Rob Page sacked as coach of Wales national football team FAW announces

Rob Page has been sacked from his role as head coach of the Wales national football team.

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) released a statement on Friday (June 21) morning announcing the decision to end Page's contract as Wales coach.

He was originally appointed as interim Cymru Manager back in November 2020 before being given the role on a permanent basis in September 2022.

During his time in charge, Page managed the team in the UEFA EURO 2020 finals and led Cymru to the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals, which was Cymru’s first appearance in a World Cup since 1958.

Cymru also secured promotion to League A in the UEFA Nations League with Page at the helm.

Prior to taking on the job as Men’s National Team Manager, Page was the under 21 head coach, a role he had held since 2017.

FAW thanks Rob Page for his service as he's sacked as Wales head coach

FAW Chief Football Officer, Dave Adams, said: “I would like to thank Rob for his work with the Association over the last seven years, firstly as the U21s Head Coach and then onto the role of Cymru Head Coach.”

“Rob’s work has delivered success reaching the Round of 16 at EURO 2020 and qualification to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and during his period we also integrated 18 pathway players into the senior squad.

"As we move forward this experience will support our objective to consistently qualify our Men’s National Team to major tournaments.”

FAW has announced they have taken the decision to end Rob Page’s contract. (Image: PA)

FAW Chief Executive Officer, Noel Mooney, added: “On behalf of myself and the entire FAW, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Rob for his commitment and dedication to his roles for the National Teams.”

“Under Rob Page’s leadership, our Cymru men’s team has achieved significant milestones and victories which have created many incredible memories for our nation, most notably our first World Cup in sixty-four years.”

“We remain focused on our FAW value of ‘Excellence’ and look forward to the opportunities for our national teams and Welsh Football.”

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While FAW President, Steve Williams commented: “I am incredibly grateful for all that Rob has done in his role as Cymru Men’s National Team Manager and I want to put on record my gratitude for taking Cymru to EURO 2020 and the FIFA World Cup.”

“Rob’s passion for the country shone through in his visits to schools, clubs and communities across the breadth of Wales.

"I know Rob was incredibly proud of taking the World Cup squad announcement to his hometown of Tylorstown.”