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| accessdate = 2007-11-27 }}</ref> this is still considered a fierce and bitter feud.<ref>[http://www.thefootballnetwork.net/main/s120/st44186.htm "Football Rivalries: The complete results"] thefootballnetwork.net Retrieved on [[27 December]], [[2007]]</ref> The title ''Severnside Derby'' has also been used for matches involving [[Newport County A.F.C.]] and [[Bristol Rovers F.C.]] as well. However it traditionally refers to the two cities of [[Bristol]] and [[Cardiff]]. |
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==Reasons for the rivalry== |
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Although it is a traditional local rivalry, it is different in that the two teams are actually in different countries, Wales and England respectively, increasing somewhat the hostility between the two teams. A swell as bragging rights the matches are seen as an "international contest" to prove which country is superior. |
Although it is a traditional local rivalry, it is different in that the two teams are actually in different countries, Wales and England respectively, increasing somewhat the hostility between the two teams. A swell as bragging rights the matches are seen as an "international contest" to prove which country is superior.<ref>[http://www.bcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10327~1187741,00.html "Are you ready?"] bcfc.co.uk Retrieved on [[27 December]], [[2007]]</ref><ref>[http://msn.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1817_2973526,00.html "Trundle keen to gun down Bluebirds"] Teamtalk.com Retrieved on [[27 December]], [[2007]]</ref> Both sets of fans use this to taunt each other with patriotic songs as well offensive props. Bristol City fans for instance often bring inflatable sheep to the derby, incinuating that the Cardiff fans are [[Sheep shagger|sheep shaggers]] where as Cardiff fans often refer to Bristol fans as "Wurzels", in reference to tv character [[Wurzel Gummidge]] and band [[The Wurzels]] who both famously spoke with a west country accent. The game is often played in a hostile and intimidating atmosphere in both Cardiff and Bristol.{{fact|date=November 2007}} |
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In the Football Fans census in 2003 about football rivalries, Bristol City and Cardiff were listed as 10th and 13th in the UK respectively in a list of teams.,<ref name="FFC"/> |
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In an attempt to discourage the violence, games between the two are usually kept "all coach", meaning that everyone travelling to an away game must travel using the club's official transport and therefore no-one can travel to the game of their own accord. |
In an attempt to discourage the violence, games between the two are usually kept "all coach", meaning that everyone travelling to an away game must travel using the club's official transport and therefore no-one can travel to the game of their own accord.<ref>[http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,1011451,00.html "Holigans ready for big kick-off"] [[The Observer]] Retrieved on [[27 December]], [[2007]]</ref> The coaches are usually accompanied by a heavy police presence and away fans are tend to be kept in the ground after the game until the home fans have all left. While this has been mildly successful from stopping organised fights fans still attempt to attack each other by throwing objects such as bottles and coins during the game.<ref name=BBChooligan/> |
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The violence involved with this derby was featured in a [[BBC]] documentary in 2001, "''Hooligans''". In the programme a reporter wearing a [[hidden camera]] infiltrated the Soul Crew, exposing the use of racist chanting and abuse as well as a lack of control by stewards and police.<ref name=BBChooligan/> |
The violence involved with this derby was featured in a [[BBC]] documentary in 2001, "''Hooligans''". In the programme a reporter wearing a [[hidden camera]] infiltrated the Soul Crew, exposing the use of racist chanting and abuse as well as a lack of control by stewards and police.<ref name=BBChooligan/> |
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[[Robert Earnshaw]] who played for Cardiff City as a striker. He was brought up in [[Caerphilly]] a small town near Cardiff. He was often known for taunting Bristol City fans and was disliked for a long affiliation with Cardiff |
[[Robert Earnshaw]] who played for Cardiff City as a striker. He was brought up in [[Caerphilly]] a small town near Cardiff. He was often known for taunting Bristol City fans and was disliked for a long affiliation with Cardiff for being considered ugly by Brtistol fans.{{fact|date=November 2007}} [[Scott Murray]] of Bristol City is disliked by Cardiff fans for overturning a 1-0 loss and then running past the Cardiff crowd with his hand to his ear taunting them as well as a long affiliation with Bristol. |
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Revision as of 23:46, 27 December 2007
Template:UnencyclopedicTemplate:TotallyDisputed The Severnside Derby is a local football derby in the United Kingdom between Welsh club, Cardiff City F.C. and English club, Bristol City F.C. Although neither team lists the other as their main rivals,[1] this is still considered a fierce and bitter feud.[2] The title Severnside Derby has also been used for matches involving Newport County A.F.C. and Bristol Rovers F.C. as well. However it traditionally refers to the two cities of Bristol and Cardiff.
