Coleman Had A Dream

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth interview the Cymru manager Rhian Wilkinson. Rhian talks about her life growing up in Canada and how she chose football as well as her connection to Wales and her time spent in Cymru as a youngster. She talked openly about her coaching journey, what she wants for Welsh football and where we can improve. She discussed the Euros with us, the upcoming Nations League games and her tactical approach. I don't think we have ever interviewed anyone quite like her. An incredibly impressive individual. Huge thanks to Rhian for her time, as well as Owain and Rhianna from the FAW for helping set this all up. Diolch. Photo Credit - FAW/John Smith

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to the mics to discuss how the season finished for the Welsh teams in the English pyramid. We talk about our Joe Allen highlights as well as how the end of the Cymru Premier season is lining up, Belgium away tickets, new Welsh Premier League players and Sophie Ingle.

Support us at: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to discuss Wales' performance in the Nations League where we got a frustrating 2-1 defeat to Denmark but once again got a point against a very talented Swedish side. We also discuss Welshness, after Craig Bellamy's interesting MNF interview plus we congratulate Colwyn Bay after their promotion to the Cymru Premier.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth discuss Wales' 3-1 win against Kazakhstan and the thrilling 1-1 draw away in North Macedonia. The lineups, the tactics, the goals and the bigger picture discussion, all covered here. We finish with a look ahead to the women's two Nations League games against Denmark and Sweden.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to discuss Wales' start to the Nations League campaign and look ahead to the mens World Cup Qualifiers against Kazakhstan and North Macedonia.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream After an extended winter break, we are back. We discuss all we've missed since we've been away from Merthyr to Project Cymru and then look ahead to the women's Nations League. We answer your questions and more besides. It's good to be back.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth meet for their final podcast of 2024 to discuss the draws for Euro 2025 and the World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream We have made it! Cymru qualify for Euro 2025! What a night and what an achievement. Cymru make history.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth are joined by a special guest as we look ahead to the hugely important playoff game against the Republic of Ireland. Wales number one goalkeeper Liv Clark discusses her rapid rise through the football pyramid to now be playing Champions League football and how she came to playing for Cymru. We look back at the Slovakia double header and ahead to the Ireland game, and discuss some tactics, share some great insights as well as dare to dream about where we may be holidaying in June 2025... Thanks to Liv for her time, and for all at the FAW who helped us set this up.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to look at a key double header as Cymru secured their promotion back to League A of the Nations League and in doing so all but secured a playoff place for World Cup 2026. We look at both matches and discuss everything from iffy refereeing calls to all 5 goals. Ruth finishes by explaining how the World Cup draw works in December. And if you can keep up with her, credit to you...

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to look ahead to Wales' crucial double header with Turkey and Iceland. We also look at the women's Nations League draw plus the news that the FAW have approached Merthyr about becoming involved in the Cymru leagues in 2026.

Support Us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to talk through both legs of the women's playoff semi finals and our dramatic victory against Slovakia. We follow that with some thoughts on Craig Bellamy's latest squad to play in the final Nations League game. We conclude by sharing a few thoughts on our most recent discussion with FAW CEO, Noel Mooney.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream In the second half of the interview with Noel Mooney we discuss the Cymru leagues, THAT Roy Keane incident and so much more around the future development and pathways around Welsh football. Noel is a fascinating person who you could listen to all day. We thank him for his time and we hope you enjoy the second half of the pod.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream This is part one of our chat with Noel Mooney - CEO of the FAW. In this first part we discuss the success of the women's team and the progress from a wider perspective, the FAW's influence on ticketing and related issues plus my personal highlight - kits. Part two will be released on Monday 4th November.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return with a look at Wales' last two Nations League matches against Iceland and Montenegro. We look ahead to the Women's Euro 2025 playoffs too, starting on Friday.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to look ahead to the Nations League double header plus some talk around the women's team. Angharad James has the captains armband for good and the FAW respect the efforts of players who came before 1993.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to discuss Wales' start to the Craig Bellamy era. The recent games against Turkey and Montenegro are the main focus but there is also some time for a quick dicussion about Cardiff City and Erol Bulut as well as some Cymru Premier chat.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to look at the Nations League games which start the Bellamy era. We talk tactics, answer your questions and see where we think the games will be won or lost. We finish each segment with the dreaded predictions... Finally we finish with a small tribute to Sol Bamba who passed away this weekend. RIP Sol.

