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Alternative Wales

Alternative Wales is the home of independent Welsh football content. Through a variety of podcasts, we bring you all the news, opinions and discussion about the beautiful game in Wales — from the grassroots to the international stage.


Everything Welsh Football is our bi-weekly show, where Ryan March, Tomi Caws, Rhodri Davies and Agent Phillips break down all the biggest stories in Welsh football with their trademark irreverent and light-hearted style.


The Concourse is the definitive Welsh international football podcast. Released during every men’s international break, Ryan March is joined by some of Welsh football’s best voices to unpack the latest developments as Wales chase World Cup qualification and beyond.


The Welsh Women’s Football Show does exactly what it says on the tin. Featuring Sion Misra, Ffion Owen and guests, the show covers all things women’s football in Wales, with episodes dropping whenever Rhian Wilkinson’s side are in action.


The Cymru Leagues Review is our weekly deep dive into domestic football across Wales. Ryan March is joined by a rotating cast of Cymru Leagues experts to round up all the weekend’s action from across the country.

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Episodes

The Welsh Women's Football Show: Wales' debut at a major tournament

Sion Misra is joined by Penny Miles, George Rees-Julian and Cerian Hedd to chat about Wales' colourful and memorable entrance onto the major tournament scene and discuss all the talking points of Wales 0-3 Netherlands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT THE PODCAST & BUY A MAGAZINE: https://www.alternativewales.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@alternativewales -----------------------------------------------------...

Jul 07, 202553 minEp. 6

The Welsh Women's Football Show: England Opposition Preview

Mia Claydon and Kian Ward join Sion to look at England's chances in Wales' Group D. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT THE PODCAST & BUY A MAGAZINE: https://www.alternativewales.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@alternativewales ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7r90uCwusyhNqwyKSwq1TE?si=832f6e8186744f6d Apple: http...

Jul 03, 202537 minEp. 5

The Welsh Women's Football Show: France Opposition Preview

Women's football expert Tom Maher joins Sion Misra to discuss Wales' group D opponents, France. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT THE PODCAST & BUY A MAGAZINE: https://www.alternativewales.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@alternativewales ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7r90uCwusyhNqwyKSwq1TE?si=832f6e8186744f6d...

Jul 03, 202525 minEp. 4

The Welsh Women's Football Show: Netherlands Opposition Preview

Polly Starkie joins Sion Misra to give the lowdown on Netherlands' chances at the tournament. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT THE PODCAST & BUY A MAGAZINE: https://www.alternativewales.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@alternativewales ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7r90uCwusyhNqwyKSwq1TE?si=832f6e8186744f6d A...

Jul 03, 202526 minEp. 3

The Welsh Women's Football Show: Squad Announcement Reaction

Following Rhian Wilkinson's historic squad announcement on top of Y Wyddfa, Sion Misra is joined by Penny Miles and Cerian Hedd to discuss it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT THE PODCAST & BUY A MAGAZINE: https://www.alternativewales.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@alternativewales ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/...

Jun 24, 202542 minEp. 2

The Welsh Women's Football Show: Who's on the plane?

Welcome to the very first episode of the only podcast dedicated exclusively to the Welsh women's national team, hosted by Sion Misra. Sion is joined by Ffion Eluned Owen and George Rees-Julian to discuss this Thursday’s squad announcement and share their own squad predictions ahead of Wales' debut at a major tournament in July. BUY FFION'S NEW BOOK 'EWRO 2025: Y SWISTIR': https://www.ylolfa.com/products/9781800996977/ewro-2025-y-swistir SUPPORT THE PODCAST & BUY A MAGAZINE: https://www.alter...

Jun 17, 202558 minEp. 1

The Concourse: Liechtenstein (h) & Belgium (a) Debrief

The Concourse is the definitive Welsh international football podcast. In episode 2, host Ryan March is joined by Greg Caine and author Ffion Owen to discuss all the fallout from Wales' recent World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Belgium. BUY FFION'S NEW BOOK 'EWRO 2025: Y SWISTIR': https://www.ylolfa.com/products/9781800996977/ewro-2025-y-swistir SUPPORT THE PODCAST & BUY A MAGAZINE: https://www.alternativewales.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@alternati...

