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0:00:02 > 0:00:08- The Welsh football team - is about to compete at Euro 2016.
0:00:08 > 0:00:11- The Bales and Ramseys - of the football world...
0:00:11 > 0:00:14- ..would not have reached - the main stage...
0:00:15 > 0:00:18- ..without the enthusiasm and support - of their parents...
0:00:18 > 0:00:21- ..and those who run - youth football teams across Wales.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- Those special people who know - everything about the game.
0:00:27 > 0:00:29- Now we have a chance - to see their skills.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33- In this series, - the parents play the games.
0:00:34 > 0:00:36- I think I'm too old for this!
0:00:37 > 0:00:41- Mam has her eyes on the prize. - She wants to win every time.
0:00:43 > 0:00:45- The children run the club.
0:00:46 > 0:00:47- It's not great, is it?
0:00:47 > 0:00:48- It's not great, is it?- - What can you do?
0:00:49 > 0:00:52- I'm Gruffudd, I'm the treasurer.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- Four committees, four teams - and only one winner.
0:00:58 > 0:00:59- Welcome to Codi Gol.
0:01:34 > 0:01:35- The youth football teams...
0:01:36 > 0:01:39- ..of Amlwch, Ffostrasol, Pwllheli - and Ammanford...
0:01:39 > 0:01:42- ..are used - to running successful sides.
0:01:42 > 0:01:44- Until now at least.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- New teams have been formed - from the clubs' parents.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50- The parents with fitness and skill.
0:01:51 > 0:01:55- Managing the squads are former - Wales heroes John Hartson...
0:01:55 > 0:01:57- ..Owain Tudur Jones...
0:01:58 > 0:01:59- ..Iwan Roberts...
0:02:00 > 0:02:01- ..and Malcolm Allen.
0:02:02 > 0:02:05- Keeping the managers in line - are the children on the committees.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- While their parents - are busy on the pitch...
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- ..the children will make - the decisions off the pitch.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- Difficult decisions - like the colour of the kit.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- We want something that stands out. - Something different.
0:02:21 > 0:02:23- Who will be the mascot?
0:02:23 > 0:02:27- My mother has said - she'd like to be the mascot.
0:02:29 > 0:02:34- In three weeks, the four teams will - go head to head to pick a winner.
0:02:35 > 0:02:37- The winning club - will travel to Brittany...
0:02:38 > 0:02:41- ..to play a special game - during Euro 2016.
0:02:43 > 0:02:48- Preparations have started with - everyone looking to leave a mark...
0:02:49 > 0:02:53- ..and ensure that their team - will lift the Codi Gol Cup.
0:03:00 > 0:03:05- It's 6.00am on Cefn Coch farm - near Amlwch on Anglesey.- - http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-5343-cefn-coch-mechell#.VzyWuGcUWmw
0:03:05 > 0:03:10- It's milking time for Sonia Davies, - one of the Amlwch parents.- - http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/young-farmer-emmas-jersey-cow-2817099
0:03:11 > 0:03:15- I'm out on the farm milking - and feeding the calves every day.
0:03:16 > 0:03:17- I start at 6.30am every day.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21- We'll still be out on the farm - at around 8.00pm.
0:03:21 > 0:03:23- Good girls. come on.
0:03:23 > 0:03:26- It's a hard life - but we don't know any different.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30- Is Sonia looking forward...
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- ..to working with Amlwch manager - Owain Tudur Jones?
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- I'm looking forward - to working with the gaffer.
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- I think he'll be an easy coach - to deal with.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43- I'm quite unfit at the minute.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- I've got a treadmill - to get some fitness back. We'll see.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52- Mum is seriously into football.
0:03:52 > 0:03:54- She's incredibly competitive.
0:03:56 > 0:04:00- If I'm playing football and we lose - it's bad.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- If you don't come back with a red - rosette, there's no point competing.
0:04:05 > 0:04:09- If you're not going to win, - there's no point going to compete!
0:04:13 > 0:04:17- Another Amlwch player - is used to early mornings.
0:04:17 > 0:04:21- My name is Julie Ann - and I'm a member of Amlwch's team.- - Aston at 10:05:13:07
0:04:22 > 0:04:25- I'm a post lady or a post person - as we're supposed to be called now.
0:04:26 > 0:04:31- I've known Julie since school. - We were in the same class.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- She's fun. She really is fun. - She's hard to goad though.
0:04:37 > 0:04:38- Who's your manager?
0:04:38 > 0:04:40- Who's your manager?- - Owain Tudur Jones.
0:04:40 > 0:04:42- Oh, Owain. From Bangor?
0:04:42 > 0:04:44- He used to play for Wales.
0:04:44 > 0:04:46- He used to play for Wales.- - Yes, Owain was a good player.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50- As an office, - we deliver all over Anglesey.
0:04:51 > 0:04:53- Today, I'm delivering in Amlwch.
0:04:55 > 0:04:56- Alright, Bar?
0:04:56 > 0:04:57- Alright, Bar?- - Are you OK?
0:04:57 > 0:04:58- Yeah. You?
0:04:58 > 0:05:01- My husband supports Leeds United.
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- So I have to support them too!
0:05:03 > 0:05:06- We went to watch a match - with my friends.
0:05:06 > 0:05:10- When we got there, - the man with the microphone...
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- ..announced over the tannoy...
0:05:13 > 0:05:17- .."Will Julie Hughes - please marry John Hughes?"
0:05:17 > 0:05:21- My husband was stood there - with a ring in his hand.
0:05:22 > 0:05:23- I just laughed.
0:05:24 > 0:05:24- What did you say?
0:05:24 > 0:05:26- What did you say?- - I said yes!
0:05:27 > 0:05:29- In the end, after laughing.
0:05:36 > 0:05:41- It's training night at Amlwch and - their manager, Owain Tudur Jones...
0:05:42 > 0:05:44- ..has a small surprise - for the squad.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46- What will it be?
0:05:46 > 0:05:47- No idea.
0:05:47 > 0:05:48- No idea.- - None at all.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50- I think it will be a player.
0:05:50 > 0:05:55- What's the name of that one - who plays for Wales, umm?
0:05:55 > 0:05:56- Bale!
0:05:56 > 0:05:58- As if!
0:05:58 > 0:05:59- Gareth Bale.
0:05:59 > 0:06:03- Somebody said something - about Owain in a mankini...
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- Allegedly. Allegedly.
0:06:06 > 0:06:08- Don't start this week again!
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- No, no Bale - or mankini unfortunately.
0:06:12 > 0:06:16- Owain has described himself - as a modern manager...
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- ..so he's brought some science - into training.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22- The entire squad - faces a fitness test.
0:06:23 > 0:06:27- Robin and Aled - from Bangor University...
0:06:27 > 0:06:31- ..have come to help us - with some fitness tests.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37- Is that the surprise? - Or is it still to come?
0:06:39 > 0:06:40- Is it a surprise?
