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Sion Hits Four and Takes His Bluebirds Tally To 20

Sion Spence took his Cardiff City goals tally for the 2017-18 season to 20 by netting four times against Aberystwyth Town in the Welsh Youth Cup. The young Bluebirds powered to a 7-1 win in their quarter-final, joining holders Swansea City, Connah’s Quay Nomads and Airbus Broughton in the last four. Central midfield player Spence, […]

Terry Phillips | Feb 12, 2018
Rodney Parade Stadium Established 1877 Credit: Andrew Orchard/Alamy

Newport County Boss Flynn Commits To Home City Club

Michael Flynn has ended speculation about his future by committing to Newport County until June 2020. Exiles’ manager Flynn has signed contract extension on the day of Newport’s Emirates FA Cup replay against Spurs at Wembley Stadium. He had been linked with the material vacancy at his former club Bradford City and said: “It’s nice […]

Terry Phillips | Feb 07, 2018
Cardiff City Stadium. Pic: Graham Hunt/Alamy Live News

Young Bluebirds Take On The Hornets In Home Clash

Cardiff City are at home against Watford in a Professional Development League Cup match this afternoon. The under-23 match is at Cardiff City Stadium (Thursday, 1pm) and the young Bluebirds are looking to repeat their league win against the Hornets during October. Mark Harris scored both goals in a 2-0 victory at CCS. Andy Legg […]

Terry Phillips | Feb 01, 2018
Cardiff City Stadium. Pic: Graham Hunt/Alamy Live News

Bowen Grabs Late Bluebirds Winner For Bellamy’s Boys

Sam Bowen scored a last gasp winner for Cardiff City in their Professional Development League under-18 home match against Ipswich Town. Bowen struck in the final minute to seal a 2-1 win for coach Craig Bellamy’s team at Cardiff Sports Campus. Ipswich, who have former Bluebirds striker Alan Lee in charge of their team, had […]

Terry Phillips | Jan 20, 2018

Giggs: My Proudest Moment

Ryan Giggs reckons being named the Wales manager for the next four years was “the proudest moment of my life”. And the man who made the first of his 64 Welsh appearances as a 17-year-old back in 1991 vowed to win over the fans who have criticised him for missing so many friendlies during his playing career “by winning matches”.

Ian Gordon | Jan 15, 2018

Giggs Has To Win Over Doubters

The appointment of Ryan Giggs as Wales’ new manager has not met with universal approval from the fans who remember those missed friendlies when he was a player. Dai Sport’s Alun Rhys Chivers is one of the doubters and asks whether it is just a publicity stunt by the FAW.

Ian Gordon | Jan 15, 2018
Wales manager Ryan Giggs relishing the passion of a Wales v England game - even a friendly. Pic: FAW.

Ryan Giggs In Pole Position To Take Wales Job

Ryan Giggs has become a stronger favourite to succeed Chris Coleman as Wales manager following interviews for the job conducted by the FAW. Giggs’ odds with the bookmakers have shortened after the former Manchester United star put his case to a selection panel on Friday, along with fellow candidates Osian Roberts, Craig Bellamy and late contender Mark Bowen. The FAW is expected to make their choice within days for a post that has been vacant since Coleman left for Sunderland.

Graham Thomas | Jan 12, 2018
Cardiff city crest on the pitch - credit Alamy

Young Bluebirds Miss Out In FA Youth Cup

Cardiff City’s young Bluebirds wasted too many chances and crashed out of the FA Youth Cup last night. They played a lot of good football and created openings, but lost 1-0 against MK Dons to a goal scored three minutes from the end. Sam Bowen, Sion Spence and Isaak Davies all went close before centre-half […]

Terry Phillips | Dec 13, 2017
Cardiff City Stadium. Pic: Graham Hunt/Alamy Live News

Bellamy And Legg Prepare Bluebirds Teams For Action

Cardiff City have two teams in action this evening (Tuesday). Craig Bellamy’s young Bluebirds are playing MK Dons away in the FA Youth Cup, while Andy Legg and Jarrad Wright’s under-23 players are in action against Crystal Palace at Cardiff City Stadium (both 7pm). MK Dons have already won twice in the FA Youth Cup, […]

Terry Phillips | Dec 12, 2017
Craig Bellamy with his shirt

Craig Bellamy Says He’s Not Ready For Premier League Jobs – But Is For Wales

Craig Bellamy would jump at the chance of taking over as Wales manager – even though he has admitted he is not ready for a Premier League job. As Chris Coleman prepares for his first match as Sunderland boss following his decision to leave the Wales job, Bellamy has put his name forward as a possible successor. The 38-year-old former striker – currently coaching in the academy at Cardiff City – is already third favourite for the Wales role behind Tony Pulis and Ryan Giggs.

Graham Thomas | Nov 21, 2017
Craig Bellamy with his shirt

Craig Bellamy’s Young Bluebirds Win Severnside Derby

Sion Spence and Isaak Davies were the Cardiff City marksmen in their under-18 Professional Development League match against Bristol City. Craig Bellamy’s young Bluebirds won the Severnside derby 2-0 at the USW Sports Park. The next test for Cardiff’s young guns is against Coventry City at home on Thursday, November 16 (11.30am). They will then […]

Terry Phillips | Nov 09, 2017
Merthyr Town's MetCoaches Stadium.

Barry Town Host Holders Swansea In FAW Youth Cup

Holders Swansea City have been drawn against Barry Town United in the last 16 of the Welsh Youth (Under-19) Cup. The draw for the third round at Dragon Park in Newport and the Swans, who have won this trophy for the last seven years, travel to Barry’s Jenner Park stadium on Sunday, November 19. Causso […]

Terry Phillips | Nov 03, 2017