I nearly joined Cardiff

Danny Gabbidon reveals he almost rejoined Cardiff City
Sep 25 2012


Gabbidon almost rejoined Cardiff City
Danny Gabbidon has revealed how close he came to rejoining Cardiff City, but now the defender is looking to kick-start his career at Crystal Palace.

The 33-year-old was released by QPR this summer and has signed a one-year deal at Selhurst Park although he played no part in the Bluebirds’ 3-2 defeat at Selhurst Park on Saturday as he works his way to full fitness.

Gabbidon said he is looking forward to the challenge with the Eagles, but admitted he was disappointed a move back to Cardiff last year did not materialise.

In January 2011, then Bluebirds’ boss Dave Jones, attempted to bring the centre-half back to the Welsh capital from West Ham, the club Gabbidon had left Cardiff for back in July 2005.


“It certainly looked as though it would happen, but then West Ham wouldn’t let me leave and it all got a bit messed up,” he says.

“There was certainly an opportunity there for me to go back, but it didn’t materialise in the end. That was a little disappointing.

“I played a lot of games for Cardiff and have a lot of love for the football club. I had some great times and often felt it would be good to go back one day.”

Gabbidon has spent the last seven seasons in the Premier League with the Hammers and QPR.

But after being released from Loftus Road by his former manager with Wales Mark Hughes, Gabbidon spent the summer pondering his future in his hometown of Cwmbran.

“I had been training alone to try and maintain fitness,” said Gabbidon.

“That’s hard because it’s so different from working with a fitness coach alongside all the other players. It’s tough to keep going, but I made sure I had a base of fitness.

“Palace manager Dougie Freedman gave me a call and for the last couple of weeks I’ve been training with his squad.

“It feels good to be given an opportunity and if I can play some matches and pass on a bit of my experience then I’ll be happy.”



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Danny Gabbidon reveals he almost rejoined Cardiff City
Sep 25 2012


Gabbidon almost rejoined Cardiff City
Danny Gabbidon has revealed how close he came to rejoining Cardiff City, but now the defender is looking to kick-start his career at Crystal Palace.

The 33-year-old was released by QPR this summer and has signed a one-year deal at Selhurst Park although he played no part in the Bluebirds’ 3-2 defeat at Selhurst Park on Saturday as he works his way to full fitness.

Gabbidon said he is looking forward to the challenge with the Eagles, but admitted he was disappointed a move back to Cardiff last year did not materialise.

In January 2011, then Bluebirds’ boss Dave Jones, attempted to bring the centre-half back to the Welsh capital from West Ham, the club Gabbidon had left Cardiff for back in July 2005.


“It certainly looked as though it would happen, but then West Ham wouldn’t let me leave and it all got a bit messed up,” he says.

“There was certainly an opportunity there for me to go back, but it didn’t materialise in the end. That was a little disappointing.

“I played a lot of games for Cardiff and have a lot of love for the football club. I had some great times and often felt it would be good to go back one day.”

Gabbidon has spent the last seven seasons in the Premier League with the Hammers and QPR.

But after being released from Loftus Road by his former manager with Wales Mark Hughes, Gabbidon spent the summer pondering his future in his hometown of Cwmbran.

“I had been training alone to try and maintain fitness,” said Gabbidon.

“That’s hard because it’s so different from working with a fitness coach alongside all the other players. It’s tough to keep going, but I made sure I had a base of fitness.

“Palace manager Dougie Freedman gave me a call and for the last couple of weeks I’ve been training with his squad.

“It feels good to be given an opportunity and if I can play some matches and pass on a bit of my experience then I’ll be happy.”



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Thank god he didnt hes not good enough these days

Out of interest, if one of these two defenders were to return, which one would you choose?

GABBIDON or LOOVENS

Which one?

If Malky had intrest in him, I will shoot myself.

Out of interest, if one of these two defenders were to return, which one would you choose?

GABBIDON or LOOVENS

Which one?

