Wed Dec 26, 2012 12:52 am
Interesting read. However, found this quite harsh: -
"Heidar Helguson clearly doesn’t convince some fans, and 46 per cent of those voting said they would like to see a new striker arrive at the Cardiff City Stadium in January."
I agree we need to strengthen there, but nothing to do with HEIDAR!
" Cardiff City end of the year survey: Your verdict on the Bluebirds in 2012 "
Who was Cardiff City’s player of 2012?
Captain fantastic Mark Hudson has edged out star man Peter Whittingham as the Bluebirds’ player of the year in our survey.
The centre-back’s performances during the team’s excellent early-season run this term has taken him past the fleet-footed Whittingham in our poll, earning 41 per cent of the votes.
Ironically it was most likely Hudson’s absence in the shock defeat at home to Peterborough that swung the vote in his favour in this case.
Whitts, as the midfielder is affectionately known in the dressing room, ran his captain close for the honour with 39 per cent of the votes, making this a two-horse race.
Next in the pecking order was young Joe Mason with six per cent.
' What was the highlight of Cardiff City's 2012? '
A lot of water has passed under the Bluebirds bridge since that magic moment when big Ben Turner headed Cardiff City’s last-gasp extra-time equaliser against Liverpool at Wembley.
Yet it’s still a magical moment City fans can’t get out of their heads.
With the Bluebirds looking down and out in the Carling Cup final, the central defender popped up in the box to force the ball past Pepe Reina and ensure a penalty shootout against Kenny Dalglish’s star-studded team.
We asked what your best moment of the year was and 58 per cent of those polled voted for that memorable moment.
Even Cardiff’s march to the top of the Championship, winning their first 10 home matches in the process, isn’t regarded as quite so special by you.
' What was the low point of Cardiff City's 2012? '
We did say there had been highs and lows... and three things in particular grated with you in 2012.
The controversial rebranding, perhaps predictably, came top... but only with 28 per cent of the vote.
Matching that figure was Cardiff’s defeat to West Ham in the play-offs, while the penalty shootout loss to Liverpool in the Carling Cup final at Wembley pushed close.
' At the start of 2012, where did you expect Cardiff City to stand today? '
A year ago, City were well placed at third in the Championship and looking like launching a Premier League promotion push, albeit with a small squad.
Malky Mackay’s men were also into the Carling Cup semi-final, where they had drawn fellow Championship outfit Crystal Palace.
Despite that, few (12 per cent) of those surveyed admit to believing that the Bluebirds would be in the Premier League by now.
Nearly half (47 per cent) smugly suggested that they thought Cardiff would sit at the top of the Championship by the close of play in 2012, while 38 per cent have admitted that they thought Malky’s army would be sitting in mid table in the second tier by now.
What was the best performance of 2012?
In a year where Cardiff City finally found the recipe for consistency in the Championship, it was the stunning cup final against Liverpool that again takes the honour this time.
The Wembley performance against Liverpool was voted by 48 per cent of you as the finest performance in 2012.
In second place was the exceptional 4-1 TV win at Blackburn Rovers earlier this month.
On that cold, wet Friday night in Lancashire, goals from Mark Hudson, Craig Bellamy, Kim Bo Kyung and Joe Mason secured a stunning win for the Championship leaders, which made a huge statement to their division rivals.
That game was voted for by 34 per cent of the electorate for the performance of the year.
What was the worst defeat of 2012?
As well as City have played in the last 12 months there have been several ‘horror shows’ to fight out for the dubious honour of being named the worst performance of 2012.
Last week’s 2-1 home defeat against lowly Peterborough was a popular choice with 21 per cent of the vote, as was last season’s Championship play-off collapse at West Ham.
But the stand-out winner, which claimed 35 per cent of the votes cast, was the calamitous 5-4 defeat at struggling Charlton where the Bluebirds squandered a 2-0 lead in south London only to find themselves 5-2 down by the hour mark.
Six minutes of injury time saw the Bluebirds claw back two goals to bring some respectability to the final scoreline, but you weren’t fooled.
That was the worst loss of the year, you reckon.
Which was the best goal of 2012?
No contest.
Step forward captain and goalscorer extraordinaire Mark Hudson.
