Introduction
Welcome to www.markpitman1.com, the website of Welsh football columnist and blogger Mark Pitman. I currently write a Welsh football column for Media Wales through the WalesOnline Magazine Sports Blog covering all aspects of the game in Wales. I also have regular features published on award-winning websites including In Bed with Maradona and The Ball is Round. In addition I also provide regular features for a number of official match programmes including Swansea City in the FA Premier League, Wrexham in the Blue Square Premier and for clubs in the Welsh Premier League. You can follow me on twitter and facebook. Read more 
Latest Blogs
New money set to maintain the Welsh Premier power shift
A feature on the effects of the increasing North Wales dominance of the Welsh Premier League. The draw for the opening two rounds of the UEFA Europa League take place next month, and at least three debutants will feature in the draw following the culmination of the Welsh Premier League season. A [Read More]
Pulis flying the Welsh flag after May managerial exodus
A feature in a significant change to the Welsh managerial presence in the English pyramid. At the start of May there were four Welsh managers plying their trade in the Premier League and the Football League. Out of a total of ninety-two clubs, the figure of four was a natural concern for those [Read More]
Domestic issues left in the shadow of Welsh football’s season of success
A feature on where the Welsh Premier League sits within Welsh football’s most successful season. Although a few issues are still to be decided, this season is already regarded as one of the most successful ever for Welsh football. The well-documented list of achievement includes Gareth Bale [Read More]
Welsh Football 24/7
Swansea City
Michael, Mourinho and Madrid dispelling the managerial myth
A blog on Swansea City’s success under Michael Laudrup and its effect on the general managerial profile. Next weekend Welsh football attentions turn to Swansea City as they celebrate their centenary season with another visit to Wembley to take part in their first major final. The opposition could not be less glamorous than League Two [Read More]
Welsh Premier League
New money set to maintain the Welsh Premier power shift
A feature on the effects of the increasing North Wales dominance of the Welsh Premier League. The draw for the opening two rounds of the UEFA Europa League take place next month, and at least three debutants will feature in the draw following the culmination of the Welsh Premier League season. A late winner from defender John [Read More]
Domestic issues left in the shadow of Welsh football’s season of success
A feature on where the Welsh Premier League sits within Welsh football’s most successful season. Although a few issues are still to be decided, this season is already regarded as one of the most successful ever for Welsh football. The well-documented list of achievement includes Gareth Bale scooping both PFA Player of the Year and Young Player [Read More]
The prize may be great but the Welsh Premier risks are far greater
A blog on why Welsh Premier League clubs risk everything to achieve European football. The last week of March proved to be a poignant one for the Welsh Premier League. On the last weekend of the month, The New Saints were crowned Welsh Premier League champions as a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Carmarthen [Read More]
Cardiff City
Seeing red over a sea of Cardiff City red
A blog on a change in footballing tradition highlighted by Cardiff City’s promotion to the Premier League. Once again we have reached the stage of the season where mental strength and a desire to achieve becomes more important than tactics, team selection and even ability. After another long and hard campaign, clubs across the country [Read More]
Managers
Pulis flying the Welsh flag after May managerial exodus
A feature in a significant change to the Welsh managerial presence in the English pyramid. At the start of May there were four Welsh managers plying their trade in the Premier League and the Football League. Out of a total of ninety-two clubs, the figure of four was a natural concern for those responsible for [Read More]
Flynn still on course for off the radar success
A feature on Brian Flynn and his immediate success at League One Doncaster Rovers. Brian Flynn is a character synonymous with Welsh football. As a player for club and country, and later as a manager, the popular and diminutive figure has never failed to express his national pride. However, for all the success achieved in his football [Read More]
Speed’s flame reignited in Coleman’s international redemption
A feature on Wales’ performances against Scotland and Croatia in the World Cup qualifying campaign. Wales lost a home World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night, the black and white statistic of the result has been a recurring theme since Chris Coleman took charge of the national side, but this defeat was different. As the disappointed [Read More]
Wales National Team
Speed’s flame reignited in Coleman’s international redemption
A feature on Wales’ performances against Scotland and Croatia in the World Cup qualifying campaign. Wales lost a home World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night, the black and white statistic of the result has been a recurring theme since Chris Coleman took charge of the national side, but this defeat was different. As the disappointed [Read More]
International success over club sentiment for journeyman Earnie
A feature on the latest move for Wales veteran Robert Earnshaw as he makes his mark at Toronto. Many Football League veterans have inherited the unwanted ‘journeyman’ title over the years, but for Welsh striker Robert Earnshaw, his regular change of club scenery [Read More]
Coleman looking for the same Bale-out as Villas-Boas
A blog on the form of Gareth Bale and his influence on the managerial careers of Chris Coleman and Andre Villas-Boas. Last week Gareth Bale scored two superb goals for Tottenham Hotspur to earn his club side a 3-2 win over West Ham United in the latest Premier League London [Read More]
International support for the profile of our national league
A blog on some welcome national team interest in the Welsh Premier League. The popular public perception of the Welsh Premier League is generally not a positive one. Although formed just two decades ago, the league has maintained a comprehensive list of critics in the press [Read More]