Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 21 Sept 2026
Vincent Tan hits 1,000 days away from Cardiff
Cardiff City's owner has not been seen at a match since Boxing Day 2023, and the milestone has reignited debate over his stewardship.
L. Tan
player
Who
Vincent Tan
What
1,000 days without attending a Cardiff game
Last match
Boxing Day 2023 vs Plymouth
Result
2-2 draw
What happened. Vincent Tan has now gone 1,000 days without attending a Cardiff City match, his last appearance coming at a 2-2 draw with Plymouth on Boxing Day 2023. BBC Sport Wales has assessed his often controversial stewardship as the absence continues.
- Cardiff have had three permanent managers since Tan's last visit.
- The club was relegated to League One in May 2025 before winning promotion back.
- A planned visit last season never materialised.
“It's not a good look when the owner himself doesn't turn up to see the team that he owns.”
— Jason Perry
Tan's continued absence and the club's slow start to the Championship season have intensified scrutiny of his ownership.
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