Wales Squad

[Rjk]

well he will probably be put in once ramsey drops out - or will that be brooks?

[surge]

well he will probably be put in once ramsey drops out - or will that be brooks?

Unfortunately it's probably too early for Ramsey and we need him to be built up for the Euros. Tyler Roberts to step into that role?

In terms of who replaces Rambo in the camp, and as harsh as this sounds, but Colwill as next man up? On basis of Colwill having better technical skill than Vaulks and MM identifying him as possible solution to "What happens when Moore needs a rest?" which is also going to be asked at international level. I don't want to come down on Vaulks who definitely has a part to play in future camps but would you select him if acting as manager of Brentford? I go back to that interview where he said this Cardiff team fits his style of play....

[OurManFlint II]

Maybe harsh but since that game Wales have played 10 competitive matches winning 6 and drawing 3 in which time Vaulks played 3 minutes and Morrell was a regular starter.

Agree, but harsh to miss out completely, especially with a friendly sandwiched in.

[FormerlyJohnnyBreadhead]

I think it's harsh on Vaulks, but I'm more pissed off that he's overlooked James Chester for James Lawrence.

Giggs is so pre occupied with players who can pass the ball that he's completely freezing out players who do other parts of the game well.

Or maybe I've just been watching Cardiff for too long.

[Pearcey3]

well he will probably be put in once ramsey drops out - or will that be brooks?

Brooks is out

[Pearcey3]

I think it's harsh on Vaulks, but I'm more pissed off that he's overlooked James Chester for James Lawrence.

Giggs is so pre occupied with players who can pass the ball that he's completely freezing out players who do other parts of the game well.


Or maybe I've just been watching Cardiff for too long.

Chester has been poorly treated.

[surge]

I think it's harsh on Vaulks, but I'm more pissed off that he's overlooked James Chester for James Lawrence.

Giggs is so pre occupied with players who can pass the ball that he's completely freezing out players who do other parts of the game well.

Or maybe I've just been watching Cardiff for too long.

True. Think Vaulks will come back in when not playing Belgium and Czechia mind.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Overlooking Jephcott is another strange one, banging them in in League 1 but nowhere to be seen

Giggs clearly has his favourites

I dont think Jephcott has scored in 9? Vaulks can't play as well, he's done well for us but he's a really limited footballer and that's certainly counted against him. Still, he's better than Levitt at present.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Chester has been poorly treated.

With his injury record, and his age, does Chester want to be involved?

[Pearcey3]

With his injury record, and his age, does Chester want to be involved?

He hasn’t retired from international football and plays regularly again. If he wasn’t bothered he would surely have retired from internationals.

[the other bob wilson]

Wales to have "dialogue" with Juventus about Aaron Ramsey. I think it's harsh to say that Ramsey is not committed to Wales, but that only staring three of Wales' last twenty matches stat is a telling one and it seems to me that we're at a stage where now where we should plan as if he's not going to play and treat any games where he does play as a bonus;-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56409934

[City123]

Aaron Ramsey, Ben Davies & Tom Lockyer all out

[Don Corleone]

Aaron Ramsey, Ben Davies & Tom Lockyer all out

Davies is out as well? Losing his experience at the back is a blow! Going to be a real struggle against the Belgians, I suspect we might not get off to a great start in our WC qualifying campaign yet again

[Trigger]

Wales to have "dialogue" with Juventus about Aaron Ramsey. I think it's harsh to say that Ramsey is not committed to Wales, but that only staring three of Wales' last twenty matches stat is a telling one and it seems to me that we're at a stage where now where we should plan as if he's not going to play and treat any games where he does play as a bonus;-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56409934

Hasn't he just had a quite poor time of injuries lately, last year and a half I guess. He seems to be unable to get much if a run going without something.

I agree we should be looking beyond him and bale really, think within the next couple of years, maybe less, we will officially not be able to call on either anyway.

All cycles I suppose but how I'd love to have prime bale and Ramsey back.

