Saturday, December 22, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
WHAT A GUNT! Ridsdale sells Gunter to Spurs
GUNTER -IN THE AWAY END WITH CITY FANS 41 DAYS AGONOW A KEY INTERNATIONAL AND PREMIERSHIP PLAYER
Because of the way Dave Jones and City have conducted themselves, this stinks and it hurts.
Cardiff City official website confirmation:
http://www.cardiffcityfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10335~1196812,00.html
BBC story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/7156325.stm
Sporting Life story:
CARDIFF AGREE GUNTER FEE WITH SPURS
Cardiff City have agreed to sell Chris Gunter to leading Premiership team, Spurs, for a fee believed to be £2M up front and worth upto £4M depending on appearences etc. City also have a sell-on clause should the player be moved in future for a greater fee.
It a week is a long time in politics, 6 weeks is incredible in football. Just 41 days ago, Chris Gunter was stood in front of me in the away end with his brother supporting City at Charlton. Dave Jones, showing his man management and pedigree, didn't want to know him so, as a City fan who used to travel with the supporters club, he wanted to be with the fans. Now he's with a quality Premiership club!
While, on the face of it, it's great business for an 18 yr old with only 20 league starts under his belt, this will hurt City fans more than other business to sell players like Chopra.
Selling off local kids is like selling the crown jewels and it heighten fears that Cardiff could also be about to lose Joe Ledley when the January transfer window opens. £4M may be a good fee but only if we see it reinvested. £5M was a great fee for Michael Chopra but when not a penny was spent on new transfers in, it may as well be nothing to Cardiff City followers.
What makes it worse is that we used to wait til summer to sell our players and Chris Gunter has been a player criminally under-rated by Dave Jones. He was the worst paid player in City's side, The Bluebirds refusing to give him a new and improved contract even when he broke through, showed international pedigree and had been a leading player in recent weeks. He was out of contract next summer. For Ridsdale and City to sell him is one thing, for them to show no intention ever to hang onto him does disgust.
Dave Jones has failed to appreciate the talent he had on his hands. He did have a poor spell earlier this season but it was ridiculous of the manager to blast Gunter in public for a gaol conceded at Norwich, when the goalkeeper Turnbull was prime culprit and supported by Jones.
It hurt Gunter that Dave Jones had ignored him for weeks whilst continuing with the inept Capaldi - who we've now got to use again. If Wales hadn't given Gunter a chance and he shone in Germany, he'd be ignored now by Jones and City. Instead it made it impossible for Jones not to play him but even when bringing him back, Jones did so with grudging public words, not support.You tell me - Spurs and Premiership attractions apart - why on earth would Gunter want to stay with City when the club and manager have barely supported him this season??? He's played and performed well despite them, not because of them.
Good Luck Chris - it's a brilliant move for you and who can blame you while this club is in complete limbo and not even I know what to think of it anymore. However, I feel cheated by Cardiff City and their behaviour and one of the best young talents we have produced being allowed to leave before we have seen much of him at all.
It a week is a long time in politics, 6 weeks is incredible in football. Just 41 days ago, Chris Gunter was stood in front of me in the away end with his brother supporting City at Charlton. Dave Jones, showing his man management and pedigree, didn't want to know him so, as a City fan who used to travel with the supporters club, he wanted to be with the fans. Now he's with a quality Premiership club!
While, on the face of it, it's great business for an 18 yr old with only 20 league starts under his belt, this will hurt City fans more than other business to sell players like Chopra.
Selling off local kids is like selling the crown jewels and it heighten fears that Cardiff could also be about to lose Joe Ledley when the January transfer window opens. £4M may be a good fee but only if we see it reinvested. £5M was a great fee for Michael Chopra but when not a penny was spent on new transfers in, it may as well be nothing to Cardiff City followers.
What makes it worse is that we used to wait til summer to sell our players and Chris Gunter has been a player criminally under-rated by Dave Jones. He was the worst paid player in City's side, The Bluebirds refusing to give him a new and improved contract even when he broke through, showed international pedigree and had been a leading player in recent weeks. He was out of contract next summer. For Ridsdale and City to sell him is one thing, for them to show no intention ever to hang onto him does disgust.
Dave Jones has failed to appreciate the talent he had on his hands. He did have a poor spell earlier this season but it was ridiculous of the manager to blast Gunter in public for a gaol conceded at Norwich, when the goalkeeper Turnbull was prime culprit and supported by Jones.
It hurt Gunter that Dave Jones had ignored him for weeks whilst continuing with the inept Capaldi - who we've now got to use again. If Wales hadn't given Gunter a chance and he shone in Germany, he'd be ignored now by Jones and City. Instead it made it impossible for Jones not to play him but even when bringing him back, Jones did so with grudging public words, not support.You tell me - Spurs and Premiership attractions apart - why on earth would Gunter want to stay with City when the club and manager have barely supported him this season??? He's played and performed well despite them, not because of them.
