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The weekend saw @NewtownAFC host brilliantly the FAW National Academi Festival.
A fantastic two day event with great quality on display.
Many thanks to all participating clubs, parents and players for attending.
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👏 LLONGYFARCHIADAU
Congratulations to these two @FAWCoachEd graduates for masterminding one of the performances of the #WorldCup
Epic win @BelRedDevils
Pob lwc in the #SemiFinal
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➡️ PHASE 2 ⚽️
From Monday, August 10, clubs can train in groups of 15 and contact training can be re-introduced at all levels of the game as part of our phased return of football.
faw.cymru/en/covid-19/
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🤝 Croeso i Gymru 🏴
🔴 Welcome to Wales @Tim_Cahill
⚽️ We're delighted to have an @Everton @MillwallFC & @FFA legend with us this week to study our FAW @UEFA B Licence Course and tell us all about his great grassroots football work in #Australia
#MoreThanAGame
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🛑 STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING!
👀 YOU NEED TO SEE THIS
🏴 @Cymru U15 beat #Belgium 4⃣-0⃣ at @DragonParkWales 🇧🇪
📺 Here are all four awesome goals... Da iawn bois 👏
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⚽️"You never stop learning."
🏖️ After winning @premierleague promotion, @SUFC_tweets boss Chris Wilder could be forgiven for being on the beach
❌ But no, the FAW @UEFA Pro Licence candidate is sharing his his epic story at the @Pitchero #FAWCoachConf 👏
#MoreThanAGame
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👏 Diolch @midoahm
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👏 Da iawn bois
🏴 Our Wales U15 Boys recorded an awesome away win by beating Slovakia 1-0. 🇸🇰
⚽️ The goal was scored by number 9️⃣ Japhet Matondo. Llongyfarchiadau 👍
#MoreThanAGame | #MwyNaGem
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🔴 GUIDANCE
⚽️ Following the @WelshGovernment decision to allow the return of 'low contact' sports in Wales, any of our clubs considering a return to training should take note of this guidance.
👉 More information here fawtrust.cymru/get-inspired/…
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🏆 VICTORY SHIELD
🏴 WAL 2-1 REP OF IRELAND 🇮🇪
👏 Another great win for Wales U16 in Belfast as goals from Callum Hardy and Joe Belmont were enough to seal a second #VictoryShield win of the week for @Cymru. Llongyfarchiadau bois.✊
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🏆 BOB DOCHERTY CUP 2019
🏴2⃣-1⃣🏴
⚽️ Congratulations to the Wales U15 Girls who have got their tournament off to a flyer in Salou by beating England
⏲️ They face Gibraltar at 10am (UK time) tomorrow.
#TogetherStronger
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WAL 🏴 2-1 🏴 SCO
👏 Llongyfarchiadau | Congratulations to our @Cymru U15 Girls, who beat @ScottishFA 2-1 at @DragonParkWales
⚽️ Mayzee Davies and Faye Knox scored the goals
#MoreThanAGame | #MwyNaGem
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🗣️"Even now I go and read things which will make me a better coach because you want to be the best that you can be."
🎓How @USW_FootballCP masters student @_rmoon became one of Wales' youngest @UEFA A license coaches.
#MoreThanAGame | #MwyNaGem
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⚽️ RETURN TO TRAINING WEBINAR
❤️ We hosted a webinar to demonstrate to our clubs how grassroots football can return, in a safe and responsible way, across Wales. 🏴 #MoreThanAGame
📺 Watch it back here faw.cymru/en/covid-19/
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🏆 VICTORY SHIELD
🏴 WAL 2-0 NI 🟩
👏 A great start for Wales as they beat hosts Northern Ireland 2-0 in today's tournament opener at Seaview Stadium, in Belfast. Freddie Issaka & Alfie Cunningham scored the goals. Da iawn i bawb. ✊
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💔RIP Dale Williams😢
"The whole of the FAW Trust, @FAWCoachEd team & our coaching family will miss Dale’s presence and all our thoughts are with those dearest to him."
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🏆 BOB DOCHERTY CUP 2019
⚽️ FT: Wales U15 Girls 🏴 4⃣-1⃣ 🇬🇮 Gibraltar
🔴 Gibraltar pull one back before Mary McAteer rounds-off a superb win for the @Cymru girls, who book their place in tomorrow's #BobDochertyCup FINAL
👏 Da iawn ferched #TogetherStronger
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It's time to get more Welsh spoken in Welsh football.
