Alternative Wales: The Podcast

Once again, it's been a season riddled with drama for the five Welsh teams playing in the English Pyramid. This is the now traditional season review featuring fans of each of the five clubs, discussing the highs of promotion to the lows of relegation and everything in between.In order of appearance:Louis Moore of The Disturbed District on Merthyr TownTom Phillips of View From The Ninian on Cardiff CityBarney Lloyd-Wood of You Jack Podcast on Swansea CityTomi Caws of Tomi Caws on WrexhamEd Bridges of 1912 Exiles on Newport CountyThe best way to support the podcast is to buy a copy of Alternative Wales' magazine or anything else from alternativewales.com/shop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a mixed bag of a podcast as a dejected Ryan is joined by a jubilant Tomi Caws and an above average Rhodri to discuss Wrexham's third consecutive promotion and Cardiff's relegation to League One. We also talk the Cymru Premier play-offs and the Welsh Cup final, play a line up game and answer your question.The best way to support the podcast is to purchase a copy of the latest edition of our magazine from alternativewales.com/shop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a deep dive into the Cymru Leagues to discuss all the ups, downs and inbetweens of another dramatic season. Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and former Newtown manager, Chris Hughes.AW17 is available now from alternativewales.com/shop. Buying a magazine or anything else from our store is the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After another broadly positive international window for the women's team, Ryan catches up with Sion Misra to hear all about it. Tomi Caws and Rhodri Davies join in part 2 for a chat about the Welsh clubs in EFL and answer some of your questions.AW17 is available now from alternativewales.com/shop. It is the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back after a busy few weeks away! Ryan is joined by the usual suspects to talk through a win over Kazakhstan and a draw in North Macedonia as well all the other talking points from a busy international window.The best way to support the podcast is to order a copy of our magazine from alternativewales.com/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Caws spend a bit of time looking at Craig Bellamy's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers and discuss all the big decisions - the ins, the outs, the ifs, the buts. Support the podcast by buying a copy of Alternative Wales magazine from alternativewales.com/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 1, Ryan chats to Sion Misra about a pretty decent Nations League window for the women's team before Caws, Rhodri and Phillips turn up in part 2 to talk Ampadu's knee injury, the Cymru North and South title races, your questions and play a line up game.Subscriptions for 2025 are available now from alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After another busy week in Welsh football that saw Swansea City pull the plug on Luke William's tenure at the club, Wrexham stumble in their quest for promotion and a dramatic weekend of Welsh Cup quarter finals. Ryan is joined by Rhodri and Tomi Caws to go through it all, as well as a line up game and your questions.Subscriptions for 2025 are available now from alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been another busy week of Welsh football, so Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and Rhodri to chat through it all. On the agenda is a Cymru Premier catch up. We talk title race, relegation and the integrity of the league. We also discuss Matt Grimes and potentially eligibility rules, the Welsh Cup quarter finals and Dan James being on fire. Plus some quiz action, your questions and more.www.alternativewales.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a week off, Ryan is back with Agent Phillips, Rhodri and Tomi Caws to discuss all the latest news across the world of Welsh football. There's 7-0 defeats, a crisis in Swansea and much more. We've also got a line up game and your questions.www.alternativewales.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a big week of news, Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws, Rhodri and Agent Phillips to discuss all the fallout from Merthyr's £6 million offer, Project Cymru and Foggate. We also chat about the South Wales derby, play a line up game and answer your questions.AW16 is out now alongside multiple back issues at alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quiet week in Welsh football? Never heard of him. Ryan is joined by Rhodri and Phillips to discuss all the fallout from a busy news week in Welsh football. There's Project Cymru, fog-gate and some breaking news in part two. We also manage to squeeze in a few of your questions.AW16 is out now alongside multiple back issues at alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the first pod of the new year and Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws, Agent Phillips and Rhodri to look ahead at what will be a huge year for Welsh football. We discuss the men's World Cup qualifying campaign, the title race in the Cymru Premier and the Welsh clubs playing in the English system. We also answer a few of your questions.AW16 is out now at alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a week of Welsh football dominated by draws. Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and Rhodri to break down the men's World Cup qualifying group and get all excited for Kazakhstan away. Megan Feringa also sends us a voice LIVE from the Women's Euros draw after Wales are drawn into the group of death. We also play a line up, answer your questions and make the usual terrible jokesAW16 is out now at alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the World Cup qualifying draw approaching, Ryan, Rhodri, and Agent Phillips delve into the pots, share their dream groups, and discuss their worst-case scenarios. There's also a lineup game and your questions.AW16 is out now at alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan March, Sion Misra and Megan Feringa discuss an historic moment in Welsh football as our women's national team beat Ireland to qualifying for their first major tournament. AW16 is now available to pre-order from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan is joined by Sion Misra in part one to discuss the upcoming Wales women's Euro 2025 play-off final against Republic of Ireland. Tomi Caws and Rhodri join in part two to chat about the Cymru Premier title race, Swansea vs Leeds & much more. AW16 is now available to pre-order from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and Agent Phillips to discuss the latest Nations League ties with Turkey & Iceland.AW16 is now available to pre-order from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and Agent Phillips to preview the upcoming Nations League ties with Turkey & Iceland. AW16 is now available to pre-order from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wales women take a big step towards their first ever major tournament after beating Slovakia in a frustrating tie. Sion Misra joins Ryan to discuss all the fall out and look ahead to the big play-off final at the end of November.Tomi Caws joins in part two for a chat about Wrexham's recent form and their latest investment as well as TNS' European exploits. We also answer a couple of your questions.Come to the Big Welsh Football Quiz at Elevens, Cardiff. Buy your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alternative-wales-presents-the-big-welsh-football-quiz-tickets-1020761012667?aff=erelexpmltAW15 is available now from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Rhodri, and Phillips discuss a weekend of shocks in the Welsh Cup and catch up on how the Welsh sides in the English system are performing. Ryan is also joined by Sion Misra to talk about a big week for the women's team, who face Slovakia in the semi-finals of the Euro 2025 play-offs.We also play a line up game, answer your questions and discuss what mammal we could knock out.Come to the Big Welsh Football Quiz at Elevens, Cardiff. Buy your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alternative-wales-presents-the-big-welsh-football-quiz-tickets-1020761012667?aff=erelexpmltAW15 is available now from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Alternative Wales team debrief after another broadly positive international break for Bellamy's Boys that saw us draw 2-2 out in Iceland before winning 1-0 at home to Montenegro.We also answer your questions and discuss how Wales away in Iceland was.Come to the Big Welsh Football Quiz at Elevens, Cardiff. Buy your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alternative-wales-presents-the-big-welsh-football-quiz-tickets-1020761012667?aff=erelexpmltVote for us in the Best Content Creator, Best Documentary and Best in Non-League (Video) categories at the FCAs: https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/AW15 is available now from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Craig Bellamy era is in full flow as we head into the second international break of his tenure. Ryan is joined by Agent Phillips and Rhodri Davies to preview the upcoming games.We also play a line up game, answer your questions and discuss who the most memorable Icelandic person is.Come to the Big Welsh Football Quiz at Elevens, Cardiff. Buy your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alternative-wales-presents-the-big-welsh-football-quiz-tickets-1020761012667?aff=erelexpmltVote for us in the Best Content Creator, Best Documentary and Best in Non-League (Video) categories at the FCAs: https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/AW15 is available now from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After two massive pieces of domestic club football news dropped over the weekend, Ryan, Tomi Caws, Agent Phillips and Chris Hughes discuss all the fall out. New league formats, potential new cup competitions, it's all happening! We also speak with Jack Sharp (Head of Domestic Leagues, FAW) about the how's and why's of Friday's announcement.Come to the Big Welsh Football Quiz at Elevens, Cardiff. Buy your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alternative-wales-presents-the-big-welsh-football-quiz-tickets-1020761012667?aff=erelexpmltVote for us in the Best Content Creator, Best Documentary and Best in Non-League (Video) categories at the FCAs: https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/AW15 is available now from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a deep dive into the club football news this week as Penybont toppled the champions, Cardiff sacked another manager and Wrexham returned to winning ways. Ryan, Tomi Caws and Rhodri go into all of that plus the rest of the Cymru Premier, Swansea City, Newport County and Merthyr Town news. PLEASE NOT this podcast was recorded on Monday, before the midweek set of Cymru Premier fixtures that saw Penybont lose to Briton Ferry and TNS lose to Bala. So some things are already dated but that's football for you.Come to the Big Welsh Football Quiz at Elevens, Cardiff. Buy your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alternative-wales-presents-the-big-welsh-football-quiz-tickets-1020761012667?aff=erelexpmltVote for us in the Best Content Creator, Best Documentary and Best in Non-League (Video) categories at the FCAs: https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/AW15 is available now from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bit of a change of pace this week as Ryan is joined by James Cuff and Neil Collins from the Welsh Music Podcast to discuss music, football, the 90s and Neil's new book, International Velvet: How Wales Conquered the 90s Charts. Buy Neil's book or check out the dates of his upcoming book tour here: https://linktr.ee/neilcollins123 Listen to the Welsh Music Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. And finally, come to the Big Welsh Football Quiz at Elevens, Cardiff. Buy your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alternative-wales-presents-the-big-welsh-football-quiz-tickets-1020761012667?aff=erelexpmlt AW15 is available now from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast.

