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Post by welshrover on Jun 16, 2021 20:55:47 GMT
Regards to all. My name is Vladimir and I am from Serbia. I dont know too much about Welsh PL and clubs, but i really like to follow Welsh national team, beacuse im interested in Welsh history and culture. I hope i will visit your beautiful country and one day i hope ill watch the game of Welsh nat. team. Cheers Welcome Vladimir. Been to Serbia a couple of times for football, enjoyable times. |
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Post by vladimir85 on Jun 16, 2021 21:13:40 GMT
Thanks my friend and you are welcome anytime here, feel free to call me next time. I'm glad that you enjoyed in Serbia  |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Jun 17, 2021 11:05:18 GMT
Regards to all. My name is Vladimir and I am from Serbia. I dont know too much about Welsh PL and clubs, but i really like to follow Welsh national team, beacuse im interested in Welsh history and culture. I hope i will visit your beautiful country and one day i hope ill watch the game of Welsh nat. team. Cheers Welcome! | Croeso! | Dobrodošli! When you do decide to visit I hope you enjoy it. I'm sure many people on here would have interesting recommendations for places to see. A general rule when it comes to Welsh culture is that west is best! And that's coming from someone who has always lived in the south-east, so no biases! |
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Post by vladimir85 on Jun 17, 2021 18:02:26 GMT
Thanks Diolch Hvala  Thank you for the information. Also, can anyone suggest me good website for learning Welsh language? Is it Duolingo fine for that? Sorry for off topic, i ll not continue here |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Jun 17, 2021 20:12:42 GMT
Thanks Diolch Hvala Thank you for the information. Also, can anyone suggest me good website for learning Welsh language? Is it Duolingo fine for that? Sorry for off topic, i ll not continue here Duolingo is a good starter, although from when I used it it was very focused on the northern dialect in particular. Say Something In Welsh is a different app that lets you choose northern or southern dialect & it gets good feedback. Clozemaster is a different one that I've tried Dysgu Cymraeg / Learn Welsh is the official place that runs courses, some of which are digital so if you wanted official lessons you could do it there. I think their entry course is £90 You're also welcome to try to write in the Welsh section on this forum. I'm a learner myself & make plenty of mistakes, but the Welsh speakers on here seem to just about understand me, so they're very patient / respectful. If you speak English & Serbian already I wouldn't be surprised if you pick up Cymraeg quicker than me! |
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Post by vladimir85 on Jun 17, 2021 21:01:49 GMT
OK. Thanks a lot my friend. I definitely will try to follow part of forum on Welsh, that would be interesting I will start with duolingo and I ll see later what to do |
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Post by jimexotic on Sept 7, 2021 9:05:18 GMT
Name: Jim
Location: Norwich (born in Cardiff)
Age: 38
First Wales match: Still awaiting, it's definitely happening soon!
First away game: Still awaiting
All time Welsh hero: Nev/Bellamy/Bale
Club: West Ham (arranged marriage, long story)
Welsh language:Unfortunately I'm not fluent in the language of my fathers
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Post by frankzappafan on Feb 19, 2022 16:40:47 GMT
Name: Ottar Location: Norway! Age: 27 First Wales match: None yet, but going to Wales-Austria in March! First away game: None yet  All time welsh hero: Joe Allen (but Hal Robson-Kanu has a special place in my heart since I started supporting Wales during the Euros in 2016) Club(s): Tromsø IL and Oxford United Welsh Language: I can sing the anthem, but nothing else unfortunately |
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Post by cogancoronation31 on Feb 19, 2022 16:53:37 GMT
Welcome! | Croeso! | Velkommen!
Hope you bring us good luck against Austria next month!
Did you know that 40 years ago "Valley Girl" (a Welsh-sounding title, if ever there was one) was a top-40 hit for Frank Zappa and his daughter, Moon ?
