Podcast
Feast of Football
Hosted by BBC Radio Wales · EN
Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes chat through the big stories in Welsh football
33episodes
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Wales round-up, Euro 2016 memories and World Cup envy
2w ago00:53:26Tap to summarizeIt's been a busy fortnight of international football for Wales. The women put their 2027 World Cup campaign back on track with convincing win over the Czech Republic to claim top spot in their group. But that's just the beginning of a long road to Brazil. Meanwhile, there was little to celebrate as far as the men are concerned, following a draw and a defeat in two friendly games.The mood was completely difference 10 year ago, of course. And on the anniversary of the 2-1 win over Slovakia in Euro 2016, Carl (fan), Iwan (commentator) and Sam (player) take a trip down memory lane to remember the momentous day in Bordeaux.And as the World Cup gets underway without Wales in North America, the team attempt to whip up some enthusiasm for the event - and pick a winner.
Transcribe →Inside the Wales camp: Carrie Jones & Mayzee Davies
2w ago00:27:50Tap to summarizeCarl Roberts is joined by internationals Josie Green and Katie Sherwood to get reaction from the Wales camp to the turbulent World Cup qualifying draw in Montenegro and to preview the group decider at home to the Czech Republic.
Transcribe →Team of the season & 'Spygate'
May 1501:03:35Tap to summarizeCarl Roberts and former Wales strikers Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes name their team of the season from Wrexham, Swansea City, Cardiff City and Newport County. The team also weigh in on the Southampton "Spygate" drama and discuss the managerial vacancy at Burnley amid links to Wales boss Craig Bellamy and Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy.
Transcribe →Newport survive, Wrexham fall short and Sam's emotional farwell
May 801:00:42Tap to summarizeIn the end they had a four-point cushion, but Newport County certainly put their fans through wringer in avoiding relegation from the Football League. Two consecutive wins - for the first time this season, and both coming from behind - ensured their survival. How's that for grit and determination? But how can the club avoid another fight for survival next season? And will manager Christian Fuchs be around to build on his early promise?One goal was all that separated Wrexham from the Championship play-offs. They had their chances to beat Middlesbrough in the final game of the season, but the unrelenting rise up the divisions has come to a stop... for now. Is it inevitable, given the ambitions of the owners, that the club will reach the Premier League within the next three seasons?And after Sam brought down the curtain on a 20-year playing career on Saturday, he talks us through the emotions of his final appearance as a professional footballer...and how a 92-year-old Burnley fan made sure he was at Gillingham to say goodbye to his favourite player for the last time. It's "garden centres and school runs" for him now.
Transcribe →Farewells and final day deciders
Apr 2900:44:36Tap to summarizeCarl, Iwan and Sam preview two huge games - with vastly difference consequences - for Wrexham and Newport on the final day of the season.And they reflect on Sam's decision to bring a 20-year career to an end.
Transcribe →Cardiff clinch rapid Championship return
Apr 2300:54:52Tap to summarizeCarl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes react to Cardiff City's immediate return to the Championship, and consider which areas of the the squad need strengthening to compete next season.Two successive wins, both with clean sheets, puts Wrexham right back in the hunt for the play-offs, while Newport prepare for the first of two huge games that will determine whether or not they retain their Football League status.And there's cause for celebration for Sam as he reaches 750 not out.
Transcribe →And the wait goes on...
Apr 1700:51:13Tap to summarizeCarl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes discuss Wales' thumping with over Albania in the World Cup qualifiers, including a first clean sheet in 18 games.Cardiff City's League One promotion party remains on hold after a sluggish performance in Huddersfield, another disappointing display dents Wrexham's Championship play-offs hopes, while Swansea City's Zan Vipotnik earns yet more admirers after extending his lead as the league's top scorer.
Transcribe →Inside the Wales camp: Safia Middleton-Patel & Elise Hughes
Apr 1300:35:13Tap to summarizeCarl Roberts, Nia Jones and Katie Sherwood visit the Wales squad preparing to face Albania in a World Cup qualifying double header.
Transcribe →Wales great Ramsey retires
Apr 800:51:09Tap to summarizeCarl Roberts and former Wales internationals Sam Vokes and Iwan Roberts discuss Wales captain Aaron Ramsey’s retirement and the weekend’s results. The team reflect on Ramsey's glittering career, a tough night at the office for Wrexham, Swansea's draws, Cardiff's stuttering promotion push and Newport's relegation battle.
Transcribe →Rants, regrets and reflections
Apr 200:50:47Tap to summarizeCarl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes reflect on how Wales can recover from their World Cup disappointment, and what lessons manager Craig Bellamy can take into a tough set of fixtures in the Nations League in the autumn.
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