Bristol City v Cardiff City

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TOMAS
KALAS
#22
v CARDIFF CITY
SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP
ASHTON GATE | SAT JAN 22 | 12.30PM
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THE
GAFFER
Awarm welcome to
you as we host the
Severnside derby, a
match always highly
anticipated. Today we
extend that welcome
to Steve Morison, his coaching staff, players and
supporters.
It was a nice feeling to oversee a win in my first
Severnside derby in August. Andi Weimann scored
a brace in South Wales
that day, with his winner
a volley from Antoine
Semenyo’s cross.
Antoine impressed me
last weekend against
Fulham but I had no
complaints about the
final score. We didn’t
defend set-plays well, we
didn’t physically compete
and we were punished for
simple mistakes.
We did create more in the
box but we need to be
more consistent across
the park as a foundation
to build from.
Looking forward, we all know how much Saturday’s
game against Cardiff means for the fans, in
particular what it means for bragging rights off the
pitch.
But of course it’s another difficult ask at this level.
We are playing against a team in and around where
we are in the table, so we have to make sure we
ONLY WE CAN
TURN OUR FORM
AROUND, I’M
LOOKING FOR
IMPROVEMENT
AND I NEED TO
SEE A POSITIVE
PERFORMANCE.
are at our best. Only we can turn our form around,
I’m looking for improvement and I need to see a
positive performance. That hasn’t always meant a
positive result but it’s all we can do to give ourselves
the best chance of securing three points. We need
to inspire the fans more and then feed off that
energy.
I know you are eager to see movement in the
transfer window. We know the financial situation
and we have to manage transfers activity
accordingly. I’m not
saying we are ruling
out anything before
the window closes at
the end of the month,
but we will only allow
players to leave if it
allows us to bring
someone else in.
Rest assured, I am in
regular meetings with
our CEO Richard Gould,
so we are clear about
what is doable, that our
decisions are not hit
and miss – we’ll try to
make the right decision
for the club.
But for now, the focus is on the Severnside derby,
creating a magnificent atmosphere at Ashton Gate
with a bumper crowd in the stands and providing
the platform to get three points.
Enjoy the game!
Cheers,
Nige
NIGEL
PEARSON
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CARDIFF CITY
CLUB FACTS
GROUND
CARDIFF CITY
STADIUM
THE SEVERNSIDE DERBY
ROLLS INTO TOWN FOR THE
98TH EAGERLY-ANTICIPATED
COMPETITIVE FIXTURE
BETWEEN THE ROBINS AND
THE BLUEBIRDS.
Did you know we enjoyed an
unbeaten run of 17 games against
Cardiff City between 1971-1990
(W14, D3), before a 1-0 League
Cup defeat in August of the
1992/93 season? Recent results
are more mixed, with the Robins
winning three successive games
in Cardiff, while losing the last two
matches at Ashton Gate.
V
HEAD TO HEAD
97
MATCHES PLAYED
Best victory: 5-1, August 1992
Worst defeat: 1-5, December 1966
Last time we met: 2-1, August 2021
2021/22 IN NUMBERS
CITY v BLUEBIRDS
W
40
41 %
WIN RATE
D 21
L
36
FORMED
1899
HEAD COACH
STEVE MORISON
34
GOALS
SCORED
48
GOALS
CONCEDED
LEAGUE
POSITION
R3
16 TH
R1
31
GOALS
SCORED
49
GOALS
CONCEDED
POSITION
R4 v
LIVERPOOL,
FEB 2022
20 TH
R3
NICKNAME
THE BLUEBIRDS
HONOURS
1
12
TOP SCORER
ANDI
WEIMANN
YELLOW
47 1
CARDS
RED
CARDS
4
MOST
ASSISTS
CHRIS MARTIN,
ANDI WEIMANN
5TOP SCORER
KIEFFER
MOORE
YELLOW
58 3
CARDS
5
MOST
ASSISTS
JOE
RALLS
RED
CARDS
FA Cup winners 1926/27
Football League runners-up 1923/24
League Cup runners-up 2011/12
Charity Shield winners 1927
Second tier champions 2012/13
Third tier champions 1946/47
Fourth tier champions 1992/93
FAW Premier Cup winners 2001/02
Cardiff have won the Welsh Cup 22 times, most
recently in 1992/93, but have not participated
in the competition since 1996 when clubs
competing in the English leagues were barred.
