Back in early 2022 we put out a Patreon only epsiode in which we chatted with former Wrexham and Everton striker Dave Smallman who won seven caps for Wales.Dave chats about how his ascent to the Wrexham first team at the age of only 20, the club’s famous FA Cup runs and successful u23 caps helped alert Dave Bowen to his promise. But upon arriving a…

Leon, Rich and Russell continue their preview of the World Cup.Mae Leon, Rich a Russell yn parhau eu rhagolwg o Gwpan y Byd.https://soundcloud.com/podcast_peldroed/world-cup-preview-pt2-rhagolwg-cwpan-y-byd-rh2?si=de1577be62814ea189cd8de46eeee0e1&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing…

Yn y rhifyn Cymraeg arbennig er gefnogaeth cais Dinas Diwylliant #Wrecsam2025 mae sawl o bobl yn mynegi pam mae pêl-droed mor arbennig i Wrecsam a gogledd-ddwyrain Cymru, ac annog Y Wal Goch i ddod wrth gefn y gais ar ran Cymru oll.Mae siaradwyr yn cynnwys Craig Colville a Morgan Thomas o dîm y gais; bard a llysgennad #Wrecsam2025 Evrah Rose (yn Sa…

In this special episode in support of the #Wrecsam2025 #CityofCulture2025 bid a range of people express why football is so special to Wrexham and north east Wales, and encourage The Red Wall to get behind the bid on behalf of the whole of Wales.Speakers include Craig Colville and Morgan Thomas from the bid team; poet and #Wrecsam2025 ambassador Evr…

Ben James from the View From The Ninian podcast and website joins the podcast to share his insights into the young talent coming through at Cardiff City and getting their chance by Steve Morison.Mae Ben James o'r podlediad a gwefan View From The Ninian yn ymuno â'r podlediad i rannu ei fewnwelediadau ar y dalent ifanc sy'n dod trwy rengoedd Dinas C…

In this episode Russell and Leon are joined by former Wales captain Laura McAllister.Laura recalls her childhood experiences of being drawn into football in Bridgend and in the Llynfi valley and subsequently at secondary school, and then at Millwall while she was a student in London.Laura then explains how, having returned to Wales and joined Cardi…

Scott McIntosh (@Amoruso1998) from the Hearts fan site Amoruso Lets It Run joins the podcast to provide a Hearts eye view of how Ben Woodburn is doing in his season long loan spell at Tynecastle.Mae Scott McIntosh (@Amoruso1998) o Amoruso Lets It Run, gwefan ar gyfer cefnogwyr Hearts, yn ymuno â'r podlediad i ddarparu safbwynt o Tynecastle ar sut m…

For this episode Lewis Eldred discusses some of the findings of his Masters research into the political, social and linguistic identities of fans in The Red Wall in comparison to those among supporters of the Wales rugby team.You can read Lewis's full thesis here.Yn y rhifyn yma mae Lewis Eldred yn trafod rhai o ganlyniadau ei ymchwil Meistr ar hun…

It's a full house this week - fittingly, given what was arguably Rob Page's finest window - and Leon, Russell, Gareth and Rich deep dive into the Belarus and Belgium qualifiers. Despite stellar performances by Neco Williams they consider what his longer-term position and role may be. They also celebrate the contributions of Joe Morrell, Aaron Ramse…

Leon and Russell are joined by Huw Davies (he's only 35 you know?) to look ahead to Wales's final World Cup qualifiers against Belarus and Belgium.Mae Huw Davies (dim ond 35 oed ydy e) yn ymuno â Leon a Russell i edrych mlaen at gemau rhagbrofol Cwpan y Byd olaf Cymru yn erbyn Belarws a Gwlad Belg.Bởi Russell Todd

In this episode author Tim Hartley chats with Russell about his brand new book on Pitch Publishing, The World At Your Feet: Searching for the soul of football. They chat about the domestic scene and the increasing appetite there is for it, as well as some of the game's wider geopolitical issues It can be bought online, from the usual booksellers bu…

