The 66-year-old also hasn't been in management scene since leaving Hartlepool United in 2017, but revealed he could once have taken the hot seat at Ashton Gate. Jones is fondly remembered as one of the best Cardiff managers in the modern era, having helped the Bluebirds to an FA Cup and Championship play-off final. The first thing I want to inspire them is Peter Whittingham."Įx-Cardiff City boss Dave Jones has revealed he was interviewed for the Bristol City manager’s job shortly after leaving the capital - only for the club to turn him down. "We want the kids to come in through those double doors into that barn area and feel they are in a football stadium. That's something we want to recreate at the new indoor facility. "In the House of Sport we tried to create a montage of all the players who have come through our academy.
But having said that I quite like the '7' branding. When asked specifically if it would be called 'The Peter Whittingham academy', he replies: "I don't think we will do that. "When they walk in to the new academy building at Llanrumney, the first thing I want them to see is Peter Whittingham."
Although the fans are not all kids, what he could have given to the kids would have been something else. "We would like to have Pete's name enshrined within the academy system, with the permission of Amanda and James. It won't be the only thing we will look to do. "There is only one person who could wear that shirt and it was the right thing to do. "I think it was important to retire his shirt number," he says. Whittingham's tragic passing in March 2020, at the tender age of just 35, devastated not only Bluebirds supporters, but the wider footballing community.Īs well as honouring his memory at a special memorial match at the Cardiff City Stadium on November 30, Borley he's keen to ensure Whittingham's legacy helps to inspire the next generation. I think we're ready for it." Borley - Whitts will inspire next generation of BluebirdsĬlub director Steve Borley says Cardiff City have special plans to make club legend Peter Whittingham front and centre when their new academy complex opens in Llanrumney. We just need to play, recover, and go again.
This is very important for us as a team, and I hope they keep going that way. They've been patient with us, and even if we miss a couple of chances, they are still behind us. "I think we've started feeling that on the pitch now, which is great. "We've got a big squad, a new squad, but everyone gets on with each other, and it feels like we've known each other for a long time," he said. The centre-back was one of 17 players to arrive in the capital during a hugely busy summer, but says there is a growing level of team spirit inside the City dressing room. READ MORE: Crucial touchline message saved Cardiff City two points against Blackburn as Mark Hudson praises the 'team behind the team' Kipre produced a magnificent man-of-the-match display as his side claimed a deserved 1-0 win over the visitors at a wet Cardiff City Stadium, handing interim boss Mark Hudson his first win at the Bluebirds helm. Kipre hails growing team spirit following Rovers winĬedric Kipre claims Tuesday's win over Blackburn Rovers shows there's now a growing level of understanding within Cardiff City's new-look squad. Here's your round-up of all the latest Cardiff City headlines for Wednesday, October 5.
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