Clockwise from top: Manager Steve Morison; Welsh international
striker Kieffer Moore; former Robins midfielder Marlon Pack and
homegrown winger Mark Harris.
POSSESSION
43.5 %
PASSING PERCENTAGE
68.2 %
TACKLE SUCCESS
LEAGUE ONE CHAMPIONSHIP
67.7 %
AVERAGE AERIAL
DUELS WON
25.9
6.93
BEST AVERAGE
RATING (OPTA)
CHRIS
MARTIN
7.04
BEST AVERAGE
RATING (OPTA)
JOE RALLS/
ADEN FLINT (PICTURED)
POSSESSION
46.8 %
PASSING PERCENTAGE
68 %
TACKLE SUCCESS
66.9 %
AVERAGE AERIAL
DUELS WON
32
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CARDIFF CITY
DID YOU
KNOW?
Before its closure in 2009, Ninian Park was the
club’s home for 99 years, even housing the Welsh
national team. A record 62,634 fans watched a
fixture against England there in October 1959. The
site has since been converted into a housing estate.
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KEY PLAYER
JOE RALLS
It has been 11 years since Joe
Ralls made his Cardiff City debut,
clocking up 292 appearances in
all appearances since then. The
midfielder even scored on his
Championship debut, a 2-1 defeat to
Hull City in October 2011.
Except for a year on loan at Yeovil
Town in 2013/14, where the Aldershot
youth product played under former
Robins manager Gary Johnson, he’s
been part of the Bluebirds’ plans ever
since and has been a prominent figure
once again this season.
The 28-year-old has featured 16 times
during 2021/22 to date, grabbing five
assists and a Man of the Match display
against West Bromwich Albion.
Each of his five assists have come
since November, with two arriving in
a single game as 10-men Cardiff lost
3-2 to Sheffield United. He also set up
Mark McGuinness’ last-gasp equaliser
in the 2-2 draw with Birmingham City in
December.
DESPITE A PROMISING START, THE
BLUEBIRDS HAVE PICKED UP JUST SIX
WINS FROM THEIR 25 LEAGUE MATCHES
TO THIS POINT.
After losing just once in their
opening six league games – a
2-1 Severnside derby defeat to
today's opponents – the South
Wales club saw their fortunes
nosedive from mid-September
when they suffered a club record
eight losses in a row, part of a
10-game winless streak during
which they suffered crushing
defeats against Blackburn
Rovers (1-5) and West Bromwich
Albion (0-4).
That poor run of form led to
Mick McCarthy’s departure as
manager after just 10 months
in the position, with coach
Steve Morison announced as
his replacement until the end
of the season after a temporary
spell in charge in which he
stopped the rut with a 2-1 win
against Huddersfield Town.
The 38-year-old former Millwall
striker has been unable to
build on his positive start, and
his side head to Ashton Gate
without a win in their last five
Championship games.
They do, however, have an
Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round
tie against Liverpool at Anfield
Andy King is challenged by on-loan Bluebirds midfielder Ryan Giles – since
recalled by Wolves – during the Robins' 2-1 win at Cardiff City Stadium in
August. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was the first Severnside derby to
be played in front of both sets of clubs' fans since November 2019.
in early February to look forward
to after beating Preston North
End in the Third Round thanks
to Mark Harris’ extra-time
strike. It will be their first trip to
Anfield since October 2018 – a
game which was part of their
most recent Premier League
campaign but ended in a 4-1 win
for the Reds.
