tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:05:41 +0000Mark HudsonRoger JohnsonSigningsAndrew SurmanAnthony GerrardBangor CityBirmingham CityBlackpoolBristol CityCardiff City AuctionCardiff City StadiumCelticClinganDarren PurseDave MartinDoncasterEarly formFixturesFred KeenorGiloGossipJunichi InamotoKeenor statueMichael ChopraMidfieldMiguel Angel LleraNew York MetsNinian ParkOpening CeremonyParty in the ParkPaul QuinnPeter RidsdalePlymouthRumoursScunthorpeTransfersVictor AnichebeWhere are they nowwebsiteshttp://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (RH)Blogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-1941356853857213041Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:02:00 +00002010-09-16T14:02:56.484+01:00Let's face it….this game didn't really live up to it's billing. The visitors, ex Premier League and managed by one of the division's best managers, were quite frankly….crap. An expectant crowd waiting for the Bellamy and Bothroyd show instead got a solo performance by new boy Andy Keogh. No big deal everyone said, we've got strength in depth now with plenty of options. No Plan B, this is Plan D http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2010/09/hull-hath-no-fury.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-2160831885068054126Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:41:00 +00002010-09-01T00:41:07.794+01:00So by all accounts Saturday's performance on the south coast was a stroll in the Fratton Park. The pre match build up talked of two clubs with financial difficulties and the fact that this was a repeat of the 2008 FA Cup Final. Personally, I thought what better time to play Portsmouth. They may still be a big club with a threadbare squad, but they're there for the taking. And take we did. I http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2010/09/pompey-down.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-8937739028959498887Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:27:00 +00002010-08-25T16:36:51.480+01:00After a hiatus, what better time to resurrect a Cardiff City blog than now. The arrival of Craig Bellamy has no doubt created a buzz around the club, on and off the pitch, so without getting too carried away, Cardiff City are going places. His arrival at the CCS is undoubtedly one of the transfer coups of the year, even topping Calamity James's move to Bristol City. If I'm honest I never ever http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2010/08/bellamy-effect.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-677816757928196639Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:36:00 +00002009-12-29T22:53:00.650+00:00I am now convinced that City have to be the most inconsistent Championship team of the season. Fellow fans of other Championship clubs who avidly follow this league, must be pondering our mercurial results along with the poor bedraggled and bemused Cardiff fans who now have to put up with this detritus every week. You simply do not know what to expect when the team steps foot on the pitch http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/12/another-horror-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-5275505556044775616Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:54:00 +00002009-12-27T00:28:25.958+00:00When the final whistle went, I didn't have my head my hands like those around me, I wasn't looking on in abject despair. I was quietly laughing, chuckling away to the boys, thinking 'they've only gone and done it again'. Forget McIntyre or Brydon. This was the biggest belly laugh this Christmas.Mind you the signs were there and slowly building up during the game. Misses in the first half, Chopra http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/12/youve-gotta-laugh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-4250683065164527Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:39:00 +00002009-12-26T23:51:32.946+00:00http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/12/merry-christmas-plymouth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-7636692531593024894Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:04:00 +00002009-12-20T22:26:35.231+00:00So yesterdays game against Leicester was postponed because it was 'a bit cold', and the pitch at our state of the art new stadium was frozen. Add this debacle to recent others and your nothing short of a Carry On film (Carry On Cardiff City, if you like) with Ridsdale as Sid James, the biggest joker of the lot.We've already had the embarrassment with the 777 ball shirt sponsorship where seeminglyhttp://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/12/what-carry-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-7876360931791124817Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +00002009-12-08T11:00:36.383+00:00Let's hope so. Didn't go to the game personally (I found something less boring to do instead) but by all accounts it was an 'ugly win'.Our next 3 games involve top 6 opposition and are basically massive games. Next up is West Brom tonight. I think we can really get something out of this game. If the Jacks can win there then why can't we.Middlesbrough away on Sunday is also a crucial game with thehttp://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/12/back-on-track.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-5520907425568881287Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:42:00 +00002009-11-30T09:48:49.457+00:00Things are so atrocious I simply cannot be motivated (just like the players) to type many words into my computer, apart from WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON ?We're all saying the same thing (Rae is crap, Ledley needs to move on, Bothroyd's lazy) so something needs to be done about it. Something's gotta give. The creaking ship must creak no more., and I for one am starting to agree with the 'DJ out' http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/11/its-like-watching-your-team-slowly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-2330848366972683956Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:14:00 +00002009-11-24T13:27:51.093+00:00The maquettes are in, and its now down to 'us' to decide. I like Done's and Andrews' ideas, and if I were to stick my neck out I'd say Done wins it for me. I like the context of Trixie the cat, and along with Roger Andrews' statue, they both have character with their faces having expression. I'm afraid Field's idea wouldn't look out of place on the back cover of the Mail on Sunday magazine. Therehttp://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/11/done-field-or-andrews.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-1487230451365736671Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:10:00 +00002009-11-11T00:12:54.106+00:00http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/11/swansea-3-cardiff-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-2498102001680912284Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:12:00 +00002009-11-10T23:38:04.612+00:00Poor Solomon. His contribution Saturday lunchtime was nothing short of calamitous. The poor lad is going to take a lot of stick over his performance at the Liberty and will no doubt see himself slip down the midfield pecking order. I sat and watched from the comfort of my armchair as he lost possession a few times, and then began giving the ball to Swansea as if he was on their side. Some Swanseahttp://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/11/taiwothe-new-comminges.