" SUNDAY 06th MARCH 2011 UPDATE "

Adam Matthews signed a pre-contract with Celtic as was revealed on here back in January that he would be going North of the border, I know that Adam wanted to stay at City provided he would get a fair crack of the whip and simply he wanted to play regular football. It became apparent to Adam and his advisor's that was not going to happen for one reason or another and he knew he had to move on to develop his career further.

I believe that City have made a huge mistake in not doing more in trying to keep Adam at the club especially if the club believed that not so long ago Adam was being touted as a £4million player. I agree that there was much for Adam to do and he was far from the finished article and I am not claiming to know more than professional managers and coaches but I am disappointed that another product of our youth academy is leaving us to go to a league that is nowhere near the standard that we currently play at and even more so I know that Adam was offered a deal just over a year ago that he was ready to accept bar a few tweaks to be made to it but because of the financial troubles we hit during Ridsdales reign the contract was never signed.

Unfortunately for us Adam has signed a contract with Celtic for 4 years and we are getting in the region of £200k compensation and Adam will receive £7k a week up there. Not a huge amount for us and when you consider what other players earn I don't think £7k a week is exactly breaking the bank either. For me I wish City would have done more to be able to keep Adam here.

There has been much talk of Craig Bellamy going to Holland at the end of this season and I understand that for sometime Craig has been seriously considering the move but I am told by a very good source that he will not be heading to Holland to join Feyenoord. Feyenoord sent an official over recently to see Craig and also on 2 occasions Feyenoord fans have come to see him play at the CCS and have met with Craig, but he has let Feyenoord know that he has no intentions of finishing his career with them.

Craig, I am delighted to say would like to finish his career with his home town club Cardiff city, but he is aware that it is out of his hands, everyone knows he will be a Man City player come the end of the season, but Craig is hoping that something can be sorted.

Craig Honestly believes City will go up this Season and feels the South Wales public should have more belief in the team. He has told those who are close to him that he wants to stay at City.

On Thursday last week my daughter Angharad and I went down the Vale to take part in a video shoot along with other City fans, Corky, Gwyn, Big Sam, Moggsy, Macca and his son and also there to film was Craig Bellamy. The video will be used as a motivational video in and around the stadium on the screens under the concourse and on the big screen too. The idea is for everyone of us to get behind the team and support the fight to make to the Premier League.

Craig Bellamy was ' out of his comfort zone ' doing the filming but fair play to him he got on with it and it was nice to chat with him as a group of fans in a relaxed environment. Craig is hopeful that the club will do more to build a better relationship with the fans by going into community's in the valley's and down to places like Neath and Port Talbot and further west even. As Craig said, he has played for many big clubs and he appreciates how lucky he has been but he stated that the clubs he has played for their fans, on the whole, came from the area that the club was situated but in Cardiff he realises that City's fan base is spread far and wide across Wales.

He said that the support up in Hull was brilliant and I told him that we appreciated that the players all came over and applauded us and not just a few clapping from the half way line. Craig said that for him in particular he does not always come over to accept our applause if he feels that he does not warrant it. I don't think Craig understood what I meant to be fair, and that was that the players should be applauding the fans for travelling away.

Another good bit of news for City is that Olofinjana has expressed his desire to stay with the club beyond this season. OJ, who was born in Nigeria has actually studied in University in the Midlands and feels that Birmingham is his hometown and has a home there but regularly travels back and forth. He is now very happy down here and is dating a South Wales girl. He has told DJ and Hull that he would like to stay at Cardiff City next Season as he loves Cardiff as a City and as a Football Club.

Yesterday on the pitch at half time you may have seen the young kids playing, they were Marshfield fc under 10's. Thankfully the kids enjoyed their day but for the organiser things did not run so smoothly. I understand that Marshfield paid £1200 to play on the pitch at half time and another £300 for tickets for the parents to watch their children. I am told that the booking was originally placed with Gethin Jenkins and that is was agreed the kids would play on the centre of the pitch and would do a lap of honour at the end of their play.

