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Post by cymru58 on Mar 9, 2019 12:12:36 GMT
Thanks - no need to get worried yet then! Does anyone know when likely to be posted? I saw something on twitter yesterday, that someone spoke to the faw and they said they are sending them out at the end of this week apparently Tickets arrived this morning. Looking forward to my first visit to the Racecourse Ground.
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Post by Albert on Mar 11, 2019 12:50:03 GMT
Extra tickets ! Don't know how many
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Post by holmesdaleultra on Mar 11, 2019 22:53:54 GMT
Im going for a 3-0 win with Aaron, Wilson and Roberts our goalscorers.
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Post by erasedcitizen on Mar 11, 2019 22:55:16 GMT
2-0 win, James and Tyro.
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Post by welshiron on Mar 11, 2019 23:20:13 GMT
0 - 0
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Post by richierich333 on Mar 12, 2019 8:35:51 GMT
2-0 to Wales. Wilson with the first.
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Post by superunknown on Mar 12, 2019 9:19:57 GMT
2-1 Wales. Matondo and Brooks.
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Post by zenith on Mar 12, 2019 14:43:36 GMT
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Post by rushlegend on Mar 18, 2019 12:59:35 GMT
Seeing as Slovakia play Hungary (opening Euro 2020 qualifying match) the same night as the T&T game then here's the perfect opportunity to keep key players fresh for Sunday.
Wales v. Trinidad & Tobago
1-Adam DAVIES 2-Chris GUNTER 3-Neil TAYLOR 4-Tom LOCKYER 5-James LAWRENCE 6-Lee EVANS 7-Will VAULKS 8-George THOMAS 9-Matthew SMITH 10-Rabbi MATONDO 11-Tyler ROBERTS
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Post by jbt95 on Mar 18, 2019 18:13:10 GMT
S eeing as Slovakia play Hungary (opening Euro 2020 qualifying match) the same night as the T&T game then here's the perfect opportunity to keep key players fresh for Sunday. Wales v. Trinidad & Tobago 1-Adam DAVIES 2-Chris GUNTER 3-Neil TAYLOR 4-Tom LOCKYER 5-James LAWRENCE 6-Lee EVANS 7-Will VAULKS 8-George THOMAS 9-Matthew SMITH 10-Rabbi MATONDO 11-Tyler ROBERTS A) It's Thursday B) Nowhere near that team will be selected. It's our first game in Wrexham for some 95k hours apparently, the FAW and Giggs will want a near full strength side out and this will then sell tickets for September's Belarus game (I'd say it's nailed on for the Racecourse). I would imagine Bale will start and prob play opening 45mins to an hour. Maybe Ramsey will do the same. The first half I would expect 8 players to feature in Sunday's starting XI. Don't forget we can make 6 subs. Pointless not using this opportunity to ensure Sunday we hit the ground running. My XI for this game would be - Hennessey - 90mins cause of lack of CP game time. Gunter / Roberts to play 60 / 30 each. Mephem Williams prob play full game to gain fitness for Sunday Davies or Taylor, both playing regular at the mo, Davies will play Sunday, maybe he will sit out Wednesday. Ampadu Allen Ramsey (prob go off second half) Bale (swap for Matondo approx 55mins) Roberts D.James (swap for Wilson second half)
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Post by manulike on Mar 18, 2019 21:26:10 GMT
Can we please go easy on Matthew for the TnT match. The lad is only used to playing on Fridays ... and I'd rather be saving him for Sunday. If he plays more than 45' on Wednesday I am going to hack into gwernybwch WhatsApp account and demand that Dutch albert pulls a bit of rank!
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Post by holmesdaleultra on Mar 18, 2019 21:26:17 GMT
Bump
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Post by barneycat1 on Mar 18, 2019 22:05:24 GMT
If anyone has a spare adult ticket let me know please. Change of circumstances in work on Wednesday so now able to go.