Reasons for the rivalry
Although it is a traditional local rivalry, it is different in that the two teams are actually in different countries, Wales and England respectively, increasing somewhat the hostility between the two teams. A swell as bragging rights the matches are seen as an "international contest" to prove which country is superior.[3][4] Both sets of fans use this to taunt each other with patriotic songs as well offensive props. Bristol City fans for instance often bring inflatable sheep to the derby, incinuating that the Cardiff fans are sheep shaggers where as Cardiff fans often refer to Bristol fans as "Wurzels", in reference to tv character Wurzel Gummidge and band The Wurzels who both famously spoke with a west country accent. The game is often played in a hostile and intimidating atmosphere in both Cardiff and Bristol.[citation needed]
In the Football Fans census in 2003 about football rivalries, Bristol City and Cardiff were listed as 10th and 13th in the UK respectively in a list of teams.,[1]
Violence
Both teams fans have a history of hooliganism and have their own hooligan firm. Cardiffs being the Soul Crew and Bristol City with the City Service Firm. Due to the fierce rivalry and the history of the two teams the encounters can end up with some sort of conflict, commonly pre-organised. [5]
In an attempt to discourage the violence, games between the two are usually kept "all coach", meaning that everyone travelling to an away game must travel using the club's official transport and therefore no-one can travel to the game of their own accord.[6] The coaches are usually accompanied by a heavy police presence and away fans are tend to be kept in the ground after the game until the home fans have all left. While this has been mildly successful from stopping organised fights fans still attempt to attack each other by throwing objects such as bottles and coins during the game.[5]
The violence involved with this derby was featured in a BBC documentary in 2001, "Hooligans". In the programme a reporter wearing a hidden camera infiltrated the Soul Crew, exposing the use of racist chanting and abuse as well as a lack of control by stewards and police.[5]
Classic Matches
- Cardiff City 1 - 3 Bristol City - Thursday 27 December 2001[7]
A night-time kick off ensured a heated and passionate affair. Cardiff took an early lead through Graham Kavanagh. But three goals in the space of four minutes in the second half gave Bristol City the victory. This game is renowned because after Scott Murray scored his second, silencing the home crowd, he ran the length of the Cardiff home stand with his hand to his ear.
Both teams finished in the play offs for the 2002-03 Season meaning two matches would be played to decide who would go on to challenge for a place in the Football League Championship. Despite losing both games during the season, Cardiff City beat Bristol City for the first time since 1971 at Ninian Park. They held on for a 0-0 draw at Ashton Gate pipping Bristol City to promotion whilst also ensuring the rivalry retained its bitterness.
- The two teams have not met since, but after Bristol City won promotion in the 2006-07 Season they are due to meet again on 15 December 2007 at Ashton Gate. In the Official Football League Preview magazine, every team was asked which team they were most looking forward to visiting. Both Bristol City and Cardiff City listed each other.
Notable Characters in past encounters
Unlike the Cardiff vs Swansea City F.C. derby, and the Bristol derby, it is not usually frowned upon to sign a player or manager who has played for the opposition in the Severnside Derby. The only players that are disfavoured are players who are remembered for one-off incidents.
Such players include, Bristol City player, Lee Trundle who is hated by Cardiff fans for a long affiliation with rivals Swansea City. After winning the LDV Vans Trophy in 2006, Trundle took to the pitch wearing a t-shirt depicting a Swansea fan urinating on a Cardiff City shirt. He also held up a Flag of Wales with the words "Fuck off Cardiff" on it but claimed he did not realise it was written on there.[8] Robert Earnshaw who played for Cardiff City as a striker. He was brought up in Caerphilly a small town near Cardiff. He was often known for taunting Bristol City fans and was disliked for a long affiliation with Cardiff for being considered ugly by Brtistol fans.[citation needed] Scott Murray of Bristol City is disliked by Cardiff fans for overturning a 1-0 loss and then running past the Cardiff crowd with his hand to his ear taunting them as well as a long affiliation with Bristol.
Head to Head Record
| Competition | Played | Bristol City | Draw | Cardiff City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | 62 | 29 | 15 | 18 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| League Cup | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals | 72 | 33 | 17 | 22 |
Current as of 26 November 2007. Statistics obtained from Soccerbase. [9]
References
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"Football Rivalries census" (PDF). Football Fans Census. Retrieved 2007-11-27.
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- ^ "Are you ready?" bcfc.co.uk Retrieved on 27 December, 2007
- ^ "Trundle keen to gun down Bluebirds" Teamtalk.com Retrieved on 27 December, 2007
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"Hooligans - Bristol City". BBC News. Retrieved 2007-11-27.
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"Cardiff City 1 Bristol City 3". BBC Sport. 2001-12-27. Retrieved 2007-11-28.
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"Swans pair handed one-match bans". BBC Sport. 2006-06-26. Retrieved 2007-11-27.
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"head-to-head: All time results between Bristol City and Cardiff City". soccerbase. Retrieved 2007-11-27.
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