Chris Jones will return to Grimsby Town for pre-season trainng in the Blue Square Premier
The young striker is on the transfer list but the other clubs don’t seem to have noticed yet.
Oh my God. Maybe I’m not the only person in the world who thinks Wales can win their Euro 2012 group.
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 29th June ( League 2)
Burton Albion and Rotherham United are interested in Mark Bradley, who was released by Walsall at the end of last season.
Michael Flynn says he had interest from a number of clubs at higher levels – but he still chose to play for Bradford City. He thinks next season might finally be ‘their’ season.
Josh Low says he really enjoyed last season with Cheltenham Town and that's why he's signed a new contract. The law can wait.
Crewe Alexandra are still hoping to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Rhys Taylor on loan. It’s close but it’s not there as yet. And it looks as though Crewe manager Dario Gradi has the sense to play him.
Michael Flynn says he had interest from a number of clubs at higher levels – but he still chose to play for Bradford City. He thinks next season might finally be ‘their’ season.
Josh Low says he really enjoyed last season with Cheltenham Town and that's why he's signed a new contract. The law can wait.
Crewe Alexandra are still hoping to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Rhys Taylor on loan. It’s close but it’s not there as yet. And it looks as though Crewe manager Dario Gradi has the sense to play him.
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 29th June ( League 1)
Lloyd James is on trial with Colchester United. Southampton made the surprising decision to release him at the end of last season.
Andy Marriott says he’s even more determined to fight to be Exeter City’s No. 1 following the arrival of new goalkeeper Artur Krysiak. Andy says he’s enjoying being Exeter’s general manager.
Andy Marriott says he’s even more determined to fight to be Exeter City’s No. 1 following the arrival of new goalkeeper Artur Krysiak. Andy says he’s enjoying being Exeter’s general manager.
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 29th June ( Championship Part 2)
Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest are fighting it out to sign Andy Dorman, who chose to leave Celtic after his contract came to an end. Portsmouth have also shown an interest.
Stoke City and Celtic are both hoping to sign Swansea City defender Ashley Williams.
Wexham’s Neil Taylor is very close to signing for Swansea City.
Shaun MacDonald was offered the chance to move to Yeovil Town full time following two very successful loan spells there last season. He names fellow Welshman Nathan Jones as just one of the people there who really helped him. However his loyalty lies with parent club Swansea City and he’s signed a new contract there. Well Shaun if it all goes tits up (not that I think it will) there’s still Somerset. Yeovil Town coach Darren Way thinks Shaun should do well this season.
Lee Lucas who is an Academy scholar at Swansea has signed a three-year contract.
Daniel Alfei has signed a one-year professional contract with Swansea City.
Stoke City and Celtic are both hoping to sign Swansea City defender Ashley Williams.
Wexham’s Neil Taylor is very close to signing for Swansea City.
Shaun MacDonald was offered the chance to move to Yeovil Town full time following two very successful loan spells there last season. He names fellow Welshman Nathan Jones as just one of the people there who really helped him. However his loyalty lies with parent club Swansea City and he’s signed a new contract there. Well Shaun if it all goes tits up (not that I think it will) there’s still Somerset. Yeovil Town coach Darren Way thinks Shaun should do well this season.
Lee Lucas who is an Academy scholar at Swansea has signed a three-year contract.
Daniel Alfei has signed a one-year professional contract with Swansea City.
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 29th June ( Championship Part 1)
Bristol City’s James Wilson (knee) won’t be ready to return for pre-season training on 1st July. Christian Ribeiro (back) is a doubt but Lewin Nyatanga and Gavin Williams seem fine.
It looks like Cardiff City’s cunning plans have been foiled. Roberto Mancini wants to keep Craig Bellamy at Manchester City – and he wants to stay.
England’s incompetence has been keeping Robbie Savage awake at night. It’s a good thing Wales are such a great team or he’d never sleep at all.
John Oster has now officially signed a new two-year contract at Doncaster Rovers.
Middlesbrough are already back in training. Danny Coyne is presumably there but Rhys Williams wasn’t as he’s still having trouble with his pelvis.
Josh Dawkin signed a one-year professional contract with Norwich City. I thought he’d done it already but anyway he has now.
It looks like Cardiff City’s cunning plans have been foiled. Roberto Mancini wants to keep Craig Bellamy at Manchester City – and he wants to stay.
England’s incompetence has been keeping Robbie Savage awake at night. It’s a good thing Wales are such a great team or he’d never sleep at all.
John Oster has now officially signed a new two-year contract at Doncaster Rovers.
Middlesbrough are already back in training. Danny Coyne is presumably there but Rhys Williams wasn’t as he’s still having trouble with his pelvis.
Josh Dawkin signed a one-year professional contract with Norwich City. I thought he’d done it already but anyway he has now.
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 29th June (Premier League)
Blackpool maneger Ian Holloway is trying to sign defender Danny Gabbidon from West Ham United. Provided Rob Edwards doesn’t leave, Holloway will be able to play three Welshmen in defence – Danny, Rob and Neal Eardley.
