Rabbi Matondo – The one that got away
As Rabbi Matondo becomes the latest British prospect to head for the Bundesliga, Cardiff fans en masse wonder: ‘yeah, what happened there?!’ A Tremorfa boy, Matondo was plucked from the Cardiff academy at 15 by Manchester City in 2016, before he got anywhere near the first team set-up. The reigning Premier League champions have form […]
Three familiar names that could interest Cardiff in January
Ronaldo Vieira http://gty.im/1068459688 Cardiff were linked with Ronaldo Vieira in the summer, only for Neil Warnock to shoot it down. The Sun and The Mirror both claimed a £7m move was imminent, only for Warnock to reveal: “We’ve been linked quite a few times with him and from about four different agents I think, so […]
Three of the best… Midfield transfer targets
The January transfer window is upon us and Cardiff City are seeking reinforcements. An area of concern for Neil Warnock is the centre of midfield, with the manager stating his desire to bring in another body in that area of the World. The team at View From The Ninian have been putting their thinking caps […]
Three of the best… La Liga transfer targets
Cardiff are currently scouring Europe for upgrades, but maybe they need look no further than La Liga. After all, if they can find a few more like Victor Camarasa lurking on the fringes of Spanish squads, they’ll be laughing. Spanish imports have undoubtedly enriched the Premier League, with key players at all the Premier League […]
Three of the best… Striker transfer targets
The January transfer window is nearly upon us and Cardiff City are in desperate need of a striker. A goalscorer is hard to come by. Every team needs one. They also cost a good chunk of money. The team at View From the Ninian have been putting their thinking caps on and have been scouting […]
Three of the best… Eredivisie transfer targets
The Eredivisie has long been a fertile breeding ground for top talent. From Luis Suarez and Christian Eriksen to Davinson Sanchez and Virgil van Dijk, plenty of top Premier League sides have benefitted from the Dutch division’s talent spotting and nurturing. Frenkie De Jong and Matthijs de Ligt are the latest and the pair may […]
Who is Cardiff’s Player of the Year thus far?
Callum Paterson – Ben James http://gty.im/1077337604 When you think of players that sum up the season so far, only one man truly springs to mind. Callum Paterson. A right back who’s now our leading scorer in the Premier League and defying what it means to be an elite player. On his debut up front, he […]
My journey to becoming a Cardiff City fan
As I write this, I’m acutely aware that I may get some stick. Yet, I’m still going to write it and send it out for the world to see whilst I wait for the angry mobs to descend on my home. And without further ado; this is my story of becoming a Cardiff City fan. […]
An exclusive extract from Aled Blake’s new book Bluebirds Reunited
“It may be that footballers don’t realise, understand or even care about the impact they have on people’s lives. Their mistakes, their moments of brilliance, their highs and lows, goals, tackles, misses and saves really do have tangible emotional effects on the people who get so tied up in the results of their team. Some […]
What if… Jamie Vardy had joined Cardiff
Everyone loves to ponder what might have been, especially in football. The sliding doors moments that may have set things on a different path. Well back in the summer of 2012, when Cardiff were spending Vincent Tan’s vefty, rebrand-related transfer budget, they had a £1m bid accepted for non-league phenomenon Jamie Vardy. He ended up […]