Cardiff City Articles

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Swansea Ace Jack The Lad For Wales In Albanian Tests

There are variety of emotions among Welsh players in the under-21 squad for two friendly matches against Albania away. Swansea City midfield player Jack Evans is surely the man looking forward to playing more than anybody else. More than a year after the crushing news that Evans had cancer he is preparing for a return […]

Terry Phillips | Jun 09, 2019
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How The World’s Worst Paid Footballer Now Trains With One Of The Best Paid Stars Of The Game

Will Vaulks was once paid 33p a week – but now trains alongside £86million man Gareth Bale who earns a reputed £350,000 a week. The Rotherham midfielder, who is being linked with a move to Cardiff City, was paid pennies at Falkirk as he tried to rebuild his career after being released by Tranmere. Vaulks survived thanks to his parents helping him out financially and the sacrifice has paid off as he prepares alongside Bale for Wales’ Euro 2020 qualifier against World Cup finalists Croatia.

Ian Gordon | Jun 05, 2019
Former Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock

Neil Warnock Insists USA Tour Will Enable Cardiff To Tune Up For Championship

Neil Warnock insists Cardiff City are making the right pre-season plans this summer after announcing a tour of North America. The Bluebirds – who are preparing for life back in the Championship after relegation from the Premier League – will play two games in the United States and one in Canada. Last season, in readiness to take on the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and others, Cardiff went on a rather more humble trip to Devon and Cornwall.

Graham Thomas | May 31, 2019
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Former Bluebird Adam Matthews Is Aiming For Wembley Lift-Off

Welshman Adam Matthews has set his heart on a return to Championship football next season. Swansea-born Matthews, who spent more than a decade with the Bluebirds, is in Sunderland’s match-day squad for Sunday’s League One play-off final against Charlton Athletic at Wembley Stadium. There is, though, no certainty about the immediate future of the 27-year-old Wales international because his four-year contract ends this summer.

Terry Phillips | May 26, 2019
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Cardiff City Keeper Neil Etheridge Says He Wants To Get Back To The Premier League

Neil Etheridge has spoken of his desire to make a quick return to the Premier League. The Cardiff City goalkeeper – who was arguably the club’s most consistent performer during a season that ended in relegation two weeks ago – is desperate to play again at the top level. Etheridge has been linked with both West Ham and Brighton and although the 29-year-old has two years left on his current contract, manager Neil Warnock has said if the club received an offer of £20m, he would personally chauffeur Etheridge to the buying club.

Graham Thomas | May 24, 2019
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Warnock Targeting Ninth Promotion Before Handing Over To Bluebirds Successor He Will help Find

Neil Warnock wants to extend his promotion record to nine by leading Cardiff City to an instant return to the Premier League. And then the Bluebirds boss plans to hand over to a successor he will help the club find. Warnock has agreed to see out the final year of his contract after talks in […]

Ian Gordon | May 15, 2019
Gaffer Neil Warnock at Cardiff 2019 Credit: Cardiff FC

Neil Warnock To Carry On With Cardiff . . . But Budget Talks Continue

Neil Warnock is set to stay on as Cardiff City manager after holding talks with chairman Mehmet Dalman and chief executive Ken Choo. But the Bluebirds manager has yet to thrash out the precise details of how much investment he will be able to give to his squad as they seek to return to the Premier League. It is anticipated more talks will be held regarding a fresh budget – signed off by owner Vincent Tan – that is considered sufficient to mount another promotion challenge from the Championship.

Graham Thomas | May 14, 2019
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‘Super, Brilliant’ Says Manager Warnock After Bluebirds Blow Solskjaer’s Manchester United Away At Old Trafford

Neil Warnock paid tribute to his ‘super’ Bluebirds after their 2-0 final day victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford and said: “I am proud of the whole club. “The fans were brilliant – amazing.” Nathaniel Mendez-Laing scored a goal in each half to earn the Bluebirds their victory a week after their relegation was […]

Ian Gordon | May 12, 2019
Bluebirds manager Neil Warnock. Pic: CCFC.

Rock Star Neil Warnock’s Final Strut On The Premier League Stage

Football’s rebellious rock star Neil Warnock bows out of the Premier League today – most likely with a smile, a glare, and possibly a punch of the air. The Cardiff City manager – whose Liam Gallagher-style peering into a touchline camera last week went viral on social media during the Crystal Palace match – is taking charge in the top flight for what is likely to be the final time. Warnock has not confirmed it will be his last appearance inside a Premier League technical area. But with the Bluebirds already relegated, doubts still surrounding his own immediate future, and only a year left on his present contract, it’s a reasonable assumption the old touchline warrior will be going into battle for the final time when he steps out to face Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Graham Thomas | May 12, 2019
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Harry Arter To Be In The Championship Next Season, Alongside Cardiff . . . For Fulham

Harry Arter looks set to move Fulham after completing his one-season loan campaign with Cardiff City. Injured Arter, who has a calf strain, will not feature for the Bluebirds in their final Premier League match at Manchester United on Sunday. Fellow loan recruit Victor Camarasa is also highly unlikely to play due to a bruised thigh muscle, as both prepare to leave the club.

Graham Thomas | May 11, 2019
Gaffer Neil Warnock at Cardiff 2019 Credit: Cardiff FC

Neil Warnock Says Cardiff Must Splash The Cash . . . Or He’ll Dash

Neil Warnock wants to know that Cardiff City are serious about a promotion bid before he commits to staying on as manager. The Bluebirds boss is due to meet the club’s hierarchy on Monday as the uncertainly over his future continues. Warnock appears to want to stay and try and extend his extraordinary record on promotions to a ninth success by leading the club back to the Premier League at the first attempt.

Graham Thomas | May 10, 2019
Bluebirds manager Neil Warnock. Pic: CCFC.

Neil Warnock’s Future At Cardiff Put Back In His Hands

Neil Warnock has received a thumbs up from Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan to remain as the club’s manager despite relegation from the Premier League. The Bluebirds manager had previously insisted he wanted to see out the final year of his contract, but appeared to be wavering at the weekend when he claimed he had “no idea” about his future and would be having talks with Tan and chairman Mehmet Dalman. Warnock seemed to question his own future after Saturday’s 3-2 home defeat to Crystal Palace confirmed Cardiff’s return to the Sky Bet Championship, with the 70-year-old saying he would manager for a one further year, but could not say where that would be.

Graham Thomas | May 07, 2019