Swansea City
Neil Taylor had a mixed Christmas, starting off as a substitute and winning back his place in the starting line-up… only to suffer an ankle injury after two starts.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (bench)
QPR A 4-0 (bench, on 20)
Barnsley H 1-0 (played all)
Reading H 1-0 (starts, off 28)
Leicester A 2-1 (out, ankle)
Ashley Williams continued to set new records for number of consecutive starts by an outfield player at Swansea City. Luckily the yellow card was his second of the season rather than his fifth.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (played all)
QPR A 4-0 (Y conc pen 62, played all)
Barnsley H 1-0 (played all)
Reading H 1-0 (played all)
Leicester A 2-1 (played all)
Joe Allen remained a very important part of the Swansea City team, starting three matches and making appearances from the bench in the other two.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (played all)
QPR A 4-0 (played all)
Barnsley H 1-0 (bench, on 63)
Reading H 1-0 (played all)
Leicester A 2-1 (bench, on 72)
I’m not sure why David Cotterill needed a rest for the match about Queen’s Park Rangers but I bet manager Brendan Roberts really regrets leaving him out.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (bench, on 66)
QPR A 4-0 (rested)
Barnsley H 1-0 (Y 92, played all)
Reading H 1-0 (bench)
Leicester A 2-1 (played all)
Jermaine Easter slowly worked his way into Swansea’s starting line-up and was rewarded with a first goal – his first league goal of the season.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (bench, on 45)
QPR A 4-0 (bench, on 71)
Barnsley H 1-0 (starts, G1 27, off 63)
Reading H 1-0 (bench, on 71)
Leicester A 2-1 (starts, off 67)
Lee Lucas made his second appearance of the season in a matchday squad.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (unselected)
QPR A 4-0 (unselected)
Barnsley H 1-0 (unselected)
Reading H 1-0 (unselected)
Leicester A 2-1 (bench)
Jazz Richards made his first league appearance of the season in the match against Leicester. He played 90 minutes, something he’d previously only done against Peterborough United in the Carling Cup.
Sheff Utd A 1-0 (unselected)
QPR A 4-0 (unselected)
Barnsley H 1-0 (unselected)
Reading H 1-0 (unselected)
Leicester A 2-1 (played all)
David Cornell, Danny Alfei, Joe Walsh, Kerry Morgan and Casey Thomas did not add to their appearances in Swansea squads.
Watford
Jonathan Bond hasn’t been on Watford’s bench for months.
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Saturday, 30 October 2010
Championship Fixtures 30th October 2010 (Part 2)
Derby County v Watford
Watford take their excellent away record to Pride Park.Derby’s five-match unbeaten run came to an end against Millwall but if they win this, they will at least have won four consecutive home matches.
Robbie Savage will hope to start again for Derby Gareth Roberts made his comeback from a calf injury very late in the defeat to Millwall but he might not be ready to start. Even if he is ready, Derby were in a very good run until they encountered Millwall.
Jonathan Bond could be on the bench for Watford after returning from international duty with the under-19s.
Ipswich Town v Millwall
Ipswich’s unbeaten record has long gone and they’ve lost four of their last five matches. Millwall find themselves just two points away from the play-offs but they’ve only won once at Portman Road in the last six years.
Troy Brown should be in Ipswich’s squad somewhere.
Steve Morison will start for Millwall.
Leicester City v Preston North End
Only a win will ensure these two teams don’t slip back into the bottom three – and they can’t both have one. But with Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace both struggling, the chances are they’ll be all right. This time.
Andy King will probably keep his place in Leicester’s starting line-up – if he does, it will be his 100th start for Leicester, the day after his 22nd birthday. Landmark starts often seem to end up as birthday presents. It happened to Robbie Savage a few weeks ago.
Paul Parry could start after scoring twice for Preston’s reserves. Craig Morgan could be anywhere for all I know.
Watford take their excellent away record to Pride Park.Derby’s five-match unbeaten run came to an end against Millwall but if they win this, they will at least have won four consecutive home matches.
Robbie Savage will hope to start again for Derby Gareth Roberts made his comeback from a calf injury very late in the defeat to Millwall but he might not be ready to start. Even if he is ready, Derby were in a very good run until they encountered Millwall.
Jonathan Bond could be on the bench for Watford after returning from international duty with the under-19s.
Ipswich Town v Millwall
Ipswich’s unbeaten record has long gone and they’ve lost four of their last five matches. Millwall find themselves just two points away from the play-offs but they’ve only won once at Portman Road in the last six years.
Troy Brown should be in Ipswich’s squad somewhere.
Steve Morison will start for Millwall.
Leicester City v Preston North End
Only a win will ensure these two teams don’t slip back into the bottom three – and they can’t both have one. But with Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace both struggling, the chances are they’ll be all right. This time.
Andy King will probably keep his place in Leicester’s starting line-up – if he does, it will be his 100th start for Leicester, the day after his 22nd birthday. Landmark starts often seem to end up as birthday presents. It happened to Robbie Savage a few weeks ago.
Paul Parry could start after scoring twice for Preston’s reserves. Craig Morgan could be anywhere for all I know.
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Championship Fixtures 19th October 2010 (Part 3)
Nottingham Forest v Middlesbrough
Both these teams were supposed to be challenging for promotion. The only good news is that it’s probably still possible. Nottingham Forest, amazingly, have an unbeaten home record to defend while Middlesbrough are desperate to add to their solitary away point.
Forest’s Robert Earnshaw still isn’t ready to return from a hamstring injury but Chris Gunter should play.
It’s hard to know who will start for managerless Middlesbrough but I’d like to think Danny Coyne is in with a chance although Jason Steele undoubtedly has a great future in goal. Rhys Williams is out with a pelvic injury.
Preston North End v Scunthorpe United
Preston fans were probably all hopeful after their dramatic 6-4 victory over Leeds and a not half bad draw against Reading. Then Derby came along and spoiled the party. But can Preston get things going again against Scunthorpe?
Craig Morgan will hope to keep his place in central defence for Preston after returning to the starting line-up for the defeat to Derby. Paul Parry might be in with a chance of starting due to the suspension of winger Keith Treacy.
Swansea City v Queen’s Park Rangers
Swansea are storming up the league, unbeaten at home, the gap between them and Cardiff City becoming scarily smaller by the day. But if any team is going to stop them in their tracks, that team is unbeaten QPR, who are unbeaten everywhere.
Joe Allen has recovered from the groin injury that ruled him out of Swansea’s weekend match. Ashley Williams should also start with Neil Taylor and David Cotterill on the bench at the very least.
Watford v Ipswich Town
Play-off contenders Watford and Ipswich (if there is such a thing at this stage of the season) are both hoping to bounce back from weekend defeats.
Young goalkeeper Jonathan Bond is away with Wales so presumably he won’t be on the bench for Watford.
Ipswich manager Roy Keane said the young players, including Troy Brown, would get their chances this season. I think it’s time to give Troy another chance, don’t you, Roy? He could be the answer to all the defensive problems Ipswich have had recently.
Both these teams were supposed to be challenging for promotion. The only good news is that it’s probably still possible. Nottingham Forest, amazingly, have an unbeaten home record to defend while Middlesbrough are desperate to add to their solitary away point.
Forest’s Robert Earnshaw still isn’t ready to return from a hamstring injury but Chris Gunter should play.
