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0:00:20 > 0:00:24- Good evening and welcome to Clwb - at a new time in this new year.
0:00:25 > 0:00:29- On a disappointing FA Cup 3rd-round - weekend for Welsh clubs...
0:00:29 > 0:00:32- ..we'll be celebrating one - of the biggest shocks of all time.
0:00:33 > 0:00:38- Can you believe that it's 25 years - since Wrexham beat the Gunners.
0:00:38 > 0:00:41- Here's what else - is on the programme.
0:00:43 > 0:00:47- Fond memories of beating Arsenal but - the fans have plenty to worry about.
0:00:47 > 0:00:51- Woking were the visitors - to the Racecourse yesterday.
0:00:52 > 0:00:56- Out on the ocean waves, one Welshman - is sailing around the world...
0:00:56 > 0:00:58- ..in the Vendee Globe race.
0:01:00 > 0:01:04- There's a race to be in the top half - of the Principality Premiership...
0:01:04 > 0:01:06- ..before the league splits in two.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12- 2017 is going to be a big year - for the Welsh capital.
0:01:12 > 0:01:14- We also chat with Alan Hamer.
0:01:14 > 0:01:18- He's responsible for arranging the - Champions League Final in Cardiff.
0:01:22 > 0:01:27- My guest was on the Racecourse pitch - on that incredible afternoon...
0:01:27 > 0:01:29- ..when Wrexham beat Arsenal.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33- Welcome to the former Wrexham - midfielder, Waynne Phillips.
0:01:34 > 0:01:36- Can you believe that 25 years - have gone by?
0:01:37 > 0:01:39- No, the years have flown by.
0:01:39 > 0:01:44- The game is always mentioned at this - time of year at the 3rd-round stage.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- It's possibly the biggest ever - FA Cup shock.
0:01:48 > 0:01:53- I'm happy to have been part - of the team that beat Arsenal.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57- I was also there but I - wasn't smiling, like you!
0:01:57 > 0:02:00- We'll have more about - that afternoon later on.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04- We kick-off the programme - on the Racecourse.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07- No FA Cup tie and definitely - no Arsenal this time...
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- ..but Woking in the National League.
0:02:16 > 0:02:18- Ralph with the throw.
0:02:19 > 0:02:24- Murtagh has Lewis - supporting out on the flank.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28- Lewis had plenty of time - to play the ball into the box.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- Ugwu's header went - well over the bar.
0:02:33 > 0:02:35- James Jennings with the effort.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- He wasn't far off the target.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- Jennings battles his way - to the ball.
0:02:46 > 0:02:47- Good play.
0:02:47 > 0:02:50- Tilt forward to White - who controls it.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53- Rooney with time to turn and shoot.
0:02:54 > 0:02:59- Rooney gives Wrexham the lead.
0:02:59 > 0:03:04- While one brother is busy claiming - all the headlines at Old Trafford...
0:03:04 > 0:03:08- ..this is the brother - the Wrexham fans care about.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17- Ugwu controls possession - and Hall collects the ball.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20- Out to Ralph.
0:03:20 > 0:03:24- Ralph takes the ball into the box - and Barry challenges him...
0:03:24 > 0:03:28- ..but the ball falls perfectly - for Fabio Saraiva.
0:03:28 > 0:03:33- The Wrexham lead only lasted five - minutes here at The Racecourse.
0:03:33 > 0:03:39- Ralph's shot rebounded perfectly - to Fabio Saraiva.
0:03:40 > 0:03:45- Carrington gets the ball back. - The cross goes into the box.
0:03:46 > 0:03:51- Evans is denied by - an excellent save by Michael Poke.
0:03:51 > 0:03:57- It was a good cross and White - did well to get his head to it.
0:04:00 > 0:04:02- Barry has time to take stock.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- McLeod with an excellent pass - towards White.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09- White plays it to Evans.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- Wrexham have retaken the lead.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15- It was a great move.
0:04:15 > 0:04:16- The pass by McLeod...
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- ..was perfectly judged - for Jordan White.
0:04:22 > 0:04:28- Robbie Evans was the first to - the ball to beat the goalkeeper.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37- Saraiva, the Woking goalscorer, - tries his luck once again.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- Two good saves in quick succession - by Dunn.
0:04:43 > 0:04:48- Dunn has retained his place today - after coming on on New Year's Day.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55- Murtagh has a go from distance.
0:04:56 > 0:04:58- That's another great save by Dunn.
0:04:59 > 0:05:04- Hall blazed over the crossbar - with Carrington in attendance.
0:05:05 > 0:05:09- It was a great save by Chris Dunn.
0:05:12 > 0:05:16- Rooney. Jordan White - has plenty of space here.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- Rooney has continued his run.
