' MATCH THREAD : ROTHERHAM v CARDIFF CITY MATCH THREAD '

ROTHERHAM v CARDIFF CITY
Championship
Saturday, 19 September, 15:00
New York Stadium

TEAM ANNOUNCED

Cardiff City: Marshall; Peltier, Connolly, Morrison, Fabio; Noone, Dikgacoi, Whittingham, Ralls; Mason, Ameobi

City Sold 670 so far

Cardiff City will start with the same side that has started the last 4 games

Rotherham have conceded more goals than any other side in the the Football League (16)

City players still out Kiko Macheda, Ben Turner and Idriss Saadi.


Ben Turner (ankle) and Federico Macheda (back) are still out but are expected back in training within a few weeks.


Rotherham 19/10, Cardiff 7/5, draw 11/5

Bruno Manga has been in agony and has injections to treat shoulder ligament damage.

Manga continues to see a specialist,but despite this is expected to be at least on the bench v Rotherham tomorrow.

Last season's Player of the Year, Bruno Ecuele Manga, is on standby if the Englishman fails to pass a fitness test, while Scott Malone, Craig Noone and Sammy Ameobi will all be desperate for a start.

THE LIKELY LINE-UPS
Rotherham United: Lee Camp; Lewis Buxton, Danny Collins, Farrend Rawson, Joe Mattock; Chris Maguire, Lee Frecklington (capt), Richard Smallwood, Joe Newell; Johnson Clarke-Harris, Matt Derbyshire.

Cardiff City: David Marshall (capt); Lee Peltier, Sean Morrison, Matt Connolly, Fabio; Anthony Pilkington, Kagisho Dikgacoi, Peter Whittingham, Joe Ralls; Joe Mason, Kenwyne Jones.

Pay on the day

Cardiff City: Bruno Manga, Scott Malone, Sammy Ameobi and Craig Noone are the players closest for a recall, but I can’t see Russell Slade making any changes.

The one proviso is that Matt Connolly, who went off against Hull at half-time because he was unwell, is feeling better. He did some light training on Thursday and is in the 20-man squad.

If Connoly doesn’t make it Manga would step in alongside Sean Morrison.


Russell Slade: ' Rotherham Away '
What are your hopes for Rotherham away on Saturday?
In any adversity you want to see a response.

We have an opportunity at Rotherham to maintain the high levels we set over recent weeks, earn the win that gets us back on track and see if we can go on another run of six or seven games unbeaten.

" UPDATED DAILY "

TEAM NEWS
Rotherham: Captain Lee Frecklington was ruled out in midweek because of a calf injury, but Rotherham hope he will be available for the home clash with Cardiff.

If Frecklington fails a fitness test it will be Wales international Danny Collins who takes the armband.

Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe or Aidan White could then take over from Frecklington in midfield.


Sammy Ameobi is pushing for a start but Cardiff won't be rushed into many changes despite defeat last time out


Rotherham
Jonson Clarke-Harris could come in after scoring from the bench in midweek.




Latest News


Match Preview

Following a disappointing home defeat to Hull on Tuesday night Cardiff will be looking to make amends when they face Rotherham away on Saturday.

Rotherham find themselves at the bottom of the Championship, with only 2 points from their first 7 games.

Possible Lineups

Cardiff City

01 Marshall
28 Malone
04 Morrison
16 Connolly
03 Fabio
13 Pilkington
15 Dikgacoi
07 Whittingham
08 Ralls
09 Jones
10 Mason

Rotherham

01 Camp
02 Buxton
20 Rawson
04 Collins
03 Mattock
07 Maguire
33 Smallwood
22 Newell
14 White
25 Odjidja-Ofoe
27 Derbyshire

The Opposition

Rotherham United Football Club, nicknamed The Millers,[1] is an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, that competes in The Football League Championship, the second tier in the English football league system.

Founded in 1925 as a merger between Rotherham Town (1899) and Rotherham County (1870),[2] the club's colours were initially yellow and black, but later evolved into the more traditional red and white.[3] Rotherham United play their home games at New York Stadium, a 12,000 capacity all-seater stadium, having previously played since its foundation at Millmoor for 101 years. Since joining the football league back in 1925, Rotherham have spent the majority of their time in Division Three (League One) and Division Two (Championship).[4] They have never played in the top tier of the English Football League system.

The Millers featured in the inaugural League Cup final against Aston Villa in 1961,[5] and won the 1996 Football League Trophy. They also achieved two separate back to back promotions in 1999–2001 and 2012–2014.