Support us at https://buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth are back from their summer break to talk to you about the Nations League, the appointment of Craig Bellamy and his first squad announcement. We discuss the women's team and their efforts to qualify for next years Euros plus a debate on TNS and if their success actually is good for the league or not. Don't forget to follow us on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/colemanhadadream/) and see our daily Welsh football content.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to discuss the departure of Rob Page and what comes next for the FAW. We have a brief look back at his tenure before looking forward to the candidates lined up for the job, plus a wildcard suggestion. We answer some of your questions and suggestions and have a quick mention of the new campaign tickets which were announced today. As always, we've got you covered!

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return for a tough podcast to record after 4 disappointing results in 10 days. The women had two frustrating draws with Ukraine although they are on track for a seeded place in the playoffs as they strive for Euro 2025. Elsewhere Rob Page's men drew against Gibraltar and got roundly beaten by Slovakia. The main chatter though having looked at the games is where next for the manager, the crowd reaction to him, what are the alternatives and what do we think (and want!) to happen. It's a longer one to cover, and thank you for all your questions. We covered as many as possible.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return with a look ahead to the crucial double header against Ukraine. We also discuss the playoff final and the Welsh involvement plus the u17's Euros in Cyprus. We discuss the upcoming mens friendlies briefly as well as a mention for the end of the season, for Cardiff, Newport, Wrexham and Swansea. A lot covered in 45 minutes!

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to discuss Wales' two wins against Croatia and Kosovo as Rhian Wilkinson's side began their campaign in style. We discuss the games, the goals, the change in captaincy and Jess Fishlock's 150th cap. From there we go on and talk about the FAW recently announced revenue figures, and what they mean. We discuss Wrexham and their promotion, the fella who got a banning order as well as the scrapping of FA Cup replays. We finish by mentioning Leighton James, who sadly passed away last week aged 71.

Support us: buymeacoffe.com/colemansdream We are back with the podcast no one wants to listen to. We dissect Wales' heartbreaking loss to Poland, discuss Page's future and try not to cry. We finish by looking ahead to the women's Nations League campaign starting this week, with Croatia at home and Kosovo away to come.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Use CHAD10 for 10% discount at bagsybags.com Dai and Ruth return to look back at a memorable night against Finland, and look ahead to what will certainly be a momentous occasion against Poland on Tuesday night. We look back at team selection, Page's big decisions got right, the goals and where we can get at the Poles, as well as where they can get at us. We've got you post match, and pre match here at CHAD HQ.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Use the code CHAD10 at bagsybags.com for 10% off. Dai and Ruth look ahead to the Euro 2024 playoff semi final, as Wales face Finland in the Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday. Team selection, tactics, both sides strengths and weaknesses and more. We finish with predictions and share plans for watching the game itself. It promises to be a tense end to the week...

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Use CHAD10 for 10% off at bagsybags.com Dai and Ruth return to discuss the Playoff squad for the 2024 Euros. Ramsey returns, we forget Tyler Roberts and much more. We chat about the new shirts and daps which were released today by the FAW as well as the eye watering cost. We touch on the new Wales Women's manager as well as the Nations League / Euro 2025 qualifiers which start in April and finish with a mention of the upcoming Wales C international.

Support the team: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/transplant-wales-fc Dai is on hand to chat to Shaun, Kyle and Mel who represent Wales in the transplant football team. A fantastic group who use football to help and support people who have had transplants. We discuss how they got into it, their best experiences representing their country and what impact this can have on those who have had a transplant. It is inspiring to speak to a group of people like this.

Support sat buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream and use the code CHAD10 to get 10% off at bagsybags.com Dai and Ruth return to discuss all things Welsh football, but this time with special guest, Rob Phillips. 

Rob is the voice of Welsh football and here we discuss his career and ask some of your questions about his time behind the mic. Following that we discuss the Nations League draw, and take a look at the women's game against the Republic of Ireland whilst discussing the wider situation the team find themselves in following the departure of Gemma Grainger. We finish with a look ahead to the March playoff as we are now a month out from that game. With the news of Aaron Ramsey's injury we discuss his absence as well as a few other issues around Welsh players as we build up to the monumental game. A huge thanks to Rob for his time and being an absolute pleasure to speak with.

