{"id":90611,"date":"2025-01-23T18:07:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T18:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=90611"},"modified":"2025-01-27T21:08:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T21:08:45","slug":"hold-for-pics-cardiff-riding-high-as-they-head-into-crucial-derby-tie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/01\/23\/hold-for-pics-cardiff-riding-high-as-they-head-into-crucial-derby-tie\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff riding high as they head into crucial Derby tie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Bluebirds are seven games unbeaten while the Rams chase first win in six<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

CARDIFF City is set for a must-win clash this weekend, as they face off against a struggling Derby County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bluebirds come into this fixture off the back of a turbulent week, following the death of manager Omer Riza\u2019s father, and their triumphant victory in the South Wales derby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amid a rocky period, Cardiff produced one of their best performances of the season, thumping rivals Swansea City 3-0, which was the Bluebirds\u2019 biggest win against them since 1965.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cardiff\u2019s victory over the Jacks has been the high point of a good run of form for the team, with Tuesday night\u2019s draw against Millwall the latest in a seven-game unbeaten run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans will also be encouraged by the arrival of Yousef Salech from Swedish side Sirius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Danish striker has already made his mark at the club, scoring a last-minute equaliser in his debut at The Den to preserve Cardiff\u2019s unbeaten run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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