Flint Town United
have successfully appealed against this weekend’s FAW Welsh Cup tie being
switched to Caerau Ely FC, much to the Cardiff-based side’s derision.
The game was originally switched because two cancellations
up at Flint mean under competition rules that the fixture is switched to the
opponents’ ground. But Flint appealed the decision, believed to be based on the
fact that the first postponement wasn’t their fault as it was called on the
advice of the FAW due to the heavy snow in south Wales before the game’s
proposed date of January...
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Wales announce squad for Austria game
Wales have announced
their squad for the forthcoming friendly with Austria at Swansea City’s Liberty
Stadium on February 6.
The biggest talking point is the return of Cardiff striker
Craig Bellamy to the fold, with much discussion taking place in the media as to
whether the 33-year-old would continue his international career.
He had missed Wales’ opening four World Cup 2014 qualifiers
through injury.
Another long-term absentee to return is Jack Collison. His
last appearance was in the Gary Speed memorial fixture against Costa Rica
almost...
Llanelli AFC strengthen further
Welsh Premier League
side Llanelli AFC have strengthened their squad with a further three signings,
taking the total number of inbound transfers to eight for the current window.
Port Talbot Town midfielder Dylan Blain and striker Jeff
White, as well as former Cardiff and Swansea youth product Jordan Smith, have
signed on the dotted line to continue what has been a busy month for Llanelli
manager Bob Jeffrey.
White will help to fill the void left by the departed Martin
Rose, who moved in the other direction this month, and Luke Bowen, who...
One Evans in and one out for Newport
Wales under-18s
captain Lee Evans has signed for Wolves for an undisclosed fee from Newport County, while the club have announced the loan signing of Will Evans until the end of the season.
Speaking of his move, 18-year-old Lee said: "The facilities are superb here and it is a great opportunity for me. I do want to thank everyone at Newport for everything they have done, especially the manager Justin Edinburgh for giving me my chance.
"For him to have all that faith in me and pick a 17-year-old to play at Wembley (in the 2-0 FA Trophy Final...
Welsh badminton stars impress in Cyprus
Every Welsh badminton
player who competed at the Cyprus Open reached the final in their event, with
three picking up gold medals, ahead of the upcoming Yonex Welsh National
Badminton Championships in Cardiff.
The tournament was a huge boost to the sport in this country,
with top Welsh players demonstrating their talents against international
opponents.
Women’s doubles duo Carissa Turner and Sarah Thomas took gold,
with Thomas also celebrating victory with Oliver Gwilt in the mixed doubles.
The men’s doubles saw Joe Morgan and Nic Strange...
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Simon Laps up a return to the Bluebirds
Cardiff City have signed
former Norwich defender Simon Lappin on a permanent transfer after the ex-Bluebirds
loanee was released from his contract in East Anglia.
The versatile defender played twice on loan for the club
late last year, and they have now taken the opportunity to sign the 30-year-old
permanently to provide cover for first choice left back Andrew Taylor.
Lappin debuted away at Barnsley, where he was sent off for
two bookable offences as Cardiff won 2-1, while he also stepped in away at
Birmingham in a 1-0 win on New Year’s Day...
SWALEC Plate fourth round drawn
The fourth round of
the SWALEC Plate has been drawn, with fixtures currently pencilled in for
February 16.
There are still 10 third round fixtures to decide thanks to
the recent inclement weather, but these teams can now square up to each other
knowing what fates await them in the last 16 of the competition.
The only north division team in the hat, Pwllheli, have been
drawn away at Division Two West side Felinfoel, and will be looking to keep
their run going.
There are three Third Division sides still in the
competition, with the winner...
Afan Lido hopeful of signing Prangley
Welsh Premier League
strugglers Afan Lido say they are close to signing striker Simon Prangley from
Taffs Well.
A spokesperson for the club said: “We were speaking to the
player this morning and it was pretty much agreed. We’re just waiting now, and
we hope to push it through before the end of the window.”
The striker has been in fine goalscoring form for the Welsh
League Division One table toppers, who will be disappointed that a prolific
player has moved on at such a crucial time in the season.
Club secretary Norma Samuel said Prangley...
Newport could face Swansea in SWALEC Cup
The draw for the
SWALEC Cup second round drew up the mouth-watering proposition of Newport
facing up to Swansea in round two if the Gwent side overcome Bonymaen.
Swansea have been struggling for any sort of form in the
Principality Premiership this season, but they can again put aside the stresses
and strains of league rugby to look forward to a plum tie at Rodney Parade if
Newport progress.
If top Premiership side Bedwas can overcome Llandovery in
their yet-to-be-played first round encounter, then they will travel to
Carmarthen Quins.
Elsewhere,...
Only three sides confirmed for SWALEC Bowl fifth round
With the recent
decimation of fixtures brought about by the ever-changing weather, only three
sides had been confirmed for the last 16 of the SWALEC Bowl by the time of the
fifth round draw.
Tycroes, Penlan and Fishguard are the only teams definitely
through to the latter stages, with 29 teams in total appearing in the draw for a
place in the quarter-finals.
The ties will take place on February 16.
Tycroes, of Division Four West, will travel to the winners
of the all-Division Four South East tie between Wattstown and Llantwit Major,
while...
