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Cardiff City 125 Celebration, laugh or cry. 

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To kick off the celebrations fans were hopeful of friendlies against sides from historical games important in our history. Instead we had Kidderminster Harriers and Penybont 

Excitement builds to the kit launch, many clubs have produced beautiful anniversary kits. We were given a cock and bull story about mining, kit is similar to a Morrisons uniform and a Pringle jumper. Head of retail admits no fan feedback or market research was conducted. 

At least the retail ranges will be nice though..? 

Then there’s the bus.. it broke down on its first outing. Sloper Road has continued to be blocked post games, meaning fans can’t get home. 

Erol Bulut is relieved of his duties, his assistant is in charge for an interim period. The board remain silent for over 71 days, leaving the club stuck in a state of transition and confusion. Riza has to answer questions about his future each weekly, seemingly clueless. 

The club hailed the arrival of lead scout Andrii Fedchenkov who will “transform” the recruitment department. Ken Choo references the team is now 4 members. He lasts just 6 months.

Step up Patrick ‘Paddy’ DeBoys, making use of the empty board rooms to present to local business on the pillars used to recruit players. Claims the clubs recruitment strategy is “the most efficient in the league” the club spend £9m. The club boast the third worst defensive record 

Fan groups write two letters during the season asking for communication from the board. Following the lack of clarity on the managerial situation both in the summer and following Bulut leaving. The club label fans concerns as “Incendiary”
Dalman promises better comms 

Fans ask what the hiring process was for new managers? The club responds by referencing a series of consultants and ex managers. Expecting an astute hire, the club then proceeds to hire the rookie Omer Riza. Riza messages fans via instagram following poor results. 

Back to the off field matters, the advisory board asks about a statue for Peter Whittingham, offering to fundraise. The club had “spoken to the family” it was a non starter. Months later before the Villa game, Whitts brother said he was hopeful of the statue being built 

The sad passing of club legend Sol Bamba was a dark day for the club. Cardiff fans were quick to fundraise for a memorial banner. The club didn’t contribute a single penny. During the minutes applause club staff remained seated. 

Fans also asked if the club could use the Welsh language more in communication. The Captial city club, with the captain of Wales playing for the club, who is a fluent Welsh speaker. The club decided it was too costly and time consuming. 

The new training ground construction is to start, as Ken Choo proudly announces on Sky Sports news. The work has ceased following relegation. 

The club look to cherry pick invites to a fans parliament to address issues. 100 fans were invited 40 turn up, event goes ahead anyway. Dalman claims the club is virtually “debt free” and in-front of Omer Riza, Ken Choo confirms a decision on his future won’t be taken soon.

Following relegation to league one, the end of season award evening takes place. Ken Choo tries to go home to London before the event and Mehmet Dalman doesn’t attend the game or event. Following the relegation the board have remained silent and have gone into hiding.

Owner Vincent Tan fails to communicate to fans at any stage during the landmark 125th season and fails to attend a single game. 