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TDA Fri Jan 09, 2015 7:47 am
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Anyone feeling more positive.............?
I realise I have put this up before we have confirmation of anything.............(potential
)
New signing Scott Malone from Millwall is expected to feature v Fulham :thumbright:
Russell Slade has a strong squad to pick from and virtually a fully fit team.
Manga is away now for 4 weeks in the African Cup.
Anthony Pilkington is hoping to claim a place on the bench after recovering from his recent injury.
Latest News
Possible Lineups
Cardiff City
1 Marshall
2 Brayford
5 Manga
36 Morrison
12 John
18 Adeyemi
7 Whittingham
17 Gunnarsson
11 Noone
10 Le Fondre
9 Jones
Fulham
40 Bettinelli
37 Grimmer
6 Bodurov
4 Hutchinson
3 Stafylidis
8 Parker
12 S Fofana
21 Christensen
16 Woodrow
44 McCormack
20 Rodallega
Preview
Last May saw both Cardiff City and Fulham relegated from the Premier League after dismal campaigns in the top-flight.
This Saturday, the two meet in the Championship at Cardiff City Stadium with both sides having made a right pig’s ear of their return to the second tier of English football.
After a shocking Christmas period, the Bluebirds welcome the Cottagers to the Welsh capital in 12th place with their opponents this weekend down in 17th, albeit just three points behind.
It’s hard to say who has had a worse six months or so out of the two clubs. Here, we compare how the underperforming sides have fared since relegation both on and off the pitch.
What's the current situation?
The two clubs go into this weekend's fixture in mid-table obscurity. With the squads available to either manager, it's undoubtedly a massive disappointment.
Both sides have had shocking Christmas periods, Fulham's 4-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday the only bright spot. Cardiff haven't won in the league since November 29 and shipped 13 goals in December as Watford, Brentford and Bournemouth handed them defeats.
How did we get here?
Just two points separated Cardiff and Fulham at the end of the 2013/14 Premier League season. Sadly, they finished six and four points adrift of survival respectively as the Bluebirds saw their dream return to the top-flight end in tears.
After taking over from the sacked Malky Mackay, former Manchester United hitman Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had little impact as manager as his side finished bottom of the pile.
A 4-0 away defeat to Sunderland was one of the final straws, with relegation confirmed in another reversal in the north east to Newcastle United.
Fulham fared little better, with well respected German boss Felix Magath failing to turn it around after a disastrous short-term spell in charge from Rene Meulensteen. Magath’s appointment made it three managers in one season for the Cottagers after Martin Jol had begun the campaign in charge.
Form - Last 6 Games
Cardiff
Cardiff City 2 - 4 Watford 28/12/2014
Charlton Athletic 1 - 1 Cardiff City 26/12/2014
Cardiff City 2 - 3 Brentford 20/12/2014
Bournemouth 5 - 3 Cardiff City 13/12/2014
Cardiff City 0 - 0 Rotherham United 06/12/2014
Watford 0 - 1 Cardiff City 29/11/2014
Fulham
Fulham 0 - 2 Brighton & Hove Albion 29/12/2014
Bournemouth 2 - 0 Fulham 26/12/2014
Fulham 4 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday 20/12/2014
Leeds United 0 - 1 Fulham 13/12/2014
Fulham 0 - 5 Watford 05/12/2014
Brighton & Hove Albion 1 - 2 Fulham 29/11/2014
The Stats
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Cardiff
Cardiff have won 45%, drawn 15% and lost 40% of their last 20 home games.
In their last 20 home games against teams positioned in the bottom half of the table, Cardiff have won 10, drawn 6 and lost 4 of these matches.
In their last 20 home games against teams positioned below them in the table, Cardiff have won 10, drawn 9 and lost 1 of these matches.
Fulham
Fulham have won 20%, drawn 20% and lost 60% of their last 20 away games.
In their last 20 away games against teams positioned in the top half of the table, Fulham have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 17 of these matches.
In their last 20 away games against teams positioned above them in the table, Fulham have won 2, drawn 4 and lost 14 of these matches.
