52 minutes | Wednesday, 13 August 2025
In the third episode of a brand new podcast, Rob Phillips and Nathan Blake bring you their take on Welsh football, loud and clear. Two great friends, many years, miles and games covered - and they're sharing their experiences, their views (often opposing!) and their contacts books with podcast viewers and listeners. In Ep 3, as well as offering their expert opinions on recent games for our EFL and Cymru Premier sides, they talk Merthyr Town, Blakey offers insights into what its like as a player to know you're not in the manager's plans and Rob explains why he thinks its a BIG season for Welsh international Joe Rodon at Leeds United. And, for a real treat, Blakey brings the tunes - disclaimer, you may need ear muffs!#podcast #football #wales #Welshfootball #sportsjournalism https://linktr.ee/robandblakey00:00:00 Intro 00:00:46 Recap on Blakey's Wrexham prediction & Jess Fishlock's Cymru future00:02:15 Kayleigh Barton tribute as she announces retirement00:04:45 Wrexham round-up including Ollie Palmer's future00:10:09 "Put that in your documentary". Why the hate?00:13:00 Is Craig Bellamy likely to have a headache around his goalkeepers?00:15:23 Swansea City League Cup win will be a big boost00:18:40 Joe Rodon - big season?00:22:38 Cardiff City - Colwill, Tanner and the BBM influence00:28:00 Graeme Souness 00:32:11 Newport County - organisation has been the hallmark of David Hughes' tenure so far00:40:50 Merthyr Town doing things right00:46:48 Cymru Premier - is it time for a shake-up?Brought to you with the support of the Journalism and Media courses at the University of South Wales* Atrium campus, home of the creative industries. Education in action: Delivering courses that will change lives and our world for the better. https://www.southwales.ac.uk/ *The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and their guests. USW is not responsible for the content of this podcast and the opinions expressed should not be taken as an endorsement.