Match Thread " Cardiff City v Johor "

Cardiff City begin their pre-season friendlies in front of fans with a game against Malaysian side Johor on Wednesday at 6pm (UK time).

The match will take place in Murcia, as will the game against Southend a few days later.

This will be Cardiff City fans' first chance to see how the team will set up with Brian Barry-Murphy in charge.


Johor are the reigning Malaysian champions. They have won that title a total of 11 times.

They also won the treble last season for the third time.

They have won the continental AFC Cup once, in 2015.

Johor's current manager is Xisco Munoz, who also had spells in charge of Watford and Sheffield Wednesday.

They are the most supported Malaysian club and the second most supported team in Malaysia, behind Manchester United.

Just a word of note - for anyone taking banners to the ground.

Johor, as Malaysian Champions, are often quoted in the Malaysian Star.

Take from this what you will

Just a word of note - for anyone taking banners to the ground.

Johor, as Malaysian Champions, are often quoted in the Malaysian Star.

Take from this what you will

Hopefully those in attendance will let the Malaysians know what we think of Tan

Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. (JDT) is owned by Tunku Ismail Idris, the Crown Prince of Johor - Now the Sultan of Johor. He has been involved with the club since 2012, when he became the president of Johor FA, and has spearheaded its transformation into a dominant force in Malaysian football.

Vincent Tan and the Crown Prince of Johor, now the Sultan of Johor, are both business associates and good friends. They have a long-standing and close business relationship, with Tan's Berjaya Corporation holding significant stakes in many of the Sultan's ventures, particularly in sectors like telecommunications, retail, and online payments.

Beyond business, they also share a personal friendship, with the Sultan acknowledging Tan's influence on his business career and publicly expressing gratitude for their relationship.

Here's a more detailed look:

Business Relationship:

Joint Ventures:
The Sultan and Vincent Tan have collaborated on various business ventures, including stakes in U Mobile, REDtone, 7-Eleven, and MOL Access.

Berjaya's Role:
Berjaya Corporation, founded by Vincent Tan, has been a key player in many of the Sultan's business initiatives, holding significant stakes in companies and projects.

Shared Interests:
Both the Sultan and Tan have a keen interest in diverse sectors, including telecommunications, retail, and online payments, which has led to numerous joint ventures and investments.

Personal Friendship:
Mutual Respect:
The Sultan has publicly acknowledged Vincent Tan's influence and guidance in his business endeavors.

Expressions of Friendship:
Social media posts and public appearances often showcase the friendly and respectful relationship between the two.

Long-standing Relationship:
The bond between the Sultan and Tan appears to be deep-rooted and extends beyond purely business interests.
In essence, their relationship is a blend of strategic business partnership and genuine friendship, characterized by mutual respect and collaboration

Is there going to be any tv coverage of this game as its Malaysian have cardiff city tv been invited by Mr Tan

Is there going to be any tv coverage of this game as its Malaysian have cardiff city tv been invited by Mr Tan

I know it's in spain but as its cone tion with Tan and cardiff I would have thought there would be some interest

Is there going to be any tv coverage of this game as its Malaysian have cardiff city tv been invited by Mr Tan

Hope so Monty, because I'm not going over there.

I think they normally make friendlies available to watch online but sometimes it depends on if the venue/opponents allow it.