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Alternative Wales

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Football
Welsh Football
Wales National Football Team
Cymru Premier
Craig Bellamy
Cardiff City
Wrexham
Welsh Music
Newport County
90s Culture
Swansea City
Football Transfers
Welsh Identity
International Velvet
Manic Street Preachers
Stereophonics
The New Saints
Merthyr Town
Cultural Shifts
Neil Collins

Alternative Wales is the home of independent Welsh football content. Through a variety of podcasts, we bring you all the news, opinions and discussion about the beautiful game in Wales — from the grassroots to the international stage.

The Welsh Football Shamble is our regular show, where Ryan March, Tomi Caws, Rhodri Davies and Agent Phillips break down all the biggest stories in Welsh football wi... more

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Latest Episodes

The Concourse is the definitive Welsh international football podcast.

Ryan & Greg are joined by Sgorio's Sioned Dafydd to look back at a tough international break for Craig Bellamy's men.

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The Concourse is the definitive Welsh international football podcast.

Ryan & Greg look back at a quite frankly dreadful evening at Wembley but with a renewed hope for Monday after Belgium's 0-0 draw with North Macedonia.

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With a pretty stacked international break coming up, Ryan is joined by Rhodri and Caws to chat through the England game, the Belgium game and a load of other rubbish. Enjoy!

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The Concourse is the definitive Welsh international football podcast.

Ryan March is joined by fellow Alternative Wales comrade Greg Caine and BBC Wales’ Dafydd Pritchard to discuss Wales’ upcoming friendly against England and the massive qualifier a... more

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Recent Guests

Harry Ware
Expert on Adran Leagues and Football Manager enthusiast
Episode: The Welsh Women's Football Show: The Adran Premier so far
Chris Hughes
Former Newtown manager and podcast regular
Episode: The Cymru Premier Preview (Part 2)
Barney Lloyd-Wood
Host of You Jack Podcast
You Jack Podcast
Episode: #179: The 2024/25 Season Review
Rhodri Davies
A football commentator and analyst
Episode: #176: A draw in Sweden, Wrexham's promotion charge and Cardiff's survival chances
Sion Misra
Long-time contributor and analyst for women's football in the magazine
Alternative Wales
Episode: #159: Welsh Cup shocks & a big week for Wales women
Jack Sharp
Head of Domestic Leagues at the FAW
Football Association of Wales
Episode: #156: The Cymru Premier is shaken up
Megan Feringa
Wales women's football commentator and analyst
Episode: #147: The Bellamy era begins
Tomi Caws
Wrexham fan and commentator
Wrexham FC
Episode: Episode #142 - The 2023/24 Season Review
Ed Bridges
Newport County fan and podcaster at 1912 Exiles
Newport County
Episode: Episode #142 - The 2023/24 Season Review

Hosts

Ryan March
Host and commentator with a strong focus on Welsh football, known for his engaging and analytical style.
Sion Misra
Co-host known for his expertise in women's football and passionate views on the sport's development.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Brilliant !!

    A brilliant podcast covering Welsh football. The Cymru episodes are great and the guests who come on the show add great value (especially Caws)

    Great to see people covering the league and Welsh football! Keep it up boys💪🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YepYep666666
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • 5/5

    Not happy that the croeso in the intro has gone. All else sublime.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dhc3333
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Good

    I present this podcast and I think it’s really good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    March94
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Agent Phillips said he would give me a game

    5 stars for the best welsh football podcast out there. Highly recommended to me by the always reputable Agent Phillips. If Dyfed-Powys Police are reading this I don’t know where he is, can you please stop bugging my phone. Agent Phillips if you are reading this, I’ve done what you asked can I please have my dog back?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thebenprice
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Entertaining

    Very funny podcast weekly providing an insight into the funny shenanigans of Welsh football

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonbulldog
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

There is strong appreciation for the diverse guest appearances that add depth to the football analysis.
Listeners praise the engaging and humorous insights into Welsh football, appreciating the accessible discussions surrounding various leagues.
Reactions are generally overwhelmingly positive, with listeners encouraging the hosts to continue covering the broader context of Welsh football.
Fans enjoy the light-hearted approach combined with serious analysis, making it a refreshing take on sports commentary.

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Apple Podcasts
#167
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Apple Podcasts
#199
Ireland/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Welsh Women's Football Show: Lucie Gwilt (Llanfair United)
Q: What would back-to-back top three finishes mean for this club?
It would be huge for the club, helping with future recruitment and attracting local players to join us.
The Welsh Women's Football Show: Lucie Gwilt (Llanfair United)
Q: How did you manage to finish second in the Adran North?
The team had great cohesion, strong friendships, and brought in a few players that improved our standards significantly.
The Welsh Women's Football Show: Lucie Gwilt (Llanfair United)
Q: Have you found it has been easier than you thought, harder than you thought?
It was really hard to balance playing and managing, which is why I'm stepping back a little from playing this year.
The Welsh Women's Football Show: Netherlands Opposition Preview
Q: Would you prefer to face Wales or a bigger team first?
Facing Wales might feel like an easy win, but they will be highly motivated for their first tournament match.
The Welsh Women's Football Show: Netherlands Opposition Preview
Q: What are your thoughts on Andries Jonker's performance as Dutch manager?
He's had a mixed tenure, achieving some potential and facing challenges like injuries, but he's respected in the team.

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Focusing on the vibrant world of Welsh football, this podcast covers a wide range of topics, including grassroots matches, international fixtures, and women's football. The discussions often feature a mix of analysis, humor, and fan engagement, making it a unique platform for both devoted followers and newcomers to the sport. Notably, it offers insights into various leagues and teams in Wales, presenting expert opinions and interviews, creating an enjoyable listening experience for fans looking to stay informed about Welsh football's developments.

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1. Coleman Had A Dream
2. Feast of Football
3. The Socially Distant Sports Bar
4. View From the Ninian
5. Y Coridor Ansicrwydd

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Alternative Wales launched 4 years ago and published 200 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Alternative Wales include:

1. Harry Ware
2. Chris Hughes
3. Barney Lloyd-Wood
4. Rhodri Davies
5. Sion Misra
6. Jack Sharp
7. Megan Feringa
8. Tomi Caws

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