Cardiff v Auxerre. Match preview

Last updated : 28 July 2006 By Michael Morris
The City first team squad play their one and only home friendly tonight against French club Auxerre.

It will be the first time new signings Michael Chopra, Roger Jonson, Kevin McNaughton, Kerrea Gilbert etc will play in front of home support.

For Gilbert it's his first game for City after signing in the last week.

The Bluebirds tonight will play in their new 2006 / 2007 home kit.

City are likely to start with Neil Alexander in goal. Gilbert will make his first City appearance at right back, Darren Purse is fit but may be rested to ensure he's ready for the game against Barnsley in 8 days time. Purse has just recovered from an ankle knock. If Purse does not play Glenn Loovens and Roger Johnson will start as the two centre backs.

Tickets are available from the ticket booths prior to kick off but the Bob Bank is closed. Get their a bit earlier if you intend to pay before kick off.
Michael Chopra and Steve Thompson will start upfront.

With this the final game for the first team before the kick off at Oakwell next week I expecte to see a side similar to the one that will start at Barnsley. There could be changes as players could still come and go before August 5th.