Vince Alm: “Now the dust has settled from Saturday I feel”

VINCE ALM:

Cardiff City Supporters Club.

Now the dust has settled from Saturday I feel confident I can post this without a bounty being put on my head and a posse dispatched to lynch me As emotions were running very high Saturday night.

I seen words like Shambles, strolling, lazy, poor attitude, and dinosaur tactics describing Cardiff performance against Gillingham Saturday.

90 odd per cent of my news feed who were commenting on City performance had not attended the game.

So this is my own personal opinion for what it is worth, hopefully a more balanced view, and add some reality back to the proceedings?

I hadn't drunk a slab of Strongbow before the Severn bridge, I hadn't downed 9 or 10 pints in a local bar with Jeager bomb chasers, I hadn't drank another 6/7 pints inside the ground missing half of both first and second half of the game (although maybe I should have? no I had 2 bottles of water a latte, cup of tea, and a bovril

Firstly I'd like to say I thought we played well as we were expected to. Damour and Ralls (Yes Ralls for all you Ralls haters out there) worked hard the whole game Winning lots of ball and shifting onto the likes of Laing, Harris, Reed, Murphy, and Hoilett. We created good opportunities with Laing outstanding first half alongside Damour loads of one two's taking players on creating space etc.

The tactics were spot on from Warnock the stats proved that. Contrary to belief there was plenty of effort, endeavour, snap, and bite to the game but unfortunately no end product one of those days. The defence on the whole were solid and the keeper had very little to do.

I understand why supporters were upset we lost to a struggling team 2 divisions lower than us. A shocker of a goal to concede after all the chances we missed hit the bar three times and post once just to give you a sample, so yes I get the frustration just one of those days.

What was disappointing and reminds me of why I don't drink at football, some of the abuse towards our own players from some sections of the away support was very disappointing to see and hear. I thought it was over the top and uncalled for after the players effort.

As I said there was plenty of fight from the side, and this defeat wouldn't even make it in my worst Top 20, we were unlucky and on another day would have been comfortable winners.

That is the beauty of the cup, we have dished out the odd shock in the past ourselves so we have to let it go.

As much as I was disappointed and frustrated, we need to put this behind us and get fully behind the team for this weekend. A really tough fixture a six pointer in the true sense of the word. It will not define our season but victory will go along way to helping us survive.

Time to get behind the manager and the boys. They have always done us proud playing above themselves, just remember how far this group has taken us, they will never compete with the top six but are doing a good job of competing with the rest of the Division.

onwards and upwards Bluebirds

Well said vince
I totally agree with all the above
I witnessed a few young lads abusing our players and manager at the end of the game
No doubt the couple of shandys they had didnt help
Strange that it happened within probably our smallest away crowd this season
Ive noticed our home support especially the canton end has been fantastc this year in staying with team
Win.lose or draw as have the away support
Im sure we will be back to normal this saturday
Imo those minority youngsters would not be missed if they stayed away for the rest of the season

VINCE ALM:

Cardiff City Supporters Club.

Now the dust has settled from Saturday I feel confident I can post this without a bounty being put on my head and a posse dispatched to lynch me As emotions were running very high Saturday night.

I seen words like Shambles, strolling, lazy, poor attitude, and dinosaur tactics describing Cardiff performance against Gillingham Saturday.

90 odd per cent of my news feed who were commenting on City performance had not attended the game.

So this is my own personal opinion for what it is worth, hopefully a more balanced view, and add some reality back to the proceedings?

I hadn't drunk a slab of Strongbow before the Severn bridge, I hadn't downed 9 or 10 pints in a local bar with Jeager bomb chasers, I hadn't drank another 6/7 pints inside the ground missing half of both first and second half of the game (although maybe I should have? no I had 2 bottles of water a latte, cup of tea, and a bovril

Firstly I'd like to say I thought we played well as we were expected to. Damour and Ralls (Yes Ralls for all you Ralls haters out there) worked hard the whole game Winning lots of ball and shifting onto the likes of Laing, Harris, Reed, Murphy, and Hoilett. We created good opportunities with Laing outstanding first half alongside Damour loads of one two's taking players on creating space etc.

