Elis James' Feast Of Football

Elis James' Feast Of Football episodes:

• 04.12.2024

  Episode 299: Barry Horne

  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 arguably Wrexham's greatest result when they knocked Portuguese giants Porto out of the Uefa Cup Winners' Cup...

  
• 04.03.2024

  Episode 298: A new era

  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. Wales play Croatia at the Racecourse in their first Women's Euro 2025 qualifier on Friday....

  
• 03.27.2024

  Episode 297: Euro 2024 dream ends

  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 shootout loss to Poland. Also, reaction to the news that Wales manager Rob Page will...

  
• 03.24.2024

  Wales v Poland preview

  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 access to the Wales camp. First, we speak with defender Connor Roberts and forward Dan James,...

  
• 03.19.2024

  Wales v Finland preview

  Johnny Owen presents a special preview of Wales’ Euro 2024 play-off match against Finland with former Wales captain Ashley Williams. We hear from captain Aaron Ramsey, manager Rob Page and Ethan Ampadu who's set to win his 50th cap.

  
• 03.14.2024

  Episode 296: Steven Caulker

  Former Cardiff and Swansea defender Steven Caulker joins Iwan Roberts and Simon Davies to look back at his south Wales derby memories, including scoring the winning goal in the fixture for the Bluebirds in 2013. The former England centre back...

  
• 03.07.2024

  Episode 295: Tony Roberts

  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? What's it like sharing a room with Neville Southall while on...

  
• 02.28.2024

  Episode 294: Wilkinson a cut above

  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 focus too as we approach the "business end of the season". And host Carl Roberts puts...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Episode 293: Chris Sutton

  Former striker Chris Sutton, a league title winner in England and Scotland, joins Iwan Roberts and Carl Roberts to chart his prolific goalscoring career and subsequent move into broadcasting. As well as forming a feared partnership with Alan Shearer for...

  
• 02.15.2024

  Episode 292: Kit Symons

  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 equalised for Liverpool. Further heartache followed as Pompey lost the replay 3-1 on penalties,...

  
• 02.06.2024

  Episode 291: Cameron Toshack

  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 a childhood shaped by football as the son of Liverpool and Wales legend John Toshack,...

  
• 02.01.2024

  Episode 290: Malcolm Allen

  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 most people. And there aren't many who know him better than Iwan Roberts. The...

  
• 01.23.2024

  Episode 289: Mickey Thomas

  Liam Gallagher, Bill Wyman, George Michael and Connor McGregor – just a few of the names Mickey Thomas casually mentions during a fascinating conversation with Elis James and Iwan Roberts. Thomas’ is certainly a life well lived. He looks back...

  
• 01.18.2024

  Episode 288: Man Utd are coming to Newport

  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 Parade. The Irishman also recalls his own giant-killing Cup exploits against Leicester City and...

  
• 01.12.2024

  Episode 287: Andy Legg

  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 playing career. A relative latecomer to the professional game, Legg went on to...

  
• 01.11.2024

  Episode 286: Gemma Grainger leaves Wales

  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.

  
• 01.05.2024

  Episode 285: Swansea reset with Williams

  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 appointing Luke Williams as the new manager. Williams joins from League Two side...

  
• 12.21.2023

  Episode 285: Will Evans and Mark Howard

  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 Racecourse.

  
• 12.14.2023

  Episode 284: Breaking records and changing attitudes

  After almost five years spearheading unprecedented growth in women's and girls' football in Wales, Lowri Roberts has decided to seek new challenges. She tells Carl Roberts, sitting in for Elis James, and Iwan Roberts why she's decided to leave her...

  
• 12.07.2023

  Episode 283: Lee Trundle

  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 contenders in the frame to take over. And Elis gets some priceless advice on how to...

  
• 12.01.2023

  Episode 282: Ian Walsh

  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 highlights in the early days of his career. He joins Elis James and Iwan...

  
• 11.23.2023

  Episode 281: Activate Dafydd Iwan!

  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 Church.

