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**Trigger** · 19-07-25, 16:18

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Anyone know what the other boards dislike of Purse is about? Whenever I read about the u21s there it's often followed by something negative regards Mr Purse.

Done an ok job at least for me, pathway through to the first team seems at it's best in a long time. Surely he has to be given some credit in that as that would be his main objective.

**Undercoverinwurzelland** · 19-07-25, 16:58

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Originally posted by Trigger View Post

Anyone know what the other boards dislike of Purse is about? Whenever I read about the u21s there it's often followed by something negative regards Mr Purse.

Done an ok job at least for me, pathway through to the first team seems at it's best in a long time. Surely he has to be given some credit in that as that would be his main objective.

It's ridiculous. In the last couple of weeks they've beaten Barry, Yeovil and Ammanford (1st teams, not U21s), despite Lawlor, Kpakio, Giles, Spiers, Mafico, Wigley and Nyakuhwa being with the first team and Reindorf with Newport. Purse needs to be sacked though 🤦*♂️

**Barry Murphy Island** · 19-07-25, 17:10

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There's definitely an agenda there, it seems to have ramped up since "the next big thing", (Lennon Peake) was released. AA was convinced Peake was going to be a world beater after talking to his parents on holiday.
At a time when there's little doubt we have more potential first team players coming through the ranks then I can remember, then all the hate aimed at Purse seems personal.

**Ninian1962** · 19-07-25, 17:23

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Originally posted by Undercoverinwurzelland View Post

It's ridiculous. In the last couple of weeks they've beaten Barry, Yeovil and Ammanford (1st teams, not U21s), despite Lawlor, Kpakio, Giles, Spiers, Mafico, Wigley and Nyakuhwa being with the first team and Reindorf with Newport. Purse needs to be sacked though ��*♂️

At the SLO meeting on Wednesday our new Head Coach specifically commented on how pleasantly surprised he was at the high standard of U21 players we have on top of those that have already made it to first team squad level.

**the other bob wilson** · 19-07-25, 17:25

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Originally posted by Barry Murphy Island View Post

There's definitely an agenda there, it seems to have ramped up since "the next big thing", (Lennon Peake) was released. AA was convinced Peake was going to be a world beater after talking to his parents on holiday.
At a time when there's little doubt we have more potential first team players coming through the ranks then I can remember, then all the hate aimed at Purse seems personal.

Lennon who?

**Cardiff-Cal** · 19-07-25, 17:40

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I was there today as Ammanford is now one of my local teams.

Huge away following, upwards of maybe 20, 30 city fans I reckon.

The pitch invasion when we won the pens was a bit OTT I thought but gotta take these small victories.

**Enoch Mort** · 19-07-25, 17:51

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Originally posted by the other bob wilson View Post

Lennon who?

Exactly, Lennon Peake is now with Ebbsfleet United in the 6th tier of English football

**Undercoverinwurzelland** · 19-07-25, 17:54

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Originally posted by Ninian1962 View Post

At the SLO meeting on Wednesday our new Head Coach specifically commented on how pleasantly surprised he was at the high standard of U21 players we have on top of those that have already made it to first team squad level.

And he has seen a few decent academy players in his time.

**Trigger** · 19-07-25, 18:03

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Originally posted by Barry Murphy Island View Post

There's definitely an agenda there, it seems to have ramped up since "the next big thing", (Lennon Peake) was released. AA was convinced Peake was going to be a world beater after talking to his parents on holiday.
At a time when there's little doubt we have more potential first team players coming through the ranks then I can remember, then all the hate aimed at Purse seems personal.

Ah yes I remember that, wonder if that's where it stemmed from.

I just found it odd. Purse an ex player who actually did well for us and now seems to be doing a good job in assisting the conveyor belt. Must be something like that yea.

**jon1959** · 20-07-25, 14:25

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Originally posted by Cardiff-Cal View Post

I was there today as Ammanford is now one of my local teams.

Huge away following, upwards of maybe 20, 30 city fans I reckon.

The pitch invasion when we won the pens was a bit OTT I thought but gotta take these small victories.

Is anyone able to watch the Ammanford match highlights on the club site?

The clip doesn't come up with 'free' in the corner of the screen and when I click on it I get the message 'Cardiff City TV - This video is not available in your region - Subscribe now'. If I press the subscribe now option it brings up the monthly or annual audio pass options. I bought the annual audio pass last week - but that is irrelevant to watching a brief video clip on the club site.

**the other bob wilson** · 20-07-25, 14:30

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Originally posted by jon1959 View Post

Is anyone able to watch the Ammanford match highlights on the club site?

The clip doesn't come up with 'free' in the corner of the screen and when I click on it I get the message 'Cardiff City TV - This video is not available in your region - Subscribe now'. If I press the subscribe now option it brings up the monthly or annual audio pass options. I bought the annual audio pass last week - but that is irrelevant to watching a brief video clip on the club site.

I�m getting the same message Jon, all other videos on there are fine, but I can�t watch the Ammanford highlights on there.

**jon1959** · 21-07-25, 11:23

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Originally posted by the other bob wilson View Post

I’m getting the same message Jon, all other videos on there are fine, but I can’t watch the Ammanford highlights on there.

The clip has changed this morning to show 'free'. It now plays.

**the other bob wilson** · 21-07-25, 11:50

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Originally posted by jon1959 View Post

The clip has changed this morning to show 'free'. It now plays.

Yes, I was just about to post something on here myself - to use inane commentator speak, �I think the Ammanford lads will be disappointed by the penalties they took�.

**MOZZER2** · 22-07-25, 15:59

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**MOZZER2** · 22-07-25, 16:03

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