Jun 15, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 2

The Concourse: Liechtenstein (h) & Belgium (a) Preview

The Concourse is the definitive Welsh international football podcast. In episode 1, host Ryan March is joined by The Athletic journalist Megan Feringa and journalist and commentator Iolo Cheung to look ahead to Wales' upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Belgium. SUPPORT THE PODCAST & BUY A MAGAZINE: https://www.alternativewales.com/ WATCH ON YOUTUBE & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@alternativewales ---------------------------------------------...

Jun 03, 202557 minEp. 1

AN IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM ALTERNATIVE WALES

Things are changing around here - and Ryan gives you all you need to know in this brief update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 02, 20254 min

#180: Liechtenstein (h) & Belgium (a) Preview

With another two big World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and Agent Phillips to talk through them both. We've also chat the Cymru Premier play-offs and Newport's new manager, play a line up game and answer your questions. The best way to support the podcast is to buy a copy of Alternative Wales' magazine or anything else from alternativewales.com/shop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 30, 20251 hr 16 min

#179: The 2024/25 Season Review

Once again, it's been a season riddled with drama for the five Welsh teams playing in the English Pyramid. This is the now traditional season review featuring fans of each of the five clubs, discussing the highs of promotion to the lows of relegation and everything in between. In order of appearance: Louis Moore of The Disturbed District on Merthyr Town Tom Phillips of View From The Ninian on Cardiff City Barney Lloyd-Wood of You Jack Podcast on Swansea City Tomi Caws of Tomi Caws on Wrexham Ed ...

May 09, 20251 hr 49 min

#178: Wrexham up, Cardiff down and the Cymru Premier play-offs

It's a mixed bag of a podcast as a dejected Ryan is joined by a jubilant Tomi Caws and an above average Rhodri to discuss Wrexham's third consecutive promotion and Cardiff's relegation to League One. We also talk the Cymru Premier play-offs and the Welsh Cup final, play a line up game and answer your question. The best way to support the podcast is to purchase a copy of the latest edition of our magazine from alternativewales.com/shop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 01, 20251 hr

#177: The Cymru Leagues season review

We take a deep dive into the Cymru Leagues to discuss all the ups, downs and inbetweens of another dramatic season. Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and former Newtown manager, Chris Hughes. AW17 is available now from alternativewales.com/shop. Buying a magazine or anything else from our store is the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 20251 hr 38 min

#176: A draw in Sweden, Wrexham's promotion charge and Cardiff's survival chances

After another broadly positive international window for the women's team, Ryan catches up with Sion Misra to hear all about it. Tomi Caws and Rhodri Davies join in part 2 for a chat about the Welsh clubs in EFL and answer some of your questions. AW17 is available now from alternativewales.com/shop. It is the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 09, 20251 hr 22 min

#175: Kazakhstan (h) & North Macedonia (a) Debrief

We're back after a busy few weeks away! Ryan is joined by the usual suspects to talk through a win over Kazakhstan and a draw in North Macedonia as well all the other talking points from a busy international window. The best way to support the podcast is to order a copy of our magazine from alternativewales.com/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 02, 20251 hr 23 min

#174: Squad Announcement Reaction

Ryan and Caws spend a bit of time looking at Craig Bellamy’s squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers and discuss all the big decisions - the ins, the outs, the ifs, the buts. Support the podcast by buying a copy of Alternative Wales magazine from alternativewales.com/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 202534 min

#173: A historic result and a knee injury

In part 1, Ryan chats to Sion Misra about a pretty decent Nations League window for the women's team before Caws, Rhodri and Phillips turn up in part 2 to talk Ampadu's knee injury, the Cymru North and South title races, your questions and play a line up game. Subscriptions for 2025 are available now from alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 26, 20251 hr 25 min

#172: Swansea sack Williams, Wrexham's dodgy form and the Welsh Cup quarter finals

After another busy week in Welsh football that saw Swansea City pull the plug on Luke William's tenure at the club, Wrexham stumble in their quest for promotion and a dramatic weekend of Welsh Cup quarter finals. Ryan is joined by Rhodri and Tomi Caws to go through it all, as well as a line up game and your questions. Subscriptions for 2025 are available now from alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 20, 202556 min

