Trevor Sinclair Out For Three Weeks

December 14, 2007

August 11th 2007:

Cardiff City winger Trevor Sinclair will be unavailable for selection for around three weeks after suffering a damaged foot in his side’s 2-0 victory against Preston North End.
Sinclair, who had started the game lasted for just over an hour when he was forced to leave the field and was replaced by Gabriel Torje.

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Cardiff City V Preston Preview

December 14, 2007

August 10th 2007:

Cardiff City have a few injury concerns ahead of their opening match against Preston North End in the Championship tomorrow.

They will be without striker Jimmy Flloyd Hasselbaink who was injured in the pre season game against Camarthen Town. On loan striker Frazier Campbell is also out of contention for this match as he is suffering from the flu.

On loan defender Danny Simpson complained of a dead leg following a training session this week and will miss the game, although he should return for the League Cup clash on Tuesday.

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Cardiff City Odds Revealed

December 13, 2007

August 10th 2007:

With just over 24 hours before the big 2007/2008 Championship kick off, the latest odds have been announced.

The pundits have made Watford favourites for the league, offering punters a 3/1 chance of them lifting the title in May.

The second favourites for league title glory are Charlton Athletic who are at 4/1, closely followed by West Bromwich Albion at 6/1.

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Cardiff City 07 08 Squad Numbers

December 13, 2007

August 10th 2007:

With the season drawing closer and closer, here is the complete list of squad numbers submitted by Cardiff City for the forthcoming season.

Goal keeper Kasper Schmeichel has been given the sought after number one jersey, with Michael Oakes wearing number thirteen.

Veteran striker Robbie Fowler will wear the famous number nine jersey, with Jimmy Ffloyd Hasselbaink given the number 10 shirt.

On loan trio from Man United have been given the numbers 2 (Simpson), 4 (Evans) and 19 (Campbell).

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Jimmy Ffloyd Hasselbaink Out For Four Months

December 8, 2007

July 22 2007:

Cardiff City striker Jimmy Ffloyd Hasselbaink could miss up to four months of action with a broken leg.

Hasselbaink’s evening finished early in the friendly match against Camarthen Town following a late challenge.  He was stretcherd off the field, but many felt it was more of a precaution.

Hasselbaink is not the only long term injury at Ninian Park, with midfielder Riccy Scimeca expected to be out until December.

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