Rob Phillips
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BBC Wales Football Correspondent and somewhat excitable commentator. These are my views not the BBC's - who else would want them?
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@Cymru
are going to the
@WorldCupEN
!!! Almost lost for words .......almost!!! 🏴🏴🏴🎉🎉🎉🎉⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
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Not so much end of an era - more start of a transition for
@Cymru
after
@FIFAWorldCup
exit. Rob Page taking flak for displays in Doha but that ignores his role in getting 🏴to their 1st World Cup in 64 years & something he has no control over - players not playing regularly . 1/8
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Tired of this? Thought not….
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The night before a game many of us felt we would never see in our lifetimes of watching
@Cymru
. Privileged to be calling 🏴 first
#WorldCup
finals game for 64 years for
@BBCRadioWales
. Mixture of nerves, anxiety & elation at being so fortunate.
#onemoresleep
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Cannot believe my eyes!
@Wrexham_AFC
owners
@RMcElhenney
and
@VancityReynolds
are HERE at
@MUFCYorkRoad
!! Needless to say complete with accompanying camera crew!!
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After so many years covering
@CardiffCityFC
no player has given me more pleasure to write about or commentate on than Peter Whittingham. A club
#legend
, he never courted fame, but was a joy to deal with. Taken far too early. Thoughts & prayers with + family.
#RIPWhitts
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Well, you really cannot say ‘no’ when
@Cymru
ace
@ConnorRobs
offers you a Welsh Cake on pre-World Cup media day!!!
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Proud moments for Roger & Carol Speed at the National Football Museum as Gary Speed is being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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I have seen some heroic
@Cymru
performances but the women’s
#WorldCup
0-0 draw with England, at Southampton tonight is right up there with the best of them. Thwarted 2nd best team in world - stay top of Group One. Hail the
#WomenInRed
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Want to know what consecutive promotions look like? The scene at
@Wrexham_AFC
after a 6-0 drubbing of
@FGRFC_Official
!!
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Rob Page says
@afcbournemouth
’s
@Cymru
international David Brooks is on his way to join squad as they prepare for
@WorldCupEN
play-off v 🇺🇦 .
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Hope the American owners of
@SwansOfficial
are going to admit their culpability in this sorry season if Sunday does not bring a mathematical miracle. Coach, players, chairman all in the spotlight - but the virtual silence from across the Atlantic has been deafening.
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Pep is coming to the Port!!! Absolutely astonishing performance and result for
@NewportCounty
. Dominated
@Boro
& scored 2 beauties through Robbie Willmott &
@padraigamond21
. Who would have thought?
@ManCity
at Rodney Parade in
@EmiratesFACup
R5. FT2-0 Unbelievable!!👏👏👏
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The £200m
@ManCity
training complex has 16.5 pitches to prepare for all surfaces. Be surprised if they have anything resembling
@NewportCounty
’s Rodney Parade last night!!
#FACup
#PepatthePort
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.
@Chrisgunter16
will captain
@FAWales
for 1st time v Panama on night he equals Gary Speed’s outfield record of 85 Wales caps.
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So Paul Clement gone from
@SwansOfficial
- really more of an indictment of those running the club, than his failings. IMHO
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Unforgettable day for
@SwansOfficial
! Totally humiliated
@CardiffCityFC
to make South Wales derby history to claim the first League double in this fixture in 110 years. Obafemi started + finished the rout, Cabango and Woolf chipped in.
#Swans
superb;
#Bluebirds
shambolic. FT0-4
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Have to say
@Cymru
are spot on with visits like this. It’s one of the reasons - added to the obvious element of success on the field - why international football now has such a profound effect on Wales’ national psyche. It’s called being in touch with your heritage.
Cofio Gresford 🏴
Commemorating the 266 miners who lost their lives in the Gresford Colliery disaster on 22 September 1934.
#TogetherStronger
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SIMPLY SENSATIONAL!!!
@Cymru
made easy meat of Hungary.
@aaronramsey
- on his 1st start in
#Euro2020
- was breathtakingly brilliant. 2 goals and a super human performance in a team of heroes!! Ryan Giggs take a bow!! Unforgettable scenes.FT2-0
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No Match of the Day until next week - instead, this ⬇️. An extraordinary story of fans who raised a club from the ashes and somehow achieved a fairy tale return to the Football League. Inspirational.
