Bellamy on facing Cardiff at Wembley
“We played the semi knowing that Cardiff were already there and I just remember the build up towards the game. I always go through a team and spend time with analysis, looking at their strengths and weaknesses, who plays where and I thought they were OK. They’re not going to pass you off the park, […]
Bellamy on his first spell
Your debut was like a dream. You got a standing ovation when you came out to warm up and you scored that amazing free kick. You were a massive signing for the club, in so many ways. Did you feel the pressure of the expectations placed upon you? Oh yeah. I felt pressure because I […]
Bellamy on his Cardiff culture shock
“My biggest strength was my attitude towards training and being better. I have to have everything right. If a coach hasn’t lined everything up on the pitch, I’ll notice and I won’t be happy with that. Attention to detail has to be spot on because I’m driven that way. If you told me to do […]
Bellamy on joining Cardiff
“I played for Liverpool, who I supported as a boy and I always wanted to represent my country. I always wanted to play for Celtic and taste the Old Firm derby and Cardiff was the last tick. They were the teams I always wanted to play for. I’m not a Cardiff fan, I’m from the […]
Jay Bothroyd Week – The Big Q&A Part 3
Welcome to the final part of our three part chat with Cardiff legend Jay Bothroyd. If you missed parts one and two, click here and here. What’s the best strike partnership you’ve ever had and why? – Michael Chopra Ever had? Well, it’s got to be Craig Bellamy. For me, he was the ultimate professional. He […]
The Liverpool connection
As Cardiff City travel to Anfield on Saturday looking to make it two wins in a row in the Premier League, there are a surprise number of connections between the two clubs. Scott Salter runs down some of the better known connections, and those few may know. Craig Bellamy One for the modern age, Bellamy […]
The top 20 Cardiff signings of the century, part two
10 – Jay Bothroyd from Wolves, 2008 http://gty.im/109352052 It’s hard to picture Jay Bothroyd in a Cardiff shirt without also picturing Dave Jones on the touchline willing him to work harder. The Jones era was littered with talented players who were seen as ‘colourful characters’ and Bothroyd was probably the most talented of the lot. […]