David Vaughan might be quiet in the dressing room but his feet talk more than well enough.
Mark Hughes has been offered the job of managing Dubai club Al Ahi. Maybe he’d even do it for free? Who needs to be paid to live in Dubai? But he might go to Fulham instead, if current manager Roy Hodgson joins Liverpool.
This is London thinks Owen Hargreaves is not the answer to England’s problems. I just wish they’d worked that out before he played his first game. Then he could have played for the best country in the world instead. Owen and Michael Owen are both fit for pre-season training. Apart from the whole England and Manchester United thing, I’m thrilled for them.
Ryan Shawcross has been named by various sources as being the answer to England’s problems. I’m not sure he’d be first-choice with England but I know a country where he probably would be.
Stoke City continue to lead the race to sign Joe Ledley after his contract runs out at Cardiff City.
Gareth Bale is still being eyed up by England fans – including some who should know better. Is it bad if I feel smug?
David Vaughan might be quiet in the dressing room but his feet talk more than well enough.
Mark Hughes has been offered the job of managing Dubai club Al Ahi. Maybe he’d even do it for free? Who needs to be paid to live in Dubai? But he might go to Fulham instead, if current manager Roy Hodgson joins Liverpool.
This is London thinks Owen Hargreaves is not the answer to England’s problems. I just wish they’d worked that out before he played his first game. Then he could have played for the best country in the world instead. Owen and Michael Owen are both fit for pre-season training. Apart from the whole England and Manchester United thing, I’m thrilled for them.
Ryan Shawcross has been named by various sources as being the answer to England’s problems. I’m not sure he’d be first-choice with England but I know a country where he probably would be.
Stoke City continue to lead the race to sign Joe Ledley after his contract runs out at Cardiff City.
Gareth Bale is still being eyed up by England fans – including some who should know better. Is it bad if I feel smug?
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Welsh Player News (and rumours) Leagues One and Two
League One
Midfielder David Pipe, who was released by Bristol Rovers this season, has been jailed for more than three years for assault. Maybe I shouldn't feel any sympathy for him at all but he's got a very difficult time ahead of him and the fact I think the judge made the right decision won't change that. He did something awful and hurt someone, not just physically. But that doesn't mean he's an awful person or that he won't now become a better person.
Jason Price has signed for Carlisle United on a free transfer after being released by Millwall. Jason spent part of last season on loan at Carlisle and clearly they liked what they saw. Quite right too. He has an impressive goalscoring record for Carlisle and lovely hair. He says he’s taking his coachng badges and wants to help young players.
Yeovil Town assistant manager Nathan Jones will continue to play next season despite being 37 now.
League Two
Bradford City’s Michael Flynn is excited by new signing Tommy Docherty.
Josh Low has signed an extention to his Cheltenham Town contract. I thought he had but either I’ve got it wrong or Sky Sports has and it’s probably them.
Hereford United have sold Welsh defender Darren Jones to Aldershot Town. Darren was given an improved offer by Hereford but he thought he’d go to a club with a manager.
Port Vale are going on a pre-season tour of Ireland and Gareth Owen says it won’t be easy.
Tom Bradshaw is one of just two fit strikers at Shrewsbury Town. New manager Graham Turner says he wants to sign a striker but obviously he means as backup. Of course he must mean that ;)
Midfielder David Pipe, who was released by Bristol Rovers this season, has been jailed for more than three years for assault. Maybe I shouldn't feel any sympathy for him at all but he's got a very difficult time ahead of him and the fact I think the judge made the right decision won't change that. He did something awful and hurt someone, not just physically. But that doesn't mean he's an awful person or that he won't now become a better person.
Jason Price has signed for Carlisle United on a free transfer after being released by Millwall. Jason spent part of last season on loan at Carlisle and clearly they liked what they saw. Quite right too. He has an impressive goalscoring record for Carlisle and lovely hair. He says he’s taking his coachng badges and wants to help young players.
Yeovil Town assistant manager Nathan Jones will continue to play next season despite being 37 now.
League Two
Bradford City’s Michael Flynn is excited by new signing Tommy Docherty.
Josh Low has signed an extention to his Cheltenham Town contract. I thought he had but either I’ve got it wrong or Sky Sports has and it’s probably them.
Hereford United have sold Welsh defender Darren Jones to Aldershot Town. Darren was given an improved offer by Hereford but he thought he’d go to a club with a manager.
Port Vale are going on a pre-season tour of Ireland and Gareth Owen says it won’t be easy.
Tom Bradshaw is one of just two fit strikers at Shrewsbury Town. New manager Graham Turner says he wants to sign a striker but obviously he means as backup. Of course he must mean that ;)
Welsh Player News (and rumours) Championship
Breaking news, Lewin Nyatanga has been spotted at Cheltenham Town’s training ground! But no need to worry, Bristol City fans. He’s only doing his Level 2 coaching course there.
Cardiff City haven’t given up hope of signing Craig Bellamy – despite the fact they think it’s impossible. Manchester City manager Roberto Mamcini has apparently invited Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Redknapp to make a bid for him.