If you're going to a match this weekend, give some of these a try.
#ShwmaeSumae
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Portugal 🇵🇹 2⃣-1⃣ 🏴 Wales
⚽️ In the second U15 Girls international, in Lisbon,
@Cymru U15 improved on Tuesday's result and pushed their hosts really hard
👏 Llongyfarchiadau to goal scorer Ania Denham
👏 Da iawn | Bem feito to all involved.
#MoreThanAGame | #MwyNaGem
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How #EURO2016 success is inspiring a new generation to love football in #WAL bit.ly/29fdlPd
@sport_wales
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🇫🇷🆚🏴
FT" FRA 1-1 WAL
👏 What a tremendous performance by our @Cymru U16 in Clairefonatain.
👍 Da iawn bois
#TogetherStronger
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🏆WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
👍Congratulations Wales U15 Girls for winning the #BobDochertyCup for the very first time
😀Da Iawn
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👏 The journey isn't over
🔴 The journey is only just beginning
🏴 The inspiring efforts of our amazing @Cymru Women have sparked a new generation of girls & boys to fall in love with football ❤️⚽️
🌞 The future of Welsh football is VERY bright
#TogetherStronger
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💥💥
Check out this super finish from Wales Under-16s forward Chris Popov in today's #VictoryShield win against Republic of Ireland.
You can watch full Tournament highlights on @sgorio at 5:30pm on Monday evening!
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👏DIOLCH | THANK YOU!
Huge congratulations to all the grassroots clubs who played their part in developing this talented group of players.
We couldn’t do this without you!
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⚽️ THE WELSH WAY
🔴 Here's how we're teaching our young players to be creative and express themselves within the #WelshWay principles, set-out in our National Syllabus
#MoreThanAGame
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🏆 LEARNING DISABILITY HOME NATIONS 2019
⚽️ FT: WAL 🏴1-0🇮🇪 ROI
👏 You won't see a better goal than this today! Take a bow @Cymru captain Sean Kelly
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🗣”Dyna’r math o beth sydd yn ysbrydoli nhw!”
🗣”This is the kind of thing that inspires them!”
@Osian_Roberts discusses how tonight’s game for our U15s girls against @ManUtdWomen can inspire more girls to get involved in football!
#MoreThanAGame
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❓QUIZ MIDO
⚽️He's doing his coaching badges in Wales but what does #THFC & @wadideglafc hero @midoahm know about us 🏴?
#fawcoachconf
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A shout-out 🔊 for the Wales U15 boys who left the changing room like this after their epic 1-1 draw with @LBFoff 🏐
#MoreThanAGame
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Portugal 🇵🇹 3⃣-0⃣ 🏴 Wales
⚽️ Today's U15 Girls international, in Lisbon, featured some first-class football. Good luck to our @Cymru girls when the teams face-off again on Thursday.
👏 Da iawn | Bem feito to all involved.
#MoreThanAGame | #MwyNaGem
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⚽️ “If you have a bad game, don’t beat yourself up because before you know it, it’ll go into a second day. Enjoy it and remember there are always people you can talk to.”
🏴 Here's @Cymru star @cotterill_david talking to our regional boys about #mentalhealth 🎤
#MoreThanAGame
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⚽️ "It enables me to build as a coach educator, allowing me to work within the ‘Welsh way’ principles. I can put that across to the candidates so we get more and better coaches."
Another great example of our exclusive partnership with @USWSport in action
fawtrust.cymru/get-inspired/…
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🏴🆚🏴 U15 GIRLS
🔴 WALES 2⃣-0⃣ SCOTLAND
👏 What an amazing performance from the @Cymru girls!