It’s hard to know who will start for managerless Middlesbrough but I’d like to think Danny Coyne is in with a chance although Jason Steele undoubtedly has a great future in goal. Rhys Williams is out with a pelvic injury.
Preston North End v Scunthorpe United
Preston fans were probably all hopeful after their dramatic 6-4 victory over Leeds and a not half bad draw against Reading. Then Derby came along and spoiled the party. But can Preston get things going again against Scunthorpe?
Craig Morgan will hope to keep his place in central defence for Preston after returning to the starting line-up for the defeat to Derby. Paul Parry might be in with a chance of starting due to the suspension of winger Keith Treacy.
Swansea City v Queen’s Park Rangers
Swansea are storming up the league, unbeaten at home, the gap between them and Cardiff City becoming scarily smaller by the day. But if any team is going to stop them in their tracks, that team is unbeaten QPR, who are unbeaten everywhere.
Joe Allen has recovered from the groin injury that ruled him out of Swansea’s weekend match. Ashley Williams should also start with Neil Taylor and David Cotterill on the bench at the very least.
Watford v Ipswich Town
Play-off contenders Watford and Ipswich (if there is such a thing at this stage of the season) are both hoping to bounce back from weekend defeats.
Young goalkeeper Jonathan Bond is away with Wales so presumably he won’t be on the bench for Watford.
Ipswich manager Roy Keane said the young players, including Troy Brown, would get their chances this season. I think it’s time to give Troy another chance, don’t you, Roy? He could be the answer to all the defensive problems Ipswich have had recently.
Championship Results 16th October 2010 (Part 2)
Derby County 3-0 Preston North End
Preston were unbeaten in their last three and are steadily improving but Derby were unbeaten in four and had improved even more.
Derby’s final goal, a penalty, was scored by Robbie Savage, in his 600th career appearance. He had a great game. I hope you were watching, Brian Flynn. Congratulations, Robbie, and Happy 26th Birthday for yesterday. Yes, that’s right, Brian, he’s only 26. Easily young enough to play for Wales. And Wales do need a good penalty taker…
Gareth Roberts has recovered from his calf injury but he was only on the bench for Derby.
Craig Morgan played the full match for Preston with Paul Parry coming off the bench in the 79th minute
Ipswich Town 1-2 Coventry City
Coventry are behind Ipswich only on goal difference after beating them at Portman Road for the first time since 1994.
Troy Brown was on the bench for Ipswich.
Coventry were without the injured Freddy Eastwood.
Leicester City 1-1 Hull City
Sven Goran-Eriksson didn’t help Leicester to the win they needed but at least he can say he’s unbeaten.
Andy King put Leicester ahead after just three minutes.
Middlesbrough 1-2 Leeds United
This result proved the final straw for Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan, who allegedly tore up his contract and walked out earlier today. He should know better at his age. Boro are now just two points above the relegation zone.
Danny Coyne was on the bench for Middlesbrough but maybe not for much longer.
Jason Brown played in goal for Leeds and I’d like to say he was brilliant but unfortunately Boro didn’t give him much to do.
Sanchez Watt got an assist for Leeds for the second consecutive game.
Portsmouth 3-2 Watford
Watford lost an away match for the first time this season as Portsmouth continued their rise up the Championship table. Watford were 2-1 ahead in the 69th minute but there were two more goals to come and unfortunately none of them were scored by Watford.
Jonathan Bond was on the bench for Watford.
Queen’s Park Rangers 0-0 Norwich City
Norwich are doing well but until this match, only one team had taken points off QPR at Loftus Road. And now it’s two – although they are still yet to concede a goal. Norwich could have grabbed all three when they were awarded a penalty but Wes Hoolahan, who has been excellent for Norwich this season, shot wide.
Only a last-ditch clearance from Andrew Crofts prevented QPR from getting all three points. Again.
Preston were unbeaten in their last three and are steadily improving but Derby were unbeaten in four and had improved even more.
Derby’s final goal, a penalty, was scored by Robbie Savage, in his 600th career appearance. He had a great game. I hope you were watching, Brian Flynn. Congratulations, Robbie, and Happy 26th Birthday for yesterday. Yes, that’s right, Brian, he’s only 26. Easily young enough to play for Wales. And Wales do need a good penalty taker…
Gareth Roberts has recovered from his calf injury but he was only on the bench for Derby.
Craig Morgan played the full match for Preston with Paul Parry coming off the bench in the 79th minute
Ipswich Town 1-2 Coventry City
Coventry are behind Ipswich only on goal difference after beating them at Portman Road for the first time since 1994.
Troy Brown was on the bench for Ipswich.
Coventry were without the injured Freddy Eastwood.
Leicester City 1-1 Hull City
Sven Goran-Eriksson didn’t help Leicester to the win they needed but at least he can say he’s unbeaten.
Andy King put Leicester ahead after just three minutes.
Middlesbrough 1-2 Leeds United
This result proved the final straw for Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan, who allegedly tore up his contract and walked out earlier today. He should know better at his age. Boro are now just two points above the relegation zone.
Danny Coyne was on the bench for Middlesbrough but maybe not for much longer.
Jason Brown played in goal for Leeds and I’d like to say he was brilliant but unfortunately Boro didn’t give him much to do.
Sanchez Watt got an assist for Leeds for the second consecutive game.
Portsmouth 3-2 Watford
Watford lost an away match for the first time this season as Portsmouth continued their rise up the Championship table. Watford were 2-1 ahead in the 69th minute but there were two more goals to come and unfortunately none of them were scored by Watford.
Jonathan Bond was on the bench for Watford.
Queen’s Park Rangers 0-0 Norwich City
Norwich are doing well but until this match, only one team had taken points off QPR at Loftus Road. And now it’s two – although they are still yet to concede a goal. Norwich could have grabbed all three when they were awarded a penalty but Wes Hoolahan, who has been excellent for Norwich this season, shot wide.
Only a last-ditch clearance from Andrew Crofts prevented QPR from getting all three points. Again.
Saturday, 2 October 2010
Wales squad v Bulgaria and Switzerland announced
Brian Flynn has named the Wales squad for the matches against Bulgaria and Switzerland.
Goalkeepers: Jonathan Bond (Watford), David Cornell (Swansea), Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (West Brom)
Defenders: Danny Collins (Stoke), James Collins (Aston Villa), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Danny Gabbidon (West Ham), Chris Gunter (Nottm Forest), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Sam Ricketts (Bolton), Ashley Williams (Swansea)
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea), Gareth Bale (Tottenham), Dave Edwards (Wolves), Andy King (Leicester), Joe Ledley (Celtic), Brian Stock (Doncaster), David Vaughan (Blackpool)
Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), Robert Earnshaw (Nottm Forest), Ched Evans (Sheff Utd), Steve Morison (Millwall), Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading).
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Bond could make his full debut for Wales although he does have competition from three other goalkeepers. None of them, however, are first choice at their clubs. David Cornell has previously been called up by Wales but he hasn’t been in a matchday squad.
Goalkeeper Jason Brown (Leeds United, on loan from Blackburn Rovers) hasn't been selected, perhaps because he hasn't played first-team football this season although ironically it is rumoured that he will start for Leeds tomorrow.
Defenders
Danny Collins returns to the Wales squad for the first time since falling out with John Toshack.
