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Perry Ng

I saw the article. It’s a player I know and we have watched. So I can’t deny knowledge of the player. At the moment, though, that’s as far as it’s gone.

Neil Harris



Exclusive: Cardiff City line up move for Crewe Alexandra star


By Wayne Veysey / Football Insider




Thursday 7th January 2021


Cardiff City are lining up a move for Crewe Alexandra defender Perry Ng, Football Insider can exclusively reveal.

The 24-year-old has just six months left on his contract at Gresty Road and could become a free agent in the summer.

A Crewe source has told Football Insider that the club are aware of strong interest in their skipper from Championship club Cardiff.



The Liverpool-born defender has made 20 appearances for the League One club in all competitions this season, scoring once against Swindon Town.

However, Ng has not featured for the Railwaymen since their EFL Trophy exit to Hull City at the start of December.

The right-back was suspended for six-matches by the FA for a breach of FA Rule E1 after he was caught spitting water at Cheltenham coach Wade Elliott.

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The ban was described as ‘clearly excessive’ by the Crewe captain, who has one more game of his suspension left to serve.

Ng is a product of Crewe’s academy, signing his first professional contract at the club in May 2014.

He was crowned the club’s Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year last season, after David Artell’s side gained promotion to the third-tier of English football.


His 183 career appearances for the Railwaymen have yielded seven goals and 15 assists.



Cardiff City boss Neil Harris is looking for reinforcements in the January transfer window after a run of just one win in the last five Championship games.

He has identified Crewe’s Perry Ng as a potential recruit, with the right-back likely to be available for a cut-price with his contract expiring in the summer.



Harris is also understood to be on the lookout for a new striker, but their efforts to strengthen are unlikely to see them splash the cash.

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Not disrespecting the lad, but signings like this should be complimented with experienced championship campaigners so that they can improve with us and become good players.

I have it in my Mind that any signings like this will be thrust into action in a struggling team a few divisions above where they ply their trade currently.

Yes, he fits the youngster bill but we now have to look to survive and need much better than this.

In fact looking at this, he is not even a youngster....

Cardiff City are lining up a move for Crewe Alexandra right-back Perry Ng.

The Bluebirds have expressed a serious interest in the 24-year old, who currently has six months left on his contract at Gresty Road.

By John Coleman / Media Wales


Thursday 7th January 2021


City boss Neil Harris is understood to be eyeing up reinforcements at right-back in the January transfer window, and the hope is that someone will be able to arrive on a permanent deal rather than on another loan.

Arsenal loanee Jordi Osei-Tutu is still battling for full fitness, while the club have shed a number of full-back options in recent windows, including Lee Peltier, Jazz Richards, Cameron Coxe and Dion Sanderson.


Leandro Bacuna has often been left to plug the gap, a move that some believe has deprived the Bluebirds of energy in midfield.

Harris will surely be hoping that he can bring in some new faces in this window, with a run of one win in five putting the former Millwall boss under increased pressure heading into the FA Cup third-round clash with Nottingham Forest this weekend.



Harris is also understood to be on the lookout for a new striker, but their efforts to strengthen are unlikely to see them splash the cash.

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Not disrespecting the lad, but signings like this should be complimented with experienced championship campaigners so that they can improve with us and become good players.

I have it in my Mind that any signings like this will be thrust into action in a struggling team a few divisions above where they ply their trade currently.

Yes, he fits the youngster bill but we now have to look to survive and need much better than this.

We arnt in a position to be buying premier league or tested championship RB's. Just because he is from league 1 doesn't mean he isn't capable at this level. Nelson, etheridge and NML all came from league 1 and they did pretty well for us.

He was player of the year and players player last season so shows he's got something about him. Personally, I'd take a player on a lower wage who will probably work hard to prove himself at this level, over an ex prem journeyman on high wages.

If we do sign him, it might work out or it might not. But I think these are the signings we can expect from now on. You're just setting yourself up for dissapointment if you expect us to be spending millions on players from higher leagues.

Not disrespecting the lad, but signings like this should be complimented with experienced championship campaigners so that they can improve with us and become good players.

I have it in my Mind that any signings like this will be thrust into action in a struggling team a few divisions above where they ply their trade currently.