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-6007882295634514433Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:54:00 +00002009-11-07T20:05:33.524+00:00So he's lost out on the South Wales footballing bragging rights (for the time being), and the Bluebirds have been beaten in what turned out to be mixed affair at the Liberty, but at least Dave Jones goes home down the M4 not totally empty handed. He's picked up another Championship manager of the month award. Taking 10 out of a possible 12 in October, he's got one over on the sharply dressed http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/11/1-out-of-3-aint-so-bad-for-dj.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-2368448028595273532Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:17:00 +00002009-11-02T21:24:16.600+00:00Pre match mood : Fairly confident. Had the QPR game in the back of my mind Prediction : 0-0 First half : Took us some time to find a rhythm and get in the game. Forest started brighter, and with a 5 man midfield it was going to be difficult to dominate. The TV cameras had obviously given Ledley something to play for. Let's make it clear, IT WAS NOT A STONEWALL PENALTY BILLY DAVIES. Matthews http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/11/cardiff-1-notts-forest-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-4037591783811030753Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:44:00 +00002009-10-28T21:01:57.678+00:00Prediction : 1-0Thumbs up : The boy Whittingham. He's become a real match winner now. He hasn't scored so many since the under 8s. He's ghosting in and popping up all over the place. The way City are attacking at present and the way defenders are getting dragged out of position with our myriad of attacking options, clearly suits him.Thumbs down : Defending. Hudson's back header was poor to let inhttp://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/10/sheff-utd-3-cardiff-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-5919999799087600696Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:14:00 +00002009-10-21T23:11:34.681+01:00Pre match mood - Assured that 3 points were on the cards. Even the light rain couldn't dampen spirits.Prediction - 3-0First half - Started very lively, and the perfect start came in the 5th minute when Gerrard headed in from close range. City found their stride and played some lovely football, the ball fizzing around on the wet surface. Bothroyd had decided to take part tonight and was soon http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/10/cardiff-2-coventry-0.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-7107079330972640905Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:40:00 +00002009-10-18T22:34:35.142+01:00Pre match mood : Really upbeat, 3 points in the bag Prediction : 2-0 First half : Palace were certainly the better team in the first 15. They looked quick and sharp. After Hudson's blunder I really thought Palace could capitalise on this and have us in real trouble. But we looked threatening going forward also and I never for a minute thought we weren't going to score. Chopra's first touch had http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/10/cardiff-1-crystal-palace-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-3158812961556740936Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:23:00 +00002009-10-12T22:14:21.919+01:00If Chris Burke is driving around in one of these, then we are paying him too much money. This is supercar territory of around 75-80k. A good player though he is, I didn't picture him driving an overrated Audi. I would've thought he was more of an SUV man myself.The love affair between footballers and cars has always fascinated me. I think you can tell a lot by the cars players choose. Sportscarshttp://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/10/we-must-be-paying-burke-too-much.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-3707131733566259165Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:37:00 +00002009-10-09T20:46:03.186+01:00Prediction : 1-1Thumbs up : Continuing the goalfest (10 in 2 games). First win at Watford in 39 years. Bothroyd ending his barren spell. McCormack on the pitch albeit for a minute or so, and chomping at the bit to be playing. I was on a stag do in Amsterdam so this result made the taste of victory even sweeter Saturday night.Thumbs down : Nothing related to the performance. I hope the http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/10/watford-0-cardiff-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-8971089119654325102Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +00002009-10-05T18:34:18.557+01:00Pre match mood : To be honest I was dreading it. I was expectiing a limo wreck of a game....Derby scoring first and then City panicking and chasing the game Prediction : 1-1 First half : Very sound. Fairly solid at the back, never really troubled. It was good to see Bothroyd up for it for a change. He was chasing down defenders, applying pressure from the off Second half : The goals just kept http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/10/cardiff-6-derby-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-1533841928783629928Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:37:00 +00002009-09-27T13:10:58.410+01:00Prediction : 0-0Thumbs up : N/AThumbs down : Another poor performance. Discipline. 4 yellows and 1 red, but saying that Mr Oliver clearly has a different agenda if he's booking Hudson in the 3rd minute. Misfiring strikers. Decisions not going our way. It's easy to make excuses when the team is not playing well.In Conclusion : This result only heaps more pressure on Tuesday's home game with Derby.http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/09/sheff-wed-3-cardiff-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-573525523162598155Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:41:00 +00002009-09-20T21:47:52.977+01:00....what happened out there on the pitch today. I've cogitated and deliberated at length about whether to fill this space with a damming critique of today's game, but you know what...I'm fed up with saying the same things over and over again. I got quite a fair bit off my chest summarising the Newcastle game and I don't want to simply regurgitate the same old same old. All 11 of them plus subs http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/09/my-eyes-can-see-but-i-cant-believe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-1740003659421737740Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:31:00 +00002009-09-18T21:44:26.092+01:00Prediction : 1-1Thumbs up : Back on track. Bouncebackability. Couldn't be a better time to play Reading away due to their dismal home record. Up to 4th and mini rut over.Thumbs down : McFailure again. This guy is a fecking walking disaster zone. His sending off just made the last 15 minutes even more difficult for his team mates. Come January, ship him out Paul Parry style. He's not even a squad http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/09/reading-0-cardiff-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-6845629769453300617Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:00:00 +00002009-09-14T13:12:40.999+01:00Absolutely awful away kit : What were they thinking? Basics : Couldn't get them right. Passing, crossing. It's back to the training ground. Chant of the day : "You're supposed to be in jail" aimed at Newcastle prison fodder Joey Barton. Deteriorating : Ledley's form. There was a moment in today's game where he rashly just booted the ball into touch making a clearance. It was if he was saying http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/09/z-cardiff-v-newcastle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402845317270188831.post-7406902736201137868Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:32:00 +00002009-09-13T22:59:59.275+01:00http://isawmagicscore.blogspot.com/2009/09/pre-match-vibe-prediction-1-1-first.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RH)