Coleman Had A Dream

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Visit bagsybags.com and use the code CHAD10 for 10% off Dai and Ruth return after their winter break, to look at the breaking stories in Welsh football. This time around, it was the news that Gemma Grainger has departed Cardiff for Oslo. We look at the move, what she leaves behind, and answer the question, are we sad she's gone? We continue by chatting through the Welsh players on the fringes of the squad who could get a call up in March as well as the C International which has been announced for March. We finish by talking about the news that Aaron Ramsey is close to a return, and where he fits in for Wales...if at all! If you're interested in the book I mention in the pod too, A League of Our Own, you can get it here... https://www.siopcwlwm.co.uk/products/a-league-of-our-own-the-cymru-premier-story

Dai and Ruth return to discuss Wales' recent disappointing draws against Armenia and Turkey as well as what awaits them the playoffs. We discuss Finland and who may come next should we get there, in either Poland or Estonia. We also talk through another tough draw, as we look ahead at who we could face in Germany, should we get there. Hamburg, Berlin and Dortmund look like cracking trips mind! We finish by discussing the Women's Nations League and Wales' relegation to League B and what that means for Gemma Grainger and the team.

Dai and Ruth return to discuss the huge Euro 2024 qualifiers, as well as the women's Nations League games against Germany and Denmark. We preview the qualifiers double header, talk about the squad and who will play plus the dreaded predictions.

Dai and Ruth return, still giddy from the victory over Croatia keeping Wales' Euro 2024 hopes alive and crucially in Cymru hands. We look at some tactical stuff around who comes back into the squad and if they start, plus the difficult build up to the last games with the manager and CEO seemingly at loggerheads. We finish by doing a look ahead to the Nations League games coming up for our women's team as well as the recent games for our younger ages groups. As always, support us at: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream and use the code CHAD10 at bagsybags.com for 10% off.

Dai and Ruth return, live from Cardiff airport (!) to discuss Wales' stunning 1-0 win over Croatia. The win moves Wales to second in the group, keeps our hopes alive and crucially keeps our destiny in our own hands. The pod includes recordings live from in and around the stadium on the day as well as our post match thoughts.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Head of bagsybags.com and use the code CHAD10 for 10% off! Dai and Ruth return. We discuss the men's friendly against Gibraltar as Welsh football returns to the north, followed by a full preview of the game against Croatia in Cardiff. Not to overstate it, but it's massive. We finish with a brief look at the recent women's games in the Nations League, and a tribute to Tash Harding's contributions to Welsh football as she has recently announced her retirement.

Dai and Ruth return to dissect the crucial victory against Latvia, and the important role the Korea friendly played in setting that up. Lineups, goals, key moments, awful VAR decisions and your questions answered - we cover a lot. We finish by talking about Rob Page and give him some credit after what was a difficult build up to the game, for the manager.

Dai and Ruth return to discuss the upcoming Korea friendly and the crucial Latvia qualifier - a must win. We talk through how our opposition will play and how we will approach the games. We chat through how we should line up and how we will line up! We finish with the dreaded predictions - lets hope we are wrong as always.