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Post by manulike on Mar 18, 2019 22:21:43 GMT
If anyone has a spare adult ticket let me know please. Change of circumstances in work on Wednesday so now able to go. There are few spares on Twitter ... try this
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Post by barneycat1 on Mar 18, 2019 22:41:43 GMT
Thanks. Will start leaving messages now
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Mar 19, 2019 0:13:00 GMT
3-0
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Post by johnoster on Mar 19, 2019 9:51:38 GMT
No chance is Giggs going to risk Bale or Ramsey getting injured, just because we haven't played at Wrexham for years.
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Post by barneycat1 on Mar 19, 2019 10:31:00 GMT
If anyone has a spare adult ticket let me know please. Change of circumstances in work on Wednesday so now able to go. There are few spares on Twitter ... try this
I just picked up a ticket off the FAW site. They have some for sale on there
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Post by dai on Mar 19, 2019 11:18:42 GMT
Any more pics of the squad training? I can't remember the agency's website that usually uploads them.
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Post by rushlegend on Mar 19, 2019 12:59:03 GMT
A) It's Thursday B) Nowhere near that team will be selected.
It's our first game in Wrexham for some 95k hours apparently, the FAW and Giggs will want a near full strength side out and this will then sell tickets for September's Belarus game (I'd say it's nailed on for the Racecourse). I would imagine Bale will start and prob play opening 45mins to an hour. Maybe Ramsey will do the same.
The first half I would expect 8 players to feature in Sunday's starting XI.
Don't forget we can make 6 subs.
Pointless not using this opportunity to ensure Sunday we hit the ground running.
My XI for this game would be -
Hennessey - 90mins cause of lack of CP game time. Gunter / Roberts to play 60 / 30 each. Mephem Williams prob play full game to gain fitness for Sunday Davies or Taylor, both playing regular at the mo, Davies will play Sunday, maybe he will sit out Wednesday. Ampadu Allen Ramsey (prob go off second half) Bale (swap for Matondo approx 55mins) Roberts D.James (swap for Wilson second half)
As johnoster said it would be crazy and rightly so to risk injuries to Bale, Ramsey et.al. just for the sake of the crowd in Wrexham???
It's nearly the end of March where our top players have been playing regulary for there clubs therefore a long season - this is an opportunity to give them a break before one of the most important matches of the campaign.
This is the last friendly til September so how are these fringe players going to get any experience if they don't play tomorrow night?
It was be crazy to play Bale even for 45 mins IMO
Keep them fresh and ready for the big one v. Slovakia!!!
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Post by dai on Mar 19, 2019 13:58:31 GMT
So Ramsey is doubtful for Slovakia. I know what Giggs said, but tbh, he's likely to miss out given his injury record.
I wouldn't risk Allen against T&T now. So who the hell plays in midfield? Given our expensive defensive selections I would probably go with WB's. I'd like to see Evans play.
Ward
Roberts - Mepham - Williams - Davies - Dummet/Taylor
Smith - Vaulks
Wilson - Roberts - Woodburn
or if we go with 4 at the back:
Ward
Roberts - Mepham - Williams - Davies/Dummet
Smith - Vaulks
Woodburn - Evans - Wilson
Roberts
Even though he's highly out of favour, I'd start Woodburn because he needs game time and to protect others who will be above him in the pecking for Slovakia
It's a bit of a hash admittedly, but don't feel we have much choice. Lawrence and Ampadu were probable starters against Slovakia so we cannot afford more key injuries, especially with Ramsey still a doubt.
It'll be a shame that the first game back at Wrexham for years will consist of a patched up Welsh team.
