CARDIFF CITY 0 - 2 PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

[jon1959]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

what a strange idea...

• 3 cbs? and people are already bitching about how defensive we are? (rightly so..we are signed up for a hiding!)
• Siopis? literally garbage cant pass and doesnt know where the ball is at his own feet! also doesnt actually get stuck in anymore just flaps around
• No wide midfield/wingers? we do need radical change but would the team jell well with such a new shape?
• Diedhiou ? Not including the 15 minute cameo..he hasnt scored in his last 18 matches..we already have Meite as the token useless "attacker" thanks

that said..would love to see colwil and ramsey in that position

Siopis is 'literally' 'a loving and caring individual who puts the needs of others before their own'. :thumbup:

Three at the back with wingbacks doesn't necessarily make us more defensive. It can and should be more attacking (if the wing backs are up to it). I am not sure about Ng and Collins as wing-backs (more convinced by the grainy YouTubes of Wilson-Esbrand) so that is where the questions in that line up lie for me.

Diedhiou will either be an effective target No9 (his Bristol and Turkish incarnation) or he won't. If he has lost that ability I wouldn't be confident with Etete in that role.

[Blooburd]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

Siopis is 'literally' 'a loving and caring individual who puts the needs of others before their own'. :thumbup:
...

Siopis needs to find a better lawyer if thats the only excuse to play him LOL

[jimmyscoular]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

56 years to the day since Brian Clark made his home debut in a 2-0 win over Preston (10 February 1968), scoring in 9 minutes - John Toshack scored the other after 88. Also the first game I attended.
Cardiff team was
Davies, Derrett, Ferguson, Clarke, Murray, Harris, Jones, Clark, Toshack, King, Lea

I showed up about a year later. Dave Carver and Gary Bell were in place by then. Of this group, I didn't know Derrett and Ferguson.

[Dembe]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

How many training days would they have has this week? Anyone know? No midweek game so hopefully more sessions, and a chance to get more fresh legs onto the pitch.

We weren't awful v Watford but we are a little stale and out of ideas, I can see why he started the players he did Saturday (blind loyalty maybe) but we need a few changes come Saturday.

[Nobody's Rep]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

How many training days would they have has this week? Anyone know? No midweek game so hopefully more sessions, and a chance to get more fresh legs onto the pitch.

We weren't awful v Watford but we are a little stale and out of ideas, I can see why he started the players he did Saturday (blind loyalty maybe) but we need a few changes come Saturday.

Q and a on Wales online site and he seems to be indicating we wont see the full value of the new signings yet

Injuries wise Ng ok as is ralls although they are checking tomorrow but odowda and Robinson still out and maybe an injury for McGuiness which they are checking

Horvath visa sorted and Phillips had an issue in the week but seems okay

Think that was it ??

[Dembe]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

Q and a on Wales online site and he seems to be indicating we wont see the full value of the new signings yet

Injuries wise Ng ok as is ralls although they are checking tomorrow but odowda and Robinson still out and maybe an injury for McGuiness which they are checking

Horvath visa sorted and Phillips had an issue in the week but seems okay

Think that was it ??

Cheers I'll have a look for the video on the club website, now the transfer market is closed I'll try and avoid WOL as much as possible.

[splott parker]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

I showed up about a year later. Dave Carver and Gary Bell were in place by then. Of this group, I didn't know Derrett and Ferguson.

Steve Derrett, 99 Harris Avenue, Rumney & Bobby Ferguson.

Know Steve well, tells the story of when he played for Wales against Italy, swapped shirts at the end of the game, his was soaked in sweat, the Italian’s was dry as a bone and he had a vest on as well.

[Former Labour leader]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

Surprised that McGuinness doubtful as he looked 100% in the training video. Think Bulut wants Phillips in team for passing ability.

[Michael Morris]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

Today is Welsh Language Music Day! ��

To celebrate #DyddMiwsigCymru, @RubinColwill took a trip to @ClwbIforBach on Womanby Street. ��

Pick up your copy of #TheBluebird from CCS tomorrow, with digital versions available from 9am on matchday. ��#CityAsOne | @Miwsig_ pic.twitter.com/stclCmP0iI

— The Bluebird (@TheBluebirdProg) February 9, 2024

[A Quiet Monkfish]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

Today is Welsh Language Music Day! ��

To celebrate #DyddMiwsigCymru, @RubinColwill took a trip to @ClwbIforBach on Womanby Street. ��

Pick up your copy of #TheBluebird from CCS tomorrow, with digital versions available from 9am on matchday. ��#CityAsOne | @Miwsig_ pic.twitter.com/stclCmP0iI

— The Bluebird (@TheBluebirdProg) February 9, 2024

Lawdd maengwylchio bachclwdd !!

[Maurice Swan]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

Doesn't merit a separate thread....but niceley taken goal from UGBO for Sheff Wed....typically UGBO goal.

[Former Labour leader]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

Team
Alnwick
Ng
Goutas
Phillips
Collins
Siopis
Turnbull
Colwill
Bowler
Etete
Grant

Expect to see Ramsey at around 60 mins.

Win

2-0

[2b2bdoo]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

Team
Alnwick
Ng
Goutas
Phillips
Collins
Siopis
Turnbull
Colwill
Bowler
Etete
Grant

Expect to see Ramsey at around 60 mins.

Win

2-0

I would be surprised to see him ditch his two holding midfielders.

[A Quiet Monkfish]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

Team
Alnwick
Ng
Goutas
Phillips
Collins
Siopis
Turnbull
Colwill
Bowler
Etete
Grant

Expect to see Ramsey at around 60 mins.

Win

2-0

Expect to see Etete fall over after 4 minutes..

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v PRESTON NORTH END. Match thread

Team
Alnwick
Ng
Goutas
Phillips
Collins
Siopis
Turnbull
Colwill
Bowler
Etete
Grant

Expect to see Ramsey at around 60 mins.

Win

2-0

I'd be happy with that, but Diedhiou for Etete.
I suspect only one of Colwill and Turnbull will start though.