Cardiff sign Two teenagers from Cwmbran.
Wed May 08, 2013 7:34 am
PREMIER League new boys Cardiff City have signed up two more of the brightest prospects in Gwent football.
Two teenagers from Cwmbran are the latest to commit to the Bluebirds cause, following in the footsteps of Theo Wharton, also of Cwmbran, and Garndiffaith’s Gethyn Hill.
Goalkeeper David Richards has signed a 12-month contract with the Championship winners. The 19-year-old former Croesyceiliog School pupil has been with the Cardiff City Academy since he was nine.
Richards, a 6ft 3ins shot-stopper, had already attracted interest from other Premier League clubs but he met with club manager Malky Mackay and signed on the dotted line the day before Cardiff drew 0-0 with Charlton to guarantee promotion to the top flight.
“I was delighted with the offer and would like to thank the many coaches who I’ve had the privilege of working with over the years,” said Richards. “These include George Wood, Martyn Margetson and the current goalkeeping coaches at Cardiff City, Lee Kendall and Jim Hollman.”
In his younger days the talented teen also played for Croesyceiliog Cricket Club but football has always been his dream.
While playing for Cardiff City at Academy level he has lined up against several Premier League clubs and he has also been on standby for the Wales under-21 squad.
Joining Richards in the capital is fellow Cwmbran youngster and current Croesyceiliog School pupil Jamie Bird.
The 15-year-old striker has been in the Cardiff Academy since he was seven and has just signed a two-year scholarship deal a year ahead of schedule. Bird was not due to be considered until next summer and his scholarship will not begin until June 2014 but he knows that his short-term future is now secured.
“We are all chuffed with the news,” said his proud father Mark. “It’s a great achievement, especially for someone of his age. It’s a year early because he’s only 15. It’s the proudest moment of my life. The coaches have told us he has to keep working hard and we know there is a long way to go but he’s loving it there. It’s down to him to keep working his socks off and if he does that he’s got a chance of being a pro.”
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/10403825._/
Two teenagers from Cwmbran are the latest to commit to the Bluebirds cause, following in the footsteps of Theo Wharton, also of Cwmbran, and Garndiffaith’s Gethyn Hill.
Goalkeeper David Richards has signed a 12-month contract with the Championship winners. The 19-year-old former Croesyceiliog School pupil has been with the Cardiff City Academy since he was nine.
Richards, a 6ft 3ins shot-stopper, had already attracted interest from other Premier League clubs but he met with club manager Malky Mackay and signed on the dotted line the day before Cardiff drew 0-0 with Charlton to guarantee promotion to the top flight.
“I was delighted with the offer and would like to thank the many coaches who I’ve had the privilege of working with over the years,” said Richards. “These include George Wood, Martyn Margetson and the current goalkeeping coaches at Cardiff City, Lee Kendall and Jim Hollman.”
In his younger days the talented teen also played for Croesyceiliog Cricket Club but football has always been his dream.
While playing for Cardiff City at Academy level he has lined up against several Premier League clubs and he has also been on standby for the Wales under-21 squad.
Joining Richards in the capital is fellow Cwmbran youngster and current Croesyceiliog School pupil Jamie Bird.
The 15-year-old striker has been in the Cardiff Academy since he was seven and has just signed a two-year scholarship deal a year ahead of schedule. Bird was not due to be considered until next summer and his scholarship will not begin until June 2014 but he knows that his short-term future is now secured.
“We are all chuffed with the news,” said his proud father Mark. “It’s a great achievement, especially for someone of his age. It’s a year early because he’s only 15. It’s the proudest moment of my life. The coaches have told us he has to keep working hard and we know there is a long way to go but he’s loving it there. It’s down to him to keep working his socks off and if he does that he’s got a chance of being a pro.”
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/10403825._/
Re: Cardiff sign Two teenagers from Cwmbran.
Wed May 08, 2013 10:50 am
So what about the talent thats actually in Cardiff?
They cant forget that there a players that are great in the prem that grew up playing in the streets and parks of Cardiff.
They cant forget that there a players that are great in the prem that grew up playing in the streets and parks of Cardiff.
Re: Cardiff sign Two teenagers from Cwmbran.
Wed May 08, 2013 10:54 am
"One of brightest prospects in Gwent football."
That's the most uninspiring sentence I think I've ever heard
That's the most uninspiring sentence I think I've ever heard
Re: Cardiff sign Two teenagers from Cwmbran.
Wed May 08, 2013 11:10 am
Black_Swan wrote:"One of brightest prospects in Gwent football."
That's the most uninspiring sentence I think I've ever heard
Gareth Bale was once one of the brightest prospects in Glamorgan football.
Re: Cardiff sign Two teenagers from Cwmbran.
Wed May 08, 2013 11:14 am
Karl wrote:Black_Swan wrote:"One of brightest prospects in Gwent football."
That's the most uninspiring sentence I think I've ever heard
Gareth Bale was once one of the brightest prospects in Glamorgan football.
So was Jonathan keaveny.
Re: Cardiff sign Two teenagers from Cwmbran.
Wed May 08, 2013 3:55 pm
Black_Swan wrote:"One of brightest prospects in Gwent football."
That's the most uninspiring sentence I think I've ever heard
Ah we'll in malky I trust.
Re: Cardiff sign Two teenagers from Cwmbran.
Wed May 08, 2013 4:14 pm
Quote from NIGLENIGLE: "had already attracted interest from other Premier League clubs" 
Doesn't that make you feel good?
Doesn't that make you feel good?
Re: Cardiff sign Two teenagers from Cwmbran.
Wed May 08, 2013 5:22 pm
I think we should be looking in the Cardiff area? Could be a Gareth Bale, Ryan Giggs, Aaron Ramsey or a Craig Bellamy hanging around somewhere...
Re: Cardiff sign Two teenagers from Cwmbran.
Wed May 08, 2013 5:40 pm
Mynachdy_Bluebird wrote:I think we should be looking in the Cardiff area? Could be a Gareth Bale, Ryan Giggs, Aaron Ramsey or a Craig Bellamy hanging around somewhere...
And why couldn't there be one in the Gwent area?
Re: Cardiff sign Two teenagers from Cwmbran.
Wed May 08, 2013 5:45 pm
Black_Swan wrote:"One of the brightest prospects in Gwent football."
That's the most uninspiring sentence I think I've ever heard
Why ?
Re: Cardiff sign Two teenagers from Cwmbran.
Wed May 08, 2013 6:43 pm
Gabbidon is from Cwmbran. My home town is a hotbed of football talent. Only seemed to develop after I left though 
Re: Cardiff sign Two teenagers from Cwmbran.
Wed May 08, 2013 7:54 pm
phildavies wrote:Mynachdy_Bluebird wrote:I think we should be looking in the Cardiff area? Could be a Gareth Bale, Ryan Giggs, Aaron Ramsey or a Craig Bellamy hanging around somewhere...
And why couldn't there be one in the Gwent area?
There well could be one on the Gwent area but I think you'll find more in Cardiff purely because of the fact that Cardiff is a city and has a big population.