The Robbie Savage interview

Since taking his first tentative steps into management just over a year ago, Robbie Savage has been riding on the crest of a wave. The former Wales midfielder won the Northern Premier League Premier Division title with six games to spare last season, prompting Forest Green Rovers to give him his first taste of professional management with a four-year contract in July. An unbeaten start to this season sees Savage's side sitting joint top of League Two.But the 50-year-old is a latecomer to management, having forged a career as an outspoken pundit since retiring from playing in 2011. So why the change? And does his famously combative and emotional character suit the highly pressurized role of a lower league manager? Savage provides an honest and open assessment of his new career and future prospects, offering a glimpse of the competitive fire that typified his playing career.

Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes discuss what Wales manager Craig Bellamy learned from the friendly defeat against Canada in Swansea. Have any of the youngsters or fringe players forced themselves into his plans for next month's crucial World Cup qualifier at home to Belgium.Swansea City, Wrexham and Cardiff City return to action this weekend for the first time since the end of the transfer window. The two Championship sides showed their intent with significant investment, giving both managers selection dilemmas for Saturday. Cardiff, meanwhile, put faith in their academy products - can their impressive early-season form continue? And will it even bring a manager of the month award for Brian Barry-Murphy?There was no break for Newport County, and no change in fortunes as new manager Dave Hughes suffered a fifth successive defeat. No such for worries for Sam's Gillingham, who continue to lead League Two.And it would be an episode without some mention of food. This week, Carl makes a shocking Roy Cropper comparison as he gets his teeth into Iwan's choice of sandwich.

It wasn't convincing at times, but Kieffer Moore's goal ensured Wales came away with a crucial World Cup qualifying victory in Astana. Sam, Carl and Iwan assemble on the final whistle to pick through the bones of the performance, as Wales move to the top of the group. Dylan Lawlor's composed debut, Karl Darlow's saves and a player of the match performance from the Wales crossbar are all discussed, as the countdown begins to next month's visit of Belgium to Cardiff. And there's a first goal of the season for Sam to celebrate as his new side Gillingham enjoy an encouraging start in League Two.

Carl Roberts is joined by Wales internationals Joe Ledley and Tom Lockyer as they go inside the Wales camp ahead of the World Cup qualifier away to Kazakhstan. We hear from midfielders David Brooks and Josh Sheehan, and defender Chris Mepham.

Carl Roberts and Dafydd Pritchard are at the Vale as Bellamy announces his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier away to Kazakhstan and the friendly against Canada. Carl's then joined by former Wales internationals Sam Vokes and Iwan Roberts to discuss the squad and look ahead to the weekend's fixtures. Captain Aaron Ramsey is left out of the squad while Leeds skipper Ethan Ampadu misses out through injury. Meanwhile, Wrexham, Swansea, Cardiff and Newport are back in league action this weekend.

Carl Roberts and former Wales internationals Sam Vokes and Iwan Roberts reflect on the weekend’s results including the opening round of the Premier League. Cardiff got back to winning ways with a dominant 3-0 win over Rotherham and Swansea got their first league win after beating Sheffield United 1-0. Wrexham made it two successive losses in the Championship with a 3-2 defeat to West Brom while Newport County lost their first league game after a 2-1 loss at Grimsby.

Carl Roberts joins Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes to review the opening weekend of the Championship season. Wrexham started their campaign with a dramatic 2-1 loss at Southampton in the lunchtime kick off. Alan Sheehan's Swansea began with a 1-0 defeat at Middleborough, Iwan dissects that one for us. Cardiff played their first league away game of the season with a tough 0-0 draw at Port Vale, whilst Newport impressed with a 2-1 win at Crawley. Sam also reveals a new law for the upcoming season...

Ian Hunt joins Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes to review the opening weekend and preview the start of the Championship season. A youthful Cardiff City side made a winning start to their League One campaign as they beat Peterborough United at home 2-1 with both goals coming from academy products. Newport County drew 1-1 at home to Notts County in their League Two opener in a match which was delayed for an hour due to a medical emergency at the ground. Wrexham and Swansea City kick off their Championship campaigns this weekend. It's been a busy week for Wrexham who've completed the signings of England centre-back Conor Coady and Wales striker Kieffer Moore ahead of their opener away to Southampton. Meanwhile, Swansea travel to Middlesbrough as Alan Sheehan begins his first full season as head coach.

It's the beginning of a new era at Cardiff City and Newport County as both clubs prepare for life under new, and inexperienced, managers. The Bluebirds, playing in the third level of English football for the first time in 21 years, have opted for the blue side of Manchester by appointing for former Manchester City youth coach Brian Barry-Murphy. The Exiles, meanwhile, have gone for the red side by choosing former Manchester United youth coach Dave Hughes. Both clubs have ample room for improvement after hugely disappointing performances last season. But is there room for optimism this season?Wrexham and Swansea have another week's preparation for the start of the Championship season - and both have been making plenty of headlines over the summer. The Dragons have showed their promotion intent again with some eye-catching signings, and they're not finished yet. The Swans took everyone by surprise with the announcement that Snoop Dogg has become a co-owner as an investor. It's building up nicely to be another fascinating season for Welsh football.

Wales are out of Euro 2025 after a 6-1 defeat to England in St Gallen, leaving them bottom of Group D with no points from their three games. Former Wales players turned BBC Sport Wales pundits Kath Morgan and Helen Ward join Carl to share their post-match thoughts and reflections on Wales at Euro 2025 before the BBC Wales and Wales teams head home from Switzerland.