Wales
Football’s Greatest War Heroes
With Remembrance Sunday having just occurred a few days ago, we reflect on the men who gave their lives to their countries as well as giving their all on the football pitch. Their bravery on the field of play has been superseded by their courage and character on the field of battle even though some…
Socceroos defeat of Wales: a sign of things to come
The Socceroos’ upcoming World Cup campaign looks on firm ground. This morning’s friendly against Wales showed the evident class of both sides’ top players, but a workmanlike Australia were the superior team against a side whose Premier League pedigree belies it’s FIFA ranking of 119. Up front, Tim Cahill and Scott McDonald (remember him?) pulled…
Wilshere v Ramsey: Who’s More Effective For Arsenal?
Castrol data shows that Jack Wilshere is better than Aaron Ramsey in one-on-one situations but the Welsh midfielder is more efficient in and around the box. Comparing Ramsey’s 2009/10 campaign with Wilshere’s first full season with the Gunners, their stats tell a story. Ramsey thrives in attacking situations, scoring three goals in the league before…
Can Poor England Beat Broken Wales?
Saturday afternoon sees Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium play host to one of the biggest International rivalries around in a 2012 European Championships Qualifier. England cross the border in search of three points that would not only put them top of Group G (for two hours at least), but cement their rivals place at the foot of the table.
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