Cardiff City FC
Cardiff City Football Club, commonly known as Cardiff City or simply Cardiff, is a professional football club based in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Here are some key details about the club:
History
- Foundation: The club was founded in 1899 as Riverside A.F.C. by Bartley Wilson and his brother David. It changed its name to Cardiff City in 1908 upon gaining acceptance into the Southern Football League.
- Early Years: Cardiff City joined the Football League in 1920. They quickly rose through the divisions, reaching the top tier of English football by 1921.
- FA Cup Success: In 1927, Cardiff City became the only non-English team to win the FA Cup, defeating Arsenal 1-0 in the final.
- Financial Difficulties: The club experienced financial difficulties in the late 1990s, which led to relegation and near bankruptcy. A consortium led by Sam Hammam took over in 2000, rescuing the club from financial ruin.
- Recent History: Cardiff City returned to the Premier League in 2013 after winning the Championship playoff final. However, they were relegated after one season. The club has since fluctuated between the Championship and League One.
Stadium
Cardiff City plays their home games at Cardiff City Stadium, which opened in 2009. The stadium replaced Ninian Park and has a capacity of approximately 33,000.
Colors and Nicknames
- Colors: The club traditionally plays in blue and white, although in 2012, the owner Vincent Tan controversially changed the home kit to red, reverting back to blue in 2015 after fan backlash.
- Nicknames: The Bluebirds, The City.
Rivalries
Notable Players and Managers
- Players: John Charles, Stan Richards, Phil Dwyer, and more recently, Aaron Ramsey who returned to the club in 2018.
- Managers: Notable managers include Jimmy Scoular, who managed the club during its most successful period, and Neil Warnock who led the team to promotion to the Premier League in 2018.
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