Eligibility rules, Newport's revival and a dream Man Utd debut
Should five years' residency make a player eligible to play international football for that country? It's allowed under Fifa rules, but historically Wales, Scotland, England and Northern Ireland have agreed not to take advantage of it. The Football Association of Wales, though, have been testing the waters to see if there is appetite for change. As it transpires, there isn't. And Iwan and Sam are in complete agreement with that.They also agree that Newport County deserve great credit for giving their season a completely different complexion with four successive wins, but a lacklustre start at Portsmouth by Cardiff comes under criticism.And Iwan takes great pleasure in returning to his Gwynedd roots with this week's pick of the week.
13 Feb 53min
Swansea fans seek answers, Cardiff ship seven and Wrexham spend big
A hugely contrasting January transfer window for the four Welsh EFL clubs provides plenty of taking points. Swansea's lack of signings has prompted concern from the Supporters Trust, with Iwan also critical of how the club dealt with the departure of captain Matt Grimes to Coventry. Cardiff's activity - particularly in signing highly-rated Leicester youngster Will Alves - helped to mask the seven-goal mauling at Leeds as crucial league games await this month. Wrexham showed their intent with a flurry of high-profile forward signings, and celebrated with a dance lesson from a Hollywood star. Newport gave themselves much needed-breathing space with two crucial wins, and bolstered the threadbare squad.Sam gives an update on his coaching status at Wycombe with the arrival of a new manager, and welcomes the club's decision to hold onto key players for the League One title push. And who will fill Harry Wilson's boots as the Wales' World Cup qualifying campaign draws nearer?
6 Feb 55min
Swansea's grim form continues
Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes focus on Swansea City's alarming form and the shock departure of captain Matt Grimes.
30 Jan 57min
Derby review and Sam's new coaching role
Carl, Iwan and Sam dissect Cardiff's thumping win over Swansea in the south Wales derby. And after Sam's unexpected call into the Wycombe interim coaching team, he reveals the array of emotions that accompanied their late win over Mansfield.
23 Jan 55min
Derby preview & Sam's lucky pants
Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes look ahead to Saturday's south Wales derby between Cardiff City and Swansea City. And it's all change at Wycombe as manager Matt Bloomfield leaves for Luton, just as Sam's prolonged injury absence finally comes to an end - the lucky pants were all set..!
16 Jan 42min
FA Cup distraction as derby looms
Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes preview the third round FA Cup ties for Cardiff and Swansea, and pay tribute to Phil Parkinson's managerial milestone.
9 Jan 52min
That's why you don't bet on the Championship!
Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes reflect on a hectic festive period for the Welsh EFL clubs.
3 Jan 55min
A Tale of Two Draws
It was the best of draws, it was the worst of draws... Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes react to the contrasting draws for Wales in the men's World Cup 2026 qualifiers and the women's Euro 2025 finals. It's a favourable proposition for Craig Bellamy with qualifiers against Belgium, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan and Liechtenstein, but Rhian Wilkinson's squad could hardly have been drawn in a tougher group in their first appearance at a major championship with games to come against England, France and the Netherlands.
18 Dec 202456min
