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BREAKING NEWS: Chris Coleman has signed a two year contract extension, which will make his post-tournament sacking all the more awkward. Tournament, meet Wales. Wales, meet tournament. The Welsh haven't had a chance to bring their leeks, daffodils and favourite sheep to a major finals since 1958*, but thanks to a Golden Generation(tm) of one and a half genuine quality footballers (and a generously expanded tournament format) the 'years of hurt' are finally over. Wales will be allowed to play the following games in France this summer (maybe more??): vs. Slofakia (17:00 BST Saturday 11th June) in Bordeaux vs. Lloegr (14:00 BST Thursday 16th June) in Lens vs. Russia (20:00 BST Monday 20th June) in Toulouse Wales beat the 2nd best team in the world in qualifying and got a solid series of results against similarly fake countries (Andorra, Israel, Bosnia AND Heregovina at the same time) by defending deep in a back 5 and giving the ball to the world's most expensive footballer at every opportunity. The final 23 man squad hasn't been announced yet but here are some of the most likely members: Goalkeeper - Wayne Hennessey (Crystal Palace)  He's quite tall, but otherwise a bit poo poo. Status: Actually Welsh Centreback - James Collins (West Ham) He's quite bald (see above). Otherwise a bit poo poo. Status: Actually Welsh Centreback - Ashley Williams (Swansea City)  He's captain of Wales, he's captain of Waaaaaales. Swansea's 3rd best centreback. Status: Not really Welsh Centreback - James Chester (West Bromwich Albion)  Possibly fictious. Definitely not really Welsh. "Wingback" - Neil Taylor (Swansea City)  Coleman plays him as a wingback even though he can't pass, cross or shoot. Regular winner of Indian footballer of the year. Status: Actually Welsh. "Centreback" - Ben Davies (Spurs)  Coleman plays him as a centreback even though he can pass, cross and shoot, but not defend. Was earning only £500 a week (before tax) when he broke into the Swansea first team. Status: Actually Welsh. Wingback - Chris Gunter (Reading Rainbows)  Wales most-capped current player and still only 26. Really? Average Championship full-back who keeps turning up even when he's not invited. Status: Actually Welsh. Midfield - Joe Allen (Liverpoo)  If Xavi and Pirlo had a Welsh baby. Come home, Joe. Klopp doesn't appreciate you and there's more room for your chickens. Status: Actually Welsh Midfield - Premier League Champion Andy King (Leicester City)  Also won League One and Championship titles with Leicester. Hope he's brought Ranieri's "pizza" with him. Status: Not really Welsh Midfield - Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal)  When he scores, people die. Directly responsible for the deaths of Alan Rickman, Robin Williams, Paul Walker, Whitney Houston, Steve Bruce, David Bowie and Osama Bin Laden. He's a bit poo poo for Wales tbh. Actually Welsh Midfield - Joe Ledley (Crystal Palace) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kUEUjrewPI Lovable bearded scamp who likes to spit on opposition supporters. Currently injured and I hope he stays that way forever. Status: Cardiff scum. Wherever he wants - Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)  Some Slovakian clogger is going to break him in the first game and I will cry. Or he'll tear his hamstring in the warmup. Actually Welsh 
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 Chris Coleman took over for Gary Speed after the latter's unfortunate death in November 2011. He had a rough start but results picked up, and a policy of not playing friendly matches saw Wales spring quickly up the FIFA world rankings, reaching a high of 8th in October 2015. During qualification he favoured a formation along these lines: code:Potentially another Denmark or Greece? Bet your house on it imo.
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May 23, 2016 16:11
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Im so excited, come on lads lets win the euros
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May 23, 2016 17:12
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmHnnkzgjCI Heres the wales euro song by the manics
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May 23, 2016 17:18
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I love this picture, Gareth Bale owns.
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May 23, 2016 17:24
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atomic gog posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmHnnkzgjCI Pure cringe
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May 23, 2016 18:16
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Ireland's one is shaping up pretty bad as well, I have a teaser in my OP....
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May 23, 2016 20:28
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Wow that song is awful. My grandad died this year and he was on the Welsh FA and as it turned out was a pretty important man there to an extent that Id never realised. He wasnt the most talkative at family gatherings but I always used to sit and talk football with him, I remember sat there trying to persuade him to sack Bobby Gould and hire Toshack back. Pretty sad that he didnt get to see the end of this journey. Genuinely excited at seeing us at a tournament. Dont know how many times Ive seen Bodin miss that penalty. Hope we do well. Id always said that if we got to a major tournament that I'd go but with getting married this year I cant spare it at all. Final note - whoever scheduled Wales -England at 2pm on a thursday is an idiot.
