Ian Mitchelmore

1 week ago | dragonsports.co.uk | Ian Mitchelmore

Ryan Hardie of Plymouth. Pic. AlamyWrexham are not a team who will dominate possession in the Championship next season, but with the shrewd judgement of Phil Parkinson that may not matter, says Ian Mitchelmore. Phil Parkinson has been no stranger to signing strikers since taking charge of Wrexham four years ago. The 57-year-old recruited the likes of Jake Hyde, Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer in his first campaign in north Wales.

1 week ago | dragonsports.co.uk | Ian Mitchelmore

Brian Barry-Murphy. Pic. AlamyAs so often with Cardiff City, the focus is on the manager. But will Brian Barry-Murphy be given the backing for a bold policy, asks Ian Mitchelmore. Almost two months on from the sacking of Omer Riza, Cardiff City finally found their man, but what comes next? The Bluebirds have appointed Brian Barry-Murphy as their new boss ahead of their first campaign in the third tier since 2002-03.

1 week ago | dragonsports.co.uk | Ian Mitchelmore

HomeOther SportsThe Friendly Ferret? Yes . . . But Who Knew The Ice Man Was The Nice Man? Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton did themselves proud at the moment of their defeat. Pic: AlamySometimes you can judge the character of sports stars by the way they react to defeat and such a moment came on Sunday night, as Ian Mitchelmore reports. 134, 180, 171, 16. While most would succumb under the intense pressure of a deciding leg in a final, Northern Ireland did more than just hold their nerve.

2 weeks ago | dragonsports.co.uk | Ian Mitchelmore

Swansea City celebrations. Pic. AlamyStung by recent transfer disasters, Swansea City appear to have got their act together well before the slamming of any windows, as Ian Mitchelmore reports. Following a rip-roaring end to the 2024-25 season under the leadership of then caretaker boss Alan Sheehan, Swansea City have quietly gone about their business to build for the upcoming campaign.

2 weeks ago | dragonsports.co.uk | Ian Mitchelmore

Wales head coach Craig Bellamy. Pic. AlamyCraig Bellamy is having a few weeks off and not many would suggest he doesn’t deserve it after a remarkable first 12 months in charge of Wales. The opening year of the Craig Bellamy era ended in truly astonishing fashion this week. The former striker took charge of his country for the first time in early September, but now has a three-month wait until Wales' next World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan. His record so far is an impressive one.