MATCH THREAD " CARDIFF CITY V READING FA CUP " MATCH THREAD

CARDIFF CITY V READING
FA CUP
Saturday 24th January, 3pm.
Cardiff City Stadium

Cardiff City: Moore, Fabio, Malone, Turner, Morrison, Whittingham, Gunnarsson, Harris, Noone, Jones, Revell.

Cardiff City subs: Wilson, Connolly, John, Adeyemi, Ralls, O’Sullivan, Macheda.

Reading have Sold 1,750 tickets

Ticket prices £12,£10 and £5

You can pay on the day


Programme is £2



Latest News

The likely line-ups
Cardiff City 4-4-2: Simon Moore; John Brayford, Matt Connolly, Ben Turner (capt), Declan John; Tom Adeyemi, Joe Ralls, Craig Noone, Fabio; Kadeem Harris, Kenwyne Jones.

Reading: Adam Federici; Chris Gunter, Alex Pearce (capt), Michael Hector, Jordan Obita; Garath McCleary, Jem Karacan, Oliver Norwood, Hal Robson-Kanu; Nick Blackman, Simon Cox.

" CARDIFF CITY "

Team news

Nicky Maynard however is out for another five weeks with his back problem - and with links to Huddersfield, that probably rules out a move this window.

Cardiff City: Russell Slade will make changes. This would be the ideal chance to have a look at Fabio playing wide in midfield and exploiting his attacking talents. Slade has talked about giving him that opportunity and the Brazilian is struggling to gain a starting place at full-back. With Craig Noone at the point of the diamond in midfield, Fabio would relish the chance to run at defenders.


Joe Ralls and Declan John could also start, while Matt Connolly may be given a chance to shine at centre-back alongside captain Ben Turner.



The Bluebirds will give a late fitness test to Scott Malone, who missed their game with Middlesbrough in midweek. Likely to miss out though will be the duo of David Marshall and Anthony Pilkington, while midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi is a long term absentee.

Defender Bruno Manga is missing for the home side, as he is representing Gabon at the African Cup of Nations. Adam le Fondre is tipped to complete a loan move to Bolton, while fellow forwards Nicky Maynard and Kim Bo-kyung are likely to secure moves away.


Scott Malone is battling for fitness after an ankle injury, while Peter Whittingham and Aron Gunnarsson could be rested.

Cardiff City manager Russell Slade set to switch Fabio to midfield for FA Cup clash with Reading

' READING '

Former West Brom and Nottingham Forest forward Simon Cox is likely to lead Reading’s attack alongside Nick Blackman. Jem Karacan could be given the nod in central midfield ahead of Danny Williams while Wales international Hal Robson-Kanu is favourite to play on the left.

Bluebirds fan and former Cardiff City player Chris Gunter will operate at right-back for the Royals.

Reading Duo set to miss Cardiff Cup tie.
Anton Ferdinand is unavailable for Saturday after picking up an injury in training. Jamie Mackie also out.

Possible Lineups

Cardiff City
33 Moore S
2 Brayford
36 Morrison
6 Turner B
4 Malone
18 Adeyemi
17 Gunnarsson
7 Whittingham
11 Noone
10 Le Fondre
29 Revell

Reading
1 Federici
2 Gunter
5 Pearce
15 Hector
11 Obita
12 McCleary
23 Williams
6 Norwood
9 Robson-Kanu
10 Cox
7 Pogrebnyak


Preview


Form - Last 5 Games

Cardiff

Sun 28/12/14 CHA Cardiff City 2 - 4 Watford
Fri 02/01/15 FAC Cardiff City 3 - 1 Colchester United
Sat 10/01/15 CHA Cardiff City 1 - 0 Fulham
Sat 17/01/15 CHA Norwich City 3 - 2 Cardiff City
Tue 20/01/15 CHA Middlesbrough 2 - 1 Cardiff City

Reading

Fri 26/12/14 CHA Brighton & Hov… 2 - 2 Reading
Sun 28/12/14 CHA Reading 2 - 1 Norwich City
Sat 03/01/15 FAC Huddersfield Town 0 - 1 Reading
Sat 10/01/15 CHA Reading 0 - 0 Middlesbrough
Sat 17/01/15 CHA Fulham 2 - 1 Reading


The Stats

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Last 5 meetings

2014/2015 Fri 21 Nov Cardiff City 2 - 1 Reading Championship
2011/2012 Mon 02 Jan Cardiff City 3 - 1 Reading Championship
2011/2012Sat 19 Nov Reading 1 - 2 Cardiff City Championship
2010/2011 Tue 17 May Cardiff City 0 - 3 Reading Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 2)
2010/2011Fri 13 May Reading 0 - 0 Cardiff City Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 2)


Match Odds

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Cardiff 11/8
Draw 9/4
Reading 2/1