2015/16 Latest Results

Cardiff

TUE 15 SEP 2015 - CHAMPIONSHIP Cardiff 0 - 2 Hull
SAT 12 SEP 2015 - CHAMPIONSHIP Cardiff 2 - 0 Huddersfield
SAT 29 AUG 2015 - CHAMPIONSHIP Nottm Forest 1 - 2 Cardiff
SAT 8 AUG 2015 - CHAMPIONSHIP Cardiff 1 - 1 Fulham

Rotherham

TUE 15 SEP 2015 - CHAMPIONSHIP Brighton 2 - 1 Rotherham
SAT 12 SEP 2015 - CHAMPIONSHIP Charlton 1 - 1 Rotherham
SAT 29 AUG 2015 - CHAMPIONSHIP Rotherham 1 - 3 Fulham
TUE 25 AUG 2015 - LEAGUE CUP Rotherham 1 - 2 Norwich

Last 5 meetings

2014/2015 Tue 03 Mar Rotherham U. 1 - 3 Cardiff City Championship
2014/2015 Sat 06 Dec Cardiff City 0 - 0 Rotherham U. Championship
2004/2005 Sat 06 Nov Rotherham U. 2 - 2 Cardiff City Championship
2004/2005 Sat 16 Oct Cardiff City 2 - 0 Rotherham U. Championship
2003/2004 Sat 10 Jan Cardiff City 3 - 2 Rotherham U. League Division One


Previous Highlights




New York Stadium



Key facts

Club: Rotherham United FC
Opening: 2012
Capacity: 12,000 seats

History and description

New York Stadium was built to provide Rotherham United with a new permanent home after they were forced to leave their traditional home Millmoor and temporarily move into Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield.

Rotherham obtained planning permission in 2010, and started construction in the summer of 2011. The stadium came at a cost of £20 million.

Rotherham gradually opened the New York Stadium in the summer of 2012 with a series of events. They played their first league match at the New York Stadium on the 18th of August 2012 against Burton Albion (3-0).

The stadium derived its name from the Guest and Chimes steel factory that once stood at the site, and which used to manufacture the fire hydrants for the city of New York.

New York Stadium has a total of 600 VIP places. The stadium can be easily expanded with another 4,000 seats.

Match Odds

Rotherham 19/10
Draw 9/4
Cardiff 7/5

Tickets

Sat. 19th September 2015. KO. 3pm

Available to current Season Ticket Holders and Gold / Junior Bluebird Members only.

Ticket Prices:
Adults: £23.00
Seniors 60+:£13.00
Students (valid proof of FT education): £13.00
Juniors 13 – 17yrs: £8.00
Juniors 12 yrs & under: £6.00

Disabled Allocations:
Adults: £13.00
Seniors 60+: £13.00
Students (valid proof of FT education): £13.00
Juniors 13 – 17yrs: £8.00
Juniors 12 yrs & under: £6.00
Carer: free of charge

There are 3 disabled parking bays, available on first come first serve basis, charged at £5 each.
Spaces need to be booked before 5pm the day before the game, please contact the Red and White Shop on 0844 414 0754

Tickets On Sale
9am - Mon. 10th August 2015.
0845 345 1400
http://www.eticketing.co.uk/cardiffcity

Guess the Score / Attendance

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1-4.

Rotherham 0 City 2

rotherham 0 - 2

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Cardiff's last 6 away games in Championship.
Rotherham have failed to win their last 8 matches in Championship.
Cardiff are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 away matches in Championship.
Cardiff are undefeated in their last 6 matches against Rotherham in all competitions.

2:1 city .

I'll be there

Team News

Rotherham
Jonson Clarke-Harris could come in after scoring from the bench in midweek.

Cardiff
Sammy Ameobi is pushing for a start but Cardiff won't be rushed into many changes despite defeat last time out.

Russell Slade: ' Rotherham Away '

What are your hopes for Rotherham away on Saturday?
In any adversity you want to see a response.

We have an opportunity at Rotherham to maintain the high levels we set over recent weeks, earn the win that gets us back on track and see if we can go on another run of six or seven games unbeaten.

0-0

1-3

Rotherham United v Cardiff City: Team news, the odds and man in the middle as Bluebirds travel to bottom club

THE LIKELY LINE-UPS
Rotherham United: Lee Camp; Lewis Buxton, Danny Collins, Farrend Rawson, Joe Mattock; Chris Maguire, Lee Frecklington (capt), Richard Smallwood, Joe Newell; Johnson Clarke-Harris, Matt Derbyshire.

Cardiff City: David Marshall (capt); Lee Peltier, Sean Morrison, Matt Connolly, Fabio; Anthony Pilkington, Kagisho Dikgacoi, Peter Whittingham, Joe Ralls; Joe Mason, Kenwyne Jones.

