Monthly Archives: May 2011

FAW face tricky decision on Blatter

Posted on May 31, 2011 by ffwtbol

The Football Association’s call for FIFA elections to be cancelled in the face of alleged corruption has left the FAW Chief Executive Jonathan Ford in an awkward position. Ford is currently in Zurich as part of a three man team … Continue reading →

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The best Welsh footballers that were never capped

Posted on May 26, 2011 by ffwtbol

The defeat to Scotland last night got me thinking. Gary Speed and Raymond Verheijen’s decision to pick a team primarily from Championship players has been criticised in some quarters. I can see what the pair are trying to do – … Continue reading →

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A good year for the WPL

Posted on May 24, 2011 by ffwtbol

The FAW have announced that Welsh premier League attendances in 2010/11 reached a record high in the 17-year history of League. With an average of 343 supporters passing through the gates, the season past has shown a startling increase on … Continue reading →

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Why Dave Jones Must Go

Posted on May 24, 2011 by ffwtbol

I’ve taken plenty of abuse in the past as I’ve defended Dave Jones’ record at Cardiff City and his managerial skills in general. I still stand by his record as the best Cardiff manager in my lifetime, but I’ve now … Continue reading →

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Steffan Jones’ Showreel

Posted on May 23, 2011 by ffwtbol

Cardiff City announced their retained list of players today. Sadly, Steffan Jones was not offered a professional contract after his progression through the academy. Described as a right-sided defender, I wondered who he was until I found his showreel on … Continue reading →

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When fans became strategists

Posted on May 23, 2011 by ffwtbol

It used to be so simple. At first, fans would go to football matches as a day out. There would be beer and hats and an area where women could promenade in their Sunday finery, with no view of the … Continue reading →

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One night at Ashton Gate

Posted on May 13, 2011 by ffwtbol

In 2003, Cardiff City faced Bristol City in a 2-legged Division 2 play off semi final. Cardiff had won the first leg, but were not expected to progress, as Bristol City were a talented side, and confident that they could … Continue reading →

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The problem with Junior Football

Posted on May 12, 2011 by ffwtbol

I’ve been involved with the FAW Development Department (Welsh Football Trust) for a long time now. I first took my Football Leaders Award five years ago and studied (but didn’t complete) my C Licence in 2008. Before that I was … Continue reading →

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Welsh Cup Final 2011

Posted on May 8, 2011 by ffwtbol

I’ll get my moan over with at the beginning. I complained about this venue to Jonathan Ford in midweek. When I pointed out that the choice of Llanelli as a venue was a handicap to North Wales clubs, he suggested … Continue reading →

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FAW Roadshow Report

Posted on May 4, 2011 by ffwtbol

Since Jonathan Ford’s appointment, the FAW have embarked on a series of road shows around the country aimed at improving relationships and communications between supporters and the association. I happened to come across the information that one of those road … Continue reading →

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