Feast of Football

Episode 311: Derby preview and a hidden Brazilian gem

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's still August, but there's already a south Wales derby for Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes to discuss with presenter Carl Roberts. Can the Bluebirds bo...

Episode 310: Wrexham win again while others struggle

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes review the opening EFL games of the season and look ahead to a potentially historic win for The New Saints in...

Episode 309: New season, new signings!

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carl, Iwan and new FoF signing Sam Vokes look ahead to the beginning of the EFL season for Swansea City, Cardiff City Wrexham and Newport County - wit...

Episode 308: It's Craig Bellamy!

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former Wales internationals Iwan Roberts and Dave Edwards saw at first hand the relentless will to win and unwavering professionalism Craig Bellamy de...

Episode 307: Wales sack Page

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former Wales striker Rob Earnshaw reacts to Wales' decision to sack manager Rob Page, while BBC Wales football reporter Dafydd Pritchard shares his in...

Episode 306: Wales fans turn on Page

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes discuss whether Wales manager Rob Page will survive a fans' revolt after the two poor friendly results against ...

Episode 305: Wales hit rock bottom

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James, Iwan Roberts and Helen Ward dissect Wales men's goalless draw with Gibraltar and the two Euro qualifying draws for the women against Ukrai...

Episode 304: Wales men and women in preparation

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carl Roberts is joined by former Wales strikers Iwan Roberts and Helen Ward to look ahead to Wales women's Euro qualifiers against Ukraine and Wales m...

Episode 303: Luke Williams

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aged 20, Luke Williams suffered a catastrophic knee injury that crushed all hope of playing professionally. While living rent free in a plush Canary W...

Episode 302: Andrew Crofts

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Crofts is a rare breed - a former player who now admits to enjoy working more as a coach. Since September 2022, the 39-year-old has been first-...

Episode 301: Mark Hudson

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A no thrills team-bonding camping trip to Sweden, scoring from 68 yards and almost missing playing in the League Cup final after being stuck in traffi...

Episode 300: Neil Roberts

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 2008, Neil Roberts was captain of the Wrexham side relegated from the Football League. His first spell with his hometown club a decade earlier was ...

Episode 299: Barry Horne

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Horne was 22-years-old when he first joined the professional ranks. A few months later, the chemistry graduate was the goal-scoring hero in argu...

Episode 298: A new era

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carl Roberts and Iwan Roberts are joined by Wales' record goalscorer Helen Ward to preview new manager Rhian Wilkinson's first game in charge of Wales...

Episode 297: Euro 2024 dream ends

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Davies is joined by former Wales internationals Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts to pick the bones out of Wales' Euro 2024 play-off final penalty...

Wales v Poland preview

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of Wales' Euro 2024 play-off final with Poland, Jonny Owen and former Wales captain Ashley Williams bring you a special preview with exclusive a...

Wales v Finland preview

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny Owen presents a special preview of Wales’ Euro 2024 play-off match against Finland with former Wales captain Ashley Williams. We hear from ca...

Episode 296: Steven Caulker

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former Cardiff and Swansea defender Steven Caulker joins Iwan Roberts and Simon Davies to look back at his south Wales derby memories, including scori...

Episode 295: Tony Roberts

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How does a former goalkeeper from Holyhead end up coaching at AC Milan? How did he get a role as an extra in the film Mike Bassett: England Manager? W...

Episode 294: Wilkinson a cut above

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rhian Wilkinson's appointment as Wales manager gets the seal of approval from Iwan Roberts and Danny Gabbidon. The four Welsh EFL clubs come under foc...

Episode 293: Chris Sutton

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former striker Chris Sutton, a league title winner in England and Scotland, joins Iwan Roberts and Carl Roberts to chart his prolific goalscoring care...

Episode 292: Kit Symons

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a 21-year-old in his debut season, Kit Symons was four minutes away from reaching the 1992 FA Cup final with Portsmouth. And then Ronnie Whelan equ...

Episode 291: Cameron Toshack

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron Toshack joins Iwan Roberts and Carl Roberts to reflect on his varied coaching career that has taken him to several continents. He reflects on ...

