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Mick McCarthy takes the reins at Cardiff with the Bluebirds 15th in the Championship table

McCarthy confirmed as new Cardiff manager

Former Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy has been announced as Cardiff's new manager for the remainder of the season.

Soccer • 23 Jan 21

Neeskens Kebano celebrates Fulham's goal

Fulham book final date with Bees despite Cardiff loss

Fulham will meet Brentford in the Championship play-off final after a 3-2 aggregate victory over Cardiff at Craven Cottage.

Soccer • 30 Jul 20

Jack Harrison of Leeds United scores his sides third goal

Championship wrap - Leeds return to the top

Leeds returned to the top of the Sky Bet Championship with an emphatic 3-0 home win against promotion rivals Fulham.

Soccer • 27 Jun 20

'I wasn't being phased out' - Hayes on leaving Celtic

Jonny Hayes admits leaving Celtic will be difficult after being "heavily involved" in the team and having encouraging discussions about a new contract before the pandemic struck.

Soccer • 31 May 20

Whittingham during his time with Aston Villa in 2006

Ex-Aston Villa player Peter Whittingham dies aged 35

Former Cardiff and Aston Villa midfielder Peter Whittingham has died at the age of 35 following a fall 12 days ago.

Soccer • 19 Mar 20

Whittingham made 459 appearances and scored 98 goals for Cardiff

Peter Whittingham hospitalised after accidental fall

Former Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham is in hospital with head injuries following a fall.

Soccer • 18 Mar 20

Cardiff and Nantes mark first anniversary of Sala death

Cardiff have expressed their sympathy to the friends and family of Emiliano Sala on the anniversary of the striker's death while Nantes will wear a special strip in the player's honour this week.

Soccer • 21 Jan 20

Anthony Pilkington found the net after just three minutes

Championship wrap - Pilkington on the mark for Wigan

Ireland international Anthony Pilkington opened the scoring after just three minutes as his Wigan side held Millwall to a 2-2 draw in the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 26 Nov 19

Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash in January

Cardiff face transfer ban over Sala non-payment

Cardiff face a three-window transfer ban unless they pay the first instalment of the transfer fee for Emiliano Sala to Nantes.

Soccer • 04 Nov 19

'I am not the subject of any disciplinary proceedings which, of course, comes as an immense relief to me'

Bellamy recalls 'difficult time' during bullying probe

Craig Bellamy has spoken about the "incredibly difficult time" he went through while under investigation for bullying and xenophobic behaviour and admits it has led to a period of self-reflection.

Soccer • 25 Oct 19

Cardiff fought the case to pay Nantes for the transfer of Emiliano Sala

FIFA order Cardiff to pay €6million for Sala transfer

Cardiff have been ordered to pay Nantes €6million in relation to the transfer of Emiliano Sala in January, world governing body FIFA has announced.

Soccer • 30 Sep 19

Arter spent last season on loan at Cardiff

Arter sent off on Cardiff return as Fulham held to draw

Harry Arter was sent off on his Cardiff return as 10-man Fulham held on for a 1-1 draw in the Welsh capital.

Soccer • 30 Aug 19

Championship wrap - Maguire on the mark

Sean Maguire opened the scoring as Preston picked up their first win of the season with an impressive 3-0 victory over Wigan.

Soccer • 10 Aug 19

Arter posted a heartfelt message on Twitter

Harry Arter waves goodbye to Cardiff as loan ends

Harry Arter will not be staying at Cardiff as his season-long loan from Bournemouth comes to an end.

Soccer • 10 May 19

Warnock set to stay with relegated Cardiff

Neil Warnock has received the support of Cardiff owner Vincent Tan to remain as the club's manager despite relegation from the Premier League.

Soccer • 07 May 19

Cardiff will play in the Championship next season

Warnock remains 'proud' as Cardiff relegated

Cardiff were relegated from the Premier League after a 3-2 home defeat by Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 04 May 19

Shane Long celebrates after scoring his team's first goal

Premier League wrap: Southampton secure survival

Southampton secured their top-flight future with a 3-3 draw against neighbours Bournemouth as Cardiff's chances of escaping the drop were dealt a potentially-fatal blow with defeat by already-relegated Fulham.

Soccer • 27 Apr 19

Jurgen Klopp was unhappy with the pitch at Cardiff

Klopp unhappy with 'dangerous' Cardiff pitch

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp described the Cardiff City Stadium playing surface as "dangerous" after his team reclaimed top spot in the Premier League.

Soccer • 21 Apr 19

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing of Cardiff City evades Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson

Cardiff City 0-2 Liverpool: recap

Jurgan Klopp's Liverpool are back on the top of the Premier League after a hard fought 2-0 victory over relegation threatened Cardiff City. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 21 Apr 19

Cardiff City's Sean Morrison scores his side's second goal

Cardiff claim vital victory over stuggling Brighton

Cardiff boosted their hopes of a Premier League great escape with a vital 2-0 victory which increases the relegation fears of fellow strugglers Brighton.

Soccer • 16 Apr 19

Neil Warnock: "Nobody gave him a chance either, he has been written off that many times and we have."

Warnock urges Cardiff to take inspiration from Tiger

Neil Warnock believes Tiger Woods' stunning Masters triumph can act as inspiration for relegation-threatened Cardiff to mount their own comeback success story.

Soccer • 15 Apr 19

Andrew Conway scores Munster's fifth try

Munster seal play-off spot with six-try win

Munster won a thrilling game of nine tries against Cardiff before a sell-out crowd at Cork's Independent Park to guarantee their place in the latter stages of the Pro 14.

Rugby • 05 Apr 19