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Wales Online
12 hours ago
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- Wales Online
Tonight's Cardiff City news as Robertson gives three-word verdict and Bale would be 'a great fit'
Tonight's Cardiff City news as Robertson gives three-word verdict and Bale would be 'a great fit' The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium Alex Robertson with Joner Football (L) (Image: YouTube/Joner Football ) Here are your Cardiff City headlines for Friday, June 27. Alex Robertson's verdict on Cardiff stay Alex Robertson underwent extra training during the off-season in his native Australia, teaming up with new Portsmouth signing Adrian Segecic. Segecic's agent is Robertson's dad, Mark, and the Australians clearly have a close bond, undergoing some drills with Joner Football, a coach who has set up his own YouTube channel Down Under. When asked by the host about his stint at Cardiff City, Robertson, whose maiden year at the club unfortunately ended in relegation, simply replied: "Good, really good." He was more effusive in his praise of his old loan club Pompey, saying: "That season before I went on loan (to Portsmouth) was just enjoyable because I was playing with the (Man City) under-23 and training with the first team quite a lot. "And then when I went on loan I loved it - I loved Portsmouth." Article continues below Robertson is someone who new head coach Brian Barry-Murphy will know well from his time at Manchester City. Opening up about his time at City, he said that Phil Foden was the best trainer he'd experienced and Lionel Messi was the best player he'd played against. Bale takeover talk 'exciting' and 'a great fit' Former Premier League midfielder Lee Hendrie has described Gareth Bale's bid to buy Cardiff City as an "exciting" development that could help rejuvenate the club following years of stagnation. Bale is fronting a consortium that has approached current owner Vincent Tan with a proposal to take over the club. The Wales legend publicly confirmed he has serious ambitions to return his hometown team to the Premier League. Cardiff are currently preparing for life in League One after suffering relegation from the Championship at the end of last season. But Hendrie believes Bale's potential involvement offers a rare opportunity for a reset and a long-term vision for success. 'There's been lots of links with Gareth Bale, and he's come out publicly and revealed that he badly wants to help buy Cardiff City to take the Welsh side back to the Premier League,' Hendrie told Football League World. 'I think it's exciting, I really do. Gareth Bale, behind the scenes at the football club, and clearly passionate about where he wants to take it – that's something that should be looked at with a lot of purpose.' The former Aston Villa man believes Bale's high-profile backing and emotional connection to the Bluebirds could be just what the club needs after years of inconsistency and underachievement. 'It has been stood still for quite some time, and I think Gareth Bale quite openly says he wants to take the club to a level where it should be, which is quality to hear,' Hendrie added. 'He's obviously looked at this in depth and feels there's bags of potential, which there is at a football club of that status. I'm sure Cardiff fans will be absolutely relishing the fact of that, and I think this would be a new journey for Bale and Cardiff – I think it would be a great fit.' Bale, 35, retired from football in 2023 after a stellar career that included five Champions League titles with Real Madrid and over 100 caps for Wales. He has made no secret of his desire to remain involved in the game and to invest in Welsh football. Cardiff City have yet to comment publicly on the takeover speculation. Reindorf raring to go at Newport County Newport County have completed the signing of Cardiff City forward Michael Reindorf on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old striker joins the Exiles as they prepare for the upcoming League Two campaign, and has already linked up with Dave Hughes' squad during pre-season. Reindorf, who has come through the youth systems at West Ham, Norwich City and most recently Cardiff, spent part of last season on loan at League One side Bristol Rovers. Now, he's aiming to take the next step in his development with regular minutes at Rodney Parade. 'Every club has given me something different,' said Reindorf. 'I started at West Ham, moved to Norwich, then Cardiff, and had my loan at Bristol Rovers. All of those experiences have helped me grow and learn. Now I want to take that into this next step. 'Everything was really positive. The manager is very big on standards and creating a good environment – that really stood out to me. That's something I'm looking forward to being a part of. 'I want to help the team push for the top end of the table. Personally, I want to score as many goals as possible – that's my job as a striker.' Article continues below Manager Dave Hughes, the Bluebirds' former head of academy, said he was delighted to bring Reindorf into the squad. 'He's a really good addition to what we already have,' Hughes said. 'He has great energy and a great ability to threaten space in behind. I'd also like to thank Cardiff City for trusting us to work with their young player and to help him develop, while understanding our responsibility to deliver a successful team on a consistent basis.'
Yahoo
14 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Newport sign Cardiff striker Reindorf on loan
Michael Reindorf has made one Cardiff start, in the EFL Cup against Southampton, while he managed two substitute appearances in the league last season [Huw Evans Picture Agency] Cardiff City striker Michael Reindorf has joined Newport County on loan for the 2025-26 season. The 20-year-old played four times for Cardiff last season, having joined the Bluebirds in the summer of 2024 after being released by Norwich City. Advertisement He spent the second half of 2024-25 on loan in League One with Bristol Rovers, but managed only four substitute appearances as the Pirates were relegated. London-born Reindorf will now get the chance to prove himself in League Two. "He's a really good addition to what we already have," said Newport boss David Hughes. "He has great energy and a great ability to threaten space in behind. "I'd also like to thank Cardiff City for trusting us to work with their young player and to help him develop, whilst understanding our responsibility to ensure that we deliver a successful team on a consistent basis." Advertisement Reindorf becomes Newport's fifth signing of the summer, following goalkeeper Nik Tzanev, defender Lee Jenkins, midfielder Matt Smith and forward Ged Garner.