The tactics were spot on from Warnock the stats proved that. Contrary to belief there was plenty of effort, endeavour, snap, and bite to the game but unfortunately no end product one of those days. The defence on the whole were solid and the keeper had very little to do.

I understand why supporters were upset we lost to a struggling team 2 divisions lower than us. A shocker of a goal to concede after all the chances we missed hit the bar three times and post once just to give you a sample, so yes I get the frustration just one of those days.

What was disappointing and reminds me of why I don't drink at football, some of the abuse towards our own players from some sections of the away support was very disappointing to see and hear. I thought it was over the top and uncalled for after the players effort.

As I said there was plenty of fight from the side, and this defeat wouldn't even make it in my worst Top 20, we were unlucky and on another day would have been comfortable winners.

That is the beauty of the cup, we have dished out the odd shock in the past ourselves so we have to let it go.

As much as I was disappointed and frustrated, we need to put this behind us and get fully behind the team for this weekend. A really tough fixture a six pointer in the true sense of the word. It will not define our season but victory will go along way to helping us survive.

Time to get behind the manager and the boys. They have always done us proud playing above themselves, just remember how far this group has taken us, they will never compete with the top six but are doing a good job of competing with the rest of the Division.

onwards and upwards Bluebirds

I think the source of most people’s frustrations is once again and against lower league opposition we have failed to score. There can be no positives gained from that result which ever way you dress it up. We have two season defining games coming up next and I for one can’t see where the next goal is coming from considering the last two were a penalty and a worldy

I didn’t see the game and I don’t know this guy, although I know of him obviously.
I’m sure this is a much more balanced view of the game than given by most of the clowns commenting post match on here.

VINCE ALM:

Cardiff City Supporters Club.

Now the dust has settled from Saturday I feel confident I can post this without a bounty being put on my head and a posse dispatched to lynch me As emotions were running very high Saturday night.

I seen words like Shambles, strolling, lazy, poor attitude, and dinosaur tactics describing Cardiff performance against Gillingham Saturday.

90 odd per cent of my news feed who were commenting on City performance had not attended the game.

So this is my own personal opinion for what it is worth, hopefully a more balanced view, and add some reality back to the proceedings?

I hadn't drunk a slab of Strongbow before the Severn bridge, I hadn't downed 9 or 10 pints in a local bar with Jeager bomb chasers, I hadn't drank another 6/7 pints inside the ground missing half of both first and second half of the game (although maybe I should have? no I had 2 bottles of water a latte, cup of tea, and a bovril

Firstly I'd like to say I thought we played well as we were expected to. Damour and Ralls (Yes Ralls for all you Ralls haters out there) worked hard the whole game Winning lots of ball and shifting onto the likes of Laing, Harris, Reed, Murphy, and Hoilett. We created good opportunities with Laing outstanding first half alongside Damour loads of one two's taking players on creating space etc.

The tactics were spot on from Warnock the stats proved that. Contrary to belief there was plenty of effort, endeavour, snap, and bite to the game but unfortunately no end product one of those days. The defence on the whole were solid and the keeper had very little to do.

I understand why supporters were upset we lost to a struggling team 2 divisions lower than us. A shocker of a goal to concede after all the chances we missed hit the bar three times and post once just to give you a sample, so yes I get the frustration just one of those days.

What was disappointing and reminds me of why I don't drink at football, some of the abuse towards our own players from some sections of the away support was very disappointing to see and hear. I thought it was over the top and uncalled for after the players effort.

As I said there was plenty of fight from the side, and this defeat wouldn't even make it in my worst Top 20, we were unlucky and on another day would have been comfortable winners.

That is the beauty of the cup, we have dished out the odd shock in the past ourselves so we have to let it go.

As much as I was disappointed and frustrated, we need to put this behind us and get fully behind the team for this weekend. A really tough fixture a six pointer in the true sense of the word. It will not define our season but victory will go along way to helping us survive.