😎 Goals from Mary McAteer & Anna Houghton were enough to see off #Scotland at sunny Dragon Park
📺 Watch it back here facebook.com/FAWales/videos/…
#MoreThanAGame #TogetherStronger
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⚽️ "It's been a pleasure to have worked with so many committed and talented staff and the passionate army of coaches and volunteers who make Welsh football happen." 🏴
👏 Pob hwyl to our CEO @NeilWardFAWT who is leaving to take a role at @FRMFOFFICIEL
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⚽️ ❛Football is a physical game but confidence, belief & mental strength come under #MentalHealth❜
👏@tashharding09 on #WorldMentalHealthDay
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🏆 BOB DOCHERTY CUP 2019
⚽️ FT: Heartbreak for our Wales U15 Girls as they lost the #BobDochertyCup final on penalties
👏 Llongyfarchiadau Northern Ireland
🔴 And a huge well done to the @cymru girls who made the final and fought back in the second half
#TogetherStronger
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👏 Arddechog
⚽️ It really is excellent to see our Wales U15 Girls back on the @DragonParkWales pitch. 🏴
#MoreThanAGame | #MwyNaGem
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👏 Da iawn merched
🔴 Our amazing @cymru girls continue to inspire a new generation of female footballers ⚽️
#MoreThanAGame
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🎬 Some Hollywood stardust was sprinkled over Colliers Park today as @VancityReynolds & @RMcElhenney popped in to say “Hi!” to our North Regional Boys team.
Diolch to Ryan & Rob 👍
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⚽️ RESULT
🔴 Slovakia U15 🇸🇰 2-2 🏴 Wales
🔴 Our U15 Boys followed-up Tuesday's win with an impressive draw.
👏 Da iawn bawb
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📸⚽️GÔL/GOAL!
Wales are level! Joel Cotterill sends a low free-kick inside the far post and beyond the stretched arm of the ‘keeper!
It’s 1-1 within minutes of the restart here at Colliers Park.
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Think our @Cymru Women are inspiring girls, across Wales?🏴
👏 Here’s the proof ⚽️❤️
#MoreThanAGame #TogetherStronger
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🏴We're so proud of these girls today #TogetherStronger
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⚽️ "Mental health is as important as physical health." ✊
#MoreThanAGame | #HeadsUp
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🏆 VICTORY SHIELD SQUAD
🔴 Here's the squad selected to represent the @FAWales U16s at the 2017 #VictoryShield
▶️welshfootballtrust.org.uk/ne…
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FT: WALES U15 🏴 4⃣ - 0⃣ 🇧🇪 BELGIUM
❤️ This is how it feels to be @Cymru
❤️ This is how it feels to by winners
🏆 Tri Nations 2019
#MoreThanAGame #MwyNaGem
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⚽️ UEFA PRO LICENCE
😃 We are now taking applications for our next Pro Licence course
⏰ The deadline is 6pm on Friday, January 26
💻 For full details of the application process, please email Amy Hobbs at amy@fawtrust.cymru
#MoreThanAGame
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🏴 WELSH WAY MOVES
⚽️ Here's the first of 11 moves we'll post in the coming weeks.
1⃣ THE ROBSON-KANU TURN
📹 Master it, Film it & Share it using Hashtag #welshwaymoves
🏆 Complete all 11 to enter a draw to win a signed @Cymru shirt. 🖊️
🎬 Fancy going first @RobsonKanu?
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🚭 “Smoking on the sidelines will not be permitted. That will make small-sided football matches a more pleasant environment for players and spectators.” 😃⚽️
❤️ #SmokefreeSportsCymru | #WorldHeartDay
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⚽️WALES WIN
Wales U15 Girls beat @faischools 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Congratulations!👍
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❤️⚽️ "As a small nation we have to be innovative in our approach and our FAW Trust Girls' Academy will provide a challenging and competitive games programme." 🏴
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❤️⚽️ Organised outdoor activities & sports for children U18 can resume, across Wales, from tomorrow. 🏴
🔴 Junior clubs have been sent full details & FAW Return to Play protocols.
👍🏻 Thanks for your patience. Enjoy and #StaySafe
#MoreThanAGame
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👏 Da iawn Harri
🎤 Well done to our awesome #JuniorJournal from @NantlleValeFC
🏴 A great interview with @Cymru manager Ryan Giggs
#MoreThanAGame #TogetherStronger
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"We will be working through the changes to translate this into easily understandable information to advise both clubs and individuals as soon as possible." #MoreThanAGame
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"The FAW is fully aware of the impact this will have on the domestic game but the health and safety of all fans, players, volunteers and stakeholders are of paramount importance." #MoreThanAGame
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👏 DIOLCH
🔴 Thanks to the hundreds who turned-out at @DragonParkNFDC to watch an exciting 0-0 draw between @Cymru U15 Girls and @sschoolsfa
😀 Among them was the superstar that is @JessFishlock ❤️🏴
#TogetherStronger
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⚽️ REVISED BOYS' PLAYER PATHWAY
🏴 "These steps have been put in place to support our young players and give them the best chance to represent @Cymru on the world stage."
