I am surprised at some of the names being rumoured, not least Russel Slade, It doesn't seem to fit with the need to get back into the PL anytime soon, to take on some of those mentioned would suggest long term rather than urgency. Nothing decided yet so who knows.
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Dan Lewis blog. whoever succeeds Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Cardiff City manager, whether it be fans’ choice Tony Pulis or bookies’ favourite Russell Slade, the new man must quickly instil his own philosophy on a Bluebirds side bereft of ideas at the moment. Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Derby County saw Cardiff relinquish a two-goal lead for the second week in succession, although on the face of it a point at the iPro Stadium is certainly not to be sniffed at. Despite the temporary management duo of Scott Young and Danny Gabbidon taking over, for almost 90 minutes in the Midlands on the weekend, City looked completely disjointed, as they have done now for the best part of nine months in truth. We are approaching the one-year anniversary of the Bluebirds’ highest point during their maiden campaign in the Premier League, a 2-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage which left them sitting firmly in the top half of the league table. From that point onwards things slowly went downhill, relegation eventually being confirmed in May with a terrible display against Newcastle United. Solskjaer was given time to get things right in South Wales. From the outside looking in, dismissing a manager after just seven league games looks like a rash decision, although in truth, madcap owner Vincent Tan was left with little option. Faith in the Norwegian had been lost both on and off the field, meaning that a change was quickly needed. Tan has been criticised this week for making Cardiff a laughing stock with his choice of decisions of late. Changing the Welsh club’s blue strip two years ago was no doubt a crazy, irrational choice; sacking Malky Mackay an equally poor move. Although it should be remembered that Solskjaer was many supporters’ first choice to take over when the axe did eventually fall on Mackay in December. Okay, he was relatively inexperienced in the dugout, but winning two league titles and a domestic cup – no matter what level of football it is at – is no mean feat. Tan has also come under fire for seemingly all-but ruling out a move for Newport-born Pulis and instead opting to approach Leyton Orient’s Slade. The Premier League Manager of the Year is not good enough, but the League 1 equivalent indeed is. That is all speculation, though, and despite the links to his local club, Pulis surely would not step down a division with his popularity currently so high. Paul Hartley, too, is said to be among the frontrunners for the job, despite Dundee trying to quash any potential move. Both he and Slade have their doubters, but are they all that bad? The key to getting out of the Championship, as Cardiff supporters know as well as any other side, is building a solid core of players who are capable of carving out results. Take this month for example; Saturday’s meeting with Sheffield Wednesday is followed up by trips to face Brighton and Blackpool all in the space of six days. It is a gruelling, drawn out campaign that requires a special type of manager for the job. Many point to the fact that Slade is on the brink of being sacked as manager of Orient following a slow start to the season, yet on the contrary, seven games ago he very nearly led the O’s to the Championship against all the odds. Fine margins indeed, and his appointment would not be near as bad as some suggest. That said, there are certainly a wider choice of options available, not least Neil Lennon, Steve Clarke and Chris Houghton, all three of which can, in my opinion, turn the Bluebirds’ fortunes around in a short space of time. The vast array of choices on offer means that this is Tan’s biggest decision as owner of the club – on the field, at least – and one that he must simply get right. All too often in the past few seasons we have seen teams drop straight down from the Premier League to League 1 in successive-seasons – many of whom possesses better squads than the one City currently boast. While some have returned, namely Wolves who look good for successive promotions this time around, other still loiter in the lower reaches. As things stand, that is the way Cardiff are heading. Forget promotion, getting away from the dreaded relegation zone is the first task at hand for the new man in charge. That is why Slade, who has spent 20 years building up his experience, rarely leaving a club on a sour note and having never been sacked, would fit the bill better than most. “I’m a people’s person,” the 53-year-old told The Guardian 12 months ago. “Four-fifths of my job is about man-management. With virtually all the clubs I’ve been at we’ve had small squads so it’s been important to have that relationship with your players. And I’m not just talking a football relationship, which is obviously vital, but you need to know what makes them tick, what makes them moody, what makes them happy. “I have no energy-sappers in my changing room, they’re all energisers,” he continued. “That’s what you strive to get in your football club. Sometimes you can get daggers in your back or verbal snipes from players who aren’t playing, but that’s not the case here. You know you’ve got it right when your subs on the bench are willing the ones on the pitch to be successful.” Forget the fact that this current Cardiff squad is bigger than any that Slade has previously managed, what is needed right now is a manager who can put across his own spin on a side which can ultimately carve out the results needed to climb up the table. Slade may not be many supporters’ first choice, but if he can match the success he has shown during his time at Leyton Orient at Cardiff, he could very well be the man to take the Bluebirds back up to the top-flight. This is one decision that Tan simply cannot afford to get wrong.
Doesn't quite add up.....if Orient are on the verge of sacking the guy, why refuse CCFC permission to speak (Mr Mainwaring)
I'd have thought that to be pretty obvious (corporal Jones) - don't you think it could have something to do with money? This "football contract" lark is just a game of poker. If they sacked him, they'd end up paying him off, viz: - costing them money. If they bluff and hold him to his contract, Cardiff would need to buy it out to get him, they end up with money rather than paying it out - simples.
Yes, take your point Sparkey, but equally: If Orient sack him then Orient will have to stump up compensation. If he's still in a job & Cardiff get him then Cardiff would have to pay compensation to Orient, anyway? So wouldn't Orient be better off letting Cardiff speak to him?
Valid point whiffle, but then this is a poker game. Bluffing by refusing Cardiff the opportunity to speak to him could go both ways. Playing hard to get could force the amount of money needed to be laid out by Cardiff for his services to be increased - on the other hand the bluff could be called and they end up with sweet FA. Very interesting.
I would stand by him and welcome him to the club but I fear the worst.. I do not understand how far back Tan wants to send us! I'm starting to believe the board are run by Jacks..
I think what Tan needs to look for is a proven manager in the Championship, the sort that could get your club to a cup final and then up to the premiership, and one that in his first season in the premiership could keep you out of the bottom 3 all season. Someone like Malky Mackay! As an outsider I think it is criminal what Vincent Tan is doing to your club and I hope it all works out for you although I fear it will get worse while he is meddling as he does.
Looks like you are getting your man - interesting to see how Sheffield Wednesday will respond to their drubbing tonight.
