FT: Shrewsbury 0 - 4 Cardiff City. Match thread

[Michael Morris]

City line up:

Marshall, Ajayi, Manga, Connolly, Fábio, O'Keefe, Whittingham, John, Immers, Pilkington, Gounongbe.

[El Gwapo]

smaller crowd than last year

[the other bob wilson]

smaller crowd than last year

Yeah, but there's not the Russell Slade effect this year is there - I bet you it's a full house at wherever Charlton are playing today.

[CCFC CASUAL]

Yeah, but there's not the Russell Slade effect this year is there - I bet you it's a full house at wherever Charlton are playing today.

:hehe:

[El Gwapo]

1 0 city pilks screamer

[Gabalphaville]

https://twitter.com/DafPritchard

[Penarth Blues]

Great to hear - unless we're selling him... :getscoat:

[El Gwapo]

Screamer from pilks great goal

[Penarth Blues]

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/shrewsbury-town-v-cardiff-city-11623477

[El Gwapo]

2 0 city new lad Fred header

[El Gwapo]

First action for Marshall comfortable save city passing well

[CCFC CASUAL]

How have we set up? Is Pilks in midfield or upfront?

[Gabalphaville]

We have just substituted our entire team.

[Trigger]

What's Manga doing in the photo of Gounongbe's goal.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/shrewsbury-town-v-cardiff-city-11623477

[Penarth Blues]

We have just substituted our entire team.

Seems to be a 4-2-3-1 according to WOL:

Moore; Warton, James, Blaise, Tutonda; Adeyemi, Dikgacoi; Noone, Kennedy, Harris; Zohore.

Be interesting to see how this side plays as there are some interesting names in there...

[El Gwapo]

3 0 header James

[El Gwapo]

4 0 zohire charged down keepers kick

[Trigger]

Going up as champions

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

Going up as champions

This. Promoted by March.

[cardiff55]

I know Malone didn't play because he's probably on his way to Fulham, but where was Peltier? It also looks like Le Fondre and Macheda are well out of favour as they played for the development squad and didn't feature today.

[Michael Morris]

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/shrewsbury-town-0-4-cardiff-11624250

Shrewsbury Town 0-4 Cardiff City: New man Frederic Gounongbe nets as Bluebirds cruise to victory in Wales' formation

Trollope, who assisted Chris Coleman at Euro 2016, set his Bluebirds up in the same 5-3-2 formation the national side used in France

Paul Trollope's new-look Cardiff City setup cruised to a comfortable pre-season triumph at Shrewsbury in an outing which justified his adoption of the system which paid such dividends for Wales.

Trollope, Chris Coleman's assistant during Euro 2016, employed a similar 5-3-2 to that used by Wales during the tournament.

And wingbacks Fabio and, in particular, Declan John were able to reap the rewards as they proved a constant thorn in the side of the blue-and-amber-clad defenders.

Three days after a young side was defeated 3-1 at Forest Green, Trollope took a hands-on role for the first time at Greenhous Meadow as a totally different Bluebirds outfit dominated against the League One side.

A strong City side, including Beninese hitman Frederic Gounongbe up front, was named, and it was John - who came through the youth system at City - who proved to be a real handful, looking to get in behind the home defence at every opportunity.

The 21-year-old's input was key to the opening City goal, which came in the 26th minute. An attempt at another incisive run down the left flank was this time brought to a premature halt, but with referee Steve Martin waving a good advantage it was collected by Anthony Pilkington.

Wide out, it seemed as if there was no immediate danger, but the Irish international cut inside, wrong-footing a handful of Shrewsbury defenders, before picking his head up and curling a powerful effort into the top corner, well beyond the reach of keeper Mark Halstead's despairing dive.

It was a moment of real quality, but only served to emphasise the gulf in class between the two teams.

The one-way traffic continued during the first half, and although there was not a procession of gilt-edged chances, it seemed only a matter of time before City doubled their advantage.

