To the disappointment of potentially all English football supporters, apart from Swansea City’s followers, Gareth Bale sealed a move to the MLS and Los Angeles FC rather than Cardiff City and the Championship earlier this week. The Welshman is set to be a key cog for the Wales national team at the World Cup this winter, and heading to California does feel like a less risky move than turning up in South Wales.
The Bluebirds endured a difficult 2021/22 season where they flirted with the relegation places at times but pulled themselves to safety very comfortably in the end under Steve Morison.
Here, we have taken a look at three knock-on effects at Cardiff after missing out on Gareth Bale… Increased playing time for youngsters Bale probably would have taken minutes away from the likes of Rubin Colwill and Isaak Davies had he arrived in the Welsh capital.
Therefore, the forward opting to move elsewhere ensures that the development of some of the club’s up and coming forwards will not be disturbed.