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smotyns · 13th June 2018, 11.47:19

Let's hope the FAW can get beyond the South centric focus that seems to be prevalent. Unfortunately, this may prove to be a difficult argument as over 60% of the population live in the area between Chepstowe and Swansea. With a quarter of the total being residents in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea. Whilst the area defined as North Wales makes up just over 20%. As the south is the political and economic centre of the country we will always be the poor relations. Add into that the historic distrust between North and South it makes it very difficult to get support for the North.

rememberthegoodoldyears · 13th June 2018, 11.48:32

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Originally Posted by flynhater

I think you will find that Wrexhams ground does not meet minimum requirements. I am pretty sure that is why Cefn Druids are playing their Europa league game at TNS. Sad days really that TNS meet the requirements but not Wrexham never thought I would see the day

The pitch won't be ready in time is the reason, not the requirements.

flynhater · 13th June 2018, 12.55:37

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Originally Posted by rememberthegoodoldyears

The pitch won't be ready in time is the reason, not the requirements.

I stand corrected re the Pitch but if you look into it the Ground still does not meet minimum UEFA Standards again I reiterate Sad Times

Socrates · 13th June 2018, 13.05:51

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Originally Posted by flynhater

I stand corrected re the Pitch but if you look into it the Ground still does not meet minimum UEFA Standards again I reiterate Sad Times

So our ground doesn't meet the requirements but Spyty Park did and TNS does.

How?

Cenotaff · 13th June 2018, 13.37:35

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Originally Posted by flynhater

I stand corrected re the Pitch but if you look into it the Ground still does not meet minimum UEFA Standards again I reiterate Sad Times

It depends on what it is in regards to whether it's sad times or not. If it's something like the 4th official doesn't have his own shower then it's not that gloomy. If it's something substantial then fair enough.

ugarte007 · 13th June 2018, 15.00:16

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Originally Posted by Socrates

So our ground doesn't meet the requirements but Spyty Park did and TNS does.

How?

An interesting question which id love to see the real answer to.

pjwales · 13th June 2018, 15.24:56

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Originally Posted by flynhater

I stand corrected re the Pitch but if you look into it the Ground still does not meet minimum UEFA Standards again I reiterate Sad Times

I dont know about that, but the pitch was absolutely shite never mind the rest of the place/stadium,its all down to the North/South divide

Junior Shabadoo · 13th June 2018, 15.25:34

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Originally Posted by ugarte007

An interesting question which id love to see the real answer to.

The answer is...it's simply not true. People have confused Wales' full internationals with everything else that we are able to host if we had a pitch laid down.

redkitty · 13th June 2018, 15.29:00

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Originally Posted by pjwales

I dont know about that, but the pitch was absolutely shite never mind the rest of the place/stadium,its all down to the North/South divide

Are you saying The racecourse pitch is shit?

Wales u19 played on the racecourse pitch in 2016

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smotyns Club Captain Joined: Jul 2012 Racecourse Spot: Nostalgically The KOP Real Name: My name is Michael Caine Twitter: @	Re: Should the Racecourse be home to the national Welsh Team Let's hope the FAW can get beyond the South centric focus that seems to be prevalent. Unfortunately, this may prove to be a difficult argument as over 60% of the population live in the area between Chepstowe and Swansea. With a quarter of the total being residents in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea. Whilst the area defined as North Wales makes up just over 20%. As the south is the political and economic centre of the country we will always be the poor relations. Add into that the historic distrust between North and South it makes it very difficult to get support for the North. __________________ I know it's a bit cheeky but, er, I'm a cheeky young monkey!