Cardiff City

Full name	Cardiff City Football Club
Nickname(s)	The Bluebirds
Founded	1899 (as Riverside A.F.C.)
Ground	Ninian Park Cardiff (Capacity: 22,008 (16,000 seated))
Chairman	Peter Ridsdale
Manager	Dave Jones
League	The Championship
2007–08	The Championship, 12th
Home colours Away colours
Current season

Cardiff City Football Club (Welsh: Clwb Pêl-droed Dinas Caerdydd) is a football team based in Cardiff, Wales. Cardiff are currently playing in the Football League Championship. They play their home games at Ninian Park. Football club names are a part of the sports culture, reflecting century-old traditions. ... It is proposed that this article be deleted, because of the following concern: Tis empty of content, alas! If you can address this concern by improving, copyediting, sourcing, renaming or merging the page, please edit this page and do so. ... This article is about the building type. ... Ninian Park is a football stadium in Cardiff, Wales. ... This article is about the capital city of Wales. ... Rungnado May Day Stadium is the worlds largest football stadium. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... Peter Ridsdale (Born 11 March 1952, Leeds) is a former chairman of Leeds United AFC, and is currently chairman of Cardiff City F.C.. Under his chairmanship Leeds reached the UEFA Cup semi-final in 1999/2000 and the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2000/01. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... David (Dave) Ronald Jones (born August 17, 1956 in Liverpool, Lancashire) is an English football manager currently in charge of Cardiff City. ... The Football League Championship (often referred to as The Championship for short, or the Coca-Cola Football League Championship for sponsorship reasons) is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League. ... The Football League is contested through three Divisions. ... Image File history File links left arm of kit template File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... rightarm of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... socks of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... It has been suggested that replica shirt be merged into this article or section. ... Image File history File links soccer jersey left arm with yellow shoulders File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links soccer jersey right arm with yellow shoulders File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... socks of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... It has been suggested that replica shirt be merged into this article or section. ... Image File history File links Soccerball_current_event. ... Welsh redirects here, and this article describes the Welsh language. ... Soccer redirects here. ... This article is about the capital city of Wales. ... This article is about the country. ... The Football League Championship (often referred to as The Championship for short, or the Coca-Cola Football League Championship for sponsorship reasons) is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League. ... Ninian Park is a football stadium in Cardiff, Wales. ...

Cardiff City were founded in 1899 and are the only non-English side to have won any of the three major English competitions. They won the FA Cup in 1927, during a decade when they were one of the strongest sides in the English league, finishing runners-up in 1923/4. They have also been regular winners of the Welsh Cup, and as the winner of the Cup in 1966-67 gained entry to the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, reaching the semi-finals in 1967-68.^[1] For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This article is about the English FA Cup. ... Cardiff City won the 1927 FA Cup Final, beating Arsenal 1-0. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... The Welsh Cup is a knock-out football competition contested annually by teams from Wales. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... The UEFA Cup Winners Cup (also known as the European Cup Winners Cup) was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. ... The season 1967-68 of the Cup Winners Cup football club tournament was won by AC Milan final victory against Hamburger SV, the third German finalist in three years. ...

Their history in recent years has been less successful but they have made some improvement in the last few seasons. In 1986, they were relegated to the Fourth Division, and over the next 14 years slipped into the league's basement division three times. In 1996 they were the league's third lowest placed team. However; a Football League Second Division playoff triumph in 2003 lifted them into the Football League First Division; and they are now just one promotion away from reaching the Premiership which would make them the first non-English team to do so. In 2008, they once again reached the final of the FA Cup. The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1986 throughout the world. ... The Football League Fourth Division or Division Four of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958-59 season until the creation of the FA Premier League prior to the 1992-93 season. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football. ... The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 2003 throughout the world. ... From 1889 until 1992, this was the highest division overall of organized football in England. ... For other sports leagues which may be referred to by this name, see list of professional sports leagues. ... This article is about the English FA Cup. ...

History

Foundation

Cardiff City was formed in 1899 as Riverside A.F.C. by Bartley Wilson as a way of keeping players from the Riverside Cricket Club together and in shape during the winter months. Their first season saw them playing friendlies against local sides at their Sophia Gardens ground, but in 1900 they joined the Cardiff & District League for their first competitive season. In 1905 Cardiff was granted city status by King Edward VII and so the club put in a request to change their name to Cardiff City, but the request was turned down as they were deemed to be not playing at a high enough level. To combat this they arranged to join the South Wales Amateur League in 1907 and the following year they were granted permission to change the name of the club to Cardiff City. Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... This article is about the capital city of Wales. ... Edward VII (Albert Edward; 9 November 1841 – 6 May 1910) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, of the British Dominions beyond the Seas, and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death on 6 May 1910. ...

Interest in the club began to rise but they were forced to turn down the opportunity to join the newly formed Southern League Second Division due to the lack of facilities at their Sophia Gardens ground. Over the next two years Cardiff welcomed many of Britain's top sides to Cardiff, including Middlesbrough, Bristol City and Crystal Palace, with the matches being played at various grounds in Cardiff and nearby towns. Encouraged by the support the club had received Bartley Wilson contacted Bute Estate, who owned large amounts of Cardiff at the time, in an attempt to find land suitable for building a stadium. They eventually agreed on an area of waste ground on Sloper Road. The land was a former rubbish tip and required extensive work to get a playable surface, but with the assistance of Cardiff Corporation and volunteers the work was completed. The ground was originally to be known as Sloper Park but was instead named after Lord Ninian Crichton-Stuart, who was a large force in helping the club getthe ground built, and became Ninian Park. The club made its first signing the following year with the accquisition of Jack Evans from Cwmparc. Middlesbrough Football Club (commonly known as Boro) are an English football club based in Middlesbrough. ... Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England, (the other being rivals Bristol Rovers). ... Crystal Palace Football Club is an English professional football team based in the London Borough of Croydon. ... Statue in Memory of Lord Ninian. ... Ninian Park is a football stadium in Cardiff, Wales. ...

With the new ground Cardiff joined the Southern League Second Division and Bartley Wilson was quick to hire the clubs first manager in Davy McDougall who became player-manager. Their first match was a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa with new signing Evans scoring their only goal. They went on to finish in an impressive fourth place in their first year in the league. They stayed in the division for the next decade, apart from when the league was suspended due to the outbreak of World War One.^[2] Davy McDougall was a Scottish football player who played his club football for Glasgow Rangers and Bristol City. ... Aston Villa redirects here. ... Ypres, 1917, in the vicinity of the Battle of Passchendaele. ...