Time to get behind the manager and the boys. They have always done us proud playing above themselves, just remember how far this group has taken us, they will never compete with the top six but are doing a good job of competing with the rest of the Division.

onwards and upwards Bluebirds

I think the source of most people’s frustrations is once again and against lower league opposition we have failed to score. There can be no positives gained from that result which ever way you dress it up. We have two season defining games coming up next and I for one can’t see where the next goal is coming from considering the last two were a penalty and a worldy

one year ago today.
we had just drawn AT HOME to Mansfield
had lost 4 league games back to back
and it seemed all thoughts of promotion were fading fast.
where is the next poiint coming from let alone the next win...?

then...well we stick 4 on Sunderland and the rest is history

Well I attended the game and without doubt the players didn't deserve any abuse. I didn't hear anything like that by the way. The players were fantastic in that they gave it their all and didn't shirk. However, they were absolutely awful and there was poor quality throughout the team. For most of the match we looked like a local parks outfit and light years away from a professional team.

However, the players tried their best; no one could have asked for anything more.

My only beef is that we are lacking a striker patters and reid are not doing it i think also a lot of the frustration on saturday was as much to do with the mix of transfer targets and the scousers doing another grujic and putting 2 fingers up to us and neil discussing this along with the hospitalization of 2 players plus the opposition had quite a few players missing so it was a combination of all these things, so back to normal for saturday against the uddders who have signed 2 new players.

My only beef is that we are lacking a striker patters and reid are not doing it i think also a lot of the frustration on saturday was as much to do with the mix of transfer targets and the scousers doing another grujic and putting 2 fingers up to us and neil discussing this along with the hospitalization of 2 players plus the opposition had quite a few players missing so it was a combination of all these things, so back to normal for saturday against the uddders who have signed 2 new players.

Your only beef?

I think you are angelis in disguise.

You can dress it up as much as you want but other than a few players like Mendez laing and Damour most of the team did not turn up.

Streams were also readily available on line so a lot more people saw the performance than just the few hundred who were there.

That was as poor a city performance from a technical point of view as i can remember for a long time. Some of them worked hard but there was no quality.

The passing was poor
The defending was poor
The finishing was poor

Gillingham wanted it more and tge right team won the game

I watched the whole game on the live stream and yes we were trying and that is the problem. The fact that we were trying and still could not win against an injury hit league one side threatened with relegation is a big problem.Patterson is showing his limitations up front Reid should have been in his element playing with a big centre forward but looked hopeless.His replacement Ward was just as bad. There is no way you can spin this out as not as bad as people are making out it was.

In addition to that people are getting quite annoyed at how inept and naive we appear to be on the transfer market which does not help.

No surprise Mr Nobby Nobby Cardiff is saying we tried, put it this way we were frankly shit, a complete shower and fans have a right to show their distain for the fact these fans have paid near on £50 + for ticket and travel and the players earn more in a week than some fans in a year.

Alm needs a reality check

VINCE ALM:

Cardiff City Supporters Club.

Now the dust has settled from Saturday I feel confident I can post this without a bounty being put on my head and a posse dispatched to lynch me As emotions were running very high Saturday night.

I seen words like Shambles, strolling, lazy, poor attitude, and dinosaur tactics describing Cardiff performance against Gillingham Saturday.

90 odd per cent of my news feed who were commenting on City performance had not attended the game.

So this is my own personal opinion for what it is worth, hopefully a more balanced view, and add some reality back to the proceedings?

I hadn't drunk a slab of Strongbow before the Severn bridge, I hadn't downed 9 or 10 pints in a local bar with Jeager bomb chasers, I hadn't drank another 6/7 pints inside the ground missing half of both first and second half of the game (although maybe I should have? no I had 2 bottles of water a latte, cup of tea, and a bovril

Firstly I'd like to say I thought we played well as we were expected to. Damour and Ralls (Yes Ralls for all you Ralls haters out there) worked hard the whole game Winning lots of ball and shifting onto the likes of Laing, Harris, Reed, Murphy, and Hoilett. We created good opportunities with Laing outstanding first half alongside Damour loads of one two's taking players on creating space etc.

The tactics were spot on from Warnock the stats proved that. Contrary to belief there was plenty of effort, endeavour, snap, and bite to the game but unfortunately no end product one of those days. The defence on the whole were solid and the keeper had very little to do.

I understand why supporters were upset we lost to a struggling team 2 divisions lower than us. A shocker of a goal to concede after all the chances we missed hit the bar three times and post once just to give you a sample, so yes I get the frustration just one of those days.

