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Thread: Wales squad

  1. #1

    Wales squad

    Joe Allen back from international retirement. I know we need cover for Ampadu, but Allen's barely played for Swansea all season.
    Colwill not included again.

    Goalkeepers: Danny Ward, Adam Davies, Karl Darlow

    Defenders: Rhys Norrington-Davies, Ben Davies, Owen Beck, Joe Rodon, Chris Mepham, Ben Cabango, Neco Williams, Connor Roberts

    Midfielders: Jordan James, Joe Allen, Josh Sheehan, Wes Burns, Ollie Cooper, Sorba Thomas, David Brooks

    Forwards: Nathan Broadhead, Lewis Koumas, Brennan Johnson, Harry Wilson, Mark Harris, Liam Cullen, Kieffer Moore.

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    Not sure who plays alongside Jordan James with Amadeus out, maybe move Ben Davies there? Can’t see Joe Allen starting, he doesn’t play often for the Jacks anymore, though I guess could be useful to bring on in last 15 mins

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    That midfield is incredibly weak, but does seem strange and shortsighted to bring a clearly over the hill Allen back rather than bring a youngster through like Savage or Crew. But then I’d say the same about the obsession with Sheehan as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LA Bluebird View Post
    That midfield is incredibly weak, but does seem strange and shortsighted to bring a clearly over the hill Allen back rather than bring a youngster through like Savage or Crew. But then I’d say the same about the obsession with Sheehan as well.
    U21s have a big game same time we play Montenegro that those 2 will be in for

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    Quote Originally Posted by Undercoverinwurzelland View Post
    Joe Allen back from international retirement. I know we need cover for Ampadu, but Allen's barely played for Swansea all season.
    Colwill not included again.

    Goalkeepers: Danny Ward, Adam Davies, Karl Darlow

    Defenders: Rhys Norrington-Davies, Ben Davies, Owen Beck, Joe Rodon, Chris Mepham, Ben Cabango, Neco Williams, Connor Roberts

    Midfielders: Jordan James, Joe Allen, Josh Sheehan, Wes Burns, Ollie Cooper, Sorba Thomas, David Brooks

    Forwards: Nathan Broadhead, Lewis Koumas, Brennan Johnson, Harry Wilson, Mark Harris, Liam Cullen, Kieffer Moore.
    Please....let's hope Bellamy hasn't lost the plot now too. Maybe it's something in the Cardiff drinking water? Allen's finished. Colwill should be there. Sheehan has photos in a vault somewhere of FAW execs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Citizen's Nephew View Post
    Please....let's hope Bellamy hasn't lost the plot now too. Maybe it's something in the Cardiff drinking water? Allen's finished. Colwill should be there. Sheehan has photos in a vault somewhere of FAW execs.


    Sheehan's an interesting one, good technical player who probably plays lower than he should owing to injuries he sustained when he was younger but I've not seen anything in his friendly appearances to ensure a regular squad spot

    Speaks to how poor the Welsh midfield is really. Beyond Ampadu & James the cupboard really is bare, need Crew/Savage/King/J.Colwill to kick on

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    Quote Originally Posted by LA Bluebird View Post
    That midfield is incredibly weak, but does seem strange and shortsighted to bring a clearly over the hill Allen back rather than bring a youngster through like Savage or Crew. But then I’d say the same about the obsession with Sheehan as well.
    I've never seen crew, but he's barely played any senior football, Savage hasn't seemed that good when Ive seen him either so I can understand turning to someone like Allen.
    Far from ideal but unfortunately thats the reality of where the squad is right now

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    I reckon Cooper’s appearance in midfield against Montenegro is a clue as to who will play there in Ampadu’s absence. As for Colwill, City’s start to the season would have worked against him and players such as Broadhead and Burns would have moved above him in the pecking order because they play for a Premier League team - with Brooks fit again as well, I can’t make too strong a case for him being in this squad.

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    Joe Allen ?!?

    At this rate, we’ll have Bale & Tosh back before long

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    I think they've made a conscious decision to focus on the U21s qualifying, which is fair enough. If they didn't have a big game, I'd imagine the likes of Crew, Savage, Cotterill, King, etc would have been in the squad ahead of Sheehan. I also think it's a good idea to have Colwill there, as opposed to a couple of relatively meaningless Nations League games.

