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Post by erasedcitizen on Jun 15, 2015 23:21:36 GMT
I think Coleman will see us through the 2018 campaign.
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Post by saints19 on Jun 15, 2015 23:43:38 GMT
Coleman & Roberts are a team. I'd say Roberts provides a lot of the technical and tactical know-how. Is he a manager? His only experience is at WPL level. Big gamble if we were to appoint him solo. I'm hoping the Coleman-Roberts team sticks together for a long time.
If Coleman does leave, Pulis probably remains the best choice as successor if he were to be interested and avaiable in the future. Alternatively, if Lars Lagerback is available at that time, I'd take him in a second too.
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Post by cadno on Sept 12, 2015 9:29:12 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06b2vbn#playAsesiad arbennig o'r gêm yn erbyn Israel gan Osian Roberts tua 4 munud mewn i'r rhaglen. An excellent assessment of the Israel game by Osian Roberts. To summarise: He was happy with the performance, the players dealt with the pressure of the occasion well by being positive and creating a lot of chances in the opening stages but Israel showed a lot of respect by changing their shape for the game, and then changing it again at half time to be even more defensive. Dylan Jones the presenter went on to suggest that we could have subbed Sam Vokes on earlier and put Bale out on the wing, but Roberts said that all the coaches get together before every game and look at every possible situation and try and figure out the best solution or game plan for that certain situation. "It was an option (to bring Vokes on up front and play Bale wide), but we decided not to because we felt that we were already getting a lot of crosses into the middle. We got 28 crosses into the box - so, we were getting around them." He said that we've changed the midfield two and back 3 a few times now, so it'll be nice to have a strong squad with everyone getting a good amount of game time over the next few weeks. He acknowledged that Besic was sent off for Bosnia, so that will help us a little bit too.
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Post by richard137 on Sept 12, 2015 10:02:15 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06b2vbn#playAsesiad arbennig o'r gêm yn erbyn Israel gan Osian Roberts tua 4 munud mewn i'r rhaglen. An excellent assessment of the Israel game by Osian Roberts. To summarise: He was happy with the performance, the players dealt with the pressure of the occasion well by being positive and creating a lot of chances in the opening stages but Israel showed a lot of respect by changing their shape for the game, and then changing it again at half time to be even more defensive. Dylan Jones the presenter went on to suggest that we could have subbed Sam Vokes on earlier and put Bale out on the wing, but Roberts said that all the coaches get together before every game and look at every possible situation and try and figure out the best solution or game plan for that certain situation. "It was an option (to bring Vokes on up front and play Bale wide), but we decided not to because we felt that we were already getting a lot of crosses into the middle. We got 28 crosses into the box - so, we were getting around them." He said that we've changed the midfield two and back 3 a few times now, so it'll be nice to have a strong squad with everyone getting a good amount of game time over the next few weeks. He acknowledged that Besic was sent off for Bosnia, so that will help us a little bit too. Spot on - Diolch |
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Post by cadno on Oct 19, 2015 16:28:37 GMT
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Post by toshfan on Dec 3, 2015 21:49:35 GMT
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Post by BA Baracus on Mar 24, 2016 14:48:09 GMT
Just read this in the Daily Heil: Thierry Henry’s rapid qualification for a UEFA A licence through the FA of Wales has caused upset with another candidate who claimed the course was ‘totally biased towards a certain few’. World Cup-winning Arsenal legend Henry completed his A licence earlier this month in a period others studying for the same elite coaching badge reckon would not have allowed him time to finish all B licence requirements let alone the A grade, which takes 180 hours spread over a year to complete. Disgruntled Welsh-based Scottish coach Will Foley, who played for Swansea, Cardiff and Newport, is to ask UEFA to investigate how Henry, who also works as a Sky Sports pundit, could receive his A licence so quickly and wants the FAW to return payment to him for his aborted course. Foley said: ‘There was no way humanly possible Thierry had even completed his UEFA B licence and could have finished all his assessments and tasks on the A licence when everyone else participating on the course has not even had the chance. 'Where does it end with the Welsh FA? Are they not worried that someone somewhere will start asking to see proof that all these top names are completing what is required by UEFA to fully pass the courses. ‘They are quite openly putting certain chosen names through the courses without completing the so-called allotted number of hours which all the candidates have to be seen to be doing. The big names get an easy ride while the others have to do it the hard way.’ Foley wrote in his email to FAW course administrator Amy Hobbs: ‘In my humble opinion the A licence course has become so dependent on making sure big names get “fast-tracked” through that some of the other candidates are feeling isolated and unfairly treated.’ Other stars who have done their coaching badges in Wales under the leadership of FAW technical director Osian Roberts include Jens Lehmann, Marcel Desailly, Patrick Vieira, David Ginola and Roberto Martinez. An FAW spokesman would not comment. Link here: www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3503358/Thierry-Henry-fast-track-coaching-licence-sparks-probe-call-biased-complaint.htmlSour grapes, shit stirring or is there a story? |
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Post by BA Baracus on Mar 24, 2016 14:57:40 GMT
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Post by biwmares on Apr 2, 2016 18:11:31 GMT
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Post by ontheroadagain on Apr 2, 2016 18:58:10 GMT
No doubt there will be demand for an English version, sooner rather than later. |
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Post by toshfan on Apr 25, 2016 10:12:43 GMT
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Post by llannerch on Apr 26, 2016 11:49:01 GMT
Made other plans that night sadly
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2016 14:24:51 GMT
Wales assistant coach Osian Roberts honoured by university... www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-36772097One of the key figures in the Wales football team's Euro 2016 success is being honoured by the University of South Wales. Osian Roberts, assistant coach and technical director at the Welsh Football Trust, is being given an honorary fellowship. Other recipients include fashion designer Jeff Banks and BBC Wales Director Rhodri Talfan Davies. The ceremony is being held at the Treforest campus on Tuesday. Mr Roberts was born in Anglesey and played for Bangor City before taking up a scholarship in the United States and playing in the America soccer league. He worked in football development at Anglesey before taking up his technical director role with the national team, and was promoted to assistant manager in July 2015. |
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Post by llannerch on Jul 13, 2016 8:26:55 GMT
The guy is class.
