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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.

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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

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UNDER 19: 2012/2013 matches
Wednesday 30th November 2011

U19 DRAW
The draw has been made at UEFA HQ in Nyon, Switzerland, for the 2012/2013 Under 19 Men's Championship.

The Under 19's are in Group 10 alongside Slovenia, Russia and Sweden. The matches will be held in October 2012 (10-15th October). Slovenia host the group games.

The top two teams are guaranteed qualification to the Elite Round later in the season, plus one best third-placed side.

posted: Wed, 30 Nov, 2011 19:58 UK.

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UNDER 17: 2012/2013 matches
Wednesday 30th November 2011

U17 DRAW
The draw has been made at UEFA HQ in Nyon, Switzerland, for the Under 17 2012/2013 Men's Championship.

The Under 17s are in Group 7 alongside England, Northern Ireland and Estonia. The matches will be played in October 2012. Estonia will host the matches.

For the first round, the top two teams are guaranteed qualification to the Elite Round later in the season, plus two best third-placed sides.

posted: Wed, 30 Nov, 2011 19:58 UK.

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NEWS: S4C tribute to Gary Speed
Monday 28th November 2011

Send us your thoughts.

Tribute to Gary Speed on S4C.

In a special programme tonight (Monday 28 November) the Sgorio team will pay tribute to Gary Speed, the Wales football manager, who died on Sunday 27 November at 42 years of age.

Dylan Ebenezer presents the tribute programme Gary Speed: Teyrnged at 21:30 tonight with personal tributes by former Wales internationals Dai Davies, Malcolm Allen and his friend and former team mate John Hartson.

The programme will also include tributes by The Football Association of Wales and some familiar faces from the Welsh Premier League.

Wedi 7 at 19:00 tonight on S4C will also include a tribute to the Wales manager.

Everyone in S4C extends their deepest sympathy to the family of Gary Speed.

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FANS: Gary Speed: Your thoughts.
Sunday 27th November 2011

Send us your thoughts.

A very sad time and what a loss of a great man,my thoughts are with Gary's family. I have so many great memories of Gary Speed. - Paul Smith.

Rust in vrede. R.I.P. My participation - Tom Verstuyft.

Still in shock days on, may you rest in peace Gary and thanks for all you have done for welsh football. I also hope that the family are left alone to grieve without intrusion. - Mark Lowrie.

RIP gary speed,top man. - Arwyn Jones.

An inspiration to eveyone involved in football in Wales for so many years. A leader on and off the pitch and always wearing the shirt of his country with pride during his playing days and recently managing his country with all the dignity you would expect from this great man. - Garry Jones.

Shocked and saddened by the awful news.Great captain and player for Wales, making excellent progress as manager after a difficult start. Some of the football played by Wales this season has been brilliantCondolences to his family and friends. Gyda'r cydymdeimladau. Wynne Thomas.

id like to pass on me respects to the family of gary speed the welsh poeple and the poeple who worked with him i am not welsh myself but was shocked to hear of his sudden death in such a mannor i hope the welsh football team and nation can recover and pay tribute to gary in their next match. - David Marshall

What a tragic day. Sympathy to his family, friends and all welsh football fans. Thank you for the memories. RIP Gary Speed. - Dilwyn May.

Always gave 100% to Wales as player and Manger. He will always be remembered for his commitment the Welsh National side . My sympathy go out to his family. - Gareth Evans.

A very black day for football in Wales and football in general. All our sympathies to his family at this truly awful time. - John Connah.

I'm in complete shock and wept at the news of Speedo's passing.. A truly fantastic man and was going so well for national team......RIP - Martin Salisbury.

As a proud follower of the Welsh national team Gary was one of my all time heroes. He conducted himself so well. The future is bright for Welsh football and we will go on and achieve success in his honour. R.I.P. Gary - Gareth James.

I am totally devastated about Gary's sudden death as we were heading in the right direction on the pitch!My memory of him was seeing him score the winning goal in the driving rain at the Millennium against Moldova but i know he was much more than that!
Where do we all go now after this tragedy?
I am no older than him and for him to die so young is tragic!
My condolences to his family and it will be hard to come to either Swansea or Cardiff next year without "Speedo" in the dugout!
RIP Speedo! - Brian.K.Outlaw -"y sais ddraig coch".

