The Eisteddfod crowd were able to show their support for the Welsh football team following their success at the recent Euros competition, as Osian Roberts and Ian Gwyn Hughes were welcomed to the Pavilion stage yesterday afternoon.

The two, who were such a great part of the success of the team in France, were presented to the crowds and the nation on the stage just before the Prose Medal Ceremony.

Eifion Lloyd Jones, Chair of the Eisteddfod Council, said, “It was great to see Maes D so full for the football discussion earlier, and to hear Osian and Ian describe their recent experiences. It was a great honour to invite them to come to the Pavilion on behalf of the Eisteddfod yesterday afternoon, so we can show our appreciation of their success.

“The Eisteddfod has a strong relationship with the FAW, and in the past, the Welsh squad has been announced at the festival. We were delighted to work with the Association yesterday to welcome Ian and Osian to the stage so that Eisteddfod crowds and supporters were able to congratulate the team and to thank them for everything.”