The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

[the other bob wilson]

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It happened with Matondo; didn't we get about half a million? Then they sold him to Schalke for £11M

Yes, think it was 600 grand.

[the other bob wilson]

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If you're wondering what to do with your Saturday afternoons now https://mobile.twitter.com/CF11Acade...18784770068480

Think it’s just a one off, it’s a fairly regular occurrence for the Under 15s I believe - I saw the under 15s play Wolves there about five years ago after the first team season had ended.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

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Think it’s just a one off.

Probably.
Didn't they beat Arsenal in winning a cup competition a while back? Was that that age group?

[the other bob wilson]

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Probably.
Didn't they beat Arsenal in winning a cup competition a while back? Was that that age group?

Yes, I think you may be right - I can remember being told that Cardiff victories over the bigger sides are quite common at the really young age groups.

[The Hooded Claw]

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Yes, I think you may be right - I can remember being told that Cardiff victories over the bigger sides are quite common at the really young age groups.

You were right, as ever.
It was a very good performance from the Bluebirds, culminating in a 2-0 victory.
We completely dominated the first half. In the second, it was a lot more open, with both sides having some chances to score, but the boys held on.
The match was well attended - surely a good 1,000 people there, including lots of their family and friends. The boys seemed to really enjoyable occasion, as did I.
This was well worth a special trip over from
Bristol and I’d love to see the club do more of this, as it’s a great day for the players and a chance for them to play in front of a decent crowd.

[the other bob wilson]

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You were right, as ever.
It was a very good performance from the Bluebirds, culminating in a 2-0 victory.
We completely dominated the first half. In the second, it was a lot more open, with both sides having some chances to score, but the boys held on.
The match was well attended - surely a good 1,000 people there, including lots of their family and friends. The boys seemed to really enjoyable occasion, as did I.
This was well worth a special trip over from
Bristol and I’d love to see the club do more of this, as it’s a great day for the players and a chance for them to play in front of a decent crowd.

I read somewhere that One of City’s forwards was the best player on the pitch, but they didn’t give his name - any idea who it was?

Glad you enjoyed it - I think it’s a fairly common thing for the Under 15s to play late in the season at Cardiff City Stadium, but I doubt it if they’d want too many other games played there before the first teams last match at the ground.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

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You were right, as ever.
It was a very good performance from the Bluebirds, culminating in a 2-0 victory.
We completely dominated the first half. In the second, it was a lot more open, with both sides having some chances to score, but the boys held on.
The match was well attended - surely a good 1,000 people there, including lots of their family and friends. The boys seemed to really enjoyable occasion, as did I.
This was well worth a special trip over from
Bristol and I’d love to see the club do more of this, as it’s a great day for the players and a chance for them to play in front of a decent crowd.

Sounds good

[The Hooded Claw]

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I read somewhere that One of City’s forwards was the best player on the pitch, but they didn’t give his name - any idea who it was?

Glad you enjoyed it - I think it’s a fairly common thing for the Under 15s to play late in the season at Cardiff City Stadium, but I doubt it if they’d want too many other games played there before the first teams last match at the ground.

Yeah - he was our number 9 and got the first goal. He was a real handful, with some lovely touches and worthy of Man of The Match.
I haven’t seen a squad list anywhere, sadly.

[the other bob wilson]

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Yeah - he was our number 9 and got the first goal. He was a real handful, with some lovely touches and worthy of Man of The Match.
I haven’t seen a squad list anywhere, sadly.

Wonder if it was that Gabrielle Biancheri who Chelsea are supposed to be interested in?

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[The Hooded Claw]

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Wonder if it was that Gabrielle Biancheri who Chelsea are supposed to be interested in?

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That was my thinking - I couldn’t remember his name, though!
I’ve just checked his Instagram - one ‘l’, by the way and it appears that you’re right, as it shows him scoring the goal.
It’s well worth a look!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdls1cdqRFC/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[the other bob wilson]

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That was my thinking - I couldn’t remember his name, though!
I’ve just checked his Instagram - one ‘l’, by the way and it appears that you’re right, as it shows him scoring the goal.
It’s well worth a look!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdls1cdq...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

I'll pass on that unfortunately, just tried to join instagram to look at it and it keeps on telling me my phone number isn't valid.

[Rjk]

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I'll pass on that unfortunately, just tried to join instagram to look at it and it keeps on telling me my phone number isn't valid.

I was able to see it without joining Instagram

[Alfresco]

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Really Good performance from the whole team, the number 9 was best player on the pitch. Also the Cardiff number 5 deserves a mention he was very solid against the Arsenal forwards. The boy who came on second half and played right wing looked good. As I say it was a good team performance they defended well and attacked in numbers. Good crowd and an enjoyable afternoon highly recommend it.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

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The Jacks have just axed 12 players from their academy https://www.swanseacity.com/news/swa...etained-list-0

[City123]

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8 former City players in the Wales squad announced today, including 5 academy products