My deepest sympathy to you all in the Welsh International Football on the sad and tradgic loss of Gary Speed. I'm a Liverpool supporter and I think that this comment speaks volumes for the great footballer and likeable gentleman that Gary Speed was. May you rest in Peace Gary. Yesterday was a Black day in USA. But today is a Black day in Ireland,England,Scotland & WALES. From Maurice Sweeney Enniscrone, Co.Sligo, Ireland.

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NEWS: Gary Speed dies
Sunday 27th November 2011

Gary Speed has died at the age of 42.

Send us your thoughts

- Private funeral for Gary Speed

- Inquest opens into death of Gary Speed

- Gary Speed’s sister has told of her anguish at the death of her lost loved one.

The Football Association of Wales is shocked and saddened at the tragic news that National Team Manager, Gary Speed, has died.

"I, and all of the football family of Wales, am devastated by the news of Gary’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family at this difficult time." -

"I am completely shocked by this terrible news and my thoughts are with his family. We will do whatever we can as an association to help them in this difficult time. All our thoughts are with his family and this sad time. We would ask all media to leave the family to grieve in peace at this difficult time." -

FAW Chief Executive, Jonathan Ford, will hold a media briefing on Monday 28th November at mid-day.

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PLAYERS: Appearance weekend 26 Nov 11
Saturday 26th November 2011

SUMMARY: -.

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

* eligible for Wales

updated: Sat, 26 Nov, 2011 17:10 UK.

Player	Club	Last game	Date	updated 26 Nov 11
Wayne Hennessey (Gk)	Wolves	v Chelsea	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Boaz Myhill (Gk)	*^Birmingham City*	v Blackpool	26 Nov 11	played 90m

James Collins	Aston Villa	v Swansea	27 Nov 11	-
Danny Gabbidon	QPR	v Norwich	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Chris Gunter	Nottm Forest	v Cardiff	26 Nov 11	played 78m-t
Neal Eardley	Blackpool	v Birmingham City	26 Nov 11	played 90m-1g
Lewin Nyatanga	Bristol City	v Southampton	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Sam Ricketts	Bolton	v Everton	26 Nov 11	inj-out for another few weeks
Ashley Williams	Swansea	v Aston Villa	27 Nov 11	-
Neil Taylor	Swansea	v Aston Villa	27 Nov 11	-
Danny Collins	^Ipswich	v Reading	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Adam Matthews	Celtic	v St Mirren	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Darcy Blake	Cardiff	v Nottm Forest	26 Nov 11	sub

Craig Bellamy	Liverpool	v Man City	27 Nov 11	-
Robert Earnshaw	Cardiff	v Nottm Forest	26 Nov 11	sub
Joe Ledley	Celtic	v St Mirren	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Brian Stock	Doncaster	v Watford	26 Nov 11	played 83m-t
Jack Collison	West Ham Utd	v Derby	26 Nov 11	played -m
Gareth Bale	Tottenham	v West Brom	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Aaron Ramsey	Arsenal	v Fulham	26 Nov 11	played -m
David Edwards	Wolves	v Chelsea	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Andy King	Leicester City	v Portsmouth	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Andrew Crofts	Norwich City	v QPR	26 Nov 11	played 90m
David Vaughan	Sunderland	v Wigan	26 Nov 11	sub on 66m
Joe Allen	Swansea	v Aston Villa	27 Nov 11	-
Andy Dorman	*^Bristol Rovers*	v Southend	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Ched Evans	Sheff Utd	v Chesterfield	26 Nov 11	played 90m-1g
Sam Vokes	^Burnley	v Chelsea	26 Nov 11	sub on 46m
Simon Church	Reading	v Ipswich	26 Nov 11	played 71m-t
Steve Morison	Norwich City	v QPR	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Hal Robson-Kanu	Reading	v Ipswich	26 Nov 11	sub on 72m
David Cotterill	Swansea	v Aston Villa	27 Nov 11	-
Jermaine Easter	Crystal Palace	v Millwall	26 Nov 11	sub on 81m

