Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys has told the NME that their performance of 'Golden Retriever' at the soccer international between Wales and Azerbaijan in Cardiff this weekend was arranged by the bloke who makes the announcements at the Cardiff Millennium Stadium stadium.
"The guy who asked us does the half-time announcements at Cardiff City and Wales games. He's a great bloke, and he really knows his music. When Wales beat Italy in Cardiff last year (2-1 in October) he played 'The Harder They Come' (by Jimmy Cliff) and 'Shaddap You Face' (by Joe Dolce Music Theatre). The guy phoned up and asked us to play at this one. It's gonna be our biggest ever gig."
72,000 football fans will watch the match. As for Wales' chances of continuing their current unbeaten record and qualifying for the European Championships in Portugal Rhys says: "We would never take anything for granted!"
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