The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

[Rjk]

4-1 to Coventry half way through the second half - we've been poor today, but that's the first time in months I can say that about the Under 23s.

oof it's 6-1 to Coventry now.

[the other bob wilson]

6-1 and still not finished - we've been wide open at the back and I think the side we selected was ill balanced because they wanted Watters and Harris to play.

[jon1959]

Barnsley u23s 1 - 1 Cardiff u23s

https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/20...eport-cardiff/

[Rjk]

u18s played earlier and won 6-0, playing with 10 men from before half time.

[Loramski]

u18s played earlier and won 6-0, playing with 10 men from before half time.

Against Ipswich, who not only finished second in the league but play Liverpool in the FA Youth Cup semi final on Wednesday. I assume they had a weakened side out but a good result for us all the same. Jame Crole got a hat-trick, taking him to 16 goals for the season, two for Cian Ashford too. Ryan Kavanagh got the red card for us, I doubt it'll be his last. I know some people on here think youth level games lack intensity, that certainly doesn't apply to Ryan. He can play too.

[City123]

Harris & Colwill both included in Wales' training camp in Portugal, making it 6 City youth products alongside Lockyer, Gunter, Ramsey and Matondo

Not bad

[the other bob wilson]

Harris & Colwill both included in Wales' training camp in Portugal, making it 6 City youth products alongside Lockyer, Gunter, Ramsey and Matondo

Not bad

No Will Vaulks again though;-

https://www.faw.cymru/en/news/robert...en/news/&pos=1

[the other bob wilson]

Taz Mayembe, capped by Wales and England at youth level, has been selected in Zambia’s full international squad for three upcoming friendlies.

[surge]

Taz Mayembe, capped by Wales and England at youth level, has been selected in Zambia’s full international squad for three upcoming friendlies.

He was called up for Wales u18's in March but withdrew.

New nationality rules now remember which could eventually apply to Taz:

"(rules regarding switching nationality) have now been relaxed, allowing a player to change nationality as long as they have only featured in three international fixtures, including qualifiers – but not tournaments like the World Cup, must have been less than 21 years of age at the time of playing and can only switch after three years of no international activity." (https://citisportsonline.com/2020/12...-switch-rules/)

Wales has long relied on dual-nationality players feeling more Welsh than other even if other has greater chance of success. If that's what is happening in reverse here then full credit to him and hope he enjoys the adventure.

[surge]

Rubin Colwill on Wales call-up pre Euros camp:
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x81iydw

(source: http://dragonsoccer.co.uk/newsite/in..._from=&ucat=1&)

[surge]

Taz Mayembe, capped by Wales and England at youth level, has been selected in Zambia’s full international squad for three upcoming friendlies.

“It was difficult purely because am looking to help my country out, When Zambia stepped in and said they were serious about giving me an opportunity, Without a doubt, I said yeah, I’m coming home.”

“I spoke to the coach before the call-up and he explained the situation and said he will give me the chance and without a doubt, I decided to come back home,” he added.

https://zambianfootball.co.zm/cardif...-home/zfadmin/

Got the link from the dragonsoccer.co.uk website.

[City123]

16 year old Cian Ashford has agreed a pro deal to stay at City until 2024.

https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news...ional-contract

[the other bob wilson]

16 year old Cian Ashford has agreed a pro deal to stay at City until 2024.

https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news...ional-contract

Good news this, I was a bit concerned that someone else had signed him when he didn’t appear on the retained list. I think the length of contract given to him shows how highly rated he is by City.

Just need Sam Bowen to sign a contract for us now.

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

Just need Sam Bowen to sign a contract for us now.

News of that and other signings:

https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news...-contracts-ccs

[the other bob wilson]

News of that and other signings:

https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news...-contracts-ccs

Thanks for that, pleased about Bowen - it sounds far fetched now, but he’s with a club and country that aren’t the strongest in his position at the moment, there’s an opportunity there for him and other young Welsh midfield players to go quite far in the game if they can continue to develop and have the right attitude.