I learned on Friday that early last week they were informed that they could not play on the pitch due to the state of the pitch and that the club wanted no further damage caused. I understand that despite several attempts to contact Gethin the organiser became very annoyed and upset at the whole situation. It appears that Scott Young became involved and literally saved the day as the saying goes. The kids who were meant to play in front of their parents played at the opposite end of the ground but at least they did get to play I suppose and despite being told earlier otherwise in the week, the youngsters were eventually allowed to do their lap of honour. It was not the fact they were told they could not play on the pitch as they understood the reasons but I am told they were disappointed at what they thought they were being ignored by our Chief Executive, maybe Gethin has his reasons but that is the story as I am told it.

I know the club has offered the parents and children back to see another home fixture and I understand that the organiser has actually been satisfied despite the apparent lack of care and service leading up to and as late as Friday evening.

Whilst on the subject of the Family stand I now understand and am not sure if many others know this but if you require tickets for the family stand but are told it is sold out then the club are actually still selling tickets in other parts of the ground but as family stand tickets and prices. I know of people who bought £5 children tickets for the Burnley home match and sat in the Canton Stand and yesterday the same applied but they were sat in the Grandstand. Maybe this will help families who want to go and watch City but cannot afford the prices in other stands but believe that family stand is sold out.

I know that many people read the updates to learn of new signings and potential targets but we have decided as a forum of moderators to put out the information as and when we get it. Like we did when we told of the keepers signing and of Aaron Ramsey returning and like Annis stating OJ was out of Saturday's game and stating he will most likely play against Palace etc. The updates will continue and they are to collect all of the weeks information that we feel is relevant and that City fans can read up on. I am not saying there will never be new signings announced in an update as information comes at various times.

For Palace away we have so far sold 832 tickets including 50 comps, there are still tickets available. If anyone is looking for travel options up to Palace then Vince Alm has spaces, ring him on 07814779441

There were 429 Ipswich fans at yesterdays game. There was no Police unit on duty in the ground, so once again no Police costs to Cardiff City. The usual Spotters were deployed at no cost to City, so it was called a Police Free game.
But outside in the street 1 Sargent and 5 Officers were deployed due to the lateness of the game and drinking all day.

The Hull match we took 792 and there were 2 arrests at the stadium both City fans.

The club are giving a warning out to fans to not leave it to the last minute to renew your season ticket, as if you miss the deadline then there will be no extension and your seat can be sold as of April 1st. Also the season ticket prices are to increase after March 31st and I am told that there are fans waiting to move seats but are waiting to April 1st to see if they can get a more desired position within the stadium, that could be your seat if you have not already renewed.

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Another good informative post. Lets all get behind the boys for the big push towards the promised land.

Excellent news about family tickets!

All being well i'll be over for the Barnsley game.

Another good informative post. Lets all get behind the boys for the big push towards the promised land.

Cheers and come on everyone support the boys

cheers carl.got to be honest i am shocked and stunned that city want £1200 from children to play halftime,and then saying they want to support communities,im liking city less and less,we count for f@ck all anymore

Thanks very much Carl for sharing the information with us Keep up the good work.

Good update again,thanks Carl, would have probably taken me a good Hour to type that out.

Thanks Carl. Appreciated as always....

Very disappointed to read about the club's (apparent) attitude towards the youngsters and, in particlular, the price they had to pay in the first place....

Is this a sign of the new 'corporate' Cardiff City??

I'd like to think not, but the signs are there....

Great update carl

So Bellamy and Oli have expressed there desire to stay here beyond this season which is fantastic,

but if the worst happens and we dont go up, does this mean we wouldnt be able to bring them here due to finances etc?

Thank's Carl great news ..I've asked to move to the Canton end from my Grandstand seat and said got wait till the 31st so hoplfully i can get it

I must be honest and say that Cardiff city hasnt got the same kind of relationship with the public that Wolves has.
Nearly every event that happens in Wolverhmpton some members of the team are always involed in ,in some kind of way.
even with there local Radio station maybe 2 or 3 times a day they will say something about there team or what the team has plans to do, things like that. Its a Realy club City.

Good update m8 what's the chance's in Bellamy getting his contract cancelled with Man City at the end of the season or is that completely out of the question And there will have to be a fee involved.