Episode 290: Malcolm Allen

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most people from Deiniolen (or any other Welsh village for that matter) don't speak English in a Cockney accent. Then again, Malcolm Allen is not like...

Episode 289: Mickey Thomas

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Liam Gallagher, Bill Wyman, George Michael and Connor McGregor – just a few of the names Mickey Thomas casually mentions during a fascinating conver...

Episode 288: Man Utd are coming to Newport

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former Newport County captain Mark O'Brien joins Simon Davies and Iwan Roberts to look ahead to a huge FA Cup tie against Manchester United at Rodney ...

Episode 287: Andy Legg

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From death threats, a throw-in world record and starring on the cover of the Fifa 96 video game, Andy Legg packed more than most into a nomadic playin...

Episode 286: Gemma Grainger leaves Wales

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carl Roberts sits in for Elis James and is joined by Iwan Roberts and Helen Ward to react to Gemma Grainger's departure from Wales to join Norway.

Episode 285: Swansea reset with Williams

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James and Iwan Roberts are joined by Swansea City fanzine editor Steve Carroll as the club seek a return to the accustomed style of play by appoi...

Episode 285: Will Evans and Mark Howard

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Newport striker Will Evans and Wrexham goalkeeper Mark Howard join Elis James and Iwan Roberts to look ahead to this weekend's fixture at the Racecour...

Episode 284: Breaking records and changing attitudes

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After almost five years spearheading unprecedented growth in women's and girls' football in Wales, Lowri Roberts has decided to seek new challenges. S...

Episode 283: Lee Trundle

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James and Iwan Roberts are joined by former striker Lee Trundle to discuss Swansea City's decision to sack manager Michael Duff and the contender...

Episode 282: Ian Walsh

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From winning the Second Division under Terry Venables at Crystal Palace to scoring for Wales in the famous 4-1 over England, Ian Walsh packed in many ...

Episode 281: Activate Dafydd Iwan!

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Finland! And a possible home final! Elis James and Iwan Roberts discuss Wales’ favourable Euro 2024 play-off draw with former striker Simon C...

Episode 280: Two huge games for Wales

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James and Iwan Roberts are joined by former striker Rob Earnshaw as Wales aim to clinch Euro 2024 qualification by beating Armenia and Turkey. Th...

Episode 279: When Mooney met Page

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James and Iwan Roberts are joined by BBC Wales football correspondent Rob Phillips as Wales manager Rob Page holds a "positive discussion" with F...

Episode 278: Jayne Ludlow

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Davies and Iwan Roberts are joined by former Wales manager Jayne Ludlow to react to Wales' Nations League losses to Germany and Denmark, and pre...

Episode 277: Gemma Grainger

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Davies sits on for Elis James this week and joins Iwan Roberts for an in-depth chat with Wales manager Gemma Grainger. From watching her father ...

Episode 276: Wales are back! (and so is Danny!)

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James, Iwan Roberts and Danny Gabbidon react to Wales' magnificent win over Croatia in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. Does is go down as one of the na...

Episode 275: Cross between East 17 and Michelin Man

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Wales striker Sam Vokes joins Elis James and Iwan Roberts to preview Wales' huge Euro 2024 qualifier against Croatia, and discuss who impressed...

Episode 274: Kevin Ratcliffe

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Wales and Everton captain Kevin Ratcliffe joins Elis James and Iwan Roberts to reminisce about his glittering career, and discuss the current n...

Episode 273: Jason Perry

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Wales and Cardiff City defender Jason Perry joins Elis James and Iwan Roberts to discuss his career and the current state of the Bluebirds. And...

Episode 272: Derby review and northern lights

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Helen Ward joins Elis James and Iwan Roberts from Iceland before Wales' Nations League opener as the fallout from the south Wales derby continues. And...

Episode 271: Rob Earnshaw and Leon Britton

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cardiff City and Swansea City legends join Elis and Iwan to preview the south Wales derby, and look back on Wales' crucial win over Latvia in Euro 202...