Good Luck Chris - it's a brilliant move for you and who can blame you while this club is in complete limbo and not even I know what to think of it anymore. However, I feel cheated by Cardiff City and their behaviour and one of the best young talents we have produced being allowed to leave before we have seen much of him at all.
Because of the way Dave Jones and City have conducted themselves, this stinks and it hurts.
Cardiff City official website confirmation:
http://www.cardiffcityfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10335~1196812,00.html
BBC story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/7156325.stm
Sporting Life story:
CARDIFF AGREE GUNTER FEE WITH SPURS
Are You Up for World Orgasm Day???
LINK = http://www.globalorgasm.org/
A synchronised world orgasm to promote wrold peace?!?!? Heard and seen it all now.
Unfortunately, the time when the sun is furthest south our our (Wales') shortest day is 6.08am tomorrow morning. Can't imagine going for it then - either alone or with the missus - to be in tune with the world though so, at best, I'll have to be premature tonight ... so what's new?
THE TUBES live on YOUTUBE
Some great vids and live performances here from one of my cult groups.
http://youtube.com/thetubesproject
http://youtube.com/thetubesproject
Thursday, December 20, 2007
MORE HAMMAM CRAP, NOW HE'S SUING CARDIFF CITY (the club he loves so much!)
48 hours after Hammam's jokeathon, an open letter of nil factual substance but "Ram"-packed with emotional guff including the tear-jerking announcement that he loves the club, he's going to leave it alone and he's going to split the rest of his life between Lebanon and the US, why is nobody surprised to hear of yet another broken promise and an action the complete opposite of all that?
It would seem that City have stopped paying Sam Hammam his "wages" of £500,000 spread over 4 years. Why the **** he deserves a single penny is another argument for another day.
For now, while he may be entitled to this money, it is taking the p*ss for Hammam to expect money off Cardiff City on the one hand whilst, on the other, being a major figure (of hate) in hurting it and immersing himself in taking legal action against it and refusing to answer questions regarding ownership of Langston and visiting South Wales to try and undermine the club.
There's something quite nauseating about Hammam wanting a current £100k when all his work is aginst Cardiff City, not in assistance of it. All that money for visits and walks in Nelson to see the one (or two) people still willing to give the self-confessed buffoon the time of day. No wonder he's finding it so hard to let go.
Echo story:
CHASETOWN FA CUP GAME FINALLY CONFIRMED
It took nearly a week and a half to organise but, finally, it is confirmed that City's FA Cup 3rd Round tie at Chasetown will go ahead at the 'non-leaguer's' ground but with a Saturday 1pm kick-off.
Attendance will be 2,000 capacity, it is believe City will get upto 500 tickets although it could be as low as 300.
However City organise priorities for allocation, there's going to be more losers than winners. I think I'll make plans for something alternater to do!
Chasetown website: http://www.chasetownfc.com/Scripts/default.asp
BBC story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7144758.stm
Attendance will be 2,000 capacity, it is believe City will get upto 500 tickets although it could be as low as 300.
However City organise priorities for allocation, there's going to be more losers than winners. I think I'll make plans for something alternater to do!
Chasetown website: http://www.chasetownfc.com/Scripts/default.asp
BBC story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7144758.stm
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
COUNTY BOUNTY (Cewnty Bewtny!) - NEWPORT beat THE JACKS to set up poss Cardiff clash
Yes, they really are trying to win a bowling ball !!!
In tonight's quarter-final of the world's most meaningless cup aka The FAW Premier Cup, a shock as Newport County overcame League One leaders Swansea City 1-0 fielded a largely reserve but still strong side.
The largely uneventful clash, where Swans had the first half chances and Newport dominated the second period without creating much, was decided in the final moments of added time when Charlie Griffin headed home off the underside of the bar.
County will travel to face the winners of the Welshpool v Cardiff City tie, the Bluebirds date to visit mid-Wales in the second week of January.
Should City triumph, it would mean a return visit to Ninian Park for several ex-Bluebirds including Jason Bowen, Lee Jarman and Damon Searles who all played 90 minutes against The Jacks tonight.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
The Football League Supporters Survey 2008
Something to do next coffee break if you wish.
http://www.smrc.myzen.co.uk/survey/footballleague/3108.htm
http://www.smrc.myzen.co.uk/survey/footballleague/3108.htm
The Kids Aren't Alright?
I knew it, I knew it, I knew it.
The topsy turvy nature of Cardiff City's status and financial position seems to have more mood swings than the average wife but after the court case was deferred, we'll go to administration if it is, no we won't it's a good thing, everything should be ok stories of the past week now sees the club dropping hints via The Echo of a possible January sale of one star youngster.
Could it be Ledley, Gunter or Ramsey - could be be two or all of them?
