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
Gary Speed has named a 24-man squad for the Vauxhall friendly against Norway.
TEAM NEWS: Out are Boaz Myhill, Danny Collins (wife had a baby), James Collins and David Vaughan (groin injury), called up are Lewis Price and Lewin Nyatanga. Jack Collison has also been forced to pull out. No other replacements have been named.Simon Church is also saying he has pulled out in order to be fully fit for his next club game.
Bale and Ramsey: Backed by Joe Allen. Steve Morison insists Wales focused on World Cup. Gareth Bale the best left-sided player around - Riise.
Fit again Danny Gabbidon (QPR) misses out. Coming back into the squad after missing the games last month are Andy King, Jack Collison, Joe Ledley, James Collins and Danny Collins.
TEAM NEWS: Both Robert Earnshaw and David Vaughan maybe doubtful due to injury.
Original Wales squad line up: Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion (loan Birmingham City).
Defenders: Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Danny Collins (Stoke City (Loan Ipswich Town), James Collins (Aston Villa), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Adam Matthews (Celtic), 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), Andy King (Leicester City), Joe Ledley (Celtic), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading), David Vaughan (Sunderland),
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (Liverpool), Simon Church (Reading), Robert Earnshaw (Cardiff City). Steve Morison (Norwich City). Sam Vokes (Wolves).
Stand by players: Lewis Price (Crystal Palace), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Craig Morgan (Preston North End), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Rhoys Wiggins (Charlton Athletic), David Cotterill (Swansea City), Andy Dorman (Crystal Palace), Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), Jermaine Easter (Crystal Palace), Ched Evans (Sheffield United).
MEDIA: Wednesday 9th November Training session : Vale, Hensol. Player media session : St David's Hotel.
Friday 11th November. Manager and captain media session : St David's Hotel, Training session at Cardiff City Stadium.
Danny Collins (source ITFC website) called up. Collins the last two matches with a groin injury. Also on the stand by list are Jonathan Williams, Lewis Price, Jermaine Easter and Andy Dorman. (source CPFC website).
The FAW has confirmed the Vauxhall International Friendly between Wales and Norway.
The game will take place on Saturday, 12th November, 2011 at the Cardiff City Stadium. Kick off at 3pm.
Update on Wales' friendly next month. Sgorio understands that Norway will be Wales' opponents on Saturday November 12th, match to be played in South Wales.
"Look forward to Wales v Norway on Sat Nov 12 at 3pm in Cardiff. Next challenge for our team as Norway is difficult opponent to play against." - Wales assitant Raymond Verheijen.
Please note this is to be confirmed by the FAW this week.
Update on Wales playing France next month. According to the French Football Federation website, France will be playing Belgium and the USA.
According to reports this morning Wales are set to travel to Costa Rica next month for their first friendly match ahead of the 2014 World Cup.
Please note this is yet to be confirmed by the FAW.
other information: FRIENDLY: Wales v Norway Venue: Cardiff City Stadium. Date: Saturday 12th Nov 2011. Kick off: 3pm. Referee: Other: LIVE: Sky Sports 2
2014 WORLD CUP: Fixture meeting
Thursday 10th November 2011
2014 WORLD CUP The fixture meeting for World Cup Group A will take place on the 23rd of November in Brussels, nations from Group A will gather to discuss and determine the fixture calendar.
The Belgium FA will host the meeting where officials from Croatia, Serbia, Scotland, Belgium, Macedonia, and Wales will be present.
There has been much talk about the calendar in Scotland where the association will try to avoid a matchup with Macedonia and other Balkan countries in the summer when the weather is extremely warm.
This has been caused by what happened during the 2010 World Cup qualifications when Scotland lost 1:0 away to Macedonia in the scorching heat during the summer. However, the worrgy in Scotland and the rest of Group A is that Serbia and Croatia will not be able to agree on anything due to the animosity between the two countries. In that scenario, if an agreement is not reached, which has already occurred in Group D, FIFA will determine the calendar for the group.
posted: Thu, 10 Nova, 2011 22:10 UK.