Christian Ribeiro could make his competitive debut for Wales. He was surprised to be called into the full Wales squad. But I don’t think he minds.
Ashley Williams is the favourite to be Wales’ captain against Bulgaria and Switzerland.
Darcy Blake was hoping to be part of the squad after some excellent performances for Cardiff so he’ll be disappointed he wasn’t selected.
Craig Morgan (Preston North End) has done well for Wales in recent matches but he has been omitted from the squad. Defender Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City) has a knee injury.
Midfielders
Gareth Bale is named as a midfielder after some outstanding performances for Tottenham on the left wing. This means right backs Chris Gunter and Sam Ricketts are likely to play in the full back positions.
Simon Davies wasn’t recalled to the squad despite reports that Brian Flynn went to watch him playing for Fulham. Simon has now ruled out a return to international football.
Robbie Savage wasn’t recalled to the squad after recently coming out of retirement. It is possible he will be involved in future squads.
Ryan Giggs was also linked with a return to international football but he has a hamstring injury so it’s hard to know if there was any truth in this or not. I think probably not. Ryan has also ruled himself out of managing Wales until he retires from playing.
Andy Dorman (Crystal Palace) and Andrew Crofts (Norwich City) have both said recently that they are passionate about playing for Wales so they’ll be disappointed by their omission from the squad. Andrew in particular is a surprise as he has had an exceptionally good start to the season.
David Cotterill is another who has done well this season for Wales and Swansea City but he has a groin injury. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) and Jack Collison (West Ham United) are out with long-term leg and knee injuries.
Forwards
Robert Earnshaw has been selected despite a thigh injury that has seen him miss three matches for Nottingham Forest recently.
Steve Morison and under-21 international Hal Robson-Kanu could make their competitive debuts for Wales.
Steve says he’s not worried about playing for new Wales manager Brian Flynn. He says he didn’t even know what he looked like until this week but he does now so there should be no embarrassing moments in the hotel. It is thought that Brian could favour former under-21 strikers Simon Church and Ched Evans but Steve feels he’s in better form than the other Wales strikers.
Craig Bellamy hasn’t been selected due to his recent knee problems on the advice of Cardiff City manager Dave Jones.
Goalkeepers: Jonathan Bond (Watford), David Cornell (Swansea), Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (West Brom)
Defenders: Danny Collins (Stoke), James Collins (Aston Villa), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Danny Gabbidon (West Ham), Chris Gunter (Nottm Forest), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Sam Ricketts (Bolton), Ashley Williams (Swansea)
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea), Gareth Bale (Tottenham), Dave Edwards (Wolves), Andy King (Leicester), Joe Ledley (Celtic), Brian Stock (Doncaster), David Vaughan (Blackpool)
Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), Robert Earnshaw (Nottm Forest), Ched Evans (Sheff Utd), Steve Morison (Millwall), Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading).
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Bond could make his full debut for Wales although he does have competition from three other goalkeepers. None of them, however, are first choice at their clubs. David Cornell has previously been called up by Wales but he hasn’t been in a matchday squad.
Goalkeeper Jason Brown (Leeds United, on loan from Blackburn Rovers) hasn't been selected, perhaps because he hasn't played first-team football this season although ironically it is rumoured that he will start for Leeds tomorrow.
Defenders
Danny Collins returns to the Wales squad for the first time since falling out with John Toshack.
Christian Ribeiro could make his competitive debut for Wales. He was surprised to be called into the full Wales squad. But I don’t think he minds.
Ashley Williams is the favourite to be Wales’ captain against Bulgaria and Switzerland.
Darcy Blake was hoping to be part of the squad after some excellent performances for Cardiff so he’ll be disappointed he wasn’t selected.
Craig Morgan (Preston North End) has done well for Wales in recent matches but he has been omitted from the squad. Defender Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City) has a knee injury.
Midfielders
Gareth Bale is named as a midfielder after some outstanding performances for Tottenham on the left wing. This means right backs Chris Gunter and Sam Ricketts are likely to play in the full back positions.
Simon Davies wasn’t recalled to the squad despite reports that Brian Flynn went to watch him playing for Fulham. Simon has now ruled out a return to international football.
Robbie Savage wasn’t recalled to the squad after recently coming out of retirement. It is possible he will be involved in future squads.
Ryan Giggs was also linked with a return to international football but he has a hamstring injury so it’s hard to know if there was any truth in this or not. I think probably not. Ryan has also ruled himself out of managing Wales until he retires from playing.
Andy Dorman (Crystal Palace) and Andrew Crofts (Norwich City) have both said recently that they are passionate about playing for Wales so they’ll be disappointed by their omission from the squad. Andrew in particular is a surprise as he has had an exceptionally good start to the season.
David Cotterill is another who has done well this season for Wales and Swansea City but he has a groin injury. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) and Jack Collison (West Ham United) are out with long-term leg and knee injuries.
Forwards
Robert Earnshaw has been selected despite a thigh injury that has seen him miss three matches for Nottingham Forest recently.
Steve Morison and under-21 international Hal Robson-Kanu could make their competitive debuts for Wales.
Steve says he’s not worried about playing for new Wales manager Brian Flynn. He says he didn’t even know what he looked like until this week but he does now so there should be no embarrassing moments in the hotel. It is thought that Brian could favour former under-21 strikers Simon Church and Ched Evans but Steve feels he’s in better form than the other Wales strikers.
Craig Bellamy hasn’t been selected due to his recent knee problems on the advice of Cardiff City manager Dave Jones.
Friday, 3 September 2010
Welsh Summer Transfers 2010 (Championship, P-W)
Portsmouth
Portsmouth were also interested in Andy Dorman.
Welsh Players: None
Preston North End
Preston manager Darren Ferguson was interested in signing Craig Morgan from his former club Peterborough United. Craig wanted to go too but it looked like Preston’s financial situation would get in the way. But they must have found a way around it as Craig has signed for Preston on a four-year deal for £400,000.
Welsh Players: Two - Craig Morgan, Paul Parry
Queen's Park Rangers
Welsh Players: None
Reading
Reading were bracing themselves for bids for Simon Church but if they did get any, they kept it quiet.
Welsh Players: Three - Simon Church, Hal Robson-Kanu, Jake Taylor
Scunthorpe United
Welsh Players: None
Sheffield United
Gary Speed is now manager of Sheffield United. He started off as a player with Sheffield United and was a coach until accepting the job as manager.
Sam Wedgbury was released by Sheffield United. He has now joined Macclesfield Town.
Welsh Players: One - Ched Evans
Swansea City
Neil Taylor made his Wales debut when at Wrexham. It was a bit embarrassing having a non-league player playing for Wales but Neil was obviously too good for non-league as he signed for Swansea on a free transfer (although Swansea do have to pay compensation as he’s under 24) on a three-year contract.
Stoke City, Leicester City and Celtic were interested in signing Ashley Williams. He did say he wanted Premier League football but it looks like he’s going to have another go at getting promoted with Swansea.
Shaun MacDonald was offered the chance to join former loan side Yeovil Town permanently but he said he’d rather sign a new contract with Swansea and fight to be in the first team. But I don’t think he has signed a new contract and he’s now back at Yeovil Town on loan until January.
Kerry Morgan helped Newport County to get promoted to the Blue Square Premier last season. A number of league clubs were interested on taking him on loan this season but there was only one place he wanted to go – Newport. He will be there for the next five months.