With the past two matches
between the two sides in BS3
having been played behind
closed doors, this afternoon
could see former Robins Marlon
Pack and Aden Flint play in front
of the Ashton Gate fans in Cardiff
colours for the first time. Flint
was sent off against West Brom
on January 2nd as tensions
flared at the end of the game –
but saw his resultant three-game
ban later rescinded.
Cardiff have also bolstered their
squad with the arrival of Leeds
United midfielder Cody Drameh
on loan until the end of the
season.
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Satara Murray and Ava Kuyken
celebrate the 5-0 win over
Lewes in the Vitality Women's
FA Cup Fourth Round
Bristol City Season Card holder
David Gibbs is crowdfunding for
specialist treatment after being
diagnosed with brain cancer.
Read David’s story through the words of his
father-in-law and fellow Season Card holder
Alan Quayle:
“My name is Alan and I have been a Bristol
City Season Card holder for longer than I can
remember. I’m a regular in the Dolman Stand with
my son Stuart, son-in-law Dave and friend Ben and
have been fans for all of our lives.
"However, this is about my son-in-law Dave and his
brave fight to beat a terrible disease.
"Last year Dave was experiencing severe
headaches for a couple of months before being
diagnosed with brain cancer (Glioblastoma) in
October, a diagnosis none of us expected. This
SUPPORT SEASON CARD
HOLDER DAVID GIBBS
IN HIS BATTLE WITH
BRAIN CANCER
CITY FAN'S
BRAVE FIGHT
is a grade IV aggressive brain tumour, and the
outlook is poor, with the average survival time from
diagnosis just 12-18 months. As you can imagine,
our world has been turned upside down in the last
three months. Dave is married to my daughter
Gemma, and they have a beautiful three-year-old
daughter.
"There are specialist treatments available abroad
that could change the outcome, but we desperately
need help to cover the costs as unfortunately the
treatment is not currently available on the NHS.
"We know Bristol City fans look after their own so
please support this very worthwhile cause if you
can, and let’s keep Dave sat in the Dolman Stand
for a long time to come.
You can read the full story via the link below.
Please donate if you can and/or share as far as
possible. Thank you."
READ MORE AND DONATE HERE
INTRODUCING
HER GAME TOO
City is proud to
partner with
Her Game Too
and support a
positive change for women in
football. The relationship will
be launched today at Ashton
Gate, and City Women’s match
versus Charlton Women at
the Robins High Performance
Centre tomorrow.
The Her Game Too campaign
started in May 2021, founded by
Caz May and a group of female
supporters passionate about
football and working to eradicate
sexism in the football industry.
They want women and girls of
all ages to feel confident and
safe sharing their opinion about
football online and in real life
without fear of sexist abuse.
Her Game Too co-founders Leah
Case and Eve Ralph said: “To
collaborate with a club we both
support in Bristol City is huge
for us. We’re really excited as we
have both been coming to Ashton
Gate for more than 18 years.
“I don’t think it will feel real until
I see it at Ashton Gate and the
Robins High Performance Centre
this weekend. I’ll definitely sit
back then and realise we’ve
done something big when I see
the campaign being promoted
and advertised at a club I have
supported my whole life.”
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The campaign started with
a video of sexist messages
received by the founding
members and when that went
viral, it began to take off.
“We have since partnered with
many football clubs which
has helped promote the cause
and create a positive change,”
they said. “We want to have a
platform where people can report
the issues they face as well
as educate people on what it’s
currently like for females in this
industry.”
Bristol City Women Chairperson
and Bristol City Men’s Board
Director Gavin Marshall said: “We
as a club are delighted and proud
to partner with Her Game Too. We
fully support and understand that
this campaign can empower and
create positive change for women
in football. We encourage all fans
to come and watch the team they
support and in no circumstances
should they feel unsafe whilst
doing so. We believe that football
is for everyone and we want to
play our part in the movement
towards that goal.”
The Robins Foundation has
invited young players from their
weekly Wildcats sessions to enjoy
the fixture at the Robins High
Performance Centre on Sunday.
