Rob Page to Continue as Wales Manager
Football Association of Wales president, Steve Williams, has confirmed that Rob Page will continue as the national team manager despite Wales’ failure to qualify for the Euro 2024 finals. The decision comes after Wales suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Poland in the play-off final on Tuesday night.
Page, 49, signed a deal in 2022 that will see him through to the next World Cup. Williams stated, “The FAW can confirm Rob Page is their manager for the forthcoming campaign in accordance with his contract.” It is clear that the FAW has faith in Page’s ability to lead the team and believes that the squad is still a work in progress under his guidance.
Following the loss to Poland, Page expressed his confidence in his role as Wales’ manager, stating that he was “absolutely” the right man to continue leading Wales into the Nations League and the 2026 World Cup. Despite tensions between Page and FAW chief executive Noel Mooney during the campaign, it seems that talks have been held to resolve any issues and clear the air.
The Welsh squad has also voiced their support for Page, further solidifying his position as the team’s manager. Page, who led Wales to their first World Cup since 1958 when they qualified for the Qatar tournament in 2022, has been in charge since November 2020. Initially serving as an interim boss, he stepped up from his role as assistant to Ryan Giggs, who was involved in legal proceedings.
Looking ahead, Wales will start their Nations League campaign against Turkey in September. With Page at the helm, there is hope that the team will continue to progress and achieve success in future tournaments.
Conclusion
Despite Wales’ failure to qualify for the Euro 2024 finals, Rob Page will continue as the national team manager. The Football Association of Wales has shown faith in Page and believes that the squad is still a work in progress under his leadership. Page himself has expressed confidence in his role and is determined to lead Wales into the Nations League and the 2026 World Cup. The Welsh squad has also shown their support for Page, further solidifying his position as manager. With the upcoming Nations League campaign, Wales will have the opportunity to showcase their progress under Page’s guidance.