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Match schedule confirmed for the Euros in 2028. 3 group games for Wales in Cardiff if we qualify. https://www.skysports.com/share/13468517

Agree on all of that and hope you’re correct.

I think Sunderland bear this out. The gap is so big these days that you pretty much need a new XI if you want to stay up in the PL after promotion even if you have a very good Championship side. How many players would play regularly in the PL is a pretty redundant question when considering if...

Agreed, only issue as flagged on the 2nd tier podcast this afternoon is that we’re 4th (3rd at a push) in line when looking for a new manager in the Championship. I hope we have got someone lined up very quickly and not left waiting and competing with Boro, Southampton & Norwich.

Wonder who the caretaker will be (for training this week if nothing else)? Assume that O'Dea and Stearman will leave as well.

Nothing to add that hasn't already been said apart from to say I hope there is someone in place by next weekend. Obviously need to get the 'right' appointment but going into the 3 games after the window without a permanent manager would be a big error and would even make me question the sacking.

Makes the home game in particular much more difficult IMO.

Ahh, well there’s a 1 in 4 chance we’d get them at home if we’re in Pot 1 and they’re in Pot 4. Misunderstood what you were asking, sorry.

Not that I can see. They look very unlikely to finish second in their group which means they’re pretty much nailed on in Pot 4. If they did somehow do it though I’m pretty certain they wouldn’t be as low as Pot 3 based on their world ranking.

Yep. Semi Finals (x4) Pot 1 Home to Pot 4 Pot 2 Home to Pot 3 Finals (x4) Random draw for home advantage but if you’re in Pot 1 v Pot 4 semi, you’ll play a Pot 2 v Pot 3 winner in the final and vice versa. Screenshot below gives the most recent predicted Pots. From a Wales point of view...

In terms of balance, I'd still say yes (especially when compared to the last 4 seasons) it is balanced. In goal we are absolutely fine, with a top class 1st choice and adequate cover (you're never going to carry two 1st choice keepers at this level). Hopefully one of the youngsters out on loan...

We completed far better than I thought we would today, but Argentina always looked like they had another gear. Have to beat Japan next week.

Hope this ages badly but having watched quite a bit of the rugby Championship this year Argentina look miles ahead of where we are at the moment and have far more strength in depth.

He’s an above average Championship centre half. Obviously he’s not the most cultured footballer, but he’s exactly the type of leader and defender we’ll need if we do end up in a battle towards the bottom end of the table post Christmas.

That’s a pretty damning indictment sadly

I’m sticking to my thoughts that the summer window was more joined up and proactive that it has been for years BUT I think lots of people (me included) have been overly optimistic in terms of the individual players and the impact they’d make. The biggest disappointment for me has been the lack...

Can’t argue with any of that.

Can’t argue with the comments I’ve read summing up today’s game. Tried to look for the positives and always a fan of giving managers time but this season is heading towards all the poor parts of the last 4 seasons. International break usually a chance for a reset (whether changing manager or...

I think the ‘tinkering’ and ‘not knowing his best XI’ is a bit harsh (there’s plenty of other sticks to beat him with atm unfortunately). From the 3rd to 12th game we knew 9 of the starting line up, with a bit of rotation on the left wing and in central midfield when there were 3 league games...

I would guess it was in part due to the following: Key was struggling massively at right back so it gave more cover behind him. Tymon is the only player who looks like delivering any quality crosses so it gets him higher up the pitch. The wingers weren’t creating anything and the...