Cardiff City vs Swansea City media previews

Just 17 hours to go and the buzz in building. Media previews, both in locals andn nationals, has been incredible and there'll be more in the Sundays too. However here's a few just to give you a flavour.

Cardiff v Swansea preview

SkySports - ‎3 hours ago‎

Darren Purse is expected to be fit for Cardiff, while Alan Tate is Swansea's biggest injury concern. The Bluebirds will be looking to strengthen their hold ...

Police appeal for fans to behave

BBC News - ‎6 hours ago‎

The man in charge of policing Sunday's south Wales football derby is appealing for fans to behave and enjoy the game. Cardiff City and Swansea City meet in ...

Boss Jones reached Bluebirds landmark

WalesOnline - ‎6 hours ago‎

That will be Jones’ 200th match in charge of Cardiff City – and he’s looking for a 79th victory. Apart from 78 wins, City have drawn 58 and lost 63 of ...

Cardiff City will keep their cool, vows boss Dave Jones

WalesOnline - ‎6 hours ago‎

DAVE Jones has vowed his Cardiff City players will keep their heads amid the emotion and atmosphere of a crucial South Wales derby. ...

Swansea City’s Dorus de Vries does not feat Cardiff City’s strikeforce

WalesOnline - ‎6 hours ago‎

SWANSEA keeper Dorus de Vries has claimed he doesn’t fear Cardiff’s much-hyped strikeforce, insisting “my defence can handle anyone. ...

Derby rally call to bring some pride to Welsh football

WalesOnline - ‎8 hours ago‎

RIVAL bosses Dave Jones and Roberto Martinez have told their teams to stand up and do Welsh football proud in tomorrow’s Cardiff City v Swansea City derby ...

Cardiff looking for double over Swansea

WalesOnline - ‎11 hours ago‎

AHEAD of tomorrow’s Championship football clash at Ninian Park, the Arms Park will play host to part one of Wales’ sporting tale of two cities. ...

Swansea City’s Leon Britton keen to sample Ninian Park atmosphere now

WalesOnline - ‎11 hours ago‎

THE last time Swansea’s Leon Britton thought about going to Ninian Park he put safety first and decided not to bother. But now, as he prepares to incur the ...

Kevin McNaughton looking for Cardiff City run-in boost with derby win

WalesOnline - ‎11 hours ago‎

HE may be Scottish, but Kevin McNaughton needs no reminding of what is at stake in a South Wales derby. Yet, apart from the obvious bragging rights and, ...

Points and prizes make Ninian Park derby special

WalesOnline - ‎11 hours ago‎

JUST another game, or a game like no other? Depends on who you listen to, or perhaps more pertinently on which half of the South Wales divide your loyalties ...

It’s just another vital game, says Cardiff City boss Dave Jones

WalesOnline - ‎11 hours ago‎

DAVE JONES has always said he isn’t an emotional person – and, judging by his pronouncements ahead of tomorrow’s last ever Ninian Park clash between Cardiff ...

This is the biggest derby, says Swansea City boss Roberto Martinez

WalesOnline - ‎11 hours ago‎

ROBERTO MARTINEZ is adamant tomorrow is all about sparking Swansea’s own promotion party – rather than simply spoiling Cardiff’s. ...

Rival managers urge big-game calm

BBC News - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

Police operation for derby match

BBC News - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

Hundreds of police officers will be on duty to prevent trouble at Sunday's south Wales football derby. A sell-out 20000 crowd will watch Cardiff City and ...

Unforgettable Ninian Park derbies

BBC Sport - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

By Peter Shuttleworth Ninian Park will host its final South Wales derby on Sunday when Swansea City help neighbours and rivals Cardiff City end a 96-year ...

Swansea City’s Garry Monk turns up the heat on Cardiff City

WalesOnline - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

SWANSEA skipper Garry Monk has upped the ante ahead of Sunday’s South Wales showdown, claiming “the pressure is all on Cardiff.” While the Swans’ current ...

Johnson wants sensible refereeing

BBC News - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

The two previous meetings between Cardiff and Swansea this season have been highly-charged, fiery encounters with three red cards brandished. ...

Cardiff City and Swansea City ready for Ninian farewell

WalesOnline - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

He knows what it’s like to wear the blue and white jersey in a South Wales derby at Ninian Park. Here, Echo columnist DAVID GILES tells why Cardiff City ...

Cardiff City’s Tony Capaldi looking for great finish to season

WalesOnline - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

The Northern Ireland international has been fighting injuries since last season’s FA Cup final. But he returned to fitness and the Bluebirds side last month ...

Tate is ready to run Ninian gauntlet in big derby showdown

WalesOnline - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

CARDIFF CITY fans may have been waiting years to vilify him, but Alan Tate insists nothing would stop him facing the boo boys at Ninian Park this weekend. ...

Little margin of error - Martinez

BBC News - ‎Apr 2, 2009‎

Manager Roberto Martinez says there is little margin for error if Swansea are to reach the Championship play-offs. Martinez takes his side to Ninian Park on ...

Tate appeals for 'right spirit'

BBC News - ‎Apr 2, 2009‎

Swansea defender Alan Tate is appealing for calm amongst fans in Sunday's south Wales derby with Cardiff, although he predicted a "hostile atmosphere". ...

Jones Disappointed With Media's Derby Coverage

Vitalfootball - ‎1 hour ago‎

Dave Jones says he's disappointed with the media's coverage in the build up to tomorrow's derby game at Ninian Park. The Cardiff City manager says the media ...

De Vries Confident About His Defence

Vitalfootball - ‎1 hour ago‎

Goalkeeper Dorus De Vries says he is confident about his defence ahead of tomorrow's derby game against Cardiff City. Swansea City have experienced a poor ...

