Legg Leaves Ninian Park
Andrew Legg
By Chris O'Brien
July 3 2003
Club Captain Andy Legg has been forced to leave Ninian Park, after being asked to take a 70% pay cut. The veteran wing back, who has been with City for 5 seasons, is believed to be in talks with Peterborough United and Cheltenham Town over possible deals.
| Leggy leaves Ninian Park |
| Club captain Andy Legg has been forced
to leave Cardiff City. The veteran wing-back had been in talks with the Bluebirds over a new contract, but the only offer he received was one asking him to take a 70% pay cut. Legg has spent 5 excellent seasons with the Bluebirds, and has become a real fan favourite despite being a former Jack. Despite his age, leggy always gives 110% in every game - and it is quite fitting that is last game for the club was the Legg first came to Ninian Park in December 1998, signing on a free transfer from Reading. The 36-year-old has had an eventful time with the Bluebirds, with 3 promotions, a relegation, and a playoffs defeat in his 5 years as a Bluebird. He has also had 6 caps for Wales. "It's a big wrench to leave Cardiff, I'm absolutely gutted," Legg, who has made 152 league appearances for the club. I think I deserve better than a 70% pay cut and I'm not prepared to sign a contract with them." said Legg. "To be fair to Lennie
Lawrence, he's been fantastic - I don't think he really wanted me to leave
either - but 70% is a lot for me to swallow, I deserve better. I've had a
great time at Cardiff. I love the fans down there, I love everybody who
works at Cardiff. Cheltenham Town and Peterborough United look the two most likely clubs to approach Legg. A move to London Road would not be unfamiliar for Leggy, who spent a months loan with the Posh before signing for the Bluebirds. Good Luck to Leggy in the future! |
