Rob and Blakey's Commentary Box
Join former BBC Wales football correspondent Rob Phillips and ex Welsh international and Premier League player Nathan Blake, as they bring their expert analysis and cast their eagle eyes over the main talking points from all levels of football in Wales.
Episodes
Rob and Blakey Commentary Box Episode 2 - Nathan Blake lost his voice at a football game!! But which one? Clue. It was an all Welsh affair with a spectacular finish. Join Rob Phillips and Nathan as they run the rule over the first all-Welsh Championship clash of the campaign as Cardiff City played Wrexham. They celebrate opening day EFL wins for Swansea City and Newport County. It’s a small world when they discuss...
Seasoned observer Rob Phillips and former Wales and Premier League player Nathan Blake return for another season of their podcast, bringing you their take on Welsh football - and as usual it’s loud and clear!
Last season these two great friends were renowned for their straight talking which led to some spiky arguments, but all finishing with a smiles.
In this episode, the duo look ahead to the start of the Championship ...
Newport pull off another great escape, but next season MUST be different. So close for Wrexham, but no-one will be more disappointed than the players. Respectable finish for the Swans, time now for Matos to work his pre-season magic and a surprise departure at the Bluebirds. And plenty more ... Always loud and clear on Welsh football from Rob Phillips and Nathan Blake, the man used to talking about it and the one who played it at t...
Loud and clear on Welsh football from the man used to talking about it and the one who played it at the top level. Here's what Rob Phillips & Nathan Blake think of the big Welsh football stories this week.
00:00:16 Kick-off
00:01:05 Only one place to start, Newport County's extraordinary last game 00:01:36 PSG or Newport County??
00:05:06 Rob subjected dad Derek to an emotional whirlwind for his 90th birthday!
00:07:10 Blakey...
A super season for Cardiff City as the Bluebirds return to the Championship at the first time of asking. The boys reflect on that, plus Wrexham are back in the top six, Swansea, in 10th, announce news on their goalkeeping coach Martin Margetson, Newport County have another crucial must win game on Saturday and Jess Fishlock is hanging up her boots. Plus, plenty more.Rob Phillips and Nathan Blake: Loud and clear on Welsh football fr...
This one is a bit random, but bear with us - we cover everything you'd expect - and some you wouldn't when it comes to football.Rob Phillips and Nathan Blake: Loud and clear on Welsh football from the man used to talking about it and the one who played it at the top level. #football #Podcast #WelshFootball #Wrexham #SwanseaCity #CardiffCity #NewportCounty #Wales #MerthyrTown #AdranPremier #CymruPremier #Soccer #ButeEnergyWelshCup #...
So much to talk about and another special guest in the form of the FAW's man at the top, Noel Mooney.Rob Phillips and Nathan Blake: Loud and clear on Welsh football from the man used to talking about it and the one who played it at the top level. #Football #Podcast #WelshFootball #Wrexham #SwanseaCity #CardiffCity #NewportCounty #Wales #MerthyrTown #AdranPremier #CymruPremier #Soccer #worldcup2026
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:42 Noel ...
Rob Phillips and Nathan Blake had exclusive access to Swansea City's head coach, Vitor Matos, who discussed his football philosophy, family, building the foundations of club success and Portugal's World Cup chances. Rob & Blakey Commentary Box Podcast Episodes#Football #Podcast #SwanseaCity #WelshFootball #Wales #Soccer #worldcup2026 #portugal #vitormatos
00:00:00 A Swansea City tunnel walk for Rob Phillips
00:01:22 Hello from t...
Loud and clear on Welsh football from the man used to talking about it and the one who played it at the top level.
#Football #Podcast #WelshFootball #Wrexham #SwanseaCity #CardiffCity #NewportCounty #Wales #MerthyrTown #AdranPremier #CymruPremier #Soccer #worldcup2026 #VitorMatosRob Phillips & Nathan Blake discuss Cymru's heartbreaking penalty shootout loss against Bosnia, as well as the game no-one wanted to play, which ended ...
Rob & Blakey Commentary Box Podcast Episode 32#Football #Podcast #WelshFootball #Wrexham #SwanseaCity #CardiffCity #NewportCounty #Wales #MerthyrTown #AdranPremier #CymruPremier #Soccer #worldcup2026 Never short of something to say, Rob Phillips & Nathan Blake chew over the main talking points across Welsh football. Loud and clear from the man used to talking about it and the one who played it at the top level. 00:00:00 Ki...