Early glories

Cardiff are one of a handful of Welsh sides to play in the English football league system, rather than the Welsh system. The other teams are Swansea City, Wrexham, Newport County, Merthyr Tydfil and Colwyn Bay. Their most successful period so far was the 1920s in which they finished runners-up to Huddersfield Town F.C in 1924 in the old Football League First Division on Goal Average, followed by two FA Cup Finals in 1925 against Sheffield United and 1927 against Arsenal. The Final against Arsenal saw Cardiff become the only team to have taken the FA Cup out of England with a 1-0 victory over Arsenal. The final was also notable as it was the first to be broadcast to the nation by BBC Radio. Cardiff City and Swansea City are the only Welsh football clubs to have played at the highest level of English football. The last season they spent in the First Division was 1962. The English football league system, otherwise known as the football pyramid, is a series of interconnected leagues for club football in England (although for historical reasons a small number of Welsh clubs also compete). ... The Welsh football league system (or pyramid) is a series of football leagues with regular promotion and relegation between them. ... Swansea City AFC (Welsh: Clwb Pêl-droed Dinas Abertawe) is a Welsh football team currently playing in the Football League League One. ... Wrexham Football Club (nicknamed The Red Dragons, or more traditionally, The Robins) are a football team based in Wrexham in north-east Wales. ... Newport County are a football team based in the city of Newport. ... Merthyr Tydfil F.C. is a Welsh football team from Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan. ... Club logo Colwyn Bay F.C. are a Welsh football club who currently play in the Northern Premier League First Division. ... Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, currently playing in Coca-Cola League One, and are managed by Andy Ritchie. ... The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1924 throughout the world. ... From 1889 until 1992, this was the highest division overall of organized football in England. ... This article is about the English FA Cup. ... The 1925 FA Cup Final was contested by Sheffield United and Cardiff City at Wembley. ... Sheffield United F.C. are a football club in The Football League. ... Cardiff City won the 1927 FA Cup Final, beating Arsenal 1-0. ... Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... This article is about the English FA Cup. ... BBC Radio is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation which has operated in the United Kingdom under the terms of a Royal Charter since 1927. ... The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1962 throughout the world. ...

Cardiff ended the 1914–15 season third in the Southern League table, before league football was suspended during the First World War. On the cessation of hostilities, Cardiff spent one final season in the Southern League, finishing fourth, before being invited to join the Football League Second Division as the strongest team in Wales, with the remaining Southern League clubs forming the new Football League Third Division. For other uses, see Southern Football League (disambiguation). ... Ypres, 1917, in the vicinity of the Battle of Passchendaele. ... From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football. ... From the 1992-93 to the 2003-04 season, the Football League Third Division was the third-highest division of The Football League and the fourth-highest division in the overall English football league system. ...

On August 30, 1920, Cardiff City played their first Football League match at Ninian Park, when 25,000 supporters showed up to watch a scoreless draw with Clapton Orient. The first ever Football League victory for Cardiff City, at Ninian Park occurred only 5 days later, when Stockport County were beaten 3-0. is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1920 throughout the world. ... The Football League is a league competition featuring professional football clubs from England and Wales. ... Ninian Park is a football stadium in Cardiff, Wales. ... Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football team from east London, currently playing in League One of the Football League. ... Ninian Park is a football stadium in Cardiff, Wales. ... Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, England. ...

This early Cardiff City team showed more than enough class to match others in the League, and they were promoted to the top flight of English Football at the first attempt. In fact the Champions, Birmingham City only pipped Cardiff City to the title on Goal differential. The average gate for this season was a very impressive 29,000. They also had a great run in the FA Cup reaching the semi-final stage, where they went out to Wolverhampton Wanderers after a replay. Current season Birmingham City Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Birmingham. ... This article is about the English FA Cup. ... The FA Cup Semi-Finals are played to determine which teams will contest the FA Cup Final. ... Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club are an English professional football club based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. ...

Cardiff City now found themselves in the top tier of the Football League (at this time known as the First Division). On January 21, 1922, Len Davies scored the Clubs' first ever top-flight hat-trick in a 6-3 win over Bradford City. Even though their first taste of top-flight football got off to a miserable start, recording only 3 points from the first 7 matches, Cardiff City's form improved fantastically and they eventually finished in fourth position. From 1889 until 1992, this was the highest division overall of organized football in England. ... is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1922 throughout the world. ... Len Davies (1899 - 1945) was a Welsh professional footballer. ... Bradford City Association Football Club (also known as The Bantams, and previously The Paraders or The Citizens) are an English football club based in Bradford, Yorkshire, playing in League Two. ...

1923-24 has proved to be the best ever in the league for Cardiff City. After a dramatic season in which themselves and Huddersfield Town tussled for the Championship title, Cardiff went in to the last game of the year, one point ahead of second placed Huddersfield. The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. ...

Huddersfield eventually beat their opponents on the day, Nottingham Forest by a scoreline of 3-0, meaning for Cardiff City to lift their first ever league title they would have to overcome Birmingham City. With the scoreline deadlocked at 0-0, Cardiff City were awarded a penalty. Top scorer Len Davies took the spot kick, however missed form 12 yards and Birmingham City held out for a draw, meaning Cardiff would have to settle for 2nd spot on goal average. Although having scored 1 more goal than Huddersfield during the season, Cardiff also conceded 1 more meaning they had a worse scoring to conceding ratio of 1.794 compared with Huddersfield's 1.818 which eventually meant Huddersfield went on to be the First Division champions of the 1923/1924 season. This article is about the English football club. ... Current season Birmingham City Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Birmingham. ... From 1889 until 1992, this was the highest division overall of organized football in England. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ...

The following season was the first time Cardiff City appeared at Wembley Stadium (1924). In the first round of the FA Cup (then known as the English Cup) Cardiff City beat Darlington and this was then followed by a 1-0 home win against Fulham F.C. in round two. The Bluebirds then traveled to Meadow Lane in Round 3 where they defeated Notts County 2-0 before an epic Quarter Final tie between Leicester City almost dashed Cardiff hearts. With the scorelines locked at 1-1, Welsh international Willie Davies scored directly from a corner with the last kick of the game to send Cardiff through to the Semi-Finals against Blackburn Rovers. Cardiff City tore the Rovers defence apart and raced away with a 3-1 victory to set up a final against Sheffield United. After a dour final played out in front of 91,763 fans, the game was decided by an England International Fred Tunstall who scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory for Sheffield United. For the old stadium, see Wembley Stadium (1923). ... The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1924 throughout the world. ... This article is about the English FA Cup. ... Darlington Football Club (also known as Darlo or The Quakers) are an English football team based in the English town of Darlington, currently playing in Football League Two. ... Current season For details on the current season, see Fulham F.C. season 2007-08 Fulham Football Club are an English football team based in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. ... The Meadow Lane Stadium is the home stadium of Notts County football club. ... Notts County Football Club is a football club based in Nottingham, England, and are the oldest of all the clubs that are now professional[1]. The team currently plays in Football League Two, of the Coca-Cola league section of the English football league system. ... Leicester City Football Club, (also known as The Foxes) is an English professional football club based in the city of Leicester. ... Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. ... Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. ... Frederick Edward Tunstall (born May 28, 1897, in Gravesend, England – died 1971) was an footballer who played for Sheffield United and England. ... Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. ...

The 1926-27 season was Cardiff's worst performance in the top tier of English Football since they had entered via promotion six seasons prior. They had a fairly miserable time in the league, by their high standards, finishing in 14th position. However the 1926-27 season did not go down in the history books as another year, in which Cardiff City ended it without a major trophy to show for their efforts. The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ...

Cardiff entered the competition in the 3rd round, where they met and defeated Aston Villa 2-1 at Ninian Park. Trips to Darlington and subsequently to Bolton Wanderers in the 4th and 5th rounds respectively, both finished with the same scorelines; 2-0 wins for Cardiff City. Aston Villa redirects here. ... Darlington Football Club (also known as Darlo or The Quakers) are an English football team based in the English town of Darlington, currently playing in Football League Two. ... Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football club based in Horwich, in the Borough of Bolton, England. ...

