Carling Player of the Month Robert Garrett and Peter Thompson were on target for the Blues at Shamrock Park.

BBC: Glentoran defeat Crusaders in title clash

All of which is set to leave Brooklyn's baseball fans--like Mr Dole--with nothing but fading memories and ball-park blues.

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The Blues will quit their Arms Park home in 2009, along with City who are leaving Ninian Park.

BBC: Cardiff teams agree ground share

Arscott scored a late consolation for the visitors, but it was the Blues who left the Arms Park with five points to top Pool 3 alongside Stade Francais - who go to Bristol next week, while Harlequins host the Blues.

BBC: Blues 34-18 Bristol

Going into the Cardiff Arms Park game, the Blues top Group B by four points from Bath, with Leicester also retaining a slim hope of qualification if they beat Sale and the Blues lose.

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Exeter will be hoping they can repeat the blistering start they enjoyed against the Blues when Bristol come to Sandy Park for the first leg of the final on Wednesday week (19 May, 1945 BST).

BBC: Exeter Chiefs 37-8 Bedford Blues

Cardiff played Chelsea in the FA Cup in March 1921 when the Bluebirds won 1-0 at Ninian Park - but also beat the Blues on the way to their famous 1927 FA Cup final win against Arsenal.

BBC: Cardiff City have 'no Cup fear' of holders Chelsea

But Everton, who were held 1-1 by Carlo Ancelotti's side in the original tie at Goodison Park last month, had not lost to the Blues since the 2009 FA Cup final, and Neville felt the win was merited overall.

BBC: FA Cup win can save our season, says Phil Neville

Blues boss David Jeffrey is delighted to have Allen in his Windsor Park squad.

BBC: Striker Allen signs for Linfield

Cardiff Blues' first pre-season fixture will be against Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Saturday 21 August.

BBC: Cardiff Blues face Newport Gwent Dragons in pre-season

If United beat the Hammers, Chelsea will need at least a point at St James' Park to ensure the race goes to the final day, when the Blues play relegation-threatened Bolton at home.

BBC: Man Utd could crack, says Grant

For the past year, the Blues have been at the heart of a racism row after an incident involving Terry and Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match in October 2011.

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However, a scuffle near to the Blues try-line between Ospreys hooker Richie Hibbard and Blues skipper Paul Tito lit the blue touch-paper to warm up the full house inside the Arms Park.

BBC: Cardiff Blues 12-16 Ospreys

Downey left the Solitude club to join the Blues in January 2007 but has now returned to the Reds after a year and a half at the Windsor Park outfit.

BBC: Downey makes Cliftonville return