Couldn't we win at Chasetown and get Man United away in the Cup?
These stories will run and run with the transfer window about to open but it does suggest strongly that Cardiff are looking to sell if the right offer comes along. Bloody hell, we can't even wait until summer to do this anymore!
South Wales Echo story
Two weeks to shape Cardiff's destiny
The topsy turvy nature of Cardiff City's status and financial position seems to have more mood swings than the average wife but after the court case was deferred, we'll go to administration if it is, no we won't it's a good thing, everything should be ok stories of the past week now sees the club dropping hints via The Echo of a possible January sale of one star youngster.
Could it be Ledley, Gunter or Ramsey - could be be two or all of them?
Couldn't we win at Chasetown and get Man United away in the Cup?
These stories will run and run with the transfer window about to open but it does suggest strongly that Cardiff are looking to sell if the right offer comes along. Bloody hell, we can't even wait until summer to do this anymore!
South Wales Echo story
Two weeks to shape Cardiff's destiny
Thommo Red Card Appeal Fails
Think it was only to be expected. Some refs may well have given yellow only but anyone who saw the incident on tv cannot really deny Thommo's challenge on the Wurzle keeper last weekend was reckless, needless and, most of all, plain stupid.
The red card appeal being declined seemed somewhat inevitable but it leaves Dave Jones and Cardiff City with a headache now that Thommo will be absent for our final 3 league games of 2007. The options seems to be whether to partner Robbie Fowler or Steve MacLean with JFH. We can only hope they show more than they have so far.
BBC Story
Cardiff lose Thompson card appeal
The red card appeal being declined seemed somewhat inevitable but it leaves Dave Jones and Cardiff City with a headache now that Thommo will be absent for our final 3 league games of 2007. The options seems to be whether to partner Robbie Fowler or Steve MacLean with JFH. We can only hope they show more than they have so far.
BBC Story
Cardiff lose Thompson card appeal
RIDSDALE GIVES HAMMAM'S LATEST NONSENSE THE SHORT CHANGE IT DESERVES
How Hammam thought yesterday's gibberish was going to make everything alright and get people loving him again - it's far too late for that Mr Hammam - goes to show how isolated and deluded the man has become.
Hammam could have gone with dignity, pride and grateful thanks but instead his bittersweet times with the club are simply bitter.
Go and enjoy your retirement Hammam, your time with your family and your new life abroad - in fact, anything you like as long as, once and for all, you stop interfering with and affecting Cardiff City.
His refusal to give any answers to the most basic questions underlines why he will never be trusted again. He can cry all the crocodile tears he likes about fans turning against him and not liking him but the fact always will be, Hammam brought all of this onto himself.
From today's Western Mail
Sam's letter simply offers no answers, says Ridsdale
Hammam could have gone with dignity, pride and grateful thanks but instead his bittersweet times with the club are simply bitter.
Go and enjoy your retirement Hammam, your time with your family and your new life abroad - in fact, anything you like as long as, once and for all, you stop interfering with and affecting Cardiff City.
His refusal to give any answers to the most basic questions underlines why he will never be trusted again. He can cry all the crocodile tears he likes about fans turning against him and not liking him but the fact always will be, Hammam brought all of this onto himself.
When Hammam says this could all be sorted in January, I for one won't be holding my breath but I hope it's right. If Hammam told me it was sunny, I'd get a coat and scarf.
From today's Western Mail
Sam's letter simply offers no answers, says Ridsdale
Feeney back at Cardiff but will Swansea buy? (please!)
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Warren Feeney, who has impressed and scored goals at loan at League One table toppers Swansea, after a barren period at Cardiff where he instantly struck as a misfit and inappropropiate Championship signing, is back at Ninian Park for treatment on a severe ankle injury which may see him absent for upto 4 weeks.
Fortunately, initial fears of a broken leg or ankle sustained in an early nasty challenge with Feeney playing for the Jacks at home to Southend after he has opened the scoring and made himself Swansea's top scorer so far this season, were allayed.
However Feeney will obviously be unfit when the transfer window opens in 14 days but it is believed City and Swans have already held talks which will continue over a permanent transfer.
One possible hurdle to overcome was Dave Jones and Peter Ridsdale's award of a high salaried contract to Feeney - why? - which still has over 18 months to run. It is likely Cardiff will continue to pay a share of his wage or will have to reach a settlement figure with the player to make the deal take place.
For the sake of player and both clubs, let's hope a deal takes place as Feeney may have proved himself limited for City and the Championship but good enough for Swansea and League One and he is a honest trier if nothing else.
BBC STORY
Monday, December 17, 2007
My Gut Feeling About Hammam's Latest Announcement
Gutted as you can see from this link!
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/fudforum/index.php?t=tree&goto=370490&rid=10&S=c209680cfbddca1042d7545d586031b9#msg_370490
If only Hammam would keep his word and a promise for one bloody time!!
