Trust News

Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust has arranged for fold-up seating to be provided in the concourse areas of the Ninian and Canton stands following talks with the football club.

Trust board member Keith Morgan raised the issue during a meeting with stadium manager Wayne Nash.

Keith Morgan said: “I met Wayne Nash to discuss ways of improving the pre-match experience, particularly for those less physically-able spectators. Fans contacted us and asked if we could help in getting seating provided below the Ninian and Canton stands.

“I’m really delighted that the club acted so positively to our request which means that spectators who would like to sit, while enjoying refreshments before games, will be able to do so.

“The club has agreed to fit the seats by the Leicester City home game on Tuesday, February 12^th, and have told us they will also provide some additional tables. They are similar to those that were fitted at the original Trust area inside the concourse of the Canton Stand.”

FA Cup winner Dave Bennett, one of the most popular players to wear the Bluebirds shirt, is one of seven club legends that will attend a celebration to mark the 30th anniversary of Cardiff City’s promotion to the old Second Division.

A tricky and exciting winger Dave, who now lives in the Midlands, played 77 times for the City, scoring 18 times in seasons 1981-2 and 1982-3.

He was sold to Cardiff City by Manchester City after losing out in the 1981 FA Cup Final but then played in the 1987 final for Coventry City when they beat Tottenham Hotspur and Dave gave a man-of-the-match performance. His career was prematurely ended by injury.

The rest of the confirmed line-up is top striker Jeff Hemmerman – another victim of premature retirement due to injury – and  Roger Gibbins, who we are very grateful for his help in arranging the line-up. Roger played for the Bluebirds in two spells.

Also attending is Phil Dwyer, who holds the record number of appearances for the club, John Lewis, Linden Jones and Paul Giles, bringing the total of former players to seven.

The event, which will take place at the Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday, February 13^th has been organised by the Trust’s membership group. The bar opens at 7pm with a short quiz at 7.30pm. The Q&A is scheduled to start at 8pm.

It will follow the same format as the hugely popular Real Madrid and Leeds evenings, compered by BBC Wales football correspondent Rob Phillips, a great supporter of the Trust. There will also be a quiz and raffle on the evening.

John Isaacson, the Trust’s board member with responsibility for membership, said: “I know many City fans will be looking forward to meeting some of the legends who took us to promotion in 1982-83.

“We’re particularly grateful that Dave Bennett has accepted an invitation to attend this celebration and will travel down from the Midlands. I know many City fans will look forward to hearing from Dave and other members of the promotion team.

“This will be a great evening of football chat with Rob Phillips asking the questions on the night.”

Tickets are free to members of the Supporters’ Trust and are available to non-members for just £5. Trust members can reserve tickets by contacting members@ccfctrust.org.

Non-Trust members can purchase their tickets at the Trust office (near Gate 5) before the Ipswich game (1.30-2.45pm) or by sending a cheque payable to Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust to CCST, PO Box 4254, Cardiff, CF14 8FD. If you are sending to the PO Box number please do so as soon as possible to ensure you receive your tickets well in advance of the event.

Non-members who buy a ticket for the event will be able to join the Trust from just £7 on the evening.

ENDS

Notes to Editors: For further information contact: Phillip Nifield, Press Officer, Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust (Tel 07766 712632)

Hi Tim,

I see you have started off where you left last year. Our very best wishes for the rest of the season and thanks again for coming up and making the day so memorable.

Cheers

John Franklin

What a great season we have had on the football field.  We have a much strengthened squad, the football has been excellent and with the results so far we must hope we can make it to the Premiership with automatic promotion. Come on the City!

The Trust has reached two massive milestones this season. Following a monumental effort by you the fans, the Fred Keenor statue has at last been unveiled. What an achievement. Well done to all those who worked so hard to realise the dream. The Memorial Garden has also been laid out, Fred Keenor’s original headstone has been re-dedicated at the rose garden and we now have a place for us to remember loved ones who have sadly passed away.

We have contributed to the national debate on football governance offering evidence to the parliamentary inquiry and we have promoted supporter involvement in football through our links with Supporters Direct, the other Championship club trusts and the Football Supporters’ Federation. The Trust has also engaged with a range of individuals and groups in and around Cardiff this year to help bring the club and the community it serves closer together.

Looking forward we will again be asking fans what they want from the club and, of course, what you want from the Trust itself. Look out for our survey in the New Year. Remember, it is your Trust, so please get involved and let us know what you want.

On February 13 we are holding another members’ evening at the Cardiff City Stadium with players from the promotion winning team of the 1982-83 season so make a  firmdate in your diary now. It will be a great night and we’d be delighted to see you there.

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i chi gyd: Happy New Year to all Trust members