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Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 7h

Definitely, thought Beetham did well too under the high ball both defensively and offensively. Kick accuracy in attack allowed us to get up and compete, messing up their receivers

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 10h

19.45 kick off for Cardiff last night, took my eldest son.

Got home at 22.45 and I live in Roath!

URC doesn’t give a crap about growing the game as a live experience. They only care about what country will pay them to take part.

Buying tickets for Dragons away today, will be home even later

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Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 20h

Finally beat Connacht

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 21h

Reader…we beat Connacht. Just…

#YmlaenCaerdydd💙🖤

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 23h

Just….beat….Connacht.

#YmlaenCaerdydd💙🖤

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 22h

Looked dislocated. Was right in front of us and it was definitely at an angle when he sat down

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 23h

Just….beat….Connacht.

#YmlaenCaerdydd💙🖤

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 1d

We just retreated into our box once the changes were made. Lived on the edge a few times. Taylor blundering around and seeming to not be clear who was meant to be marking players in the middle. It wasn’t very good but we survived. Midfield balance still not right. Positive being Bell’s goal

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 1d

Wigan very poor, #Wycombe no better. Three points, move on.

Kind of performance that sides in a relegation battle produce. Low on quality, high on grit.

We seemed to decide very early that we were going to defend the lead and gave Wigan the ball.

Norris save in injury time crucial.

#Chairboys

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 1d

I’m not really sure. To be honest everyone was defending for the last fifteen mins

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 1d

We’ve decided to defend a 1-0 lead from 65mins, when we weren’t under a huge amount of pressure. Although think Grimmer may have had a knock

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 1d

Sum up that #Wycombe first half as Wigan have been poor, we’ve been worse and the only moment of quality play has put us a goal up.

Going to have to dig in second half as can’t believe it’ll be as poor as the opening half

C’MON YOU #CHAIRBOYS

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 1d

The squad is such a mess

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, if we play like we have for the first two games it should be enough to get us over the line. Feel Adams is a big loss in terms of leadership but Beetham adds a bit more height to the backline. Fingers crossed

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 1d

Feels like a significant game for Cardiff tonight against Connacht. Win and we go into derby next week with some real momentum.

We have to beat Connacht at some point so now’s as good a time as ever!

#YmlaemCaerdydd

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 1d

And this is the real issue.

It’s always been about power and control. The WRU have run the game into the ground and frequently blamed others.

A model of greater independent financial stability for the pro game would be perceived as a threat, it’s why benefactors were initially chased out

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Gwladrugby 🏉 @gwladrugby.bsky.social · 2d

Short answer - because joining the english system would take away a lot of the WRU's control. Control that they quite clearly want to increase, not reduce. The WRU's "optimal solution" involves them controlling pretty much everything related to playing matters...

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 2d

Definitely👍🏻

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 2d

That sounds awesome🤘🏻

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 2d

This #WorldMentalHealthDay just a reminder that @mindcymru.bsky.social is here for you.

We also have a wide range of information materials on our website👇🏻

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Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 2d

I thought we’d agreed that 13 would be decided by fan raffle?🤣

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 3d

Also Cardiff legend Josh Turnbull playing a key role in two of the scores💙🖤🤣

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 3d

Love this advert for Clwb in Cardiff

If you know, you know🤣

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Podcast Pêl-droed @podcastpeldroed.bsky.social · 4d

NEW EPISODE | RHIFYN NEWYDD

@leonbarton.bsky.social and @llannerch.bsky.social shoot the breeze about the England and Belgium games

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Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 4d

I’d add Huggins to that (bar giving the ball away for the goal) and Fink who held the ball up well and looked to bring in others. Hopefully first of many goals tonight

Simon Jones @seimon76.bsky.social · 4d

Boyd Munce has given us a bit of bite in midfield. Fink linking the play well. Be interesting to see how long before some changes are made to protect players for the weekend maybe?

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Cardiff Central Podcast @cardiffcentralpod.bsky.social · 5d

Pod recording later with @bigt8409.bsky.social, @andrewfrugby.bsky.social & @seimon76.bsky.social

Send over any thoughts/questions on Munster or Connacht, and particularly any creative ideas for who plays centre on the weekend!