Full FA Cup Draw

1 Southampton or Ipswich Town v Crystal Palace
2 Cambridge United v Manchester United
3 Blackburn Rovers v Swansea City
4 Chelsea v Millwall or Bradford City
5 Derby County v Chesterfield
6 Preston North End v Sheffield United
7 Birmingham City v West Bromwich Albion
8 Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
9 Cardiff City v Reading
10 Liverpool v Bolton Wanderers
11 Burnley or Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City
12 Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal
13 Rochdale v Stoke City
14 Sunderland v Fulham
15 Bristol City v West Ham United
16 Manchester City v Middlesbrough

Tickets

Tickets on sale:
http://www.eticketing.co.uk/cardiffcity
0845 345 1400

Tickets will be on sale from 2pm on Friday, 9th January. Members must login online to purchase with ticket pricing below.

SEASON TICKET HOLDERS - ADVANCED PRICING

Adults:£10
Seniors:£8
16-21yrs:£8
Juniors U16:£5

MATCH DAY PRICING

Adults:£12
Seniors:£10
16-21yrs:£10
Juniors U16:£5

Please note that where applicable, season ticket holders’ seats will be reserved up until midnight on Thursday 15th January. These seats will then be released from 9am on Friday 16th January; however, season ticket holders will still be able to purchase tickets at the above rate for the week window on offer.

The following areas of the stadium will be open for this fixture:

Lower Ninian Stand: Blocks: 112 – 116

New Law Grandstand: Blocks: 129 – 101

Peter’s Pies Family Stand: Blocks: 124 & 125

Ricoh Suite(Level 3 Grandstand): Cup games are included in your seasonal package and so your card will be activated for this fixture.

Sytner Plus Lounge(Level 4 Grandstand): Cup games are included in your seasonal package and so your card will be activated for this fixture.

Replay
In the event that the match goes to a replay this will take place on Tuesday, 3rd February 2015.


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2-0.

3-2 city

1-2 Reading hope I'm wrong

We are due a win quite soon seems to be one in every three home games.

If Reading bring a massive backing down I could see them wanting it more.
so we could be in for a close game, im going for 1-1 with either side capable of taking it in the last half hour

City 3 Reading 1

City 1-0 14324

We struggled against a ten man reading, Sadly with the low morale I fear our cup run will come to an end.

1-2 reading

Cardiff City manager Russell Slade set to switch Fabio to midfield for FA Cup clash with Reading

Wed Jan 21, 2015

By Terry Phillips
Out-of-favour former Manchester United star could have new role in fourth-round tie at Cardiff City Stadium


Fabio, left, has found himself sliding down the pecking order at Cardiff CityFabio, left, has found himself sliding down the pecking order at Cardiff City
Russell Slade is ready to unleash Brazilian ace Fabio in a new midfield role against Reading in the FA Cup this weekend.

Former Manchester United full-back Fabio is struggling to break into Cardiff City’s Championship starting line-up, but Slade believes he could be effective in a more-advanced wide role.

Fabio hasn’t started a match since before Christmas, with Slade believing others make the Bluebirds more solid at the back... even though Cardiff continue to ship goals.

But Fabio is in line to face Reading, with Slade saying: “He likes going forward, taking people on and putting the ball into the penalty area.

Reading have sold over 1,600 seats for this weekend's FA Cup fourth-round tie at Cardiff City and fans are being encouraged to book their place before Saturday.

CUP CAN PROVIDE CHEER, BUT CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS NEEDED

When having difficulties in the league, the cup can provide both a welcome distraction from any doom and gloom or a chance to build a bit of momentum. Players can use the extra freedom without the pressure for points to eke out a bit of confidence or get used to their role in the side. Cardiff need all of that from their weekend visit of Reading, with a place in the last 16 at stake.

However, let’s not pretend that league points are a must given the run of form. The current stretch of one win in eight – or five points from the last 24 available – equals the previous worst string of results of the Championship campaign before the new boss bounce got Slade a couple of victories early into his reign in October.

For the record, before he left Leckwith after a defeat to Middlesbrough, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had taken charge of seven games in the second tier. His return? Eight points.

1-2 Reading

1-1 and lose the replay 2-0.

Reading Duo set to miss Cardiff Cup tie.
Anton Ferdinand is unavailable for Saturday after picking up an injury in training. Jamie Mackie also out.

2-1 City

1-3 Reading

If its the usual line up then 0-3. If he makes dome inspired changes in midfield we are likely to win

Never predict but it won't change the outcome

I'll go for 2-1 home win,

Wembley again anyone ??

2-2

By Daniel Lewis, Reporter
Filed: Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 17:36 UK
Cardiff City boss Russell Slade is given the chance to take some pressure off his shoulders this weekend when his side take on Reading in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Following a promising start to his Bluebirds reign, the former Leyton Orient manager has seen his charges collect just three points from a possible 24 on offer in recent weeks.

