Coleman Had A Dream

In a slightly bizarre addition to the podcast series, we have got together to discuss, following a very specific request....Our favourite fouls (if there is such a thing!) and our favourite Craig Bellamy post match interview, of which there are several contenders believe it or not! Have a listen and let us know if you have any additions to our answers!

We did say we would answer any questions about anything that people asked, and that's exactly what we've done! As a consequence we are talking our favourite football shithouses, and great footballing haircuts. This is perhaps not our best work, but a bit of a laugh. Plus Robbie Savage appears in both categories. Which is nice.

Dai and Ruth are back to discuss their favourite football things. In this episode, goals are the topic of conversation. From Hughes to Hal. Ben Arfa to Gareth Bale. Charisteas to Shearer. There's a lot to talk about!

After the FAW broadcast the Euro 2016 Qualifiers against Andorra and Bosnia, Dai and Ruth got back together to see if their memories of the games at the time coincided with what actually happened! A nice trip down memory lane, at what turned out to be two crucial fixtures. Following that, a slight outburst of reality as the current climate both inside and outside of the footballing bubble is aired. Should the football season continue, or should it be sacked off? Why clubs should support each other and what the football world can do to support those lower down the pyramid. It's a more serious end to a light hearted chat. Favourite Football Things will be back tomorrow...

Dai and Ruth continue their favourite football things series, with a chat about kits and team logos. From Adidas Welsh classics, to Jaeger sponsored German teams we can't pronounce the name of, there are a broad selection to talk about. Logos pulls some more random teams together, from Boca to Basel, and Fiorentina to Mainz.

Dai and Ruth are back and have discussed their favourite wins as football fans. Ruth avoids the obvious, and looks back at a game from the 2006 World Cup. Dai on the other hand ticks the cliche box, and looks back at a certain Cruyff turn against Belgium. There are a few other memories thrown in there, and some good stories about some brilliant and memorable football matches.

Dai and Ruth are back and are discussing their most memorable games, in the new Favourite Football Things series. We discuss Wales, Scotland, Argentina, Newcastle, Man Utd and a few others along the way as our most memorable games get an airing. Please send us your most memorable games, regardless of the reasons!

Dai and Ruth continue their Favourite Football Things series with their favourite football match funny stories, and favourite players they have met. You'll hear stories about dislocated shoulders, porn mags, lost bets, Gareth Bale, Craig Bellamy and PC World. It's a goodun.....

In the latest of our Favourite Football Things series, we discuss our best away days. Ruth tells a story Dai has never heard before about a Bulgarian schoolboy, and Dai pretends he's going to Cuba. It's a good laugh this one...

Ruth and Dai and back in the latest episode of their mini series, to discuss their favourite players. People from club and country get a mention. From now to days gone by. Join Ruth and Dai in talking through their favourite, and best players.

In the second installment of our Favourite Football Things series, we discuss the best matches we've been to. Two very different matches, very different circumstances and very different outcomes for both of us. Have a listen to find out what we remember as our favourite games.

Ruth and Dai return in the first of a series of mini specials. Euro 2020 has now become Euro 2021 after UEFA undoubtedly made the right (and expected) decision to postpone the tournament. We discuss whether from a football perspective if this is good for Wales, as Joe Allen will likely be available. We also look at the potential knock on effects for others in and out of Wales, including the Wales Women and their potential appearance at Euro 2021. Big thanks to Penny Miles who donated a lot of her time and effort to this portion of the conversation. After that, we start out Favourite Footballing Things series, and the opener is our favourite stadiums. St. James' Park, Elland Road, the Nou Camp, The Racecourse and Wrigley Field all get a mention, among others! Please get back to us with your favourite stadiums and why! New episodes coming each day......

Dai and Ruth are back, in slightly sombre circumstances! The initial plan was to do a mini pod regarding the Nations League and a debrief of the Wales Women's win over Estonia. Then the Joe Allen news broke..... As such we discuss the possible replacements and the impact of on the squad as a whole, as well as on Joe himself. From there we return to the aims of the pod. We talk through the opponents in Wales' Nations League group as well as the comprehensive and fairly dominant win for the Women. All in all, a lot of ground gets covered, and it's not always the cheeriest of conversations because of Joe!