0:05:19 > 0:05:23- Rooney to crown the win. - He wasn't far off target.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- We emphasized before the game - that a good performance was a bonus.
0:05:30 > 0:05:31- We needed a win today.
0:05:31 > 0:05:36- We asked for the basics like - competing and winning second balls.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38- The first half was a bit edgy.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42- You could see both sides - trying to work each other out.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- We told them to go out second half - and go for them.
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- Intensity, tempo, another 10-15% - and you're going to win the game.
0:05:50 > 0:05:51- We deserved the three points.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55- We should have won last week.
0:05:55 > 0:05:57- We got the three points this week...
0:05:57 > 0:06:01- ..and hopefully we'll repeat that - next week and climb the table.
0:06:02 > 0:06:03- Wrexham are up to 15th.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- It's North Ferriby United - at the Racecourse next week.
0:06:11 > 0:06:15- It's January and Wrexham - win 2-1 at the Racecourse.
0:06:15 > 0:06:18- That sounds familiar! Waynne - Phillips is our guest on Clwb 2.
0:06:19 > 0:06:25- Wrexham needed that win. - Are you a happier supporter now?
0:06:26 > 0:06:31- Yes, and as we heard Dean Keates - say, the points were all-important.
0:06:31 > 0:06:35- The first half wasn't very good but - it got better in the second half.
0:06:36 > 0:06:37- The goal settled them down.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41- Four of their next five games - are at the Racecourse.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- They play three teams in the bottom - four. It was an important win.
0:06:45 > 0:06:49- We hope for the same next week - against North Ferriby.
0:06:50 > 0:06:55- Great goals and some new signings. - Is Dean Keates turning it around?
0:06:57 > 0:06:59- I'd like to think that he is.
0:06:59 > 0:07:03- A month ago, they had a great result - against Forest Green.
0:07:03 > 0:07:05- They lost their way since then.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09- I think it will be like this - until the end of the season.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12- They will be safe - outside the bottom four.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15- But this isn't what we expect - at Wrexham FC.
0:07:15 > 0:07:17- They want to be in the top four.
0:07:17 > 0:07:21- There's a lot of hard work to - be done over the next few months.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23- Hopefully, next season - will be the one.
0:07:23 > 0:07:26- Time now to look back...
0:07:26 > 0:07:32- ..as we celebrate 25 years since - Wrexham beat Arsenal in the FA Cup.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37- One of the biggest shocks - in that competition.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40- Friday night was the big night - at the Racecourse.
0:07:40 > 0:07:44- Some past heroes were there - to celebrate the anniversary.
0:07:44 > 0:07:47- There were some familiar faces - present.
0:07:56 > 0:07:58- At 37, in a game of that magnitude.
0:07:58 > 0:08:01- Arsenal were league champs, - Wrexham were 92nd.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- That will live with me for ever.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08- The strike, even though - I watch it ten times every day.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10- It gets better every time.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- It was one of those days. - It made world news.
0:08:13 > 0:08:15- It made the papers in New Zealand.
0:08:15 > 0:08:19- I have family in the States - and they were talking about it.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21- I told Waynne to pass me - the ball initially.
0:08:21 > 0:08:24- Then I told him I - was going to smash it.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- I took one on the Thursday afternoon - in training...
0:08:27 > 0:08:30- ..with great power - and a five-yard run-up.
0:08:30 > 0:08:32- I tried the same process.
0:08:32 > 0:08:36- It didn't go in on the training - ground but it went in at the game.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40- They couldn't believe it, - I couldn't, no-one could.
0:08:40 > 0:08:44- What an atmosphere when it hit - the net, an incredible feeling.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48- When you play with freedom - and you're not scared...
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- ..not afraid to do things - on the pitch.
0:08:51 > 0:08:54- There's always a chance - something will happen.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57- We kept on plugging away - and got the equalizer.
0:08:57 > 0:09:01- Mickey hit one of - the best free kicks you'll see.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05- Steve scored two minutes later - with a fantastic finish.
0:09:05 > 0:09:10- It's one of those moments in - your life you always remember.
0:09:10 > 0:09:14- The chance came a couple of minutes - later and I managed to take it.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16- Right place, right time.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- It was fantastic, absolutely superb - for the whole town.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23- I gave my shirt away after the game.
0:09:23 > 0:09:26- I wish I hadn't, - it would be worth a few bob now.
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- I've got the memories, - that's for sure.
0:09:29 > 0:09:32- It's great for the club - and its history as well...
0:09:32 > 0:09:36- ..that we always get a - mention even after 25 years.
0:09:38 > 0:09:42- Mickey Thomas lost his shirt but - Waynne Phillips' shirt is here!
0:09:43 > 0:09:46- A famous shirt - from that famous match.
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- There's a good reason - why you still have it.
0:09:49 > 0:09:53- The manager, Brian Flynn, told us - not to swap shirts on that day...
