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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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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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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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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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May 24, 2016 14:23
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May 24, 2016 14:51
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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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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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May 24, 2016 16:05
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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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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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May 24, 2016 16:26
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JFairfax posted:Hoops got confused by the thread tags being the same and should have posted this here: That kind of talk belongs in the England thread. Mods?
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May 24, 2016 22:06
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Tom Bradshaw (Walsall) is out with a calf injury. Our hopes, dashed.
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May 26, 2016 09:40
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Andy King says to get your bets in now.quote:We've got the best player in the tournament so why can't we win it? http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36379633
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May 26, 2016 16:08
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starksfergie posted:For all of you chomping at the bit, SFA did do a Wales Euro 2016 song (not sure it is actually attached) That's class.
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May 26, 2016 18:58
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Adam Henley (Blackburn) has pulled out of the Portugal training camp.
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May 27, 2016 11:24
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The Big Taff Man posted:Have Catatonia done a Euros song yet??? Dream On or Do You Believe In Me? or Whale(s)
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May 27, 2016 11:56
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Pissflaps posted:Can't see Wales doing well in this tournament. Should've gone to specsavers, mate.
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May 27, 2016 12:49
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atomic gog posted:Theyre announcing the squad today at 2:30! Bit early, Coleman must be a night owl. Who was in it?
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May 31, 2016 08:56
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quote:Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Crystal Palace), Danny Ward (Liverpool), Owain Fon Williams (Inverness). 3 imo
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May 31, 2016 09:32
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Bale counts as 3. Henley picked up an injury, Dummet's a geordie, and Matthews is poo poo and can't last 90 minutes so he'll be no use in a tournament. Joe PEDley in.
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May 31, 2016 12:17
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Dunno how Emyr Huws hasn't made that squad. Always looked tidy in a Wales shirt. I think we'll be alright in defence; 5 of them played at CB in qualifying, and 4 are natural full-backs. Plus 5 at the back gives everyone better cover. Church feels like a waste of a slot. Not sure what he does tbh. 4 players going for one position, as if Bale gets injured it's a midfielder that takes his job.
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May 31, 2016 15:19
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The Big Taff Man posted:In 50 years time? mods
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May 31, 2016 16:14
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May 31, 2016 16:33
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Wales play Sweden today at 3pm. Bale is going to play and get injured.
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Jun 5, 2016 12:59
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Without Bale and Allen we're complete poo poo.
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Jun 5, 2016 16:11
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These swedes are filth
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Jose posted:coleman is a fraud who had the FA line up poo poo opposition for friendlies and got baled out the rest of the time We didn't play friendlies for ages which was good because international football is poo poo/ atomic gog posted:Yeah. Weve been really poo poo for a while now im a bit worried for next week... Hopefully Ledley took a turn for the worse.
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Jun 5, 2016 19:29
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Blue Star Error posted:That didn't go well for his predecessor reported. enjoy your ban.
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quote:Midfielders Joe Allen and Joe Ledley and striker Hal Robson-Kanu missed Sunday’s 3-0 friendly defeat in Sweden, but all three look set to feature in Wales' tournament opener against Slovakia on Saturday. Joe is vital to the midfield and while Hal Robson Kanu is definitely poo poo, he is sort of fast and runs about a lot so offers more up front than Sam Vokes.
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Your guide to the squad by Captain "Big" Ash (an Englishman): Wayne Hennessey - "Has a double act with Joe Ledley" (sever) Owain Fon Williams - "If there's a guitar and a beer he's there" Danny Ward - "Don't know much about him" Neil Taylor - "He bores me because I see him every day" James Chester - "Chezzy" James Collins - "He's got ADHD, he can't sit still or relax, he's never in his room" Ben Davies - "Ben's job is quizmaster" (sever) Ashley "Jazz" Richards - "He's important to the team" (lol) Chris Gunter - "Gunts is annoying... the biggest moaner I've ever known" Joe Allen - "We have a Whatsapp messaging group and at least once a week we have a Joe Allen Appreciation day." David Cotterill - "Very, very loud" My close personal friend David Edwards - "Far quieter than the likes of me" Andy King - "Dry sense of humour... if you're close to him he'll let you have it" (knob) George Williams - "Not the brightest and I don't know how he's got through life so far." Johnny Williams - "Great lad, terrible hair. Honestly, it's awful." Aaron Ramsey - "Does get a little bit involved with the banter" (A beard is like a haircut for your face) Joe Ledley - "Deadly... massive... something" David Vaughan - "Just a mouse. Don't think I've heard him speak" Gareth Bale - "Baleo is Baleo" Sam Vokes - "The biggest head you'll ever find... just literally massive head. Simon Church - "The butt of most people's jokes" Hal Robson Kanu - "Absolutely loves himself"
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Yesterday was a good day.
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Jose posted:they can probably even get away with a loss with the shite changes to the tournament If England beat Slovakia then a loss to Russia puts us third on head to head. Could be enough, yeah.
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Jun 16, 2016 20:52
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Bale. He's literally the only reason. If we had a good manager we might have scraped through qualification without him, but as it stands it's all about Bale.
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To0-3asy
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Troy Queef posted:Wales are through and I'm gwlad gwlad
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Jun 20, 2016 23:05
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The Big Taff Man posted:balding know it alls who cant get a date due to their abrasive personalities, apologies Ive just described sassassin I'm not balding you daft oval office.
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Jun 21, 2016 17:38
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Wales next game is in Paris on Saturday 25th June at 17:00 BST against Norn Ireland or Turkey. I think. Are Albania still in it? gently caress it, wake me up for the semi against Croatia.
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Thank gently caress football's back on today.
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