Monthly Archives: November 2010

Wales flag spotted at El Clasico

Posted on November 30, 2010 by ffwtbol

I spotted this interesting looking flag at the Barcelona – Real Madrid game last night. It looks like it’s been specially crafted to incorporate the Welsh flag into a Barca supporter’s design. Anybody know who it belongs to?

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Darcy Blake – as camp as Christmas

Posted on November 30, 2010 by ffwtbol

When Cardiff City launched their forthcoming Charity match to raise money for Ty Hafan, they published a series of footballers as super heroes. Darcy Blake doesn’t look as butch as he’d like in his Superman outfit. With begrudging thanks to … Continue reading →

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Definitive List of all Proper Cardiff City fans

Posted on November 30, 2010 by ffwtbol

Published in 1991, John Crooks seminal work, “The Bluebirds” (now selling at auctions for £120 if you can find a copy) ,was funded by 241 “advanced subscribers”. Those fans who paid in advance to allow John to complete his work … Continue reading →

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This is Arfon Griffiths

Posted on November 30, 2010 by ffwtbol

Arfon Griffiths is a true Wrexham and Wales legend. In 1977 he was player-manager of a Wrexham side which won the old 3rd Division and reached quarter finals of both the League and FA Cups. A few years previously, Wrexham … Continue reading →

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Time to stand up for standing up

Posted on November 30, 2010 by ffwtbol

When I was considering a protest recently about the disappointing plans for Bangor City’s new stadium, I was struggling to identify a target for the dissent. I mean, who exactly could you blame for the miserly and unambitious 600-seat seating … Continue reading →

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FAW Roadshow report

Posted on November 29, 2010 by ffwtbol

The FAW held a roadshow to meet the fans at Cefn Druids near Wrexham recently. Wales fan Tommie Collins gives his report from the meeting. ——————————————- The show was hosted by Ian Gwyn Hughes. Dai Davies came on first and … Continue reading →

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Fanzines revisited : Dial M for Merthyr: Issue One

Posted on November 29, 2010 by ffwtbol

Things were tougher before the internet came along to let us spout off our opinions, and reach an audience of dozens with a tap of a keyboard. In the old days, if you wanted to make your voice heard, you … Continue reading →

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The 10 worst Cardiff City players ever

Posted on November 29, 2010 by ffwtbol

10. Morrys Scott I found this photo of Morrys Scott on the Swansea Darts team website. I’m not sure if it’s him. It certainly looks like the one I remember. Young Morrys probably wouldn’t be on this list if it … Continue reading →

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Gareth Bale’s pink ribbons

Posted on November 29, 2010 by ffwtbol

I first noticed the strange pink straps hanging underneath Gareth Bale’s shorts when I was editing some photographs from Wales game versus Bulgaria earlier this year. Was he wearing women’s underwear? Were these garters? They just seemed to sort of … Continue reading →

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QPR 2-1 Cardiff City

Posted on November 27, 2010 by ffwtbol

These reports are getting harder to write. I feel like I’m repeating myself when I say that City played well enough but things didn’t go our way. We had a very good run of luck in October, and it seems … Continue reading →

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