[OurManFlint II]

Davies is out as well? Losing his experience at the back is a blow! Going to be a real struggle against the Belgians, I suspect we might not get off to a great start in our WC qualifying campaign yet again

with Davies out he might be forced to play 2 midfielders in midfield, rather than 1 centre back and 1 midfielder.

[surge]

Hasn't he just had a quite poor time of injuries lately, last year and a half I guess. He seems to be unable to get much if a run going without something.

I agree we should be looking beyond him and bale really, think within the next couple of years, maybe less, we will officially not be able to call on either anyway.

All cycles I suppose but how I'd love to have prime bale and Ramsey back.

Ramsey was in fine form and playing a run of games but over exerted himself trying to turn Emery's Arsenal around and hasn't had any luck since.

Davies has probably played more games this year than anyone not name Kieffer Moore and is a huge loss.

It's going to be a very tough game but we have to believe we can get something out of it.

[Pearcey3]

Not good news about Ben Davies. Three certain starters in Davies, Ramsey and Brooks all missing.

[OurManFlint II]

That's an absolute nonsense of a selection from Giggs.

Is the requisite for Wales selection these days to be playing as few minutes as possible?

James Lawrence should be absolutely nowhere near an international squad. Especially when James Chester is fit and playing regularly.

What the **** has Tom Lawrence done to be picked?

We all know Vaulks is a limited player but how is he behind Sheehan, Smith and Levitt? It was great for Sheehan to get a call up but is he seriously now going to be a long term option for us? A ****ing 4th division player?!

Even someone like Robbie Burton is more deserving of a spot.

You just know he'll line up with Morrell and Smith against Belgium too.

I read that Lawrence is only available for the Belgium game due to covid travel restrictions. Even more baffling, especially as he'll probably be sat on the bench for that game.

[City123]

I read that Lawrence is only available for the Belgium game due to covid travel restrictions. Even more baffling, especially as he'll probably be sat on the bench for that game.

He'll start as Davies' replacement on the left of a back 3

[OurManFlint II]

He'll start as Davies' replacement on the left of a back 3

Possible, i'm thinking that with Allen fit they might drop Ampadu back in there with Mepham and Rondon.

[MacAdder]

Possible, i'm thinking that with Allen fit they might drop Ampadu back in there with Mepham and Rondon.

This seems like the obvious choice to me.

Hoping for a couple of covid isolation cases on their side. Well 4 or 5 would be nice!

Couldn't get a more difficult start to a world Cup campaign, Worlds number one away.

Could be a case of deja vu with respect to last Saturday, nine behind the ball with Bale up top.

Whatever the side, full court press from the off and see what happens.

[City123]

Possible, i'm thinking that with Allen fit they might drop Ampadu back in there with Mepham and Rondon.

The management seem to love Lawrence. I think it'll be Lawrence-Rodon-Mepham with Allen & Ampadu in midfield

[Pedro de la Rosa]

The management seem to love Lawrence. I think it'll be Lawrence-Rodon-Mepham with Allen & Ampadu in midfield

He's left footed, so they'll love that in the left of a 3. Apparently it is Hennessey; Mepham, Rodon, Lawrence; Roberts, Allen, Ampadu, RND; Bale, Moore, James... with the odd surprise. I hope Cabango plays

[OurManFlint II]

He's left footed, so they'll love that in the left of a 3. Apparently it is Hennessey; Mepham, Rodon, Lawrence; Roberts, Allen, Ampadu, RND; Bale, Moore, James... with the odd surprise. I hope Cabango plays

Makes sense, i mean why have 5 defenders on the pitch when you can have 6


I know Belgium are No.1 but they've only faced England recently that are decent. A few much like ourselves e.g. Denmark, Switzerland, and Iceland...then loads of sh1te like Scotland, San Marino, Cyprus etc. So i'm predicting a miserable night for us as we ship 3 or 4

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Wow, didn't see that team coming.

James Wilson Bale
Allen Ampadu
Neco, Lawrence, Rodon, Mepham, Roberts
Ward