0:09:53 > 0:09:56- ..because we had a game - the following Saturday.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- We only had one set of shirts - back in those days.
0:10:00 > 0:10:04- I'm so glad he said that - because I'll keep it until I die.
0:10:04 > 0:10:08- It's nice to have the chance - to take it out once again.
0:10:08 > 0:10:12- We mentioned Wrexham's current - problems but it was a crisis then.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- They'd finished bottom - of the league.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17- There was a Wrexham Revival - campaign.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19- Brian Flynn brought in local boys.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23- Are they in a better situation now - but out of the football league?
0:10:25 > 0:10:26- On the pitch, no.
0:10:26 > 0:10:29- We had a great coaching team.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33- Brian Flynn, Kevin Reeves, - Joey Jones. They were superb.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35- They brought young players through.
0:10:36 > 0:10:38- Something we haven't seen - in recent years.
0:10:38 > 0:10:43- Wrexham always brought through - young players from North Wales.
0:10:43 > 0:10:45- I was given a chance there.
0:10:45 > 0:10:47- There's no better feeling...
0:10:48 > 0:10:51- ..for a Caernarfon lad - than playing for Wrexham.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53- That's where they've gone wrong.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57- Attendance figures are up.
0:10:57 > 0:11:03- They attract 4-5,000 which amazes me - considering the quality of football.
0:11:03 > 0:11:08- People complained in the 1990s, - but that team, as we have seen...
0:11:08 > 0:11:11- ..were an excellent side and squad.
0:11:11 > 0:11:15- They played for each other to go - out and win matches every week.
0:11:16 > 0:11:18- That is missing these days.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- A team full of characters - and friends.
0:11:22 > 0:11:27- Can you explain how it felt - to beat Arsenal, the champions?
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- It's a feeling you'll never forget.
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- I remember the names - coming out of the hat.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38- As a Man Utd fan, I was disappointed - we had drawn Arsenal.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42- Arsenal had won the top division. - We were bottom of the league.
0:11:43 > 0:11:46- This result wasn't supposed - to happen.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49- The preparations - would have been the same...
0:11:50 > 0:11:52- ..for Barnet or Bristol.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55- We got together - on the Friday night.
0:11:55 > 0:11:59- We never used to have a hotel - for a home match.
0:11:59 > 0:12:02- I remember arriving at the hotel - on the Friday afternoon.
0:12:02 > 0:12:06- We had a brief chat - and watched a video of Arsenal.
0:12:06 > 0:12:09- I was a bit worried - about the task ahead.
0:12:09 > 0:12:13- We had a meal and went to bed. - I slept well that night.
0:12:14 > 0:12:18- Flynnie always allowed us - half a lager in the hotel.
0:12:19 > 0:12:23- He hated seeing you with a pint - but ten halves, that was fine!
0:12:24 > 0:12:25- Just don't have a pint!
0:12:26 > 0:12:28- The evening passed quickly...
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- ..before settling down - for the match on the next day.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36- It's a lovely story and even - an Arsenal fan can say that!
0:12:37 > 0:12:39- Stay with us as there's - plenty more to come.
0:12:40 > 0:12:44- It's great to share the - memories of Wrexham's big day.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- After the break, we turn - our attention to rugby.
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0:13:02 > 0:13:04- Welcome back as we turn to rugby.
0:13:05 > 0:13:11- The Principality Premiership has - seen a lot of changes this season.
0:13:11 > 0:13:16- More clubs, from 12 to 16, and a - mid-season split for the league.
0:13:16 > 0:13:20- We start with the crucial games - over Christmas.
0:13:25 > 0:13:29- It was a successful Christmas - period for Aberavon...
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- ..as they moved - to the top with two easy wins.
0:13:32 > 0:13:38- The first came against Neath - with Joe Gage scoring this try.
0:13:42 > 0:13:46- It was the same story versus - Bridgend as Jay Baker scores here.
0:13:46 > 0:13:50- Just two of the sixteen tries - racked up by the Wizards there.
0:13:51 > 0:13:55- The biggest game of the holidays - was between Cardiff and Ebbw Vale.
0:13:55 > 0:14:00- Cardiff looked on their way to a top - eight place when Ceri Young scored.
0:14:00 > 0:14:04- However, a penalty try in the - closing moments...
0:14:04 > 0:14:08- ..meant the final places in - the top eight would be decided...
0:14:08 > 0:14:11- ..in the final round of fixtures.
0:14:12 > 0:14:16- The first game of the new year - was played at Rodney Parade...
0:14:16 > 0:14:19- ..as RGC 1404 travelled down - the A470 to play Newport.
0:14:20 > 0:14:24- Newport fullback, Llywarch ap - Myrddin, took on his former club.
