{"id":65405,"date":"2022-03-25T13:57:50","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T13:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=65405"},"modified":"2022-03-25T13:57:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T13:57:51","slug":"cardiff-met-women-face-cup-final-derby-clash-with-cardiff-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2022\/03\/25\/cardiff-met-women-face-cup-final-derby-clash-with-cardiff-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff Met Women face cup final derby clash with Cardiff City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Archers and Cardiff City Ladies will contest the inaugural Adran Trophy final<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>CARDIFF Met Women FC face cross-city rivals Cardiff City in the inaugural Adran Trophy final on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Archers reached the final last month with a 3-2 away win over The New Saints Women FC and the Met squad are looking forward to the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Captain Steph Turner, 31, said: \u201cIt\u2019s exciting to lead the team out in the first ever final of the Adran Trophy. We have always fallen just short of cup finals in the last year or two.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-293x195.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-1400x933.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-293x195.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1-1400x933.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/image0-1.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Cardiff Met WFC captain Steph Turner scoring the late winner in January&#8217;s 4-3 win over Cardiff City<\/strong><br>(Photo: Carl Robertson)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Turner, who is affectionately called \u2018Tina\u2019 by the squad, has been with Met for 10 years after originally starting out as a student at the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI see the league get stronger year upon year and I think you have worked that much harder than in previous years,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis year, if we do win something, it will mean a lot more than what we\u2019ve done in previous years.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey to the final has been an eventful one for the Archers, with the highlight being their penalty shootout win against top-of-the-league Swansea City Ladies in the quarter-final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Met manager Yzzy Taylor, 28, said: \u201cSwansea have been the pinnacle for the last few years, and we\u2019ve always came up just short against them. It was special. The girls executed it really well and it was a good confidence boost.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0075-1024x718.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0075-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0075-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0075-770x540.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0075-500x351.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0075-293x206.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0075.jpg 1263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0075-1024x718.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0075-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0075-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0075-770x540.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0075-500x351.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0075-293x206.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0075.jpg 1263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Cardiff Met WFC manager Yzzy Taylor with assistant manager Kerry Harris<\/strong><br>(Photo: Carl Robertson)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After finishing 1-1 in regular time, the fierce clash headed to penalties at Met\u2019s Cyncoed Campus where captain and centre half Turner stepped up to score the decisive spot kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked if she would be up for taking a penalty again should the final end in a draw, Turner said: \u201cIf I\u2019m allowed! If I am feeling confident at the time, but it will be the five most confident girls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe don\u2019t have designated penalty-takers, it is more about who feels confident in the moment. Hopefully it doesn\u2019t get to that stage on Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Met\u2019s opponents for Sunday are no strangers, with the two Cardiff teams meeting three times already this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhoever we play, we want to win but I think knowing it\u2019s Cardiff City, we know they\u2019re a tough team and I\u2019d rather beat tough teams,\u201d said Taylor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCardiff have good, strong youth players that I have coached throughout the years. We know there is that rivalry there and that definitely adds a little spice to it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Archers have won all three of their games with City this season and will be hoping to make it four out of four this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTo go out against City, who have been very good the last couple of years, means every single one of us is looking forward to it,\u201d said Turner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOf course they are our rivals, but I don\u2019t think that will motivate us anymore. What happens in the league this year goes out of the window on the day.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0076.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Steph Turner and Elianna Chavez celebrate with the Cardiff Met team after scoring vs Cardiff City in January<\/strong><br>(Photo: Carl Robertson)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Turner herself is familiar with what it takes to overcome the opposition after scoring a late winner in Met\u2019s dramatic 4-3 win over the Bluebirds back in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t often score so I think that will be a shock if it happens again. For some reason, there\u2019s always a lot of goals between us and City. I don\u2019t particularly care who scores as long as we win.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Archers are blessed in attack with several prolific scorers. Emily Allen leads the scoring charts with 11 league goals but others like Laura May-Walkley have also contributed goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One attacking player that Met will be hoping is the difference is American star Elianna Chavez, whose trickery on the left wing has caused defences a headache all season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The winger said: \u201cWe all have our responsibility and as a forward it is my role and responsibility to score the goals. We\u2019ve all been given our roles and we have been executing them well up to now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve really been working hard and that is shown by getting to two cup finals. The quality of the standard here is really high. I\u2019m proud of the team for getting to the final. Everyone on the team is committed to getting a win on Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0073.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Elianna Chavez facing Cardiff City earlier this month<\/strong><br>(Photo: Carl Robertson)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the most recent Cardiff derby earlier this month, where Met finished as 2-0 winners, the Texan scored a long-distance wonder goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNormally I take it down the line and it is pretty predictable as I try and cross it in from the left-hand side. So I cut inside, had the space to take a shot and, I\u2019m not going to lie, I was pretty shocked myself that it went top bins,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was definitely one of the best goals of my career, it was a great feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chavez moved to Wales last January, coming to Cardiff to study for her master\u2019s degree in international business management, but the desire to join Cardiff Met\u2019s football set up was always there too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy coach from back home at university knew Kerry Harris, Met\u2019s assistant manager, so it all fell into place. Being able to play football overseas has been amazing and I\u2019ve been loving Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe people are so lovely here and of course Cardiff is a great city. I\u2019m really enjoying it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65424\" width=\"506\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-1400x1400.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65424\" width=\"506\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/03\/IMG_0072-585x585.jpg 585w, 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