Cardiff City is mourning the loss of former commentator and journalist Richard 'Shep' Shepherd, who passed away at 81. He started covering the Bluebirds during the early 1970s as a journalist with the BBC.

What happened?

Shepherd became editor of Cardiff's official matchday programme in 1985 and worked for the club for more than three decades as a club historian and a matchday commentator.

A Cardiff statement read: "We offer our sincerest condolences to Richard's widow, Brenda, his family and his many friends and colleagues in Welsh sport and further afield."

Why it matters for Cardiff

Shepherd's dedication to the Bluebirds has left a lasting legacy, and his passing is a significant loss for the club.

As of the current season, Cardiff City is standing at 2nd in League One, with 91 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LWWWD. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd in League One | | Points | 91 | | Recent form | LWWWD |

What comes next?

The Bluebirds will look to continue their push for promotion, with their next fixture against Forest Green on July 25, 2026. Cardiff City will be looking to bounce back from their last result, a 5-4 loss to Mansfield Town on May 2, 2026.