Bel v Wal U21

[Wales-Bales]

Live on YouTube.

[Wales-Bales]

[Rjk]

well that wasn't a great start

[Wales-Bales]

Whose co-commentating? Have they given the other one a day off? I can actually watch it with the sound on now.

[Rjk]

Lots of Cardiff past and present involved.

Giles, and Ashford starting and Mafico and Nyakuhwa on the bench

Former Cardiff players are Lewys Benjamin, Charlie Crew and Gabriele Biancheri starting and Chris Popov on the bench

that's 8 players in the 19 man squad - not bad going

[City123]

Lots of Cardiff past and present involved.

Giles, and Ashford starting and Mafico and Nyakuhwa on the bench

Former Cardiff players are Lewys Benjamin, Charlie Crew and Gabriele Biancheri starting and Chris Popov on the bench

that's 8 players in the 19 man squad - not bad going

3 more eligible for this side in the seniors - J.Colwill, Kpakio & Lawlor

[The Lone Gunman]

This appears to be a terrible result.

[Tuerto]

This appears to be a terrible result.

Did Wales Lose? It doesn't really matter anyway. A fair few of them won't even be in the Professional game in a few years time, If three or four of them become regular Senior side players then it's served it's purpose i suppose. Ican't get enthused over age group internationa football, although everyone id different as there is no Blueprint to being a football fan.

[The Lone Gunman]

Did Wales Lose? It doesn't really matter anyway. A fair few of them won't even be in the Professional game in a few years time, If three or four of them become regular Senior side players then it's served it's purpose i suppose. Ican't get enthused over age group internationa football, although everyone id different as there is no Blueprint to being a football fan.

They lost 3-0. Now 5th of 5 in the qualifying group.

[City123]

That's a really poor result, supposedly talented group stuck to the bottom of their group after 4 games

Watched the first half and they looked totally disjointed, Biancheri totally isolated up front

Youth football results are a strange one, but many of these players were in the squad that qualified for back to back Euros beating the likes of Poland & Belgium

But then again you look at it in a development way and you've got a fair few u21s in the senior squad already. If a few more of these make it as first team players then who cares about a defeat to Belarus in November 2025?

[D. Advocaat]

Don't think you can dress that up. However you look at it getting stuffed by Belarus and bottom of the table- hopeless.

[Loramski]

Did Wales Lose? It doesn't really matter anyway. A fair few of them won't even be in the Professional game in a few years time, If three or four of them become regular Senior side players then it's served it's purpose i suppose. Ican't get enthused over age group internationa football, although everyone id different as there is no Blueprint to being a football fan.

It's a good example, yes. Some people are interested, some aren't. You can't get enthused about it, you've even said that people who are interested in youth football are weird. Yet here you are.

I largely agree with your opening comments though, that's the reality of it. I'd imagine there's a huge amount of pride involved for players and families alike when they break into the international set-up, I wouldn't belittle it. It's just more expectations to be managed somewhere down the line for most though.

[Tuerto]

It's a good example, yes. Some people are interested, some aren't. You can't get enthused about it, you've even said that people who are interested in youth football are weird. Yet here you are.

I largely agree with your opening comments though, that's the reality of it. I'd imagine there's a huge amount of pride involved for players and families alike when they break into the international set-up, I wouldn't belittle it. It's just more expectations to be managed somewhere down the line for most though.

An incredible acheivment for anyone to represent their country at any age group. And you have a great memory, i'll give you that

[MOZZER2]

It's a good example, yes. Some people are interested, some aren't. You can't get enthused about it, you've even said that people who are interested in youth football are weird. Yet here you are.

I largely agree with your opening comments though, that's the reality of it. I'd imagine there's a huge amount of pride involved for players and families alike when they break into the international set-up, I wouldn't belittle it. It's just more expectations to be managed somewhere down the line for most though.

you are correct a lovely feeling having Welsh caps and jerseys hung on the wall in your house when a family member represents Wales at any sport . my lads futsal international caps from the Welsh FA means so much money can't buy it

[Trigger]

you are correct a lovely feeling having Welsh caps and jerseys hung on the wall in your house when a family member represents Wales at any sport . my lads futsal international caps from the Welsh FA means so much money can't buy it

If Elon suddenly woke up and knew he needed Mozzers son's match worn cap , would you sell it for a million?

[AdrianAlston]

Lots of Cardiff past and present involved.

Giles, and Ashford starting and Mafico and Nyakuhwa on the bench

Former Cardiff players are Lewys Benjamin, Charlie Crew and Gabriele Biancheri starting and Chris Popov on the bench

that's 8 players in the 19 man squad - not bad going

I didn't realise that this about Popov. What is his story?

[Wales-Bales]

It's a good example, yes. Some people are interested, some aren't.

I don't go to games, but if a match is on YouTube I'll have a look to see if there is any talent in the pipeline. Quite a few senior players are 28+ so we'll need some reinforcements at some point.

[MOZZER2]

If Elon suddenly woke up and knew he needed Mozzers son's match worn cap , would you sell it for a million?

elon ?

think i,m speaking for any parent in the world international caps and jerseys are for more important than money .