‘Best we’ve played since promotion’ – Cardiff fans react to win that sends them top

Cardiff City became one of only four clubs to preserve their 100% record at the start of the fledgling Championship season, going top of the table in the process, with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Steve Bruce’s Aston Villa, on Saturday afternoon. 

A goal in each half for Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, which bookended a strike from winger Junior Hoilett, saw off Villa, who are still searching for their first league win of the season, as their poor away form, which dogged them last season, reared its head again at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Speaking after the match, Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock said, “It’s why I’m in football really. Excitement, chances and saves, oohs and ahhs. I know Steve will be disappointed. We possibly played them at the right time because, with the quality they’ve got, he’ll turn that around. But I’m delighted to get the three points. We competed well and we looked really sharp at times.”

Cardiff fans reacted with quiet optimism, knowing full well that the early season table counts for nothing but enjoying their side’s great start to the season, in which they are yet to concede a league goal.

Woohoo! City go top. Cardiff City 3-0 Aston Villa #cardiffcity https://t.co/NmwOjNV3Iv

— John Gamblin (@Gamb0) August 13, 2017

I'm a tad bored with this talk of #AVFC 's army of fans. Who wouldn't want to get out of B'ham on a day off? #CardiffCity #Bluebirds

— Kevin McC (@Kevmcc1932) August 13, 2017

Great day, awesome #CardiffCity match, athletics, #Perseids and there's this……. #CityAsOne ????⚽ pic.twitter.com/KqdWU8qwm4

— Suzanne Jones (@Suzanakin) August 12, 2017

#CardiffCity fantastic start to the new season. Looking forward to home games and travelling following the Bluebirds this season. City! pic.twitter.com/jC2zOFJE9q

— Shad Williams (@Sh4dWlliams) August 12, 2017

Early days, but optimistic on #CardiffCity's ????6️⃣ prospects. I'd be even more so if they drafted in the much needed set piece maestro⚡️

— Barrie McAuliffe (@MAcMcAuliffe) August 12, 2017

Don't mess with us this season, people. #EFL #CardiffCity https://t.co/MDkXNWpxnv

— Kyle West (@kylethomaswest) August 12, 2017

In other news, we are top of the league, etc. #cardiffcity

— Gareth Pitman (@garethpitman) August 12, 2017

They actually win a match I attended (and played really well too!) #cardiffcity #cardiff… https://t.co/K0apqHkM2o

— Ben Fowler (@bnfwlr1989) August 12, 2017

Best we've played since promotion season, if not better. Great feel about the club, place was bouncing today. Up the bluebirds #CardiffCity

— Reuben Mitchell (@ReubenMitch21) August 12, 2017

Having the craic with the manager #cardiffcity pic.twitter.com/iZRi8QdgKp

— Ross Mackenzie (@rossendo82) August 12, 2017

2 GAMES, 4 GOALS, 0 CONCEDED
TOP OF THE LEAGUE
BOOM#Bluebirds #CardiffCity pic.twitter.com/5READhUIdY

— Neil Warnock (@NeilWarnockCCFC) August 12, 2017

I'm the best manager in the league but that's none of my business #Bluebirds #CardiffCity pic.twitter.com/M8voi8Qwv8

— Neil Warnock (@NeilWarnockCCFC) August 12, 2017

Well that's a little bit tasty #cardiffcity https://t.co/4BcXtAcW41

— Dai Richards TOR (@dai_r1927) August 12, 2017

Great result for #cardiffcity 3.0 against the favorites to win the league

— jason howells (@froggy118118) August 12, 2017

Amazing performance today! John who? #CardiffCity https://t.co/JelOXSRZSK

— Lou-E (@Lou_E_) August 12, 2017

Unreal performance from the boys, what a win! #cardiffcity #bluebirds

— Brandon (@thelegitbrend) August 12, 2017

Mendez laing motm for sure but a special mention to pretty much the entire team #cardiffcity

— Adam Jackson (@AdamJackson2009) August 12, 2017

Great performance and result #BLUEBIRDS #cardiffcity

— Stefan Griffiths (@stefbluebird) August 12, 2017

Cardiff City fans – what did you make of the game yesterday? Can you carry on your early season form and make a promotion push? Let us know in the comments below…