No, not one of his many efforts from set-pieces, but that truly remarkable 70-yard strike against Derby County.
The goal of the decade, or even the century, some Bluebirds would say.
On that fine April evening, captain fantastic looked up, saw Derby keeper Frank Fielding off his line and sailed the ball over his head and into the net.
While 54 per cent of the votes went to Hudson, a somewhat sentimental 20 per cent were handed to his central defensive partner Ben Turner for his shorter range strike in the Carling Cup final at Wembley.
Who has been Malky Mackay’s best signing in 2012?
The amount of money spent last summer gave rich pickings to those answering this question but there is one clear winner.
And, perhaps surprisingly, it is not Craig Bellamy.
While star names like Bellamy, Nicky Maynard and Tommy Smith came in the door before the season’s beginning, it is Craig Noone who you believe has taken the eye.
The fleet-footed winger managed to keep himself fit throughout the first half of the season and, at times, dazzled the fans with his pace, crossing and shooting – an attribute that has bagged him four goals already this season.
The fans handed Noone 60 per cent of the vote, with Bellamy in second spot on 21 per cent.
How do you rate Malky Mackay’s performance?
Even though City made the Carling Cup final, Championship play-offs and stormed to the top of the league winning 10 straight home games in 2012, some fans still seem more than ready to criticise manager Malky Mackay.
In fact one per cent of you even rated his performance in the last year as very poor.
Some fans can be hard to please!
But common sense did prevail amongst the majority, 48 per cent of you rating the Scot’s performance as very good and 35 per cent describing him as excellent.
Well done Malky.
Have you come to terms with the rebrand?
Without question, this issue has been the biggest one Cardiff City have had to deal with for decades.
The change of colour from blue to red and new badge, featuring a Welsh dragon, caused a huge rift among City’s support last summer.
But it happened and Malky Mackay was given his war chest, as promised, and built a team of genuine Championship title challengers.
As a result, 69 per cent of people say they have come to terms with the changes, as the Bluebirds continue to push for the Premier League.
Will Cardiff City reach the Premier League in 2013?
Confidence is one thing that has been shattered among the City support after a string of failures in recent years.
But it seems the fans are fully behind Malky Mackay and his men.
And, after storming to the top of the Championship in the first half of the 2012-13 season, a whopping 87 per cent of those polled believe that next year will be the year that the Bluebirds reach the Premier League.
Where do City need to strengthen in January?
This festive topic of conversation has been on the lips of football fans in pubs and bars up and down the land.
In City’s case next month, the fans believe there are two obvious places to strengthen Malky Mackay’s already strong squad – at full-back and up front.
Heidar Helguson clearly doesn’t convince some fans, and 46 per cent of those voting said they would like to see a new striker arrive at the Cardiff City Stadium in January.
Full-back is the other area where you believe an improvement is needed, with 38 per cent of you insisting Mackay has to buy in that area.
What one thing would you change at Cardiff City in 2013?
We gave readers the chance to have their say on what they would change at Cardiff City moving forward. Here is a selection of the comments made.
“Peter Whittingham should play higher up the pitch.”
“A better shirt and badge design.”
“Change the blue seats to red and white seats to black.”
“Change kit back to blue and white.”
“The atmosphere needs to be louder in games.”
“Food prices.”
“Give everyone a chance to get on that pitch. Gutted to not see certain players make their mark.”
“Nothing. We are playing good football and that’s all that matters.”
“Shaking off our ‘chokers’ tag.”
Wed Dec 26, 2012 1:10 am
I don't think Gareth Rogers realises that ANYONE, even Jacks, could take part in the survey...
Wed Dec 26, 2012 1:51 am
I for one am so dissapointed with almost 3 quarters of our fanbase have "come to terms with the rebrand"
Also the comments about red and black seats really did think our fans had more to them.
Wed Dec 26, 2012 9:34 am
It is a surprise to me that Ben Turner headed his equaliser against Liverpool at Wembley!
I know my memory ain't what it used to be..... but..... surely not.
Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:18 am
do a questionnaire to everyone on the database and lets see what the 'real' results would be like.
