We apologise for this interuption, but we have some urgent breaking news to bring you....
"Would someone please like to tell me what has happened to the Cardiff City team that finished last season looking like a wet rag being dragged around in a rather muddy bucket?!" I was the first one to say last season that survival was the main aim, and was ecstatic when we achieved that so early in the season, but the end was rather shabby and showed our lack of depth, largely cos the entire squad were knackered. However, this season promises something a bit more positive and exciting I feel. (ohh err! Thats a bit scary from a City fan!)
There is something special about mid-week games at Ninian. I've never quite worked it out why, but theres a certain atmosphere, and more often than not it turns out to be the big games. Leeds last season fits the bill as it was also the first home game of the season. West Brom are just relegated from the Premiership, hot favourites to go up, far better equipped than Leeds were, and we sadly didnt have Jason Koumas, who is still trying to leave West Brom to join us.
Last night though the team produced one of the most high tempo, hard working and attacking matches I can remember from a City side. Passing, movement, classy one-touch football with the ball, and then closing, pressing and harrassing without it. Newcastle, thank-you, but WHY did you sell us Michael Chopra?! A 1-1 draw was the least we deserved, and the "welcome in the hillside" reserved for swansea boy John Hartson was memorable and unique to say the least! Thats not the only praise for the fans. After meeting a Birmingham fan working in Cardiff in the pub beforehand and walking to the game with him, I can only say how proud a showing the whole of Ninian Park made. Its not been that loud for sometime now.
Maybe, hopefully one day soon, the rest of the club (ticket office and phone system especially) will lurch itself into at least the 20th century to join the 21st century team and manager. Young, quick, sharp, fluid and attacking! So lets hope that wasn't a one off and the coming season will be pushing for a play-off place at least. I fancy automatic promotion is too much to ask, but surely a top 6 finish is within reach.
The future's bright, the future's BLUE!
We now return you to the story of my summer... when I get five minutes to breathe and continue it!
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