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Always The Bridesmaid 3

The English tabloid press tried to make light of the result by making constant reference to Jens Martin Kaudsen’s (the goalkeeper for the Faroe Islands) bobble hat! Little mention was made of the fact that they had beaten Australia and were technically very efficient. Granted they were the usual assortment…
Monday, 10 July 2000, 0:00
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Always The Bridesmaid 4

In the run-up to the game with Belgium, much of the media speculation was on the performance of Ryan Giggs. He had arrived on the scene with some spectacular performances for Manchester United -he was already Wales’s youngest international, making his debut at 17 years of age. The media were…
Monday, 10 July 2000, 0:00
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Always The Bridesmaid 5

September 8th 1993 – the RCS at the National Stadium. Wales started poorly and were very unsure. When Kuka scored after 16 minutes, there was a sinking feeling among the crowd, but if the crowd were beginning to feel frustration, the players certainly were not. The goal seemed to stir…
Monday, 10 July 2000, 0:00
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Always The Bridesmaid 6

Wales started the second half with a passion not witnessed before and the reward arrived on the hour when Saunders equalised. Continuous Welsh pressure paid off with a penalty kick being awarded -qualification was now assured. Paul Bodin stepped up to take his place in Welsh football history. When his…
Monday, 10 July 2000, 0:00
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Message from Camarthen

But it hasn’t stopped me supporting ‘my’ club. Although time and expense often means matches are followed by Ceefax or radio, there are always occasions, such as derby games or cup-ties, when you just have to be there. This caused few problems when I was living in Leicester and when…
Thursday, 6 July 2000, 0:00
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Message from Camarthen 2

I did write and thank Robin Sharpe afterwards, but although I shouldn’t say it, the thought of a senior official freezing to death outside while we were enjoying a pint in front of a log fire, still brings a smile to my face. Of course, we lost, despite leading with…
Thursday, 6 July 2000, 0:00
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