0:06:40 > 0:06:41- Is it a surprise?- - Yes.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46- Dave Evans is first - to test his fitness.
0:06:50 > 0:06:51- Paula is next.
0:06:54 > 0:06:56- Sonia's going for it.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59- It's easier than wrestling - with sheep.
0:06:59 > 0:07:00- Guaranteed!
0:07:05 > 0:07:08- I'm not fast. I'm not very fit.
0:07:09 > 0:07:11- The guy said "Oh, dear."
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- Colin is fastest.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22- Do you want to do it? - Show us how it's done properly.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25- Can you see Ferguson doing it?
0:07:27 > 0:07:29- Due to peer pressure, - I'll give it a go.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36- Quite a bit of pressure on - the gaffer to beat Colin's time.
0:07:37 > 0:07:43- The winner of the repeated sprint - test is Colin with three seconds.
0:07:44 > 0:07:45- BEEP
0:07:48 > 0:07:50- I'm happy that I won the race. - Ideal.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58- After the hard work, Owain takes - the squad for a bit of "bonding".
0:07:59 > 0:08:01- The gaffer sets a good example.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- Right, cheers, guys. - You've all worked very hard.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08- These will be the last pints - for a few months now.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10- It's going to be hard work.
0:08:10 > 0:08:11- Cheers.
0:08:11 > 0:08:12- Cheers.- - Cheers!
0:08:13 > 0:08:16- A few months or a few weeks?
0:08:17 > 0:08:18- Is this a joke, Owain?
0:08:19 > 0:08:20- Cheers.
0:08:25 > 0:08:27- 20 tequilas please, mate!
0:08:29 > 0:08:33- Could we have another glass? - There's a hole in this one!
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- In Ceredigion, there's an important - committee meeting.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43- Every club needs a mascot.
0:08:44 > 0:08:48- An entertaining figure that brings - good luck to the team...
0:08:48 > 0:08:52- ..and more importantly can - beat the other mascots in a race.
0:08:53 > 0:08:58- It's the committee's job to pick the - costume and the person wearing it.
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- Does anyone have any ideas or - something we can use as inspiration?
0:09:04 > 0:09:04- A panda?
0:09:04 > 0:09:05- A panda?- - Why a panda?
0:09:06 > 0:09:08- I don't think - there are pandas in Ffostrasol.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11- They're black and white - and it's different.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15- A horse maybe? - That's the pub's sign.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18- That's a good idea.
0:09:18 > 0:09:22- Everyone gets animals. Let's have - something different, like a tree.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26- There's a tree on the logo. - Does everyone agree with a tree?
0:09:27 > 0:09:28- We'll need a name.
0:09:28 > 0:09:30- We'll need a name.- - Caradog?
0:09:30 > 0:09:32- Caradog the tree.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35- Does that sound good?
0:09:35 > 0:09:36- Does that sound good?- - Yeah.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39- Any ideas about who will wear it?
0:09:40 > 0:09:44- My mother has said - she'd like to be the mascot.
0:09:44 > 0:09:48- You'll be under pressure - to train with your mother.
0:09:48 > 0:09:52- You'll have to do 100m sprints - or run around a track or something.
0:09:52 > 0:09:54- I'll try my best.
0:09:56 > 0:09:58- Do you think we'll win?
0:09:58 > 0:10:00- Do you think we'll win?- - Yes. 100%.
0:10:00 > 0:10:01- 110%.
0:10:04 > 0:10:06- At Gruff's home, - the stopwatch is out.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- His mother, Tracy, is in the blocks, - ready to train.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- Five sprints, Mam. - I'm going to time every sprint, OK?
0:10:14 > 0:10:15- Ready? Go.
0:10:21 > 0:10:23- Five seconds. Very disappointing.
0:10:24 > 0:10:27- I'm very happy to represent - Ffostrasol as a mascot.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- I'm not sure if the children - are particularly happy.
0:10:30 > 0:10:34- There we go. I'll be in a suit - so nobody will know.
0:10:34 > 0:10:36- Ready? Go.
0:10:36 > 0:10:39- I had hoped to be the goalkeeper.
0:10:39 > 0:10:41- My three children were goalkeepers.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45- Carwyn, Sioned and Gruffudd - have played for Ffostrasol.
0:10:47 > 0:10:50- Well done, Mam. 3.99 seconds. - Personal best.
0:10:57 > 0:11:01- The Pwllheli youth football team - is a focal point for the community.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04- Over 150 children play regularly.
0:11:04 > 0:11:10- Unfortunately, they have no - changing rooms or clubhouse.
0:11:11 > 0:11:15- Well, they've got the beginnings - of a building.
0:11:16 > 0:11:17- There is one problem.
0:11:17 > 0:11:19- The actual building - is in Caernarfon.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- I'm a postman in Morfa Nefyn.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28- The biggest problem for us...
0:11:29 > 0:11:33- ..is getting our new clubhouse - from Caernarfon to Pwllheli.
0:11:33 > 0:11:37- It would be nice if it was as easy - to deliver as these letters.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39- It's a costly problem.
0:11:41 > 0:11:43- We need it here.
0:11:43 > 0:11:46- It doesn't matter how we get it - here, we have to get it here.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50- Our stuff will be safe - - goals, nets, balls.
0:11:50 > 0:11:53- The cost of the crane is sorted. - We've got sponsorship for that.
0:11:54 > 0:11:58- We're short on the costs - for the lorries at the minute.
0:11:58 > 0:12:03- I'll ring around tomorrow to find - out how much transport will be.
0:12:03 > 0:12:07- So, we're sorted. You'll do that. - Louise will go to the school.
0:12:08 > 0:12:09- We're ready to move forward then.
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0:12:20 > 0:12:24- While the Wales squad - heads to the Euros...
0:12:24 > 0:12:28- ..the parents' teams' - preparations continue...
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- ..in Amlwch, Ffostrasol, - Pwllheli and Ammanford.
0:12:33 > 0:12:38- The managers and committees - all back their own teams to win.
0:12:38 > 0:12:42- Winning will require talent, - determination and character.
0:12:43 > 0:12:47- Speaking of which, here's one - of Pwllheli FC's main characters.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51- We're in Nant Gwrtheyrn, - where I work.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53- It's very peaceful here.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55- After training on Monday...
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- ..I'm here on Tuesdays, - but my head isn't here!
0:12:59 > 0:13:01- It's a happy place.
0:13:01 > 0:13:03- We all get on - and it's peaceful and happy.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07- I wouldn't want to play against her.
0:13:07 > 0:13:11- If I did play, - I'd want to be in Ivonica's team.
0:13:11 > 0:13:12- I'm very glad to hear it.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- I'm very glad to hear it.- - She's a dangerous player, I'd say!
0:13:16 > 0:13:19- The eldest and I - support Tottenham...