What was disappointing and reminds me of why I don't drink at football, some of the abuse towards our own players from some sections of the away support was very disappointing to see and hear. I thought it was over the top and uncalled for after the players effort.

As I said there was plenty of fight from the side, and this defeat wouldn't even make it in my worst Top 20, we were unlucky and on another day would have been comfortable winners.

That is the beauty of the cup, we have dished out the odd shock in the past ourselves so we have to let it go.

As much as I was disappointed and frustrated, we need to put this behind us and get fully behind the team for this weekend. A really tough fixture a six pointer in the true sense of the word. It will not define our season but victory will go along way to helping us survive.

Time to get behind the manager and the boys. They have always done us proud playing above themselves, just remember how far this group has taken us, they will never compete with the top six but are doing a good job of competing with the rest of the Division.

onwards and upwards Bluebirds

I think the source of most people’s frustrations is once again and against lower league opposition we have failed to score. There can be no positives gained from that result which ever way you dress it up. We have two season defining games coming up next and I for one can’t see where the next goal is coming from considering the last two were a penalty and a worldy

I totally agree. I honestly expected Mendez and Kads to tear them apart.
It only goes to show how much we need at least one striker asap.
Reid needs to play off a big fella and Paterson will always score more when arriving late from midfield, as he did last season.
How can Wolves sign Abraham when he'll provably end up on their bench?
Tan needs to reach deep into his blydi huge pockets and give Warnock sufficient funds.
Either that or sell up!

VINCE ALM:

Cardiff City Supporters Club.

Now the dust has settled from Saturday I feel confident I can post this without a bounty being put on my head and a posse dispatched to lynch me As emotions were running very high Saturday night.

I seen words like Shambles, strolling, lazy, poor attitude, and dinosaur tactics describing Cardiff performance against Gillingham Saturday.

90 odd per cent of my news feed who were commenting on City performance had not attended the game.

So this is my own personal opinion for what it is worth, hopefully a more balanced view, and add some reality back to the proceedings?

I hadn't drunk a slab of Strongbow before the Severn bridge, I hadn't downed 9 or 10 pints in a local bar with Jeager bomb chasers, I hadn't drank another 6/7 pints inside the ground missing half of both first and second half of the game (although maybe I should have? no I had 2 bottles of water a latte, cup of tea, and a bovril

Firstly I'd like to say I thought we played well as we were expected to. Damour and Ralls (Yes Ralls for all you Ralls haters out there) worked hard the whole game Winning lots of ball and shifting onto the likes of Laing, Harris, Reed, Murphy, and Hoilett. We created good opportunities with Laing outstanding first half alongside Damour loads of one two's taking players on creating space etc.

The tactics were spot on from Warnock the stats proved that. Contrary to belief there was plenty of effort, endeavour, snap, and bite to the game but unfortunately no end product one of those days. The defence on the whole were solid and the keeper had very little to do.

I understand why supporters were upset we lost to a struggling team 2 divisions lower than us. A shocker of a goal to concede after all the chances we missed hit the bar three times and post once just to give you a sample, so yes I get the frustration just one of those days.

What was disappointing and reminds me of why I don't drink at football, some of the abuse towards our own players from some sections of the away support was very disappointing to see and hear. I thought it was over the top and uncalled for after the players effort.

As I said there was plenty of fight from the side, and this defeat wouldn't even make it in my worst Top 20, we were unlucky and on another day would have been comfortable winners.

That is the beauty of the cup, we have dished out the odd shock in the past ourselves so we have to let it go.

As much as I was disappointed and frustrated, we need to put this behind us and get fully behind the team for this weekend. A really tough fixture a six pointer in the true sense of the word. It will not define our season but victory will go along way to helping us survive.

Time to get behind the manager and the boys. They have always done us proud playing above themselves, just remember how far this group has taken us, they will never compete with the top six but are doing a good job of competing with the rest of the Division.

onwards and upwards Bluebirds

I think the source of most people’s frustrations is once again and against lower league opposition we have failed to score. There can be no positives gained from that result which ever way you dress it up. We have two season defining games coming up next and I for one can’t see where the next goal is coming from considering the last two were a penalty and a worldy

I totally agree. I honestly expected Mendez and Kads to tear them apart.
It only goes to show how much we need at least one striker asap.
Reid needs to play off a big fella and Paterson will always score more when arriving late from midfield, as he did last season.
How can Wolves sign Abraham when he'll provably end up on their bench?
Tan needs to reach deep into his blydi huge pockets and give Warnock sufficient funds.
Either that or sell up!

