Elis James, formerly of this parish

[exiledclaseboy]

He’s very, very good at what he does. I rewatched the Football Nation series last week as part of the build up to Sunday. I enjoyed it the first time round but a second watch really brought home how good it is and how well it summarised the highs and (mostly) lows of more than half a century of Welsh football in just two hours. I haven’t been to a Wales game since 2011 but he’s written this in the Guardian today which made me feel like I was there on Sunday. Well worth a few minutes of your time.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2022/jun/08/wales-ukraine-world-cup-qualification-elis-james

 

[Dr. Winston]

I can still dimly recall reading his recap of an away trip to Carlisle with AndyNak and hooting with laughter throughout.

 

[dickythorpe]

He absolutely loves his football and captures all the emotions so well.
He's a credit to Carmarthen.

 

[sainthelens]

Cracking fella he is. Had good chat with him walking to Ashton Gate last season. Loves the club and very down to earth.

 

[Fireboy]

Cracking fella he is. Had good chat with him walking to Ashton Gate last season. Loves the club and very down to earth.

Aye, he's a great bloke, approachable.

Spoke to him after the QPR debacle a few years ago.

 

[Neath_Jack]

He’s very, very good at what he does. I rewatched the Football Nation series last week as part of the build up to Sunday. I enjoyed it the first time round but a second watch really brought home how good it is and how well it summarised the highs and (mostly) lows of more than half a century of Welsh football in just two hours. I haven’t been to a Wales game since 2011 but he’s written this in the Guardian today which made me feel like I was there on Sunday. Well worth a few minutes of your time.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2022/jun/08/wales-ukraine-world-cup-qualification-elis-james

Where can i watch that please?

 

[exiledclaseboy]

He’s very, very good at what he does. I rewatched the Football Nation series last week as part of the build up to Sunday. I enjoyed it the first time round but a second watch really brought home how good it is and how well it summarised the highs and (mostly) lows of more than half a century of Welsh football in just two hours. I haven’t been to a Wales game since 2011 but he’s written this in the Guardian today which made me feel like I was there on Sunday. Well worth a few minutes of your time.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2022/jun/08/wales-ukraine-world-cup-qualification-elis-james

Where can i watch that please?

It’ll be on the iPlayer. Four episodes. Full title is Elis James: Football Nation.

 

[Neath_Jack]

Where can i watch that please?

It’ll be on the iPlayer. Four episodes. Full title is Elis James: Football Nation.

Thank you.

 

[monmouth]

Reading that actually gave my head a good boot regarding how brilliant this all is.

I think I was so prepared for disappointment and the Ukraine angle that I just couldn't get myself going. I've witnessed so many disappointing outcomes and often left devastated when we've blown it, and I simply watched on Sunday in full zombie mode. I need to play catch up before Qatar. Let's kick some ass.

 

[Captain_Sham]

Reading that actually gave my head a good boot regarding how brilliant this all is.

I think I was so prepared for disappointment and the Ukraine angle that I just couldn't get myself going. I've witnessed so many disappointing outcomes and often left devastated when we've blown it, and I simply watched on Sunday in full zombie mode. I need to play catch up before Qatar. Let's kick some ass.

Repeatedly having to reach the acceptance stage of the grief cycle will do that to you. If losing doesn't matter then neither does winning. Had to do that many times over the years with Wales and more recently the Swans.