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Post by manulike on Feb 19, 2022 17:11:15 GMT
Name: Ottar Location: Norway! Age: 27 First Wales match: None yet, but going to Wales-Austria in March! First away game: None yet  All time welsh hero: Joe Allen (but Hal Robson-Kanu has a special place in my heart since I started supporting Wales during the Euros in 2016) Club(s): Tromsø IL and Oxford United Welsh Language: I can sing the anthem, but nothing else unfortunately Tromso is a stunning city ;-) Welcome to Cardiff and lets hope your trip over will be memorable
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Post by frankzappafan on Feb 19, 2022 21:32:16 GMT
Welcome! | Croeso! | Velkommen! Hope you bring us good luck against Austria next month! Did you know that 40 years ago "Valley Girl" (a Welsh-sounding title, if ever there was one) was a top-40 hit for Frank Zappa and his daughter, Moon ? Thank you for the warm welcome I've heard Valley Girl many times, but I never knew it was Frank Zappas daughter singing! The more you know |
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Post by frankzappafan on Feb 19, 2022 21:33:56 GMT
Name: Ottar Location: Norway! Age: 27 First Wales match: None yet, but going to Wales-Austria in March! First away game: None yet All time welsh hero: Joe Allen (but Hal Robson-Kanu has a special place in my heart since I started supporting Wales during the Euros in 2016) Club(s): Tromsø IL and Oxford United Welsh Language: I can sing the anthem, but nothing else unfortunately Tromso is a stunning city ;-) Welcome to Cardiff and lets hope your trip over will be memorable
Thank you Always proud of my city, even though our football club leaves much to be desired! I look forward to stand in the crowd and sing Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (which I've been practicing intensely) |
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Post by welshrover on Feb 19, 2022 22:13:50 GMT
Tromso is a stunning city ;-) Welcome to Cardiff and lets hope your trip over will be memorable
Thank you Always proud of my city, even though our football club leaves much to be desired! I look forward to stand in the crowd and sing Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (which I've been practicing intensely) Will you be able to get a ticket or is someone from Wales sorting that for you? |
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Post by frankzappafan on Feb 19, 2022 22:25:25 GMT
Thank you  Always proud of my city, even though our football club leaves much to be desired! I look forward to stand in the crowd and sing Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (which I've been practicing intensely) Will you be able to get a ticket or is someone from Wales sorting that for you? I'm a red wall member so I've been able to get a ticket for the Austria game, but unfortunately I'm not eligible for tickets for the Scotland/Ukraine game since I have no previous booking history with Wales. But it's alright, I'll find a nice pub in Canton and have a good time |
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Post by welshrover on Mar 28, 2022 11:57:47 GMT
Name: Ottar Location: Norway! Age: 27 First Wales match: None yet, but going to Wales-Austria in March! First away game: None yet All time welsh hero: Joe Allen (but Hal Robson-Kanu has a special place in my heart since I started supporting Wales during the Euros in 2016) Club(s): Tromsø IL and Oxford United Welsh Language: I can sing the anthem, but nothing else unfortunately I trust you enjoyed the game Ottar. |
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Post by frankzappafan on Mar 28, 2022 13:14:17 GMT
It was without a doubt the greatest football experience I've ever had. What a team and what an incredible, unbelieveable atmosphere. I've never felt so welcome in a foreign country, and if I can get tickets, I'll be back for the playoff finals. Cymru am byth!
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Post by Dubai Reds on Apr 21, 2022 7:06:46 GMT
Name: Rhys
Location: Dubai, UAE (born in Swansea)
Age: 35
First Wales match: Moldova 1995, 1-0 with Speedo getting the winner!
First away game: Czech Republic 2006, lost 2-1
All time Welsh hero: Bale
Club: Wrexham (Long story, my mother is from North Wales and that side of the family are all Wrexham fans, so got brainwashed as a child in the mid-90s!)
