies gets his reward -2 Nov 10 17:50
- Cautious over Ramsey -1 Nov 10 16:45
- Vokes fresh injury blow -30 Oct 10 09:24
- Jacket betting odds slashed -1 Nov 10 16:45
- Nyatanga Posh loan -1 Nov 10 16:45
- Edwards, Hart-stopping moment -31 Oct 10 20:19
- My dilemma over Bale -29 Oct 10 15:30
- Fergie's Bale bond -29 Oct 10 14:28
- Crofts loving it -29 Oct 10 14:28
- Ramsey ready to return -29 Oct 10 10:12
- Sanchez ready to apply -29 Oct 10 10:12
- Roberts ready for battle -28 Oct 10 17:35
- Bury loan for Owain Fon -29 Oct 10 10:12
- Saunders: I expect call over job -26 Oct 10 09:40
- Sanchez in hunt for job -26 Oct 10 09:40
- Church eyes starting role -25 Oct 10 14:04
- Myhill has no complaints -24 Oct 10 11:08
- Coleman confirms manager bid -22 Oct 10 08:20
- Cotterill test of character -22 Oct 10 08:20
- MacDonald mixed emotions -22 Oct 10 08:20
- Brilliant Bale -21 Oct 10 07:48
- Ledley the Welsh Gerrard -19 Oct 10 07:32
- All action Crofts -19 Oct 10 07:32
- Ramsey glad -14 Oct 10 13:56
- Legend Goss launches new charity bid -17 Oct 10 10:57
- Stop Hennessey move -17 Oct 10 08:37
- FAW to scour the world -16 Oct 10 08:51
- Forest seek Earnshaw answers -15 Oct 10 15:12
- Wales v England at the Mill -15 Oct 10 06:18
- Giggs should make a comeback -15 Oct 10 06:18
- No return for Davies -14 Oct 10 17:03
- Rush in the running -14 Oct 10 13:56
- Players eyeing England -13 Oct 10 18:46
- Bale backing Flynn -13 Oct 10 14:46
- Vokes ready for return -12 Oct 10 15:30
- Job interests Gullit -11 Oct 10 15:15
- Ramsey return -6 Oct 10 07:45
- Vaughan backing for Flynn -10 Oct 10 17:10

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PLAYERS: Appearance weekend 16 Oct 10
Saturday 16th October 2010

Player	Club	Last game	Date	updated 16 Oct 10
Wayne Hennessey (Gk)	Wolves	v West Ham	16 Oct 10	-
Boaz Myhill (Gk)	WBA	v Man Utd	16 Oct 10	-

James Collins	Aston Villa	v Chelsea	16 Oct 10	-
Chris Gunter	Nottm Forest	v Barnsley	16 Oct 10	-
Neal Eardley	Blackpool	v Man City	17 Oct 10	-
Lewin Nyatanga	Bristol City	v Cardiff	16 Oct 10	-
Sam Ricketts	Bolton	v Stoke	16 Oct 10	-
Gareth Bale	Tottenham	v Fulham	16 Oct 10	-
Craig Morgan	Preston	v Derby	16 Oct 10	-
Ashley Williams	Swansea	v Reading	16 Oct 10	-
Danny Collins	Stoke City	v Bolton	16 Oct 10	-
Darcy Blake	Cardiff	v Bristol City	16 Oct 10	-

Craig Bellamy	^Cardiff City	v Bristol City	16 Oct 10	-
Robert Earnshaw	Nottm Forest	v Barnsley	16 Oct 10	-inj
Joe Ledley	Celtic	v Dundee Utd	17 Oct 10	-
Brian Stock	Doncaster	v Scunthorpe	16 Oct 10	-
Jack Collison	West Ham Utd	v Wolves	16 Oct 10	-inj
Aaron Ramsey	Arsenal	v Birmingham	16 Oct 10	-inj
David Edwards	Wolves	v West Ham	16 Oct 10	-
Andy King	Leicester City	v Hull	16 Oct 10	-
Andrew Crofts	Norwich City	v QPR	16 Oct 10	-
David Vaughan	Blackpool	v Man City	17 Oct 10	-
Andy Dorman	Crystal Palce	v Millwall	16 Oct 10	-
Ched Evans	Sheff Utd	v Burnley	16 Oct 10	-
Sam Vokes	^Bristol City	v Cardiff	16 Oct 10	-
Simon Church	Reading	v Swansea	16 Oct 10	-
Steve Morison	Millwall	v Crystal Palace	16 Oct 10	-
David Cotterill	Swansea	v Reading	16 Oct 10	-

