' READY TO BE AGGRESSIVE BACK '

Euro 2016 qualifiers: ‘Kick Bale and we’ll kick Cyprus back’ - King

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Wed 2nd Sept 2015

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Cyprus v Wales

Venue: GSP Stadium, Nicosia Kick-off: 19:45 BST, Thursday, 3 September
Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru

Wales are ready to stand up to any overly aggressive challenges on Gareth Bale from Cyprus in Thursday's 2016 qualifier, says Andy King.
Leicester midfielder King feels Bale was "targeted" by Cyprus in last year's match in Cardiff when Wales won 2-1.
King was sent off in the second half for a late lunge, but insists Wales will not hold back in Nicosia.
"When playing a team that wants to kick us they need to understand we're going to kick them back," he said.
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"They might be thinking they can get away with a little bit more than what they did over here [in Wales].
"Hopefully that goes for us as well from my point of view. We'll be expecting a tough game. They are a good side - a strong, physical team. We've got to make sure we're ready for that."
Wales will head to Cyprus knowing a victory in Nicosia and another three points at home to Israel on Sunday will secure qualification from Group B.
But Cyprus are still in contention in fourth place, level on nine points with third-place Israel.
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Chris Coleman's side were cruising to victory against Cyprus in October after taking an early two-goal lead.

The visitors clawed a goal back before half-time and King's sending-off just after the break shifted the momentum in Cyprus' favour.
Wales feel Bale was the victim of some cynical challenges throughout and King expects similar tactics this time.
"In the first game that's what got our backs up, the way they were targeting him," said King, who is set to start in Joe Allen's absence through injury.

"They thought they could do anything without us doing anything back. My red card was a mistake and something I've learned from but we need to be prepared because that's probably going to happen again.

"We're ready to give them a bit ourselves as well."

If this is correct he needs to be dropped before he gets sent off again.

Euro 2016 qualifiers: ‘Kick Bale and we’ll kick Cyprus back’ - King

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BBC

Wed 2nd Sept 2015

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Cyprus v Wales

Venue: GSP Stadium, Nicosia Kick-off: 19:45 BST, Thursday, 3 September
Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru

Wales are ready to stand up to any overly aggressive challenges on Gareth Bale from Cyprus in Thursday's 2016 qualifier, says Andy King.
Leicester midfielder King feels Bale was "targeted" by Cyprus in last year's match in Cardiff when Wales won 2-1.
King was sent off in the second half for a late lunge, but insists Wales will not hold back in Nicosia.
"When playing a team that wants to kick us they need to understand we're going to kick them back," he said.
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"They might be thinking they can get away with a little bit more than what they did over here [in Wales].
"Hopefully that goes for us as well from my point of view. We'll be expecting a tough game. They are a good side - a strong, physical team. We've got to make sure we're ready for that."
Wales will head to Cyprus knowing a victory in Nicosia and another three points at home to Israel on Sunday will secure qualification from Group B.
But Cyprus are still in contention in fourth place, level on nine points with third-place Israel.
table
Chris Coleman's side were cruising to victory against Cyprus in October after taking an early two-goal lead.

The visitors clawed a goal back before half-time and King's sending-off just after the break shifted the momentum in Cyprus' favour.
Wales feel Bale was the victim of some cynical challenges throughout and King expects similar tactics this time.
"In the first game that's what got our backs up, the way they were targeting him," said King, who is set to start in Joe Allen's absence through injury.

"They thought they could do anything without us doing anything back. My red card was a mistake and something I've learned from but we need to be prepared because that's probably going to happen again.

"We're ready to give them a bit ourselves as well."

Whilst I can understand his feelings , it is a stupid comment for Andy King to make. It would be very damaging for one of Wales` key players to be sent off for retaliation no matter what the provocation from the Cyprus players. And the comments come from someone who was sent off himself in the reverse fixture. Wales should just rely on the referee being strong (who is he by the way?) and clamping down on any Cyprus bad tackles from the start.

Just go there and play our own game. If we play like we did against Israel, then they won't get anywhere near us. Let the the ref deal with the rest of it. Bale is a high profile player who plays for the world's biggest club. If he comes in for any rough treatment then the ref will be all over it. Most important thing is for our players to keep cool heads and don't get involved in any pushing and shoving bollox....that's exactly what Cyprus will want, let's not play into their hands ffs

This is a recipe for disaster! Mr King you were sent off at home against them, it looks like you want a double in the same competition. The key is to let the referee deal with it not players, otherwise we will be down to 10 men and the pressure that will create will impact on our second match against Israel. USE YOUR HEAD ANDY KING

Well in King, don't want our players to take a step back.. we want to be ready to play our game and then get stuck in back.

They should be prepared to get stuck in,and look after Gareth Bale,but there's no need to broadcast it. I can imagine some of the Cypriot players getting a kick and rolling round like they've been shot.

I like this attitude good on him