Cardiff City Forum



A forum for all things Cardiff City

TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Thu Jul 23, 2026 10:22 am

NO LAWLOR AGAIN???






No Rubin


Cardiff City continue with their pre-season preparations on Saturday with a visit to Forest Green Rovers.

Kick off is at 3pm. There are about 500 tickets left for Cardiff City fans.

Forest Green missed out on promotion to League Two last season, losing in the play-offs.

They are managed by Robbie Savage.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

Re: Match Thread " Forest Green v Cardiff City "

Thu Jul 23, 2026 10:25 am

CCFC 2,000 Allocation:


Forest Green v Cardiff City This Saturday 3pm

Cardiff have Sold over 1,500 Tickets / Still on Sale
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

Re: Match Thread " Forest Green v Cardiff City "

Thu Jul 23, 2026 10:26 am

Hopefully let’s See Eli King play and Lawlor play :bluebird: :bluebird:

Both Missing from Our Squad in Cork

Re: Latest Bews: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Threa

Thu Jul 23, 2026 11:05 am

And Trott.....

Re: Latest Bews: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Threa

Thu Jul 23, 2026 12:03 pm

Jonny L wrote:And Trott.....



Yes agreed

Re: Latest News: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Threa

Sat Jul 25, 2026 12:47 pm

Today's team - still no Lawlor
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

Re: Latest News: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Threa

Sat Jul 25, 2026 1:03 pm

Whats a matter with Rubin colwill?

Re: Latest News: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Threa

Sat Jul 25, 2026 1:06 pm

montyblue wrote:Whats a matter with Rubin colwill?


He's still growing apparently. He's now 6ft 11 inches tall

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 1:24 pm

Forest Green:
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 1:25 pm

NO LAWLOR AGAIN

Re: Latest News: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Threa

Sat Jul 25, 2026 1:31 pm

MoodyBluebird wrote:
montyblue wrote:Whats a matter with Rubin colwill?


He's still growing apparently. He's now 6ft 11 inches tall


He's like a beanstalk now .

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 1:37 pm

It is concerning that Lawlor is still not involved. Only hope that they're just not taking any chances with his fitness - but definitely worrying with the transfer speculation.

Less worried about Rubin, mainly because there hasn't been any significant talk of him going - unless I've missed it?

But when you look at that bench, you can see we need at least five new players by the end of the window.

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 1:37 pm

No good risking players in friendlies
I notice Chambers is out as, well

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 1:38 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:It is concerning that Lawlor is still not involved. Only hope that they're just not taking any chances with his fitness - but definitely worrying with the transfer speculation.

Less worried about Rubin, mainly because there hasn't been any significant talk of him going - unless I've missed it?

But when you look at that bench, you can see we need at least five new players by the end of the window.



But Ned according to sum on here we hardly need to Strengthen ??

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 1:41 pm

Forever Blue wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:It is concerning that Lawlor is still not involved. Only hope that they're just not taking any chances with his fitness - but definitely worrying with the transfer speculation.

Less worried about Rubin, mainly because there hasn't been any significant talk of him going - unless I've missed it?

But when you look at that bench, you can see we need at least five new players by the end of the window.



But Ned according to sum on here we hardly need to Strengthen ??


I can't believe anyone really believes that. Said since the end of last season that we need at least five - and that's just to be mid table.

Two or three won't be enough.

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 1:41 pm

Yes we need strengthening, but against teams like Forest Green we are getting fitter and should be able to get another win behind us without any major problems. :bluescarf: :bluebird:

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 1:42 pm

Perry NG is he in holiday ?

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 1:47 pm

So no

Rubin
Lawlor
PerryNg

Left
kellyman wintle

Signed
No one.

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 1:50 pm

Forever Blue wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:It is concerning that Lawlor is still not involved. Only hope that they're just not taking any chances with his fitness - but definitely worrying with the transfer speculation.

Less worried about Rubin, mainly because there hasn't been any significant talk of him going - unless I've missed it?

But when you look at that bench, you can see we need at least five new players by the end of the window.



But Ned according to sum on here we hardly need to Strengthen ??


Ned
I would prefer all the signings sorted before wrexham rather than 5 games into the cgwmpiondhip

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 1:57 pm

Get the feeling Lawlor maybe leaving

I hope it's just a fitness issue but from the outside looking in it looks like bbm is preparing for a season without him

Maybe that's where this 7.8m has come from for the Norwegian midfielder?

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 1:59 pm

Game live on UHDTV
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 2:00 pm

froggy1927 wrote:Get the feeling Lawlor maybe leaving

I hope it's just a fitness issue but from the outside looking in it looks like bbm is preparing for a season without him

Maybe that's where this 7.8m has come from for the Norwegian midfielder?



Sell to buy

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 2:06 pm

I was told by some who was told by someone in the club that they believe, based on stats, that our team from last year is mid table championship…..

We lack real pace in this team, a 20 year old from Norway is not going to solve it.

We need two wingbacks, Kpakio should be one but he can’t defend.

Two wingers and a midfielder to replace Wintle. I think the Norwegian if he comes is a Rubin type player.

I have a theory… Rubin and Lawler will be sold and the cash will be used to upgrade.

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 2:06 pm

No Ashford?

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 2:07 pm

AJ1927 wrote:Game live on UHDTV



What channel?

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 2:09 pm

City 1-0 up

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 2:09 pm

montyblue wrote:
froggy1927 wrote:Get the feeling Lawlor maybe leaving

I hope it's just a fitness issue but from the outside looking in it looks like bbm is preparing for a season without him

Maybe that's where this 7.8m has come from for the Norwegian midfielder?



Sell to buy


I think that could be the case with Lawlor otherwise where has this money suddenly come from

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 2:11 pm

llan bluebird wrote:
AJ1927 wrote:Game live on UHDTV



What channel?

Friendlies 6

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 2:11 pm

llan bluebird wrote:
AJ1927 wrote:Game live on UHDTV



What channel?



Found it friendly 6

Re: TEAM NAMED: “ Forest Green v Cardiff City " Match Thread

Sat Jul 25, 2026 2:12 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:City 1-0 up



Goaline to Goaline 6 different players played ball with one touch football! If in championship goal of season already done