In the Quarter-Finals, Cardiff met a youthful and promising side, in another away fixture, this time against Chelsea. A goalless draw was played at Stamford Bridge, in front of a massive 70,184 people. At the replay at Ninian Park another 47,854 people crammed in. Having led 2-0 thanks to goals by Sam Irving and Len Davies, Cardiff City allowed Chelsea to get back into the fixture, and soon after half-time the scores were once again level at 2-2. As the tie began to look destined for another draw, Hughie Ferguson netted the winning goal from the penalty spot. At the Semi-Final stage, Cardiff City met Reading at Molineux and Cardiff ended up as comfortable 3-0 victors. Current season Chelsea Football Club, IPA: , (also known as The Blues or previously The Pensioners) are a professional English football club based in west London. ... Stamford Bridge is a football stadium on the border of Fulham and Chelsea, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham that is home to Chelsea Football Club. ... Ninian Park is a football stadium in Cardiff, Wales. ... James Brownlie (born 15 May 1885 in Blantyre, died 29 December 1974) was a Scottish international footballer and manager, who played as a goalkeeper. ... Len Davies (1899 - 1945) was a Welsh professional footballer. ... Current season Chelsea Football Club, IPA: , (also known as The Blues or previously The Pensioners) are a professional English football club based in west London. ... Hughie Ferguson (March 2, 1898 – January 9, 1930) was a Scottish footballer. ... Reading Football Club are an association football club, based in the English town of Reading, in Berkshire. ... Molineux, home of Wolverhampton Wanderers Molineux stadium is the home ground of Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., who are currently members of the Football League Championship. ...

The final

On St George's Day, April 23, 1927, Wembley Stadium, London; The FA Cup was taken out of England for the first and only time when Cardiff City beat Arsenal thanks to a goal by Cardiff City cult hero, Hughie Ferguson. St. ... For the old stadium, see Wembley Stadium (1923). ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... This article is about the English FA Cup. ... Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... Hughie Ferguson (March 2, 1898 – January 9, 1930) was a Scottish footballer. ...

In the 74th minute, collecting a throw from the right, Ferguson hurried a tame shot toward the Arsenal goal. Dan Lewis, the Arsenal goalkeeper, appeared to collect the ball but, under pressure from the advancing Len Davies, clumsily allowed the ball to roll through his grasp; in a desperate attempt to retrieve the ball, Lewis only succeeded in knocking the ball with his elbow into his own net. ^[3]. Ernie Curtis, the 19 year old centre-wing said of the goal:

It is believed that this cup final, attracted one of the highest audiences ever, as it was the first to be broadcast by BBC Radio. Captain Fred Keenor received the FA Cup trophy from King George V only 7 years after Cardiff City had entered the Football League, and six seasons since they had been promoted to the top division. BBC Radio is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation which has operated in the United Kingdom under the terms of a Royal Charter since 1927. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... This article is about the English FA Cup. ... George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was the first British monarch belonging to the House of Windsor, which he created from the British branch of the German House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. ... The Football League is a league competition featuring professional football clubs from England and Wales. ...

Ferguson still features on the record books for Cardiff City, having scored five goals in the First Division fixture with Burnley on September 1, 1928 (his 32 goals in all competitions in 1926-27 stood until Robert Earnshaw overtook it in March 2003). He scored the first in the 2-1 victory over the Corinthians in the 1927-28 Charity Shield and his two goals won the Welsh Cup later that same season for Cardiff against Bangor; but despite a healthy return of 77 goals during his four seasons there his days at Ninian Park were numbered. Corinthians Football Club were a football team based in London playing at various venues including Crystal Palace and Queens Club. ...

The next few years

That FA Cup Final win, was not the end of their cup exploits this season; as they also won the Welsh Cup defeating Rhyl FC by a scoreline of 2-0, and would go on to win the Charity Shield after beating the Corinthians 2-1 at Stamford Bridge. For information on FA Cup Final Referees, see FA Cup Final Referees. ... The Welsh Cup is a knock-out football competition contested annually by teams from Wales. ... Rhyl Football Club (Welsh: Clwb Pêl Droed Y Rhyl) are a football team, playing in the League of Wales. ... The FA Community Shield (formerly the Charity Shield) is an English association football trophy. ... Corinthians Football Club were a football team based in London playing at various venues including Crystal Palace and Queens Club. ... Stamford Bridge is a football stadium on the border of Fulham and Chelsea, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham that is home to Chelsea Football Club. ...

The following season 1927/1928 once again resulted in a top flight, top 6 finish for Cardiff City. Having led the Championship for a brief spell during mid-season, their performances began to tail off, and they had to settle for 6th place.

In the 1928/1929 Season Cardiff City were relegated from the First Division of the Football League, despite conceding the least amount of goals of all teams in the division that year. However, this was only a sign of things to come for the Bluebirds, and after two seasons in the Second Division, they were once again relegated in 1931 into Division 3 South having played 42 league matches, and only managing to win 8. During this time in the lowest division of recognised League Football; Cardiff City were once again able to show some promise, and in fact they recorded their biggest ever win in the Football League, when they destroyed Thames A.F.C. by a scoreline of 9-2. Results however continued to be below what was expected by the City faithful, and therefore in May 1933, Fred Stewart resigned after 22 years in charge of the club. In the sports leagues — especially soccer leagues — of many countries, relegation (or demotion) means the mandated transfer of the worst team(s) (often the bottom three) of a higher league into a lower league at the end of the season. ... From 1889 until 1992, this was the highest division overall of organized football in England. ... The Football League is a league competition featuring professional football clubs from England and Wales. ... From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football. ... The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958. ... Thames Association Football Club were a football club from East London, England, who briefly played in the Football League between 1930 and 1932. ...

The 1971 Cardiff City squad, proudly displaying 5 trophies

Bartley Wilson was chosen to replace Fred Stewart; however the results continued to be extremely disappointing, and in March 1934, Ben Watts-Jones, was given the opportunity to manage the club he had supported as a youngster. However, he was unable to turn the clubs' fortunes around by the end of the season; meaning Cardiff City were forced to apply for re-election after finishing bottom of the division. Watts-Jones remained in charge for another three years until he was replaced by Bill Jennings, a former Welsh international who had been brought to the club originally as trainer four years previous. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Bill Jennings (born June 28, 1917 in Toronto, Ontario) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 108 games in the National Hockey League. ...

