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Alive and Kicking

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A history of Welsh soccer

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Alive and Kicking - 24/05/2008

Neil Kinnock reflects on a topsy-turvy season in Welsh club soccer, featuring the adventures of Cardiff City, Swansea City and Wrexham.

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Alive and Kicking - Episode 2

History of Welsh soccer. 2/6: Between the Wars. Welsh soccer prospered during the inter-war years, dominating the home international scene and even winning the FA Cup with Cardiff.

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Alive and Kicking - Episode 5

A history of Welsh soccer. 5/6. Handballs and Head Cases: Bad luck and the importation of the English disease of hooliganism see Welsh football in decline.

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Alive and Kicking - In the Beginning

A history of Welsh soccer. 1/6. In the Beginning: Wales boasts the world's third oldest football association. This programme traces the game back to its spiritual roots in Ruabon.

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Alive and Kicking - In the Court of King John

A history of Welsh soccer. 3/6: In the Court of King John. After the war, fans have a new generation of heroes to cheer: Allchurch, Ford, Burgess, Paul, Tapscott and Charles.

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Alive and Kicking - Penalty Takers and History Makers

A history of Welsh soccer. 6/6: Penalty Takers and History Makers. Welsh football goes through the wilderness years before the advent of Mark Hughes.

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Alive and Kicking - The Swinging Sixties

A history of Welsh soccer. 4/6: The Swinging Sixties. As the golden era of Charles and Ford came to an end, new heroes such as John Toshack and Mike England emerged.

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