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Alternative Wales

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Football
Wales National Football Team
Welsh Football
Cymru Premier
Craig Bellamy
Cardiff City
Wrexham
Welsh Music
Newport County
90s Culture
Swansea City
Football Transfers
Welsh Identity
International Velvet
Stereophonics
Manic Street Preachers
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

Ryan and Greg are joined by ex-Wales international and former Premier League star Nathan Blake.

They discuss the state of play for the Welsh side as we edge closer to the World Cup play-offs, whether Merthyr Town could hack it in the Cymru Premier, ... more

The boys are back and getting stuck into all the big Welsh football stories from the weekend as well as answering the burning question: If Welsh players played another sport, what would they play?

There's also a new mini game from Jordan James, som... more

In the first of our weekly Concourse episodes, Ryan and Greg are in Alternative Wales HQ to discuss what Welsh football will look like in 2036. Plus some new features with some fresh new jingles.

Join the Alternative Wales Social Club: patreon.com/al... more

As the Cymru Premier heads into the festive period, the league split is looming large. Ryan is joined by Sgorio’s Iolo Cheung and Ifan Gwilym to reflect on how the season has unfolded so far and to break down the races for Europe, the top six and sur... more

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Jordan James
Welsh footballer
Episode: The Concourse: If Welsh players played another sport, what would they play?
Terry Yorath
Legendary Welsh player and manager
Episode: The Concourse: If Welsh players played another sport, what would they play?
Harry Ware
Football analyst and guest speaker
Episode: The Welsh Women's Football Show: Welsh Cup Review
Billy Webb
Musician and member of Goldie Lookin Chain
Goldie Lookin Chain
Episode: The Concourse: Liechtenstein (a) & North Macedonia (h) Preview
Jamie Spangher
Founder of The Halfway Line and co-presenter of the Arsenal Women's Ask Cast
The Halfway Line
Episode: The Welsh Women's Football Show: Australia Preview
Sioned Dafydd
Football analyst and commentator, known from Sgorio
Sgorio
Episode: The Concourse: England (a) & Belgium (h) Debrief
Barney Lloyd-Wood
Host of You Jack Podcast
You Jack Podcast
Episode: #179: The 2024/25 Season Review
Chris Hughes
Former Newtown manager and notable voice in Welsh football
Episode: #177: The Cymru Leagues season review
Rhodri Davies
A football commentator and analyst
Episode: #176: A draw in Sweden, Wrexham's promotion charge and Cardiff's survival chances

Hosts

Ryan March
Host and co-host of various shows, Ryan brings humor and insightful commentary to discussions about Welsh football.
Sion Misra
Co-host of The Welsh Women's Football Show, providing analysis and insight on women's football in Wales.
Rhodri Davies
Co-host of multiple shows discussing Welsh football dynamics and community engagement.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 118 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 Kingdom2 years ago
  • 5/5

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dhc3333
    United Kingdom3 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

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Many find the discussions about women's football to be particularly enjoyable and enlightening.
The hosts are praised for their humor and insightful commentary.
Listeners appreciate the informative and entertaining approach to Welsh football.
There's a strong sentiment that the podcast fosters community engagement within football.

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The Concourse: Liechtenstein (a) & North Macedonia (h) Debrief
Q: Ben, who do you want in the play-offs?
I think I want Republic of Ireland for revenge.
The Concourse: Liechtenstein (a) & North Macedonia (h) Debrief
Q: Who do you want in the play-offs, Lewis?
Nathan Broadhead.
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.

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Content focuses heavily on Welsh football, with a particular emphasis on both men's and women's leagues, grassroots movements, and national team events. The shows feature lively discussions, humorous anecdotes, and personal insights from passionate hosts, making complex topics accessible and entertaining for listeners. Unique elements include dedicated coverage of lesser-represented stories within the sport, with an emphasis on community engagement and local fan perspectives, showcasing the vibrant culture surrounding Welsh football. This diverse programming aims to appeal to fans at all levels, from casual followers to dedicated enthusiasts looking for in-depth commentary.

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Alternative Wales launched 5 years ago and published 217 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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1. Jordan James
2. Terry Yorath
3. Harry Ware
4. Billy Webb
5. Jamie Spangher
6. Sioned Dafydd
7. Barney Lloyd-Wood
8. Chris Hughes

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