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Rob Phillips

Newport

Football Correspondent, BBC Wales at BBC

BBC Wales Football Correspondent and somewhat excitable commentator. These are my views not the BBC's - who else would want them?

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  • Jun 1, 2024 | yakimaherald.com | Rob Phillips

    Spring chinook salmon fishing is heating up in the mid-Columbia at a couple popular fishing holes.

  • Apr 29, 2024 | bbc.com | Rob Phillips

    Image source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Erol Bulut had managed four clubs in Turkey before moving to the Championship in June 2023BBC Wales Football CorrespondentCardiff City are looking to agree a new deal with manager Erol Bulut after Bluebirds owner Vincent Tan authorised contract talks. Cardiff have opened discussions with Bulut, whose current deal expires at the end of the season.

  • Apr 18, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Rob Phillips

    By Rob PhillipsBBC Sport WalesLast updated on .From the section NewportNewport County manager Graham Coughlan says the decision to scrap FA Cup replays is disastrous. Replays will disappear next season as part of a new six-year agreement between the Football Association (FA) and the Premier League. There has been wide-spread criticism from the English Football League (EFL) at a move that robs clubs of extra potential revenue and fans of drama.

  • Apr 18, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Rob Phillips

    By Rob PhillipsBBC Sport Wales football correspondentLast updated on .From the section CardiffManager Erol Bulut says he expects Cardiff City to receive offers for Perry Ng this summer. Ng, 27, has been ruled out for the rest of this season with a muscle strain as Cardiff face an injury crisis going into Saturday's home game with Southampton. Bulut says other clubs are looking at defender Ng, who is Cardiff's six-goal joint leading scorer in 2023-24.

  • Apr 11, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Rob Phillips

    By Rob PhillipsBBC Sport Wales football correspondentLast updated on .From the section CardiffCardiff City striker Callum Robinson and defender Mahlon Romeo have been disciplined by the club. The duo were not included in the squad for Wednesday night's 1-0 Championship win at Birmingham City. Manager Erol Bulut revealed the pair had been subject to a "disciplinary penalty" but opted against expanding on the issue, citing it as "internal".

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7 Apr 25

RT @philsteele1: Truly the end of an era with the passing of @NewportRFC President Brian ‘BJ’ Jones. The only Welshman to win against the…

Rob Phillips
Rob Phillips @robphillipshere
27 Mar 25

Honour to be invited to take part in this alongside two cracking commentators.

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Rob Phillips
Rob Phillips @robphillipshere
25 Mar 25

That late, late @Cymru equaliser feels a lot like the Nathan Broadhead late goal in Croatia exactly two years ago. Unbelievable finish to a tough game, Wales probably did enough to win anyway. Still plenty for unbeaten Craig Bellamy to work on - but attitude is not in doubt.