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PLAYER
INTERVIEW
Words James Crawley
TOMAS KALAS IS RELISHING THE
SEVERNSIDE DERBY BUT CALLS FOR
CONSISTENCY AS CITY LOOK AHEAD
TO PROGRESSING IN THE SECOND
HALF OF THE SEASON.
FIRST
KALAS
A
prominent
figure in the
City backline,
the towering
Tomas Kalas knows a thing or
two about the importance of
Saturday’s rivalry.
There’s just four places and
seven points separating the two
sides when they meet at Ashton
Gate and both teams will be
looking for some momentum
to move away from the lower
regions of the Championship
table.
There’s plenty to play for and
an exciting encounter is surely
guaranteed for the lunchtime
kick-off.
“You often notice a brilliant
atmosphere in this game,
whether we’re playing at home or
away, and it shows people really
care about it,” Kalas told
THE ROB NS, as he eagerly
awaits the upcoming derby.
“So do we as players and our
preparation remains the same
for this one as much as any. It’s
exciting and we want to deliver
for the fans, and give them a win
to celebrate.”
Kalas was a key figure in the
South Wales win back in August,
where Andreas Weimann netted a
brace – his winner a scintillating,
unstoppable backpost volley!
Kalas reflected: “Of course I
remember our goals well. We
went there with a strong mindset
and physicality, which was
important because Cardiff are a
physical side themselves. 4
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YOU OFTEN NOTICE
A BRILLIANT
ATMOSPHERE IN
THIS GAME. IT’S
EXCITING AND WE
WANT TO DELIVER
FOR THE FANS, AND
GIVE THEM A WIN TO
CELEBRATE.
PLAYER PROFILE
SEASON STATS
SQUAD NUMBER
22
DOB: 15.05.1993
Birthplace:
Olomouc, Czech Republic
Position: Centre-back
Joined: 2019 (following
one year's loan)
4We got the three points
so that was really nice and
it meant a lot.
“When we played them
at home last season it
didn’t go so well but with
the win away back in
August hopefully we can
take all six points from
this season’s Severnside
derbies.”
The Robins head into it
after back-to-back defeats
to Kalas’ former loan club
Fulham. The first of those
was in the Emirates FA
Cup, though extra-time
was needed for the London
club to snatch a winner.
The defender praised City’s
“energetic” display that day
and he’s been encouraged
by recent performances,
during an inconsistent
campaign overall.
Kalas said: “It’s been up
and down, we’ve had a lot
of games which we haven’t
seen off when we probably
should have. We’ve also
got something out of
games when we shouldn’t
have as well, so there’s
been a mixture of different
fortunes. We’ve been good
at times but not so good
as well.
“We know we need to
prove to ourselves we are
capable of competing
at this level. We need
to repeat the good
performances and get rid
of the bad ones. We owe
the fans a lot in terms of
putting results together,
but we need to look at
ourselves and prove we are
good enough.
“I believe we can do that
but we need to start
sooner rather than later to
pick up some consistency.
We are never satisfied
with one or two good
performances, we need
more to be where we want
to be.”
But with City continuing
CAREER HIGHS
JULY 2010
Signs for Premier League side Chelsea from his
hometown club Sigma Olomouc
MAY 2016
Helps Middlesbrough win promotion to the
Premier League
MAY 2018
Helps Fulham win promotion to the Premier
League following a play-off final win over Aston
Villa
JULY 2019
Signs a three-year contract at Ashton Gate after a
successful year on loan
JUNE 2021
Stars for Czech Republic as his home country
reach the last eight of Euro 2020
to blood their talented
youngsters, Kalas is more
the encouraged about what
the future has in store for
the club.
“Introducing the young lads
into the team has been
positive but they need time,”
he said. “It’s necessary for
the club to have the young
blood and that’s something
we can all be proud about
– that there is a good future
here at Bristol City Football
Club.
“All the young players here
have potential to be much
better. They have something
to work for, and my advice
to them is to keep it simple.
They can add on extra
stuff which will help build
confidence later.
“I think we will see
confidence build across the
whole team. It’s still a task
but we are on the right path
and hopefully we can finish
up in the top half of the
table.”