Swansea’s academy scholar Lee Lucas signed a three-year contract, his first professional deal.
Daniel Alfei signed a one-year professional contract after graduating from Swansea’s Centre of Excellence.
Chad Bond left Swansea City for Neath Athletic following a successful trial.
John Hartson expressed an interest in managing Swansea but they didn’t take him up on the offer when Paolo Sousa left for Leicester. Gary Speed was also a contender for the job.
Matty Collins had an unsuccessful trial at Wycombe Wanderers before being released by Swansea. Matty then joined Welsh Premier League side Haverfordwest County.
Swansea were interested in signing Brian Stock but Doncaster Rovers didn’t want to let him go.
Welsh Players: Six - David Cornell, Neil Taylor, Ashley Williams, Joe Allen, David Cotterill, Jazz Richards, plus young players including Daniel Alfei, Joe Walsh, Lee Lucas and Casey Thomas (who are unlikely to have much involvement in the first team), plus Kerry Morgan (out on loan and young).
Watford
Watford released third-choice goalkeeper Jonathan North but offered fourth-choice goalkeeper Jonathan Bond a professional contract.
Welsh Players: One - Jonathan Bond
Portsmouth were also interested in Andy Dorman.
Welsh Players: None
Preston North End
Preston manager Darren Ferguson was interested in signing Craig Morgan from his former club Peterborough United. Craig wanted to go too but it looked like Preston’s financial situation would get in the way. But they must have found a way around it as Craig has signed for Preston on a four-year deal for £400,000.
Welsh Players: Two - Craig Morgan, Paul Parry
Queen's Park Rangers
Welsh Players: None
Reading
Reading were bracing themselves for bids for Simon Church but if they did get any, they kept it quiet.
Welsh Players: Three - Simon Church, Hal Robson-Kanu, Jake Taylor
Scunthorpe United
Welsh Players: None
Sheffield United
Gary Speed is now manager of Sheffield United. He started off as a player with Sheffield United and was a coach until accepting the job as manager.
Sam Wedgbury was released by Sheffield United. He has now joined Macclesfield Town.
Welsh Players: One - Ched Evans
Swansea City
Neil Taylor made his Wales debut when at Wrexham. It was a bit embarrassing having a non-league player playing for Wales but Neil was obviously too good for non-league as he signed for Swansea on a free transfer (although Swansea do have to pay compensation as he’s under 24) on a three-year contract.
Stoke City, Leicester City and Celtic were interested in signing Ashley Williams. He did say he wanted Premier League football but it looks like he’s going to have another go at getting promoted with Swansea.
Shaun MacDonald was offered the chance to join former loan side Yeovil Town permanently but he said he’d rather sign a new contract with Swansea and fight to be in the first team. But I don’t think he has signed a new contract and he’s now back at Yeovil Town on loan until January.
Kerry Morgan helped Newport County to get promoted to the Blue Square Premier last season. A number of league clubs were interested on taking him on loan this season but there was only one place he wanted to go – Newport. He will be there for the next five months.
Swansea’s academy scholar Lee Lucas signed a three-year contract, his first professional deal.
Daniel Alfei signed a one-year professional contract after graduating from Swansea’s Centre of Excellence.
Chad Bond left Swansea City for Neath Athletic following a successful trial.
John Hartson expressed an interest in managing Swansea but they didn’t take him up on the offer when Paolo Sousa left for Leicester. Gary Speed was also a contender for the job.
Matty Collins had an unsuccessful trial at Wycombe Wanderers before being released by Swansea. Matty then joined Welsh Premier League side Haverfordwest County.
Swansea were interested in signing Brian Stock but Doncaster Rovers didn’t want to let him go.
Welsh Players: Six - David Cornell, Neil Taylor, Ashley Williams, Joe Allen, David Cotterill, Jazz Richards, plus young players including Daniel Alfei, Joe Walsh, Lee Lucas and Casey Thomas (who are unlikely to have much involvement in the first team), plus Kerry Morgan (out on loan and young).
Watford
Watford released third-choice goalkeeper Jonathan North but offered fourth-choice goalkeeper Jonathan Bond a professional contract.
Welsh Players: One - Jonathan Bond
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Championship Results 28th August 2010 Part 3
Sheffield United 1-0 Preston North End
Gary Speed helped Sheffield United to climb the table a little away with his first win as a manager. Preston are out of the bottom three but only just.
Gary picked fellow Welshman Ched Evans to start but the goal wasn’t his although he did come very close.
Craig Morgan played the full match for Preston but Paul Parry wasn’t in the squad.
Swansea City 1-0 Burnley
Both sides were reduced to ten men as Swansea ended Burnley’s unbeaten run and haul themselves into the top half.
Neil Taylor made his first league start for Swansea with Ashley Williams and David Cotterill, who had a particularly good game, also in the starting line-up. Joe Allen replaced David when he was substitured. David Cornell and Jazz Richards were both unusued substitutes.
Watford 0-1 Leeds United
Another win for Leeds puts them into the top six while Watford, who won their opening two games but haven’t won since.
Jonathan Bond wasn’t on the bench for Watford so presumably the second-choice keeper is now fit.
Sanchez Watt started for Leeds and probably should have scored.
Gary Speed helped Sheffield United to climb the table a little away with his first win as a manager. Preston are out of the bottom three but only just.
Gary picked fellow Welshman Ched Evans to start but the goal wasn’t his although he did come very close.
Craig Morgan played the full match for Preston but Paul Parry wasn’t in the squad.
Swansea City 1-0 Burnley
Both sides were reduced to ten men as Swansea ended Burnley’s unbeaten run and haul themselves into the top half.
Neil Taylor made his first league start for Swansea with Ashley Williams and David Cotterill, who had a particularly good game, also in the starting line-up. Joe Allen replaced David when he was substitured. David Cornell and Jazz Richards were both unusued substitutes.
Watford 0-1 Leeds United
Another win for Leeds puts them into the top six while Watford, who won their opening two games but haven’t won since.
Jonathan Bond wasn’t on the bench for Watford so presumably the second-choice keeper is now fit.
Sanchez Watt started for Leeds and probably should have scored.
Friday, 27 August 2010
Championship Fixtures 28th August 2010 Part 3
Swansea City v Burnley
Swansea have only won once this season and that was against Preston North End, who were bottom at the time. But since then they have lost to Norwich City and only knocked Tranmere Rovers out of the Carling Cup after a late fightback. Burnley are looking like contenders for promotion though it’s still very early days.
Ashley Williams should start in defence for Swansea. Neil Taylor, David Cotterill and Joe Allen could also start with David Cornell on the bench.
Watford v Leeds United
Watford have started well and they now face Leeds United, who started badly but did manage to beat the previously unbeaten Millwall last weekend.
Jonathan Bond wasn’t on Watford’s bench for the midweek Carling Cup defeat to Notts County and might not be seen again this season unless there’s another goalkeeper injury.
Sanchez Watt should be back in Leeds’ starting line-up after being rested for the midweek Carling Cup defeat to Leicester City. Can you see a pattern emerging?
Swansea have only won once this season and that was against Preston North End, who were bottom at the time. But since then they have lost to Norwich City and only knocked Tranmere Rovers out of the Carling Cup after a late fightback. Burnley are looking like contenders for promotion though it’s still very early days.