Premier clubs to clash in Welsh Cup
Bangor City will host
Newtown or Airbus UK, while Carmarthen Town will face Prestatyn Town in the
quarter-finals of the FAW Welsh Cup.
The Premier League sides were drawn together this week at
FAW HQ, with all the ties set to be played on the weekend of St David’s Day -
March 1-3.
The winner of the Caerau Ely/Flint Town United tie, which
has been switched to Cardiff this weekend (February 2) after two postponements
in Flintshire, will play host to Barry Town in the quarters, meaning that there
will be at least one lower league representative...
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Support Welsh Rugby this 6 Nations
I’m
not sure about any of the All Wales Sport viewers, but I for one were warmed to
the cockles of my heart reading how the WRU have kindly lowered prices for next
year’s home Six Nations matches against Scotland and Italy.
It was so nice to see a sporting governing body truly in touch
with its supporters. Knowing how difficult economic times are at present, it
was a real shot in the arm to the Welsh supporter... - Who am I kidding!?
The Welsh rugby team had an awful Autumn series and after the
first two losses, a huge batch of returned New...
Monday, 28 January 2013
Caerau Ely lament fruitless trip to Flint
Caerau Ely chairman Mark Rees has labelled the decision to allow the team to travel 426
miles for a Welsh Cup football game at Flint Town that was “never going to be played”
an “absolute joke”.
The fourth-round tie was doubtful for Saturday, January 26,
but the capital city minnows made the trip to North Wales, which is a
332-426-mile round trip depending on which route they chose, after being told
by an FAW official the game would be on.
Mr Rees said: “They were desperate
to get the game on due to the double postponement rule (which...
Swalec Cup Round Up
Carmarthen Quins made light work of the conditions to cruise into the second round of the Swalec Cup with a comfortable 36-15 victory over Narberth at the Lewis Lloyd Ground.
The Quins were wary of history repeating itself going into the match with the Premiership side falling to lower league opposition last season, but the visitors were on the front foot from the outset, with centre Alex Pickersgill opening proceedings with a well-taken try.
With...
Neath to face Aberavon Greenstars on Friday
Neath will travel to take on Aberavon Green Stars this Friday in a celebration match (kick off 7.15pm).
The Little Warren-based club are celebrating their 125th Anniversary and were due to play Aberavon on that date but the Talbot Athletic side have to play their postponed Swalec Cup game at Whitland at the weekend so Neath have stepped in to fill the breach.
Neath coach Pat Horgan said, "Having had a bye in the Cup, we'd have gone three weeks without a game which is too long, so this is an ideal opportunity to get some game time before the...
Bedwas RFC 'building for the future' after ground purchase
Bedwas RFC secretary David Cousins billed this weekend as a
“proud” moment for the club after they completed the purchase of The Bridgefield back from the holding company it has belonged to in recent times.
Now that they own their car park, ground and club, with the
deal completed Friday, Mr Cousins said that it would provide them with
“stability”, and a chance to “plan our own destiny”.
He told the Mid Glamorgan Press: “It is a great achievement
to get our ground back, and now we can go from strength to strength.
“We’re top of the Premiership...
Friday, 25 January 2013
Rees to join Blues in summer
Former Wales captain, hooker Matthew Rees, is set to join Cardiff
Blues from Llanelli Scarlets in the summer after agreeing a two-year contract.
The 57-times capped Welshman has captained his country on
eight occasions, and will leave Parc y Scarlets after nine years with the
region.
“Leaving the Scarlets has been a tough decision to make
after being there for so many years,” said the 32-year-old Tonyrefail native. “[That]
is where I established myself as a player, however I feel that this is the
right decision at this point in my career.
“From...
Swalec Cup Predictions
The first round of the Swalec Cup competition kicks off this weekend
with Premiership sides, Championship sides and North Wales development side RGC
1404 being pitted against each other in a bid to reach the second round.
With the weather predicted to thaw before Saturday, grounds may
be more under threat from waterlogged conditions rather than frozen pitches,
and with the LV Cup and Six Nations round the corner, some Premiership sides
may see their resources stretched.
Newport v Bonymaen-POSTPONED
Bedwas v Llandovery - POSTPONED
Blackwood
v...
Thursday, 24 January 2013
Bluebirds to sign Healey
Gap Connahs Quay have announced on their website that striker Rhys Healey has signed for Cardiff
City, but it is believed he still has to undertake a medical.
The 18-year-old has been in great form for the Welsh Premier
League side, who face Bangor City in the Welsh Cup fourth round this weekend,
notching 12 goals in 12 starts and eight substitute appearances this season.
Described as “shy but personable” by the north Wales club,
he has agreed terms on a two-and-a-half-year deal with the current English
Championship leaders.
The statement...
Welsh Cup Fourth Round Predictions
This weekend sees the
fourth round of the Welsh Cup take place, with five of the top six sides in the
Welsh Premier League in action.
Chepstow Town v Havorfordwest
Many neutral eyes may be on Larkfield Park where Welsh
League Division Three side Chepstow Town take on Haverfordwest.
Chepstow are the lowest-ranked team still in the
competition, and they face a stiff challenge from Havorfordwest, who currently
sit fourth in Welsh League Division One, four points off the top and with at
least one game in hand on the three teams above them.
But...
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