Above, top
Leading a
young backline
– pictured here
with Cameron
Pring, left, and
Rob Atkinson,
right
Above, left
Applauding the
fans following
City's 2-1 win
at the Cardiff
City Stadium in
August
Below right
In action for the
Czech Rebuplic
versus England
in March 2019
APPEARANCES
27
AVG HEADERS WON PER GAME
3.5
AVG CLEARANCES PER GAME
Sigma Olomouc
2009-10
Youth
FC Cologne
2013 / 2014-2015
Loans
DEBUT
NOVEMBER
14TH 2012
V SLOVAKIA
4.6
ASSISTS
1
PASS
SUCCESS
RATE
CAREER PATH
Chelsea
2010-2019
Signed
Middlesbrough
2015 / 2015-2016
Loans
Sigma Olomouc
2010-11
Loan
Fulham
2016-17 /2017-18
Loans
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
CAPS
31
GOALS ASSISTS
2
1
AVERAGE
OPTA
RATING
6.73
74.6 %
Vitesse Arnhem
2011-12/2012-13
Loans
Bristol City
2018/19 loan
2019 signed
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PAUL GAINEY PROFILES THE LEFT-BACK TURNED KEEPER
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After making his debut in a 3-0
Ray Cashley
FA Cup defeat at Southampton
became a
in January 1970, fans began
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to see his exceptional 1894
bravery,
by chance. The man who was
sharp reflexes and confidence
twice ever-present for Bristol
in punching the ball. Four years
City, including the 1975/76
later Ray would star in the
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initially a left-back.
His long goal-kick brought an
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night at Ashton Gate in 1973,
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when his towering clearance
keeper was injured and signed professional in deceived Hull City counterpart Jeff Wealands and
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between the posts during a trial.
Many match-winning performances followed for
the muscular Bristolian. One of his most impressive
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Park,
in which he saved a penalty and made a series of
other scorching saves. He would stand hunched
forward with his hands on his hips in a manner
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supporter was thrilled when Cashley's mum –
our milk delivery lady – got him to circulate my
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book around the City dressing
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room. It
returned packed with autographs.
Ray made 227 league appearances before being
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by John Shaw in Division One. 1894
He briefly
retired before reviving his career with Bristol
Rovers in August 1982. City subsequently came
calling again offering a place in the reserves as
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stands as
a reminder of the wonderful unpredictability and
A safe pair of hands during the Bristol Derby in April 1976
uncertainty of football.
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Glyn Riley goes close at Ashton Gate before Steve
Neville's late winner (inset) sends City into the final
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MIKE ADAMS CONTINUES
HIS LOOK BACK AT
TERRY COOPER'S SPELL IN
CHARGE OF THE ROBINS
ON THEIR WAY TO
WEMBLEY
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Following the 4-0 win at Bolton
Wanderers, City would complete their
1985/86 league season with one win,
one draw and one loss to finish in a
disappointing ninth position. Fortunately the dream of
a first-ever final at the Twin Towers was still alive…
The Southern Area final of the Freight Rover Trophy
against Fourth Division Hereford United was a twolegged
affair. The sizeable number of City fans who
travelled to Edgar Street saw their team dominate the
first leg only to emerge on the end of 2-0 defeat. After
Bobby Hutchinson lost possession, Paul Maddy found
Stewart Phillips, who evaded Brian Williams’ rash
challenge to shoot past Keith Waugh on 33 minutes.
Then, a minute before the break, Ollie Kearns guided
the ball in at the near post from Mick Carter’s corner.
Evening Post correspondent Richard Latham was
upbeat, however, and believed – along with others and
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I was one of them – that City had the attacking flair to
overcome the deficit on home soil. In the second leg
Cooper’s men bombarded the Hereford defence without
success until the hour mark, when a two-minute blitz
shocked home and away fans alike. Bulls keeper Kevin
Rose allowed a tame Glyn Riley header to somehow slip
through his grip – and City to taste blood. Two minutes
later Howard Pritchard’s fiercely driven ball across the
area was deflected into his own net by Mel Pejic to
level the aggregate score.
