Elis James chews over the week's football with Iwan Roberts and guests
Carl Roberts is joined by Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes to discuss Wales' playoff victory over Slovakia and Swansea's goal drought. Meanwhile, Sam reveals a surprise guest who made an appearance in the Wycombe changing room.
Carl, Helen Ward, Kath Morgan and match-winner Ceri Holland react to Wales’ extra-time win against Slovakia in their Euro 2025 play-off semi-final at the Cardiff City Stadium. Rhian Wilkinson's side will face the Republic of Ireland in a two-leg play-off final next month as they look to qualify for a first major tournament.
Carl Roberts, Nathan Blake and Elise Hughes take stock with the Wales players Rhiannon Roberts and Gemma Evans before the second leg of the Women's Euro 2025 play-off with Slovakia in Cardiff. Wales trail 2-1 after the first leg after disappointing performance in Poprad.
Wales midfielder Joe Morrell has faced one of the worst possible scenarios for a professional footballer - out of contract while rehabilitating from a long-term injury. The 27-year-old discusses the frustration of the last 10 months, watching from the sidelines during Portsmouth's title-winning season and then being told he wouldn't be offered a new contract. But a return to fitness is imminent, and he reveals moving abroad is one career option he is seriously considering - but admits his desire to play for a Welsh club one day.
There's also plenty to discuss about Cardiff's recent revival under Omer Riza, and how Rubin Colwill and Alex Robertson are "Premier League" standard players. And Sam gets a lovely birthday surprise from Carl...
Carl Roberts, Joe Ledley and Nia Jones chat with Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson and players Ceri Holland and Hayley Ladd as they prepare for their Women's Euro 2025 play-off against Slovakia.
Carl Roberts is joined by Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes in the immediate aftermath of Wales' 1-0 win over Montenegro.
Ashley Williams, Katie Owen and Joe Ledley are joined by special guest Leon Britton to discuss Wales' draw in Iceland. There's also plenty of Cardiff-Swansea rivalry to discuss, and we learn how close Leon came to playing for Wales.
Ashley Williams, Katie Owen and Nathan Blake are joined by Jordan James, Sorba Thomas and Karl Darlow as the Wales squad prepare for a Nations League double-header against Iceland and Montenegro.
Intro 01'20 Joe Allen returns 07'00 Nathan wanted Joe at Cardiff 10'00 Brennan Johnson scoring for fun
15'30 Jordan James and Sorba Thomas
32'20 Karl Darlow
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
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
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)
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