The Craig Bellamy era is underway with a draw at home to Turkey and an eventful win away in Montenegro. Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws, Rhodri Davies and Agent Phillips to discuss all the fallout from the international break as well as answer your questions. AW15 is available to pre-order now from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast.

The international break is upons, Cardiff and Swansea continue their disappointing starts to the season, Wrexham and Newport continue their good starts and TNS become the first Welsh club to qualify for European group stage football. Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and Megan Feringa to discuss all the goings on from another busy week of Welsh football. We also play the line up game and answer your questions. AW15 is available to pre-order now from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Craig Bellamy names his first Wales squad, the points are shared in the South Wales Derby, Wrexham and Newport continue their good starts and TNS are on the cusp of European group stage football. Ryan is joined by Rhodri and Tomi Caws to discuss all the goings on from another busy week of Welsh football. We also play the line up game and answer your questions. AW15 is available to pre-order now from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast.

With the new season officially underway, Ryan, Agent Phillips and Rhodri discuss how the Welsh sides playing in England have started and see who the early runners and riders are in the Cymru Leagues. We also play the line up game and answer your questions. AW15 is available to pre-order now from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast.

With the new season kicking off this weekend, we caught up with the usual suspects about how their teams are looking and what their expectations are. We've got Ed Bridges from 1912 Exiles on Newport County, Tom Phillips from View from the Ninian on Cardiff City, Louis Moore on Merthyr Town, our very own Tomi Caws on Wrexham and Barney Lloyd from You Jack Podcast on Swansea. AW14 and more is available from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast.

It's that time of year again! The Cymru Premier kicks off in less than a fortnight so joining Ryan this week is Tomi Caws, Agent Phillips and Chris Hughes. We discuss how each team are shaping up ahead of the new season and make some predictions that will no doubt age like milk on a hot day. AW14 and more is available from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast.

The podcast returns from a summer hiatus as Ryan, Agent Phillips and Rhodri discuss the new Wales manager, Craig Bellamy, as well as a good fortnight for the Welsh clubs playing in Europe. Megan Feringa also pops in for a chat about the recent women's team qualifiers, Jess Fishlock's recording breaking goals and the play-off draw. We also play the line up game and answer your questions. AW14 and more is available from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by Rhodri and Agent Phillips to discuss Rob Page's departure as Wales manager, his reign as a whole and who the likely candidates to take over are. Tomi Caws has sent in a voice note of his thoughts while he's away managing in the illegal summer league. AW14 and more is available from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws, Rhodri and Agent Phillips as we review a disastrous international window for the men's team, Rob Page's future and Wales away. Megan Feringa joins Ryan for a chat about the recent women's team qualifiers against Ukraine. We also play the line up game and answer your questions. AW14 and more is available from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by Rhodri and Agent Phillips to look ahead to Wales' summer friendlies against Gibraltar and Slovakia. We also play the line up game and answer your questions. AW14 is now available to pre-order from www.alternativewales.com. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by Rhodri and Agent Phillips to look back on the Cymru Premier play-offs, Caernarfon qualifying for Europe, the upcoming summer friendlies and what young players we'd like to see included in the squad. We also play the line up game and answer your questions. AW14 is now available to pre-order from www.alternativewales.com. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by a fan of each of the five Welsh clubs playing in the English pyramid to look back on their team's seasons. We've got Tomi Caws on Wrexham, Ed Bridges (1912 Exiles) on Newport County, Louis Moore (Disturbed District) on Merthyr Town, Barney Lloyd (You Jack Podcast) on Swansea City and Tom Phillips (View From The Ninian) on Cardiff City. Subscriptions for 2024 and a number of back issues are available now from www.alternativewales.com. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and Rhodri to look back on a weekend that saw Connah's Quay Nomads beat The New Saints in the Welsh Cup final. We also discuss the end of the Wrexham, Newport and Merthyr's season, pay tribute to Leighton James, hear the latest from Agent Phillips, play the line up game and answer your questions. Subscriptions for 2024 and a number of back issues are available now from www.alternativewales.com. It's the best way to support the podcast.

