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Heads It’s Kieron With Crucial Goal For Steve’s Bluebirds

Coach Steve Morison’s young Bluebirds remain unbeaten after three Professional Under-23 Development League matches under his leadership. Kieron Evans scored a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw for Morison’s men against Ipswich Town at Cardiff City Stadium after they had earned wins in their previous two games. Morison made four changes from the last […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 09, 2020
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Neil Harris Insists Underdogs Cardiff City Now Have The Sniff Of Promotion

Neil Harris insists Cardiff City can barge their way into the top six of the Championship and make the promotion play-offs. The Bluebirds manager is in upbeat mood after his side won 2-0 at Barnsley thanks to goals from Will Vaulks and Callum Paterson – a result which has narrowed the gap between themselves and sixth-placed Preston to just two points. Cardiff are up to ninth in the table and are one of five clubs behind Preston, who are separated by just two points and Harris said: “All we can do is put ourselves in a position of trying to get stronger all the time.

Editor | Mar 08, 2020
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Cardiff City Put Tour Plans On Hold Due To Coronavirus

Cardiff City have put their summer pre-season tour plans for a trip to Portugal on hold because of the coronavirus outbreak. Bluebirds boss Neil Harris wanted to take his players away before the start of next season, but those ambitions have been undermined due to the spread of the virus. “We’ve identified going to Portugal to a resort I know well,” said Harris.

Graham Thomas | Mar 06, 2020
Martyrs fans went on a River Thames boat trip before their team played Walton Casuals in Surrey.

Bluebirds’ Ace Danny Shines On Loan With The Martyrs

Danny Williams, the Bluebirds’ striker on loan at Merthyr Town, made an excellent debut for his new team in a goalless draw against Beaconsfield Town at the MetCoaches Stadium. The 21-year-old led the attack with energy and intelligence, linking well with Ian Traylor in the BetVictor Southern League match. Former Wales Colleges captain, who joined […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 03, 2020
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Neil Harris Watches Bluebirds’ Striker Suffer Injury Again During Comeback Match For Development Team

Bluebirds manager Neil Harris watched striker Isaac Vassell suffer on his return to playing action at Cardiff International Sports Stadium. Vassell, who hasn’t played a first team match since August limped off after 24 minutes of Cardiff’s 3-1 Professional Under-23 Development League win against Watford. Vassell was running onto a Brad Smith pass when he […]

Terry Phillips | Mar 02, 2020
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Will Vaulks Accused Of “Leaving Hole In The Ground” As Brentford Claim Cardiff Player Should Have Seen Red

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has claimed Cardiff City’s Will Vaulks should have been sent off for a foul “that left a hole in the ground.” The Bluebirds and Wales midfielder was criticised by Frank who also took a swipe at the officials during his team’s 2-2 draw at Cardiff City Stadium. Cardiff manager Neil Harris was unimpressed by referee Simon Hooper as well after a result that left both clubs frustrated and Harris’s side still five points adrift of the play-offs.

Editor | Mar 01, 2020
Martyrs fans went on a River Thames boat trip before their team played Walton Casuals in Surrey.

Bluebirds’ Striker Danny Joins The Martyrs On Loan

Cardiff City striker Danny Williams, aged 21, has joined Southern League Merthyr Town on loan until the end of this season. The former Wales Colleges captain links up with Bluebirds fan Gavin Williams, who is the Martyrs manager. Williams has been with Cardiff for just over a year since being signed from Welsh League Haverfordwest […]

Terry Phillips | Feb 27, 2020
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Cardiff City Players In Ugly Bust-Up . . . But Neil Harris Says It’s Nothing Serious As Bluebirds Fall Again

Neil Harris admitted Cardiff City’s play-off hopes have taken a nose-dive after a defeat to Nottingham Forest which ended with Callum Paterson and Leandro Bacuna literally at each other’s throats. The Bluebirds boss insisted there were no serious issues between the pair who clashed at the end of the 1-0 defeat and had to be pulled apart by teammates. Tiago Silva scored the only goal of the game as Harris’ side suffered his first Championship defeat at home since he took over from Neil Warnock in mid-November. The result leaves the Bluebirds six point

Graham Thomas | Feb 25, 2020
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Neil Harris Tells Faltering Cardiff City: It’s Time To Get Serious About Promotion

Neil Harris has told his Cardiff City players to show they are “serious” about promotion as they begin life without Lee Tomlin on Tuesday night. The Bluebirds manager is demanding a reaction from his side who were beaten 2-0 at Stoke City last weekend, a result which stalled their play-off surge and allowed Swansea City to climb back above them in the Championship. With 12 matches of the season left, Cardiff are six points adrift of the play-off places, giving the visit of fifth-placed Forest a critical feel in the eyes of Harris.

Editor | Feb 25, 2020
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It’s Kieron At The Double For Young Bluebirds

Teenager Kieron Evans, from Brithdir in New Tredegar, South Wales, led Cardiff City to their battling 2-2 Professional Under-18 Development League draw against Coventry City away. Evans scored a goal in each half for the young Bluebirds as they twice pulled back from a goal down to earn a draw. The creative, energetic and tricky […]

Terry Phillips | Feb 24, 2020
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Callum Paterson . . . The New Patron Saint Of Cardiff City’s Lost Causes

Callum Paterson has become a symbol of Cardiff City’s street-fighting resurgence, according to his manager Neil Harris. Scotland international Paterson has scored four goals in his last seven games for the club, propelling them from the middle reaches of the Championship to within touching distance of the play-off places. The 25-year-old has done it – says his manager – on the back of hard work and a resourceful attitude, plus the advice given from his boss who scored 156 goals during his own career as a striker.

Editor | Feb 21, 2020
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Rubin, Owen Lead Bluebirds Recovery Against Hornets

The young Bluebirds stunned their visitors from Watford with a powerful recovery at the Cardiff International Sports Campus. Cardiff City were 2-0 down with 15 minutes left in the Professional Under-18 Development League, but they battled back to earn a 2-2 draw. Rubin Colwill netted after 75 minutes and then Owen Pritchard equalised with three […]

Terry Phillips | Feb 17, 2020