0:14:24 > 0:14:28- There was no battle of the brothers - because Carwyn ap Myrddin...
0:14:28 > 0:14:30- ..missed the game - for RGC with an injury.
0:14:32 > 0:14:37- When the fixtures were announced - this was the one I looked for.
0:14:37 > 0:14:42- My brother isn't playing but - I will be taking on some old mates.
0:14:43 > 0:14:47- As a former player, how pleased - are you with their growing success?
0:14:47 > 0:14:50- It's fantastic and no surprise.
0:14:51 > 0:14:54- The set-up is very professional.
0:14:54 > 0:14:58- I wouldn't be where I am now - without the help of RGC 1404.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- I'm very thankful - for what they have done for me.
0:15:03 > 0:15:06- Worthington is on the left. - Leach is there.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09- Out to Worthington. - Will he get there?
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- He's tackled - inches short of the line.
0:15:14 > 0:15:20- The chance is still there. - Robin Williams, the tall lock.
0:15:21 > 0:15:23- Out to Hughes.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- Hughes is over the line.
0:15:31 > 0:15:35- To the left to Robson and Frewen.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39- There's space further back - but they go left.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45- The Northwalians are under pressure - and this could square it up.
0:15:47 > 0:15:50- Newport have struck back.
0:15:56 > 0:15:59- They trundle forward again. - What will Adam Jones do here?
0:16:00 > 0:16:04- It was inevitable. - The referee heads under the posts.
0:16:04 > 0:16:09- It's a hard-earned penalty try.
0:16:16 > 0:16:20- To the left. Robson. - Frewen chases after it.
0:16:21 > 0:16:23- Cross is also chasing it down.
0:16:25 > 0:16:29- He takes too long - and he can't clear it.
0:16:32 > 0:16:36- They are under pressure.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- The maul is reset.
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- They've conceded possession - ten metres from their own line.
0:16:43 > 0:16:47- This will be a try - if they can go to the right.
0:16:47 > 0:16:52- That's a poor pass. - It's gone behind the man once again.
0:16:52 > 0:16:56- The flanker tries to go it alone - but comes back inside.
0:16:56 > 0:17:02- Llywarch ap Myrddin has scored - against his former club.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07- The black shirts opened up - like the Red Sea.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10- Myrddin cantered over.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- Yardley carries the ball.
0:17:18 > 0:17:22- The fancy footwork got him nowhere. - Leach takes it on.
0:17:23 > 0:17:26- There are men on the outside - who could score.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- Tom Hughes once again.
0:17:31 > 0:17:36- The try has been awarded despite it - looking as if he was tackled short.
0:17:36 > 0:17:39- Leach made the break and - he had men racing to support him.
0:17:40 > 0:17:42- Tom Hughes gets his - second of the afternoon.
0:17:50 > 0:17:54- The long black line is preparing - for the next offensive.
0:18:07 > 0:18:13- Newport build again. James to - the left. There are men out here.
0:18:13 > 0:18:15- They spin the ball wide.
0:18:15 > 0:18:19- It's a second row and he could go - all the way with a fancy sidestep.
0:18:20 > 0:18:25- Dan Partridge - stepped off his left foot.
0:18:26 > 0:18:31- He made it look easy and - sealed a bonus point for his team.
0:18:35 > 0:18:40- Newport have - dominated the second half.
0:18:42 > 0:18:45- The forwards do the hard work - and look for space.
0:18:45 > 0:18:49- O'Brien goes blind to Jenkins.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55- They go right again.
0:18:55 > 0:18:58- The try has been scored.
0:18:59 > 0:19:03- The substitute, Dan Mock, - has grabbed a fifth for Newport.
0:19:05 > 0:19:08- Newport were the better team - in many aspects of the game.
0:19:10 > 0:19:16- They picked off our line well - and won the kicking battle easily.
0:19:21 > 0:19:25- Disappointed to lose but - it's another game we'll learn from.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29- A great win. You must be happy.
0:19:29 > 0:19:33- Happy with the win - and the way we played.
0:19:33 > 0:19:39- We had nothing much to play for - so we just went out and played.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42- It was a great game to play in.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- That's how it looks in the - Principality Premiership.
0:19:47 > 0:19:52- This season, there are 16 clubs - and the league will split in two.
0:19:52 > 0:19:57- This system has been used for years - in the Welsh football league.
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- That's what will be on Sgorio - next weekend.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03- Carmarthen travel to Cefn Druids.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07- Carmarthen are favourites - to reach the top six.
0:20:07 > 0:20:11- It's a similar situation in - the Principality Premiership.
0:20:12 > 0:20:17- With one game before the split, - two teams were vying for one place.
0:20:17 > 0:20:19- Lowri Wynn will explain more.
0:20:23 > 0:20:25- A huge game at Eugene Cross Park.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- An Ebbw win against Cross Keys - would ensure Nigel Davies' boys...