WOMEN: Israel 0 Wales 2
Thursday 10th November 2011
WOMEN: Israel 2 Wales 0.
Wales women's won their first game in the group defeating Israel 2-0. Goals came from Helen Lander after 8 minutes, with a second, late-on from from Sophie Ingle.
Wales move up to 3rd in the group.
Wales women's Teams manager, Jarmo Matikainen, has named the squad for the Women's UEFA championship fixture Israel on Sunday 20th November 2011.
The game is set to plaed in Nes Ziona in Israel.
Wales squad: Rhian NOKES - Cardiff City Ladies Nicola DAVIES - Rochdale Kylie DAVIES - Chelsea Sophie INGLE - Cardiff City Ladies Jayne LUDLOW - Arsenal Loren DYKES - Bristol Academy Lauren PRICE - Cardiff City Ladies Sally WADE - Barnet Amie LEA - Cardiff City Ladies Ellis PARSONS - East Tennessee State University Hayley LADD - Arsenal Angharad JAMES - Arsenal Josie GREEN - Manchester City Michelle GREEN - Bristol Academy Megan WYNNE - Watford Laura-May WALKLEY - Bristol Academy Hannah KERYAKOPLIS - Liverpool Helen BLEAZARD - Bristol Academy Gwennan HARRIES - Everton Helen LANDER - Chelsea
Stand by players: Gemma BORDER - Swansea City Ladies Sophie DANDO - Cardiff City Ladies Tija RICHARDSON - Swansea City Ladies Erin VAUGHAN - Aston Villa Danielle OATES - Blackburn Rovers Kerrie MANLEY - Coventry City Elery EARNSHAW - CT Reds Shan JONES - Middle Tennessee State University Ellie CURSON - Bristol Academy Zoe ATKINS - Cardiff City Ladies Cheryl FOSTER - Liverpool.
SCHOOLBOY: Victory shield: Wales v N Ireland
Thursday 10th November 2011
WALES v N IRELAND The U16s will play their final Sky Victory Shield match against Northern Ireland on Wednesday 16th November 2011 at Y Traeth, Porthmadog. Kick off is at 7.40pm.
Wales squad: Ross White (Wrexham - Ysgol Rhosnesni) Kyle Copp (Swansea City - Pentrehafod High) Corey Francis (Swansea City - Penyrheol Comp) Thomas Atyeo (Swansea City - Cymmer Afan Comp) Liam Walsh (Swansea City - Pontarddulais Comp) Abdifatah Noor (Cardiff City - St Cyres High) Cameron Clarke (Cardiff City - Hawthorn High) Sam Jones (Cardiff City - Stanwell High) Jake Charles (Huddersfield - Garforth Community) Tomos Clarke (Oldham - Ysgol Friars) Gareth Owen (Llanelli Academy - Gowerton Comp) Alexander Penny (Hull City (Withernsea High) Peter Smith (Wolves - Stourport High) Joseph Jones (Cardiff City - St Joseph’s RC) Fraser Sturgess (Peterborough Utd - Thomas Deacon) Cian Harries (Coventry - Arden High) Joseff Morrell (Bristol City - The Castle) Harry Wilson (Liverpool - Ysgol Dinas Bran) Wesley Hopwood (Port Vale FC - Thomas Alleyenes) posted: Thu, 10 Nov, 2011 21:32 UK.
UNDER 17: Wales progress to the Elite round
Tuesday 1st November 2011
UNDER 17s: The Under 17s will definitely progress to the Elite round as one of the two best third-placed teams.
Brian Flynn's side have one of the best records against the leading pair in their group section.
Serbia 6 Wales 1 GOALS: Wales: Jones 63.
Heavy defeat for the Under 17s in their final UEFA match. Wales finsish third in the group.
