McNaughton signs new contract - Official

' OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT '
5th July 2013
A new one year contract.

Cardiff City is pleased to announce that Kevin McNaughton has signed a new contract with the Club that will keep him at Cardiff City Stadium until June 2014.

The Bluebirds’ longest serving current squad member, Scottish international Kevin joined City from Aberdeen in May 2006 and has made over 250 first-team appearances for the Club during a hugely successful seven year spell. He was unanimously voted as the Supporters Club’s Player of the Season in 2011 and played a big part during City's 2012/13 season run-in towards the npower Championship trophy.

Speaking exclusively to cardiffcityfc.co.uk on Friday, Malky Mackay said of the news: "Kevin has been a terrific servant for this Football Club and I'm thrilled he's staying with us as we prepare to embark on the Premier League.

"Good, experienced professionals like Kevin are essential for a squad's success and I know this news will please City supporters, as much as it does my staff and I, who know and appreciate what a hard working a dedicated Cardiff City player Kevin is."

And speaking exclusively to Cardiff City Player - in an interview that you can watch now by CLICKING HERE or visiting our YouTube channel - Kevin said: "I'm delighted to have committed my future to the Club and I'm buzzing for the challenge ahead.

"There was a decision to be made this summer as I want to play first-team football. I know that I've a lot of hard work to do to make sure I can achieve that here, but I'm ready for it.

"I didn't want to look back at the end of my career and think that I never gave the Premier League a crack with Cardiff City."

Finally. I am very happy for this news. It's as good as signing a new player for the club!

What happened to the two year contract he was offered then?

He probably wasn't offered a two year contract

Another good ITK story

He probably wasn't offered a two year contract

Another good ITK story

Or he only wanted a one year contract to see how much game time he got making it easier for him to find another club if that's what he wants. Personally I think he'll ritirea cardiff player and be given a job at the club. May be an ambassador like Scott Young?

Really chuffed for Kev. A fantastic professional who lives the club. He really deserves a premiership season.

1 year deal was ideal. Good for both parties.

He probably wasn't offered a two year contract

Another good ITK story

Or he only wanted a one year contract to see how much game time he got making it easier for him to find another club if that's what he wants. Personally I think he'll ritirea cardiff player and be given a job at the club. May be an ambassador like Scott Young?

So you think he asked for a one year deal and you also think he's going to retire at the club don't talk wet

Only right that he gets a crack at the Prem, having been a part of all the highs and lows of the past few years. A true professional.

He probably wasn't offered a two year contract

Another good ITK story

Or he only wanted a one year contract to see how much game time he got making it easier for him to find another club if that's what he wants. Personally I think he'll ritirea cardiff player and be given a job at the club. May be an ambassador like Scott Young?

So you think he asked for a one year deal and you also think he's going to retire at the club don't talk wet

Why not its hardly out of the question?

He probably wasn't offered a two year contract

Another good ITK story

Or he only wanted a one year contract to see how much game time he got making it easier for him to find another club if that's what he wants. Personally I think he'll ritirea cardiff player and be given a job at the club. May be an ambassador like Scott Young?

So you think he asked for a one year deal and you also think he's going to retire at the club don't talk wet

Why not its hardly out of the question?

McNaughton commits future to Cardiff
5 July 2013


Cardiff defender Kevin McNaughton has penned a new one-year deal.

The 30-year-old Scotsman has been with the club since 2006 and is currently their longest-serving player.

He is now relishing the prospect of competing for the Welsh outfit in their first top-flight season since 1961-62.

"There was a decision to be made this summer as I want to play first-team football," he told the club's official website.

"I know that I've a lot of hard work to do to make sure I can achieve that here, but I'm ready for it.

"I didn't want to look back at the end of my career and think that I never gave the Premier League a crack with Cardiff City."

His decision to commit his future Malky Mackay's side also provides a boost for his boss, who has spoken of the importance of experienced players.

"Good, experienced professionals like Kevin are essential for a squad's success and I know this news will please City supporters, as much as it does my staff and I, who know and appreciate what a hard working and dedicated Cardiff City player Kevin is," he told the club's official website.

We saw it the first time TopCat.

Anyway, good to hear.