Cardiff City extend lead to four points

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After all the off-the-field upheaval in the last week it was back to action as the Bluebirds drew 2-2 with Derby County at Ninian Park. Did they look like a team with worries off the field? How did they let Derby back into the game? But with other teams faltering around them does it matter? Let us know what you think.

Sam Hammam era comes to an end.

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So it is the end of an era at Cardiff City with Sam Hammam handing over power at Ninian Park and Peter Ridsdale set to take over.
What do you think about these dramatic changes at the Bluebirds? Here are the views of Ridsdale and Echo football writers Terry Phillips and Mark Bloom.

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Who should replace Chopra

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Dave Jones has to replace Bluebirds top scorer Michael Chopra for the clash against Norwich at Carrow Road on Saturday because of suspension.
Echo football writer Terry Phillips has outlined four options the Bluebirds manager has open to him. What is your preferred choice?

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Best Cardiff City win yet?

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DAVE Jones has described the narrow win over Southamton as the "best of the season" so far.
But what do you think?
Did Steve Thompson's late strike top the recent maulings of Luton and Wolves?

Cardiff City keep soaring at Crystal Palace.

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Even after two weeks off because of international matches, the Bluebirds bandwagon rolls on. A first victory at Crystal Palace in 31 years has extended their lead at the top of the Championship to six points. Dave Jones continues to work miracles with his small squad. Are you glad the speculation about him leaving Ninian Park has finally died down? How did his latest signing James Chambers fare on his debut? And with a period of six matches in 21 days, can Cardiff City maintain their wonderful start to the season?

Wales turn things around

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Following the humiliating 5-1 defeat by Slovakia, Wales answered some of their critics last night with a 3-1 victory over Cyprus with goals from Jason Koumas and under-fire Welsh strikers Robert Earnshaw and stand-in captain Craig Bellamy.
So was John Toshack vindicated by refusing to ask the likes of Gary Speed and Robbie Savage out of retirement? Or will the Wales manager still need some of his Premiership stalwarts when the Euro 2008 campaign resumes next March?

Worst Wales home display for 100 years?

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Wales suffered their worst home defeat since 1908 when Slovakia humbled them 5-1 at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. What went wrong?
Are injuries to blame or are Wales simply not up to it? Now with Cyprus coming up on Wednesday in Cardiff, should John Toshack turn to the likes of the retired Gary Speed and John Hartson and try and tempt them back into the international fold? Or with qualification for Euro 2008 now looking impossible, should Tosh stick with the youngsters?

Paul Parry for Wales?

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Wales assistant boss Roy Evans has praised the form of Cardiff City midfielder Paul Parry and admitted he is one of the main candidates to replace the injured Ryan Giggs for the Euro 2008 qualifying game against Slovakia on Saturday at the Millennium Stadium.
Echo columnist David Giles has told Toshack he should pick the in-form Parry and his Bluebirds colleague Joe Ledley for the clash. Do you agree?

Craig Bellamy as Welsh captain

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Craig Bellamy is John Toshack's shock choice as Wales captain for the Euro 2008 double-header against Slovakia and Cyprus.
This is despite the Liverpool striker being in court next week on assault charges. Is Bellamy the right man to replace the injured Ryan Giggs?
Will the off-the-field problems affect him or will the extra responsibility of leading Wales inspire Bellamy?

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