Wales, Bale, Giggs & Co: from historic outcasts to the heart of Team GB
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By Steve Menary 22 May 2012 It seems almost certain now that the number of Welshman ever to have played Olympic football for Great Britain will double or treble this summer - from two in total at present since 1908 to five, six or even seven. The Welsh have been the worst represented of the Home Nations in all the previous incarnations of the GB side. The only Olympic Games where Welsh players have ever played was in 1948, when three Welshmen were among the squad of 22 chosen by a panel of selectors for
Wales, Bale, Giggs & Co: from historic outcasts to the heart of Team GB
Wales, Bale, Giggs & Co: from historic…
Wales, Bale, Giggs & Co: from historic outcasts to the heart of Team GB
By Steve Menary 22 May 2012 It seems almost certain now that the number of Welshman ever to have played Olympic football for Great Britain will double or treble this summer - from two in total at present since 1908 to five, six or even seven. The Welsh have been the worst represented of the Home Nations in all the previous incarnations of the GB side. The only Olympic Games where Welsh players have ever played was in 1948, when three Welshmen were among the squad of 22 chosen by a panel of selectors for