One of the founders of the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame, journalist Rob Cole, joins Russell to explain why the Hall of Fame was founded in 1989 and runs through the footballers who have been inducted since .Mae un o sylfaenwyr Oriel Anfarwolion Chwaraeon Cymru, newyddiadurwr Rob Cole, yn ymuno â Russell i egluro pam sylfaenwyd Oriel Anfarwolion ym 198…

In this episode Rich, Leon and Russell review the recent international window. After an encouraging performance in Prague, Estonia once again frustrated Wales. But 4 points away from home is also a handy return and it leaves the race for Qatar still in Wales's hands.Yn y rhifyn ma mae Rich, Leon a Russell yn arolygu'r ffenest rhyngwladol diweddar. …

Russell is joined by Matt Shaw from the And He Takes That Chance Huddersfield Town fan podcast to get the lowdown on Wales-qualified Sorba Thomas, the Championship Player of the Month for August.Mae Russell yn cael ei ymuno â fe gan Matt Shaw o'r podlediad cefnogwr Huddersfield Town And He Takes That Chance i ddysgu pob dim am Seren Mis Awst y Penc…

Rich and Russell review Wales' disappointing goalless draw at home to Estonia in World Cup qualifying.Mae Rich a Russell yn arolygu gêm gyfartal di-sgor siomedig Cymru yn erbyn i Estonia gartre yn yr ymgyrch rhagbrofol Cwpan y Byd.Bởi Russell Todd

Leon and Russell are joined by guest Josh Embling to dissect the Belarus qualifier played in Kazan, Russia and look ahead to the Estonia game that completes the World Cup qualifying window.Mae Leon a Russell yn cael eu hymuno gan Josh Embling i ddadansoddi y gêm rhagbrofol yn erbyn Belarws yn Kazan, Rwsia ac edrych ymlaen at y gêm yn erbyn Estonia …

Rich, Russell and Gareth review the comings and goings of the summer transfer window on the eve of its closing.Mae Rich, Russell a Gareth yn arolygu bwrlwm ffenest trosglwyddo'r haf ar drothwy ei chau.Bởi Podcast Pêl-droed

Leon, Rich and Russell come to the end of the road of Euro 2020.They dissect the dismal performance against Denmark, the quality of the refereeing Wales experienced, and what next for Robert Page, Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and the younger members of the squad. Not an episode for fans of Graeme Souness.Mae Leon, Rich a Russell yn cyrraedd pen y ffor…

As the twists and turns of Group B play out with Wales's round of 16 opponents changing throughout the course of the recording, Gareth and Russell are joined by Cardiff based poet Sarah McCreadie to review the Italy game. Also contains traces of Vladimir Nabokov, Jean-Philippe Toussaint, horror films and broken metatarsals.Wrth i grwp B droi a thro…

Gareth, Rich, Leon and Russell bask in the glory of one of *the* great nights of Welsh football.Recorded immediately after the victory over Turkey at Euro 2020, it's the podcast equivalent of a night on the beers: dishevelled (Leon is eating his tea), excitable, hyperbolic and made to sleep in the spare room.Mae Gareth, Rich, Leon a Russell yn ymhy…

Rich, Leon and Russell look back at the opening weekend of Euro 2020 including Wales's clash with Switzerland. They also look ahead to the game with Turkey. The tournament has been overshadowed by Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest to whom and his continued recovery the episode is dedicated.Mae Rich, Leon a Russell yn edrych yn ôl ar benwythnos ago…

It's here. Our Euro 2020 preview episode.Dyma fe. Ein rhifyn rhagolwg o Ewro 2020Bởi Russell Todd

Russell is joined by Fez, Matt and Gareth Trombone from The Barry Horns to discuss their brand new single Cymru Rydd and to hear how they think Wales will do at the Euros.Mae Russell yn cael ei ymuno gan Fez, Matt a Gareth Trombôn o'r Barry Horns i drafod eu sengl newydd sbon Cymru Rydd ac i glywed sut maen nhw'n meddwl y bydd Cymru yn gwneud yn yr…

The band gets back together again to consider who makes the cut for the Euros.Mae'r bois yn dychwelyd i ystyried pwy fydd yn llwyddo carfan yr EwrosBởi Russell Todd

Dafydd Jones and Lewis Sharpe are back with another episode of the Welsh Premier Women's League podcast. Abergavenny's Jessica Bennett joins them this week to discuss how she has found life at Pen-y-Pound Stadium.