This should be good:
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Post by biwmares on Oct 18, 2016 20:20:06 GMT
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Post by texan on Feb 20, 2017 14:38:44 GMT
Short interview with Osian Roberts on Radio Cymru yesterday morning on Dewi Llwyd ar Fore Sul: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08fr4cj...it starts bang on 47 mins in and lasts until 1:07. Brief highlights for non-Welsh speakers: - Was out in Dublin early last week with Coleman sorting out the hotel. - He talks about going over to Madrid with Coleman last Wednesday to see Bale and planning to watch the Napoli game together, then going to watch him train on Thursday (interview recorded prior to last Wednesday). - Says how the WFT now has a database on kids to target going all the way down to 7-8 yrs old, including those born outside Wales. And that a dedicated team headed by Gus Williams goes out into the field finding out who has a Welsh parent/grandparent. They're brought into the system asap to give them the Welsh experience and encouraged to play without any pressure, in the eventual hope they enjoy the experience so much they decide to stay with Wales further down the line. - Discusses how being a no.2 and on the touchlines has helped him notice some nuances within matches which he can now take into the classroom to teach Welsh coaches in his capacity as Technical Director. - Confirms RM physios relationship is excellent and Wales' relationships with all the clubs are very good, but when asked whether some teams are more difficult to work with than others he says "yes, well some clubs tend to have less injuries than others, but I won't name names although I'm sure everyone knows who I'm talking about!". - Wales' U15's are going to Dinard next week as part of the legacy plan, along with the girls' team from Brittany coming over here. Then there was this chunk of the interview: DLl: "What if Coleman leaves, he's sure to do so eventually, and offers you go with him to some big club, what would the answer be I wonder?" OR: "Yes well its part of the plan, we've had that conversation many times of course, so time will tell in all honesty. We know Chris is going to leave, and the hope is he'll do so in the summer of 2018 after we've been to Russia and then we'll see. It depends what becomes available to him, it depends if something appeals to me. I've enjoyed every second and if I end up doind what I do now for the rest of my career I would be perfectly happy DLl: "...but you could be tempted!" OR: "Who knows, but I don't think there's a better job that coaching your own national team." Make of that what you will! |
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Post by CrackityJones on Feb 20, 2017 15:08:08 GMT
Top man Osian! I have no doubt he's been as integral as Coleman to our recent success. When Chris leaves I really hope he does stay and continues to improve the Welsh game at all levels. The future's bright the longer he sticks around.
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Post by kingstonred on Feb 21, 2017 10:02:16 GMT
Thanks texan, appreciated! |
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Post by toshfan on Feb 21, 2017 18:53:32 GMT
Thanks texan, appreciated! As one of the London residents here, hope you make it to the event in Richmond in May. |
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Post by Albert on Jul 8, 2017 19:25:14 GMT
Osian Roberts was in the Bow Street tournament today mingling about. He was presenting the trophies out. Sadly our team didn't make it that far😐⚽🏆
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Post by rushlegend on Jul 10, 2017 9:53:52 GMT
I was in the Bow Street tournament as well harleyluna - damn didn't see Osian Roberts - too busy sorting our team (Talybont) out LOL!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2017 14:29:06 GMT
Crucial that Osian stays in his role in the Welsh set up. We would never in a million years find anyone to do as good a job. My worry is that his stock has raised too much. Given his career the temptation to earn big money for the first time in his life. I just hope he is able to make good money through the entrepreneurship of his coaching school and needs to keep the role he has to maintain it all.
Please stay Osian!
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Post by majorraglan on Oct 10, 2017 14:40:32 GMT
The FAW has earned enough money over the last few seasons to pay him what he deserves. If you want to be the best, then you have got to have the right facilities, but more importantly the right people to take things forward and if that mans paying so be it.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2017 16:14:48 GMT
The FAW has earned enough money over the last few seasons to pay him what he deserves. If you want to be the best, then you have got to have the right facilities, but more importantly the right people to take things forward and if that mans paying so be it. Agree. Given that he seems to do about ten different jobs for us he'll be worth every penny. |
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Post by CrackityJones on Oct 11, 2017 7:29:29 GMT
I don't think Osian will leave if Coleman does. His commitment goes beyond a salary, he's built this and I'm sure he'll want to stay to ensure more success in the future.
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Post by haruki on Oct 11, 2017 8:14:51 GMT
Whoever replaces Coleman whether that is now or in 2 years time has to get the job on the understanding that Osian stays in post, we simply can't go changing the structure after investigating so much time and money into it
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2017 14:50:19 GMT
Whoever replaces Coleman whether that is now or in 2 years time has to get the job on the understanding that Osian stays in post, we simply can't go changing the structure after investigating so much time and money into it I would imagine that Osian would have a very big say in who would get the job. Think that's part of his remit. One positive is there would be a bunch of candidates that Osian has first hand interaction with via his coaching programme. So in theory it could be less of a hit and hope situation. Still think we need to keep our coaches and staff Welsh generally. The contagious pride thing (we have now) is part of our power and we should think twice before diluting that. Case in point - Dutch Ray. We should also avoid Welsh personnel who aren't really that bothered. We need to remember the massive impact Gary Speed's insistence to have every player sing the anthem and how it changed the attitude in general. It's little things like this that aren't little at all. They make all the difference. |
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