Loud and clear on Welsh football from the man used to talking about it and the one who played it at the top level - Rob Phillips and Nathan Blake on Welsh football.00:00:00 Kick-off00:02:13 Injuries have not been good to Craig Bellamy00:03:20 Ben Davies is a huge miss 00:04:25 Brian Barry-Murphy is a very good manager00:06:12 Rob would play Dylan Lawlor v Blakey going for experience of Ben Cabango 00:08:10 Controversy .... Ashley P...
Never short of something to say, Rob Phillips & Nathan Blake put our EFL clubs under the spotlight and discuss the main talking points across Welsh football - and beyond. You never know quite what you're going to get, but these boys aim to be loud and clear.
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:08 Rob is in the dog house with his daughter, Anna ❤️❤️❤️
00:01:56 Spurs goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky controversy
00:06:16 Wrexham v Swansea preview
00:00:00 INTRO
00:01:00 Jayne Ludlow - kids
00:03:00 People tell me more than I know myself
00:04:35 Why can't you just be you (Nathan)
00:07:40 The landscape has changed (Jayne)
00:09:00 Support system being put together (Jayne)
00:11:00 Rob was a rugby mascot!
00:15:00 Women's result from last night
00:18:00 All campaigns are important - being better is the aim
00:19:30 Interesting to see the numbers on Saturday (Rob)
00:20:51 Dylan L...
#Football #Podcast #WalesFootball---------------------------------------------------------Rob Phillips & Nathan Blake talk football. Join them to hear the views of the voice of Welsh football & former Wales international & Premier League player. ---------------------------------------------------------https://linktr.ee/robandblakey#Football #Podcast #WalesFootball #Wrexham #SwanseaCity #CardiffCity #NewportCounty #Merth...
Down but not out? The EFL's bottom side Newport County put promotion chasing Salford City through the wringer to keep their survival chances alive - and Blakey has hope for the first time in a LONG time. Plus all the big talking points in Welsh football & beyond. ---------------------------------------------------------Rob Phillips & Nathan Blake talk football. Join them to hear the views of the voice of Welsh football &...
Rob and Blakey's Commentary Box is loud and clear on Welsh football from the man used to talking about it and the one who played it at the top level. They disagree frequently - and in this episode several times about a number of different subjects. It's great listen. Whose side are you on??00:00:00 Kick-off00:01:37 Lively discussion about possible play-off extension 00:10:58 Swansea's Zan Vipotnik is a striker on fire00:15:53 Can t...
They're loud and clear on Welsh football and as always, there are a few surprises ... 00:00:00 G'day!00:02:24 Blakey's on course with his Wrexham prediction00:05:00 Promotion is habitual00:11:25 Football can be ruthless 00:13:52 Millwall preview 00:14:40 Swansea improving under Matos 00:20:35 If Zan Vipotnik had the service - he could score 3500:22:57 Cardiff still top of the league 00:24:18 You don't win the league in Jan 00:26:18...
Swansea City host Wrexham in the league for the first time in more than two decades. Swansea's Lee Trundle and Wrexham's Andy Morrell join Rob Phillips and Nathan Blake to have their say on the 'Welsh derby' plus Cardiff City, Newport County, Merthyr Town and more domestic football talk.
00:00:00 Intro00:02:03 Welcome Andy Morrell00:02:23 Good relationship between Morrell and Lee Trundle00:05:30 Late to professional football s...
Loud and clear on Welsh football from the man used to talking about it and the one who played it at the top level, Rob Phillips and Nathan Blake are joined by Cameron Toshack to talk coaching, selection and the insights and influence of father John.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:38 Cameron Toshack
00:04:14 Decision to move based on growing as a person
00:11:00 Why do some coaches get opportunities and some don't?
00:13:54 Did...
Loud and clear on Welsh football from the man used to talking about it and the one who played it at the top level, Rob Phillips and Nathan Blake. In this episode, Merthyr's Lewys Twamley is in the house.
00:00 Introduction and special guest
02:10 Lewys Twamley - Merthyr Town
06:43 Setting targets as a player
08:47 Merthyr is a football enclave in a rugby valley
13:27 Chester
16:10 Does the manager love you?
17:35 Ricardo Rees on fire
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