Cymru

Wilkinson: This is an Opportunity to Raise the Bar

by Rob Mellor (22/05/2024) Above: Rhian Wilkinson at the squad announcement at the FAW, Hensol. Image: Rob Mellor for Impetus Unbeaten in four games, having scored 12 goals and conceded none, it was no surprise to anyone that Cymru head coach Rhian Wilkinson announced a very familiar squad for the forthcoming games against Ukraine inContinue reading “Wilkinson: This is an Opportunity to Raise the Bar”

Clash of the Celts: Republic of Ireland set to face Cymru at Tallaght Stadium

Above: Republic of Ireland pose for a team photo before their match against Italy at the Stadio Curva Fiesole (Viola Park Stadium) belonging to club ACF Fiorentina. Photo: Ireland Football by Morganna King (25/02/24) The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team will face the Cymru Women’s National Team at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin on TuesdayContinue reading “Clash of the Celts: Republic of Ireland set to face Cymru at Tallaght Stadium”

Cymru crash to Nations League relegation after cool as ice visitors seal win

Cymru 1-2 Iceland by Martin Townley, Impetus Cymru correspondent at the Cardiff City Stadium (2/12/23). Above: Iceland’s opening scorer Hildur Antonsdóttir (on ground) celebrates after putting her side ahead. Photo: Rob Mellor for Impetus. Iceland secured third place in Nations League A Group Three with a 2-1 victory over Cymru at Cardiff City Stadium. InContinue reading “Cymru crash to Nations League relegation after cool as ice visitors seal win”

Welsh Weekend Wrap

by Martin Townley, Impetus Cymru Correspondent (23/11/23). Above: Katy Hosford celebrates her winning goal for Swansea City against Wrexham in front of a big crowd at the swansea.com Stadium. Photo: FAW. Swansea City go level on points with Wrexham at the top after 2-1 win at the swansea.com Stadium. Cardiff City win the capital cityContinue reading “Welsh Weekend Wrap”

Harder hits hat-trick as Denmark take down Cymru

Impetus’ Martin Townley and Morganna King teamed up at the Cardiff City Stadium last night to bring you the best coverage of Cymru’s UEFA Nations League game with Denmark. Martin reports from the press box, with Morganna providing coverage of the post-match media conference (27/9/23).] Above: Cymru’s Jess Fishlock celebrates her goal last night. Photo:Continue reading “Harder hits hat-trick as Denmark take down Cymru”

Grainger: This is where we want to be

Impetus’ Cymru correspondent Martin Townley reports from Cymru’s media conference today featuring head coach Gemma Grainger and captain Sophie Ingle (21/9/23). Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger. Photo: FAW. Cymru manager Gemma Grainger described being in the new Women’s Nations League A as exactly where she wants her team to be. Speaking to the mediaContinue reading “Grainger: This is where we want to be”

Grainger announces Cymru squad for September challenges

14/9/23 Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger. Photo: FAW. Gemma Grainger has announced her 26-player Cymru squad for the opening matches of the UEFA Women’s Nations League, away to Iceland and home to Denmark. Rachel Rowe returns to the squad after missing July’s 2-0 defeat to the USA in San Jose, while Hannah Cain missesContinue reading “Grainger announces Cymru squad for September challenges”

Cymru prepare for USWNT clash

by Martin Townley, Impetus‘ Cymru correspondent (9/7/23) Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger speaking to the media ahead of today’s game with the World Champions. Photo: FAW Gemma Grainger and her Cymru squad are in California as they prepare to face the USA as part of the World Champions’ preparations to defend their trophy. TheContinue reading “Cymru prepare for USWNT clash”

Adran Leagues Team of the Season 2022/23

by Martin Townley, Impetus‘ Cymru correspondent The Adran Leagues have come to end for 2022/23 – a season that has seen the contued growth of women’s football in Cymru. Cardiff City won the Adran Premier and the FAW Women’s Welsh Cup while Cardiff Met secured the Adran Trophy. Wrexham will go into the Adran PremierContinue reading “Adran Leagues Team of the Season 2022/23”

Aberystwyth Town announce award winners

4/6/23 Above: Bethan ‘Cheeks’ Roberts with the Manager’s Player of the Year shield. Photo: ATWFC Media. Libby Isaac and Bethan ‘Cheeks’ Roberts were the big winners at the Aberystwyth Town Women end-of-season awards which also saw honours given to both of the club’s youngsters that Impetus sponsor. Coaches and players picked out those they feltContinue reading “Aberystwyth Town announce award winners”