To add to the club's woes, in January 1937 the centre stand at Ninian Park was destroyed by fire. However; this caused the fans and club members to pull together, in order to save the club. Suddenly, there were signs that the worst was over both on and off the field. The teams' results began to improve over the next two seasons, and in turn; this meant that more fans were coming to Ninian Park in order to see their beloved team's revival. The 1938-39 season saw the debut of a resourceful Winger who would be a prominent member of future City sides; Billy Baker, however a final league position of 13th in the division was not thought to be good enough by new chairman Herbert Merrett, and he appointed Cyril Spiers as secretary-manager to replace Jennings for the 1939-40 season. That season; Spiers set about changing the personnel, bringing in a number of new faces including Forward Trevor Morris from Ipswich and also young centre forward Wilfred Wooller, a Welsh Rugby union International who was also to captain Glamorgan at Cricket. World War II caused the suspension of the Football League in September 1939; and this suspension continued until the 1947 Season. Ninian Park is a football stadium in Cardiff, Wales. ... In association football a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders. ... Billy Baker (3 October 1920 in Penrhiwceiber – 11 February 2005) was a Welsh professional footballer. ... Trevor Morris, professional footballer and manager 1921(?)-2003 [[1]] The son of a miner from Carmarthenshire, Trevor Morris was a wing half with Cardiff City and Ipswich Town but his playing career was ended in a wartime match for Cardiff against Bristol City, while on leave from the RAF. During... Ipswich Town Football Club (also known as Ipswich, The Blues, Town or The Tractor Boys) are an English professional football club based in Ipswich, Suffolk. ... Wilfred Wooller (20 November 1912 - 10 March 1997) was a Welsh cricketer, rugby player, cricket administrator and journalist. ... This article is about Welsh people who are considered to be an ethnic group and a nation. ... For other uses, see Rugby (disambiguation). ... Glamorgan or Glamorganshire (Welsh: ) is one of thirteen historic counties and former administrative counties of Wales. ... This article is about the sport. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... The Football League is an organisation representing 72 professional football clubs in England and Wales, and runs the oldest professional football league competition in the world. ...

Following the return of the Football League Cardiff chairman Sir Herbert Merrett established close links with Torquay United after being a regular visitor to a hotel owned by the Torquay chairman. The arrangement saw any players Cardiff thought not good enough would be offered to Torquay and Cardiff would get first refusal on any players who were thought good enough to make it in higher leagues. A number of players joined Cardiff from Torquay, the most successful being goalkeeper Phil Joslin, winger Mike Tiddy and forward Tommy Northcott. However the relationship became sour after Cardiff allowed Harry Parfitt to join the Devon based side in the understanding they could have him back when required. In 1954 Cardiff offered £2500 to bring him back but Torquay demanded £5000. Despite the Torquay chairman willing to let him return to Cardiff for £2500 several members of the clubs board decided to block the move until a higher price was agreed. Cardiff eventually paid the £5000 asking price but subsequentley broke off ties with Torquay.^[4] Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, is an English association football club based in the seaside resort town of Torquay, Devon. ... For other uses, see Devon (disambiguation). ...

Cardiff often qualified for the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup during this period (despite not having top flight status) through winning the Welsh Cup. They qualified a record 5 times in total between 1967-68 and 1971-72 however FIFA legislation has prevented Cardiff qualifying to UEFA competitions through this route in modern times. They reached semifinals at UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1967-68 season and were eliminated by Hamburg by 4-3 agggregate. The UEFA Cup Winners Cup (also known as the European Cup Winners Cup) was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. ... The Welsh Cup is a knock-out football competition contested annually by teams from Wales. ... The 1967-68 season the 88th season of competitive football in England. ... // First Division Brian Clough, 37, won the first major trophy of his managerial career by guiding Derby County to their first ever league championship. ... Hamburger SV is a German football club based in Hamburg. ...

In 1968, Cardiff embarked on a twelve match tour of Australia and New Zealand Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Since 1985

1985-2000: A barren era

Between 1985 and 1993, Cardiff were continuously in the lower two divisions of the league after being relegated to the Third Division. Five years later they dropped into the Fourth Division. Cardiff won the new Division Three championship in 1993 but were relegated two years later, and in 1996 finished in their lowest-ever league position - 22nd of 24 in Division Three, with only Scarborough F.C. and Torquay United below them. They did better the following season, finishing seventh (although they lost in the playoff semi finals), but suffered a setback and slipped into the bottom half of the table in 1998. They finished third in Division Three in 1999 and won automatic promotion to Division Two. From the 1992-93 to the 2003-04 season, the Football League Third Division was the third-highest division of The Football League and the fourth-highest division in the overall English football league system. ... The Football League Fourth Division or Division Four of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958-59 season until the creation of the FA Premier League prior to the 1992-93 season. ... From the 1992-93 to the 2003-04 season, the Football League Third Division was the third-highest division of The Football League and the fourth-highest division in the overall English football league system. ... The 1992-1993 season was the 113th season of competitive football in England. ... The 1995-1996 season was the 116th season of competitive football in England. ... Scarborough Football Club were an English football team based in the seaside resort of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. ... Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, is an English association football club based in the seaside resort town of Torquay, Devon. ... // Premier League Arsenal overhauled Manchester Uniteds lead during the final weeks of the season to win the Premiership title. ... The 1998-1999 season was the 119th season of competitive football in England. ... From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football. ...

Cardiff struggled in Division Two throughout the 1999-2000 season and were relegated in 21st place. They finished Division Three runners-up the following season and have made impressive progress since then, helped by the investment of Lebanese businessman Sam Hammam. The 1999-2000 season was the 120th season of competitive football in England. ... Sam Hammam is a Lebanese businessman, most notable for his high profile ownership of British football clubs. ...

Revival and promotion: 2000-2003

Having sold his interests in Wimbledon F.C., Sam Hammam purchased control of Cardiff City in August 2000, for a sum believed to be in the region of £11.5 million. Sam Hammam quickly picked up where he left off with the Crazy Gang. Shortly after taking over at Cardiff, Hammam controversially pledged to get the entire Welsh nation to support Cardiff by renaming the club "The Cardiff Celts" and changing the club colours to green, red and white. However, after lengthy talks with senior players and fans, Sam Hammam decided that the best policy was not to change the name of the club; however the club crest was redesigned. This new design incorporated the Cardiff City mascot Bartley the Bluebird, in front of the Flag of Saint David; and featured the Club's nickname superimposed at the top of the crest. Lennie Lawrence guided Cardiff to promotion via a Division Two playoff triumph in 2003 against Queens Park Rangers F.C. Cardiff City finished in 6th position and played Bristol City in the Division Two playoff semi-finals. On May 10th 2003; Cardiff City beat Bristol City 1-0 on aggregate, having won the match at Ninian Park 1-0 , and drawing the away leg 0-0 on 13 May 2003. Queens Park Rangers drew with Oldham Athletic away from home 1-1 on 10 May 2003, before claiming the advantage at Loftus Road on 14 May 2003; going through to the playoff final with a 2-1 aggregate victory. This article refers to the original club from London which existed until 2003. ... Sam Hammam is a Lebanese businessman, most notable for his high profile ownership of British football clubs. ... The symbol £ represents the pound currency which Britain uses. ... Sam Hammam is a Lebanese businessman, most notable for his high profile ownership of British football clubs. ... The Crazy Gang is a nickname coined by the UK media to describe the Wimbledon football team of the 1980s. ... Sam Hammam is a Lebanese businessman, most notable for his high profile ownership of British football clubs. ... Millie, once mascot of the City of Brampton, is now the Brampton Arts Councils representative. ... The Flag of St David The Flag of St David is normally a gold cross on a black field, although it appears in many forms including a black cross on a gold field, or with an engrailed cross. ... Lennie Lawrence, (born December 12, 1947), is a former football manager. ... From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football. ... The 2002-2003 season was the 123rd season of competitive football (soccer) in England, from August 2002 to July 2003: // England national team Key: ECQ = 2004 European Championship qualifiers, F = Friendly; scores are written England first European club competitions UEFA Champions League Manchester United - Quarter finals Arsenal - Second group phase... Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English football club, based at Shepherds Bush in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in West London. ... Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England, (the other being rivals Bristol Rovers). ... From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football. ... Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England, (the other being rivals Bristol Rovers). ... The aggregate score is a used in football (soccer). ... Ninian Park is a football stadium in Cardiff, Wales. ... Rochdale Road stand Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane, Oldham. ... is the 130th day of the year (131st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Loftus Road is a side-street in Shepherds Bush London W12. ... is the 134th day of the year (135th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On 25 May; the Millennium Stadium, in Cardiff, hosted one of the most unforgettable playoff finals in history. Both Cardiff City and Queens Park Rangers had been set up with defence minded formations. The game was comparatively scrappy with only occasional glimpses of class shown by both sides. However after a nerve-wracking final, substitute Andy Campbell came off the bench to guide Cardiff past Queens Park Rangers with a spectacular lob after 114 minutes of play. The Millennium Stadium (Welsh: Stadiwm y Mileniwm), is the national stadium of Wales, located in the capital Cardiff, and is used primarily for rugby union and football home internationals. ... This article is about the capital city of Wales. ... Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English football club, based at Shepherds Bush in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in West London. ... This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ...

