FAW: Press conference
Friday 9th March 2012

PRESS CONFERENCE The Football Association of Wales will be holding a press conference in the European Suite at the Velodrome in Newport on Monday, March 12th, 2012 at mid-day. The conference will celebrate the success of the UEFA Grass Roots Charter and an announcement regarding the new National Development Centre in Newport. Present at the press conference will be the Chief Executive of the FAW, Jonathan Ford, the Wales manager Chris Coleman, the Welsh Football Trust Chief Executive, Neil Ward and the Technical Director Osian Roberts. info from the FAW posted: Fri 9, Mar 2012, 13:06 UK

FAW: Wales v Costa Rica - Ticket update
Tuesday 28th February 2012

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 MORE...... 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

FAW: Gary Speed memorial international - Charities
Monday 27th February 2012

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

FAW: Statment - Raymond Verheijen
Friday 24th February 2012

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

FAW: Assistant manager Kit Symons
Friday 24th February 2012

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

FAW: Stars come out for Speed
Sunday 19th February 2012

THE STARS COME OUT FOR GARY. Wednesday 29th February 2012 will be a very special night at the Cardiff City Stadium as the whole of Wales will pay tribute to the memory of one of its most famous sons: Gary Speed MBE. Former Wales international footballer and manager Gary left us in tragic circumstances last November. The match with Costa Rica will be part of a larger tribute to a man who was part of Welsh Football for more than twenty years and was guiding his young team to greater things. However, the football match is only part of the celebrations. The Football Association of Wales is delighted to be able to announce a star-studded line-up of Welsh musical talent who will be performing before the game and at half time. All areas of Welsh music are coming-together for the occasion. From the world of rock and pop, needing no introduction, we welcome ‘Super Furry Animals’. Mike Peters, formerly of ‘The Alarm’, now with ‘Big Country’, will be playing a set. The incomparable Bryn Terfel will be singing, accompanied by the Risca Male Voice Choir. Former Miss Wales, Courtenay Hamilton, will once again sing the anthem. ‘Only Men Aloud’ will be featured before the match and at half time, performing in their unique style that has won them a legion of fans. The footballing greats of Wales have not been forgotten either. Invitations have been sent to some eighty former internationals that played alongside Gary during his career and many of them will be at the ground to pay their tribute at half time. Former clubs of Gary’s are also sending representatives, plus some of his former club team-mates and managers will be in attendance, including Alan Shearer and Howard Wilkinson. All of Gary’s family will be present. Fans are urged to be at the stadium from 6.15pm onwards as the entertainment will start straight away with presentations on the big screen. The live entertainment will start towards 7pm. Full refreshments will be available at the concourse bars and snack bars, so why not get-in early, enjoy a drink and listen to the top-line artists who will be helping to make it a special night for all concerned. Tickets can be purchased from Cardiff City FC. Tel: 0845 345 1400. Further information from: www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk Prices are: £10 adults, £5 juniors and senior citizens.

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FAW: Coleman new Manager
Thursday 19th January 2012

COLEMAN IN CHARGE Chris Coleman has been confirmed as new Wales manager. "Whilst on one hand it's probably the proudest moment of my career to be given the opportunity to lead my country, but then to be given that opportunity because of the circumstances nobody could foresee, so it's bittersweet for me, of course it is, I was very close friends with Gary, 30 years, so it's a difficult experience for me. It's probably the most difficult press conference I've ever done or ever had to do I imagine. But I'm very proud to be the new manager and I'm also very sad because of the situation we find ourselves in." - Chris Coleman.  “This has been a very difficult process .We have explored every avenue, every scenario possible. We have taken on board the thoughts and views of the backroom staff, the players and the supporters."     "All along we believe that we have been respectful and dignified and had no wish to be involved in a public debate on the appointment of Gary’s successor." "Gary was the manager of Welsh football and of course we want to continue his legacy. He was not a figurehead, he was the manager and that is why we have decided on the appointment of Chris Coleman to build on the excellent foundations put in place by Gary”. - FAW Chief Executive Jonathan Ford. NEWS ITEMS: - Chris Coleman "understands" Aaron Ramsey's concerns. - Mark Hughes backs Chris Coleman to succeed as new Wales manager. - Chris Coleman yet to decide on backroom team. The Football Association of Wales will be holding a press conference at the St Davids Hotel in Cardiff Bay. The conference will take place on Thursday, January 19th,2012 at 12 noon.

FAW: New training facilities
Friday 6th January 2012

GREEN LIGHT FOR FAW Plans for a multi-million pound new home for Welsh football in Newport are recommended for approval by planners. for more click here

FAW: Carling Nations Cup news
Monday 19th December 2011

The Football Association of Ireland, the Irish Football Association and the Football Association of Wales today responded to media claims about the Carling Nations Cup. The tournament was established by the FAI, IFA, FAW and SFA in 2010 with costs and revenues to be shared and the Scottish FA getting a minimum fee requested for participation. The competition took place in Dublin in February and May this year and returned a profit derived from television rights, sponsorship and ticket sales. Following the tournament the FAI, the IFA and the FAW have been in negotiations with the Scottish FA seeking a downward adjustment of their fee to give a more equitable share of the profits to each of the competing associations based on the economic climate and ticket sales generated at the tournament. It is disappointing that this matter has come into the public arena while the four associations are still trying to reach agreement. The FAI, IFA and FAW will not be making any further comment to give proper space for those discussions to take place.

