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TAFFS WELL FC 0 CARDIFF CITY 1



Cardiff City begin the pre-season campaign tonight, as Neil Warnock's side travel to Taff's Well FC.

The game kicks off at 7pm.


CARDIFF CITY FIRST HALF TEAM

Neil Etheridge

Cameron Coxe
Sol Bamba
Sean Morrison
Joe Bennett

Loic Damour
Joe Ralls
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing
Matty Kennedy

Danny Ward
Anthony Pilkington

CARDIFF CITY SECOND HALF TEAM

Brian Murphy

Connor Young
Bruno Manga
Matt Connolly
Rhys Abbruzzese

Stuart O'Keefe
Lloyd Humphries
Declan John
Craig Noone

Ibrahim Meite
Mark Harris





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Harris, Peltier, Saadi will not play as precautions after minor fitness issues, while Tomlin will also not feature having only joined up with the squad yesterday as well as nursing a thigh strain. Cardiff's players who featured on international duty in the off-season – including Aron Gunnarsson and Kenneth Zohore – will also be missing but all other senior stars will feature.







Neil Warnock is giving his Cardiff City players a snapshot of grassroots' football with Friday night's friendly at Taff's Well, admitting he still gets the "buzz" ahead of a new season.

The Bluebirds' pre-season campaign gets underway in earnest with a friendly against the Welsh League Division One outfit in front of nearly 3,000 people. It will be a momentous occasion for the Wellmen, though Warnock insists it's a valuable experience for his players too.

The game was Warnock's brainchild with gate receipts split between two charities close to his heart: Cancer Research and Velindre, as well as Taff's Well FC.

And the manager has been true to his word, naming a strong squad that includes Sol Bamba, Sean Morrison, Joe Ralls and company.

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I've noticed a lot of clubs have been live streaming their pre season friendlies on you tube. Does anyone know if we're doing the same with ours?

Is there anywhere decent around there to have a beer or two before the game??

Neil Warnock feels pre-season 'buzz' as Cardiff City connect with grassroots in Taff's Well friendly

Friday 14th July 2017

Cardiff City's Pre-Season Tour

Neil Warnock is giving his Cardiff City players a snapshot of grassroots' football with Friday night's friendly at Taff's Well, admitting he still gets the "buzz" ahead of a new season.

The Bluebirds' pre-season campaign gets underway in earnest with a friendly against the Welsh League Division One outfit in front of nearly 3,000 people. It will be a momentous occasion for the Wellmen, though Warnock insists it's a valuable experience for his players too.

The game was Warnock's brainchild with gate receipts split between two charities close to his heart: Cancer Research and Velindre, as well as Taff's Well FC.

And the manager has been true to his word, naming a strong squad that includes Sol Bamba, Sean Morrison, Joe Ralls and company.

Only those late back from international duty will miss the game: Kenneth Zohore, Aron Gunnarsson and Junior Hoilett, with new signing Lee Tomlin and the injured Callum Paterson sidelined. Idriss Saadi, Kadeem Harris and Lee Peltier will also miss out.

For Warnock though, connecting with a local club and local people, who are the lifeblood of a "special club" like Cardiff City, is paramount.

Because while the game at the Rhiw'r Ddar stadium might appear unglamorous to some, the veteran boss cannot wait for the nitty gritty to get started — and what better place than a grassroots club in Bluebirds-supporting heartland?

"When I go out into the Valleys I don't just do that to get a few 'well dones'," Warnock revealed. "I go out to communicate with all the local people — and that's why I go to Taff's Welll.

"I've always gone to a local team to start (pre-season) with. You get critics but it brings the players down to earth.

"I had someone saying to me 'do you want to get changed at (Cardiff City Stadium)' but I said 'do I hell?' I want to change at Taff's Well, in their dressing room and let the players have a look at it — because they might be playing there if it wasn't for me!"

Joking aside, Warnock sees the game as a perfect opportunity to get competitive football back underway. The Bluebirds soon head to Devon and Cornwall for a pre-season tour, before a visit to the Yorkshireman's former club Burton Albion awaits on August 5. Then comes another tasty affair against big-spending, promotion-chasing Aston Villa, the Bluebirds' first league game at home.

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Harris, Peltier, Saadi will not play as precautions after minor fitness issues, while Tomlin will also not feature having only joined up with the squad yesterday as well as nursing a thigh strain. Cardiff's players who featured on international duty in the off-season – including Aron Gunnarsson and Kenneth Zohore – will also be missing but all other senior stars will feature.

Lewis Arms in Tongwynlais is one of nearest pubs for pint(2 mins by car). Otherwise the ground has a tiny bar or taffs wells arms.

Is there anywhere decent around there to have a beer or two before the game??

All of the below are 5-10 minute walk from the ground :-

Taffs Well Inn
Taffs Well Social Club
Fagins
The Swan
Taffs Well Rugby Club

Tickets for the match have now sold out

Tonight's match sold out 2,200

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Neil Warnock and Lee Tomlin meet fans

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CARDIFF CITY FIRST HALF TEAM

Neil Etheridge

Cameron Coxe
Sol Bamba
Sean Morrison
Joe Bennett

Loic Damour
Joe Ralls
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing
Matty Kennedy

Danny Ward
Anthony Pilkington

CARDIFF CITY SECOND HALF TEAM

Brian Murphy

Connor Young
Bruno Manga
Matt Connolly
Rhys Abbruzzese

Stuart O'Keefe
Lloyd Humphries
Declan John
Craig Noone

Ibrahim Meite
Mark Harris

Will tonight game be streamed?

1-0 City

Pilkington

Pilkington now being replaced by James Waite.

I can't see a YouTube stream. Any links lads or is there no coverage?

I can't see a YouTube stream. Any links lads or is there no coverage?

Don't think there's any live video coverage anywhere. Highlights supposed to be on iFollow after the match.

I can't see a YouTube stream. Any links lads or is there no coverage?

Don't think there's any live video coverage anywhere. Highlights supposed to be on iFollow after the match.

Correct, unfortunately there is no live coverage apart from twitter updates and live blogs, there is no live commentary from the club but highlights will be on Ifollow later on, after the match, as you say.

Half time and City lead 1-0 thanks to Anthony Pilkington's goal in the 6th minute

I can't see a YouTube stream. Any links lads or is there no coverage?

Don't think there's any live video coverage anywhere. Highlights supposed to be on iFollow after the match.

Correct, unfortunately there is no live coverage apart from twitter updates and live blogs, there is no live commentary from the club but highlights will be on Ifollow later on, after the match, as you say.

I can't see a YouTube stream. Any links lads or is there no coverage?

Don't think there's any live video coverage anywhere. Highlights supposed to be on iFollow after the match.

Cheers Ned. If some kind soul could get a periscope or FB live stream up it would be much appreciated.

All over at Taff's Well and Cardiff City win 1-0

All about the charity but,that was awful

All about the charity but,that was awful

We are going down.

All about the charity but,that was awful

We are going down.

Always nice to win but good to see the season start.

anyone who went: how did we set up formation wise.

All about the charity but,that was awful

We are going down.

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Neil Warnock and Lee Tomlin meet fans

The picture of Warnock shows he understands football and is in touch with fans and reality.
We are lucky to have him, even if it is just for another season