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Post by allezlesrouges on Nov 14, 2024 16:49:02 GMT
We have not had a noticeable big away victory since Israel in March 2015. If we are going to qualify for the World Cup automatically we need to take more from away games. Depends what you mean by noticable and big. The win against Turkey at Euro 2020 was a big game and an away game in every sense of the word and we won that We've had some good away wins in the Nations League. Beating Ireland away was big for our mentality given it was our first win against someone without both Bale & Ramsey I believe. Ireland were around our level at the time. Also a good win away to Finland where Levitt got his debut I take your point overall though, we didn't have a statement away win under Page, who was usually happy to draw the away games and try to win at home. Very unambitious. I'm not worried about Bellamy doing the same thing at all, in fact I think Bellamy will be licking his lips at this one. We will try and win no doubt about it We also have nothing to lose as a draw doesn't do much for us and isn't really different to a loss, so we might as well go for it |
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Post by iot on Nov 14, 2024 17:25:33 GMT
It will be interesting to see how Turkey start the game, given that they were without the ball for most of the first half in Cardiff. Our profligacy in front of goal aside, the only time we looked uncomfortable in that game was when they pressed us high, for a period at the beginning of the second half. For unknown reasons, they only did this for a short period, then allowed us time on the ball again. Maybe they don't have it in them to press for long periods? I think they'll probably allow us the ball again, back themselves not to concede in a low block, and look for individual moments or Welsh mistakes. We need to prove that we can break down the top team in the group, and also that we can continue to play well, away, after half time. They tried to press us high at the beginning of the game too, we just played it out really well and caused them all sorts of problems. We also went long several times when they pressed ridiculously high, and managed to get in behind really well that way |
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Post by winsumluzsum on Nov 14, 2024 19:05:23 GMT
I think they will want to impose themselves at home. If so, bring it on!
Interesting to note that the Faroes beat Armenia 1 nil away today.
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Post by vvm on Nov 15, 2024 15:26:51 GMT
I don't think a draw is a complete disaster. Draw with Turkey and beat Iceland, that would take us to 12 points. We would then need Montenegro to either beat Turkey (leaving them on 11 and us top), or they draw in that game and it comes down to goal difference (as head to head would be equal).
Turkey only beat Montenegro 1-0 at home and we saw first hand how tough they were away so it's not out of the question they get a result.
Our only issue would be that they are on +5 GD and we're on +2 so would need to beat Iceland by at least 3 goals. Tough.
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Post by hooky on Nov 15, 2024 15:43:38 GMT
Its pretty straight forward
We need to beat Turkey. We probably wont but I hope the players believe they can and play like that. Turkey may be better than us but they are not France or Germany!
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Post by foxmulder on Nov 15, 2024 16:36:48 GMT
ARGH!! Is this on S4C?? I only just found out kick off is at 5!
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Post by foxmulder on Nov 15, 2024 16:37:18 GMT
hahahahaha i thought the game was today!!!
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Post by foxmulder on Nov 15, 2024 16:37:31 GMT
what a crushing disappointment
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Post by dragon64 on Nov 15, 2024 17:57:31 GMT
ARGH!! Is this on S4C?? I only just found out kick off is at 5! S4C have a double header Ammanford v Haverfordwest in cup then Wales game  |
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Post by 1gwaunview on Nov 16, 2024 11:24:09 GMT
Let's hope for a 90 minute performance today, it's not going to be easy out there. We need to win, but I reckon it'll be a draw at best  . A win would be fantastic. |
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Post by cadno on Nov 16, 2024 11:50:42 GMT
Does anyone know if you can watch this on Sgorio’s YouTube live stream outside of the Uk?
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Post by manulike on Nov 16, 2024 14:20:31 GMT
Does anyone know if you can watch this on Sgorio’s YouTube live stream outside of the Uk? From memory, you need to be logged in to your account to stream the match. In theory, I imagine if you use a uk VPN, that shouldn't be a problem |
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Post by cadno on Nov 16, 2024 15:06:23 GMT
Does anyone know if you can watch this on Sgorio’s YouTube live stream outside of the Uk? From memory, you need to be logged in to your account to stream the match. In theory, I imagine if you use a uk VPN, that shouldn't be a problem thanks Manu! Just tried it out and watching Ammanford vs Haverfordwest now so fingers crossed it still works later 😃 |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Nov 16, 2024 15:48:20 GMT
Team news...
