Issue 226 - New Year 2021
PUBLICATION DATE: 18th December 2020
Welsh Football issue 226 brings you a stunning view of Park Avenue at sunset on the front cover, and the inside pages are, as usual, packed with a range of material - something for everyone.
We review recent action and news on both the international and domestic scenes, and take stock of where this strange 2020-21 season stands at present. We have comment on recent developments in the return to play process.
Feature articles include a spotlight on Aberfavenny Women FC, and another in our 'Lost Grounds' series, covering the Halfway Ground, Connah's Quay.
We look at the history of the competition now known as the FAW Trophy, which started out as the FAW Junior Cup.
We reflect on the effect of the pandemic on football programmes, and review some of the official competition websites around Wales.
Our series of Looking Back historical articles takes us back 25 years (Barry Town's emergence in the League of Wales), 50 years (midwinter cup and league action from 1970-71), 100 years (domestic and international news from 1920) and 125 years (1895-96).
As always, this issue can be ordered individually (£3.00) or as the first in an annual subscription. It is always worth contacting us to check on current offers.
Ordering and payment details can be found here.
Issue 225 (November/December 2020)
Publication date 13th November 2020
This edition reviews the position within Welsh football at the end of the Welsh Government's 'Fire-break Lockdown'
Action photos, stats and reflection on JD Cymru Premier season to date
News and comment on 'non-elite' football in limbo
Wrexham and Merthyr: fan ownership?
Comment and stats from the international scene (men's & women's)
Looking back to what was happening in Welsh football exactly 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago
Club spotlight on Presteigne St. Andrew's
Feature: Welsh football and the visual arts
Available to order direct from the publishers for £3.00. See here for payment instructions.
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Welsh Football Xtra - Ten Lost Welsh Grounds
Our first digital publication, branded as Welsh Football Xtra, features essays on ten lost Welsh grounds:
Mid Rhondda Athletic Grounds
Cardiff Corinthians : Pengam Farm, Heol Caerhys, Maindy and Cae Syr Dafydd
Neath area: Llandarcy, Skewen Stadium and Tennant Park
Borough United - Nant y Coed
Flint - Holywell Road
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Guide to Welsh Football 2020-21 (issue 224)
PUBLISHED 9TH SEPTEMBER - AVAILABLE NOW!
Our biggest and most comprehensive ever season preview issue (40 pages plus supplement).
Complete guide to the structure of football in Wales.
League by league, club by club previews of the top four tiers of football in Wales.
Cymru Premier fixtures, squads and kits included.
Plus editorial, comment and feature content.
Priced at £4.00 (or as part of an annual subscription, £27.00) and available while stocks last.
For details of how to order and pay, read "Buying Welsh Football magazine" on this link: https://www.welsh-football.net/index.php/about-wfm
Issue 223 (August 2020)
The August issue is now available to order direct from us, or via usual outlets.
This issue contains latest news as the domestic leagues begin to take shape for 2020/21, plus a wide range of feature material.
Contents include:
The Strangest of Summers - reflections on recent developments
News from the Cymru Leagues
Club spotlight on Brecon Corinthians
In profile: Sgorio's Nicky John
Glantraeth's Hollywood connection
History - looking back 25 years to a disappointing year in Europe for Bangor, Wrexham and Afan Lido
History - looking back 100 years to Aberdare Athletic's first fixtures
Latest in our 'Lost Grounds' series: Llanwern Sports Ground
Ian Garland analyses past curtailments and extensions to the football season
Phil Sweet celebrates the 5th birthday of the South Wales Alliance League
Four page stats supplement containing latest information on league line-ups for 2020/21
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.
Ordering/payment details can be found on the "About WFM" page of this site, or use the Contact Us facility for more details.
The magazine should alo be available during August from WH Smith Albany Road Cardiff, Siop SO58 (Bala), Barry Town United, CPD Porthmadog, Trethomas Bluebirds, Aberystwyth Town and Bangor 1876. Most independent bookshops in Wales either stock the magazine or can order on request from the Books Council of Wales.
Season Review 2019/20 - Issue 222
Our complete review of the 2019/20 season in Wales will be published soon and can be pre-ordered now.
With the cover featuring the men's and women's domestic champions, the first half of this issue is dedicated to a review of the truncated season. Articles include:
- Reflections on the season and how its completion has been managed
- A club-by-club appraisal of the JD Cymru Premier season
- Review of the inaugural Tier 2 Cymru Leagues season
- Thoughts on Tier 3 and below (where uncertainty reigns)
- Women's Football and Anglo clubs
- Winners' Gallery centre spread
- 2019/20 statistical review
- Annual Welsh Football Programme Awards
The second half of the magazine comprises feature material, including the following:
- Club feature on Cymru South champions Swansea University
- Club history of Talgarth Town
- The very first football venue in Grangetown, Cardiff
- 25 Years Ago: Ton Pentre in the Intertoto Cup
- 25 Years Ago: Reflections on 1994/5 including Briton Ferry's memorable season
- 50 Years Ago: Wales under Dave Bowen
- 75 Years Ago: Lovell's wartime adventure ends
- 100 Years Ago: The summer of 1920 and some 'What Ifs'
Plus a bumper 8-page supplement containing every league table from the domestic pyramid, calculated using Points Per Game
PLEASE NOTE: This edition may not be available in all outlets due to ongoing disruption to distribution channels and the sport and retail sectors.
Our distributors at CPD Porthmadog, Barry Town United and CPD BAngor 1876 have received stock and can supply their regular customers. WH Smith in Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff also has a full stock.
The magazine can always be purchased direct from us as a single purchase or annual subscription, with payment by bank transfer (preferred), cheque or PayPal. Please see the ABOUT US page for details.
Issue 221 (June 2020 - The Lockdown Issue)
The June 2020 issue has been published and can be ordered for postal delivery.
This issue would have been the May edition, but publication was postponed during the Covid-19 Lockdown.
Contents include:
Reflections on Lockdown - How Football Responded
Latest news from Welsh football
Feature on Newport City
Lost Grounds: Skewen Tennant Park and St Andrew's Fields, Cardiff
History features: Looking back exactly 25, 50, 75, 100 & 150 Years in Welsh football
This issue isn't available in shops or at grounds because of Lockdown restrictions. Anyone wishing to purchase can do so by bank transfer or PayPal for immediate postal despatch. Details on the About Us page or contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on Twitter @CollinsWFM.
Enquire for special lockdown subscription offers too.
Issue 220 (April 2020)
THE APRIL 2020 ISSUE IS AVAILABLE.
Our cover image is of Caernarfon (image by Emyr Prys Davies).
This has turned out to be the "Shutdown Issue", published at exactly the moment when the FAW announced a suspension of all matches. You will find all the league tables etc at the moment of shutdown in this issue.
Feature material includes spotlights on Tranch AFC and Penybont United Ladies, plus a profile of a Lazio-supporting Welshman.
History articles look back 100 years, 50 years and 25 years (the latter featuring Rhydymwyn's FAW Trophy victory in 1995) and our 'Lost Ground' features Skewen stadium.
As this issue will not be on sale at the usual club shops and events, it can be ordered online at the cover price (we are aborbing postage costs to any UK address). Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or DM @collinsWFM for details.
The issue is however also in stock at WH Smith, Albany Road CARDIFF.