Yes, he fits the youngster bill but we now have to look to survive and need much better than this.

We arnt in a position to be buying premier league or tested championship RB's. Just because he is from league 1 doesn't mean he isn't capable at this level. Nelson, etheridge and NML all came from league 1 and they did pretty well for us.

He was player of the year and players player last season so shows he's got something about him. Personally, I'd take a player on a lower wage who will probably work hard to prove himself at this level, over an ex prem journeyman on high wages.

If we do sign him, it might work out or it might not. But I think these are the signings we can expect from now on. You're just setting yourself up for dissapointment if you expect us to be spending millions on players from higher leagues.

Its a given we won't be spending millions, but it's big pressure on his shoulders coming into a struggling team, and being expected to make a difference.

We do agree on a lot more than you think, and your points are valid, but given our plight, I believe there are players with championship experience or out of contract players who can be both more valuable to us for this season, and also can help this lad to improve to a championship level to regularly bring him into the starting 18 or 11 for next year, whilst still providing cover and a body for this year which we currently dont have.

Do we call hum spit the dog ?

Won’t cost much and be on cheaper wages.

No brainier really considering the club is moving to lower squad age and lower wages.

Kind of signings we should go for in this window. We aren't going up and don't think we'll crumble enough to get into a relegation battle (I hope) so get young players from lower leagues and see if we can unearth a few gems.

Kind of signings we should go for in this window. We aren't going up and don't think we'll crumble enough to get into a relegation battle (I hope) so get young players from lower leagues and see if we can unearth a few gems.

That sums it up. Moore’s return should get us some more points and Tomlin as well.
We’ll likely tread water for the rest of the season and then hopefully the club will decide in the close season whether to reshape the squad and management.

With our track record of spending big I think it’s wise we give this guy a go.

What’s the worst that could happen? He lets defenders out run or muscle him? Oh wait!

Not seen enough of him to work out if he passes the ball out of the 18 yard or does the classic Cardiff kick it as high and far to the wingers as possible!! Hopefully it’s not the latter!!!

Either way new legs in defence will never be a negative! We’re already flirting with relegation. At this stage I’m open to anything.

Not disrespecting the lad, but signings like this should be complimented with experienced championship campaigners so that they can improve with us and become good players.

I have it in my Mind that any signings like this will be thrust into action in a struggling team a few divisions above where they ply their trade currently.

Yes, he fits the youngster bill but we now have to look to survive and need much better than this.

We arnt in a position to be buying premier league or tested championship RB's. Just because he is from league 1 doesn't mean he isn't capable at this level. Nelson, etheridge and NML all came from league 1 and they did pretty well for us.

He was player of the year and players player last season so shows he's got something about him. Personally, I'd take a player on a lower wage who will probably work hard to prove himself at this level, over an ex prem journeyman on high wages.

If we do sign him, it might work out or it might not. But I think these are the signings we can expect from now on. You're just setting yourself up for dissapointment if you expect us to be spending millions on players from higher leagues.

Its a given we won't be spending millions, but it's big pressure on his shoulders coming into a struggling team, and being expected to make a difference.

We do agree on a lot more than you think, and your points are valid, but given our plight, I believe there are players with championship experience or out of contract players who can be both more valuable to us for this season, and also can help this lad to improve to a championship level to regularly bring him into the starting 18 or 11 for next year, whilst still providing cover and a body for this year which we currently dont have.

The only RB we have at the club is on loan and is currently out injured. Harris was ridiculed for coming into the season with 1 RB and now we are potentially interested in a RB its an issue because he is from the league below us. Championship experience comes at a cost and we havnt got the cash.

Tutu is back in a few weeks so I'd imagine this guy would be used as cover this season. If he's good enough he'll be first choice next season and if not, we'll have the summer to find a suitable first choice player. Its a gamble but its not an expensive gamble if it doesn't work out. We might actually sign a player with a bit of sell on value as well. Maybe that's a bit too optimistic though.

Sounds like a really good signing if it comes off. He was Crewes player of the season last season and was in the PFA side for the season. Not only was he rated the best right back in league two last season bu many thought him the most promising player in league two last season. Just the sort of player we should be going for and we desperately need a right back. Apparently he completed more passes in league two in Crewes promotion season than any other player in the league. Quite a feat for a full back.

