o70s draw with England at St George’s!

The Wales Veterans' Football Association accepted an invitation from England Veterans to send an o70s squad to face an England o70s squad...and although Wales dominated, the match ended all-square!

Wales, the double-winning World champions travelled to the home of English Football, St George’s Park, full of confidence so were disappointed to come away with a 1-1 draw after a dominating performance against the ‘old enemy’.

Wales controlled matters from the off with Rowlands, Compton and particularly, Laffan prominent...but although the visitors had opportunities to take the lead, a bizarre own goal...very much against the run of play...stunned the visitors.

Wales continued to besiege the opponents penalty area until Miles finally headed-home the equaliser from close-in! The onslaught continued but some fine last gasp defending...a lack of football intelligence in some situations and ultimately, profligacy by Wales...meant the match finished all-square.

The fact that everyone in the Welsh party was dissatisfied with a draw away to England shows how much is expected of this group. Wales have the chance for redemption in April!

Congratulations to the following players who were selected by the management team, Alun Huish, Jon Ross and Jason Kennedy...
Alan Meacham (GK) Swansea
Phil Gibb (Capt) Barry Town
Glyn Jones Swansea
John Rowlands Newport
Peter Morgan Penybont
Peter Laffan Swansea
Mick Algieri Swansea
Terry Compton Newport
Dick Steer Penybont
Dai Veasey Penybont
Paul Heginbothom Penybont
Phil Newton Swansea
Howard Peterson Barry Town
Paul Diaper Newport
Bryn Jones Penybont
Graham Miles Barry Town
Martyn Waygood Swansea
Paul Young Newport