Neil Ardley, the man in charge of Cardiff City’s Academy, believes Adam Matthews and Aaron Wildig were rushed into Cardiff’s first team too soon. Current Academy players include Adam’s cousins Liam and Sam although they’re a long way from the first team, even if they make their debuts at seventeen like Adam. A poster on Cardiff City Online says Adam also plays cricket
Robbie Savage is loving being a pundit. And he is good at it. He can even get away with supporting New Zealand against Italy. It was a big mean of him though. You’re supposed to support the underdog and that isn’t New Zealand anymore. New Zealand finished above Italy and could yet end the tournament as the only team to remain unbeaten.
Gary Speed is one of the contenders to manage Hull City.
Andy King doesn’t thnk any of his Leicester City team-mates will want to leave following their play-off semi-final defeat. But Nicky Adams (who would also be his Wales team-mate if John Toshack picked him) is just one Leicester player to attract the attention of another club – in his case, Brentford.
Shaun MacDonald says he will sign a new contract with Swansea City and do his best to become a first-team regular.
Newport County manager Dean Holdsworth seems to like Swansea City’s Kerry Morgan. Kerry helped Newport into the Blue Square Premier and now Holdworth wants him back on loan for next season. Kerry however would like to see if he can get into Swansea’s team first.
Cardiff City haven’t given up hope of signing Craig Bellamy – despite the fact they think it’s impossible. Manchester City manager Roberto Mamcini has apparently invited Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Redknapp to make a bid for him.
Neil Ardley, the man in charge of Cardiff City’s Academy, believes Adam Matthews and Aaron Wildig were rushed into Cardiff’s first team too soon. Current Academy players include Adam’s cousins Liam and Sam although they’re a long way from the first team, even if they make their debuts at seventeen like Adam. A poster on Cardiff City Online says Adam also plays cricket
Robbie Savage is loving being a pundit. And he is good at it. He can even get away with supporting New Zealand against Italy. It was a big mean of him though. You’re supposed to support the underdog and that isn’t New Zealand anymore. New Zealand finished above Italy and could yet end the tournament as the only team to remain unbeaten.
Gary Speed is one of the contenders to manage Hull City.
Andy King doesn’t thnk any of his Leicester City team-mates will want to leave following their play-off semi-final defeat. But Nicky Adams (who would also be his Wales team-mate if John Toshack picked him) is just one Leicester player to attract the attention of another club – in his case, Brentford.
Shaun MacDonald says he will sign a new contract with Swansea City and do his best to become a first-team regular.
Newport County manager Dean Holdsworth seems to like Swansea City’s Kerry Morgan. Kerry helped Newport into the Blue Square Premier and now Holdworth wants him back on loan for next season. Kerry however would like to see if he can get into Swansea’s team first.
Welsh Player News (and rumours) (Premier League)
Aaron Ramsey is already back in light training and even running. Great news for Wales and Arsenal.
Chelsea goalkeeper Rhys Taylor will spend his pre-season with Crewe Alexandra with a view to joining them on loan. Rhys recently signed a new contract with Chelsea.
Ryan Giggs isn’t in the World Cup but he probably couldn’t have made Wales prouder even if he’d lifted the famous trophy. Ryan visited a hospice this week and spent more than two hours with patients and staff.
I just hope he left before dark. It’s apparently legal to shoot a Welshman in Chester after dark, or it is if you use a crossbow.
Owen Hargreaves has gone back to see the knee specialist but he’s not expected to need another operation. My fingers are crossed for you, Owen. Who cares if you play for Manchester United and chose England over Wales? Some things are more important than rivalries.
Michael Owen thinks he’ll be fit for pre-season with Manchester United. For now, his involvement with football is as a columnist, the lucky sod.
Stoke City are hopeful that Joe Ledley will join them instead of rubbish clubs like Roma and Celtic. West Ham United are also said to be interested.
Ryan Shawcross says that Stoke City aren’t the least bit worried about third season syndrome. But his main target is, well, getting his first international cap. Not with Wales though. With the team who drew with Algeria.
Inter Milan are hoping to offer Tottenham Hotspur Sulley Muntari in exchange for Gareth Bale – who has just signed a new contract with Tottenham. The Arsenal player on me would love to see Tottenham's best player turn his back on his team. The Welshwoman in me would rather he behaved himself.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly rejected a £2 million bid for goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey. Is that a sign of their good sense or are they holding out for a better offer? Burnley however have been told where to go.
South London Today thinks Millwall manager Kenny Jackett might be interested in Wolverhampwon Wanderers striker Sam Vokes. Sam recently signed a new contract with Wolves but at 20 he might struggle to break into their starting line-up. (Not that he’d be struggling if I was the manager of Wolves.)
Chelsea goalkeeper Rhys Taylor will spend his pre-season with Crewe Alexandra with a view to joining them on loan. Rhys recently signed a new contract with Chelsea.
Ryan Giggs isn’t in the World Cup but he probably couldn’t have made Wales prouder even if he’d lifted the famous trophy. Ryan visited a hospice this week and spent more than two hours with patients and staff.