It's a bumper Cymru Premier podcast as Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws to look back at the final day of the season and chat about the new strategy for the league. Agent Phillips fills us in on his day out at Aberystwyth on Sunday, we catch up with Noel Mooney, Jack Sharp and Tony Pennock at the strategy launch and hear Flint Town United manager Lee Fowler's thoughts on the plans. Subscriptions for 2024 are available now from www.alternativewales.com. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by Rhodri Davies and Tomi Caws to discuss a weekend that saw Wrexham promoted to League One and also look ahead to the final day of the Cymru Premier season. We've got a brand new 'Off You Go, Phillips!' where him and Rhodri head to Cwmamman United vs Evans & Williams. And finally, in part two we answer your questions and play the line up game. Subscriptions for 2024 are available now from www.alternativewales.com. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by Rhodri Davies and Megan Feringa to discuss the start of the women's qualifying campaign, the end of the Adran League season, Wrexham's potential promotion and much more. 'Off You Go, Phillips!' also returns with the chancer heading to Penrhyncoch vs Trethomas Bluebirds. And finally, in part two we answer your questions and play the line up game. Subscriptions for 2024 are available now from www.alternativewales.com. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by Rhodri, Megan and Agent Phillips less than 24 hours after Wales' hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 were quashed in a penalty shoot out with Poland. We try and sum up our feelings in the aftermath of our first major heartbreak for a number of years. AW13 and subscriptions for 2024 are available now from www.alternativewales.com. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by Rhodri Davies and Tomi Caws to look ahead to Thursday's massive play-off tie with Finland. We also chat the South Wales Derby, Wrexham & Newport's form, Cymru C and more. Finnish football journalist, Ari Virtanen also joins Ryan for a chat about how our opponents are shaping up. We also answer your questions and play the line up game. Subscriptions for 2024 are available now from www.alternativewales.com. It's the best way to support the podcast.

This week's podcast is a bit different as Ryan is working abroad and can't tie down the boys for a traditional episode. Instead, Ryan speaks with Cymru C manager Mark Jones about the upcoming game against England C next week. He also talks to Charlie Phillips of Teras about our upcoming film, FORGED: Football in Steeltown. Tickets for Cymru C vs England C can be purchased from faw.cymru/tickets Subscriptions for 2024 are available now from www.alternativewales.com. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by Rhodri Davies and Agent Phillips to discuss Phillips' shambolic weekend, the Welsh contingent at Leeds, Aaron Ramsey's injury and much more. Megan Feringa sends us a voice note with all we need to know about new Wales WNT manager, Rhian Wilkinson. We also catch up with Aled Lewis of the Cymru Football Foundation to find out about all the work they do. And finally, in part two we answer your questions and play the line up game. Subscriptions for 2024 are available now from www.alternativewales.com. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by Rhodri Davies and Megan Feringa to discuss a poor weekend for Cardiff and Swansea, a good weekend for Wrexham and Newport, the Welsh Cup quarter finals, the form of our players a month out from the play-off semi final and the upcoming women's international break. We also answer your questions and play the line up game. Subscriptions for 2024 are available now from www.alternativewales.com. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws to discuss Wales' Nations League group, a bad week for the Welsh clubs playing in England, the Welsh players on the move in January and much more. We also answer your questions and discuss KFC's new chips. Subscriptions for 2024 are available now from www.alternativewales.com. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and former Newtown manager Chris Hughes to discuss Chris' time at Newtown, what the future holds, the start of Cymru Premier's second phase, Wrexham's away form and much more. Chris also takes on Caws at the line up game. Subscriptions for 2024 are available now from www.alternativewales.com. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and Rhodri to discuss the weekend of FA Cup football as all three remaining Welsh teams were knocked out. Rhys Thomas joins Ryan for a chat about his upcoming book, The Future of Wales. (https://x.com/_rhysthomas_) Agent Phillips drags Rhodri along to Llambed for another instalment of 'Off You Go Phillips'. We play the line up game, answer your questions and discuss our favourite gear changes. Subscriptions for 2024 are available now from www.alternativewales.com. It's the best way to support the podcast.

Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and Rhodri to discuss Newport's win over Wrexham, the Nathaniel MG Cup final and the upcoming weekend of FA Cup football, amongst much more. Agent Phillips also joins us to discuss Sunday's charity match. Donate to Matthew's fundraiser here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/glioblastoma-dcvaxl-immunotherapy-vaccine www.alternativewales.com