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LLANELLI

Llanelli revealed plans to become only the 2nd full-time side in the League of Wales. Llanelli then finished in their highest ever position in the league of Wales.


NATIONAL TEAM

Wales failed to qualify for the World Cup held in Germany. John Toshack's side had finished 2nd bottom of a group that contained England, Poland, Austria, Northern Ireland, Azerbaijan and themselves. The side only beat Azerbaijan and drew with Northern Ireland.


FA CUP

Since Wembley closed in 2000 the FA Cup has been held in Cardiff. The Millennium Stadium hosted the FA Cup finals between 2001 to 2006. Liverpool won the 2001 version and also won the 2006 version beating West Ham on penalties. From 2007 on the FA Cup is to be played in Wembely.