Dafydd Jones and Lewis Sharpe are back with the latest edition of the Welsh Premier Women's League podcast. This week they are joined by Cardiff Met forward Erin Murray. They also discuss Swansea City dropping their first points of the season as well as the race for third spot in what is an entertaining triple threat between Abergavenny, Cardiff Ci…

Leon and Russell review an encouraging international window and start to the World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign. The episode is dedicated to Lee Collins, his family and all at Yeovil Town.Mae Leon a Russell yn bwrw golwg ar ffenest rhyngwladol a chychwyn i'r ymgyrch rhagbrofol ar gyfer Cwpan y Byd 2022. Caiff y rhifyn ma ei gysegru i Lee Collins, e…

Dafydd Jones and Lewis Sharpe are back with another episode of the Welsh Premier Women's League podcast. This week they welcome Port Talbot Town's Lauren Amor.

Dafydd Jones and Lewis Sharpe present the Y Clwb Pêl-droed audience with the third pisode of the Welsh Premier Women’s League podcast. Long-serving Cascade Ladies player Anny Lewis joins the pair to discuss Cascade's rise to the top flight of Women's football, her story with the club, and their hopes for the rest of the season.…

Originally from Swansea, now resident in Brno in the Czech Republic, Ralph Davies (@RalphDavies1) provides Wales fans with insight on the Czechs ahead of their visit to Cardiff: who will be their dangermen; how confident are they after their draw with Belgium; and, might they be under-estimating Wales?Yn wreiddiol o Abertawe, yn awr yn breswyl ym M…

Dafydd Jones and Lewis Sharpe bring the Y Clwb Pêl-droed audience, the second edition of the Welsh Premier Women’s League podcast. In this episode, we speak to Ffion Ashman following Aberystwyth’s big win over Abergavenny. We also look at the three midweek fixture, as well as going through last weekend's results before previewing today's fixtures.…

Gareth and Russell look ahead to the start of the Qatar 2022 qualifying campaign with the games against Belgium and Czech Republic - betwixt which is a friendly against Mexico - and consider what would constitute a good start to the campaign that welcomes Joe Allen back to the international stage. Quietly confident, and with a play-off safety net, …

Dafydd Jones and Lewis Sharpe the first episode of the Welsh Premier Women’s League podcast. Cyncoed Ladies forward Alison Witts joins the pair to discuss the resumption of the season and her aims with the Mighty Oaks. There is also a snippet of Gemma Grainger’s press conference after she was unveiled as Wales’ new manager. The two also go through …

Ifan and Jordan are joined by Tom Pritchard to discuss the main talking points from the Cymru Premier this week

Ifan and Jordan celebrate the return of the Cymru Premier, and discuss the biggest headlines from the last week, including 7 games to get the league started again

Y gôlwr rhyngwladol Owain Fôn Williams sy’n siarad gyda Dafydd Jones a Lewis Sharpe wthnos hyn am ei falchder o gynrichioli’i wlad, ei brofiad o fod yn rhan o garfan Cymru yn ystod ymgyrch Ewro 2016, ac am ei waith celf.