I just hope he left before dark. It’s apparently legal to shoot a Welshman in Chester after dark, or it is if you use a crossbow.
Owen Hargreaves has gone back to see the knee specialist but he’s not expected to need another operation. My fingers are crossed for you, Owen. Who cares if you play for Manchester United and chose England over Wales? Some things are more important than rivalries.
Michael Owen thinks he’ll be fit for pre-season with Manchester United. For now, his involvement with football is as a columnist, the lucky sod.
Stoke City are hopeful that Joe Ledley will join them instead of rubbish clubs like Roma and Celtic. West Ham United are also said to be interested.
Ryan Shawcross says that Stoke City aren’t the least bit worried about third season syndrome. But his main target is, well, getting his first international cap. Not with Wales though. With the team who drew with Algeria.
Inter Milan are hoping to offer Tottenham Hotspur Sulley Muntari in exchange for Gareth Bale – who has just signed a new contract with Tottenham. The Arsenal player on me would love to see Tottenham's best player turn his back on his team. The Welshwoman in me would rather he behaved himself.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly rejected a £2 million bid for goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey. Is that a sign of their good sense or are they holding out for a better offer? Burnley however have been told where to go.
South London Today thinks Millwall manager Kenny Jackett might be interested in Wolverhampwon Wanderers striker Sam Vokes. Sam recently signed a new contract with Wolves but at 20 he might struggle to break into their starting line-up. (Not that he’d be struggling if I was the manager of Wolves.)
Monday, 14 June 2010
Welsh Player News (and rumours)
Craig Davies says he would like to stay with Brighton & Hove Albion but if first-team football there is impossible, he would be happy to move back to Port Vale, which whom he spent time on loan last season.
Charlton Athletic’s Grant Basey has recovered from his ankle injury and it looking forward to playing again next season.
Michael Flynn has signed a two-year extension to his contract with Bradford City.
Andy Dorman will leave St Mirren this summer. Several Championship sides have shown an interest in him, one of which has made a definite offer.
Gary Speed has received an MBE from the Queen in her birthday honours’ list.
Neville Southall talks about Wales’ World Cup chances. Which I think are pretty high.
Charlton Athletic’s Grant Basey has recovered from his ankle injury and it looking forward to playing again next season.
Michael Flynn has signed a two-year extension to his contract with Bradford City.
Andy Dorman will leave St Mirren this summer. Several Championship sides have shown an interest in him, one of which has made a definite offer.
Gary Speed has received an MBE from the Queen in her birthday honours’ list.
Neville Southall talks about Wales’ World Cup chances. Which I think are pretty high.
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 14th June (Premer League & Championship)
Almost-Welshman Michael Owen has been linked with a move back to Liverpool. Well they are desperate.
Christian Ribeiro is looking forward to playing for Wales again. You see, it does happen.
Gavin Williams is rumoured to be one of several players who could be leaving Bristol City. Yeovil Town, I hope you’re reading this.
Stoke City have emerged as the new favourites to sign Cardiff City’s Joe Ledley. Or maybe he’ll go to Everton instead, Neville Southall has told them to make a bid.
Brentford have apparently made a bid for Leicester City’s Nicky Adams but no word on whether Leicester have accepted it.
Leicester City’s new signing Tom Kennedy could be disappointed if Nicky goes as Nicky was the one who persuaded him to join the club. Does that make him a player-scout?
Leicester manager Nigel Pearson will fight to keep star players including Andy King. Steve Claridge too has words of praise for the young Welsh midfielder.
Reading’s director of football thinks a few clubs could be after players including Simon Church.
Swansea City midfielder David Cotterill says Leon Britton is making a big mistake in moving from Swansea to David’s old club Sheffield United. Note: this rumour comes from the News of the World.
Accrington Stanley are interested in signing young goalkeeper Rhys Wilson, who will come from Swansea City on a free transfer.
Christian Ribeiro is looking forward to playing for Wales again. You see, it does happen.
Gavin Williams is rumoured to be one of several players who could be leaving Bristol City. Yeovil Town, I hope you’re reading this.
Stoke City have emerged as the new favourites to sign Cardiff City’s Joe Ledley. Or maybe he’ll go to Everton instead, Neville Southall has told them to make a bid.
Brentford have apparently made a bid for Leicester City’s Nicky Adams but no word on whether Leicester have accepted it.
Leicester City’s new signing Tom Kennedy could be disappointed if Nicky goes as Nicky was the one who persuaded him to join the club. Does that make him a player-scout?
Leicester manager Nigel Pearson will fight to keep star players including Andy King. Steve Claridge too has words of praise for the young Welsh midfielder.
Reading’s director of football thinks a few clubs could be after players including Simon Church.
Swansea City midfielder David Cotterill says Leon Britton is making a big mistake in moving from Swansea to David’s old club Sheffield United. Note: this rumour comes from the News of the World.
Accrington Stanley are interested in signing young goalkeeper Rhys Wilson, who will come from Swansea City on a free transfer.
