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Controversial Cardiff owner Tan to meet fans

ChampionshipCardiff City owner Vincent Tan has called a meeting with fans on Thursday to air their views, reports BBC Sport. A crowd of just 4,194 watched City beat Colchester 3-1 in the FA Cup on Friday, their lowest ever at Cardiff City Stadium.

Owner Vincent Tan has been at the heart of a continuing controversy over Cardiff's rebrand from blue to red.

A club statement read: "Cardiff City recognises that one of the key assets the Club has is its fan base."

It continued: "In recognition of their importance, Vincent Tan has asked Cardiff City Chairman Mehmet Dalman and CEO Ken Choo to invite a cross-section of supporters and stakeholders for a consultative meeting, including but not exclusive to the Cardiff City Supporters Club and Supporters Trust."

The statement added: "The purpose of the consultation meeting is to give supporters an opportunity to openly share their views on a number of topics in relation the Club.

"We care about our fans and their views are important to us." Invitations will be sent out on Monday, 5 January.

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