Young Guns
David Cornell (Gk)	Swansea	v Reading	16 Oct 10	-
Jonathan Bond (Gk)	Watford	v Portsmouth	16 Oct 10	-
Neil Taylor	Swansea	v Reading	16 Oct 10	-
Hal Robson-Kanu	Reading	v Swansea	16 Oct 10	-
Joe Allen	Swansea	v Reading	16 Oct 10	-
Shaun MacDonald	^Yeovil	v Sheff Wed	16 Oct 10	-
James Wilson	Bristol City	v Cardiff	16 Oct 10	-inj
Christian Ribeiro	Bristol City	v Cardiff	16 Oct 10	-
Ashley Richards	Swansea	v Reading	16 Oct 10	-
Adam Matthews	Cardiff	v Bristol City	16 Oct 10	-
David Stephens	Hibernian	v Kilmarnock	16 Oct 10	-
Troy Brown	Ipswich Town	v Coventry	16 Oct 10	-
Jake Taylor	Reading	v Swansea	16 Oct 10	-

*other players*
Lewis Price (Gk)	Crystal Palace	v Millwall	16 Oct 10	-
Jason Brown (Gk)	^Leeds	v Middlesbrough	16 Oct 10	-
Kyle Letheren	Kilmarnock	v Hibernian	16 Oct 10	-
Ben Turner	Coventry City	v Ipswich	16 Oct 10	-
Gareth Roberts	Derby County	v Preston	16 Oct 10	-inj
Rob Edwards	Blackpool	v Man City	17 Oct 10	-
Gavin Williams	^Yeovil	v Sheff Wed	16 Oct 10	-
John Oster	Doncaster	v Scunthorpe	16 Oct 10	-
Owain Tudur Jones	^Yeovil	v Sheff Wed	16 Oct 10	-
Paul Parry	Preston	v Derby	16 Oct 10	-
Freddy Eastwood	Coventry City	v Ipswich	16 Oct 10	-inj
*David Jones*	*Wolves*	*v West Ham*	16 Oct 10	-

^ on loan = m = minutes; - = did not play, g= goal, t=tactical change, inj=injury, s=suspended, c=clean sheet

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EURO 2012: Switzerland 4 Wales 1
Tuesday 12th October 2010

SWITZERLAND (2) 4 WALES (1) 1
GOALS Switzerland:
Stocker 8, 89
Streller 21
Inler 82

GOALS Wales:
Bale 13

A 4-1 defeat for Wales in their Euro 2012 qualifying Group G game against Switzerland in Basel.

The score line harsh for Brian Flynn’s side at the end, but with some defensive mistakes throughout, Switzerland ran out comfortable winners.

Three defeats on the bounce in the opening group matches have left caretaker boss Brian Flynn’s side bottom of the group.

Wales starting line up:
1. Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2. Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), 3. Danny Collins (Stoke City),4. James Collins (Aston Villa), 5. Andrew Crofts (Norwich City), 6. Ashley Williams (Swansea City) (Capt), 7. David Edwards (Wolves), 8. Andy King (Leicester City), 9. Simon Church (Reading), 10. David Vaughan (Blackpool), 11. Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur).

Subs: 12. David Cornell (GK) (Swansea City), 13. Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), 14. Craig Morgan (Preston), 15. Neil Taylor (Swansea City), 16. Shaun MacDonald (loan Yeovil Town), 17. Ryan Doble (Southampton), 18. Steve Morison (Millwall).

Other information:
Euro 2012: Switzerland v Wales.
Venue: St.Jakob Park, Basel.
Date: Tuesday 12th October 2010.
Kick off: 8.30pm (local time), 7:30pm UK
Referee: Alain Hamer (Luxembourg)
Other: Wales in all white.
LIVE: Sky Sports 2.

updated: Tue, 12 October, 2010 21:23 UK.

There is a doubt over the fitness of Ashley Williams (ankle). Darcy Blake is set to win his first cap at right back.

Called up are Rhoys Wiggins (Bournemouth), Shaun MacDonald (loan Yeovil Town) and Ashley 'Jazz' Richards (Swansea City). Out are Joe Ledley (Ledley has returned to Glasgow to be with his partner at the birth of their first child) and Hal Robson-Kanu (hamstring injury). Central defender, Craig Morgan will also join up with the squad, he will fly to Switzerland on Monday.

Ched Evans is out with a groin injury. He has returned to his club who have said he is in for treatment over the weekend and will the miss the trip. (this to be confirmed by the FAW). Joe Allen is also out with a groin injury.

Both Sam Ricketts and Chris Gunter are suspended.

Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Jonathan Bond (Watford), David Cornell (Swansea City), Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion).

Defenders: Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Danny Collins (Stoke City), James Collins (Aston Villa), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Neil Taylor (Swansea City), Rhoys Wiggins (Bournemouth), Ashley Williams (Swansea City)

Midfielders: Gareth Bale

(Tottenham Hotspur), Andrew Crofts (Norwich City), Ryan Doble (Southampton), David Edwards (Wolves), Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun MacDonald (loan Yeovil Town), David Vaughan (Blackpool)

Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), Steve Morison (Millwall).

