Cardiff City exhibition marks 90 years since FA Cup triumph

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Fred Keenor shakes hands with the Arsenal captain at the start of the Bluebirds winning 1927 FA Cup finalImage source, Getty Images
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Fred Keenor (R) shakes hands with the Arsenal captain at the start of the Bluebirds winning FA Cup final in 1927

An exhibition celebrating 90 years since Cardiff City won the FA Cup final against Arsenal has gone on display at the city's Old Library.

The club's 1927 victory, external marked the only time England's showpiece football trophy has been out of the country.

Memorabilia on display include the medal belonging to captain Fred Keenor, match day shirts and a replica trophy.

Councillor Peter Bradbury said the achievement was "something the whole of Wales should be proud of".

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A replica of the FA Cup trophy can be viewed at the exhibition

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Captain Fred Keenor's match winner's medal can be seen