Episodes
Loud and clear on Welsh football ...Welcome to episode 8. 00:02:00 Football ahead of rugby as the national sport00:04:10 Blakey the bee keeper?00:05:35 Ashley Williams referencing Cardiff City Stadium as 'home' for Wales international side - they will be playing at the Principality Stadium ahead of Euro 2028.00:07:38 Bolton Wanderers move from Burnden Park to the Reebok Stadium00:08:30 Stadium atmospheres - Wolves v Sheffield United00:12:00 Wrexham's poor start00:20:00 Sheffield United returning to Chris Wilder00:21:18 Colin Todd at Bolton00:22:41 Cardiff City's game management00:30:58 Swan...
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 ha...
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 former Wales and Premier League player, Nathan Blake. In episode 6 Rob is joined in studio by an ex Welsh international with a remarkable pedigree - he's the only one to play for all four of our EFL clubs. He is of course, David Giles. And his other guest is Football Association of Wales Domestic Leagues Development Manager, Sian Cousins. And, despite a long journey to Kazakhstan and very little sleep, Blakey joined rem...
We're approaching the end of the transfer window and there's a BIG story in the Premier League as Alexander Isak is battling with his current club, Newcastle United, for a move to Liverpool. He's effectively on strike, and never one to be outdone, our very own Blakey downed tools as a youngster at Cardiff City. All is revealed in episode five of the podcast. Rob and Blakey also discuss what our four EFL clubs need to ensure they're in the best shape when the window closes and they give their verdicts on the Carabao/League Cup second round results, which saw Swansea, Wrexham and Cardiff all ...
The spotlight is on Swansea City at the start of episode 4 of Rob Phillips and Nathan Blake's Commentary Box - loud and clear on Welsh sport. The former BBC football correspondent and ex Wales international and Premier League player are tackling the main talking points as the Swans add to their squad, look to capitalise on the influence of their investors and build on the 'buzz' around the club. Blakey has some friendly advice for Liam Cullen & Joe Rodon & an invitation for recently retired Joe Allen. There's a debate about which goalkeeper is Wrexham's 'first choice' and what that could me...
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 Wel...
In the second 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. And today, one of Blakey's great mates makes a guest appearance. She's a living legend in Welsh football and she's spilling the beans on life in Seattle, her assessment of the Euros and the question on everyone's lips, including Blakey's, is she going to hang up her internation...
In the first episode of a brand new podcast, Rob Phillips and Nathan Blake bring you their take on Welsh football, loud and clear. From the Premier League and Wales at international level, Blakey has some tales to tell. Have you heard the one about him nearly signing for The Mighty Reds under Kenny Dalglish? And how does he think Wales' four EFL clubs will fare this season?Seasoned sports journalist Rob is in a new chapter of his career, free to share his opinions and insights, so what does he really think about the Hollywood influence on Wrexham and the difference Snoop Dog will make at Sw...