Elis James' Feast Of Football

In 2008, Neil Roberts was captain of the Wrexham side relegated from the Football League. His first spell with his hometown club a decade earlier was far more successful, playing in the third tier of English football. That's where Wrexham will be playing next season after the revival under owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds continues at great pace after a second successive promotion last Saturday. Roberts describes the "life changing" effect the famous duo have had on the lives of so many people, and the positive impact of the football club can be felt throughout the community. He also reveals what prompted him to leave his influential role at Manchester City and how he's been revitalised by his new enterprise in the heart of Wrexham. If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast, you can find details of organisations that can help via the BBC Action Line. https://bbc.in/3UnR9ux

Barry Horne was 22-years-old when he first joined the professional ranks. A few months later, the chemistry graduate was the goal-scoring hero in arguably Wrexham's greatest result when they knocked Portuguese giants Porto out of the Uefa Cup Winners' Cup in 1984. Horne went on to play for Portsmouth and then alongside the likes of Alan Shearer and Matt Le Tissier at Southampton. A dream move followed to Everton, the club he supported as a boy growing up in Flintshire, scoring a crucial goal to avoid relegation in 1994 and then winning the FA Cup the following season. And with 59 caps for Wales, including being captain of the side that came agonisingly close to 1994 World Cup qualification, Horne certainly has no regrets about swapping the chemistry lab for the football field.

Carl Roberts and Iwan Roberts are joined by Wales' record goalscorer Helen Ward to preview new manager Rhian Wilkinson's first game in charge of Wales. Wales play Croatia at the Racecourse in their first Women's Euro 2025 qualifier on Friday. We also talk Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and Wrexham.

Simon Davies is joined by former Wales internationals Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts to pick the bones out of Wales' Euro 2024 play-off final penalty shootout loss to Poland. Also, reaction to the news that Wales manager Rob Page will remain in charge.

Ahead of Wales' Euro 2024 play-off final with Poland, Jonny Owen and former Wales captain Ashley Williams bring you a special preview with exclusive access to the Wales camp. First, we speak with defender Connor Roberts and forward Dan James, then we're joined by midfielder Harry Wilson and vice-captain Ben Davies, and finally, manager Rob Page.

Johnny Owen presents a special preview of Wales’ Euro 2024 play-off match against Finland with former Wales captain Ashley Williams. We hear from captain Aaron Ramsey, manager Rob Page and Ethan Ampadu who's set to win his 50th cap.

Former Cardiff and Swansea defender Steven Caulker joins Iwan Roberts and Simon Davies to look back at his south Wales derby memories, including scoring the winning goal in the fixture for the Bluebirds in 2013. The former England centre back also talks about his with struggles with drink and gambling and his recovery from addiction.

How does a former goalkeeper from Holyhead end up coaching at AC Milan? How did he get a role as an extra in the film Mike Bassett: England Manager? What's it like sharing a room with Neville Southall while on Wales duty? Tony Roberts has all the answers as he joins Carl Roberts and Iwan Roberts to look back on his incredible football journey and looks ahead to Wales' crucial Euro 2024 play-off with Finland.

Rhian Wilkinson's appointment as Wales manager gets the seal of approval from Iwan Roberts and Danny Gabbidon. The four Welsh EFL clubs come under focus too as we approach the "business end of the season". And host Carl Roberts puts the pair through a St David's Day special quickfire quiz.

Former striker Chris Sutton, a league title winner in England and Scotland, joins Iwan Roberts and Carl Roberts to chart his prolific goalscoring career and subsequent move into broadcasting. As well as forming a feared partnership with Alan Shearer for Blackburn Rovers - the revered SAS - Sutton also found success with Welsh strikers John Hartson and Craig Bellamy at Celtic. And now he's formed a combative double act on the airwaves alongside Robbie Savage.

