‘ 24hr Limbo for these Cardiff players ‘

These Cardiff City players face 24hr limbo


By Glenn Williams


Wednesday 7th August 2019



Loic Damour

Loic Damour's exit appears the most likely over the coming weeks. Despite the Premier League and Championship's early transfer deadline, the midfielder is set to seek pastures new, most likely in Europe.

Doubts continue over whether there is enough steel in the centre of the park at Cardiff, but with City reportedly chasing another midfielder Damour will almost certainly leave in search of more game-time.

The former France Under-20 international, who has not been given a squad number this season, could seek a return to his homeland, where the window remains open until September 2.


Loic Damour is likely to leave Cardiff City this summer.





Lee Tomlin

Cardiff fans were encouraged by Lee Tomlin's physical transformation this summer, slimming down in an attempt to get in shape for the season, and many are hopeful he can now fulfil his potential on the field.

Though Tomlin is a naturally-gifted playmaker, it appears Bobby Reid is Warnock's preferred choice to play in behind the striker and that could see the 30-year-old seek regular football elsewhere.

A loan deal looks to be the most likely option.







Gary Madine

The seemingly imminent arrival of Vassell is likely to force one of Warnock's existing striker options out the door. Gary Madine was handed a boost last weekend against Wigan when he was given the nod to lead the line after new signing Robert Glatzel deemed unavailable for selection.

The feeling among fans, however, is that Madine has not produced what was expected of him, having not found the back of the net in any of his 20 appearances following his £6m move last summer.

But the striker, who showed promising signs against Wigan, is held in high regard by Warnock, which could see him stay in the Welsh capital for at least this transfer window.


Gary Madine is held in high regard by Neil Warnock and is likely to stay (Image: Gareth Everett/Huw Evans Agency)





Greg Cunningham

Greg Cunningham reportedly wants to quit Cardiff to seek regular first-team action, having played just eight times since his move from Preston last summer.

Joe Bennett is Warnock's first choice at left-back, and rightly so, and Cunningham knows he will be playing second fiddle if he remains in the Welsh capital this season.

A number of Championship clubs are keen on him and he could leave if an offer is tabled, but they will have to move quickly if a deal is to get over the line before the window shuts.





Omar Bogle

Following Cardiff's relegation from the Premier League, Omar Bogle would have topped many fans' lists of players likely to head for the exit door.

However, a succession of impressive performances in pre-season saw the 26-year-old shoot to the top of the pack, in terms of back-up strikers, and he seized his chance against Wigan.

A well-taken goal to level the game on Saturday saw his stock rise yet again and may well have gone a long way to cementing his position as Glatzel's understudy.






Alex Smithies

After the arrival of Joe Day from Newport this summer, Alex Smithies appeared destined for pastures new.

Smithies came to Cardiff ahead of last season with a strong reputation behind him following his stints at QPR and Huddersfield, but was nevertheless primed to be Neil Etheridge's understudy.

Day has now moved above Smithies in the pecking order, but after it emerged Etheridge will be sidelined for two months owing to a hamstring injury, Warnock looks to have been press-ganged into keeping hold of Smithies, at least for the foreseeable future.


Alex Smithies will likely stay following the injury to Neil Etheridge (Image: © Huw Evans Picture Agency)





Danny Ward

Should another striker sign in the coming hours, it could spell the end of Danny Ward's stay in the Welsh capital.

Just the solitary goal in his 16 appearances last season, although many were off the bench, saw him slip down the pecking order.

Should Vassell, or another forward, come through the door at Cardiff, Ward is the most likely man to make way.






Jazz Richards

Similarly with Cunningham, Jazz Richards finds himself firmly behind first-choice Lee Peltier in the right-back ranks.

It is thought Warnock considers summer recruit Curtis Nelson as back-up to Peltier, just as Bruno Manga was before his move to Dijon, while highly-rated academy product Cameron Coxe could also push for first-team opportunities this season.

It is unlikely Richards will leave before Thursday's window shuts, however should a bid be placed Warnock would certainly listen.






Matthew Connolly

Matthew Connolly has seen his game-time greatly reduced over the past two seasons and featured in just a single Carabao Cup match last term.

While Connolly can provide cover all across the back line, the 31-year-old does not appear to be part of Warnock's plans this season and could well leave on loan if the right suitor is found.

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I think we should keep Bogle

I think we should keep Bogle

its crazy bogle scores goals always looks decent yet warnocks after a striker who is not known for scoring goals seriously dont get it

I think we should keep Bogle

would be pissed right off if we let go of him

I think we should keep Bogle

would be pissed right off if we let go of him

I think he will be gone if we get another in.

Bogle over madine" in 15 mins at wigan he looked the part and scored, get shot of madine his heart is not with cardiff.

24 hour limbo for Cardiff City fans.

24 hour limbo for Cardiff City fans.