Hear hear!

Sounds like City were unlucky..way it goes. As far as paying for travel and tickets, you take ya chances, no guarantees.
‘Twas ever thus..
We all know their limitations.

I didn’t see the game and I don’t know this guy, although I know of him obviously.
I’m sure this is a much more balanced view of the game than given by most of the clowns commenting post match on here.

Paul, a great OP from Vince and one, like you, I concur with

Vince hits the proverbial nail on the head with one sentence (quote): "90 odd per cent of my news feed who were commenting on City performance had not attended the game"

Some will argue, of course, that they watched it on TV and that gives them 'carte blanche' but I've always thought there is no substitute for 'being there' to witness a performance and/or atmosphere and those travelling supporters were more vocal than the home side for 80 minutes and a match for the final 10 minutes; so it's pretty safe to say they were fully behind the team for the whole match

Clearly a disappointing result but I think some people (and they are obvious) on here need to get real

I didn’t see the game and I don’t know this guy, although I know of him obviously.
I’m sure this is a much more balanced view of the game than given by most of the clowns commenting post match on here.

Paul, a great OP from Vince and one, like you, I concur with

Vince hits the proverbial nail on the head with one sentence (quote): "90 odd per cent of my news feed who were commenting on City performance had not attended the game"

Some will argue, of course, that they watched it on TV and that gives them 'carte blanche' but I've always thought there is no substitute for 'being there' to witness a performance and/or atmosphere and those travelling supporters were more vocal than the home side for 80 minutes and a match for the final 10 minutes; so it's pretty safe to say they were fully behind the team for the whole match

Clearly a disappointing result but I think some people (and they are obvious) on here need to get real

I would say its the people who thought that performance and result was exceptable that need to get real.
It was awful and easily the worst performance this season

Vince. Blind faith is dangerous. We could not beat a lowly div 1 side. I know other teams lost to lower sides but I am not interested in other teams. How can anyone say we played well yet still lost to Gillingham. Not good enough.

I didn’t see the game and I don’t know this guy, although I know of him obviously.
I’m sure this is a much more balanced view of the game than given by most of the clowns commenting post match on here.

Paul, a great OP from Vince and one, like you, I concur with

Vince hits the proverbial nail on the head with one sentence (quote): "90 odd per cent of my news feed who were commenting on City performance had not attended the game"

Some will argue, of course, that they watched it on TV and that gives them 'carte blanche' but I've always thought there is no substitute for 'being there' to witness a performance and/or atmosphere and those travelling supporters were more vocal than the home side for 80 minutes and a match for the final 10 minutes; so it's pretty safe to say they were fully behind the team for the whole match

Clearly a disappointing result but I think some people (and they are obvious) on here need to get real

I would say its the people who thought that performance and result was exceptable that need to get real.
It was awful and easily the worst performance this season

I used to love the FA cup but its 2019 and things move on...
642 travelled it would have been an away sell out 15 years ago and had it been at home less than 10k paying a tenner..
and its not just our fans/club un interested in these early rounds of games..

the whole feel of the competition has gone which probably transmits to the players.

it is what it is , not that important anymore...

I didn’t see the game and I don’t know this guy, although I know of him obviously.
I’m sure this is a much more balanced view of the game than given by most of the clowns commenting post match on here.

Paul, a great OP from Vince and one, like you, I concur with

Vince hits the proverbial nail on the head with one sentence (quote): "90 odd per cent of my news feed who were commenting on City performance had not attended the game"

Some will argue, of course, that they watched it on TV and that gives them 'carte blanche' but I've always thought there is no substitute for 'being there' to witness a performance and/or atmosphere and those travelling supporters were more vocal than the home side for 80 minutes and a match for the final 10 minutes; so it's pretty safe to say they were fully behind the team for the whole match

Clearly a disappointing result but I think some people (and they are obvious) on here need to get real

I would say its the people who thought that performance and result was exceptable that need to get real.
It was awful and easily the worst performance this season

I used to love the FA cup but its 2019 and things move on...
642 travelled it would have been an away sell out 15 years ago and had it been at home less than 10k paying a tenner..
and its not just our fans/club un interested in these early rounds of games..

the whole feel of the competition has gone which probably transmits to the players.

it is what it is , not that important anymore...

