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Michael Chopra's time at Cardiff City

  • Michael Chopra signs for Cardiff City

    Michael Chopra signs for Cardiff City
    Chopra signs - Newspaper reportIn June 2006, Chopra joined friend and former Barnsley team-mate Steve McPhail in a move to Ninian Park to join Dave Jones' youthful team that was to take the opening months of the Championship season by storm.
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    Michael Chopra's time at Cardiff City

  • Chopra scores a brace against Sunderland

    Chopra scores a brace against Sunderland
    Chopra smashes Sunderland - reportOn Halloween 2006, a spooky night in Sunderland wasn't enough to stop Chopra's first half brace extending the Bluebirds' lead at the top of the table. The striker caught Sunderland manager Roy Keane's eye in the process.
  • Chopra signs for Sunderland

    Chopra signs for Sunderland
    Chopra signs for SunderlandBy the end of the 2006/7 season Cardiff were still in the Championship and Roy Keane's Sunderland had been promoted to the Premiership. The Irish manager wasted no time in signing City star Chopra for £5m.
  • Chopra returns to Cardiff City on loan

    Chopra returns to Cardiff City on loan
    Chopra signs for Cardiff on loanChopra's 18 months in the Premier League were hardly inspiring and despite being back in his native North East, Chopra developed personal problems and begged Keane for a move on loan and a return to his beloved South Wales was arranged.
  • Chopra re-signs for Cardiff City

    Chopra re-signs for Cardiff City
    Chopra re-signs for Cardiff CityMoments before the close of 2009's January transfer window, Chopra was set to stay at Sunderland until Cardiff manager Dave Jones completed the deal to bring his star striker back on a permanent contract with seconds to spare.
  • Chopra fined for drunken night in Newcastle

    Chopra fined for drunken night in Newcastle
    Chopra fined for night outA year after his full time return to Cardiff, troubled Chopra landed in hot water after being cautioned by police on a drunken night out in Newcastle, showing signs that his well documented troubles were far from over.
  • Manager Dave Jones launches 'night out' investigation

    Manager Dave Jones launches 'night out' investigation
    'Night out' probe by Cardiff City boss Dave JonesReports linked Chopra and several other players to an alleged drunken night out before Cardiff City's shock 3-0 home defeat against Middlesbrough, ending their automatic promotion charge.
  • Chopra completes Ipswich Town move

    Chopra completes Ipswich Town move
    Chopra completes Ipswich Town moveAlmost exactly five years after first arriving in Cardiff, Chopra was walking out of the door after a second season of play-off heartbreak. He signed for fellow Championship outfit Ipswich Town for a reported £1.5m.
  • Chopra returns to Cardiff City with his new club

    Chopra returns to Cardiff City with his new club
    Chopra returns for IpswichOn Saturday, the man Bluebirds fans affectionately called Chops, will return to Cardiff with former team mate Darcy Blake calling on fans to "show Chopra respect.