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One Night in Bristol

On May 13th, 2003, Cardiff City travelled to Bristol City as underdogs in a Division 2 Play-off semi final. Though Cardiff were leading 1-0 from the first leg, they weren’t expected to keep a clean sheet at Ashton Gate. What … Continue reading

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Watford 4-1 Cardiff City

I’m sure I must have been to an uglier ground than Vicarage Road, but I can’t remember one. I’m sure I must have been to an uglier town than Watford, but again, I can’t remember one. This was a shit … Continue reading

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Cardiff City’s unprecedented success

The reaction to my recent post about Dave Jones has taught me a lot. Primarily, that if I am going to put forth an argument that is offensive to a lot of people, that I should make sure of my … Continue reading

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When Cardiff City played in women’s knickers

Cardiff City kitman Harry Parsons was a legendary figure at the club from the time Jimmy Scoular asked him to look after the juniors when he arrived in 1964. Many former players turned up to his 1991 Testimonial and he … Continue reading

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Middlesbrough 1-0 Cardiff City : Match report

This is a worrying period for Cardiff City. I have defended the team and its manager for some time now, and have blamed bad luck, physics and the rub of the green for the return of just 5 points from … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Bluebirds by John Crooks

The full title of this 1992 publication is “Cardiff City Football Club The Official History of: The Bluebirds” In those pre-internet days, it was the first and only source of historical records ever to be published about the club. All … Continue reading

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Ffordd Fred Keenor Follows Football Thouroughfares

Ffordd Fred Keenor will be the name of the road leading to the new Cardiff City StadiumĀ , which is an aural challenge even for those of us who practice bilingualism. Try and say Ffordd Fred Keenor with a mouthful of … Continue reading

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The Dave Jones Five

The reports today suggesting that Dave Jones is hoping to recruit five new signings during the January transfer window have surprised me somewhat. Whilst there are obvious weakspots in the squad, I think you’d be hard pushed to find a … Continue reading

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The 10 worst Cardiff City players ever

10. Morrys Scott I found this photo of Morrys Scott on the Swansea Darts team website. I’m not sure if it’s him. It certainly looks like the one I remember. Young Morrys probably wouldn’t be on this list if it … Continue reading

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QPR 2-1 Cardiff City

These reports are getting harder to write. I feel like I’m repeating myself when I say that City played well enough but things didn’t go our way. We had a very good run of luck in October, and it seems … Continue reading

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