Feeney doesn't expect to stay with City.

Byline: Terry Phillips

STRIKER Warren Feeney reports back for pre-season with Cardiff City next Monday, but he's not optimistic about staying.

The Northern ireland international spent last season out on loan with Dundee United, although he still has a year left on his Bluebirds' contract.

He scored six goals in 18 starts at Scottish Premier League level, but now returns to South Wales.

Feeney, 28, is in Belfast with his family today and said: "I'll be reporting back with the other lads.

"I had a good time playing for Dundee United and I'll be looking to go out again if I can.

"It's been a long time since I played for Cardiff City and they have done really well in the meantime.

"The gaffer (Dave Jones) has his squad and I can't see myself being a part of that.

"You never know in football and I'd love to think that would change, but no matter what I won't have a grudge against anybody.

"The gaffer will make his decision on a football basis - and everybody has their own opinion.

"I will report back for training and work as hard as I possibly can. Then we'll see how things work out, although I am keen to be playing first team football again."

The former Swansea City, Luton Town and Stockport striker made only six starts and appeared six times as substitute for City before injuries cut short his stay.

"I have a year left on my Cardiff contract and my next move is important because my youngest child is about to start school," said Feeney.

The Bluebirds already have Jay Bothroyd, Michael Chopra and Ross McCormack in their attack, while they are keen to sign Welsh international Ched Evans from Manchester City.

There looks little room for Feeney, which means he is likely to be moving on again before the new season starts. THE Maesteg branch of Cardiff City Supporters Club are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.

Their next meeting is at the Crown public house, in Maesteg, tomorrow (7.30pm), while the annual meeting is at the same venue on Wednesday, July 8. Maesteg branch, who sponsored Stephen McPhail's away shirt last season, organise two coaches for every Bluebirds' home match.

That will start in the new season with a trip to watch Cardiff City v Celtic at the new stadium.

Contact secretary Mel Hughes on 01639 850490 or chairman Steve Smith on 01656 736078.

ROQUE Santa Cruz has completed his pounds 17m move to Manchester City.

The Paraguayan passed a medical with the Eastlands outfit yesterday and has now signed a deal to link up once more with Mark Hughes, his former manager at Blackburn.

Hughes has never made any secret of his desire to have Santa Cruz at City and having assured themselves the knee injury that kept the South American out at the end of last season has fully cleared up, the Blues have completed the signing of the striker.

CHELSEA have appealed against the punishments handed out by Uefa following the club's Champions League semi-final defeat to Barcelona, Uefa confirmed yesterday.

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Warren Feeney will report back for training with Cardiff City after spending most of his Bluebirds career out on loan