For UK chaps

[heymarky 0]

Went to Brentford with Filipina in tow a few years ago. Unable to get tickets for away end so went into the New road stand. Cardiff scored after 10 mins, Filipina goes loopy, I sit and smile. To cut a long story short, Stewards came over and escorted us to away end as some Brentford fans were intent on attacking us. Which was pretty pathetic of those involved. Filipina couldnt see what she done wrong, but enjoyed her walk up the touchline, and her brief chat with Rob Earnshaw As I say, nutters at all clubs

[nidnoyham 30]

I took my son to that game but couldn't get in. The Cardiff fans were queing all around Breama Road. It was like the battle scene from Braveheart. Flags, banners and half naked youths. I have never seen so many Coppers at a match. Gave up and went to pub, then waited for a bus home. A bunch of Cardiff lads came along past us. I had to smile as one said to his mate. " You f###ing Prick! You nearlly got us arrested there.What were you thinking of man ?" I will never know what he did, should have asked I suppose.

 

I still think you have more than the average amount of nutters though.

 

Our mate from Hartlepool, always came with us into the Brentford end when they played down here, no one got the hump when he cheered their goals. He wasn't happy untill we chanted " You dirty northen bastards " at some point in the game. But when we went to see them play up north, he came into the Brentford end with us wearing his Sunderland shirt. He didn't think we would be welcome in the home stand.

Edited October 20, 2006 by nidnoyham

[seabass 0]

Burnley for me. Nothing interesting Im afraid

[heymarky 0]

Burnley for me. Nothing interesting Im afraid

Why? They are doing OK this season Went to Turf moor just the once. Way back in the days of Leighton James

[pattaya_mad 208]

Nidnoy you should get together with MIGHTYONE , hes a Brentford lad, as a Reading fan I used to really enjoy visiting Griffin park in our lower league days, one of the few grounds in the UK with a pub on each corner

[nidnoyham 30]

Nidnoy you should get together with MIGHTYONE , hes a Brentford lad, as a Reading fan I used to really enjoy visiting Griffin park in our lower league days, one of the few grounds in the UK with a pub on each corner

 

Met him last year at Cherry Bar. Yep we have a few pubs here. The Griffin, is featured in the film Green Street Hooligans. The American lad Elijha Wood, had the odd pint of Pride in there between filming.

[heymarky 0]

What a funny day. We lose at Norwich 1-0, we are not used to losing Then my chum texts me from the game to say Sam Hammam has sold the club to Milan Mandaric the Portsmouth owner. Can he own 2 clubs? Oh well, lets wait and see

[Agent Orange 1]

Live from Norwich? It's the sale of the century!

 

Word is that Ridsdale has paid £10m & is new chairman.

 

Out of the frying pan......

[Cennn3 0]

Live from Norwich? It's the sale of the century!

 

Word is that Ridsdale has paid £10m & is new chairman.

 

Out of the frying pan......

 

He paid £10m for a club £30m in debt, sounds like a bargin.

[heymarky 0]

He paid £10m for a club £30m in debt, sounds like a bargin.

A Jack I presume

[Guest Fatboyfat]

No, Sprake used to dive over the top of the ball

 

I always liked the one when he just threw the ball into his own net ! ..... But on his best days...

 

Makes you wonder tho', in retrospect, as to whether there was any gambling "anomalies" going on there ?

Edited October 22, 2006 by Fatboyfat

[Cennn3 0]

A Jack I presume

 

No, Gabalfa boy actually.

[Agent Orange 1]

..

 

Wales on Sunday

 

 

CARDIFF CITY will see their multi-million pound debts wiped out by the

consortium which is set to complete a takeover of the club, Wales on Sunday

can exclusively reveal.

 

Owner Sam Hammam has agreed to sell his majority shareholding in the

Championship leaders and will be officially replaced as chairman within the

next 48 hours by his deputy Peter Ridsdale. The surprise news came as a

shock to fans yesterday but the details of the deal were discussed and

agreed at a board meeting on Friday.

 

Under the terms of the takeover, Hammam will step aside to be replaced by

the man he brought to the club as a consultant in February last year.

 

The shock move is part of a massive financial restructuring of the club

which will see half of City's £24m debt cleared immediately with the rest

being paid off within the next 12 months.

