Firstly it's an early season top of the table clash. Both teams with a 100% record.
Secondly we have the Jason Koumas situation. Koumas refuses to train with WBA. The clubs are said to have agreed a financial deal but still he's not signed for us. Maybe they are waiting until after the game to do the deal.
Then the aforementioned Hartson. Self confessed jack and when not in a Wales shirt a man the Cardiff fans love to ridicule. He's on form though. Two goals on his WBA debut.
We also have Bryan Robson. City fans are not impressed with him the way he treated Robert Earnshaw and now his involvement in the Koumas affair.
There is tension at boardroom level as well. The Chairmen had a war of words via each clubs official website a few weeks back.
If you needed any reason to get down to Ninian park for a game then I've listed a few above.
Cardiff City v West Bromwich Albion
Tuesday 8th August, ko 7:45pm.