Monthly Archives: February 2011

Hull 0-2 Cardiff City

Posted on February 27, 2011 by ffwtbol

This Cardiff City side must be admired but they aren’t easy to love. After a great 2-0 win at one of the Division’s form sides, I should have returned from Hull buzzing, delighted to have made the trip, “proud of … Continue reading →

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45,000 part-time Wales fans

Posted on February 19, 2011 by ffwtbol

The news that Wales’ game against England next month is now officially sold out has upset some people. Thanks to an innovative marketing scheme, which saw 25% of ticket sales returning to the clubs, Wales have already sold their allocation … Continue reading →

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Develop the player, not the team

Posted on February 11, 2011 by ffwtbol

I spent some time last night in the company of Ioan Llewelyn, who is the Head of Youth Development at Bangor City. I had taken our Under 9′s club team to provide opposition to Bangor City Under 9s in their … Continue reading →

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School of Science at the FAW

Posted on February 6, 2011 by ffwtbol

The appointment of Raymond Verheijen as assistant to Gary Speed has raised eyebross across Wales, and probably across football. Speed’s lack of experience as a manager suggested that an old head was needed; a Roy Evans or a Lennie Lawrence … Continue reading →

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Cardiff City 2-2 Reading

Posted on February 2, 2011 by ffwtbol

The two-all draw is a subjective result. How a supporter responds is dependent on the timeline and pattern of scoring. You can leave a ground exhilarated with a 2-2 scoreline, or you could leave devastated.  And last night’s journey home … Continue reading →

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