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”
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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”
Grainger: “We are hard for anyone”
Martin Townley reports from Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger‘s media conference after their UEFA Women’s Nations League draw (3/5/23). Above: Cymru boss Gemma Grainger. Photo: FAW. Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger told the media after the UEFA Nations League draw that her side will be hard for any opponent to face. Grainger believes strongly thatContinue reading “Grainger: “We are hard for anyone””
Grainger announces Cymru squad and new assistant coach
by Martin Townley (30/3/23) Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger, who announced her latest squad yesterday. Photo: FAW. Cymru manager Gemma Grainger yesterday announced her squad for upcoming friendlies against Northern Ireland and Portugal. Grainger has named 26 players for the two games as Cymru look to build on an unbeaten Pinatar Cup campaign. ReturningContinue reading “Grainger announces Cymru squad and new assistant coach”
Grainger announces Cymru squad for Pinatar Cup
by Martin Townley (8/2/23) Above: Wales head coach Gemma Grainger announcing her squad today. Photo: FAW Cymru manager Gemma Grainger has named her first squad after Cymru narrowly missed out on qualifying for the World Cup. There are many familiar names in the squad including Jess Fishlock, Helen Ward, and captain Sophie Ingle. There areContinue reading “Grainger announces Cymru squad for Pinatar Cup”
Grainger signs new Cymru deal
by Martin Townley, Impetus‘ Wales correspondent (9/1/23). Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger, who today signed a new deal with the FAW. Photo: FAW. Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger has signed a new contract with the FAW to extend her time as the national team manager. The news comes after Cymru narrowly missed out onContinue reading “Grainger signs new Cymru deal”
History Makers & Record Breakers: Wales Make Play-Offs For First Time
Wales 0-0 Slovenia by Martin Townley at the Cardiff City Stadium (7/9/22) Above: Post-match scenes of delight among the Welsh players. Photo: FAW. It was an historic night in Cardiff as Gemma Grainger’s Wales side made history making it to the World Cup play-offs for the first time. Needing just a point in front ofContinue reading “History Makers & Record Breakers: Wales Make Play-Offs For First Time”
Wales Prepare to Make History
by Martin Townley (5/9/22) Above: Wales are hoping for plenty of celebrations tomorrow night when they could clinch a first-ever World Cup Play-Off spot. Photo: FAW. Wales will face Slovenia on Tuesday at Cardiff City Stadium in their final World Cup Qualifier needing just a draw to secure a place in the World Cup Play-offsContinue reading “Wales Prepare to Make History”
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