0:20:30 > 0:20:32- ..a top half berth - for rest of the season.
0:20:32 > 0:20:34- Defeat would mean waiting...
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- ..to see if Cardiff had - beaten Bedwas in the capital.
0:20:41 > 0:20:46- The Ebbw scrum was too strong and - the Keys eight had to yield there.
0:20:54 > 0:20:59- An easy kick for Josh Lewis - for Ebbw Vale.
0:21:03 > 0:21:05- It's another solid scrum.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- That wasn't the best pass - but it didn't go forward.
0:21:10 > 0:21:12- Thomas felt that tackle.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15- We are right on halfway.
0:21:16 > 0:21:20- Cornock tried to kick through - but it was held on the ground.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23- Another dubious decision.
0:21:24 > 0:21:30- Is this the kick that secures - Ebbw Vale's place in the top eight?
0:21:38 > 0:21:41- The fans are giving you a clue - that it's over.
0:21:42 > 0:21:47- We've been kept waiting a while - for the second score of this game.
0:21:47 > 0:21:53- That means Cross Keys will need - a converted try to deny Ebbw Vale.
0:22:00 > 0:22:04- The ball is being sheltered - by Kynes. Out to Josh Lewis.
0:22:04 > 0:22:08- He's through the gap - and he's scored the try.
0:22:08 > 0:22:14- That try makes it certain that - Ebbw Vale will have the chance...
0:22:14 > 0:22:20- ..to defend their league title - in the second half of the season.
0:22:20 > 0:22:24- They are safely into the top eight - for the rest of the season...
0:22:24 > 0:22:28- ..thanks to Josh Lewis who has - scored all their points today.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- It was always going to be - a really tough match.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38- The boys played well - and defended superbly.
0:22:38 > 0:22:42- We have a lot to do but we have the - chance now being in the top eight.
0:22:42 > 0:22:45- That meant a win for Cardiff...
0:22:45 > 0:22:49- ..wouldn't be enough - to secure them a top eight berth.
0:22:50 > 0:22:55- Bedwas opened the scoring - with an Adam Williams try.
0:22:57 > 0:23:00- Although the score was - quite close at half-time...
0:23:00 > 0:23:05- ..Robson Blake extended Bedwas' lead - with a try in the second half.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08- It also clinched a bonus point.
0:23:10 > 0:23:15- With four minutes left, the American - giant, Cam Dolan, crashed over...
0:23:16 > 0:23:20- ..for a try hat-trick for Cardiff - but it was little consolation.
0:23:25 > 0:23:29- There were nearly 3,000 fans - watching at Parc Eirias...
0:23:29 > 0:23:31- ..with Nigel Owens in charge.
0:23:31 > 0:23:36- Andrew Williams scored this try to - square things up for the home team.
0:23:37 > 0:23:42- It was a different story in the - second half with RGC dominating.
0:23:43 > 0:23:46- Tom Hughes stormed over - for the bonus point.
0:23:48 > 0:23:51- There was still time - for a sixth try for RGC.
0:23:51 > 0:23:55- Danny Cross scoring to lift RGC - back to fourth place in the league.
0:23:57 > 0:24:01- The first game of the new year - at the Talbot Athletic Ground...
0:24:01 > 0:24:03- ..was between first and second.
0:24:03 > 0:24:08- Joe Tomalin-Reeves gave Aberavon - their first lead of the game.
0:24:11 > 0:24:15- There was a chance for Merthyr to - strike back before the break.
0:24:15 > 0:24:20- Rees making the break before Rhys - Downes proved to quick to catch.
0:24:20 > 0:24:22- The scrum half giving - Merthyr the lead.
0:24:23 > 0:24:26- Following a fiercely fought tight - encounter the home team...
0:24:27 > 0:24:29- ..eventually claimed the victory...
0:24:29 > 0:24:33- ..thanks to a sterling effort by the - forwards with Ben Jones scoring...
0:24:33 > 0:24:37- ..to complete an amazing first half - of the season for the Wizards.
0:24:39 > 0:24:44- Ebbw Vale claim the final spot - in the top eight.
0:24:44 > 0:24:46- Cardiff miss out by a whisker.
0:24:47 > 0:24:49- Aberavon lead the way at the moment.
0:24:52 > 0:24:54- Lowri Wynn with the table there.
0:24:54 > 0:24:58- In the second half of the season, - all the teams start from scratch.
0:24:59 > 0:25:02- Big changes in that league.
0:25:02 > 0:25:06- We'll sail around the world after - the break in the Vendee Globe race.
0:25:06 > 0:25:11- We meet the man organizing the - Champions League final in Cardiff.
0:25:11 > 0:25:12- Alan Hamer is a busy man.
