Wales 0 - 1 Russia. When does the World Cup start?

Last updated : 19 November 2003 By Michael Morris
Add 2003 to the list, 1993, 1985, 1977 etc. Wales came close but fell short in the end.

Daniel Gabbidon played the full 90 mins for Wales while Earnie came on as a second half sub. The poor lad had the whole stadium (over 73,000) and the whole nation relying on him to produce some magic but his brief was to play in midfield, now it seems such a waste.

If this and if that. Doesn't matter anymore. We are out and now the build up to Germany 2006 can begin. Mark Hughes will have to take time to think of his future as Wales coach. No such period of consideration for the City players on international duty. In 48 hours time Cardiff play Wimbledon at Milton Keynes. Earnie and Gabbidon need to get this defeat out of their system quickly and be 100% focussed on the Saturday match.

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