Dai and Ruth return to discuss the June defeats to Armenia and Turkey, and discuss where this leaves Wales, and Page, as the next games approach. That's followed by chatting thought todays squad announcement, and the players Page has chosen. We finish with a brief rundown of some of the Welsh clubs.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream or visit bagsybags.com and use the code CHAD10 for 10% off! After a long summer break, Dai and Ruth return to discuss The Cymru leagues. The pair are joined by Ryan Evans, the man behind Haverfordwest County's brilliant documentary, You Can Have It All. We all discuss the positives about the leagues, and what the FAW or the league themselves could do to make the Cymru Leagues better. Ryan also gives some great insight from the inside of a Cymru Premier League club, and it's fascinating to hear the goings on of Haverfordwest County.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Use CHAD10 for 10% discount at bagsybags.com Dai and Ruth return to preview the Armenia (H) and Turkey (A) qualifiers. We examine the strengths and weaknesses of our opponents and how we think Cymru will line up and play too. We finish by discussing the possible new homes for Ben Davies and Ethan Ampadu next season.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Use the code CHAD10 for 10% off at bagsybags.com Dai and Ruth return to discuss the latest Cymru squad ahead of the two June qualifiers, at home to Armenia and away to Turkey. The main talking point is the inclusion of Bristol City youngster Joe Low as well as a few "regular" names missing out in the shape of Levitt, Sorba and Burns. Finally, we discuss how great it is to see Dai Brooks name back in a Welsh squad. We talk a bit about Tom Lockyer and other players who have been promoted or relegated, including Ethan Ampadu. His Spezia side play only the 5th ever Serie A relegation playoff on Sunday. We conclude by discussing the FAW's application and appeals process for promotion and relegation, the posibility of blue cards and sin bins for dissent, Cheryl Foster refereeing a huge womens European game plus the U17's experience in Hungary.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Use the code CHAD10 at bagsybags.com for 10% off! Dai and Ruth return to discuss the seasons outcomes from Wrexham, Swansea, Cardiff and Newport. Rather than looking back however, the pair look ahead to what needs changing or developing for next season. We follow up by looking at the Women’s Nations League draw as we are set to face Germany, Denmark and Iceland. A far from easy draw as we play in the tournament for the first time on the women’s side. We finish by talking all things Welsh League. Promotions, relegations, European playoffs and Cup Final fiasco. We’ve got you covered.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream or head to bagsybags.com and use the code CHAD10 for 10% off! Dai and Ruth return to discuss an invaluable draw in Split as well as a 1-0 win over Latvia as Rob Page begins the post - Bale era. A near perfect start. The pair discuss the games, the lineups, the goals and give their overview on the place we sit at the moment, now all the games have finished.

Dai and Ruth return to discuss everything Welsh football, ahead of the new campaign kicking off against Croatia and Latvia. We start with yet more retirements of fan favourites Gunts and Joniesta, but minds quickly turn to Euro 2024. We discuss the squad announcement and those called up, plus the four debutants. We move on to talking through our impressive opposition as well as suggest a starting XI. To go along with these we answer some of your questions along the way. We finish with some predictions for these games and the campaign as a whole and a moment of congratulations to David Brooks for finally making his playing return.

Dai and Ruth return to discuss the appointments of Eric Ramsay and Nick Davies as first team coach and Head of Performance respectively. Are the appointments too late? Does Ramsay have enough experience? Find out what we think. We follow this with a segment on Helen Ward who has announced her retirement this week. A Welsh legend. And yet another emotional goodbye! We finish by discussing the Croatia squad and it's inclusion of Luka Modric, and conclude today by having another discussion on Paul Mullin after a great article by Stephen Baker on our website sparked a lot of debate.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream or visit bagsybags.com and use CHAD10 for 10% discount. Dai and Ruth return to discuss the opening two games of the Pinatar Cup plus congratulate Gemma Evans on her 50th cap for Wales. We also extend our congratulations to Laura McAllister who has been appointed onto the UEFA Executive Committee. The bulk of our discussion however is based around the Euro 2024 campaign which starts in just over a months time. We discuss who may miss out, who deserves a call up and why there is no replacement for Kit Symons just yet. We also have a healthy argument/debate about Paul Mullin and Tom Bradshaw potentially being included. Would that mean a change of shape for Wales or could they be a key part of whatever Rob Page's plan B will...be.

Support us buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream or visit bagsybags.com using the code CHAD10 for 10% off. Dai and Ruth return as Joe Allen announces that he is retiring from international football. We discuss his impact but also what comes next for Page and the rest of his squad. We follow that by mentioning the game against Gibraltar which was announced for October this week. 
 We also go through the new tournament qualifying routes that UEFA have announced this week. Very complicated. We also squeeze in some chat about Wales away, Bale’s golf and the Pinatar Cup starting next week for the Women’s team. We finish by discussing the few Welsh players who have made a transfer in January.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Use the code CHAD10 for 10% off at bagsybags.com Dai and Ruth return to discuss the changes in the Welsh backroom staff, and a recent interview from Rob Page. From there the discussion moves to the managerial merry-go-round at Cardiff City. We then focus on the women game as Laura McAllister applying to be part of the UEFA Executive Committee is talked through before chatting about the fantastic news that the FAW have brought the mens and womens team in line when it comes to pay. We finish by discussing some of Wales’ players abroad and their good performances of late and the news that David Brooks looks to be returning to fitness.

Dai and Ruth return from their winter break to discuss the retirement of Welsh footballing legend, Gareth Bale. From discussing best memories, moments and comments to his importance to Wales. We also share some of your best memories of (in my opinion!) the greatest Welsh footballer of them all. Diolch Gareth. For everything.