Malky Mackay feels he can walk away from Cardiff with his head held high after his sacking as Bluebirds' boss.

Celtic boss Tony Mowbray is confident his current crop of players can overcome the challenge of Dinamo Moscow when the two teams meet in a Champions League qualifier next week.

Cardiff’s bid for a place in Europe if they win the FA Cup has been given a boost after they received the backing of the Football Association’s professional game board.

Cardiff City are hoping they can maintain their promotion push in Division Three despite the suspension of captain Andy Legg.