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- ..because my in-laws - are from Walthamstow.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- We've travelled a lot - with Anglesey Spurs.- - https://twitter.com/assc_mon
0:13:27 > 0:13:31- Wigan, Bolton, Blackburn - - everywhere we could.
0:13:31 > 0:13:33- Hello, ladies. How are you?
0:13:33 > 0:13:37- I've been club secretary - and I'm fixtures secretary.
0:13:37 > 0:13:42- I've been treasurer - and I hope to be the next chair.
0:13:43 > 0:13:44- Do you want a cake?
0:13:44 > 0:13:45- Do you want a cake?- - Yes, of course.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- We've watched the children - play for years.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50- Now, it's our chance.
0:13:51 > 0:13:53- We have a sports shop in town.
0:13:54 > 0:13:57- I love being behind the counter - and chatting.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00- We've sponsored and supported - a lot of teams.
0:14:01 > 0:14:04- When there are bingo nights, - entertainment and so on.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- I know some - who were with the under sixes...
0:14:08 > 0:14:10- ..who now have children themselves.
0:14:11 > 0:14:12- Some of them are on the team.
0:14:15 > 0:14:20- It's a big day for Ivonica - and the Pwllheli youth team.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24- They're moving the new building - from Caernarfon...
0:14:24 > 0:14:26- ..to its new home in Pwllheli.
0:14:27 > 0:14:32- It's a big job, but the boss is here - to tell everyone what to do.
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- If that's stuck, - the front of this thing will lift.
0:14:39 > 0:14:42- I'm sure he's done this - more often than you.
0:14:45 > 0:14:47- They're the ones I phoned.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49- I hope there's more than one lorry!
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- Where is the second lorry?
0:14:53 > 0:14:56- Without it, - they'll only have half a building.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59- I've heard about - a game of two halves.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- But a clubhouse of two halves?
0:15:03 > 0:15:05- One down, one to go.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09- With the cabin loaded, - here's the next question.
0:15:10 > 0:15:12- Did they measure the gate?
0:15:12 > 0:15:14- I don't think it'll fit.
0:15:14 > 0:15:18- There's no leeway on this side.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25- Back in Pwllheli, Dylan and Pete - wait patiently for news.
0:15:25 > 0:15:27- Jump in that puddle now!
0:15:27 > 0:15:30- When it's actually - on the foundations...
0:15:30 > 0:15:32- ..I'll believe it's here.
0:15:33 > 0:15:36- They're having a few problems - at the moment...
0:15:36 > 0:15:39- ..getting the lorries - out of the yard.
0:15:39 > 0:15:41- MOBILE PHONE
0:15:41 > 0:15:42- Ivonica.
0:15:43 > 0:15:44- Hello, OK?
0:15:44 > 0:15:46- Hello. Are you OK?
0:15:46 > 0:15:47- Not bad. You?
0:15:47 > 0:15:49- Hello?
0:15:49 > 0:15:50- Hello?- - Can you hear me?
0:15:51 > 0:15:53- They'll hear you in Aberdaron!
0:15:53 > 0:15:57- Listen, one's on the way - and we're escorting the second.
0:15:57 > 0:15:59- Did everything go OK?
0:15:59 > 0:16:00- Did everything go OK?- - Righto, ta-ra.
0:16:01 > 0:16:02- Ta-ra. Ta-ra. Ta-ra.
0:16:05 > 0:16:06- She gave me nothing!
0:16:06 > 0:16:07- She gave me nothing!- - She's not all there.
0:16:10 > 0:16:12- She's not answering now.
0:16:12 > 0:16:13- Oh, here she is.
0:16:13 > 0:16:16- I didn't hear a word you said.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20- Get me a burger - if you pass McDonalds!
0:16:20 > 0:16:22- Pete wants a McDonalds!
0:16:22 > 0:16:24- Pete wants a McDonalds!- - Can you hear me? Hold on!
0:16:26 > 0:16:28- Good grief. There's no peace!
0:16:41 > 0:16:45- If it was tight in Caernarfon, - it's even tighter in Pwllheli.
0:16:46 > 0:16:47- It is tight.
0:16:49 > 0:16:52- I didn't think - it would be that wide.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- I see what they were saying now.
0:17:01 > 0:17:02- It's massive!
0:17:02 > 0:17:05- I didn't expect it to be this big.
0:17:05 > 0:17:08- It could be - a walk-in wardrobe in my house.
0:17:10 > 0:17:13- It's fantastic, brilliant.
0:17:13 > 0:17:15- It's fantastic, brilliant.- - We've waited a long time for this.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- Next step, electricity, water.
0:17:18 > 0:17:19- Next step, electricity, water.- - Sewerage.
0:17:19 > 0:17:20- And a cuppa.
0:17:25 > 0:17:28- Nice, yeah? Ideal.
0:17:28 > 0:17:29- Nice, yeah? Ideal.- - Fantastic.
0:17:33 > 0:17:37- After all the hard work, Pwllheli - youth football team has a new home.
0:17:37 > 0:17:42- But the parents face more hard work - at the next training session...
0:17:42 > 0:17:45- ..under former Wales striker - Malcolm Allen.
0:17:47 > 0:17:51- Thanks for last week, - but it really starts this week.
0:17:51 > 0:17:54- The real hard work starts tonight.
0:17:55 > 0:17:56- One!
0:17:57 > 0:17:59- Two! Three!
0:17:59 > 0:18:01- Oh! Here's the ball.
0:18:01 > 0:18:02- Who wants it?
0:18:02 > 0:18:04- Here it is. One! Two!
0:18:09 > 0:18:10- What position have you been playing?
0:18:10 > 0:18:12- What position have you been playing?- - Progressively further back!
0:18:13 > 0:18:14- We all do that, mate. Don't worry!
0:18:14 > 0:18:16- We all do that, mate. Don't worry!- - I'd prefer midfield or up top.
0:18:16 > 0:18:18- Good set of lungs?
0:18:18 > 0:18:20- I've got a triathlon this weekend.
0:18:20 > 0:18:21- Back you go!
0:18:25 > 0:18:26- Have you played football before?
0:18:26 > 0:18:28- Have you played football before?- - No, only at school.
0:18:28 > 0:18:33- Fair play to you for coming, - but you are allowed to move.
0:18:34 > 0:18:37- At one point, I thought - you were waiting for a bus!
0:18:37 > 0:18:38- Thanks!
0:18:38 > 0:18:40- Come on, Ivonica, push!
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- I can see everyone tonight, - strengths and weaknesses.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52- Some need a lot of work.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55- But I'm delighted. Delighted.
0:18:57 > 0:18:58- Malcolm's happy.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01- Still to come...
0:19:01 > 0:19:05- ..Ffostrasol assistant manager - Gethin Thomas is also smiling.
0:19:05 > 0:19:07- This is Bleddyn Gwyn Thomas.
0:19:08 > 0:19:10- He's now six days old.