Leon and Russell are joined by Kent-based Spurs fan, Jason Campbell aka @indiehasbeen, for his views on Spurs' Welsh Mafia: Joe Rodon, Ben Davies and Gareth Bale. They discuss how Gareth Bale is slowly re-dioscovering his fitness a what would constitute success for him this season. They also discuss what sort of impression Joe Rodon has made on Spu…

Owain Jones (Aberystwyth) sy’n siarad â Dafydd a Lewis am ei amser yn Abertawe, y profiad o chwarae i dimau ieuenctid Cymru, a’i uchelgais o ddychwelyd i’r Football League. Welsh language interview with Owain Jones of Aberystwyth.

Nathan Craig sy’n siarad â Begw Elain am ddechrau busnes mewn cyfnod clo, ei benderfyniadau i adael ac yna ail-ymuno â Chaernarfon, ac am bwysigrwydd cefnogwyr i bêl-droed (yn enwedig y Cofi Army!). Welsh language interview with Nathan Craig of Caernarfon Town speaking to Begw Elain.

In this episode Leon, Russell and Gareth pay tribute to Ashley Williams, who retired in January 2021, and to Dai Davies who sadly lost his battle with cancer in February. Between them they won almost 140 Wales caps, were key members of two of Wales's greatest teams - 1974-77 and 2014-16 - and had a remarkable amount in common despite playing in dif…

Danny Davies of Connah’s Quay Nomads talks to Lewis Sharpe and Dafydd Jones about his time at Prestatyn with Neil Gibson, his cricket career, and how a big injury setback has ultimately led him to playing European football.

The podcast returns after its winter break to celebrate #WorldRadioDay and the medium's intrinsic connection to sport and in particular football. Russell chats with one of the iconic Welsh English language voices in football broadcasting - Rob Phillips of BBC Cymru Wales.Rob recalls how his career has taken him from covering local football in the R…

Mael Davies, seren Penybont, sy’n siarad gyda Lewis Sharpe a Dafydd Jones am ddatblygiad ei yrfa - o’r cyfleoedd cynar gyda Caerdydd, bod yn rhan o garfan ieuenctid talentog Abertawe, a gorfod delio gyda anafiadau.

Telor Williams, un o chwaraewyr ifanc lleol Caernarfon, sy’n siarad gyda Lewis Sharpe a Dafydd Jones am sut ma’n mynd gyda’r Cofis, yn ogystal a’r cyfleoedd ma fe wedi gal yn ei yrfa hyd yn hyn - o brofiad tîm cynta gyda Llandudno, cynrychioli Ysgolion Cymru, a mynd ar dreial gyda Caerlŷr. Welsh language interview with Caernarfon Town’s Telor Willi…

Dafydd Jones amd Lewis Sharpe speak to TNS’s new signing - Adam Roscrow. Roscrow chats about his time with both Cardiff Met and Wimbledon, and talks of his ambitions with his new club.

Dafydd Jones speaks to former TNS player Connell Rawlinson about his career. Rawlinson is currently with Notts County in the National League, and speaks about his time with TNS, captaining Wales C, and how the Welsh pyramid was a great platform for him to step up to the Football League with Port Vale in 2018.…

Ifan and Jordan are joined by Lewis and Dafydd, who return to the YCPD podcast panel after a busy few weeks of covering games

Russell, Gareth, Leon and Rich weigh up Wales's qualifying group for Qatar 2022 in which they will face Belgium - for the first time since that magical night in Lille in 2016 - Czechia, Estonia and Belarus.Mae Russell, Gareth, Leon a Rich yn myfyrio grŵp rhagbrofol ar gyfer Qatar 2022 yn y rhain y byddent nhw'n wynebu Gwlad Belg - am y tro cyntaf e…

In this paradigm-bending, Inception style episode Russell, Gareth and Leon review the Autumn games and the Nations League campaign that culminated in promotion for Wales. They assess where they think the squad is ahead of not just the delayed Euro 2020, but the World Cup 2022 campaign that starts in March.They also pay tribute to the late Diego Mar…

Ifan and Jordan look back on the Cymru Premier’s games over the last couple of weeks, including the rearranged festive derbies that happened this week. There’s also emerging news from the Cymru North and South, Ardal Leagues, and the League Cup