Not surprised by any of the Academy lads who’ve signed pro deals, I like Pritchard and Taylor Jones has been good most of the time when he’s played for the under 23s.

I’ve a feeling Connolly played for the under 23s on trial towards the end of last season.

[Rjk]

Thanks for that, pleased about Bowen - it sounds far fetched now, but he’s with a club and country that aren’t the strongest in his position at the moment, there’s an opportunity there for him and other young Welsh midfield players to go quite far in the game if they can continue to develop and have the right attitude.

Not surprised by any of the Academy lads who’ve signed pro deals, I like Pritchard and Taylor Jones has been good most of the time when he’s played for the under 23s.

I’ve a feeling Connolly played for the under 23s on trial towards the end of last season.

we had a triallist goalkeeper who had a bit of a mare in one game didn't we? I wonder if he's the one they've signed.

[stan butler]

Thanks for that, pleased about Bowen - it sounds far fetched now, but he’s with a club and country that aren’t the strongest in his position at the moment, there’s an opportunity there for him and other young Welsh midfield players to go quite far in the game if they can continue to develop and have the right attitude.

Not surprised by any of the Academy lads who’ve signed pro deals, I like Pritchard and Taylor Jones has been good most of the time when he’s played for the under 23s.

I’ve a feeling Connolly played for the under 23s on trial towards the end of last season.

I was told that Taylor Jones's dad played for Cardiff early 90s?

[the other bob wilson]

Cameron Coxe in strange loan move back to the EFL;-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57701711

[Cyncoed Slumdog]

Could be Mark Jones who played for us between 90 and 92;-

"A player who had seen service at Oxford United between September 1979 and September 1986, as a full back come midfield player, where he made 129 League appearances, with 7 goals, before moving on to Swindon Town. He was badly affected by injuries during his time there, and in 4 seasons only made 40 appearances in the League, scoring 9 times. Although his was obviously a player of some class, he never seemed fully fit during his time with City, and spent much of his time out injured, before being released at the end of his 2 year contract. In 1994 he rejoined Oxford United as Soccer Course Director."

There was also an Ian Jones (who I must admit I cannot remember), who played three league games for us at full back between 93 and 96 which we lost without scoring a goal - I think it's more likely to be him;-

"A left back that emerged through the club's youth times he only made the first team on a few rare occasions, never looking as if he was going to get an extended run. He left the game a short while after joining Merthyr Tydfil."

I'm fairly sure it would be Ian Jones because he played on in the Welsh League for Penrhiwceiber or a team in that area. As I've seen a bio of Taylor that says he's from the Cynon Valley I think 2+2 =4ish 🤔

[the other bob wilson]

I'm fairly sure it would be Ian Jones because he played on in the Welsh League for Penrhiwceiber or a team in that area. As I've seen a bio of Taylor that says he's from the Cynon Valley I think 2+2 =4ish ��

[cardiff55]

I remember Ian Jones, he was picked ahead of Damon Searle at left back for two games in 1993/94, then played one more game 2 years later. we seemed to have quite a few younger players come through in those days, but then disappear in to non league. Chris Ingram , Nathan Wigg and Andy Evans spring to mind.

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

Just saw that Ben Margetson has been signed by Swansea to play for their U23s. Perhaps he'll be the new Ben Cabango.

[LeningradCowboy]

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/...rovers-5564625

Crystal Palace midfielder formerly of Cardiff City emerges as midfield option for Bristol Rovers

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

1-1 for the U23s at Weston-Super-Mare tonight. Zinka with our goal, WSM equalising in 2nd half injury time. Another wholesale change at half time with a few U18s thrown in.

Ratcliffe, Semenyo, Trialist, Masrani, Denham, Connolly, Kavanagh, Patten, Zimba, Pritchard, Trialist.

Luthra, Trialist, Jones, Vaughan, Bakare, Trialist, Trialist, d’Almeida, Wigley, T. Davies, Hughes.

Mr and Mrs Trialist proud parents once again as their five sons take part.

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

My apologies, Zimba with the goal. Zinka couldn't make it.