Ashley Williams should start in defence for Swansea. Neil Taylor, David Cotterill and Joe Allen could also start with David Cornell on the bench.
Watford v Leeds United
Watford have started well and they now face Leeds United, who started badly but did manage to beat the previously unbeaten Millwall last weekend.
Jonathan Bond wasn’t on Watford’s bench for the midweek Carling Cup defeat to Notts County and might not be seen again this season unless there’s another goalkeeper injury.
Sanchez Watt should be back in Leeds’ starting line-up after being rested for the midweek Carling Cup defeat to Leicester City. Can you see a pattern emerging?
Thursday, 26 August 2010
Carling Cup Results 24th August 2010 Part 5
Tranmere Rovers 1-3 Swansea City
Tranmere made a great start to the match, going 1-0 up after 22 minutes and hanging on well into the second half. It looked like the League One side might actually do it. But the equaliser finally arrived and Swansea took the lead in the very next minute. Then, just to make the score look more respectable, Swansea got a third.
Kayleden Brown wasn’t in the squad for this match. Maybe West Brom don’t want him cup-tied.
Joe Allen (who nearly marked his first start of the season with a goal) and joined Ashley Williams in the starting line-up for this match. There was also first Swansea starts for Casey Thomas and new signing Neil Taylor. David Cornell, Jazz Richards and Joe Walsh were among the unused substitutes.
Watford 1-2 Notts County
Notts County have been famous for their giant-killings recently. Wigan Athletic were their victims last year, this time another w-team, Watford, followed. Admittedly Wigan was funnier given they are in the Premier League and County were then in League Two but it stopped being so funny after Wigan beat Arsenal. Funny that.) Watford have made a good start in the Championship this season and dominated this match but Notts County were the team able to take their chances.
Ben Davies got his first Notts County goal of the season from a free kick just after half-time and they hung on for another twenty-one minutes before doubling their lead. Watford got a goal back not long after that but they were unable to add to their tally and League One Notts County advance to the next round.
Watford played a substitute goalkeeper in this match but it wasn’t Jonathan Bond. Not unless he’s changed his name by deed poll. And his squad number.
Tranmere made a great start to the match, going 1-0 up after 22 minutes and hanging on well into the second half. It looked like the League One side might actually do it. But the equaliser finally arrived and Swansea took the lead in the very next minute. Then, just to make the score look more respectable, Swansea got a third.
Kayleden Brown wasn’t in the squad for this match. Maybe West Brom don’t want him cup-tied.
Joe Allen (who nearly marked his first start of the season with a goal) and joined Ashley Williams in the starting line-up for this match. There was also first Swansea starts for Casey Thomas and new signing Neil Taylor. David Cornell, Jazz Richards and Joe Walsh were among the unused substitutes.
Watford 1-2 Notts County
Notts County have been famous for their giant-killings recently. Wigan Athletic were their victims last year, this time another w-team, Watford, followed. Admittedly Wigan was funnier given they are in the Premier League and County were then in League Two but it stopped being so funny after Wigan beat Arsenal. Funny that.) Watford have made a good start in the Championship this season and dominated this match but Notts County were the team able to take their chances.
Ben Davies got his first Notts County goal of the season from a free kick just after half-time and they hung on for another twenty-one minutes before doubling their lead. Watford got a goal back not long after that but they were unable to add to their tally and League One Notts County advance to the next round.
Watford played a substitute goalkeeper in this match but it wasn’t Jonathan Bond. Not unless he’s changed his name by deed poll. And his squad number.
Monday, 23 August 2010
Carling Cup Fixtures 24th August 2010 Part 5
Watford v Notts County
Watford should be very afraid. Not so much by Notts County’s Carling Cup form but Notts County fif knock Wigan Athletic out of one of FA Cup last season and Wigan were quite good then.
Jonathan Bond will probably be on the bench again for Watford.
Ben Davies got lots of goals and assists for Notts County last season. He broke his assist duck at the weekend but the first goal is still to come.
West Ham United v Oxford United
West Ham don’t have a single point this season, never mind a win. Oxford thrashed Bristol Rovers 6-1 in the last round.
Danny Gabbidon will hope to keep his place in West Ham’s defence but Jack Collison will be out until the New Year.
Oxford’s Rhys Day is out with a long-term knee injury.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Southend United
You might say Southend could do without this sort of distraction but it must have been a very nice distraction in the last round when they beat Bristol City.
It looks like Wolves are going to give some fringe players a chance in the Carling Cup. So let’s hope that means Wayne Hennessey in goal and possibly new signing Jake Cassidy will get on the bench. Dave Edwards and Sam Vokes (who’s on loan at Bristol City anyway) are both injured but maybe David Jones will get to play despite being a first-team regular.
Peter Gilbert won’t overcome his ankle injury in time to play for Southend.
Watford should be very afraid. Not so much by Notts County’s Carling Cup form but Notts County fif knock Wigan Athletic out of one of FA Cup last season and Wigan were quite good then.
Jonathan Bond will probably be on the bench again for Watford.
Ben Davies got lots of goals and assists for Notts County last season. He broke his assist duck at the weekend but the first goal is still to come.
West Ham United v Oxford United
West Ham don’t have a single point this season, never mind a win. Oxford thrashed Bristol Rovers 6-1 in the last round.
Danny Gabbidon will hope to keep his place in West Ham’s defence but Jack Collison will be out until the New Year.
Oxford’s Rhys Day is out with a long-term knee injury.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Southend United
You might say Southend could do without this sort of distraction but it must have been a very nice distraction in the last round when they beat Bristol City.
It looks like Wolves are going to give some fringe players a chance in the Carling Cup. So let’s hope that means Wayne Hennessey in goal and possibly new signing Jake Cassidy will get on the bench. Dave Edwards and Sam Vokes (who’s on loan at Bristol City anyway) are both injured but maybe David Jones will get to play despite being a first-team regular.
Peter Gilbert won’t overcome his ankle injury in time to play for Southend.
Sunday, 22 August 2010
Championship Results 21st August 2010 Part 2
Crystal Palace 1-2 Ipswich Town
Ipswich continue their quest to make this season the opposite of last season – they’re yet to lose a match. Crystal Palace didn’t win but they are out of administration which is more important.
Andy Dorman played on the left for Palace and nearly scored a few times for Crystal Palace but he only got the ball in the net once and even then it didn’t count because it was offside. Lewis Price was on the bench.
Troy Brown was back on the bench for Ipswich after recovering from an ankle injury but he didn’t get to play this time.
Hull City 0-0 Watford
This wasn’t the best game in the world (though it had its moments) but both teams are (so far) doing better than expected after Watford struggled last season and Hull sold most of their best players.
Jonathan Bond was on the bench for Watford.
Leeds United 3-1 Millwall
Millwall did the double over Leeds last season before following them to the Championship. This season, Leeds took revenge – and got their first win of the season, while Millwall conceded their first goals. Millwall were the first to score when they took the lead through an own goal but Leeds got an equaliser before one of those annoying supersubs put Leeds into the lead late on. Then, when Millwall were pushing up for an equaliser, he got another goal. I don’t think I like him.
Sanchez Watt got the assist for Leeds’ second goal and could easily have scored too. He had a good game but what do you expect, he’s on loan from Arsenal.