Welsh language: Wrth gwrs, es i Ysgol Gynradd Rhosafan (Port Talbot) a Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera
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Post by allezlesrouges on Apr 21, 2022 8:37:10 GMT
Name: Rhys Location: Dubai, UAE (born in Swansea) Age: 35 First Wales match: Moldova 1995, 1-0 with Speedo getting the winner! First away game: Czech Republic 2006, lost 2-1 All time Welsh hero: Bale Club: Wrexham (Long story, my mother is from North Wales and that side of the family are all Wrexham fans, so got brainwashed as a child in the mid-90s!) Welsh language: Wrth gwrs, es i Ysgol Gynradd Rhosafan (Port Talbot) a Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera Croeso - neis i clywed o siaradwr Cymraeg yn Dwbai! |
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Post by mikejones on Jun 6, 2022 8:26:16 GMT
Name: Mike
Location: West Virginia, USA
Age: 38
First Wales match: Wales v. South Africa rugby in Washington, DC
First away game: None
All time Welsh hero: Bartholomew Roberts, Col. Morgan Morgan
Club: I guess Millwall cause I saw them once in London
Welsh language: English only.
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Post by Sam-arvey on Jun 7, 2022 19:48:41 GMT
Name: Sam Harvey.
Location: Newtown.
Age: 28.
First Wales Match: Wales v Trinidad & Tobago (1-0) 2019.
First Away Game: No.
All Time Welsh Hero: Bale.
Club: Newtown AFC.
Welsh Language: No.
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Jun 8, 2022 3:52:14 GMT
Name: Mike Location: West Virginia, USA Age: 38 First Wales match: Wales v. South Africa rugby in Washington, DC First away game: None All time Welsh hero: Bartholomew Roberts, Col. Morgan Morgan Club: I guess Millwall cause I saw them once in London Welsh language: English only. Welcome, travel to huntingdon few tinea on visits to USA |
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Post by mikejones on Jun 8, 2022 4:26:39 GMT
Name: Mike Location: West Virginia, USA Age: 38 First Wales match: Wales v. South Africa rugby in Washington, DC First away game: None All time Welsh hero: Bartholomew Roberts, Col. Morgan Morgan Club: I guess Millwall cause I saw them once in London Welsh language: English only. Welcome, travel to huntingdon few tinea on visits to USA Did you see anybody OD? Nice avatar by the way. |
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Post by cj10 on Jun 10, 2022 7:14:47 GMT
Name: Ceri
Location: Suffolk ;Rhondda born
Age: 54
First Wales game England 1980
First away game England 1981
All time Welsh hero: Neville Southall
Welsh language - picked up a few worlds from my mum and dad
Thought it was time to join a forum given mission impossible is finally, finally going to happen. My dad who had me in later life was football mad and alway talked about 58. We shared the heartache of the qualification near misses.
In 2002 my dad bought bought my three year old son his first Wales kit. That set the tone for my son, who despite being born in England to an English mother, is a passionate Welshman. I remember him at five telling his English grandparents there was no point in buying him an England kit as he was Welsh.
When he and I headed off to France in 2016 his English mates called him a glory hunter. That did make me laugh l. When rationalising the cost of that trip to my still girlfriend/ his mum I described it as a once in a lifetime experience. I also said it felt like my then late dad would be travelling with us.
Fast forward to 2022 and I’m now trying to explain to her again why Qatar is actually that one in a lifetime event. My son is in Crete on holiday with his mates and is just so excited I’m even trying to make it happen for us.
I honestly believe myself and my son would again be taking a part of my dad with us if we do actually get to the games. The only obstacle is a cockney whose mantra is “All that money for a football match. Think what we could do to the house l” 😊
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Post by cogancoronation31 on Jun 10, 2022 13:19:52 GMT
Great post, Ceri! Welcome on board. Hope you make it to Qatar, or at least have fun in trying to make it happen!