0:19:11 > 0:19:13- While Ffostrasol - look to the future...
0:19:13 > 0:19:17- ..Ammanford manager John Hartson - is looking back.
0:19:18 > 0:19:21- This is a proper legend, - never mind him by here.
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0:19:34 > 0:19:38- The Wales squad's preparations - for the Euros are in full swing.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43- Training sessions for the Codi Gol - parents' teams are just as intense.
0:19:44 > 0:19:48- It's exciting times for the clubs - on and off the pitch.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53- Pwllheli's new building - is already in its new home.
0:19:54 > 0:19:58- But it's a different story - for Ammanford's old home.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- For decades, - the club was a hub for the town.
0:20:07 > 0:20:12- This is where the community gathered - to have a pint and a chat.
0:20:12 > 0:20:14- On Saturday afternoons...
0:20:14 > 0:20:19- ..the place was packed with players, - committees and football fans.
0:20:20 > 0:20:24- But the old club is now a ruin.
0:20:24 > 0:20:27- Only echoes of the past - are heard on the breeze.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31- The managers - of the Ammanford parents' team...
0:20:31 > 0:20:33- ..are John Hartson and Anthony Rees.- - www.ammanfordtownafc.co.uk/pages/page_22733/Notable-Former-Players.aspx - -
0:20:34 > 0:20:39- Their fathers played for the club. - The four remember the good old days.
0:20:41 > 0:20:42- Who's the father and son?!
0:20:43 > 0:20:45- That's my dad!
0:20:46 > 0:20:48- A lot of memories are in there.
0:20:48 > 0:20:50- It's a shame it's gone this way.
0:20:51 > 0:20:53- It's so sad to see it like this.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55- Ammanford Town were big.
0:20:56 > 0:20:57- Good club.
0:20:57 > 0:21:01- It was fabulous here. - To see it like this is so sad.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03- It was the social hub.
0:21:03 > 0:21:06- A good standard of football - was played here.
0:21:06 > 0:21:08- What do you think, John?
0:21:08 > 0:21:09- A lot of memories.
0:21:09 > 0:21:13- Something like 35 or 36 years.
0:21:13 > 0:21:18- I was four or five - watching my dad on the pitch.
0:21:19 > 0:21:23- After the game, I'd come in here - and have a good time.
0:21:23 > 0:21:28- Like you, I came here as a child - to watch my dad play.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- It was a very happy time.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- It's sad to see the club as it is.
0:21:34 > 0:21:37- I can remember it buzzing.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41- We might come back one day - and see the club in a better state.
0:21:45 > 0:21:46- Unbelievable.
0:21:46 > 0:21:48- Absolutely unbelievable.
0:21:48 > 0:21:51- Coal mining - was important in Ammanford.
0:21:51 > 0:21:52- The coal mine shut.
0:21:53 > 0:21:55- It's had a knock-on effect.
0:21:55 > 0:22:00- It would be nice if someone came in - who had a bit of money...
0:22:01 > 0:22:03- ..and turned things around.
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- I'm a trustee of this place. - If you want to buy it off me!
0:22:07 > 0:22:09- Alright! Cheap deal?!
0:22:10 > 0:22:14- It's a dream but if it could happen - it would be fantastic.
0:22:19 > 0:22:23- I used to look over the garden wall - at the boys playing football.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28- Back then, - I hoped to be playing there one day.
0:22:28 > 0:22:32- I played there - from when I was 14 until I was 34.
0:22:32 > 0:22:38- Twenty years playing and seeing it - as it is now is quite sad.
0:22:41 > 0:22:43- We've just spent half an hour...
0:22:43 > 0:22:47- ..talking about my dad's hat-trick - in his first game here.
0:22:48 > 0:22:50- Right foot, left foot, header.
0:22:50 > 0:22:51- A perfect hat-trick!
0:22:51 > 0:22:52- A perfect hat-trick!- - In that order.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56- My dad talked about his memories.
0:22:57 > 0:23:00- He feels it was worth him - coming down here today.
0:23:00 > 0:23:02- I'm glad I've seen it like this.
0:23:02 > 0:23:05- I suppose the next move is - it'll be gone.
0:23:05 > 0:23:06- Who knows?
0:23:17 > 0:23:20- John Hartson - is a giant of Welsh football.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24- When he was 19, he joined Arsenal...
0:23:25 > 0:23:30- ..for 2.5 million, a record - transfer fee for a teenager.
0:23:30 > 0:23:32- From his early twenties...
0:23:32 > 0:23:36- ..he was a hero for fans of Arsenal, - West Ham and Wimbledon.
0:23:38 > 0:23:40- That cross is dangerous - and it's turned in!
0:23:41 > 0:23:43- Yes! Hartson finished it off.
0:23:45 > 0:23:47- Looking for Hartson. - He's watched by Symons.
0:23:48 > 0:23:52- He's done well, Hartson. They - don't come much better than that.
0:23:53 > 0:23:57- Going to Arsenal was a great moment.
0:23:58 > 0:24:00- I was so young.
0:24:02 > 0:24:04- Hit the post. Open goal for Hartson.
0:24:04 > 0:24:07- 1-0 to West Ham.
0:24:07 > 0:24:10- Arsenal, West Ham and Wimbledon.
0:24:10 > 0:24:12- I was 23 years old...
0:24:12 > 0:24:18- ..and I'd broken a transfer record - for all those clubs.
0:24:18 > 0:24:20- It was a lot of pressure.
0:24:20 > 0:24:22- I had to perform, - I had to score goals.
0:24:26 > 0:24:28- After leaving his mark - on the Premier League...
0:24:29 > 0:24:31- ..he moved to Scotland, - joining Celtic.
0:24:33 > 0:24:39- When I played for Celtic, - I was in a great team.
0:24:39 > 0:24:42- Henrik Larsson, - Chris Sutton, Neil Lennon...
0:24:42 > 0:24:46- ..with Martin O'Neill and - Gordon Strachan as my two managers.
0:24:47 > 0:24:49- I scored over 100 goals - 110.
0:24:52 > 0:24:55- Three titles in five years.
0:24:56 > 0:24:59- I scored a lot of important goals - - against Liverpool...
0:24:59 > 0:25:02- ..away at Barcelona in the Nou Camp.
0:25:02 > 0:25:07- I'll always have a place in my heart - for Celtic and their fans.
0:25:09 > 0:25:12- He played 51 times for Wales...
0:25:12 > 0:25:14- ..scoring 14 goals.
0:25:17 > 0:25:20- John Hartson has put Wales ahead.
0:25:21 > 0:25:24- It's the ideal start - for the giant and for Wales.
0:25:25 > 0:25:27- It meant everything to me.
0:25:27 > 0:25:30- I had to be patient at the start...
0:25:30 > 0:25:34- ..because Hughes, Rush and Saunders - were in front of me.
0:25:34 > 0:25:36- They were superstars.