Sadly you earn more finishing 17th in the premier league than for winning the fa cup

I didn’t see the game and I don’t know this guy, although I know of him obviously.
I’m sure this is a much more balanced view of the game than given by most of the clowns commenting post match on here.

Paul, a great OP from Vince and one, like you, I concur with

Vince hits the proverbial nail on the head with one sentence (quote): "90 odd per cent of my news feed who were commenting on City performance had not attended the game"

Some will argue, of course, that they watched it on TV and that gives them 'carte blanche' but I've always thought there is no substitute for 'being there' to witness a performance and/or atmosphere and those travelling supporters were more vocal than the home side for 80 minutes and a match for the final 10 minutes; so it's pretty safe to say they were fully behind the team for the whole match

Clearly a disappointing result but I think some people (and they are obvious) on here need to get real

I would say its the people who thought that performance and result was exceptable that need to get real.
It was awful and easily the worst performance this season

I used to love the FA cup but its 2019 and things move on...
642 travelled it would have been an away sell out 15 years ago and had it been at home less than 10k paying a tenner..
and its not just our fans/club un interested in these early rounds of games..

the whole feel of the competition has gone which probably transmits to the players.

it is what it is , not that important anymore...

Sadly you earn more finishing 17th in the premier league than for winning the fa cup

As a quick comparison, this season's winners will earn around 10 to 12 million in prize money from the FA. West Brom are reported to have made around 100 million for finishing bottom of the PL last season. Not sure how precise these figures are, as I have seen differing reports. One thing is certain though, the FA Cup is worth peanuts when comparing to the PL. Probably explains why PL managers are reluctant to risk their main players in the earlier rounds, and why there are so many so called shock results in these early rounds.

I didn’t see the game and I don’t know this guy, although I know of him obviously.
I’m sure this is a much more balanced view of the game than given by most of the clowns commenting post match on here.

Paul, a great OP from Vince and one, like you, I concur with

Vince hits the proverbial nail on the head with one sentence (quote): "90 odd per cent of my news feed who were commenting on City performance had not attended the game"

Some will argue, of course, that they watched it on TV and that gives them 'carte blanche' but I've always thought there is no substitute for 'being there' to witness a performance and/or atmosphere and those travelling supporters were more vocal than the home side for 80 minutes and a match for the final 10 minutes; so it's pretty safe to say they were fully behind the team for the whole match

Clearly a disappointing result but I think some people (and they are obvious) on here need to get real

I would say its the people who thought that performance and result was exceptable that need to get real.
It was awful and easily the worst performance this season

I used to love the FA cup but its 2019 and things move on...
642 travelled it would have been an away sell out 15 years ago and had it been at home less than 10k paying a tenner..
and its not just our fans/club un interested in these early rounds of games..

the whole feel of the competition has gone which probably transmits to the players.

it is what it is , not that important anymore...

Sadly you earn more finishing 17th in the premier league than for winning the fa cup

As a quick comparison, this season's winners will earn around 10 to 12 million in prize money from the FA. West Brom are reported to have made around 100 million for finishing bottom of the PL last season. Not sure how precise these figures are, as I have seen differing reports. One thing is certain though, the FA Cup is worth peanuts when comparing to the PL. Probably explains why PL managers are reluctant to risk their main players in the earlier rounds, and why there are so many so called shock results in these early rounds.

the days of proper giant killing are over and have been a while..

I think one of the last big upsets was when we beat top of the table Leeds, the start of their demise

I didn’t see the game and I don’t know this guy, although I know of him obviously.
I’m sure this is a much more balanced view of the game than given by most of the clowns commenting post match on here.

