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They may appear on the list for sheer excellence in their chosen field: step forward late, great children’s author Roald Dahl, singing superstar Dame Shirley Bassey, or the world’s most expensive footballer Gareth Bale.The game against England in 1930 was the last time until 2008 that any non-league players were selected for Wales." a b Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. pp.107–108. ISBN 978-1-85983-462-6.

Jonny set about putting together a band of fellow Cardiff City supporting musicians to record the song. So we’re doing a DJ set at the Burgess Green pub, which is the home of the PVM, the Port Talbot Pure Violence Mob, so we knew it was going to be a bit lively,” the musician remembers. The Trust plans to launch a public appeal for funding in the new year and will approach Cardiff council, the Welsh Assembly Government and local businesses for financial support, along with football fans. City chairman Peter Ridsdale has given his total support to the campaign.

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a b c d e f g Shepherd, Richard. "1920–1947 Great Days, Lows & Recovery". Cardiff City F.C. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019 . Retrieved 17 August 2016. Fans believe the man who became the first and only skipper from a non-English club to lift the famous trophy should be honoured with a permanent memorial 82 years after he held the silverware aloft at Wembley.

Perhaps you’re studying local history and have been particularly moved by a story? Or maybe you’re a relative of a former Bluebird and have oral histories you’d like to share? Whatever it is, get in touch. A tribute to Cardiff City legend Fred Keenor". WalesOnline. Media Wales. 10 November 2012 . Retrieved 9 November 2012. The following season, Cardiff reached the 1925 FA Cup Final where they lost 1-0 to Sheffield United, who claimed their fifth FA Cup win following a goal from Fred Tunstall. After the Final, Keenor stated: “Just because we lost in our very first Cup Final, I don’t think there is any cause to get down in the mouth. I can say here and now that one day soon our followers can be sure that Cardiff City will bring that Cup to Wales”. I think Jonny was playing The Sex Pistols’ ‘Anarchy In The UK’ at the moment we realised it had disappeared,” he remembersWhen I could see the enthusiasm being shown for the statue and how much feeling there was for Fred I thought to myself there have been enough books written about Fred’s football career, what about the man?” said Graham.