Wed Dec 26, 2012 12:41 pm
Barry Chuckle wrote:Interesting read. However, found this quite harsh: -
"Heidar Helguson clearly doesn’t convince some fans, and 46 per cent of those voting said they would like to see a new striker arrive at the Cardiff City Stadium in January."
I agree we need to strengthen there, but nothing to do with HEIDAR!
" Cardiff City end of the year survey: Your verdict on the Bluebirds in 2012 "
Who was Cardiff City’s player of 2012?
Captain fantastic Mark Hudson has edged out star man Peter Whittingham as the Bluebirds’ player of the year in our survey.
The centre-back’s performances during the team’s excellent early-season run this term has taken him past the fleet-footed Whittingham in our poll, earning 41 per cent of the votes.
Ironically it was most likely Hudson’s absence in the shock defeat at home to Peterborough that swung the vote in his favour in this case.
Whitts, as the midfielder is affectionately known in the dressing room, ran his captain close for the honour with 39 per cent of the votes, making this a two-horse race.
Next in the pecking order was young Joe Mason with six per cent.
' What was the highlight of Cardiff City's 2012? '
A lot of water has passed under the Bluebirds bridge since that magic moment when big Ben Turner headed Cardiff City’s last-gasp extra-time equaliser against Liverpool at Wembley.
Yet it’s still a magical moment City fans can’t get out of their heads.
With the Bluebirds looking down and out in the Carling Cup final, the central defender popped up in the box to force the ball past Pepe Reina and ensure a penalty shootout against Kenny Dalglish’s star-studded team.
We asked what your best moment of the year was and 58 per cent of those polled voted for that memorable moment.
Even Cardiff’s march to the top of the Championship, winning their first 10 home matches in the process, isn’t regarded as quite so special by you.
' What was the low point of Cardiff City's 2012? '
We did say there had been highs and lows... and three things in particular grated with you in 2012.
The controversial rebranding, perhaps predictably, came top... but only with 28 per cent of the vote.
Matching that figure was Cardiff’s defeat to West Ham in the play-offs, while the penalty shootout loss to Liverpool in the Carling Cup final at Wembley pushed close.
' At the start of 2012, where did you expect Cardiff City to stand today? '
A year ago, City were well placed at third in the Championship and looking like launching a Premier League promotion push, albeit with a small squad.
Malky Mackay’s men were also into the Carling Cup semi-final, where they had drawn fellow Championship outfit Crystal Palace.
Despite that, few (12 per cent) of those surveyed admit to believing that the Bluebirds would be in the Premier League by now.
Nearly half (47 per cent) smugly suggested that they thought Cardiff would sit at the top of the Championship by the close of play in 2012, while 38 per cent have admitted that they thought Malky’s army would be sitting in mid table in the second tier by now.
What was the best performance of 2012?
In a year where Cardiff City finally found the recipe for consistency in the Championship, it was the stunning cup final against Liverpool that again takes the honour this time.
The Wembley performance against Liverpool was voted by 48 per cent of you as the finest performance in 2012.
In second place was the exceptional 4-1 TV win at Blackburn Rovers earlier this month.
On that cold, wet Friday night in Lancashire, goals from Mark Hudson, Craig Bellamy, Kim Bo Kyung and Joe Mason secured a stunning win for the Championship leaders, which made a huge statement to their division rivals.
That game was voted for by 34 per cent of the electorate for the performance of the year.
What was the worst defeat of 2012?
As well as City have played in the last 12 months there have been several ‘horror shows’ to fight out for the dubious honour of being named the worst performance of 2012.
Last week’s 2-1 home defeat against lowly Peterborough was a popular choice with 21 per cent of the vote, as was last season’s Championship play-off collapse at West Ham.
But the stand-out winner, which claimed 35 per cent of the votes cast, was the calamitous 5-4 defeat at struggling Charlton where the Bluebirds squandered a 2-0 lead in south London only to find themselves 5-2 down by the hour mark.
Six minutes of injury time saw the Bluebirds claw back two goals to bring some respectability to the final scoreline, but you weren’t fooled.
That was the worst loss of the year, you reckon.
Which was the best goal of 2012?
No contest.
Step forward captain and goalscorer extraordinaire Mark Hudson.
No, not one of his many efforts from set-pieces, but that truly remarkable 70-yard strike against Derby County.
