Cardiff v Burnley U21?s yesterday afternoon

[malwayne]

I went along for my third look this season of the Clarets youngsters in action. I was hoping for an improvement on the last time when I saw them in action at Swansea several weeks ago.
Despite going a goal behind early in the game , the Clarets fought back quickly , with a quick- fire double, to turn the game in their favour, and go in at the interval in front. It could have been more, but finishing in the final third wasn?t up to scratch.
The second half was mostly one way traffic,and two more goals following sloppy defensive play by the home side , put the result beyond any doubt. In fact , it could have, and should have been more than four goals, and the final 4-1 scoreline, flattered the home team. For the Clarets, the defence looked solid, with full back Baligun always looking busy, and eager to get up the field.
Judging by the youngsters display , Cardiff look to be in a mess from the first team right down to grass roots level. Whoever takes the hot seat this summer, has a lot of work to do, implementing new structures and getting fresh ideas into place ready for next season.
One highlight of the afternoon was that I had my photo taken with Andy Farrell and Jack Cork. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for them and they willingly stood alongside me ,to get the job done. They were also interested in my love for the club etc. A perfect way to end the afternoon in the South Wales sunshine. Roll on next season, in more ways than one !

[alfinyalcabo]

Well done Mal,great support..👍

[malwayne]

Well done Mal,great support..��

Thanks Alf, appreciate your comment. If you support the club, you support them at all levels if possible. That’s the way it is !

[Supersub6]

Mal, I watched the game on YouTube and thought that, although we scored four goals, we missed some fairly easy chances and there was quite a lot of players who were reluctant to shoot, even when they were in decent positions.
Having said that, we were definitely the better side and I was quite impresses with Balogun who made some really good runs and was alaways looking to receive the ball.
You have to bear in mind too that this was the game following the semi-final defeat at QPR. Good result and now it will be down to Bournemouth for the Play-off game. Good luck to them all. Great to read about your meeting with Andy Farrell and Jack Cork who can both be considered as true Clarerts.

[barrie_burn]

Well done Mal for making the effort.

[outwoodclaret]

Mal, I watched the game on YouTube and thought that, although we scored four goals, we missed some fairly easy chances and there was quite a lot of players who were reluctant to shoot, even when they were in decent positions.
Having said that, we were definitely the better side and I was quite impresses with Balogun who made some really good runs and was alaways looking to receive the ball.
You have to bear in mind too that this was the game following the semi-final defeat at QPR. Good result and now it will be down to Bournemouth for the Play-off game. Good luck to them all. Great to read about your meeting with Andy Farrell and Jack Cork who can both be considered as true Clarerts.

Balogun has signed a new contract though it is only for one more year.

[malwayne]

Mal, I watched the game on YouTube and thought that, although we scored four goals, we missed some fairly easy chances and there was quite a lot of players who were reluctant to shoot, even when they were in decent positions.
Having said that, we were definitely the better side and I was quite impresses with Balogun who made some really good runs and was alaways looking to receive the ball.
You have to bear in mind too that this was the game following the semi-final defeat at QPR. Good result and now it will be down to Bournemouth for the Play-off game. Good luck to them all. Great to read about your meeting with Andy Farrell and Jack Cork who can both be considered as true Clarerts.

Yes you are right about the reluctance to shoot- just like our first team on occasions. There were more goals to be had ,if someone would have only pulled the trigger. I couldn’t understand it, as Cardiff were not very good at all. Balogun stood out for me, like he did for you, and maybe he’ll make the grade.Lets see what happens after the game down on the South coast.

[Supersub6]

Play-off semi-final is at Bournemouth on Monday 12 May with a 7 o'clock kick off. Good luck to the lads.

[sinkov]

Play-off semi-final is at Bournemouth on Monday 12 May with a 7 o'clock kick off. Good luck to the lads.

Good luck to the lads indeed, they know what's waiting for them if they don't shape up.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

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