0:25:13 > 0:25:17- We'll also chat about Wrexham - versus Arsenal with Waynne Phillips.
0:25:17 > 0:25:21- Join us in a few minutes.
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0:25:37 > 0:25:40- Welcome back. - What were you doing on 6 November?
0:25:40 > 0:25:43- Maybe you were clearing up - after Bonfire Night.
0:25:43 > 0:25:48- The sailors in the Vendee Globe race - were just starting their voyages.
0:25:49 > 0:25:53- They are still at it - but the end is almost in sight.
0:25:53 > 0:25:57- The good news is that Welshman Alex - Thomson was still near the front.
0:25:59 > 0:26:04- Christmas in the southern seas - and Armel Le Cleac'h is the first...
0:26:04 > 0:26:08- ..of the remaining 19 sailors - in the Vendee Globe race...
0:26:08 > 0:26:11- ..to round the Horn in a record - 47 days and 32 minutes.
0:26:13 > 0:26:19- That's it, the temperature is - good... nice and cold!
0:26:20 > 0:26:24- Good health - to the boat and to the Horn.
0:26:25 > 0:26:29- Thank you for providing a route - through the Southern Oceans.
0:26:32 > 0:26:36- Hot on his heels is Welshman, Alex - Thomson who's in very good spirits.
0:26:36 > 0:26:40- # Jingle bells Alex sails - round the world he goes
0:26:40 > 0:26:44- # Single-handed, breaking records - he's no twinkle toes
0:26:44 > 0:26:49- # Oh jingle bells, Alex sails - so much sea to cross
0:26:49 > 0:26:54- # Oh what fun it is to sail - on the mighty Hugo Boss #
0:26:57 > 0:27:00- Amazingly with a foil - on just one side of his boat...
0:27:00 > 0:27:02- .. Alex is closing the gap on Armel.
0:27:03 > 0:27:07- Here's the famous Cape Horn!
0:27:08 > 0:27:14- Well that was Cape Horn at 30 knots.
0:27:14 > 0:27:18- It's quite difficult to film - and be outside as you can see.
0:27:20 > 0:27:22- That's just - a fleeting glimpse of it.
0:27:23 > 0:27:25- I got a good look - through some windows.
0:27:25 > 0:27:28- Great to be here, - great to be here so quickly.
0:27:28 > 0:27:32- Shame I'm not in first place but - full credit to Armel.
0:27:32 > 0:27:33- He's done a great job.
0:27:34 > 0:27:36- I'm going to try my hardest - to catch him up now.
0:27:39 > 0:27:44- Armel and Alex are now two days - sailing ahead of Jeremie Beyou...
0:27:44 > 0:27:45- ..in third place.
0:27:48 > 0:27:51- Incredible! - Tension, so much tension.
0:27:51 > 0:27:55- We'll sort it all out - after the Doldrums...
0:27:55 > 0:27:57- ..the next obstacle - in front of us.
0:27:58 > 0:28:01- The task is to increase the gap - between us...
0:28:01 > 0:28:04- ..over the coming hours - and the coming days.
0:28:09 > 0:28:13- All good. The last days since Cape - Horn have been brilliant.
0:28:13 > 0:28:17- We've had to catch up all the miles - and almost get even...
0:28:17 > 0:28:20- ..with Banque Populair, - it's been amazing.
0:28:20 > 0:28:23- He'll now extend away from me - but he won't be 800 miles away.
0:28:24 > 0:28:27- We'll have to see how it pans out - when we get to the Doldrums.
0:28:30 > 0:28:35- But the hard racing proved too much - for crucial parts of the equipment.
0:28:35 > 0:28:38- Here is the furler. - The sail was attached here.
0:28:39 > 0:28:42- We can see that it's actually opened - up.
0:28:42 > 0:28:46- When it came loose this bit was - flying around everywhere.
0:28:46 > 0:28:50- It was flying around hitting the - deck, hitting the hull...
0:28:50 > 0:28:53- ..hitting the deckspreader, - hitting the foil.
0:28:53 > 0:28:56- So my first job was trying - to stop it destroying the boat.
0:28:57 > 0:28:59- I put the boat downwind - as best as I could.
0:28:59 > 0:29:02- It was still flailing - around everywhere.
0:29:02 > 0:29:04- I had to lasso it. - It cost me a fair few miles.
0:29:05 > 0:29:07- It's the kind of thing - that could cost me the race.
0:29:08 > 0:29:11- Welsh bad luck meant the - French crossed the equator first.
0:29:12 > 0:29:17- As the Equator is crossed, - good health to Neptune!
0:29:20 > 0:29:23- But who will be the first - to get back to France?
0:29:29 > 0:29:33- We will follow the climax - of that race on this programme.
0:29:33 > 0:29:37- People are always complaining - that everything is held in Cardiff.