0:25:39 > 0:25:43- On the pitch, John liked a battle.
0:25:43 > 0:25:45- As his career drew to an end...
0:25:45 > 0:25:49- ..the giant was floored - as he faced his biggest battle...
0:25:50 > 0:25:52- ..a battle for his life.
0:25:54 > 0:25:57- I remember having lumps - on my testicles.
0:25:58 > 0:25:59- I left them...
0:25:59 > 0:26:03- ..then the cancer spread - to my lungs and brain.
0:26:04 > 0:26:07- I almost died. - That's the bottom line.
0:26:09 > 0:26:13- It was the worst time of my life.
0:26:13 > 0:26:15- I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
0:26:17 > 0:26:21- I'm so lucky - to have had a second chance.
0:26:21 > 0:26:23- A lot of people don't get one.
0:26:23 > 0:26:26- Cancer has changed me as a person.
0:26:26 > 0:26:28- I appreciate things now.
0:26:29 > 0:26:31- The simple things are so important.
0:26:33 > 0:26:36- To raise awareness - of testicular cancer...
0:26:36 > 0:26:40- ..John has founded - the John Hartson Foundation.
0:26:40 > 0:26:46- One of the foundation's main events - is the annual golf day near Glasgow.
0:26:47 > 0:26:51- A lot of players I've played with - and against, and managers...
0:26:52 > 0:26:55- ..like Walter Smith, Ally McCoist, - Neil Lennon...
0:26:56 > 0:27:00- ..everyone comes together to raise - a lot of money for the charity.
0:27:02 > 0:27:05- Cancer isn't the only disease - that John has battled.
0:27:05 > 0:27:08- He's a member - of Gamblers Anonymous...
0:27:08 > 0:27:11- ..which helps people - to conquer gambling addiction.
0:27:12 > 0:27:14- I gambled throughout my life.
0:27:14 > 0:27:16- It was a problem.
0:27:16 > 0:27:17- Five years ago...
0:27:18 > 0:27:20- ..I went to GA, Gamblers Anonymous.
0:27:22 > 0:27:26- It was very important - that I kicked the gambling.
0:27:26 > 0:27:31- I have to give a lot of credit to - people who helped me to do that...
0:27:31 > 0:27:34- ..from the GA fellowship.
0:27:34 > 0:27:36- I've come through cancer...
0:27:36 > 0:27:39- ..but the gambling - was just as important for me.
0:27:40 > 0:27:43- I'm healthy - the most - important thing in anyone's life.
0:27:44 > 0:27:46- I've been through it - but I've been lucky.
0:27:46 > 0:27:49- I've come through the other side.
0:27:50 > 0:27:51- My life is good.
0:27:51 > 0:27:54- I have a lot of work - and I have a fantastic family.
0:27:55 > 0:28:01- All my children are healthy, which - is very important after my scare.
0:28:04 > 0:28:07- Whatever I did in football...
0:28:07 > 0:28:10- ..it doesn't come close - to beating cancer.
0:28:21 > 0:28:25- John Hartson wore the famous jerseys - of Arsenal and Celtic.
0:28:26 > 0:28:30- Every club has their own colours, - so it's important therefore...
0:28:31 > 0:28:34- ..that the Codi Gol parents' teams - have a new and striking kit.
0:28:35 > 0:28:38- Who better to design the kits - than the committees?
0:28:38 > 0:28:41- The crayons are already out - in Ammanford.
0:28:41 > 0:28:46- I'll try and get some gold on the - sides, with red and black stripes.
0:28:47 > 0:28:49- Which colour shorts - are you going to do?
0:28:49 > 0:28:50- Black.
0:28:51 > 0:28:52- And the socks?
0:28:53 > 0:28:54- Red.
0:28:55 > 0:28:58- As the committee's - important work continues...
0:28:59 > 0:29:02- ..the training sessions - start in earnest in Ammanford.
0:29:02 > 0:29:05- Pasty's getting things organized.
0:29:05 > 0:29:06- Pasty! Hiya. Alright?
0:29:06 > 0:29:07- Pasty! Hiya. Alright?- - Fine, thanks.
0:29:08 > 0:29:09- This is for you.
0:29:09 > 0:29:10- This is for you.- - Thank you very much.
0:29:10 > 0:29:12- Great.
0:29:12 > 0:29:14- This is ready.
0:29:14 > 0:29:16- There's water here and here.
0:29:17 > 0:29:19- One for you.
0:29:19 > 0:29:21- And one for you, John.
0:29:21 > 0:29:22- Thanks, mate.
0:29:23 > 0:29:24- See you out there.
0:29:26 > 0:29:28- Right, I'm off.
0:29:28 > 0:29:29- Right.
0:29:30 > 0:29:31- Good boy, Nige.
0:29:31 > 0:29:33- You just carry on!
0:29:33 > 0:29:34- I'll take these.
0:29:34 > 0:29:36- Thank you very much!
0:29:37 > 0:29:40- The hard work starts this week, - I think.
0:29:41 > 0:29:45- We've been out running already - so we're ready for it.
0:29:46 > 0:29:48- The serious stuff starts.
0:29:48 > 0:29:54- There's plenty of enthusiasm here - but the assistant is rather fussy.
0:29:54 > 0:29:57- Don't put your hands on your hips.
0:29:57 > 0:29:59- Looking tired is no good.
0:29:59 > 0:30:03- No-one from the Ammanford team - will have their hands on their hips.
0:30:03 > 0:30:05- Sharp like this.
0:30:05 > 0:30:06- Yes, yes.
0:30:06 > 0:30:08- Then you move on.
0:30:08 > 0:30:10- These are basic skills...
0:30:10 > 0:30:14- ..but everything we're doing - will happen during the game.
0:30:14 > 0:30:16- The effort put in is superb...
0:30:16 > 0:30:20- ..but general skills aren't quite up - to the standard we're looking for.
0:30:21 > 0:30:23- But we'll improve and we'll prepare.
0:30:24 > 0:30:25- I'm sure we will improve.
0:30:28 > 0:30:31- Keeping a beady eye on training...
0:30:31 > 0:30:35- ..is the chairman - of the new team's committee, Ethan.
0:30:35 > 0:30:39- What are the bonuses - if we go through to France?
0:30:39 > 0:30:40- Not a lot.
0:30:41 > 0:30:42- Not a lot?!
0:30:42 > 0:30:43- No money.
0:30:44 > 0:30:45- Right.
0:30:45 > 0:30:48- There might be a surprise.
0:30:48 > 0:30:51- Right. OK. Well, that's the deal.
0:30:51 > 0:30:55- If we lose the first game, - I won't be sacked, will I?
0:30:55 > 0:30:59- If you let in more than five goals, - you're on a warning.
0:30:59 > 0:31:02- If you lose the game after that, - you're out.
0:31:03 > 0:31:07- I'll have to get my team - into some sort of shape then!
0:31:07 > 0:31:08- Yes.
