The Fred Keenor Story

Dave Sugarman of the Cardiff City Supporters' Trust reflects upon the playing career of one of Welsh football's most iconic figures.

Cardiff City legend Fred Keenor can justifiably be described as the greatest Bluebird of them all. Although he was never considered one of the most gifted footballers of his generation, Fred's fighting spirit, his will to win and his inspirational leadership qualities enabled him to carve out a remarkable career at the highest levels of the British game.

The tough-tackling defender spent the best part of two decades at Ninian Park, during which time his name became synonymous with both Cardiff City and the Welsh national side.

In April 1927, the Bluebirds became the first and so far only team to take the FA Cup out of England thanks to a 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Wembley. Images of Cardiff captain Keenor proudly cradling the coveted trophy after that famous triumph have proved some of the most enduring in the history of Welsh sport. As calls for a statue to commemorate the great man and his achievements increase.