Episode 292: Kit Symons
Feast of Football15 Helmi 2024

Episode 292: Kit Symons

As a 21-year-old in his debut season, Kit Symons was four minutes away from reaching the 1992 FA Cup final with Portsmouth. And then Ronnie Whelan equalised for Liverpool. Further heartache followed as Pompey lost the replay 3-1 on penalties, with Symons (as surprised as anyone when selected) the only one to score.

A trip to Wembley evaded Symons for the rest of his career, but he did win two league titles with Fulham and promotion with Crystal Palace. The centre back also won 36 caps for Wales - coming agonisingly close to qualifying for the 1994 World Cup.

He then managed Fulham, while also helping to end Wales' 58-year wait to qualify for a major tournament as assistant manager to Chris Coleman in the Euro 2016 qualifiers. He was then by Rob Page's side as Wales reached Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup. Oh, and he also had a chat with Michael Jackson and Noel Gallagher (not at the same time). Quite the career.

Carl Roberts sits in for Elis James.

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A make or break Easter weekend

A make or break Easter weekend

Carl Roberts is joined by Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes to look ahead to a make or break Easter weekend as Cardiff look to stay up and Wrexham look to join them in the Championship.

17 Huhti 57min

Cardiff's 'must win' game & Wrexham can't shake off Wycombe

Cardiff's 'must win' game & Wrexham can't shake off Wycombe

Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes assess the importance of Cardiff's next game after two away draws keeps them in the Championship relegation zone. Can they afford not to beat fellow strugglers Stoke City at home on Saturday?Wycombe closed the gap on Wrexham by winning their game in hand, but for the first time this season, Phil Parkinson's side know their fate is now in their own hands.There's huge praise for Rhian Wilkinson's Wales side after impressive performances and results in the Nations League, but Craig Bellamy's no shirt-swopping policy raises a few eyebrows.

10 Huhti 56min

"The one about Carol"

"The one about Carol"

Carl Roberts, Nathan Blake and Nia Jones are joined by Wales players Laura O'Sullivan, Gemma Evans and Rhiannon Roberts.

3 Huhti 30min

Cardiff's critical situation, Wilkinson's rallying call and Parkinson fuming

Cardiff's critical situation, Wilkinson's rallying call and Parkinson fuming

It's well and truly the "business end of the season" and the clichés are out in force. The race between Wrexham and Wycombe for second place and automatic promotion remains too tight to call as both sides drop points against relegation-threatened opposition. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson felt crucial decisions went against them against Cambridge, while Sam still can't believe none of Wycombe's 33 shots found the net against Shrewsbury. Shooting practice this week?It's situation critical at Cardiff after the Bluebirds drop more points from a winning position by drawing with Sheffield Wednesday at home. For the first time this season, Iwan questions if they have enough to avoid relegation to League One.And with Wales women back in Nations League action, Carl again somehow manages to centre the discussion around food.

3 Huhti 55min

Brooks salvages dramatic Skopje draw

Brooks salvages dramatic Skopje draw

Carl Roberts is joined by Iwan Roberts and Nia Jones to reflect on Wales' World Cup qualifying draw in North Macedonia. David Brooks' equaliser with effectively the last kick of the game kept manager Craig Bellamy's unbeaten run intact.

26 Maalis 29min

Wales win World Cup qualifying opener

Wales win World Cup qualifying opener

Former internationals Nathan Blake and Danny Gabbidon join Carl Roberts to dissect Wales' win over Kazakhstan and consider how manager Craig Bellamy will set up the team for the away match against North Macedonia.

24 Maalis 29min

Inside the Wales camp: Brennan Johnson, Kieffer Moore & Liam Cullen

Inside the Wales camp: Brennan Johnson, Kieffer Moore & Liam Cullen

Carl Roberts, Joe Ledley and Nia Jones chat about Wales' upcoming World Cup Qualifiers v Kazakhstan and North Macedonia with Wales players Liam Cullen, Kieffer Moore and Brennan Johnson.

20 Maalis 23min

Fresh Ramsey blow leaves Cardiff in 'serious trouble'

Fresh Ramsey blow leaves Cardiff in 'serious trouble'

Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes consider the impact of Aaron Ramsey's latest injury setback on Cardiff and Wales. And Joe Ledley drops in for a quick chat.

12 Maalis 58min

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