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McBurnie expecting hostile Cardiff reception
Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie is bracing himself for a hostile reception when he heads to Cardiff City this weekend.
The forward is in fine form for the Blades this season, with nine goals in 17 appearances to his name. However, Bluebirds supporters will doubtless attempt to put him off his game when he makes the trip south. Owing to the player's ties with arch-rivals Swansea City, for whom he played for four years, he is expecting quite the atmosphere on Saturday afternoon.
"I am sure I will get a lovely reception like I always do down there," he said to YorkshireLive of the trip to Cardiff City Stadium. "It's exciting, it's a big game for us. Going into the break it's an unusual one, it feels like the end of the season because of the break but going into that with a big three points would change the outlook on everything compared to a loss. We are doing everything we can this week to prepare to go and get three points."
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Gabbidon believes Colwill brings 'stardust'
Former Cardiff City and Wales defender Danny Gabbidon has backed Rob Page's call to take Rubin Colwill to the World Cup, believing the youngster brings "stardust".
Gabbidon said Oli Cooper at Swansea City might feel aggrieved at not being initially called up after an impressive start to the season for him, but can understand why Page backed Colwill despite the Bluebirds player's struggles with fitness this term.
"There was a lot of talk about Rubin Colwill, I think he can feel slightly lucky that he is in there. But you can understand why he is, because the FAW, the manager all think so, so highly of him and he is one of those players who can change the game," he said on this week's EJFOF. "He has that stardust about him."
When asked why he hadn't been playing regularly even when he was fit, Gabbidon added: "That's not all down to him. That's down to the manager not wanting to play him consistently. Large sections of the Cardiff fans, myself and Iwan [Roberts] on here, have asked many times why he's not playing week in, week out.
"He has had his problem with injuries, with growing pains and stuff like that. He is a lad that you wouldn't think had much more growth left in him! He has had a growth spurt in such a short period of time. He has had his issues.
"But he doesn't seem overawed by the occasion. He gets the ball and makes things happen. You can understand why they would want him in the squad and want to stick with him."
Colwill 'buzzing' for pal's World Cup call
Rubin Colwill has expressed his delight at having Mark Harris alongside him when the Welsh squad jet out to Qatar next week. Both Harris and Colwill were selected by Page this week, meaning the Bluebirds will have two representatives in a Wales shirt at the World Cup.
Speaking about his good friend Harris, Colwill said: "I'm over the moon for him. He's a great lad. He deserves every bit of credit he gets. He works so hard every day. He gives everything on he pitch. I wouldn't want anyone else to be going, he is such a good lad and I am buzzing for him. It'll be nice to have a mate with me."
Read our full interview with Rubin Colwill here.
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Prutton's predictions
Former midfielder turned Sky Sports pundit David Prutton believes Cardiff City will earn a 1-1 draw with Sheffield United this weekend.
Following the Bluebirds' disappointing defeat by Hull City in midweek, Prutton thinks Cardiff can do enough to bounce back against promotion candidates Sheffield United on Saturday.
"It looks like Mark Hudson will be in charge until the end of the season now for Cardiff, which does make you wonder why they didn’t just stick with Steve Morison and give him some time. But that is the nature of the game now,” he said in his Sky Sports column. “Sheffield United missed the chance to go top in midweek as they were beaten by rivals Rotherham. It was a poor result for them and they will hope to bounce back. I reckon it will only be a point for them in south Wales.”
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