Chopra Hits Out at Claims
Thursday, 30th Jun 2011 13:09

New Blues striker Michael Chopra has hit out at rumours regarding his off-field behaviour ahead of Cardiff’s vital match against Middlesbrough in May, which they lost 3-0. The 27-year-old joined Town from the Bluebirds for £1.5 million earlier this month.

Chopra, speaking in a lengthy interview in the South Wales Echo, said the claims which circulating amongst Cardiff fans prior to the Boro match were untrue: “It all got out of hand — it was crazy what people were saying and the record needs to be put straight.

“I was not out drinking on the Sunday night before the Middlesbrough game, no way, it would have been totally unprofessional.

“We were all at the presentation night [Friday] and myself and couple of other players went out after the presentations were made. But this was three days before the Middlesbrough game on the Monday.

“I’m not a heavy drinker and that night I was drinking Red Bull. From that the whole story was blown out of proportion — it was ridiculous.”

The former Sunderland and Newcastle man says he was greatly affected by fans’ reactions to the rumours: “Supporters were saying that I was a disgrace and should be kicked out and that kind of stuff - I was very hurt and upset about the whole thing because the worst thing was it was not true.

“I would apologise to any Cardiff City supporter if they thought I was out getting drunk the night before a massive game like Middlesbrough, but I was not out that night.

“Looking back,” he continued. “I should never have gone out after that presentation do [on the Friday] and after two and a half years at Cardiff the only thing I regret is going out that night.“

The striker, who has signed a three-year deal at Portman Road, says no new terms had been offered by the Bluebirds prior to his switch to Town: “I would have stayed at Cardiff City. I had another year left on my contract and nothing was discussed about extending it.

“I’m not the type of player who just wants to see out a contract then move on and the club get nothing.

“I would have loved to have stayed at the club for longer and whether Cardiff would have offered me a new contract later on, I don’t know.

“I’m excited about a new move and a fresh challenge. I know four or five players at Ipswich from my time at Sunderland, so I’m looking forward to it.”

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WickedBlue added 16:54 - Jun 30 @whoppit you fooking yellow eyed budgie flock of back you your own site...........
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jas0999 added 17:25 - Jun 30 An interesting story - but new start with the slate wiped clean. He is by far our best signing of the Summer IMO.
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Ebantiass added 17:29 - Jun 30 Let your goals do the talking everything else will fall into place.
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whoppit added 17:32 - Jun 30 It's a true story, Google it !!! Says something about the player and god forbid that we ever play Newcastle in a crucial game with Bottler up front. Oh, Wicked Blue and I are the same person. We are schizo !!!
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Dog added 18:55 - Jun 30 I would like to know why Whoppit thinks we will ever play Newcastle in a crucial game when he thinks we are favourites for relegation. Numpty.
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cressi added 21:28 - Jun 30 Jimmy Greaves loved a drink but greatest ever scoring English player thats goals per game England included
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Lightningboy added 23:14 - Jun 30 All in the past Chops...just play your heart out for ITFC and you can drink what you want mate.
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bobble added 07:46 - Jul 1 woppit for manager
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billyboi added 10:30 - Jul 1

Who the hell cares what Chopra has done in the past, Ipswich is a new venture for him and when he bags the goals that send us up sad, pathetic people like whoppit who for some reason can only slate a good signing will be eating there words. Whoppit behave and stop your moaning had enough of people that sit near me each week moaning and I for one dont want to be reading it on here either.
COYB and heres to the new season in just over a month away!