Contribute: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Support: bagsybags.com and use CHAD10 for 10% off Dai and Ruth return to discuss the transfer window's Welsh comings and goings, especially at Elland Road - home of CPD Lleeds. We also look at some others who didn't get a move and what it all means for Wales. From there we have a look at "where we are" with some injured players being ruled out of the playoffs as well as the returning Aaron Ramsey, to the Cardiff bench. And I explain to Ruth my run in with a former England international! The bulk of the show is a look ahead to Thursday's Nations League draw and who we want, and want to avoid. We finish with a discussion of the Wales women's recently announced game on 27th February, and the confirmation of the coaching staff which has been announced. As usual, we cover every base.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Visit bagsybags.com and use the code CHAD10 for 10% off Dai and Ruth return after their winter break, to look at the breaking stories in Welsh football. This time around, it was the news that Gemma Grainger has departed Cardiff for Oslo. We look at the move, what she leaves behind, and answer the question, are we sad she's gone? We continue by chatting through the Welsh players on the fringes of the squad who could get a call up in March as well as the C International which has been announced for March. We finish by talking about the news that Aaron Ramsey is close to a return, and where he fits in for Wales...if at all! If you're interested in the book I mention in the pod too, A League of Our Own, you can get it here... https://www.siopcwlwm.co.uk/products/a-league-of-our-own-the-cymru-premier-story

Dai and Ruth return to discuss Wales' recent disappointing draws against Armenia and Turkey as well as what awaits them the playoffs. We discuss Finland and who may come next should we get there, in either Poland or Estonia. We also talk through another tough draw, as we look ahead at who we could face in Germany, should we get there. Hamburg, Berlin and Dortmund look like cracking trips mind! We finish by discussing the Women's Nations League and Wales' relegation to League B and what that means for Gemma Grainger and the team.

Dai and Ruth return to discuss the huge Euro 2024 qualifiers, as well as the women's Nations League games against Germany and Denmark. We preview the qualifiers double header, talk about the squad and who will play plus the dreaded predictions.

Dai and Ruth return, still giddy from the victory over Croatia keeping Wales' Euro 2024 hopes alive and crucially in Cymru hands. We look at some tactical stuff around who comes back into the squad and if they start, plus the difficult build up to the last games with the manager and CEO seemingly at loggerheads. We finish by doing a look ahead to the Nations League games coming up for our women's team as well as the recent games for our younger ages groups. As always, support us at: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream and use the code CHAD10 at bagsybags.com for 10% off.

Dai and Ruth return, live from Cardiff airport (!) to discuss Wales' stunning 1-0 win over Croatia. The win moves Wales to second in the group, keeps our hopes alive and crucially keeps our destiny in our own hands. The pod includes recordings live from in and around the stadium on the day as well as our post match thoughts.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Head of bagsybags.com and use the code CHAD10 for 10% off! Dai and Ruth return. We discuss the men's friendly against Gibraltar as Welsh football returns to the north, followed by a full preview of the game against Croatia in Cardiff. Not to overstate it, but it's massive. We finish with a brief look at the recent women's games in the Nations League, and a tribute to Tash Harding's contributions to Welsh football as she has recently announced her retirement.

Dai and Ruth return to dissect the crucial victory against Latvia, and the important role the Korea friendly played in setting that up. Lineups, goals, key moments, awful VAR decisions and your questions answered - we cover a lot. We finish by talking about Rob Page and give him some credit after what was a difficult build up to the game, for the manager.

Dai and Ruth return to discuss the upcoming Korea friendly and the crucial Latvia qualifier - a must win. We talk through how our opposition will play and how we will approach the games. We chat through how we should line up and how we will line up! We finish with the dreaded predictions - lets hope we are wrong as always.

Dai and Ruth return to discuss the June defeats to Armenia and Turkey, and discuss where this leaves Wales, and Page, as the next games approach. That's followed by chatting thought todays squad announcement, and the players Page has chosen. We finish with a brief rundown of some of the Welsh clubs.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream or visit bagsybags.com and use the code CHAD10 for 10% off! After a long summer break, Dai and Ruth return to discuss The Cymru leagues. The pair are joined by Ryan Evans, the man behind Haverfordwest County's brilliant documentary, You Can Have It All. We all discuss the positives about the leagues, and what the FAW or the league themselves could do to make the Cymru Leagues better. Ryan also gives some great insight from the inside of a Cymru Premier League club, and it's fascinating to hear the goings on of Haverfordwest County.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Use CHAD10 for 10% discount at bagsybags.com Dai and Ruth return to preview the Armenia (H) and Turkey (A) qualifiers. We examine the strengths and weaknesses of our opponents and how we think Cymru will line up and play too. We finish by discussing the possible new homes for Ben Davies and Ethan Ampadu next season.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Use the code CHAD10 for 10% off at bagsybags.com Dai and Ruth return to discuss the latest Cymru squad ahead of the two June qualifiers, at home to Armenia and away to Turkey. The main talking point is the inclusion of Bristol City youngster Joe Low as well as a few "regular" names missing out in the shape of Levitt, Sorba and Burns. Finally, we discuss how great it is to see Dai Brooks name back in a Welsh squad. We talk a bit about Tom Lockyer and other players who have been promoted or relegated, including Ethan Ampadu. His Spezia side play only the 5th ever Serie A relegation playoff on Sunday. We conclude by discussing the FAW's application and appeals process for promotion and relegation, the posibility of blue cards and sin bins for dissent, Cheryl Foster refereeing a huge womens European game plus the U17's experience in Hungary.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Use the code CHAD10 at bagsybags.com for 10% off! Dai and Ruth return to discuss the seasons outcomes from Wrexham, Swansea, Cardiff and Newport. Rather than looking back however, the pair look ahead to what needs changing or developing for next season. We follow up by looking at the Women's Nations League draw as we are set to face Germany, Denmark and Iceland. A far from easy draw as we play in the tournament for the first time on the women's side. We finish by talking all things Welsh League. Promotions, relegations, European playoffs and Cup Final fiasco. We've got you covered.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream or head to bagsybags.com and use the code CHAD10 for 10% off! Dai and Ruth return to discuss an invaluable draw in Split as well as a 1-0 win over Latvia as Rob Page begins the post - Bale era. A near perfect start. The pair discuss the games, the lineups, the goals and give their overview on the place we sit at the moment, now all the games have finished.