TRAINING SESSION

Saturday 1

Sunday 1

Monday 1

Tuesday 1

MEDIA

Saturday Player interviews

Thursday Manager and Captain

Wales' away game in the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign against Switzerland on Tuesday 12th October 2010, is set to be played in Basel (info on the Calendar page on the Swiss FA website).

Venue now confirmed by the FAW.

St.Jakob Park in Basel, is some 85km from Zurich. Kick off time will be 8.30pm local, 7.30pm UK. The ground is home to FC Basel and seats 42,500. So far around 750 Wales supporters are expected to make the trip.

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EURO 2012: Wales 0 Bulgaria 1
Friday 8th October 2010

WALES (0) 0 BULGARIA (0) 1
GOALS
Wales:

Bulgaria: Popov 48

Brian Flynn’s first game in charge ended in a disappointing defeat against Bulgaria. Defeat in Cardiff leave Wales with no points from the opening two games in Group G.

Full Time: Wales 0 Bulgaria 1. Att 14,061

94 min. Gunter off. Straight red card.
92 min. Bulgaria are looking dangerous as Wales look for an equaliser.
90 min. 5 mins added time.
90 min. Bulgaria break away on the right, Yankov’s shot is saved well by Hennessey.
89 min. Great cross from Bale on the right, Robson-Kanu’s header just goes over the bar.
86 min. Gunter defends well, and set Wales on another attack, foul on Robson-Kanu. Free kick Wales.
82 min. Sub on: Robson-Kanu for Morison.
80 min. Bulgaria break well, and look dangerous, Ricketts lucky to get away with a shoulder charge.
79 min. Foul on Bale on the left, free kick comes to nothing.
76 min. Free kick Wales on the left, taken by Bale find Collins on the far post his header goes over.
68 min. Sub on: Church for Edwards.
67 min. Foul by James Collins on Makriev, Free kick Bulgaria 24 yards out from Georgiev is pushed away by Hennessey, corner Bulgaria, Wales clear the danger, goal kick Wales.
65 min. A run by Bale down the left, his cross goes over the line for a goal kick.
64 min. A quick free kick by Stiliyan Petrov from 45 yards flies over the bar.
61 min. Good play in midfield by Vaughan, sets Bale away on the right, his cross is cleared for a corner.
59 min. Sub on: King for Ledley.
56 min. A good through ball to Morison, he passes the last defender, 14 yards out on the right side, he shoots, Mihailov saves well, corner Wales.
54 min. A quick break by Bulgaria, Petrov’s left foot shot from outside the area goes wide.
51 min. A 35 yard shot from Stiliyan Petrov, is pushed away by Hennessey for a corner.
48 min. Good work by Bulgaria on the right, ball comes into the box for Popov, his right foot shot goes past Hennessey and in off the post. Wales 0 Bulgaria 1.
47 min. Bulgaria come close, with efforts from Stiliyan and Martin Petrov blocked by the Wales defence.

Half Time: Wales 0 Bulgaria 0.

45 min+2. Long range effort by Popov goes over the bar
45 min. Bale’s dangerous cross with his right foot on the right, is cleared to Danny Collins on the left, his excellent cross is meet by Morison, but his downward header from 6 yards out is saved well by Mihailov.
44 min. Makriev and Popov combine, but Ricketts clears the danger.
43 min. Great run by Bale down the middle, Bulgaria finally stop in, and clear the danger.
42 min. Yellow card Ricketts, now suspended for the game against Switzerland.
38 min. Morison and Ledley combine well, a great cross from the left by Ledley, flashes across the 6 yard box, Bale just missing it.
37 min. Good play on the Wales left by Bulgaria, shot by Martin Petrov goes over.
33 min. Good ball by Collins into Morison, he turns but Bulgaria defend it well.
29 min. Popov again causing problems to the Wales defence, corner Bulgaria on the left, Hennessey saves well.
28 min. Good move from Wales on the right between Gunter and Morison, Bulgaria clear the danger.
24 min. Poor marking by Wales on the right, let in Bulgaria, but they fail to take the opportunity.
19 min. Good work between Collins, Morison and Bale earn Wales a corner on the left.
10 min. Mistake in midfield for Wales, lets in Petrov, his shot from 18 yards is saved well by Hennessey.
8 min. Good work by Ledley and Bale on the left, Ledley’s cross finds Gunter coming in from the right, his shot goes narrowly wide.
7 min. A quick free kick by Edwards is intercepted, Bulgaria are quick on the break, and get a corner, Hennessey saves well.
3 min. Handball by Bulgaria, Free kick on the right for Wales comes to nothing.