0:31:08 > 0:31:10- I know what I've got to do now.
0:31:10 > 0:31:12- Thank you, Mr Chairman.
0:31:16 > 0:31:19- Well done. Come in, please.
0:31:20 > 0:31:21- John. Five, please.
0:31:22 > 0:31:25- When we're talking, - no hands on hips please.
0:31:25 > 0:31:27- Ten sit-ups, please.
0:31:28 > 0:31:30- No hands on hips please.
0:31:31 > 0:31:35- I thought you were fantastic. Is - centre back your favourite position?
0:31:36 > 0:31:38- Centre back, yeah. Possibly.
0:31:38 > 0:31:39- Well done.
0:31:40 > 0:31:41- Decent in the air.
0:31:41 > 0:31:44- I used to be quite good in the air.
0:31:44 > 0:31:46- John, do you fancy wrestling him?
0:31:46 > 0:31:48- No! Did you see him tackling - over there?!
0:31:49 > 0:31:51- I don't fancy that! No chance!
0:31:57 > 0:32:00- Just to finish - great attitude.
0:32:00 > 0:32:03- One or two of you - with your hands on your hips.
0:32:03 > 0:32:06- Five sit-ups, please. - We haven't finished yet.
0:32:07 > 0:32:08- Two.
0:32:08 > 0:32:09- Three.
0:32:11 > 0:32:12- Four. One more.
0:32:13 > 0:32:14- Well done, Ronaldo.
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0:32:27 > 0:32:31- The parents' training sessions - are getting harder...
0:32:31 > 0:32:34- ..but fitness levels are improving.
0:32:35 > 0:32:39- One player who has benefited greatly - is Amlwch's goalkeeper...
0:32:39 > 0:32:41- ..Rob Williams Jones.
0:32:41 > 0:32:42- Come on. Come on!
0:32:44 > 0:32:47- It was hard at the beginning - - a shock to the system.
0:32:48 > 0:32:51- I hadn't done any sport - for five years.
0:32:51 > 0:32:52- Horrible.
0:32:53 > 0:32:56- It's not nice at all. - I feel sick now.
0:32:56 > 0:33:00- I've lost three stone two pounds - in just over two months.
0:33:01 > 0:33:03- It's going well.
0:33:04 > 0:33:07- I've cut out carbs completely. - I don't have sugar.
0:33:07 > 0:33:09- It seems to work.
0:33:09 > 0:33:12- I'm eating - a lot of protein and salads.
0:33:12 > 0:33:15- It suits me at work as well. - We're builders.
0:33:15 > 0:33:20- We build extensions, new builds - and do work for the council.
0:33:20 > 0:33:24- The lads go to the chip shop - two or three times a week...
0:33:24 > 0:33:25- ..or they have bacon baps.
0:33:26 > 0:33:30- I have scrambled egg, an omelette - or sometimes steak for lunch.
0:33:31 > 0:33:33- I've bought a little grill.
0:33:35 > 0:33:37- This is a boiled egg!
0:33:38 > 0:33:40- It never stops here with the lads.
0:33:41 > 0:33:43- They're always playing pranks.
0:33:43 > 0:33:45- I thought that egg was a bit hard.
0:33:46 > 0:33:49- They are helping me now. - They egg me on and push me.
0:33:50 > 0:33:54- We went for one pint at the start - when we first got together.
0:33:54 > 0:33:56- I haven't touched a beer since.
0:33:56 > 0:34:00- I'm not drinking anything - until we win - hopefully.
0:34:01 > 0:34:04- What kind of diet - do professionals follow?
0:34:05 > 0:34:08- I was quite lucky - with the shape of my body.
0:34:08 > 0:34:10- I didn't have too much trouble.
0:34:11 > 0:34:13- At every club we had body fat tests.
0:34:13 > 0:34:17- At each club there was a level - that players had to keep below.
0:34:18 > 0:34:23- We had to eat the right things - or our performance would suffer.
0:34:24 > 0:34:26- It's the same here.
0:34:27 > 0:34:31- There's no point overdoing it - with some silly, faddy diet.
0:34:31 > 0:34:35- As the goalie, you're - an important part of the team.
0:34:35 > 0:34:39- You're going to play. So eat - whatever makes you feel better.
0:34:39 > 0:34:42- You'll be like a cat in that goal.
0:34:44 > 0:34:46- Time's up. Well done.
0:34:47 > 0:34:51- What did you do on holiday? - I stayed in bed, I couldn't move!
0:34:56 > 0:35:01- There were some very red faces in - Amlwch after that circuit training.
0:35:01 > 0:35:05- What colours will the Pwllheli - and Ffostrasol shirts be?
0:35:05 > 0:35:07- It's over to the committees.
0:35:07 > 0:35:11- We don't want something boring - like black and white.
0:35:11 > 0:35:15- We want something that stands out, - something different.
0:35:15 > 0:35:20- Here we have kit templates. - Let's see what we can do.
0:35:20 > 0:35:22- Come on then.
0:35:29 > 0:35:32- I can see some bright colours.
0:35:32 > 0:35:35- What do you think of - the more traditional strips?
0:35:36 > 0:35:38- We need a bit of bling.
0:35:38 > 0:35:39- Do you think so?
0:35:39 > 0:35:40- Do you think so?- - Yes.
0:35:40 > 0:35:40- Yes.
0:35:41 > 0:35:45- It's great as an outfit - from Strictly.
0:35:45 > 0:35:48- If my parents had to wear this kit - they'd be embarrassed.
0:35:49 > 0:35:50- Mine's like a rainbow.
0:35:50 > 0:35:54- They're not going to Chester Races - or the Grand National.
0:35:55 > 0:35:58- They're playing football, - not riding a horse.
0:36:00 > 0:36:03- Hey lads, - look what I found in the cupboard.
0:36:03 > 0:36:05- Would that be nice for Ffostrasol?
0:36:05 > 0:36:06- Would that be nice for Ffostrasol?- - No.
0:36:06 > 0:36:10- Perhaps that would make - Iwan Roberts feel at home.
0:36:10 > 0:36:14- He played for Wolves and Norwich - and they wear similar colours.
0:36:15 > 0:36:18- I think Tomos and Osian's - kits are the best.
0:36:19 > 0:36:21- They stand out and they're flashy.
0:36:21 > 0:36:25- We've got a good idea - of what we want.
0:36:25 > 0:36:27- I hope the parents agree.
0:36:27 > 0:36:29- I hope the parents agree.- - I hope so too.
0:36:35 > 0:36:36- Well done.
0:36:36 > 0:36:42- Gethin Thomas began the youth branch - of Ffostrasol FC ten years ago.
0:36:43 > 0:36:47- Although the village is small - in terms of size and population...
0:36:47 > 0:36:51- ..the club attracts young players - from a wide area.
0:36:51 > 0:36:55- That's due to the style of play - and the club's organization...