Millwall’s best player was arguably another Wales-eligible forward, Steve Morison, who got the assist for Millwall.
Norwich City 2-0 Swansea City
I don’t mind seeing Swansea lose occasionally. I definitely don’t want them finishing ahead of Cardiff or anything like that. But I don’t want their Wales internationals losing confidence and today probably didn’t help. It looks like Norwich’s season could be similar to their last season. A shock defeat followed by Norwich going up and up and up… and then up in another sense.
Swansea aren’t in too much trouble yet – they’re on relegation form but they’re also mid-table. But if they carrying on playing like this, they won’t only be in trouble, they’ll be in League One next season and that would be a shame. If Cardiff do miss out on promotion again, beating Swansea twice next season should provide some small consolation but it won’t happen if they’re in League One.
Swansea did manage to keep the sheet clean for 87 minutes so they can’t have been completely awful and they could have gone ahead in the 83rd minute when they were awarded a penalty but David Cotterill’s shot was brilliantly saved. Then things got even worse. Ashley Williams cleared the ball in the wrong direction and it went into the back of the net. A winning goal for Norwich followed in the fourth minute of extra time.
Andrew Crofts played for Norwich and came close to scoring.
Neil Taylor made his Swansea debut as a half-time substitute and took lots of throw-ins, maybe he’s some sort of Welsh Rory Delap. There wasn’t any action for substitutes Joe Allen or David Cornell.
Ipswich continue their quest to make this season the opposite of last season – they’re yet to lose a match. Crystal Palace didn’t win but they are out of administration which is more important.
Andy Dorman played on the left for Palace and nearly scored a few times for Crystal Palace but he only got the ball in the net once and even then it didn’t count because it was offside. Lewis Price was on the bench.
Troy Brown was back on the bench for Ipswich after recovering from an ankle injury but he didn’t get to play this time.
Hull City 0-0 Watford
This wasn’t the best game in the world (though it had its moments) but both teams are (so far) doing better than expected after Watford struggled last season and Hull sold most of their best players.
Jonathan Bond was on the bench for Watford.
Leeds United 3-1 Millwall
Millwall did the double over Leeds last season before following them to the Championship. This season, Leeds took revenge – and got their first win of the season, while Millwall conceded their first goals. Millwall were the first to score when they took the lead through an own goal but Leeds got an equaliser before one of those annoying supersubs put Leeds into the lead late on. Then, when Millwall were pushing up for an equaliser, he got another goal. I don’t think I like him.
Sanchez Watt got the assist for Leeds’ second goal and could easily have scored too. He had a good game but what do you expect, he’s on loan from Arsenal.
Millwall’s best player was arguably another Wales-eligible forward, Steve Morison, who got the assist for Millwall.
Norwich City 2-0 Swansea City
I don’t mind seeing Swansea lose occasionally. I definitely don’t want them finishing ahead of Cardiff or anything like that. But I don’t want their Wales internationals losing confidence and today probably didn’t help. It looks like Norwich’s season could be similar to their last season. A shock defeat followed by Norwich going up and up and up… and then up in another sense.
Swansea aren’t in too much trouble yet – they’re on relegation form but they’re also mid-table. But if they carrying on playing like this, they won’t only be in trouble, they’ll be in League One next season and that would be a shame. If Cardiff do miss out on promotion again, beating Swansea twice next season should provide some small consolation but it won’t happen if they’re in League One.
Swansea did manage to keep the sheet clean for 87 minutes so they can’t have been completely awful and they could have gone ahead in the 83rd minute when they were awarded a penalty but David Cotterill’s shot was brilliantly saved. Then things got even worse. Ashley Williams cleared the ball in the wrong direction and it went into the back of the net. A winning goal for Norwich followed in the fourth minute of extra time.
Andrew Crofts played for Norwich and came close to scoring.
Neil Taylor made his Swansea debut as a half-time substitute and took lots of throw-ins, maybe he’s some sort of Welsh Rory Delap. There wasn’t any action for substitutes Joe Allen or David Cornell.
Friday, 20 August 2010
Championship Fixtures 21st August 2010 Part 3
Hull City v Watford
Hull had an excellent start to the new season before coming back down to earth again after last week’s encounter against Millwall. Watford are unbeaten but conceded two very late goals against Coventry City last week.
Jonathan Bond will again be Watford’s substitute goalkeeper.
Norwich City v Swansea City
Last year’s League One Champions face the team who just missed out on the play-offs. Both lost their opening game before winning their second.
Andrew Crofts will be in midfield for Norwich and an appearance on the bench isn’t impossible for Josh Dawkin but Owain Tudur Jones is likely to be ignored again.
Ashley Williams will start in defence for Swansea and David Cotterill will also hope for a start after scoring in his last two games – once for Swansea and once for Wales – but he knows this game won’t be easy. David Cornell should be on the bench, while Joe Allen might be given the chance to show John Toshack he was wrong to leave him out of the Wales squad. Neil Taylor and Jazz Richards could also be in the squad.
http://www.swansea.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=209925
Hull had an excellent start to the new season before coming back down to earth again after last week’s encounter against Millwall. Watford are unbeaten but conceded two very late goals against Coventry City last week.
Jonathan Bond will again be Watford’s substitute goalkeeper.
Norwich City v Swansea City
Last year’s League One Champions face the team who just missed out on the play-offs. Both lost their opening game before winning their second.
Andrew Crofts will be in midfield for Norwich and an appearance on the bench isn’t impossible for Josh Dawkin but Owain Tudur Jones is likely to be ignored again.
Ashley Williams will start in defence for Swansea and David Cotterill will also hope for a start after scoring in his last two games – once for Swansea and once for Wales – but he knows this game won’t be easy. David Cornell should be on the bench, while Joe Allen might be given the chance to show John Toshack he was wrong to leave him out of the Wales squad. Neil Taylor and Jazz Richards could also be in the squad.
http://www.swansea.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=209925
Monday, 16 August 2010
Championship Results 14th August 2010 Part 3
Swansea City 4-0 Preston North End
Swansea were probably quite fond of Preston after they pipped Cardiff City to a play-off place the season before last but they didn’t let gratitude get in the way as they gave Preston a good thrashing.
David Cotterill – who also scored for Wales this week - got the winner for Preston with a 56th minute penalty. Ashley Williams – also on the scoresheet for his national side - helped Swansea to gain a clean sheet while Joe Allen made his return from a shoulder injury after 65 minutes. David Cornell and Neil Taylor were unused substitutes.
Craig Morgan played in defence for Preston North End but he didn’t do quite as well for his club team as he did for Wales although he did nearly score. Paul Parry made an appearance from the bench at half-time but Preston were already 3-0 down by then.
Watford 2-2 Coventry City
Watford will be very disappointed with a draw after being 2-0 up in the 87th minute but Coventry fought back, getting manager Aidy Boothroyd a point against his former club.
Jonathan Bond was on the bench for Watford.
Freddy Eastwood played more than an hour for Coventry but he couldn’t find the net this time.
Swansea were probably quite fond of Preston after they pipped Cardiff City to a play-off place the season before last but they didn’t let gratitude get in the way as they gave Preston a good thrashing.
