' Cardiff City hopeful City's NO1 will remain at club '

Cardiff City hopeful David Marshall will remain at club despite interest from Premier League big-hitters
Friday Jun 20, 2014

By Chris Wathan



The Bluebirds are thought to have received enquiries for the Scottish shot-stopper but there is real hope they can hold on to him

Cardiff City remain hopeful David Marshall will be playing it for keeps with the Bluebirds next season – despite him being tipped for a big-money summer move.

Marshall’s heroics in goal were not enough to keep Cardiff in the Premier League last term but still wowed plenty of potential suitors with his performances at the top level.

The 29-year-old has been linked with a string of clubs this summer following on from his attention-grabbing campaign, Southampton becoming the latest name said to be eyeing up the Scotland international.

And Arsenal have been widely reported to be weighing up a sizeable bid for City’s No.1 having seen the former Celtic star branded a £15m player.

But while the Bluebirds have been bracing themselves for an offer that could see Marshall move on from South Wales, WalesOnline understands no club has yet stepped forward to table a formal bid for City’s player of the season.

It is thought there have been enquiries for the 11-cap ace, although it is not clear which clubs have made their interest known to Bluebirds officials.

But there is a real hope at Cardiff City Stadium that Marshall will stay on for next season’s attempt at an instant return to the Premier League, with sources close to the player confirming Marshall would be happy to remain a City player for the coming Championship campaign.


The boost comes just 24 hours after Cardiff chairman Mehmet Dalman revealed he was ready to hold onto World Cup star Gary Medel while saying the Chilean had given no indication he wanted to quit the club.

And Cardiff have already appeared to have batted away Sunderland interest in midfielder Jordon Mutch, standing firm after he was revealed to be on Gus Poyet’s wish-list given his importance to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s plans for next season.

The Norwegian also sees Marshall, a senior pro popular in the dressing room, as a key man who could help the club back out of the second-tier and there are no plans to cash-in on the in-demand star.

Marshall’s form last season saw him rewarded by Solskjaer who handed him a fresh contract that ties the Scot to the club until 2018.

Cardiff are aware their determination to keep hold of Marshall will be tested if a offer matching their valuation is made before the start of the season.

But it is thought Marshall will not agitate for a move away given he is settled in South Wales after arriving on a free from Norwich in 2009 and knows he would not be guaranteed first-team football if he was to jump clubs.

Club seem to be prostituting the big players in terms of transfer fee this week. Most of them I'll be glad to see go, but marshy has to stay. Big test of loyalty by big dave and particularly the club who owe him big time.

Club seem to be prostituting the big players in terms of transfer fee this week. Most of them I'll be glad to see go, but marshy has to stay. Big test of loyalty by big dave and particularly the club who owe him big time.

Good job I didnt post that, I would be accused of being negative But I agree with your post

Club seem to be prostituting the big players in terms of transfer fee this week. Most of them I'll be glad to see go, but marshy has to stay. Big test of loyalty by big dave and particularly the club who owe him big time.

Good job I didnt post that, I would be accused of being negative But I agree with your post

Queue the abuse young Annis, looking forward to some message board friction. How's your summer going, this is bloody lovely weather isn't it. Who needs Majorca and other sunny climbs.

Ill be very happy if we keep Marshall for next season

How many times

He's happy at the club, he's settled here, his family are settled here. He's guaranteed number one here and with his new contract probably one of the big earners here at the club.

Plus all these moves are just paper talk, would Arsenal really pay 9m for a back-up keeper whose 29? No. He's staying

Club seem to be prostituting the big players in terms of transfer fee this week. Most of them I'll be glad to see go, but marshy has to stay. Big test of loyalty by big dave and particularly the club who owe him big time.

Good job I didnt post that, I would be accused of being negative But I agree with your post

You're being negative!

