Fulham and Cardiff fans on Twitter have given a mixed reaction to the swap deal involving Jazz Richards and Scott Malone, which was completed on Tuesday.
The Whites signed Malone on a two-year contract while allowing Wales full-back Richards to move in the other direction.
Both sets of fans thought they emerged with the better deal – and despite being a former Swansea player, Cardiff supporters welcomed Richards’ arrival almost as gleefully as they waved farewell to Malone.
marc with a c @marc_smith2
Jazz Richards in & Scott Malone out, brilliant bit of business Trollope! #bluebirds
12:33 PM - 19 Jul 2016
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Chris Murphy @murfilicious
Great player Jazz Richards, good signing - also that donkey Scott Malone has gone! #winwin
11:19 AM - 19 Jul 2016
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Richard llewellyn @Taffia42
Would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to @FulhamFC for not only taking Malone off our hands, but also giving us Jazz Richards #CCFC
11:16 AM - 19 Jul 2016
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Joseph Rose @JoseRose97
That is a great signing! Malone going the other way makes the deal a whole lot sweeter! #JazzJoins #CCFC #Bluebirds
11:08 AM - 19 Jul 2016
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James Thomas @Jamees_Thomaas
I'm way too happy Scott Malone has left Cardiff, worst excuse for a footballer ever
12:32 PM - 19 Jul 2016
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Some Fulham fans, meanwhile, were dubious about Malone’s signing, but almost universally happy to see Richards leave.
gavin bateman @nastynorman1879
So glad to see the back of Richards, he was shocking. Malone can't really be as bad, can he? #ffc #ccfc
2:45 PM - 19 Jul 2016
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Rich Dean FFC @richdean21
Underwhelmed with the Malone signing but amused by the Cardiff fans who think Jazz Richards is their defensive saviour!
2:26 PM - 19 Jul 2016
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Rhys Benjamin @MrRhysBenjamin
Can't say I'm disappointed to see Richards go, but I'm not overly pleased with Scott Malone instead... #FFC #LongGrass
12:07 PM - 19 Jul 2016
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Lee @LeeMillsy
Yes! So glad I never have to see Jazz Richards play in a Fulham shirt again! #FFC
11:04 AM - 19 Jul 2016
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Other Whites fans were more optimistic about the deal, particularly after being reminded of Malone’s strike against QPR last season.
JN @JNorman_FFC
Malone has scored more goals vs QPR than against any other club. Welcome home, Scott.
11:07 AM - 19 Jul 2016
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Tony Gold @GoldyGold55
Welcome @ScottyMalone28 rated you highly at Millwall and believe you will be a great addition this season @FulhamFC @Jokanovic
11:54 AM - 19 Jul 2016
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BobbyTodd. @LiamToddHarry
@FulhamFC Welcome to #ffc @ScottyMalone28. Work hard, embrace the supporters & you'll have a brilliant time here. #coyw
11:26 AM - 19 Jul 2016
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Stupot828 @ffcstu28
So Cardiff Fans don't rate Scott Malone, I and most Fulham fans happy to see the back of Richards. So who got the better deal.Time will tell
11:15 AM - 19 Jul 2016
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