Replacing Kieffer Moore for next season,is no easy feat

Replacing Kieffer Moore for next season,is no easy feat , given the fact he hit 20 goals during his first season as a Bluebird.


Wednesday 9th March 2022






So what of the current options?


Isaac Vassell, Max Watters , James Collins, Mark Harris and Isaak Davies.

2 loanees Hugill and Ikpeazu



Isaac Vassell,is almost certain to be shipped out the door when his contract comes to an end.



Steve Morison clearly isn't too convinced that Max Watters is ready for regular game-time at this level, meaning another loan spell could feasibly be on the cards.

That's two who don't seem likely to be filling Kieffer's boots any time soon.





James Collins? 33 yrs old this year and has only scored 3 goals in 27 appearances (all competitions) for the Bluebirds

In many fans views, he was fading out before he even arrived for the Bluebirds and was known for his scoring in the lower leagues.

He just hasn't got going in the capital since his arrival and has fallen down the pecking order. Should the right offer come in, one suspects it would at least be considered. The problem is Collins has another year on his contract with the Bluebirds.




Nevertheless, a striker has to be at the top of the list of priorities, preferably one who can complement the talented homegrown attacking options of:

Mark Harris, will be 24 yrs old this year had made 40 appearances: 6 goals, but has failed to impress the last 4 managers to be included as a regular City player.

Isaak Davies will be 21 yrs old this year, has made 21 appearances: 3 goals, Davies is still up and coming and looking better every game.
Davies is still no where near ready for week in week out action, but looks like probably being one Cardiff's best prospects for the future.





Finally, there are the two loanees who will initially return to their clubs:



Hugill is probably someone Morison would like to bring back next term, such is his admiration for the 29-year-old who clearly boasts a solid pedigree at this level.

But the decision may well be taken out of his hands.

Hugill's club Norwich City are seemingly destined to be playing their football in the same division next season, and there's likely to be plenty of upheaval at Carrow Road as a result.

Hugill being a part of the blueprint for the Canaries next season cannot be ruled out, while wages too may yet be a consideration for the Bluebirds should they wish to sign Hugill full time.

Norwich will either decide to keep him themselves for the Championship or will want a fee for him, which will mean the Bluebirds wont be able to afford his fee and wages.






Money was initially a sticking point in landing Middlesbrough forward Ikpeazu before a loan deal for him was also struck in January.

The 27-year-old has become something of cult idol in these parts already, such has been his success in the role of impact sub, and his well-publicised fondness for an Ayatollah, of course.








Ikpeazu was on the radar during the McCarthy days, but has he done enough to earn a long-term stay? The jury is probably still out on that one.

Besides, the finances involved could one again prove a stumbling block.

It means that there's every chance that each of Cardiff's five centre-forwards could feasibly head out the door this summer, although that is admittedly a worst-case scenario.

Replacing a striker of Moore's quality was always going to be difficult, his quality in front of goal placing him among the very best in the division in terms of ability.



The chances of finding another player of his ilk this summer are slim, let alone at the £2m snip Cardiff signed Kieffer for, given that City will probably be operating on something of a shoestring budget.

Nevertheless, a striker has to be at the top of the list of priorities, preferably one who can complement the talented homegrown attacking options of:

Mark Harris, will be 24 yrs old this year had made 40 appearances: 6 goals, but has failed to impress the last 4 managers to be included as a regular City player.

Isaak Davies will be 21 yrs old this year, has made 21 appearances: 3 goals, Davies is still up and coming and looking better every game.
Davies is still no where near ready for week in week out action, but looks like probably being one Cardiff's best prospects for the future.

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I feel like we have done well without him, thankfully style of football has changed and now we can kick on and sign more of a different type of player to go with the style

Replacing the Keiffer Moore (and his inflated ego of this season) is no issue at all; even Vassell could do the job for all the good he was

Bournemouth must be well pleased with their investment to date...not!

Had a good season last year. This year? No. 100% commitment to us or go.

We roll onto the battlefield victorious as one.

Wrong Question and headline ( I know it WOL's)

Replacing Harry Wilson for this season was no easy feat as Kieffer Moore only scored 5 goals, wonder how many goals the striker with the club he transferred to scored ?

Moore without doubt was our best striker since Boothroyd, if we’d kept Wilson as well we’d be near top of League rather than bottom. Those mocking his 5 goals this season, he was still our top scorer! I hope he gets fit soon,Wales need him and Wilson !

Moore without doubt was our best striker since Boothroyd, if we’d kept Wilson as well we’d be near top of League rather than bottom. Those mocking his 5 goals this season, he was still our top scorer! I hope he gets fit soon,Wales need him and Wilson !

I don’t think many would argue about Moore’s ability and he was excellent in his only full season.

However, his attitude, and form, was really disappointing this season even when he was on the pitch. He was unprofessional and let other things affect his performance.

I too hope that he does well for Wales but I’m glad we now have Hugill and I haven’t missed Moore in a single game as a result !!

Firstly I like Moore but having said that I think Hugil is a better alround player.Even if Moore was stil here he'd be 2nd choice behind Hugil in my book.Just a pity he's not Welsh.

How bout cole stockton Morecombe..21 goals so far this season ..probably cheap to buy as we haven't got much to spend

Think we look better balanced without him

Think we look better balanced without him

I agree.
Not sure of the chances but I'd love to keep Hugill.

Think we look better balanced without him

I agree.
Not sure of the chances but I'd love to keep Hugill.

Hugill is in last year of Norwich comtract next season and is soon to turn 30. I don't think it will take a huge fee to sign him permanently

The thing is though, Norwich are likely to be back down here next season. Would they want to hang onto Hugill who is ideal at this level?

If we are going to have a good crack at promotion next season and we find ourselves with a "windfall" through not having to pay the Sala Fee.....

I would go all out and secure the services of Hugill and Mitrovic

Moore without doubt was our best striker since Boothroyd, if we’d kept Wilson as well we’d be near top of League rather than bottom. Those mocking his 5 goals this season, he was still our top scorer! I hope he gets fit soon,Wales need him and Wilson !

Moore was partly let go because he was negatively affecting the rest of the squad big-time, as they knew what he was up to with his antics when he should have knuckled down like the (supposed) professional he claims to be

Don't let that stop your daft 'mocking' and 'if only we had kept Wilson' comments though; when have you ever looked at the real/bigger picture...?

It seems to me that we've been without Moore for the biggest part of this season, so it's no great loss. He had a good season before this one but he's certainly not been missed as much as all that.

Having one good season in his career doesn't make him hard to replace.

I would simply try and keep Hugil for next season to partner Davies and Mark Harris.
This is our best attacking option. Unless there is another player similar to Hugil.
We are doing better now without Moore so we will not be missing out on quality as both Mark Harris & Davies
will fill the void.

I wouldn't take the Hugil option. He is very good at what we does, better than Moore, but it makes us so one dimensional and that is direct.

If we really want to change we need a smaller more mobile modern striker