Swans keeper bullish ahead of clash

Teamtalk.com - ‎3 hours ago‎

Swansea goalkeeper Dorus de Vries insists he is unfazed by the threat posed by Cardiff's frontline ahead of Sunday's South Wales derby. ...

Home advantage key for City boss

Teamtalk.com - ‎3 hours ago‎

Cardiff boss Dave Jones insists home advantage could prove decisive as his side prepare for Sunday's South Wales derby with Swansea. ...

CHAMPIONSHIP - CARDIFF CITY v SWANSEA CITY

ComeOnBoro.com - ‎6 hours ago‎

Virtually everybody in the country has been guilty of underestimating Swansea at one stage or another this season but few people have suffered the ...

Soccer game slammed for encouraging violence

South Wales Evening Post - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

ON the eve of the South Wales derby, an online football game has been slammed for encouraging violence between Cardiff and Swansea fans. ...

Cardiff City Duo On Disciplinary Tightrope

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Chopra eyes derby day delights

Yahoo! Eurosport - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

On-loan Cardiff striker Michael Chopra is relishing the "special" derby game with Swansea at Ninian Park on Sunday.The Sunderland forward is also hoping the ...

Cardiff City Buoyed By Swans Dreary Away Form

Vitalfootball - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

Cardiff City play Swansea City on Sunday with both sides desperate for the points to aid their respective promotion hopes. Both sides have been there or ...

Swansea and Cardiff gearing up for key Championsip clash

GiveMeFootball.com - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

By Mark Shail April 03, 2009 Swansea skipper Garry Monk says the pressure is all on Cardiff ahead of this weekend’s last ever meeting between these two ...

Loss Of Cardiff City 'Rock' Is Big Blow

Vitalfootball - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

Cardiff City have (almost) a clean bill of health as we prepare for potentially the biggest game of the season on Sunday when local rivals Swansea City ...

Swansea v Cardiff City - Previously......

Planet Swans - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

Sunday will be the third meeting of the season, back in September, the Swans were victorious by a goal to nil in the Carling Cup thanks to a Jordi Gomez ...

Monk: Heat is on Cardiff

LLanelli Star - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

GARRY Monk has turned up the heat on Cardiff City ahead of Sunday's South Wales derby, insisting: "The pressure's all on them." Swansea City make the short ...

Williams gets Tosh's backing over Wales error

LLanelli Star - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

WALES manager John Toshack has told centre-back Ashley Williams to bounce back from his Germany own-goal woe by scoring at the right end the next time he ...

Gower hopes to open Swans account at Cardiff

LLanelli Star - ‎Apr 3, 2009‎

MARK Gower admits opening his Swansea City account at Ninian Park would help to heal the frustration of his search for a goal. The 30-year-old has failed to ...

Tate aiming for derby start

Teamtalk.com - ‎Apr 2, 2009‎

Alan Tate is hoping he can recover from an ankle injury in time to play in Swansea's Welsh derby at Cardiff in the Championship on Sunday. ...

Swans boss ready for 'vital' run-in

Teamtalk.com - ‎Apr 2, 2009‎

Swansea manager Roberto Martinez accepts that there is little margin for error ahead of his side's Welsh derby with Cardiff on Sunday. ...

Martinez: Discipline Won't Be A Problem

Vitalfootball - ‎Apr 2, 2009‎

Roberto Martinez says discipline won't be a problem for his side when they face Cardiff City on Sunday at Ninian Park in the much-anticipated Welsh Derby. ...

Tate Hopes To Be Fit For Cardiff City Game

Vitalfootball - ‎Apr 2, 2009‎

Alan Tate says he hopes to return from an ankle injury to play in Sunday's derby game against Cardiff City at Ninian Park. 'I think I might get some abuse ...

Swans v Cardiff — the classic matches

LLanelli Star - ‎Apr 2, 2009‎

SUNDAY'S match at Ninian Park is the latest in a long line of South Wales derbies. Here we look at some of the best. A DRAMATIC second half fightback ...

Police set for derby clash

TeleText - ‎Apr 2, 2009‎

Police are gearing up for the biggest Welsh derby football clash on the calendar this coming weekend. South Wales Police said plans are in place to ensure ...

Swansea and Cardiff fans urged to enjoy Sunday's football derby match

South Wales Evening Post - ‎Apr 2, 2009‎

POLICE are urging fans to enjoy the day ahead of the Swansea match against Cardiff at Ninian Park on Sunday. They said plans were in place to ensure the day ...

Swans defender Tate desperate to face Cardiff

South Wales Evening Post - ‎Apr 2, 2009‎

ALAN Tate has fingers crossed that he will be fit for an ear-bashing when Swansea City face Cardiff on Sunday. Tate is racing to recover from an ankle ...

Swans manager Martinez proud of derby interest

South Wales Evening Post - ‎Apr 2, 2009‎

ROBERTO Martinez has tipped Swansea City's derby clash with Cardiff to draw a bumper TV audience and declared: "We should be proud of ourselves. ...

Andy Legg gives his verdict ahead of the big Welsh showdown

GiveMeFootball.com - ‎Apr 1, 2009‎

By Mark Shail April 01, 2009 Having played 175 matches for Cardiff City and 163 times for Swansea, Andy Legg would be forgiven for sitting firmly on the ...

Cardiff Boo-Boys Will Just Fire Monk

American Chronicle - ‎Apr 1, 2009‎

Garry Monk insists Swansea City can't wait for the catcalls in Cardiff this weekend and revealed: "This game means everything to us. ...

Heat is on for Bluebirds - Monk

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