HomeNewsWales News

Wembley

Here we go, here we go, here we go

Here we go, here we go, here we go ...JOIN IN, SEND YOUR MESSAGES TO: icwales.co.uk/forums Read

Outbreak of influenza forces hospital to close

A COMMUNITY hospital has been closed because of an outbreak of influenza B. Read

People in Cardiff 'aren’t afraid to be Welsh any more'

“IT IS regarded as too English, too distant, too fast, too flash, too large and far too anti-Cymraeg for many.” Read

Bluebirds

£500k bid to steal Cup final shirt deal

CARDIFF City’s shirt sponsor was offered an incredible half-a-million pound deal to give up their advertising rights for tomorrow’s FA Cup final, the Western Mail has learnt. Read

Ball from Cardiff’s 1927 Cup victory found on wardrobe

This piece of leather is a potent symbol of the hopes and dreams of thousands of Welsh football fans. Read

‘We’re sew glad we made it’

‘We’re sew glad we made it’

THIS team of embroiderers will be as nervous as any City player tomorrow – as their handiwork goes on display in front of 500 MILLION people. Read

FA Cup final: Clopton of the Rovers

ONE of the earliest FA Cup winner’s medals won by a Welshman is to go on public display on the same day that Cardiff City tackle Portsmouth in the 136th final at Wembley Stadium this weekend. Read

Superstitious City fans reveal their rituals

Superstitious City fans reveal their rituals

ALMOST all sports fans have their little pre-match rituals – whether it’s going to the game by a special route, watching it in the same place or eating a particular meal. Read

Cardiff City's Wembley past

IT won’t be the Bluebirds’ first trip to the hallowed turf of Wembley – the boys have been there a few times before. Read

We are ready to deliver glory – Hasselbaink

CITY striker Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink last night stressed he believes everything is coming together at just the right time for the Bluebirds ahead of their historic date at Wembley. Read

Dedicated fan spent four weeks recreating match out of Lego men

ASHLEY WEAVER has painstakingly recreated Cardiff City’s winning road to Wembley – in Lego. Read

Do it for Wales, says Bob

FORMER BBC sports reporter Bob Humphrys has thrown his full backing behind Cardiff City for FA Cup final victory against Portsmouth. Read

Inspiration for City as theatre and civic centre light up in blue

THERE’S nothing like Gwyneth Lewis’ famous inscription on the Wales Millennium Centre to instil pride in the nation – and now it is hoped those words will inspire our Cardiff City glory boys to reign supreme tomorrow. Read

Valleys boy designer kits-out FA Cup opposition

CARDIFF City’s FA Cup final opponents will look the part at Wembley – thanks to a boy from the Valleys. Read

Cardiff City: looking back to 1927

IT MIGHT seem an age ago, but today’s world is not so different from how it was when Cardiff City last lifted the FA Cup in 1927. Read

Calling all Rachels...

IT IS one of the few first names on show in nearly every supermarket in Wales thanks to its connection with one of the country’s most popular foods. Read

In celebration of Rachel

Rachel is of Hebrew Origin and means ‘ewe’ and ‘innocence and gentility of a rose’ Read

All girls of 12-13 offered jab for sex virus linked to cancer

ALL girls aged 12 and 13 in Welsh comprehensive schools will be offered the first vaccine to protect against a form cancer from September, it emerged yesterday. Read

Heart op for Assembly Minister

A WELSH Cabinet Minister tipped as a candidate to replace First Minister Rhodri Morgan has undergone a heart procedure. Read

Ron’s cabinet post ‘very close’ to his heart

FORMER Welsh Secretary Ron Davies has welcomed his new job as a cabinet member in Caerphilly as “one very close to my heart”. Read