Leo Fortune-West on Earnie, Sam Hammam and his cult hero status
He’s somewhat of a cult hero in Cardiff, but what exactly does Leo Fortune-West remember of his time in South Wales, his partnership with Robert Earnshaw and infamous owner Sam Hammam. Scott Johnson caught up with the big man himself in an exclusive View From The Ninian interview. I assume you already know you are […]
Scott Johnson’s top 10 Cardiff kits from the last century
As everyone awaits the big unveil of next year’s strip, I have delved through nearly twenty years worth of kits and rated them based on nothing other than my own personal preference. You’ll all have your own favourites, some of you may even rate that black and yellow ladder one Cardiff had a few years […]
The VFTN Verdict: The best and worst Cardiff City kits
With Cardiff City’s latest home and away kits a resounding success, the team at View From The Ninian cast their memories back to the kits of yesteryear. Which kits are the team’s favourites? What about their least favourite? Our writers also give their opinions on the underrated shirts – perhaps the ones that they remember […]
A new deal for Aron Gunnarsson
What a summer it has been for Cardiff City. Four new signings through the door already, two simply stunning new kits and a plethora of first team players have pledged their futures to the Bluebirds. There’s also the small matter of our debt reduction, which is possible the best news we’ve had this summer. What […]
The Week In Social Media June 25-July 1
It was a week of good news spraying out from every social media orifice like a drunk with a super soaker. Why not let it splash all over your face once again? We’ll start with the kits. The home shirt was revealed and everyone lost their minds. Us included. #CardiffCity is delighted to unveil its […]
VFTN reacts to the new away kit
Cardiff City round off an amazing week by revealing the new away kit. It goes on sale on 14 July and here’s what we think about it. Introducing – our 2018/19 @adidasuk away kit! Our Clear Grey and Silver strip with Blue stripes will land on Saturday, 14th July 2018. The full away strip will […]
Junior Hoilett finally signs new contract
Junior Hoilett resigning is as much a statement of intent as it is similar to a new signing. It’s safe to say that Hoilett was somewhat of a masterstroke signing by Warnock, bringing Junior in from drifting into the abyss. Seemingly an outcast after leaving QPR, Warnock was quick to snap him up when he […]
The Week in CCFC Social Media June 11-17
The big events across social media for Cardiff City fans last week were the fixtures, the World Cup and the Junior Hoilett saga. Let’s start with Russia. Who didn’t get excited when the Premier League posted this? Up next: #ARG v #ISL #WorldCup #PL pic.twitter.com/6fSecHW2TX — Premier League (@premierleague) June 16, 2018 And Aron Gunnarsson […]
Joe Mason: “I was adamant that I wanted to stay at Cardiff”
How did your move to Cardiff come about? I was at Plymouth at the time, they have just got relegated and gone in to administration. I came back to pre-season training and was only there for one day before I heard that they had agreed a fee with Cardiff. It happened very quickly and of […]
5 goalkeepers Cardiff City could target this summer
While Neil Etheridge has impressed immensely as Neil Warnock’s number one, it is unquestionable that goalkeeper is a position that the Bluebirds need to strengthen this summer. The Filipino deserves a shot at leading the Bluebirds into the Premier League, but a competent number two is needed with Etheridge likely to miss a month due […]