David Cotterill – who also scored for Wales this week - got the winner for Preston with a 56th minute penalty. Ashley Williams – also on the scoresheet for his national side - helped Swansea to gain a clean sheet while Joe Allen made his return from a shoulder injury after 65 minutes. David Cornell and Neil Taylor were unused substitutes.
Craig Morgan played in defence for Preston North End but he didn’t do quite as well for his club team as he did for Wales although he did nearly score. Paul Parry made an appearance from the bench at half-time but Preston were already 3-0 down by then.
Watford 2-2 Coventry City
Watford will be very disappointed with a draw after being 2-0 up in the 87th minute but Coventry fought back, getting manager Aidy Boothroyd a point against his former club.
Jonathan Bond was on the bench for Watford.
Freddy Eastwood played more than an hour for Coventry but he couldn’t find the net this time.
Sunday, 8 August 2010
Championship Result 6th August 2010
Norwich City 2-3 Watford
It’s started! The Championship opened with Watford beating Norwich City away. With Watford predicted by many to go down and Norwich thought to be in with a chance of the play-offs, this result could be a bit of a surprise. But then again, Norwich lost their opening game of last season as well. Colchester United beat them 7-1. And that didn’t exactly ruin the season for Norwich.
Andrew Crofts marked his Norwich debut with a 52nd minute goal which brought the game back to 2-1. He also got the assist for Norwich’s second goal in the 91st minute but unfortunately Watford had scored again by then so they were still a goal behind.
There was no place in the squad for Josh Dawkin, who recently signed his first professional contract with Norwich.
Owain Tudur Jones also missed out but as he’s on trial with Plymouth Argyle, it probably seemed a bit pointless to go all the way back to Norwich and more than likely not get on the bench. Let’s hope that Owain is soon playing every week for a new club.
Jonathan Bond is another who has just signed his first professional contract but in his case it was a contract with Watford. He wasn’t on the bench but I’m sure he would have been if Watford had decided to put two goalkeepers on the bench instead of one.
It’s started! The Championship opened with Watford beating Norwich City away. With Watford predicted by many to go down and Norwich thought to be in with a chance of the play-offs, this result could be a bit of a surprise. But then again, Norwich lost their opening game of last season as well. Colchester United beat them 7-1. And that didn’t exactly ruin the season for Norwich.
Andrew Crofts marked his Norwich debut with a 52nd minute goal which brought the game back to 2-1. He also got the assist for Norwich’s second goal in the 91st minute but unfortunately Watford had scored again by then so they were still a goal behind.
There was no place in the squad for Josh Dawkin, who recently signed his first professional contract with Norwich.
Owain Tudur Jones also missed out but as he’s on trial with Plymouth Argyle, it probably seemed a bit pointless to go all the way back to Norwich and more than likely not get on the bench. Let’s hope that Owain is soon playing every week for a new club.
Jonathan Bond is another who has just signed his first professional contract but in his case it was a contract with Watford. He wasn’t on the bench but I’m sure he would have been if Watford had decided to put two goalkeepers on the bench instead of one.
Friday, 30 July 2010
Welsh Player news (Championship) Part 2
Hull City are said to be making a move for Millwall’s Steve Morison. Steve scored Millwall’s goal when they lost 2-1 to his former side Stevenage.
Norwich City’a Academy boss Ricky Martin is delighted that Josh Dawkin is a standby for the Wales under-21 team.
Swansea City manager Brian McDermott wasn’t exactly thrilled when his team were trailing 1-0 at half-time. Luckily Hal Robson-Kanu managed to help out with a goal
Brian McDermott thinks Jake Taylor could end up like Nicky Shorey but I kind of hope he’ll be better than that.
Ched Evans got the only goal as his team Sheffield United beat Notts County 1-0 away.
Joe Allen is a doubt for Swansea’s first game of the season as he is recvering from a shoulder operation.
Matty Collins has been on trial at Wycombe Wanderers but manager Gary Waddock has decided not to sign him. Matty played for Wycombe at the weekend when they beat Hayes & Yeading 3-1. That’s not a bad result you know when you’re playing against two teams. Matty is going back to Swansea though so it looks like he hasn’t been released.
David Cotterill scored for Swansea as hey beat Haaglandia 4-1 away.
Goalkeeper Jonathan Bond has signed a three-year professional contract with Watford.
Norwich City’a Academy boss Ricky Martin is delighted that Josh Dawkin is a standby for the Wales under-21 team.
Swansea City manager Brian McDermott wasn’t exactly thrilled when his team were trailing 1-0 at half-time. Luckily Hal Robson-Kanu managed to help out with a goal
Brian McDermott thinks Jake Taylor could end up like Nicky Shorey but I kind of hope he’ll be better than that.
Ched Evans got the only goal as his team Sheffield United beat Notts County 1-0 away.
Joe Allen is a doubt for Swansea’s first game of the season as he is recvering from a shoulder operation.
Matty Collins has been on trial at Wycombe Wanderers but manager Gary Waddock has decided not to sign him. Matty played for Wycombe at the weekend when they beat Hayes & Yeading 3-1. That’s not a bad result you know when you’re playing against two teams. Matty is going back to Swansea though so it looks like he hasn’t been released.
David Cotterill scored for Swansea as hey beat Haaglandia 4-1 away.
Goalkeeper Jonathan Bond has signed a three-year professional contract with Watford.
Saturday, 29 May 2010
Welsh Player News 29rd May (Championship Part Two)
Craig Morgan has announced he wants to leave Peterborough United after refusing to sign a new contract. He has a year remaining on his current deal.
Reading’s Hal Robson-Kanu hopes he’ll get another Wales cap soon.
Swansea City’s Ashley Williams has distanced himself from the rumours that he could be moving to the Premier League – but he admits he would like to play there eventually.
Watford goalkeeper Richard Lee is set to join Brentford – so unless they can sign a replacement, Jonathan Bond will be the second-choice goalkeeper next season. Jonathan North has been released so he’s not an option.
Reading’s Hal Robson-Kanu hopes he’ll get another Wales cap soon.
Swansea City’s Ashley Williams has distanced himself from the rumours that he could be moving to the Premier League – but he admits he would like to play there eventually.
Watford goalkeeper Richard Lee is set to join Brentford – so unless they can sign a replacement, Jonathan Bond will be the second-choice goalkeeper next season. Jonathan North has been released so he’s not an option.
Saturday, 1 May 2010
Wales v Northern Ireland (under-19 friendly)
I meant to post the squad ages ago but I'm useless so I didn't. The match was played on Wednesday but the result isn't on the FA Wales site yet. So I don't know what the result was but I'm sure Wales won ;)
WALES v NORTHERN IRELAND
The revised squad for the unofficial Under 19 friendly against Northern Ireland at Lileshall on Wednesday has been named.
Revised Wales squad:
Connor Roberts (Everton), Joseph Perry (Cheltenham Town), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Alex Evans (Cardiff City), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Tom Bender (Colchester United), Jake Maceneaney (Burnley), Aynsley Mcdonald (Rushden & Diamonds), Jonathan Evans (Accrington Stanley), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Jon Meades (Cardiff City), Jay Gibbs (Tranmere Rovers), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest), Josh Dawkin (Norwich City), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), Kayelden Brown (West Bromwich Albion), Shane Williams (Unattached).