Club seem to be prostituting the big players in terms of transfer fee this week. Most of them I'll be glad to see go, but marshy has to stay. Big test of loyalty by big dave and particularly the club who owe him big time.

not sure what you getting at prostituting? the players linked with moves are the ones to be expected the club curtainly havnt pushed for them to go so how can they be called prostitute?

Club seem to be prostituting the big players in terms of transfer fee this week. Most of them I'll be glad to see go, but marshy has to stay. Big test of loyalty by big dave and particularly the club who owe him big time.

Good job I didnt post that, I would be accused of being negative But I agree with your post

Queue the abuse young Annis, looking forward to some message board friction. How's your summer going, this is bloody lovely weather isn't it. Who needs Majorca and other sunny climbs.

Loving the weather, all is well How are you doing in one of the Nicest places in the UK ?

Cant wait for Mallorca though

Club seem to be prostituting the big players in terms of transfer fee this week. Most of them I'll be glad to see go, but marshy has to stay. Big test of loyalty by big dave and particularly the club who owe him big time.

Good job I didnt post that, I would be accused of being negative But I agree with your post

You're being negative!

Not really, City just trying to get more for their players, cant blame them

Club seem to be prostituting the big players in terms of transfer fee this week. Most of them I'll be glad to see go, but marshy has to stay. Big test of loyalty by big dave and particularly the club who owe him big time.

Good job I didnt post that, I would be accused of being negative But I agree with your post

You're being negative!

Not really, City just trying to get more for their players, cant blame them

I'm only joking

Just though I'd get in first

Club seem to be prostituting the big players in terms of transfer fee this week. Most of them I'll be glad to see go, but marshy has to stay. Big test of loyalty by big dave and particularly the club who owe him big time.

Good job I didnt post that, I would be accused of being negative But I agree with your post

You're being negative!

Not really, City just trying to get more for their players, cant blame them

I'm only joking

Just though I'd get in first

Your usually the first

Club seem to be prostituting the big players in terms of transfer fee this week. Most of them I'll be glad to see go, but marshy has to stay. Big test of loyalty by big dave and particularly the club who owe him big time.

Good job I didnt post that, I would be accused of being negative But I agree with your post

You're being negative!

Not really, City just trying to get more for their players, cant blame them

I'm only joking

Just though I'd get in first

Your usually the first

I am logged in all day every day

Club seem to be prostituting the big players in terms of transfer fee this week. Most of them I'll be glad to see go, but marshy has to stay. Big test of loyalty by big dave and particularly the club who owe him big time.

Good job I didnt post that, I would be accused of being negative But I agree with your post

You're being negative!

Not really, City just trying to get more for their players, cant blame them

I'm only joking

Just though I'd get in first

Your usually the first

I am logged in all day every day

When I am home 24/7, when out Zero

Club seem to be prostituting the big players in terms of transfer fee this week. Most of them I'll be glad to see go, but marshy has to stay. Big test of loyalty by big dave and particularly the club who owe him big time.

Good job I didnt post that, I would be accused of being negative But I agree with your post

Queue the abuse young Annis, looking forward to some message board friction. How's your summer going, this is bloody lovely weather isn't it. Who needs Majorca and other sunny climbs.

Loving the weather, all is well How are you doing in one of the Nicest places in the UK ?

Cant wait for Mallorca though

Doing well in dorset annis, and thanks for the thumbs up to the south coast, looking forward to seeing you all down here in mid December, enjoy Majorca, love it over there but saving up for Florida so cheap trip to Cornwall this summer. Have a great weekend i

Club seem to be prostituting the big players in terms of transfer fee this week. Most of them I'll be glad to see go, but marshy has to stay. Big test of loyalty by big dave and particularly the club who owe him big time.

not sure what you getting at prostituting? the players linked with moves are the ones to be expected the club curtainly havnt pushed for them to go so how can they be called prostitute?

The players can do what they want, BUT our chairman is prostituting our players for a move. Come and get them pleas all over the place.