Chris Wathan
Sports Journalist at BBC
Journalist @BBCSportWales. Presenter @BBCRadioWales Sport. 2018 SJA Regional Sports Journalist of the Year. Views own.
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bbc.com | Chris Wathan |Simon Stone
Former Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale was part of a bid launched in May to buy hometown club Cardiff City. The 35-year-old former Wales captain, who retired from playing in January 2023, is understood to have been part of a group that made direct contact with Bluebirds owner Vincent Tan with a proposal to take a controlling share at the League One club. The offer was rejected, with the Malaysian businessman thought to have little interest in selling at the moment.
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bbc.com | Chris Wathan
Mullin discusses his situation in the latest episode of the Disney+ series, which covers a period in which the club's top scorer for the previous three seasons was axed from the squad following a loss of form. "Just to play one game in the Championship with Wrexham would be worth absolutely everything," the 30-year-old said.
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2 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Chris Wathan
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Brian Barry-Murphy is the son of Gaelic sports great Jimmy Barry-MurphyCardiff City have held advanced talks with former Manchester City academy coach Brian Barry-Murphy as they close in on naming a new manager. The 46-year-old Leicester City assistant is now the leading contender for the vacancy at the League One club. Former Oxford United boss Des Buckingham has also been in the frame with admirers among the Bluebirds' hierarchy.
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2 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Chris Wathan
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Belgium have only won once in their last eight games - but have a new manager and a new generation of playersWorld Cup qualifier: Belgium v WalesVenue: King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels Date: Monday, 9 June Kick-off: 19:45 BSTCoverage: Live on BBC One, S4C, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru, the BBC Sport website and app, plus live text commentary. They were once the world's number one side.
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2 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Chris Wathan
Image source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Wales are unbeaten in nine matches under head coach Craig BellamyWorld Cup qualifier: Belgium v WalesVenue: King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels Date: Monday, 9 June Kick off: 19:45 BSTCoverage: Live on BBC One, S4C, iPlayer, BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru, the BBC Sport website and app, plus live text commentary. Wales have a new mentality under Craig Bellamy, according to a player who watched him help do the same at club level.
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