Michael Chopra Week – The Big Q&A Part 1
It’s Michael Chopra week at View From The Ninian and we were delighted to be able to catch up with Michael for an exclusive two part question and answer session. This is part one of our interview, in which Chopra answers questions about his time with the Bluebirds, Ninian Park and wrecking Terry Phillips’ hotel […]
Welcome to Michael Chopra Week
There are not many former Cardiff players that we would devote a whole week to, but Michael Chopra is an automatic, obvious choice. He’s that kind of player; a big game player. Signed for £500,000 in 2006, he left a year later for a deal worth £5m, having helped himself to 22 goals. He returned […]
Batman and Robin are on hand to save Cardiff’s season
It’s time to head to the roof and light the signal. Cardiff need Batman and Robin right now. Fortunately, they already have a dynamic duo at hand in Josh Murphy and Bobby Reid, they just need to pair them. In plenty of games this season, they have been on the pitch together, but rarely close […]
Why I decided to write a book on the rebrand; Cardiff City’s dirty secret
On Thursday January 8th 2015, I was fortunate enough to attend a meeting at the Cardiff City Stadium to discuss the future of the football club. The period leading up to that point was probably the lowest I have ever felt supporting Cardiff, as I struggled to muster much enthusiasm, let alone passion for the […]
Cardiff need a striker, but who are the viable options?
The need for Cardiff to sign a striker in January is glaringly apparent, but who are the viable options? We can all rattle off the likes of Jay Rodriguez and Troy Deeney until the cows come home, it’s not going to happen though. The budget won’t allow it, even if the player did actually fancy […]
Six Championship players worth considering in January
Without a Premier League budget, chances are that Cardiff’s January shopping will be conducted in the Championship. Fear not though, as Josh Murphy and Bobby Reid have proven, there is plenty of talent ready and waiting to make the step up. Here are six of the best; Callum Robinson http://gty.im/1040103576 I think it’s safe to […]
VFTN x Don Cowie – Part Two
For fans and spectators watching a penalty shoot-out, it’s sometimes so difficult to watch. So what is it like to step up, in that type of game? How, if you can put it into words, did you feel? The only way I can describe it I think is that I was numb. I was literally […]
VFTN x Don Cowie – Part One
You followed Malky Mackay to Cardiff in July 2011. At the time it was claimed that you were advised not to sign a new contract at Watford, in order to sign for Cardiff as a free agent? Basically what happened was, I’d been offered a new contract. I had two-and-a-half great years at Watford, but […]
Bolton Wanderers: The Cardiff City knacker’s yard
You can picture the scene. The Cardiff City Stadium, its dark, someone is rummaging through the bins. “Who goes there?!” cries a caretaker. “It’s me, Bolton Wanderers,” the shadowy figure calls back. Of course it is, thinks the relieved caretaker. “You gave me a fright there Bolton! How is the wife?” http://gty.im/453428168 Bolton have a […]
The Warnock way – An extract from Jamie Kemble’s new book Bluebird Heaven
“There are moments in time that can change everything. Think of it as the butterfly effect. Whether something occurs or not can severely alter the course of history, it can alter what happens to someone or something. In this case, we’re talking about Cardiff City. The something that changes everything in this scenario is Neil […]