Foul!

While the limelight will naturally be on Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan and his newly promoted Cardiff City FC (CCFC), one cannot dismiss the role played by another Malaysian Chan Tien Ghee who played an important role to the Welsh-based club's success since 2009. CCFC last earned a promotion to top flight football in 1960. Tien Ghee left as CCFC chairman recently to "place full attention in his business ventures". Not wanting to steal the thunder from Vincent, Tien Ghee sung praises to his former CCFC business partner. "I'm happy for Vincent, CCFC and most importantly for Malaysia. This one's for Malaysia too." Even QPR owner Tony Fernandes - who's club is staring at a possible relegation - congratulated Vincent the climb. Read more in The Malay Mail today. HD says: Well done CCFC.

Cardiff City have confirmed Dato Chan Tien Ghee (pic), has resigned as chairman. Ghee, known as TG to fans, persuaded Vincent Tan to buy into Cardiff City when the club was having financial difficulties under Peter Ridsdale. The Malaysian has been chairman of Cardiff since May 2010 and a director since May 2009. "TG is embarking on new career and business pursuits that requires his full attention," said a club statement. Read the full article here . This comes as a surprise to me personally for Tien Ghee has always been in the front line and was very passionate about football especially at the grassroots. Cardiff City, meanwhile, assured fans there will not be any change in name (Cardiff Dragons) following BBC Wales' interview with the club's owner Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan. HD says: Hmm....

This makes a good case study of instances where the social media supposedly representing the voice of a certain organisation (or its supporters) are clouded over what is acceptable and what isn't when engaging with the public. Cardiff City edged Bristol City FC 2-1 in a Championship match on Feb 16. Nevertheless, what stole the limelight was the way and manner those administrating Bristol City FC's Facebook and Twitter accounts engaged with its 'followers'. A picture of Bristol FC fans pointing at the Jalur Gemilang (Malaysian flag) while singing; "What the f*ucking hell is that!" was posted on the Bristol City FC supporters page. This naturally resulted in fans further commenting about the "singing session" while Malaysians were obviously unimpressed with the whole episode There were banters exchanged on Twitter too, most often in a childish like manner. The key element of managing the "voice" of a certain group - offici...

CARDIFF CITY FC PRESS RELEASE AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE On behalf of the board of directors and after constructive and positive discussions with our principal investors, Cardiff City Football Club are delighted to announce that Tan Sri Vincent Tan and Dato Chan Tien Ghee (“our Investors”) have pledged their continuing commitment to enable the club to plan for the future. Following a comprehensive review of wider supporter feedback via email, letters, media coverage and polls run via the official Supporters Club and Media Wales and as a consequence of the above commitment, Cardiff City Football Club will also reactivate rebranding proposals with a view to exploiting and maximising its brand and commercial revenues in international markets, which it is hoped in turn will bring success to the club locally, whilst also attracting new partners and investors. As part of this commitment, funds have been earmarked to finally resolve the historical Langston ...

Will K.Rajagobal take up the offer of visiting Cardiff City? Rajagobal could only smile when Cardiff City FC Chan Tien Ghee invited the national coach to spend some time at the Welsh club. A career opportunity for Rajagobal? Read all about the offer in today's Mailsport . That aside, I must say Tien Ghee, better known as TG, and Vivienne Leong were really humble and made the effort to meet fellow guests at the respective tables during the Malaysia Day ex-internationals dinner at Wisma OCM on Friday. It comes to no surprise TG was willing to meet Rizal Hashim for a 'session' the very next day - as seen here . But let's not get carried away. This is business at the end of the day. Sentiments aside, it is highly unlikely Safee Sali or Safiq Rahim will don the Cardiff City jersey while Rajagobal should best concentrate on his work here. I'm sure Rajagobal knows better. His smile said it all. HD says: It was great meeting up with you coach. We should do tea, as we often...

I remember covering Safee Sali ( pic ) extensively during his early days with Selangor. I was fixated over him that my colleagues poked fun each time I wrote an article about him. I knew he'd go far, and Safee didn't disappoint. While this is being written, Safee is probably still in the plane as he heads to UK for a two-week trial with Cardiff City. In between meeting some individuals at lunch yesterday and members of the Press before leaving the country (11.30pm, KLIA), Safee spared some time as we had a quick chat about his stint there. Safee is still in the state of shock as he recaps the moment he was told about the stint. He shares his emotions as published in today's Mailsport . HD says: All the best Safee.