Do you want Cardiff in the Premiership?

SpaceCruiser · by **SpaceCruiser** » 25 Sep 2006 10:02

With the Southend manager tipping Cardiff to win the Championship, it looks possible that we may see Cardiff in the Premiership next season. Would you like to see that happen?

I, for one, do not want their horrible hooligans in the Premiership.

Also, it is the ENGLISH Premiership - wouldn't it look stupid to have a Welsh team in it? There is the League of Wales, why can't they play in it? I know that they (and Swansea) were in the English league long before the formation of the League of Wales, but still perhaps they should get there and they'll have an easier route into Europe. Do they even still play in the Welsh FA Cup?

cmonurz · by **cmonurz** » 25 Sep 2006 10:13

Promotion to the Premiership might even force Cardiff to sort their support out once and for all. Would have no problem with their promotion at all, were they to come up, and good luck to them, they are playing some decent stuff this season.

Maguire · by **Maguire** » 25 Sep 2006 10:26

I couldn't care less to be honest.

papereyes · by **papereyes** » 25 Sep 2006 10:26

Do they even still play in the Welsh FA Cup?

No. They don't.

Promotion to the Premiership might even force Cardiff to sort their support out once and for all.

That is a very valid point.

Also, it is the ENGLISH Premiership - wouldn't it look stupid to have a Welsh team in it?

YAWN. Did people complain when Swansea were there briefly, in the early 80s?

Did they?

wehateoxford · by **wehateoxford** » 25 Sep 2006 10:34

cardiff remind me of us last season, a good nucleas motivated by a good manager.

i wouldnt object to them being in the prem

SpaceCruiser · by **SpaceCruiser** » 25 Sep 2006 10:35

papereyes wrote:
Do they even still play in the Welsh FA Cup?
No. They don't.

Why not?

by **RG30** » 25 Sep 2006 10:40

Think it would be excellent for Cardiff to come in the league. They haven't played in the Premier League before and not many sides would fancy picking up points at Ninnian Park.

Would be interesting to see what the FA say over terracing and Ninnian Park itself. After 3 seasons in the Championship, you need to convert to all seating but Cardiff have been exempt from needing to install seats because of the proposed move to a new stadium. Would the Millenium Stadium ever be considered for matches?

papereyes · by **papereyes** » 25 Sep 2006 10:42

No. They don't.

Why not?

Because they play in the FA Cup.

Stranded · by **Stranded** » 25 Sep 2006 10:47

SpaceCruiser wrote:
papereyes wrote:
Do they even still play in the Welsh FA Cup?
No. They don't.
Why not?

IIRC, they were basically told if they were to compete in the Welsh Cup they would have to leave the Football League and join the LoW. Understandably they chose to leave the cup.

Personally, I would have no problem with Cardiff going up if they earn the right.

TBM · by **TBM** » 25 Sep 2006 10:47

SpaceCruiser wrote:With the Southend manager tipping Cardiff to win the Championship, it looks possible that we may see Cardiff in the Premiership next season. Would you like to see that happen?

I, for one, do not want their horrible hooligans in the Premiership.

Also, it is the ENGLISH Premiership - wouldn't it look stupid to have a Welsh team in it? There is the League of Wales, why can't they play in it? I know that they (and Swansea) were in the English league long before the formation of the League of Wales, but still perhaps they should get there and they'll have an easier route into Europe. Do they even still play in the Welsh FA Cup?

Have you just got a problem with every country other than England?

You sad sad man

papereyes · by **papereyes** » 25 Sep 2006 10:49

I think he likes Belgium.

Must be for the massive child porn rings they have there.

Big Ern · by **Big Ern** » 25 Sep 2006 11:05

If Cardiff gain automatic promotion,.then yes I would like to see them in the Premiership as they would deserve it.

SpaceCruiser · by **SpaceCruiser** » 25 Sep 2006 11:22

TBM wrote:
SpaceCruiser wrote:With the Southend manager tipping Cardiff to win the Championship, it looks possible that we may see Cardiff in the Premiership next season. Would you like to see that happen?

I, for one, do not want their horrible hooligans in the Premiership.

Also, it is the ENGLISH Premiership - wouldn't it look stupid to have a Welsh team in it? There is the League of Wales, why can't they play in it? I know that they (and Swansea) were in the English league long before the formation of the League of Wales, but still perhaps they should get there and they'll have an easier route into Europe. Do they even still play in the Welsh FA Cup?
Have you just got a problem with every country other than England?

You sad sad man

WHAT is your problem?

I have no problems with Wales. I like them as a country. I even had Welsh grandparents.

Huntley & Palmer · by **Huntley & Palmer** » 25 Sep 2006 11:33

That's like saying you aren't racist with a statement of :

"My best mate is black but I can't oxf*rd stand pakis"

TBM · by **TBM** » 25 Sep 2006 11:36

SpaceCruiser wrote:
TBM wrote:
SpaceCruiser wrote:With the Southend manager tipping Cardiff to win the Championship, it looks possible that we may see Cardiff in the Premiership next season. Would you like to see that happen?

I, for one, do not want their horrible hooligans in the Premiership.

Also, it is the ENGLISH Premiership - wouldn't it look stupid to have a Welsh team in it? There is the League of Wales, why can't they play in it? I know that they (and Swansea) were in the English league long before the formation of the League of Wales, but still perhaps they should get there and they'll have an easier route into Europe. Do they even still play in the Welsh FA Cup?
Have you just got a problem with every country other than England?

You sad sad man
WHAT is your problem?

I have no problems with Wales. I like them as a country. I even had Welsh grandparents.

So why highlight the fact it would be stupid if a WELSH team was in the Premier league

SpaceCruiser · by **SpaceCruiser** » 25 Sep 2006 11:52

It's the ENGLISH Premiership. I could understand it if the Welsh had no league of their own, but they do.....

TBM · by **TBM** » 25 Sep 2006 11:56

SpaceCruiser wrote:It's the ENGLISH Premiership. I could understand it if the Welsh had no league of their own, but they do.....

How long have Cardiff been playing in an English league?

Why should it matter where they come from, does it really bother you that much?

papereyes · by **papereyes** » 25 Sep 2006 11:57

I could understand it if the Welsh had no league of their own

Its of non-league standard.

There's also Newport, Wrexham, Swansea and Colywyn Bay (at least) that play in the English League system.

Historical precedent has some sway - it keeps it England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland rather than a Great Britain team, after all.

by **6ft Kerplunk** » 25 Sep 2006 12:03

SpaceCruiser wrote: I have no problems with Wales. I like them as a country. I even had Welsh grandparents.

Or to put it another way, you're half welsh.

SpaceCruiser · by **SpaceCruiser** » 25 Sep 2006 12:05

6ft Kerplunk wrote:
SpaceCruiser wrote: I have no problems with Wales. I like them as a country. I even had Welsh grandparents.
Or to put it another way, you're half welsh.

I always thought I was quarter welsh.