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FSF Cymru Issue 33 is out for Wales’ trip to the Philip II Arena in Skopje, Macedonia, on Friday 6th September, providing help and support to Wales’ travelling fans.

On Monday 15th July 2013 Paul Corkrey and Neil Dymock from FSF Cymru met with Mark Evans  from the Football Association of Wales (FAW)…

Some of the most important, practical things that the Football Supporters’ Federation does revolves around international work with fans of both England and Wales.

Wales play Scotland at Hampden Park (Glasgow) on Friday 22nd March 2013. The match is a World Cup 2014 qualifier and the volunteers at FSF Cymru have produced their usual away fans’ guide. If you have any problems in Scotland contact them on the FSF helpline number +447905 861848.

The FSF Cymru team will be travelling to Croatia for Wales’ Group A qualifier at the Gradski Stadium, Osijek (left) on Tuesday 16th October. If you have any problems in Croatia contact them on the FSF helpline number +447905 861848.

Wales play Serbia at the Karadjordje Stadium in Novi Sad on Tuesday 11th September 2012. The match is a World Cup 2014 qualifier and the volunteers at FSF Cymru have produced their usual away fans’ guide. If you have any problems in Serbia contact them on the FSF helpline number +447905 861848.

Wales play Mexico in an international friendly on Sunday 27th May in New York and the volunteers at FSF Cymru have been working hard as ever on their guide to the Big Apple. This will be FSF Cymru’s first Fans’ Embassy outside Europe – if you have any problems in NYC contact them on the FSF helpline number +447905 861848.

The FSF and FSF Cymru’s condolences go to the family and friends of Gary Speed, who has died at the age of 42. Cheshire Police confirmed that they found the Wales manager dead at his home in Chester this morning.  There were no suspicious circumstances.The Welsh FA (FAW) said that the tragedy “is a huge loss not only for his family and friends but the nation as a whole.” The FAW have asked that Gary’s family’s privacy is respected during this very sad time.

The FSF and FSF Cymru’s condolences go to the family and friends of Gary Speed, who has died at the age of 42. Cheshire Police confirmed that they found the Wales manager dead at his home in Chester this morning.  There were no suspicious circumstances.The Welsh FA (FAW) said that the tragedy “is a huge loss not only for his family and friends but the nation as a whole.” The FAW have asked that Gary’s family’s privacy is respected during this very sad time.

In a first for FSF Cmyru we are very happy to announce that on Thursday 6th October (1.30pm) we will live stream the pre-match press conference with Gary Speed and Aaron Ramsey. The team face a busy few days in the latest round of Euro 2012 qualifiers with a home game against Switzerland on 7th October and a trip to Sofia (Bulgaria) four days later.

Wales travel to Sofia, Bulgaria on Tuesday 11th October 2011 for our final Euro 2012 qualifier. If you are planning on making the trip see below for FSF Cymru’s Guide to Sofia and the Vasil Levski Stadium. We have contact with the British Embassy and Welsh police, please ring the FSF Cymru helpline if you need assistance +44905 861848 during your trip.

On Tuesday 6th September Wales fan Mike Dye headed off to Wembley to attend a game of football. Mike never returned home following an incident which is currently the subject of a police manslaughter investigation. The Football Supporters’ Federation would like to put on the record our condemnation of the manner in which this story was reported by certain elements in the media.

With tricky trips to Bulgaria (Sofia) and Wembley in the coming months the hard working bunch at FSF Cymru took the opportunity to meet with the Welsh FA on Thursday 4th August. These regular meetings aim to boost understanding and communication between fans and the FAW.

FSF Cymru is planning a meeting with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) sometime in the next few weeks. The meeting will most likely take place on Friday 29th July at 2.30pm in Cardiff. If any FSF members would like to attend email Paul Corkrey.

FSF Cymru representatives Vince Alm, Paul Corkrey, and Neil Dymock met with Mark Evans and Lynsey Owens (FAW), and Wayne Palmer (South Wales Police) on Wednesday 13th April. This was one of the regular meetings that FSF Cymru holds with the FAW and police in order to improve communication with the authorities.

The first Carling Nations Cup is set to kick-off on 8th February when Wales travel to the Republic of Ireland and FSF Cymru have been busy as ever producing our first information booklet of 2011. With a new year, a new tournament and a new manager, let’s hope it’s a new start and a bright future for a young Welsh side. The first Carling Nations Cup features Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and hosts of the opening game the Republic of Ireland.

The Football Association is reported to be interested in reviving the Home Internationals tournament. The annual event saw the UK’s four international teams – England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales – face each other to determine the UK’s top dogs.

Sepp Blatter has today said he “expects” the 2022 World Cup will be staged in winter rather than its traditional June or July slot. The FIFA president is in the Qatari capital Doha ahead of the opening match of the Asian Cup and his latest salvo is bound to cause controversy amongst fans and clubs.

The No Team GB campaign has accused British Olympic Association (BOA) chairman Lord Moynihan of putting the future of the England team in “jeopardy”. Moynihan yesterday warned that picking English players only for Team GB might lead to legal challenges from non-English players.

FSF Cymru Issue 25 is out well in time for Wales’ trip to the St Jakob Park  in Basel for their Euro 2012 qualifier with Switzerland. The booklet, along with our Fans’ Embassy, provides help and support to Wales’ travelling fans.