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Home Or Away Wins? Who Cares, Says Cardiff City Boss Steve Morison

Cardiff City manager Steve Morison has claimed no-one cares whether his team win at home or away, so long as the points are gathered. The Bluebirds return to the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday, looking to build on their away victory at Luton Town last week, which gave Morison his third victory since he took over from Mick McCarthy. Two of those three wins have come away from home, with Morison’s home record so far showing one win against Huddersfield, but two defeats – to QPR and Hull City.

Gareth James | Dec 03, 2021
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Swansea City Boss Russell Martin Reveals The Secret Behind Jamie Paterson’s Form. . . As The Swans Look To Get Back To Winning Ways Against Middlesbrough

By Tom Prosser Russell Martin says the Swansea City fans have played a key part in Jamie Paterson’s success so far this season and he hopes his fine form continues as the Swans look to get back on track away to Middlesbrough on Saturday. The manager cites the “instant connection” between Paterson and the Swansea faithful as a big factor in him hitting the ground running for his new team. Paterson, 29, was a free agent up until a few days before the 2021-22 campaign after leaving Bristol City and having a trial with Middlesbrough.

Tom Prosser | Dec 02, 2021

Gemma Grainger Left Proud Of Wales, But Target Now Switches To Chasing World Cup Play-Off Spot

Gemma Grainger has praised her Wales players for delivering one of the best displays since she took charge, despite their 2-0 defeat to France on Tuesday night. It was a first loss of the Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign for Wales and it leaves them unlikely to finish top of Group I to gain automatic entry to the tournament finals. Even if Wales were to reverse the result when France visit Llanelli next year, Grainger’s side would still be relying on the group leaders to drop points elsewhere if Wales were to end up topping the group.

Hannah Blackwell | Dec 01, 2021
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Cardiff City Record Appearance Holder Phil Dwyer Dies At The Age Of 68

By Tom Prosser Cardiff City legend and record appearance holder Phil Dwyer has sadly passed away at the age of 68. Legend is an often overused word in sport but Dwyer well and truly goes down as a Bluebirds great and is one of the most popular players of all-time amongst the Cardiff City faithful. Dwyer was born just a stone’s throw away from Ninian Park in Grangetown and joined the club at the age of 16.

Tom Prosser | Dec 01, 2021

Does Suspension Finally Spell The End For Bangor City?

The future of Bangor City has been thrown into doubt after the club failed to meet an FAW disciplinary deadline over unpaid salaries worth almost £53,000 – but what now for one of Welsh football’s biggest club’s? The Cymru North club were given 31 days to fulfil outstanding salary obligations to former players and coaches […]

Matthew Burgess | Dec 01, 2021
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The “Beautiful Hostility” Of The Red Wall . . . And Why It’s Become The Best Atmosphere In Welsh Sport

“A beautiful, hostile atmosphere,” is how Roberto Martinez described the cauldron of passion at the Cardiff City Stadium as his Belgium team drew 1-1 with Wales earlier this month. With Rob Page’s team having been drawn to meet Austria in the World Cup play-offs next March, the Red Wall must replicate and amplify that remarkable atmosphere. You rarely see the words beautiful and hostile sitting next to each other in a sentence.

Editor | Nov 30, 2021

Sophie Ingle Backs Wales To Derail The French Express Which Is Speeding At Seven Goals Per Game

Sophie Ingle has admitted Wales are unlikely to top their World Cup group – but the captain still insists they can get a positive result in France on Tuesday night. The Wales skipper leads her unbeaten team into the second of their two-game qualification period, following an impressive and highly professional 5-0 thrashing at home to Greece last Friday. But France in Brittany – who top Group I with maximum points and are ranked the fifth best team in the world – will prove by far the toughest test of the campaign so far for the Chelsea star and her improving team.

Graham Thomas | Nov 30, 2021
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Rubin Colwill Insists Cardiff City Recovery Proves There Are No Sulkers Under Steve Morison

Ruben Colwill has praised the impact of manager Steve Morison, claiming his methods are behind Cardiff City’s upturn in form that is pulling them away from the Championship relegation zone. Colwill scored one of Cardiff’s goals in their 2-1 win at Luton Town at the weekend, which made it three wins from four matches under Morison. That sequence has enabled the club to extend the gap between themselves and Peterborough United – who are two places below them in 22nd spot – to five points.

Gareth James | Nov 29, 2021
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Rob Page Is Driven By Dream Of World Cup History For Wales . . . And A Fitting Tribute To Gary Speed

Rob Page has paid tribute to Gary Speed on the 10th anniversary of his former teammate’s death – crediting him with sparking the revival in Welsh international football. As current caretaker manager Page now looks ahead to a World Cup play-off semi-final at home to Austria in March, but he has also spoken of his gratitude to Speed for planting the seeds of success during his time in charge of the national team. Saturday marks exactly 10 years since Speed was found dead at his home in Chester on November 27, 2011, aged 42.

Paul Jones | Nov 27, 2021
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Gemma Grainger Urges Wales To Stay Hot For France After They Deal With Cold, Wet And Windy Llanelli

Gemma Grainger praised her team for their professionalism in overcoming awful conditions to hammer Greece 5-0 and keep their World Cup qualification dream on track. The Wales manager was full of admiration for the way her players stuck to their task at Parc y Scarlets where a howling gale, rain, hail and snow failed to deflect them. Two goals for the impressive Ceri Holland and others for skipper Sophie Ingle, Kayleigh Green and Natasha Harding demonstrated Wales’ superiority and put them in good heart ahead of their clash with Group I leaders France on Tuesday.