As a 21-year-old in his debut season, Kit Symons was four minutes away from reaching the 1992 FA Cup final with Portsmouth. And then Ronnie Whelan equalised for Liverpool. Further heartache followed as Pompey lost the replay 3-1 on penalties, with Symons (as surprised as anyone when selected) the only one to score. A trip to Wembley evaded Symons for the rest of his career, but he did win two league titles with Fulham and promotion with Crystal Palace. The centre back also won 36 caps for Wales - coming agonisingly close to qualifying for the 1994 World Cup. He then managed Fulham, while also helping to end Wales' 58-year wait to qualify for a major tournament as assistant manager to Chris Coleman in the Euro 2016 qualifiers. He was then by Rob Page's side as Wales reached Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup. Oh, and he also had a chat with Michael Jackson and Noel Gallagher (not at the same time). Quite the career. Carl Roberts sits in for Elis James.

Cameron Toshack joins Iwan Roberts and Carl Roberts to reflect on his varied coaching career that has taken him to several continents. He reflects on a childhood shaped by football as the son of Liverpool and Wales legend John Toshack, and the influence his father has had over his coaching style. And after spending time observing Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen and Unai Emery at Aston Villa - two also heavily influenced by his father - Toshack is ready to put everything he's learned into practice as he seeks his next challenge.

Most people from Deiniolen (or any other Welsh village for that matter) don't speak English in a Cockney accent. Then again, Malcolm Allen is not like most people. And there aren't many who know him better than Iwan Roberts. The pair look back at their early days learning their craft at Watford - including the parties at Elton John's house - to playing alongside each other, just twice, for Wales. If only Ian Rush, Mark Hughes and Dean Saunders weren't around at the same time! Over 40 years since first meeting, they are closer than ever - although that friendship was certainly put to the test over a salty steak in China (shipped in especially from LA by Elton!) Carl Roberts sits in for Elis James.

Liam Gallagher, Bill Wyman, George Michael and Connor McGregor – just a few of the names Mickey Thomas casually mentions during a fascinating conversation with Elis James and Iwan Roberts. Thomas’ is certainly a life well lived. He looks back on his early days at Wrexham, the pressure of playing for Manchester United and of course the famous FA Cup goal against Arsenal (which, as it happens, is not the favourite goal he ever scored...).

Former Newport County captain Mark O'Brien joins Simon Davies and Iwan Roberts to look ahead to a huge FA Cup tie against Manchester United at Rodney Parade. The Irishman also recalls his own giant-killing Cup exploits against Leicester City and Middlesbrough, and his last-minute goal that saved Newport from relegation to the Football League. He also reveals the difficulties he faced after being forced to retire aged 27 because of a heart issue, and how it's changed his outlook on life.

From death threats, a throw-in world record and starring on the cover of the Fifa 96 video game, Andy Legg packed more than most into a nomadic playing career. A relative latecomer to the professional game, Legg went on to make almost 900 appearances after making his debut at Swansea City at the age of 22. He joins Elis James and Iwan Roberts to look back on his playing days, with memories of Terry Yorath, Frank Burrows, Barry Fry and Ossie Ardiles, and how he eventually won over the Cardiff City fans after being sent death threats and a Stanley knife blade in the post.

Carl Roberts sits in for Elis James and is joined by Iwan Roberts and Helen Ward to react to Gemma Grainger's departure from Wales to join Norway.

Elis James and Iwan Roberts are joined by Swansea City fanzine editor Steve Carroll as the club seek a return to the accustomed style of play by appointing Luke Williams as the new manager. Williams joins from League Two side Notts County with a reputation for possession-based, high-risk football. There are four third-round FA Cup ties to preview and a notable international call-up for Porthmadog's Gethin Jones.

Newport striker Will Evans and Wrexham goalkeeper Mark Howard join Elis James and Iwan Roberts to look ahead to this weekend's fixture at the Racecourse.

After almost five years spearheading unprecedented growth in women's and girls' football in Wales, Lowri Roberts has decided to seek new challenges. She tells Carl Roberts, sitting in for Elis James, and Iwan Roberts why she's decided to leave her role with the Football Association of Wales and what's coming next. And she explains why having so many Welsh role models on the world stage - playing, refereeing and administrating - will have such far-reaching consequences.