Trust News

Gill Clark, wife of Bluebirds legend, Brian Clark, unveiled the new  sign dedicated to his memory in the road leading to the Capital Retail Park, next to Cardiff City Stadium.

Gill was joined by daughters Alison and Jacqui, family and friends, Councillor Neil McEvoy, Deputy Leader of Cardiff Council, Lisa Ford, Cabinet member for Highways, Canton councillors Ramesh Patel and Richard Cook and Brian’s former team-mate and friend, Gary Bell.

Councillor McEvoy, himself a Bluebirds fan, described Brian as a true City legend and Gill Clark thanked the council for naming the road after her late husband.

Gill Clark with Cardiff Council Deputy Leader Neil McEvoy. Also pictured is Canton Councillor Ramesh Patel and Councillor Lisa Ford, Cardiff Council Cabinet member for highways

A road near the Cardiff City Stadium will be officially named on Saturday after Brian Clark, whose legendary goal defeated Real Madrid 40 years ago this year.

Councillor Neil McEvoy, Deputy Leader of Cardiff Council, has confirmed that the road leading to the Capital Retail Park will be named Brian Clark Way after the City star, who died last year.

And the new street sign will be unveiled at 1pm before Cardiff City play Barnsley by Brian’s widow, Gill Clark.

The road leading directly into the stadium is also named after another former Bluebirds legend, Fred Keenor.

Councillor Neil McEvoy, a Bluebirds supporter, who asked for suggestions from fans for the road naming said: “By far and away the most popular was Brian Clark and following a meeting with supporters’ representatives that is the name I took forward.

“The road runs alongside the boundaries of the stadium so naming it after a former footballer is ideal.

“I’m delighted that Gill Clark will officially unveil the sign in honour of her husband, who is a legend among Bluebirds fans.”

Keith Morgan, a member of Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust board, who attended a meeting with Councillor McEvoy to discuss possible names for the road, said: “Naming the road after Brian Clark will be a very popular choice among City fans, given his iconic status after heading in the goal that beat Real Madrid 40 years ago this year.”

Keith Morgan was among the crowd at Ninian Park for the European Cup Winners’ Cup quarter final clash in 1971.

He added: “Brian, who was a hugely popular figure, maintained his links with the club as a match-day host until the time he became ill.”

Brian will forever remain a true Cardiff City icon following his two spells with the Bluebirds, most prolifically between 1967 and 1972. Brian made a total of 240 appearances in all competition for the club, scoring 91 goals.

Dilwar Ali of Nahin Spice Centre, Caerphilly Road, Cardiff, CF14 4NT will be selling tickets for the Keenor fundraiser as well as through the Trust office and by post as previously announced.

There are still a couple of places left for the charity rematch with the Valley Commandos.

Last time we raised £580 for the Fred Keenor statue appeal.  Let’s see if we can top that this time.

The game will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, November  11, at Tyn y Wern, University of Glamorgan , Treforest Industrial Estate.  ** Please note change of venue. **

There will be a buffet and a band later at the Rose and Crown, Graig, Pontypridd. Subs are .£5 per player.

If you’re interested in being part of the Trust team then e-mail community@ccfctrust.org with your name and preferred position.

Tim Hartley, Chair

The Fred Keenor Statue Appeal is holding a curry night with special guest Frank Hennessy at the Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday, November 17, (7.30pm for 8pm).

The Cardiff legend has generously waived his usual fee and will be appearing on the night in support of the appeal to another City legend, Fred Keenor.

Dilwar Ali, a great supporter of the Keenor appeal, will be serving his excellent food, following on the success of a curry night at the stadium last year. Dilwar runs the Nahin Spice Centre in Caerphilly Road. A raffle will also be held on the night.

Tickets for the event, with all profits to the appeal, cost £15pp. They can be bought at the Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust office (near Gate 5 between the Canton and Ninian Stands) on match days and for a short while after games.

For those unable to go to the Trust office please send a cheque payable to the Fred Keenor Statue Appeal to Clive Prigg at 11, Geraints Close, Cowbridge, CF71 7BT.

Please support this fundraising event if you’re able to – it should be a great night and a good fundraiser.