The former Middlesbrough F.C. striker, who had replaced Robert Earnshaw in the second half, shrugged off Danny Shittu and then calmly lobbed Chris Day, the Queens Park Rangers Goalkeeper to ensure Cardiff returned to Division One after an 18-year absence. Chances had been few and far between in normal time, but as both sets of players tired, the game opened up in those nail-biting final 30 minutes. No more so than when Day made a superb one-handed save from a Spencer Prior header after Graham Kavanagh's in-swinging free-kick. Middlesbrough Football Club (commonly known as Boro) are an English football club based in Middlesbrough. ... This article is about association football players. ... Robert Earnshaw (born April 6, 1981) is a Zambian-born Welsh international football player. ... Daniel Olusola Danny Shittu (born September 2, 1980 in Lagos) is a Nigerian footballer, currently playing for English Premier League side Watford after signing from Queens Park Rangers for £1. ... Chris Day (born Walthamstow, London July 28, 1975) is a goalkeeper currently playing for Millwall. ... Queens Park Rangers are an English football team, from Shepherds Bush, London. ... A football goalkeeper leaves the ground to parry a shot on goal In many team sports, a goalkeeper (termed goaltender, netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports) is a designated player that is charged with directly preventing the opposite team from scoring by defending the goal. ... Spencer Justin Prior (born 22 April 1971 in Rochford, Essex) is an English professional footballer. ... Graham Kavanagh (born December 2, 1973 in Dublin) is an Irish international football player for Sunderland, having also played for Home Farm F.C., Middlesbrough, Stoke City, Cardiff City and Wigan Athletic. ...

Since 2003: The Premiership dream

Cardiff City have remained at Championship level ever since. However, Lawrence was relieved of his duties to make way for David Jones in 2005. The Football League Championship (often referred to as The Championship for short, or the Coca-Cola Football League Championship for sponsorship reasons) is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League. ... The 2004-2005 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England. ...

The Bluebirds established themselves in Division One during 2003-04 season as they finished it off in an impressive 13th position. They struggled to a 16th position finish at the end of the 2004-05 campaign and saw renewed hope as they were impressive in the 2005–06 season with an eleventh position finish The 2003-2004 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England. ... The 2004-2005 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England. ... The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England. ...

The record transfer paid by Cardiff City for a player is £1.7 million to Stoke City for Peter Thorne in 2001. The previous record was £1 million for Graham Kavanagh, also from Stoke, set only a few weeks earlier. The club have also paid fees in excess of £1m for Defender Darren Purse from West Bromwich Albion, £950,000 for striker Andy Campbell from Middlesbrough and £850,000 for another striker, Alan Lee from Rotherham United. Stoke City Football Club is a football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. ... Peter Thorne (born 21 June 1973 in Manchester) is an English professional football (soccer) player for Norwich City in the Football League Championship. ... The 2000-2001 season was the 121st season of competitive football in England. ... Graham Kavanagh (born December 2, 1973 in Dublin) is an Irish international football player for Sunderland, having also played for Home Farm F.C., Middlesbrough, Stoke City, Cardiff City and Wigan Athletic. ... Darren Purse is a football defender who has played for Leyton Orient, Oxford United, Birmingham City, and West Bromwich Albion before joining Cardiff City. ... West Bromwich Albion Football Club (also known as West Brom, The Baggies, Albion, The Albion, The Throstles or W.B.A.) are an English professional football club based in West Bromwich, West Midlands. ... This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Middlesbrough Football Club (commonly known as Boro) are an English football club based in Middlesbrough. ... Alan Lee (born August 21, 1978 in Galway) is a professional footballer for Coca Cola Championship club Ipswich Town. ... Rotherham United F.C. is an English football club from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, that plays in Football Leagues fourth tier, League Two. ...

The record transfer fee received is up to £5 million for Michael Chopra which activated a release clause in his contract. This transfer occurred on the 13th of July during the summer transfer market of 2007 - 2008 when he transferred to newly promoted Premiership side Sunderland A.F.C. In 2006 the club received £3 million for Cameron Jerome when he transferred to Birmingham City. Cardiff also received a similar amount for the sale of Welsh International striker Robert Earnshaw and a combined £3.5m fee from West Ham United for the services of Welsh International defenders Danny Gabbidon and James Collins. Michael Chopra (born 23 December 1983 in Newcastle upon Tyne) is an English footballer playing professionally for the Premier League side Sunderland. ... For other sports leagues which may be referred to by this name, see list of professional sports leagues. ... Current season Sunderland Association Football Club is a professional association football team based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, in North-East England. ... Cameron Zishan Jerome (born October 14, 1986 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire) is an English footballer He plays for Birmingham City in the position of striker. ... Robert Earnshaw (born April 6, 1981) is a Zambian-born Welsh international football player. ... Current season West Ham United Football Club is an English football club based in Upton Park, London Borough of Newham, East London, and have played their home matches at the 35,303 capacity Boleyn Ground stadium since 1904. ...

After failing to get the new stadium plans agreed by Cardiff Council due to concerns over financial security in 2006, Hammam agreed to a £27 million takeover by a consortium led by new chairman Peter Ridsdale and including the lead developer of the new stadia Paul Guy. However, the takeover was in doubt until Friday 22 December 2006 with the club in threat of administration until the consortium agreed to pay Hammam's company Rudgwick an extra £500,000 and £90,000 to Hammam's brother. Ex-Wales rugby captain Mike Hall said after the deal was completed: "That was money which would have been spent on players. But instead it's gone into Sam's pocket. It was the only way the deal was going to be done. I know people say he's a complex character, but at the end it was total greed and self-interest. It was amazing, but football is a murky world."^[5]In 2008 Cardiff made it to the FA Cup Final, where they lost to Premiership Portsmouth FC. Cardiff Council (Welsh: ) is the governing body for Cardiff, one of the Principal Areas of Wales. ... Peter Ridsdale (Born 11 March 1952, Leeds) is a former chairman of Leeds United AFC, and is currently chairman of Cardiff City F.C.. Under his chairmanship Leeds reached the UEFA Cup semi-final in 1999/2000 and the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2000/01. ... is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Administration is a procedure under the insolvency laws of a number of common law jurisdictions which functions as a rescue mechanism for insolvent companies and allows them to carry on running their business. ... This article is about the country. ... For other uses, see Rugby (disambiguation). ... Mike Hall (born 13 October 1965 in Bridgend), is a former Welsh rugby international, now property developer and part time rugby pundit. ... Founded in 1898, Portsmouth Football Club are an English association football club based in the south coast city port of Portsmouth. ...