Last 5 meetings
11 Aug 1998 Fulham v Cardiff City L 2-1 Worthington Cup
18 Aug 1998 Cardiff City v Fulham L 1-2 Worthington Cup
28 Sep 2013 Fulham v Cardiff City W 1-2 Premier League
08 Mar 2014 Cardiff City v Fulham W 3-1 Premier League
30 Aug 2014 Fulham v Cardiff City D 1-1 League Championship
Anyone feeling more positive.............?
I realise I have put this up before we have confirmation of anything.............(potential
)New signing Scott Malone from Millwall is expected to feature v Fulham :thumbright:
Russell Slade has a strong squad to pick from and virtually a fully fit team.
Manga is away now for 4 weeks in the African Cup.
Anthony Pilkington is hoping to claim a place on the bench after recovering from his recent injury.
Latest News
Possible Lineups
Cardiff City
1 Marshall
2 Brayford
5 Manga
36 Morrison
12 John
18 Adeyemi
7 Whittingham
17 Gunnarsson
11 Noone
10 Le Fondre
9 Jones
Fulham
40 Bettinelli
37 Grimmer
6 Bodurov
4 Hutchinson
3 Stafylidis
8 Parker
12 S Fofana
21 Christensen
16 Woodrow
44 McCormack
20 Rodallega
Preview
Last May saw both Cardiff City and Fulham relegated from the Premier League after dismal campaigns in the top-flight.
This Saturday, the two meet in the Championship at Cardiff City Stadium with both sides having made a right pig’s ear of their return to the second tier of English football.
After a shocking Christmas period, the Bluebirds welcome the Cottagers to the Welsh capital in 12th place with their opponents this weekend down in 17th, albeit just three points behind.
It’s hard to say who has had a worse six months or so out of the two clubs. Here, we compare how the underperforming sides have fared since relegation both on and off the pitch.
What's the current situation?
The two clubs go into this weekend's fixture in mid-table obscurity. With the squads available to either manager, it's undoubtedly a massive disappointment.
Both sides have had shocking Christmas periods, Fulham's 4-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday the only bright spot. Cardiff haven't won in the league since November 29 and shipped 13 goals in December as Watford, Brentford and Bournemouth handed them defeats.
How did we get here?
Just two points separated Cardiff and Fulham at the end of the 2013/14 Premier League season. Sadly, they finished six and four points adrift of survival respectively as the Bluebirds saw their dream return to the top-flight end in tears.
After taking over from the sacked Malky Mackay, former Manchester United hitman Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had little impact as manager as his side finished bottom of the pile.
A 4-0 away defeat to Sunderland was one of the final straws, with relegation confirmed in another reversal in the north east to Newcastle United.
Fulham fared little better, with well respected German boss Felix Magath failing to turn it around after a disastrous short-term spell in charge from Rene Meulensteen. Magath’s appointment made it three managers in one season for the Cottagers after Martin Jol had begun the campaign in charge.
Form - Last 6 Games
Cardiff
Cardiff City 2 - 4 Watford 28/12/2014
Charlton Athletic 1 - 1 Cardiff City 26/12/2014
Cardiff City 2 - 3 Brentford 20/12/2014
Bournemouth 5 - 3 Cardiff City 13/12/2014
Cardiff City 0 - 0 Rotherham United 06/12/2014
Watford 0 - 1 Cardiff City 29/11/2014
Fulham
Fulham 0 - 2 Brighton & Hove Albion 29/12/2014
Bournemouth 2 - 0 Fulham 26/12/2014
Fulham 4 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday 20/12/2014
Leeds United 0 - 1 Fulham 13/12/2014
Fulham 0 - 5 Watford 05/12/2014
Brighton & Hove Albion 1 - 2 Fulham 29/11/2014
The Stats
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Cardiff
Cardiff have won 45%, drawn 15% and lost 40% of their last 20 home games.
In their last 20 home games against teams positioned in the bottom half of the table, Cardiff have won 10, drawn 6 and lost 4 of these matches.
In their last 20 home games against teams positioned below them in the table, Cardiff have won 10, drawn 9 and lost 1 of these matches.
Fulham
Fulham have won 20%, drawn 20% and lost 60% of their last 20 away games.
In their last 20 away games against teams positioned in the top half of the table, Fulham have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 17 of these matches.
In their last 20 away games against teams positioned above them in the table, Fulham have won 2, drawn 4 and lost 14 of these matches.