0:29:38 > 0:29:42- A glance at recent big sporting - events held there would prove it.
0:29:42 > 0:29:46- This year, one of the biggest - footballing events reaches Cardiff.
0:29:46 > 0:29:48- The finals of the Champions League.
0:29:49 > 0:29:52- There are two finals - taking place in June.
0:29:52 > 0:29:56- The women's final is on the first - and the men's final on the third.
0:29:56 > 0:30:02- Alan Hamer is in charge of it all - and I went to meet him this week.
0:30:10 > 0:30:12- How big is this for Cardiff - and for Wales?
0:30:13 > 0:30:16- As a city and a nation - there's nothing to fear.
0:30:17 > 0:30:20- The hardest thing - is the size of the city.
0:30:20 > 0:30:25- London, Berlin and Milan - are much bigger cities.
0:30:25 > 0:30:30- Transport has been a problem before.
0:30:30 > 0:30:34- I think we've found something - that will work.
0:30:35 > 0:30:38- We've done a lot of work - with Cardiff and Bristol airports.
0:30:38 > 0:30:40- And with the railways too.
0:30:40 > 0:30:44- More than 20 trains will - return to London after the game.
0:30:44 > 0:30:48- That hasn't happened before. - UEFA are happy.
0:30:49 > 0:30:51- I think the supporters - will be happy too.
0:30:52 > 0:30:55- What's the audience for these games
0:30:56 > 0:30:58- UEFA say 200 million people - will watch it.
0:30:59 > 0:31:05- That's twice as much as the Super - Bowl which shows how big it is.
0:31:06 > 0:31:08- I try not to think about - the figures.
0:31:09 > 0:31:12- It's a chance - for us as a city and a nation...
0:31:13 > 0:31:16- ..to put Cardiff and Wales - on the map.
0:31:16 > 0:31:20- I hope that after what happened - in France last summer...
0:31:20 > 0:31:25- ..more people will think more - positively about Wales and Cardiff.
0:31:25 > 0:31:28- How many do you think - will come to Cardiff?
0:31:28 > 0:31:31- It depends who's in the final.
0:31:31 > 0:31:36- Sometimes, the less traditional - clubs bring more fans.
0:31:36 > 0:31:42- We're planning for 200,000 people - coming into the city on match day.
0:31:43 > 0:31:48- 200,000 will also come over four - days to the fanzone and everything.
0:31:48 > 0:31:54- It's a lot of people, every part of - Cardiff will be full.
0:31:54 > 0:31:57- It'll be a fantastic atmosphere.
0:31:58 > 0:32:02- Sometimes cities are too big. - It'll be different in Cardiff.
0:32:03 > 0:32:05- You won't be able - to avoid the match.
0:32:05 > 0:32:08- It'll be brilliant - for the supporters.
0:32:08 > 0:32:11- The atmosphere - will be great all week.
0:32:11 > 0:32:15- It'll be an experience that won't be - repeated around the world.
0:32:15 > 0:32:19- Cities don't have stadiums - right in the centre like Cardiff.
0:32:19 > 0:32:21- It'll be something different.
0:32:21 > 0:32:23- The Super Cup has been here.
0:32:23 > 0:32:27- How much help - was a big occasion like that?
0:32:27 > 0:32:30- Without the Super Cup - we wouldn't get this match.
0:32:30 > 0:32:34- We didn't realise at the time - what a valuable experience it was.
0:32:34 > 0:32:40- It went well and it gave UEFA the - confidence that we had enough...
0:32:40 > 0:32:43- ..skills and experience - as an association ...
0:32:43 > 0:32:46- .. to put on a big event - like the one in June.
0:32:47 > 0:32:51- Without it this game - would never have come to Wales.
0:32:51 > 0:32:54- It's quite a feather in the cap - of the association.
0:32:54 > 0:33:00- People in the association worked - hard for years without any fuss.
0:33:00 > 0:33:04- Now, all that hard work - is bearing fruit.
0:33:05 > 0:33:10- Lots of football associations - around Europe will look at Wales...
0:33:10 > 0:33:13- ..and think if they can do it, - why can't we?
0:33:15 > 0:33:20- As the day of reckoning and that - kick off approach there'll be...
0:33:20 > 0:33:23- ..lots of events across the - country in the coming months.
0:33:24 > 0:33:27- The trophy has been on a very - popular tour already.
0:33:27 > 0:33:31- As well as seeing the trophy - what about watching the game?
0:33:32 > 0:33:37- People have a chance of getting - tickets, like for the Euros.
0:33:38 > 0:33:43- They'll have two weeks in March - to request up to two tickets.
0:33:44 > 0:33:46- Then there'll be a ballot.
0:33:47 > 0:33:48- Can people volunteer?
0:33:48 > 0:33:51- That's been - popular in the Olympic Games.