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Ready for first broadcast on historic day for
@Cymru
football. Chatting with
@CSummersNews
and
@MollyStephens_
. Generally living the dream!!🏴🏴🏴🏆🏆🏆
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There are many things I admire about
@GarethBale11
- now I must add his calm under pressure. He told me in today’s
@FAWales
press conference he’d have no trouble sleeping tonight before one of the biggest games in
@Cymru
football history. So why am I a nervous wreck?? 😐 😐😐🏴🏴
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31 years after his first promotion as a boss - Neil Warnock has done it again leading
@CardiffCityFC
to a totally unexpected promotion at the age of 69. Its an astonishing record 8 promotions for him - 8th wonder of the football managerial world!
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Many
@CardiffCityFC
fans on here suggesting various tributes to Peter Whittingham eg retire No 7 shirt or name stand after him. Club are aware of understandable reaction to sad news. I’ve been assured the club will consider suitable response when appropriate.
#RIPWhitts
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What a moment!!!!🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
A moment 535 days in the making ❤️
David Brooks made his inspirational return to action yesterday 🥹
@HendyGroup
//
#afcb
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Brennan Johnson deservedly took the
@Cymru
headlines. But we saw another impressive cameo from
@RubinColwill
. Looks so at ease at international level, always seeks to be positive on ball. Still young, but
@CardiffCityFC
must make the most of him next term!
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Never recommend relegation. But the buzz was back at the Liberty Stadium last night. Fans leaving with smiles and looking forward to next game. Graham Potter working miracles! Imagine what he’d do with a strengthened squad!! Loan deadline August 31.
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Worth saying
@SwansOfficial
’s Ollie Cooper is making a strong late bid to come into consideration by
@Cymru
boss Rob Page for the plane to Qatar. Really impressive form at present.
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You could not make it up!!!! Unbelievable win for
@CardiffCityFC
at
@SouthamptonFC
. Pegged back in injury time - only for
@kzohore
to open his
@premierleague
account even later!! The spirit and mental strength of this
#Bluebirds
team is immense. Out of bottom 3. FT1-2
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Nobody likes to see their national team lose. Giggs will be disappointed. But bar criticism of sloppy defensive work, I don’t see too much to get worked up about. Bottom line is - the games against the Republic of Ireland & Bulgaria are far more important - and always have been.
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The trouble with commentating on
@Cymru
these days is that I just can’t sleep when I get home! Huge win.....still buzzing . . .🏴
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Just about the most brutally honest retirement statement you are ever likely to come across!!
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After an eventful few days and an extremely loud atmosphere at
@NewportCounty
v
@ManUtd
😆 just doing last minute preparations for
@BBCRadioWales
commentary on
@LCFC
v
@SwansOfficial
.
#wentviral
👂😂😂
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Shocking defeat for
@Cymru
which ranks with their worst defeats!! Dreadful defensively, ill-disciplined by Kieffer Moore who was sent off for rash back heel. No argument Armenia were good value for their win - they could have scored more. But this was damaging enough. Ft2-4
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Make no apology for retweeting this again. Whether you are going to the
@Cymru
game, listening on
@BBCRadioWales
from 7 or watching on tv - listen to what it means to Gareth Bale to be Welsh. It’s inspiring stuff.🏴🏴🏴🏴
"I'm very proud and honoured to be a Welshman" 🏴
Gareth Bale says Wales is a "special country to be part of" as he gets set to win his 100th international cap ⚽
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This is fantastic!
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Hearing
@CardiffCityFC
striker Callum Patterson is close to completing move to
@swfc
for an undisclosed fee. Not in
#Bluebirds
matchday squad today.
@BBCSportWales
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Want to meet a guy who is proud of a
@Cymru
call-up? Meet
@htafc
’s
@SorbaThomas
!! 🏴🏴🏴
New Wales squad member
@SorbaThomas
says he has to pinch himself to check his international call up isn't a dream ⚽
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Feel I may have already said this - at least once or twice. Forgive me. But
@Cymru
have qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time in 64 years!!🏴🏴🏴
The stage is set. We now know the final 32 teams that are heading to
#Qatar2022
. 🤩
Who will lift the
#FIFAWorldCup
? 🏆
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Gutted today. Seeing plenty of reaction to the
@Cymru
disappointment. Many questioning Rob Page’s position. That’s a fair argument to have. But to question whether this side is in transition is nonsense IMHO. Sorry, any squad post-Gareth Bale would be in transition. 1/3
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The
@BBCRadioWales
team ready for
@Cymru
v 🇮🇷. With me -
@JessFishlock
Nathan Blake & engineer Ian Davies. Build-up from 9 with
@ChrisWathan
, KO 10. Then
@FIFAWorldCup
#CallRob
- 03700100110; text 81012; tweet
@BBCRadioWales
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Really enjoyed hosting the famous “Pontypool Front Row” last night at
@newbridgerfc
. Pleased to report the
#VietGwent
were in fine form, told some great tales & shed light on the dark arts. Thanks to Charlie, Bobby and Graham - and all who there.