Dai and Ruth return for a special 50th podcast episode to interview Wales' all time top goalscorer, Helen Ward. The trio talk through Wales' upcoming game against Estonia, the remainder of the qualifying campaign and the games the group have already played. Alongside that there's several interesting talking points including life as a pregnant footballer, the increase of ACL injuries in women and of course, Helen's life as a footballer for club and country. It is a fascinating conversation with someone who is undoubtedly a Welsh footballing legend.

Dai and Ruth are back to put the Welsh strikers in contention for European inclusion, through their paces. We talk through goal records, style of play, assists and whether or not their place on the plane to Baku may upset the Welsh apple cart and team spirit. We also have a chat about how much game time some of our players are getting, and what effect that may or may not have on their performance at the Euros. The results of our research may surprise you.... We finish by talk a little about the Wales women, and their current combination of injury worries, and the goalscoring form of a few of our number. As a side note, whilst this was being recorded Newcastle went to extra time in the FA Cup 4th round replay, and there may be some loud shouts and expletives as a consequence....apologies.

Ruth and Dai are reunited once more. This time, sat across from each other in the pub where the pod began - Costellos. In their time back at the pub, they discuss a selection of Welsh football news, and answer some of your questions from Twitter and Facebook. This includes Chester's return from injury, the friendlies for the men's and women's teams plus the return of the Wales C International. In the main part of the podcast, they talk through who they would take as midfielders to the euros. This in the light of Andy King moving to Huddersfield and Matt Smith looking likely to be recalled by Man City from QPR. Both things prompting social media debate. The chat finishes up with an impromptu discussion about; Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Wrexham and Merthyr. Plus the two Wales women players having their own goal of the season competition.

In the final podcast of 2019, Ruth and Dai hand out the Coleman Had A Dream awards for the second year running. From player of the year to goal of the year. Women's player of the decade to a men's team of the decade, all based get covered. There is also a check up on how the start of season predictions are working out and it's safe to say, it's a mixed bag...... Thanks to all for listening, and happy Christmas to all.

Dai and Ruth return once more to discuss the draw for Euro 2020. The opposition get discussed as do their qualifying campaigns and the route out of the group. Dai in particular demonstrates some very questionable maths skills, and has a now weekly rant - this time about UEFA and the staging of a Pan European tournament. As always Ruth makes some very valid points about how the condensed qualifying period hampered smaller nations and benefited the larger ones too. There's a quick round up of all things Wales too, such as injuries for Ben Davies, how Bale is coping in Madrid among other things. Finally the Women's 0-0 draw with Northern Ireland gets discussed and how opposition players and teams may be targeting certain weaknesses in the starting line up. The big question of the moment also get answered - who will make the Panini sticker album, but not make the plane to Baku......

Ruth and Dai are back to excitedly and euphorically discuss all things Wales, as we prepare for another exciting summer. The two games which sealed our qualification get discussed, including the outstanding performers, the goalscorers, the managers decisions and even some Ryan Giggs based humble pie gets eaten. Following that discussion, Ruth and Dai answer the many many questions which were sent in from you all and give some opinions on what the squad might look like in June, Rob Page's introduction to the squad and much much more.

Dai and Ruth are back for another chat - this time talking through the two most important games of Ryan Giggs' tenure in charge of Wales. There is a chat on the opposition, potential line ups, the dreaded predictions and if there is anyone we think Giggs should have included in the squad. After that we have some words on the news which broke yesterday (Monday) of Neil Warnock's departure as the Cardiff manager and who should take over. We also answer some of your questions as we approach these two massive games. We finish with a few thoughts on the Women's game against Northern Ireland in Belfast (Tuesday) and will be doing a full review of this game when we look back at what will hopefully be a glorious 10 days for Welsh football.