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Post by allezlesrouges on Jun 10, 2022 15:06:01 GMT
Name: Ceri Location: Suffolk ;Rhondda born Age: 54 First Wales game England 1980 First away game England 1981 All time Welsh hero: Neville Southall Welsh language - picked up a few worlds from my mum and dad Thought it was time to join a forum given mission impossible is finally, finally going to happen. My dad who had me in later life was football mad and alway talked about 58. We shared the heartache of the qualification near misses. In 2002 my dad bought bought my three year old son his first Wales kit. That set the tone for my son, who despite being born in England to an English mother, is a passionate Welshman. I remember him at five telling his English grandparents there was no point in buying him an England kit as he was Welsh. When he and I headed off to France in 2016 his English mates called him a glory hunter. That did make me laugh l. When rationalising the cost of that trip to my still girlfriend/ his mum I described it as a once in a lifetime experience. I also said it felt like my then late dad would be travelling with us. Fast forward to 2022 and I’m now trying to explain to her again why Qatar is actually that one in a lifetime event. My son is in Crete on holiday with his mates and is just so excited I’m even trying to make it happen for us. I honestly believe myself and my son would again be taking a part of my dad with us if we do actually get to the games. The only obstacle is a cockney whose mantra is “All that money for a football match. Think what we could do to the house l” 😊 Croeso! Lovely story! |
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Post by novemberof22 on Jun 12, 2022 18:40:36 GMT
Name: Matt
Location: Canada
Age: 45
First Wales match: Wales v US in Qatar hopefully
First away game: See above
All time Welsh hero: Does Ritzy Bryan count? Probably Geraint Williams.
Club: Ipswich Town and Vancouver Whitecaps
Welsh language: none.
It looks like I'm sorted for Qatar, so I thought I would say hello and congratulate you on qualifying and sign up.
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Post by welshrover on Jun 12, 2022 20:15:48 GMT
Name: Matt Location: Canada Age: 45 First Wales match: Wales v US in Qatar hopefully First away game: See above All time Welsh hero: Does Ritzy Bryan count? Probably Geraint Williams. Club: Ipswich Town and Vancouver Whitecaps Welsh language: none. It looks like I'm sorted for Qatar, so I thought I would say hello and congratulate you on qualifying and sign up. Welcome Matt. You're favourite Welsh player should be Carl Robinson who managed the Whitecaps for some years. Useless fact but a lot of my family live on Vancouver Island. |
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Post by bale-droed on Jun 13, 2022 11:04:20 GMT
Name: Matt Location: Canada Age: 45 First Wales match: Wales v US in Qatar hopefully First away game: See above All time Welsh hero: Does Ritzy Bryan count? Probably Geraint Williams. Club: Ipswich Town and Vancouver Whitecaps Welsh language: none. It looks like I'm sorted for Qatar, so I thought I would say hello and congratulate you on qualifying and sign up. Welcome Matt. You're favourite Welsh player should be Carl Robinson who managed the Whitecaps for some years. Useless fact but a lot of my family live on Vancouver Island. There’s another contender! When I lived in Vancouver Earnshaw was at the Whitecaps |
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Post by welshrover on Jun 13, 2022 11:22:19 GMT
Welcome Matt. You're favourite Welsh player should be Carl Robinson who managed the Whitecaps for some years. Useless fact but a lot of my family live on Vancouver Island. There’s another contender! When I lived in Vancouver Earnshaw was at the Whitecaps Yes, I had forgotten about that, I feel quite embarrassed now putting one of the Carl's before Earnie😟😟 |
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Post by toshfan on Jun 13, 2022 13:16:56 GMT
Name: Matt Location: Canada Age: 45 First Wales match: Wales v US in Qatar hopefully First away game: See above All time Welsh hero: Does Ritzy Bryan count? Probably Geraint Williams. Club: Ipswich Town and Vancouver Whitecaps Welsh language: none. It looks like I'm sorted for Qatar, so I thought I would say hello and congratulate you on qualifying and sign up. Assuming you are from Vancouver, what an amazing part of the world that is. I lived in Bellingham for a year in the mid 90s. I have also been to Vancouver many times, firstly for Expo 86. I have family in North Delta and when visiting them in 1990, I went to watch the Vancouver 86ers. I remember Canada in Mexico 86 where I think they lost each game 2-0. Wales should have qualified for that tournament too (sob) |
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Always proud of my city, even though our football club leaves much to be desired! I look forward to stand in the crowd and sing Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (which I've been practicing intensely) 