👉 Find out more at footballfinder.cymru/
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🏴WALES 4️⃣-0️⃣MALTA🇲🇹
⏱SGÔR TERFYNOL | FULLTIME
@Cymru U15s finish off this @UEFA Development Tournament at #ColliersPark with a convincing win.
👏Congratulations to all the players and staff for a fantastic week of football!
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Llongyfarchiadau | Congratulations to all of our @Cymru U16 boys & girls who were just presented their 1️⃣st international caps by @Ian_Rush9 @loren_dykes & @Osian_Roberts
#MoreThanAGame
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😃 "If somebody tells you that you can't do something, smile and tell them politely that they're wrong. Then go and prove them wrong."
✊ Inspiring words for our Wales U15 girls from @Cymru Manager Jayne Ludlow.
🏴 #MoreThanAGame | #MwyNaGem
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🗣"I've been excited by what I've seen here today!"
🏴We caught up with @Cymru Men's Senior Team Manager Ryan Giggs at today's #VictoryShield clash between Wales and the Republic of Ireland to get his thoughts on the game.
👇Hear more from Ryan below!
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👏 Da iawn
Congratulations Ethan Ampadu on making your 1⃣st start for @ChelseaFC
The football world is very impressed and we're very proud
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⚽️ SQUAD
🏴 Here’s the @Cymru U15 Girls squad selected to face @selecaoportugal in a double-header in #Lisbon this week 🌞
👍 Pob lwc ferched #MoreThanAGame
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📸👋
@Cymru Men’s Manager Ryan Giggs is in attendance at Colliers Park watching the next generation of Welsh talent.
It’s still 0-0 here, but @RichyWills99’s U16s are playing well against Republic of Ireland in this #VictoryShield clash.
#TogetherStronger
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⚽️This great piece of @UEFA research explains why football is a great thing for teen girls to do👍
welshfootballtrust.org.uk/ne…
#MoreThanAGame
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❤️🏴 LLONGYFARCHIADAU
⚽️ Congratulations to all selected to represent @Cymru in the 2019 #VictoryShield | #MoreThanAGame | #MwyNaGem
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"We’re really pleased with the progress to date and it is a huge testament to the work of coaches, clubs, volunteers, leagues and all our other partners who are providing more and more opportunities for women and girls every year."
buff.ly/38qH98u
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🏴🗣️"It is an opportunity for these players to express themselves and enjoy themselves."
Boys Age Group Manager @knight_craig5 reflects on two excellent regional games at @NewtownAFC and how our regional programme feeds into the development pathway of these players.
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⚡️ A day that will live long in the memory for those who were there... ❤️🏴
nitter.app/i/moments/111897870499…
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"Never take it for granted. The rewards are huge, so don't waste it. Give yourself the best possible chance to be a professional footballer." ⚽️
🏴 @Cymru manager Ryan Giggs shares some sound advice with our #Wales U16 Boys ❤️👏
#MoreThanAGame
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⚽️🏴
HERE WE GO!!
Our Under-15s take on @ManUtdWomen Under-16s now @HolywellTownFC.
There’s a big crowd here to watch the next generation of @Cymru stars!
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“Support your children. Believe in what they can achieve but never, ever, interfere in the process.”
❤️ A tremendous message for parents of junior football players from one of our own @FAWCoachEd graduates. 🏴
#UEFAGrassroots Week
UEFA
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FULL TIME! Northern Ireland 'B' Girls 0 - 1 Wales Girls U15's. Carrie Jones with the winning goal! Next up is England tomorrow at 2pm #BobDochertyCup
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NATIONAL COACHES CONFERENCE
In May 2021, some of the biggest names in football coaching will gather in Newport for the FAW National Coaches Conference.
It's now open for booking
fawcourses.com/category/nati…
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🧢 CAPS PRESENTATION
👏 Da Iawn | Congratulations to all of our @Cymru U16 boys & girls who received caps at #FAWCoachConf2018
📸 Enjoy these excellent @propagandaphoto images from the ceremony
#MoreThanAGame
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⏱SGÔR TERFYNOL | FULLTIME
Two late goals from Chris Popov and William Jenkins-Davies add to the score for Wales as they secure a 4-0 win against Republic of Ireland.