Stand by players:
Jonathan Bond (Watford), Daniel Ward (Wrexham), Max Penk (Wrexham), Emyr Huws (Manchester City), Thomas Lopes Da Silva (Swansea City). James Loveridge (Swansea City), Richard Peniket (Fulham).
WALES v NORTHERN IRELAND
The revised squad for the unofficial Under 19 friendly against Northern Ireland at Lileshall on Wednesday has been named.
Revised Wales squad:
Connor Roberts (Everton), Joseph Perry (Cheltenham Town), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Alex Evans (Cardiff City), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Tom Bender (Colchester United), Jake Maceneaney (Burnley), Aynsley Mcdonald (Rushden & Diamonds), Jonathan Evans (Accrington Stanley), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Jon Meades (Cardiff City), Jay Gibbs (Tranmere Rovers), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest), Josh Dawkin (Norwich City), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), Kayelden Brown (West Bromwich Albion), Shane Williams (Unattached).
Stand by players:
Jonathan Bond (Watford), Daniel Ward (Wrexham), Max Penk (Wrexham), Emyr Huws (Manchester City), Thomas Lopes Da Silva (Swansea City). James Loveridge (Swansea City), Richard Peniket (Fulham).
Monday, 30 November 2009
FA Cup Third Round Draw Part 2
I hate those word verfication things. They're so hard to read. I can't help it if I make loads of tags. It's not my fault there are so many Wales players who are good enough to play in the football league.
Sheffield United v QPR
Ched Evans v Rhys Taylor (if permitted to play)
MK Dons v Burnley
Jermaine Easter v Burnley
Chelsea v Watford
Chelsea v Jonathan Bond & Jonathan North
Nottingham Forest v Birmingham City
Chris Gunter & Robert Earnshaw v Birmingham City
Preston North End v Colchester United
Paul Parry v Lee Beevers
West Ham United v Arsenal
Danny Gabbidon & Jack Collison v Aaron Ramsey & Sanchez Watt
Sheffield United v QPR
Ched Evans v Rhys Taylor (if permitted to play)
MK Dons v Burnley
Jermaine Easter v Burnley
Chelsea v Watford
Chelsea v Jonathan Bond & Jonathan North
Nottingham Forest v Birmingham City
Chris Gunter & Robert Earnshaw v Birmingham City
Preston North End v Colchester United
Paul Parry v Lee Beevers
West Ham United v Arsenal
Danny Gabbidon & Jack Collison v Aaron Ramsey & Sanchez Watt
Championship News 20th November Part 2
Reading v Blackpool
Simon Church could be facing three of his Welsh team-mates as he tries to get Reading a much-needed win.
It’s strange but a number of Wales players who were unable to play against Scotland are now suddenly totally fine. David Vaughan has recovered from his knee injury and is expected to play for Blackpool and Neal Eardley could also play and so might Robert Edwards.
Sheffield United v Peterborough United
David Cotterill is expected to join Swansea City in the next 24 hours so he probably won’t play. Ched Evans however should do as he’s almost the only striker they’ve got. I’m sure Peterborough defender Craig Morgan will have something to say if Ched tries scoring any goals.
Derby County v Swansea City
This match was played last night by mistake so today’s version has been understandably called off.
Watford v Scunthorpe United
Sixteen year old goalkeeper Jonathan Bond will probably be on the bench for Watford – Jonathan North is just one of their injured keepers. It’s the Curse of the Keepers - Jonathan B should be very afraid.
West Bromwich Albion v Bristol City
West Brom do actually have two Welsh players but as they never bother to play them I fancy Bristol to win this one. Lewin Nyatanga was withdrawn from the Wales under-21 squad but as far as I know he’s not actually injured and Gavin Williams came through a Bristol City reserve game unscathed so he should be around too.
Simon Church could be facing three of his Welsh team-mates as he tries to get Reading a much-needed win.
It’s strange but a number of Wales players who were unable to play against Scotland are now suddenly totally fine. David Vaughan has recovered from his knee injury and is expected to play for Blackpool and Neal Eardley could also play and so might Robert Edwards.
Sheffield United v Peterborough United
David Cotterill is expected to join Swansea City in the next 24 hours so he probably won’t play. Ched Evans however should do as he’s almost the only striker they’ve got. I’m sure Peterborough defender Craig Morgan will have something to say if Ched tries scoring any goals.
Derby County v Swansea City
This match was played last night by mistake so today’s version has been understandably called off.
Watford v Scunthorpe United
Sixteen year old goalkeeper Jonathan Bond will probably be on the bench for Watford – Jonathan North is just one of their injured keepers. It’s the Curse of the Keepers - Jonathan B should be very afraid.
West Bromwich Albion v Bristol City
West Brom do actually have two Welsh players but as they never bother to play them I fancy Bristol to win this one. Lewin Nyatanga was withdrawn from the Wales under-21 squad but as far as I know he’s not actually injured and Gavin Williams came through a Bristol City reserve game unscathed so he should be around too.
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Championship Results November 7th Part 2
Stupid blog site won't let me have more than 200 characters in my labels. Actually I love the blog site and it's still my favourite place to blog but I'm a bit annoyed okay? But not with the Welsh players. I'm still completely positive about the Wales players.
Swansea City 3-2 Cardiff City
In some ways, this can only ever be a good match. Whatever happens, a Welsh side will win. Unfortunately I’ve developed quite an affection for Cardiff, who are my official favourite Welsh team and as a result I’m not overly fond of Swansea.
So it was a little bit devastating when Cardiff went from 2-0 down to 2-2, only for Swansea to find a winner. It was good to see Ashley Williams (who got an assist) and Joe Allen (who nearly scored) on the winning side but it’s still a great shame that Joe Ledley and Adam Matthews (who also got an assist) lost. Joe felt Cardiff should have been awarded a penalty after Ashley handled the ball but perhaps he wasn’t referring to the football.
Maybe David Cornell should have played in goal for Swansea as he’s been picked for the Wales squad. It would have been good experience for him and it might have helped Cardiff.
Watford 2-0 Preston
Young goalkeeper Jonathan Bond stayed on the bench but Watford still managed to get a clean sheet. Jonathan must have very long arms. Part of Preston’s problem was probably that they left Paul Parry on the bench. Preston manager Alan Irvine finally saw sense on 66 minutes but it was a bit late by then.
Swansea City 3-2 Cardiff City
In some ways, this can only ever be a good match. Whatever happens, a Welsh side will win. Unfortunately I’ve developed quite an affection for Cardiff, who are my official favourite Welsh team and as a result I’m not overly fond of Swansea.
So it was a little bit devastating when Cardiff went from 2-0 down to 2-2, only for Swansea to find a winner. It was good to see Ashley Williams (who got an assist) and Joe Allen (who nearly scored) on the winning side but it’s still a great shame that Joe Ledley and Adam Matthews (who also got an assist) lost. Joe felt Cardiff should have been awarded a penalty after Ashley handled the ball but perhaps he wasn’t referring to the football.
Maybe David Cornell should have played in goal for Swansea as he’s been picked for the Wales squad. It would have been good experience for him and it might have helped Cardiff.
Watford 2-0 Preston
Young goalkeeper Jonathan Bond stayed on the bench but Watford still managed to get a clean sheet. Jonathan must have very long arms. Part of Preston’s problem was probably that they left Paul Parry on the bench. Preston manager Alan Irvine finally saw sense on 66 minutes but it was a bit late by then.
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