Rob Earnshaw returning to Cardiff City from loan spell in Israel Wales striker Rob Earnshaw is to return to Cardiff City early from his season-long loan with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Earnshaw, 31, had been expected to stay in Israel until the end of the season. But the Championship leaders have confirmed that Earnshaw, who was loaned out to the Israeli side in September, will now return to south Wales. "Robert Earnshaw is heading back to the club in the next few days following his loan with Maccabi Tel Aviv FC," a club statement said. Earnshaw, who has played 58 times for Wales, rejoined hometown club Cardiff in July 2011 on a two-year deal after coming out of contract at Nottingham Forest.