Wouldnt have either personally but if i had to choose then id say Loovens. Real Zaragoza was last i heard, not sure if hes played many mind

Danny was class for us wind your neck in Dando you little shit.

Out of interest, if one of these two defenders were to return, which one would you choose?

GABBIDON or LOOVENS

Which one?

Loovens now. Danny in their prime.

It does say January 2011, typical old article ICWales re-use, they will re-use it when we play palace again no doubt.

I don't think we need another CB so neither.

If we did the Loovens, sadly Gabbidon is past it.

Daniel Leon Gabbidon
How can the South Wales Echo publish a double page interview with me today when I aint spoke to them since the stone age !! Anyone got Terry Phillip's number I wanna open him up !!
Daniel Leon Gabbidon
Guess what ?? I've acquired Terry Phillip's number !

this is what danny is putting on facebook so it all a bag of bollocks in the echo today

Daniel Leon Gabbidon
How can the South Wales Echo publish a double page interview with me today when I aint spoke to them since the stone age !! Anyone got Terry Phillip's number I wanna open him up !!
Daniel Leon Gabbidon
Guess what ?? I've acquired Terry Phillip's number !

this is what danny is putting on facebook so it all a bag of bollocks in the echo today

It's not bollox just old quotes talking about jan 2011

if danny says he has not spoken to them in ages i believe him not the echo i ask him questions on facebook know him since school

if danny says he has not spoken to them in ages i believe him not the echo i ask him questions on facebook know him since school

Jan 2011 is ages?

These quotes have been around ages, at least the third time ive seen them on ICWales in the last year.

Jan 2011 is ages?

These quotes have been around ages, at least the third time ive seen them on ICWales in the last year.



why put the same quotes in the paper again has terry got no new news to report then !!!!!!

Jan 2011 is ages?

These quotes have been around ages, at least the third time ive seen them on ICWales in the last year.



why put the same quotes in the paper again has terry got no new news to report then !!!!!!

ICWales have always done this, not a very good paper

Danny Gabbidon reveals he almost rejoined Cardiff City
Sep 25 2012


Gabbidon almost rejoined Cardiff City
Danny Gabbidon has revealed how close he came to rejoining Cardiff City, but now the defender is looking to kick-start his career at Crystal Palace.

The 33-year-old was released by QPR this summer and has signed a one-year deal at Selhurst Park although he played no part in the Bluebirds’ 3-2 defeat at Selhurst Park on Saturday as he works his way to full fitness.

Gabbidon said he is looking forward to the challenge with the Eagles, but admitted he was disappointed a move back to Cardiff last year did not materialise.

In January 2011, then Bluebirds’ boss Dave Jones, attempted to bring the centre-half back to the Welsh capital from West Ham, the club Gabbidon had left Cardiff for back in July 2005.


“It certainly looked as though it would happen, but then West Ham wouldn’t let me leave and it all got a bit messed up,” he says.

“There was certainly an opportunity there for me to go back, but it didn’t materialise in the end. That was a little disappointing.

“I played a lot of games for Cardiff and have a lot of love for the football club. I had some great times and often felt it would be good to go back one day.”

Gabbidon has spent the last seven seasons in the Premier League with the Hammers and QPR.

But after being released from Loftus Road by his former manager with Wales Mark Hughes, Gabbidon spent the summer pondering his future in his hometown of Cwmbran.

“I had been training alone to try and maintain fitness,” said Gabbidon.

“That’s hard because it’s so different from working with a fitness coach alongside all the other players. It’s tough to keep going, but I made sure I had a base of fitness.

“Palace manager Dougie Freedman gave me a call and for the last couple of weeks I’ve been training with his squad.

“It feels good to be given an opportunity and if I can play some matches and pass on a bit of my experience then I’ll be happy.”



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Thank god he didnt hes not good enough these days

this

He was out with Earnshaw and Collins after our 3-1 win vs Wolves.

lucky escape for us then. good first time round. but too injury prone for me