Cardiff City had many fine players at their disposal at the start of the 21st century, including Robert Earnshaw, Jason Koumas, John Robinson, Graham Kavanagh, Darren Purse, Danny Gabbidon, Chris Gunter and Aaron Ramsey Robert Earnshaw (born April 6, 1981) is a Zambian-born Welsh international football player. ... Jason Koumas (born September 25, 1979 in Wrexham) is a professional player for Football League Championship outfit West Bromwich Albion. ... John Robinson (born 1973) was a Welsh International footballer. ... Graham Kavanagh (born December 2, 1973 in Dublin) is an Irish international football player for Sunderland, having also played for Home Farm F.C., Middlesbrough, Stoke City, Cardiff City and Wigan Athletic. ... Darren Purse is a football defender who has played for Leyton Orient, Oxford United, Birmingham City, and West Bromwich Albion before joining Cardiff City. ... Daniel Leon Danny Gabbidon[1] (born August 8, 1979 in Cwmbran, Wales)[2] is a Welsh professional footballer currently playing for West Ham United and for Wales. ... Chris Gunter (born 21 July 1989 in Newport) is a Wales international football player. ... Aaron Ramsey (born in Caerphilly, Wales) is a Welsh footballer, currently playing as a midfielder for Cardiff City. ...

New ownership

The new ownership has brought a degree of stability back to the club. After being £40 million in debt, most of which has been cleared, Cardiff City will hopefully be playing for years to come. Despite a promising start to the 2006 - 2007 season, when Cardiff were early season pace-setters, a miserable run of form towards the end of the season was responsible for causing Cardiff to plummet down the table; finally finishing with 64 points and 13th position.

The Cardiff City manager, Dave Jones promised a clear-out during the summer holidays, with around 17 players being shown the exit door, either by contract termination, transfer to another club or no contract extension. Although many may have considered Cardiff to be worthy promotion contenders, their lack of top-class training facilities, an over reliance on Michael Chopra and a small squad cost them dear. David (Dave) Ronald Jones (born August 17, 1956 in Liverpool, Lancashire) is an English football manager currently in charge of Cardiff City. ... Michael Chopra (born 23 December 1983 in Newcastle upon Tyne) is an English footballer playing professionally for the Premier League side Sunderland. ...

The club added several big name signings in the likes of Robbie Fowler, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Trevor Sinclair for the 2007-08 season but a mediocre start to the season saw them hovering above the relegation zone by mid November, before they managed to pull themselves out of the possible relegation battle to become one of the form teams in the division by January as they sat on the brink of a play-off place, settling into a mid-table place by early March. The season was boosted by Cardiff reaching the semi-final of the FA Cup for the first time in 81 years after beating Middlesbrough 2-0 on 9 March. On May 17, 2008 Cardiff will play Portsmouth in the FA Cup final, the first time the club has reached the final since 1927, after coming through their semi-final against Barnsley with a 1-0 win at Wembley Stadium on April 6 with a goal from Joe Ledley, ^[6] eventually losing 1-0 to Portsmouth in the final. Robert Bernard Robbie Fowler, born 9 April 1975 is an English footballer who currently plays for Championship side Cardiff City. ... Jerrel Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (born 27 March 1972 in Paramaribo, Suriname), usually known as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink,[1] is a Dutch football striker, currently playing for Cardiff City. ... Trevor Lloyd Sinclair (born 2 March 1973 in Dulwich, London) is an English footballer who currently plays for Cardiff City. ... is the 68th day of the year (69th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the south coast city of Portsmouth. ... Barnsley Football Club are an English football league team, based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire and nicknamed the Tykes (a Tyke is a traditional Yorkshire character rugged, hardworking and with great pride in their roots). ... For the old stadium, see Wembley Stadium (1923). ... is the 96th day of the year (97th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Joseph Christopher Joe Ledley (born January 21, 1987 in Cardiff, Wales) is a Welsh professional footballer currently playing for Cardiff City. ... Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the south coast city of Portsmouth. ...

Throughout the season the club have been involved in a court case with financial backers Langston over the repayment of a £31m loan taken out by former chairman Sam Hammam in 2004.^[7] The Langston Corporation claimed that the club had broken its agreement with the company and began legal proceedings in order to force Cardiff to repay the loan back immidiatley. In March the two parties attended a meeting at the High Court as Langston sought a summary judgement meaning that the club would be forced to pay back the loan without a full trial, but the claim was rejected by the High Court judge. During the procedures the club told the High Court it believed that former chairman Hammam was behind the company.^[8] Chairman Peter Ridsdale has called for talks with Langston in an attempt to prevent the case going to a full trial in the future.^[9] Her Majestys High Court of Justice (usually known more simply as the High Court) is, together with the Crown Court and the Court of Appeal, part of the Supreme Court of Judicature of England and Wales (which under the Constitutional Reform Act 2005, is to be known as the... Peter Ridsdale (Born 11 March 1952, Leeds) is a former chairman of Leeds United AFC, and is currently chairman of Cardiff City F.C.. Under his chairmanship Leeds reached the UEFA Cup semi-final in 1999/2000 and the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2000/01. ...

Possible alternate route to European competition

In recent years, with Cardiff on the verge of a place in the Premiership, doubts have been cast on the opportunities for Welsh clubs playing in the football league to qualify for European competitions. The FA had previously stated that they would not nominate Cardiff for a place in Europe should they earn one on the grounds that they don't have the option. However their words were contradicted by a UEFA spokesman saying that Cardiff could play in Europe as European countries are allowed to nominate teams even if they don't play within its boundaries, UEFA president Michel Platini later pledged his support to Cardiff should the FA refuse them entry to European competition, commenting: "If England don't do anything, we will."^[10] The Football Association (The FA) is the governing body of football in England and the Crown dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. ... The Union Européenne de Football Association or Union of European Football Associations in English, almost always referred to by the acronym UEFA (pronounced (you-AY-fuh) or (oo-Ay-fuh) or ), is the administrative and controlling body for European football. ... Michel François Platini (born June 21, 1955) is a French former football manager and midfielder, and current president of the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations). ...

Following Platini's statement the FA announced that they would be reviewing their stance on the situation.^[11] UEFA also commented on the possibiltiy of the club being given a wild card entry into Europe,^[12] but the FA eventually backed down from their previous statement and confirmed that it would allow the club to play in Europe should they win the FA Cup final.^[13] However, Cardiff lost the FA Cup final 1-0 against Portsmouth. Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the south coast city of Portsmouth. ...

