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Rhodri Turner, 24, Scientist.
How long have you supported Cardiff?
Forever, first game aged 4.
What is your earliest memory of the club?
Bright sunshine and a 3-3 draw against Torquay (i think).
What is the clubs proudest moment you have witnessed?
No contest, just a couple of months ago taking the field at Wembley for the FA Cup final.
How did the club perform in 2007/08?
Erratic. Excellent at times, infuriating and lacklustre at others. We started so poorly that we were never likely to challenge at the top but a really good run coupled with the cup progress meant it was an acceptable season on the whole.
Did the club make many additions or suffer many departures in the summer? Lost Aaron Ramsey, and key defender Glenn Loovens but on the whole kept the majority of the squad intact. Hasselbaink and Fowler both departed, but not much lost. We have been fairly busy recruiting but short of a big name. Bothroyd, McCormack and Miguel Comminges all show early promise while Mark Kennedy, Gyepes, Johnson could be useful squad players.
How have the team shaped up so far this season?
Still very much finding our feet. There have been glimpses of potential but we are some way off. Unbeaten, but failed to dominate teams and defending has been suspect.
Who is your best player?
Joe Ledley just attracted a £6.5m bid and looks every inch the complete package, also still improving but he has an excellent attiutude to back-up his energy and skill.
Who might Bristol City be able to expose?
Two key areas here, we're very light in midfield and missing our muscle so could be over-run in the centre. Another area is at goalkeeper with on-loan youngster Tom Heaton yet to convince.
How do you assess your chances this campaign?
Its an open league, and we're in the category cometing for a play-off place. Unfortunaely there are 10 other teams in the same position so its too hard to call.
How do you think Bristol City will do this year?
Not as well as last year I'd expect but certainly top half.
Which player do you think will be the dangerman for your team?
Ross McCormack is the top scorer and high in confidence. Looks lively and has a decent eye for goal.
Did the club make any signings before the transfer window closed?
Failed to land Alexey Smertin, but prior to that we brought in Eddie Johnson on loan from Fulham.
If Cardiff were an alcoholic drink, what would you be?
Brains Dark
Sum the club up in three words... Wild, Welsh and Weird.
Give us your prediction for the game... Think home advantage could prove crucial so I'll go for a 2-1 win to Cardiff.