0:36:55 > 0:36:57- ..and that, in turn, - is down to Gethin.
0:36:58 > 0:37:00- He takes his role - of developing talent...
0:37:00 > 0:37:05- ..and ensuring the club's future - seriously but is he going too far?
0:37:07 > 0:37:09- This is Bleddyn Gwyn Thomas.
0:37:10 > 0:37:12- He's six days old.
0:37:13 > 0:37:17- We're settling down well at home.
0:37:17 > 0:37:20- His sleep is improving every day.
0:37:20 > 0:37:26- It's good to see he's getting better - and not worse.
0:37:26 > 0:37:28- I'm getting enough sleep now.
0:37:29 > 0:37:30- Yes, you're OK.
0:37:30 > 0:37:32- That's the way I look at it.
0:37:33 > 0:37:36- Football is still - a huge part of Gethin's life.
0:37:37 > 0:37:40- I'm sure it will also be - part of Bleddyn's life.
0:37:40 > 0:37:43- I don't know if he'll have - much choice in the matter.
0:37:44 > 0:37:48- He was about a minute old - when football was mentioned.
0:37:48 > 0:37:51- I thought the shape of his head - was good for heading.
0:37:52 > 0:37:56- I hope he likes football - because it's a big part of my life.
0:37:56 > 0:37:57- Our lives.
0:37:58 > 0:38:02- My wife started to like football - more after she married me.
0:38:02 > 0:38:05- Did I? I just come - to support you.
0:38:07 > 0:38:09- I'm happy he arrived safely.
0:38:10 > 0:38:14- Things went a bit crazy - when we arrived at Bronglais.
0:38:14 > 0:38:17- I had to have - an emergency Caesarean.
0:38:17 > 0:38:21- His heart rate was falling - when the contractions came.
0:38:21 > 0:38:22- He wasn't too keen.
0:38:22 > 0:38:25- He wasn't too keen.- - I don't think he wanted to come out.
0:38:25 > 0:38:30- It has been a long journey for us - over the past five years...
0:38:30 > 0:38:32- ..to reach this point.
0:38:33 > 0:38:37- We're just grateful - that we're now a family...
0:38:37 > 0:38:40- ..after such a long journey.
0:38:40 > 0:38:41- That's right.
0:38:45 > 0:38:48- With the deputy manager - at home holding the baby...
0:38:49 > 0:38:52- ..the Ffostrasol team's - next training session...
0:38:52 > 0:38:55- ..is led by former Wales striker - Iwan Roberts.
0:38:56 > 0:38:59- I hear you're the only one - who wants to play in goal.
0:38:59 > 0:39:01- Is your nickname the Cat?
0:39:01 > 0:39:03- No, I just don't like running.
0:39:03 > 0:39:04- Will you go in goal tonight?
0:39:04 > 0:39:05- Will you go in goal tonight?- - I'll give it a go.
0:39:05 > 0:39:06- Have you got gloves?
0:39:06 > 0:39:07- Have you got gloves?- - Yes.
0:39:07 > 0:39:10- The other teams - - are they similar to us?
0:39:10 > 0:39:12- They're not professional, are they?
0:39:13 > 0:39:15- Are you ready?
0:39:15 > 0:39:16- Eight.
0:39:16 > 0:39:21- One position is sorted but training - needs a bit more organization.
0:39:21 > 0:39:23- Three and six.
0:39:23 > 0:39:25- You've got two of them!
0:39:25 > 0:39:27- Where's three?
0:39:27 > 0:39:28- Shambles.
0:39:29 > 0:39:32- I'm not used to playing football. - It's all new at the moment.
0:39:34 > 0:39:35- Careful!
0:39:37 > 0:39:39- Oooh! Careful!
0:39:41 > 0:39:43- You've still got it.
0:39:47 > 0:39:51- We used to be man and wife but after - that dirty tackle, I'm not so sure.
0:39:52 > 0:39:55- It's called karma. - She tried to take me out.
0:39:55 > 0:39:57- Someone up there - is looking out for me.
0:39:58 > 0:40:01- Don't worry, I'll sort him out - when we get home.
0:40:02 > 0:40:03- Who hasn't had a go?
0:40:05 > 0:40:07- Good skill.
0:40:08 > 0:40:10- Good save.
0:40:11 > 0:40:13- We've sorted out who's in goal.
0:40:14 > 0:40:18- Glyn the Cat. He brought - his own gloves. He's a good goalie.
0:40:18 > 0:40:20- He's got good reactions.
0:40:20 > 0:40:21- Well played.
0:40:21 > 0:40:23- Glyn, fantastic mate!
0:40:23 > 0:40:28- It's important to talk and - to get your body in the right place.
0:40:28 > 0:40:30- They need to learn things like that.
0:40:30 > 0:40:33- You can see the natural defenders...
0:40:33 > 0:40:37- ..and those who are comfortable - running with the ball.
0:40:39 > 0:40:42- There are those who don't - listen to a word I say!
0:40:42 > 0:40:46- From what I've seen tonight, - there are some fit people here.
0:40:46 > 0:40:49- That has impressed me.
0:40:49 > 0:40:52- We're lucky to have - Glyn the Cat in goal.
0:40:52 > 0:40:57- I don't think any of the other teams - will have a better goalkeeper.
0:40:57 > 0:40:59- We're very lucky.
0:40:59 > 0:41:00- Thank you, Glyn.
0:41:01 > 0:41:02- Thanks, everyone.
0:41:10 > 0:41:13- Latham Park - is home to Newtown AFC...
0:41:14 > 0:41:17- ..one of the major teams - in the Welsh Premier League.
0:41:17 > 0:41:21- This pitch has seen - some memorable encounters.
0:41:21 > 0:41:25- It's the ideal setting - for the Codi Gol finals.
0:41:27 > 0:41:29- Preparations have gone well.
0:41:29 > 0:41:33- I'm grateful for your commitment - but things are hotting up.
0:41:33 > 0:41:38- It's been confirmed that the finals - will be played at Latham Park.
0:41:38 > 0:41:42- It will be 9-a-side. - Games will be forty minutes.
0:41:42 > 0:41:46- No extra time. Straight to penalties - if scores are tied.
0:41:46 > 0:41:49- Don't worry, we'll already have won.
0:41:49 > 0:41:52- The draw will be made soon...
0:41:54 > 0:41:57- ..to decide who plays who - in the semi-finals.
0:41:58 > 0:42:01- Obviously the winning semi-finalists - play in the final.
0:42:02 > 0:42:05- The winners will represent Wales - against a team from Brittany.
0:42:06 > 0:42:10- We need to choose a squad - of 19 players.
0:42:11 > 0:42:15- That will be - a very difficult decision.
0:42:16 > 0:42:19- There have to be - seven women in the squad...
0:42:19 > 0:42:22- ..with three on the pitch - at all times.
0:42:22 > 0:42:26- No excuses. - We have to be at our best.