Friday, 11 June 2010
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 11th June (League One, League Two, Scotland)
League One
Rob Edwards thinks Exeter City’s new pitch will attract better players to the club.
Peterborough United have confirmed that Craig Morgan wants to leave the club. He wants to move further north for family reasons. They’d keep him if they could – and they’ll probably sign a new centre back whether Craig is at the club next season or not.
League Two
Darren Jones says he’ll be happy to stay at Hereford United if the deal is right for him and his family.
Hereford United’s Ryan Green has signed a one-year extension to his contract.
Gareth Owen is hoping for an extension to his current Port Vale contract.
Scottish League
Motherwell are in talks with Rhys Weston, who was offered a new contract with Walsall but decided to leave and look for a club in Scotland near his family.
Rob Edwards thinks Exeter City’s new pitch will attract better players to the club.
Peterborough United have confirmed that Craig Morgan wants to leave the club. He wants to move further north for family reasons. They’d keep him if they could – and they’ll probably sign a new centre back whether Craig is at the club next season or not.
League Two
Darren Jones says he’ll be happy to stay at Hereford United if the deal is right for him and his family.
Hereford United’s Ryan Green has signed a one-year extension to his contract.
Gareth Owen is hoping for an extension to his current Port Vale contract.
Scottish League
Motherwell are in talks with Rhys Weston, who was offered a new contract with Walsall but decided to leave and look for a club in Scotland near his family.
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 11th June (Championship)
Cardiff City’s chances of keeping Joe Ledley look even smaller as Celtic and Rangers are able to pay him significantly more.
Robbie Savage will be a co-presenter on 606 next season. I wonder if anyone will phone in to have a go at him. But he plans to continue his playing career next season and beyond.
John Oster will probably be fit for pre-season training next month.There’s a chance he might need a minor knee operation but even then he should be ready in time.
The Middlesbrough doctor has rejected claims by Australia that Rhys Williams was given injections before his Middlesbrough matches towards the end of last season. Middlesbrough have also confirmed that Rhys won’t be fit for the start of the new season.
Released Millwall striker Jason Price says a number of clubs are interested in him, including Carlisle United, one of the teams with whom he spent time on loan last season. Jason enjoyed playing for Carlisle but he’s waiting to see if any other offers come up.
My dad says Steve Morison will remain with Millwall next season – but West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City might have other ideas (although Leicester’s financial situation means they’re unlikely to sign him. Given the choice of my dad and the papers, I’d say my dad is far more likely to tell the truth. Luckily, Millwall seem to agree with my dad.
Norwich City manager Paul Lambert says there is room for everyone in his squad but Rhoys Wiggins’ chances of first-team football seem to have decresed even further after Norwich signed another right back. Bournemouth might be quite happy to hear that…
Joe Allen will probably miss the start of next season. The Swansea City midfielder had a shoulder operation in May and won’t be able to do any contact work for 12 weeks.
Swansea City’s Kerry Morgan, who played on loan at Newport County last season, was a nominee for the Non-League Player of the Year award.
Jazz Richards hopes he’ll have more chances to play in midfield next season, after spending most of his playing time last season at full back. He was lucky to play at all but it’s good to have ambition.
Robbie Savage will be a co-presenter on 606 next season. I wonder if anyone will phone in to have a go at him. But he plans to continue his playing career next season and beyond.
John Oster will probably be fit for pre-season training next month.There’s a chance he might need a minor knee operation but even then he should be ready in time.
The Middlesbrough doctor has rejected claims by Australia that Rhys Williams was given injections before his Middlesbrough matches towards the end of last season. Middlesbrough have also confirmed that Rhys won’t be fit for the start of the new season.
Released Millwall striker Jason Price says a number of clubs are interested in him, including Carlisle United, one of the teams with whom he spent time on loan last season. Jason enjoyed playing for Carlisle but he’s waiting to see if any other offers come up.
My dad says Steve Morison will remain with Millwall next season – but West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City might have other ideas (although Leicester’s financial situation means they’re unlikely to sign him. Given the choice of my dad and the papers, I’d say my dad is far more likely to tell the truth. Luckily, Millwall seem to agree with my dad.
Norwich City manager Paul Lambert says there is room for everyone in his squad but Rhoys Wiggins’ chances of first-team football seem to have decresed even further after Norwich signed another right back. Bournemouth might be quite happy to hear that…
Joe Allen will probably miss the start of next season. The Swansea City midfielder had a shoulder operation in May and won’t be able to do any contact work for 12 weeks.
Swansea City’s Kerry Morgan, who played on loan at Newport County last season, was a nominee for the Non-League Player of the Year award.
Jazz Richards hopes he’ll have more chances to play in midfield next season, after spending most of his playing time last season at full back. He was lucky to play at all but it’s good to have ambition.
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 11th June (Premer League)
There are yet more rumours that Blackburn Rovers will lose one of their goalkeepers this summer but the latest rumour suggests it won’t be Jason Brown who’s leaving.
A recent article suggests Rob Edwards has left Blackpool but as he’s only mentioned in passing it could just be referring to the fact his contract hasn’t been extended. Not an unreasonable assumption to make but the last I heard, manager Ian Holloway was thinking of keeping Rob anyway.