 

Ridsdale's elevation to take control of the club will also see manager Dave

Jones receive several million pounds to strengthen his promotion chasing

squad in the January transfer window.

 

The decision should also see City finally receive the green light to begin

work on the proposed £30m stadium at Leckwith after years of setbacks.

 

City currently sit three points clear at the top of the Championship and

with money to spend for the first time Jones will fancy his chances of

getting the side promoted to the Premiership.

 

Hammam accepted an honourary position as club president at the board meeting

last week having agreed to give up control of the club he purchased six

years ago.

 

He originally recruited Ridsdale last year to help solve City's crippling

£30m debts.

 

Since then the former Leeds chairman has become the driving force behind

plans for the Bluebirds' new stadium and the overhaul of the club's finances

to enable the club to function on a day-to-day basis.

 

Both Hammam and Ridsdale sat together in the directors box at Carrow Road

yesterday to watch City's 1-0 defeat to Norwich.

 

Hammam left the ground immediately afterwards without making comment while

Ridsdale was also unavailable when contacted last night.

 

Team boss Dave Jones admitted he was in the dark over any potential

boardroom changes but added that he did not believe it would adversely

affect his players.

 

Lebanese millionaire Hammam was one of the most flamboyant figures in

football when arrived at the then struggling club in 2000.

 

Since then he has overseen two promotions and gives up control with City

having made their best ever start to a league campaign.

 

But the lowest point of his reign came two seasons ago.

 

City were approximately £30m in the red and were forced to sell captain

Graham Kavanagh along with star players such as Danny Gabbidon.

[heymarky 0]

Still not sure what is going on. All sorts of rumours abounding. One of which is that Cardiff City council did not like dealing with hammam over new stadium

[nidnoyham 30]

Will this deal affect the Welsh Pound/ Baht exchange rate ?

[Kev 178]

I know it is a bit late but I have been on holidays and away from the net.

 

OK slightly off topic but 1 point I would like to bring up is that I go for the mighty WEST COAST EAGLES who slaughtered Sydney Swans in the 2006 AFL grand final.

 

Sorry had to put this in.

 

You Swannies don't get to upset, too bad Bazza didn't kick anything for you this year.

[heymarky 0]

I know it is a bit late but I have been on holidays and away from the net.

 

OK slightly off topic but 1 point I would like to bring up is that I go for the mighty WEST COAST EAGLES who slaughtered Sydney Swans in the 2006 AFL grand final.

 

Sorry had to put this in.

 

You Swannies don't get to upset, too bad Bazza didn't kick anything for you this year.

Always happy to see the swans lose

[tomski808 0]

grimsby born but a manchester red,,,,,,,

 

and before anyone says anything, i supported united when they were shit! 1980's when every twat was a liverpoll fan.......same same.

[Bullfrog 2,224]

Bates has finally made a Wise decision...Right you lot...we are on our way back

 

 

 

 

 

[Mackem Stu 0]

Sunderland.

 

Fuck off Mourhinio, we've got Roy Keanio. Ha'way the lads.

 

Bates has finally made a Wise decision...Right you lot...we are on our way back

 

My best mates a Leeds fan and he's fucking gutted.

[heymarky 0]

Bates has finally made a Wise decision...Right you lot...we are on our way back

 

Just having a slow start against the mighty Sarfend tonight then

[Bullfrog 2,224]

Just having a slow start against the mighty Sarfend tonight then

 

 

It is all part of the plan..we can now concentrate on winning the Championship

 

 

According to Dr Big Chief it will be in about 10 to 15 years time though

[pattayamad 0]

Pompey for me........ i took my Thai Misses to Stamford Bridge last week as she is a big Chelsea Fan....and she was Quids in after i lost my bet ........Still pompey were back to there Masterclass Best!!!! yesterday as we showed Reading why we will be in Europe Next Year

[kolobos 0]

Northwich Victoria, if I have to choose a hometown team...but then again football is gay

[pattaya_mad 208]

Pompey for me........ i took my Thai Misses to Stamford Bridge last week as she is a big Chelsea Fan....and she was Quids in after i lost my bet ........Still pompey were back to there Masterclass Best!!!! yesterday as we showed Reading why we will be in Europe Next Year

 

PATTAYAMAD 3 Pattaya_mad 1

 

but who wants to go to europe?..Asia is best

Edited October 29, 2006 by pattaya_mad