No more goals in the 90 minutes meant the tie entered
extra time. Players were sinking on their knees as the
match headed for a penalty shoot-out. Then, in the last
minute, Hutchinson headed down an Alan Walsh cross
and Steve Neville coolly set himself before firing home
the winner amid jubilant scenes reminiscent of ten
years previously when City won promotion to the First
Division. At last, for the first time in their history, City
were going to Wembley!
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CITY IN CARTOONS
with club historian David Woods
City were the FA Cup giant-killers of the 1934/35
season. Starting with a 2-0 home win over
Gillingham, a trip to Millmoor followed where
Rotherham United were defeated 2-1, prior to three
tussles with Bury culminating in a 2-1 victory at Villa Park.
This saw Bob Hewison's side travel to Fratton Park in the Fourth
Round on January 26th where they held First Division Portsmouth
to a goalless draw, before memorably winning the replay 2-0 at a
packed Ashton Gate.
City’s cup heroes were captured in the above cartoon which appeared
in the ‘Bristol Evening World’ on the day of their Fifth Round meeting
with Preston North End at Ashton Gate. They would draw this game
0-0, only to see their cup run finally end in a 5-0 replay defeat.
MATCH
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Harston 75,
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Wednesday,
January 30th 1935
FA Cup Fourth Round replay
With the gates having been
rushed, Pompey must have
found the atmosphere
intimidating with the greatestever
gathering, estimated
at 50,000, at Ashton Gate
overspilling around the
perimeter and some intrepid
fans finding vantage points on
the roof of the Covered End.
Jack Hodge, whose close-in
drive secured City’s second,
provided the centre for Ted
Harston to head in the fine
opener.
City: Dolman; Roberts,
Bridge; Riley, Pearce, Brinton;
Hodge, Banfield, Harston,
Landells, Cainey
Portsmouth: Gilfilian; Mackie,
W Smith; Nichol, Salmond,
Thackeray; Worrall, J Smith,
Weadle, Easson, Rutherford
Referee: J Millward (Derby)
Official attendance:
42,885 (£2,570)
YOU CAN
QUOTE ME
ON THAT
STEVE SMITH LOOKS BACK
AT AN INTERVIEW WITH
'CANNY SCOT' DONNIE GILLIES
As we
shiver in the
stands, here
is former
Bristol City
utility man
Donnie
Gillies
explaining in the 1977 Shoot!
Summer Special why defending
is better than scoring...
“The main difference is the
pressure. Playing up front you are
expected to score goals. If you
miss you are a dead loss. Score…
and you’re a hero.”
Donnie should know, for not only
did he score the first top-flight
goal at Ashton Gate in 65 years
against Stoke City in August 1976,
he also grabbed the equaliser in
the dramatic 2-2 draw at Coventry
City that ensured First Division
survival at the end of that season.
“If a striker misses a chance, his
ears will be burning for days...
you just don’t have to score at the
back. Which all adds up to the
fact that I am happy in defence. I
suspect, too, that manager Alan
Dicks is equally happy. At least he
keeps playing me there, although
he did move me back up front for
a short spell [in 1976/77].”
It was at the start of the 1975/76
promotion campaign that Gillies
switched to the back when fellow
Scot Gerry Sweeney was injured
against Oxford United. Substitute
John Emanuel took over in attack:
“Unlucky for Gerry Sweeney? Not
really, for when his injury cleared
up Gerry came back into the side
as a midfield player and has done
a marvellous job.”
By the summer of 1977, Don had
clocked up 155 appearances for
the Robins, with 23 goals to his
name since his debut in March
1973 at Nottingham Forest.
“Nowadays I’m facing the ball
most of the time. If I am beaten
on the turn, the pace I required
up front is more than useful in
getting another tackle in on your
opponent.”
