Elis James' Feast Of Football

BBC Radio Wales

Elis James chews over the week's football with Iwan Roberts and guests

  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Matty Jones: Wales U21s on verge of history

    Wales Under-21 manager Matty Jones joins Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes to preview their crunch tie against Czechia in the Euro qualifiers. The youngsters are aiming to become the first team from Wales to qualify for the tournament.

    Jones explains the careful development plan that has seen Lewis Koumas step up to the senior squad, and what Rubin Colwill needs to do to follow suit. He also reveals how he was interviewed for the senior manager's job and welcomes Joe Allen's decision to reverse his international retirement.

    There's also plenty on the club scene as Cardiff finally win this season, and Newport surge towards the play-off positions will two successive wins.

    Part One: Matty Jones 02'40 Swapping shirts with Rivaldo and Figo 05'00 Joe Allen returns (Iwan is still not convinced) 11'00 Ampadu out but others return 15'30 Lewis Koumas 21'00 Relationship with senior squad 25'00 History beckons the U21s 30'00 Rubin Colwill 37'00 Future plans

    Part Two: Club scene 44'00 Newport rise again 46'00 Stuttering Wrexham 50'00 Cardiff win 55'30 Favourite goals 58'00 TNS face Fiorentina 60'00 Prosiect Cymru prospects

    3 October 2024, 2:22 pm
  • 54 minutes 48 seconds
    Another Cardiff crisis as Tan fires Bulut

    Twelve managers in 14 years - there's certainly been a huge turnover in the Cardiff City dugout since owner Vincent Tan took over the club in 2010. Erol Bulut is the latest casualty, leaving the Bluebirds bottom of the table with a single point after six games. Who will they turn to next? Is a more radical change needed behind the scenes to ensure more managerial stability and success?

    And will we see Joe Allen back in a Wales shirt next month..?

    01'00 Wycombe fall to Villa 04'45 Erol Bulut's downfall 13'00 Breaking wind and nipple twists 17'00 Director of football role 21'00 The Cardiff contenders 26'45 Joe Allen Wales comeback? 33'20 Sophie Ingle injury 38'00 Newport lose again 40'20 Wrexham win again 44'20 Swansea moving up 51'00 The New Saints send shockwaves in the Cymru Premier

    26 September 2024, 11:42 am
  • 48 minutes
    Pressure builds on winless Cardiff

    Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes ponder how Cardiff City can shake off their early season troubles as they prop up the Championship table after five uninspiring games. Plus Iwan recalls being bitten during a game on two separate occasions, while Sam explains how we was nearly arrested on the way to the 2010 Ryder Cup.

    02:00 Birmingham's impressive win over Wrexham 03:45 Elton John clattered in Watford training 06:00 "The modern way" and Chris Davies 12:00 Iwan bitten twice 17:30 Struggling Cardiff "a hard watch" 28:00 The worse miss in football? 30:00 Swansea ground out a win 38:00 Newport's leaky defence 39:00 Footballers on strike? 45:00 Sam's M4 madness

    Weekend matches: Saturday Cardiff v Leeds (1500) Coventry City v Swansea (1500) Wrexham v Crawley Town (1500) Barrow v Newport (1500)

    18 September 2024, 1:19 pm
  • 48 minutes 33 seconds
    Belluzball gets Wales buzzing

    Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes reflect on Craig Bellamy's immediate impact as Wales manager after a hugely impressive home draw with Turkey is followed by a gritty win in sodden Montenegro.

    Sam and Iwan recount some of their own away day difficulties in eastern Europe and discuss Gary Speed's continuing legacy on the national team and those who met him.

    11 September 2024, 11:42 am
  • 25 minutes 59 seconds
    Episode 316: Almost a perfect 10 for Bellamy's Wales

    Ashley Williams, Nathan Blake and Katie Owen are in the Wales dressing room at Cardiff City Stadium to take stock after witnessing an impressive start under new manager Craig Bellamy in the goalless draw with Turkey in the Nations League.

    They look ahead with great anticipation to Monday's game in Montenegro, and catch up with Joe Ledley, who has been mingling with the Wales players in Podgorica.

    8 September 2024, 8:41 pm
  • 25 minutes 8 seconds
    Episode 315: The Bellamy era is underway

    Carl and Iwan dissect Wales' 0-0 draw with Turkey and Craig Bellamy's style of play in his first match as Wales manager, with former internationals Gwennan Harries and Kath Morgan.

    7 September 2024, 11:13 am
  • 32 minutes 36 seconds
    Episode 314: Inside the Wales camp as Bellamy's reign begins

    Feast of Football is back inside the Wales camp with former captain Ashley Williams, Joe Ledley and superfan Katie Owen as the Craig Bellamy era begins. The new manager shares his thoughts on Friday's Nations League opener with Turkey in Cardiff, and we also hear from captain Aaron Ramsey and goalkeeper Danny Ward.

    4 September 2024, 6:23 pm
  • 21 minutes 26 seconds
    Episode 313: Bellamy names his first Wales squad

    Dafydd Pritchard is joined by our football correspondent Rob Phillips, and football writers Megan Feringa and Tom Collomosse to discuss Craig Bellamy's first Wales squad. We also hear from the man himself ahead of his opening Nations League games against Turkey and Montenegro. Read more and see the squad in full on the BBC Sport website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/wales

    28 August 2024, 3:21 pm
  • 36 minutes 5 seconds
    Episode 312: Swansea City 1-1 Cardiff City

    Carl and Iwan react to a 1-1 draw in the south Wales derby with Swansea defender Josh Key and former Cardiff defender Jason Perry. We're also joined by reporters Dafydd Pritchard and Rob Phillips.

    25 August 2024, 5:49 pm
  • 50 minutes 36 seconds
    Episode 311: Derby preview and a hidden Brazilian gem

    It's still August, but there's already a south Wales derby for Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes to discuss with presenter Carl Roberts. Can the Bluebirds bounce back from a 5-0 mauling at Burnley and upset the odds? Or does Swansea's 3-0 win over Preston show they are finding their feet under Luke Williams?

    Sam was surprised to hear Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo mention "the P word" after their draw at Bolton, and revealed he had to have a word with the Wycombe Wanderers media team after a savage social media post.

    And what treasure did Iwan find under his stairs while searching for his cat..?

    22 August 2024, 9:54 am
  • 49 minutes 29 seconds
    Episode 310: Wrexham win again while others struggle

    Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes review the opening EFL games of the season and look ahead to a potentially historic win for The New Saints in Europe.

    12 August 2024, 7:53 pm
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