Convincing at last

Cardiff  City at last have given us a convincing win at home. The 2-0 win at home to a very poor Birmingham side was a game I genuinely enjoyed, and recently that hasn't been said by me to often. It's always pleasing to know that you have a cushion heading into the last 10 minutes. I always felt comfortable in the game and knew that Birmingham would find it extremely difficult to mount a comeback.
What happened
Goals from Eoin Doyle and Peter Whittingham ensured that City claimed a home win at last. Cardiff started with good intent but the teams went in at half time level at 0-0. Throughout the game Birmingham offered little attacking threat and they were finally put to the sword with a much needed goal for newboy Eoin Doyle, and a penalty from stalwart Peter Whittingham.
My Verdict
I'm very pleased with how City tried to dominate the game from minute 1. To be honest, it certainly wasn't a thriller, but I definitely thought we had control of the game. In previous months we haven't created enough chances, and when we do, we don't take them. However, today we were clinical and we created a few good openings.
Without showing any dis-respect to Birmingham, they didn't offer much and defended poorly at times. Fabio defended danger man Demari Gray superbly. It was very nice to see striker Eoin Doyle get on the score-sheet for the first time in a bluebirds shirt. He showed some fantastic touches when he came on for Alex Revell and he deserved his goal.
Another thing that we are learning every week is Joe Ralls has to play regularly for us. He has the potential to be a star man in the City side for another 5 years of more. He's so confident on the ball and isn't afraid to put a foot in. He must feature in our plans for the future.
Next game
Next up is a difficult trip to Reading. It's never an easy game but with a strong away following heading to the Majeski Satdium, I can see us continuing our good form with something. Let's hope so!