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We (Cardiff) have been terrible to watch this season. Trying to play it out from the back, passing it square and backwards all the time. Our defenders, who aren't comfortable on the ball, invite pressure on themselves. Our midfield players are all a muchness, they are just too defensive. We play with 'inverted' wide players, which means they have to keep cutting inside to bring the ball onto their stronger foot, it makes them so easy to predict. Please, don't get me started on our strikers! We are great at giving confidence back to those teams who are going through a sticky patch form-wise. Our so-called 'press' is laughable - it usually consists of our striker, Etete, jogging towards the defender with the ball and then following the ball like a dog chasing his tail and the defenders pass it around him in triangles. I can't see where our goals are going to come from, to be honest. BTW: I lived in Rumney for many years, not a bad place to live. It was always quite a hotbed of Cardiff fans in the area. I lived on the top of Rumney Hill at the back of the now-demolished Carpenter's Arms pub.

Back in the day, players didn't have ankle ligament damage - they had sprained ankles.

Seriously? It will probably be a topic of conversation on some Championship clubs' message boards.

Newport isn't a bad option for a few quiet beers before the game. You literally just have to stroll 50 metres from the station. Just be mindful that quite a lot of Cardiff fans use that station too.

Pontcanna will be absolutely fine. You'll be able to relax there with no problems - with or without colours.

Cardiff fan here. Yes, you've pretty much summed up how things are with some good advice. The city centre is relatively safe and has some nice bars to have a pint. Personally, if I was an away fan coming to Cardiff I'd head for the Bay area. It isn't too far to walk from the rear of the station (or get a short taxi ride). It's a really relaxing area to go to, with nice bars and restaurants, and trouble-free too. Good that you mention staying away from the Canton area. I have NEVER seen any noticeable away fans drink there (I HAVE met lone fans without colours). This area is a stone's throw from the ground, it has lots of pubs that are rammed full of home supporters. Just not worth the risk.

Very few of us Cardiff fans want Warnock back. It's looking increasingly likely that Sabri Lamouchi will be the new manager, with ex-City player, Sol Bamba, his number two. Strong speculation that three new players will follow Lamouchi's appointment; who those players might be, is anyone's guess!

Replay shows onside.

Cardiff fan here. I often peruse this forum without having felt the need to post before. Just wanted to say thank you for the way you've conducted yourselves in this thread...class! Prayers for Emiliano.