Cardiff City 2009-2010 season

[badlands]

After slowly digesting an astonishing performance here's my tuppence worth;

Burke was easily MOM. He looks and floats like the ghost of Stanley Matthews. His work rate was phenomenal, tracking back constantly, he ran his little heart out. Skilful and astute with great balance and an eye for a killer pass.

Adam Matthews again impressed. Add now a long throw to his passing, crossing and tackling. He's a real player.

Rae and Ledley seemed to dovetail each other. One forward the other back. Rae had his best game for a long, long time.

Disagree with 1927 about Bothroyd. Some of his touches and link play today were sublime. Christ, I'd keep him in the team just for his defensive headers from corners.

Chopra's finish and celebration was pure magic.

Marshall worringly spilled a few (made one cracking save) Gerard and Hudson didn't communicate much but they were probably bored shitless.

Etuhu when he came on looked strong as well as a speedster - promising.

A fantastic performance all round.

Bring on The Toon!

 

[Gromit]

We can't play Etuhu with Bothroyd again.

Bothroyd wouldn't pass to him. Obviously scared that if he'd scored Etuhu would be replacing him as regular target man. Not a bad assumption but doesn't help the team.

Scary behaviour from a player known for not settling at clubs and had only just admitted to being setled at Cardiff. Will Etuhu's arrival change that good attitude he's been showing?

 

[badlands]

We can't play Etuhu with Bothroyd again.

Bothroyd wouldn't pass to him. Obviously scared that if he'd scored Etuhu would be replacing him as regular target man. Not a bad assumption but doesn't help the team.

Scary behaviour from a player known for not settling at clubs and had only just admitted to being setled at Cardiff. Will Etuhu's arrival change that good attitude he's been showing?

"I knew Jay Bothroyd, Michael Chopra and Joe Ledley before I came here and they've been really good to me and helped me settle in. I just want to become part of the team now and help Cardiff City in every way I can."
Etuhu from the city website.

I did notice Both did ignore a couple of Etuhu's runs. Maybe he was just a little tired.

 

[1927]

After slowly digesting an astonishing performance here's my tuppence worth;


Marshall worringly spilled a few (made one cracking save) Gerard and Hudson didn't communicate much but they were probably bored shitless.

I did notice Both did ignore a couple of Etuhu's runs. Maybe he was just a little tired.

Great innit, unbeaten, haven't conceded at home, a 3-0 over a bogey team and we are still criticising! I love being a Bluebird at times like this!

 

[Gromit]

Dave Jones in his interview said I can't critise today, let the players enjoy it tonight, but I'll look at the video and find something to nit pick over tomorrow.

It's sport and in sport it should always be about the unatainable quest for perfection. Seeking perfection even though perfection isn't possible.

 

[badlands]

Great innit, unbeaten, haven't conceded at home, a 3-0 over a bogey team and we are still criticising! I love being a Bluebird at times like this!

Perfection goddammit, I demand perfection.



It's going to be an interesting week I reckon. We have to be an attractive proposition for a couple of loan signings at the moment. Top of the league, spanky new stadium and all.

And the rumours are flying around.
Ben Watson - Wigan season long loan - he'd be cracking
Tommy Smith again - can't see that one happening
And Julian Grey is apparently training with us at the moment.

Ledley is gonna go to Everton isn't he?

 

[1927]

Great cardiff City blog here for those who haven't seen it!

 

[Gromit]

Julian Grey would be nice if he's as good as he used to be.

 

[imposs1904]

How's Chris Burke doing at Cardiff?

Always thought he was a good player at Rangers, and thought it was a shame that his career stalled a bit.

 

[Gromit]

How's Chris Burke doing at Cardiff?

Always thought he was a good player at Rangers, and thought it was a shame that his career stalled a bit.

He's on fire this season. Was my MOM Last Sunday.
We had him last season but it's like we've signed a new player right now.

 

[strung out]

any idea what kind of team you'll be putting out on wednesday? looking forward to seeing what your new stadium is like, only went to ninian park once when i was 12 and we secured our place in the play offs. looking forward to it.

 

[Gromit]

We could make guesses but you never can tell with Dave Jones and cup games.

 

[Biffo]

any idea what kind of team you'll be putting out on wednesday? looking forward to seeing what your new stadium is like, only went to ninian park once when i was 12 and we secured our place in the play offs. looking forward to it.

As Gromit rightly said yesterday, City put a strong team out in the last round so probably will again. But... who knows?

You should like the new stadium. Have fun - and don't damage it at all ok?

 

[Threshers_Flail]

Great cardiff City blog here for those who haven't seen it!