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Post by alarch on Mar 19, 2019 14:34:24 GMT
So Ramsey is doubtful for Slovakia. I know what Giggs said, but tbh, he's likely to miss out given his injury record. I wouldn't risk Allen against T&T now. So who the hell plays in midfield? Given our expensive defensive selections I would probably go with WB's. I'd like to see Evans play. Ward Roberts - Mepham - Williams - Davies - Dummet/Taylor Smith - Vaulks Wilson - Roberts - Woodburn or if we go with 4 at the back: Ward Roberts - Mepham - Williams - Davies/Dummet Smith - Vaulks Woodburn - Evans - Wilson Roberts Even though he's highly out of favour, I'd start Woodburn because he needs game time and to protect others who will be above him in the pecking for Slovakia It's a bit of a hash admittedly, but don't feel we have much choice. Lawrence and Ampadu were probable starters against Slovakia so we cannot afford more key injuries, especially with Ramsey still a doubt. It'll be a shame that the first game back at Wrexham for years will consist of a patched up Welsh team. Agree with your line of reasoning but I'd take it further. Roberts, Allen and Smith could probably all do with a rest, given the games they've played. I would also protect Mepham, but Williams should start the match for game time and his leadership on the pitch. I would go with Gunter and Taylor at full back and Williams and either Dummett or Lawrence - both getting 45 minutes. As you say, midfield is a bit of a problem. I wouldn't risk either Allen nor Smith from the start, so that probably means an Evans Vaulks combo, a necessary risk. Up front I'd go with Woodburn, Roberts and Matondo. The other option is to revert to a wing back system, as you suggest. But we would look more balanced with a box formation, with Woodburn and Matondo playing behind Roberts. There's a fair chance we will lose with this line-up, although we have the option of cameos off the bench for the likes of Smith, James and even Bale at a push. It could be a bit demoralising to lose the game, but losing 3-0 to Sweden in the pre-Euros friendly didn't harm our chances against Slovakia last time.
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Post by dai on Mar 19, 2019 14:44:33 GMT
So Ramsey is doubtful for Slovakia. I know what Giggs said, but tbh, he's likely to miss out given his injury record. I wouldn't risk Allen against T&T now. So who the hell plays in midfield? Given our expensive defensive selections I would probably go with WB's. I'd like to see Evans play. Ward Roberts - Mepham - Williams - Davies - Dummet/Taylor Smith - Vaulks Wilson - Roberts - Woodburn or if we go with 4 at the back: Ward Roberts - Mepham - Williams - Davies/Dummet Smith - Vaulks Woodburn - Evans - Wilson Roberts Even though he's highly out of favour, I'd start Woodburn because he needs game time and to protect others who will be above him in the pecking for Slovakia It's a bit of a hash admittedly, but don't feel we have much choice. Lawrence and Ampadu were probable starters against Slovakia so we cannot afford more key injuries, especially with Ramsey still a doubt. It'll be a shame that the first game back at Wrexham for years will consist of a patched up Welsh team. Agree with your line of reasoning but I'd take it further. Roberts, Allen and Smith could probably all do with a rest, given the games they've played. I would also protect Mepham, but Williams should start the match for game time and his leadership on the pitch. I would go with Gunter and Taylor at full back and Williams and either Dummett or Lawrence - both getting 45 minutes. As you say, midfield is a bit of a problem. I wouldn't risk either Allen nor Smith from the start, so that probably means an Evans Vaulks combo, a necessary risk. Up front I'd go with Woodburn, Roberts and Matondo. The other option is to revert to a wing back system, as you suggest. But we would look more balanced with a box formation, with Woodburn and Matondo playing behind Roberts. There's a fair chance we will lose with this line-up, although we have the option of cameos off the bench for the likes of Smith, James and even Bale at a push. It could be a bit demoralising to lose the game, but losing 3-0 to Sweden in the pre-Euros friendly didn't harm our chances against Slovakia last time. Yeah I agree with most of that. I just hate the thought of losing another match, it's not good for morale or the image of welsh football. Albania was painful and I'd hate to see another limp performance.
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Post by erasedcitizen on Mar 19, 2019 14:58:48 GMT
Agree with your line of reasoning but I'd take it further. Roberts, Allen and Smith could probably all do with a rest, given the games they've played. I would also protect Mepham, but Williams should start the match for game time and his leadership on the pitch. I would go with Gunter and Taylor at full back and Williams and either Dummett or Lawrence - both getting 45 minutes. As you say, midfield is a bit of a problem. I wouldn't risk either Allen nor Smith from the start, so that probably means an Evans Vaulks combo, a necessary risk. Up front I'd go with Woodburn, Roberts and Matondo. The other option is to revert to a wing back system, as you suggest. But we would look more balanced with a box formation, with Woodburn and Matondo playing behind Roberts. There's a fair chance we will lose with this line-up, although we have the option of cameos off the bench for the likes of Smith, James and even Bale at a push. It could be a bit demoralising to lose the game, but losing 3-0 to Sweden in the pre-Euros friendly didn't harm our chances against Slovakia last time. Yeah I agree with most of that. I just hate the thought of losing another match, it's not good for morale or the image of welsh football. Albania was painful and I'd hate to see another limp performance. I appreciate where you're coming from, but have you seen the squad Trinidad have put out? It's no where near the level of Albania's, not to mention the conditions will also be far and away from what they're used to. I'd fancy our kids to do the job against them. I don't mean to sound arrogant here, but I feel Liechtenstein would give them a game. It never is that straightforward though and I hope Giggs and the rest of the players don't share my arrogance.
