THE CITY PLAYER THAT MANY FANS INCL SLADE DOUBTED NOW THE

FANS FAVOURITE

For me having Fabio playing is one the main reasons for our never say die attitude on the pitch and sometimes the difference in drawing rather than say loosing

Cardiff City defender Fabio earning rave reviews as Bluebirds teammates express admiration for Brazilian ace

23 OCT 2015


BY STEVE TUCKER

The former Manchester United full-back has been in superb form for Russell Slade's Bluebirds so far this season


Fabio has been superb for Cardiff City this season

It’s not just Cardiff City supporters getting excited by ‘Fabulous Fabio’ this season, his own teammates are as full of admiration for the exciting defender as everyone else.

The Brazilian left-back has been getting some rave reviews of late, lifting another Fans’ Man-of-the-Match accolade in midweek as Russell Slade’s men put on a defiant showing to see off one of the Championship’s favourites this season, Middlesbrough 1-0.

Since arriving from Manchester United in January 2014 it would be fair to say the Brazilian has somewhat divided opinion in the Welsh capital.




There are those who see him as an all-action marauder, as happy in the opposition penalty area as his own, while others warn his forward thinking is always likely to cause problems when the Bluebirds are on the back foot.


Indeed, Cardiff manager Russell Slade originally had his reservations about the player he inherited from his predecessor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Every player sometimes makes a mistake, but Fabio makes up for it with his moments of pure genius and sheer determination and drive!

When he lost the ball tues night he's chased 3 players down until he won it back or cleared danger! Sometimes you want to give him his own football to play With!

Gets man of the match almost every time he plays! Got to say something surely!

Top professional, great attitude to the game and will to succeed!

Every player sometimes makes a mistake, but Fabio makes up for it with his moments of pure genius and sheer determination and drive!

When he lost the ball tues night he's chased 3 players down until he won it back or cleared danger! Sometimes you want to give him his own football to play With!

Gets man of the match almost every time he plays! Got to say something surely!

Top professional, great attitude to the game and will to succeed!

Quality post and spot on about Fabio

He s been great this season ,I used to think he was a headless chicken but has proved me wrong

He s been great this season ,I used to think he was a headless chicken but has proved me wrong

You are not the only one Wez, many others felt the same, good on you for being honest

Given our lack of pace, drive and determination in midfield I can't understand why we don't play Fabio on the wing.

We have decent fullback that can do a good defensive job but releasing Fabio further up the pitch would, in my opinion, really help with our forward play.

Essentially we can never have and out and out winger in front of Fabio so why not make him one and stick a decent defensive fullback behind him.

But yeah, great player.

No doubt he will be the fall guy after a few bad results as usual.

Personally I like him, offers so many more positives than negatives.

No doubt he will be the fall guy after a few bad results as usual.

Personally I like him, offers so many more positives than negatives.

hes not the fall guy, hes the guy whos performances are over stated



Has been very good this season though, long may it continue

I'm delighted! I gave him stick for real defensive weaknesses, but he has seriously improved.

No doubt he will be the fall guy after a few bad results as usual.

Personally I like him, offers so many more positives than negatives.

hes not the fall guy, hes the guy whos performances are over stated



Has been very good this season though, long may it continue

He always seems the one to be dropped though.

He s been great this season ,I used to think he was a headless chicken but has proved me wrong

You are not the only one Wez, many others felt the same, good on you for being honest

I always say how I feel at the time and admit if I'm wrong ,I've change my mind on a few issues more than once over the last few season including slade I thought he should of gone in the summer after last season displays but tbf yo him he's doing well this year and I'm enjoying the overall football we are playing

Fabio has something that will always make him popular with supporters, and that's passion

I haven't always been sure of him but he's improved a lot this season.

Fabio 100% attitude reminds of another city legend a certain andy legg love his never say die attitude

I doubted him but he has improved defensively and i always he knew he was a quality player.

The saying we have at cardiff is all we won't them to do is try .fabio does that and more he was erratic at times but he sums up the Cardiff City way total die hard.the kids love him the girls love we the die hard fans love him

He s been great this season ,I used to think he was a headless chicken but has proved me wrong

He is a headless chicken, but has a heart of a lion and we know who will win in a fight between a lion and a chicken . That's my philosophy on it.......Form is temporary. ..class is permanent

There is a maturity in his play this season, showing the kind of form that must have been behind Sir Alex decision to bring him over to the UK. Annis and Mason hope all is well in Santa Ponsa, heading off to the Cotswolds tomorrow not quite the same as the balmy Majorcan summer nights, but still looking forward to the break.

FANS FAVOURITE

For me having Fabio playing is one the main reasons for our never say die attitude on the pitch and sometimes the difference in drawing rather than say loosing

Cardiff City defender Fabio earning rave reviews as Bluebirds teammates express admiration for Brazilian ace

23 OCT 2015


BY STEVE TUCKER

The former Manchester United full-back has been in superb form for Russell Slade's Bluebirds so far this season


Fabio has been superb for Cardiff City this season

It’s not just Cardiff City supporters getting excited by ‘Fabulous Fabio’ this season, his own teammates are as full of admiration for the exciting defender as everyone else.

The Brazilian left-back has been getting some rave reviews of late, lifting another Fans’ Man-of-the-Match accolade in midweek as Russell Slade’s men put on a defiant showing to see off one of the Championship’s favourites this season, Middlesbrough 1-0.

Since arriving from Manchester United in January 2014 it would be fair to say the Brazilian has somewhat divided opinion in the Welsh capital.




There are those who see him as an all-action marauder, as happy in the opposition penalty area as his own, while others warn his forward thinking is always likely to cause problems when the Bluebirds are on the back foot.


Indeed, Cardiff manager Russell Slade originally had his reservations about the player he inherited from his predecessor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Got to agree with this 100% and is sometimes the difference, the rest follow his enthusiasm. A fans favourite

Fabio has something that will always make him popular with supporters, and that's passion

I haven't always been sure of him but he's improved a lot this season.

I second that, has limited the mistakes and channeled his passion better

He is quick and he is committed. He gives 100%. That buys a lot of credit with our fans understandably.

However, some of his positioning, his tackling, his heading, his final ball and his temperament are woeful.

If Whitts made some of the basic errors Fabio does he would be crucified but Fabio gets away with it. He's Championship quality at best.

He is quick and he is committed. He gives 100%. That buys a lot of credit with our fans understandably.

However, some of his positioning, his tackling, his heading, his final ball and his temperament are woeful.

If Whitts made some of the basic errors Fabio does he would be crucified but Fabio gets away with it. He's Championship quality at best.

I don't think the errors have been there too often this season.

Championship quality at best, is exactly where we are right now. Not many of our players would make the step up successfully

He is the reason I go

Its strange how we all see the game differently. No one is right or wrong.

I realise Im swimming against the tide on this one. Personally I think hes a good man to have on the bench to come on and cover a few positions across the back four and midfield. Beyond that Id sell him and invest the fee/wages in a striker.

I just dont get the widespread support for a defender who cant defend; alternatively a defender/wing back who attacks with no goals or assists, cant cross, cant shoot.