Wales Squad

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Originally Posted by William Treseder

I prefer realist ��

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When it suits.

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Originally Posted by J R Hartley

Such a pessimist. Why cant we compete with England?

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Err, because they have a vastly superior squad to us. So have Belgium, but that’s a challenge we have to take on The England game we don’t. So why has it been arranged so close to the qualifier?

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Originally Posted by William Treseder

Err, because they have a vastly superior squad to us. So have Belgium, but thatÂ’s a challenge we have to take on The England game we donÂ’t. So why has it been arranged so close to the qualifier?

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Belgium have a superior squad shall we not bother playing them too? In fact, if we do somehow qualify for the finals why bother turning up because the opposition will mostly have superior squads.

Someone who is more interested and clued up on international football maybe be able to answer better but Im guessing as we only have 1 actual qualifier in a 2 game window then we have to play a friendly. England away is not very far to travel before the big game on Monday and gives our lads the chance to play in a defensive and counter attacking shape we are most likely going to need to adopt against Belgium.

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Originally Posted by J R Hartley

Belgium have a superior squad shall we not bother playing them too? In fact, if we do somehow qualify for the finals why bother turning up because the opposition will mostly have superior squads.

Someone who is more interested and clued up on international football maybe be able to answer better but Im guessing as we only have 1 actual qualifier in a 2 game window then we have to play a friendly. England away is not very far to travel before the big game on Monday and gives our lads the chance to play in a defensive and counter attacking shape we are most likely going to need to adopt against Belgium.

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A decent reply, except for the condescending 1st paragraph. My take on it is it’s a complete waste of time and energy. Players play enough games as it is, especially the lower league players.
We’ll learn nothing from the England game that the players don’t already know. Every man and his dog knows when we play Belgium, we’ll have little possession, will have to defend like crazy and take what little chances we’ll create We could pick up an injury or 2.as well in a friendly.
Better to keep the powder dry for the Belgium game, and give it a good go. Just my opinion though.

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Originally Posted by William Treseder

A decent reply, except for the condescending 1st paragraph. My take on it is it’s a complete waste of time and energy. Players play enough games as it is, especially the lower league players.
We’ll learn nothing from the England game that the players don’t already know. Every man and his dog knows when we play Belgium, we’ll have little possession, will have to defend like crazy and take what little chances we’ll create We could pick up an injury or 2.as well in a friendly.
Better to keep the powder dry for the Belgium game, and give it a good go. Just my opinion though.

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I could be wrong but I think you have to play a game / friendly to make it fair on Belgium who will be playing 3 days earlier. As I said, someone who has more of an interest in the international team may be able to answer.

As much as I want Wales to do well and have been to many inernational games I am now finding so many international breaks a bit of hinderance to the football season.

So to clarify, Cullen and Colwill don't play the same position?

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Originally Posted by Der Kaiser

So to clarify, Cullen and Colwill don't play the same position?

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Both CAM's according to many of the stat sites but Shrimpy knows best.

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Originally Posted by J R Hartley

Both CAM's according to many of the stat sites but Shrimpy knows best.

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In fairness, this article does seem to imply that he is a striker https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football...s/cn0rpz6064zo

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Originally Posted by Der Kaiser

In fairness, this article does seem to imply that he is a striker https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football...s/cn0rpz6064zo

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Does it? It also reads that they finally got the 2 actual strikers they wanted and Cullen will have to dorp back deeper.

With those two vying to be Swansea's centre-forward, Cullen's recent opportunities have come in a less advanced role.

It is the same sort of position in which he has been deployed – and has impressed – in Craig Bellamy's Wales side

If he is an out and out centre forward and not a CAM/2nd striker then his goals per game ratio isnt great. Even if he did score last night, much to the glee of one particular Cardiff fan.

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Originally Posted by J R Hartley

Does it?

With those two vying to be Swansea's centre-forward, Cullen's recent opportunities have come in a less advanced role.

It is the same sort of position in which he has been deployed – and has impressed – in Craig Bellamy's Wales side

If he is an out and out centre forward and not a CAM/2nd striker then his goals per game ratio isnt great. Even if he did score last night, much to the glee of one particular Cardiff fan.

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I read the first few lines and just went for the windup to be honest, that backfired :hehe:

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Originally Posted by Der Kaiser

I read the first few lines and just went for the windup to be honest, that backfired :hehe:

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:hehe: :hehe:

TBF it seems Cullen is a CAM/Forward whilst Rubin is a CAM/Midfielder. Its certainly not beyond the pale to suggest that they are competing with each other in Bellamys squad as CAM's behind more established players like Wilson and Brookes, especially if that article is to be believed that Cullen is deployed in a deeper role for Wales. I cant say ive taken too much notice tbh but it seems his stas for Wales are decent and reading about the lads work ethic you can see why he would appeal to Bellamy.

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Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman

I will, thanks.

It seems Cullen and Colwill don’t play in the same position. You stated they do. It appears you were wrong. Again.

You’re welcome, you massive prawn.

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J R Mare :hehe:

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Originally Posted by North Cardiff Blue

J R Mare :hehe:

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NCB Liar

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Originally Posted by J R Hartley

NCB Liar

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:hehe: TLG has rattled you right up :hehe:

JR Mare :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by North Cardiff Blue

:hehe: TLG has rattled you right up :hehe:

JR Mare :thumbup:

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OK, Pinnochio

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Originally Posted by J R Hartley

OK, Pinnochio

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The Striker is the one upfront that strikes the ball into the net, and the midfilder is the one that runs about in the middle of the pitch.

Here is an easy way to learn and remember :thumbup:

MIDfielder MIDdle

STRIKEs STRIKEr

Come back for next weeks lesson, about the Keeper and the defender :hehe:

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Originally Posted by North Cardiff Blue

The Striker is the one upfront that strikes the ball into the net, and the midfilder is the one that runs about in the middle of the pitch.

Here is an easy way to learn and remember :thumbup:

MIDfielder MIDdle

STRIKEs STRIKEr

Come back for next weeks lesson, about the Keeper and the defender :hehe:

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You're boring me now Ralph Wiggum. Leave it to TLG, he doesnt need any help off you. Hes perfectly capable of fighting his own corner. You're probably the last person he would need to help him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9yIfzyqm3U

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Originally Posted by J R Hartley

You're boring me now Ralph Wiggum. Leave it to TLG, he doesnt need any help off you. Hes perfectly capable of fighting his own corner. You're probably the last person he would need to help him.

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Keeper, tries to keep the ball out of the net (he is the one with the gloves on, even when it's warm)
Defender, defends the goal

KEEPer KEEPs

DEFENDer DEFENDs

Don't give up you'll get there :thumbup:

Will Ramsey be the captain against Belgium?

Cullen plays in a deeper role for Wales, anyone who's watched him under Bellamy knows this. He's competing with Colwill (and others) for that position

For Swansea he was originally a striker but has since played deeper

Cullen can play up top but is competing with the attacking midfielders for Wales as that's where he's playing now. This isn't a difficult concept to grasp.

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Originally Posted by City123

Cullen plays in a deeper role for Wales, anyone who's watched him under Bellamy knows this. He's competing with Colwill (and others) for that position

For Swansea he was originally a striker but has since played deeper

Cullen can play up top but is competing with the attacking midfielders for Wales as that's where he's playing now. This isn't a difficult concept to grasp.

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yeah I see Rubin's direct competition for the Wales squad as Harry Wilson, Liam Cullen and perhaps Aaron Ramsey.

Wilson is miles ahead.
I think Colwill is better than Cullen, but Cullen always seems to pop up with a contribution for Wales - he doesn't deserve to be dropped.