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/fudforum/index.php?t=tree&goto=370490&rid=10&S=c209680cfbddca1042d7545d586031b9#msg_370490
If only Hammam would keep his word and a promise for one bloody time!!
LET THE XMAS PARTIES BEGIN ... HAMMAM VOWS TO LEAVE CITY ALONE! (yeah, right!)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, heard it all before. Lost count of the times he's said one thing then done another. It's all melodramatic panto with him but, thankfully, it just don't work anymore.
Three interesting reads from today's Echo, Hammam's is comedy gold but when will he realise people laugh at him thse days, not laugh with him and are very angry and fed up too?
Hammam's Flowery Just Words & No Content Proclamation
‘I want to stress I never want City back’
Echo sums it up well
SAM Hammam’s reply leaves too many questions unanswered.
Three interesting reads from today's Echo, Hammam's is comedy gold but when will he realise people laugh at him thse days, not laugh with him and are very angry and fed up too?
Hammam's Flowery Just Words & No Content Proclamation
‘I want to stress I never want City back’
Echo sums it up well
SAM Hammam’s reply leaves too many questions unanswered.
CHASETOWN AWAY - "LIKELY TO BE AWAY AT CHASETOWN"!!
Almost a week on from that fantastic win at Port Vale, Chasetown - the lowest ranked team ever to make FA Cup Round 3 - are still in discussion to resolve where, when at what time to play their tie against the Bluebirds.
However news emerges this evening that it is most likely to be at their 1,500 capacity ground - with just 300 Bluebirds fans - albeit with an early kick-off.
For all sorts of reasons, I personally hope it is. It is their special day and that must come before anything else.
Chasetown FC website
http://www.chasetownfc.com
BBC latest story
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7144758.stm
However news emerges this evening that it is most likely to be at their 1,500 capacity ground - with just 300 Bluebirds fans - albeit with an early kick-off.
For all sorts of reasons, I personally hope it is. It is their special day and that must come before anything else.
Chasetown FC website
http://www.chasetownfc.com
BBC latest story
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7144758.stm
THOMMO - And now, the end is near ... has he faced his final curtain??
What a wild weekend for Thommo.
City are appealing against his red card in Wurzleland, some refs may give yellow but his challenge on the Bristol City keeper was both stupid and reckless. As if that's not enough, he compounds it with a media interview to the Scottish press bemoaning Dave Jones and his recent experiences at City. Just as things looked more settled, here's another needless turbulent episode at Ninian Park.
I don't think Dave Jones has managed Thommo well or given him much credit. He may well be embarrassed that, having transfer listed Thommo at the end of last season that he now has to turn to him to rescue City and himself.
However what is surprising is the timing of all this. Thommo, noticeably fiiter and hungrier, appears to be not taken kindly to Dave Jones praising the City backroom staff for turning the "Thommo-hawk" around without any priase for the player himself. It is six of one, half dozen of the other.
However Thommo managed to keep his mouth shut for so long, when the club looked after him while injured and even when fit again but being overlooked. Now he gets a run of game and goals, his timing seems awful.
Bt, hey, hang on, is there method to his madness? The transfer window opens in 2 weeks, Thommo;s red card means he won't play for City again until then. Coincidence of course(?!?) but, amazingly, some City fans want praise Thommo for lashing out. You'll have to excuse me if I stop well short of that. Are they mad or what?
The Scottish Herald article/interview.
http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/headlines/display.var.1907084.0.Scapegoat_bites_back.php
Western Mail follow up coverage
http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/footballnation/football-news/2007/12/17/is-this-the-end-for-steve-thompson-91466-20258892/
I don't think Dave Jones has managed Thommo well or given him much credit. He may well be embarrassed that, having transfer listed Thommo at the end of last season that he now has to turn to him to rescue City and himself.
However what is surprising is the timing of all this. Thommo, noticeably fiiter and hungrier, appears to be not taken kindly to Dave Jones praising the City backroom staff for turning the "Thommo-hawk" around without any priase for the player himself. It is six of one, half dozen of the other.
However Thommo managed to keep his mouth shut for so long, when the club looked after him while injured and even when fit again but being overlooked. Now he gets a run of game and goals, his timing seems awful.
Bt, hey, hang on, is there method to his madness? The transfer window opens in 2 weeks, Thommo;s red card means he won't play for City again until then. Coincidence of course(?!?) but, amazingly, some City fans want praise Thommo for lashing out. You'll have to excuse me if I stop well short of that. Are they mad or what?
The Scottish Herald article/interview.
http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/headlines/display.var.1907084.0.Scapegoat_bites_back.php
Western Mail follow up coverage
http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/footballnation/football-news/2007/12/17/is-this-the-end-for-steve-thompson-91466-20258892/
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