Paul, a great OP from Vince and one, like you, I concur with

Vince hits the proverbial nail on the head with one sentence (quote): "90 odd per cent of my news feed who were commenting on City performance had not attended the game"

Some will argue, of course, that they watched it on TV and that gives them 'carte blanche' but I've always thought there is no substitute for 'being there' to witness a performance and/or atmosphere and those travelling supporters were more vocal than the home side for 80 minutes and a match for the final 10 minutes; so it's pretty safe to say they were fully behind the team for the whole match

Clearly a disappointing result but I think some people (and they are obvious) on here need to get real

I would say its the people who thought that performance and result was exceptable that need to get real.
It was awful and easily the worst performance this season

I used to love the FA cup but its 2019 and things move on...
642 travelled it would have been an away sell out 15 years ago and had it been at home less than 10k paying a tenner..
and its not just our fans/club un interested in these early rounds of games..

the whole feel of the competition has gone which probably transmits to the players.

it is what it is , not that important anymore...

Sadly you earn more finishing 17th in the premier league than for winning the fa cup

As a quick comparison, this season's winners will earn around 10 to 12 million in prize money from the FA. West Brom are reported to have made around 100 million for finishing bottom of the PL last season. Not sure how precise these figures are, as I have seen differing reports. One thing is certain though, the FA Cup is worth peanuts when comparing to the PL. Probably explains why PL managers are reluctant to risk their main players in the earlier rounds, and why there are so many so called shock results in these early rounds.

the days of proper giant killing are over and have been a while..

I think one of the last big upsets was when we beat top of the table Leeds, the start of their demise

Yes, at least back then the cup still meant something, and teams tended to be close to full strength. There used to be the odd shock most seasons, like us and Leeds, Hereford v Newcastle, and us against Spurs. There are so many upsets now that it is no longer much of a shock. I am sure plenty of people would have had a punt on Gillingham to beat us, and I don't think that result would exactly have sent shockwaves around the football world, and will be forgotten this time next week. No longer the interest in this competition, at least not until you get to the last 8 or 16 later on. Shame really, used to be a big deal but the money in the PL has changed all that, and it's hard to see how that will ever be the massive competition it once was.

VINCE ALM:

Cardiff City Supporters Club.

Now the dust has settled from Saturday I feel confident I can post this without a bounty being put on my head and a posse dispatched to lynch me As emotions were running very high Saturday night.

I seen words like Shambles, strolling, lazy, poor attitude, and dinosaur tactics describing Cardiff performance against Gillingham Saturday.

90 odd per cent of my news feed who were commenting on City performance had not attended the game.

So this is my own personal opinion for what it is worth, hopefully a more balanced view, and add some reality back to the proceedings?

I hadn't drunk a slab of Strongbow before the Severn bridge, I hadn't downed 9 or 10 pints in a local bar with Jeager bomb chasers, I hadn't drank another 6/7 pints inside the ground missing half of both first and second half of the game (although maybe I should have? no I had 2 bottles of water a latte, cup of tea, and a bovril

Firstly I'd like to say I thought we played well as we were expected to. Damour and Ralls (Yes Ralls for all you Ralls haters out there) worked hard the whole game Winning lots of ball and shifting onto the likes of Laing, Harris, Reed, Murphy, and Hoilett. We created good opportunities with Laing outstanding first half alongside Damour loads of one two's taking players on creating space etc.

The tactics were spot on from Warnock the stats proved that. Contrary to belief there was plenty of effort, endeavour, snap, and bite to the game but unfortunately no end product one of those days. The defence on the whole were solid and the keeper had very little to do.

I understand why supporters were upset we lost to a struggling team 2 divisions lower than us. A shocker of a goal to concede after all the chances we missed hit the bar three times and post once just to give you a sample, so yes I get the frustration just one of those days.

What was disappointing and reminds me of why I don't drink at football, some of the abuse towards our own players from some sections of the away support was very disappointing to see and hear. I thought it was over the top and uncalled for after the players effort.

As I said there was plenty of fight from the side, and this defeat wouldn't even make it in my worst Top 20, we were unlucky and on another day would have been comfortable winners.

That is the beauty of the cup, we have dished out the odd shock in the past ourselves so we have to let it go.

As much as I was disappointed and frustrated, we need to put this behind us and get fully behind the team for this weekend. A really tough fixture a six pointer in the true sense of the word. It will not define our season but victory will go along way to helping us survive.

