World for Wales
to set the tone for a make-or-break evening.
But inside the programme was a quote from Coleman that read, “It is a privilege to manage my country in front of sell-out crowds in Cardiff. Long may it continue.”
The rousing rendition sung by a full house of 33,000 at the Cardiff City Stadium would have never felt possible during the early months of reign.
At that moment, not a single home supporter would have been thinking of anything other than a fourth successive victory, a milestone they had not achieved since 1981.
Coleman was tasked with breathing life into Welsh football while dealing with the death of his close friend and predecessor Speed. The his journey could well have been over after only three matches.
The manager contemplated walking away following the 6-1 defeat by Serbia that ended their hopes of reaching the 2014 World Cup.
But his decision to stay paid dividends as he led his country to the last four of the European Championship last summer and united a footballing nation along the way.
Nobody in Wales would begrudge his decision if he chooses to step aside.
Wales may not be making their first appearance at a World Cup finals since 1958 but under Coleman they dared to dream of mixing it with the best in the world.