Fans Online suggests that Neal Eardley will be this year’s David Vaughan. But I do kind of hope David won’t be next season’s Neal Eardley. We don’t want any moreWelsh players out with a toe injury toe. Especially not out clubbing with a toe injury.
Liverpool are said to want Mark Hughes to be their new manager following the sacking of Rafa Benitez. Mark was sacked by Manchester City last December. Imagine if Mark became Liverpool’s manager and Liverpool finished above Manchester City. I’d like that, as long as Liverpool were still below Arsenal.
Craig Bellamy’s football academy looks set to be a big success. And so does he.
Craig Bellamy says he’s expecting to be in Manchester City’s starting eleven next season – he’s pretty quick but I doubt he’s quick enough to play for them and Cardiff City too. As for his claims that he’ll fight off competition from City’s new star strikers – he did it last season and I can definitely see him doing it again.
Ryan Giggs, Joe Calzaghe, Gethin Jones and Michael Sheen were among the, er, football stars who helped the Rest of the World to their first ever win over England in Soccer Aid. The Rest of the World won on penalties but Ryan wasn’t allowed to take part as he’s not a celebrity. Joe, who was preferred to Ryan on the left wing (Ryan had to play in the centre but to be fair he didn’t exactly struggle), scored the goal that brought the score back to 2-1 before also scoring in the penalty shoot-out. Michael also scored a penalty, proving that his football prowess extends beyond playing the role of a football manager in a film. Michael was the Rest of the World’s captain. Right back Gethin missed his penalty but he wasn’t the only one.
Most importantly, Soccer Aid raised over £2.5 million for Unicef.
Jack Collison says he has a long way to go before he’s ready to return from injury.
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ David Jones is very happy with his new team-mates so far.
A recent article suggests Rob Edwards has left Blackpool but as he’s only mentioned in passing it could just be referring to the fact his contract hasn’t been extended. Not an unreasonable assumption to make but the last I heard, manager Ian Holloway was thinking of keeping Rob anyway.
Fans Online suggests that Neal Eardley will be this year’s David Vaughan. But I do kind of hope David won’t be next season’s Neal Eardley. We don’t want any moreWelsh players out with a toe injury toe. Especially not out clubbing with a toe injury.
Liverpool are said to want Mark Hughes to be their new manager following the sacking of Rafa Benitez. Mark was sacked by Manchester City last December. Imagine if Mark became Liverpool’s manager and Liverpool finished above Manchester City. I’d like that, as long as Liverpool were still below Arsenal.
Craig Bellamy’s football academy looks set to be a big success. And so does he.
Craig Bellamy says he’s expecting to be in Manchester City’s starting eleven next season – he’s pretty quick but I doubt he’s quick enough to play for them and Cardiff City too. As for his claims that he’ll fight off competition from City’s new star strikers – he did it last season and I can definitely see him doing it again.
Ryan Giggs, Joe Calzaghe, Gethin Jones and Michael Sheen were among the, er, football stars who helped the Rest of the World to their first ever win over England in Soccer Aid. The Rest of the World won on penalties but Ryan wasn’t allowed to take part as he’s not a celebrity. Joe, who was preferred to Ryan on the left wing (Ryan had to play in the centre but to be fair he didn’t exactly struggle), scored the goal that brought the score back to 2-1 before also scoring in the penalty shoot-out. Michael also scored a penalty, proving that his football prowess extends beyond playing the role of a football manager in a film. Michael was the Rest of the World’s captain. Right back Gethin missed his penalty but he wasn’t the only one.
Most importantly, Soccer Aid raised over £2.5 million for Unicef.
Jack Collison says he has a long way to go before he’s ready to return from injury.
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ David Jones is very happy with his new team-mates so far.
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 3rd June (Scotland)
Andy Dorman has left St Mirren after his contract expired.
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 3rd June (Leagues One and Two
League One
Colchester United’s Tom Bender has been told he’ll have more first-team opportunities next season.
Tony Roberts has signed a one-year extension to his contract at Dagenham & Redbridge. The newly-promited Daggers have also signed a very Welsh-sounding left back from Histon – Gareth Gwillim. Histon’s Wikipedia page says Gareth is English but he must have some Welsh blood with a name like that.
Tony was delighted when Dagenham achieved promotion at Wembley last Sunday.
Ben Davies is one of just nine players under contract at Notts County. I suppose you could argue Ben has the skills of two players but even that only brings you up to ten...
Craig Morgan wants to leave Peterborough United following their relegation to League One. Peterborogh Today thinks his departure looks likely.
League Two
Michael Flynn says he hopes to stay at Bradford City next season but he needs to ‘iron out’ a few things in his contract first.
Chesterfield’s second-choice goalkeeper Mark Crossley has been interviewed for the position of manager of Oldham Athletic.
Rob Page is one of three players thought to be in contention to win Chesterfield’s Player of the Season award. He’ll find out on Saturday as long as this isn’t a really really old article with yesterday’s date on.