Last 5 meetings
11 Aug 1998 Fulham v Cardiff City L 2-1 Worthington Cup
18 Aug 1998 Cardiff City v Fulham L 1-2 Worthington Cup
28 Sep 2013 Fulham v Cardiff City W 1-2 Premier League
08 Mar 2014 Cardiff City v Fulham W 3-1 Premier League
30 Aug 2014 Fulham v Cardiff City D 1-1 League Championship
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TDA Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:39 am
*** G L O V E S *** wrote:Gutted I can't be there tomorrow following today's news. Let's hope we round off an historic week with three points to get our season back on track.
Aha! Gloves sobers up long enough to manage one post...............
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TDA Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:42 pm
Well, the scene is set for a memorable day. Scott Young has allegedly admitted that the fan disquiet and lack of atmosphere recently has got through to the players and affected performance. I am not so sure myself, as away performances have been pretty dire as well.
Nevertheless, today is an opportunity for Slade to send out a team and play the opposition off the park in a fiercely partisan atmosphere. He won't get another opportunity like this.
In my mind, the squad has always been good enough, but players not utilised in a system that best suits them. Slade now has a couple of his own players to supplement what he inherited, so fingers crossed that he does have the ability to make something happen.
It would be the fitting end to a perfect week.
Nevertheless, today is an opportunity for Slade to send out a team and play the opposition off the park in a fiercely partisan atmosphere. He won't get another opportunity like this.
In my mind, the squad has always been good enough, but players not utilised in a system that best suits them. Slade now has a couple of his own players to supplement what he inherited, so fingers crossed that he does have the ability to make something happen.
It would be the fitting end to a perfect week.
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Tyrion Tannister Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:30 pm
I don't appreciate that Scort Young - he's basically saying the teams performances are our fault. I'll instead express the opinion that professionals should be able to ignore what's going on in the crowd and get on with what they are being paid to do. You don't see doctors claiming that newspaper coverage is distracting them during resus scenarios, or police officers claiming protests at the white house mean they can't keep up with runaways.
Anyway, here's to our first match back in blue being a win.
Anyway, here's to our first match back in blue being a win.
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TDA Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:38 pm
If he did say it, then I'd take in as an excuse for poor man-management. It's times like we have been through recently that define how good management teams are.
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Tyrion Tannister Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:39 pm
Yeah, it's a circumstantial excuse.
Brings back memories of Brayford stating that he doesn't get why away games are considered more difficult either - you're supposed to ignore your surroundings and just do your job. The crowd can shout whatever they like.
Brings back memories of Brayford stating that he doesn't get why away games are considered more difficult either - you're supposed to ignore your surroundings and just do your job. The crowd can shout whatever they like.
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SteWells Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:06 pm
The sooner Scott Young is removed from the first team coaching staff, the better imo.
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Cyncoedslumdog Sat Jan 10, 2015 9:04 pm
Agree with you SteWells.
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maisie'sdad Sat Jan 10, 2015 9:11 pm
got a red shirt you can borrow*** G L O V E S *** wrote:Gutted I can't be there tomorrow following today's news. Let's hope we round off an historic week with three points to get our season back on track.
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maisie'sdad Sat Jan 10, 2015 9:13 pm
think our new defender may start and striker at ht
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Tyrion Tannister Sat Jan 10, 2015 10:38 pm
We've angered the gods with the colour change. Fire crews have been scrambled to deal with cladding on the stadium roof pulled loose by the high winds, posing a serious risk to fans. Match may (may) not go ahead.
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Tans Tache Sat Jan 10, 2015 10:39 pm
be our luck the game didnt go ahead but i think in all honesty it will go ahead
but i think in all honesty it will go ahead- SteWellsTeam Captain
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SteWells Sun Jan 11, 2015 12:55 am
Rumours of Marshall being injured?
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SteWells Sun Jan 11, 2015 1:03 am
TEAM NEWS - #CardiffCity: Moore, Brayford, Malone, Turner, Morrison, Adeyemi, Gunnarsson, Whittingham, Noone, Le Fondre, Jones.
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SteWells Sun Jan 11, 2015 1:04 am
TEAM NEWS - #CardiffCity subs: Wilson, John, Connolly, Kim, Ralls, Harris, Revell.
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Tans Tache Sun Jan 11, 2015 1:05 am
injured? or not playing cos hes lined up to move clubs 
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