Breen and Thornton almost ready for return

Irish media are reporting tonight that both Sean Thornton and influential defender Gary Breen are only around a 1-2 weeks away from full competitive action.

Breen, who celebrated his 30th birthday last month, has been out of action he was injured during November's 0-0 home draw against his former employers, Coventry City.

Thornton, 20, has been sidelined since being stretchered off with ankle ligament damage during Sunderland's 3-1 defeat to Newcastle Reserves at Durham in October.

Breen and Thornton's fellow Irish international Jason McAteer is set to return to action in time for Saturday's home game against Nottingham Forest.

TICKET NEWS: Cardiff City (A)

Cardiff City v Sunderland
Ninian Park
Saturday 21st February 2004
Kick Off 3.00pm

Season ticket holders can apply by post until 3.00pm on Saturday 31st
January 2004 - Voucher 45 required. Please ensure you leave the payment
details BLANK.

Tickets will go on general sale from 10.00am on Wednesday 4th February 2004 - subject to availability.

Prices

Seats*

Adults £18
Senior Citizens £13
Junior £13

Standing

Adults £17
Senior Citizens £12
Junior £12

*Please note that we have a very limited number of seats and they will
be allocated to the highest loyalty point holders first unless they
specifically request standing.