Rob and Blakey's Commentary Box

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Wednesday, 10 September 2025 - 1 hour 3 minutes

Loud and clear on Welsh football from the man used to talking about it and the one who played it at the top level, Rob Phillips, former BBC Wales football correspondent, and ex Wales and Premier League player, Nathan Blake.In episode 7, Wales' defeat to Canada takes centre stage and Newport County's disappointing start to the season gets Blakey animated. And he's got some suggestions for chair Huw Jenkins, including which out of contract player he could pick up to help the side out. 00:00 What's coming up on the pod02:53 Blakey highlights the impact eight different starters was likely to have on Wales.08:54 Why the jump up to international football matters 10:45 Bellamy's toughest week14:48 Rob's starting 11 v Belgium18:32 Blakey's starting 11 v Belgium26:10 What does Bellamy do for England friendly?31:48 Joe Allen to Cardiff?!35:15 Remembering Gary Speed & Peter Whittingham40:19 What's next for Newport County and who does Blakey think they need to get in to help?53:20 EFL, Adran Premier and Merthyr Town chat

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