Episode 270: Osian Roberts

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Osian Roberts joins Elis and Iwan to dissect Wales' goalless draw with South Korea and look ahead to the crucial Euro 2024 qualifier with Latvia. The ...

Episode 269: Can Page turn things around?

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Davies sits in for Elis this week to join Iwan and former striker Gwennan Harries as the pressure builds on Wales manager Rob Page ahead of a cr...

Episode 268: No Piroe no party

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James, Iwan Roberts and former Wales midfielder Dave Edwards discuss Joel Piroe as he leaves Swansea City to join Leeds United, Will Evans' stron...

Episode 267: Falling between two stools

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Davies sits in for Elis this week to join Iwan and journalist Stuart James to discuss the early struggles for Cardiff City and Swansea City unde...

Episode 266: Room for improvement

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James, Iwan Roberts and Helen Ward assess the opening weekend for Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and Wrexham, and are joined by Ryan March from Altern...

Episode 265: Back once again

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Iwan and Helen Ward look ahead to the start of the EFL season for Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and Wrexham and discuss the Women's World Cup so far...

Episode 264: Solving Welsh football

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan attempt to solve Welsh football after back-to-back losses to Armenia and Turkey in a disappointing international break.

Episode 263: Important qualifiers ahead

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan look ahead to Wales' Euro 2024 qualifiers against Armenia and Turkey, discuss Cardiff's new manager and their chances of signing ...

Episode 262: Lamouchi leaves Cardiff

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Cardiff City's search for a third manager in six months after Sabri Lamouchi leaves the club.

Episode 261: Unstoppable

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Erling Haaland's record-breaking season and Wales' Nations League draw.

Episode 260: Wrexham are back

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wrexham's Executive Director Humphrey Ker returns to the podcast following the Red Dragons' promotion back to League Two to discuss the scenes on Satu...

Episode 259: Three more points...

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Wrexham nearing promotion to the football league and a big win for Cardiff City in their fight to stay in the Championshi...

Episode 258: Wrexham in pole position for promotion

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Davies sits in for Elis this week and joins Iwan and Danny to discuss a big win for Wrexham against Notts County, two great performances for Gem...

Episode 257: Swansea grab late winner in the derby

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss an exciting south Wales derby and the club v country debate.

Episode 256: Four points, job done!

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Wales top of their qualifying group, Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Wales' results against Croatia and Latvia and then look ahead to the south Wale...

Episode 255: The road to Euro 2024 starts here

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan preview Wales' Euro 2024 qualifiers against Croatia and Latvia.

Episode 254: A new era for Welsh football

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Rob Page’s Wales squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers and preview the weekend’s fixtures.

Episode 253: Hanging up the boots

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is all about international retirement as Elis, Danny and Iwan react to Chris Gunter's news and speak to Helen Ward about her decis...

Episode 252: Ramsey will play on for Wales

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Aaron Ramsey and Rob Page's backroom staff additions.

Episode 251: Wayne Routledge

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan are joined by Wayne Routledge to look back at Swansea City’s League Cup win 10 years on.

Episode 250: Cardiff end winless run

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Cardiff's first win in 101 days and the Premier League title race.

Episode 249: 'Say it ain’t so, Joe!'

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Joe Allen’s retirement from international football and look ahead to the weekend's fixtures.

Episode 248: Transfer window frustrations

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Davies steps in to chat with Danny and Iwan about Swansea's lacklustre transfer window and Wrexham's performance against Sheffield United in the...

Episode 247: Can Lamouchi keep Cardiff up?

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan react to Sabri Lamouchi's appointment as Cardiff City manager and look ahead to Wrexham's FA Cup 4th round tie against Sheffield ...

Episode 246: What should Cardiff City do next?

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Mark Hudson's departure and where Cardiff go from here.

Episode 245: Gareth Bale retires

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan reflect on Gareth Bale's career after his retirement from football.

Episode 244: Kit Symons leaves Wales

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elis and Iwan discuss Kit Symons' departure from Wales and preview the FA Cup third round

Episode 243: Festive footy

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss the latest in Welsh football ahead of the festive period.

Episode 242: Who will win the World Cup?