Grimsby Town striker Chris Jones has been put on the transfer list. He played a part in Grimsby’s season, even scoring two League goals but then he was sent out on loan to Neath and never heard of again.
Lincoln City were hoping to sign David Stephens from Norwich City after a very successful loan spell last season. However, David is now having second thoughts.
Colchester United’s Tom Bender has been told he’ll have more first-team opportunities next season.
Tony Roberts has signed a one-year extension to his contract at Dagenham & Redbridge. The newly-promited Daggers have also signed a very Welsh-sounding left back from Histon – Gareth Gwillim. Histon’s Wikipedia page says Gareth is English but he must have some Welsh blood with a name like that.
Tony was delighted when Dagenham achieved promotion at Wembley last Sunday.
Ben Davies is one of just nine players under contract at Notts County. I suppose you could argue Ben has the skills of two players but even that only brings you up to ten...
Craig Morgan wants to leave Peterborough United following their relegation to League One. Peterborogh Today thinks his departure looks likely.
League Two
Michael Flynn says he hopes to stay at Bradford City next season but he needs to ‘iron out’ a few things in his contract first.
Chesterfield’s second-choice goalkeeper Mark Crossley has been interviewed for the position of manager of Oldham Athletic.
Rob Page is one of three players thought to be in contention to win Chesterfield’s Player of the Season award. He’ll find out on Saturday as long as this isn’t a really really old article with yesterday’s date on.
Grimsby Town striker Chris Jones has been put on the transfer list. He played a part in Grimsby’s season, even scoring two League goals but then he was sent out on loan to Neath and never heard of again.
Lincoln City were hoping to sign David Stephens from Norwich City after a very successful loan spell last season. However, David is now having second thoughts.
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 3rd June (Championship
Wales Online says that clubs from six different countries are interested in signing Joe Ledley from Cardiff City. England’s Everton, Stoke City, West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, Scotland’s Celtic and Rangers, Roma, two other top clubs from Italy, Panathinaikos from Greece, and Turkey’s Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. Not to mention Wales’ Cardiff, who really want to keep him. They’ve given him an extra-big contract offer.
Wales Onlins suggests Cardiff City could afford Craig Bellamy after all.
Craig’s best mate says Craig will join Cardiff… but not yet.
Cardiff City are apparently interested in signing their former player Jason Koumas. The midfielder is a free agent after being released by Wigan Athletic.
Doncaster Rovers’ captain Brian Stock has again been linked with a move to Southampton.
Paul Parry should be fit in time for Preston North End’s pre-season training but he’ll need to be monitored closely.
Rhys Williams has been omitted from Australia’s 23-man World Cup squad. Manager Pim Verbeek says Rhys would have been included if he had recovered from his pelvis injury but he hasn’t. Rhys says he’s heartbroken about being left out but proud to have got so close to playing in a World Cup.
Rhys’ manager Gordon Strachan, meanwhile, has refuted claims that Rhys was receiving injections before every match he played for Middlesbrough
Millwall have released striker Jason Price. He spent the end of last season on loan at Carlisle United and he says he’s interested in joining permanently as he enjoyed his loan spell and he’d like to be nearer his son.
The season has only just finished but Hal Robson-Kanu is looking forward to playing in the next one for Reading.
Wales Onlins suggests Cardiff City could afford Craig Bellamy after all.
Craig’s best mate says Craig will join Cardiff… but not yet.
Cardiff City are apparently interested in signing their former player Jason Koumas. The midfielder is a free agent after being released by Wigan Athletic.
Doncaster Rovers’ captain Brian Stock has again been linked with a move to Southampton.
Paul Parry should be fit in time for Preston North End’s pre-season training but he’ll need to be monitored closely.
Rhys Williams has been omitted from Australia’s 23-man World Cup squad. Manager Pim Verbeek says Rhys would have been included if he had recovered from his pelvis injury but he hasn’t. Rhys says he’s heartbroken about being left out but proud to have got so close to playing in a World Cup.
Rhys’ manager Gordon Strachan, meanwhile, has refuted claims that Rhys was receiving injections before every match he played for Middlesbrough
Millwall have released striker Jason Price. He spent the end of last season on loan at Carlisle United and he says he’s interested in joining permanently as he enjoyed his loan spell and he’d like to be nearer his son.
The season has only just finished but Hal Robson-Kanu is looking forward to playing in the next one for Reading.
Welsh Player News (and rumours) 3rd June (Premier League)
Aaron Ramsey has signed a new contract with Arsenal.
Fulham Chronicle puts Simon Davies on the spot
Craig Bellamy has hinted if he has to leave Manchester City, he would probably go to Cardiff City.
Michael Owen has been voted the scorer of the World Cup’s best ever goal. Unfortunately it was for England.
Inter Milan and AC Milan sniffing round Gareth Bale. Which part of ‘he’s just signed a new contract’ don’t they understand? (Well as they’re not English, possibly all of it)
West Bromwich Albion manager Roberto di Matteo is planning on making a £1.2m bid for Hull City goalkeeper Boaz Myhill. Bolton Wanderers are also said to be interested.
