Wales Veterans Football Association announce squads for upcoming Euros and Four Nations
Wales plays host to the inaugural O70s and O75s European Football Championships 2026 next month, with WSA member Wales Veterans Football Association hosting the tournament at Cardiff’s Ocean Park Arena, another member of the WSA.
June also sees the organisation send an O50s team to Scotland for the Four Nations.
At the Euros, taking place from 8 to 11 June, Wales will be joined by Germany, Denmark and England in both age categories.
Hopes are high for further success from this inspirational group of players, and the event is seen as a ‘curtain raiser’ for the World Cup, which will be held in Australia in October this year.
Wales’ O70s will be striving to lift the trophy for the third consecutive year.
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected by Wales O70s’ managers Alun Huish, Jon Ross and Jason Kennedy.
- Alan Meacham (GK) – Swansea
- Phil Gibb (Capt) – Barry Town
- John Rowlands – Newport
- Peter Morgan – Penybont
- Peter Laffan – Swansea
- Mick Algieri – Swansea
- Terry Compton – Newport
- Dick Steer – Penybont
- Bryn Jones – Merthyr
- Phil Newton – Swansea
- Martyn Waygood – Swansea
- Paul Diaper – Newport
- Tim Bowker – Barry Town
- Paul Young – Newport
- Peter Barletta – Swansea
- John Jordan – Newport
- Graham Miles – Barry Town
- Kevin James – Newport
And congratulations to the following players who have been selected by Wales O75s’ managers Tim Bowker and former Cardiff City legend, Jimmy Mullen.
- Bob Locke (GK) – Merthyr Tydfil
- Phil Williams (GK) – Newport
- Steve Davies – Barry Town
- Steve Hold – Penybont
- Handley Brusted – Newport
- Joe Quarini – Barry Town
- Mike Williams – Penybont
- Bryn Powell – Barry Town
- Mike Soroko – Merthyr Tydfil
- Billy Arnold – Barry Town
- Gerry Jones – Newport
- Mark Entwhistle – Newport
- Rob Beel – Barry Town
- David Stock – Newport
- Peter Evason – Denbigh
- John Gallivan – Denbigh
- Bob Nelson – Pembroke
- Hedley Austin – Swansea
Meanwhile, WVFA representatives in the O50s age group will be travelling to Largs, Scotland for the Four Nations from 5 to 7 June, as well.
The tournament will take place at the Scotland FA National Centre near Glasgow.
Wales have selected a strong squad for this prestigious tournament and have high hopes of success against the other home nations teams.
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected by Wales manager, Andrew York.
- Ian Davies (GK) – Barry Town
- Paul Richards – Barry Town
- Stephen Evans – Llanelli Town
- Nevin Riches – Barry Town
- Nigel Delaney – Llanelli Town
- Carl Evans – Merthyr Tydfil
- Stephen Powell – Penybont
- Michael Walsh – Merthyr Tydfil
- Ricky John – Merthyr Tydfil
- Neil Williams – Llanelli Town
- Steve White – Merthyr Tydfil
- Paul Davey – Llanelli Town
- Neale Richards – Llanelli Town
- Stephen Orman – Merthyr Tydfil
- Kevin Bartley – Llanelli Town
- John Kenworthy – Rhydymwyn
- Robbie Taylor – Merthyr Tydfil
- Nicky Francis – Merthyr Tydfil
- Chris Summers – The Continental
- Mark Thomas – Llanelli Town
Good luck to all those representing WSA member WVFA!
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