MATCH THREAD: “ BLACKPOOL v CARDIFF CITY " MATCH THREAD

Blackpool have clearly set out to get on top of the Bluebirds esrly in the game. We just need to ride it out before starting to take our own control

We just need to stay calm, collected, and strong!

Having said that, Blackpool squeeze up again and it takes a clearance from Bagan to temporarily ease matters, before they come back again and Trott is forced out of his area to clear with his head, taking out the advancing Blackpool player

Blackpool come yet again, and a shot goes well wide of the Bluebird goal

Heady stuff from Blackpool so far!

LATEST SCORE: BLACKPOOL 0 - 0 CARDIFF CITY (10 mins)

More broken play in the middle of the park - what are Cardiff doing?


It's like they've never played together before - and Josh Bowler breaks. He looks to bend one from 20 yards, but it doesn't come back enough. Wide.

At the moment 12 mins gone we look a shambles

They cant keep this intensity up, no chance.

Looks bad, but not much quality. Stay calm.

Every ball is bouncing to an orange shirt at the moment.

Cardiff haven't laid a glove on Blackpool so far. Worrying start if you're a travelling fan.

I remember this Maddley from championship. Awful ref.

More broken play in the middle of the park - what are Cardiff doing?


It's like they've never played together before - and Josh Bowler breaks. He looks to bend one from 20 yards, but it doesn't come back enough. Wide.

Annis we don't have a clue what we are doing! No intent by players no attacking ideas just awful at moment ...maybe at some point we'll start playing football.

Omari Kellyman tracks back and wins the ball, then wins a free-kick, bit of respite for Cardiff. Good work from the Chelsea loanee

The worry is we could be 2 down by the time we start playing.

More broken play in the middle of the park - what are Cardiff doing?


It's like they've never played together before - and Josh Bowler breaks. He looks to bend one from 20 yards, but it doesn't come back enough. Wide.

Annis we don't have a clue what we are doing! No intent by players no attacking ideas just awful at moment ...maybe at some point we'll start playing football.

I agree Allan,

But BBM Says we are improving and it’s been the most intense week of training since he’s been here

The worry is we could be 2 down by the time we start playing.

We certainly could, this is what worries me when cone against better sides

Another ‘daft’ ball in midfield, sees the ball ‘stolen’ and Blackpool move forward!

The ball is then taken up the other end and the Bluebirds get an opportunity for themselves!

Yet again, the ball goes back upfield, and it takes a great tackle from Joel Colwill to ease the pressure!

This game is certainly not without action so far!

LATEST SCORE: BLACKPOOL 0 - 0 CARDIFF CITY (15 mins)

Lovely triangle on the left from Cardiff. Rubin Colwill, Cian Ashford and Joel Bagan combine to feed the latter into the box. He should pull the trigger, but instead opts to cut a cross back. It's deflected into Bailey Peacock-Farrell's hands.

Should have maybe had a pop, there, Joel

Cardiff now attacking again

They couldnt finish a big mac.

Joel Colwill this time the man who loses possession in midfield. Tom Bloxham drives towards Cardiff's box but drags his 20-yarder well wide.

Cameraman needs to work on his following the action.

This is better now keep it up.

Cardiff now pressurising

Joel Colwill did well and could of scored

What a save by Blackpool

Save! Joel Bagan puts in a sweet cross and Rubin Colwill with a fantastic diving header - Peacock-Farrell with a fantastic, reaction save! So close!

Much better from Cardiff.

Blackpool keeper already having the game of his life.

Great run from Lawlor, sees the Bluebirds attack well!

And what a shot from Rubin Colwill, who strikes the ball well, but it is a little too straight

They try again, and suddenly we have momentum

I think the high tempo start from Blackpool has been survived and it’s unsustainable nature is seeing the Bluebirds charge into the game!

Rubin Colwill has a third chance in so many minutes and we really should be ahead!

LATEST SCORE: BLACKPOOL 0 - 0 CARDIFF CITY (20 mins)

Rubin Colwill with a free-kick, but it's into the wall.

All Cardiff now

6th place Wimbledon are 2 down at Posh

Blackpool keeper already having the game of his life.

He thinks he’s Jan Tomaszewski

(Now there’s one for the ages!)

Bagan with a big, arcing cross to Yousef Salech, who takes a touch and tries his luck with a half volley from a tight angle. He skies it over the bar, though.

City look totally different now

5th place Lincon are 1 down to Rotherham