Dave Jones and the Bluebirds' best striking duo
Now, if the manager above knew something about transfer strategy, so did Dave Jones.
By Glenn Jones
Wednesday 20th May 2020
The decision to pair up Jay Bothroyd and Michael Chopra proved a masterstroke in 2008, with the pair enjoying an extremely fruitful three years leading the line together.
Chopra had, of course, been at the club earlier, smashing goals left, right and centre to earn a move to Sunderland, but bringing him back, initially on loan before signing him permanently the next year, was arguably the best decision Jones ever made.
There was an incredible chemistry between the tall, strong and skilful Bothroyd and the sniping, deadly finisher Chopra. A match seemingly made in heaven.
They had an excellent relationship, too, although off-field problems with Chopra's marriage saw the relationship become a little strained at times, owing to the closeness of their partners, but that never affected their performances on the pitch.
There were 108 goals in 282 appearances and an England cap between them.