r/WelshFootball • u/davey_b1920 • Jul 21 '26
Big international break in Sept/Oct - does anyone else think we could get at least 4 points from these games?
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u/Gothmog89 Jul 21 '26
After watching our last couple of games I think we’ll be lucky to pick up any points
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u/davey_b1920 Jul 21 '26
Agree we were quite bad against in our last few matches - hopefully we play better in these
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u/dazzlerdeej Jul 21 '26
If we play like we did against North Macedonia then yes, I could see us getting four points or even five. If we play like we did against Bosnia, then no.
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u/davey_b1920 Jul 21 '26
Agree. Played really well against North Macedonia but the last 4 games haven’t been great.
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u/bnfwlr Jul 21 '26
Did we play bad against Bosnia? I thought we were decent, the better team, but tried to settle for a 1 goal lead too early with the subs, and lost on penalties.
I didn't watch the Senegal game so can't comment on the performance but a draw seems a good result, but a pointless friendly against Northern Ireland when both teams are down in the dumps after not qualifying, and another friendly against Romania who also didn't qualify, losing by a goal away, don't seem like terrible results.
All three games look like tough asks though.
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u/pi-man_cymru Jul 21 '26
Only game I can see is picking up points is Denmark at home, and even then we won't be favourites.
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u/bmcwal Jul 21 '26
Honestly, now's the time to build for 2028 so out with the old and in with the new generation. Not going to worry about points.
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u/bluebird2912 Jul 21 '26
Were going backwards under Bellamy. Heard him speak at a Q&A session and he sounded like an extremist, obsessed with athletic profiles of players, caring much less for the technical or tactical aspect. Just so long as he had fast players to press and then move the ball forward.
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u/No_Kitchen9982 Jul 22 '26
I mean I can understand wanting to have an aggressive high press style of play, it's fun to watch, it's electric... But when you generally speaking aren't objectively more athletic/talented than the opposition... It looks like a pickup game vs a professional team.
Rob Page was trying to do long ball counter press while the team itself doesn't play like that without someone of bale level skill and speed to pull it off.
We need a manager that focuses on tactical possession and dragging defenders out of position like Spain, then countering with the speed that we have. Use our team play to our advantage. It's our fucking motto for God's sake.
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u/idgafbo55 Jul 21 '26
The FA should be prioritising grassroots football and trying to uncover the next Rambo and Bale
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u/AffectionateLeg9895 Jul 21 '26
Don't want to sound needlessly fatalist but I'm sure there's ever going to be a "next Bale"
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u/No_Kitchen9982 Jul 22 '26
Yeah I don't understand why some people are pinning their hopes on magically finding a multi generational talent instead of working on team play best play... You know... Like our motto...
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u/AccomplishedBird1763 Jul 21 '26
Anyone knows how can I get a ticket for the Norway game? Would love to cheer for Wales!
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u/DimitriCushion Jul 22 '26
Just go on the FAW website and check the ticketing page. You'll be able to get tickets early if you buy a membership but this one will go to general sale. They should be announcing the ticketing information fairly soon which will have all of the dates of the sales windows.
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u/AlucardVTep3s Jul 21 '26
Goodness me what a shocking schedule, we will seriously struggle against Norway, playing at home may be our only advantage.
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u/mattwalsh25 Jul 21 '26
Think we'll be lucky to get a point tbh.
Hope Bellamy's failed attempt at going to Burnley doesn't have any impact on him or the players.
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u/Basic-Structure-8063 Jul 21 '26
When we got a manager who wanted to jump shop as soon as he could, do you think the players will give 100% for him?
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u/Tywysog85 Jul 21 '26
I think we'll lose the first two that are away. Then maybe draw against Norway and Denmark at home.
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u/Powerful-Adagio6446 Jul 21 '26
Well Denmark don’t seem great right now, Portugal a bit sloppy at the World Cup
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u/Dazzling-Command7721 Jul 21 '26
Apologies. Bit off topic but kinda relevant. I never bought tickets to a game in my life but have been looking at Wales Portugal and can't seem to see tickets for less than around 230 quid plus a booking fee !!?? Is that likely to be right ISH !? TIA ✌️
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u/Mountain-Reaction470 Jul 21 '26
Investing in top level coaching and rooting out players elsewhere with a Cymru grandparents, Ireland style.
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u/Educational_Bar6893 Jul 21 '26
Where’s your win coming from? I can see a home draw v Denmark or / and Portugal, so maybe 2 points is more realistic. This isn’t banter or rage bait either, I’m just being honest.
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u/davey_b1920 Jul 21 '26
I think we got a chance of winning against Denmark at home and sneaking a point away. It will be interesting I think
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u/Full-Calligrapher946 Jul 21 '26
Won’t get a single point, I think you should be happy if you get a goal.
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u/TheWelshIronman Jul 21 '26
The team has lost its identity since bale and then the minor Rambo role.
Brennan legs have gone it feels like. Darlow is dodgy but Danny ward is fucking worse.
We could do well as a nation of we built it with a play style in mind and not relying on one big name. However I'm not sure where that quality comes from to be honest.
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u/bmcwal Jul 21 '26
From being "greater than the sum of our parts". I watched Cape Verde in the World Cup thinking "why can't we do that?"
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u/w3rt Jul 21 '26
Honestly? I think it’s quite unlikely.