Young Guns
David Cornell (Gk)	*^Hereford*	v Crewe	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Jonathan Bond (Gk)	*^Forest Green*	v York	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Adam Henley	Blackburn	v Stoke	26 Nov 11	sub
James Wilson	Bristol City	v Southampton	26 Nov 11	sub on 77m
Christian Ribeiro	^Carlisle	v Colchester	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Ashley Richards	Swansea	v Aston Villa	27 Nov 11	-
David Stephens	Hibernian	v St Johnstone	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Elliott Hewitt	Macclesfield	v Barnet	25 Nov 11	-rested
Troy Brown	Rotherham United	v Crawley Town	26 Nov 11	-
Michael Doughty	*^Crawley*	v Rotherham United	26 Nov 11	sub
Jake Taylor	*^Exeter*	v Tranmere	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Jonathan Williams	Crystal Palace	v Millwall	26 Nov 11	-inj
Billy Bodin	*^Torquay*	v Port Vale	25 Nov 11	played 85m-t
Tom Bradshaw	Shrewsbury	v Morecambe	26 Nov 11	-
Elliot Chamberlain	*^AFC Telford*	v Barrow	26 Nov 11	played 67m-t
Eliot Richards	Bristol Rovers	v Southend	26 Nov 11	sub on 61m

*other players*
Jason Brown (Gk)	Aberdeen	v Dunfermline	26 Nov 11	sub
Lewis Price (Gk)	Crystal Palace	v Millwall	26 Nov 11	sub
Kyle Letheren	Kilmarnock	v Rangers	27 Nov 11	-
Rhoys Wiggins	Charlton	v Huddersfield	28 Nov 11	-
Ben Turner*	Cardiff City	v Nottm Forest	26 Nov 11	played 90m
Gareth Roberts	Derby County	v West Ham	26 Nov 11	played -m
Rob Edwards	Barnsley	v Leeds	26 Nov 11	-
John Oster	Doncaster	v Watford	26 Nov 11	inj-neck-2mths out
Owain Tudur Jones	Inverness	v Hearts	26 Nov 11	-inj-knee
Ben Davies	Derby County	v West Ham	26 Nov 11	played -m
Freddy Eastwood	Coventry	v Brighton	26 Nov 11	-
David Jones*	*Wigan*	*v Sunderland*	*26 Nov 11*	played 90m
Craig Davies	Barnsley	v Leeds	26 Nov 11	played 64m-t-1g

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2014 WORLD CUP: Wales in Group A fixtures
Wednesday 23rd November 2011

2014 WORLD CUP
The Wales fixtures for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers have been agreed.

"This is such a well-balanced group that we knew everyone would be looking for an early advantage. As always, there had to be some give and take, but I am very glad that we did not have to use the June qualifying dates. All the matches are double headers for us so we need to keep our good form going now through the friendly matches that we have and on to the start of the qualifiers next Autumn and beyond." - Wales manager Gary Speed.

Wales fixtures:
Friday 07.09.2012 v Belgium (H)
Tuesday 11.09.2012 v Serbia (A)

Friday 12.10.2012 v Scotland (H)
Tuesday 16.10.2012 v Croatia (A)

Friday 22.03.2013. v Scotland (A)
Tuesday 26.03.2013. v Croatia (H)

Friday 06.09.2013. v FYR Macedonia (A)
Tuesday 10.09.2013. v Serbia (H)

Friday 11.10.2013. v FYR Macedonia (H)
Tuesday 15.10.2013. v Belgium (A).

Matches are set to begin in September 2012. If agreement cannot be reached at the meeting, it will be for FIFA to draw the matches on the set match dates.

Group A fixtures meeting set to take place on November 23 in Brussels.

Wales have been drawn in Group A for the 2014 World Cup qualifying rounds, also drawn in the same group are FYR Macedonia (43), Scotland (33), Belgium (22), Serbia (17) and Croatia (7).

*UEFA ranking in brackets

Wales' record against Group A nations.