#rugbylegends
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Hearing Harry Wilson from
@LFC
to
@CardiffCityFC
on loan almost completed. More expected in. Aiden Flint looking set for loan move to
@swfc
.
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Massive win for
@SwansOfficial
over leaders
@NorwichCityFC
. Cut the gap on front runners who continue their wobble. Steve Cooper’s side clinical at both ends. Conor Hourihane having huge impact on loan from
@AVFCOfficial
. Big statement sent out by
#Swans
to promotion rivals.👋👋
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This
@Cymru
team never know when they are beaten.2nd half introduction of Kieffer Moore was key to helping Captain Fantastic
@GarethBale11
to fire
@Cymru
level from the spot. Group B leaders England may not be worried - but as in 1958 + last Euros,
@Cymru
still in this.FT1-1
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Reported on this club for a long time. Cannot think of a manager who has better understood the DNA of
@CardiffCityFC
. He has worked miracles - on and off the pitch. No wonder Vincent Tan & Mehmet Dalman have acted to sort this.
Good news for Cardiff City
Manager Neil Warnock is to stay at the club beyond the end of the season and sign a new contract.
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That is a terrific win for
@SwansOfficial
!! Once again they have shown they can grind out wins with supreme organisation & teamwork ensuring defensive strength. Also Jamal Lowe’s on 🔥. A victory made even better because they started after their rivals.
#Swans
on a roll!!
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32 years today the original Newport County was wound up. As I watch
@NewportCounty
today I’ll recall chronicling those dark days - of a community losing a part of its fabric and history sold off at an auction. Thanks to the efforts of so many for the
@NewportCounty
of today!🙏🏻
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BREAKING - former captain Mark Hudson returns to
@CardiffCityFC
to join coaching staff.
Steve will be assisted by Tom Ramasut and brings on board former Bluebirds captain, Mark Hudson, who makes a welcome return to the Welsh Capital as First Team Coach.
➡️
#CityAsOne
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Frankly, have been underwhelmed by Hoilett for much of this season. But that was a stunning winning goal for
@CardiffCityFC
. Thought Gunnarsson was immense, Camarasa classy. Big win to celebrate Neil Warnock’s 70th 🎂! More importantly a big win at start of crucial spell.
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Osian’s influence less under Giggs, but
@cymru
fans will never forget his work with Speed & Coleman in Euro 2016. His legacy at
@FAWTrust
is huge & will endure. Renowned coaching courses & enhanced a player development structure which aided some current
@Cymru
stars to flourish.
After nine years as part of the Wales set-up, Osian Roberts has left to become technical director of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation
️⚽️
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Shockingly sad news. Privileged to have known a top football man, commentated on him guiding
@NewportCounty
back into the FL in 2013 and even working alongside him when he summarised for
@BBCRadioWales
. He had so much to look forward to. Condolances to family & friends.
#RIP
"Justin will be remembered by all in the game as a true professional."
The tributes have poured in for Justin Edinburgh.
More:
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An absolutely huge win for
@CardiffCityFC
.
@OfficialBHAFC
looked absolutely drained of confidence + full of errors forced by an inspired
#Bluebirds
team. Morrison + Manga immense at the back and a timely 1st goal of PL campaign by Morrison. Loads to do - but still in fight.FT0-2
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So
@Cymru
fans. Try to get some 💤 🛌. But I’ll understand if that’s tough. After so long waiting, another night won’t do much harm. Sunday could be a very special day.If it helps, remember, Rob Page said he would sleep fine tonight - because he trusts his team!
#onemoresleep
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Shocking performance from
@CardiffCityFC
who got what they deserved - NOTHING. Lacked any flair, guile or creativity, were sloppy from the off and barely looked like breaking down a really well organised
@SWFC
side. Only one game, but Neil Harris has much to ponder. FT2-0
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Running out of superlatives for
@GarethBale11
- on the double tonight to take
@Cymru
through to the World Cup play-off final in June. Amazing night at CCS where everyone played their part. “Yma O Hyd” never meant so much. Summer spectacular on the way! FT2-1
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Merry Christmas from the Phillips family (well.....most of them!!!). Tough year for all but hope you are having some festive fun! 🎅💗
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Big time Baku envy today - and not just because it’s 34 degrees!! Yet, performances by 🇨🇭 and Mancini’s brilliant 🇮🇹 since have put
@Cymru
’s achievement in making it out of Group A in 2nd place into perspective.