TEAM NEWS
Rotherham: Captain Lee Frecklington was ruled out in midweek because of a calf injury, but Rotherham hope he will be available for the home clash with Cardiff.

If Frecklington fails a fitness test it will be Wales international Danny Collins who takes the armband.

Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe or Aidan White could then take over from Frecklington in midfield.
Cardiff City: Bruno Manga, Scott Malone, Sammy Ameobi and Craig Noone are the players closest for a recall, but I can’t see Russell Slade making any changes.

The one proviso is that Matt Connolly, who went off against Hull at half-time because he was unwell, is feeling better. He did some light training on Thursday and is in the 20-man squad.

If Connoly doesn’t make it Manga would step in alongside Sean Morrison.

ONES TO WATCH
Rotherham – Danny Collins: The 35-year-old centre-back fell out with Wales manager John Toshack eight years ago and withdrew from the squad to face Germany and Slovakia during the qualifying round of Euro 2008.

When Brian Flynn became Wales caretaker-manager, Collins was selected for the Wales squad again in 2010. Collins earned 12 senior Wales caps in total.

Read more: Why Cardiff fans have a right to expect more from Kenwyne Jones - Scott Johnson

Cardiff City – Kagisho Dikgacoi: Worked hard to regain fitness and has the look of a man who can inspire the Bluebirds from midfield. He is mobile, effective and has a good passing range.

THE BOOKIES SAY
Rotherham 19/10, Cardiff 7/5, draw 11/5

Read more: Why Championship success for Cardiff City may not hinge on dominating the ball

LAST TIME THEY MET
3 March 2015: Rotherham United 1 Cardiff City 3

The Bluebirds extended their unbeaten run to four away matches thanks to three goals in 11 minutes, scored by from Bruno Manga, Federico Macheda and Conor McAleny.

Cardiff were forced to change goalkeepers at half-time with Simon Moore coming on for the injured David Marshall, but Rotherham failed to force him into a save until the 76th minute.

Cardiff City: Bruno Manga, Scott Malone, Sammy Ameobi and Craig Noone are the players closest for a recall, but I can’t see Russell Slade making any changes.

The one proviso is that Matt Connolly, who went off against Hull at half-time because he was unwell, is feeling better. He did some light training on Thursday and is in the 20-man squad.

If Connoly doesn’t make it Manga would step in alongside Sean Morrison.

Rotherham 19/10, Cardiff 7/5, draw 11/5

3 March 2015: Rotherham United 1 Cardiff City 3

The Bluebirds extended their unbeaten run to four away matches thanks to three goals in 11 minutes, scored by from Bruno Manga, Federico Macheda and Conor McAleny.

Cardiff were forced to change goalkeepers at half-time with Simon Moore coming on for the injured David Marshall, but Rotherham failed to force him into a save until the 76th minute.

THE LIKELY LINE-UPS
Rotherham United: Lee Camp; Lewis Buxton, Danny Collins, Farrend Rawson, Joe Mattock; Chris Maguire, Lee Frecklington (capt), Richard Smallwood, Joe Newell; Johnson Clarke-Harris, Matt Derbyshire.

Cardiff City: David Marshall (capt); Lee Peltier, Sean Morrison, Matt Connolly, Fabio; Anthony Pilkington, Kagisho Dikgacoi, Peter Whittingham, Joe Ralls; Joe Mason, Kenwyne Jones.

TEAM NEWS
Rotherham: Captain Lee Frecklington was ruled out in midweek because of a calf injury, but Rotherham hope he will be available for the home clash with Cardiff.

If Frecklington fails a fitness test it will be Wales international Danny Collins who takes the armband.

Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe or Aidan White could then take over from Frecklington in midfield.

Kagisho Dikgacoi: Worked hard to regain fitness and has the look of a man who can inspire the Bluebirds from midfield. He is mobile, effective and has a good passing range.

I enjoy watching the South African international play

Last season's Player of the Year, Bruno Ecuele Manga, is on standby if the Englishman fails to pass a fitness test, while Scott Malone, Craig Noone and Sammy Ameobi will all be desperate for a start.

Bruno Manga has been in agony and has injections to treat shoulder ligament damage.

Manga continues to see a specialist,but despite this is expected to be at least on the bench v Rotherham tomorrow.

Steve Evans gives www.themillers.co.uk his team news...
Rotherham United boss Steve Evans will once again be without captain Lee Frecklington for his side’s clash with Cardiff City at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday.

The Millers skipper missed out on the fixture with Brighton and Hove Albion on Tuesday night and will once again watch on from the sidelines as he recovers from a calf injury sustained at The Valley a week ago.