Hannah Blackwell | Nov 27, 2021
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David Edwards Hopes To Get Bala Town To Their First Major Final Since 2017

By Rob Carbon The last time David Edwards was involved in a semi-final was for Wales against Portugal in the Euros in 2016. Five years on the former Wolves midfielder will be in the thick of the action tonight (Friday) when Bala Town take on Connah’s Quay Nomads in the Nathaniel MG Cup semi-final at […]

Editor | Nov 26, 2021
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Cardiff City Still Haven’t Scored A First Half Goal This Season. . . As Steve Morison Says He “Doesn’t Understand” Negative Fan Reaction

By Tom Prosser The Cardiff City fans still haven’t been able to cheer a first half goal so far this season and manager Steve Morison says he “doesn’t really understand” the fans negativity during their 1-0 defeat at home to Hull. The Cardiff fans voiced their frustration at the end of both halves and were disappointed that their side couldn’t kick on from their recent back-to-back victories. “I don’t really understand it, if I’m honest,” said Morison.

Tom Prosser | Nov 25, 2021
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Swansea City Go Close To 900 Passes, Fire No Shots In First Half, But Win 2-0 . . . It Was Brilliant, Says Russell Martin

Russell Martin has praised his Swansea City players for their patience and dominance after a near 900-pass runaround of Barnsley at Oakwell. The Swans made 899 completed passes in their 2-0 victory on Wednesday night, even though they managed only three shots on target. Martin made no apologies for the lack of firepower in a dominant first-half where the home side chased the ball, but the visitors failed to have a strike at goal.

Paul Jones | Nov 25, 2021
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Cardiff City Look To Pull Away From Relegation Battle With Third Successive Victory. . . As Gap To Arch Rivals Swansea Narrows

By Tom Prosser Steve Morison has told his players to keep cutting the gap between Cardiff City and the clubs above them – including Swansea City.  The Bluebirds manager will be bidding to oversee a third successive victory when they welcome Hull City to the Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday night.  Three more points would stretch Cardiff further away from the relegation zone and move them towards the clubs bunched in mid-table, including the Swans.

Tom Prosser | Nov 24, 2021
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Jess Fishlock Calls Out FAW Over Equal Pay In New TV Documentary

Jess Fishlock has sparked a debate on equal pay for Wales international footballers across the men’s and women’s teams. Fishlock – the most capped player in Welsh football history with 127 appearances and recently voted the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the American league – would like to see appearance fees for pulling on the red shirt the same for both sexes. The Wales midfielder makes the suggestion in a special one-off S4C documentary, being screened on Wednesday night.

Lucy Rees | Nov 23, 2021
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Russell Martin Admits He Had Different Plans For Swansea Midfielder Matt Grimes

By Gareth James Russell Martin has admitted he was sure Matt Grimes was leaving Swansea City before he signed a new contract last week. Swansea captain Grimes was recently linked with moves to Watford and Fulham but has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract to stay in Wales. And Swansea manager Martin insists Grimes, who was […]

Gareth James | Nov 22, 2021
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Russell Martin Blames Himself For Swansea City’s Fading Form

Russell Martin has admitted his frustration with penalty decisions should not deflect responsibility for dropped points at home by Swansea City. The Swans head coach saw his team held to a 1-1 draw against Blackpool when they conceded late on, having had two strong appeals for spot kicks turned down by referee Keith Stroud. The draw was the first time Martin’s side have dropped points at home since mid-September and leaves the club back in 12th place in the Championship, five points adrift of the play-off places.

Gareth James | Nov 21, 2021
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Cardiff City’s Steve Morison Admits It Can’t Always Be A Happy Ending . . . And They Must Start Stronger

Steve Morison has revealed he had foretold that James Collins could be Cardiff City’s secret weapon. The new Bluebirds manager made it back-to-back Championship victories after Collins came off the bench to clinch a much-needed 2-1 victory over Preston. The victory – just Cardiff’s fourth in the league all season – lifts them up to 19th in the Championship, two places and three points above the relegation zone.

Paul Jones | Nov 21, 2021
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New Cardiff City Manager Steve Morison Has An Honest Message For The Fans. . . As He Targets Victory In His First Permanent Game In Charge

By Tom Prosser Newly appointed Cardiff City manager Steve Morison has issued an honest message to the Bluebirds faithful ahead of his first permanent game in charge at Preston on Saturday. “Trust us, stay with us and believe in what we are trying to do,” urged Morison. “Everything we are doing is to be progressive and challenging.

Tom Prosser | Nov 19, 2021
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Do Not Underestimate The Determination Of A Quiet Bald Man. . . Especially When It’s Wales And Rob Page

One time wannabe Prime Minister Ian Duncan Smith once famously told a Tory conference: Do not underestimate the determination of the quiet man.   Well, as it turned out, underestimates of his chances of making No.10 proved to be spot on.   But there is another quietly determined bald man who’s making a much better fist of stepping into a leadership vacuum.   Step forward, and take a bow, Wales football manager Robert Page. 

Tom Prosser | Nov 19, 2021