I know bigger fish to fry but wales world Cup play offs in serious doubt now

[Father Dougal]

The WC cup is going ahead and all playable games to facilitate that will go ahead. I don't see how Wales' semi-final games could be in doubt.

The world Cup isn't until November so plenty of time. I just wondered if fifa will give Ukraine a few weeks to see how things turn out there rather than boot them out at this stage?

[splott parker]

Both the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia had qualified, but had since broken up as countries. The Soviet Union entered under the commonwealth of independent states (CIS) and Yugoslavia were also going to compete as a joint Serbian and Montenegro team. They were disqualified so Denmark, including Schmeichel, Brian Laudrap and Henrik Larsen won it.
England lost to that Tomas Brolin goal for Sweden🙂

Ah, Henrik Larsson, the famous Swedish international who played for Denmark

[The Bloop]

Ah, Henrik Larsson, the famous Swedish international who played for Denmark

That's the one (and the other one)🙂

[Jimmy the Jock]

I presume that Ukraine would have to forfeit the tie, giving Scotland a bye. Tickets have gone on sale. No real opportunity to do much else.

I think this is a good example of , if you have to look at anything long enough a positive will pop up

[kendoddsdadsdogsdead]

Infrastructure is a very big issue, and Mill Stad doesn’t have the facilities for press and the hangers on.

Anyway it’s going to Gay Paree

...you forget that we hosted it a few years ago

[JamesWales]

Notwithstanding some major escalation, I'm not sure why Wales' game(s) would be under threat?

[Canton Kev]

The Ukraine/Scotland match is at Hamden so I don’t see why that would be called off. Likewise the Wales/Austria game will be fine as, last time I checked, tanks and soldiers haven’t been sent over the Severn Bridge to invade us.

[JamesWales]

The Ukraine/Scotland match is at Hamden so I don’t see why that would be called off. Likewise the Wales/Austria game will be fine as, last time I checked, tanks and soldiers haven’t been sent over the Severn Bridge to invade us.

The Brynglas tunnels would buy us a few weeks if they ever did anyway

The Magor-no line. 🙄

[Canton Kev]

The Brynglas tunnels would buy us a few weeks if they ever did anyway

The Magor-no line. 🙄

We could reintroduce the tolls but ask for exact change only. Not sure if “50 ton tank” was ever included in the pricing though?

[az city]

The world Cup isn't until November so plenty of time. I just wondered if fifa will give Ukraine a few weeks to see how things turn out there rather than boot them out at this stage?

They should kick Russia out and give Ukraine a ticket to the finals without a playoff.

[+ the native hipster]

I'd like Wales to qualify then give our spot to Ukraine.
Protest against Russia, Qatar and FIFA.

i'd like wales to qualify then transition into ukrainian wimin , protest against russia ,qatar ,fifa , the patriarchy.

[delmbox]

i'd like wales to qualify then transition into ukrainian wimin , protest against russia ,qatar ,fifa , the patriarchy.

how to ruin an initial good joke by milking it

[Elwood Blues]

They should kick Russia out and give Ukraine a ticket to the finals without a playoff.

FiFA are "monitoring the situation" regarding Russia apparently!!!!

[Wales-Bales]

The Ukraine/Scotland match is at Hamden so I don’t see why that would be called off. Likewise the Wales/Austria game will be fine as, last time I checked, tanks and soldiers haven’t been sent over the Severn Bridge to invade us.

Besides the thought of leaving their families alone during a war, the main problem is they can't physically leave Ukraine due to the imposition of martial law.

[Kind of Blue]

Really does play second fiddle. Letting my emotions get the better of me but I’d boot the Russians and their clubs out of all European (and global) competitions.

If Ukraine can raise a team of those plying their trade outside of their homeland then I’d hope they’d have the opportunity to play at least, should they wish.

[Kind of Blue]

Poland have now refused to play Russia.

[Father Dougal]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/...talks-26345867

Crisis talks between Wales Austria and Scotland remain ongoing. Wonder if Scotland would accept a forefit and just play the winners of Wales Austria? What a mess. Or maybe Poland could play Scotland now?

[The Bloop]

Surely FIFA would give Ukraine every opportunity possible to put a team together to fulfill the fixtures.
If they can't then Ukraine would forfeit the tie and allow Scotland to get a bye to the final.

[the other bob wilson]

I think the side with the best record in the qualifying groups who did not make the Play Offs should replace Russia and the second best replace Ukraine if they have to withdraw. However, I would have thought it would be a boost to morale in that country if Ukraine took part and every effort should be made to make sure they do.

[Cardiff Ultra]

There's a fair bit of precedent for countries in the middle of major crises being able to play home fixtures elsewhere. I think the overriding sentiment from all involved would be to get the game on if at all possible.

The main problem in a footballing sense is that 15 of the 23 man squad play in Ukraine so it would depend on their status.

[Father Dougal]

Wales Austria on as planned. Winner plays Scotland or Ukraine in June (as things stand)

[Des Parrot]

Wales Austria on as planned. Winner plays Scotland or Ukraine in June (as things stand)

TFFT I can keep my flights & bookings.

[Dave Blue]

An added bonus seems to be a refund of the second game instead of being forced to watch a damp squib of a dead rubber - an expensive one at that.

[kendoddsdadsdogsdead]

An added bonus seems to be a refund of the second game instead of being forced to watch a damp squib of a dead rubber - an expensive one at that.

...every cloud

[blue matt]

Wales Austria on as planned. Winner plays Scotland or Ukraine in June (as things stand)

this aint going to be over by June though