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Post by insertname on Mar 8, 2023 10:39:50 GMT
All this does is remind me how incredible it is that Bale retired so abruptly. I don’t really go in for international retirements and international testimonials, but in Bale’s case you surely have some kind of swan song…and yet that’s that. At least Bale retired from all football, not just international like many others do. Of all players I personally would let Bale off if he hadn’t after the impact he’s had. No send off in his case just seems wrong! |
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Post by vvm on Mar 8, 2023 10:43:05 GMT
Will be sad to see him go and can understand the merits of having experienced old guard players in the squad to set standards but realistically he's just taking up a spot these days.
He really should have played against England. We were essentially down to our third choice rb and 3-0 down but Page still preferred to play Ampadu there rather than Gunter.
If he's working on coaching badges, could it be justified to take him as part of backroom staff rather than a squad member? Not sure what the rules are around that when the player is still contracted at club level.
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Post by marsvolta on Mar 8, 2023 12:32:08 GMT
The fact that he’s contracted to a club shouldn’t be a problem as long as he’s not named as one of the players in the squad.
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Post by jimexotic on Mar 8, 2023 20:55:40 GMT
All this does is remind me how incredible it is that Bale retired so abruptly. I don’t really go in for international retirements and international testimonials, but in Bale’s case you surely have some kind of swan song…and yet that’s that. I kind of like the way he bowed out, very Cantona-esque, had enough, see you later and thanks for everything. |
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Post by gimli on Mar 9, 2023 10:19:25 GMT
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Post by erasedcitizen on Mar 9, 2023 10:20:11 GMT
Legend.
Really is the end of an era.
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Post by foxmulder on Mar 9, 2023 10:29:16 GMT
I'm not crying... honest.
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Post by dai on Mar 9, 2023 10:46:44 GMT
It really is going to be Toshack era MII come the next few years.
Not saying Gunter would have been involved, however all these retirements have a similar feel to post Hughes.
Diolch Gunts, one hell of a journey.
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Post by evans1282 on Mar 9, 2023 10:52:25 GMT
It really is going to be Toshack era MII come the next few years. Not saying Gunter would have been involved, however all these retirements have a similar feel to post Hughes. Diolch Gunts, one hell of a journey. Do they though? Can't see any similarities myself. |
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Post by surge on Mar 9, 2023 11:15:23 GMT
A legend of Welsh sport. Diolch Chris.
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Post by underwood on Mar 9, 2023 11:15:53 GMT
I wonder if he’s got his Croatia ticket yet?
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Post by CrackityJones on Mar 9, 2023 11:38:00 GMT
Don't cross that f***ing ball Christopher. Diolch Gunts!
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Post by jbt95 on Mar 9, 2023 12:10:57 GMT
Diolch Legend.
Just wish Page had brought him on v England to get that World Cup cap.
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Post by 1gwaunview on Mar 9, 2023 12:42:57 GMT
Been a valued member of the squad for years, time waits for no man. Good character, and diolch for being a participant in some great memories for us fans.
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Post by rangers15 on Mar 9, 2023 13:29:11 GMT
Welsh Legend - Diolch Gunts
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Post by quetzal on Mar 9, 2023 15:45:09 GMT
Just woke up to this over here. A bit of grit in my eye after watching the FAW video. The cross for Vokes.
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Post by jimexotic on Mar 9, 2023 23:25:06 GMT
Just been watching that cross over and over again and all the emotions of that moment come flooding back, I'm glad we all got to experience that. Diolch Chris <3
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Post by allezlesrouges on Mar 10, 2023 4:02:29 GMT
Diolch Chris, absolute legend and such a key part of the team. He really was the fan on the pitch!
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Post by cadno on Mar 10, 2023 8:29:14 GMT
Good footballer, he’d run all day and could defend better than most.
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Post by CrackityJones on May 4, 2023 15:39:32 GMT
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Post by jimexotic on May 5, 2023 17:04:00 GMT
Does anyone get the feeling that for a lot of the 2016 side once they'd stopped playing for Wales they weren't really that fussed about football? So many, what can be considered in today's game, early retirements.
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Post by surge on May 6, 2023 8:48:38 GMT
Does anyone get the feeling that for a lot of the 2016 side once they'd stopped playing for Wales they weren't really that fussed about football? So many, what can be considered in today's game, early retirements. Maybe, the past few years with Wales have been career highlights without question for most of our players, but I think we would need to consider why each individual stopped playing for Wales to get a better picture. Bale's body became worn down, Gunter dropping down the leagues and hasn't been involved in a club win since 28/01/23... Goalies and exceptions like Messi/Christiano Ronaldo aside, what is the age for retirement now? More often than not it's going to be based on injury record, performance levels, need for money or still having ambitions to fulfill rather than reaching a certain age. Gunter's 34 at the end of the season and he'll have played more games Ashley Young, soon to be 38, so certainly has good number of miles on the clock. I don't know what a developmental coach does but Gunter's professionalism and character has always been his best strengths and are important foundations for development. |
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Post by welshrover on May 6, 2023 9:21:17 GMT
Does anyone get the feeling that for a lot of the 2016 side once they'd stopped playing for Wales they weren't really that fussed about football? So many, what can be considered in today's game, early retirements. Maybe, the past few years with Wales have been career highlights without question for most of our players, but I think we would need to consider why each individual stopped playing for Wales to get a better picture. Bale's body became worn down, Gunter dropping down the leagues and hasn't been involved in a club win since 28/01/23... Goalies and exceptions like Messi/Christiano Ronaldo aside, what is the age for retirement now? More often than not it's going to be based on injury record, performance levels, need for money or still having ambitions to fulfill rather than reaching a certain age. Gunter's 34 at the end of the season and he'll have played more games Ashley Young, soon to be 38, so certainly has good number of miles on the clock. I don't know what a developmental coach does but Gunter's professionalism and character has always been his best strengths and are important foundations for development. To the best of my knowledge the development coach teaches up and coming players to pass the ball backwards! |
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Post by hooky on May 6, 2023 9:27:52 GMT
A performance coach should be very experienced and a bit distant from the players surely? Is it a good thing asking someone who played with the squad recently to critique things, which I assume is a part of the role. It smacks of jobs for the boys, albeit I do believe from memory that Gunter has his coaching licenses and comes across as an intelligent guy. I just wish we sought the best, most experienced people for roles
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Post by rushy on Aug 27, 2024 18:46:57 GMT
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Post by welshrover on Aug 27, 2024 18:57:44 GMT
"Today we will learn the art of the back pass"
"Tomorrow we will learn the art of the back pass"
"The day after.......
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Post by surge on Aug 27, 2024 19:32:37 GMT
I prefer the FAW link: faw.cymru/news/chris-gunter-appointed-cymru-mu19-head-coach/Interesting to think where the 2016 lot have ended up and which have gone into coaching. If we're being glass half full about things then we can say that Craig Knight, Christ Gunter and Matty Jones seem quite switched on characters. Potentially the most high profile coach now in youth set-up is Wayne Hatswell and ironically the one I know least about. |
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