City ready for first Canadian fixture

Last updated : 15 July 2006 By Michael Morris
The Bluebirds first tour match kicks off at 4pm local time in Canada which is midnight tonight here in the UK.

Dave Jones has a full squad to choose from after Steve Thompson and Michael Chopra appeared to have overcome niggling little injuries.

City second game on Tuesday is on astroturf so Jones may leave certain players out of that gameas he tries to get his squad fully fit for the new season. Fitness is Jones' aim this pre season. Points are not being played for, the squad is being prepared for the big kick off on August 5th.

"You don't win any points or gain on anyone in these games but it is very important from a fitness point of view to work towards getting the lads ready and in top condition for when the season starts." Dave Jones told the official website www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk

Victoria Utd are based on Vancouver Island in the City of Nanaimo. It's a 90 minute ferry from Vancouver.