Ralls celebrates 400th Cardiff game with cup win

Cardiff City's FA Cup win at Sheffield United was particularly special for Joe Ralls as the captain celebrated his 400th appearance for the Bluebirds.

The 31-year-old midfielder has spent his entire senior career at Cardiff, making his debut for the club in 2011.

Ralls reached his milestone at Bramall Lane on Thursday, and he was pleased to be able to mark the achievement with a 1-0 victory.

"I'm really proud, massively proud," he told BBC Radio Wales. "I was looking at the young lads in the dressing room and seeing their shirts with their names on for the first time. It doesn't seem that long ago since it was me.

"To reach 400 games for a club that I love – and I've got so many good memories – and to hit that milestone is something I'm really proud of."

Thursday's win was only Cardiff's second in five FA Cup seasons.

The 2008 runners-up now have a fourth-round tie to look forward to on the weekend of 8 February.

"We had some good cup runs a long time ago so it would be nice if we could have another one," said Ralls.

"The boys are really hungry and we're really happy to be in the next round. We've got to keep the momentum going."

Cardiff have endured a testing season in the Championship, where they are second from bottom.

But Ralls is determined to lead his team to safety, and wants to keep racking up the appearances.

"I'm hungry for more. I'm enjoying my football and love being captain of this group," he said.

"It's a pleasure to be playing football with these boys and hopefully I can keep going as long as possible."