👏👏Da iawn hogiau!
#TogetherStronger
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Our Elite Performance Director @Ian_Rush9 receiving @GlyndwrUni Honorary Fellowship “for promoting and developing football talent in young people from grassroots to elite level and inspiring the next generation of players for @Cymru“
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🏴 GWLAD GWLAD 🎶
👏 Here’s @Cymru U16 belting out the anthem before today’s #VictoryShield opener against @ScottishFA
#TogetherStronger
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📸⚽️GÔL/GOAL!
Kieran Offord bags his brace to make it four goals for Scotland in this #VictoryShield opener against the Republic of Ireland.
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There are junior football clubs near you who would welcome your sons and daughters with open arms.
Find one of them now buff.ly/2vys5Ey
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🏆 VICTORY SHIELD 2018
🏴 Today our @Cymru U16s have a chance of sharing the #VictoryShield
⚽️ A win 🆚 @OfficialIrishFA & a draw between @FAIreland & @ScottishFA would ensure a rare 3-way share
👏 But today is really about saying goodbye to the legend @cledwyn2
#DiolchCled
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😃⚽️☀️
🗣“Mae cyfleusterau fel hyn yn werthfawr iawn!”
🎥Cafodd Ryan Giggs ag @Osian_Roberts, rheolwr ag is-reolwr @Cymru, croeso enfawr yn Llangefni heddiw!
👇Hear from Ryan Giggs and Osian Roberts below as they officially opened Anglesey’s first 3G pitch today in Llangefni!
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⚽ GOAL!
👏Take a bow Dan Malone
🔴This perfect free-kick gave @FAWales U16 the lead against @ScottishFA
#TogetherStronger
#MoreThanAGame
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“You think you understand football but coaching is something different.”
⚽️ @Ballack says he’s learned a lot during this week’s FAW @UEFA B Licence Residential course 👏
👉 Find out more about our coaching programme at fawcourses.com
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⚽️ @UEFA GRASSROOTS WEEK
👏 We're super excited for #UEFAGrassrootsWeek
📣 A big shout-out to everybody who's planning to play, coach, referee, volunteer or watch grassroots football this weekend.
❤️ If it's awesome, please tell everybody!
⚽️🏴#MoreThanAGame
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👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks @kayleighgreen22 @K2theroll & all the @Cymru women who are inspiring our next generation of Welsh female footballers
Can we get 2⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣ registered female players in Wales by 2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣ ?
Performances like last night's will certainly help!
#WALBOS
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🏆 VICTORY SHIELD
🏴 This talented group of players have the chance to etch themselves into Welsh football folklore today
⚽️ Avoid defeat against Scotland and @Cymru U16 win the prestigious #VictoryShield outright
📺 Watch it live from Belfast at 11am
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⚽️ GOOOAAAALLLL 🏴🆚🏴
👏 Anna Houghton perfects the high-press before chipping the #Scotland keeper to give #Wales U15 a 2-0 win against #Scotland
📺 Watch the whole match back here facebook.com/FAWales/videos/…
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Final Score from Perth @ScottishFA 1 @FAWales 2 in @SkySports Victory Shield U16s another great night for Welsh Football #TogetherStronger
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❤️ LEST WE FORGET
🏴 Our @Cymru U16 Boys pay their respects with a minute of silence before flying to #Ireland to compete in the #VictoryShield
#RememberanceDay2018 #LestWeForget
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🗣"We've put ourselves in a great position, so it is important that we finish strongly."
Under-16s Boys Head Coach Richard Williams previews his side's final #VictoryShield fixture against Scotland at Colliers Park tomorrow. Kickoff is at midday and entry is free!
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🙌 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the @UEFA Disney Playmakers initiative in Wales, incorporating some of Disney’s famous faces with football activities for girls in Primary Schools across the country!
Find out more 👇
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Coming soon...
⚽️ Cic - The great new @S4C Welsh football show aimed at kids, which features our Technical Director @Osian_Roberts
⌚️ 5pm every Friday, starting Jan 12
🗞️ Read all about it welshfootballtrust.org.uk/ne…
#MoreThanAGame
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And it's all Over!!!
@FAWales U16s beat @England 1-0 @bangorcityfc in the opening game of the #VictoryShield thanks to a Liam Angel Goal
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