Preview from the Ninian: Cardiff City vs. Burnley
After three losses to three of the Premier League’s traditional top six, it’s going to be refreshing to welcome *checks hand* the team who finished seventh in the Premier League last season. Right. Burnley’s start to this season was inauspicious due to their European excursions but a thumping victory last weekend should have restored confidence. […]
Preview from the Ninian: Cardiff City vs. Manchester City
After a sobering defeat at Stamford Bridge, where we were solid for 40 minutes, then fell completely apart for the next 50, Cardiff come back down to earth with the small matter of a home tie against Manchester City. After last season’s FA Cup tie at the CCS, there will be scores to be settled […]
Cardiff’s ever-presents: who will remain present forever?
Since the start of the season, Cardiff have used 18 players, with 6 being ever present. This tweet below shows how we compare with the rest of the division; I've taken an early look at squad usage in the Premier League and EFL: https://t.co/snpZKGOUF1 Starting with the top flight, Chelsea (7) and Cardiff (6) have […]
Chelsea vs. Cardiff City: A Chelsea supporting mate gives us the lowdon on Sarri
Here at VFTN, we like to speak to other fans about Cardiff City – and the teams they support, of course. Alex Croker is a Chelsea fan who lives in East London. He was there in 2013 when Benfica were duly dispatched in the Europa League Final. Check out what he had to say about […]
Chelsea vs. Cardiff City: Preview from the Ninian
The Premier League returns on Saturday as CCFC head to CFC and Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are four-for-four under new manager Sarri and look like they could be serious contenders this season. Cardiff deserved more than a loss against Arsenal last time out and will take a new confidence to the Bridge in a bid to […]
Preview from the opposition: An Arsenal supporting mate gives us the 411
Arsenal fans are a curious bunch. They are known for their outlandish and shouty opinions on YouTube channels and, to be honest, never being really happy. So instead of going to an Arsenal blog or fansite, we spoke to a friend of the pod. Dan Gardener is an Arsenal fan who lives in SE London […]
Cardiff City vs. Arsenal: Preview from the Ninian
Cardiff City host Arsenal at the CCS in what pessimists say is a game we’ve already lost – while the optimists think could cause an upset. The Gunners are still getting to grips with Emery’s new way of playing while Cardiff were dealt a sobering defeat in the Carabao on Tuesday. So the stage is […]
Preview from the Opposition: Huddersfield Town’s Thrice Champions spill the beans
As Cardiff City travel to Huddersfield Town on Saturday for a crunch game, we caught up with Thrice Champions, a cracking Huddersfield blog and podcast, to see how they fancied their chances – and what they think of us. View from the Ninian: You finished 16th last season. Did that constitute a success for Huddersfield? […]
Huddersfield Town vs. Cardiff City: Preview from the Ninian
Cardiff City travel to Huddersfield in what some people are already billing as a relegation six-pointer. The Terriers will be wounded after a sobering 6-1 defeat at Manchester City last weekend. David Wagner has already said that their season starts here – so could we bet set for a real ding-dong battle at the Kirklees? […]
Cardiff City 0 – 0 Newcastle United: Snap Observations
The first home game of the Premier League season didn’t disappoint. And while we didn’t get the three points, we can certainly take encouragement from the game. Here is our snap verdict on the game. A dynamic midfield trio Everyone knew what Harry Arter promised – hard work, hard tackling, and dogged determination – but […]