Saturday, February 19, 2011

Come on City do the Forest

Cardiff City take-on fourth place Nottingham Forest in the ‘clash of the day’ Championship game. Over 2,500 fans will be making the trip to support there team with the important three points up for grabs.

Cardiff boss Dave Jones will have to wait on a number of late fitness tests before naming his squad. Striker Michael Chopra picked up a knock against Burnley along with Paul Quinn he is reported to be doubt. Cardiff loan star Aaron Ramsey as been receiving treatment for a minor knock according to the press and was class as doubtful. Top scorer Jay Bothroyd tweeted he was feeling unwell on Thursday and was duly sent home after turning up for training but is expected to be playing today.

Craig Bellamy is expected to start, he was on the bench against Burnley coming on for the last 25minutes or so. the striker is believe to be ready to fully commit himself to the remaining 15 league games by making himself available for every game. On his knee problem boss Jones said,
“There’s nothing wrong with Craig’s knee condition,” said Jones.
“But we try and monitor him to get the best out of him. He is a high impact player and we try to get the best for him every game.”
Cardiff face a Leicester City on Tuesday who having not lost in there last seven league game and then a trip to Hull City on Saturday. Leicester beat Bristol City list night to move within a point of a play-off spot with a late, late injury time goal.

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