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FT: CARDIFF 3 - 2 BIRMINGHAM. Match thread
<p><img style="float: right;" title="C:WindowsTempphpD000.tmp" src="http://pictures.footymad.net/upload/120/915482-1.jpg" alt="C:WindowsTempphpD000.tmp" width="150" height="239" />Cardiff are hoping skipper Sean Morrison will return from a groin injury for the visit of Birmingham.<br /><br />Callum Paterson returned to score the opener in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Barnsley while Kadeem Harris started after a groin problem. Jazz Richards (ankle), Armand Traore (thigh), Aron Gunnarsson (ankle), Jamie Ward (groin) and Gary Madine (groin) are all struggling.<br /><br />Danny Ward (knee) remains sidelined for the rest of the season for the promotion-chasing Bluebirds.<br /><br />Birmingham could have David Davis available as they look to end their losing run. The midfielder has been sidelined since injuring his knee during the defeat to Aston Villa almost a month ago.<br /><br />Blues have lost the five games he has missed, including Garry Monk's first game in charge - Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough. Davis is also just one caution away from a two-match ban while Isaac Vassell (knee) and Jonathan Grounds (medial ligament) remain sidelined.<br /><br /><strong>Opta stats</strong><br /><br />Cardiff are unbeaten in five home league matches against Birmingham (W3 D2) since a 2-1 defeat in September 2008.<br /><br />Neither side has scored more than twice in a league fixture between the teams in any of the last 24 meetings, since a 3-0 win for Birmingham in December 1971.<br /><br />Cardiff have won seven and drawn one of their eight home Championship matches against sides currently occupying the bottom half of the table.<br /><br />Birmingham last endured a longer losing run in all competitions (currently seven) in February 1979, when they lost nine in a row.<br /><br />Neil Warnock has failed to win any of his last seven league matches against Birmingham (D3 L4), last claiming victory in November 2001 as Sheffield United manager.<br /><br />Garry Monk has never beaten Warnock as a manager (D1 L2), with all those matches coming with different clubs (Swansea, Leeds and Middlesbrough).<br /><br /><strong>Match officials</strong><br /><br />Referee: PETER BANKES<br />Assistants: Geoffrey Russell and Daniel Leach<br />Fourth Official: Sam Allison</p>
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Re: CARDIFF v BIRMINGHAM. Match thread
Everything points to an easy win, but I am dreading this game! :hehe:
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Wales-Bales
Everything points to an easy win, but I am dreading this game! :hehe:
I think we have forebodings about every game from now on.
Must use my mind fullness exercises and put any intrusive thoughts to one side and be positive. In Warnock we trust.
Blòoooooooooobirds!
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Wales-Bales
Everything points to an easy win, but I am dreading this game! :hehe:
Same here.
Spedger
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Not a bad side considering the injuries.
Smallest one we've had out for a while
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Michael Morris
Massive plus that Morisson back in squad. Was expected to be out for 6 weeks.
Not sure where the Madine fuss came from we were all set for 4 4 2 on Tuesday till he got a knock and Warnock decided against risking him.
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Michael Morris
Madine on the bench. Thought he had broken ribs :shrug:
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MacAdder
Madine on the bench. Thought he had broken ribs :shrug:
They found him some spare ones :tumbleweed:
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MacAdder
Madine on the bench. Thought he had broken ribs :shrug:
Cracked ribs is two weeks, I've done it myself.
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Michael Morris
They found him some spare ones :tumbleweed:
Dad jokes :hehe:
I'm pleased with the team we have out.
NML on the score sheet as well.. could be massive for us if he hits form again.
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Considering our injuries that is not a bad bench is it?
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Birmingham absolutely bullying us. They look so much better than I assumed
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Wales-Bales
Cracked ribs is two weeks, I've done it myself.
Laughing at your own jokes? :biggrin:
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Fulham aren't having an easy time either.
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Mrs Steve R
Laughing at your own jokes? :biggrin:
It really hurts, but the recovery is quick. Best to avoid people telling jokes though!
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Best atmosphere all season. And that’s before we scored 3.
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Wales-Bales
It really hurts, but the recovery is quick. Best to avoid people telling jokes though!
:hehe:
3-0 :ayatollah:
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6 wins in a row here :thumbup:
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WJ99mobile
Birmingham absolutely bullying us. They look so much better than I assumed
Bullying us into a 3-0 half time lead. They really are a team to fear.
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Let's get some more goals to boost our goal difference ..
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WJ99mobile
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Those bullies!
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CCFC v BCFC
43% possession 57%
7 shots 8
4 on target 2
2 corners 6
3 Goals 0
Statistics Schmatistics!
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To anyone at the ground,
Please start this chant:
"GARRY MONK'S A FOOTBALL GENIUS"
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What the **** was that penalty for?
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Wales-Bales
Let's get some more goals to boost our goal difference ..
Seconds thoughts, let's just try to win!
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Wales-Bales
Seconds thoughts, let's just try to win!
Chill Winston.
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C1C9F2C7
fulham winning 0-1
1-1 now! Yessss!!!
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Preston equalise, cummon City!
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why did he shoot, should've pulled it back
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Should have been more comfortable. Some bizarre refereeing didn't help.