  
• 11.15.2023

  Episode 280: Two huge games for Wales

  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. The biggest question which divides opinion - should manager Rob Page change a winning team...

  
• 11.08.2023

  Episode 279: When Mooney met Page

  Elis James and Iwan Roberts are joined by BBC Wales football correspondent Rob Phillips as Wales manager Rob Page holds a "positive discussion" with FAW chief executive Noel Mooney after cracks appeared in their relationship. With two crucial Euro 2024...

  
• 11.01.2023

  Episode 278: Jayne Ludlow

  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 preview the weekend's football.

  
• 10.25.2023

  Episode 277: Gemma Grainger

  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 play for a local club to being a season ticket holder at Middlesbrough, Grainger...

  
• 10.18.2023

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

  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 national side's best results of all time? And will manager Rob Page stick...

  
• 10.12.2023

  Episode 275: Cross between East 17 and Michelin Man

  Former Wales striker Sam Vokes joins Elis James and Iwan Roberts to preview Wales' huge Euro 2024 qualifier against Croatia, and discuss who impressed in the friendly with Gibraltar. And Iwan tells us he was less than impressed with Robbie...

  
• 10.06.2023

  Episode 274: Kevin Ratcliffe

  Former Wales and Everton captain Kevin Ratcliffe joins Elis James and Iwan Roberts to reminisce about his glittering career, and discuss the current national squad. We'll also hear how he nutmegged Iwan from 10 yards in a training session and...

  
• 09.28.2023

  Episode 273: Jason Perry

  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 what does manager Gemma Grainger need to do to ensure Wales can compete against...

  
• 09.22.2023

  Episode 272: Derby review and northern lights

  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 where was her husband when she was inducted into the Wales Hall of Fame this...

  
• 09.15.2023

  Episode 271: Rob Earnshaw and Leon Britton

  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 2024 qualifying.

  
• 09.08.2023

  Episode 270: Osian Roberts

  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 former Wales assistant manager also reveals what he wants to do next following his...

  
• 08.31.2023

  Episode 269: Can Page turn things around?

  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 crucial qualifier with Latvia.

  
• 08.25.2023

  Episode 268: No Piroe no party

  Elis James, Iwan Roberts and former Wales midfielder Dave Edwards discuss Joel Piroe as he leaves Swansea City to join Leeds United, Will Evans' strong start to the season at Newport County and who could be in Rob Page's Wales...

  
• 08.16.2023

  Episode 267: Falling between two stools

  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 under their new regimes.

  
• 08.08.2023

  Episode 266: Room for improvement

  Elis James, Iwan Roberts and Helen Ward assess the opening weekend for Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and Wrexham, and are joined by Ryan March from Alternative Wales to preview the new Cymru Premier season.

  
• 08.03.2023

  Episode 265: Back once again

  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.

  
• 06.21.2023

  Episode 264: Solving Welsh football

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

  
• 06.15.2023

  Episode 263: Important qualifiers ahead

  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 Aaron Ramsey.

  
• 05.18.2023

  Episode 262: Lamouchi leaves Cardiff

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

  
• 05.05.2023

  Episode 261: Unstoppable

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

  
• 04.25.2023

  Episode 260: Wrexham are back

  Wrexham's Executive Director Humphrey Ker returns to the podcast following the Red Dragons' promotion back to League Two to discuss the scenes on Saturday and what's on the horizon for the club with Elis James, Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts....

  
• 04.20.2023

  Episode 259: Three more points...

  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 Championship.

  
• 04.13.2023

  Episode 258: Wrexham in pole position for promotion

  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 Gemma Grainger's Wales side and a mixed Easter weekend for Cardiff City.

  
• 04.05.2023

  Episode 257: Swansea grab late winner in the derby

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

  
• 03.30.2023

  Episode 256: Four points, job done!

  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 Wales derby.

  
• 03.22.2023

  Episode 255: The road to Euro 2024 starts here

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

  
• 03.17.2023

  Episode 254: A new era for Welsh football

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

  
• 03.10.2023

  Episode 253: Hanging up the boots

  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 decision to finish playing too.