#welsh-football

#welsh-football

When Demetriou, the then Walsall defender, scored the only goal of his 51-cap international career to put Cyprus 2-1 up in Israel, the small but raucous red corner of the Bilino Polje Stadium burst into scenes of pure elation.

"As kids, you watched the likes of Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey, Craig Bellamy. You grew up idolising them. You wanted to be like them."

"Terry epitomised everything it means to represent Wales as a player, and watching the 1994 World Cup qualifying campaign with him as manager was the first time I experienced genuine belief that our country could qualify for a major tournament. "My thoughts and condolences are with Terry's family and friends during this difficult time, everyone in the Welsh football family will miss an incredible person."

This morning I lost my best friend and soul mate, Sir Joey our memories will never fade - Today my heart is broken. Love you Sir Joey RIP. My condolences are with Janice and all the family.

Wrexham is poised for success in the Championship with celebrity ownership and a history of rapid promotion, returning to the second tier for the first time since 1981-82.

Dudley Lewis, a once-capped Welsh international and Swansea City great, has passed away at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy of 300 appearances for the Swans.