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More photographs from the 1982-83 celebration taken by Trust member Frank Shipton

The Trust has backed Cardiff City and the FA in efforts to end  offensive homophobic chanting ahead of the Brighton game on Tuesday.

More than a year ago fans of the Seagulls called for more action by the FA to address homophobic chanting in football grounds. The club’s fans have been subjected to homophobic chants due to the city’s connection with the gay community.

Trust chair Tim Hartley said: “We all love a bit of banter with the opposition but sometimes this crosses the line. Homophobic insults are not acceptable

“Brighton gave us a great welcome when we were down there at the start of the season. We can have a laugh with them on Tuesday without crossing that line between humour and abuse.”

Homophobic and racist chants are outlawed by ground regulations.

The Trust will be holding elections to the board in May – and we’d love to see members putting their names forward.

We’ve achieved a lot since we were set up – the most visible sign is the Fred Keenor Statue at the entrance to the ground – but we want to achieve a great deal more on behalf of fans.

We are always looking for new blood – whatever age or sex you are – to play a role in the future of our Trust. It’s a strong and active membership which make a Trust strong.

To become a member of the Trust and to vote in the forthcoming elections you need to sign up by the end of this month.

You can join the Trust at our office near Gate 5 which is normally open 90 minutes before a game, closing 15 minutes before kick-off. Also you can join online at www.ccfctrust.org. Membership starts at just £12 a year. We look forward to welcoming you as a member.

Class of ’83

Bluebirds fans joined nine ex-City stars to celebrate the club’s promotion to the then Second Division 30 years ago.

Jimmy Mullen, who was City captain in 1983, brothers Dave and Gary Bennett, Roger Gibbins, Jeff Hemmerman, Phil Dwyer, John Lewis, Linden Jones and Paul Giles came together for the Trust-organised anniversary bash at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Players travelled from far and near with Gary Bennett flying in from the north-east, Dave Bennett came from the Midlands while Jimmy Mullen headed from Shrewsbury to join the locally-based ex-players.

BBC Wales’ soccer correspondent Rob Phillips asked the questions during the evening and former manager, Jimmy Goodfellow, was also in attendance.

Dave Bennett signs an autograph

Players from the class of ’83 talked about the  tough regime of a pre-season at St Athan, the  games and goals which led to promotion, including unsavoury side of football at Millwall, and the Bluebirds’ current bid for promotion to the Premier League.

Gary Bennett spoke of his fond memories of Cardiff City, despite a wonderful career at Sunderland, as the club gave him his league debut.

Jeff Hemmerman with Jimmy Mullen and Rob Phillips

Players also reminisced about the superb bond between the players and the close relationship they had with  fans.

The event, which was a huge success, was the result of an enormous amount of hard-work by the Trust’s membership committee, whoferried Gary Bennett between Cardiff and Bristol Airport. Thanks also to Roger Gibbins for his tremendous help and support on the event.

Plans are being made for another spectacular event in May. Those non-members who attended the event can join the Trust for just £7 and that will entitle them to free entry for the next ex-players’ evening.

Rob Phillips with Paul Giles and Dave and Gary Bennett

Photographs by Trust board member Brian Mertens