' Mark Harris '

' Mark Harris '

6 years with the Bluebirds first team squad , aged 24.

89 Appearances / 9 goals, 8 different managers.

Mark Harris contract is up this June.


By Glen Williams



A player who divides Cardiff fans.

Once a regular under Steve Morison and Hudson, the Wales international has fallen out of favour in the last few weeks.

Harris hasn't been named in the last three matchday squads, although he has looked reasonably impressive when in action for the under-21s.

Whether he can force his way back into the first-team picture remains to be seen, but with his contract up at the end of the season, and with Rob Page set to name another Wales squad soon, he will surely be desperate to make an impression.

However, it's difficult to see where he fits in at present.

' Rubin Colwill '


By Glen Williams




An academy product to have fallen out of favour recently, Colwill has been restricted to just one appearance off the bench under the Frenchman.

Indeed, his cameo against Luton Town was, if we're honest, pretty forgettable, and we're yet to really see the same sort of spark from him that we saw last term.

In fairness, injuries certainly haven't helped things, but clearly there are other factors at play in keeping him out the team.

Lamouchi seemed a little confused when asked about Colwill's absence in the wake of the defeat to Hull City a couple of weeks ago, before suggesting the youngster was perhaps behind others in the pecking order.

Morison was always keen to stress that onlookers shouldn't place too much expectation on Colwill, and that message has been alluded to by the current boss too, who's perhaps wary of placing too much emphasis on such a young pair of shoulders too soon.

For all the talk of aggression, one can't help but wonder if Colwill, and a couple of others, are actually physically ready to slot into the roles Lamouchi demands.

' Joe Ralls '


By Glen Williams


The Bluebirds skipper isn't out of the picture by any means, but his influence on this team feels like it's waning a little.

Once the very first name on the teamsheet, the midfielder has been restricted to cameos off the bench lately.

Some of those cameos have been impressive, in fairness, but with the double pivot of Sawyers and Ryan Wintle looking so effective at the moment, it's tricky to see where he fits in.

Then again, it would be foolish to write off a player like Joe Ralls. He may yet have a big role to play before the season's out.

Harris should go. He's not a promising youngster any more.

If we stay up, I'd expect Wickham to sign an extension. He's an upgrade on Harris.

Even with the Robinson injury, would think Harris' opportunities will be limited. Definitely not in the same thinking as Kaba, Etete, Wickham and Robinson.

Lamouchi decided quite quickly that Harris wasn't good enough.

Harris should go. He's not a promising youngster any more.

If we stay up, I'd expect Wickham to sign an extension. He's an upgrade on Harris.

Even with the Robinson injury, would think Harris' opportunities will be limited. Definitely not in the same thinking as Kaba, Etete, Wickham and Robinson.

Lamouchi decided quite quickly that Harris wasn't good enough.

100% agree. Fantastic attitude and always does his best but sadly just not good enough. In fact I'd go further to say he is part of why we are in a mess currently. Harris and Watters have been total failures this year. I wish him well if released and think he would do well in division one.

With Robinson sidelined for 5 games i think we will need harris to come off the bench with energy.
I really hope we can keep colwill mark harris and bagan as we need to develope there abilities further in order for them to get to there potential more.

Many fans critise harris but he has got alot more potential.
I believe in harris and colwill and if we keep them then they can thrive under our manager.

Especially if our club will still be in a transfer ban in the summer window.

Lamouchi is an astute and calculating manager. He will not judge players on reputations, or on who the previous manager picked, or on our hopes for players such as Colwill - but on what he sees with his own eyes. He judges that another player(s) will suit his attacking formation better than Harris at this point. I think he's probably right. Harris has never impressed enough for me to want him as anything more than a back up at best. It seems that Sabri is also concerned about our goalkeeping options because he is chasing a keeper at Notts Forest. He is taking stock. I'm impressed with him so far.

With Robinson sidelined for 5 games i think we will need harris to come off the bench with energy.
I really hope we can keep colwill mark harris and bagan as we need to develope there abilities further in order for them to get to there potential more.

Many fans critise harris but he has got alot more potential.
I believe in harris and colwill and if we keep them then they can thrive under our manager.

Especially if our club will still be in a transfer ban in the summer window.

Agree .

I would prefer to see issac davies his speed could work with what we have with
o'dowda and philogene on the wings
davies with one of the big strikers
Having the 2 big strikers we look ponderous i think anything near the 6yd box davies would jump on it look at vardy small but quick and i think davies needs to be given a go even if only as a 20 mins sub