Rivalry

Cardiff City's most significant rivalry over the last 25 years was with neighbours Newport County and Swansea City; though traditionally there is also plenty of ill-feeling between the club's supporters and followers of Bristol City, known as the Severnside Derby, (and Bristol Rovers to a lesser extent). In April 2006 relationships between Cardiff City supporters and Swansea City supporters were not helped after Swansea won the Football League Trophy final against Carlisle United 2-1 in the Millennium Stadium Cardiff. During their celebrations, Lee Trundle and Alan Tate brandished a Welsh flag with an anti-Cardiff obscenity written on it in huge black writing. As well as carrying the flag, Trundle was also seen wearing a T-shirt with an image of a Swansea City player urinating on a Cardiff City shirt.^[14] The Football Association of Wales (FAW) said the images paraded at the match, which took place at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on 2 April, were "of an extremely offensive and insulting nature and such behaviour is totally unacceptable". After committing these deeds the two players in question were arrested by the Police on suspicion of section four public order offences, fined £2,000, and handed one match suspensions.^[15] Lee Trundle now plays for Cardiff's Severnside rivals Bristol City. Newport County are a football team based in the city of Newport. ... Swansea City AFC (Welsh: Clwb Pêl-droed Dinas Abertawe) is a Welsh football team currently playing in the Football League League One. ... Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England, (the other being rivals Bristol Rovers). ... Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football team, based in Bristol. ... Carlisle United F.C. are an English football team based in Carlisle, Cumbria, play in the Football League One this season, after gaining promotion from the Football League Two at the end of the 2005-06 season. ... The Millennium Stadium (Welsh: Stadiwm y Mileniwm), is the national stadium of Wales, located in the capital Cardiff, and is used primarily for rugby union and football home internationals. ... This article is about the capital city of Wales. ... Lee Trundle (born 10 October 1976 in Liverpool) is a professional footballer who currently plays for Bristol City in the Championship. ... Alan Tate (born 2nd September 1982 in Easington, England) is a professional football player, currently playing in the English Football League for Swansea City A.F.C. Often commended for his dedication and passion for the club. ... Swansea City AFC (Welsh: Clwb Pêl-droed Dinas Abertawe) is a Welsh football team currently playing in the Football League League One. ... The Football Association of Wales is the governing body of football in Wales, being a member of both FIFA and UEFA. Established in 1876, it is the third-oldest association in the world, and is one of the four associations (with the English Football Association, the Scottish Football Association, the... Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England, (the other being rivals Bristol Rovers). ...

Over several previous meetings between Cardiff City and Wolverhampton Wanderers fighting has broken out between the two sets of supporters resulting in 17 arrests during one meeting last season. This has led to the most recent meeting between the two sides 20/01/07, being moved forward to 1.00pm with no Cardiff City fans allowed to attend the match. This decision, which was taken by Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club Chairman, Jez Moxey and was met with widespread criticism from many supporter groups throughout the UK, including the FSF (Football Supporters' Federation) ^[16] A peaceful protest, organised by the FSF, took place in Wolverhampton on the day of the game and was attended by fans of many clubs who wished to show their opposition to such a ban. An FSF statement read: "We are appealing to all football supporters who can make it to be there to show their opposition to all away fan bans. It could be your club next. Time to reclaim the game!"^[17] Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club are an English professional football club based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. ... Jez Moxey is, as of February 2007, the CEO of Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. Category: ... The Football Supporters Federation is an organisation representing football fans in England and Wales. ...

Stadium plans

Main article: New Cardiff City stadium

Cardiff City are currently in the process of building a new state of the art 25,000 seater stadium on the site of the now demolished old Cardiff Athletics Stadium. The project also includes a retail park and requires the rebuilding of the Cardiff Athletics Stadium on the opposite side of Leckwith Road in Cardiff. The New Cardiff City stadium is a 25,000[1] all-seated ground in the Leckwith area of the city, which will be the new home of Cardiff City F.C. and Cardiff Blues rugby union club from the beginning of the 2009-10 season. ... The Cardiff Athletics Stadium was also well known as the Leckwith Athletics Stadium and it had athletic facilities and also football facilities. ...

The plan requires the demolition of the existing Leckwith athletics stadium, which the council are insisting the replacement of is built before the start of construction on the new football stadium. This will avoid the city being without a major athletics facility for up to 11 months between the demolition of Leckwith and the building of a new athletics facility nearby. But developers have said that the main infrastructure work including highway improvements, drainage, gas supply and electricity cables can be carried out in a way that will allow Leckwith to remain open until July 2007.

Work began on the new Cardiff Athletics Stadium in January 2007. Cardiff City F.C.'s stadium is due to open in September 2009. The Cardiff Athletics Stadium is a new stadium which is being built in Cardiff, Wales. ...

On September 20, 2007 it was announced that the Cardiff Blues rugby union club are to leave their Cardiff Arms Park home to become tenants of Cardiff City F.C. at the new Leckwith stadium.^[18] is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Official website www. ... Cardiff Arms Park is a stadium complex situated in the centre of Cardiff, Wales. ...

Backroom staff

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• Manager: Dave Jones
• Assistant manager: Terry Burton
• Reserve team manager: Paul Wilkinson
• Club doctor: Dr Leonard Noakes
• Club physio: Sean Connelly
• Fitness coach: Alex Armstrong
• Goalkeeping coach: Martyn Margetson
• Kit Manager: Ian Lanning
• Performance Analist: Enda Barron
• Masseur: Steffan Burnett

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Current squad

As of 10 June 2008.^[20]

No. Position Player 1 GK Peter Enckelman 2 DF Kevin McNaughton 3 DF Tony Capaldi 4 MF Gavin Rae 5 DF Darren Purse 6 DF Glenn Loovens 7 MF Peter Whittingham 8 FW Robbie Fowler 10 MF Stephen McPhail (vice-captain) 11 MF Paul Parry 12 DF Roger Johnson 16 MF Joe Ledley

No. Position Player 19 MF Riccardo Scimeca (vice-captain) 20 FW Steven Thompson 23 MF Darcy Blake 25 GK Erwin Sak 26 MF Jonathan Brown 31 FW Josh Magennis 36 FW Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink — DF Miguel Comminges -- DF Darren Dennehy — GK Tom Heaton (on loan from Manchester United) — FW Ross McCormack

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Out on loan

Willo Flood - Dundee United
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Notable former players