0:42:27 > 0:42:31- Three weeks to go before the teams - face each other...
0:42:31 > 0:42:34- ..to decide - who will travel to Brittany.
0:42:34 > 0:42:38- With so much in the balance, - a strong referee will be required...
0:42:38 > 0:42:41- ..to keep the players and managers - under control.
0:42:42 > 0:42:43- Who better than...
0:42:44 > 0:42:47- Hello, Eleri Sion with you - on BBC Radio Wales.
0:42:47 > 0:42:51- I don't know if - you remember me telling you...
0:42:51 > 0:42:57- ..that I'd had this - once-in-a-lifetime opportunity...
0:42:57 > 0:43:01- ..to train to become - a football referee.
0:43:01 > 0:43:05- It's a lot of pressure - but I'm up for the challenge.
0:43:06 > 0:43:09- The appointment - may come as a shock to some...
0:43:09 > 0:43:12- ..but Eleri has - a close connection to football.
0:43:13 > 0:43:18- Her husband David Hughes used to - play for Aston Villa and Cardiff.
0:43:18 > 0:43:21- He's now a coach - with the Welsh squads.
0:43:22 > 0:43:26- Football is in the blood. Her son - Alfie plays for Barry youth team.
0:43:27 > 0:43:29- But what about refereeing?
0:43:31 > 0:43:37- I've never refereed anything, - not even tiddlywinks in the pub.
0:43:37 > 0:43:39- I referee at home, of course.
0:43:39 > 0:43:44- I believe I have the strengths - required to be a successful referee.
0:43:45 > 0:43:47- Ask Dave - I'm the boss.
0:43:47 > 0:43:49- I think Eleri has got what it takes.
0:43:50 > 0:43:53- She's strong, assertive. - There'll be no backchat.
0:43:54 > 0:43:58- I think she'll give a really good, - balanced view.
0:43:58 > 0:44:00- Was that a free kick?
0:44:00 > 0:44:02- What do you mean? - He didn't touch him.
0:44:03 > 0:44:07- Dave plays a game of "What do you - tell the referee, Alfie"?
0:44:07 > 0:44:10- "Ref, that wasn't a free kick".
0:44:10 > 0:44:13- Ref, it was never a free kick.
0:44:13 > 0:44:15- He follows Dad. Unfortunately.
0:44:16 > 0:44:18- Mam will be a great ref.
0:44:20 > 0:44:22- I can't sleep at night.
0:44:22 > 0:44:26- As I understand, all the teams - are taking this very seriously.
0:44:27 > 0:44:29- I'm sure everything will be fine.
0:44:30 > 0:44:36- FAW headquarters is the setting - for the referee training course.
0:44:36 > 0:44:40- Eleri faces 16 gruelling hours.
0:44:40 > 0:44:43- To be a good referee - you need self-confidence.
0:44:43 > 0:44:45- That's the most important thing.
0:44:46 > 0:44:49- When you make a decision, you - must be certain it's the right one.
0:44:50 > 0:44:52- I'm sure Eleri will cope.
0:44:52 > 0:44:56- If you get stick from the players, - you can use your cards.
0:44:57 > 0:45:01- You ignore it until it reaches - an unacceptable level.
0:45:02 > 0:45:06- I'm worried. I don't know how much - work it takes to be a referee.
0:45:07 > 0:45:09- I'm up for the challenge.
0:45:12 > 0:45:16- It's the first time Eleri's - opened this sizeable book.
0:45:18 > 0:45:20- I've never seen anything like this.
0:45:21 > 0:45:25- Do you know the difference between - indirect and direct free kicks?
0:45:25 > 0:45:25- Yes.
0:45:25 > 0:45:26- Yes.- - I don't.
0:45:27 > 0:45:28- Poor Eleri.
0:45:30 > 0:45:31- What about the pitch?
0:45:31 > 0:45:36- I'm thinking of rugby. - I want to put a 22 metre line in.
0:45:36 > 0:45:38- We're not playing Subbuteo either.
0:45:38 > 0:45:40- We're not playing Subbuteo either.- - Oh my gosh.
0:45:41 > 0:45:43- What about the goal?
0:45:44 > 0:45:46- Well done. Go on, fine.
0:45:46 > 0:45:49- It's the first week. - There's a lot of work to do.
0:45:49 > 0:45:53- I did start to worry - when she asked were was the 22.
0:45:53 > 0:45:56- She was worried - about the shape of the ball...
0:45:57 > 0:45:59- ..but I think she'll be OK.
0:46:00 > 0:46:03- Radius: 9.15m.
0:46:04 > 0:46:06- What is 9.15m in yards?
0:46:07 > 0:46:09- I'm starting to worry.
0:46:09 > 0:46:14- I don't know when - or how I'll tell them...
0:46:14 > 0:46:17- ..my brain's a bit frazzled now.
0:46:18 > 0:46:20- I think I'll go home.
0:46:20 > 0:46:24- On Saturday and Sunday - I'll sit in front of the TV...
0:46:24 > 0:46:26- ..and just watch football.
0:46:29 > 0:46:31- Once Eleri starts the course...
0:46:31 > 0:46:36- ..the news that she will referee - the finals reaches the managers.
0:46:37 > 0:46:38- Eleri Sion?
0:46:44 > 0:46:46- Um...I'm not really sure.
0:46:47 > 0:46:48- Eleri Sion...
0:46:49 > 0:46:53- John, you won't believe - who's refereeing in Newtown.
0:46:56 > 0:46:57- Eleri Sion?
0:46:58 > 0:47:00- I'm good friends with Eleri.
0:47:00 > 0:47:02- I've worked with her - over the years...
0:47:03 > 0:47:05- ..but rugby is her speciality.
0:47:05 > 0:47:08- One thing's certain with Eleri Sion.
0:47:08 > 0:47:10- She'll stamp her authority - on the game.
0:47:11 > 0:47:15- There'll be no messing so I don't - know what will happen to me.
0:47:19 > 0:47:23- Three weeks to go - before the finals...
0:47:23 > 0:47:27- ..and three weeks of hard work - ahead of the teams.
0:47:27 > 0:47:31- In the next episode of Codi Gol, - Ammanford's committee...
0:47:31 > 0:47:34- ..looks for a mascot - and a partner for Bobby Boar.
0:47:35 > 0:47:37- Frances wants a partner - for Bobby Boar.
0:47:37 > 0:47:40- He looks very lonely - out there on the pitch.
0:47:41 > 0:47:45- The managers must make - some difficult decisions.
0:47:45 > 0:47:48- I thing tonight - is going to be difficult...
0:47:49 > 0:47:52- ..trying to pick 19 - out of 24 players.
0:47:54 > 0:47:57- Training sessions - get intense in Amlwch...
0:47:58 > 0:48:00- ..and there are injuries - in the squad.
0:48:01 > 0:48:02- Aargh!
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