0:33:51 > 0:33:56- You can be part of the occasion - without a ticket.
0:33:57 > 0:34:02- We want to get 1,000 people - to do different jobs.
0:34:02 > 0:34:08- There's also a chance for an - extra 500 to be on the pitch...
0:34:08 > 0:34:12- ..during the opening ceremony - before the game.
0:34:12 > 0:34:17- The process begins in two weeks...
0:34:17 > 0:34:23- ..for people to put in a request - to be part of it.
0:34:23 > 0:34:27- Over the next two weeks, we'll - go around Wales to meet people.
0:34:27 > 0:34:30- Everyone will find out - at the end of March.
0:34:31 > 0:34:33- It's a fantastic opportunity.
0:34:33 > 0:34:36- As in Milan and at the Super Bowl...
0:34:36 > 0:34:41- ..a world-famous artist - will perform before the match.
0:34:41 > 0:34:45- It's a chance to be on television...
0:34:45 > 0:34:49- ..with 200 million people - watching all over the world.
0:34:50 > 0:34:52- Is there any chance of a ticket?
0:34:52 > 0:34:58- That's the question everybody - asks me! Tickets are hard to get.
0:34:58 > 0:35:02- Unfortunately I won't be able to - help all the people asking.
0:35:03 > 0:35:05- If I can, I'm sure I'll - have a friend for life!
0:35:06 > 0:35:08- That's a very nice way of saying no!
0:35:08 > 0:35:12- With five months to go, good luck. - It's very exciting. Thank you.
0:35:12 > 0:35:13- Thank you.
0:35:19 > 0:35:22- It was nice to meet Alan Hamer - this week.
0:35:22 > 0:35:27- They are looking for volunteers - for the finals weekend.
0:35:27 > 0:35:31- Details are at faw.cymru.
0:35:31 > 0:35:35- There's also a five-a-side - competition in different categories.
0:35:36 > 0:35:39- The winners win tickets - to the Champion League finals.
0:35:39 > 0:35:42- Waynne Phillips won a Golden Ticket - 25 years ago.
0:35:43 > 0:35:45- He was in the Wrexham side - that beat Arsenal.
0:35:46 > 0:35:47- Exciting times coming to Cardiff.
0:35:48 > 0:35:49- It's brilliant.
0:35:49 > 0:35:53- The English FA Cup final was played - in the city for a few years.
0:35:54 > 0:35:58- I had the chance to attend one of - those matches and it was superb.
0:35:58 > 0:36:02- There's no place better - to watch a match than in Cardiff.
0:36:02 > 0:36:07- The ground is in the centre of the - city and everyone mixes together.
0:36:07 > 0:36:13- I will definitely be trying - to get a ticket for the big match!
0:36:13 > 0:36:17- Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey - or even Andy King could be there.
0:36:17 > 0:36:20- Bale and Real Madrid - would be amazing.
0:36:20 > 0:36:21- It would be great.
0:36:21 > 0:36:25- For those of us in France, - 2016 was an incredible year.
0:36:26 > 0:36:29- We hope for something similar - in 2017.
0:36:29 > 0:36:31- We shall see what happens.
0:36:32 > 0:36:35- Hopefully it will be better - than 2016.
0:36:36 > 0:36:40- It will be hard to improve on 2016. - What is on the horizon for you?
0:36:40 > 0:36:43- Wales have a huge match - in Ireland coming up.
0:36:43 > 0:36:44- Will you be in Dublin in March?
0:36:44 > 0:36:45- Will you be in Dublin in March?- - Yes, I will.
0:36:47 > 0:36:50- The hotel is booked and - I'll be going over with my son.
0:36:51 > 0:36:54- Hopefully, we'll be celebrating - as we were in France.
0:36:55 > 0:36:59- Some crucial games for Wrexham, - Cardiff, Newport and Swansea.
0:36:59 > 0:37:01- They have a tough few months - coming up.
0:37:01 > 0:37:04- Let's hope they all - come out of it well...
0:37:04 > 0:37:08- ..and then they can start - building for next season.
0:37:08 > 0:37:10- Thanks for your time.
0:37:10 > 0:37:14- We have been celebrating 25 years - since Wrexham beat Arsenal.
0:37:14 > 0:37:17- Mickey Thomas' goal - was never a free kick!
0:37:17 > 0:37:19- It wasn't a foul by David O'Leary.
0:37:19 > 0:37:20- I agree!
0:37:21 > 0:37:22- But...
0:37:24 > 0:37:25- ..who's complaining?
0:37:26 > 0:37:28- I always knew it wasn't a free kick!
0:37:28 > 0:37:31- We shall see you next week - and thanks for watching.
0:37:31 > 0:37:35- Our new time is 10.00pm - on Sunday evenings. Goodnight.
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