" History on the Side of the Bluebirds "
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Cardiff City v Leeds United: History on the side of the Bluebirds as Yorkshire side arrive in Welsh capital
Oct 31, 2014
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By Terry Phillips
Leeds know they've only once beaten Cardiff City in league action at the home of the Bluebirds
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It may come as a surprise to many, but Leeds United, a club that was once one of the undisputed kings of the British football, a club that has graced the Champions League and smashed transfer records, has only once beaten Cardiff City in league action in the Welsh capital.
In 21 games in Wales between the two sides, the record reads as follows: Cardiff City wins 14; draws 6, Leeds Utd win: 1
The first time the two sides met in the league was way back in 1921. The result was a 1-0 home win and that pattern of points for the hosts continued until 1984, when substitute George McCluskey, a former Celtic and Scotland under-21 striker, became the only player ever to earn Leeds an away win against Cardiff in the league.
He had to wait until the 87th minute to score the only goal in the game, and he may not have even taken part if it wasn’t for Peter Barnes limping off.
Leeds legend Peter Lorimer was in the United team on that day in 1984 and recalls: “The conditions were miserable and you were always happy to get a result there. We didn’t play Cardiff year in, year out but it was volatile at Ninian Park without fail.”
Eddie Gray, as the only manager to walk away from Cardiff City’s home stadium with the points in the bag, admits Leeds have hardly been queuing round the block to board the Cardiff-bound coaches over the years.
“Cardiff’s never been a happy hunting ground for Leeds,” says Gray. “I’ve been there as a player, a manager, a coach and a radio commentator. I don’t remember many good days.
“That happens in football and there’s no way of explaining it. There’s no reason why Cardiff should be so dominant at home – especially when the record at Elland Road is so different. But 30 years without a win there makes you think we’re due a win.
Leeds have failed to score more than one goal in any of their League visits to Cardiff - and the Bluebirds have kept seven clean sheets in those 21 matches.
City’s biggest win was 4-1 in Division One in 1956, when Gerry Hitchens (2), Trevor Ford and John McSeveney scored the goals.
Don Revie, the manager who led Leeds to First Division titles, twice took a team to Ninian Park, both finishing in goalless draws.
Revie brought stars including Gary Sprake, Jack Charlton, Bobby Collins, Norman Hunter and Johnny Giles but could not earn the win they craved.
Leeds did twice win FA Cup ties at Ninian Park under Revie, 1-0 in 1964 and 2-0 eight years later when they went on to win the trophy but only Gray has come up with a League victory.
And City earned success in one of the biggest wins of all against Leeds at home when Scott Young fired home the winner against David O’Leary’s Premier League leaders in 2002.
That, however, was in the FA Cup.
This Saturday, at Cardiff City Stadium, newly appointed Neil Redfearn sets out to succeed where so many Leeds managers before him have failed.
Russell Slade is preparing for his fourth match as Cardiff manager, while Redfearn will only be officially appointed Leeds head coach on Friday.
Cardiff City v Leeds United: History on the side of the Bluebirds as Yorkshire side arrive in Welsh capital
Oct 31, 2014
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=149736
By Terry Phillips
Leeds know they've only once beaten Cardiff City in league action at the home of the Bluebirds
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=149736
It may come as a surprise to many, but Leeds United, a club that was once one of the undisputed kings of the British football, a club that has graced the Champions League and smashed transfer records, has only once beaten Cardiff City in league action in the Welsh capital.
In 21 games in Wales between the two sides, the record reads as follows: Cardiff City wins 14; draws 6, Leeds Utd win: 1
The first time the two sides met in the league was way back in 1921. The result was a 1-0 home win and that pattern of points for the hosts continued until 1984, when substitute George McCluskey, a former Celtic and Scotland under-21 striker, became the only player ever to earn Leeds an away win against Cardiff in the league.
He had to wait until the 87th minute to score the only goal in the game, and he may not have even taken part if it wasn’t for Peter Barnes limping off.
Leeds legend Peter Lorimer was in the United team on that day in 1984 and recalls: “The conditions were miserable and you were always happy to get a result there. We didn’t play Cardiff year in, year out but it was volatile at Ninian Park without fail.”
Eddie Gray, as the only manager to walk away from Cardiff City’s home stadium with the points in the bag, admits Leeds have hardly been queuing round the block to board the Cardiff-bound coaches over the years.
“Cardiff’s never been a happy hunting ground for Leeds,” says Gray. “I’ve been there as a player, a manager, a coach and a radio commentator. I don’t remember many good days.
“That happens in football and there’s no way of explaining it. There’s no reason why Cardiff should be so dominant at home – especially when the record at Elland Road is so different. But 30 years without a win there makes you think we’re due a win.
Leeds have failed to score more than one goal in any of their League visits to Cardiff - and the Bluebirds have kept seven clean sheets in those 21 matches.
City’s biggest win was 4-1 in Division One in 1956, when Gerry Hitchens (2), Trevor Ford and John McSeveney scored the goals.
Don Revie, the manager who led Leeds to First Division titles, twice took a team to Ninian Park, both finishing in goalless draws.
Revie brought stars including Gary Sprake, Jack Charlton, Bobby Collins, Norman Hunter and Johnny Giles but could not earn the win they craved.
Leeds did twice win FA Cup ties at Ninian Park under Revie, 1-0 in 1964 and 2-0 eight years later when they went on to win the trophy but only Gray has come up with a League victory.
And City earned success in one of the biggest wins of all against Leeds at home when Scott Young fired home the winner against David O’Leary’s Premier League leaders in 2002.
That, however, was in the FA Cup.
This Saturday, at Cardiff City Stadium, newly appointed Neil Redfearn sets out to succeed where so many Leeds managers before him have failed.
Russell Slade is preparing for his fourth match as Cardiff manager, while Redfearn will only be officially appointed Leeds head coach on Friday.
Re: " History on the Side of the Bluebirds "
Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:55 pm
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