Wales line up: 1. Alex Lynch (Peterborough United), 2. Declan Dalley (Manchester United), 3. Curtis Strong (Stoke City), 4. Miles John (Bristol City), 5. Jordan Williams (Liverpool), 6. Lloyd Jones (Liverpool), 7. Declan John (Cardiff City), 8. Declan Weeks (Wolves) (Capt), 9. Rhys James (Cardiff City), 10. Gethin Jones (Everton), 16. Bradley Reid (Wrexham).
SUBS: 12. Gareth Owen (Unattached), 11. Ross White (Wrexham), 13. Jordan Evans (Wrexham), 14. Tom O'Sullivan (Cardiff City), 15. Jake Eyre (Everton), 17. Gethyn Hill (Cardiff City) 18. Curtis Watkins (Cardiff City).
Other group result: Lithuania 4 Armenia 0.
Teams
Played
W
D
L
F
A
Goal diff +/-
Pts
1
Serbia
3
3
0
0
10
2
3
9
2
Lithuania
3
1
0
2
4
4
0
3
3
Wales
3
1
0
2
5
9
-4
3
4
Armenia
3
1
0
2
4
8
-4
3
Lithuania 0 Wales 2
GOALS: Wales: James 3, Weeks 70. Wales line up: 1. Alex Lynch (Peterborough United),2. Declan Dalley (Manchester United), 3. Curtis Strong (Stoke City), 4. Miles John (Bristol City), 5. Jordan Williams (Liverpool), 6. Lloyd Jones (Liverpool), 8. Declan Weeks (Wolves) (Capt), 9. Rhys James (Cardiff City), 14. Tom O'Sullivan (Cardiff City), 15. Jake Eyre (Everton), 16. Bradley Reid (Wrexham).
Subs: 12. Gareth Owen (Unattached), 7. Declan John (Cardiff City), 10. Gethin Jones (Everton), 11. Ross White (Wrexham), 13. Jordan Evans (Wrexham), 17. Gethyn Hill (Cardiff City), 18. Curtis Watkins (Cardiff City).
Other group result: Armenia 1 Serbia 2. Armenia 3 Wales 2. GOALS: Wales: Hill 11, 29 Armenia: Harutyunyan 40, 57, Bakalyan 80+.
Defeat for Wales in their opening game.
Wales line up: 1. Alex Lynch (Peterborough United), 2. Declan Dalley (Manchester United), 3. Curtis Strong (Stoke City), 6. Lloyd Jones (Liverpool), 7. Declan John (Cardiff City), 8. Declan Weeks (Wolves) (Capt), 10. Gethin Jones (Everton), 13. Jordan Evans (Wrexham), 14. Tom O'Sullivan (Cardiff City), 17. Gethyn Hill (Cardiff City), 18. Curtis Watkins (Cardiff City).
Subs: 12. Gareth Owen (Unattached), 4. Miles John (Bristol City), 5. Jordan Williams (Liverpool), 9. Rhys James (Cardiff City), 11. Ross White (Wrexham), 15. Jake Eyre (Everton) 16. Bradley Reid (Wrexham).
The Wales Under 17s squad has been named for the UEFA qualifiers in Serbia later this month.
Wales take on Armenia on Monday 17th October, then Lithuania on Wednesday 19th October, before facing Serbia on Saturday 22nd October. Wales squad: Alex Lynch (Peterborough United) Gareth Owen (Unattached - Fulham TBC) Declan Dalley (Manchester United) Curtis Strong (Stoke City) Lloyd Jones (Liverpool) Curtis Watkins (Cardiff City) Jordan Williams (Liverpool) Gethin Jones (Everton) Miles John (Bristol City) Tom O Sullivan (Cardiff City) Declan John (Cardiff City) Declan Weeks (Wolves) Gethyn Hill (Cardiff City) Rhys James (Cardiff City) Jake Eyre (Everton) Jordan Evans (Wrexham) Bradley Reid (Wrexham) Ross White (Wrexham)
Stand by players: Luke Fleming (Cardiff City) Josh Yorwerth (Cardiff City) Tom Atyeo (Swansea City) Jake Charles (Huddersfield Town) Jaye Bowen (Cardiff City) Callum Saunders (Crewe Alexandra) Joe Morrell (Bristol City) Rob Evans (Wrexham) Chike Kandi (Chelsea) Abdi Noor (Cardiff City) Peter Smith (Wolves) Kyle Copp (Swansea City).