That has led to some supporters already calling for Slade's head, with the feel-good factor inside the club following owner Vincent Tan's decision to revert the traditional colours back from red to blue slowly diminishing.

Victory over Reading on Saturday afternoon will go some way to restoring the faith, however, and Cardiff head into the game having already seen off their Championship rivals this season in South Wales thanks to a 2-1 victory back in November.

The Royals have changed manager since then, replacing Nigel Adkins with another man boasting Premier League experience in the shape of Steve Clarke.

Defeat against Fulham last time out halted Reading's three-game unbeaten run, but they will head to the Welsh capital in buoyant mood with a backing of around 2,000 expectant supporters.

Just four points separates these two sides in the league, ensuring that this should be a tightly-contested affair, and Clarke's men will be able to name Chelsea starlet Nathaniel Chalobah among their squad following his arrival on loan from Chelsea earlier today.

Cardiff, meanwhile, are likely to name a blend of youth and experience once more, meaning that Joe Ralls and Tom Adeyemi could link up in the middle like they did in the 3-1 win against Colchester United in the previous round.

Team news
Cardiff City: Russell Slade will make changes. This would be the ideal chance to have a look at Fabio playing wide in midfield and exploiting his attacking talents. Slade has talked about giving him that opportunity and the Brazilian is struggling to gain a starting place at full-back. With Craig Noone at the point of the diamond in midfield, Fabio would relish the chance to run at defenders.


Joe Ralls and Declan John could also start, while Matt Connolly may be given a chance to shine at centre-back alongside captain Ben Turner.

Scott Malone is battling for fitness after an ankle injury, while Peter Whittingham and Aron Gunnarsson could be rested.

Reading:
Former West Brom and Nottingham Forest forward Simon Cox is likely to lead Reading’s attack alongside Nick Blackman. Jem Karacan could be given the nod in central midfield ahead of Danny Williams while Wales international Hal Robson-Kanu is favourite to play on the left.

Bluebirds fan and former Cardiff City player Chris Gunter will operate at right-back for the Royals.

The likely line-ups
Cardiff City 4-4-2: Simon Moore; John Brayford, Matt Connolly, Ben Turner (capt), Declan John; Tom Adeyemi, Joe Ralls, Craig Noone, Fabio; Kadeem Harris, Kenwyne Jones.

Reading: Adam Federici; Chris Gunter, Alex Pearce (capt), Michael Hector, Jordan Obita; Garath McCleary, Jem Karacan, Oliver Norwood, Hal Robson-Kanu; Nick Blackman, Simon Cox.

From the website sales are looking good,

No tickets left in the canton or grange end and with reading bringing over 1,800 should be a cracking day

Don't think the canton or grange are open

Don't think the canton or grange are open

Just 2 stands open Ninian and Grandstand.

The Bluebirds will give a late fitness test to Scott Malone, who missed their game with Middlesbrough in midweek. Likely to miss out though will be the duo of David Marshall and Anthony Pilkington, while midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi is a long term absentee.

Defender Bruno Manga is missing for the home side, as he is representing Gabon at the African Cup of Nations. Adam le Fondre is tipped to complete a loan move to Bolton, while fellow forwards Nicky Maynard and Kim Bo-kyung are likely to secure moves away.

Steve Clarke has revealed that both Jamie Mackie and Anton Ferdinand are set to miss out, with the latter suffering another setback. Midfielder Hope Akpan is back in training, while Nathaniel Chalobah could make his Reading debut, as he is not cup-tied.

Don't think the canton or grange are open

Just 2 stands open Ninian and Grandstand.

.
Never in that case it looks like we be lucky to get 10,000

Id like a good cup run mind and maybe that`s what we need right now

Sky

Cardiff will be looking to put their league woes behind them when they host fellow Championship side Reading in the FA Cup fourth round.

The Bluebirds went down 2-1 against Middlesbrough in midweek - their seventh defeat on the road - and have shipped five goals in their last two matches.

Defender Scott Malone is a doubt after missing the trip to Teesside with an ankle problem, meaning Matt Connolly and John Brayford could continue as makeshift full-backs.

Boss Russell Slade has also hinted at a new midfield role for Manchester United loanee Fabio, who has not started a game since December 20.

Reading can add two new faces to their squad in the shape of Jure Travner and Nathaniel Chalobah.

Slovenian left-back Travner has signed a short-term deal having been training with the Royals since December, and England Under-21 international Chalobah has arrived on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season.

Midfielder Hope Akpan is back in training after a shoulder problem but is unlikely to be risked just yet while defender Anton Ferdinand is still struggling with a calf problem.

Club captain Jem Karacan played for the reserves in midweek again to build up his match fitness following 16 months out with a knee injury and should be on the bench.

READING TICKETS: Over 1,700 tickets now sold for their trip to the Cardiff City Stadium. They will be on sale on the day at non STH prices.

Tomorrow programme is £2