Don’t know much about the lad but done really well in league 1 and 2, six months left on his contract and only 24. I’m all for it

League 1 experience, which is what we will need if things keep going like this

Not disrespecting the lad, but signings like this should be complimented with experienced championship campaigners so that they can improve with us and become good players.

I have it in my Mind that any signings like this will be thrust into action in a struggling team a few divisions above where they ply their trade currently.

Yes, he fits the youngster bill but we now have to look to survive and need much better than this.

We arnt in a position to be buying premier league or tested championship RB's. Just because he is from league 1 doesn't mean he isn't capable at this level. Nelson, etheridge and NML all came from league 1 and they did pretty well for us.

He was player of the year and players player last season so shows he's got something about him. Personally, I'd take a player on a lower wage who will probably work hard to prove himself at this level, over an ex prem journeyman on high wages.

If we do sign him, it might work out or it might not. But I think these are the signings we can expect from now on. You're just setting yourself up for dissapointment if you expect us to be spending millions on players from higher leagues.

Couldn't agree more. We are looking for a RB and we are not going to get TAA or similar. Let's forget the top six this season, and build for a shot next season. All players start somewhere and if this lad is a RB by trade, then he's what we want. but don't let's dismiss him before knowing what he can do. And he's not signed yet anyway.

Perry Ng

I saw the article. It’s a player I know and we have watched. So I can’t deny knowledge of the player. At the moment, though, that’s as far as it’s gone.

Neil Harris

Let's not forget if someone buys a replica shirt it will hardly cost anything to have his name on the back.

Not disrespecting the lad, but signings like this should be complimented with experienced championship campaigners so that they can improve with us and become good players.

I have it in my Mind that any signings like this will be thrust into action in a struggling team a few divisions above where they ply their trade currently.

Yes, he fits the youngster bill but we now have to look to survive and need much better than this.

We arnt in a position to be buying premier league or tested championship RB's. Just because he is from league 1 doesn't mean he isn't capable at this level. Nelson, etheridge and NML all came from league 1 and they did pretty well for us.

He was player of the year and players player last season so shows he's got something about him. Personally, I'd take a player on a lower wage who will probably work hard to prove himself at this level, over an ex prem journeyman on high wages.

If we do sign him, it might work out or it might not. But I think these are the signings we can expect from now on. You're just setting yourself up for dissapointment if you expect us to be spending millions on players from higher leagues.

Its a given we won't be spending millions, but it's big pressure on his shoulders coming into a struggling team, and being expected to make a difference.

We do agree on a lot more than you think, and your points are valid, but given our plight, I believe there are players with championship experience or out of contract players who can be both more valuable to us for this season, and also can help this lad to improve to a championship level to regularly bring him into the starting 18 or 11 for next year, whilst still providing cover and a body for this year which we currently dont have.

The only RB we have at the club is on loan and is currently out injured. Harris was ridiculed for coming into the season with 1 RB and now we are potentially interested in a RB its an issue because he is from the league below us. Championship experience comes at a cost and we havnt got the cash.

Tutu is back in a few weeks so I'd imagine this guy would be used as cover this season. If he's good enough he'll be first choice next season and if not, we'll have the summer to find a suitable first choice player. Its a gamble but its not an expensive gamble if it doesn't work out. We might actually sign a player with a bit of sell on value as well. Maybe that's a bit too optimistic though.

must say i cant get my head around Harris going into the season with 1 RB whose previous experience was a dozen or so games in that position for a 2nd division German club...but fully agree with all your points re this fella from Crewe...

Not disrespecting the lad, but signings like this should be complimented with experienced championship campaigners so that they can improve with us and become good players.

I have it in my Mind that any signings like this will be thrust into action in a struggling team a few divisions above where they ply their trade currently.

Yes, he fits the youngster bill but we now have to look to survive and need much better than this.

We arnt in a position to be buying premier league or tested championship RB's. Just because he is from league 1 doesn't mean he isn't capable at this level. Nelson, etheridge and NML all came from league 1 and they did pretty well for us.