The goal of the decade, or even the century, some Bluebirds would say.
On that fine April evening, captain fantastic looked up, saw Derby keeper Frank Fielding off his line and sailed the ball over his head and into the net.
While 54 per cent of the votes went to Hudson, a somewhat sentimental 20 per cent were handed to his central defensive partner Ben Turner for his shorter range strike in the Carling Cup final at Wembley.
Who has been Malky Mackay’s best signing in 2012?
The amount of money spent last summer gave rich pickings to those answering this question but there is one clear winner.
And, perhaps surprisingly, it is not Craig Bellamy.
While star names like Bellamy, Nicky Maynard and Tommy Smith came in the door before the season’s beginning, it is Craig Noone who you believe has taken the eye.
The fleet-footed winger managed to keep himself fit throughout the first half of the season and, at times, dazzled the fans with his pace, crossing and shooting – an attribute that has bagged him four goals already this season.
The fans handed Noone 60 per cent of the vote, with Bellamy in second spot on 21 per cent.
How do you rate Malky Mackay’s performance?
Even though City made the Carling Cup final, Championship play-offs and stormed to the top of the league winning 10 straight home games in 2012, some fans still seem more than ready to criticise manager Malky Mackay.
In fact one per cent of you even rated his performance in the last year as very poor.
Some fans can be hard to please!
But common sense did prevail amongst the majority, 48 per cent of you rating the Scot’s performance as very good and 35 per cent describing him as excellent.
Well done Malky.
Have you come to terms with the rebrand?
Without question, this issue has been the biggest one Cardiff City have had to deal with for decades.
The change of colour from blue to red and new badge, featuring a Welsh dragon, caused a huge rift among City’s support last summer.
But it happened and Malky Mackay was given his war chest, as promised, and built a team of genuine Championship title challengers.
As a result, 69 per cent of people say they have come to terms with the changes, as the Bluebirds continue to push for the Premier League.
Will Cardiff City reach the Premier League in 2013?
Confidence is one thing that has been shattered among the City support after a string of failures in recent years.
But it seems the fans are fully behind Malky Mackay and his men.
And, after storming to the top of the Championship in the first half of the 2012-13 season, a whopping 87 per cent of those polled believe that next year will be the year that the Bluebirds reach the Premier League.
Where do City need to strengthen in January?
This festive topic of conversation has been on the lips of football fans in pubs and bars up and down the land.
In City’s case next month, the fans believe there are two obvious places to strengthen Malky Mackay’s already strong squad – at full-back and up front.
Heidar Helguson clearly doesn’t convince some fans, and 46 per cent of those voting said they would like to see a new striker arrive at the Cardiff City Stadium in January.
Full-back is the other area where you believe an improvement is needed, with 38 per cent of you insisting Mackay has to buy in that area.
What one thing would you change at Cardiff City in 2013?
We gave readers the chance to have their say on what they would change at Cardiff City moving forward. Here is a selection of the comments made.
“Peter Whittingham should play higher up the pitch.”
“A better shirt and badge design.”
“Change the blue seats to red and white seats to black.”
“Change kit back to blue and white.”
“The atmosphere needs to be louder in games.”
“Food prices.”
“Give everyone a chance to get on that pitch. Gutted to not see certain players make their mark.”
“Nothing. We are playing good football and that’s all that matters.”
“Shaking off our ‘chokers’ tag.”
A very flawed survey from the very start in that there is no mention of who was surveyed. Open to anyone , both fans of CCFC and fans of other clubs who have a great dislike for CCFC.If you were given the chance to vote in a SCFC survey about whether they should change their colours , could you resist the temptation to give an answer that their own supporters wouldn`t like?
The only true results would be gained from a survey of a specific database such as the 18k + season ticket holders on the club`s database with simple straight forward questions such as "would you prefer the club to play in blue or red" rather than the weighted question of "do you now accept it".
This would give a far clearer view of opinion than this or the previous , similarly flawed Media Wales surveys , or the limited (in numbers surveyed) Trust and Supporters Club surveys.
Unfortunately , the club has declined a number of requests to carry out such a survey. Some of those that previously refused to carry out the survey for fear of losing their jobs have since been removed from those jobs anyway. Which leaves those that remain even more fearful.