Under-18 Match Report – Cardiff City 5, Charlton Athletic 1
Wales youth international Sion Spence returned to action Craig Bellamy’s young Bluebirds – and they turned on a five-star team display. Spence, who has recovered from a long-term injury problem, watched for most of the match before being sent on just after the hour. Neil Warnock’s teenage son, William, was also among the City subs, […]
Player Ratings – Cardiff City 1, Southampton 0
Neil Etheridge http://gty.im/1069796650 Calm, assured and clean sheet. One of City’s major successes this season. Good saves, decent distribution including one magnificent kicked clearance which released Murphy down the left 8 Bruno Manga http://gty.im/1069831242 Manga was immense. Decisive and effective. He is going to play a major role in City’s battle to survive in the […]
Match Report – Cardiff City 1, Southampton 0
Frustration, ecstacy, agony and sheer delight – in almost equal measures. More than 30,000 spectators watched the Bluebirds earn a third successive win and lift themselves to 14th in the table – four points outside the relegation zone. When the final whistle blew middle aged men in seats just in front of the press box […]
How do you solve a problem like Joe Ralls?
I sent a tweet out pre-season stating “Sol Bamba is not Premier League quality” As it stands, I will be re-tweeting that quote in May whilst eating a large serving of humble pie. There were similar themed tweets from others, referring to Aron Gunnarsson. Those social media users will be eating a similar dessert to […]
Podcast: Preview – Cardiff City v Southampton
Preview From The Ninian is back as Scott and Ben look forward to Saturday’s home game against Southampton. The boys also reflect on Tuesday night’s loss to West Ham United. Providing the Southampton view is long-running Saints podcast and fanzine The Ugly Inside. Listen below or on your podcast app of choice.
The VFTN Analysis: West Ham United 3-1 Cardiff City
Another Premier League away loss for Cardiff City as the Bluebirds were hit 3-1 by West Ham United. But how did the Bluebirds do? We find out in the VFTN Analysis. Have you read Terry Phillips’ Match report and player ratings? Systems City returned to a 4-3-3 system, with Victor Camarasa and Junior Hoilett flanking […]
Under-18 Match Report – Hull City 2, Cardiff City 1
Cardiff City lost a fiercely contested FA Youth Cup tie against Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on Humberside. The young Bluebirds took the lead when Keenan Patten scored, while the home team had Ben Adamson sent off 10 minutes from the end. Hull, though, fought back to win 2-1 and take their place in […]
Michael Chopra Week – The Big Q&A Part 2
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. In this, part two of our Q&A, Michael answers questions from the VFTN team, fans and his former team-mates on Dave Jones, the ayatollah and […]
Chopra Week – Our favourite Chopra moments
It’s Michael Chopra week at View From The Ninian and we couldn’t be more excited. What’s that coming over the hill? It’s our favourite Chopra moments… Scott Salter http://gty.im/73405516 It’s really hard to pinpoint a specific moment of Michael Chopra in a Cardiff City shirt that I would label my favourite. There’s that goal against Swansea, his […]
Player Ratings – West Ham United 3, Cardiff City 1
Neil Etheridge http://gty.im/1077317486 Was let down by his defence, who left him exposed. Made some good saves and spared Cardiff from a heavier defeat 6 Joe Bennett http://gty.im/1068457048 A solid performance – apart from that moment of confusion with Morrison which allowed West Ham to score their first goal. They got in each other’s way. […]