Cheers Carl, thats interesting about the family stand prices, haven't taken the kids for a few months as I haven't been able to get 4 seats together in the family stand. Last time I took the wife and kids on Boxing day I had to get 4 tickets in the canton and its bloody expensive.

Cheers Carl, good stuff as per usual!

g8 update carl keeep up the good work m8

GReat as always carl thanks

Yesterday on the pitch at half time you may have seen the young kids playing, they were Marshfield fc under 10's. Thankfully the kids enjoyed their day but for the organiser things did not run so smoothly. I understand that Marshfield paid £1200 to play on the pitch at half time and another £300 for tickets for the parents to watch their children. I am told that the booking was originally placed with Gethin Jenkins and that is was agreed the kids would play on the centre of the pitch and would do a lap of honour at the end of their play.

I learned on Friday that early last week they were informed that they could not play on the pitch due to the state of the pitch and that the club wanted no further damage caused. I understand that despite several attempts to contact Gethin the organiser became very annoyed and upset at the whole situation. It appears that Scott Young became involved and literally saved the day as the saying goes. The kids who were meant to play in front of their parents played at the opposite end of the ground but at least they did get to play I suppose and despite being told earlier otherwise in the week, the youngsters were eventually allowed to do their lap of honour. It was not the fact they were told they could not play on the pitch as they understood the reasons but I am told they were disappointed at what they thought they were being ignored by our Chief Executive, maybe Gethin has his reasons but that is the story as I am told it.

I know the club has offered the parents and children back to see another home fixture and I understand that the organiser has actually been satisfied despite the apparent lack of care and service leading up to and as late as Friday evening.

Why would the CEO be the point person for organising a group sale like this?

Cheers Carl, For the update and the time youve given writing it up



Especially now When your a Sports Writer

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Yesterday on the pitch at half time you may have seen the young kids playing, they were Marshfield fc under 10's. Thankfully the kids enjoyed their day but for the organiser things did not run so smoothly. I understand that Marshfield paid £1200 to play on the pitch at half time and another £300 for tickets for the parents to watch their children. I am told that the booking was originally placed with Gethin Jenkins and that is was agreed the kids would play on the centre of the pitch and would do a lap of honour at the end of their play.

I learned on Friday that early last week they were informed that they could not play on the pitch due to the state of the pitch and that the club wanted no further damage caused. I understand that despite several attempts to contact Gethin the organiser became very annoyed and upset at the whole situation. It appears that Scott Young became involved and literally saved the day as the saying goes. The kids who were meant to play in front of their parents played at the opposite end of the ground but at least they did get to play I suppose and despite being told earlier otherwise in the week, the youngsters were eventually allowed to do their lap of honour. It was not the fact they were told they could not play on the pitch as they understood the reasons but I am told they were disappointed at what they thought they were being ignored by our Chief Executive, maybe Gethin has his reasons but that is the story as I am told it.

I know the club has offered the parents and children back to see another home fixture and I understand that the organiser has actually been satisfied despite the apparent lack of care and service leading up to and as late as Friday evening.

Why would the CEO be the point person for organising a group sale like this?

Because he likes to oversea everything(Which is right) and he also took control over Suzanne Twamleys job when she left.

Good to hear about Bellamy and Oli's desire to stay at the club. Also the fact Bellers is so confident of promotion. Cheers Carl great update. Given me something to smile about this weekend

I still have a lot to like about the new ground ,(sorry,stadium). The catering is poor. That wont change.The view is great.That could change if i cant afford to get the cash for march 31st.The team are doing just about enough to entertain me.That can change if we try and play football.What wont change is the way the club treat us.I didnt go yesterday , i couldnt summon up the energy and excitement that i had for the last 38 years. Maybe , im just growing out of the sordid commercialism that the sport has adopted.I cant change .If i am to be a regular at the" coldest place on earth " , the club have got to treat us like we matter. moan,moan,i know,but its just not the same anymore.Help me get through this or i could be doing something better instead.