FYR Macedonia: Wales has never played them.
Scotland: 105 meetings, the last this year in Dublin (1-3 defeat). 'Classic' matches in World Cup qualifiers in 1977 (Liverpool) and 1985 (Cardiff).
Belgium: 8 meetings, the last in 1997. The most memorable? Perhaps the 2-0 win in 1993 that featured a great free kick goal from Ryan Giggs. Three wins, one draw and four defeats.
Serbia: no meetings as a solo team, but 2 meetings when paired as Serbia & Montenegro in 2003 (two defeats)
Croatia: 2 meetings, both friendlies, the last in 2010. A draw and a defeat. info from FAW

With 53 European countries entered in the World Cup qualifying draw, teams have been drawn in eight groups of 6 teams and one group of 5.

The qualifying matches are scheduled to be played between 7 September 2012 and 15 October 2013.

The 9 group winners will qualify directly, and the eight best second-placed teams will be drawn in two-legged play-off matches to determine the other four qualifying nations.

Ranking of second-placed teams: Because one group has one team fewer than the others, matches against the sixth-placed team in each group are not included. As a result, eight matches played by each team will count for the purposes of the second-placed table.

Group fixtures meeting is due to take place in the Autumn.

updated: Sat, 30 Jul, 2011 20:57 UK.

Wales will learn their 2014 World Cup qualifying group when the draw is made in Rio de Janeiro this evening.

Wales will be in drawn from Pot 6. The Football Association of Wales will be represented at the draw by President, Phil Pritchard, Chief Executive, Jonathan Ford and manager Gary Speed.

Pot 1: Spain, Holland, Germany, England, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Norway, Greece.

Pot 2: France, Montenegro, Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Slovenia, Turkey, Serbia, Slovakia.

Pot 3: Switzerland, Israel, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, Czech Republic, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Belarus, Ukraine, Hungary.

Pot 4: Bulgaria, Romania, Georgia, Lithuania, Albania, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Austria, Poland.

Pot 5: Armenia, Finland, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Moldova, FYR Macedonia, Azerbaijan, Faroe Islands.

Pot 6: Wales, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Malta, Andorra, San Marino.

Another update this evening from football-rankings.info puts Wales in pot 6 for the World Cup draw at the end of July.

FIFA world cup UEFA pots

*Please note this is yet to be confirmed by the FAW.

updated: Fri, 10 Jun, 2011 22:34 UK.

According to reports Wales are in Pot 5 for the World cup draw at the end of July. To note it has been reported earlier that Wales' seeding will be decided on the July FIFA world rankings.

It has been reported that UEFA announced on Monday (6th June) the distribution of the European national teams in six pots.

NEWS: UEFA's World Cup 2014 Qualifying Pots

Pot 1 includes world champions Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, England, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Norway, and Greece.

Pot 2 is comprised of Serbia, Slovenia, Russia, France, Montenegro, Switzerland, Slovakia, Denmark, and Sweden.

Bulgaria was placed in Pot 3 together with Turkey, the Czech Republic, Israel, Ireland, Ukraine, Belgium, Romania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Pot placement is determined by the FIFA ranking of the national teams where Bulgaria are 47th at the moment. Bulgaria barely made it into Pot 3 as the next team in line, Lithuania, which is the first in Pot 4, is ranked 48th by FIFA with only 15 points fewer than Bulgaria.

In addition to Lithuania, Pot 4 includes Albania, Hungary, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Poland.

Pot 5 features Austria, Estonia, Latvia, Finland, Macedonia, Moldova, Cyprus, Azerbaijan, and Wales.

Pot 6 consists of Iceland, Luxembourg, the Faroe Islands, Kazakhstan, Lichtenstein, Malta, Andorra, and San Marino.

updated: Mon, 6 Jun, 2011 19:32 UK.

earlier:
Wales' seeding for the 2014 World Cup draw will be decided on the July FIFA world rankings.

Wales are currently ranked 45 out of 53 in the UEFA Confederations list, this ranking would put Wales in Pot E (using the same qualification format as for the 2010 World Cup).

posted: Fri, 3 Jun, 2011 17:02 UK.