He was player of the year and players player last season so shows he's got something about him. Personally, I'd take a player on a lower wage who will probably work hard to prove himself at this level, over an ex prem journeyman on high wages.

If we do sign him, it might work out or it might not. But I think these are the signings we can expect from now on. You're just setting yourself up for dissapointment if you expect us to be spending millions on players from higher leagues.

Its a given we won't be spending millions, but it's big pressure on his shoulders coming into a struggling team, and being expected to make a difference.

We do agree on a lot more than you think, and your points are valid, but given our plight, I believe there are players with championship experience or out of contract players who can be both more valuable to us for this season, and also can help this lad to improve to a championship level to regularly bring him into the starting 18 or 11 for next year, whilst still providing cover and a body for this year which we currently dont have.

The only RB we have at the club is on loan and is currently out injured. Harris was ridiculed for coming into the season with 1 RB and now we are potentially interested in a RB its an issue because he is from the league below us. Championship experience comes at a cost and we havnt got the cash.

Tutu is back in a few weeks so I'd imagine this guy would be used as cover this season. If he's good enough he'll be first choice next season and if not, we'll have the summer to find a suitable first choice player. Its a gamble but its not an expensive gamble if it doesn't work out. We might actually sign a player with a bit of sell on value as well. Maybe that's a bit too optimistic though.

must say i cant get my head around Harris going into the season with 1 RB whose previous experience was a dozen or so games in that position for a 2nd division German club...but fully agree with all your points re this fella from Crewe...

Shocking. But I doubt Harris intentionally went into the season with one RB. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt there. Probably more to do players not wanting to come here/lack of money to bring a suitable player in. We were linked with Anderson until he went to Sunderland on deadline day. May have waited on that deal too long.

Many people say he’ll expect lower wages given he is a League One player. But how would any new signing be motivated if he was on way less than his teammates? The players are human and must talk to each other about their contracts. They don’t exactly work for a huge company - the first team squad numbers about 25. If Ng signs, we don’t want him cheesed off and suffering from an inferiority complex from the outset.

To me, it would make sense if the entire squad earned within say 25% of one another - simply to avoid division.

Not disrespecting the lad, but signings like this should be complimented with experienced championship campaigners so that they can improve with us and become good players.

I have it in my Mind that any signings like this will be thrust into action in a struggling team a few divisions above where they ply their trade currently.

Yes, he fits the youngster bill but we now have to look to survive and need much better than this.

We arnt in a position to be buying premier league or tested championship RB's. Just because he is from league 1 doesn't mean he isn't capable at this level. Nelson, etheridge and NML all came from league 1 and they did pretty well for us.

He was player of the year and players player last season so shows he's got something about him. Personally, I'd take a player on a lower wage who will probably work hard to prove himself at this level, over an ex prem journeyman on high wages.

If we do sign him, it might work out or it might not. But I think these are the signings we can expect from now on. You're just setting yourself up for dissapointment if you expect us to be spending millions on players from higher leagues.

Its a given we won't be spending millions, but it's big pressure on his shoulders coming into a struggling team, and being expected to make a difference.

We do agree on a lot more than you think, and your points are valid, but given our plight, I believe there are players with championship experience or out of contract players who can be both more valuable to us for this season, and also can help this lad to improve to a championship level to regularly bring him into the starting 18 or 11 for next year, whilst still providing cover and a body for this year which we currently dont have.

The only RB we have at the club is on loan and is currently out injured. Harris was ridiculed for coming into the season with 1 RB and now we are potentially interested in a RB its an issue because he is from the league below us. Championship experience comes at a cost and we havnt got the cash.

Tutu is back in a few weeks so I'd imagine this guy would be used as cover this season. If he's good enough he'll be first choice next season and if not, we'll have the summer to find a suitable first choice player. Its a gamble but its not an expensive gamble if it doesn't work out. We might actually sign a player with a bit of sell on value as well. Maybe that's a bit too optimistic though.

must say i cant get my head around Harris going into the season with 1 RB whose previous experience was a dozen or so games in that position for a 2nd division German club...but fully agree with all your points re this fella from Crewe...