Wales line up:
1. Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2. Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), 3. Danny Collins (Stoke City), 4. Ashley Williams (Swansea City) Capt, 5. James Collins (Aston Villa), 6. Sam Ricketts (Bolton), 7. David Edwards (Wolves), 8. David Vaughan (Blackpool), 9. Steve Morison (Millwall), 10. Joe Ledley (Celtic), 11. Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur)

Subs: 12. Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion), 13. Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), 14. Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), 15. Andy King (Leicester City), 16. Andrew Crofts (Norwich City), 17. Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading), 18. Simon Church (Reading).

updated: Fri, 8 October, 2010 21:30 UK.

Both Ched Evans and Joe Allen are out due to groin injuries. Both players have returned to their clubs, for treatment. "Both have gone back to their clubs for intensive treatment and we are going to reassess the situation on Saturday." - Brian Flynn.

Defender Adam Matthews (Cardiff City) has been added to the squad.

Ashley Williams has been confirmed as captain. Tickets are selling well for the game, and it is hoped that fans will buy their tickets before the day of the game to ease congestion issues at the stadium.

TICKET NEWS: The 'Advance' ticket price for the Wales v Bulgaria Euro qualifier will apply on match day until 5pm. After this time, the higher priced 'Match Day' price will apply. This will increase ticket prices by £5 per ticket.

other information:
Euro 2012: Wales v Bulgaria.
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.
Date: Friday 8th October 2010.
Kick off: 7.30pm.
Referee: Jonas Eriksson (Sweden).
Other: -.
LIVE: Live on Sky Sports 3.

Robert Earnshaw has been forced to withdraw from the squad with a thigh injury. Neal Eardley is also out with an ankle injury, whilst Brian Stock is out with a back problem. Danny Gabbidon is another to withdraw after retiring from International football.

There is a first senior call-up for Southampton's Ryan Doble. Also called up are Swansea defender Neil Taylor, Darcy Blake (Cardiff City) and Norwich City midfielder Andrew Crofts.

Squad have meet up on Monday afternoon (4th October). The squad will also be at the FAW awards dinner on Monday evening.

So far around 9,000 tickets have been sold. (upto Friday 01/10.)

TRAINING	SESSION
Monday	1
Tuesday	2
Wednesday	1
Thursday	1
Friday	1
MEDIA
Tuesday	Player interviews
Thursday	Manager and Captain

Caretaker boss Brian Flynn, has named the Wales squad.

The squad sees two uncapped players - David Cornell (Swansea City) and Jonathan Bond (Watford). Both are included to give them an early taste of the senior international set-up.

There is a recall for Stoke City's defender, Danny Collins, who is back in the squad for the first time since August 2007.

Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Jonathan Bond (Watford), David Cornell (Swansea City), Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion).

Defenders: Danny Collins (Stoke City), James Collins (Aston Villa), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Danny Gabbidon (West Ham United), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Sam Ricketts (Bolton Wanderers), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).

Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), David Edwards (Wolves), Andy King (Leicester City), Joe Ledley (Celtic), Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers), David Vaughan (Blackpool).

Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), Ched Evans (Sheffield United), Steve Morison (Millwall), Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading).

Bulgaria squad (overseas players only, home based players will be added shortly).

Goalkeepers: Nikolay Mihaylov (Twente Enschede), Vladislav Stoyanov (Sherif Tiraspol).

Defenders: Zhivko Milanov (Vaslui), Valentin Iliev (Universitatea Kraiova), Ivan Ivanov (Alania Vladikavkaz).

Midfielders: Stilian Petrov (Aston Villa), Stanislav Angelov (Steaua), Chavdar Yankov (Rostov), Georgi Peev (Amkar Perm), Blagoy Georgiev (Terek Groznyi), Nikolay Dimitrov (Kasimpasa), Ivan Stoyanov (Alania Vladikavkaz).

Strikers: Valeri Bojinov (Parma), Martin Petrov (Bolton Wanderers), Dimitar Rangelov (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Ivelin Popov (Gaziantepspor), Valeri Domovchiyski (Hertha Berlin), Dimitar Makriev (Ashdod).

earlier:

So far around 7,000 tickets have been sold. (upto Friday 24/09.)

Ticket sales information will follow shortly. Supporters are urged to join the Wales Supporters Club scheme that will ensure they are able to purchase match tickets for all of the Wales home matches. For further information, visit the FAW website - www.faw.org.uk

"I am delighted that we will open our home campaign at the Cardiff City Stadium. All the players appreciated the atmosphere and great facilities at the stadium when we played Scotland there last November. I feel certain the support we will get will give us a great start to the campaign" - John Toshack.

A decision on the venue does not have to be made until 60 days before the game.

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