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Swansea City’s American Owners To Sell Up . . . And Count Their Losses

Swansea City’s American Owners To Sell Up . . . And Count Their Losses
Majority owners Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan are moving to sell their controlling stake in Swansea City. Fellow shareholders Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Nigel Morris, and businessman Jason Cohen are set to take over ownership.

Steve Bale . . . 400 Tests, Seven World Cups, Seven Lions Tours And One Great Writer

Steve Bale . . . 400 Tests, Seven World Cups, Seven Lions Tours And One Great Writer
Former Welsh rugby writer Steve Bale, one of the most respected and well-travelled sports reporters of the past four decades, has died at the age of 72 after losing a battle with illness. A classically trained journalist, he progressed from the newsroom at the Neath Guardian in his home town to work for the Swansea Evening Post, South Wales Argus, Western Mail, The Independent, The Sunday Express, Daily Express and finally the Sunday Times.

Make Wales Great Again . . . Warren Gatland Needs Mandate From Autumn Series

Make Wales Great Again . . . Warren Gatland Needs Mandate From Autumn Series
Wales start their Autumn Nations Series campaign this weekend, but Sunday’s match against Fiji is unlikely to be the critical one. Granted, Warren Gatland’s team have not won for over a year and have slipped beneath the Fijians in the world rankings – to 11th, one place lower than the South Seas Islanders. But things change quickly in rugby and the Fiji that were hammered 57-17 last week by Scotland did not bear much resemblance to the hard-edged team that reached the quarter-finals of last year’s World Cup before they were narrowly beaten by England.

Omer Riza Admits Cardiff Lacked Spark At Luton As Unbeaten Run Ends

Omer Riza Admits Cardiff Lacked Spark At Luton As Unbeaten Run Ends
Cardiff City’s bubble has burst and interim manager Omer Riza has admitted it did not deserve to float beyond Luton. The Bluebirds lost 1-0 at Kenilworth Road, popping a seven-game unbeaten run and inflicting a second defeat on Riza in his eight-game spell in charge. Whether the result affects his chances of being given the permanent manager’s job remains to be seen, but a slip back down to 21st place in the table - above the bottom three on goal difference - cannot have helped his cause. 

Welsh Star Stevie Williams Is Ready To Ride To Summit Again After Epic 2024

Welsh Star Stevie Williams Is Ready To Ride To Summit Again After Epic 2024
For a cyclist who enjoys spending his down time away from the bike watching movies, the past year has read like a film script for Stevie Williams.

Luke Williams Insists Swansea City Have Found Their Mojo

Luke Williams Insists Swansea City Have Found Their Mojo
Luke Williams believes Swansea City have turned a corner and “become a team with an identity” as they moved to within two points of the Championship play-off places. The Swans head coach was in upbeat mood after watching his team secure back-to-back victories following a gritty, but deserved, 1-0 win at home to fifth-placed Watford.

Chepstow Racecourse: Preview and Tips for Wednesday's Military Raceday

Chepstow Racecourse: Preview and Tips for Wednesday’s Military Raceday
Chepstow Racecourse hosts its annual Military Raceday at the track on Wednesday as part of an action-packed eight-race Jumps card. Racing gets underway at 12.20pm with a conditional jockeys’ handicap chase before the card comes to a close at 4.05pm as ten runners take on the class five bumper contest.

Wales Star Harry Wilson Reminds Craig Bellamy Of South American Legends

Wales Star Harry Wilson Reminds Craig Bellamy Of South American Legends
Wales manager Craig Bellamy has likened “streetwise” Harry Wilson to South American trio Carlos Tevez, Javier Mascherano and Luis Suarez. Former striker Bellamy played alongside all three players – with Tevez at Manchester City and Mascherano and Suarez in two different spells at Liverpool – during his colourful career at the top level.

Welsh Jockey Alan Johns Is Riding The Influencer Wave To The Winning Post

Welsh Jockey Alan Johns Is Riding The Influencer Wave To The Winning Post
Welsh jump jockey Alan Johns has won a top award after becoming the new face and voice of horse racing. Johns, who rides for the Tim Vaughan stable in the Vale of Glamorgan, has won the Jockeys Education and Training Scheme (JETS) Progress Award in recognition of his burgeoning media career.

Wales Bring Back Dan James And Rubin Colwill For Turkiye Trip

Wales Bring Back Dan James And Rubin Colwill For Turkiye Trip
Wales have welcomed back Daniel James and Rubin Colwill for their final Nations League games against Turkiye and Iceland. James has yet to play for new boss Craig Bellamy after suffering a hamstring injury in August.

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Are You Sitting Comfortably? Merthyr Town Benefit From Brentford's Seating Plan Thanks To A Few Cans Of WD40

Merthyr Town have been given a helping hand by Premier League officials and Brentford FC in a much-needed boost for the Southern League outfit. The Martyrs will receive funding from the Premier League for ground improvements at the MetCoaches Stadium, while the Bees have handed over 200 seats from their... Read More

Merthyr Town's Gavin Williams Making Comeback Aged 40 As Dean Clarke Takes Up Manager Reins

Former West Ham, Ipswich Town and Wales playmaker Gavin... Read More

Bluebirds' Ace Danny Shines On Loan With The Martyrs

Danny Williams, the Bluebirds’ striker on loan at Merthyr Town, made an excellent debut for his new team in a goalless draw against Beaconsfield Town at the MetCoaches Stadium. The 21-year-old led the attack with energy and intelligence, linking well with Ian Traylor in the BetVictor Southern League match. Former Wales Colleges... Read More

Martyrs' Boss Williams Takes On Highly Experienced Salisbury Manager Claridge At MetCoaches Stadium

Merthyr Town manager Gavin Williams pits himself against one of the most experienced men in football at the MetCoaches Stadium on Tuesday evening. Former Crystal Palace, Birmingham City, Portsmouth and Leicester striker Steve Claridge brings his Salisbury FC team to South Wales for a BetVictor Southern League Premier South match (7.30pm). Claridge,... Read More

Traylor Hits Four In Nine-Goal Martyrs Romp

Merthyr Town remembered former manager Lyn Jones before their match against Staines Town - and then paid tribute with a 9-0 win Ian Traylor completed a hat-trick in 11 minutes, added his fourth almost immediately and the Martyrs led 8-0 after 37 minutes at the MetCoaches Community Stadium. Traylor (4), Owain Jones... Read More

Martyrs Break Down On Way To League Fixture

Merthyr Town were forced to call off their EvoStik Southern League trip to Buckinghamshire on Tuesday when the team coach broke down. The Martyrs were on their way to play Beaconsfield Town when they were left with no way of completing their journey. “This evenings game against Beaconsfield Town FC has been... Read More
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