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Post by dai on Mar 19, 2019 15:17:16 GMT
Yeah I agree with most of that. I just hate the thought of losing another match, it's not good for morale or the image of welsh football. Albania was painful and I'd hate to see another limp performance. I appreciate where you're coming from, but have you seen the squad Trinidad have put out? It's no where near the level of Albania's, not to mention the conditions will also be far and away from what they're used to. I'd fancy our kids to do the job against them. I don't mean to sound arrogant here, but I feel Liechtenstein would give them a game. It never is that straightforward though and I hope Giggs and the rest of the players don't share my arrogance. Yeah I've seen it, and obviously I have no idea about their players. I'm only going on what I've seen from us. We've struggled in the majority of matches, including against the likes of Panama, Albania etc. I don't think we're in any position to be confident of beating a team when we're putting out a second string side, and regarding beating them with our kids, we don't even have our best kids available.
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Post by alarch on Mar 19, 2019 15:55:47 GMT
The team is very probably going to be one that's been thrown together, pretty much willy nilly, and largely a mixtures of wannabee internationals and experienced heads who have fallen out of favour. Let's face it - we managed to lose to Albania with Ramsey and Bale on the pitch, so the danger of a similarly disjointed performance is high. I see this as being pretty much an exhibition match, doubling as providing useful experience and game time for marginal squad players.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Mar 19, 2019 16:06:42 GMT
Yeah I agree with most of that. I just hate the thought of losing another match, it's not good for morale or the image of welsh football. Albania was painful and I'd hate to see another limp performance. I appreciate where you're coming from, but have you seen the squad Trinidad have put out? It's no where near the level of Albania's, not to mention the conditions will also be far and away from what they're used to. I'd fancy our kids to do the job against them. I don't mean to sound arrogant here, but I feel Liechtenstein would give them a game. It never is that straightforward though and I hope Giggs and the rest of the players don't share my arrogance. Fans definitely underestimated Albania. They had 3/4 players in their squad playing top flight football in Italy, and a few more dotted around decent leagues in Europe. T&T by comparison don’t have anyone in their squad playing in even a half decent league. We definitely won’t lose this one, it’s just a question of whether we can get a break through goal to get the win. For the sake of argument, the weakest team we could play is probably something like this. Davies Gunter-Lockyer-Lawrence-John Evans-Vaulks Hedges-Thomas-Matondo Woodburn Even if we played this we still have the majority playing in the 2nd tier of English football. T&T don’t have anyone near that level. And we’ll definitely be fielding a stronger team than this. I expect something like... Hennessey Gunter-Williams-Mepham-Taylor Evans-Vaulks Wilson-Woodburn-Matondo T.Roberts IMO this will be a good test for Vaulks/Evans to see what they can offer.
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Post by fiveattheback on Mar 19, 2019 16:18:20 GMT
Davies
Gunter Mepham Williams John
Vaulks Allen
Matondo Wilson James
Roberts
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Post by CrackityJones on Mar 19, 2019 16:18:58 GMT
Vaulks and Evans both play regularly at a very competitive level, this shouldn’t be a problem for them. I hope they both play at least an hour each.
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Post by cadno on Mar 19, 2019 17:58:22 GMT
I agree Hennessey should get 90' for some match sharpness. I believe Lockyer will start, and Woodburn.
Predicted starting xi for tomorrow night:
Hennessey Gunter Lockyer Williams Taylor L.Evans W.Vaulks J.Lawrence Matondo Roberts Woodburn
I have a sneaky feeling we could see Bale play 45 but he probably won't be risked.
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