{"id":40098,"date":"2020-02-11T13:06:14","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T13:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=40098"},"modified":"2020-02-11T13:06:14","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T13:06:14","slug":"bluebirds-look-to-keep-up-play-off-chase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2020\/02\/11\/bluebirds-look-to-keep-up-play-off-chase\/","title":{"rendered":"Buoyant Bluebirds look to keep up play-off chase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Neil Harris\u2019s side face ex-Premier League rivals Huddersfield Town<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Cardiff-City.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Cardiff-City.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Cardiff-City-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Cardiff-City-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Cardiff-City-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Cardiff-City-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Cardiff-City.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Cardiff-City.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Cardiff-City-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Cardiff-City-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Cardiff-City-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Cardiff-City-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Cardiff will aim to repeat their 2-1 victory over the Terriers earlier in the season<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>THE Bluebirds travel to the John Smith\u2019s Stadium to face Huddersfield Town on Wednesday night. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Cardiff won the previous tie between the sides, running out as 2-1 victors at Cardiff City Stadium in August.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Manager Neil Harris has overseen a five-match unbeaten run, though there are concerns over the lack of goals scored with City on a goal difference of zero and level on points with fierce rivals Swansea.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>However, Harris appears unconcerned. He said: \u201cThere\u2019s been a spring in the step in the group over the past couple of weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to each\ngame. It\u2019s up to us to concentrate on ourselves. We know where we want to be\nand it\u2019s about getting there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udde3 &quot;There\u2019s been a spring in the step of the group&#8230;<br><br>&quot;We want to make the best of the conditions and come out on top.&quot;<br><br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XKJSiMkw5j\">https:\/\/t.co\/XKJSiMkw5j<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CityAsOne?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CityAsOne<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ey9oD4wcuU\">pic.twitter.com\/Ey9oD4wcuU<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CardiffCityFC\/status\/1227194520317636609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 11, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption>Manager Neil Harris is confident in his side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Lee Tomlin secured all three points against bottom-placed Luton Town on Saturday as his strike sealed a 1-0 victory on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The win was crucial in the hunt for a play-off place, with Harris\u2019 team now only four points adrift. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Tomlin\u2019s goals have been vital for the side in recent fixtures, scoring against Birmingham, West Bromwich Albion, and now Luton.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Debutant winger Albert Adomah impressed against Luton, registering the assist for Tomlin\u2019s goal. He is expected to start against the Terriers.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Huddersfield are now six points clear of the relegation zone after a 2-0 win against QPR on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The West Yorkshire side will be hoping to win two games in a row \u2013 something that they have not done since November. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Cardiff will be heading into this match as favourites but must be wary of a Huddersfield side that has shown recent improvement and have a home advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The game kicks off at 7.45pm and will be broadcast on Sky Sports Football.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Neil Harris\u2019s side face ex-Premier League rivals Huddersfield Town THE Bluebirds travel to the John Smith\u2019s Stadium to face Huddersfield Town on Wednesday night. Cardiff won the previous tie between the sides, running out as 2-1 victors at Cardiff City Stadium in August. Manager Neil Harris has overseen a five-match unbeaten run, though there are concerns over the lack of goals scored with City on a goal difference of zero and level on points with fierce rivals Swansea. 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