Main article: List of Cardiff City F.C. players

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Former managers

See also: Category:Cardiff City F.C. managers

Country	Name	Tenure Began	Tenure Ended	Total Games	Won	Lost	Drawn
	Davy McDougall	01-08-1910	01-05-1911	12	4	2	6
	Fred Stewart	01-05-1911	01-05-1933	605	244	225	136
	Bartley Wilson	01-05-1933	01-02-1934	28	8	16	4
	B Watts-Jones	01-02-1934	01-04-1937	141	41	71	29
	Bill Jennings	01-04-1937	01-04-1939	92	35	34	23
	Cyril Spiers	01-04-1939	01-04-1946	10	3	4	3
	Billy McCandless	01-06-1946	01-11-1948	100	53	26	21
	Cyril Spiers	01-04-1948	01-04-1954	265	107	85	73
	Trevor Morris	01-04-1954	31-08-1958	186	59	87	40
	Bill Jones	01-09-1958	30-09-1962	190	73	68	49
	George Swindin	01-10-1962	01-04-1964	71	25	30	16
	Jimmy Scoular	01-06-1964	07-11-1973	427	143	167	117
	Frank O'Farrell	13-11-1973	30-04-1974	27	8	10	9
	Jimmy Andrews	01-05-1974	06-11-1978	190	63	76	51
	Richie Morgan	01-11-1978	03-03-1981	105	38	43	24
	Graham Williams	01-11-1981	28-02-1982	15	4	9	2
	Len Ashurst	03-03-1982	01-03-1984	90	41	32	17
	Jimmy Goodfellow	01-03-1984	27-09-1984	23	6	13	4
	Alan Durban	23-09-1984	21-05-1986	87	22	48	17
	Frank Burrows	21-05-1986	31-08-1989	166	64	54	48
	Len Ashurst	31-08-1989	01-05-1991	98	30	36	32
	Eddie May	01-07-1991	28-11-1994	170	66	58	46
	Terry Yorath	01-08-1994	30-03-1995	41	8	24	9
	Eddie May	31-03-1995	22-05-1995	8	2	4	2
	Kenny Hibbitt	01-08-1996	11-11-1996	19	9	6	4
	Phil Neal	30-07-1996	31-07-1996	0	0	0	0
	Russell Osman	11-11-1996	23-01-1998	67	22	24	21
	Kenny Hibbitt	23-01-1998	16-02-1998	6	0	1	5
	Frank Burrows	16-02-1998	01-02-2000	107	36	37	34
	Billy Ayre	02-02-2000	14-08-2000	19	5	7	7
	Bobby Gould	14-08-2000	03-07-2001	52	24	13	15
	Alan Cork	03-07-2001	17-02-2002	40	17	12	11
	Lennie Lawrence	18-02-2002	25-05-2005	194	72	72	50
	Dave Jones	25-05-2005	Present	150	58	51	41

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Cardiff City Academy

Cardiff currently runs a highly successful youth academy, with a number of youth groups from ages seven to eighteen years. Recent players to come through the youth system include current senior team members and Wales senior and U21 internationals Joe Ledley, Darcy Blake and Aaron Ramsey as well as former players such as Robert Earnshaw, Chris Gunter and James Collins. First international  Scotland 4 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 26 March 1876) Biggest win Wales 11 - 0 Ireland  (Wrexham, Wales; 3 March 1888) Biggest defeat  Scotland 9 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 March 1878) World Cup Appearances 1 (First in 1958) Best result Quarter-finals, 1958 The Wales national football team... First International 1992 Largest win Worst defeat Italy 8-1 Wales Pavia, September 5, 2003 UEFA U-21 Championship Appearances None (First in n/a) Best result 3rd of 5 in Qual. ... Joseph Christopher Joe Ledley (born January 21, 1987 in Cardiff, Wales) is a Welsh professional footballer currently playing for Cardiff City. ... Darcy Blake born 13 December 1988 in Wales is a professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Cardiff City. ... Aaron Ramsey (born in Caerphilly, Wales) is a Welsh footballer, currently playing as a midfielder for Cardiff City. ... Robert Earnshaw (born April 6, 1981) is a Zambian-born Welsh international football player. ... Chris Gunter (born 21 July 1989 in Newport) is a Wales international football player. ... James Jamie Collins (b. ...

Records

Original colours

Main article: Cardiff City F.C. records

• Record Attendance: 62,634. Wales vs. England. October 17, 1959
• Club Record Attendance: 57,893. vs. Arsenal
• Year Formed: 1899 (as Riverside F. C.)
• Previous Names: 1899 Riverside F. C.; 1902 Riverside Albion; 1908 Cardiff City
• Previous Grounds: Riverside, Sophia Gardens, Old Park and Fir Gardens until 1910

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Honours

• English F.A. Cup winners 1927
• English F.A. Cup runners-up 1925, 2008
• English F.A. Cup semi-finalists 1921
• FA Charity Shield Winners 1927
• Second Division Runners-up 1921, 1952, 1960
• Third Division South Champions 1947
• Third Division Champions 1993
• Third Division Runners-up 1976, 1983
• Fourth Division Runners-up 1988
• Welsh FA Cup Winners 1912, 1920, 1922, 1923, 1927, 1928, 1930, 1956, 1959, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1988, 1992, 1993
• FAW Premier Cup Winners 2002
• Division Two Play-Off Winners 2003
• FAW Invitation Cup Runners-up 1998

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Notable fans

• James Fox - Welsh Singer, Musician and former Eurovision entrant James wrote and recorded the official Cardiff City Football club single for the 2008 FA cup final 'Bluebirds Flying High.' ^[21]
• Stanley Baker - actor
• Jeremy Bowen - BBC News presenter
• Neil Kinnock - ex-Labour Party leader
• David Sullivan - porn baron and current chairman of Birmingham City
• David Davies - swimmer who won Bronze in 2004 Olympics
• Super Furry Animals - rock band
• Gareth Thomas - Welsh rugby player
• Stuart Cable - ex-Stereophonics drummer
• Matthew Pritchard - member of Dirty Sanchez
• Dannie Abse - Cardiff-born poet
• Ken Follett - Cardiff-born novelist
• Roald Dahl - deceased writer
• Ryan Giggs - Manchester United and former Wales International captain
• Charlotte Church - Welsh pop singer and television presenter, current partner of Gavin Henson
• Frank Hennessy - Welsh folk singer and Radio Wales DJ
• Andy Fairweather-Low - Musician
• Gavin Williams - footballer currently playing for Ipswich Town
• Arron Davies - footballer currently playing for Nottingham Forest
• Geraint Williams - current manager of Colchester United
• Joe Calzaghe - Undefeated Super Middleweight boxing champion, who wore a Cardiff shirt during the weigh-in prior to his bout against Bernard Hopkins
• Tony Pulis - current manager of Stoke City FC

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• Born Under a Grange End Star: David Collins ISBN 1-85058-787-6
• The Definitive Cardiff City FC 1910/2001: Richard Shepherd ISBN 1-899468-17-X
• C'mon City! A Hundred Years of the Bluebirds Graham Lloyd ISBN 1-85411-271-6

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External links

• Cardiff City F.C. Official website
• Official Online-shop
• Cardiff City F.C. Official Picture Website
• Cardiff City F.C. Official Forum
• Cardiff City F.C. on BBC Sport: Club News - Recent results - Upcoming fixtures - Club stats
• A collection of items relating to Cardiff City Football Club's historic victory against Arsenal in the 1927 FA Cup

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Fansites

• Cardiff City Official Fansite
• VitalCardiff Fans Discussion & News Site
• Valley RAMS
• Bluebirds DownUnder - Australasian Supporters Club
• Photos, Reports and Games Previewd at Urban75's CCFC site
• Bluebird Jones, Comic Strip Celebrating Life as a Cardiff City fan
• CCFC Sleeping Giant
• Bluebird to the Bone
• CCFC 1927
• Cardiff City FC Site
• Cardiff City Online
• Cardiff City, Clarks Pie and Curry - It's all about Football
• BluebirdsFans.co.uk! For the fans, written by the fans
• Cardiff City Supporters of Norway