Welsh Player News 27th September 2010 (Championship) Part 1

Bristol City manager Keith Millen has asked the fans to be patient with new signing Brett Pitman, who isn’t used to playing at Championship level.

Chris Burke believes his Cardiff City team-mate Craig Bellamy will make a big impression once he’s back from injury.

Kenny Jackett says Craig is an asset to the Championship but he hopes he won’t play in either of Cardiff’s matches against Millwall this season. Kenny is also happy about Steve Morison’s playing international football for Wales.

Givemefootball believe Cardiff City’s Adam Matthews will bounce back from his own goal. Adam’s team-mate Jay Bothroyd says Adam should embrace the criticism, which is an interesting concept but if it helps Adam, great.

Darcy Blake hopes to be part of the Wales squad against Bulgaria and Switzerland. But Darcy thought his Wales hopes were at an end on Saturday after a strong challenge made him fear he’d broken his leg. His manager Dave Jones was also far from thrilled with the challenge although Millwall manager Kenny Jackett felt the red card was harsh.

Darcy has agreed but presumably not signed a new contract with Cardiff City. Cardiff have also opened contract negotiations with Adam Matthews but they’ve failed to agree anything – hardly surprising after the way his manager treated him last week.

Coventry City striker Freddy Eastwood has had an operation on his knee and is expected to be out for eight weeks.

Robbie Savage gives his view on diving (also posting a picture of himself in the bath) and names Jack Wilshere as England’s next big thing (no offence, Jack, but I hope you don’t play against Wales)