#cardiff-city

#cardiff-city

The character of the team [pleased me most] the way we responded to a difficult setback in the second half the personality that we showed through the course of the game, but even more so then it was hugely satisfying for us the team is improving all the time strong glimpses of what we can achieve

After more than 21 years without facing one another, Cardiff had to wait a little longer to reacquaint themselves with their Welsh rivals, as Wrexham completely failed to turn up for the first half. The Bluebirds' victory came as little of a shock, if anything their progress to the quarterfinals should have been far easier. Yousef Salech put the League One side into a 13th-minute lead, but Cardiff missed numerous chances to finish off the derby before it began in earnest.

Although Brian Barry-Murphy might have seen his promotion contenders sign off September with a shock 1-0 loss at home against Burton, the Bluebirds came roaring back in a remarkable fashion over the weekend. Eventually clinching a pulsating 4-3 victory against Leyton Orient, the former Rochdale boss has seen his squad win three of their previous four appearances across all competitions.

Newcastle United are interested in signing the Cardiff City attacker Jack Sykes during the summer transfer window, facing competition from Premier League rivals Sunderland.

Wrexham AFC narrowly lost to Cardiff City in the Bute Energy Welsh Cup final, unable to capitalize on key moments despite a valiant effort on the pitch.