Let's talk about the Cardiff City game

[Pancho Regan]

That hurt.

But I’ve driven home, had a very nice dinner with a few glasses of wine and I’m putting it behind me now.

Yes, we were well beaten by an excellent team but we contributed to making them look good.

I wasn’t too worried at half time. We were in the game and certainly weren’t outclassed and if Clifton and Hanlan had done a bit better with their chances we could even have been in front.

Second half ….. I’m trying to forget it.

A bad day at the office but let’s go again on Tuesday and book a trip to Wembley.

[Pancho Regan]

PS: Ben Close was brilliant when he came on.
A proper footballer.

[i_ateallthepies]

Everyone is criticising the team for the defending, which I agree was pathetic.
However we did start the game well and were dealing with what is a very good team.
During this time we had two fantastic chances, Hanlan and Clifton and both should have scored, get these and we’re 2-0 up, so different game!
We cannot keep not putting chances like that into the back of the net.

Clifton certainly should have hit the target at the very least but to criticise Hanlan for his goal attempt is harsh to say the least.  He broke well with pace to get to the ball and just as he was about to pull the trigger was barged in the back by the chasing defender but still managed to hit a fierce shot on target but the keeper got lucky getting in the way.  Can't ask for more than that.

[graingrover]

Cardiff City submit 2024/25 accounts, a season where they finished 24th in Championship:

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Whilst some of our weaknesses were laid bare, I couldn't help admiring the serious talent of Cardiffs Dylan Lawlor and the Colwill brothers.

I heard and seen the brothers on the TV but to see them up close made me appreciate alot about the art of football played in the right way.

To see a 20 year old centre half with that skill, desire and awareness was something else and puts into context any debates about McGrath and Faulkener, although Lawlor is an exceptional talent who is likely to grace the top levels of the game.

All three of them under 23 and products of the Cardiff academy.

[drfchound]

Everyone is criticising the team for the defending, which I agree was pathetic.
However we did start the game well and were dealing with what is a very good team.
During this time we had two fantastic chances, Hanlan and Clifton and both should have scored, get these and we’re 2-0 up, so different game!
We cannot keep not putting chances like that into the back of the net.

Clifton certainly should have hit the target at the very least but to criticise Hanlan for his goal attempt is harsh to say the least.  He broke well with pace to get to the ball and just as he was about to pull the trigger was barged in the back by the chasing defender but still managed to hit a fierce shot on target but the keeper got lucky getting in the way.  Can't ask for more than that.

The keeper didn’t touch the ball.
It deflected over the bar off a defender.