    Im not massively sold on Allen returning as he hasn't played much football in the last 2 years and, if he's planning to stick around longer term, I think it'll be at the expense of someone else's development. I can see why he'd be an attractive option to bring on for 15 or 20 mins though.

    Cooper needs to improve as I thought he was very poor against Montenegro (albeit in difficult conditions). I'm also a bit disappointed Tom Lawrence continues to get overlooked (unless he's refused a call up).

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    Quote Originally Posted by the other bob wilson View Post
    I reckon Cooper’s appearance in midfield against Montenegro is a clue as to who will play there in Ampadu’s absence. As for Colwill, City’s start to the season would have worked against him and players such as Broadhead and Burns would have moved above him in the pecking order because they play for a Premier League team - with Brooks fit again as well, I can’t make too strong a case for him being in this squad.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tuerto View Post
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    Exactly!

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    Quote Originally Posted by splott parker View Post
    Exactly!
    Sometimes, there are no words....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tuerto View Post
    Sometimes, there are no words....
    They don’t come easy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tuerto View Post
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    I disagree, and I think a comma would have been a better reply.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wales-Bales View Post
    I disagree, and I think a comma would have been a better reply.
    You know what, i started replying to Bob, read it back and thought, What a load of shit, so i deleted it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Citizen's Nephew View Post
    Please....let's hope Bellamy hasn't lost the plot now too. Maybe it's something in the Cardiff drinking water? Allen's finished. Colwill should be there. Sheehan has photos in a vault somewhere of FAW execs.
    Lots of people criticised bellamy first squad on here also. Doubt many will admit it though!

    Then after his first game everyone wanted him as our manager.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Don Corleone View Post
    Not sure who plays alongside Jordan James with Amadeus out, maybe move Ben Davies there? Can’t see Joe Allen starting, he doesn’t play often for the Jacks anymore, though I guess could be useful to bring on in last 15 mins
    Ben Davies into midfield?!
    What have you been smoking and can I get some.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Citizen's Nephew View Post
    Please....let's hope Bellamy hasn't lost the plot now too. Maybe it's something in the Cardiff drinking water? Allen's finished. Colwill should be there. Sheehan has photos in a vault somewhere of FAW execs.
    Josh Sheehan is a very good player, that if not for injuries, and for the fact he’s at a big L1 club that should have been promoted by now, he would be a championship regular. I imagine he’s paid championship level wages at Bolton as well which is why he hasn’t moved clubs yet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cardiff-Cal View Post
    Josh Sheehan is a very good player, that if not for injuries, and for the fact he’s at a big L1 club that should have been promoted by now, he would be a championship regular. I imagine he’s paid championship level wages at Bolton as well which is why he hasn’t moved clubs yet.
    Boltons Player of the Season last year, and in the PFA League One Team of the Year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Don Corleone View Post
    Not sure who plays alongside Jordan James with Amadeus out, maybe move Ben Davies there? Can’t see Joe Allen starting, he doesn’t play often for the Jacks anymore, though I guess could be useful to bring on in last 15 mins
    The old Falco song would be ideal if it really was his name

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cardiff-Cal View Post
    Josh Sheehan is a very good player, that if not for injuries, and for the fact he’s at a big L1 club that should have been promoted by now, he would be a championship regular. I imagine he’s paid championship level wages at Bolton as well which is why he hasn’t moved clubs yet.
    To be fair, I wasn't being really serious and it's just my flippant posting style. I've actually seen Sheehan play quite a bit throughout his career. He had a spell at Newport under Mike Flynn where I watched a lot a games when he was coming back from injury after leaving Swansea. His career was cut short at Swansea where he was a rising star. It's great to see him flourish and good luck to him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cardiff-Cal View Post
    Boltons Player of the Season last year, and in the PFA League One Team of the Year.

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    I'm serious about Jo Allen though. It's regressive imo. But who knows what the reasoning is? We're just guessing from the sidelines.

  25. #25

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    Both Colwills, Ashford, King and Tom Davies all in the u21 squad
    https://x.com/Cymru/status/1841795339122319819

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