Thanks for that. Haven't posted in a while, connection has been crap. Am very much enjoying the start to the season, and also the new ground. Taped the game on sky, and we did sound very loud. Have to get an away ticket sorted, no way am I missing out on as much football as last season due to being in uni.

 

[badlands]

Reading 'The Game' earlier and in Tony Cascarino's column he wrote,

"Are Cardiff the Arsenal of the Championship. They were brilliant yesterday. Dave Jones has assembled a very talented side. Forget the 'hump it and lump it' reputation of the division - Cardiff looked more attractive than most premier league teams."

If Cascarino says it.

 

[1927]

Reading 'The Game' earlier and in Tony Cascarino's column he wrote,

"Are Cardiff the Arsenal of the Championship. They were brilliant yesterday. Dave Jones has assembled a very talented side. Forget the 'hump it and lump it' reputation of the division - Cardiff looked more attractive than most premier league teams."

If Cascarino says it.

In one report I read it said that every cardiff player oozed dynamism!!

Can't believe we haven't heard the "Just like watching Brazil" chant yet, cos we look more like Brazil now than we ever have!

 

[1927]

Badlands must actually be doing some work for a change, so as he is other wise engaged I will tell you about the rumours surrounding the signing of not 1, but 2 midfielders. Julian Gray has been training with The Mighty, and Ben Watson is a possible form Wigan.

With these two on board I think we can be even more optimistic. It would of course pave the way for a Ledley sale.

 

[Clint Iguana]

Badlands must actually be doing some work for a change, so as he is other wise engaged I will tell you about the rumours surrounding the signing of not 1, but 2 midfielders. Julian Gray has been training with The Mighty, and Ben Watson is a possible form Wigan.

With these two on board I think we can be even more optimistic. It would of course pave the way for a Ledley sale.

Our current form/league position can only work in our favour in terms of attracting loan players.

it also puts ledley in the shop window, but if he uses his head he would stay with us and help us get in the premiership, rather than go to a team that will either a) keep him on the bench or reserves or b) be back down in the championship next season.

 

[Gromit]

Ledley's agent has his eye on a cut of a signing on fee.

Ledley will not be signing a new contract with us. He'll be gone on a free if we don't sell him now. You can take that to the bank.

So financially ifwedont sell him we'd be better off playing other midfielders and building up their financial values. If they perform comparitive to Ledley. Which I'm hoping Grey can. Especially if Ledley starts to protect himself from injury because of the risk when you are nearly out of contract.

 

[Clint Iguana]

Fair play to wikipedia, the most obscure pages seem to get updated quite quickly.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Gray

 

[1927]

I'm smoking today!! Another scoop not brought to you by Badlands, the guy is seriously slacking!!

Will the signings never stop this year?

Guess this means that Watson isnt coming, or Gray has flunked his trial.

eta: I've just relaised who this guy is!! He is quality, probabaly the ebst player on the field when we played The Daggers. DJ is building a seriously strong squad here, I think its fair to say that we are going for it this season. There were those that thouight we didnt want to go up last year, on the evidence recently and the strength we are building it is starting to look like that may have been the case! I am now getting seriously excited.

 

[Gromit]

I said at the Daggers match that we should sign him. Very glad to see that Dave has done it. I really do think that he could be a good signing.

 

[badlands]

Fuck me I do a bit of work and miss it all.

Taiwo is an excellent signing.

Bring in Watson and we'll be sorted.

 

[shakermaker88]

Apparently Bale is going to Forest, id take him like a shot, at least 10 a season from fks and pens

 

[Clint Iguana]

it did not take long for them to bring up the leeds game

 

[editor]

it did not take long for them to bring up the leeds game

I think we've banned more fans than any other team.

 

[Clint Iguana]

I think we've banned more fans than any other team.

Does this mean we have more idots that should be banned ... or that we are stricter with them?

There are a lot of numpties that call them selves cardiff fans, but i think the stats say more about a zero tollerance attitude.

 

[Gromit]

Does this mean we have more idots that should be banned ... or that we are stricter with them?

There are a lot of numpties that call them selves cardiff fans, but i think the stats say more about a zero tollerance attitude.

When we decided we wanted a new stadium we put a lot of resources into cleaning up our act. More than other clubs. The result was we ban a lot of serious hooligans and also ban a lot of people for public disorder offences that would only earn a slapped wrist elsewhere.

 

[Clint Iguana]

I know it is wrong, but i do like a bit of schadenfreude now and again

 

[Clint Iguana]

someone get the fire blanket out... chopra's at it again

one nil to city