Dai and Ruth return to discuss everything Welsh football, ahead of the new campaign kicking off against Croatia and Latvia. We start with yet more retirements of fan favourites Gunts and Joniesta, but minds quickly turn to Euro 2024. We discuss the squad announcement and those called up, plus the four debutants. We move on to talking through our impressive opposition as well as suggest a starting XI. To go along with these we answer some of your questions along the way. We finish with some predictions for these games and the campaign as a whole and a moment of congratulations to David Brooks for finally making his playing return.

Dai and Ruth return to discuss the appointments of Eric Ramsay and Nick Davies as first team coach and Head of Performance respectively. Are the appointments too late? Does Ramsay have enough experience? Find out what we think. We follow this with a segment on Helen Ward who has announced her retirement this week. A Welsh legend. And yet another emotional goodbye! We finish by discussing the Croatia squad and it's inclusion of Luka Modric, and conclude today by having another discussion on Paul Mullin after a great article by Stephen Baker on our website sparked a lot of debate.

Support us at buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream or visit bagsybags.com and use CHAD10 for 10% discount. Dai and Ruth return to discuss the opening two games of the Pinatar Cup plus congratulate Gemma Evans on her 50th cap for Wales. We also extend our congratulations to Laura McAllister who has been appointed onto the UEFA Executive Committee. The bulk of our discussion however is based around the Euro 2024 campaign which starts in just over a months time. We discuss who may miss out, who deserves a call up and why there is no replacement for Kit Symons just yet. We also have a healthy argument/debate about Paul Mullin and Tom Bradshaw potentially being included. Would that mean a change of shape for Wales or could they be a key part of whatever Rob Page's plan B will...be.

Support us buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream or visit bagsybags.com using the code CHAD10 for 10% off. Dai and Ruth return as Joe Allen announces that he is retiring from international football. We discuss his impact but also what comes next for Page and the rest of his squad. We follow that by mentioning the game against Gibraltar which was announced for October this week. 
 We also go through the new tournament qualifying routes that UEFA have announced this week. Very complicated. We also squeeze in some chat about Wales away, Bale's golf and the Pinatar Cup starting next week for the Women's team. We finish by discussing the few Welsh players who have made a transfer in January.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Use the code CHAD10 for 10% off at bagsybags.com Dai and Ruth return to discuss the changes in the Welsh backroom staff, and a recent interview from Rob Page. From there the discussion moves to the managerial merry-go-round at Cardiff City. We then focus on the women game as Laura McAllister applying to be part of the UEFA Executive Committee is talked through before chatting about the fantastic news that the FAW have brought the mens and womens team in line when it comes to pay. We finish by discussing some of Wales' players abroad and their good performances of late and the news that David Brooks looks to be returning to fitness.

Dai and Ruth return from their winter break to discuss the retirement of Welsh footballing legend, Gareth Bale. From discussing best memories, moments and comments to his importance to Wales. We also share some of your best memories of (in my opinion!) the greatest Welsh footballer of them all. Diolch Gareth. For everything.

Please support us on buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream This podcast is sponsored by bagsybags.com. Use the code CHAD10 for 10% off. After the dust has settled, Dai and Ruth return to discuss the England game, what's next and what we can be proud of from this World Cup journey.