Darlow
Connor
Rodon
Davies
Neco
Sheehan
J.James
Wilson
Brennan
Harris
Sorba
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Post by iot on Nov 16, 2024 15:54:07 GMT
Team news... Darlow Connor Rodon Davies Neco Sheehan J.James Wilson Brennan Harris Sorba No DJ obviously the main surprise, particularly with Sorba hardly playing since the last window - not sure about that one… Massive test for Harris and Sheehan. At least we’ll have a far better idea of what they’re capable of after this! |
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Post by foxmulder on Nov 16, 2024 15:54:40 GMT
Hmmm I'm surprised DJ hasn't started. I would have thought Bellamy would be relishing him.
Looks like he's still experimenting before the actual qualifiers.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Nov 16, 2024 15:55:49 GMT
Team news... Darlow Connor Rodon Davies Neco Sheehan J.James Wilson Brennan Harris Sorba No DJ obviously the main surprise, particularly with Sorba hardly playing since the last window - not sure about that one… Massive test for Harris and Sheehan. At least we’ll have a far better idea of what they’re capable of after this! Maybe the plan is to unleash DJ against tired legs for the last half hour? Also might be a case of DJ having had less time to understand the role Bellamy wants him to play |
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Post by morg on Nov 16, 2024 16:10:58 GMT
No DJ obviously the main surprise, particularly with Sorba hardly playing since the last window - not sure about that one… Massive test for Harris and Sheehan. At least we’ll have a far better idea of what they’re capable of after this! Maybe the plan is to unleash DJ against tired legs for the last half hour? Also might be a case of DJ having had less time to understand the role Bellamy wants him to play I think because 'he's new to this' is a fair shout. Also, Sorba arguably our best player v Turkey last time out. Bellamy has talked before about the need to limit some players' game time in a 2:game window given the intensity of his tactics, so maybe that also? That said, is this Darlow as our first choice now then or can we expect to see Ward against Iceland? |
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Post by insertname on Nov 16, 2024 16:41:48 GMT
Hope I’m wrong but it looks like one of those games where you need to call the police in advance because you know a murder is about to take place
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Post by iot on Nov 16, 2024 16:52:22 GMT
Hope I’m wrong but it looks like one of those games where you need to call the police in advance because you know a murder is about to take place That’s the spirit! I hope Bellamy has a better pep talk than that |
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Post by dai on Nov 16, 2024 16:57:05 GMT
Such an intense place to go Turkey. Need to keep the fans quiet. Think this a game where we’ll really miss Ampadu’s presence in midfield.
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Post by insertname on Nov 16, 2024 16:57:07 GMT
Hope I’m wrong but it looks like one of those games where you need to call the police in advance because you know a murder is about to take place That’s the spirit! I hope Bellamy has a better pep talk than that Believe me so do I. Maybe I’m over-egging as it’s not exactly “welcome to hell” in Istanbul but still Turkey 6/7 wins at home, vociferous fans influencing the easily influenced UEFA refs and us determined to play in a way that could lead to self-inflicted mistakes. That calculus does not support Wales getting a result, if we are completely honest. |
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Post by dragon64 on Nov 16, 2024 17:01:35 GMT
Good luck Wales...not the team I wanted[Brooks/James not starting]
going to be an open game fingers crossed we come out on top
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Post by neverever on Nov 16, 2024 17:05:54 GMT
Positive start.
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Post by dragon64 on Nov 16, 2024 17:06:08 GMT
good start
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Post by dai on Nov 16, 2024 17:06:12 GMT
Turkey will get a red card again if they carry on like this
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Post by rushy on Nov 16, 2024 17:08:54 GMT
I'd like us to get a goal up and see how the Turks react.
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Post by dai on Nov 16, 2024 17:10:16 GMT
Fuck off Johnson you fool. Why!?
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Post by dragon64 on Nov 16, 2024 17:11:52 GMT
total petulance from Brennan and not for the first time in these qualifiers
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Post by dragon64 on Nov 16, 2024 17:13:25 GMT
good positive keeping that
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. A win would be fantastic.