BBC News
14 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Newport sign Cardiff striker Reindorf on loan
Cardiff City striker Michael Reindorf has joined Newport County on loan for the 2025-26 20-year-old played four times for Cardiff last season, having joined the Bluebirds in the summer of 2024 after being released by Norwich spent the second half of 2024-25 on loan in League One with Bristol Rovers, but managed only four substitute appearances as the Pirates were Reindorf will now get the chance to prove himself in League Two."He's a really good addition to what we already have," said Newport boss David Hughes."He has great energy and a great ability to threaten space in behind."I'd also like to thank Cardiff City for trusting us to work with their young player and to help him develop, whilst understanding our responsibility to ensure that we deliver a successful team on a consistent basis."Reindorf becomes Newport's fifth signing of the summer, following goalkeeper Nik Tzanev, defender Lee Jenkins, midfielder Matt Smith and forward Ged Garner.
Wales Online
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
Cardiff City to lose two forwards as Brian Barry-Murphy rips up transfer plan
Cardiff City to lose two forwards as Brian Barry-Murphy rips up transfer plan The Bluebirds are having to let a number of players leave before they start recruiting themselves Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy (Image: Cardiff City FC ) Cardiff City are set to see strikers Roko Simic and Michael Reindorf seal moves away as new head coach Brian Barry-Murphy begins to overhaul the club's summer transfer strategy. Both forwards missed the first week of pre-season training ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, with sources indicating that deals for the duo are imminent. Simic and Reindorf are expected to depart in search of regular first-team football. The decision comes amid significant behind-the-scenes changes at the club, with Barry-Murphy beginning to impose his own vision on the squad following his appointment last week. It is understood Cardiff had been advancing with their summer recruitment plans prior to his arrival, but those plans are now being reassessed. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community. The new head coach is believed to favour a different approach in terms of player profiles and squad structure, prompting the club to pivot from the strategy previously being pursued by the recruitment team. Simic, who joined from Red Bull Salzburg last year, and Reindorf, a raw talent brought in after leaving Norwich City, had both been seen as part of the club's long-term project, to greater or lesser extents. Article continues below The Croatian former youth international is currently in his homeland while discussions with a number of European clubs continue over a deal. While all options have not been ruled out, a loan seems most likely at time of writing. Reindorf, however, endured a bizarre loan stint at Bristol Rovers at the back end of last season. He played just four times for the Gas, but was frozen out for two-and-a-half months between February and May. After a prolific start to the season for City's under-21s, which earned him a first-team call-up, his move was a real disappointment and he will hope to enjoy a better time away this time around. He has joined Newport County on loan. With Cardiff preparing for their first League One campaign in over two decades, Barry-Murphy is keen to reshape the squad in line with his tactical and developmental philosophy. While Cardiff fans are understandably keen to see players come through the door with key positions still needing to be addressed — centre-back, right back and wing are areas of concern, while the midfielder profiles might be a little samey — the Bluebirds are likely to take on the season with a streamlined squad this year. All nine out-of-contract players leave the club next week, while the two loan players they had last season, Will Alves and Sivert Mannsverk, have returned to their parent clubs. City have seen a few first teamers come back from loan stints away — Eli King (Stevenage), Joel Colwill (Exeter City), Ryan Wintle (Millwall) and Ryotaro Tsunoda (KV Kortrijk) — however there is still a major deficit from the squad which was ultimately relegated. Add Simic and Reindorf to that exodus, too. It leaves Cardiff with two senior strikers in the forms of Yousef Salech and Callum Robinson, while Kion Etete and Isaak Davies are also options. But Barry-Murphy is prepared to slim down the squad and place his faith in the club's youth, it seems, while having a few transfer ideas of his own. "My belief is the smaller the squad, within reason, the more it aligns to having a culture of improvement and players having a strong opportunity to play," he said when asked about the summer window. "It allows the younger players the opportunity to grow and play. If we have too many players and they don't play then it's a contradiction to the way I see it. "So have a strong squad from the players who are here, then complement it with the players coming through from the academy and the younger ones. Then, adding quality then means we can be specific on what it looks like to have an elite team in this division." Article continues below Further ins and outs are expected over the coming weeks as the Bluebirds continue their preparations for the new season, which kicks off with a home clash against Peterborough United on August 2. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here.
BBC News
17 hours ago
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- BBC News
Barry-Murphy 'underwhelming', Bale bid 'fantastic'
BBC Sport Wales asked Cardiff City fans for their views on potential new ownership of the club by a Gareth Bale-led consortium and the new management after the appointment of Brian Barry-Murphy as head Barnard:I have supported Cardiff City for 60 years and over the past few seasons I have not enjoyed it at all. Tan has no clue how to run a football club and it breaks my heart to find us in Division One. We need some fresh blood and I would be delighted to see Gareth Bale and his Associates come in and make my club a Premier League Club Thomas:I think the club need a change of direction, no identity or solid leadership for a while now at Cardiff City, we became an established Championship team but then struggled with lack of, or correct investment, in the right players and managers. Grateful to Mr V Tan for the many good seasons and taking us to the Premiership and previous good players and managers, but now in League 1, a rebuild and new leadership is required to steer the club in right direction and unite fans and club Harding:BBM quite an underwhelming appointment, but has fantastic opportunity to work with some really talented youngsters. Bale would have the City rocking. Although the fans would take anyone to replace Tan at this point, not just an American consortium fronted by Bale!Shaun Bond:[Bale] Would make a lot of us fans very happy. Tan selling generally would but with a footballing hero local lad would be even Jones:Very average season ahead. Can't see how we will attract good players in League One. Need a change of ownership and a clear football MorganFantastic news that Gareth Bale wants to spearhead a takeover of our club. We need people on the board with football knowledge unlike the present board of directors who are responsible for running down our club into League Thompson:I hope Bale and co buy us! Having a fan at the wheel would make such a difference compared to someone who never shows up.
