By Jacob Greenwood They say a week is a long time in football, and the rapid fall of the ‘Defoe Dynasty’ at Kingfield shows just how quickly things can spiral. Woking have gone from preparing to build on last season’s 10th-placed finish to trying to salvage the new campaign before it has even kicked off. There has been a lot of noise, not helped by … Continue reading Woking’s Pre-Season Salvage Job Begins Now
Jacob chats to Woking fan and football journalist David Richardson about the latest goings on at Kingfield. The two chat about the appointment of Neal Ardley and review the latest results. Jacob also runs through some listener questions. Continue reading Catch Up With Cardinals1887: Woking Appoint Ardley & Pick Up Vital Points
By Jacob Greenwood After Woking’s first full season back in the National League was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, the league returned in October 2020 for a season (mostly) behind closed doors. The impact of playing without crowds had big financial consequences and despite funding grants from the Government, costs had to be cut. Ultimately it was a very disappointing season on the pitch, … Continue reading Where are they now – 20/21 season
By Jacob Greenwood Football folklore suggests good results will come in the immediate aftermath of appointing a new manager. You only have to look at relegation rivals Kidderminster Harriers who, since appointing ex-Premier League manager Phil Brown on January 10th, have dumped Altrincham out of the FA Trophy and this weekend came from 2-0 down to beat Aldershot Town 4-2. Of course, not all managerial … Continue reading Blog: Winter Break Reset: Woking Enter January Sales In Attempt To Turn Fortunes
By Jacob Greenwood For the first time in a long time, as we turn the corner from winter into spring, Woking have something to play for and the big games keep on coming. You know something is bubbling at Kingfield when BT Sport (finally) acknowledge our existence and Saturday’s home game against Chesterfield, which is live on TV, is set up perfectly. However, regardless of … Continue reading Cardinals 1887 Fans Roundtable
By Jacob Greenwood Woking skipper Josh Casey believes the club will be in a strong position when football finally returns after the Covid-19 pandemic. Casey, who scooped Manager’s, Players’ and Fans’ ‘Player of the Year’ last season, told the Half Time Oranges Podcast that The Cards will be better positioned than clubs that have spent beyond their means: “I think Woking will be in a … Continue reading Woking Will Be In A Strong Position After Pandemic – Josh Casey
By Jacob Greenwood Woking head to Merseyside on Saturday as they go in search of their first away win of the season at Tranmere Rovers. Garry Hill and his Woking side are likely to be in high-spirits after back-to-back wins against Torquay United and Wrexham lifted them out of the relegation zone. However, The Cards will visit a Tranmere side who will be looking to prove a point … Continue reading Getting To Know Tranmere Rovers
By Jacob Greenwood The wait is over, football is back! For the first time since late April, Woking welcome a National League outfit to Kingfield as the top tier of non-league gets underway for the 2016/16 season. Cards fans will see a new-look side as only five players from last term are still at the club with notable names departing. However, with signings such as Delano … Continue reading Getting To Know Lincoln City
By Jacob Greenwood Woking’s newly promoted academy graduate Charlie Carter has admitted he is ‘buzzing’ for the new season to get underway next Saturday when Lincoln City visit Kingfield. 19-year-old Carter’s impressive form in pre-season, which included goals against Watford and Luton Town, saw the youngster earn a contract with the first team. Looking back on warm-up games, the midfielder believes that it has been … Continue reading Carter Looks Ahead To Season After Positive Pre-Season
By Jacob Greenwood Woking manager Garry Hill has confirmed that he is still looking to sign players in the January transfer window to strengthen his playing squad. The Cards boss told BBC Surrey after Saturday’s win over Maidenhead United that he was still in the market for a handful of players as Football League teams keep an eye on members of the Woking … Continue reading Hill Looks To Bolster Squad
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