Here is a full round-up of the latest Cardiff City headlines on Tuesday, March 29.
Referee for South Wales derby announced
Josh Smith has been announced as the referee for Cardiff’s home game against Swansea this Saturday, April 2.
Smith comes from a long family line of referees, as he started officiating aged 14, following in the footsteps of his dad and grandfather, who refereed football and rugby league respectively.
He oversaw the first game back in the EFL after Covid, the League Two play-off semi-final between Colchester United and Exeter City. Smith was appointed to the ‘select group two’ of match officials ahead of the 2020-21 season.
He has refereed Cardiff twice so far this season, in a 3-2 EFL Cup win against Sutton United and a 1-0 league loss to Bournemouth at home. This campaign, he has handed out 131 yellow cards and four reds in a total of 34 matches.
He will be assisted by Ian Cooper and Sam Lewis, while Dean Whitestone will be the fourth official for the South Wales derby.
Drameh named the fans' Championship player of the month
Cody Drameh has been named as the Championship's fans' player of the month by Football League World.
The Leeds United loanee has made 14 appearances for Cardiff since joining on loan for the remainder of the season in December but should Leeds invest in full-back options this summer, the 20-year-old may have to entertain leaving Elland Road this summer.
Hoilett makes history
Former Bluebird Junior Hoilett scored the third of four goals on Sunday which saw Canada qualify for their first World Cup since 1986.
A neat finish in the 83rd minute from the left side of the box sealed the game for the Canadians against opponents Jamaica. The game finished 4-0 to Canada and saw them progress through to Qatar after bouncing back from a loss to Costa Rica just two days prior.
Hoilett left Cardiff in August last year to join Reading after spending five years with the Bluebirds.
First-team family training day announced
The Bluebirds have announced a free event for supporters to watch the first team in training on Monday, April 11.
The day will include a Q&A session with manager Steve Morrison and the squad, autograph opportunities, and family competitions.
To attend, tickets can be booked for free from the official Cardiff City website here.