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OFF the bench. Late sub for legend
@wynneevans
on
@BBCRadioWales
from 11 till 2. New job for me - got any funny first day in new job stories to ease my nerves?? 03700-100-110; text 81012. Email Wynne
@bbc
.co.uk
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No Bale, no bother for
@FAWales
...and another youngster comes to the fore. Tom Lawrence stunning strike wins it for Wales.FT0-1
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The
@flynnster17
fairy tale with
@NewportCounty
continues! Missed a hatful of chances, but were spot on in the penalty shoot-out to win 5-3 and Joe Day delivered again. Great scenes at
@mansfieldtownfc
- as
@NewportCounty
celebrate return to Wembley for League 2 play-off final.
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When there was talk of a “game changer” signing at
@CardiffCityFC
this summer, they were not talking about
@aaronramsey
- though he has been excellent. They meant Manolis Siopis, Last night he was immense in a strong team display. Reads game well, drive & tenacity in abundance.👋
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Just home - thanks to roadworks on M4 just outside Newport😡- but nothing will spoil this evening. Truly inspiring night at CCS.
@Cymru
guaranteed play-off s/f home tie with excellent draw v
@BelRedDevils
.
#RedWall
& players in harmony; great work by Rob Page & staff. Joyous!🏴
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Watching
@Boro
v
@NewportCounty
@EmiratesFACup
tie for
@BBCRadioWales
today. But football family never forgets ....
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If/when
@FAWales
get to
#Euro2016
final - I want Dan Biggar there in case it goes to penalties . .
#coolasice
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Just walked into the house. What an
#FACup
draw!!!!
@Wrexham_AFC
v
@NewportCounty
. Last time they met was at Wembley!!!
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With
@CardiffCityFC
boss Mick McCarthy under big pressure, remiss not to mention former
@SheffieldUnited
boss Chris Wilder is sat just a few rows behind me at
@FulhamFC
.
#justsaying
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Absolutely sensational victory for
@SwansOfficial
- and a real statement to lead the Championship table going into the international break. Wayne Routledge scored a late, late goal to send the
#Swans
soaring. Van der Hoorn &
@Cymru
call-up Joe Rodon excellent in famous win.FT0-1
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Have to say, travelling home last night spoke to plenty of
#RedWall
fans who reckoned Split trip was right up there with their most memorable away journeys. Fantastic place and an unexpected point in the most memorable circumstances.🏴🏴🏴
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Simply wonderful!!
🎶🏴 - There aren't many anthems like it in world sport...
A sell-out Cardiff City Stadium belts out 'Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau' ahead of their
@UEFAEURO
qualifier with Slovakia!
Watch live on Sky Sports Football now or follow:
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Underlined how important he is to
@Cymru
. Wales can win games without playing well, often because of Bale. But to play well,
@Cymru
need the maestro
@aaronramsey
.
#classact
Its good to be back 🏴 great performance from the boys. The
#redwall
were unbelievable 🙌🏼 … looking forward to Monday!
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Massive win for
@SwansOfficial
thanks to dead eyed strike from Ki Sung Yeung. But take your hat off to Carlos Carvalhal, typically adventurous and courageous when it was goalless - his positive approach was again rewarded. What a transformation in a team!!FT1-0
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Said it before and will say it again after his
@CardiffCityFC
display yesterday. The decision to loan Ryan Wintle to Blackpool for half of last season was/is inexplicable. Made a difference on his return last January - impressive start yesterday.
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Wow!!! Always been an admirer. But this……………. 🇧🇷❤️🏴
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Mere words do not do him justice.
What a journey! Thank you football for memories that will last a lifetime ❤️
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Read a lot of the stuff after
@Cymru
v 🇦🇲 It was a poor display. But don’t see how Rob Page gets blame for sloppy passing and hesitant defending for goal, though. As for shape and selection - who deserved to be dropped after Croatia? Not sure many quibbled with starting X1 1/1
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What a win for
@CardiffCityFC
! They drew the Bees’ sting to move into 7th heaven. Seven Championship wins on the trot and now 7 points clear of the chasing pack. NW fist pump never looked so enthusiastic. FT1-3.
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Hugely impressive show from
@CardiffCityFC
- with and without ball. Pace and vigour going forward epitomised by Drameh run for classy Hugill goal. Smithies well protected by resolute, organised defence. Ikpeazu goal set up by fellow sub Colwill underlined new squad deprh.
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