Wales line up: 12.Louis Gray (Wrexham) 2.Declan Dalley (Manchester United) 3.Curtis Strong (Stoke City) (c) 4.Lloyd Jones (Liverpool) 5.Curtis Watkins (Cardiff City) 6.Ross White (Wrexham) 8.Miles John (Bristol City) 9.Tom O'Sullivan (Cardiff City) 11.Declan Weeks (Wovles) 14.Luke (Chike) Kandi (Chelsea) 18.Gethyn Hill (Cardiff City)
Subs: 1.Alex Lynch (Peterborough United), 7.Gethin Jones (Everton), 15.Jordan Evans (Wrexham), 16.Bradley Reid (Wrexham). HUNGARY (2) 5 WALES (0) 1. Further updates later.
RUSSIA (1) 2 WALES (0) 1. GOALS: Yaschuk 29. Hill (62). Koryan (71).
Wales subs: Kandi on for Yorwerth (76) Yorwerth on for Jones (41) O'Sullivan on for Reid (54)
Further updates later.
Other group results: Belgium 2 Hungary 2
Group 7
Teams
P
W
D
L
F
A
+/-
Pts
1
Russia
1
1
0
0
2
1
+1
3
2
Belgium
1
0
1
0
2
2
0
1
3
Hungary
1
0
1
0
2
2
0
1
4
Wales
1
0
0
1
1
2
-1
0
Russia v Wales : Kick off 2pm UK
Wales line up: Alex Lynch (Peterborough United), Curtis Watkins (Cardiff City), Curtis Strong (Stoke City), Declan Dalley (Manchester United), Lloyd Jones (Liverpool), Gethin Jones (Everton) (Capt), Declan Weeks (Wolves), Bradley Reid (Wrexham), George Williams (MK Dons), Gethyn Hill (Cardiff City), Jordan Evans (Wrexham).
Subs: Louis Gray (Wrexham), Josh Yorwerth (Cardiff City), Ross White (Wrexham), Miles John (Bristol City), Tom O'Sullivan (Cardiff City), Chike Kandi (Chelsea), Declan John (Cardiff City).
Manager Brian Flynn has named the Under 17 Squad for the UEFA Elite Round matches.
Wales squad: Alex Lynch (Peterborough United), Lois Gray (Wrexham), Curtis Watkins (Cardiff City), Lloyd Jones (Liverpool), Josh Yorwerth (Cardiff City), Declan Dalley (Manchester United), Curtis Strong (Stoke City), Jordan Williams (Liverpool), Gethin Jones (Everton), Tom O’Sullivan (Cardiff City), Declan Weeks (Wolves), Miles John (Bristol City), Bradley Reid (Wrexham), Jordan Evans (Wrexham), Declan John (Cardiff City), George Williams (MK Dons), Gethyn Hill (Cardiff City), Chike Kandi (Chelsea).
Stand by players:
Adam Whitlock, Gareth Owen (Llanelli Academy), Bradley Wickham (Cardiff City), Joe Morrell (Bristol City), Josh Sheehan (Swansea City), Luke Williams (Swansea City), Rob Evans (Wrexham), Abdi Noor (Cardiff City), Jake Charles (Huddersfield Town), Callum Harris, Callum Saunders (Crewe Alexandra), Jay Bowen (Cardiff City), Peter Smith (Wolves), Kyle Copp (Swansea City), Jake Eyre (Everton), Tom Atyeo (Swansea City), Ross White (Wrexham).
updated: Fri, 9 Mar, 2012 19:45 UK.
The draw has been made at UEFA HQ in Nyon, Switzerland, for the Elite Round of the Under 17 UEFA Championship.
The Under 17's, face a trip to Hungary to play the hosts, also in group 7 are Russia and Belgium. These matches will take place in March.
Wales Fixtures: Friday 23rd March: Russia v Wales Sunday 25th March: Hungary v Wales Wednesday 28th March: Belgium v Wales
Matches will be shared between the Grosics Stadium, Tatabnya and the Globall Football Park, Telki. The venues are to the North West of Budapest. Kick off times for Wales' matches have yet to be confirmed. updated: Tue, 31 Jan, 2012 12:32 UK. posted: Wed, 30 Nov, 2011 19:58 UK.
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
* 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
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.
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.
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.
UNDER 21: Wales 4 Andorra 0
Wednesday 29th February 2012
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
Teams
P
W
D
L
F
A
+/-
Pts
1
Czech Republic
4
3
1
0
12
1
11
10
2
Wales
6
3
1
2
7
4
3
10
3
Montenegro
5
3
0
2
13
6
7
9
4
Armenia
5
2
2
1
6
4
2
8
5
Andorra
6
0
0
6
0
23
-23
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.
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.
FRIENDLY: Wales 0 Costa Rica 1
Wednesday 29th February 2012
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.
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.
There are currently slight injury doubts over Aaron Ramsey, David Vaughan and Joe Allen.
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.
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)
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 Ticket sales update: 15.5k sold - 15/02/2012 Ticket sales update: 3k sold - 12/01/2012
other information: FRIENDLY: Costa Rica v Wales. Venue: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Date: Wednesday 29 Feb 2012. Kick off: 7:45pm. Referee: Howard Webb (England). Other: LIVE: Live on SKY Sports 2.
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.”
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info from the FAW posted: Fri 24, Feb 2012, 20:35 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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ELITE ROUND
Russia
Belgium
Hungary
Wales
PRESS CONFERENCE
WALES MATCHES.
Turkey
Norway
Estonia
WALES WIN
WALES 4 ANDORRA 0
Czech Republic
Montenegro
Armenia
Andorra
WALES 0 COSTA RICA 1
WALES FRIENDLY
FAW STATEMENT