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Comment on The life and death of the Bluebird, 1910-2013 by Justin Burt

Justin Burt — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:02:57 +0000

Just thought id add a bit of balance to the debate. I am firmly against the rebrand but unlike the author, I continue to attend, like many dressed in blue every game. That is in no way a criticism of Phil, I understand and admire his (and others like him) view.
A few points though to those who call us ‘franchise fc’, ‘whores’, ‘MK Dons etc etc….you can bark all you like, but it doesnt make you more worthy or better as a supporter.
Cardiff City still play in their spiritual home in Leckwith and the so called ‘red scarf’ waving 20,000 are not new, many of them have supported the club through some very lean times. Yes our crowds are growing, but thats down to success on the pitch not the red kit and happens at every football club that has success.
The red scarf giveaway was hard for many to take(myself included) but while huge numbers wore them, lots didnt and stood in blue and held up blue scarves. The red was clearly more prominent as on a freezing UK night when most were dressed in black, grey and blue coats, Red inevitably stood out.
Like I said, I am firmly against the rebrand, but am sick of those of us who continue to support our local team being demonised. We are just regular football fans, no better or worse than any others!

Comment on About by Mrs Dorothy Hughes

Mrs Dorothy Hughes — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:13:41 +0000

Can you point me in the correct direction ,I am trying to find any information on my Grandfather Walter Davies,from Buckley ever played for Wrexham in the early years ,around 1920-1930,guessing the years,it was a family story that he did,and had a Cap for a special game.many thanks.

Comment on The 10 worst Cardiff City players ever by wayne smith

wayne smith — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:58:04 +0000

the player who i used to loathe was Allan Foggon every time i watched him he would trip over the ball . Enough said.

Comment on The most loyal fans in football: Bangor 8-1 Port Talbot by Ash C

Ash C — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:05:19 +0000

I was one of the away fans at the aforementioned Rhyl/Barry match. 8-0 and somehow, it was all downhill from there! We’ve only now turned the corner, thanks in large part to the fans, who’ve been running the show the past few seasons. The importance of passionate, hardcore support at this level cannot be underestimated. It provides so much of the impetus to weather the eight-goal drubbings and move on to better times. If every member club had a core support as hardcore as Port Talbot’s, the Welsh Premier would be a lot better for it. Respect to the boys for their support and effort.

Comment on The life and death of the Bluebird, 1910-2013 by Chris Greaves

Chris Greaves — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:07:49 +0000

Hi Phil I’ve got an enamel badge with the Bluebirds crest similar to the letter head for the supporters club you’ve illustrated. The old fella that gave it to me said that it was his dad’s and he’d taken it to the 1925 cup final. Don’t know if its true but I’d like to think so.

Comment on The truth about Swansea City’s First Major Trophy by ffwtbol

ffwtbol — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:03:56 +0000

Aye I accept this Karl. Fair point. I could have avoided the mistake by inserting a singe word. “It’s the 3rd oldest national competition in the world.” (I think).

Comment on About by Michael Took

Michael Took — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:16:30 +0000

I read Welsh Dragons over the weekend whilst travelling to Prague and it was a thoroughly enjoyable read.

Being from Aberkenfig, my favourite bit was obviously the story about Giggs and Pembridge heading to Welshbreakers to rent out a few flms the night before the Germany game (the win in ’91?) I wonder what they took out?

See you in Scotland – keep the faith!

Comment on The truth about Swansea City’s First Major Trophy by Karl | footysphere

Karl | footysphere — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:09:26 +0000

I applaud anyone who challenges ‘revisionist versions of football history’ but you have to be careful not to introduce your own ‘revisions’ in order to suit the purpose of your article. You challenge the definition of ‘major trophy’ yet you fall into the same revisionist trap when stating that the Welsh Cup is the third oldest competition in the World.

Simple fact it isn’t – The Youdan Cup (1867)and The Cromwell Cup (1868) both now defunct predate it by more than a decade. Looking at surviving competitions I can think of at least three cups that predate the Welsh Cup these being East of Scotland Shield (1875) Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup (1876), Birmingham Senior Cup (1876) whilst many County FA Cups started in the same year that the Welsh Cup was founded.

Comment on The truth about Swansea City’s First Major Trophy by Stand Up For Barry

Stand Up For Barry — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:24:20 +0000

If it’s a nation’s flagship cup competition, it’s a major trophy.
If winning it gets you into Europe, it’s a major trophy.

The Welsh Cup ticks both of these boxes.

Comment on The life and death of the Bluebird, 1910-2013 by Paul Ames

Paul Ames — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:35:11 +0000

Your as bad as some of the KCB living in the past
The world moves on so why cant a football club.Just because some one comes in and is chucking millions into the club and changes its home strip and crest(may I add has been done a few times in the clubs history)does not mean its sold it soul.
The history of the club will always be there because guess what its in the past and that makes it history that will never be taken away.
We are still Cardiff City our nick name is still The Blubirds because of the bluebird on the crest not because we played in blue.
Get over it and move on and before you say im plastic let me tell you I’m a season ticket holder of 15 years straight and have already bought next years and have been supporting my club for over 25 years.I also have bought every home and away kit in the last 10 years I support my club not the god dam colour