It came 10 minutes from half time, with Peter Whittingham swinging in a corner from the left which new boy Gounongbe nodded in.

Two-nil was barely reward for City's dominance, but Trollope had seen enough, making 11 changes on the hour mark and switching to a 4-2-3-1 formation.

But he will be equally pleased with what his replacement showed him.

Although Shrewsbury - who made nine changes of their own at the interval - settled into the game more after the break, a quickfire double midway through the second period put the gloss on the City performance.

The first came when a Theo Wharton made a tricky run forward, with Shrewsbury deciding the only way to stop him was to grab a handful of shirt.

The resulting free kick was expertly curled in by Craig Noone, with Tom James heading into the far corner.

A couple of minutes later striker Kenneth Zohore added his name to the list of scorers, scampering after a poor backpass which replacement keeper Callum Burton was forced to deal with. Burton's clearance was blocked by Zohore, with the ricochet falling kindly for the Dane to tap in.

It was the icing on the cake of a very satisfactory performance for City. They will face tougher opposition, but with a new system in operation this was a pleasing afternoon for Trollope.

Shrewsbury Town: Halstead, Riley, Lancashire, McGivern, Sadler, Ogogo, Deegan, Whalley, Mangan, Leith-Smith, Dodds.

Subs: Burton, Trialist, Brown, Wellens, Black, Trialist, Sarcevic, O’Brien.

Cardiff Starting team: Marshall; Ajayi, Manga, Connolly; Fabio, O’Keefe, Whittingham, John; Immers, Pilkington, Gounongbe.

Cardiff last 30 minutes: Moore; Warton, James, Blaise, Tutonda; Adeyemi, Dikgacoi; Noone, Kennedy, Harris; Zohore.

[life on mars]

They played Grange Quins and it was a sell out, so there,eat your words,the mighty Slade bandwagon rolls on and on .

[Blue in the Face]

Can't wait to watch this.

Had a feeling the PT would go for one striker given that we've signed two big and strong no.9's. Maybe our shape will be quite different from last year? This would get the best out of Whitts surely?

[life on mars]

Tell you what, we are going up with young Welsh talent , playing in Red, let's re brand .

[jon1959]

I know Malone didn't play because he's probably on his way to Fulham, but where was Peltier? It also looks like Le Fondre and Macheda are well out of favour as they played for the development squad and didn't feature today.

http://www.cardiffcityforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=175105

[Blue in the Face]

So many youngsters given a chance who didn't get a single opportunity under Slade - Tom James, Wharton, Declan John, Blaise and Tutonda (though Kennedy and Harris did get a shot). I know they are just friendlies, but we'll done PT for giving these lads ample time on the pitch with the older heads. The WoL report has me excited to see Declan.


Also great that PT is trying out two systems we haven't played with this group of players. Pre season irrational optimism kicking in. I have a very good feeling about Paul Trollope.

[jamieccfc]

http://www.cardiffcityforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=175105

:facepalm:

[jamieccfc]

Will there be any highlights from today's game

[cardiff55]

http://www.cardiffcityforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=175105

Thanks. I hadn't seen any news on here and never visit the other forum.

[Blue in the Face]

Will there be any highlights from today's game

I'm hoping the full game will be on Player. If so it will probably be tomorrow

[Penarth Blues]

http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/report-shrewsbury-town-0-4-cardiff-city-3189179.aspx

[Colonel Cærdiffi]

http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/report-shrewsbury-town-0-4-cardiff-city-3189179.aspx

Craig Noone wearing the captain's armband? Was this because Marshall wasn't on or has there been a change in that department?

As much as I like Marshy, I can't help feeling that the captainship belongs with an outfield player.

[Penarth Blues]

Craig Noone wearing the captain's armband? Was this because Marshall wasn't on or has there been a change in that department?

As much as I like Marshy, I can't help feeling that the captainship belongs with an outfield player.

Changed all 11 players at 60 minutes - I presume Noone got the armband then.

[Vimana.]

All very positive.