VFTN x Matthew Connolly – Part One
Recently released by Cardiff after eight years of sterling service, View From the Ninian recently caught up with Matthew Connolly to discuss his time at the club and plans for the future. In the first of two parts, we cover his arrival, the managers he worked with and his suprise loan to Watford. First things […]
Losing to Fulham feels like déjà-vu all over again
“They were better than us, much better than us. We have been beaten by a very, very good side.” “We were far too passive in the first half.” “On the money they have spent, they should be a Premier League side.” These were the comments of Neil Harris after a humbling defeat to Fulham, but […]
Hull are in free fall, so why am I bricking it?
Hull are not down yet, but they are really. Three points adrift at the foot of the table with a horrendous goal difference, their defeat at home to near rivals Luton last weekend killed their chances and they knew it. At full time, their players were slumped and resigned. The club has been run in […]
It’s time for Neil Harris to start shaping his Cardiff squad for the future
As Cardiff set about tacking on an extra month to Danny Ward’s dwindling deal, and not affording Omar Bogle, Jazz Richards or Matthew Connolly the same privilege, attention will then need to turn to those heading out of contract. Because there is a lot of them. Back in 2018, ahead of their return to the […]
Earnie Week – The Second Spell
Robert Earnshaw’s first spell at Cardiff was a complete success, but his second spell, for various reasons, not so much. In his own words, Robert here analyses his return to the club and why it never really went according to plan. “I had some reservations about coming back to Cardiff because it had been so […]
Earnie Week – The Big Q&A Part Four
The fourth and final part of our chat with Robert Earnshaw begins with a question from Daniel Gabbidon and goes on to cover coaching, social media and what the future has in store. Has the role of the modern day striker become less about scoring goals and more about becoming multifaceted as a player? Are […]
Earnie Week – The Big Q&A Part Three
Part three delves in to how an international hat-trick changed everything for Robert, the pressures of the game and a special return to Ninian Park with Norwich that meant so much. As prolific as you were, it seemed to be your hat-trick against Scotland that saw your profile rocket. I remember you appearing on a […]
Earnie Week – The Big Q&A Part Two
Part two features some questions from some familiar names for Earnie and his partnership with Peter Thorne. The huge, iconic games against Leeds and QPR are covered too. What was your goal bonus at the club? Graham Kavanagh Haha His real question was why you always used to shout Boom! When you played cards? Haha. […]
Earnie Week – The Big Q&A Part One
In the first part of our exclusive interview with Robert, he talks about his upbringing in Caerphilly, his start in football and breaking out the front flip. Hi Robert. First things first, how are you and where are you? I’m actually in Wales. I’ve been back for a few months, since Christmas. I’m back home […]
Welcome to Earnie Week
I’ve been trying to speak to Robert Earnshaw for the longest time. Of all the fascinating characters that have passed through Cardiff City in my lifetime, he is probably the one that has always interested me the most. He’s different, in the best possible way. Some of you may not have had the pleasure of […]