Cardiff named after the Middle Welsh for Caer meaning 'fort' and the Taff River which flowed under the original castle. Caertaff is the capital of Wales and home to the famed traveller in Time and Space, Doctor Who. In 2011, Cardiff ranked number six in the National Geographic's alternative tourist destinations and is the most popular tourist destination in Wales. Cardiff is also one of the greenest cities, with 330 parks and gardens. Cardiff also holds an annual Daffodil festival every year and has a mighty fine Brazilian restaurant called Viva Brazil. It also had the first shopping mall in the UK. But none of that would prevent the rascal, Owain Glyndor, from burning it in 1404 AD.
Originally named Riverside City, the football side was formed in 1899 but changed its name in 1908 to Cardiff City when it adopted the Blue and White colours. A bluebird featured on its crest, which resulted in the club being nicknamed The Bluebirds. The bluebird is a symbol of their ambition to soar. Their mascot is Bartley the Bluebird and he's a boring borebag.
The only trophy Cardiff have won was the FA Cup in 1927 against Boring Boring Arsenal. This achievement is the only time a club from outside England has won the FA Cup. They were also the first Welsh club to achieve top flight status. Cardiff's greatest victory was on 31 October 1931 when they delivered one of their most remarkable performances ever in the old First Division, beating their opponents 10-1. Unfortunatley, the victim in that match was none other than Leeds United.
Cardiff lays claim to many of the worlds finest celebs including:
Shirley Bassey, singer of the best James Bond theme tune
Poet RS Thomas, the Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn of Wales
Roald Dahl
Terry Nation, the writer who created the Daleks
Charlotte Church
Shakin Stevens
John Humphreys
Terry Yorath
Gryff Rhys Jones
Many Joneses
67 Second World War 2 fighter pilots, yes Sixty Seven, including Flight Lt Thomas Dalton-Morgan, who was awarded the DSO for shooting down eight enemy planes
Anyway, on to the match. In Head to Head matches, Cardiff edge this one, as Leeds have won 20, drawn 16 and lost 29. However, the last five encounters have seen three wins to Leeds and 2 draws. In terms of recent form, we are DDWWD and Cardiff are DDWDW. We are top and they are 18th. We will once again be playing at Fortress Elland Road. Players to watch out for are centre forward, Callum Robinson, and attacking midfielder, Alex Robertson or is it Alex Robinson and Callum Robertson. Robertson has 11 goals and the other one has loads of assists. Callum Chambers is a decent CB but Aaron Ramsey is still recovering from injury so won't be playing. I think we will stuff them like turkeys for Christmas and avenge the 10-1 drubbing in 1931. Did I mention sheep?
Quality MDT Smurf and good luck for a prolonged run.... it's an unbelievable run with the MDT far better than some of our performances!
I can't work out which Leeds will turn up v Baadiff....the one that scrapes home 1-0 or the one that plays total fast, free flowing football and wins 4-0.
I'll go 3-0 with Piroe, James and Bogle notching....
Just hope Rothwell comes back in for the more negative Gruev....
I was made to sing in the choir when I was young.....however, the only Church I'd enter now is Charlotte 😱🤫🤔😜
Firstly, well done on mentioning the sheep - I was poised to berate you for missing them out, but clearly you're learning.
I think this lot are better than when we spanked them at their hovel, but still stink of stale wool and coal dust. They get to go home in their pony and traps to drown their sorrows in Brains Bitter - just before their rugby team take an even bigger battering in the 6 nations.
Leeds 2- 0 Baaaaadiff
May I be the first to congratulate you on another excellent MDT and long may your reign continue as we march on to another victory at ER. Not quite 10 - 1 but 4 - 0 will do nicely thank you.