Qualifying round The qualifying round, played in autumn, is made up of 13 groups of four teams playing in one-venue mini-tournaments. The top two from each progress alongside the two third-placed teams with the best record against the top pair in their group.
PLAYERS: Appearance weekend 29 Oct 11
Saturday 29th October 2011
SUMMARY: Goalscorers this weekend: Morison, Allen, King, Bodin and Craig Davies. Clean sheet for Myhill.David Stephens 90 mins for Hibs against Celtic. 2 for Bale against QPR
^ on loan = m = minutes; - = did not play, g= goal, t=tactical change, inj=injury, s=suspended, cs=clean sheet
* eligible for Wales updated: Sun, 30 Oct, 2011 19:05 UK.
WOMEN: Scotland 2 Wales 2
Thursday 27th October 2011
WOMEN: Scotland 2 Wales 2. GOALS: Lea, Lander Jarmo Matikainen has named the Wales team for the UEFA qualifier against Scotland at Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh. Wales line up: 1 Nicola Davies 2 Loren Dykes 3 Sophie Ingle 4 Kylie Davies 5 Jayne Ludlow (Capt) 6 Amie Lea 7 Helen Bleazard 8 Michelle Green 9 Helen Lander 10 Gwennan Harries 11 Jessica Fishlock.
S4C to webcast women’s football international live
S4C will broadcast the Wales Women Football’s match against France Women live on-line on Saturday, 22 October.
Flagship show Sgorio’s production team will provide the live coverage from Parc y Scarlets. Llanelli, with the match set to kick off at 18:00.
This is the fist time that S4C has broadcast one of Wales Women’s football internationals live. It also breaks new ground as the first international football for S4C to stream as a web broadcast only.
The game will be shown live on S4C’s Sgorio website - s4c.co.uk/sgorio with Bryn Tomos providing the commentary in a Rondo production for S4C.
The match is an important UEFA European Championship qualifier against a country which reached the semi-finals of the Women’s Football World Cup in the summer.
This will be the second live football game on S4C this Saturday as the Welsh Premier League match between Bangor and Neath will be televised live on Sgorio at 15:00 in the afternoon.
The Football Association of Wales has heartily welcomed the broadcast. Ian Gwyn Hughes, the FAW’s Head of Public Affairs said: “This is a great opportunity to promote the women’s game in Wales. We are breaking new ground here and once again we welcome the close working co-operation between us as a sports organisation and S4C.”
Geraint Rowlands, S4C’s Director of Commissioning said that the Channel was looking forward to broadcasting women’s international football. Geraint Rowlands: said: “We are delighted to be broadcasting women’s international football. It reflects S4C’s commitment to broadcast the widest possible variety of Welsh football. The interest in the women’s game is growing all the time and this broadcast will be welcomed by S4C’s many football followers.”
WOMEN: Wales 1 France 4
Thursday 20th October 2011
WOMEN RESULT: Wales 1 France 4.
The Senior Women's team play France at Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, on Saturday 22nd October, kick off at 6pm.
The match will be the second for Wales in the new Women's UEFA Championships, the finals to be held in 2013.
Wales squad: Nicola Davies - Liverpool Gemma Border - Swansea City Ladies Rhian Nokes - Cardiff City Ladies Kylie Davies - Chelsea Sophie Ingle - Cardiff City Ladies Lauren Price - Cardiff City Ladies Sally Wade - Barnet Helen Bleazard - Bristol Academy Katie Daley (Sherwood) - Bristol Academy Loren Dykes - Bristol Academy Michelle Green - Bristol Academy Hayley Ladd - Arsenal Jayne Ludlow - Arsenal Jessica Fishlock - Bristol Academy Natasha Harding - Cardiff City Ladies Gwennan Harries - Everton Hannah Keryakopolis - Liverpool Helen Lander - Chelsea Amie Lea - Cardiff City Ladies Emma Plewa - Chelsea
Stand by players: Sophie Dando - Cardiff City Ladies Sophie Davies - TNS Tija Richardson - Swansea City Ladies Erin Vaughan - Aston Villa Angharad James - Arsenal Nia Jones - Cardiff City Ladies Zoe Atkins - Cardiff City Ladies Ellie Curson - Bristol Academy Cheryl Foster - Liverpool Gina Goulding - Coventry City. posted: Thu, 20 Oct, 2011 17:00 UK.
