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OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:01 pm

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Cardiff City Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of central defender Mark McGuinness.

The 20-year-old joins from Arsenal and has agreed a deal until the summer of 2024. He is Mick McCarthy’s second summer signing.

McGuinness is an U21 international for the Republic of Ireland. He spent the 2020/21 season on loan with Ipswich Town in League One, appearing in 25 competitive matches and scoring once.


Mark McGuinness was released by Arsenal at the end of last season after making no first team appearances for the Gunners.

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Speaking to Cardiff City TV, Mark said: "As soon as a Club like Cardiff City were interested I was excited and I couldn't miss this opportunity.

"It's nice to get everything sorted early on and hopefully I can meet the boys and get going.

"My job is to stop the ball going into the back of the net. I love heading and I love defending.

"It's a great opportunity for me to learn and improve in the next few years at the Club."



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Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:06 pm

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Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:10 pm

Looks a handy signing. Good luck to him.
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Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:15 pm

Out of no where hopefully a decent signing ,don't know much about him

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:15 pm

Welcome young man and all the very best.

Let's hope we're all raising a Guinness or two to you in your City career!

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:22 pm

Reading some comments on him form Ipswich fans he seems to have done reasonably well for them,good in the air and can bring the ball out of defence. Looked a little raw at times for them but will have no doubt improved having had 25 games for Ipswich last season. The jury was out for them as too whether he would be good enough to start at championship level. He should be well schooled having been at Arsenal so long.

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:27 pm

Crayfish wrote:Reading some comments on him form Ipswich fans he seems to have done reasonably well for them,good in the air and can bring the ball out of defence. Looked a little raw at times for them but will have no doubt improved having had 25 games for Ipswich last season. The jury was out for them as too whether he would be good enough to start at championship level. He should be well schooled having been at Arsenal so long.

We got Nelson from Oxford that turned out good ,maybe this lad will too

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:33 pm

Welcome :thumbright: :bluebird:


viewtopic.php?f=2&t=144783 :bluebird:

Welcome to the Championship :bluebird:

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:44 pm

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Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:48 pm

Why sign a league one player aged 20? If we have loads of under 23 so called amazing players ready to play?

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:53 pm

Forever Blue wrote:Reply FB:


To my knowledge “Mozza” is going no where and with the way we play we will need more CB’s for cover over a long season. Brown will probably go out on loan with a recall if he’s needed.

More announcements imminent :ayatollah:

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:59 pm

Always City wrote:Why sign a league one player aged 20? If we have loads of under 23 so called amazing players ready to play?

Maybe because he's better than the ones we got :lol:

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:18 pm

Some Arsenal fans seem to rate him - twitter comments below:


Jeorge Bird
@jeorgebird
I expected some youngsters to leave permanently but McGuinness going to Cardiff is a bit of a surprise. He’s a good defender and has improved a lot in recent years but there are so many centre-backs at the club.
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@Onyiax9
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So it's not a loan? Wow wrong move
KINGCrown
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This is what I’ve been saying. We have a lot of centrebacks and still adding more like trying out Aron Sanchez
Abu-Aaisha.
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No ways, thought they'd give him a looking,
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recruitment is like way off the target. This is gonna bite them hard.
Sharath Krishnan
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Hope we have a first choice to buy
Tim Hardwicke
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Ex scout at Cardiff.
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Are we getting any transfer fees for these players?
Hectic Bellerin
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Did we get a fee?
Reda Samir
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I don't see it coming, I think the club have added re-purchase option.
Richard
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Just hope they're putting some good clauses on these deals, just in case they do well.
Shaquille Houghton
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If they sell Ballard I would be upsetTired face
Jon McRoe
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Thought he would go out on loan to the championship this year after doin well in league one. Not sure on his contract situation though
Mikey sanchez
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Getting rid of the Irish core Disappointed but relieved faceDisappointed but relieved faceDisappointed but relieved face
Mike Schneider
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I’m shocked by this one.
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Thats a shame I was hoping an Irishman would play for the first team again Flag of Ireland
David Reichert
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I can come to terms with it if there is a buy-back clause included.
Amran
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He’s so good on the ball, can’t forget his header vs MK Dons too
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Did we get any transfer fee for him
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David Gesterkamp
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Must have got a fee for him right? Decent player

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:30 pm

wez1927 wrote:
Always City wrote:Why sign a league one player aged 20? If we have loads of under 23 so called amazing players ready to play?

Maybe because he's better than the ones we got :lol:


I know what a pathetic thing to say :laughing6:

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:57 pm

Always City wrote:Why sign a league one player aged 20? If we have loads of under 23 so called amazing players ready to play?



where do you keep reading about loads of amazing under 23 players..

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:59 pm

I may have missed it but what was the fee?

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:00 pm

Another giant CB 6.4ft tall,brought up the Arsenal way. He should be a good addition to the team.
adding youth and pace with good passing ability.
Good luck Mark welcome to Cardiff City. :ayatollah:

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:03 pm

Out of contract Pantmawr Bluebird :bluebird:

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:18 pm

Welcome to Cardiff lad, maybe we will get to see you soon and good luck to you :ayatollah:

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:43 pm

Always City wrote:Why sign a league one player aged 20? If we have loads of under 23 so called amazing players ready to play?


None of the youth team players mentioned as being very promising are centre backs though. Think he will be at least good cover if not ready to go into the first team fairly soon having gained league experience at Ipswich last season.

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:58 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:
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https://cardiffcityforum.co.uk/viewtopi ... 2&t=144783 :bluebird:

Cardiff City Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of central defender Mark McGuinness.

The 20-year-old joins from Arsenal and has agreed a deal until the summer of 2024. He is Mick McCarthy’s second summer signing.

McGuinness is an U21 international for the Republic of Ireland. He spent the 2020/21 season on loan with Ipswich Town in League One, appearing in 25 competitive matches and scoring once.


Mark McGuinness was released by Arsenal at the end of last season after making no first team appearances for the Gunners.

MarkMcGuinness_01.jpg



Speaking to Cardiff City TV, Mark said: "As soon as a Club like Cardiff City were interested I was excited and I couldn't miss this opportunity.

"It's nice to get everything sorted early on and hopefully I can meet the boys and get going.

"My job is to stop the ball going into the back of the net. I love heading and I love defending.

"It's a great opportunity for me to learn and improve in the next few years at the Club."



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Welcome Macca, we look forward to seeing you smash your way into the team :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah:

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 3:02 pm

skidemin wrote:
Always City wrote:Why sign a league one player aged 20? If we have loads of under 23 so called amazing players ready to play?



where do you keep reading about loads of amazing under 23 players..


The same place he saw £600 million income from premier league.

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 6:02 pm

Sounds like a decent signing. Young, football league experience and didn't cost anything(?). Morrison and Flint getting on now so we need some young CBs coming through.

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:38 pm

Morrison is a hell of a player to learn off. Especially at our level. A true warrior abs leader in every sense of the word for us.

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 11:02 pm

Welcome :bluebird:

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Mon Jun 21, 2021 11:47 pm

Welcome and good luck Mark

Re: OFFICIAL " CARDIFF CITY SIGN DEFENDER "

Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:07 am

The bluebird shirt looks tons better on you kid ;) welcome to the roller coaster that's CARDIFF CITY :bluebird: :bluebird: :bluebird: