Welsh Football

Publication date 14 May 2021

The May edition features an original, commissioned artwork on its cover - a view of Ynyshir Oval by Rhondda artist Gayle Rogers. 

Contents this month include: 

Full coverage of phase 2 of phase 2 of the JD Cymru Premier season and recent men's and women's international action

Announcing a new fan-led initiative EXPO'R WAL GOCH

"Slate, Gunpowder and Flying Boats" -  Works football in Gwynedd

Spotlight on BETHESDA ATHLETIC

Looking back 100 Years, 75 Years, 50 Years and 25 Years (Llansantffraid's Welsh Cup win)

Grassroots news

Supplement with latest 2020-21 data and 2021-22 plans plus international calendar. 

Available to order immediately direct from the publisher for £3.00 (email or contact us for payment instructions)

And through all usual club distributors and retailers shortly after publication. 

The April issue of Welsh Football has been published and can be ordered (price £3.00). 

This issue contains:

- Latest action from the JD CYmru Premier and review of Phase 1 of the season

- Football in Abertillery 1907-2021

- Spotlight on CPD Penrhyncoch

- Interview with FAW Head Physio Sean Connelly

- Works Clubs of Wales - Part 2 :  Gwent clubs

- Memories of South Wales Switchgear AFC

- 25 Years ago - Barry Town's first LoW title

- 125 Years Ago - looking back at the 1895-6 season

 For ordering and payment details please see the About WFM page or contact us by email or Twitter

Welsh Football issue 227 (March 2021) is now available  as a single issue or subscription (see our latest subscription offers)

(Publication date 25th February 2021)

This issue features an artwork depicting Maes Tegid by former Holywell Town manager Glyn Griffiths, and contains a range of features, comment, history and data.

Detailed content includes:

Editorial and comment on current state of football in Wales 2020-21
News from the JD Cymru Leagues
Club spotlight on Waterloo Rovers
'Workers' Playtime' - a new series on works football in Wales
South Wales Constabulary FC remembered
Lost clubs and grounds: New Tredegar Town
History - looking back 25 years to early 1996
History - looking back 50 years to Cardiff City's meetings with Real Madrid in 1971
History - looking back 100 years to early 1921
The foundation of the South Wales FA
Women's football: Jayne Ludlow's departure and the domestic pyramid restructure
Four page stats supplement containing latest international and domestic data, including JD Cymru Leagues transfers.

 NOTE: As this issue cannot be sold at matches or in club shops, Welsh Football magazine will accept orders for the cover price of £3.00 and will absorb the postage costs.

 The magazine will also be available via the following: CPD Porthmadog, Bangor 1876, Barry Town United, Stanchion Books (stanchionbooks.com), and WH Smith Albany Road, Cardiff. It can also be ordered from any independent bookshop in Wales - many are operating a postal or click-and-collect service during lockdown.

The second edition of our new Welsh Football Xtra series is now available as a digital read, via the MatchDay digital app on Android and Apple smartphones, priced at only £1.99. 

Contents: 

WELSH AMATEUR CUP / FAW TROPHY   (12 pages)
Dave Collins charts the 130-year history of the world’s first amateur competition

RHYDYPENAU PARK  (2 pages)
Lawrence Hourahane recalls another forgotten home of Cardiff Corinthians

BEAUTIFUL GAME, BEAUTIFUL WALES  (3 pages)
Announcing the results of Welsh Football’s recent art competition

BARRY DISTRICT’S INAUGURAL SEASON  (10 pages)
Philip Sweet tells the story of the first ever season of football in Barry, 1892-3

THEY PLAYED IN MERIONETHSHIRE  (9 pages)
Stuart Townsend looks at towns and villages that once hosted senior football

THE START OF A LOVE AFFAIR  (3 pages)
Dave Collins remembers the year he fell in love with grassroots Welsh football

A limited edition print version will be available from early February.  Pricing to be announced.