Gone
Good servant to the club over the years.
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Gone
Good servant to the club over the years.
Andy Rinomhota also likely to leave after talks this week, too
according to Glen Williams
https://x.com/CardiffCityFC/status/1...9mclsCDuQ&s=19
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouRallsy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"># ThankYouRallsy</a> ��<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CityAsOne?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CityA sOne</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Joe_Ralls?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Joe_Ralls</a> <a href="https://t.co/rRQpw7gmja">pic.twitter.com/rRQpw7gmja</a></p>— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CardiffCityFC/status/1936379709920596361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">To all bluebirds out there.. Thank you from the bottom of my heart �� <a href="https://t.co/42VaPJvILZ">pic.twitter.com/42VaPJvILZ</a></p>— Joe Ralls (@Joe_Ralls) <a href="https://twitter.com/Joe_Ralls/status/1936379104040820934?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Wrong decision. We will need more battlers than ever this year
My hearts says no, my head says it’s the right decision. Brilliant servant to our club and will go down as one of our legends.
Always felt he give his all for the side, a loyal clubman over many years, not always fully appreciated but for me I was happy to see his name on the team sheet, thanks for the memories Joe and the classy farewell message, hope you find further success wherever you move on to.
Agreed. Summed it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boanagers
Probably go on to play 40 games next seasonQuote:
Originally Posted by Boanagers
Not even impossible he ends up in the Championship
Much respect, certified Bluebirds Hall of Famer.
Going forward, we will need a leader in the midfield, now that he and Ramsey are gone.
I love Ralls and I wish he'd stay but he's extremely injury prone so I can see why they've come to this decisionQuote:
Originally Posted by TheBirchgrovePub
Hardly anyone stays at the same club that long these days - great loyalty. So many ups and downs during his time here. Hope wherever he goes next is a good move for him.
I hope he gets a decent side, he’s still got much to contribute to the right club.
Yup, The loss of Ramsey and his leadership qualities will be hugely missed........Quote:
Originally Posted by Coyote
gets the wage bill down presumably, their hand may have been forced somewhat
You've said it all. Thank you Joe for everything that you've given to the Bluebirds. All the best to you in the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boanagers
Really does feel like the end of an era - I can still recall watching him score twice in a 2-0 win over the wurzels for the Academy team about fifteen years ago. I think football fans are good at spotting phoneys who put on an act with stuff like badge kissing, but Ralls was always genuine for me and the longer he stayed with us, the more he cared. Best wishes for the future to him and l’m sure he’ll get a deserved great welcome if he ever comes to Cardiff City Stadium as an opposition player.
Joe never needed to kiss the badge, his performances said it all, as you said Bob, nothing phoney about Joe.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Little bit gutted. All the best to Joe and his family.
All the best Joe. Thanks for service.
Probably best decision for both parties.
Shame to see him leave, but all good things come to an end. I remember being sat in the car at Cardiff Bay Retail Park listening to him scoring against Hull on his debut. Still has a lot to offer at this level (thought he was older than 31), so wouldn't be surprised to see him at CCS this season playing for another League 1 club.
A really classy farewell from Joe there. Not a hint of bitterness, he genuinely wants everyone associated with the club to do well, even the new manager who had to break the news to him.
Nevertheless, it's absolutely the right decision, and for Rinomhota to leave too.
I think a League One club will come in for him, so it might not be the last we see of him. At the very least, an ambitious League Two club might see him as a catalyst to kickstart something.
Good luck, Joe!
I'm sorry to see him go. He's a leader. I wonder how many years he's looking for. I would have given him two. I can't see him getting a big money deal anywhere. But who knows?
A great servent but probably best he wasn't retained as his influence on the pitch has been waning in recent seasons.
It's a relief that you're not the one in charge of contract negotiations!Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
For those who are sorry, do you really see him starting many games? He was slow at the best of times and it’s definitely the right decision in the long term. No one can knock his commitment and that’s why everyone will wish him the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
However it is a club captain gone and in terms of leaders on and off the pitch it’s time for either for someone to step up or bring another one in.
Joe is worthy of ever accolade that comes his way. He has been a great servant to CCFC and even last season put in some very good performances but his ability, not helped by injury, to add many more is doubtful. The time is right for his exit.
We have to make changes to add stimulus as well as application.
if the new manager wants to bring in his own targets then we probably need some room to manoeuvre in the budget
All the best Joe. Great servant for the club. End of an era.
Sounds like BBM making his mark with him and Rino gone.
Joe is a fine servant of our club, who through the years always gave his best.
Thank you Joe, and I wish you all the best for the future.
Best of luck Joe.
Think you can still hack it in the Championship.
Yup, to give Ralls a two year deal would be crazy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rock_Flock_of_Five
^this^Quote:
Originally Posted by WJ99mobile
I wish him the best of luck and thank him for his service :thumbup:
He could probably in a good side but not a mediocre to poor one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Former Labour leader
Thanks for the memories Joe.
You always gave 100% and became a real leader on and off the field.
And that goal at Hull to announce your arrival was special.
Shame about the injuries that hampered recent years - but best wishes for the rest of your career wherever that is.
Always a Bluebird! :ayatollah:
A real shame, I know football clubs cant have sentiment with Players, but Rallsy can play a number of positions and will give 110% all the time
I thought he might have had 1 more year the moved to the academy ( where he has also been know to show interest )
All the best
dissapointing... id have thought the new contract talks which would have way lower wages for L1 may have been the breaking point, he can more than likely get more money elsewhere
shame though, would have liked to have seen him giving his all to get us back up
Well said.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Gutted, he deserved a proper send off. I'm sad to see him go, one of the few I actually like