Friendly matches

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UNDER 21: Armenia 0 Wales 0
Tuesday 15th November 2011

ARMENIA (0) 0 WALES (0) 0
Brian Flynn's Under 21s drew a blank in Armenia in their UEFA qualifier.

The match was played at the Republican Stadium in sub zero temperatures with frquent snow showers.

Wales' next match is in February when Andorra visit. Disappointment news regarding Young Gun Jonathan Williams who sustained a serious leg injury following a tackle after 72 minutes.

Wales line up:
1. Chris Maxwell , 2. Kieron Freeman , 3. Ashley Richards (Capt), 4. Lee Lucas, 5. Danny Alfei, 6. David Stephens,
7. Jake Taylor , 8. Elliott Hewitt, 9. Tom Bradshaw, 10. Billy Bodin, 11. Jonathan Williams.
Subs: 12. David Cornell, 13. Troy Brown, 14. Joe Walsh, 15. Adam Henley, 16. Jon Meades, 17. Rob Ogleby, 18. Elliott Chamberlain.

- Group 3 standings

Brian Flynn has named the squad for the UEFA qualifier against Armenia. Match to be played in Yerevan on Tuesday 15th November 2011.

Team news:
Ryan Doble (Southampton) has withdrawn and is replaced by Robert Ogleby (Hearts loan East Fife).

Wales squad:
David Cornell (Swansea City (loan Hereford United)
Chris Maxwell *(Wrexham)
Daniel Alfei *(Swansea City)
Troy Brown *(Rotherham United)
Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest)
Adam Henley (Blackburn Rovers)
Ashley Richards *(Swansea City)
David Stephens (Hibernian)
Joe Walsh (Swansea City)
Billy Bodin (Swindon Town (loan Torquay United)
Elliott Hewitt (Macclesfield Town)
Jake Howells (Luton Town)
Lee Lucas *(Swansea City)
Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace)
Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town)
Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City)
Ryan Doble (Southampton)
Jake Taylor (Reading (loan Exeter City)

Stand by players:
Rhys Taylor (Chelsea)
Tom Bender (Colchester United - loan Accrington)
Alex Evans (Cardiff City)
Jon Meades (Cardiff City)
Josh Pritchard (Fulham)
Aston Taylor (Tranmere Rovers)
Joe Partington (AFC Bournemouth)
Jake Cassidy (Wolves)
Robert Ogleby *(Hearts (loan East Fife)
Richard Peniket (Fulham).

* = Yellow Card in UEFA U21 Competition.

posted: Mon, 31 Oct, 2011 20:38 UK.

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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

updated: Sun, 13 Nov, 2011 17:40 UK.

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FRIENDLY: Wales 4 Norway 1
Saturday 12th November 2011

WALES 4 NORWAY 1.
Wales ran out 4-1 winners against Norway at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Wales line up:
1.Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2.Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), 3.Adam Matthews (Celtic), 4.Andrew Crofts (Norwich City), 5.Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), 6.Ashley Williams (Swansea City),,7.Joe Allen (Swansea City), 8.Craig Bellamy (Liverpool), 9.Steve Morison (Norwich City), 10.Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) CAPT, 11.Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur).

Subs:
12.Lewis Price (Crystal Palace), 13.Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City),,14.David Edwards (Wolves), 15.Andy King (Leicester City), 16.Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading), 17.Sam Vokes (Wolves), 18.Robert Earnshaw (Cardiff City).

More to follow...

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.
Photo linked from propaganda-photo 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.

- France friendly? [12 Oct 11]

source walesonline.

Update: The Costa Rica friendly seems like a no go today. A nation outside UEFA is still a possibility. [11 Oct 11]

posted: Mon, 10 Oct, 2011 08:04 UK.

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Wales v Norway - Ticket info update

other information:
FRIENDLY: Wales v Norway
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium.
Date: Saturday 12th Nov 2011.
Kick off: 3pm.
Referee:
Other:
LIVE: Sky Sports 2

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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. [info from macedonianfootball.com]

posted: Thu, 10 Nova, 2011 22:10 UK.

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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

updated: Thu, 10 Nov, 2011 21:32 UK.

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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.