Why Aron Gunnarsson is just like Ronaldo, Ramos and Lloris
On the 10th October, View From The Ninian wrote a piece suggesting that Joe Ralls’ suspension following his desperate lunge on Lucas Moura at Wembley may actually be a blessing in disguise. Can we say “told you so” after two games? The fundamental argument made was that Ralls’ absence presented Aron Gunnarsson with an opportunity […]
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 […]
View on the Nini-man in the middle: Stuart Attwell
Stuart Attwell has been appointed to referee Cardiff’s City game against Liverpool on Saturday 27th October at Anfield. It will be the first time he has refereed either side this season. Stuart Attwell has the distinction of being the Premier League’s youngest ever referee, aged just 25, but is perhaps best known for his gaff […]
Under-18 Match Report – Charlton Athletic 1, Cardiff City 2
Goals from Dan Griffiths and Isaak Davies earned Cardiff City a 2-1 away win in their Professional Development Under-18 League match at Charlton Athletic. The young Bluebirds hit back from a goal down to earn the win at Charlton and defender Ben Margetson tweeted: “Class win from the boys. Great to get back to winning […]
Player Ratings – Cardiff City 4, Fulham 2
Neil Etheridge http://gty.im/1052604748 Could do nothing about Schurrle’s early stunner which was right in the top corner. Brilliant work when he had to run out of his penalty area and, sliding on the ground, used his chest to stop the danger. Diving save from Mawson near the end 7 Bruno Manga http://gty.im/1018725440 Personally, I’d rather […]
Match Report – Cardiff City 4, Fulham 2
Cardiff City earned the Premier League win they craved, moved off the bottom and out of the relegation places. The Bluebirds won 4-2 thanks to goals from Josh Murphy, Bobby Decordova-Reid, Callum Paterson and Kadeem Harris. “Cardiff had guts and determination in what was a massive match for both clubs,” said former Premier League striker […]
When two worlds collide: Cardiff City vs Fulham
Cardiff City take on Fulham on Saturday 20th October at the Cardiff City Stadium in what is being billed as “the battle at the bottom.” There’s more to this game than the proverbial six points though, as tomorrow very much represents the collision of two opposing worlds. In a world where football has become quite […]
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 […]
View on the Nini-man in the middle: Kevin Friend
Kevin Friend has been appointed to referee Cardiff’s City game against Fulham on Saturday 21st October, having already overseen the Bluebirds’ opening match against the Cherries all those weeks ago in the August rain. The Bluebirds succumbed to an opening day two nil loss and Friend was to prove more foe, awarding Bournemouth a first […]