He has high praise for his fellow
defenders too: “My task is
made easier because I have the
assistance of Gary Collier and
Geoff Merrick. Thank goodness
Geoff and Tom Ritchie didn’t
accept the chance of joining
Arsenal last year.”
The canny Scot had already
gained nationwide notoriety by
netting the winner against Leeds
United in the FA Cup fifth round
replay on a muddy Elland Road
pitch in February 1974 as a
striker. And it was his time in the
Highland League that put him in
good stead: “Heavy grounds don’t
bother me. Fort William has the
highest rainfall in Britain – around
87 inches a year. Ask the Met
Office if you don’t believe me.”
With a Division One season under
his belt, Donnie was reserved
about City's future in the higher
echelons: “I’m not going to say
we’ll win the First Division title
within a few years. One thing I do
know, however, it won’t be for the
want of trying.”
32 | T HE ROB NS Cardiff City
THE ROB NS Cardiff City | 33

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Saturday January 22nd, 12.30pm kick-off | Ashton Gate | Sky Bet Championship
v
TODAY'S
FIXTURES
City v Cardiff
N Forest v Derby
Birmingham v Barnsley
Blackpool v Millwall
Bournemouth v Hull
Coventry v QPR
Reading v Huddersfield
Sheff Utd v Luton
Stoke v Fulham
Swansea v Preston
West Brom v Peterboro
BRISTOL CITY
CARDIFF CITY
Playing Monday
Blackburn v Middlesbro
MANAGER
Nigel PEARSON
1 Dan BENTLEY
2 Danny SIMPSON
3 Jay DAS I LVA
5 Rob ATKINSON
6 Matty JAMES
8 Joe WILLIAMS
9 Chris MARTIN
10 Andy KING
11 Callum O’DOWDA
12 Max O'LEARY
14 Andreas WEIMANN
16 Cameron PRING
17 Nathan BAKER
18 Antoine SEMENYO
19 George TANNER
21 Nahki WELLS
22 Tomas KALAS
26 Zak VYNER
33 Sam BELL
34 Ryley TOWLER
36 Alex SCOTT
HOME
KIT
37 Tommy CONWAY
38 Ayman BENAROUS
42 Han-Noah MASSENGO
45 Kasey PALMER
MANAGER
Steve MORISON
1 Dillon PHILLIPS
2 Mark McGUINNESS
3 Joel BAGAN
4 Sean MORRISON
5 Aden FLINT
6 Will VAULKS
7 Leandro BACUNA
8 Joe RALLS
10 Kieffer MOORE
14 Isaac VASSELL
15 Ryan WINTLE
16 Curtis NELSON
17 Cody DRAMEH
19 James COLLINS
21 Marlon PACK
23 Max WATTERS
25 Alex SMITHIES
27 Robin COLWILL
28 Tom SANG
29 Mark HARRIS
30 Ciaron BROWN
31 George RATCLIFFE
36 Kieron EVANS
37 Sam BOWEN
38 Perry NG
39 Isaak DAVIES
40 Tom DAVIES
HOME
KIT
MATCH OFFICIALS
LEAGUE
TABL E
P GD Pts
Fulham 26 47 54
Bournemouth 26 20 49
Blackburn 27 14 49
QPR 25 8 44
West Brom 26 11 42
Middlesbro 26 6 42
Huddersfield 27 3 41
Stoke 25 5 38
Coventry 24 5 37
N Forest 26 5 37
Luton 24 7 35
Sheff Utd 24 -1 33
Millwall 25 -1 33
Preston 25 -3 33
Blackpool 26 -5 33
CITY 26 -13 30
Swansea 23 -5 28
Birmingham 26 -13 28
Hull 26 -9 26
Cardiff 25 -18 23
Reading* 26 -17 22
Peterboro 24 -27 19
Derby** 26 1 14
Barnsley 24 -20 14
*deducted six points
**deducted 21 points
N EXT AT
ASHTON
G ATE
Match
Referee
Gavin
WARD
Assistant
Referee
Graham
KANE
Assistant
Referee
Bhupinder
GILL
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Fourth
Official
James
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