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan look ahead to the World Cup final between France and Argentina.

Episode 241: The World Cup debrief

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan are back together again to reflect on Wales' time at the World Cup.

WCFOF Day 16: End of the road

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Davies chats to Iwan Roberts and Dafydd Pritchard in the final World Cup podcast.

WCFOF Day 15: Wales out of the World Cup

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon speaks to Neil Taylor, Nia Jones and Iwan Roberts after Wales' World Cup exit.

WCFOF Day 14: Selection decisions

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon hears from Danny Gabbidon, Ashley Williams and The Athletic's Oliver Kay.

WCFOF Day 13: Preparing for England

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon chats to Nia Jones and Gwennan Harries as Wales prepare to face England.

WCFOF Day 12: The debrief

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon debriefs Wales 0-2 Iran with Rob Phillips, Carl Roberts and Owain Tudur Jones.

WCFOF Day 11: Wales lose crucial match to Iran

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon dissects Wales' 2-0 loss to Iran with former Wales striker Iwan Roberts.

WCFOF Day 10: 'Welcome to the big show'

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon hears from Rob Page, Gareth Bale and Carlos Queiroz ahead of Wales' game vs Iran.

WCFOF Day Nine: Old fashioned number nine

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Davies interviews Wales striker Kieffer Moore ahead of the game against Iran and speaks to Iwan Roberts about playing like an old fashioned numb...

WCFOF Day Eight: Recovery Day

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Davies chats to Owain Tudur Jones and fans to reflect on last night's result v USA.

WCFOF Day Seven: Bale saves vital point for Wales

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Davies gets reaction to Wales' 1-1 draw with USA from Wayne Hennessey and guests.

WCFOF Day Six: One sleep to go...

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Davies speaks to Nathan Blake at the International Broadcast Centre as the managers and captains of Wales and USA speak to the world's media and...

WCFOF Day Five: Speaking Cymraeg and talking USA

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Davies talks about the use of the Welsh language at the World Cup with Iwan Roberts and previews Wales' first opponents USA with Wales' most cap...

WCFOF Day Four: Goalkeepers' Union

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Davies is joined by BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru commentators Rob Phillips and Dylan Griffiths and speaks to all of Wales' goalkeepers, Wayne...

WCFOF Day Three: Training in the sun

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Davies is joined by former Wales international Owain Tudur Jones to watch Wales train at their base in Al Sadd. Simon also speaks to Wales and C...

WCFOF Day Two: Tylorstown Boy

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wales manager Rob Page discusses his hometown, his love of the Valleys and what it means to lead Wales at the World Cup.

WCFOF Day One: The Big Launch

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the World Cup Feast of Football launch and Simon Davies and Danny Gabbidon are at Hensol Castle to speak to Wales players Brennan Johnson, Joe Mo...

Episode 240: The World Cup squad is revealed...

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan react to the Wales squad Rob Page has picked for the World Cup.

Episode 239: The EJFOF World Cup squad

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss their picks for Wales' 26-man squad for the World Cup.

Episode 238: World Cup injury worries

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Wales' injury worries and the south Wales derby.

Episode 237: Mark Evans

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Evans is the FAW's Head of International and a recognisable face on Wales matchdays, particularly with his impressive beard. He joins Elis, Danny...

Episode 236: Last Minute Heartbreak

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan reflect on Wales Women's last minute defeat in Switzerland.

Episode 235: 'Fishlock! It just had to be!'

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan react to Wales' 1-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina as they move one step closer to a first World Cup.

Episode 234: Next stop Qatar!

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elis , Danny and Iwan look ahead to Qatar and Wales Women's play-off game v Bosnia.

Episode 233: Cardiff sack Steve Morison

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James, Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts react to Steve Morison's sacking with Bluebirds fan and podcaster Ben James.

Episode 232: Wales are into the play-offs

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James, Iwan Roberts and striker Helen Ward look ahead to Wales' play-off game against Bosnia

Episode 231: It's in their own hands

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elis and Iwan look ahead to Wales Women's qualifiers and review transfer deadline day.