Time to get behind the manager and the boys. They have always done us proud playing above themselves, just remember how far this group has taken us, they will never compete with the top six but are doing a good job of competing with the rest of the Division.

onwards and upwards Bluebirds

Vince I agree with alot of write ups you make because they are true to facts

But and I mean but a we are premiership team that looked like we were working hard against a team that are 2 league's below and wouldn't say are flying in the league.

Interesting facts are that when you look at the likes of murphys stats this season he is a massive under performer and like you said I'll probably get slated for this

His passing accuracy is quite horrific and his balls won in 50/50 are also pretty shocking.

Balls coming down our left side and being pushed into the centre he is very late at getting back to help cover.

Realistically he's been responsible for numerous goals this season.

Hoilett has played less games but has better stats overall believe it or not when playing on the left side

VINCE ALM:

Cardiff City Supporters Club.

Now the dust has settled from Saturday I feel confident I can post this without a bounty being put on my head and a posse dispatched to lynch me As emotions were running very high Saturday night.

I seen words like Shambles, strolling, lazy, poor attitude, and dinosaur tactics describing Cardiff performance against Gillingham Saturday.

90 odd per cent of my news feed who were commenting on City performance had not attended the game.

So this is my own personal opinion for what it is worth, hopefully a more balanced view, and add some reality back to the proceedings?

I hadn't drunk a slab of Strongbow before the Severn bridge, I hadn't downed 9 or 10 pints in a local bar with Jeager bomb chasers, I hadn't drank another 6/7 pints inside the ground missing half of both first and second half of the game (although maybe I should have? no I had 2 bottles of water a latte, cup of tea, and a bovril

Firstly I'd like to say I thought we played well as we were expected to. Damour and Ralls (Yes Ralls for all you Ralls haters out there) worked hard the whole game Winning lots of ball and shifting onto the likes of Laing, Harris, Reed, Murphy, and Hoilett. We created good opportunities with Laing outstanding first half alongside Damour loads of one two's taking players on creating space etc.

The tactics were spot on from Warnock the stats proved that. Contrary to belief there was plenty of effort, endeavour, snap, and bite to the game but unfortunately no end product one of those days. The defence on the whole were solid and the keeper had very little to do.

I understand why supporters were upset we lost to a struggling team 2 divisions lower than us. A shocker of a goal to concede after all the chances we missed hit the bar three times and post once just to give you a sample, so yes I get the frustration just one of those days.

What was disappointing and reminds me of why I don't drink at football, some of the abuse towards our own players from some sections of the away support was very disappointing to see and hear. I thought it was over the top and uncalled for after the players effort.

As I said there was plenty of fight from the side, and this defeat wouldn't even make it in my worst Top 20, we were unlucky and on another day would have been comfortable winners.

That is the beauty of the cup, we have dished out the odd shock in the past ourselves so we have to let it go.

As much as I was disappointed and frustrated, we need to put this behind us and get fully behind the team for this weekend. A really tough fixture a six pointer in the true sense of the word. It will not define our season but victory will go along way to helping us survive.

Time to get behind the manager and the boys. They have always done us proud playing above themselves, just remember how far this group has taken us, they will never compete with the top six but are doing a good job of competing with the rest of the Division.

onwards and upwards Bluebirds

Vince I agree with alot of write ups you make because they are true to facts

But and I mean but a we are premiership team that looked like we were working hard against a team that are 2 league's below and wouldn't say are flying in the league.

Interesting facts are that when you look at the likes of murphys stats this season he is a massive under performer and like you said I'll probably get slated for this

His passing accuracy is quite horrific and his balls won in 50/50 are also pretty shocking.

Balls coming down our left side and being pushed into the centre he is very late at getting back to help cover.

Realistically he's been responsible for numerous goals this season.

Hoilett has played less games but has better stats overall believe it or not when playing on the left side

Cheers. That's where we are going wrong; we keep thinking we're a Premier League football team!

I agree with what you saying but why can’t we take a cup serious
With all the prem sides falling we could of had a good run in this cup and built a winning mentality ready for Huddersfield game
Also the squad would be on the up for Saturday
It just shows how thin our squad is