Cardiff City vs Ayr United Match Preview
Ayr Preview
By Chris O'Brien
July 23 2002
Cardiff City kick-off their pre-season tour tonight as they face, Ayr United. The Bluebirds will be hoping to continue in winning ways, after beating Merthyr 4-0 last Saturday.
Tonight, Cardiff City play their second pre-season fixture against Scottish side, Ayr United.
The Bluebirds set off for Scotland yesterday, where they will play 3 friendly games against Ayr United, Berwick Rangers and Motherwell.
City visit tonight where they will play Scottish Division Two side, Ayr United.
Where you'll be Going?
Somerset Park
Bluebirds fans who have made the 400 odd-mile trip to Scotland will be visiting Somerset Park tonight.
The ground holds just over 10,000 with around 10% of this being seats. The ground is a similar size to Penydarren Park. Away fans are likely to be located in the Railway End Terrace.
The view from this end is normally okay, but if you have a large following then the shallow slope of the terrace may have you craning your neck for a better view.
Where to Drink?
Local fans recommend "The Crown" which is very close to the ground or "The Drouthy Bar" which is a short walk away.
There are now only 20 Cardiff players on the tour in Scotland, as both Ceri Hughes and Gavin Gordon have stayed home. I would have thought that all of these players will get a game tonight.
Lawrence has kept tonight's starting line-up a secret, but Neil Alexander will start in goals. Martyn Margeston has been promised a game against Berwick Rangers in Cardiff's next friendly fixture.
Margeston to start against Berwick