“He’s not quite right. He’s strained a few fibres in his calf. We’ll be hopeful for next weekend but certainly not for Saturday,” Evans told www.themillers.co.uk.

“It’s just subject to healing now. He’s a quick healer by standards if you like so we’ve got more of a chance of it being next week rather than a week after. Normally when you have a strain like that the medical team will say two to three weeks but it really depends on the individual.”

Frecklington had a frustrating time with injuries at the back end of the 2014/15 campaign and Evans is keen to ensure he remains upbeat throughout the duration of his recovery.

“Lee’s had a poor time in respect of injuries over the last 12 months and nobody wants to play more than him so it’s my job to reassure him and keep his spirits high.
“Everyone is good other than we miss Lee and big Kirk Broadfoot who will be available for selection at St. Andrew’s subject to training and no injuries and we’re hoping that Frecks matches that.”

Meanwhile, defender Joe Mattock returned to action recently following an early season injury and has impressed the Millers’ manager on his return to the left back berth.

“He’s a terrific player and he’ll only get better,” Evans enthused.

“He missed a bit of pre-season as well. When it settles down to one game a week it will help. We need players to do some work in between to get that little sharpness."

Cardiff City will start with the same side that has started the last 4 games

City players still out Kiko Macheda, Ben Turner and Idriss Saadi.

Vital Preview - Rotherham v Cardiff

Vital Football

18/09/15

Cardiff's Championship season continues against Rotherham at the New York Stadium on Saturday; with this a traditional 3pm kick-off.

A reaction to a first league defeat of the season is something Cardiff are looking to do this weekend as the Bluebirds go to Rotherham, who are bottom of the table!

Rotherham captain Lee Frecklington (calf) misses out with Kirk Broadfoot (suspension) as he sits out the last of his 10-match ban.

Russell Slade could bring in Bruno Manga (knee), who he previously said would have to win his place back, for a first start.

Ben Turner (ankle) and Federico Macheda (back) are still out.

Rotherham's record against Cardiff isn't something we'll be happy with as they've lost on two of the last 22-matches!

The Bluebirds will hope for a positive result, but will this happen?

Whatever line up Slade goes with expectancy will be high and ahead of the game we're looking for your views on what way you think it will go, which obviously requires you to vote in the latest poll one of three ways...

Ben Turner (ankle) and Federico Macheda (back) are still out but are expected back in training within a few weeks.

MATCH FACTS

Rotherham have lost just two of their previous 22 home games against Cardiff City in the league (W16 D4 L2).
Cardiff are unbeaten in their last six league meetings with Rotherham (W3 D3).
Rotherham have faced more shots on target than any other side in the division (44).
Cardiff's Joe Mason has had more shots on target than any player this campaign (12).
No side has fewer points than Rotherham in the Championship, while the Millers have also shipped the most goals in the division (16).

Safe Journey City fans - I reckon 1-2 Bluebirds

I am going for a comfortable City win, which I hope to see us scoring 3 goals

3-1 City win

1-2 come on bluebirds . Hope you all have a good day and safe journey

Match Preview

Cardiff, who will be visiting the New York Stadium having lost their first game of the season against Hull City on Tuesday night, will be looking to bounce back with an emphatic win over a Rotherham side who are yet to excite this season, and are still searching for their first win.

Evans does have a bright spark in prospect Jonson Clarke-Harris, who is the Millers' top scorer so far with three goals, but unless the Millers can find goals from another source, Evans won't be donning that Sombrero come May.

Rotherham have also conceded more goals than anyone else in the second tier this season, but themselves have only failed to score in one game so far this campaign, so there promises to be goals at the New York Stadium.

Cardiff meanwhile have enjoyed a solid start to their second season back in the Sky Bet Championship, and after a disappointing season last year will be hoping to stay in the promotion picture they currently find themselves entwined in.

There is no doubt about the ability of the players, but a mixture of key players such as Bruce Ecuele-Manga and Federico Machedo performing on a consistent basis, and the home crowds fully backing their squad, will go some way to forming a large part of any promotion push.

Coming into the game, Cardiff are obviously massive favourites, but Rotherham will be looking to scrape any points they can get against Slade's side, who appear to have got their mojo back.

Marshall
Peltier Connolly Morrison Fabio
Noone Dikgacoi Whittingam Ralls
Mason Ameobi

Moore
Manga
Malone
Gunnarsson
Pilkington
Revell
Jones

Marshall
Peltier Connolly Morrison Fabio
Noone Dikgacoi Whittingham Ralls
Ameobi Mason

Moore
Manga
Malone
Gunnarsson
Pilkington
Revell
Jones