Preview from the Ninian: Cardiff City vs. Newcastle United
Cardiff City’s first home match of the Premier League season is an enticing match against Newcastle United. The Toon Army have had a tempestuous summer, with Ashley and Benitez at loggerheads over transfers and started the season with a narrow loss at home to Tottenham. They’ll be hoping for three points at the CCS in […]
View of the Nini-Man in the middle
Craig Pawson has been appointed referee for Cardiff City’s first Premier League home game which will be against Newcastle United on Saturday 18th August at 12:30. Let’s take a look at what we can expect from this week’s Nini-man in the middle… The last time Craig Pawson oversaw a Cardiff City match was the memorable […]
The VFTN Analysis: Bournemouth 2-0 Cardiff City
Cardiff City kicked off their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 loss to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. In the lead up to the match, there was a sense of excitement around the club, with many looking forward to the return of domestic football. Post-match, there has been a feeling of separation among the Cardiff […]
Bluebird’s baptism of fire at Bournemouth brings optimism
Cardiff City began their Premier League campaign yesterday with a tough two nil defeat to Bournemouth AFC; there is room for optimism and the City faithful shouldn’t be worried. Let’s take a look at the reasons why…. Last season’s first choice eleven MAY not cut-it at Premier League level. Obvious perhaps but nevertheless it’s worth […]
Cardiff City FC Under-18’s demolish Colchester 5 – 0
Terry Phillips saw a convincing win for the young Bluebirds, his match report is here for your reading pleasure. Craig Bellamy’s young Bluebirds started their season in style with a 5-0 win against Colchester United at Cardiff International Sports Campus. Dan Griffiths (2), Sam Bowen, Sion Spence and Isaac Davies scored the goals for Cardiff’s […]
Match Report – Bournemouth 2, Cardiff City 0
Blue is the colour – and more than 1,100 Bluebirds fans made the point in style on the South Coast. Everybody in the away end seemed to be wearing blue as Neil Warnock’s Cardiff City returned to the Premier League. Travelling supporters had a ball at the Vitality Stadium, a day which not even defeat […]
Player Ratings – Bournemouth 2, Cardiff City 0
Neil Etheridge Saved a first half penalty, could do nothing about Bournemouth’s goal. Has worked hard to improve his distribution when he has ball. Impressed 7 http://gty.im/1015010350 Lee Peltier Booked after three minutes for shoving a home player. Big, strong, physical defender whose tenacity is going to be a key factor for City 6 http://gty.im/1015023762 […]
Lee Peltier on the best time of his life
As Cardiff embark on their Premier League campaign, full-back Lee Peltier sat down with View From The Ninian’s Paul Gronow to reflect on the upcoming season and preparing for the big time. Hi Lee. How was your summer? How long did you have off and where did you go? The summer was lovely. We obviously […]
VFTN Writers 2018/19 Season Preview
With the 2018/19 Premier League season all set to kick-off tomorrow, the team at View From The Ninian have crunched the numbers, analysed all the league’s business and have put their predictions down on paper. Who will win the league? Where will the Bluebirds finish? Which new signing will be our best? The VFTN writers […]
Harry Arter Reactions
Nathan Walker “Back and forth more times than Ross and Rachel in ‘Friends’, this could be one of the key transfers that determine Cardiff’s fate this season. He has Premier League experience which is something City were severely lacking in and I’m sure he’s going to be highly involved in all aspects of the team’s play, […]