Yesterday on the pitch at half time you may have seen the young kids playing, they were Marshfield fc under 10's. Thankfully the kids enjoyed their day but for the organiser things did not run so smoothly. I understand that Marshfield paid £1200 to play on the pitch at half time and another £300 for tickets for the parents to watch their children. I am told that the booking was originally placed with Gethin Jenkins and that is was agreed the kids would play on the centre of the pitch and would do a lap of honour at the end of their play.

I learned on Friday that early last week they were informed that they could not play on the pitch due to the state of the pitch and that the club wanted no further damage caused. I understand that despite several attempts to contact Gethin the organiser became very annoyed and upset at the whole situation. It appears that Scott Young became involved and literally saved the day as the saying goes. The kids who were meant to play in front of their parents played at the opposite end of the ground but at least they did get to play I suppose and despite being told earlier otherwise in the week, the youngsters were eventually allowed to do their lap of honour. It was not the fact they were told they could not play on the pitch as they understood the reasons but I am told they were disappointed at what they thought they were being ignored by our Chief Executive, maybe Gethin has his reasons but that is the story as I am told it.

I know the club has offered the parents and children back to see another home fixture and I understand that the organiser has actually been satisfied despite the apparent lack of care and service leading up to and as late as Friday evening.

Why would the CEO be the point person for organising a group sale like this?

Because he likes to oversea everything(Which is right) and he also took control over Suzanne Twamleys job when she left.

Annis I would say if the CEO is organizing group events, our problems could be bigger than we thought.

Damned Yankee


Annis I would say if the CEO is organizing group events, our problems could be bigger than we thought.


He was given a 1 yr contract, the word behind the scenes was that Suzanne was made redundant and he has been learning her job and if not given a 2nd year, that was the job he would maybe be given, but thats just the gossip with his staff.

:( I still have a lot to like about the new ground ,(sorry,stadium). The catering is poor. That wont change.The view is great.That could change if i cant afford to get the cash for march 31st.The team are doing just about enough to entertain me.That can change if we try and play football.What wont change is the way the club treat us.I didnt go yesterday , i couldnt summon up the energy and excitement that i had for the last 38 years. Maybe , im just growing out of the sordid commercialism that the sport has adopted.I cant change .If i am to be a regular at the" coldest place on earth " , the club have got to treat us like we matter. moan,moan,i know,but its just not the same anymore.Help me get through this or i could be doing something better instead.

I still moan to myself wishing we could still be like we were, but sadly we had to move on. Is it for the better who knows ?

Damned Yankee


Annis I would say if the CEO is organizing group events, our problems could be bigger than we thought.


He was given a 1 yr contract, the word behind the scenes was that Suzanne was made redundant and he has been learning her job and if not given a 2nd year, that was the job he would maybe be given, but thats just the gossip with his staff.

Ok cheers Annis. Interesting news.

Damned Yankee


Annis I would say if the CEO is organizing group events, our problems could be bigger than we thought.


He was given a 1 yr contract, the word behind the scenes was that Suzanne was made redundant and he has been learning her job and if not given a 2nd year, that was the job he would maybe be given, but thats just the gossip with his staff.

Ok cheers Annis. Interesting news.

cheers carl.got to be honest i am shocked and stunned that city want £1200 from children to play halftime,and then saying they want to support communities,im liking city less and less,we count for f@ck all anymore

That's what I was thinking kev ...scandalous....

Anyway great update Carl thanks for keeping us informed

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Simon Richards
Those kids payed £1500 to play on the pitch and tickets?????? Jesus do that every home game and it would have paid for a whack of Mathews' wages.
Jesus do all kids teams pay that much?
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Annis Abraham
Jnr Simon thats what happens when you move to new Flat pack Ikea stadiums and YES they do.
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Ryan James Gingell
thats a joke tbh, why should small clubs have to pay that much to have the chance to play on the pitch, its a once in a lifetime chance, the club really does take the p*ss
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£1200 to play on a cabbage patch - off their heads!! even at that ransom another Jenkins cock up.- no surprise.

Good update m8 what's the chance's in Bellamy getting his contract cancelled with Man City at the end of the season or is that completely out of the question And there will have to be a fee involved.

I cannot see Man City cancelling the contract Chris but maybe Bellamy and the club can come to an agreement