Monthly Archives: August 2009

The real test begins.

Posted on August 15, 2009 by The other Bob Wilson

So far so good then for Cardiff City – without a goal in their last three pre season matches, they got seven in two wins when the competitive stuff started that ensured that the switch to their new stadium was a seamless one.

However, despite that winning start, I think it is fair at this stage to ask whether the good results are down to the strength of the City team or the weakness of the opposition? Scunthorpe looked a decent side for twenty minutes last Saturday but reacted so poorly to going 1-0 down in unlucky circumstances that some people are already writing them off and, although Dagenham and Redbridge provided a sterner test, they are, after all, two leagues below us. Continue reading →

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When talent turns into self indulgence.

Posted on August 14, 2009 by The other Bob Wilson

I find Jay Bothroyd to be one of the most fascinating City players of recent times. I was not happy when he signed for us because, although I thought we were getting an undoubtedly talented player, he had under achieved throughout his career and largely wasted that ability which should have made him stand out from the norm.

For the next nine months Jay proved me wrong as he not only showed that talent, but also a work ethic which came as something of a shock to someone who had written him off from a distance. Jay became one of, if not the, most important player(s) in the team and the extent to which he had won me over was reflected by him being my choice for our Player of last season. Continue reading →

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