#171: Cymru Premier catch up, eligibility rules and Welsh Cup quarter finals

It’s been another busy week of Welsh football, so Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and Rhodri to chat through it all. On the agenda is a Cymru Premier catch up. We talk title race, relegation and the integrity of the league. We also discuss Matt Grimes and potentially eligibility rules, the Welsh Cup quarter finals and Dan James being on fire. Plus some quiz action, your questions and more. www.alternativewales.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 13, 20251 hr 25 min

#170: Around the houses of Welsh football

After a week off, Ryan is back with Agent Phillips, Rhodri and Tomi Caws to discuss all the latest news across the world of Welsh football. There's 7-0 defeats, a crisis in Swansea and much more. We've also got a line up game and your questions. www.alternativewales.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 20251 hr 4 min

#169: The fallout from last week & the South Wales Derby

After a big week of news, Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws, Rhodri and Agent Phillips to discuss all the fallout from Merthyr's £6 million offer, Project Cymru and Foggate. We also chat about the South Wales derby, play a line up game and answer your questions. AW16 is out now alongside multiple back issues at alternativewales.com/shop . It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 22, 20251 hr 11 min

#168: Project Cymru, fog and BREAKING NEWS

A quiet week in Welsh football? Never heard of him. Ryan is joined by Rhodri and Phillips to discuss all the fallout from a busy news week in Welsh football. There's Project Cymru, fog-gate and some breaking news in part two. We also manage to squeeze in a few of your questions. AW16 is out now alongside multiple back issues at alternativewales.com/shop . It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 16, 20251 hr 11 min

#167: A look ahead at Welsh football in 2025

It's the first pod of the new year and Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws, Agent Phillips and Rhodri to look ahead at what will be a huge year for Welsh football. We discuss the men’s World Cup qualifying campaign, the title race in the Cymru Premier and the Welsh clubs playing in the English system. We also answer a few of your questions. AW16 is out now at alternativewales.com/shop . It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 08, 20251 hr 36 min

#166: Old enemies, new frontiers and microstate minnows

It’s been a week of Welsh football dominated by draws. Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and Rhodri to break down the men’s World Cup qualifying group and get all excited for Kazakhstan away. Megan Feringa also sends us a voice LIVE from the Women’s Euros draw after Wales are drawn into the group of death. We also play a line up, answer your questions and make the usual terrible jokes AW16 is out now at alternativewales.com/shop . It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 9 min

#165: We all dream of North Macedonia (a)

With the World Cup qualifying draw approaching, Ryan, Rhodri, and Agent Phillips delve into the pots, share their dream groups, and discuss their worst-case scenarios. There's also a lineup game and your questions. AW16 is out now at alternativewales.com/shop . It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 20241 hr 11 min

#164: WALES WOMEN QUALIFY FOR EURO 2025

Ryan March, Sion Misra and Megan Feringa discuss an historic moment in Welsh football as our women's national team beat Ireland to qualifying for their first major tournament. AW16 is now available to pre-order from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 05, 202454 min

#163: Euro 2025 Play-offs & the Cymru Premier title race

Ryan is joined by Sion Misra in part one to discuss the upcoming Wales women's Euro 2025 play-off final against Republic of Ireland. Tomi Caws and Rhodri join in part two to chat about the Cymru Premier title race, Swansea vs Leeds & much more. AW16 is now available to pre-order from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 20241 hr 17 min

#162: Turkey (a) & Iceland (h) Debrief

Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and Agent Phillips to discuss the latest Nations League ties with Turkey & Iceland. AW16 is now available to pre-order from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 20241 hr 14 min

#161: Turkey (a) & Iceland (h) Preview

Ryan is joined by Tomi Caws and Agent Phillips to preview the upcoming Nations League ties with Turkey & Iceland. AW16 is now available to pre-order from www.alternativewales.com/shop. It's the best way to support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 20241 hr 15 min

#160: Wales women on the brink of history

Wales women take a big step towards their first ever major tournament after beating Slovakia in a frustrating tie. Sion Misra joins Ryan to discuss all the fall out and look ahead to the big play-off final at the end of November. Tomi Caws joins in part two for a chat about Wrexham's recent form and their latest investment as well as TNS' European exploits. We also answer a couple of your questions. Come to the Big Welsh Football Quiz at Elevens, Cardiff. Buy your ticket here: https://www.eventb...

Oct 31, 20241 hr 1 min
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