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Anthony Gerrard’s Cardiff Career Ended With Calamitous Penalty At Wembley
Cardiff City‘s Anthony Gerrard had all the pressure in the world at his feet on 26 February 2012. He stepped up last to take a penalty in the League Cup Final, then marketed as the Carling Cup Final. The match saw Cardiff City, in the first League Cup final in their history, taking on the giants of … Read more
Sol Bamba Set To Become Cardiff City Manager, Amid Club Turmoil
Former Cardiff City defender Sol Bamba is set to be named Cardiff City manager, after the departure of former manager Sabri Lamouchi. The Frenchman was brought in after the sacking of Mark Hudson this season, and tasked with keeping the club afloat, amid the threat of relegation to League One. He managed that, just pipping … Read more
Cardiff City 2008 FA Cup Final Team – Where Are They Now?
It has been 13 years since Cardiff City FA Cup Final heartache against Porstmouth. The 2008 Final is still the most attended fixture ever at Wembley Stadium, with over 89,000 fans cramming into the newly built stadium, hosting it’s second FA Cup Final. Cardiff City were aiming to be the first side since 1980 to … Read more
How Kevin McNaughton Became A Cardiff City Legend
Kevin McNaughton is more than just a footballer; he’s a Cardiff City legend. The Scottish defender was a mainstay of the Cardiff City squad for over a decade, and his passion, dedication, and love for the club made him a fan favourite. McNaughton joined Cardiff City in 2006, and quickly established himself as a key … Read more
Cardiff City Greatest XI Of The 21st Century
Who makes it into your Cardiff City Greatest XI? The 21st Century has had ups and downs galore for Cardiff City. The Bluebirds lost in three finals – The 2008 FA Cup Final, 2012 League Cup Final and 2010 Play Off final. They also managed promotion to the Premier League twice, and getting relegated twice … Read more
Why Are Swansea City Are Called “Jacks”? The True Story Revealed
“The Jack’s” or “the Jack army” are names used by the Swansea City fans to describe themselves and their club. Cardiff City fans would add different words to come after the word “Jack”, although we won’t mention those. Swansea Jack, however, is a name synonymous with the club and city of Swansea. There are two … Read more
Jon Parkin Reveals Hilarious Craig Bellamy Story At Cardiff
Despite only 11 appearances and one goal for Cardiff City, Jon Parkin became somewhat of a cult hero at the Cardiff City Stadium. The 6 foot 4 striker was known as “The Beast” to Bluebirds fans, with his huge frame and take-no-prisoners attitude endearing him to the Cardiff faithful. He scored a fantastic debut goal … Read more
Revealed: Why Jon Parkin Left Cardiff City
Jon Parkin, a former professional football player, played for a variety of clubs throughout his career. However, one of his most notable stints was with Cardiff City, where he played for two seasons from 2011 to 2013. Despite a dearth of appearances for the club, he became somewhat of a cult hero around the Cardiff … Read more
Jay Bothroyd & His Friendship With Colonel Gaddafi’s Son
Even when he firing in goals at the Cardiff City stadium, few could believe it when they heard that Jay Bothroyd had got a call up for the England National Team in 2010. And while the Jay Bothroyd’s England journey was a short one, it was a long time coming. Bothroyd was leading the Championship … Read more
What Happened To Cardiff City Legend Michael Chopra?
Cardiff City fans will wax lyrical about the magic scoring boots of Michael Chopra. His goal against Swansea is folklore around the Cardiff City Stadium, and the goal is played back to many as the best memory of Cardiff City in their lifetime. His finishing was unparalleled, and his £5 million move to Sunderland from … Read more