Shocking. But I doubt Harris intentionally went into the season with one RB. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt there. Probably more to do players not wanting to come here/lack of money to bring a suitable player in. We were linked with Anderson until he went to Sunderland on deadline day. May have waited on that deal too long.

i thought Gunter was ideal cover... and probably not to expensive looking at where he has ended up ? isnt there a salary cap in lge 1... i know i read there was an appeal but not sure how it turned out....

Sounds like a really good signing if it comes off. He was Crewes player of the season last season and was in the PFA side for the season. Not only was he rated the best right back in league two last season bu many thought him the most promising player in league two last season. Just the sort of player we should be going for and we desperately need a right back. Apparently he completed more passes in league two in Crewes promotion season than any other player in the league. Quite a feat for a full back.

Have to agree 100% the lad must have something about him,to recieve the awards,and ive been bemoaning our pass success rate for months!! Good signing if it happens.

Not disrespecting the lad, but signings like this should be complimented with experienced championship campaigners so that they can improve with us and become good players.

I have it in my Mind that any signings like this will be thrust into action in a struggling team a few divisions above where they ply their trade currently.

Yes, he fits the youngster bill but we now have to look to survive and need much better than this.

We arnt in a position to be buying premier league or tested championship RB's. Just because he is from league 1 doesn't mean he isn't capable at this level. Nelson, etheridge and NML all came from league 1 and they did pretty well for us.

He was player of the year and players player last season so shows he's got something about him. Personally, I'd take a player on a lower wage who will probably work hard to prove himself at this level, over an ex prem journeyman on high wages.

If we do sign him, it might work out or it might not. But I think these are the signings we can expect from now on. You're just setting yourself up for dissapointment if you expect us to be spending millions on players from higher leagues.

Its a given we won't be spending millions, but it's big pressure on his shoulders coming into a struggling team, and being expected to make a difference.

We do agree on a lot more than you think, and your points are valid, but given our plight, I believe there are players with championship experience or out of contract players who can be both more valuable to us for this season, and also can help this lad to improve to a championship level to regularly bring him into the starting 18 or 11 for next year, whilst still providing cover and a body for this year which we currently dont have.

The only RB we have at the club is on loan and is currently out injured. Harris was ridiculed for coming into the season with 1 RB and now we are potentially interested in a RB its an issue because he is from the league below us. Championship experience comes at a cost and we havnt got the cash.

Tutu is back in a few weeks so I'd imagine this guy would be used as cover this season. If he's good enough he'll be first choice next season and if not, we'll have the summer to find a suitable first choice player. Its a gamble but its not an expensive gamble if it doesn't work out. We might actually sign a player with a bit of sell on value as well. Maybe that's a bit too optimistic though.

must say i cant get my head around Harris going into the season with 1 RB whose previous experience was a dozen or so games in that position for a 2nd division German club...but fully agree with all your points re this fella from Crewe...

Shocking. But I doubt Harris intentionally went into the season with one RB. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt there. Probably more to do players not wanting to come here/lack of money to bring a suitable player in. We were linked with Anderson until he went to Sunderland on deadline day. May have waited on that deal too long.

i thought Gunter was ideal cover... and probably not to expensive looking at where he has ended up ? isnt there a salary cap in lge 1... i know i read there was an appeal but not sure how it turned out....

I remember gunter being suggested at the time. Not sure if I put it on here but I was against it at the time, due to his age. But I didn't expect us to go into the season with 1 RB though to be honest. Mad that no one else was brought in.

Sounds like a really good signing if it comes off. He was Crewes player of the season last season and was in the PFA side for the season. Not only was he rated the best right back in league two last season bu many thought him the most promising player in league two last season. Just the sort of player we should be going for and we desperately need a right back. Apparently he completed more passes in league two in Crewes promotion season than any other player in the league. Quite a feat for a full back.

Have to agree 100% the lad must have something about him,to recieve the awards,and ive been bemoaning our pass success rate for months!! Good signing if it happens.

if your playing longer balls your pass success rate is bound to go down as is amount of passes in a game..

Over the years Crewe have always been known for bringing through good young players, so who knows he might be a bit of a gem. I shouldn't think it will be a big fee especially as he is out of contract at the end of the season