International teams have usually contested six matches during three separate breaks in September, October and November, with two fixtures played in each window. This year, however, the September and October international periods were combined for the first time. Wales found the revised schedule even more difficult because of numerous injuries. Karl Darlow, Joe Rodon, Dylan […]
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More than the outcome itself, it was Wales’ display that seemed to restore the supporters’ confidence and repair their bond with the head coach. Speaking on S4C, Bellamy said Oscar Bobb’s opening goal after 11 minutes could have caused the crowd to turn against the team in Wales’ first home fixture since reports linking him […]
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Craig Bellamy has urged Wales to deliver a better performance against Norway on Thursday after admitting he barely recognised his team during their loss to Denmark. He also pointed to Norway’s progress to the World Cup quarter-finals as evidence of their quality. Wales welcome Norway to Cardiff as they seek their first victory since last […]
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Burns remained on the bench in Lisbon, but he is hoping to feature when Wales face Denmark in Copenhagen in their second Nations League match on Sunday, 27 October. Following the serious injury that disrupted his remarkable rise from League One to the Premier League with Ipswich, he is grateful simply to be involved with […]
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Wales received praise for their display, but Craig Bellamy believes there is still room for improvement after acknowledging how hard his team had to battle during a tight 1-0 loss in Portugal. A deflected attempt from Joao Felix secured the win for the home team in Lisbon, while a Cristiano Ronaldo strike was disallowed following […]
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While announcing his 28-player squad for the Nations League A fixtures against Portugal, Denmark and Norway, Bellamy addressed questions about the summer rumours surrounding his future for the first time. After enjoying a productive spell at Turf Moor as Vincent Kompany’s assistant, Bellamy indicated that his affection and respect for his former club led him […]
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Defending champions St Mirren had an effort ruled out after Eseosa Sule was judged to have fouled goalkeeper Aston Oxborough before Samuel Ramos put the ball into the net. With two minutes remaining, Dunfermline’s Chris Kane converted a penalty awarded after Marcus Fraser was deemed to have fouled Keith Bray. St Mirren said they would […]
Continue ReadingThe foundation of genuine admiration for Scottish goalkeepers was originally laid by former Aberdeen mainstay Jim Leighton and Rangers’ Andy Goram. Following a quiet period after their shared frustration at the 1998 World Cup, during which Rab Douglas and Neil Sullivan held the position, Scotland moved into another outstanding phase for shot-stoppers. Gordon was a […]
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