Welsh Player News 31st July League One (Part One)

Joe Partington left the field after just 20 minutes when Bournemouth faced Derby County – the final score was 3-3. There were concerns that Joe had damaged a hamstring but it looks like he’s fine. His manager thinks being part of the Wales under-21 squad is hindering Joe’s career. I won’t say what I think of that, I’m too polite.

Rhoys Wiggins is finally a Bournemouth player. He wanted to join ages ago but he couldn’t because of their transfer embargo although he did get to spend two very successful loan spells there. Bournemouth still have financial problems but luckily the supporters like Rhoys quite a lot and helped the club to pay for him. Rhoys really appreciates it. He played his first match as a Bournemouth player just hours after his transfer became official.

Ben Swallow has recovered from a knee injury but now he has a virus and he’s unlikely to play in Bristol Rovers’ upcoming friendly against Cheltenham Town.

Jason Price didn’t feature for Carlisle United against Falkirk last night but he is expected to play against Middlesbrough tonight. As the matches are on consecutive nights I’m not worried about why Jason didn’t play both. But I’m sure he could do it if he wanted to.

Lee Beevers, who has finally made his return from shoulder and knee injuries, says that playing for Colchester United again is like playing for a new club. No wonder, this Vital Football article says he’ll be competing for six ‘passions’. Sounds fun to me.
(Not that I’ve never made a mistake like that, I do it in speech too.)

Lloyd James is now a Colchester United player after signing a permanent deal. He has been training with Colchester since Southampton released him.

Richard Duffy picked up a knock in an Exeter City friendly defeat against Crystal Palace and it was hoped he’d be fit enough to play against Bristol City but he wasn’t – so he missed his team’s 3-1 victory. Danny Nardiello won the penalty that became Exeter’s first goal, as well as scoring the third.
Rob Edwards also played well. Goalkeeper Andy Marriott and trialist Aaron Morris (who has since signed for Aldershot Town) have also featured in Exeter friendlies.

England’s Robert Green showed what a good keeper he is when he prevented Milton Keynes Dons striker Jermaine Easter from scoring against him. West Ham United won 2-0.