Wolverhampton Wanderers don’t want Wayne Hennessey to go on loan to Burnley for a year.
Yet other sources say that Wolves have offered Wayne to Burnley. They can’t both be true. But considering the sources, maybe neither of them are.
Fulham Chronicle puts Simon Davies on the spot
Craig Bellamy has hinted if he has to leave Manchester City, he would probably go to Cardiff City.
Michael Owen has been voted the scorer of the World Cup’s best ever goal. Unfortunately it was for England.
Inter Milan and AC Milan sniffing round Gareth Bale. Which part of ‘he’s just signed a new contract’ don’t they understand? (Well as they’re not English, possibly all of it)
West Bromwich Albion manager Roberto di Matteo is planning on making a £1.2m bid for Hull City goalkeeper Boaz Myhill. Bolton Wanderers are also said to be interested.
Wolverhampton Wanderers don’t want Wayne Hennessey to go on loan to Burnley for a year.
Yet other sources say that Wolves have offered Wayne to Burnley. They can’t both be true. But considering the sources, maybe neither of them are.
League One Play-off Final reault 29th May
Dagenham & Redbridge 3-2 Rotherham United
About ten years ago, Dagenham & Redbridge were in the Southern Premier League (or whatever it was called then, Ryman?). The following year, Rotherham United were promoted to the Championship. But here the two teams met on equal footing with a place in League One at stake – and the ‘pub team’ won it.
Dagenham took the lead three times during the match, twice Rotherham equalised. It was a very exciting match that looked as though it could have gone either way. Dagenham perhaps had the edge attacking-wise but could look vulnerable defensively – and Rotherham took advantage.
But Dagenham won and they’ll be playing derby matches against Charlton Athletic next season. Not bad.
Tony Roberts was absolutely delighted to win promotion to League One with Dagenham. The goalkeeper has always wanted to play at Wembley but until now he’d only done it as an extra in a film. Now he can boast something much more special.
About ten years ago, Dagenham & Redbridge were in the Southern Premier League (or whatever it was called then, Ryman?). The following year, Rotherham United were promoted to the Championship. But here the two teams met on equal footing with a place in League One at stake – and the ‘pub team’ won it.
Dagenham took the lead three times during the match, twice Rotherham equalised. It was a very exciting match that looked as though it could have gone either way. Dagenham perhaps had the edge attacking-wise but could look vulnerable defensively – and Rotherham took advantage.
But Dagenham won and they’ll be playing derby matches against Charlton Athletic next season. Not bad.
Tony Roberts was absolutely delighted to win promotion to League One with Dagenham. The goalkeeper has always wanted to play at Wembley but until now he’d only done it as an extra in a film. Now he can boast something much more special.
League One Play-off Final result 29th May
Millwall 1-0 Swindon Town
For the first time ever, Millwall won a play-off final. For the first time ever, Swindon lost.
Millwall weren’t at their best and reports that they walked all over Swindon seemed somewhat exaggerated from where I was sitting (the upper tier, near the goal Millwall didn’t score in) but there was no doubt about who deserved to go through. Paul Robinson was again the player there to make Millwall fans’ dreams come true. My dad was so happy! Until he started worrying about Millwall getting relegated next season.
Another first was that Steve Morison played at Wembley and didn’t score but Wales’ future star was one of Millwall’s best players and caused Swindon a lot of problems over the 90 minutes, the problem was that most of Millwall’s attacks lacked an end product. Swindon had their moments too and Millwall were quite lucky to keep their clean sheet intact
If Millwall play like that every week in the Championship, I think they’ll struggle. But I don’t think they will play like that. And many say that playing below your best and still winning is a sign of success.
Jason Price wasn’t in Millwall’s squad and has since been released.
Billy Bodin wasn’t in Swindon’s squad but perhaps the young Welsham will get his chance next season. Maybe one day soon he and Steve will be playing on the same side. For Wales.
For the first time ever, Millwall won a play-off final. For the first time ever, Swindon lost.
Millwall weren’t at their best and reports that they walked all over Swindon seemed somewhat exaggerated from where I was sitting (the upper tier, near the goal Millwall didn’t score in) but there was no doubt about who deserved to go through. Paul Robinson was again the player there to make Millwall fans’ dreams come true. My dad was so happy! Until he started worrying about Millwall getting relegated next season.
Another first was that Steve Morison played at Wembley and didn’t score but Wales’ future star was one of Millwall’s best players and caused Swindon a lot of problems over the 90 minutes, the problem was that most of Millwall’s attacks lacked an end product. Swindon had their moments too and Millwall were quite lucky to keep their clean sheet intact
If Millwall play like that every week in the Championship, I think they’ll struggle. But I don’t think they will play like that. And many say that playing below your best and still winning is a sign of success.
Jason Price wasn’t in Millwall’s squad and has since been released.
Billy Bodin wasn’t in Swindon’s squad but perhaps the young Welsham will get his chance next season. Maybe one day soon he and Steve will be playing on the same side. For Wales.
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