Osian Roberts has named his Under 16 Wales squad for their Victory Shield match against England, match to be payed at Cheltenham Town FC, on Thursday 27th October, kick off at 7.40pm.
Original Wales squad: Ross White - Wrexham - Ysgol Rhosnesni Kyle Copp - Swansea City - Pentrehafod High Corey Francis - Swansea City - Penyrheol Comp Thomas Atyeo - Swansea City - Cymmer Afan Comp Liam Walsh - Swansea City - Pontarddulais Comp Abdifatah Noor - Cardiff City - St Cyres High Cameron Clarke - Cardiff City - Hawthorn High Sam Jones - Cardiff City - Stanwell High Jake Charles - Huddersfield - Garforth Community Tomos Clarke - Oldham - Ysgol Friars Gareth Owen - Llanelli Academy - Gowerton Comp Alexander Penny - Hull City - Withernsea High Peter Smith - Wolves - Stourport High Nathan Palmer - Manchester United - Parrs Wood High Fraser Sturgess - Peterborough Utd - Thomas Deacon Cian Harries - Coventry - Arden High Joseph Morrell - Bristol City - The Castle Harry Wilson - Liverpool - Ysgol Dinas Bran posted: Tue, 18 Oct, 2011 15:46 UK.
Women UEFA Under 17s: The Under 17 women's team ended their UEFA qualifiers with a 5-0 defeat to France.
The Under 17 Women's team earned a 1-0 win against the Faroe Islands in Moldova.
Goalscorer for Wales was Rachel Hignett after 66 minutes
Wales will now play France on Wednesday.
The Wales Under 17 Women's team opened their campaign with a defeat against Moldova, the only goal of the game came from Moldovan captain Cristina Cerescu after 63 minutes.
RESULTS: Moldova 1 Wales 0 Faroe Islands 0 Wales 1. France 5 Wales 0.
Wales take on Bulgaria in the final Euro 2012 qualifier.
No new injury worries for Wales - Blagoy Georgiev leaves Bulgarias national team. -
Wales Squad: Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (WBA - on loan at Birmingham City).
Defenders: Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Adam Matthews (Celtic), Neil Taylor (Swansea City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City).
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Andrew Crofts (Norwich City), David Edwards (Wolves), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), David Vaughan (Sunderland), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace).
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (Liverpool), Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading), Simon Church (Reading), Steve Morison (Norwich City), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
The Bulgarian Football Union has confirmed that the venue for the match with Wales on Tuesday 11th October 2011 will be the Vasil Levski Stadium in Sofia.
This will be the third time that the Wales National Team has played at this stadium. Previous meetings being in 1983 (lost 1-0) and 1995 (lost 3-1). The last time that Wales played in Bulgaria was a friendly match in 2007 in Burgas.
The Vasil Levski Stadium now holds 43,600 spectators after being renovated in 2002. It was originally opened 1953. posted: Wed, 22 June, 2011 20:11 UK.
other information: Euro 2012: Bulgaria v Wales. Venue: Natsionalen Stadion Vasil Levski, Sofia. Date: Tuesday 11th Oct 2011. Kick off: 7:05pm UK. Referee: Pawel Gil (Poland). Other:Wales squad - DOC format LIVE: Live on SKY Sports
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UNDER 17s: 
Serbia
Lithuania
Wales
Armenia
WOMEN RESULT: Wales 1 France 4.
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Russia
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