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May 23, 2016 20:52
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Or a genius as it means you get to leave work at 1pm and go out drinking all afternoon. To drown your sorrows after getting mauled by three hungry lions!!!
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May 23, 2016 21:28
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Then I'd have to book friday off too.
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May 23, 2016 21:37
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atomic gog posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmHnnkzgjCI Haha is this real? I mean I expected it to be crap cos the manics are bad (sorry UK smalltown thirtysomethings) but still
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Al2001 posted:the manics are bad (sorry UK smalltown thirtysomethings) I'll fight you over this (but that song is pretty awful) Honestly, James Collins has been playing the best football of his life this season so I think he can temporarily be upgraded to "not entirely poo poo". West Ham's defence has been shaky as gently caress without him playing and I'm glad that he's found his form in time for a major tournament.
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sassassin posted:During qualification he favoured a formation along these lines: No wonder Wales qualified, 13 players
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May 23, 2016 22:33
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gareth bale looks like a monkey
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Bea Nanner posted:gareth bale looks like a monkey Oh yeah, tough guy? Well the op has now been updated with even more cracking player bios so if you've got any more gems feel free to share. Cymru am byth
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May 24, 2016 10:37
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I really feel like this is a shameful op, how about some more stylistic graphics, maybe some Bolding for the player names. Ugh its disgraceful.
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That sounds a bit web 2.0 for my tastes tbh. Players will be bolded when confirmed as part of Chris Coleman's 23 man squad on May 31st. Who are we hoping makes the cut? Personally I'd like to see my close personal friend Dave Edwards in France, but he faces some stiff competition from the likes of Emyr Huws and David Vaughn (does he still play?) in midfield.
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sassassin posted:That sounds a bit web 2.0 for my tastes tbh. not enough gradients mate
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sassassin posted:That sounds a bit web 2.0 for my tastes tbh. I think Bale will make the cut but he's got some stiff competition from *checks notes* um, George William??
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vyelkin posted:I think Bale will make the cut but he's got some stiff competition from *checks notes* um, George William?? I don't know about George but Johnny Williams looked good in the last few games. Good at football, anyway. Physically he still looks like a gremlin.
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May 24, 2016 15:16
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Lens is banning the sale of alcohol for the day of the Wales - England game.
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May 24, 2016 15:52
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hmm... what about the day before? I mean I am sure Welsh and English fans are resourceful enough to locate their own booze supply.
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JFairfax posted:hmm... what about the day before? I mean I am sure Welsh and English fans are resourceful enough to locate their own booze supply. I'm sure they'll stock up on the duty free on the ferry over.
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I am genuinely baffled by the Wales Euro 2016 theme tune being done by the Manic Street Preachers. You'd think they'd give the gig to the Super Furry Animals.
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May 24, 2016 16:10
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are there any other welsh bands? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27jB6MvX4mQ the furry animals do like footy at least. also I love this remix they did of that roots manuva tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg8OSOVLOSo
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May 24, 2016 16:15
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Even the Stereophonics could probably do better than "With Ashley Williams we will win any fight."
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May 24, 2016 16:17
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should have got goldie looking chain to do it imho
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May 24, 2016 16:17
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JFairfax posted:should have got goldie looking chain to do it imho The second best band I ever met walking up the hill to Aber uni.
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May 24, 2016 16:22
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what was the best?
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May 24, 2016 16:24
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Not technically a band but Chesney Hawkes. Liberty X a distant third. They refused to go on at the May Ball after the chocolate fountain caught fire. Plus there were some bottles thrown. They were also in a limo instead of walking the lazy sods.
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sassassin posted:Not technically a band but Chesney Hawkes. Still better than 3/7ths of S Club and 3/4 of Aqua
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May 24, 2016 16:28
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North Wales hasn't produced a decent footballer since Michael Owen and should be ashamed of itself
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May 24, 2016 16:32
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Place about ten of those in the OP
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May 24, 2016 16:41
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May 24, 2016 16:43
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Im sure the Lostprophets would have done it for cheap.
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Shoulda got high contrast to put out a proper club banger imo
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May 24, 2016 17:36
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Goldie lookin chain have some cracking songs about football, i would love to hear their take on a wales euro 2016 song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skNc9RFBAek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhF0uv4Gvkg
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Carrier posted:Im sure the Lostprophets would have done it for cheap. Maybe for the U-18 cup
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