FAW: The Voice
Monday 12th December 2011

THE VOICE The third edition of the FAW's magazine 'The Voice' is now available. It is available from various outlets around Wales and also as a digital book on the FAW website. It was due to go to print just as we received the tragic news of Gary Speed's death - therefore it was not possible to fully rewrite the edition - so we took the decision to pay an initial tribute to him at the start of the magazine and left most of the rest of the issue as was. In the next edition we will look further at the legacy left by Gary and include many more tributes to him. This should be available in February / March 2012. In this issue we look at: Recent Matches & Reviews. A tribute to former Chief Executive, Alun Evans. The season so far for the youngsters and the ladies. Bangor City's New Stadium. A tale from the vaults of Welsh Football History. Interviews with Aaron Ramsey and Jayne Ludlow. Craig Bellamy's 'Club 39'. Plus all the news from the FAW team as they get 'out and about'. info from faw.org.uk

FAW: Alun Evans (1942-2011)
Sunday 13th November 2011

The FAW was sad to announce yesterday the passing of former secretary, Alun Evans. Porth-born Alun had been in poor health for some time and passed-away last night (Saturday 12th November) He succeeded Trevor Morris as secretary of the association in 1982 and continued until 1995 when he left the association and was succeeded by David Collins. He also sat on many UEFA and FIFA regulatory bodies. Later he returned as the LoW representative on the FAW Council. For many years he was also involved with the Universities Athletics Union and was the secretary of Welsh League side UWIC. A forthright individual, Alun was instrumental in the formation of the League of Wales and was a strong leader of the FAW policies. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time info from faw.org.uk

FAW: Wales kit BUY ONE GET ONE FREE
Thursday 10th November 2011

WALES KIT Wales kit on offer at JJB Sports. BUY ONE GET ONE FREE

FAW: Matches from 2014 onwards
Monday 10th October 2011

THE WEEK OF FOOTBALL UEFA has announced that international qualifiers are set to be played across six days between Thursdays and Tuesdays from 2014. The move is set to maximise TV coverage and broadcast income. Matches will see Wales having just a two-day break between matches in European Championship and World Cup qualifying double-headers, it's being dubbed "The Week of Football". Wales will play either Thursdays and Sundays, Fridays and Mondays, or Saturdays and Tuesdays. - UEFA plans on International double-headers

FAW: Bale award
Wednesday 5th October 2011

BALE AWARD Gareth Bale has won the Football Association of Wales Player of the Year award for the second year running. "Obviously I am very pleased to win the award again, it’s very special to me to be chosen twice like this. It is a great award to win, a real honour. There are some really great names on the list who have won this award before me, it is an honour to be bracketed with them. Things have started to go well for me, for my club as well as for Wales. My am is to keep that level of performance going in every game." Ashley Williams won the Welsh Club Player of the Year for a third successive year, while club-mate Joe Allen won the young player prize. The awards, voted by journalist and broadcasters, cover the period from October 2010 to October 2011.

FAW: New Wales away kit
Monday 3rd October 2011

NEW AWAY KIT The New Wales Away Shirt is launched on Thursday, 6th October 2011. To purchase Wales kit through dragonsoccer.co.uk goto - http://www.dragonsoccer.co.uk/melmorgansports/

FAW: Awards evening
Tuesday 27th September 2011

FAW AWARDS On Tuesday 4th October, the annual FAW Awards Evening sponsored by Brains will be held at the National Museum in Cardiff. The evening will start from 6.30pm with the arrival of VIP guests on the red carpet at the side entrance to the museum. The Wales squad and staff will arrive soon afterwards. Fans are very welcome to come along to see the arrivals. During the evening, awards will be presented for Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year and Club Player of the Year for men and women's teams. There are also a series of other awards including the Fans Player of the Year and Long Service Awards. It promises to be a star-studded evening. source faw.org.uk

FAW: New Wales shirt on sale
Wednesday 31st August 2011

NEW KIT The new Wales home shirt is available to purchase from JJB Sports stores from Thursday, 1st September 2011. Juniors £29.99, Adults £39.99 (short sleeve prices). Wales Home Mens Football Shirt 2011/2012 The deep-red colour of traditional Wales football shirts has been updated with a tread-pattern print and high-definition Wales crest embroidery. Crafted from light and breathable fabric, the Wales Home Shirt 2011/12 features a y-neck collar for improved comfort and mesh panels for ventilation. As worn by Wales football stars Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, the Wales Home Shirt 2011/12 is Tailored by Umbro to keep you at the top of your game! Umbro diamond embroidered at right chest Wales football crest embroidered at left chest Ribbed elastic collar with y-neckline Short sleeves with ribbed cuffs Breathable mesh panels at sides underarm.

FAW: New Wales kit
Wednesday 10th August 2011

NEW KIT The new Wales kit is set to be unveiled ahead of the friendly international against Australia on Wednesday. The new kit will feature the new FAW crest. Get your hands on it from early September at your local JJB Sports store.

FAW: Summer roadshows
Tuesday 7th June 2011

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FAW: New website
Wednesday 1st June 2011

FAW: NEW WEB SITE The FAW has launched its new web site. The FAW website is now up and running and the FAW will be making further improvements and modifications, there is still  huge amount of data that needs re-inputting.  New FAW web site posted: Wed, 1 Jun, 2011 12:32 UK.

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